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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-01 Board of Selectmen Packet~oNoFRTown of Reading Y. m 16 Lowell Street J'901NCORQ~~p Leading, MA 01867-2685 6 , FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: October 26, 2011 RE: November 1, 2011 Agenda 5a) This is a hearing scheduled on the proposed betterments on curbing on Stewart Road and parts of Edgemont Avenue. Kevin Douglas, one of the residents, did a great job in pulling the neighborhood together to get a comprehensive program of curb improvements in the neighborhood. Your packet includes the locations of the curbs and the proposed betterments. If approved by the Board of Selectmen, this will then be considered by Town Meeting for approval and appropriation. Construction would take place next spring, or perhaps not until June after school is out. 5b) Enclosed in your packet is an application for a junk license to deal in precious metals. The proposed location is the main floor of the "flat iron" building at Haven and Gould Streets where Atlantic Frame used to be. The applicant has submitted information as requested. I have included a copy of the bylaw on junk and also a copy of the draft policy that the Board has not approved but which would give some guidance on what staff would recommend for information and conditions. Also enclosed is a copy of a memo from Chief Cormier.with suggested conditions of any license that the Board might approve. 5c) The Warrant Report will be available at the Police Station on Friday and you might want to pick up a copy to read through it in advance. If you do not, you can let Paula know and we will have a copy for you at the Selectmen's meeting. The Board should review the Warrant and take position on any articles that they feel appropriate. 5d) In your packet is a letter from MIIA indicating the town is a recipient of $182,739 in reimbursement under the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, which is a federal program established as part of the National Health Reform Legislation. Twenty nine percent of that reimbursement needs to go back to the employees and retirees and attached to the memo is the option for the ERRP reimbursement. This needs to be signed by the 5 Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Additionally, there will be about $130,000 from this reimbursement that will be available to the Town. We would like the Board to consider setting up an OPEB Stabilization Fund at the Annual Town Meeting in 2012, and beginning to fund the OPEB with the $130,000 that will be available directly to the Town. 5e) In discussion with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, there were a number of items that we had for the Board to consider on "traffic night" that we did not get to. We have included this material in your packet again for the Board to consider however much of these items they feel they have time to discuss. They are included in your packet in what staff would recommend is priority order for your recommendations. 8e) I would ask the Board of Selectmen to go into Executive Session for discussion of security issues not to come back into Open Session. A separate memo from Chief Cormier is distributed in your packet outlining the issues that we would like to discuss. Discussion of these issues in Open Session would compromise public safety and security. PIH/ps 6 ~s fir. ~s C7 ~ U11 ~ Dear Neighbor, 2011 OCT 2G AM 10: 58 "Walt OAK-RJF 30 Haven LLC 10 McTernan Street Cambridge, MA 02139 T 617.868.5558 F 801.991.5002 The 30 Haven site is a busy place these days! Soon you will see the first floor growing above the green construction fence. It is an exciting moment when we start to lower the "boxes" into place - up to nine boxes a day - so you might want to invite your friend and business associates to stop by starting the week after Thanksgiving and continuing for 3 weeks. You will be amazed at how quickly the building goes up - and kids (of all ages) will love the action! During this period of time, two police officers will guide traffic into one lane on Haven Street. The sidewalk in front of the construction will be covered and available. The parallel parking on Haven Street adjacent to the construction site will be needed for the setting crews during the first week after Thanksgiving but will be available again for your use in about a week. For more. information: Attend the 30 Haven Neighborhood Update Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 - 7 p.m. - Reading Public Library Meeting Room OR - Join the 30 Haven Yahoo Group by emailing a request to: jhirsch@urbanspacesllc.com OR Call us at: Jeff Hirsch, Vice President, Oaktree Construction - 617.388.0370 Skip Rose, Sr. Project Manager - 617.438.6943 Lenny Saltmarsh, Construction Superintendent - 857.249.5183 On behalf of the 30 Haven team, Chryse Gibson Oaktree Development cgibson(c cakdev.corn p.s. Please send me your email address to ensure a more timely delivery of the 30 Haven updates. G\ October 25, 2011 -T M qR TREE PLANTING LIST FALL 2011 TOTAL PLANTED 29 PRIVATE PLANTINGS (Behind Sidewalks with Homeowner Sign offl LOCATION TREE SPECIES 1. 5 Arcadia 1 Zelkova 2. 61 Causeway 1 Zelkova 3. 154 Pleasant 1 Elm 4. 27 Gardner 1 Red Maple ROADSIDE PLANTINGS (By Request, Observation or Replacement from Removals) LOCATION 1. Depot 2. 39 Sunset Rock 3. Pearle and Charles 4. 56 Vine 5. 15 Hillciest 6. Glenmere Cir 7 Birch Meadow Dr 8. 4 Grand 9. Dudley and School St 10. 75 Deering 11. Cape Cod Ave 12. 49 Wescroft 13. 136 Haven (Post Office) 14. 11 Gardner 15. 210 Salem 16. School Street (Library) 17 Library 18. Killam School Elm Red Maple Zelkova Zelkova 1 Zelkova and 1 Linden Linden Ginkgo Tulip Tree Linden Zelkova's Ginkgo Ginkgo Red Maple Tulip Tree Tulip Tree 3 Zelcova, 2 Red Maples 2 Elms 2 Zelkova's s co TRACKING OF LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2012 Hours Month Monthly Monthly Available Monthly onthly Available Hours Hours Remainder I Remainder Allocated Used of Year Allocated Used of Year July 34.5 27.8 386:0 $5,000 $4,031 $55,969 August 34.5 28.7 357.3 $5,000 $4,183 $51,786 September 34.5 59.4 297.9 $57000 $87697 $431089 October 34.5 297.9 $5,000 $43,089 November 34.5 297.9 $57000 $437089 December 34.5 297.9 $5,000 $43,089 January 34.5 297.9 $5,000 $43,089 February 34.5 297.9 $51000 $43,089 1 March 34.5 297.9 $5,000 $437089 April 34.5 297.9 $5,000 $43,089 May 34.5 297.9 $5,000 $437089 June 34.5 297.9 $57000 $437089 Total 413.8 115.9 $607000 $16,911 September bill includes $4930 for. TLT litigation to be paid by schools } ' LEGAL; NOTIiGE ' Md 639+iNG0 - i TOWN. QF READING,: . NOTIE OF'PUB_ LI.C; ; HEAFilhG' To the Inhabitants of `the Town of Reading:' please take,notice' h6tti ` Board of Selectmen of the Town of; Reading ;will ho1tl. a -public hearing on'Tuesday,. N6vem6r- 1, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in. the. Selectmen's; Meeting,Roctrti; Lowed . Steeei, ; : •-R''O- fib, Massachusetts 'on 'the followings installation of vertical granite.; curbing on the riortheriy~side Q~f Stewart Road and on the west= erly acid easterly ".stde Edgemont :Avenue b`etween' Arcadia Avenue apd;Stewat.. Road, and ihe'ass 'i-I" ant betterments.iherefore;•und.'e. r tk prgvisions of 'Chapter 80 of the' General Laws-, as amended 'A as. detailed in Article 12: of tli , November.:. 14,.,., 20.1*'-' . Subsequent Town. Meebn~q...: : Copies of the' proposed doc uments regatdirig.ataese topic are :availabadl-ln the,`Towt~ , Manag&-$, offlee, 1S`LbW' 611.. Street;' lTead,iF g MA -.M. VN-' Thurs from p.m'. Tiles from 7:30 7:00 p.m:. and is attached to.;the hearing notice on the Website-;w www,readingma.gov All, interested parte`s''a.re' invited to attendthe .hearing, or,,, may submit their: oonienents' In writing-or "by email prior, t6,'6Ap , p.m. on-November 1; `20:11 tW townmanager@.ci.reading.;ma u. ' S w1 By order of Peter 1. Hecheribleikner Town"Manager ' 10/24 10• " ~a~ !A Stewart y `FI Curbing t ! s r - I t r~. t~ 5 i . rpty , , l - ~ f '•'r r r is T ~ r , Fp~ mRj~ fi ; ~ , 9AIj 44 7 ' ate'' x 1 !5 f~ V h 0 e n .~t' `rYt s~'' ~ ES LT! Zzl ARROWS 3 SCHOC~ Stewart Road / Edgemont Road Curbing Betterment Curb Install / R+R 74 Edgemont Ave. 129 LF $ 5,238.09 66 Edgemont Ave. 99 LF $ 4,019.93 58 Edgemont Ave. 101 LF $ 4,101.14 75 Edgemont Ave. 149 LF $ 6,050.20 69 Edgemont Ave. 85 LF $ 3,451.45 63 Edgemont Ave. 82 LF $ 3,329.64 57 Edgemont Ave. 77 LF $ 3,126.61 51 Edgemont Ave. 92 LF $ 3,735.69 45 Edgemont Ave. 86 ' LF $ 3,492.06 3 Stewart Road 97 LF $ 3,938.72 11 Stewart Road 104 LF $ 4,222.96 19 Stewart Road 92 LF $ 3,735.69 25 Stewart Road 97 LF $ 3,938.72 35 Stewart Road 91 LF $ 3,695.09 TOTAL 1381 LF $ 56,075.98 12 NUNZIATO LOUIS J NORMA NUNZIATO 45 EDGEMONT AVE READING, MA 01867 LYONS KENNETH I ASHLEY B PETRILLO 69 EDGEMONT AVE READING, MA 01867 EMMONS ROBERT ELLEN EMMONS 19 STEWART RD READING, MA 01867 NELSON ROBERT A MARGARET M NELSON 63 EDGEMONT AVE READING, MA 01867 LONG ELIZABETH M MICHAEL JLONG 75 EDGEMONT AVE READING, MA 01867 CASHINS MICHAEL LISA CASHINS 66 EDGEMONT AVE READING, MA 01867 WELS NORBERT A AGNES k WELS I I STEWART RD READING, MA 01867 TEAGUE PAUL D JEANNE M TEAGUE 25 STEWART RD READING, MA 01867 SHIRKOFF ROBERT W PAMELA A SHIRKOFF 3 STONEWOOD AVE STONEHAM, MA 02180 DOUGLAS KEVIN JOANNE M DOUGLAS 58 EDGEMONT AVE READING, MA 01867 13 ZERFAS STEPHEN G JULIE R ZERFAS 3 STEWART RD READING, MA 01867 RANERE RONALD M RANERE CAROLYN M 74 EDGEMONT AVENUE READING, MA 01867 LAFFERTY KENNETH M TRACEY LAFFERTY 35 STEWART RD READING, MA 01867 LENIHAN MICHAEL P JENNIFER A LENIHAN 57 EDGEMONT AVE READING, MA 01867 READING POLICE DEPARTMENT 15 Union Street a Reading, Massachusetts 01867 o Emergency Only: 911 - All Other Calls: (781) 944-1212 - Fax: (781) 944-2893 Web: www.ci.reading.ma.us/police/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Application for Junk Dealers License - CTC Gold Refinery G/ October 24, 2011 Chief James Cormier Reading Police Department 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Chief Cormier, As directed by your Office and in accordance with Reading Police Department Policy and Procedures, I have placed together an executive summary of the application for an Application for a Junk Dealers License - CTC Gold Refinery. Officers, directors, stockholders and manager: .1) Sergey Yugay 2) Victor Ten Criminal History: Board of Probation checks, driver's license checks and out of State criminal histories were run on all person(s) listed above under "Principal Officers". None of them have ever been convicted of violating any state or federal law. In the absence of a Town By-Law, the following conditions should be placed onto the license: 1. Every dealer in precious metals shall keep a bound book in which shall be written at the time of each purchase, a description thereof, the name, age and residence of the person from whom the purchase was made, and the day and hour when such purchase was made. All items shall be photographed. . 2. Every dealer in precious metals shall take and maintain photocopies of a valid driver's license or.passport for any person who sells or barters an item. 3. Every dealer in precious metals shall submit to the Reading Police Department within one (1) week of such purchase or acquisition a list of all purchases and acquisitions including a copy of the valid identification and the photographs of the items in a manner promulgated by the police department. 561 14 4. The Chief of Police or his designee shall at all times have the authority to inspect or examine all books or other records kept by the dealer or keeper of the shop for the Purchase, Sale or Barter of Junk, Old and Precious Metals and Secondhand Articles and shall have the right to inspect and examine all articles and merchandise therein. 5. No dealer in junk, old and precious metals, or secondhand articles or any employee thereof shall directly or indirectly purchase or receive by way of barter or exchange any junk, old and precious metals or secondhand articles from a person under the age of eighteen (18) years. 6. No item purchased or received by dealer in precious metals licensed under this bylaw shall be removed from the town, sold, or otherwise disposed of for at least fourteen (14) days from its date of purchase or acquisition and for at least seven.(7) days from the notification made to the Police Department unless permission has been obtained from the Chief of Police or his designee who may request to inspect the item. 7. All weighing or measuring devices used by a licensee in the conduct of the licensed business shall be tested and sealed by the Town of Reading Sealer of Weights and Measures prior to being placed into service. All weighing and measuring devices shall thereafter be inspected and tested on an annual basis. Enforcement Any license issued hereunder may be suspended or revoked, after a notice and hearing, for cause or violation of the conditions of this license. Also, a Town by-law should be enacted in the very near future. Respectfully Submitted, Sgt. Detective Mark D. Segalla Criminal Division Commander S'6v 15 CTC GOLD REFINERY 510 MAIN ST WILMINGTON MA01887 TEL: 978-988-2211 FAX: 978-988-2311 TO TOWN MANAGER PETER I HECHENBLEIKNER DEAR MR. HECHENBLEIKNER 2011 BcT 1.2 Al, 10. 35 CTC GOLD REFINERY WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR PRECIOS METAL LICENSE IN TOWN OF READING AT 75 HAVEN ST READING MA, PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN IS THE FIRST AVAILABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING THAT WE CAN ATTEND ON THIS MANNER. CTC GOLD REFINERY HAS MANY LOCATIONS IN MASSACHUSSETSS1 (WILMINGTON, STONHEM, MEDFORD, BELMONT, NEWTON, WEYMOUTH, MAYNARD, WORCESTER ETC.,) AND WE BELIEVE WE WILL HELP SOME PEOPLE OF READING TO GET THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES THAT WE ARE ALL FACING NOW. WE HAVE HELPED POLICE TO RECOVER STOLEN PEACES OFJEWELRY MANY TIMES. WE WILL KEEP GOOD RECORDS OF THINGS THAT WE BUY FROM PUBLICAND HOLD EVERYTHING FOR 15 BUSINESS DAYS IN CASE POLICE NEEDS TO GO THROUGH THE RECORDS. SERGEY YUGAY CEL: 617-584-2609 EMAIL: 1GOLDBUYERS@GMAIL. COM TUESDAY 11/11/11 ,50 16 Page 1 of 1 Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 2:32 PM To: I goldbuyers@gmail.com' Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: Application for licenses -Reading Mr. Sergey Yugay You have submitted a letter applying for a junk dealer's license to buy and sell precious metals. In order to process the license application I would need the following information from you. Some of the information is included in the letter, but if you could give us all of the information in one place in response to this email that would help. The license fee is $50 which should also be submitted at this time. 1. Name in which the license is to be held, and address of licensee 2. If the proposed licensee is not an individual, give the names and addresses of the principals in the corporation or partnership 3. Type of business 4. Premises of the proposed business 75 Haven Street,- first floor 5. Copy of the lease or draft lease of the premises 6. Zoning District of the proposed business 75 Haven Street is in the Business B zoning district Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readin ma.gav_ email townmanacer ci.readina.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http:Hreadinama-survey virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/ldc7dcf24f2ebl82/ 10/17/2011 17 4.5.2 Junk 4.5.2.1 No person shall use any building, enclosure or other structure for the storage, sale or keeping of rags, waste paper stock or other inflammable material without a license therefore from the Board of Selectmen. 4.5.2.2 The Board of Selectmen may license suitable persons, upon such terms and conditions as the Board shall determine, to be dealers in and keepers of shops for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old metals and second-hand articles, and no person shall be such a dealer or keeper without such a license. 4.5.2.3 The Board of Selectmen may also license suitable persons as junk collectors, to collect by purchase or otherwise, junk, old metals and second-hand articles from place to place within the Town, and no person shall engage in such business without such a license. General Bylaws 16 Amended through Aug. 2011 SS L'S 18 ~6 - ~r ~J Section 3.x - Issuance of Licenses for Dealers in the Purchase, Sale or Barter of Junk, Old and Precious Metals and Secondhand Articles_ Chapter, 140 Section 54 of the Laws of the Commonwealth provide for the regulation of dealers in the purchase, sale, or barter of junk, old acid precious metals, and secondhand articles. Under Section 4.5.2 of the Town of Reading General Bylaws the Board of Selectmen as Licensing Authority is charged with the responsibility of issuing these licenses, determining whether a person is suitable for carrying out this business, and determining conditions for such licenses. The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Dealers in the Purchase, Sale or Barter of Junk, Old and Precious Metals and Secondhand Articles. 1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. 2. Each application for a license shall be made in writing to the Board of Selectmen and shall set forth the name of the party licensed, the nature of the business and the building or place in which it is to be carried out. 3. Each license for the keeping of a shop for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old and precious metals including gold and silver, and/or secondhand articles shall be issued on a location specific basis 4. The applicant shall provide to the Board of Selectmen a lease or written'approval of the property owner (if other than the applicant) for the use of the premises for the license period 5. Licenses will be issued only within a commercial or industrial zoning district within the Town. 6. The licensee must conform to the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws. T Licenses will be issued for a period of up to one (1) year unless sooner revoked by the Board of Selectmen, and shall expire on December 31 of each year. 8. The fee for each such license shall be $50 per year. 9. The license shall be clearly and prominently displayed in a suitable and conspicuous place on the premises. 10. Prior to the issuance of a license,- the Board may require a review by the Building/Zoning Inspection Division, and the Chief of Police to assist them in determining that the applicant is a proper person to engage in the business to be licensed. 11. Every dealer in junk, old and precious metals or secondhand articles shall keep a book in which shall be written at the time of each purchase, a description thereof, the name, age and residence of the person from whom the purchase was made, and the day and hour-when such purchase was made. 12. Photocopies of picture identification shall be taken and maintained for any person who sells or barters an item. 13. A list of all purchases and acquisitions shall be submitted to the Reading Police Department within one (1) week 'of such purchase or acquisition. 19 Sb(C> 14. The Chief of Police or his designee shall at all times have the authority to inspect or examine all books kept by the dealer or keeper of the shop and shall have the right to inspect and examine all articles and merchandise therein. 15. No dealer in junk, old' and precious metals, or secondhand articles or any employee thereof shall directly or indirectly purchase or receive by way of barter or exchange any junk, old and precious metals or secondhand articles from a person under the age of eighteen (18) years. 16. No item purchased or received by any dealer or keeper of a shop licensed under this bylaw shall be removed from the town, sold, or otherwise disposed of for at least fourteen (14) days from its date of purchase or acquisition unless permission has been obtained from the Chief of Police or his designee who may request to inspect or photograph the item. 17. All weighing or measuring devices used by a licensee in the conduct of the licensed business shall be tested and, sealed by the Town of Reading. Sealer of Weights and Measures prior to being placed into service. All weighing and measuring devices shall thereafter be inspected and tested on an annual basis. 18. Any license issued hereunder may be suspended or revoked, after a notice and hearing, for cause or violation of the bylaw and/or this policy 19. Violations of this bylaw shall be subject to a fine as established by state statute or bylaw 20. Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Adopted 6-1 20 1. CTC Gold Refinery, LLC 267 Watertown 2. Sergey Yugay,z},z, street, Newton , MA ,02458 Victor Ten, 10 Middle street, J ~ ~-r ~ r ~ , Andover, MA, 01810 3. Jewelry 4. Copy of Commercial Lease enclosed. N C-3 Q SI l9• 21 From the Office of:' STANDARD FORM COMMERCIAL LEASE O. V. N. T. 1. PARTIES LESSOR, which expression shall include hei ,,successors, and assigns where the (fill in) context so admits, does hereby lease to VICTOR R TEN JO• CTC GOLD REFINERY, LLC 75 HAVEN STREET READING, MA. 01867 2. PREMISES LESSEE, which expression shall include successors, executors, administrators, (fill in and include, if ap- and assigns yvhere the context so admits, and the LESSEE hereby leases the following described premises: plicable,'suite number, 75 RAVEN STREET READING, MA 01867 floor number, and square 550 SQ. FT. OF COMMERCIAL SPACE feet) together with the right to use in common, with others entitled thereto, the hallways, stairways, and elevators, necessary for access to said leased premises, and lavatories nearest thereto. 3. TERM The term of this lease shall be for 12 MONTHS 11/01/11 and ending on 10/31/12 @ 10:00 AM i fill in) ( ng on commenc RENT 4 The LESSEE shall pay to the LESSOR fixed rent at the rate of 91600.00 dollars 00 subject to 800 . (fill in) . per year, payable in advance in monthly installments of proration in the case of any partial calendar month. All rent shall be payable without offset or deduction. Upon the execution of this lease, the LESSEE shall pay to the LESSOR the amount of 0 5. SECURITY which shall be held as a security for the LESSEE's performance as herein provided and refunded to the dollars DEPOSIT , LESSEE at the end of this lease, without interest, subject to the LESSEE's satisfactory compliance with the (fill in) conditions hereof. 6. RENT If in any tax year commencing with the fiscal year N/A , the real estate taxes on the land and buildings, of are in excess of the amount of the real estate taxes thereon for the art ises are a d l ADJUSTMENT p , prem ease which the fiscal year N/A (hereinafter called the "Base Year"), LESSEE will pay to LESSOR as additional rent hereunder, when and as designated by notice in writing by LESSOR, N/A percent of such excess that may occur in each year of the term of this lease or any extension or renewal thereof and proportionately for any part of a fiscal year. If A. TAX ESCALATION the LESSOR obtains an abatement of any such excess real estate tax, a proportionate share of such abatement, less (fill in or delete) the reasonable fees and costs incurred in obtaining the same, if any, shall be refunded to the LESSEE. OPERATING B The LESSEE shall pay to the LESSOR as additional rent hereunder when and as designated by notice in writing by . percent of any increase in operating expenses over those incurred during the calendar LESSOR COST ESCALATION , year . Operating expenses are defined for the purposes of this agreement as all costs and expenses ear in connection with the operation and maintenance of the land and calendar an i SOR d (fill in or delete) y y ur ng incurred by the LES buildings of which the leased premises are a part, including without limitation insurance premiums, license fees, janitorial service, landscaping and snow removal, employee compensation and fringe benefits, equipment and mate- utility costs, repairs, maintenance and any capital expenditure (reasonably amortized with interest) incurred in rials , order to reduce other operating expenses or comply with any governmental requirement. This increase shall be prorated should this lease be in effect with respect to only a portion of any calendar year. C. CONSUMER (1) LESSEE-agrees-that-in the-event-the-6onst.tmet -'rice fndexfior-Urban VVage-Earners and 0erical-Workers; U-.S. PRICE Eity. AAverage,Ail-Items• ('1.962-64-fMi (hereinafter feferred-to-as-the-Price-Index°} publ'ished by bNa-Bureatr of La- ESCALATION ber Stattsties of-the -United States-Department-of'Labor,-or-any-comparable-suceessaFer-substitute-index-designated (fill in or delete) brthe-LE'`-apprflpryately-adjusted,-rgeets-m increase in-theeost-ofliving-ever-and-ebeaethe-cost- Niving-as m fleeted by -the-Price-Ifldex-fof the-month-of - - - - - - - 2G (heminafter called-the =Base-Price-IndexE)-the fixed-refit-shell be edjtjsted trr aecerdenee with su"aregraph{2)-of ANN Article-------------------------- COPYRIGHT ©1968 GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD EQUAL HOUSING REVISED 1981, 1994 OPPORTUNrrY All rights reserved. This form may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner whatsoever without the prior express written consent of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. 69 22 (2) Commencing as of the first anniversary of the term commencement date, there shall be an adjustment (hereinaf- ter referred to as "Adjustment") in the fixed rent calculated by multiplying the fixed rent set forth in Article 4 by a frac- tion, the numerator of which shall be the Price Index for the month of and the denominator of which (for each such fraction) shall be the Base Price Index, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, no Adjustment shall reduce the fixed rent as previously payable in accordance with this Article or Article 4. (3) In the event the Price Index ceases to use the 1982-84 average of 100 as the basis of calculation, or if a substan- tial change is made in the terms or number of items contained in the Price Index, then the Price Index shall be ad- justed to the figure that would have been arrived at had the manner of computing the Price Index in effect at the date of this lease not been changed. 7. UTILITIES The LESSEE shall pay, as they become due, all bills for electricity and other utilities (whether they are used for fur- furnished to the leased premises and presently separately metered, and all t th are a nishing heat or other purposes) bills for fuel furnished to a separate tank servicing the leased premises exclusively. The LESSOR agrees to provide *delete air conditioning"if all other utility service and to,furnish reasonably hot and cold water and reasonable heat and air-ca=Uionirag=-4except furnished through separately metered utilities or separate fuel tanks as set forth not applicable to the extent that the same are above) to the leased premises, the hallways, stairways, elevators, and lavatories during normal business hours on regular business days of the heating and air conditioning* seasons of each year, to furnish elevator service and to light passageways and stairways during business hours, and to furnish such cleaning service as is customary in ll subject to interruption due to any accident, to the making of repairs, alter- t i own, a ty or similar buildings in said c or improvements, to labor difficulties, to trouble in obtaining fuel, electricity, service, or supplies from the ations ' , s control. sources from which they are usually obtained for said building, or to any cause beyond the LESSOR LESSOR shall have no obligation to provide utilities or equipment other than the utilities and equipment within the premises as of the commencement date of this lease. In the event LESSEE requires additional utilities or equipment, of shall be the LESSEE's sole obligation, provided that such installation shall th ere the installation and maintenance be subject to the written consent of the LESSOR. 8. USE OF LEASED The LESSEE shall use the leased premises only for the purpose of PREMISES (fill in) 9. COMPLIANCE The LESSEE acknowledges that no trade or occupation shall be conducted in the leased premises or use made or contrary to any law or any municipal by-law or ordi- noisy or offensive ro er im la ful ill b h WITH LAWS , p , p w , e un w thereof whic nance in force in the city or town in which the premises are situated. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing (a) the LESSEE shall not bring or permit to be brought or kept in or on the leased premises or elsewhere on the LESSOR's property any hazardous, toxic, inflammable, combustible or explosive fluid, material, chemical or sub- including without limitation any item defined as hazardous pursuant to Chapter 21E of the Massachusetts stance , and (b) the LESSEE shall be responsible for compliance with requirements imposed by the Americans General Laws; : with Disabilities Act relative to the layout of the leased premises and any work performed by the LESSEE therein. 10. FIRE INSURANCE The LESSEE shall not permit any use of the leased premises which will make voidable any insurance on the property of which the leased premises are a part, or on the contents of said property or which shall be contrary to any law or regulation from time to time established by the New England Fire Insurance Rating Association, or any similar body succeeding to its powers. The LESSEE shall on demand reimburse the LESSOR, and all other tenants, all extra in- surance premiums caused. by the LESSEE's use of the premises. 11. MAINTENANCE The LESSEE agrees to maintain the leased premises in good condition, damage by fire and other casualty only ex- cepted, and whenever necessary, to replace plate glass and other glass therein, acknowledging that the leased A. LESSEE'S premises are now in good order and the glass whole. The LESSEE shall not permit the leased premises to be over- OBLIGATIONS loaded, damaged, stripped, or defaced, nor suffer any waste. LESSEE shall obtain written consent of LESSOR be- fore erecting any sign on the premises. B. LESSOR'S The LESSOR agrees to maintain the structure of the building of which the leased premises are a part in the same OBLIGATIONS condition as it is at the commencement of the term or as it may be put in during the term of this lease, reasonable wear and tear, damage by fire and other casualty only excepted, unless such maintenance is required because of the LESSEE or those for whose conduct the LESSEE is legally responsible. 12. ALTERATIONS - The LESSEE shall not make structural alterations or additions to the leased premises, but may make non-structural ADDITIONS alterations provided the LESSOR consents thereto in writing, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All such allowed alterations shall be at LESSEE's expense and shall be in quality at least equal to the pres- ent construction. LESSEE shall not permit any mechanics' liens, or similar liens, to remain upon the leased premises for labor and material furnished to LESSEE or claimed to have been furnished to LESSEE in connection with work of any character performed or claimed to have been performed at the direction of LESSEE and shall cause any such lien to be released of record forthwith without cost to LESSOR. Any alterations or improvements made by the LESSEE shall become the property of the LESSOR at the termination of occupancy as provided herein. COPYRIGHT© GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 61 C) 13. ASSIGNMENT- The LESSEE shall not assign or sublet the whole or any part of the leased premises without LESSOR's prior written LESSEE shall remain liable to LESSOR for the payment of all rent and for t SUBLEASING , consent. Notwithstanding such consen the full performance of the covenants and conditions of this lease. 14. SUBORDINATION This lease shall be subject and subordinate to any and all mortgages, deeds of trust and other instruments in the a lien or liens on the property of which the leased premises are a ft h er, erea nature of a mortgage, now or at any time when requested, promptly execute and deliver such written instruments as shall be nec- art and the LESSEE shall , p essary to show the subordination of this lease to said mortgages, deeds of trust or other such instruments in the na- ture of a mortgage, deeds of trust or other such instruments in the nature of a mortgage. 15. LESSOR'S The LESSOR or agents of the LESSOR may, at reasonable times, enter to view the leased premises and may re- and make repairs and alterations as LESSOR d affixed as herein provided d a ACCESS , n move placards and signs not approve should elect to do and may show the leased premises to others, and at any time within three (3) months before the expiration of the term, may affix to any suitable part of the leased premises•a notice for letting or selling the leased premises or property of which the leased premises are a part and keep the same so affixed without hindrance or molestation. 16. INDEMNIFICATION The LESSEE shall save the LESSOR harmless from all loss and damage occasioned by anything occurring on the and from all loss damage wherever ce or misconduct of the LESSOR li b th AND LIABILITY , gen e neg y leased premises unless caused occurring occasioned by any omission, fault, neglect or other misconduct of the LESSEE. The removal of snow and (fill in) ice from the sidewalks bordering upon the leased premises shall be THE LESSEE' S responsibility. 17. LESSEE'S The LESSEE shall maintain with respect to the leased premises and the property of which the leased premises are a VISIONS with property LIABILITY part comprehensive public liability insurance in the amount of SEE OTHER PRO in responsible companies qualified to do business in Massa- INSURANCE (fill in) damage insurance in limits of chusetts and in good standing therein insuring the LESSOR as well as LESSEE against injury to persons or damage to property as provided. The LESSEE shall deposit with the LESSOR certificates for such insurance at or prior to the commencement of the term, and thereafter within thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any such policies. All such insurance certificates shall provide that such policies shall not be cancelled without at least ten (1 D) days prior written notice to each assured named therein. 18. FIRE, Should a substantial portion of the leased premises, or of the property of which they are a part, be substantially dam- CASUALTY - aged by fire or other casualty, or be taken by eminent domain, the LESSOR may elect to terminate this lease. When EMINENT such fire, casualty, or taking renders the leased premises substantially unsuitable for their intended use, a just and DOMAIN proportionate abatement of rent shall be made, and the LESSEE may elect to terminate this lease if (a) The LESSOR fails to give written notice within thirty (30) days of intention to restore leased premises, or (b) The LESSOR fails to restore the leased premises to a condition substantially suitable for their intended use within ninety (90) days of said fire, casualty or taking. The LESSOR reserves, and the LESSEE grants to the LESSOR, all rights which the LESSEE may have for damages or injury to the leased premises for any taking by eminent domain, except for damage to the LESSEE's fixtures, property, or equipment. 19. DEFAULT In the event that: AND (a) The LESSEE shall default in the payment of any installment of rent or other sum herein specified and BANKRUPTCY such default shall continue for ten (10) days after written notice thereof or (fill in) (b) The LESSEE shall default in the observance or performance of any other of the LESSEE's covenants, agreements, or obligations hereunder and such default shall not be corrected within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof, or (c) The LESSEE shall be declared bankrupt or insolvent according to law, or, if any assignment shall be made of LESSEE's property for the benefit of creditors, then the LESSOR shall have the right thereafter, while such default continues, to re-enter and take complete posses- sion of. the leased premises, to declare the term of this lease ended, and remove the LESSEE's effects, without prejudice to any remedies which might be otherwise used for arrears of rent or other default. The LESSEE shall in- demnify the LESSOR against all loss of rent and other payments which the LESSOR may incur by reason of such termination during the residue of the term. If the LESSEE shall default, after reasonable notice thereof, in the observance or performance of any conditions or covenants on LESSEE's part to be observed or per- formed under or by virtue of any of the provisions in any article of this lease, the LESSOR, without being under any obligation to do so and without thereby waiving such default, may remedy such default for the account and at the expense of the LESSEE. If the LESSOR makes any expenditures or incurs any obligations for the payment of money in connection therewith, including but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees in instituting, prosecuting or defending any action or proceeding, such sums paid or obligations insured, with interest at the rate of percent per annum and costs, shall be paid to the LESSOR by the LESSEE as additional rent. 20. NOTICE Any notice from the LESSOR to the LESSEE relating to the leased premises or to the occupancy thereof, shall be (fill in) deemed duly served, if left at the leased premises addressed to the LESSEE, or if mailed to the leased premises, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the LESSEE. Any notice from the LESSEE to the LESSOR relating to the leased premises or to the occupancy thereof, shall be deemed duly served, if mailed to the LESSOR.by registered or certified-mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, ad- dressed to the LESSOR at such address as the LESSOR may from time to time advise in writing. All rent notices shall be paid and sent to the LESSOR at COPYRIGHT© GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED . 24~~~ 21. SURRENDER The LESSEE shall at the expiration or other termination of this lease remove all LESSEE's goods and effects from limiting the generality of the foregoing, all signs and lettering affixed t hereb ith i y ou ng, w the leased premises, (includ or painted by the LESSEE, either inside or outside the leased premises). LESSEE shall deliver to the LESSOR the leased premises and all keys, locks thereto, and other fixtures connected therewith and all alterations and additions ' made to or upon the leased premises, in good condition, damage by fire or other casualty only excepted. In the event of the LESSEE's failure to remove any of LESSEE's property from the premises, LESSOR is hereby author- without liability to LESSEE for loss or damage thereto, and at the sole risk of LESSEE, to remove and store ized , any of the property at LESSEE's expense, or to retain. same under LESSOR's control or to sell at public or private sale, without notice any or all of the property not so removed and to apply the net proceeds of such sale to the pay- ment of any sum due hereunder, or to destroy such property. 22. BROKERAGE s}-named her The Broker (fill in ordelefe) - warrant(s) that-he-(theyyis-(arej duly-licensed-as-such -by-the' Commonwealttr of-Massechusetts, and-jom{s-)- n INa agreement-and-became(s) a-party bereto, tnsofar•as 'any provisions-of this-agreemerit-expressly apply 4a him-(4hem), and-toaW-an3endmerits-orfnodifications-ofsueh-previsieris-to-wNeh-heRhey)agree( jtn•writing, LESSOR agrees to pay the above-named Broker upon the term commencement date a fee for professional services of or pursuant to Broker's attached commission schedule. The LESSEE warrants and represents that it has dealt with ' shall indemnify the LESSOR no other broker entitled to claim a commission in connection with this transaction and from and against any such claim, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the LESSOR in connection therewith. 23. CONDITION OF Except as may be otherwise expressly set forth herein, the LESSEE shall accept the leased premises "as is" in their and the LESSOR shall be obligated to perform no work f the term of this lease t PREMISES , o condition as of the commencemen whatsoever in order to prepare the leased premises for occupancy by the LESSEE. FORCE 24 In the event that the LESSOR is prevented or delayed from making any repairs or performing any other covenant . MAJEURE hereunder by reason of any cause reasonably beyond the control of the LESSOR, the LESSOR shall not be liable to otherwise provided in case of casualty or taking, shall the LESSEE be ressl ex t y as p the LESSEE therefor nor, excep entitled to any abatement or reduction of rent by reason thereof, nor shall the same give, rise to a claim by the LES- SEE that such failure constitutes actual or constructive eviction from the leased premises or any part thereof. If rent or any other sum payable hereunder remains outstanding for a period often (10) days, the LESSEE shall pay 25. LATE CHARGE to the LESSOR a late charge equal to one and one-half percent (1.50/0) of the amount due for each month or portion thereof during which the arrearage continues. LIABILITY 26 No owner of the property of which the leased premises are a part shall be liable hereunder except for breaches of . OF OWNER the LESSOR's obligations occurring during the period of such ownership. The obligations of the LESSOR shall be but not upon other assets of the LESSOR, and no individual ro erty t in said i t OR' p , p eres n s binding upon the LESS partner, agent, trustee, stockholder, officer, director, employee or beneficiary of the LESSOR shall be personally liable for performance of the LESSOR's obligations hereunder; 27. OTHER PROVISIONS It is also understood and agreed that 27A- THE LAST MONTHS RENT WAS DEPOSITED IN A NON-INT'EREST' BEARING ACCOUNT AT CITIZENS BANK AT 238 HANOVER STREET BOSTON, MA 02113 ACCT R 11040SS667 278- TENANT IS REQUIRED TO CARRY AND MAINTAIN IN FULL FORCE THE DATE UPON WHICH TENANT FIRST ENTERS THE PREMISES FOR ANY REASON, THROUGSOUT THE TERM OF THE LEASE AND THEREAFTER SO LONG AS TENANT IS IN OCCUPANCY OF ANY PART OF THE PREMISES A POLICY OF E OCCORENCE BASIS AND INCLUDING CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY COVERAGE TO COVER ANY COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, WRITTEN ON TH LIABILITIES ASSUMED UNDER THIS LEASE, INSURING AGAINST ALL CLAIMS POR INJURY TO OR DEATH OF PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ON OR REMISES OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE PREMISES, INCLUDING PRODUCTS LIABILITY AND COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY AND CH SUCH ABOUT THE P (B) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE CEVERING ALL OWNED VEHICLES, HIRED VEHICLES, AND ALL OTHER NON-OWNED VEHICLES. EA POLICY SHALL DESIGNATE TENANT AS A NAMED INSURED AND LANDLORD, ITS MANAGING AGENTIAND ANY MORTGAGES (AS MAY BE SET FORTH 'IN A R . NOTICE GIVEN FROM TIME TO THE LANDLORD) SHALL BE NAMED AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS AS THEIR INTERESTS APPEA EACH SUCH POLICY SHALL EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT IS SHALL NOT EXPIRE OR BE AMENDED OR CANCELED WITHOUT AT LEAST THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE THE LANDLORD IN EACH INSTANCE AND THAT THE INTERESTS OF THE LANDLORD THEREUNDER OR THEREIN SHALL NOT BE A DUPLICATE ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED THEREOF DURING THE LEASE TERM. AFFECTED BY ANY BREACH BY TENANT OF ANY POLICY PROVISION, AND THE MI17177IIM LIMITS OF LIABILITY OF SUCH INSURANCE SHALL BE BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT OF 61,000,000.00 PER OCCORANCE. 27C- BEAT/HOT WATER IS NOT INCLUDED LESSEE WORE SHALL BE PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF LESSEE BY A LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR APPROVED BY LESSOR WHICH APPROVAL SHALL NOT BE PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF LESSEE WORK, LESSEE SHALL SUBMIT TO LESSOR A COPY OF THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE ELD . UNREASONABLY WITHH LESSEE AND LESSEE'S GENERAL CONTRACTOR, A COPY OF THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE WITH LIMITS SATISFACTORY TO LESSOR NAMING LESSOR AND LESSOR'S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGENT AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS. IN WITNESS HEREOF, the said parties hereunto set their hands and seals this day of 20_ LESSEE LESSOR LESSEE LESSOR BROKER(S) COPYRIGHT© GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 - 25 115-L } MASSACHUSETTS BASED MEMBER ~~t~Y4t7 1 hi ~N September 30, 2011 2011 OCT -3 AM 11: 05 Re: Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Funds Dear MIIA member, One Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110 617-426-7272 or 800-882-1498 Facsimile 617-426-9546 o www.emiia.org (uU17 As you know, the MIIA Health Benefits Trust has applied for participation in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) on behalf of its governmental unit members. The ERRP is a federal program established as part of recent national health reform legislation, more formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Congress appropriated $5 billion for the temporary program, which is scheduled to end no later than January 1, 2014 or upon the exhaustion of funds. The program was intended to provide financial assistance for health plan sponsors to help early retirees and their families continue to have access to affordable health coverage. It was designed to reimburse the employer 80 percent of the cost of an early retiree's health expenses between $15,000 and $90,000. The Trust has, to date, received a total of $6,139,331 in reimbursements. The claims data that has been submitted for reimbursement was prepared in a manner that identifies the amount of the reimbursement attributable to each municipal member's "early retirees." Thus, MIIA will be allocating the reimbursed funds based upon the amounts attributable to each member's "early retirees." $182,739 is attributable to the claims of the Town of Reading's retirees. Unlike reimbursements from the Medicare Retiree Drug Subsidy program, use of monies from the ERRP program is restricted by regulation. ERRP reimbursements may be used to reduce the Employer's health benefit costs or premiums, as well as plan participants' premiums, co-payments, deductibles, co-insurance, or other out-of-pocket health benefit costs or a combination of these items. Reimbursements may not be used for general revenue. In filing its application for participation in the Program, the Trust was required to indicate its intended use of the funds. The Trust stated that it intended to use the ERRP funds to "offset the increases in health. benefit costs", thus allowing it to "reduce the working rates (premium) that it charges the Trust's governmental unit members," and further that, "those working rates will benefit the governmental units, as well as the employees, retirees and dependents of those governmental unit members." While the Trust is hopeful that it will be receiving additional reimbursements in the future (attributable to claims incurred on and after January 1, 2011), the Trustees and staff feel that members should be given the opportunity to choose whether their share of the reimbursements already received should be (1) used in its entirety for a one-time reduction of one month's working rates (2) used to reduce working rates for the remaining months of their current plan year or (3) used, together with any future additional reimbursements, to reduce working rates for their next plan year. Please check off vour choice of reimbursement option on the attached form and fax it back to us by October 15, 2011. We would be happy to review the feasibility of each of the options with you. Members will be required to execute a stipulation that.the Employer and subscribers will share in the reduced working rates in accordance with the usual contribution ratios. For that purpose, we have enclosed a brief stipulation that should be executed by your governing board. We look forward to working with you on this program. Please call us if you have any questions on the program. Sincerely, Stanley J. Corcoran Executive Vice President Enclosure Ann Ludlow Health Trust Manager sj ( An Interlocal Service of the Ma27echusetts Municipal Association Option for ERRP Reimbursement Option 1: Distribution of the entire reimbursement as a one-time reduction'. to one month's working rates. ❑ Option 2: Reduce working rates for the remaining months of the current plan year (November 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011). ❑ Option 3: Used, together with any future additional reimbursements, to reduce working rates for the next plan year. 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We will be receiving a denial letter shortly 9 Page 1 33 Recommended Location for Handicapped Spot If Needed w .pp Issue Denise Benard, owner of Salon Muffie, contacted the Police Department last fall to express her concerns about the lack of public handicapped parking spots located in the vicinity of her business. This issue was presented in the context of her business, which tends to have a higher than average customer base of seniors who possess handicapped placards. Actions The issue was discussed at PTTTF several times. It was noted that there were no further complaints regarding the availability of handicapped parking in the area. The P TTF recommends that the spot pictured to the left become the designated handicapped spot. Further Discussion To be presented to BOS in July at "Traffic Night" Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Zambouras, George Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 3:16 PM To: Schena, Paula; Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Tafoya, Meghan Young; Delios, Jean Subject: FW: Parking sign decision Paula, The email below is MassDOT's response, denying the Wayfinding Parking Sign request George I Zambouras, P.E. Town Engineer 781-942-6683 781-942-5441(fax) Email: gzarnbouras@ci.reading.ma.us Please note Town Hall Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Thuesday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED From: Karas, Mike (DOT) [mailto:mike. karas@state.ma.us] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 12:46 PM To: Zambouras, George Cc: Leavenworth, Patricia (DOT) Subject:. Parking sign decision Boston Traffic has completed its review of the proposed parking sign. As proposed, they do not consider the Town of Reading's'2 hour parking' trailblazer signs acceptable for independent use. Due to their shape and non-standard colors (both of which conflict with MassDOT and MUTCD standards), they would not be readily identifiable by unfamiliar (i.e. out of town) drivers. However, they would have no objections to the'Town incorporating a round parking logo, provided it includes the word Parking, into a wayfinding assembly (such as those shown in Section 2D.50 of the 2009 MUTCD) that also directs drivers to other businesses, attractions, or Town facilities. However, to insure that unfamiliar drivers would understand the meaning of such a logo, it would have to be green on white - similar to the D4-1 sign. 35 nll 11)n1 1 Board of Selectmen Meeting September 20, 2011 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Richard Schubert (arrived at 9:00 p.m.), Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Community Services Director/Town Planner Jean Delios, Police Chief James Cormier, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Detective Segalla, Officer Mike Saunders, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Attorney Chris Latham, Jim Boland. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Stephen Goldy thanked everyone for the Fall Street Faire. He also noted that he has a Trust Fund Commissioner meeting this Thursday. Ben Tafoya thanked everyone for their participation in the Fall Street Faire including Sheila Clarke, Rosemary Murphy, Tina Ohlson, Officer Martel, and James Bonazoli. for the commemorative events, Leslie Leahy, Ben Yoder, Meaghan Young and.Karl Weld. James Bonazoli thanked everyone for the Fall Street Faire and noted that the 9-11 event was very moving. He noted that the ad hoc Committee on Amplified Sound met and will be meeting at 7:00 AM every other Tuesday. He also noted that there is a community event regarding substance abuse tomorrow night. Camille Anthony noted that she has two letters to endorse for the MPO. She attended a Council on Aging meeting and they want to see the study that was done years ago. She also attended a VA meeting regarding bringing the Bedford VA Hospital into the organization - they are not closing the hospital, they are just looking at joining administrative services. Richard Schubert noted that he had concerns regarding a letter from the Board of Assessors regarding accessing Town owned property. He also was informed that the Reading Housing Authority might have an interested in some of the Town owned property that we are looking to dispose of. Public Comment - Fire Chief Greg Burns noted that Boston is seeking to prohibit hazardous material from "cutting through" the city. In 1980 an ordinance was passed to allow for permits to transport hazardous material through the city. Hazardous material was prohibited from tunnels so the trucks are now using city streets that are very dense and putting a lot of people at risk. Chief Burns noted that the majority of the trucks are gasoline trucks going from Revere to Quincy. The route they will have to take is up Route 93 to the 128 interchange in Reading and then go around Boston to Quincy. There could be as many as 300 trucks per day. His concern is that the 128 interchange has a high rate of accidents and we do not have the foam to put out that 36 6a."` Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 20, 2011 - page 2 type of fire. Chief Burns suggests going on record expressing concerns regarding additional traffic in the interchange and we don't want our streets to be a cut-through for trucks during high traffic hours. The consensus of the Board was to go on record opposed to Boston's proposal. Town Manager Report - The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative matters o City of Boston proposed hazardous materials truck routing - Chief Burns gave report. ® Chamber of Commerce "Buy Local" program - end of September, December ® Community dialogue on Substance Abuse and Violence - 9-21-11 at RMHS Field House ® Main/South Street community meeting - regarding MWRA project and Reading Woods project - 9-26-11 at Coolidge Middle School - 7:00 to 9:00 PM ♦ Reading Fall Street Faire was a success. s RFP for lease of Burbank Arena will be available on 9/29/11 Community Services ® Conservation Commission review of bylaw and regulations will be at the next Board of Selectmen meeting. Public Safety ® Mayor Scott Galvin from Woburn expressed his appreciation to Chief Cormier for his assistance at the recent shooting of a Police Officer during the robbery at a Woburn Jewelry store. ® RCA - Reading Community Alerts - Sign up for "opt in" feature Public Works ® MWRA water interconnection with Stoneham ♦ MWRA water redundancy project - under design ® Wilson Street follow up - a message was left with the gas company to see if we delayed paving Wilson Street if they would fix the pipes. Curbing and sidewalks are too much money and the drainage is okay. Ben Tafoya noted it would be nice if the state would loan the gas company money to replace the pipes. ® Household Hazardous Waste Collection is 9/24/11 in Wakefield. ® Fall leaf collection - 10/31-11/4, 11/14-11/18, 11/28-12/2. ® Sewer I/I smoke testing and dye testing to be conducted starting Monday, 9-26-11 Construction projects o Causeway Road preparatory work is done. s Roadway Overlay: Beaver Road and Dana in progress will be completed today. Red Gate and Old Farm tomorrow; Sanborn Street by end of the week if weather cooperates. ® Micro-Seal - portions of. Washington Street, Hopkins Street, Charles Street. Memorial Park: We are getting bids to repair\rebuild loose masonry in the stream channel o Haverhill Street Water Main: is under construction 37 ~Oa-2 Board of. Selectmen Meeting - September 20, 2011 - page 3 Bob LeLacheur noted that the October Financial Forum will be on the use of free cash. Personnel and Appointments Ad Hoc Committee on Amplified Sound in Parks - James Bonazoli noted that Lori Weir is a longtime resident and John Halsey is active in the sports program. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen accept the report of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee and confirm the following appointments to the following Boards, Committees and Commissions: ♦ Lori Weir and John Halsey to positions on the ad hoc Committee on Amplified Sound in the Parks for a term expirink December 31, 2011; the motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Cities for Climate Protection Committee - James Bonazoli noted that Laurie Sylvia is an employee of the RMLD and will be serving as their representative on this committee. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen accept the report of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee and confirm the following appointments to the following Boards, Committees and Commissions: ♦ Laurie A. Sylvia to one Associate position on the Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2012; the motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Discussion/Action Items Hearing - Sale of Alcohol to a Minor - Fuddruckers - The Secretary read the hearing notice. Police Chief James Cormier noted that this was a result of a recent compliance check. Detective Segalla noted that the Detectives conducted compliance checks on September 8 h and 9th. Detective Segalla reviewed the process that was followed. He noted that on September 9th the underage operative went into Fuddruckers and ordered a Bud Light, but they didn't have any so he ordered a Coors Light. He paid for it and sat at a table and another waitress delivered the beer. Attorney Chris Latham indicated he was representing Jim Boland, owner of Fuddruckers. He noted this was their first violation ever and they take responsibility for the error. He noted he has a double check policy in place - one by the cashier and one by the waiter. The cashier put in a false date of birth and that cashier has since been fired. The server was also fired. All employees .have received warnings and there will be onsite training. They have a $25 bounty system to prevent this from happening again. They are requesting leniency for their first offense. They indicated if the license is suspended for three days that it be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and that the restaurant be allowed to operate without alcohol and that the sign be displayed in the leasehold. 38 ~l Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 20, 2011 - page 4 Jim Boland indicated he was sorry and very disappointed. He noted he has teenage children himself. The systems he had in place did not work but he is taking corrective measures. Camille Anthony asked if the cashier and server had TIPS training and Mr. Boland indicated they had not had training yet, they were new employees. The Town Manager advised the Selectmen and indicated they should leave time for the appeals period, and Attorney Chris Latham indicated they will waive the appeal. James Bonazoli recommended to the Board that all licensees come before the Board this year at renewal time. The Town Manager indicated he will schedule the licensees to come in on November 8 and do the approvals on November 22: A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on the possible modification, suspension or revocation of the Restaurant License to Expose, _Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages To be Drunk on the'Premises for the Boland Group III d/b/a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive, for violating GL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen find the Boland Group III d/b/a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive, in violation of MGL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age on September 9, 2011, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. .A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya. that the Boland Group III d/b/a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive be penalized with a three day suspension for violation of MGL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age on September 9, 2011, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya that the three day suspension for the Boland Group III d/b/a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive take place on September 26 through September 28, 2011; that the license be surrendered to the office of the Town Manager not later than 9 am the first day of the suspension, to be returned to the licensee by 9 ani the day following the suspension; and that a placard be placed on the premises within the leasehold during the period of suspension indicating the business is "unable to sell liquor due to a suspension of the liquor license for sale of liquor to an underage person," was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Hearing - Amendments to Table of Organization - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the table was adopted in 2002 and a lot has changed. The changes include adding the West Street Historic District in Community Services and also added the Department Head. The Town Clerk is moved to Finance and storm water is added to DPW. After the hearing this will go to Town Meeting for approval or disapproval. 3.9 ~j Board of Selectmen Meeting = September 20, 2011 - page 5 A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on Amendments to the Table of Organization, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen approve the amendments to the Table of Organization for the Executive Branch of Reading Town government, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Review Industrial Area - Ash Street - Town Planner Jean Delios indicated she wanted to discuss a redevelopment district in the area of New Crossing Road. 'She noted that the property at the end of Pond Meadow Drive is a new cutlery business. She did an inventory of existing businesses in the area. The area is 36 acres and could create 400 jobs. There are medical facilities in that area and she suggests trying to bring in more. The Town Manager noted that the Town can assist by taking action. He noted that storage of vans and trucks is not a permitted use. He suggests looking at reconfiguration of the area. There are dirt roads and poor property maintenance - nobody is taking responsibility for the area. Ben Tafoya asked if the trucking company is parked where they're supposed to be and asked if we can enforce removal of the rusty old trailers. The Town Manager indicated he will proceed with enforcement. Ben Tafoya indicated he would like to see a list of violations 'and proposed actions. James Bonazoli noted that most of the area is vacant land. He suggested moving the DPW Garage there and selling the land it is on now because it is very valuable. Jean Delios also noted that she is looking at whether we have any shared rights with MBTA rights of access. Review Community Services Regional Initiatives - Jean Delios noted that her memo of September 13, 2011 has a synopsis of the two FTE impact in cuts. She noted that a lot of progress has been made on streamlining and the plan is working fine. She noted that Richard Cardillo is a former Town Manager, the Conservation Administrator works for another town and the Health Administrator is retired from another town. She did note, however, that the Building Inspector has taken a hit. She comes in early to help the Building Inspector at 7:00 AM and she helps at the counter on Tuesday nights. She hired a substitute Building Inspector to do some site work on Wednesdays so the Building Inspector could work on permits. Ms. Delios noted that the site plan review was approved at Town Meeting and the demo delay bylaw was approved by the Attorney General. James Bonazoli remarked on the survey results and noted that there are many people who suggest doing away with the water regulation because the state regulations address most, if not all, of what we are doing. 40 Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 20, 2011 -page 6 Ben Tafoya noted that there is a lot of construction going on in Town and asked if we can stay on top of it. The Town Manager noted that we subbed out the Pulte project for review and we could hire a second inspector if need be. James Bonazoli indicated he would like the Board to see a demonstration of the permitting software when we start using it. Review Amendments to the Ca itp al Improvement Plan - The Town Manager noted that we are looking at having one time revenues and it should be spent on one time expenditures. There will be a one time revenue from Smart Growth monies and one time revenue from State Aid. He estimates the amount to be approximately $1.7 million. Proposed expenditures of funds includes: putting $50,000 back in the affordable housing trust fund; the school departments needs a capacity study done at a cost of $50,000; we could do pedestrian improvements; or road improvements. He noted that neighborhood roads are getting left behind and suggested three different neighborhoods that could be done. James Bonazoli indicated he would like $50,000 per year for pedestrian improvements. Bob LeLacheur noted that the Board should be aware that so much money was spent on the Killam School Green Repair project that it may need to become ADA compliant. It would cost a maximum of $4.1 million to redo Killam. Discussion of Keeno to Go for the Wine Shop - The Town Manager noted we received a letter from the Lottery Commission regarding the Wine Shop wants to have Keeno to Go. Page 38 of the handout has a list of establishments in Reading who already have it. There will be no online computers in the stores or use of wireless devices. He suggests not objecting. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 PM was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary G 41 Board of Selectmen Meeting September 26, 2011 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Coolidge Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, 89 Birch Meadow Drive, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectman James Bonazoli, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Police Chief James Cormier, Police Executive Officer Richard- Robbins, and Town Engineer George Zambouras. Also the following list of interested parties: From. Pulte Homes - John Enedahl, Zac Alexanian, Mark Mastroignai, Reid Blute. From MWRA - Bill Thodine, Kathy Divine, Isidoro Perez, Tom Lindberg, Joyce Barolak, Josephine Catalfamo, Donna Brehaut. Also present were James Lynch; Wesley Dumont, Tom Guerette, Jay Leonard, Mike Rosati, Rob Haas, Arline Mcmulroy, Chris Barrett, Jay Doughty, William and Julie McCarthy, M. Carpenter, Star Ploof, John Bown, Mary Jayne Suchy, Steven Oston, Delia Quinlan, Lisa Palladino, Marianne Downing, Betty Ward, Dick Curtis, Joe Daussio, Brittany Carisella, Paul R. Dorluve, Richard Gately; Paul Scenna, Theresa Petrillo, Eric.Bergstrom, Mitch and Edna Willis, Sean Lan, Bob Whelan. Presentation by Pulte Homes Pulte Homes made a presentation on what their schedule of construction will be. They have demolished five buildings and the final six story tower building will be demolished by the end of October. They are under construction of the clubhouse and prepared the pad for building 9. They are working on utilities and will work on and complete the entry way including realignment of South Street at Jacob' Way by this fall/winter. Their parameter fence is under construction. Blasting has been required for the utilities. The following questions were raised: a What is the alignment at South and Jacob Way? ® What is the relationship of this project with the MWRA project? 0 Is there adequate sewer capacity for this project? ® For the blasting onsite, how were the pre-blast surveys done? ® Will building 6 be demolished and how? ® Sound barriers were proposed as part of the 128/193 interchange - when will they be built for this area? ® When is South Street going to be repaved? ♦ Wakefield has a one way restriction on Hopkins Street = can we do that on South Street? 0 To whom do home owners make a claim to if property is damaged by the blasting? ® When did the issue of proposed blasting come up? The resident was at all the meetings and didn't know there was going to be any blasting. ® When was the discussion about implosion of the building brought up? 42 Board of Selectmen Minutes - September 26, 2011 - page 2 ® A resident remembers that there was a commitment that there would be no implosion and blasting was down played. ® How does the Pulte Homes blasting effect the Summit Towers/Summit Terrace construction project? Who sets up the seismograph before the blasting? 0 What are the hours of construction? ® What is the schedule of completion of this project? Answers were provided to as many of these questions as possible. Presentation by MWRA Tom Lindberg from the MWRA introduced their project. Isodoro Perez outlined the project in detail including the scope of the project, the times during which the construction will take place, the detours and other details. He indicated that the secondary detour would be only one to three days while blasting is being done in the intersection of North and Main Street in Stoneham. The total detour will be in place between 13 and 22 nights. They will be conducting three to four blasts per night. The MWRA will be working from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning. They will be updating their website and linking it to the Town's website. The following questions were asked: ♦ When is the rest of the project going to be done?. 0 How will the interchanged be affected? Will access be retained at all quadrants to Route 128? e Are they going to resurface the road where the trench is constructed? 0 How does this affect the public space at the end of Summer Avenue? (this is a sewer pump station, not affected) 0 Will there be any changes in the water? During this construction project? ® What is the timeframe for the next phase of the project? ® What will the extent of the blasting be? There being no other business, Stephen Goldy thanked the MWRA, Pulte and the residents for attending. On a motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya the Board voted to adiourn at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 43 Board of Selectmen Meeting September 27, 2011 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectman James Bonazoli, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur; Office Manager Paula Schena, and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Mark Cardono, Roberta Sullivan, Will Finch, Brian Sullivan, Matt Casey, David Mancuso, Phil Pacino, Sharon Bay, Paul Boudutie, Joseph Condon, Raymond Rose, Elena Vainer, Richard Krouse, Vincent Pace, David Merrill, Alice Waldron, Brian and Karen Poor, Lisa and Paul Cormier, Linda Tallent, Diane Tritto, Carol Tritto, Dom Pensavalli, Peter Genovese and Arthur Tzianabos. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Stephen Goldy noted he attended the community dialogue on substance abuse and violence and there was good attendance. He noted that the RCASA Annual meeting is on October 6 and the second dialogue on substance abuse and violence is October 18. Ben Tafoya noted that many people came in search of answers and he passed that along to the Town Manager to follow up at the next meeting. Stephen Goldy, indicated he met with the Trust Fund Commissioners. He also met with the Town Manager, Town Engineer, staff from MassDOT and Representative James Dwyer regarding a pedestrian cross light on Salem Street. Ben Tafoya thanked everyone for attending the meeting last night on the construction work by MWRA and Pulte. He also noted that there are two openings on the Council on Aging. James Bonazoli noted that he attended the Police Chief mentoring program. Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative matters ♦ City of Boston proposed truck hazardous materials routing - letter drafted. o Chamber of Commerce "Buy Local" program - end of September, December. Community dialogue on Substance Abuse and Violence - 9-21-11 at RMHS Field House - RCASA meeting follow-up at RMHS Performing Arts Center 10-6-11 - 7 PM. ♦ Main/South Street community meeting - re: MWRA project and Reading Woods project-9- 26-11 at Coolidge MS - 7 to 9 PM. ♦ Reading KS efforts and 10-20-11 fundraising event. Community Services ♦ Community presentations on tri-community Main Street planning - in Reading on October 4. 44 6 Ci` Board of Selectmen Minutes - September 27, 2011 - page 2 Finance/Accounting ® FY 2011 closed smoothly and certification of Free Cash and enterprise reserves should be completed within a week. Boat excise bills are being prepared as directed by the DOR. Correspondence has been sent to all boat owners who live in Reading. Library ® The library has a new printing system for patrons, which is easier to use and less staff intensive to manage. Public Safety ® RCA - Reading Community Alerts - Sign up for "opt in" feature. Public Works ♦ MWRA water interconnection with Stoneham. s MWRA water redundancy project - under design. o Wilson Street follow up - Drainage, curb, sidewalk, gas main. 0 Fall leaf collection - 10/31-11/4, 11/14-11/18, 11/28-12/2. ® Sewer I/I smoke testing and dye testing to be conducted starting Monday, 9-26-11. Construction projects ® Roadway Reconstruction - Mix design has been approved for binder areas, we are awaiting date when reclamation equipment will arrive. It is possible they may be in next week. First streets to be reclaimed: Causeway & Pearl. ® Roadway Overlay: Beaver Road and Dana are in progress, will be completed today. Red Gate and Old Farm tomorrow. Sanborn Street by end of the week if weather cooperates. ® Micro-Seal - portions of: Washington Street, Hopkins Street and Charles Street. Superior is in prepping for micro-seal - assuming they complete the prep work this week; we expect them to start applying mix next ' week. ® Memorial Park: Awarded bid to repair\rebuild loose masonry in the stream channel. ® Haverhill Street Water Main: under construction. Bob LeLacheur noted that there is a financial forum on October 12 and the reserve picture is slightly better than last year. Discussion/Action Items Mutual Aid - DPW - Public Works Director approved the public safety portion already. The Jeff Zager noted that the Board of Selectmen Public Works section is to share equipment and facilities but our primary responsibility is to the Town of Reading. The Town is under no obligation to respond. He feels it would be an asset for the Town to opt in. James Bonazoli noted that none of our neighbors have signed up yet. The Town Manager indicated the list in the packet is for public safety and the other communities are just coming on board with the public works. Jeff Zager noted that Wakefield and Wilmington just approved it. 45 CGS Board of Selectmen Minutes - September 27, 2011 - page 3 A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen approve participating in MGL Chapter 40, Section 4K: Statewide Public Works Municipal Mutual Aid and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Review Conservation Commission Report on Bylaw and Regulations - Jamie Maughan, Pat Lloyd, Will Finch and Brian Sullivan were present. Jamie Maughan noted that the mission was to simplify the wetland regulations application and process and to look at the Reading versus State process. He noted that Reading passed its own Bylaws to make it easier to do administration. Since then the State laws have improved. There are three things in the Reading Bylaw that are not in the State Bylaws. First is the minor project - the State does not define, but Reading does. Second is fairness - there is ambiguity in the State Bylaws, but Reading is very specific.. The third deals with isolated wetlands - the State eliminates them, but Reading includes them. Jamie Maughan noted that the subcommittee reviewed the regulations, discussed with MACC what other towns were doing and had internal discussions. In addition, they developed a questionnaire and received approximately 200 responses. They also conducted interviews with key stakeholders, but only eight came in for interviews. They learned that the citizens are concerned; .the value of wetland protection; a feeling of unfairness and lack of collaboration; and inconsistency with the State definitions. Recommendations include Bylaw changes; wetland regulations changes and change the Conservation Commission policies to address concerns. Mr. Maughan indicated for Bylaw changes there are definitions in three places that are inconsistent and. they recommend removing. Regarding regulations, the submittals are a duplicate of the State so they recommend removing from the Town regulations. The fee structure is very complicated - it needs to be simplified and capped for residential. They also need a way to eliminate small isolated wetlands. He suggests leaving the appeal process as is. James Bonazoli remarked that if the State handles the regulations then we should do away with the Town regulations. Jamie Maughan noted that the Town has to administer the State regulations. James Bonazoli asked why the Town should regulate isolated wetlands when the State doesn't. Jamie Maughan indicated for flood protection. Mr. Maughan noted that he would like to see a size limit to protect the large wetlands but not waste time on small ones. James Bonazoli noted that the state has zero setbacks and asked why the Town has a 25.- 35 foot buffer. Jamie Maughan noted that the state doesn't specify distance, but they leave it up to each town. He noted'that applicants appreciate knowing ahead of time what the set back is. Stephen Goldy noted that a pre-application meeting should be a Town policy, not a Conservation Commission policy. He noted that streamlining needs to be done for small projects and he would like to make sure that the public is included in the process of streamlining. 46 ~&3 Board of Selectmen Minutes - September 27, 2011 - page 4 Ben Tafoya noted there were a lot of items on the list that changes are not being pursued. Jamie Maughan noted that some of the items were deferred. Ben Tafoya noted he is looking for a change in the working relationship and suggest that the Selectmen and staff be involved. Jamie Maughan noted that we will need increased staff to do what is being recommended. Will Finch, former Conservation Commission member, noted that it is a question of checks and balance. He feels the Commission should take advisement from the town administration but the Commission should make their own decision. Camille Anthony recommended that they send out customer service surveys to people who go through the process. James Bonazoli noted that due to our Bylaws, our fees are 80% more than the State's. He noted that the cost of doing business is higher in Reading. He also noted that all of our neighboring communities have the same geography and don't have isolated wetland regulations. He still wants to get the wetland regulations eliminated. The Town Manager noted that the fee for the wetlands is small, but the cost of hiring a consultant is very expensive. Stephen Goldy noted that there is still a lot more to do and he expects a report back to the Selectmen. That will be the charge of the Conservation Commission now. Close the Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant - The Town Manager reviewed the Warrant for the Subsequent Town Meeting. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen close the Warrant consisting of 32 Articles for the Subsequent Town Meeting to take place on November. 14, 2011 at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 62 Oakland Road at 7:30 p.m. was approved bya vote of 4-0-0. Review Option of Selling Various Parcels of Town Owned Land - Lothrop Road and Pearl Street at Audubon Road - The Town Manager noted that the Board of Selectmen is focusing on selling property. Abutters have been notified. There are three pieces of property on Pearl Street at Audubon, but the Selectmen are looking at the property on the southwest corner. We do not know the value - an appraisal will have to be done. This is part of the property that the Town bought in 1863. The owner of 160 Pearl Street indicated that the developer told her that piece of property would always be a park. The Town Manager noted that it is not up to the developer to say what the Town will do with the property. Lisa Cormier, 164 old Pearl Street, noted there is a lot of flooding at the intersection of Audubon and new Pearl Street when it rains. 47 Board of Selectmen Minutes - September 27, 2011 - page 5 Peter Genovese, 10 Duck Road, indicated the last proposal was to move a house there and he's glad nothing was done. He noted that the kids call it their park and he feels the town is taking away open space. Bill Brown noted that every place where he used to play in Reading is now a home. A resident inquired as to what factors brought this property up as something to be sold. James Bonazoli noted that the Town owns several pieces of property. Some are very small and some are very big. The Selectmen looked at uses; size and magnitude to be a revenue source. Lisa Cormier asked how this will affect old Pearl Street and the Town Manager indicated it will have no affect - it will continue to be a road. The Town Manager noted that he received a phone call from Susan Ohlson and she is opposed to the sale. Lisa Cormier indicated Susan Ohlson thought it was the easement being sold. Evans Waldron, 35 Audubon Road, noted that he was told years ago that the School Department owned that land and then it was turned over to the Town. He asked if all of the paperwork is in place because he wanted to buy that piece of property years ago. He noted the property is loaded with rock.. The Town Manager noted that the title is clear. It is not a park and was never owned by the School Department. There is an Article on the Warrant for Town Meeting, and if it is approved, it will abandon a portion of Pearl Street and authorize the conveyance. The property will then be appraised and sent out for public bids. The proceeds of the sale go into the sale of real estate fund. Lothrop Road - The Town Manager noted that the property on Lothrop Road is 31,000 square feet and is owned by the water department of the Town of Reading. It is zoned 6-20, and is served by all utilities. If Town Meeting approves the transfer from the water department to the Selectmen then it will be appraised and be put out for bid. Bill Brown noted that lot was purchased as a result of a large forest fire - there was no water there at that time. Paul Boudutie, 48 Lothrop Road, asked what the feasibility of getting a variance was. The Town Manager indicated the likelihood is very high. Mr. Boudutie suggested the Town consider caveats, i.e. moratorium of time, and not add to the other property. It should also be residential. He noted there are people who would like to purchase and make a profit. He suggests a minor restriction of a five year moratorium to develop in a manor that is non-conducive to the neighborhood. David Merrill, 35 Lothrop Road, asked if the Town will need this property for water in the future. Camille Anthony noted that the Town wanted to put a water tower there years ago and the neighborhood didn't want it. The Town Manager noted that the MWRA would like it but it is not big enough. 48 Board of Selectmen Minutes - September 27, 2011 - page 6 The Town Manager indicated he would talk with Town Counsel regarding restrictions, get the property appraised, draft an RFP and then have'another neighborhood meeting. Discussion - Boards, Committees and Commissions Training - The consensus of the Board was to have the training and try to do it in a more interesting manner. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to adiourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary ("~(P 49 Board of Selectmen Meeting October 11, 2011 For ease of archiving,. the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order. in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena, and the following list of interested parties: Ralph Colorusso, Fred McGrane, William Boatwright, Bob Nordstrand, Carolyn Whiting, George and Rosian English. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Stephen Goldy noted that RCASA held their annual meeting last week and it was well attended. The third series on Substance Abuse and Violence will be on October 18 and he will be at the Senior Center for lunch on Thursday. Ben Tafoya asked if the survey information from last year will be updated for the next meeting. Richard Schubert indicated that Camille Anthony filled in for his office hour this evening. He asked if there was any possibility for getting reimbursement for the cost of emergency personnel during the power outage last week. Camille Anthony noted that she attended the RMLD audit and it was very good. She attended a MAPC workshop and they want to know what areas of town are hard to get around in. She noted that the Ash Street intersection is very bad. She and Stephen Goldy meet with Jeff Zager and Mike DeBrigard regarding what we're planning on plowing this winter. The issue last winter was that the sidewalks on Walkers Brook Drive were not plowed. Camille Anthony requested a site visit of Haven and High Streets area on the Saturday before the October 25 meeting. Ben Tafoya asked for an update on a bus shelter for Walkers Brook Drive. The Town Manager noted that there was enough money in the Walkers Brook Drive project to purchase one. Public Comment - Lynne Cassinari and Lorraine Horn from the Cultural Council indicated that there is a link on the Town's website to a video that explains the Cultural Council grant process. Lorraine Horn noted that the Town is receiving $4,620 from the Mass Cultural Council to give away as cultural grants. She noted that almost anything to do with the humanities may apply including performers in schools, music, Ivy Chord Coffee House, etc. She noted the grant application deadline is October 15. Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative matters ® Community Dialogue on Substance Abuse and Violence - third session 10-18-11 at RMHS Field House. 6di 50 Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 11, 2011- page 2 ® Joint meeting with School Committee on 10-17-11 regarding full presentation of YRBS. 0 Reading KS efforts and 10-20-11 event. Community Services ® Biweekly Updates on Community Development issues. ® A Flu Clinic is scheduled for: Saturday,. October 22, age 18 and older at Coolidge Middle School, 89 Birch Meadow Drive, Reading, LOAM - 1PM. Public Safety 0 RCA - Reading Community Alerts- Sign up for "opt in" feature. Public Works ® MWRA water interconnection with Stoneham. ® MWRA water redundancy project- under design. ® Fall leaf collection - 10/31-11/4, 11/14-11/18, 11/28-12/2. ® Sewer I/1 smoke testing and dye testing to be conducted starting Monday, 9-26-11. Construction projects ® Roadway Reconstruction -First streets to Pearl Street. be reclaimed: Causeway Road and a portion of ® Roadway Overlay: Done: Beaver Road, Dana Road, Red Gate Lane and Old Farm Road. Sanborn Street, small portion of Forest Glen Road. ® Micro-Seal - will not be done this year. Portions of: Washington Street, Hopkins Street Charles Street. Superior is in prepping for micro-seal - assuming they complete the prep work this week; we expect them to start applying mix next week. ® Memorial Park: Awarded bid to repair\rebuild loose masonry in the stream channel. ® Haverhill Street Water Main: under construction. Franklin Street from Main to Haverhill Streets will be closed tomorrow 10-12-11. Bob LeLacheur noted that the Financial Forum agenda is on the website. He also noted that reminders were sent out to 330 people to remind people of their bills. Discussion/Action Items Tax Classification Preview - Assessor Bill Boatwright, Board of Assessor members. Ralph Colorusso, Bob Nordstrand and Fred McGrane were present. Bill Boatwright reviewed the history of valuation by class. He noted that the 2012 numbers preliminary is an increase in $15 million from last year. Mr. Boatwright noted that the residential exemption is for communities who have a high percentage of apartments and seasonal homes. For the small commercial exemption there are 46 properties in Reading eligible for the exemption and the total assessed value is $21.3758 million. James Bonazoli noted that last year there was a huge increase in the commercial properties values and he asked if they are down from last year. Bill Boatwright indicated there are only seven cases before the tax court. Stephen Goldy asked how that compares historically and Bob biz 51 Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 11, 2011 - page 3 Nordstrand indicated that is high. Ralph Colorusso noted they have not moved forward with any of them yet because they try to work it out first. Bill Boatwright reviewed the 2012 residential tax rate options. Ben Tafoya compared numbers on the residential tax data for single family homes, which was a 3% increase and the commercial numbers increased 5%. Review Options of Selling Various Parcels of Town Owned Land - Oakland Road - The Town Manager noted that the abutters within 500 feet have been notified. He noted that revenue ideas were talked about at the Financial Forum and one was to sell surplus properties. He noted that the Oakland Road property is actually a series of properties including paper streets. There are two articles on the Warrant - one to transfer care, custody and control from the School Committee to the Board of Selectmen and the second article is to vacate the paper streets. The process will need to go through land court which will take one to two years. The property is zoned 5-15 and the total is 4.5 acres. Camille Anthony asked if we are considering this property for future use. Richard Schubert noted that the ad hoc Municipal Building Committee looked at this property and the sense was to hang on to it, but 'D'own Meeting expressed another idea. James Bonazoli noted that this town has conducted studies since 1937 and they have exhausted all possible municipal uses for this property. He feels it is time to sell this property. Carolyn Whiting, 17 Chestnut Road, noted that the Beacon Street Development is near there. She's concerned about water run off. She's in favor of getting rid of paper streets, but concerned regarding the wildlife. Penny Gene, Cold Spring Road, asked if the property would be sold as one big lot or individual lots. The Town Manager indicated it would likely sell as a whole. Ms. Gene asked if any access roads would be opened up if developed and the Town Manager noted that would be part of, planning, but past practice is only emergency access. . George English, Hillside Road, asked how the lots would be accessed and Ben Tafoya indicated they would be subdivided. Mr. English noted that Ben Nichols fought to keep the land for us and he didn't feel there was any net gain from selling. Brian Desmond, Beacon Street, noted that there is a lot of ledge in there. When there was blasting on Parkview it cracked his wall. Mr. English noted that the corner of his basement has granite in it and if they start blasting it will damage his home. John Arena indicated it would be helpful to know what the Town will get out of the sale. The Town Manager noted that an analysis could not be done because there will be an RFP. to J-3 52 Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 11, 2011- page 4 Ben Tafoya suggested rezoning for higher density, i.e. cluster housing which would lower the ratio of school children. Richard Schubert noted that a 40B is who will be interested in it. It is hard to believe that someone would buy it for single family homes. He also noted that the Town can refuse any offer. Penny Gene asked why the Police Station was not built there and the Town Manager indicated it was a question of building in the center of town or on the outside of town. Carolyn Whiting suggested making a drop-in a center for the teens as one of the conditions of the sale. Mr. English noted he watched the RMHS being built and he got excuses from the town that they had to go with the lowest bidder - so the Town really doesn't have any control. James Bonazoli suggested moving the DPW Garage to Oakland Road and selling the New Crossing Road property, because it is worth more money. Richard Schubert suggested using the time in land court to do planning and neighborhood outreach. Review Options for Community Access Fee - Bob LeLacheur indicated the question is whether the Selectmen want to split the compost/parking stickers. The Town sells approximately .4,000 stickers per year that equal $80,000/year. Approximately 1,000 are for train parking, 2,000, for the compost center and 1,000 unaccounted for. The costs of running the compost center include: $51,278 in DPW wages, and depreciation of equipment. The cost of the compost center has nothing to do with the number of trips - it has to do with volume. The number of trips to the compost center is approximately 42,000/year. Parking - There area total of 500 spaces in all the depot parking lots with estimated annual revenue to the Town of $10,000 - $21,535. The MBTA makes $870 per space per year; the Town's leased spaces are $352 per space per year; and the Town resident spaces are $38 per space per year. The low price encourages the use of public transportation and is a benefit to the tax payer. A higher price would increase revenues to cover the cost of parking enforcement but it shouldn't be so high as to encourage.parking in neighborhoods. Purchasing the MBTA Vine Street lot would increase the Town's revenue base also. James Bonazoli suggested having two stickers of different colors. The commuter, which would also include the compost center, for $50 and a separate one just for the compost center for $25. Richard Schubert suggested raising the cost another $25. ~ ~ 53 Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 11, 2011 - pane 5 Ben Tafoya noted that when the MBTA increased the cost of parking in the lots there was a 28% reduction in usage. He indicated he is not interested in changing when the property taxes are increasing 3%. He feels it will encourage people to park in the surrounding neighborhoods. Stephen Goldy agreed with Ben Tafoya and indicated there is a market to increase business parking. Camille Anthony agreed with James Bonazoli regarding raising the depot parking. Finance Committee member John Arena noted that there are two discussions going on - one is principal and the other is price. He indicated that raising the price of parking was highly rated at the Financial Forum as a way to increase revenues. He noted that the Town is already charging so the discussion should only be about the price. Ben Tafoya disagreed. James Bonazoli noted that the only way to prove the data is to separate the stickers, even if the price is not increased. Ben Tafoya suggested revisiting the issue after the first budget go-around. Camille Anthony indicated that the Financial Forum asked the Selectmen to look at raising revenues and there are not many options. Review Proposal for moving Presidential and State Primary Elections - The Town Manager noted we received a letter from the City Clerk of Woburn asking for support of a bill that would move the presidential election to the first Tuesday in June. Ben Tafoya indicated the bill benefits cities more than towns. He also noted that the Secretary of the Commonwealth is not supporting -this bill. Mr. Tafoya noted that allowing no excuse absentee voting and voter registration on the day of voting would increase voter turnout. Richard Schubert asked if there has been any effort to send ballots electronically to veterans and have them mail the ballot back. Laura Gemme noted that the military can email or fax once they sign off that their.ballot is no longer private. The consensus of the Board was not to support the bill. Approval of the Removal, of a Shade Tree - Salem Street at Baystate Road - The Town Manager noted we cannot get approval to signalize the crosswalk on Salem Street at Baystate Road, but we might get a flashing light. He noted the crosswalk sign is behind a tree and the tree needs to be removed. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to declare the tree located on the west side of Salem Street near the crosswalk at Baystate Road is a visual safety hazard and direct the Department of Public Works to remove the tree was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. ~dS 54 Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 11, 2011 -page 6 Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of September 6, 2011 as approved by a vote of 4-0-1 with Schubert abstaining. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Executive Session minutes of September 6, 2011 as written was approved on a roll call vote with Anthony, Goldy, Tafoya and Bonazoli voting in the affirmative and Schubert abstaining. A motion. by Tafoya seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. was annroved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary &J ~ 55 Board of Selectmen Meeting October 17, 2011 The meeting convened at 8:00 p in in the Superintendent's Conference Room, 82 Oakland Road, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy; Selectman James Bonazoli, School Committee members Chuck Robinson, Karen Janowski, Lisa Gibbs, Hal Croft, David Michaud, Chris Caruso, Superintendent John Doherty, Schools Director of Finance and Operations Mary DeLai, Director of Student Services Alison Elmer, RMHS Teacher. Guilio Binaghi, RMHS Teacher Danja Mahoney, Health & Wellness Department Chair Tom Zaya, Barbara Jones from the Reading Chronicle, RCASA Executive Director Erica McNamara, Matt Casey from Reading Patch, Joanne Senders from the Reading Advocate. Youth Risk Behavior Survey Presentation Ms. McNamara and Mr. Tom Zaya presented the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results. Mr. Zaya reviewed the purpose of this voluntary, anonymous survey. The survey is used to monitor priority health behaviors of middle and high school students to help community leaders, make critical decisions about effective prevention strategies and use of resources, track progress of current efforts, evaluate programming and curricula and use data-to acquire funding: Reading has done the YRBS on a two year cycle since 2005. The data collected also for the tracking of trends of our students over this period of time. HS Survey Presentation Students in grades 9 - 12 were given this survey in January 2011. The survey consisted of 113 questions and 81 % of our students participated.. The first section discussed was Communication. Mr. Zaya said that 7 out of 10 students felt they had a teacher or adult that they could talk to in school and 9 out of 10 felt their was an adult they felt comfortable speaking to outside of school. Ms.~ McNamara reviewed the results from the sections on Impaired Driving, Violence & Bullying, Behavioral Health, Disordered Eating, Sexual Behavior, Physical Activity, Asthma, Sun Safety, Screen Time, Extra- Curricular Activities, Sleep and Substance Abuse. This year questions were included on cyber-bullying. Reading's high school survey results are in line with the state and national trends. Mrs. Anthony asked if the results from the Disordered Eating section were broken down by sex. Ms. McNamara said they were not and the numbers are leveling out between male and female students. Mr.. Zaya pointed out that sometimes male athletes use disordered eating methods to make or maintain weight. He also went on to point out that the district will hold its third annual Health & Wellness Day and discussion has taken place regarding upgrading the Health & Wellness curriculum. They went on to present a hypothetical classroom scenario based on the Reading YRBS high school results. Ms. McNamara presented the scenario sharing statistically the number of students, in this hypothetical classroom, that were under the influence of tobacco products, drugs and alcohol and the effect it has on learning. Tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse causes problems in the daily lives of young adults. They are preoccupied with obtaining and using drugs and alcohol. Students caught up in substance use are distracted, their memory is affected and they exhibit cognitive changes which all impact classroom learning. Students are also affected by influences at home. Students that live in a chemically dependant family must deal with the stress of living with an alcohol/drug adult, usually a parent. They will have lasting consequences on- their development. They may become a substance abuser or act out their anger with disruptive behavior in the. classroom. Based on the YRBS statistics approximately one-third of the students in the hypothetical classroom are exhibiting behavioral problems in class or are experiencing problems learning that are caused or aggravated by alcohol and other drug abuse. The teacher thinks he has a discipline or motivational problem in his class. 56 Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 17, 2011 - page 2 The fact is he doesn't know he has a drag problem. The results have shown that approximately 10% of the teacher's time is spent dealing with student's disruptive behavior. This scenario reflects the national average for alcohol and drug dependence. MS Survey Presentation The Middle School YRBS survey consisted of 73 questions focusing on violence, behavioral health and substance abuse. 86% of the Reading middle school students took the survey. Using the hypothetical classroom scenario the following information was discovered. The classroom is based on a typical 30 student 7th grade class and the information is from the middle school survey. The results pointed out that 2 students had tried inhalants or used over the counter medications to get high, 1 student tried cocaine, 4 students experienced cyber-bullying and 1 student had attempted suicide. The RCASA Youth Group provided parental tips for a healthy relationship with their middle school child. The tips included stay involved in the child's life, do not interrogate your child, and work on ways to develop a comfortable relationship. The Youth Group also pointed out that there is a difference between being a parent and being a friend to your child. Know when to step in, when to step back and when to meet in the middle. They suggested having private conversations to build trust and don't always assume the worst. Ms. McNamara provided information on substance abuse at the college level. Approximately 23% of full time college students meet the criteria for substance abuse and dependence. Information was also provided regarding adult substance abuse. The complete presentation can be seen at the link below: http://prezi.com/ewrfcu5y-po2/2011-reading-youth-risk-behavior-survey-results-school- committee-101711/ Mrs. Janowski asked about the current RCASA grant. The grant is in the last year and the town is applying for a second five year grant. We are also exploring other funding options. Mrs. Janowski feels it is very important to continue to fund the Executive Director's position. Mr. Robinson asked about health education at the middle school level. Mr. Zaya explained that the middle school curriculum does include health education but to the extent as it. is at the high school level. Mr. Robinson wants to seriously address the addition of a more comprehensive health education requirement at the middle school level in the budget discussions. Mr. Goldy thanked RCASA and the school administration for all that has been done to educate our young people. He feels the next step is to educate and engage parents because, as pointed out in the presentation, the substance abuse problem is not limited to young people, it affects adults as well. Mr. Bonazoli followed up on the same concerns. It is important to reach out to the adults in our community because risky behavior is not limited to school age people. Ms. McNamara said that adults are hesitant to seek help because of the stigma attached to people with abuse problems. The do not want to be judged by their peers. It is important to let them know it is okay to seek help. Ms. McNamara also stated that the Text a Tip program is up and running and is completely anonymous. 57 ~o Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 17, 2011 - page 3 Parent Donna Dudley asked if it was better to talk to students rather than at them. Student Representative Doodlesack said it is easier for high school students to seek out and talk to teachers because they have more opportunity to do so during the day and after school therefore they are able to have conversations rather than lectures. Chair Robinson thanked Ms. McNamara and Mr. Zaya for the information they provided this evening. A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to adjourn the Board of Selectmen at 9:33 p.m. was approved by a vote of 3-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary v3 58 Board of Selectmen Site Walk October 22, 2011 The Board meeting convened at 8:00 a.m. at the intersection of Haven and High Streets. Present were Selectmen Camille Anthony, Stephen •Goly, James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, and Town Engineer George Zambouras. The Board had copies of the draft plans and used them as a guide while doing their walk. The consensus of the Board was: 1. Eliminate the proposed roundabout at Haven and High Street. 2. Try to add some area at the pointed part of the intersection at Chute and High Street (Green Tomato corner) to provide for a landscaping area and perhaps consolidated crosswalks. Enlarge the sidewalk area and reduce the roadway at the "Haven Junction" corner of Haven and Chute Streets. 4. Based on the above, revise the crosswalk location that crosses Haven Street at High Street so that the site distance looking southward on High Street will be maximized. Include an island area and preferably include landscaping/tree. In all areas try to include adequate areas for street trees, but the Board is unwilling to lose on street parking spaces to accomplish planting of trees. More elongated tree wells may be appropriate. 5. Try to locate an island at the intersection of Haven and Gould Street, keeping in mind the need for vehicles (and especially trucks) entering and exiting the Atlantic alleyway. This could potentially be done' by shortening the nose in front of the flat iron building at Gould and Haven. 6. On Linden Street the proposal to slightly widen the street and to provide parking on both sides is acceptable, and shade trees particularly in the eastern portion of Linden Street will be appropriate. Trees in these locations could have a broader canopy because the buildings are not close up to the sidewalks. 7. On Sanborn Street, the proposed narrowing of the sidewalks and widening the street to allow for parking on both sides of the street is acceptable, and street trees in all areas are important. 8. The alleyway to the municipal parking lot between the Reading Cooperative Bank and the MIT Charles Building should be made two way if possible. b0 59 Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 22, 2011 - page 2 9. The Board looked at Brande Court and asked about zoning enforcement on the wire splicing business. 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By applying, applicants agree that Comcast will have no liability for any of its acts or omissions In operating the program. Including on account of any of the acts or omissions of ISTS. 64 step-by-step Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner; Peter Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:56 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Warrant I/c Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.reading ma,gov email townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-survey virtualtownhall net/survey/sid/1dc7dcf24f2ebl82/ From: Ellen Doucette [mailto:ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:31 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Honetschlager, Kim; Zambouras, George Subject: Re: Warrant If they are in fact errors, we should be able to correct them in the motions as the Articles, even if erroneous, sufficiently describe and identify the parcels the Town is seeking to discontinue and convey. Corrective motions can be argued to be within the scope. Ellen Ellen Callahan Doucette, Esq. Brackett & Lucas 19 Cedar Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-9739 (508) 799-9799 Facsimile Original Message From: Hechenbleikner Peter To: Honetschlager, Kim ; Zambouras, George ; Ellen Callahan Doucette Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:06 PM Subject: Warrant See the attached from Bill Brown. Kim/George - are these in fact errors? Ellen, if they are errors, are they things that can be corrected through the motions? 10/12/2011 65 a~ Reading Board of Selectmen Camille Anthony, Chairman Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 October 10, 2011 Dear Ms. An y, 2011 GCT 12~ 33 ~G r~ As the 2011 growing season comes to a close, we of The Reading Garden Club Adopt an island Committee would like you to join us in thanking all the individuals, groups and businesses that planted and maintained the 114 islands throughout our town. They have all done a fantastic job considering this year's economy and interesting weather patterns. We hope you and the other Selectmen will join us on November 3 to thank the island volunteers, to share refreshments, conversation and a retrospective look at Reading's traffic islands of 2011. Therefore, as a partner with the Town of Reading in this effort to beautify Reading:' The. Reading Garden Club Adopt an Island Committee Cordially invites the Board of Selectmen To share in another successful year of partnership between the Garden Club, Town and its, citizens To the Annual Adopt an island Volunteer Appreciation Night On Thursday, November 3, 2011 Senior Center 7 PM R.S.V.P. Jane M Fiore at fl ore i5YtD-verizon.net or•781-944-8570. Sincerely, ne M. Fiore Reading Garden Club READING,. MASNCHUSETTS 01867 t C' Albanese D&S, Inc. MWRA 7261 NU-1 Stoneham-Reading Connection -10-14-11 Updated List of Activity 'T'imeline Phase 1- Rte. 28, From South St. to Rte. 128-S On-Ramp, Reading (STA 22+38 to 21+51): (Rte. 28 SB) 10/2 to 10/21. Flow Through Traffic Sequence #1 in effect. o Approx. 87 feet of 36" water main installed to date from Sta. 22+38 to Sta. 21+51 including 12" connection to Reading System ® Milestone No. 1 to be completed by 10/21/11. ® NGRID coordination may allow gas main work to may commence 10/24 to 11/2 (day time only) to replace 6 inch cast iron pipe in South St. (Estimated +-5-8 day duration). Schedule TBD with Town of Reading. ® Pulte Group Development coordination may allow sewer force main and roadway work to commence after NGRID work is completed, approx. 11 /3 (day time only), in South St. (Estimated 25 day duration) Schedule TBD with Town of Reading and MassDOT. 2. Phase 2 - Rte. 28, At North St. / Main St. Intersection to Stonehill Towers driveway, Stoneham (STA 0+00 to 2+00): (Rte: 28 NB, then SB) 10/16 to 11/08. Flow through traffic Sequence # la, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 to be in effect. The following task will occur within the work of Phase 2: a. Controlled Blasting Area E: 11/03 w/potential for up to 3 detour nights from Broadway to.High St (Stoneham) to Prospect St. & Hopkins St. (Wakefield) to South St. (Reading) to be known as Secondary Detour Route 42. 3. Phase 3 - Rte. 28, From Rte. 128-N.Off--Ramp, Stoneham to Rte. 128-S On-Ramp, Reading (STA 11+50 to 21+51 (Rte. 28 SB): 10/17 to 11/16. Flow through traffic sequence #4, 5, 6 & 7 to be in effect. The following tasks will occur within the work of Phase 3: a. Work Area under Rte. 128 Bridge: 5 work nights w/potential for up to 5 detour nights from North Street (Stoneham) to Prospect Street and Hopkins Street (Wakefield) to South Street (Reading) to be known as Primary Detour Route #1 b. Controlled Blasting Area C: 10/26/ (3 work nights w/ potential for up to 3 detour nights using Primary Detour Route #1 c. Controlled blasting Area D: 10/30-11/16 w/potential for up to 14 detour nights using Primary Detour # 1 4. Phase 4 - Rte. 28, From Rte. 128-N Off-Ramp to Stonehill Towers driveway, Stoneham (STA 11+50 to 2+00) (Rte. 28 SB): 11/09 to 12/19 w/potential for up to 17 detour nights using Primary Detour Route #1. Please note this accounts for the Holiday weekend. Flow through traffic sequence #4, 5 & 7 to be in effect. The following tasks will occur within the work 'of Phase 4: a. Controlled Blasting Area B: 11/9 - 11/22 w/ potential for up to 10 detour nights using Primary Detour Route #1. b. Controlled Blasting Area A: 12/1 -12/11 w/potential for up to 7 detour nights using Primary Detour Route #1. ADDITIONAL NOTES: (a) Daytime Activities qd\ 67 Page 1 of 1 L~J gb -S Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 1:14 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: Fwd: FCC Regulation Charge Attachments: FCC Sample Customer Bill.pdf; ATr00001.htm L/c BOS Sent from my Whone Pete Begin forwarded message: From: "Frere, Mary Louise" <marv.l_frere awerizon.com> Date: October 14, 2011 10:16:34 AM EDT To: "Frere, Mary Louise" <nia.l_frere averizon.c~m> Subject: FCC Regulation Charge Dear Municipal Official: This is to inform you that beginning December 1, 2011, Verizon will pass through to its ROS TV customers the $.08 per month fee the FCC imposes on Verizon to cover the cost of FCC Regulation. Customers were notified in the Need4o-Know-Information section of their September 2011 bill (see attached) Sincerely, Mary L. Frere Senior Staff Consultant - Verizon FiOS Video Verizon Communications 125 High Street Boston, MA. 02110 617.743.4119 10/17/2011 69 cf,ei\ Page 1 of 1 t-1 6 do s Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 8:41 AM To: Jennifer Zimack Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Reading RAD program for children Jennifer Thank you so much for your email. The RAD for kids program is indeed a terrific program and thanks so much for the kind comments about the staff who run it. In the past RAD was funded by grants achieved via both the Police and School Department. Those grants are all currently completed. Last year the Police Department did use some department money to fund some of the program involving the Kids RAD in conjunction with some school grant money. This year there is no opportunity for that - the school grant money is used up and the police overtime budget does not include discretionary overtime. These issues were discussed at both Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen levels last year. The cost to run the programs varies. Generally though the cost for a RAD session, regardless of adult or.child, runs between $4000 and $5000. If there was to be a donation equivalent to support the running of a class or classes, the Police Department would be happy to organize it. I believe the program to a good one and to have many positive benefits, but in these difficult financial times it is a discretionary spending issue. Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 I/c Board of Selectmen Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readingma.gov email townriianageraci. reading. ma, us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at htt~//readingma-survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/1 dc7d cf24f2eb 182/ From: Jennifer Zimack Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 1:50 PM To: Town Manager; Tafoya, Ben; Subject: Reading RAD program-for children Please see attached. Many thanks, Jen Zimack-Parker 10/17/2011 71 October 2, 2011 Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Board of Selectmen Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner and Board of Selectmen: I am writing to you with regard to the RAD program for children. I participated in the women's RAD program earlier this year, and my son was luckily old enough to participate in the children's RAD program. I didn't find these experiences merely beneficial; I found them life-changing. I heard that the funding for the children's program has been cut, and I am begging you to reconsider. My husband and I moved to Reading eight years ago. We didn't know much about the town, but we have found it to be a wonderful place an ideal place to raise a family. It's a place with an extraordinary sense of community, and we're grateful to be here. Like any wonderful town; however, there are pros and cons. We hear about burglaries. We are notified of registered sex offenders living nearby. We receive alerts about people driving around town following children home from school and trying to lure them closer, As a parent, it's horrifying, but it's a reality everywhere. When I heard about the RAD courses being offered, I jumped at the chance. I was terrified to participate, and I was terrified to have my son participate, but I was amazed at the skills we walked away with. It completely changed my beliefs about my ability to protect myself, and it made me feel extraordinary relief to know my son had acquired similar skills. It breaks my heart to think that my daughter, who was too young to take the course, may not get the chance. I cannot tell you how impressed I was by the devotion and professionalism of the officers who taught the course. They provided us with something we couldn't have put a price on. It should be offered in the schools. It should be compulsory, not elective, for every single child in this town. I understand town budgets are limited and have many priorities. What I don't understand is how any other budgetary item could supersede the one that has the potential to save the lives of children. Perhaps I am missing something. If for some reason this is not compelling to you, I ask you to consider an alternative a very simple one which requires no money from the town ask parents to pay for the program. I would be shocked if they were unwilling. I ask you to make this issue paramounton your list of priorities. Please do not deny the power you have to prevent the unspeakable from happening. There is NO possible justification for choosing not to preserve this program in a self-funding capacity, provided that the town cannot fund it. I implore you to reconsider this decision. Sincerely, Jennifer F. Zimaek-Parker Reading Resident Cc: James Cormier, Chief of Police Sergeant David Clark Sergeant Rich Abate Officer Kristen Stasiak 72 LjC -,a0 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 8:44 AM To: Tina Ohlson Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: RAID Funding Tina Thank you so much for your email. The RAD for kids program is indeed a terrific program. In the past RAD was funded by grants achieved via both the Police and School Department. Those grants are all currently completed. Last year the Police Department did use some department money to fund some of the program involving the Kids R_AD in conjunction with some school grant money. This year there is no opportunity for that - the school grant money is used up and the police overtime budget does not include discretionary overtime. These issues were discussed at both Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen levels last year. The cost to run the programs varies. Generally though the cost for a RAD session, regardless of adult or child, runs between $4000 and $5000. If there was to be a donation equivalent to support the running of a class or classes, the Police Department would be happy.to organize it. I believe the program to a good one and to have many positive benefits, but in these difficult financial times it is a discretionary spending issue. Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 1/c Board of Selectmen .Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readingma.gov email townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/ldc7dcf24f2ebl82/ -----Original Message----- From: Tina Ohlson [T Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 1:15 AM To: Town Manager; Tafoya, Ben; Subject: RAD Funding I was very sorry to hear tonight that RAD funding was cut. I wanted to let you know that many parents would be willing to pay much more to have their kids take RAD kids, which teaches such essential information as "good touch, bad touch" that parents may not have the knowledge or skills to teach their children. If a fundraiser is necessary, I'm sure that can be arranged, and I would love to help. My son has also taken RAD kids and I thought it was a great program, and I would be really 73 Q 3 l disappointed if my daughter would not be able to take it, as well. Let me know if there's anything I can do to put the funding back in place. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sent from my iPhone Tina Ohlson Ohlson & Ohlson Attorneys at Law Ten Tower Office Park Suite 413 Woburn, MA 01801 617.240.4186 Cell 339.298.4302 Tel 339.298.4303 Fax info@massdefenders.com massdefenders.com E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This transmittal may be a confidential attorney-client communication or may otherwise be privileged or confidential. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and immediately delete this message and all its attachments. Z Cj ~2 74 Deval L. Patrick, Governor Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor Richard A. Davey, Secretary & CEO Frank DePaola, Administrator L (C gcS' - 'r~' t= tr D 0 T Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division October'12, 2011 Via First Class Mail Camille W. Anthony; Chairman Reading Board of Selectmen Town of Rcading i~ C=O r-7 v 16 Lowell street Reading, MA 01867 a U, %n Re: Close of Comment Period for the City of Boston 's Proposed Non-Radioactive Hazardous Material Through Route Dear Chairman Anthony: Thank you very much for your September 27, 2011 comments regarding the proposed routing of Non-Radioactive Hazardous Material ("NRHM") through the City of Boston. The comment period for the proposed NRHM through route is now closed. The Massachusetts Department. of Transportation ("MassDOT") is in the process of reviewing and evaluating all the comments, questions, and materials submitted as part of the public hearing and comment process. Please know that your comments will be included in the public record and will be fully considered as part of MassDOT's review. MassDOT anticipates posting responses to commonly asked questions received through the public participation period on its website within the coming weeks. Thank you again for your comments. Sincerely, Thomas F. Broderick, P.E. Acting Chief Engineer q ti Ten Park Plaza, Suite 4160, Boston, MA 021 16 Tel: 617-973-7000, TDD: 617-973-7306 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence www.mass.gov/massdot 75 G/c Rte= inity 2011 OCT 19 PM 12= 54 October 17, 2011 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: I am writing to inform you about programming changes scheduled to occur within your community on December 19, 2011. Attached please find the customer communication, detailing the changes, which will be provided to customers within their next billing statement. Should residents contact you with questions regarding these changes, please do not hesitate to direct them to our toll free customer service number: 1-888-XFINITY. Our Customer Account Executives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions they may have regarding Comcast products, services and prices. If you have any questions about this information please feel free to contact me directly at (978) 927-5700 x43024. Sincerely, jane'M. Lymaw Jane M. Lyman Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs 76 IMPORTANT CHANNEL LINEUP INFORMATION On 12/19/2011: • Centric on channel 274 will no longer be available with a subscription to the Sports Entertainment Package. Centric will continue to be available on channel 274 with a subscription to Digital Preferred. • NEW! BBC World will be added to Digital Preferred channel 190. • BBC America on channel 241 will move from the Digital Preferred service level to the Digital Starter service level. In addition, BBC America will no longer be available with a subscription to our Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate packages or our Multil-atino Ultra Package. Programming not available in all areas. A subscription to Limited Basic service is required to receive any other video service level. Digital channels require digital capable equipment to view. © 2011 Comcast. Comcast, 77 ` r-Z.Z Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 11:41 AM Page 1 of 1 Ll < a_ To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Cormier, Jim; Lee, Michael; Zager, Jeff; Zambouras, George; Delios, Jean Subject: FW: BOS Site Walk 10-22-11 The Board of Selectmen is doing a site walk of Haven/High Street on 10-22 at 8 am - meet at Haven and High - Rotary Square. Not all of the PTTTF are able to attend, but George at least will be there. I will have copies of the maps. The Board of Selectmen asked for some information from staff on what the project is intended to accomplish. The following bullets are from the PTTTF staff: ® Continue throughout the remainder of downtown the quality_ of streetscape that has been established on Main Street, in order to create a cohesive downtown s Expand parking (on street) wherever feasible o Improve pedestrian safety with crosswalks on Haven Street (currently there is only one at .the Rite-aid) ® Improve pedestrian safety at Haven and High Street ® Create traffic calming on High Street to slow traffic in the pedestrian intense area of Haven and High ® Lower the street level of Haven Street to create the appropriate curb reveal (requires the excavation of pavement and cobblestone, and repaving) I/c Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readingma.gov email townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at hft://readingma-survev.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/1 dc7dcf24f2eb182/ 10/20/2011 78 L ( C ~cq Dear Town Manager and Town Selectmen, We live at 249 Haven Street and recently saw a bollard knocked down at the intersection of route 28/Main Street and Haven Street to the left of the entrance of Haven Seafood. A week later the sidewalk was repaired with cement without replacing the granite bollard. We contacted Maureen Knight who forwarded us to the correct town developer. At this point, we learned that the Selectmen have decided to not replace the granite bollards when damaged. There was no mention of this policy change in the Town's newsletter to our knowledge, We would like to file an official complaint that this new policy is a mistake. For those of us that live in the downtown area, we rely on the safety that these bollards provide when crossing Main Street. We have seen parents have an easier time crossing the street with children, We have also seen the elderly relying on their support when navigating the downtown. Additionally, sporadic bollards are contrary to the design esthetic for which the town has been striving. A decision was made by the town on how the town center should look to increase pedestrian traffic and create a welcoming environment to both downtown homeowners and businesses. We agree with that decision wholeheartedly, and are disappointed by how quickly the town has abandoned this design plan. The decision to not replace these bollards is going to create a messy looking downtown. The brick crosswalk at the same intersection is coming apart and was repaired with hot top. After the investment in these expensive cosmetics for the town center, the upkeep should be maintained! Sincere) Timothy Chi ord Peter Bohlin 249 Haven Street Reading, MA 01867-3215 (781) 779-1091 52 O C-"> w 79 ~f &C( r7. aua1uowvn„ MAwn~ R E Robert J. Van Campen City Solicitor rvancampen@cityofi77elrose.org October 20, 2011 VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Peter I: Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 City Hall, 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4184 Facsimile - (781) 979-4205 Re: City of Melrose & Town of Reading Health Agreement Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: Enclosed please find a fully executed agreement between the City of Melrose and the Town of Reading for the provision of certain shared Health Department services. The City of Melrose will retain one original, and the attached original is for your files. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very t yours, rt J. Van Campen Enclosure Cc: Mayor Robert Dolan (via email) Donald Conn, Aldermanic President (via email) Ruth Clay, Director of Health Department (via email) !L 2011 OCT 24 Am !1: 07 CITY OF MELROSE Legal Department 80 4 C 6 0-s- Office of Representative Brad Jones House Republican Leader CommonweaCtFi of 9blassac(zusetts MEMORANDUM To: Peter Hechenbleikner, Reading Town Manager From: Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Copy: BOS, Fin Corn, School Committee Date: 10/24/11 Subject: $65M in Local Aid Reversions This week, Governor Patrick will sign the Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) Final Deficiency Supplemental Budget. The successful passage of this piece of legislation was necessary to certify the $65 million in reversion money to be used as a one-time payment to cities and towns. Reading will receive an additional $198.264 to help maintain vital services and recover from the_recent fiscal crisis.. The State Comptroller will be closing the Commonwealth's financial books by October 31st, at which point the funds will be formally recognized and distributed by the Division of Local Services. During the House's budget debate back in April, I proposed - and was successful in getting adopted - a provision allowing unspent funds (reversions) from FY11 to be sent back to cities and towns. At the end of every fiscal year, the state typically retains approximately $150 million in unspent funds.I reasoned some, of this funding could be used to make up for the 7.2 percent reduction in Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA), without adding to the budget's bottom line. Although the Senate did not include this provision in their version of the budget, I worked persistently to have the Budget Conference Committee maintain this important measure in the final budget document. After a few grueling months of hard work, negotiations, and persistence, I am pleased to report this necessary support to cities and towns has come to fruition. As always, I look forward to working with all of you through these difficult times to preserve the core programs and services that are vital to the community. Please feel free to contact my office with any comments or concerns at (617) 722-2100. ~ 81 Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association October 20, 2011 Dear Municipality, The Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association is excited to announce the release of a study which raises serious questions about the study presented by the City of Boston for its proposed truck route. Our report not only underscores the need for a regional hazmat routing plan, but also emphasizes that no oane municipality should be allowed to dictate what must happen in surrounding communities. A copy of our study can be found at: http://mass- trucking.org/documents/BostonHazmatRouteEvaluationReportReview final 2 pddf We encourage you to read the full report. We have submitted this report along with our testimony, which is attached for your review. Some items to note, especially from the suburban community perspective, is the likelihood of doubling the numbers of accidents on the proposed route due to speeds and distance traveled as well as the significantly reduced capacity of public safety agencies to address incidents that may occur. Given these results of the Visual Risk Technologies study, the City of Boston's proposal should be rejected. Please let MassDOT know of any additional questions and concerns these materials may raise. As always, thank you all for your hard work and participation in this process. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, +A- Anne M. Lynch Executive Director 0 CD c- r-a or Z O ll! co 10 Liberty Square, 5th Floor • Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Telephone: (617) 695-3582 • Fax: (617) 695-0533 Page 1 of 2 L4 6 B C) Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:01 AM To: 'MaryEllen O'Neill'; Reading - Selectmen Cc: 'Patrice Todisco; Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Town Forest Concerns Dear Mary Ellen: Thank you for sending an email to the Board of Selectmen. The Board has adopted a policy of not sending substantive responses to emails in order to try to stay in compliance with the Commonwealth's open meeting law which prohibits policy discussions by the Board outside of an open public meeting. Please understand that the Board values your input on issues and your correspondence will be included in the materials circulated to" the Board prior to its next meeting and it is available as part of the public record. The Board members will have a chance to comment during an upcoming public meeting. If you want to have a personal discussion of the issue with a member of the Board, we hold "office" hours in Reading Town Hall before the first regularly scheduled meeting of each month at 6:30 PM in the first floor conference room. The next such session is on Tuesday November 1, and Steve Goldy will ' be present. The Board of Selectmen meeting schedule is posted on the web site at www.readingma,.gov. The Board is aware that the Town Forest Committee is in the process of developing some regulations, and I am copying this email to Patrice Tedesco from the Town Forest Committee. Additionally, each of the members of the Board of Selectmen has a listed home phone number: Ben Tafoya 781-944-3178 James Bonazoli 781-944-5116 Camille Anthony 781-944-3506 Rick Schubert 781-942-1617. Steve Goldy 781-779-1773 Thank you again for contacting the Board of Selectmen. Ben Tafoya Secretary Reading Board of Selectmen 1/c Board of Selectmen From: MaryEllen O'Neill [mailto:maryellenoneill@hotmaii.com] Sent: Thursday, October 27, 20119:52 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Town Forest Concerns This past Saturday (October 22) I took my two dogs to the Town Forest for a run. We went up after the compost had closed, arriving around 4:15pm. The main gate was closed and locked and all was quiet. Fortunately I 10/27/2011 83 q01 Page 2 of 2 quickly ran into someone who told me that there was an event going on in the Boy Scout area. As we walked along, there was a sedan driving down a trail that is not even on the map of the forest, and on which I have never seen evidence of a DPW truck. We then headed up the hill toward the Boy Scout area, our usual route. I was shocked to see, as we reached the top of the hill, many many cars and pickup trucks parked along both sides of the trail and in among the trees. I counted 32, but did not head down the hill to see how many more were on the other side. In addition to the cars, there was at least one portable generator along with gas grills. I had a good discussion about this with a member of the Town Forest Committee earlier this week, but I feel that the Board of Selectmen also needs to know about the concerns I and others have about what is going on in the forest. It is wonderful to see more people enjoying the beauty and space of the Town Forest. However, the impact of this volume of vehicular traffic is not good for the dirt roads and trails of the forest, nor for the small animals that inhabit the forest. These vehicles present a hazard to the many walkers, joggers, and bikers who visit the forest. They are extremely hazardous to the children and dogs who are accompanying their parents/owners to the forest. The likelihood of oil leaks given the high number of vehicles is high; there is also the potential for oil leaks from generators being used on site. There is no provision for temporary notice to users of the forest that there may be vehicles in use. It is time to set some guidelines that limit high impact, environmentally unfriendly uses of the forest. Groups using the camping area should be required to strictly limit the vehicles bringing in necessary equipment. Otherwise, vehicles should be limited to parking on the right side of the compost area, for example. It is but a short walk to the camping area. Guidelines on the use of oil-fueled generators and propane gas grills may need to be considered. Clear temporary signs should be required during the entire length of a group's stay. Thank you for your consideration of these recommendations. Mary Ellen O'Neill 61 Q_> ' 10/27/2011 84