MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 11, 2018
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrew Friedmann, Barry Berman, Dan Ensminger, John Halsey, Vanessa Alvarado
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Allow the Town Manager to continue to take part in the discussion after his disclosure
With a motion from Mr. Ensminger and second from Mr. Halsey, voted 5- 0 to allow Mr. LeLacheur to continue his presence and partici
The minutes say the board, “with a motion from Mr. Ensminger and second from Mr. Halsey, voted 5- 0 to allow Mr. LeLacheur to continue his presence and participation.”
From the minutes
“with a motion from Mr. Ensminger and second from Mr. Halsey, voted 5- 0 to allow Mr. LeLacheur to continue his presence and partici.” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)
Declare September 2018 Hunger Action Month here in the Town of Reading
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board declare September 2018 Hunger Action Month here in the Town of Reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board declare September 2018 Hunger Action Month here in the Town of Reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Present a proclamation to Timothy John Kelley Jr for receiving his Eagle Scout Award
Mr. Berman moved that the Board present a proclamation to Timothy John Kelley Jr for receiving his Eagle Scout Award. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Berman moved that the Board present a proclamation to Timothy John Kelley Jr for receiving his Eagle Scout Award. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Berman, second: Ensminger)
Present the proclamation to Mr. Yonghyon Kim
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to present the proclamation to Mr. Yonghyon Kim. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to present the proclamation to Mr. Yonghyon Kim. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Indefinitely postpone this motion, article and topic
Mr. Ensminger moved that the board indefinitely postpone this motion, article and topic. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey. Mr. Friedmann noted he was very torn on this and wishes they could do it, but feels their hands are tied in this situation. The board voted 4- 1 with Ms. Alvarado opposing.
Yes: Berman, Ensminger, Friedmann, HalseyNo: Alvarado
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the board indefinitely postpone this motion, article and topic. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey. Mr. Friedmann noted he was very torn on this and wishes they could do it, but feels their hands are tied in this situation. The board voted 4- 1 with Ms. Alvarado opposing..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)
Nominate Mr. Friedmann to be that liaison
Ms. Alvarado then nominated Mr. Friedmann to be that liaison. The board voted 5- 0 to appoint Mr. Friedmann as liaison to the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado then nominated Mr. Friedmann to be that liaison. The board voted 5- 0 to appoint Mr. Friedmann as liaison to the Board of Health..” (Motion: Alvarado)
Accept the top 5 goals are the boards working goals for next year
Mr. Ensminger made a motion to accept the top 5 goals are the boards working goals for next year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger made a motion to accept the top 5 goals are the boards working goals for next year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Friedmann)
Approve the meeting minutes from August 21, 2018 as amended
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from August 21, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from August 21, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Go into Executive Session to approve previous Executive Session minutes and that the Chair declare that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and...
Ms. Alvarado moved to go into Executive Session to approve previous Executive Session minutes and that the Chair declare that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not to return to open session. The board approved the motion with the following roll call vote: Halsey - yes Alvarado - yes Ensminger - yes Berman - yes Friedmann - yes
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved to go into Executive Session to approve previous Executive Session minutes and that the Chair declare that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not to return to open session. The board approved the motion with the following roll call vote: Halsey - yes Alvarado - yes Ensminger - yes Berman - yes Friedmann - yes.” (Motion: Alvarado)
From the Reading Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Public Records Archive (Minutes > Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Reading Patch candidate profiles, courtesy of the candidates (Melissa Murphy, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley), and The Reading Post candidacy announcements (Karen Rose-Gillis, Sal Bramante). The town’s website has no member photos.
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