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June 4, 2024
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley, Mark Dockser, Melissa Murphy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Karen Gately Herrick took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session under purpose 1 to discuss and potentially respond to an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Daniel Dewar, dated May 17, 2024, to invite Ivria Fried and Emily Meehan from...
Haley moved to go into Executive Session under purpose 1 to discuss and potentially respond to an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Daniel Dewar, dated May 17, 2024, to invite Ivria Fried and Emily Meehan from Town Counsel' s o te, Town Manager Matt Kraunelis and Executive Assistant Caitlin Nocella and resident Mark Delaney, into the Exetutive Session and to return to Open Session to continue discussion on this topic and to continue on with the rest of the meeting. The motion was seconded by Dotkser. The board had the following discussion about the motion. Herrick asked why Delaney is being imited into the board' s private executive session and asked if they are even allowed to do that. Counsel Ivria Fried explained legally, they can invite whoever they want into executive session, however, it is arypical. She also explained if they imite a resident into executive session, attorney dient privilege will not apply, and the minutes will be public. Herrick then suggested doing this in open session then if the minutes will be public anyway there is no point in going into executive sessian. Bacci noted he invited Delaney to attend because the open meeting law mmplaint directly references him, and he thought it would be helpful to have his side of the story. Herrick noted the board has never imited residents into executive session before and asked why are we starting now. The board took a vote on the motion to go into executive session with Delaney and the motion passed with the f
Yes: Bacci, Haley, MurphyNo: DockserAbstained: Herrick
From the minutes
“Haley moved to go into Executive Session under purpose 1 to discuss and potentially respond to an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Daniel Dewar, dated May 17, 2024, to invite Ivria Fried and Emily Meehan from Town Counsel' s o te, Town Manager Matt Kraunelis and Executive Assistant Caitlin Nocella and resident Mark Delaney, into the Exetutive Session and to return to Open Session to continue discussion on this topic and to continue on with the rest of the meeting. The motion was seconded by Dotkser. The board had the following discussion about the motion. Herrick asked why Delaney is being imited into the board' s private executive session and asked if they are even allowed to do that. Counsel Ivria Fried explained legally, they can invite whoever they want into executive session, however, it is arypical. She also explained if they imite a resident into executive session, attorney dient privilege will not apply, and the minutes will be public. Herrick then suggested doing this in open session then if the minutes will be public anyway there is no point in going into executive sessian. Bacci noted he invited Delaney to attend because the open meeting law mmplaint directly references him, and he thought it would be helpful to have his side of the story. Herrick noted the board has never imited residents into executive session before and asked why are we starting now. The board took a vote on the motion to go into executive session with Delaney and the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Dockser- no; Murphy- yes; Haley- yes; Herrick- abstained; Bacci- yes..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Tlose the hearing regarding ha c Amendment 2024-3
Haley moved to tlose the hearing regarding ha c Amendment 2024-3. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimaus roll catl vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to tlose the hearing regarding ha c Amendment 2024-3. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimaus roll catl vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Approve Amendment 2024-3 to the haffic and Parking Regulations as presented
Haley moved to approve Amendment 2024-3 to the haffic and Parking Regulations as presented. The motion was seconded by Dotkser and approved with a unanimous roll call vate.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve Amendment 2024-3 to the haffic and Parking Regulations as presented. The motion was seconded by Dotkser and approved with a unanimous roll call vate..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Close the hearing regarding the FY25 Water and Sewer Rates
Maley moved to close the hearing regarding the FY25 Water and Sewer Rates. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Maley moved to close the hearing regarding the FY25 Water and Sewer Rates. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Set the FY2025 water rate at the following rates: I' 1. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 7, 000 cubic feet 12. 14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet I...
Haley moved to set the FY2025 water rate at the following rates: I' 1. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 7, 000 cubic feet 12. 14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet I 12. 45 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 97 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4,001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of$ 22. 30 effective with the December 2024 billing. vaqe I 3 The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick- yes; Murphy- yes; Dockser- yes; Haley- no; Bacci- yes.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Herrick, MurphyNo: Haley
From the minutes
“Haley moved to set the FY2025 water rate at the following rates: I' 1. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 7, 000 cubic feet 12. 14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet I 12. 45 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 97 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4,001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of$ 22. 30 effective with the December 2024 billing. vaqe I 3 The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick- yes; Murphy- yes; Dockser- yes; Haley- no; Bacci- yes..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Set the FY2025 sewer rate at the following rates: I 0. 51 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 48 per 700 cubic feet with usage between '1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet...
Haley moved to set the FY2025 sewer rate at the following rates: I 0. 51 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 48 per 700 cubic feet with usage between '1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 85 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 36 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4,007 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of$ 21. 02 effective with the December 2024 billing. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick- yes; Murphy- yes; Dockser- yes; Haley- no; Bacci- yes.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Herrick, MurphyNo: Haley
From the minutes
“Haley moved to set the FY2025 sewer rate at the following rates: I 0. 51 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 48 per 700 cubic feet with usage between '1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 85 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 36 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4,007 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of$ 21. 02 effective with the December 2024 billing. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick- yes; Murphy- yes; Dockser- yes; Haley- no; Bacci- yes..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Set the FY2025 Storm Water Rate at$ 60 per unit( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December 2024 billing
Haley moved to set the FY2025 Storm Water Rate at$ 60 per unit( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December 2024 billing. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous rall call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to set the FY2025 Storm Water Rate at$ 60 per unit( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December 2024 billing. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous rall call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Grant the Gazebo Circle easement as presented
Maley moved to grant the Gazebo Circle easement as presented. The motion was secanded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Maley moved to grant the Gazebo Circle easement as presented. The motion was secanded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Allocate the following funds: 1, OOOtoClimateAdvisoryCommittee 6, 000 to Conservation Commission 1, 500 to Historical Commission 6, 500 to Town Forest Committee 5, 000 to Trails Committee
Naley moved to allocate the following funds: 1, OOOtoClimateAdvisoryCommittee 6, 000 to Conservation Commission 1, 500 to Historical Commission 6, 500 to Town Forest Committee 5, 000 to Trails Committee The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Naley moved to allocate the following funds: 1, OOOtoClimateAdvisoryCommittee 6, 000 to Conservation Commission 1, 500 to Historical Commission 6, 500 to Town Forest Committee 5, 000 to Trails Committee The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Approve the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024 as amended
Naley moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024 as amended. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous rall call vote. cae a
From the minutes
“Naley moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024 as amended. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous rall call vote. cae a.” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Adjourn
Haley moved to adjourn the meeting at 12: 07 AM. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote. vage I 5
From the minutes
“Haley moved to adjourn the meeting at 12: 07 AM. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote. vage I 5.” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
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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