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Reading Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

October 11, 2022

6 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

Close the State Election Warrant as presented to be held on November 81°, 2022

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Haley moved to close the State Election Warrant as presented to be held on November 81°, 2022. Herrick seconded the motion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Baal -yes; Haley -yes Herrick -yes; McCarthy-yes; Dockser -yes.

From the minutes

“Haley moved to close the State Election Warrant as presented to be held on November 81°, 2022. Herrick seconded the motion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Baal -yes; Haley -yes Herrick -yes; McCarthy-yes; Dockser -yes..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)

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Approve the meeting minutes from September 13", 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from September 13", 2022 as amended. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote.

From the minutes

“Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from September 13", 2022 as amended. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)

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Approve the meeting minutes from September 20th, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from September 20th, 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 from September 20th, 2022 as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)

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Go into Executive Session, including staff members Fidel Maltez, Caitlin Nocella and Ivria Fried and Jennie Merrill from Town Counsel' s office, under Executive Session Purpose 6 to discuss the...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Haley moved to go into Executive Session, including staff members Fidel Maltez, Caitlin Nocella and Ivria Fried and Jennie Merrill from Town Counsel' s office, under Executive Session Purpose 6 to discuss the acquisition and value of 17 Harnden Street, as the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; and under Purpose 7, to comply with Section 22 of the Open Meeting Law and that the board will reconvene in open session to continue discussion on the 17 Harnden Road topic. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.

From the minutes

“Haley moved to go into Executive Session, including staff members Fidel Maltez, Caitlin Nocella and Ivria Fried and Jennie Merrill from Town Counsel' s office, under Executive Session Purpose 6 to discuss the acquisition and value of 17 Harnden Street, as the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; and under Purpose 7, to comply with Section 22 of the Open Meeting Law and that the board will reconvene in open session to continue discussion on the 17 Harnden Road topic. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)

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Authorize the Town Manager to send Notice to Award the Contract to BH Waltham II LLC, c/ o Partel Management LLC, for the acquisition of 17 Harnden Street, subject to successful negotiations, as...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Haley moved to authorize the Town Manager to send Notice to Award the Contract to BH Waltham II LLC, c/ o Partel Management LLC, for the acquisition of 17 Harnden Street, subject to successful negotiations, as discussed during tonight' s meeting, and authorize Select Board Member Dockser to engage in such negotiations on behalf of the Board. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.

From the minutes

“Haley moved to authorize the Town Manager to send Notice to Award the Contract to BH Waltham II LLC, c/ o Partel Management LLC, for the acquisition of 17 Harnden Street, subject to successful negotiations, as discussed during tonight' s meeting, and authorize Select Board Member Dockser to engage in such negotiations on behalf of the Board. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Haley moved to adjourn the meeting at 9: 58 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.

From the minutes

“Haley moved to adjourn the meeting at 9: 58 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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