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May 21, 2024
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick, Mark Dockser, Chris Haley, Melissa Murphy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carlo Bacci took part remotely.
- Karen Gately Herrick took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Sanford Matathia to the CPA Study Committee
Haley moved to appoint Sanford Matathia to the CPA Study Committee. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 3-2 vote with Bacci and Murphy opposing.
Yes: Dockser, Haley, HerrickNo: Bacci, Murphy
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Sanford Matathia to the CPA Study Committee. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 3-2 vote with Bacci and Murphy opposing..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Close the hearing regarding the Non -Union Classification and Compensation Schedules
Haley moved to close the hearing regarding the Non -Union Classification and Compensation Schedules. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to close the hearing regarding the Non -Union Classification and Compensation Schedules. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Approve the FY 25 Non- union Classification and Compensation Schedules as presented
Haley moved to approve the FY 25 Non- union Classification and Compensation Schedules as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the FY 25 Non- union Classification and Compensation Schedules as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Appoint Richard Abate to the Retirement Board with a term beginning immediately and expiring March 31, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Richard Abate to the Retirement Board with a term beginning immediately and expiring March 31, 2027. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Herrick opposing.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, MurphyNo: Herrick
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Richard Abate to the Retirement Board with a term beginning immediately and expiring March 31, 2027. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Herrick opposing..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Appoint Herrick and Murphy to the VASC
Haley moved to appoint Herrick and Murphy to the VASC. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Herrick and Murphy to the VASC. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Approve the meeting minutes from May 7, 2024, as amended
Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 7, 2024, as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 7, 2024, as amended. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 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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