MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2019
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Halsey, Andrew Friedmann, Mark Dockser, Anne Landry
Absent: Vanessa Alvarado
During the meeting:
- Anne Landry took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Catherine Kaminer to a full position on the Recreation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021 and; that the board appoint Mary- Ellen Killion to a full position on the Recreation...
Mr. Dockser moved that the board appoint Catherine Kaminer to a full position on the Recreation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021 and; that the board appoint Mary- Ellen Killion to a full position on the Recreation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021 and; that the board appoint Denise McCarthy to an associate position on the Climate Advisory Committee with a term ending lune 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser -Yes, Landry -Yes, Friedmann -yes, Halsey -yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board appoint Catherine Kaminer to a full position on the Recreation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021 and; that the board appoint Mary- Ellen Killion to a full position on the Recreation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021 and; that the board appoint Denise McCarthy to an associate position on the Climate Advisory Committee with a term ending lune 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser -Yes, Landry -Yes, Friedmann -yes, Halsey -yes..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for the following projects with the understanding that the Town will reimburse the General Fund with proceeds from a note or bond within the...
Mr. Dockser moved to approve the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for the following projects with the understanding that the Town will reimburse the General Fund with proceeds from a note or bond within the fiscal year: 1. Turf 2 ( Article 15 April' 19) - 2. 225 Million ( entire amount) 2. Building Security Improvements ( Article 16 April ' 19) - $ 1. 7 million ( 4 million authorized) 3. Auburn Street Water Tank ( Article 17 April ' 19) - $ 0. 5 Million (; 4. 5 million authorized) 4. Grove Street water main ( Article 18 April ' 19) - ; 1 million ( entire amount) The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser - Yes, Landry - Yes, Friedmann - yes, Halsey - yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to approve the advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for the following projects with the understanding that the Town will reimburse the General Fund with proceeds from a note or bond within the fiscal year: 1. Turf 2 ( Article 15 April' 19) - 2. 225 Million ( entire amount) 2. Building Security Improvements ( Article 16 April ' 19) - $ 1. 7 million ( 4 million authorized) 3. Auburn Street Water Tank ( Article 17 April ' 19) - $ 0. 5 Million (; 4. 5 million authorized) 4. Grove Street water main ( Article 18 April ' 19) - ; 1 million ( entire amount) The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser - Yes, Landry - Yes, Friedmann - yes, Halsey - yes..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve Barnstable Housing Authority as the Monitoring Agent for the Postmark 40R development
Mr. Dockser moved that the board approve Barnstable Housing Authority as the Monitoring Agent for the Postmark 40R development. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser - Yes, Landry - Yes, Friedmann - yes, Halsey - yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board approve Barnstable Housing Authority as the Monitoring Agent for the Postmark 40R development. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser - Yes, Landry - Yes, Friedmann - yes, Halsey - yes..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Support a factor of 1
Mr. Dockser moved that the board support a factor of 1. Sx the amount of the State Circuit Breaker for local tax relief, as will be proposed In a Home Rule Petition to November Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Ms. Landry explained she will be abstaining on this vote due to her job. Dockser - Yes, Landry - abstained, Friedmann - yes, Halsey - yes.
Yes: Dockser, Friedmann, HalseyAbstained: Landry
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board support a factor of 1. Sx the amount of the State Circuit Breaker for local tax relief, as will be proposed In a Home Rule Petition to November Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Ms. Landry explained she will be abstaining on this vote due to her job. Dockser - Yes, Landry - abstained, Friedmann - yes, Halsey - yes..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve the meeting minutes from June 25' , 2019 as amended
Mr. Dockser moved to approve the meeting minutes from June 25' , 2019 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser -Yes, Landry -Yes, Friedmann - yes, Halsey -yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to approve the meeting minutes from June 25' , 2019 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser -Yes, Landry -Yes, Friedmann - yes, Halsey -yes..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Adjourn
Mr. Dockser moved to adjourn at 10: 00 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser - Yes, Landry -Yes, Friedmann - yes, Halsey -yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to adjourn at 10: 00 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser - Yes, Landry -Yes, Friedmann - yes, Halsey -yes..” (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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