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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 Page I 1 Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Minutes - June 3. 2014 - pace 2 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. Page 2 Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Minutes - June 3 2014 - page 3 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. Nape 13 Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Minutes - June 3. 2014 - page 4 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 reae I a