MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 7, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Karen Gately Herrick, Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley, Jackie McCarthy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Sharon Angstrom as Town Accountant for a term July 1, 2023 through lune 30, 2024
Haley moved to appoint Sharon Angstrom as Town Accountant for a term July 1, 2023 through lune 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Sharon Angstrom as Town Accountant for a term July 1, 2023 through lune 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Appoint: Liz Rogers to a full position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026
Haley moved to appoint: Liz Rogers to a full position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026. William McCants to a full position on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring lune 30, 2025. Chris Cridler to a full position on the ZBA with a term expiring lune 30, 2024. Tony Rodolakis to an associate position on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2024. ( Applicant requested the associate position vs. full) Mark Wetzel to a full position on the CPDC with a term ending lune 30th, 2024 William Hughes to a full position on the Town Forest Committee with a term ending lune 30th, 2024 Salvatore Clemente to an associate position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term ending June 301h, 2024 The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint: Liz Rogers to a full position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026. William McCants to a full position on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring lune 30, 2025. Chris Cridler to a full position on the ZBA with a term expiring lune 30, 2024. Tony Rodolakis to an associate position on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2024. ( Applicant requested the associate position vs. full) Mark Wetzel to a full position on the CPDC with a term ending lune 30th, 2024 William Hughes to a full position on the Town Forest Committee with a term ending lune 30th, 2024 Salvatore Clemente to an associate position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term ending June 301h, 2024 The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Reopen the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Haley moved to reopen the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to reopen the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Insert two citizen petition articles submitted pursuant to Section 2.1. 7 of the Town' s General Bylaws Into the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Haley moved to insert two citizen petition articles submitted pursuant to Section 2.1. 7 of the Town' s General Bylaws Into the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to insert two citizen petition articles submitted pursuant to Section 2.1. 7 of the Town' s General Bylaws Into the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Bacci)
Close the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant now consisting of 25 articles
Haley moved to close the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant now consisting of 25 articles. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to close the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant now consisting of 25 articles. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5-0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Bacci)
Approve the town managergoals as amended
Haley moved to approve the town managergoals as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the town managergoals as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes from February 21' t, 2023 as amended
Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 21' t, 2023 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 February 21' t, 2023 as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Haley moved to adjourn at 10: 38 PM; with a second from Herrick the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to adjourn at 10: 38 PM; with a second from Herrick the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, 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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