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April 18, 2023
7 recorded votes, 1 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
Delay the board reorganization until their next meeting, May 9t^, after the recount is certified
Bacci moved to delay the board reorganization until their next meeting, May 9t^, after the recount is certified. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 4-1 vote with Herrick abstaining.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, McCarthyAbstained: HerrickThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Bacci moved to delay the board reorganization until their next meeting, May 9t^, after the recount is certified. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 4-1 vote with Herrick abstaining..” (Motion: Bacci, second: McCarthy)
Appoint David Zeek temporarily to the Board of Registrars until the recount Is certfed
Haley moved to appoint David Zeek temporarily to the Board of Registrars until the recount Is certfed. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint David Zeek temporarily to the Board of Registrars until the recount Is certfed. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Adopt the recommendations from Reading Police department on parking violation fees as presented, including the recommendation to allow that a separate violation ticket may be issued after two...
Haley moved to adopt the recommendations from Reading Police department on parking violation fees as presented, including the recommendation to allow that a separate violation ticket may be issued after two hours of the violation if the original violation is still occurring. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to adopt the recommendations from Reading Police department on parking violation fees as presented, including the recommendation to allow that a separate violation ticket may be issued after two hours of the violation if the original violation is still occurring. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Remove item ( 3) from the Select Board Policy 1. 2. 5- Public Comment
Haley moved to remove item ( 3) from the Select Board Policy 1. 2. 5- Public Comment. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to remove item ( 3) from the Select Board Policy 1. 2. 5- Public Comment. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Enter under Purpose 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 17 Hamden Street, as the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position...
Haley moved to enter under Purpose 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 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 Manager Fidel Maltez and Executive Assistant Caitlin Nocella to attend the executive session, and to reconvene in open session afterwards. The motion was seconded by McCarthy 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 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 Manager Fidel Maltez and Executive Assistant Caitlin Nocella to attend the executive session, and to reconvene in open session afterwards. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Approve the meeting minutes of March 21, 2023 as amended
Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 21, 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 of March 21, 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 9: 06PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to adjourn at 9: 06PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved 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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