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December 8, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick, Anne Landry, Vanessa Alvarado
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Vanessa Alvarado arrived after the meeting began (6:48pm).
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini BHPK Law) and Ivria Fried and Chris Heep ( both from Miyares & Harrington); staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders, in order to...
Carlo Bacci moved to go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini BHPK Law) and Ivria Fried and Chris Heep ( both from Miyares & Harrington); staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders, in order to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and pending actions involving 59 Middlesex Road and that the Select Board Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session at approximately 7: 00 PM. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Herrick, LandryThe roll call lists four members, all yes; Vanessa Alvarado, who arrived at 6:48 PM according to the attendance list, is not listed and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini BHPK Law) and Ivria Fried and Chris Heep ( both from Miyares & Harrington); staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders, in order to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and pending actions involving 59 Middlesex Road and that the Select Board Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session at approximately 7: 00 PM. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Renew 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....
Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew 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 Tivaan Corp 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, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew 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 Tivaan Corp 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, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Renew 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...
Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew 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, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew 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, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Renew 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, 2021 subject to the...
Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew 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, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes, Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew 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, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Alvarado - yes, Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Renew the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza of Reading LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri, 355...
Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza of Reading LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street CAC Foods, Inc. d/ b/ a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street Pepper Dining Inc. d/ b/ a Chili' s Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive The Boland Group III, LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d/ b/ a Longhorn Steak House, 39 Walkers Brook Drive Boston Foods Inc. d/ b/ a Zucca Italian Restaurant and Bar, 601 Main Street Unagi Servers Inc. d/ b/ a Biltmore & Main Bar and Grill, 530 Main Street KOK, Inc. d/ b/ a Oye' s, 26 Walkers Brook Drive Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/ b/ a Fuscilli' s Cucina, 107 Main Street RKR Corporation d/ b/ a Bunratty Tavern, 622 Main Street Bertucci' s Restaurant Corp, d/ b/ a Bertucci' s Brick Oven Ristorante at 45 Walkers Brook Drive Mandarin Reading Inc, d/ b/ a Mandarin Reading Restaurant at 296 Salem Street for a term expiring December 31, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza of Reading LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street CAC Foods, Inc. d/ b/ a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street Pepper Dining Inc. d/ b/ a Chili' s Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive The Boland Group III, LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d/ b/ a Longhorn Steak House, 39 Walkers Brook Drive Boston Foods Inc. d/ b/ a Zucca Italian Restaurant and Bar, 601 Main Street Unagi Servers Inc. d/ b/ a Biltmore & Main Bar and Grill, 530 Main Street KOK, Inc. d/ b/ a Oye' s, 26 Walkers Brook Drive Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/ b/ a Fuscilli' s Cucina, 107 Main Street RKR Corporation d/ b/ a Bunratty Tavern, 622 Main Street Bertucci' s Restaurant Corp, d/ b/ a Bertucci' s Brick Oven Ristorante at 45 Walkers Brook Drive Mandarin Reading Inc, d/ b/ a Mandarin Reading Restaurant at 296 Salem Street for a term expiring December 31, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatat Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2021 subject to the following...
Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatat Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the Select Board renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatat Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2021 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 Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Landry - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Modify Section 3. 9. 7 of the Select Board Policies to change the adoption date to December 8th, 2020 and to change the expiration date to December 31, 2021 as shown
Carlo Bacci moved to modify Section 3. 9. 7 of the Select Board Policies to change the adoption date to December 8th, 2020 and to change the expiration date to December 31, 2021 as shown. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with the following roll call vote: Alvarado - yes; Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to modify Section 3. 9. 7 of the Select Board Policies to change the adoption date to December 8th, 2020 and to change the expiration date to December 31, 2021 as shown. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with the following roll call vote: Alvarado - yes; Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Landry)
Appoint Carol Roberts to the Retirement Board with a term expiring December 31', 2023
Carlo Bacci moved to appoint Carol Roberts to the Retirement Board with a term expiring December 31', 2023. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - Yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry- yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to appoint Carol Roberts to the Retirement Board with a term expiring December 31', 2023. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - Yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry- yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Approve the meeting minutes of November 17th as amended
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 17th as amended. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 17th as amended. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Adjourn
Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 11: 17 PM. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick- yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 11: 17 PM. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick- yes; Bacci - yes; Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
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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