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February 27, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Chris Haley, Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carlo Bacci took part remotely.
- Karen Gately Herrick took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, s. 21( aH2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations orto conduct contract negotiations with Matthew Kraunelis,...
Herrick moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, s. 21( aH2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations orto conduct contract negotiations with Matthew Kraunelis, the selected candidate for appointmentto the position of Town Manager, to invite Ivria Glass Fried and Executive Assistant Caitlin Nocella into the Executive Session, and to return to open session. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, s. 21( aH2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations orto conduct contract negotiations with Matthew Kraunelis, the selected candidate for appointmentto the position of Town Manager, to invite Ivria Glass Fried and Executive Assistant Caitlin Nocella into the Executive Session, and to return to open session. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Call a Special Election pursuant to G. L. c.41, § 10 to fill a vacancy in the Select Board due to resignation of Jacqueline McCarthy for May 14, 2024
Herrick moved to call a Special Election pursuant to G. L. c.41, § 10 to fill a vacancy in the Select Board due to resignation of Jacqueline McCarthy for May 14, 2024. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous toll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to call a Special Election pursuant to G. L. c.41, § 10 to fill a vacancy in the Select Board due to resignation of Jacqueline McCarthy for May 14, 2024. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous toll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Appoint Carlo Bacci and Karen Herrick to the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
Haley nominated Herrick. Dockser seconded the motion. Dockser nominated Bacci. Haley seconded the motion. A roll call vote to appoint Bacci and Herrick to the VASC was approved unanimously.
Chris Haley nominated Karen Herrick (seconded by Mark Dockser) and Mark Dockser nominated Carlo Bacci (seconded by Chris Haley); “A roll call vote to appoint Bacci and Herrick to the VASC was approved unanimously.”
From the minutes
“Haley nominated Herrick. Dockser seconded the motion. Dockser nominated Bacci. Haley seconded the motion. A roll call vote to appoint Bacci and Herrick to the VASC was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Create a Community Preservation Act Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of 7 voting members and one non-voting member to be appointed by the Select Board, and is charged with facilitating communications...
Herrick Moved to create a Community Preservation Act Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of 7 voting members and one non-voting member to be appointed by the Select Board, and is charged with facilitating communications with community leaders, Town Administration, Town Meeting Members, the Select Board, local community groups, and the statewide Community Preservation Coalition to share information regarding the opportunities and challenges when adopting the CPA. The Committee will study the need for the CPA and the various methods for adoption and present its findings to the Select Board in time to achieve a town wide vote in the November election including preparation for a special town meeting vote that accommodates the November 5, 2024 election; said committee to sunset on December 31, 2024, unless extended. Members will be comprised of. 5 ex-officio voting members: Select board member Recreation member Historical Commission member Affordable housing trust member FINCOM member And 2 residents who will apply directly to the Select Board with preference given to current or past members of eithertrails committee, town forest committee or conservation commission. And 1 non- voting member who shall not count towards quorum who is the Director of Reading Housing Authority. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser- yes; Herrick - yes, Bacci- yes; Haley - abstain Close Warrant
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, HerrickAbstained: Haley
From the minutes
“Herrick Moved to create a Community Preservation Act Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of 7 voting members and one non-voting member to be appointed by the Select Board, and is charged with facilitating communications with community leaders, Town Administration, Town Meeting Members, the Select Board, local community groups, and the statewide Community Preservation Coalition to share information regarding the opportunities and challenges when adopting the CPA. The Committee will study the need for the CPA and the various methods for adoption and present its findings to the Select Board in time to achieve a town wide vote in the November election including preparation for a special town meeting vote that accommodates the November 5, 2024 election; said committee to sunset on December 31, 2024, unless extended. Members will be comprised of. 5 ex-officio voting members: Select board member Recreation member Historical Commission member Affordable housing trust member FINCOM member And 2 residents who will apply directly to the Select Board with preference given to current or past members of eithertrails committee, town forest committee or conservation commission. And 1 non- voting member who shall not count towards quorum who is the Director of Reading Housing Authority. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with the following roll call vote: Dockser- yes; Herrick - yes, Bacci- yes; Haley - abstain Close Warrant.” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 16 Articles to take place on April 22, 2024
Herrick moved to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 16 Articles to take place on April 22, 2024. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 16 Articles to take place on April 22, 2024. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Approve the meeting minutes from February 6'^, 2024 as amended
Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 6'^, 2024 as amended. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 6'^, 2024 as amended. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Enter into executive session under G. L c.30A, §21( a)( 3) to discuss strategy with respect to Davenportv
Herrick Moved to enter into executive session under G. L c.30A, §21( a)( 3) to discuss strategy with respect to Davenportv. Town of Reading, as the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, to invite Town Counsel, the [Acting] Town Manager, and the Executive Assistant to the Select Board and Town Manager's office into the executive session, and to adjourn the meeting from executive session. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick Moved to enter into executive session under G. L c.30A, §21( a)( 3) to discuss strategy with respect to Davenportv. Town of Reading, as the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, to invite Town Counsel, the [Acting] Town Manager, and the Executive Assistant to the Select Board and Town Manager's office into the executive session, and to adjourn the meeting from executive session. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
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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