MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 3, 2019
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Vanessa Alvarado, Anne Landry, Andrew Friedmann, Mark Dockser
Absent: John Halsey
Every vote, in order
Close the hearing
Mr. Dockser moved that the board close the hearing, the motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board close the hearing, the motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve the FY20 Classification Plan as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the board approve the FY20 Classification Plan as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board approve the FY20 Classification Plan as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street Jay and Ricky,...
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street Jay and Ricky, Inc. d/ b/ a Ricky' s Liquor, 214 Main Street Anstasl Brookline Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Fine Wine and Spirits, 25 Walkers Brook Drive Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a The Liquor Junction, One General Way Pamplemousse Inc. d/ b/ a Pamplemousse, 26 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2020 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street Jay and Ricky, Inc. d/ b/ a Ricky' s Liquor, 214 Main Street Anstasl Brookline Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Fine Wine and Spirits, 25 Walkers Brook Drive Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a The Liquor Junction, One General Way Pamplemousse Inc. d/ b/ a Pamplemousse, 26 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2020 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp, d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus, 11...
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp, d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street for a term expiring December 31, 2020 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp, d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street for a term expiring December 31, 2020 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve the All Alcoholic Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2020 subject to the...
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2020 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2020 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Approve the Pledge of Collateral application for Liquor] unction, 1 General Way, Reading, MA
Mr. Dockser moved that the board approve the Pledge of Collateral application for Liquor] unction, 1 General Way, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the board approve the Pledge of Collateral application for Liquor] unction, 1 General Way, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Approve the meeting minutes of November 19, 2019 as amended
Mr. Docker moved that the board approve the meeting minutes of November 19, 2019 as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Docker moved that the board approve the meeting minutes of November 19, 2019 as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Close the hearing regarding the PTTTF suggestions
Mr. Dockser moved to close the hearing regarding the PTTTF suggestions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to close the hearing regarding the PTTTF suggestions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve Safety Amendment 2019- 12 as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 12 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and failed with a 2- 2 vote with Alvarado and Friedmann opposing.
Yes: Dockser, LandryNo: Alvarado, Friedmann
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 12 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and failed with a 2- 2 vote with Alvarado and Friedmann opposing..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Approve Safety Amendment 2019- 13 as presented
Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 13 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and failed with a 2- 2 vote with Alvarado and Friedmann opposing.
Yes: Dockser, LandryNo: Alvarado, Friedmann
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved that the Select Board approve Safety Amendment 2019- 13 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and failed with a 2- 2 vote with Alvarado and Friedmann opposing..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Friedmann)
Adjourn
Mr. Dockser moved to adjourn at 10: 42 PM. With a second from Mr. Friedmann the motion passed with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dockser moved to adjourn at 10: 42 PM. With a second from Mr. Friedmann the motion passed with a 4- 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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