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August 9, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley, Jackie McCarthy, Karen Gately Herrick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Designate the Town Clerk while working with the Police Chief to determine and approve a sufficient number of police officers at the polling location at every election in 2022 and 2023 therein to...
Herrick moved to designate the Town Clerk while working with the Police Chief to determine and approve a sufficient number of police officers at the polling location at every election in 2022 and 2023 therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of the Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, and to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign police officers following all bargaining agreements and to have the Select Board review and approve this authority every January of even years to follow the election cycle. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to designate the Town Clerk while working with the Police Chief to determine and approve a sufficient number of police officers at the polling location at every election in 2022 and 2023 therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of the Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, and to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign police officers following all bargaining agreements and to have the Select Board review and approve this authority every January of even years to follow the election cycle. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bacci)
Close the warrant for the State Primary to be held on September 6` h, 2022
Haley Move to close the warrant for the State Primary to be held on September 6` h, 2022. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley Move to close the warrant for the State Primary to be held on September 6` h, 2022. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Close the hearing regarding traffic and parking regulations
Haley moved to close the hearing regarding traffic and parking regulations. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to close the hearing regarding traffic and parking regulations. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Bacci)
Approve Safety Amendment 2022- 17, 2022- 38 and 2022- 19 as presented
Haley moved to approve Safety Amendment 2022- 17, 2022- 38 and 2022- 19 as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve Safety Amendment 2022- 17, 2022- 38 and 2022- 19 as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the Bill Russell proclamation as amended
Haley moved to approve the Bill Russell proclamation as amended. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the Bill Russell proclamation as amended. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Suspend the reading of the motion
Docker moved to suspend the reading of the motion. It was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5. 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Docker moved to suspend the reading of the motion. It was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5. 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Approve $ 5, 000 in the FY23 budget for the Conservation Commission as requested
Haley moved to approve $ 5, 000 in the FY23 budget for the Conservation Commission as requested. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve $ 5, 000 in the FY23 budget for the Conservation Commission as requested. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the foregoing Access Easement from 269 Main Street, LLC to the Town of Reading acting by and through its Conservation Commission pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section...
Haley moved to approve the foregoing Access Easement from 269 Main Street, LLC to the Town of Reading acting by and through its Conservation Commission pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section SC and agree to be bound by its terms. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the foregoing Access Easement from 269 Main Street, LLC to the Town of Reading acting by and through its Conservation Commission pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section SC and agree to be bound by its terms. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the drainage easement at 104 Lilah Lane as presented
Haley Move to approve the drainage easement at 104 Lilah Lane as presented. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley Move to approve the drainage easement at 104 Lilah Lane as presented. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Approve the foregoing Water Line Easement from Boston Oil Change, LLC to the Town Of Reading and agree to be bound by its terms as presented
Haley Move to approve the foregoing Water Line Easement from Boston Oil Change, LLC to the Town Of Reading and agree to be bound by its terms as presented. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley Move to approve the foregoing Water Line Easement from Boston Oil Change, LLC to the Town Of Reading and agree to be bound by its terms as presented. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Approve the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Special Act and Bylaw as amended and direct the Town Manager to include this in the upcoming Subsequent Town Meeting
Haley moved to approve the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Special Act and Bylaw as amended and direct the Town Manager to include this in the upcoming Subsequent Town Meeting. Bacci seconded the motion and it was approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Special Act and Bylaw as amended and direct the Town Manager to include this in the upcoming Subsequent Town Meeting. Bacci seconded the motion and it was approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Bacci)
Direct the Town Manager to issue an RFP for Lease -to -Buy Option and/ or Buy Option for Space for a Senior Center
Haley move to direct the Town Manager to issue an RFP for Lease -to -Buy Option and/ or Buy Option for Space for a Senior Center. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley move to direct the Town Manager to issue an RFP for Lease -to -Buy Option and/ or Buy Option for Space for a Senior Center. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 19th, 2022 as amended
Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 19th, 2022 as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 19th, 2022 as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Herrick moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 21 PM. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 21 PM. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bacci)
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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