MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 23, 2021
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Karen Gately Herrick, Anne Landry, Mark Dockser, Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carlo Bacci took part remotely.
- Carlo Bacci left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Close the hearing regarding the Change of Manager request for Fuddruckers
Anne Landry moved to close the hearing regarding the Change of Manager request for Fuddruckers. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Anne Landry moved to close the hearing regarding the Change of Manager request for Fuddruckers. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Landry, second: Herrick)
Approve the Change of Manager application for an annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for HJB Restaurant Company LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers at 50 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA
Mark Dockser moved to approve the Change of Manager application for an annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for HJB Restaurant Company LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers at 50 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to approve the Change of Manager application for an annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for HJB Restaurant Company LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers at 50 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Close the hearing regarding the pledge of license for Liquor Junction
Mark Dockser moved to close the hearing regarding the pledge of license for Liquor Junction. Anne Landry seconded the motion and it was approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to close the hearing regarding the pledge of license for Liquor Junction. Anne Landry seconded the motion and it was approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Approve the Pledge of License/ Inventory Application for an Annual Package Store Liquor License for Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a Liquor Junction at 1 General Way, Reading, MA
Mark Dockser moved approve the Pledge of License/ Inventory Application for an Annual Package Store Liquor License for Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a Liquor Junction at 1 General Way, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved approve the Pledge of License/ Inventory Application for an Annual Package Store Liquor License for Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a Liquor Junction at 1 General Way, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Close the hearing regarding the FYZZ Classification plan
Mark Dockser moved to close the hearing regarding the FYZZ Classification plan. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to close the hearing regarding the FYZZ Classification plan. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Amend the FY22 Classification Plan to remove vacant positions and add the Public Safety Clinician position as presented
Mark Dockser moved to amend the FY22 Classification Plan to remove vacant positions and add the Public Safety Clinician position as presented. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to amend the FY22 Classification Plan to remove vacant positions and add the Public Safety Clinician position as presented. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Approve the 2020 Re- Precincting Plan for the Town of Reading as presented
Mark Dockser moved to approve the 2020 Re- Precincting Plan for the Town of Reading as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to approve the 2020 Re- Precincting Plan for the Town of Reading as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
( 1) approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Bancroft Estates LLC and the Town of Reading for Lot 5 of the Meadow Brook property as presented; and ( 2) authorize Town Counsel to close on...
Mark Dockser moved to ( 1) approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Bancroft Estates LLC and the Town of Reading for Lot 5 of the Meadow Brook property as presented; and ( 2) authorize Town Counsel to close on property in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and execute and record any documents related thereto, including a settlement statement and a deed. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to ( 1) approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Bancroft Estates LLC and the Town of Reading for Lot 5 of the Meadow Brook property as presented; and ( 2) authorize Town Counsel to close on property in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and execute and record any documents related thereto, including a settlement statement and a deed. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Designate Mark Dockser to work with Conservation and Town Counsel and appropriate staff to develop a plan for approaching Meadow Brook to discuss an easement over a portion of their land
Anne Landry moved that the board designate Mark Dockser to work with Conservation and Town Counsel and appropriate staff to develop a plan for approaching Meadow Brook to discuss an easement over a portion of their land. The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Anne Landry moved that the board designate Mark Dockser to work with Conservation and Town Counsel and appropriate staff to develop a plan for approaching Meadow Brook to discuss an easement over a portion of their land. The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Landry, second: Dockser)
Approve the items under the consent agenda as presented
Mark Dockser moved to approve the items under the consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to approve the items under the consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Appoint John Parsons as the Council on Aging representative and Mike Coltman as the Recreation representative to a term on the ad- hoc ReCalc committee
Mark Dockser moved to appoint John Parsons as the Council on Aging representative and Mike Coltman as the Recreation representative to a term on the ad- hoc ReCalc committee. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to appoint John Parsons as the Council on Aging representative and Mike Coltman as the Recreation representative to a term on the ad- hoc ReCalc committee. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Approve the meeting minutes from November 9'°, 2021 as amended
Mark Dockser moved to approve the meeting minutes from November 9'°, 2021 as amended. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
Yes: Dockser, Haley, Herrick, LandryCarlo Bacci left, before this vote, so Carlo Bacci is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to approve the meeting minutes from November 9'°, 2021 as amended. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Landry)
Go into Executive Session at 10: 17 PM including staff members Bob Lelacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and approve contracts for the...
Mark Dockser moved that the board go into Executive Session at 10: 17 PM including staff members Bob Lelacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and approve contracts for the International Association of Firefighters AFL- CIO, Local 1640; and Public Works- AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. Further the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; and the board will NOT reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a 4-0 vote.
Yes: Dockser, Haley, Herrick, LandryCarlo Bacci left, before this vote, so Carlo Bacci is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved that the board go into Executive Session at 10: 17 PM including staff members Bob Lelacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and approve contracts for the International Association of Firefighters AFL- CIO, Local 1640; and Public Works- AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. Further the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; and the board will NOT reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with a 4-0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, 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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