HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-03 Volunteer Appointment Committee MinutesTown of Reading
Meeting Minutes
RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
:FADING. MASS.
Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee 1UI4 JUL - I P Sr Db
Date: 2014 -06 -03 Time: 7:30 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Conference Room
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business
Attendees: Members - Present:
Chairman Daniel Ensminger and Selectman Kevin Sexton
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Office Manager Paula Schena, Alyssa Scaparotti, David Mancuso, Kyung Yu
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Secretary
Topics of Discussion:
Reorganization - Daniel Ensminger noted that since John Arena is no longer on the
committee and he was the Chairman they need to reorganize.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminaer to nominate Daniel Ensminaer as
Chairman was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
The Committee interviewed Alyssa Scaparotti for a position on the North Suburban Planning
Council and the West Street Historic District Commission. She indicated she has been a
resident for three years. She is an attorney and wants to get involved. She indicated that
there is a meeting of the North Suburban Planning Commission that is on June 11`n that she
would like to attend. Daniel Ensminger indicated he would bring the Committee's
recommendation to the full Board at their meeting on June 101n
The Committee interviewed Dave Mancuso for one position on the RMLD Citizen Advisory
Board. Mr. Mancuso noted that he knows the organization and the timing is good. He
Indicated he has a sense of responsibility as an advisory role and he would partner with the
Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Municipal Light Board and RMLD General Manager.
Daniel Ensminger indicated that the RMLD needs to work on economic development and Mr.
Mancuso agreed. He indicated they have fixed costs i.e. unions, plants, etc. Daniel
Ensminger asked if the Light Department has long term energy contracts and Mr. Mancuso
indicated they do and there is also load following.
Daniel Ensminger asked Mr. Mancuso if he had the time to commit to this and Mr. Mancuso
indicated he didn't run for re- election because he didn't have the time but this works out
better for him.
The Committee interviewed Kyung Yu for a position on the Human Relations Advisory
Committee. Mr. Yu noted that he is the pastor of the Korean Church and father of two
children. He has attended several meetings of the Human Relations Advisory Committee.
He represents the first minority church in Town. He is not a registered voter because he
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has to wait one more year to become a permanent citizen. He would like to be an associate
member if he cannot be a full member. Daniel Ensminger indicated he would like to appoint
Mr. Yu as a full member if being a registered voter is not a requirement.
Cory Fox did not show up for his interview for the Housing Authority position.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Tina Ohlson
to the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was
approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Kathleen
Hackett and Damase Caouette to the Board of Appeals with terms expiring June
30, 2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Olive Hecht
and Janet Baronian to the Board of Cemetery Trustees with terms expiring June
30, 2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Andrew
Friedman to the Board of Health with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was approved
by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Harry
Simmons to the Board of Registrars with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was
approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing David
Williams and Ronald D'Addario to the Climate Advisory Committee with terms
expiring June 30, 2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Michele
Benson and Gina Snyder as Associates to the Climate Advisory Committee with
terms expiring June 30, 2015, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Elizabeth
Klepeis and Marsie West to the Commissioners of Trust Funds with terms expiring
June 30, 2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Terrence
Selle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was
approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Sally M.
Hoyt to the position of Constable with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was
approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Charles
Adams and David Tuttle to the Community Planning and Development Commission
with terms expiring June 30, 2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing George
Katsoufis as an Associate on the Community Planning and Development
Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2015, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
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A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Kevin
Walsh, Sandra J. Shaffer and John Parsons to the Council on Aging with terms
expiring June 30, 2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Margaret
Caouette and Donna Schenkel to the Cultural Council with terms expiring June 30,
2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Francis
Driscoll as the Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves with a term expiring June
30, 2019, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Maria
Higgins and Sheila Clarke to the Economic Development Committee with terms
expiring June 30, 2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing John
Russell as an Associate member on the Economic Development Committee with a
term expiring June 30, 2015, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Denise
Benard to the Fall Street Faire Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was
approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Timothy
Kelley to the Housing Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2019, was approved
by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Kyung Yu to
the Human Relations Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was
approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Mark
Segalla to the Human Relations Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30,
2016, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Camille
Anthony as an Associate member of the Human Relations Advisory Committee with
a term expiring June 30, 2015, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Steven
Sadwick to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council with a term expiring June 30,
2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to recommend appointing Alyssa
Scaparotti to the North Suburban Planning Council with a term expiring June 30,
2016, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Adam Chase
and Richard Hand to the Recreation Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2017,
was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing John Winne
as an Associate member on the Recreation Committee with a term expiring June
30, 2015, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
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A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Carl
McFadden to the Reading Ice Arena Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2017,
was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing David
Mancuso to the RMLD Citizen Advisory Board with a term expiring June 30, 2017,
was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Farrukh
Najmi to the Town Forest Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was
approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Kurt Habel
as an Associate member to the Town Forest Committee with a term expiring June
30, 2015, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Will Finch to
the Trails Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2017, was approved by a vote
of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing John
Parsons as an Associate member of the Trails Committee with a term expiring
June 30, 2015, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Ilene
Bornstein to the West Street Historic District Commission with a term expiring
June 30, 2017, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by Sexton to recommend appointing Alyssa
Scaparotti to the West Street Historic District Commission with a term expiring
June 30, 2016, was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
A motion by Sexton seconded by Ensminger to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
was approved by a vote of 2 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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