MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 8, 2019
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrew Friedmann, Barry Berman, Vanessa Alvarado, Dan Ensminger, John Halsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recognize Julie Thurlow
Mr. Berman made a motion to recognize Julie Thurlow, with a second from Mr. Friedmann the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Berman made a motion to recognize Julie Thurlow, with a second from Mr. Friedmann the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Berman, second: Friedmann)
Vote to: ( 1) ratify the Conservation Commission' s management of two parcels of land, shown on the Assessors' records as Plat 26 lots 32 and 50 ( formerly Plat 99, lots 2 and 21), held under the...
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board vote to: ( 1) ratify the Conservation Commission' s management of two parcels of land, shown on the Assessors' records as Plat 26 lots 32 and 50 ( formerly Plat 99, lots 2 and 21), held under the Board' s care, custody and control, and ( 2) authorize the Conservation Commission to continue managing said parcels as open space on behalf of the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board vote to: ( 1) ratify the Conservation Commission' s management of two parcels of land, shown on the Assessors' records as Plat 26 lots 32 and 50 ( formerly Plat 99, lots 2 and 21), held under the Board' s care, custody and control, and ( 2) authorize the Conservation Commission to continue managing said parcels as open space on behalf of the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Approve the Class II license as presented
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the Class II license as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the Class II license as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Halsey)
Approve the provisions of the Agreement Regarding Distribution of Earnings of RMLD to the Town of Reading and execute that Agreement as amended to the Board
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the provisions of the Agreement Regarding Distribution of Earnings of RMLD to the Town of Reading and execute that Agreement as amended to the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman. The board discussed Mr. Ensminger' s minor technicalities. They all agreed on the changes. The board voted 5- 0 to pass the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the provisions of the Agreement Regarding Distribution of Earnings of RMLD to the Town of Reading and execute that Agreement as amended to the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman. The board discussed Mr. Ensminger' s minor technicalities. They all agreed on the changes. The board voted 5- 0 to pass the motion..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Create a two-member Select Board subcommittee to formalize the Town Manager evaluation process
Mr. Friedmann then put a motion on the floor to approve Mr. Berman' s proposal: To create a subcommittee of the Select Board, ( 2 members) which will have the responsibility of formalizing the process of evaluating the yearly performance of the Town Manager, as stipulated in the contract signed between the Board and the Town Manager, and including this as a revision to Select Board Policy, Subsection titled " Town Manager Goals". The sub- committee will recommend to the full Board a yearly process and timeline ( with dates certain) for creating jointly agreed upon goals between the Board and the Town Manager. The subcommittee will also consider implementing multiyear goals. The subcommittee will recommend a suitable form for Board members to evaluate the town manager' s performance based on core competencies and those goals. Said form should allow members to highlight areas of needed improvement. If a majority of members agree remedial action is required, a separate plan will be developed by the Board and the Town Manager and incorporated into goals for the following year. . In carrying out this task, the sub- committee will work with town staff including the Head of Administrative Services, the Head of Human Resources and the Town Manager. The sub- committee will present its recommendation to the full Board no later than April 1, 2019. The board voted 5- 0 to approve the motion.
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Friedmann then put a motion on the floor to approve Mr. Berman' s proposal: To create a subcommittee of the Select Board, ( 2 members) which will have the responsibility of formalizing the process of evaluating the yearly performance of the Town Manager, as stipulated in the contract signed between the Board and the Town Manager, and including this as a revision to Select Board Policy, Subsection titled " Town Manager Goals". The sub- committee will recommend to the full Board a yearly process and timeline ( with dates certain) for creating jointly agreed upon goals between the Board and the Town Manager. The subcommittee will also consider implementing multiyear goals. The subcommittee will recommend a suitable form for Board members to evaluate the town manager' s performance based on core competencies and those goals. Said form should allow members to highlight areas of needed improvement. If a majority of members agree remedial action is required, a separate plan will be developed by the Board and the Town Manager and incorporated into goals for the following year. . In carrying out this task, the sub- committee will work with town staff including the Head of Administrative Services, the Head of Human Resources and the Town Manager. The sub- committee will present its recommendation to the full Board no later than April 1, 2019. The board voted 5- 0 to approve the motion..” (Motion: Friedmann)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 16th , 2018 as amended
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of October 16th , 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of October 16th , 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 30th, 2018 as amended
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of October 30th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of October 30th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Approve the meeting minutes of November 13th, 2018 as amended
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of November 13th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of November 13th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 4th, 2018 as amended
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of December 4th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of December 4th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 5, 2018 as amended
Ms. Alvaradr, mnved that the Select Board approve the meetino minutes of December 5th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
The scanned text reads “Ms. Alvaradr, mnved” (Ms. Alvarado moved).
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvaradr, mnved that the Select Board approve the meetino minutes of December 5th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Adjourn
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board adjourn at 11: 02 PM, second by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board adjourn at 11: 02 PM, second by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
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