MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jackie McCarthy, Mark Dockser, Karen Gately Herrick, Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the National Public Works Week proclamation
Herrick moved to accept the proclamation as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to accept the proclamation as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Accept the Arbor Day proclamation
Herrick moved to accept the proclamation as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to accept the proclamation as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Close the hearing
Dockser moved to close the hearing; with a second from Herrick the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Dockser moved to close the hearing; with a second from Herrick the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Approve the FY24 Non Union classification and Compensation Schedules as presented
Herrick moved to approve the FY24 Non Union classification and Compensation Schedules as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve the FY24 Non Union classification and Compensation Schedules as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Accept the resolution as presented
Herrick moved to accept the resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Docker and approved with a 5- 0 vote. luneteenth Resolution Herrick read the resolution.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to accept the resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Docker and approved with a 5- 0 vote. luneteenth Resolution Herrick read the resolution..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Herrick moved to accept the resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a S- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to accept the resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a S- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Approve signing a letter of support for the MBTA Communities Grant as presented
Herrick moved to approve signing a letter of support for the MBTA Communities Grant as presented. Dockser seconded the motion and it was approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve signing a letter of support for the MBTA Communities Grant as presented. Dockser seconded the motion and it was approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Close the hearing on the water and sewer rates
Herrick moved to close the hearing on the water and sewer rates. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to close the hearing on the water and sewer rates. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Increase the Cost of Living Adjustment (" COLA") for Fiscal Year 2023 to up to 5 percent on the base amount specified pursuant to G. L. c. 32, § 103, for retirees
Herrick moved to increase the Cost of Living Adjustment (" COLA") for Fiscal Year 2023 to up to 5 percent on the base amount specified pursuant to G. L. c. 32, § 103, for retirees. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to increase the Cost of Living Adjustment (" COLA") for Fiscal Year 2023 to up to 5 percent on the base amount specified pursuant to G. L. c. 32, § 103, for retirees. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Approve the Liaison Assignments as amended
Dockser moved to approve the Liaison Assignments as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Dockser moved to approve the Liaison Assignments as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Revise purpose of the Symonds Way Exploratory Committee to include the area shown on Exhibit A (page 40 of the Select Board Packet)
Herrick moved to revise purpose of the Symonds Way Exploratory Committee to include the area shown on Exhibit A (page 40 of the Select Board Packet). The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to revise purpose of the Symonds Way Exploratory Committee to include the area shown on Exhibit A (page 40 of the Select Board Packet). The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Direct the Town Manger to issue a Request for Proposal for a Feasibility Study for a New Senior/ Community Center in Reading
Herrick moved to direct the Town Manger to issue a Request for Proposal for a Feasibility Study for a New Senior/ Community Center in Reading. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to direct the Town Manger to issue a Request for Proposal for a Feasibility Study for a New Senior/ Community Center in Reading. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Adjourn
Dockser moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 55 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Dockser moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 55 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, 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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