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June 3, 2020
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Anne Landry, Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick, Vanessa Alvarado
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Moderator' s request that the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 15, 2020 at 7: 30 p. m. be held remotely using the Zoom Webinar platform as designated by the Moderator, with...
Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board approve the Moderator' s request that the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 15, 2020 at 7: 30 p. m. be held remotely using the Zoom Webinar platform as designated by the Moderator, with special accommodation to be made only for those who require technical assistance. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board approve the Moderator' s request that the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 15, 2020 at 7: 30 p. m. be held remotely using the Zoom Webinar platform as designated by the Moderator, with special accommodation to be made only for those who require technical assistance. The motion was seconded by Ms. Landry and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Landry)
Approve and issue the " Notice Regarding Remote Town Meeting" as presented for the Board' s consideration
Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board approve and issue the " Notice Regarding Remote Town Meeting" as presented for the Board' s consideration. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board approve and issue the " Notice Regarding Remote Town Meeting" as presented for the Board' s consideration. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Call for a Special Election on September 1, 2020, concurrent with the scheduled State Primary for that same date
Carlo Bacci moved for the Select Board to call for a Special Election on September 1, 2020, concurrent with the scheduled State Primary for that same date. The purpose of the Special Election will be to consider the Recall Petition submitted to the Board of Registrars for Select Board member Vanessa Alvarado. Town staff is instructed to use every precaution available to conduct a safe election under the public health emergency related to the Coivd- 19 pandemic. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Herrick, LandryThe minutes say “Vanessa Alvarado recused herself” from this recall-election item; the roll call lists the other members, who are shown as recorded.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved for the Select Board to call for a Special Election on September 1, 2020, concurrent with the scheduled State Primary for that same date. The purpose of the Special Election will be to consider the Recall Petition submitted to the Board of Registrars for Select Board member Vanessa Alvarado. Town staff is instructed to use every precaution available to conduct a safe election under the public health emergency related to the Coivd- 19 pandemic. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve the Change of Officers and Directors application for an Annual All Alcohol License for Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp at 292 Grove Street, Reading, MA as presented
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Change of Officers and Directors application for an Annual All Alcohol License for Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp at 292 Grove Street, Reading, MA as presented. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Change of Officers and Directors application for an Annual All Alcohol License for Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp at 292 Grove Street, Reading, MA as presented. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Approve the Change of Manager application for an Annual All Alcohol License for Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp at 292 Grove Street, Reading, MA as presented
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Change of Manager application for an Annual All Alcohol License for Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp at 292 Grove Street, Reading, MA as presented. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Change of Manager application for an Annual All Alcohol License for Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp at 292 Grove Street, Reading, MA as presented. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Approve the Meadow Brook Change in All Alcohol License Location, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and the Board of Health, and in keeping with expected state legislation
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Meadow Brook Change in All Alcohol License Location, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and the Board of Health, and in keeping with expected state legislation. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Meadow Brook Change in All Alcohol License Location, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and the Board of Health, and in keeping with expected state legislation. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Close the hearing regarding Meadow Brook' s liquor license amendments
Carlo Bacci moved to close the hearing regarding Meadow Brook' s liquor license amendments. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to close the hearing regarding Meadow Brook' s liquor license amendments. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve changes to Select Board Policy Section 3. 9 Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining as presented
Carlo Bacci moved to approve changes to Select Board Policy Section 3. 9 Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining as presented. Staff is instructed to post the Policy in a bold/ crossout format so the temporary changes approved through November 30, 2020 may be easily identified and removed. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve changes to Select Board Policy Section 3. 9 Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining as presented. Staff is instructed to post the Policy in a bold/ crossout format so the temporary changes approved through November 30, 2020 may be easily identified and removed. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Waive the fees for downtown parking permits issued for the period July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020
Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board waive the fees for downtown parking permits issued for the period July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board waive the fees for downtown parking permits issued for the period July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve a temporary No Parking Restriction on Grove Street as presented
Carlo Bacci moved to approve a temporary No Parking Restriction on Grove Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve a temporary No Parking Restriction on Grove Street as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve the Classification and Compensation Plans as presented
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Classification and Compensation Plans as presented. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Classification and Compensation Plans as presented. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Set the FY2021 water rate at $ 10. 70 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 10. 70 effective with the December, 2020 billing
Carlo Bacci moved to set the FY2021 water rate at $ 10. 70 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 10. 70 effective with the December, 2020 billing. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to set the FY2021 water rate at $ 10. 70 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 10. 70 effective with the December, 2020 billing. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Set the FY2021 sewer rate at $ 10. 70 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $10. 70 effective with the December, 2020 billing
Carlo Bacci moved to set the FY2021 sewer rate at $ 10. 70 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $10. 70 effective with the December, 2020 billing. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to set the FY2021 sewer rate at $ 10. 70 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $10. 70 effective with the December, 2020 billing. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Set the FY2021 Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( flat for s. f. residential and based per 3210 square feet for commercial) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2020 billing
Carlo Bacci moved to set the FY2021 Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( flat for s. f. residential and based per 3210 square feet for commercial) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2020 billing. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to set the FY2021 Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( flat for s. f. residential and based per 3210 square feet for commercial) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2020 billing. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Close the hearing on setting Water, Sewer and Storm Water rates for FY21
Carlo Bacci moved that the Board close the hearing on setting Water, Sewer and Storm Water rates for FY21. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Board close the hearing on setting Water, Sewer and Storm Water rates for FY21. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 11: 21 PM with a second from Vanessa Alvarado the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 11: 21 PM with a second from Vanessa Alvarado the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes; Alvarado - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
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