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December 15, 2021
3 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Karen Gately Herrick, Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley, Anne Landry, Mark Dockser
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carlo Bacci took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Fidel Maltez as Town Manager subject to a successful negotiation of an employment agreement and any further background checks deemed necessary
Mark Dockser made a motion to appoint Fidel Maltez as Town Manager subject to a successful negotiation of an employment agreement and any further background checks deemed necessary. The motioned was seconded by Karen Herrick. Chris pointed out it was a rocky road and he appreciated the efforts of Karen and Anne along with appreciating the unanimous vote.
The roll call uses first names (“Carlo yes Chris yes Mark yes Anne yes Karen yes”); Karen Herrick was the only Karen on the board in 2021.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser made a motion to appoint Fidel Maltez as Town Manager subject to a successful negotiation of an employment agreement and any further background checks deemed necessary. The motioned was seconded by Karen Herrick. Chris pointed out it was a rocky road and he appreciated the efforts of Karen and Anne along with appreciating the unanimous vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Authorize Chair, Karen Herrick, to begin negotiations with the selected Town Manager through the use of Town Counsel and the assistance of the search consultant, Community Paradigm
Mark Dockser made a motion to authorize Chair, Karen Herrick, to begin negotiations with the selected Town Manager through the use of Town Counsel and the assistance of the search consultant, Community Paradigm. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick. Carlo asked about the typical timeframe. Bernie said it is never typical but usually seven to ten days. He said he hopes for a contract before end of December. Anne asked about Executive Session and when the Board would convene. Bernie agreed and maybe in the next week for a one- hour session. A roll call vote was taken: Carlo yes Chris yes Mark yes Anne yes Karen yes
The roll call uses first names (“Carlo yes Chris yes Mark yes Anne yes Karen yes”); Karen Herrick was the only Karen on the board in 2021.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser made a motion to authorize Chair, Karen Herrick, to begin negotiations with the selected Town Manager through the use of Town Counsel and the assistance of the search consultant, Community Paradigm. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick. Carlo asked about the typical timeframe. Bernie said it is never typical but usually seven to ten days. He said he hopes for a contract before end of December. Anne asked about Executive Session and when the Board would convene. Bernie agreed and maybe in the next week for a one- hour session. A roll call vote was taken: Carlo yes Chris yes Mark yes Anne yes Karen yes.” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Mark Dockser made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley. A roll call vote was taken: Carlo yes Chris yes Mark yes Anne yes Karen yes Select Board adjourned at 7: 47 PM
The roll call uses first names (“Carlo yes Chris yes Mark yes Anne yes Karen yes”); Karen Herrick was the only Karen on the board in 2021.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley. A roll call vote was taken: Carlo yes Chris yes Mark yes Anne yes Karen yes Select Board adjourned at 7: 47 PM.” (Motion: Dockser, second: Haley)
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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