MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 12, 2019
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrew Friedmann, Vanessa Alvarado, Barry Berman, John Halsey, Dan Ensminger
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from February 13th, 2019 as amended
Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the meeting minutes from February 13th, 2019 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the meeting minutes from February 13th, 2019 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Halsey)
Appoint Sharon Angstrom as Town Accountant for a term expiring June 30, 2020, consistent with the requirements of Reading Home Rule Charter Article 6. 3
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board appoint Sharon Angstrom as Town Accountant for a term expiring June 30, 2020, consistent with the requirements of Reading Home Rule Charter Article 6. 3. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board appoint Sharon Angstrom as Town Accountant for a term expiring June 30, 2020, consistent with the requirements of Reading Home Rule Charter Article 6. 3. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Approve the change in beneficial interest for an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License, Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, at 48 Walkers Brook Drive, as presented
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board approve the change in beneficial interest for an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License, Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, at 48 Walkers Brook Drive, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board approve the change in beneficial interest for an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License, Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, at 48 Walkers Brook Drive, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Halsey)
Close the hearing regarding the speed limit change on Haverhill Street
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board close the hearing regarding the speed limit change on Haverhill Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board close the hearing regarding the speed limit change on Haverhill Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Approve Amendment 2019- 1 to the Town of Reading Traffic and Parking Regulations, reducing the speed limit on the entire length of Haverhill Street, as presented
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board approve Amendment 2019- 1 to the Town of Reading Traffic and Parking Regulations, reducing the speed limit on the entire length of 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 Amendment 2019- 1 to the Town of Reading Traffic and Parking Regulations, reducing the speed limit on the entire length of 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 discuss the water rates now
Mr. Ensminger moved that the board take the agenda out of order and discuss the water rates now. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved that the board take the agenda out of order and discuss the water rates now. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Alvarado)
Close the hearing on setting Water, Sewer and Storm Water rates for FY20
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board close the hearing on setting Water, Sewer and Storm Water rates for FY20. Mr. Berman seconded the motion and It was approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board close the hearing on setting Water, Sewer and Storm Water rates for FY20. Mr. Berman seconded the motion and It was approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Set the FY2020 water rate at $ 10. 37 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 20. 74 effective with the December, 2019 billing; Moved to set the FY2020 sewer rate at $ 11. 03 per 100...
Ms. Alvarado moved to set the FY2020 water rate at $ 10. 37 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 20. 74 effective with the December, 2019 billing; Moved to set the FY2020 sewer rate at $ 11. 03 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of$ 22. 06 effective with the December, 2019 billing; Moved to set the Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2019 billing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger. Mr. Halsey asked what the total of reserves is being used again and It was noted this motion on the table would use $ 1 million. Mr. Halsey wanted to make his feelings known that he fully believes that they should be using the full $ 1. 1 million that Mr. LeLacheur noted they could use without jeopardizing their capital. To not use it all and help the tax payers is not something he can vote for. The board voted 3- 2 to approve the motion on the floor.
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved to set the FY2020 water rate at $ 10. 37 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 20. 74 effective with the December, 2019 billing; Moved to set the FY2020 sewer rate at $ 11. 03 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of$ 22. 06 effective with the December, 2019 billing; Moved to set the Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2019 billing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger. Mr. Halsey asked what the total of reserves is being used again and It was noted this motion on the table would use $ 1 million. Mr. Halsey wanted to make his feelings known that he fully believes that they should be using the full $ 1. 1 million that Mr. LeLacheur noted they could use without jeopardizing their capital. To not use it all and help the tax payers is not something he can vote for. The board voted 3- 2 to approve the motion on the floor..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Continue the hearing until March 26, 2019 at 9 PM
Mr. Ensminger made a motion to continue the hearing until March 26, 2019 at 9 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger made a motion to continue the hearing until March 26, 2019 at 9 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Appoint the following nominees to the ad hoc Committee on Human Rights with a term expiring on November 30, 2019 when the committee will sunset: Deputy Chief David Clark; Lisa Egan; Josh Goldlust;...
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board appoint the following nominees to the ad hoc Committee on Human Rights with a term expiring on November 30, 2019 when the committee will sunset: Deputy Chief David Clark; Lisa Egan; Josh Goldlust; Russ Graham; Lori Hodin; Shirella Lastrade; Gina Beck McCormick and Reverend Kyung Lyul Yu. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board appoint the following nominees to the ad hoc Committee on Human Rights with a term expiring on November 30, 2019 when the committee will sunset: Deputy Chief David Clark; Lisa Egan; Josh Goldlust; Russ Graham; Lori Hodin; Shirella Lastrade; Gina Beck McCormick and Reverend Kyung Lyul Yu. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Reconsider his last motion continuing the Policy hearing to 9 PM
Mr. Ensminger moved to reconsider his last motion continuing the Policy hearing to 9 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to reconsider his last motion continuing the Policy hearing to 9 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Berman)
Continue the hearing regarding the Select Board Policies to March 26, 2019 at B PM instead
Mr. Ensminger moved to continue the hearing regarding the Select Board Policies to March 26, 2019 at B PM instead. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ensminger moved to continue the hearing regarding the Select Board Policies to March 26, 2019 at B PM instead. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Ensminger, second: Alvarado)
Adjourn
Ms. Alvarado moved that board adjourn at 11: 05 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that board adjourn at 11: 05 PM. The motion was 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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