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October 24, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Jackie McCarthy, Mark Dockser, Chris Haley, Karen Gately Herrick, Carlo Bacci
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carlo Bacci took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Close the hearing establishing the FY24 tax rate
Herrick moved to close the hearing establishing the FY24 tax rate. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to close the hearing establishing the FY24 tax rate. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Adopt a residential factor of . 989925 ( 1. 15) for Fiscal Year 2024
Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of . 989925 ( 1. 15) for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and failed with the following roll call vote: Bacci- no; Haley -no; McCarthy -no; Dockser - yes; Herrick -yes.
Yes: Dockser, HerrickNo: Bacci, Haley, McCarthy
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of . 989925 ( 1. 15) for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and failed with the following roll call vote: Bacci- no; Haley -no; McCarthy -no; Dockser - yes; Herrick -yes..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Adopt a residential factor of .993284 ( 1. 1) for Fiscal Year 2024
Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of .993284 ( 1. 1) for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and passed with the following roll call vote: Bacci- yes; Haley -yes; McCarthy -yes; Dockser - no; Herrick -no.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, McCarthyNo: Dockser, Herrick
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of .993284 ( 1. 1) for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and passed with the following roll call vote: Bacci- yes; Haley -yes; McCarthy -yes; Dockser - no; Herrick -no..” (Motion: Herrick, second: McCarthy)
Not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2024
Herrick moved that the Select Board not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved that the Select Board not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Not adopt a residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2024
Herrick moved that the Select Board not adopt a residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved that the Select Board not adopt a residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Not grant a small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2024
Herrick moved that the Select Board not grant a small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved that the Select Board not grant a small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Appoint Michael McSweeney to the Board of Registrars with a term expiring June 30, 2024
Herrick moved to appoint Michael McSweeney to the Board of Registrars with a term expiring June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to appoint Michael McSweeney to the Board of Registrars with a term expiring June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Approve the meeting minutes from October 101" as written
Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes from October 101" as written. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes from October 101" as written. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Adjourn
Dockser moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 49 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Dockser moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 49 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call 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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