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March 23, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Karen Gately Herrick, Vanessa Alvarado, Carlo Bacci, Anne Landry
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini ( BHPK Law), Jody Mills ( MIIA) and Ivria Fried ( Miyares & Harrington); and staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella to...
Carlo Bacci moved that the board go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini ( BHPK Law), Jody Mills ( MIIA) and Ivria Fried ( Miyares & Harrington); and staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella to discuss strategy with respect to civil court and administrative actions involving 59 Middlesex Ave. and the purchase of said property. Further the Chair declare that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; and the board will reconvene in open session at approximately 8: 00 PM. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved that the board go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini ( BHPK Law), Jody Mills ( MIIA) and Ivria Fried ( Miyares & Harrington); and staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella to discuss strategy with respect to civil court and administrative actions involving 59 Middlesex Ave. and the purchase of said property. Further the Chair declare that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; and the board will reconvene in open session at approximately 8: 00 PM. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Close the hearing regarding the classification plan
Carlo Bacci moved to close the hearing regarding the classification plan. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to close the hearing regarding the classification plan. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and passed with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve the FY21 Classification Schedule as presented to add the position of Health Director
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the FY21 Classification Schedule as presented to add the position of Health Director. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the FY21 Classification Schedule as presented to add the position of Health Director. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve the proclamation as presented
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the proclamation as presented. Karen Herrick seconded the motion and the board approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the proclamation as presented. Karen Herrick seconded the motion and the board approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Appoint Sharon Angstrom to Town Accountant with a term ending March 31, 2022
Carlo Bacci moved to appoint Sharon Angstrom to Town Accountant with a term ending March 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to appoint Sharon Angstrom to Town Accountant with a term ending March 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Authorize the Town Manager to issue an RFP for the lease of a portion of the current water tank site for the temporary installation of a ballast tower for cell carriers and town equipment
Carlo Bacci moved to authorize the Town Manager to issue an RFP for the lease of a portion of the current water tank site for the temporary installation of a ballast tower for cell carriers and town equipment. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to authorize the Town Manager to issue an RFP for the lease of a portion of the current water tank site for the temporary installation of a ballast tower for cell carriers and town equipment. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Approve the woody biomass policy recommendation as presented by the Climate Advisory Committee
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the woody biomass policy recommendation as presented by the Climate Advisory Committee. Karen Herrick seconded the motion and it was passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the woody biomass policy recommendation as presented by the Climate Advisory Committee. Karen Herrick seconded the motion and it was passed with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve the resolution opposing MBTA service cuts
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the resolution opposing MBTA service cuts. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the resolution opposing MBTA service cuts. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve the minutes from February 2nd, 2021 as amended
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the minutes from February 2nd, 2021 as amended. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the minutes from February 2nd, 2021 as amended. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Landry)
Adjourn
Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 11: 22 PM. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 11: 22 PM. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
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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