2019-06-13 Appointment Committee - Finance Committee Minutes

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Town of Reading R E C E I V E D e Meeting Minutes TC`NN CLERK 00 REAT) iNG, W Boa d - Committee - Commission - Council: 2819 JUL -9 dM 8: I Appointment Committee -Finance Committee Date: 2019-06-13 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Berger Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Open Session Purpose: FINCOM Appointment Interviews Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: Chair Moderator Alan Foulds, FINCOM Chair Eric Burkhart, Select Board Chair Vanessa Alvarado Members - Not Present: Others Present: Town Manager Bob LeLacheur Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Bob LeLacheur Topics of Discussion: Called to order at 7:03pm by Chair Foulds. Carlo Bacci - Mr. Foulds asked the candidate to introduce himself. Mr. Bacci said that he moved to Reading in 2006 from Medford as they relocated The Chocolate Truffle business located in the bottom floor of their house on Main Street. He has been fortunate enough to be self-employed for thirty years which has included serving as a commercial real estate broker as well as buying and selling businesses. Personally, he spent time as a soccer coach and enjoyed giving back to the Town. Their business has donated time and money to the community. He also serves as a mentor in Entrepreneurs For All. Mr. Burkhart asked why FINCOM? Mr. Bacci replied because he is very comfortable with numbers, and he noted that he recently joined Town Meeting. Ms. Alvarado noted the surplus of FINCOM candidates and asked if he had other volunteer interests, and the response was yes - CPDC. Mr. Foulds asked if he had any know conflicts, and the response was no. Mr. Foulds asked if Mr. Bacci had any questions, and he did not. Mr. LeLacheur asked if he was familiar with the FINCOM meeting commitment and calendar, and he said yes he was. Andrew MacLauchlan - Mr. Foulds asked the candidate to introduce himself. Mr. MacLauchlan explained that he had also applied for ZBA, CPDC and Historical Commission but there were no openings. He grew up in Reading and currently serves as a construction superintendent. He is very experienced in procurement, and has served for 15 years as a project accountant. He has an MBA and a MA in Healthcare Administration. He spent 12 years in the military. Ms. Alvarado noted that she interviewed him previously as part of the SB VASC. Mr. Burkhart asked if he has volunteered in any other capacity in town and the response was no; Mr. Burkhart then asked why the interest now? Mr. MacLauchlan explained that with three kids he is becoming involved in activities, such as being a youth wrestling coach. He said that he recently moved back to town because of his love for Reading. Mr. Foulds asked if he was a Town Meeting member, and he said no but he has attended some meetings. Did he have any known conflicts - no. Mr. Burkhart asked if he had any questions, and then described the seasonality of the FINCOM meeting schedule, Page I 1