MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2019
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Landry, Mark Dockser, Vanessa Alvarado, John Halsey, Andrew Friedmann
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue the hearing to August 27, 2019 at 8 PM
Mr. Dockser moved that the Board continue the hearing to August 27, 2019 at 8 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Board continue the hearing to August 27, 2019 at 8 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Accept the Deed as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the board accept the Deed as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board accept the Deed as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Execute the Order of Taking as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the board execute the Order of Taking as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landry and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board execute the Order of Taking as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landry and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Authorize Town Counsel and the Town Manager to act as agents for the Town and to close on the property and to execute and record any additional documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of...
Mr. Dockser moved that the board authorize Town Counsel and the Town Manager to act as agents for the Town and to close on the property and to execute and record any additional documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the so called ` Zanni Property' located off Symonds Way. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board authorize Town Counsel and the Town Manager to act as agents for the Town and to close on the property and to execute and record any additional documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the so called ` Zanni Property' located off Symonds Way. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Designate Lynne Sweet of LDS Consulting Group as the Town of Reading' s Monitoring Agent for the Reading Woods 40R project
Mr. Dockser moved that the board designate Lynne Sweet of LDS Consulting Group as the Town of Reading' s Monitoring Agent for the Reading Woods 40R project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board designate Lynne Sweet of LDS Consulting Group as the Town of Reading' s Monitoring Agent for the Reading Woods 40R project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Approve Safety Amendment 2019- 7 as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 7 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 7 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve Safety Amendment 2019- 8 as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 8 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 8 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Approve Safety Amendment 2019- 9 as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 9 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 9 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Approve Safety Amendment 2019- 10 as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 10 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 10 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Approve Safety Amendment 2019- 11 as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 11 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 11 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Combine the Local Election and the Presidential Primary on March 3rd, 2020
Mr. Dockser moved that the board combine the Local Election and the Presidential Primary on March 3rd, 2020. Ms. Landry seconded the motion and It passed with a 4- 1 vote with Mr. Halsey opposing.
Yes: Alvarado, Dockser, Friedmann, LandryNo: Halsey
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board combine the Local Election and the Presidential Primary on March 3rd, 2020. Ms. Landry seconded the motion and It passed with a 4- 1 vote with Mr. Halsey opposing..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Appoint Assistant Superintendent Christine Kelley to the ad hoc Human Rights Committee to stand In for Dr. Doherty during his leave of absence
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board appoint Assistant Superintendent Christine Kelley to the ad hoc Human Rights Committee to stand In for Dr. Doherty during his leave of absence. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board appoint Assistant Superintendent Christine Kelley to the ad hoc Human Rights Committee to stand In for Dr. Doherty during his leave of absence. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Adjourn
Mr. Dockser moved to adjourn at 10: 59 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to adjourn at 10: 59 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
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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