MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 30, 2018
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrew Friedmann, Vanessa Alvarado, Barry Berman, Dan Ensminger, John Halsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the gift from Little League Softball to do improvements to Sturgis Park contingent on Recreation Committee approval by November 13th
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve the gift from Little League Softball to do improvements to Sturgis Park contingent on Recreation Committee approval by November 13th. The motion was seconded and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
The minutes say “The motion was seconded” without naming the seconder.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve the gift from Little League Softball to do improvements to Sturgis Park contingent on Recreation Committee approval by November 13th. The motion was seconded and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado)
Approve the renovation plans for the Reading Depot with respect to the deed restriction as presented
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve the renovation plans for the Reading Depot with respect to the deed restriction as presented. 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 renovation plans for the Reading Depot with respect to the deed restriction as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Close the hearing
Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing; with a second from Mr. Halsey the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing; with a second from Mr. Halsey the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Halsey)
In accordance with 207 CMR Section 3. 06, the Select Board finds that: a
Mr. Ensminger moved that in accordance with 207 CMR Section 3. 06, the Select Board finds that: a. Comcast Cable Corporation has substantially complied with the material terms of the existing franchise and with applicable law; b. The quality of the services, including signal quality, response to consumer complaints, and billing practices, but without regard to the mix or quality of cable services or other services provided over the system, has been reasonable in light or community needs; C. The operator has the financial, legal, and technical ability to provide the services, facilities, and equipment as set forth in the proposed renewal agreement; and, d. The proposed renewal agreement is reasonable to meet the future cable- related community needs and interests, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and passed with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that in accordance with 207 CMR Section 3. 06, the Select Board finds that: a. Comcast Cable Corporation has substantially complied with the material terms of the existing franchise and with applicable law; b. The quality of the services, including signal quality, response to consumer complaints, and billing practices, but without regard to the mix or quality of cable services or other services provided over the system, has been reasonable in light or community needs; C. The operator has the financial, legal, and technical ability to provide the services, facilities, and equipment as set forth in the proposed renewal agreement; and, d. The proposed renewal agreement is reasonable to meet the future cable- related community needs and interests, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and passed with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Alvarado)
Approve the Comcast Contract renewal as presented
Ms. Alvarado then moved that the Board approve the Comcast Contract renewal as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado then moved that the Board approve the Comcast Contract renewal as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Close the hearing regarding 279 Haven Street
Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing regarding 279 Haven Street. The motion Lwas seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing regarding 279 Haven Street. The motion Lwas seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Approve the second driveway request from 279 Haven Street as presented
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board approve the second driveway request from 279 Haven Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board approve the second driveway request from 279 Haven Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Close the hearing regarding 51 Lawrence Road
Mr. Ensminger moved that the board close the hearing regarding 51 Lawrence Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the board close the hearing regarding 51 Lawrence Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Alvarado)
Approve the second driveway request for 51 Lawrence Road as presented
Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the second driveway request for 51 Lawrence Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the second driveway request for 51 Lawrence Road as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Close the hearing regarding 689 Haverhill Street
Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing regarding 689 Haverhill Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to close the hearing regarding 689 Haverhill Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Alvarado)
Approve the second driveway request for 689 Haverhill Street as presented
Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the second driveway request for 689 Haverhill Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the second driveway request for 689 Haverhill Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Take the agenda out of order and do the Town Managers contract .next
Mr. Ensminger moved that the board take the agenda out of order and do the Town Managers contract .next. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado. The board then discussed why they would take this out of order because Andy and Vanessa felt it was more appropriate to do the Town Manager' s goals before his contract. Mr. Halsey feels the two aren' t connected. The board eventually voted on the original motion and it was approved with a 3- 2 vote with Friedmann and Alvarado opposing.
Yes: Berman, Ensminger, HalseyNo: Alvarado, Friedmann
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the board take the agenda out of order and do the Town Managers contract .next. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado. The board then discussed why they would take this out of order because Andy and Vanessa felt it was more appropriate to do the Town Manager' s goals before his contract. Mr. Halsey feels the two aren' t connected. The board eventually voted on the original motion and it was approved with a 3- 2 vote with Friedmann and Alvarado opposing..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Alvarado)
Table the Town Manager contract renewal (to November 13, as amended)
Ms. Alvarado moved that the board table this discussion and vote until the December 4th meeting. Mr. Halsey made a friendly amendment to change the date to the meeting of November 13th instead. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman. The board voted on the motion to table and it failed with a 2- 3 vote with Friedmann, Berman and Ensminger opposing.
Yes: Alvarado, HalseyNo: Berman, Ensminger, Friedmann
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the board table this discussion and vote until the December 4th meeting. Mr. Halsey made a friendly amendment to change the date to the meeting of November 13th instead. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman. The board voted on the motion to table and it failed with a 2- 3 vote with Friedmann, Berman and Ensminger opposing..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Approve the renewal of the Town Manager’s contract as presented
The board voted on the original motion to approve the Town Manager' s contract renewal as presented and the motion passed with a 3- 2 vote with Friedmann and Alvarado opposing.
Yes: Berman, Ensminger, HalseyNo: Alvarado, FriedmannMr. Ensminger’s motion (seconded by Ms. Alvarado) “passed with a 3- 2 vote with Friedmann and Alvarado opposing”; the other three members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The board voted on the original motion to approve the Town Manager' s contract renewal as presented and the motion passed with a 3- 2 vote with Friedmann and Alvarado opposing..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Alvarado)
Take up support on MA Ballot Question # 3
Ms. Alvarado made a motion that the Select Board take up support on MA Ballot Question # 3. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approve with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion that the Select Board take up support on MA Ballot Question # 3. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approve with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Halsey)
Adjourn
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to adjourn at 11: 01 PM, seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to adjourn at 11: 01 PM, seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
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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