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April 9, 2024
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley, Mark Dockser
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Kevin Sexton to a term on the Board of Health beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2026
Haley moved to appoint Kevin Sexton to a term on the Board of Health beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Kevin Sexton to a term on the Board of Health beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Appoint Joan Wetzel to a term on the Board of Health beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2025
Haley moved to appoint Joan Wetzel to a term on the Board of Health beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4. 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Joan Wetzel to a term on the Board of Health beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4. 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Authorize the Town Manager to hire an independent investigator for the following purposes: 1
Haley moved to authorize the Town Manager to hire an independent investigator for the following purposes: 1. To investigate the facts and circumstances, including statements made and actions taken, surrounding Jackie McCarthy' s decision to resign from the Reading Select Board on February 6, 2024, including statements made and actions taken by Select Board members, other elected and appointed officials, and residents, individually, or as part of a coordinated effort to unduly or inappropriately influence Ms. McCarthy' s vote for the new Town Manager; 2. To investigate statements made and action taken by Select Board members, other elected and appointed officials, and residents immediately following the February 6 meeting that relate to her resignation and the Board' s response; and 3. To provide a written report to the Select Board within 60 days of the investigator' s hiring date, unless an extension is provided by the Town Manager, which report shall include the findings of the investigations conducted under Parts 1 and 2, above, as well as the investigator' s opinion on whether Ms. McCarthy was threatened or bullied by any of these individuals in order to unduly or inappropriately influence her vote; and whether the Select Board' s Ethics and Protocols were violated; And further that the Town Manager ask the investigator that individuals interviewed attest to the truth and accuracy of any statement given, and, provided further, that if Ms. McCarthy does not elect to partic
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, HaleyNo: Herrick
From the minutes
“Haley moved to authorize the Town Manager to hire an independent investigator for the following purposes: 1. To investigate the facts and circumstances, including statements made and actions taken, surrounding Jackie McCarthy' s decision to resign from the Reading Select Board on February 6, 2024, including statements made and actions taken by Select Board members, other elected and appointed officials, and residents, individually, or as part of a coordinated effort to unduly or inappropriately influence Ms. McCarthy' s vote for the new Town Manager; 2. To investigate statements made and action taken by Select Board members, other elected and appointed officials, and residents immediately following the February 6 meeting that relate to her resignation and the Board' s response; and 3. To provide a written report to the Select Board within 60 days of the investigator' s hiring date, unless an extension is provided by the Town Manager, which report shall include the findings of the investigations conducted under Parts 1 and 2, above, as well as the investigator' s opinion on whether Ms. McCarthy was threatened or bullied by any of these individuals in order to unduly or inappropriately influence her vote; and whether the Select Board' s Ethics and Protocols were violated; And further that the Town Manager ask the investigator that individuals interviewed attest to the truth and accuracy of any statement given, and, provided further, that if Ms. McCarthy does not elect to participate in the investigation that the investigation shall terminate immediately without any finding of facts or conclusions. The motion was seconded by Dockser. Herrick wanted the record to reflect this investigation was not initiated by McCarthy. The board voted 3-1 with Herrick opposing..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Amend the CPA Study Committee membership to replace a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee with a member of the Reading Housing Authority
Haley moved to amend the CPA Study Committee membership to replace a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee with a member of the Reading Housing Authority. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 3- 0 vote.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, HerrickThe minutes say: “Haley did not vote.” Chris Haley is not shown voting; the count (3-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to amend the CPA Study Committee membership to replace a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee with a member of the Reading Housing Authority. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 3- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes from February 17, 2024 as amended
Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 17, 2024 as amended. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 17, 2024 as amended. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4-0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Adjourn
Haley moved to adjourn the meeting at 9: 59 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to adjourn the meeting at 9: 59 PM. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4- 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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