MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 7, 2023
9 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
During the meeting:
- Jackie McCarthy took part remotely.
- Karen Gately Herrick arrived after the meeting began (7:24pm).
Every vote, in order
Approve the new Town Manager Employment Contract as presented
Haley moved to approve the new Town Manager Employment Contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the new Town Manager Employment Contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Close the hearing regarding traffic amendments
Haley moved to close the hearing regarding traffic amendments. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to close the hearing regarding traffic amendments. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve Safety Amendments 2023- 1, 2023- 2, and 2023- 3
Haley moved to approve Safety Amendments 2023- 1, 2023- 2, and 2023- 3. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve Safety Amendments 2023- 1, 2023- 2, and 2023- 3. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the foregoing Water Line Easement from Summit Village Condominium Trust to the Town of Reading and agree bound by its terms as presented
Haley moved to approve the foregoing Water Line Easement from Summit Village Condominium Trust to the Town of Reading and agree bound by its terms as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the foregoing Water Line Easement from Summit Village Condominium Trust to the Town of Reading and agree bound by its terms as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the lease extension for the Reading Ice Arena Authority as presented
Haley moved to approve the lease extension for the Reading Ice Arena Authority as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the lease extension for the Reading Ice Arena Authority as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes of January 24", 2023 as amended
Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 24", 2023 as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 24", 2023 as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Enter under Purpose 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 25 Haven Street and 17 Hamden Street, as the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the...
Haley moved to enter under Purpose 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 25 Haven Street and 17 Hamden Street, as the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, to invite Town Counsel Ivria Fried and Jennie Merrill, Town Manager Fidel Maltez and Executive Assistant Caitlin Nocella to attend the executive session, and to reconvene in open session to continue discussions. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to enter under Purpose 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 25 Haven Street and 17 Hamden Street, as the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, to invite Town Counsel Ivria Fried and Jennie Merrill, Town Manager Fidel Maltez and Executive Assistant Caitlin Nocella to attend the executive session, and to reconvene in open session to continue discussions. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Authorize the Town Manager to send Notice to Award the Contract to JALA HOSPITALITY LLC, c/ o AZAD LEGACY PARTNERS, for the acquisition of 17 Harnden Street, subject to successful negotiations, as...
Haley moved authorize the Town Manager to send Notice to Award the Contract to JALA HOSPITALITY LLC, c/ o AZAD LEGACY PARTNERS, 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. Haley voiced that he has significant financial questions that need to be addressed in these negotiations going forward. The board voted unanimously to pass this motion with a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved authorize the Town Manager to send Notice to Award the Contract to JALA HOSPITALITY LLC, c/ o AZAD LEGACY PARTNERS, 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. Haley voiced that he has significant financial questions that need to be addressed in these negotiations going forward. The board voted unanimously to pass this motion with a roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Herrick moved to adjourn at 10: 43 PM. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to adjourn at 10: 43 PM. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a unanimous roll call 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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