MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 15, 2022
7 recorded votes, 1 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
Every vote, in order
Appoint: Nora Bucko as a full member to the ad hoc Reading Center for Active Living (sunsets 11/ 30/ 2022), Stephen Theodoridis as a full member to the Cultural Council with a term expiring on...
Mark Dockser moved to appoint: Nora Bucko as a full member to the ad hoc Reading Center for Active Living (sunsets 11/ 30/ 2022), Stephen Theodoridis as a full member to the Cultural Council with a term expiring on June 30, 2024, Jean- Paul Plouffs as an Associate member to the Board of Assessors with a term expiring on June 30, and 2023. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick. At the request of Ms. Landry, Mr. Dockser explained that he and Mr. Bocci recommended Ms. Bucko for ReCalc because she was a strong candidate, involved in the community, and is already attending ReCalc meetings. He also briefly reviewed the backgrounds of the other recommended appointees. The motion was approved 5- 0 by unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to appoint: Nora Bucko as a full member to the ad hoc Reading Center for Active Living (sunsets 11/ 30/ 2022), Stephen Theodoridis as a full member to the Cultural Council with a term expiring on June 30, 2024, Jean- Paul Plouffs as an Associate member to the Board of Assessors with a term expiring on June 30, and 2023. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick. At the request of Ms. Landry, Mr. Dockser explained that he and Mr. Bocci recommended Ms. Bucko for ReCalc because she was a strong candidate, involved in the community, and is already attending ReCalc meetings. He also briefly reviewed the backgrounds of the other recommended appointees. The motion was approved 5- 0 by unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Accept the gift for Sturgis Park from Reading Gids Softball as presented, from a grateful Select Board
Mark Dockser moved to accept the gift for Sturgis Park from Reading Gids Softball as presented, from a grateful Select Board. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved 5- 0 by unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to accept the gift for Sturgis Park from Reading Gids Softball as presented, from a grateful Select Board. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved 5- 0 by unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Bacci)
Close the Public Hearing
Mark Dockser moved to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved by 5- 0 unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved by 5- 0 unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Bacci)
Approve Traffic Amendment 2022- 01 as presented
Mark Dockser moved to approve Traffic Amendment 2022- 01 as presented. Motion seconded by Karen Herrick and approved 5- 0 by unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to approve Traffic Amendment 2022- 01 as presented. Motion seconded by Karen Herrick and approved 5- 0 by unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Close the Public Hearing
Mark Dockser moved to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved 5-0 by unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved 5-0 by unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Bacci)
Approve the application of Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp. of Reading Massachusetts to relocate the allalcohol license to the newly constructed clubhouse on the premises with an address of 292 Grove...
Mark Dockser moved to approve the application of Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp. of Reading Massachusetts to relocate the allalcohol license to the newly constructed clubhouse on the premises with an address of 292 Grove Street, Reading, Massachusetts with the current approved hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold, which are from 8: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 a. m. except on Sundays and legal holidays when the hours shall be 12: 00 noon to 1: 00 a. m. and also be subject, however, to any terms and conditions of the CPDC Site Plan Review Approval Decision dated November 7, 2018, as modified on September 23, 2020. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci. Mark Dockser asked for clarification on the site plan approval to assure that the hours indicated in the approval were consistent with those granted to other establishments in town. Attorney McGrail confirmed the hours noted in the approval for regular hours as well as for special functions which are consistent with those offered to other establishments in town. The motion was then approved 5- 0 by unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to approve the application of Meadow Brook Golf Club Corp. of Reading Massachusetts to relocate the allalcohol license to the newly constructed clubhouse on the premises with an address of 292 Grove Street, Reading, Massachusetts with the current approved hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold, which are from 8: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 a. m. except on Sundays and legal holidays when the hours shall be 12: 00 noon to 1: 00 a. m. and also be subject, however, to any terms and conditions of the CPDC Site Plan Review Approval Decision dated November 7, 2018, as modified on September 23, 2020. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci. Mark Dockser asked for clarification on the site plan approval to assure that the hours indicated in the approval were consistent with those granted to other establishments in town. Attorney McGrail confirmed the hours noted in the approval for regular hours as well as for special functions which are consistent with those offered to other establishments in town. The motion was then approved 5- 0 by unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Bacci)
Enter executive session on collective bargaining strategy and union contracts (the start of the motion is missing from the posted text)
LeLacheur, Fidel Maltez and Jackie LaVerde, under Purpose 2 and Purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with and approve contracts for the following unions: o Public Employees CommitteelHealth Insurance; o International Association of Firefighters AFL- CIO, Local 1640; o Public Works - AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703; o Reading Patrol Officers Association - Mass Cop, Local 191 A, AFL- CIO; o Reading Police Supervisory Ofricers Association - IBPO; o Reading Public Safety Dispatchers - Mass Cop, Local 191A, AFL- CIO; o Reading Facilities Maintenance Workers and Town Custodians - AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703; and o the Public Works Supervisory Union, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. and 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 by 5- 0 unanimous roll call vote.
The beginning of this motion, including the mover, is missing from the posted text.
From the minutes
“LeLacheur, Fidel Maltez and Jackie LaVerde, under Purpose 2 and Purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with and approve contracts for the following unions: o Public Employees CommitteelHealth Insurance; o International Association of Firefighters AFL- CIO, Local 1640; o Public Works - AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703; o Reading Patrol Officers Association - Mass Cop, Local 191 A, AFL- CIO; o Reading Police Supervisory Ofricers Association - IBPO; o Reading Public Safety Dispatchers - Mass Cop, Local 191A, AFL- CIO; o Reading Facilities Maintenance Workers and Town Custodians - AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703; and o the Public Works Supervisory Union, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703. and 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 by 5- 0 unanimous roll call vote..” (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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