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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-22 Board of Selectmen Packet~o~~OFRF~O'y Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, ILIA 01867-2685 rs3srI'Co 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: November 17, 2011 RE:. November 22, 2011 Agenda 1 a) The meeting will start with an Executive Session and briefing by Town Counsel of current litigation. There is also a proposed settlement of a workers comp case. 5) The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee will be .meeting before the meeting and will have recommendations for membership on the Fall Street Faire Committee, the Human Relations Advisory Committee and potentially the CPDC. 6a) Gail LaPointe will be in for her quarterly meeting with the Board of Selectmen, including a briefing on the audit process. 6b) The Board will have motions to approve all of the liquor licenses. 6c) In your packet is material on pedestrian improvements including a lot of background material. The discussion on this item will lead us to being able to make decisions on priorities for curb, sidewalk, and other pedestrian improvements. 6d) Included in your packet is material that was previously submitted to the Board regarding . a variety of traffic issues. Hopefully we will be able to get through all of the items in this list. PIH/ps 5 ~F&Eq~- 'own o Reading 416 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01667-2685 3s'1NCORQO~ FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043. MEMORANDUM TO: Ruth Clay FROM: Paula Schena DATE: October 19, 2011 - . RE: Liquor License Renewals Attached is a list of liquor licenses that are up for renewal in 2012. Please review the list and return any comments to me by November 16, 2011. The Selectmen will be considering these at their meeting on November 22, 2011. Let me know if you need any additional information. OY-- l0 bbl 15 List of Liquor Licensees Restaurants (All Alcoholic) Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Bertucci's Italian Restaurant 45 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Michael Bonnell Tel. 781-942-2001 Email: Bert 130@bertuccis.com Mecom, Inc. d/b/a Cafe Capri 355 Main Street Contact: Mike Enos Tel. 781-944-9898 Email: mecom@comcast.net Pepper Dining, Inc. d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar 70 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Thomas Dumont, Jr. Tel. 781-942-4670 Email: c00839@chilis.com The Boland Group III, LLC d/b/a Fuddruckers 50 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: James Boland Tel. 781-942-4891 Email: Readin Fg udds@FuddruckersNE.com Grumpy Doyle's 530 Main Street Contact: Dermot Bolger Tel. 781-942-2822 Email: dbolger@g_rumpydoyles.com Kok, Inc. d/b/a O'Yes 26 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Yau Tang Tel. 617-759-7886 No email address RARE Hospitality International d/b/a Longhorn Steak House 39 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Leigh Anne Bull Tel. 781-942-4801 Email: tggr100@verizon.net Mandarin Reading, Inc. d/b/a Mandarin Reading 296 Salem Street Contact: Hiu Hung Lee Tel. 781-942-8200 Email: johnzgh@comcast.net Mac Aqusition of Delaware d/b/a Romano's Macaroni Grill 48 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Elizabeth Murray Tel. 781-944-0575 Email: Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/b/a Sam's Bistro 107 Main Street Contact: Michael Palmer. Tel. 781-944-7267 Email: ka.powers@att.net CAC Foods, Inc, d/b/a Venetian Moon 680 Main Street Tel. 781-944-3633 No email address Ristorante Pavarotti, Inc. d/b/a Ristorante Pavarotti 601 Main Street Contact: Massimo Fiume Tel. 781-670-9050 No email address ~b2 16 Restaurant Beer and Wine) Palarat Pattanesuan d/b/a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant 76 Haven Street Contact: Palatat Pattanesuan Tel. 781-942-4595 No email address Clubs Home Building Corp. d/b/a Knights of Columbus 11 Sanborn Street Contact: Steve Kintigos Tel. 781-944-9748 No email address Meadow Brook Golf Club, Inc. d/b/a Meadow Brook Golf Club 292 Grove Street Contact: Bob Morelli Tel. 781-942-1334 Email: bob@meadowbrookgolfelub.org Package Stores Busa's Liquors 345 Main Street Contact: Randy Pearl Tel. 781-944-7474 Email: repearl@comcast.net Square Liquors 11 High Street Contact: Christ Shomos Tel. 781-942-9965. No email address . Wine Shop of Reading 676 Main Street Contact: Robert Carp Tel. 781-944-4521 Email: Reading Overseas Veterans, Inc. d/b/a Reading Overseas Veterans 575 Main Street Contact: Thomas Fennelly Tel. 781-944-9720 No email address Reading Veterans Association, Inc. d/b/a American Legion Post 62 37 Ash Street Contact: Dennis Lane Tel. 781-944-4259 Email: legion 13 @verizon.net North Side Liquors 150 Main Street Contact: Anju Patel Tel. 781-942-2211 No email address The Wine Bunker One General Way Contact: Peter Donovan Tel. 781-942-9463 No email address X63 17 °F READING LICE DEPARTMENT x 15 Union Street - Reading, Massachusetts 01867 woRpo Emergency Only: 911 - All Other Calls: (781) 944-1212 - Fax: (781) 944-2893 Web: www.ci.reading.ma.us/police/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Liquor License Renewals - 2012 October 25, 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 all the 2012 Liquor License Renewals. I reviewed the Department's in house computer history (01/01/2011 to 11/08/2011) of the attached Licensee Renewals for 2012 with the following results for your review. LIQUOR: 22 Licensees. No unusual call history for 17 of the 22. O. 'es, 26 Walkers Brook Drive, sold alcohol to an underage person on 06-22-11. The case was brought to the Board of Selectman. On 06-27-11, there was no manager on duty when Constable Sally Hoyt went to serve a document to the manager. Bangkok Spice, 76 Haven St., sold alcohol to an underage person on 06-22-11. The case was brought to the Board of Selectman. The Wine Shop,. 676 Main St., sold alcohol to an underage person on 06-23-11. The case was brought to the Board of Selectman. Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn St., sold alcohol to an underage person on 06-23-11. The case was brought to the Board of Selectman. Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Dr., sold alcohol to anunderage person on 09-09-11. The case was brought to the Board of Selectman. 18 Based upon the above information, I see no reason why the above licenses should not be renewed. Respectfully Submitted, Sgt. Detective Mark D. Segalla Criminal Division Commander 6bS 19 TO: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011 Re: Pedestrian Improvements The Parking Traffic Transportation Task Force (PTTTF) has had on its agenda on an ongoing basis the issue of pedestrian improvements. Additionally the PTTTF met with representatives of Walkable Reading at ist's last meeting on November 16. For background on the Board of Selectmen discussion on 11-22-11 on the issue of pedestrian improvements, 1 am attaching to this memo the following information: ® Presentation to Town Meeting under Article 11 of the 2007 Subsequent Town Meeting ® Cost of'pedestrian improvements installed - dated 11-15-11 ® Section 4.5 of the Board of Selectmen policies with attached map, detailing where concrete sidewalks are to be installed. I would anticipate that at the Board of Selectmen 11-22-11 meeting, the Board would discuss and reach consensus on what the general parameters and criteria for prioritizing pedestrian improvements would be. From the 11-16-11 PTTTF discussion with the Walkable Reading folks, the following were discussed: The highest priority locations for pedestrian improvements in Reading should be locations that have the highest current or potential density of pedestrian activity including(not necessarily in priority order): e Downtown *Commuter rail area ® Other commercial areas Schools, ® Parks Additionally the Town should prioritize improvements that tie in to other improvements (public or private) in the community that have a potential pedestrian impact. There are 3 major categories that pedestrian improvements may take: a New construction ® "infill" ® Maintenance/repair/replacement a Page 1 20 f The following are projects that have been listed from staff recommendation, resident input, or other suggestions for sidewalks: New walks Highland from Federal to Auburn; Bancroft from just before. Locust to Auburn Auburn Street - Highland of Parkview Parkview Road - Auburn to Oakland Grove Street - Forest to Franklin Prescott Street - Summer to West Pennsylvania Avenue - Redgate to Summer Pleasant Street - John to Manning Vine from Mineral to High Mineral from Vine to High; High Street - west side from Middlesex to Vine Wilson Street Curtis Street and South Street to AWP emergency access point Haverhill - Timothy Symonds Baystate and Salem Street Sidewalk reconstruction or maior repair Prescott Street petition - maybe SRTS part - and Linden Street - Haven to Woburn reset curbing and replace sidewalk Sanborn Street - Lowell to Woburn - replace sidewalk 6C ~ 221 t ~Article 1.1 -.;-,2,-.'007 S-'Ubse -uent Town Meeting iss- an. Pro. , .s Drastic need for finding. of 22 P. 23 2 ~U~ 1. New sidewalks, curbs, pedestrian improvements • Franklin Street experience • Shortage - 576,000 feet of sidewalk Shortage - 606.000 feet of curb • Many main roadways not served - examples include: Grove Street., Forest Glen Road, West Street, South Street, Walnut Street, Mill Street, Washington Street, Harrison Street, Pleasant Street BLS 24 6 C/ 25 MWOMM, 2. ADA compliant HC ramps • Town is addressing this where we are otherwise doing road project • In 2007, constructed 5 HC ramps • We only have 1288 left to do • Resident demand/requests • Average cost - $3500 each ®R -M (DEM. 3. Part of road construction • Standard - curbing on road construction, projects with a grade of 5% or more prevents erosion • In 2007, the Town spent $130,000 on curbing in these situations • That reduced street construction projects by $130,000 26 s G~ 4. Infill • Betterment process in "old days" • Result is a discontinuous sidewalk and curb system • This leaves "holes" in the pedestrian system 6 - 27 ~ C/g I i 28 7 GI moo a= 5. Replacement and re-construction • Town has done literally no replacement or reconstruction in the past 21 years • "patching" is the best that we have been able to do Safety issues • Difficulty in plowing 8 ~C,~D 29 MMOMM WHY SHOULD WE CARE? • safety issue • environmental benefits • energy reduction • health benefits • enhance property values • Curbs save roads and sidewalks and make maintenance and plowing easier 9 30 i IF SIDEWALKS AND CURBS ARE SO IMPORTANT WHY DON'T WE JUST DO THEM NOW?- Program outlined is $450,000 per year for 10 years • Limited capital funds would take all of next year's discretionary capital $ • As a Debt Exclusion the program would cost average household $5.0 per year aml ORM WHAT DO- WE DO NOW? • Agree that there Is a need • Agree that this is a priority • Ask the community for the money to address the need ® Work out the priority projects • Get moving forward with construction 31 10 G WHAT DOES THE COMMUNITY SAY? • This program will support the "Suggested Routes to .School" program • "Walkable Community" is addressing the need for improved walking • ACCCP supports biking and alternatives to conventional transportation • Residents frequently request sidewalk, curb, and HC. ramp installation and improvement 32 11 Cost of Pedestrian Improvements, Installed 11-15-11 Bituminous sidewalk (6') Concrete sidewalk Vertical Granite curb HC Ramps Cost per Linear Foot $27/If $36/If $38/lf Cost per Ramp $3000 How much $75,000 buys 2,780lf =.5 miles 200 if =.4 miles 1,975 if =.37 miles How much $75,000 buys 25 66A 33 Section 4 .5 - Installation, Construction and Reconstruction of Curbs and Sidewalks This policy has been developed in order to provide guidance to future Boards of Selectmen in their role as Highway Commissioners, and to provide direction to the Community Planning and Development Commission and the Department of Public Works. Any variance from this policy will require the specific action of the Board of Selectmen. As the Town has grown, there has developed a disparate pattern of curbing and sidewalks throughout the Town. While recognizing and wanting to preserve the character of different areas of the Town, it is also in the Town's interest to develop and adhere to certain standards of the type of improvements installed either through private initiative or through public action. 4.5.1- Curbing Curbing that is installed in all areas of Town shall conform to the following: ♦ At all intersections, vertical granite curbing will be installed, meeting all requirements as specified in the Subdivision Control Policy of the Town and as specified in applicable State and/or Federal law at the time; ♦ Along rural roads in locations where vertical granite curbing is unnecessary or where it is inconsistent with the character of the roadway, bituminous "cape cod berm" type of curbing will be permitted; 0 Where a new development takes place along a rural road, vertical granite curbing will be used within the new development streets and along the existing rural road for the entirety of its frontage; ♦ In all other locations, and including "infill" locations along existing streets, vertical granite curbing shall be used; ♦ The CPDC may, as part of an application for Scenic Road approval and with the recommendation of the Board of Selectmen, approve an alternative form of curbing. 4.5.2 - Sidewalks It is the intent of the Board of Selectmen that, over time, all areas, of Reading will have sidewalks on at least one side of every street, and .that on busier streets, sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of the street as follows: ♦ In areas that have intermittent sidewalks, sidewalks shall be installed of a type (either cement concrete or bituminous) that is predominant in the area; ♦ In the area generally bounded by Lowell, Salem, John, Washington, Willow, Summer and Prescott Streets, sidewalks shall be constructed of cement concrete; ♦ In other areas of the community where there is no predominant type of sidewalk, bituminous sidewalk will be permitted; ♦ Where sidewalks are repaired or replaced, they will be repaired or replaced with the same type as previously existed, unless the previously existing sidewalk is not of the type that predominates in the area; ♦ As new areas of the community develop and the issue arises as to the need for sidewalks within a development, the Board of Selectmen urges the Community Planning and. Development Commission to evaluate the need for sidewalks on both sides of the proposed street(s). In instances where the CPDC feels that the roadway is not a major one, that the road is not subject to further extension, and that the public interest is served by having sidewalks on only one side of the street, the Board of Selectmen urges the Board of Selectmen Policies (0c., j , 34 CPDC to require the developer to extend an amount of sidewalk. equal to that being waived, in a location to be determined by the Town Manager. 4.5.3 - Tree lawns In most areas of the community, there is a tree lawn consisting of a strip of planted material that exists between the curb or curb line and the sidewalk area. The tree lawn is to be preserved as such, and is not to be used as a parking area or widened sidewalk unless specifically approved by the Board of Selectmen. Adopted 3-30-93; Revised 12-13-94, August 26, 2008 Board of Selectmen Policies 10 C/ III 35 y \9 ~ •ra a ar 1 . coo Itq ~ ~ j - ,:!mac FIGURE 2 AREA REQUIRING CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALKS O 0 36 MAIN STREET SIGNALIZATION J STATUS'.\ PROCESS Project Request Submitted to'District 4 . Intersection Determined to be High Hazard W CD ~h _r_- ~ »t~~i3M y Rt-M1 Tr .s`7-"8i+1;1`+r. nria r ~{ha'y~~{~,a1a e~a+~'s~ ;L14•>•.5-'ter .....-,nj}~in .2h'?5S?~iz'.c`~'.}{~4'~C'-^ti~i`v •a3'iFC= Ws a~7.u~F~+FtiLY.~ju--+i~fis+~ o siFi3k11 rx7r_.N• ,~,~~+nx ii .n+rrt :ti^c„a fir'":L ~.=t1'ii!) r. r3ytp°i Rio- yk'ry~ 1, { C~ •n•.•. s'.7'ii NMI Cnw L ti uF . -~.t•:~fix~r::u J! Ill-Al u~ . of -tt or .L i -Pb 0 I TE E T :MPROVEM' N S PROJECT STATUS.. A State Closeout -Pending ~ Corrective Work . Tree Replacement -Planned Fall Planting j o Brick X-Walk Repair -Main a'a Haven, (contractor notified by state, no date. set) . Bike Rack -Secure Anchorage to Brickwork, (contractor notified by state, no date set) . Left Turn Arrow -Main @ Salem M,OW&Admilk, To wn of Rea ni, d>fngr: En gin eer ing Dvis ionF To Peter Hechenbleikner (From: George J. Zambouras Date: September 1, 2011 Re: Walkers. Brook Drive _ Nigh-time Truck Exclusion I was just informed that the nighttime exclusion was denied. We will be receiving a denial letter shortly 0 Page 1 42 Recommended Location for Handicapped Spot If .Needed w 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 PTI`TF 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: FK Parking sign decision Paula,. The email below is MassDOT's response, denying the Wayfinding Parking Sign request George I Zarnbouras, P.E. Town Engineer 781-942-6683 781-942-5441(Fax) Email: gzambourasrci.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. ka ras@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. 44 Board of Selectmen Meeting November 1, 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 7:01 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, Police Chief James Cormier, Town Engineer George Zambouras, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Mark Cardono. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Stephen Goldy noted that he held office hours this evening and he met with Weeblos Pack 702. The Weeblos will be attending tonight's meeting for a couple of the hearings and he asked the Weeblos to introduce themselves to the Board. James Bonazoli noted that the Amplified Sound Committee is scheduled to meet next Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. He also thanked the residents, RMLD and Town staff for the quick clean up after the storm. He noted that the Council on.Aging still has two vacancies and they have requested to lower the number of members. The Town Manager indicated that is not within the purview of the Selectmen - that would require a Charter change. Ben Tafoya indicated the Fall Street Faire Committee met and they cleared $21,000 this year. That money goes to downtown improvement trust for flowers and banners. Stephen Goldy noted that the town made a promise to fund the Veterans flowers from that money. Ben Tafoya asked if the work schedule for Oaktree will have any affect on the downtown events that are coming up and the Town Manager indicated there will be no affect on Shop the Block or Buy Local. Camille Anthony noted that the Human Relations Advisory Committee needs members also- She She attended the last Economic Development Committee meeting. She noted that the Board received an email from Mary Ellen O'Neil regarding vehicles in the Town Forest. The Town Manager noted that the Town Forest Committee is re-evaluating their policies and they will reach out to the users. Public Comment - Bill Brown had questions regarding the new reverse 911 system. Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative matters ® Community Dialogue on Substance Abuse and Violence Joint meeting with School. ® Reading KS efforts are complete - "What can I say besides Happy Halloween! What a wonderful TREAT! I am shocked at the. level of generosity! I can not wait to share this info 45 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 1 2011 - page 2 with the members of RCD Inc. and all those that have worked so hard in both towns of Reading. Your town is remarkable, such a blessing to our community. " ♦ Town Accountant Gail LaPointe has announced her retirement at the end of June 2012. I would suggest that 2 members of the Board of Selectmen work with me and the HR Administrator to develop a recruiting plan for Gail's replacement. Steve Goldy is the Board of Selectmen liaison to Accounting. Attached is the memo I submitted to the Board of Selectmen the last time we went through this process. ♦ Due to Election deadlines, the Town Clerk's office pnly at Town Hall will be open on Friday November 4th and December 23rd from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ♦ Don't forget Veterans Day: 11-11-11 at 11 am on the common. ♦ The Dedication of the RMHS Library and Media Center in memory of former Superintendent of Schools Pat Schettini is scheduled for Thursday, November 17 from 6 pm to 7 pm. ♦ Operation Troop Support Date: November 5 Time: 10 am to 12 noon Place: Senior Center Operation Troop Support will supply gifts and wrapping supplies, all they need is YOU! Contact www.readinglionsclub.org if you have questions or just show up to help. Community Services ♦ Biweekly Updates on Community Development issues. ♦ Final Flu Clinic is scheduled for: Monday, November 7, 2011, Town Hall - First Floor Conference Room, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. ♦ The Chamber is sponsoring a Holiday Window . Display contest from 11/24 - 12/24 - m. RNRchamberconi@aol.co ♦ Shop the Block - December 1. ♦ Buy Local Weekend, December 2 - 4. Public Safety ♦ October 29 storm recovery. ® The Reading Firefighters Association will again be doing the Toys for Tots program - watch for their collection boxes or drop toys off at the Fire Station on Main Street. Public Works ♦ The Town has been informed that our application for a MIIA Loss Control Grant has been approved for the following items and amounts: Work Zone safety trailer $5000. ♦ MWRA Water interconnection with Stoneham. ♦ 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. Town Construction projects ® Milling of Lowell Street, between Bradford Road and Hartshorn Street will occur this Wednesday and Thursday (Nov. 2nd 3rd) evening between the hours of 7:00 PM and 3:00 AM. The roadway will be open to traffic and one lane of traffic will be shuffled around the work area. Following milling, the contractor will be replacing approximately 2 dozen 46 1*1 Board of Selectmen Minutes -November 1, 2011 - Rage 3 castings that are worn and need replacement. Final paving will occur during daylight hours at a date to be determined once casting work is completed. o Roadway Reconstruction reclaimed: Causeway Road & Hanscom Avenue. Roadway Overlay: done for the year. ® Micro-Seal - will not be done this. A' Memorial Park. o Haverhill Street Water Main: The contractor will complete installing new water main up to Rustic Lane by the end of the week. The contractor will then install water services and activate the section of water main from Franklin Street to Rustic Lane. It is anticipated the above work will be completed on or before November 15th. All remainder contractual work will resume next spring. The Town Manager also noted that the. Town will not be picking up brush from the storm. In previous years it took six to eight weeks with overtime and a full crew to do a town-wide brush pick up. We do not have the manpower or money to do that now. Bob LeLacheur noted that the Board might not be able.to vote on the tax classification next week unless we receive the state's approval by then. James Bonazoli indicated he was concerned because this is the second year in a row this has happened and he requested more information. Discussion/Action Items Hearing - Betterments on Curbing on Stewart Road and Parts of Edgemont Avenue - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the betterments were requested by the neighborhood. Town Engineer George Zambouras noted that the Town will install granite at 14 properties at a total cost of approximately $56,000. The area includes all of Stewart Road and nine properties on Edgemont Avenue. The betterment is based on frontage. Kevin Douglass of 58 Edgemont Avenue noted that the residents didn't want to pay for curbing that is already there but otherwise everyone is for it. George Zambouras noted that the property owner at 3 Stewart Road does not want to include the frontage on Edgemont Avenue because that would add another $5,000 and he cannot afford it. The Town Manager noted the information reflects 97 feet of curb and there is a gap of 115 feet. Ben Tafoya noted he would like more feedback from the neighbors. Kevin Douglas indicated he is representing the neighbors and everyone on Stewart Road to Arcadia Avenue are in favor of this. The owner at 63 Edgemont Avenue is the only one against it. Bob Nelson of 63 Edgemont Avenue noted that people park on the tree lawns. His wife put granite curbing to keep people off. He noted he is still on the fence regarding this issue. 47 7 107 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 1, 2011 - page 4 A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldy to close the hearing on approving the curbing betterments for the properties listed below on Stewart and Edgemont Roads was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A: motion by Goidy seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen approve the curbing betterments for the properties listed below on Stewart and Edgemont Roads: Location Length Amount 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 1,381 LF $ 56,075.98 The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Review Application of Junk Dealer's License (Precious Metal) - Owners of CTC Gold Refinery, Sergey Yugay and Victor Ten were present. The Town Manager noted that the application for purchase and sale of precious metal was received. The state requires them to be licensed. The Police Department has reviewed the application and has made some suggestions. Camille Anthony asked if the junk license is the same as a pawn shop and the Town Manager indicated it is not. Sergey Yugay noted that he has owned the business in Newton for two years. He also owns businesses in Alton, Wilmington, Maynard, Belmont and Framingham. This will be a jewelry store that sells new and used jewelry where people can trade in old stuff or just cash out. Camille Anthony asked if this was a franchise and Mr. Yugay indicated it was not, it is a partnership. Police Chief James Cormier noted that in difficult financial times there is an increase in property crimes and thefts. Part of the way to get rid of stolen articles is in stores like these. Chief Cormier noted that restrictions need to be imposed on the license. This will increase the amount of work for the Police Department but it is necessary. 48 -7 6t-,/q Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 1, 2011 - page 5 James Bonazoli noted he did not equate this type of shop with Reading. Ben Tafoya asked Mr. Yugay if he is familiar with the Town's sign bylaws and Mr. Yugay indicated he is not but he saw what the neighbors have. The Town Manager went on to explain the sign bylaws to Mr. Yugay._ Mr. Tafoya indicated to-.Mr. Yugay that he needs to become familiar with the sign bylaws before he spends any money on signs. The Town Manager noted that what Mr. Yugay originally represented to him was just precious metal, not a jewelry store. Mr. Yugay indicated there will be no more than $5,000 worth of jewelry which is about 50% of his business, plus they will do jewelry repair also. Stephen Goldy asked if they did a market study for Reading and Mr. Yugay indicated they did not. They were looking for a busy location with minimum overhead. Camille Anthony asked who was the LLC and Mr. Yugay indicated himself and Victor Ten. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya that the. Board of Selectmen approve the application for a Junk Dealers License for CTC Gold Refinery at 75 Haven Street, Reading with a term expiring December 31, 2011 and subject to the following conditions: 1. CTC Gold Refinery shall keep a bound book, or other means acceptable to the Chief of Police, in which shall be recorded 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 of precious metal shall be photographed. 2. CTC Gold Refinery shall take and maintain photocopies of a valid driver's license or passport for any person who sells or barters an item of precious metals. 3. CTC Gold Refinery shall submit to the Reading Police Department within one (1) week of each 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. 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 CTC Gold Refinery for the purchase, sale or barter of funk, and old and precious metals, and shall have the right to inspect and examine all precious metals therein. 5. CTC Gold Refinery shall not directly or indirectly purchase or receive by way of barter or exchange any old and precious metals from a person under the age of eighteen (18) years. 6. No item purchased or received by a dealer in precious metals licensed under this bylaw shall be removed from the town, sold, or otherwise disposed of by CTC Gold Refinery 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. 49 ~,s Board of Selectmen Minutes- November 1, 2011 - page 6 7 All weighing or measuring devices used by CTC Gold Refinery 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. 8 The licensee shall continuously abide by all rules, regulations, policies, bylaws and statutes of the Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during the term of the license. 8 The license issued hereunder may be suspended or revoked, after a notice and hearing, for cause or violation of the conditions of this license. The motion was approved by avote of 4-0-0. Review the Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant - The Town Manager reviewed the Warrant .Articles. Article 9 - The consensus of the Board was to indefinitely postpone Article 9. Article 14 - Ben Tafoya noted that he is not convinced that selling this land is going to achieve the goals especially Pearl Street at Audubon Road and Longwood Road. He feels the properties are only conducive to single family homes and could end up costing the Town money. Stephen. Goldy noted this is a house cleaning article just giving authority to sell, but the Town doesn't have to. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy to recommend the' subiect matter of Article 14 of the 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 3-1-0 with Tafoya opposed. Article 15'- The Town Manager recommends doing Article 15 to discontinue the road. He has spoken with two abutters who are interested in purchasing parts of the lot. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy to recommend the subject matter of Article 15 of the 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A_m_otion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy to recommend the subiect matter of Article 18 of the 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 3-1-0 with Tafoya opposed. Article 23 - The Town Manager noted that this is minimal vacant property maintenance. Bill Brown noted that the Town is exempt. Camille Anthony suggested striking that part of the article. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy to strike the last sentence in Section 8.10.1.1 and recommend the subiect matter of Article 23 of the 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Article 24 - Stephen Goldy noted he is against Article 24 because he didn't see any significant changes. Ben Tafoya noted he is willing to give the Conservation Commission the benefit of the doubt.. James Bonazoli agreed with Stephen Goldy. He noted that there was no public input except for the survey. He feels there is still an issue there that can't be completely changed. 50 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 1, 2011 - page 7 Article 25 - Ben Tafoya noted that a special election can be called anytime and the current system is fine. . , Article. 26 - Ben Tafoya indicated he is against changing the scope of the Finance Committee. Stephen Goldy noted it was written to get around the Charter, he is against it. Bob LeLacheur noted that the reason the Finance Committee voted against Oaktree was because they didn't have enough information. He also noted that they want to change recommendation to report. Phil Pacino noted that the Bylaw Committee supported this Article because the Bylaw Committee is set up the same way. Article 27 - Provides appeal to the Board of Selectmen, the Bylaw Committee does not recommend by a vote of 0-5-0. Camille Anthony noted this is a way to get around the Historical Commission. Ben Tafoya asked if this was'an appeal from inclusion on the list or an appeal from the demolition delay bylaw. James Bonazoli noted that the petition ties us into the State for hardship - he likes it. Mark Cardono noted that the hardship clause is specific to the Historical District Commission and they are separate. Ben Tafoya noted that the wording in the Article is not what they are saying. Article 30 - Bill Brown noted this is a way around the Charter. Ben Tafoya indicated this is an open invitation for lawsuits. Article 31 - Stephen Goldy noted that he is an advocate of the form. Ben Tafoya noted that the wording is too specific i.e. adobe forms. Phil Pacino noted there are much better ways to accomplish these items. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy that the Board is opposed to Articles 26, 31 and 32 of the 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved with four votes against Articles 26, three votes against Article 31 and four votes against Article 32. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to recommend the subject matter of Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 28; and 29 of the 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Allocation of Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Funds - The Town Manager noted that the Town is getting $132,000 back from the federal government as part of the Healthcare Reform Act. The Board needs to approve the allocation of those funds. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen agree that the reduced working rates attributable to ERRP reimbursements for health insurance for Town of Reading employees and retirees will be shared between our government unit and its subscribers in accordance with our usual contribution ratios, was approved by a vote of 4- 0-0. Approval of Minutes A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of September 20, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. 51 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 1, 2011 - page 8 A motion by Goldy seconded Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen app rove the minutes of September 26, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen a pprove the minutes of September 27, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen a pprove the minutes of October 11, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen a pprove the minutes of October 17, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen app rove the minutes of October 22, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session to discuss security issues not to reconvene in Open Session was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 52 '10'g Board of Selectmen Meeting November 8, 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 7:07 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: Assessor Bill Boatwright, Fire Fighter Bob Beck, Ralph Colorusso, Bob Nordstrand, Fred McGrane, William Crowley, Kevin Ye from Oyes, Tom Dumont from Chili's, Dan Busa from Busa Liquors, Palarat Pattanescan from Bangkok Spice, Chirs Shomos from Square Liquors, Bob Donohue from the Wine Bunker, Steve Kintigos from Knights of Columbus, Massimo Pavarotti from Ristorante Pavaroti, Michael Bonnell from Bertucci's, John Cafazzo from Knights of Columbus, Dennis Lane from American Legion, Robert Carp from the Wine Shop, Jim Boland from Fuddruckers, Michael Enos from Cafe Capri, Zeke Janas and Dermot Bolger from Grumpy Doyle's, and Hiu Lee from the Mandarin. . Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Stephen Goldy noted that he will be visiting the Senior Center on Thursday. Ben Tafoya asked about the schedule for Oaktree and the, Town Manager noted that they are not starting the modular. construction before the Shop the Block or Buy Local events. The first modular will arrive on December 5, 2011. James Bonazoli noted that the ad hoc Amplified Sound Committee continues to meet. November 22 is their next meeting and they are now looking at duration, seasonal, one time, etc. He noted that the Compost Center is very busy. He would like to have a casual conversation with Jeff Zager and staff regarding movement of loam - perhaps delivery. Camille Anthony noted that Dunkin Donuts wants to donate $30,000 to a park. She noted that at the Reading, Kansas wine tasting she met a man who installs charging stations for cars and she will get more information on that.. She met with the Assessors regarding the overlay. She would like Walkable Reading in on November 22 for the sidewalk discussion. The Town Manager noted that he will be proposing a significant increase for repair and. replacement. She also indicated the need to talk about sidewalk plowing. Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative matters ® Due to Election deadlines the Town Clerk's office only at Town Hall will be open on Friday December 23`d from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ♦ Don't forget Veterans Day 11-11-11 at 11 am on the common. `7 b l 53 Board of Selectmen Minutes -November 8, 2011 - page 2 o The Dedication of the RMHS Library and Media Center in memory of former Superintendent of Schools Pat Schettini is scheduled for Thursday, November 17 from 6.PM to 7 PM. o The Town. has been ruled to be eligible for some expenses related to Tropical Storm Irene and Chief Burns will coordinate Reading's application. o The Board of Selectmen received a response from State Rep's Dwyer and Jones regarding the Board's letter on replacing the.aging gas infrastructure in the Commonwealth. ® Staff met with the Assistant General Manager from the T this week. The T is'very amenable to a long term lease or possibly sale of the commuter parking area along Vine Street (60 spaces) and needs a letter of interest from the Town in order to proceed with their evaluation of any such transaction. Community Services o The Reading Board of Health is meeting this Thursday night in Wakefield with the Boards of Health from Wakefield and Melrose, and staff as part of our regional initiative with the communities on Public Health administration. This is an initiative of Health Director Ruth Clay. o Representatives Jones and Dwyer and Senator Katherine Clark are again hosting a Senior Citizen Thanksgiving dinner on November 19 at Hillview Country Club. Reservations are required_ and are available on a first come first served basis. Reservations can be made through the Reading Senior Center 942-6794 o Jane Burns has joined us as an interim Elder/Human Services Administrator replacing Richard Cardillo who has filled in since the spring. o We have received site plans for the MF Charles building. o We have had a meeting with businesses regarding the Oaktree construction, and have followed up with a staff meeting and an additional meeting with Oaktree. The goal is to facilitate construction and minimize impact on the downtown businesses and abutting residents. 0 The Chamber is sponsoring a Holiday Window Display contest from 11/24 -12/24 - RNRchambercom(@aol.com o Shop the Block - December 1 o Buy Local Weekend, December 2 - 4 o The Reading Cooperative Bank is celebrating their 125th anniversary with the grand re- opening of their renovated building. o WALK-IN FLU CLINICS Tuesday, November 15, Lower Level Conference Room- Town Hall 5:30 - 6:30 pm and Tuesday, November 22, Berger Room- Town Hall, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The flu vaccine is free for those 18+ with the following insurances: Blue Cross of. Massachusetts, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, Fallon, Health New England, MassHealth, Medicare Part B, Neighborhood Health Plan, and Unicare. Please bring your insurance card. The vaccine is $10 for those without one of the accepted insurances. Please be sure to wear short sleeves. Please call the Reading Health Division with any questions at 781-942-6656. Public Safety o The Reading Firefighters Association will again be doing the Toys for Tots program - watch for their collection boxes or drop toys off at the Fire Station on Main Street 54 7 b 2' Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 8, 2011 - page 3 Public Works 0 October 29 storm recovery - DPW is pretty much finished with storm damaged brush and tree limb pick-ups. Residents are responsible for tree limb and brush removal on their own property. The compost center has been seeing over 1,000 trips per day over the weekend. ® The Town has been informed that our application for a MIIA Loss Control Grant has been approved for the following items and amounts: Work Zone safety trailer $5000 s MWRA water interconnection with Stoneham ® Fall leaf collection - '0zm31 11,114, 11/14-11/18, 11/28-12/2 Town Construction projects ® Milling of Lowell Street, between Bradford Road and Hartshorn Street was done during evening hours last week. Following milling, the contractor will be replacing approximately 2 dozen castings that are worn and need replacement. Final paving will occur during daylight hours at a.date to be determined once castings work is completed. ® Roadway Reconstruction - reclaimed: Causeway Rd. & Hanscom Avenue. 0 Haverhill Street Water Main: Water main installation on Haverhill Street has stopped for the year. The last section of 12 inch water main installed was between Franklin Street and Rustic Lane. This section of the water main has been pressure tested and chlorinated and we are awaiting the results of the bacteria sampling (results should be available 11-9-2011). The connection of water services to the new water main is expected to be completed the end of next week. This will wrap up the water main replacement for this year and work will commence the spring of 2012. Personnel. and Appointments Council on Aging - Ben Tafoya noted that the her for a position on the Council on Aging. VASC interviewed Jean Prato and recommend A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli 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: ® Jean Prato to one position on the Council on Aging with a term expiring June 30, 2012, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Discussion/Action Items Presentation on Toys for Tots - Fire Fighter Bob Beck was present and noted that we are now covering six communities. Last year they helped 65,000 families. Camille Anthony asked how a family qualifies and Mr. Beck indicated it can be done online.at Toys for Tots. He noted that the program ends on December 15, 2011. Hearing - Tax Classification - Set Tax Rate - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted there is $600,000 in the overlay account. Bill Boatwright reviewed the class and exemption options. He noted the residential exemption is for communities with a high percentage of apartments and seasonal homes. The small 55 jb-3 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 8, 2011 - page 4 commercial exemption is for properties under $1 million with 10 employees or less.. The exemption limit is 10%. There- are 133 commercial properties in Reading. Mr. Boatwright noted that the median sales price is down from last year and there is 2.96% in new growth. He noted. the tax rate would be $14.15 with a factor of 1. Camille Anthony noted that the average homeowner would save $170 if the factor was shifted to 1.5 and the commercial would increase $11,233. Bill Boatwright noted that once the decision is made to split it is very hard to go back to a single rate. He also noted that low split factors tend to be insignificant. Bill Crowley, co-chair of Government Affairs for the Chamber of Commerce read a letter asking the Board to keep a residential factor of 1. He noted that increasing the taxes on a building makes it less valuable and harder to sell. Ben Tafoya noted that having a lower tax rate than other surrounding communities for commercial'puts the profits in the pockets of the companies. He feels there should be some level of fairness. Stephen Goldy noted he has concerns regarding the residential tax rate and noted we put a significant investment into the downtown. Camille Anthony noted she is in favor of a split tax rate. James Bonazoli noted he sees very few who can take advantage of the small commercial exemption. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing establishing the tax rate for FV2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli that the Board-of Selectmen not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen not adopt a residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen adopt a residential factor of 1.1 for Fiscal Year 2012 failed by a vote of 2-2-0 with Bonazoli and Goldy opposed. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen adopt a residential factor of 1 for Fiscal Year 2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen not grant a commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. 56 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 8, 2011 - page 5 Decision on Combining 2012 Local Election with Presidential Primarv Election - Town Clerk Laura Gemme noted that moving the Local Election to March 6th allowing the Presidential Primary and Local Election to be held the same day will save money, cause less disruption to the RMHS, increase voter turn out and ease voter fatigue. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to Section 2.1.1 of the Town of Reading General Bylaws move the 2012 Local Election to the date of the 2012 Presidential Primary election on March 6, 2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Discussion Re: Liquor License Renewals with Licensees - Chairman Camille Anthony asked everyone to introduce themselves. She asked how many licensees lived in Reading and three indicated they are residents. Camille Anthony noted that the Town has had issues with substance abuse including a shooting and there is a lot of concern regarding kids and adults and substance abuse. She noted that three community meetings have been held. The Town is asking for the help of the licensees and she asked how we can work together. Stephen Goldy introduced Erica McNamara, the Director of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse, and urged everyone to get to know her. James Bonazoli indicated it has been a very long time for most licensees since they have 'come before the Board of Selectmen. He noted that a liquor license is an asset that can be taken away. Law enforcement is the Selectmen's agent and they can do compliance checks. He noted that he is dismayed that there was a 23% increase in establishments failing the compliance checks. The town is counting on establishments to hold the front line and he asked that they work with the police and remain vigilant. Ben Tafoya noted that all of the licensees came before the Board of Selectmen initially and were told that training was mandatory for all servers within 90 days of being hired. The TIPS must also be renewed every three years. Erica McNamara is a TIPS trainer. He noted that typically the violations are due to a breakdown in procedures. Stephen Goldy indicated he is the Vice Chairman'of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) and he asked everyone to get involved and keep up to date with the initiatives via newsletters. He noted that RCASA can provide support and education to staff. He also noted that there is a call in the community for tougher penalties and they don't want leniency. Camille Anthony asked if the Managers are all up to date and the Town Manager indicated he will make sure when he does his inspection. Attorney Robert Carp noted that his business was caught in the sting and he did some investigation. He indicated he believed the sting was not only done improperly, but that certain facts were not brought to the light of the Board which he believes impaired their ability to make a decision that was based on all of the evidence. He noted that Reading has adopted the ABCC compliance check and with adoption of that they are obligated to follow the rules promulgated by General Laws Part 1 Title 3 Chapter 30A Section 11. He noted there are allegations that the 57 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 8, 2011 - page 6 person they used to go into the shops is an adjudicated home invader, also with an assault and battery charge behind him and that he was sent into the shops to make a very good attempt to buy the liquor because if he didn't, his probationary period would not be lowered., He noted these are allegations and he is not allowed to investigate these allegations because the person is protected by the laws created by the ABCC. He requested that the Board of Selectmen review this and find out what happened. He indicated this person would have every incentive to lie to lower his sentence and if he brings in violations he very obviously has "earned his keep." Attorney Carp requested the Selectmen review this investigation with the police and possibly provide everyone with the results. James Bonazoli thanked all of the licensees who have contributed to the community schools and 'recreation and hopes they will continue. Review Human Relations Advisory Committee - Human Relations Advisory Committee members Lori Hodin and Monique Gnanarantnam were present. Lori Hodin noted that the committee had no leadership so it fizzled out in 2010. Monique sent an email to the committee to try to revive it and they met. Ms. Hodin noted that they created a new mission statement which includes promoting and encouraging respect, prevent prejudice and discrimination, and to plan opportunities for multi cultural events. Monique indicated that the committee needs to integrate . into the community and expand membership. They would like to continue with the art project for peace and also the Martin Luther King Day Celebration. The Town Manager suggested they add EMARC to their art program. James Bonazoli suggested they contact Paula Tucci with Understanding Disabilities. Camille Anthony offered to work with. the committee and they will bring their modifications back to the Board. Review Burbank Ice Arena Bids - Attorney Brad Latham, Nelson Burbank and Bill Jennings were present. The Town Manager noted that the Town solicited proposals and received only one. It meets the requirements of the RFP and Town Counsel will draft the lease.. He noted the ice rink is an asset to the community. Camille Anthony asked about the insurance requirements and the Town Manager noted he will check with the Town's insurance to make sure it is the correct coverage. Camille Anthony asked if the Burbank Ice Arena has a capital improvement plan and Bill Jennings indicated there are no major expenses except for the ceilings and dashboard that will need to be done. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy that the Board.of Selectmen approve the award of the lease for the Burbank Arena to the Reading Ice Arena Authority and authorize Town Counsel to draft the lease and all other related documents to finalize the lease was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. T~( 58 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 8, 2011 - page 7 Establish a Town Manager Evaluation Subcommittee - Camille Anthony and James Bonazoli volunteered to do the Town Manager's evaluation. Stephen Goldy indicated he would email them the template for the evaluation form. Approval of Minutes A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya to approve the minutes. of October 12, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli to adiourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 59 bZ 4wm,tic'Valley ELDER SERVICES Information ° Advice o Solutions November 4, 2011 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: f . G l ( &o) 2~{{ NOT -8 AM 18* 35 Thank you for your continued support of Mystic Valley Elder Services. Enclosed is a detailed inventory and value of services delivered to Reading's older residents by Mystic Valley Elder Services during the past year. I believe that this accounting demonstrates in a concrete way how your local contribution assists us in returning a substantial amount of direct support to Reading. Without Reading's assistance and that of the other seven participating cities and towns, Mystic Valley Elder Services would be unable to continue to provide the level of crucial supportive services currently available. We have enclosed an invoice in the amount of $5,593 for Reading's FY 2012 cash contribution. Payment of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt of this bill would be most helpful to us in meeting our FY 2012 fiscal and programmatic obligations. As you may know, Mystic Valley Elder Services is both the federally designated Area Agency on Aging as well as the state's designated Aging Service Access Point for the Town of Reading. We received these designations through an application process approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Executive Office of Elder Affairs. For next fiscal year (FY 2013), we are asking that you budget the same amount as this year's contribution of $5,593. Our goal is to raise the.additional money we need to meet the increasing demand for services directly from private sources. However, your support is crucial to our ability to provide needed in home and community based services to area residents. 1 want to personally thank you for your community's continued supportof MVES' programs and services through good and bad economic times. We will always be here for you and the residents of Reading who need help at home. If you have any questions concerning the enclosed bill or our service accounting, please feel free to call me or Sean Hubacz, Director of Finance at (781) 324-7705. Enclosures Cc: Richard Cardillo 300 Commercial Street, Suite 19 • Malden, MA 02148 • FAX (781) 324-1369 • TTY/TTD (781) 321-8880 t (781) 324-7705 ® www.mveens"'.org ® 1-800-AGE INFO Serving the communities of Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrc&,~p+orth Reading, Reading, Stonehanv, and Wakefield since 1975. gm,vyst,ic Tu ELDER SERVICES,, 111formation~• Advice • Solutions 300 Commarda! St., #IS, tdJatdt+a, MA02148 1781-324-3.705 Fiscal Year 2011 Service Report: Reading In FY11 over 405 Reading residents used Mystic Valley's services valued at $1,802,125, of these 71 were eligible for Nursing Facility care while remaining at home. Mystic Valley Elder Services is a nonprofit organization, which has been helping people find practical solutions to long term care issues since 1975. Our goal is to help seniors, disabled adults and their family caregivers find the best available services that fit within family resources. We offer a wide range of services creatively designed to support the challenges of daily life and independent living. Some are free of charge, others are offered on a sliding fee scale or private pay basis. Information & Assistance: Resource consultants offer FREE advice and referrals from our extensive database of local, state and national resources. Assistance is available by telephone, email or a home visit by an experienced Care Manager. 319 Consumers served at a Cost of $8,339 Care Management & Home Care Services: A range of programs for seniors designed to provide assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, etc.) for those who wish to remain in their own homes. Includes: in-home assessment by a care manager, development of a care plan, and delivery of approved services. 210 Consumers served at a Cost of $1,584,308 Caregiver Support: Services may include an in-home assessment, caregiver training and education regarding such areas as memory loss, home safety, respite care and fall prevention. Provides useful resources especially for working and long distance caregivers. 18 Consumers served at a Cost of $16,014 Transportation: Providing rides to medical appointments and adult day health centers. 3 Consumers served at a Cost of $780 Meals on Wheels: A mid-day meal and daily check in by a friendly driver for those over 60 who are homebound and unable to prepare their own food. 22,758 Meals served at a Cost of $126,301 Senior Dining Sites: Centers in 14 locations offer seniors an opportunity to meet and enjoy a nutritious lunch. Ethnic meals are available. 4,911 Meals served at a Cost of $44,118 Behavioral Health Services: Clinical Caseworker provides outreach and connects consumers to behavioral health services in home and community settings. The program provides assistance with coordination and payment of behavioral health services. 1 Consumers served at a Cost of $1,845 Minority Outreach: Services for non- and limited-English speakers include information and referral, translation of and assistance responding to important documents, health insurance information counseling, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. 0 Consumers served at a Cost of $0 SHINE Health Benefits Counseling: Trained counselors provide seniors with no-cost, confidential counseling and unbiased information regarding health insurance and prescription drug options. 153 Consumers served at a Cost of $8,804 Money Management Assistance: Trained volunteers provide assistance with bill paying, budgeting and banking tasks. A volunteer may also serve as a Representative Payee. 9 Consumers served at a Cost of $6,468 Volunteer Program: Dedicated volunteers augment the agency's capacity by sharing their expertise with a variety of professional and administrative functions, providing bill paying assistance to elders, counseling Medicare and MassHealth recipients, staffing congregate meal sites and/or food pantries, and serving as literacy tutors in area elementary schools. 26 Volunteers performing 1,835 hours of'service Legal Assistance: No-cost legal assistance and education on issues such as public benefits, landlord tenant disputes and loss of independence. 15 Consumers served at a Cost of $3,313 qa, verett - a en - e or - e rose - Nor-IN ea ing - Wading - Stoneham - a e e 61 MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES, INC. 19 RIVERVIEW BUSINESS PARK 300 COMMERCIAL STREET MALDEN, MA 02148 (781) 324-7705 To: Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Date: November 07, 2011 erms: Older Americans Act Cash Match For Fiscal Year 2012 Cash Match Billing for FY 2012 $5,593.00 ayable within 30 days of . Thank You! 'q 03 62 M w 2S U- TRACKING OF LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2012 Hours $ Month Monthly Monthly Available (Monthly Monthly Available Hours Hours . Remainder $ $ Remainder Allocated Used of Year Allocated Used of Year July 34.5 27.8 386.0 $51000 $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 $8,697 $43,089 October 34.5 29.9 268.0 $5,000 $47335 $38,754 November 34.5 268.0 $57000 $38,754 December 34.5 268.0 $5,000 $38,754 January 34.5 268.0 $5,000 $38,754 February 34.5 268.0 $57000 $38,754 March 34.5 268.0 $5,000 $38,754 April 34.5 268.0 $51000 $38,754 May 34.5 268.0 . $5,000 $381754 June 34.5 268.0 $5,000 $38,754 Total 413.8 145.8 $60,000 $217246 September bill includes $4930 for TLT litigation to be paid by schools October bill includes $3364 for TLT litigation to be paid by schools tlz~ a V1 Ll C, /3oS November 8, 2011 Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners 98 North Washington St., Suite 401 Boston, MA 02114 Dear Commissioners: The Reading Public Library is appealing for a Waiver of the Municipal Appropriation Requirement (MAR) for FY2012. The Municipal Appropriation for the Library for FY12 is $1,252,530, an amount that falls $9,173 short of the MAR. The FY2012 Library Budget was prepared by the Library Director and Library Trustees and submitted to the Town Manager. The Town Manager is responsible for the Town Budget by Reading Town Charter. The Town Manager reviewed department budget requests and made his recommendations to the Board of Selectmen based on consultations with the Town Finance Department and according to guidelines established by the Finance Committee. The Board of Selectmen serves in an advisory capacity in the budget process. The Board of Selectmen held a series of public meetings to review individual department budgets. Library Trustees and the Library Director attended the appropriate Board of Selectmen's meetings. The Finance Committee then reviewed budgets in a series of open meetings. The focus of discussions in the library's budget review was how much staff were essential to adequately staff recently-reinstated Sunday afternoon openings and Saturday openings during summer months. The Finance Committee amended the Town Manager's library budget by adding $18,000 so that the library would be able to keep its full schedule of open times. The Library Director submitted written documentation to Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen explaining the budget request which included information about the MAR. Town Meeting approved the amended budget as recommended by the Finance Committee. 64 of This is the first time that the Reading Public Library is applying for a waiver according to local records and according to State Aid Specialist Dianne Carty, who checked MBLC records back to 1990. We all hope that it will be the only time. Thank you for you kind consideration of our request. Sincerely and respectfully, Ruth S. Urell, Library Director David Hutchinson, Esq. Chairman, Board of Trustees Encs. C'2-- 65 oFR Town of Reading r4 ~ 16 Lowell Street 11 .4, Reading, MA 01867-2685 ~639'tNCORQ~4e~ BOB LeLACHEUR ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGERIFINANCE DIRECTOR Phone: (781) 942-6636 Email: finance@ci.reading.ma.us FAX: (781) 942-9037 Web: www.readingma.gov Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners 98 North Washington Street, Suite 401 Boston, MA 02114 Re: Town of Reading MAR waiver request The Town of Reading was not exempt from the challenging FY12 budget environment. Our budget process takes place over a sixth month period beginning with community meetings in October and culminating with a vote of Town Meeting in late April. Over twenty public meetings are held during that period, and input is gathered from a wide variety of resources, including residents, business owners, appointed and elected officials, and town staff. The process is both open and collaborative, and covers both the municipal government and the school department. The final tally was a 0.5%' decrease to what we call our municipal government operating budgets (this excludes things like energy, rubbish collection and snow & ice removal). Reading takes a great deal of pride in our Public Library, and their 0.5% operating budget increase was the o budget that increased when compared to final FY11 budgets. By contrast, our Community Services department budget was reduced by over 10%, and our Reading School department budget was reduced by 1.1 % in FY 12. The allocation within the Library budget was the responsibility of our elected Board of Library Trustees in careful consultation with our Library Director. They choose to allocate the 0.5% increase first towards maintaining current staffing levels and all hours open to the public, and therefore materials funding was below the 15% requirements, but the difference was made up by existing gift and donation accounts. Please let me know if I may be of any further assistance in our MAR waiver request for FY12. Thanks, Bob LeLacheur 66 qc'3 o-~ °FRa, Town of Reading y~ e 16 Lowell Street 9:1NC0 RQ C, Reading, MA 01867-2685 P sJ _ FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043 November 9, 2011 Mr. Robert H. Carp Carp Law Offices, LLC 188 Needham Street, Suite 1108 Newton, MA 02464 Dear Mr. Carp: I was stunned by your allegation at the 11-8-11 Board of Selectmen meeting regarding the compliance check done by the Reading Police Department. You alleged that the Police Department, hired as an under-aged operative in the compliance check, an individual who had been convicted of a crime or crimes, was on probation, and who was incentivized to find violations in liquor establishments to curry favor with Reading law enforcement personnel so that they would go easier on him. I have personally reviewed the documentation on the operative that undertook the compliance check of your shop, at which an employee sold to the under-aged operative. None of the allegations that you carelessly made on November 8th are true, nor are they even remotely supported by any factual information. In making your allegation at a public meeting of the Board of Selectmen, on cable N in front of the entire community, you have impugned the integrity of the men and women of the Reading Police Department, and in fact you have questioned the integrity of the entire community. As an officer of the court, you should know better than to put forth unsubstantiated allegations in a public forum. Your actions on November 8 are further evidence of your unwillingness to take responsibility for the failure of your employees in this sale to. an under-aged operative, and leads one to wonder whether you are in fact committed to correcting a past mistake and working with the community, in addressing concerns about the sale of alcohol to minors. You have been in business in Reading for less than one year and you have already had your license suspended for three days. 67 9dl I would suggest, Mr. Carp, that you spend more of your time and energy in properly operating your shop, and less of it in trying to question the integrity of the Reading Police Department. I would also suggest that you owe the Reading Police Department, through its Chief, a written apology which you might also want to consider publishing in the local newspapers. Sincerely, 1 L Peter I. Hechen leikner Town Manager PIHlps qdz 68 Page 1 of 2 dc e n-s' Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 2:57 PM To: 'tripledecks@comcast.net'; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; LeLacheur, Bob Subject: RE: Tie on Split Tax Rate Vote Dear Robin: 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. The Town Manager advises that the decision of the Board of Selectmen is final, and the tax rate has been set. The Board of Selectmen re-visits this issue every year and you are very welcome to participate in the process and provide information and your opinion to the Board of Selectmen before the fact and during the hearing at that time. 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 Board of Selectmen meeting schedule is posted on the web site at www.readingm4.gov. 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 Peter.l. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 11/10/2011 69 Page 2 of 2 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 managerCcD-ci. reading. ma, us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at htfp;!/readingma-survey.virtualtownhall.net/sun/ey/sid/1 dc7dcf24f2eb182/ From, , Sent: l nursday, November 10, 20112:24 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Tie on Split Tax Rate Vote Dear Selectmen, I have been a homeowner in Reading for the past 13 years and was following the proposed split tax rate vote with great interest. I feel it is high time we had a split tax rate in town and was quite annoyed when I read in the Chronicle that one member of the Selectmen did not show up to vote. I am sure that unavoidable circumstances happen preventing members from voting on occasion, but this was a major vote which has huge tax ramifications and I would have expected that all 5 members would make the time to attend and vote. I would like to know what type of recourse is available to require the Selectmen to have another vote when all 5 members attend. I would be willing to start a petition to make this happen as I have several friends in town who share my opinion. I am taking the time to write this email to request an explanation before I send a letter to the Chronicle on this matter. I would. appreciate a response. Thanks, Robin Decker 18 Winter Street q 11/10/201'1 ~2 70 Page 1 of 3 L/ C Q e>j- Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 1:48 PM To: 'Patrice Todisco' Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Board/Committee/Commission Comments Attachments: AttachO.html Patrice More info for you as you develop your use regulations. Paula - 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 town manager(c),ci. reading. ma. us Please let us know how we are doing.- fill out our brief customer service survey at http_//readinama-survey virtualtownhall.net/surve~lsidi1dc7dcf24f2eb182/ qF( 11/14/2011 71 Page 2 of 3 From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 1:24 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: Board/Committee/Commission Comments Bob LeLacheur Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 (P) 781-942-6636 (F) 781-942-9037 Please note new Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED web www.readingma.gov email finance nceAci. read in-g. ma. us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at htttpl/read ngma- survey.virtualtownhall. net/survey/sid/1 d c7dcf24f2eb 182/ From: ' Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 1:20 PM To: Finance Subject: Board/Committee/Commission Comments Request From: Teresa Cuddy Email: Source IP: 1'/.3.'/6.183.225 11/14/2011 72 9~Z Page 3 of 3 Address: 38 Old Farm Rd City: Reading State: ma zip: 01867 Phone: 781 942 0018 Organization: Town of Reading, My name is Teresa Cuddy and I live at 38 Old Farm Rd. I walk my dog at the town forest almost everyday. On Sunday November 13th I was walking my dog and saw a minimum of 25 vehicles driving through the forest. Some of the vehicles were packed with equipment but many had a single person driving in the vehicle. I agree that everyone should be able to use the forest but I.don't see the need to drive everyone in. Also when I was down at the water I saw 3 paper plates in the water. I stopped one of the vehicles and asked if they could get some of the boys.to pick them up..He said yes but when I went back on Monday they were still there. I know you are reviewing town forest policys and I just hope that vehicle access can be kept to a minimum. Sincerely, Teresa Cuddy 11/14/2011 73 ~O~N OFR ~y~ Town of Reading H 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 fsJ9 IN ORQ¢ FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Website: www. readingma.gov q G Qd-;~ TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 November 16, 2011 Mr. Eugene R. Nigro 54 Brassie Way . North Reading, MA 01864-3411 Dear Mr. N ro: Thank you for the $1000 donation from the Nigro Family Foundation to the Reading Veterans Memorial Trust Fund. Your generous donation is very much appreciated and $500 of that will be made available for direct expenditures as you requested. ncerely, , 4"L ter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager PIH/ps 74 ~5~ M v P=f= - a_sa~hase9 m®®Bge~asQ- Reading Town Hall 16 A nwerg Afreg~* Reading. MA 01867 Page 1 or 1 Gk~.l. r'~il y Vie,- $6 Dear• Peter, 1°m enclosing a donation of $1000 from the.Nigro Family Foundation to the Veterans Memorial Trust Fund. Our wishes are that $ 500 of it be made available for direct expenditures. Warm Regards, Eugene R. Nigro, 97Rm6634-0024 A t r-- h- 11- MY9 In ft a. 0 O c~a Thursday, November TO, 2011 AOL: Youyou54 Low I l~7 X1110 0 3 2~ 1 7 9 L~.*,10 40100002B,: 00349597110 y+y~ yy. p d K~ ~ 3 t'"J.:F~LL:.'r~l!,4~~''•!hr~4!j"4y!i~,~S.}.v~;~1'rTG7.TAin,.WIVj,U?ta~~h.~i..,Y~-R"~t~tZ~i_'t'r~{:o L, ( C ~6( yc Town of Reading t a~ Public Works Department DNCOR~ 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Fax: (781) 942-5441 ENGINEERING DIVISIOIN Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9082 Now ak:WE 10% Wows I%-ff%K INU DYED WATER TESTING OF SEWERS.AND DRAINS As part of the Town of Reading's Engineering Division efforts to improve sewer service, CDM and Flow Assessment Services LLC, have been contracted to conduct a sewer system study for the purpose of location sources of storm water inflow to the sanitary sewer system. Personnel representing the Town of Reading's Public Works Department (Engineering Division) will be testing the sanitary sewers and drains in your area within the next few days. Dyed water will be put'into downspouts, roof drains, yard drains, foundation drains and catch basins on your property. The sanitary sewers and storm drains in the street will be opened and inspected for dye. Flow Assessment Services will be performing the dye testing for the Town. Representatives of this firm will carry photo identification. Testing will be done Tuesday November 15th through Friday November 18, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You do not need to be present when the dye test is performed. The dye is non-toxic and poses no risk to individuals or structures. As a courtesy, the test crew will knock on your door and let you know they are preparing to do the tests which will take 10 to 20 minutes. . If you have any questions about the dyed water testing, please call: Brian Harrington Flow Assessment Services (603) 396-7345 We appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to improve sewer services in your neighborhood. Town of Reading Public Works Department 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Engineering Division (781) 942-9082 9h 77 2011 IlOV 15 AM I 1* 04 November 14, 2011 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Programming Contracts Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: The channels that we provide to our customers are carried pursuant to contracts with the owners of those channels. These contracts expire from time to time, and one or more may be scheduled to expire in any given month. Negotiating programming rights agreements is a routine part of our business. We have successfully negotiated renewals of thousands of such agreements without incident. In order to keep our communities informed of potential programming changes, Comcast has created a webpage containing upcoming programming contract expirations. The webpage is available at www.xfinitVtv.com/contractrenewals and will display those channels for which programming contracts are scheduled to expire in the next three months. At Comcast we are committed to providing our customers with the best in entertainment; we fully expect that we will be able to reach an agreement with the owners of these channels to continue carrying them well into the future. Should that situation change we will notify you immediately. As always, if you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at (978) 927-5700 x43024. Sincerely, 'raf P//M Lyma4v Jane M. Lyman Sr. Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs q-i 78