MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 27, 2019
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Vanessa Alvarado, John Halsey, Anne Landry, Mark Dockser, Andrew Friedmann
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Vivek Soni to a full position on the RMLD Citizen' s Advisory Board for a term ending lune 30, 2020
Mr. Dockser moved that the board appoint Vivek Soni to a full position on the RMLD Citizen' s Advisory Board for a term ending lune 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board appoint Vivek Soni to a full position on the RMLD Citizen' s Advisory Board for a term ending lune 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Approve temporarily lighting the area near the Birch Meadow unlit softball field for Athletics and Recreation programs; to allow Reading organizations to use these lights and fields space; and to...
Mr. Dockser moved to approve temporarily lighting the area near the Birch Meadow unlit softball field for Athletics and Recreation programs; to allow Reading organizations to use these lights and fields space; and to approve temporary lights at the Parker Middle School turf field and use of that space as may be needed by these Reading organizations due to weather or other unforeseen events as determined by the Recreation Administrator. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to approve temporarily lighting the area near the Birch Meadow unlit softball field for Athletics and Recreation programs; to allow Reading organizations to use these lights and fields space; and to approve temporary lights at the Parker Middle School turf field and use of that space as may be needed by these Reading organizations due to weather or other unforeseen events as determined by the Recreation Administrator. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Close the hearing regarding the violations of their policy by Baystate Liquors
Mr. Dockser moved that the board close the hearing regarding the violations of their policy by Baystate Liquors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board close the hearing regarding the violations of their policy by Baystate Liquors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Find Baystate Liquors in violation of Select Board Policy 3. 2. 25 and Section 3. 1. 4
Mr. Dockser moved that the Board find Baystate Liquors in violation of Select Board Policy 3. 2. 25 and Section 3. 1. 4. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and failed with a vote of 2- 3 with Alvarado, Friedmann and Landry opposing.
Yes: Dockser, HalseyNo: Alvarado, Friedmann, Landry
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Board find Baystate Liquors in violation of Select Board Policy 3. 2. 25 and Section 3. 1. 4. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and failed with a vote of 2- 3 with Alvarado, Friedmann and Landry opposing..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Close the hearing regarding Baystate Liquors alleged violations
Mr. Dockser moved that the board close the hearing regarding Baystate Liquors alleged violations. With a second from Mr. Friedmann the motion passed 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board close the hearing regarding Baystate Liquors alleged violations. With a second from Mr. Friedmann the motion passed 5- 0..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Find that Baystate Liquors violated M. G. L. c. 138, 34 when it sold alcohol to a person less than 21 years of age on May 18, 2019
Mr. Dockser moved that the Board find that Baystate Liquors violated M. G. L. c. 138, 34 when it sold alcohol to a person less than 21 years of age on May 18, 2019. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Board find that Baystate Liquors violated M. G. L. c. 138, 34 when it sold alcohol to a person less than 21 years of age on May 18, 2019. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Find that Baystate Liquors violated M. G. L. c. 138, 34 when it sold alcohol to a person less than 21 years of age on May 31, 2019
Mr. Dockser moved that the Board find that Baystate Liquors violated M. G. L. c. 138, 34 when it sold alcohol to a person less than 21 years of age on May 31, 2019. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Board find that Baystate Liquors violated M. G. L. c. 138, 34 when it sold alcohol to a person less than 21 years of age on May 31, 2019. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Impose a 2- day suspension to be held in abeyance for 3 years for the violation on May 18 to be served commencing September 26, 2019; or if this decision is appealed to the Alcoholic Beverages...
Mr. Dockser moved that the Board impose a 2- day suspension to be held in abeyance for 3 years for the violation on May 18 to be served commencing September 26, 2019; or if this decision is appealed to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, upon the issuance of any further order from the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Halsey opposing.
Yes: Alvarado, Dockser, Friedmann, LandryNo: Halsey
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Board impose a 2- day suspension to be held in abeyance for 3 years for the violation on May 18 to be served commencing September 26, 2019; or if this decision is appealed to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, upon the issuance of any further order from the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Halsey opposing..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Impose a 3- day suspension for the violation on May 31 to be served commencing on September 26, 2019; or If this decision is appealed to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, upon the...
Mr. Dockser moved that the Board impose a 3- day suspension for the violation on May 31 to be served commencing on September 26, 2019; or If this decision is appealed to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, upon the issuance of any further order from the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Halsey opposing.
Yes: Alvarado, Dockser, Friedmann, LandryNo: Halsey
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Board impose a 3- day suspension for the violation on May 31 to be served commencing on September 26, 2019; or If this decision is appealed to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, upon the issuance of any further order from the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Halsey opposing..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve the Memo of Understanding between the Town and Austin Preparatory School as amended
Mr. Dockser moved that the Board approve the Memo of Understanding between the Town and Austin Preparatory School as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Board approve the Memo of Understanding between the Town and Austin Preparatory School as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Approve MetroWest Collaborative Development Inc. as the Affordable Housing Monitoring Agent for the 40R project at 475 ( F. K. A. 467) Main Street
Mr. Dockser moved to approve MetroWest Collaborative Development Inc. as the Affordable Housing Monitoring Agent for the 40R project at 475 ( F. K. A. 467) Main Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to approve MetroWest Collaborative Development Inc. as the Affordable Housing Monitoring Agent for the 40R project at 475 ( F. K. A. 467) Main Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
Dissolve the ad hoc Human Rights committee, repeal Section 2. 4. 1 of the Select Board' s policies, and create an ad hoc committee to help establish a Human Rights- Focused Organization as...
Mr. Dockser moved to dissolve the ad hoc Human Rights committee, repeal Section 2. 4. 1 of the Select Board' s policies, and create an ad hoc committee to help establish a Human Rights- Focused Organization as follows: An ad hoc committee is hereby created to help establish a human rights- focused organization. The following representatives shall be invited to participate as members in this ad hoc committee: Two members of the School Committee; Two members of the Select Board, who shall act as co- Chairs; and a a member of the Board of Library Trustees. This ad Hoc Committee has a sunset date of lune 1, 2020. J and further move to approve the following members: Ad Hoc Committee Members Anne Landry, co- chair Andrew Friedmann, co- chair Linda Snow Dockser Elaine Webb Andrew Grimes The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to dissolve the ad hoc Human Rights committee, repeal Section 2. 4. 1 of the Select Board' s policies, and create an ad hoc committee to help establish a Human Rights- Focused Organization as follows: An ad hoc committee is hereby created to help establish a human rights- focused organization. The following representatives shall be invited to participate as members in this ad hoc committee: Two members of the School Committee; Two members of the Select Board, who shall act as co- Chairs; and a a member of the Board of Library Trustees. This ad Hoc Committee has a sunset date of lune 1, 2020. J and further move to approve the following members: Ad Hoc Committee Members Anne Landry, co- chair Andrew Friedmann, co- chair Linda Snow Dockser Elaine Webb Andrew Grimes The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Enter into Executive Session under Purpose 3 to discuss strategy with respect to D' Arezzo v
Mr. Dockser moved to enter into Executive Session under Purpose 3 to discuss strategy with respect to D' Arezzo v. Town of Reading, at. al., as the Chair has declared that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, to Invite Town Counsel into the Executive Session, and not to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and passed with a unanimous roll call vote from everyone.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to enter into Executive Session under Purpose 3 to discuss strategy with respect to D' Arezzo v. Town of Reading, at. al., as the Chair has declared that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, to Invite Town Counsel into the Executive Session, and not to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and passed with a unanimous roll call vote from everyone..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Halsey)
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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