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June 20, 2023
13 recorded votes, 3 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
Close the hearing regarding the safety amendments
Herrick moved to close the hearing regarding the safety amendments. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to close the hearing regarding the safety amendments. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023- 6 as presented
Herrick moved to approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023- 6 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023- 6 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023-7 as presented
Herrick moved to approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023-7 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023-7 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 20234 as presented
Herrick moved to approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 20234 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 20234 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023-9 as presented
Herrick moved to approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023-9 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve Parking and Traffic Regulations Amendment number 2023-9 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Continue the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for Meadow Brook Golf Club to July 181h, 2023
Herrick moved to continue the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for Meadow Brook Golf Club to July 181h, 2023. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved 4-0 vote. ( Bacci briefly excused himself from the meeting).
Yes: Dockser, Haley, Herrick, McCarthyThe minutes say: “( Bacci briefly excused himself from the meeting).” Carlo Bacci is not shown voting; the count (4-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to continue the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for Meadow Brook Golf Club to July 181h, 2023. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved 4-0 vote. ( Bacci briefly excused himself from the meeting)..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Set the FY2024 water rate at the following rates: 10. 75 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 70 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 12....
Herrick moved to set the FY2024 water rate at the following rates: 10. 75 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 70 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 12. 00 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 50 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 82 effective with the December, 2023 billing. And; moved to set the FY2024 sewer rate at the following rates: 10. 20 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 50 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 00 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 82 effective with the December, 2023 billing. And; moved to set the FY2024 Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( 3230 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2023 billing. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Bacci and Haley opposing.
Yes: Dockser, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Bacci, Haley
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to set the FY2024 water rate at the following rates: 10. 75 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 70 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 12. 00 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 50 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 82 effective with the December, 2023 billing. And; moved to set the FY2024 sewer rate at the following rates: 10. 20 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 50 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 00 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 82 effective with the December, 2023 billing. And; moved to set the FY2024 Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( 3230 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2023 billing. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Bacci and Haley opposing..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Appoint: Angela Binda and Richard Hand to full members on the Recreation Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2026 Peter Lydecker to a full member on the Recreation Committee with a term...
McCarthy moved to appoint: Angela Binda and Richard Hand to full members on the Recreation Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2026 Peter Lydecker to a full member on the Recreation Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2024 Eric Boemer and Kevin Leete as associate members on Recreation Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2025 Ben Ream as an associate member on the Recreation Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2024 Herrick seconded the motion and it was approved 4- 2 with Bacci opposing.
Yes: Dockser, Haley, Herrick, McCarthyNo: BacciThe minutes say “approved 4- 2 with Bacci opposing”; with five members present, “4- 2” cannot be right. Carlo Bacci is shown voting no and the other four members yes (4-1). The minutes give the count as 4-2, but the board has five members, so the count cannot be right. The minutes name Carlo Bacci (no) and record the motion as passed; with 5 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“McCarthy moved to appoint: Angela Binda and Richard Hand to full members on the Recreation Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2026 Peter Lydecker to a full member on the Recreation Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2024 Eric Boemer and Kevin Leete as associate members on Recreation Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2025 Ben Ream as an associate member on the Recreation Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2024 Herrick seconded the motion and it was approved 4- 2 with Bacci opposing..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Herrick)
Appoint: Salvatore Clemente to a full position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2026 Cheryl Moschella to a full position on the Board of Assessors with a term...
McCarthy moved to appoint: Salvatore Clemente to a full position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2026 Cheryl Moschella to a full position on the Board of Assessors with a term ending lune 30, 2026 lean -Paul Plouffe to an associate position on the Board of Assessors with a term ending June 30, 2025 Brian Boyle and Carl McFadden to full positions on the Board of Cemetery Trustees with terms ending lune 30, 2026 Kerry Dunnell to a full position on the Board of Health with a term ending lune 30, 2026 Geri Cramer to an associate position on the Board of Health with a term ending June 30, 2025 Tina Ohlson to a full position on the Board of Registrars with a term ending lune 30, 2026 Carolyn Johnson and Mark Logsdon to full members on the Climate Advisory Committee with terms ending lune 30, 2026 Heather Clish and Hillary Mateev to a full member on CPDC with a term ending June 30, 2026 Thomas Armstrong to an associate member on CPDC with a term ending lune 30, 2025 Brian Bowe and Walter Talbot to full members on the Conservation Commission with terms ending June 30, 2026 Tony Rodolakis to a full member on Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 Linda Connors to an associate member on Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 Sally Hoyt to a full member on the Constables with a term ending June 30, 2026 John Parsons, Rosemarie DeBenedetto and Jean Prato to full members on the Council on Aging with terms ending lun
From the minutes
“McCarthy moved to appoint: Salvatore Clemente to a full position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2026 Cheryl Moschella to a full position on the Board of Assessors with a term ending lune 30, 2026 lean -Paul Plouffe to an associate position on the Board of Assessors with a term ending June 30, 2025 Brian Boyle and Carl McFadden to full positions on the Board of Cemetery Trustees with terms ending lune 30, 2026 Kerry Dunnell to a full position on the Board of Health with a term ending lune 30, 2026 Geri Cramer to an associate position on the Board of Health with a term ending June 30, 2025 Tina Ohlson to a full position on the Board of Registrars with a term ending lune 30, 2026 Carolyn Johnson and Mark Logsdon to full members on the Climate Advisory Committee with terms ending lune 30, 2026 Heather Clish and Hillary Mateev to a full member on CPDC with a term ending June 30, 2026 Thomas Armstrong to an associate member on CPDC with a term ending lune 30, 2025 Brian Bowe and Walter Talbot to full members on the Conservation Commission with terms ending June 30, 2026 Tony Rodolakis to a full member on Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 Linda Connors to an associate member on Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 Sally Hoyt to a full member on the Constables with a term ending June 30, 2026 John Parsons, Rosemarie DeBenedetto and Jean Prato to full members on the Council on Aging with terms ending lune 30, 2026 Sally Hoyt, Nancy Ziemlak and Linda Connors to associate positions on the Council on Aging with terms ending June 30, 2025 Megan Fidler Carey to an associate position on the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2025 Illene Bornstein to a full member on the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026 Virginia Adams to an associate member on the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 Ann Ward to an associate member on the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024 Amelia Freedman and Samantha Couture to full members on the Historical Commission with terms ending June 30, 2026 Christine Keller to a full member on the Historical Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024 Pamela Adrian to an associate member on the Historical Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025 Steven Sullivan to a full member on the MAPC with a term ending June 30, 2026 Carl MCFadden to a full member on the Reading Ice Arena Authority with a term ending June 30, 2026 Vivek Soni to a full member on the RMLD Citizen Advisory Board with a term expiring June 30, 2026 Jeffrey Lamson to a full member on the Town Forest Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2026 Move to appoint Nancy Docktor to an associate position on the Town Forest Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2025 Will Finch as a full member to the Trails Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2026 Thomas Gardiner to an associate member on the Trails Committee with a term expiring lune 30, 2025 Cynthia Hartman and Andrew Grasberger to full members on the ZBA with terms expiring lune 30, 2026 The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Bacci)
Approve sending a letter of support far the PARC Grant Program as presented
McCarthy moved to approve sending a letter of support far the PARC Grant Program as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“McCarthy moved to approve sending a letter of support far the PARC Grant Program as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Dockser)
Approve the meeting minutes from lune 6` h, 2023 as amended
Dockser moved to approve the meeting minutes from lune 6` h, 2023 as amended. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Dockser moved to approve the meeting minutes from lune 6` h, 2023 as amended. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Haley)
Approve the meeting minutes from May 2P, 2023 as written
Dockser moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 2P, 2023 as written. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote
From the minutes
“Dockser moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 2P, 2023 as written. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.” (Motion: Dockser, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Dockser moved to adjourn at 9: 22 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Dockser moved to adjourn at 9: 22 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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