HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-10 Board of Selectmen HandoutDRAFT MOTIONS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
APRIL 10, 2012
Goldy, Tafoya, Schubert, Arena, Bonazoli Hechenbleikner
3) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the proclamation for Public
Safety Telecommunications Week from April 8 - April 14, 2012.
5b) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing for removal of a
shade tree at 10 Parkview Road.
Move that the Board of Selectmen (approve) (not approve) the removal
of a shade tree at 10 Parkview Road, subject to the following conditions:
5c) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on sunset clauses
for Boards, Committees and Commissions.
Move that the Board of Selectmen approve amendments to the policies
establishing the Human Relations Advisory Committee, the Reading
Climate Advisory Committee, the Economic Development Committee,
the Reading Trails Committee and the Fall Street Faire Committee (as
presented) (as amended).
5e) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on setting the FY13
water, sewer and storm water rates.
Move that the Board of Selectmen set the FY 2013 Water Rate at
) per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $
effective with the August 2012 billing.
Move that the Board of Selectmen set the FY 2013 Sewer Rate at
per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $
effective with the August, 2012.
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Move that the Board of Selectmen set the Storm Water Rate at JL40)
per unit (2,552 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly
effective with the August, 2012 billing.
5f) Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 4
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 5
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 6
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 7
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 8
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 9
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 10
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 11
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 13
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 14
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 16
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 17
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 19
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 20
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 21
Move that
the
Board
of Selectmen
recommend
the
subject
matter
of
Article 22
Move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at p.m.
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TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Administrative matters
♦ The deadline for licensing dogs without penalty is March 31. The rabies clinic is 3-
31 at the DPW garage from 2 PM to 4 PM -see the web site for more details.
♦ The Animal Control Appeals Committee has completed a vicious dog hearing
process relative to an animal on Pearl Street, and has ordered the dog to be
"permanently restrained".
♦ If any members of the Board of Selectmen want a printed copy of the general bylaw
let Paula know - it is also available on the web site.
♦ Reading will host a local public administrator from Pakistan in early May. The
program is a partnership of the US State Department and the MMA
♦ The Town has been approved for participation in 2 regional grant projects by MAPC
- one to establish a regional Housing Services program for administering the
community's obligations on affordable housing projects, and one for preparing
information on regional priority development and preservation areas.
Community Services
♦ Affordable housing available - 30 Haven Street, and Reading Woods.
♦ Reading Elder/Human Services is having their Volunteer Appreciation event on
April 19 at Parker Middle School
♦ I have made a request for CPDC to suggest a proposed location for a signalized
crossing location of Main Street, between Washington Street and Summer Avenue
Finance
♦ The Town has received notice that the RMLD Earnings Distribution payment will be
increased 2.7% for FY 2013, based on the 2011 CPI.
Library
• April 8 is National Library Week. There will be programs about Financial Literacy
- called "Money Smart"
• Volunteer Appreciation - May 1.
Public Safety
♦ The Police Department has a new twitter account, @readingpolice we invite the
public to follow us on twitter.
♦ Don't forget to sign up for Reading Community Alerts (RCA). This is a public
notification system where the various town Departments can share non-emergency
information via telephone, email or text messaging at the users choice.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
♦ The Text-a-tip program is available for use. We encourage anyone with any
information they would like to share with the police department anonymously to do
so via text-a-tip. It's is easy to use,
■ Open a text message
■ Address it to 847411
■ Type READINGPD in the message box
■ Add your tip and send.
■ Just a reminder about RX Round-up. Prescription drug take back program located
in the Reading Police Department lobby. Available 24 hours a day, allows residents
to get unwanted prescription medication properly disposed of.
Public Works
o Compost center opened April 2nd. Check website for specific Monday, Friday, &
Saturday schedules through June.
o Curbside leaf collection weeks of April 9th, and 23~d
o The MWRA is doing work on the valving system that controls water to
Reading. Some water discoloration may occur over the next couple of days. The
project is important to Reading because it will improve the water flows into the
community, as well as to Wilmington.
♦ Safe Routes to School project. .
♦ Micro-Seal in the spring - portions of: Washington Street, Hopkins Street,
Charles Street. Most likely will be installing in mid May.
♦ Road Construction will begin the week of April 23. This will start with Wilson,
parts fo Pearl, and Belmont.
♦ Haverhill St. Water Main: Completing May/June; Road overlay summer 2013.
♦ The Trails Committee is looking for adult and teen volunteers to assist in building
the Kurchian Woods trail. They got a grant for materials and now need
volunteers to actually assist in building. . .
♦ Reading is completely up to date on expenditure of available sewer grant/loan
opportunities for inflow/infiltration.
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Volunteer Recognition Dinner
April 19, 2012
5:30 pm Welcome Opening Remarks - Jane Burns
Presentation of Most Volunteer Hours
■ Bob Bent - 399.50 hours
■ Natalie Perino - 338 hours
5:40 pm Speakers*
■ Rep. Jones
■ Rep. Dwyer
■ Senator Clark
■ Peter Hechenbleikner
■ John Arena
6:00 pm Dinner
6:50 pm Closing remarks
■ Thank you COA/EHS Staff
*Congressman Tierney may be added.
The Spirit ofAmerica is the Spirit of
Volunteerism
<1'lease join Reading ECderlYfuman Services as
we honor our volunteers
VolunteerAppreciation Dinner
Thursday, April 19, 2012
5:30 - 7:00 pm
('Doors open at 5:00 pm)
Parker,f iddle School
45 Temple Street, Reading, ~44A
Tease R5V to lane Burns 6y,4prif2. (781 942-6658 or
jburns@ci. reacting. ma. us
Thankyou to the generosity ofYfarrow's Chicken Pies for helping to sponsor this event with
support from the Ipading Council on Aging.
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PROCLAMATION
Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Whereas:
Emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical services; and
Whereas:
When an emergency occurs, the prompt response of Police Officers, Fire Fighters and paramedics is critical to
the protection of life and preservation of property; and
Whereas:
The safety of our Police Officers and Fire Fighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information
obtained from citizens who telephone the Reading Police-Fire Communications Center; and
Whereas:
Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and
Whereas:
Public Safety Dispatchers are the single vital link for our Police Officers and Fire Fighters by monitoring their
activities by radio, providing them information and insuring their safety; and
Whereas:
Public Safety Dispatchers of the Reading Police Department have contributed substantially to the apprehension
of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and
Whereas:
Each Dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their
job in the past year.
Now, therefore, we,
the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do hereby proclaim the week of April 8 -14,
2012 as Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Reading in honor of the men and women whose
diligence and professionalism keep our Town and citizens safe.
THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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Stephen Goldy, Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Secretary
Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman
John Arena
James E. Bonazoli
TO:
Board of Selectmen
From:
Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Date:
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Re:
Ballet School update
Wednesday March 28, following the presentation Tuesday night at the Board of Selectmen meeting, I
met with the Town Engineer, the Building Inspector, and the Town Planner about the Ballet School's
proposed use of the former Christian Science Church at 32 Lowell Street. We did a site walk, and it
became clear that staff had different impressions as to how the applicant intended to use the site.
Further the plan presented by the applicant and referenced by the ZBA in their decision, has two of
the parking spaces taking up the on-site sidewalk.
All staff cleared their calendars for Thursday to meet with the applicant and their counsel to clarify our
understanding of how the site is proposed to be used. The applicant was not able to meet with staff
until Monday afternoon.
We met on Monday, and walked the site with the applicant. Selectman John Arena had requested to
be present as an observer.
At the site and afterwards we discussed how they wanted to use the site, and what the options were-
+ Go back to the ZBA and get the decision changed so as to use the existing driveway for four
tandem parking spaces, or to modify the plan for parking to be less problematic for the way
they intended to use the property;
♦ Proceed to use the site as approved by the ZBA - use stone dust or pavers for the parking
rather than blacktop. This option should be less costly, and the approval rests with the Town
Planner
♦ Go back to the ZBA and see if the ZBA will change their mind regarding being allowed to not
have any off street parking spaces, or to have a trial period without the spaces and only
install them if needed.
As of 4-4-12, it appears that the second option is the direction that the applicant is leaning in.
We made it clear that the applicant could go ahead with the application for the building permit and
once that is received, proceed to start their construction, and during the construction they could still
go to the ZBA if they wanted to. All issues would have to be resolved and all construction done by
the time they were ready for their Certificate of Occupancy.
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LEGAL NOTICE
To the Inhabitants of the
Town of Reading:
Please take notice that the
Board of Selectmen of the Town
of Reading will hold a public
hearing -on Tuesday, April 10,
2012 at 7:30 p.m. in_ the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16
Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts on request for
removal of a shade tree at 10
Parkview Road. i
A copy' of the proposed doc- l
ument regarding this topic is
available in the Town
Manager's office, 16 Lowell
Street, Reading; MA, M-W-
Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30
p.m., Tues from.7:30 a.m. -
7:00 p.m. and is attached to the
hearing notice on the website at
www.readingma.gov
All interested parties are
invited to attend the hearing, or
may submit their comments in
I writing or by email prior to 6:00
-
p.m. on April.10, 2012 to town
manager@ci.reading. maus
By order of
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
3/27,4/3
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Dear Board of Selectmen,
We have been residents at 10 Parkview Road in Reading, MA since 5/14/10. We are requesting a tree
removal from the front of our residence as we believe the tree is on town property. We have been
accommodated on previous branch removal requests. This request for complete removal is for the safety
of Reading residents and our personal visitors alike. Although the tree was deemed healthy on 4/4/11 and
again on 9/28/11 by the town foreman, numerous branches have fallen in the middle of the street, the
walking/sidewalk area in front of our property, as well as our driveway.
As recent as January 30, 2012, one of the two "healthy trees" on town property was fully removed due to
the tree trunk splitting and titling towards our house. Bob Keating and his team were very responsive on
our most recent request and we appreciate his attention to our concern for safety. With that said, we are
still concerned for the safety of others, as well as our vehicles with the remaining tree.
We are also exploring future improvements of our property due to a dangerous slope in our driveway.
This slope caused one of our cars to slide into our back yard during the past winters. We want to correct
the driveway slope, allowing us to improve our driveway configuration, and prevent any further safety
concerns or drainage issues. The visibility of the road as well as oncoming traffic, when pulling out of
the driveway after a snow storm, is poor due to the plowed snow remnants aligning with the trunk of the
tree. The location of the tree also prevents our desired improvement plans for a side by side driveway, as
opposed to the tandem style parking we currently use on the sloped driveway.
In addition to the branches falling, the slope of the driveway and overall safety concerns, this tree has also
attracted squirrels to our roof. The beginnings of a nest were found in our chimney, we chose to purchase
a chimney cap to alleviate this safety concern.
We understand the necessity to keep Reading green and preserve trees. We have added several evergreens
to our property already, fourteen shrubs in total. We would be agreeable to replacing the tree in another
location. Your cooperation in investigating this matter and working with us for improvement would
greatly be appreciated. We would be willing to provide a walk through or plan showing our intended goal
of improvement.
We do have photos of some branches that have fallen, however discarded many of these branches
ourselves by transporting them to the Reading recycling area for compost.
Best regards,
Christopher and Lisa Loiselle
10 Parkview Road, Reading, MA.
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 8:54 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: 10 Parkview
Attachments: Board of Selectmen, TreeRemovalRequest.doc; treephotos.zip
Board of Selectmen 3-27-12 - public hearing - 7:30 PM.
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 tawnmanager_@_c.read_n-g.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at
http__//readin_gma survey. virtua_ltownhall.net/survey/_sid_/ccc2f031993bd3c0/
From: Christopher Loiselle [mailto:loiselle.christopher@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 1:03 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Keating, Bob; Joseph. Demers@state.ma.us; Goldy, Stephen home account
Subject: Re: 10 Parkview
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your time and help on this matter.
We'd like to move forward with the public hearing and I have attached the letter addressed to the Board's
attention.
Thank you again and enjoy your weekend,
Chris and Lisa
On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 4:47 PM, Hechenbleikner, Peter <phechenbleikneraa ci.readin$,ma.us> wrote:
Chris and Lisa
I am writing at Selectman Steve Goldy's request. He forwarded to me your correspondence
2/28/2012
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with Representative Dwyer about your request to remove a public shade tree from in front of
your property. I had previously had discussion with you about this location.
The Tree Warden has denied your request to remove the tree since he has determined that
the tree is healthy. If you want you may appeal the Tree Warden's decision to the Board of
Selectmen and the Board of Selectmen could direct that the tree be removed. When the Board
of Selectmen has considered such requests in the past, it has been at a public hearing.
If you want to appeal to the Board of Selectmen you should direct a letter to the Board of
Selectmen - an email request is fine - and I will then put the request on a Board of Selectmen
agenda and advertise it for a public hearing. You will then be able to make your request
directly to the Board of Selectmen. Photographs and/or drawings would certainly be helpful to
the Board in rendering a decision, and they would probably also want to do a site visit..
Let me know if you would like to process an appeal in this matter.
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(a)ci.read ing.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at
http//re_adingma-survey.virtual_townhall.net/survey/sid/ccc2f035993bd3c0/
Christopher Loiselle
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Mobile: 781.724.4990
"Lifelong Learning. Everyday, every way."
2/28/2012
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TOWN OF READING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
To the Inhabitants of the
Town of Reading:
Please take notice that the
Board of Selectmen of the Town
of Reading will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, April 10,
2012 in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, 16 Lowell
Street, Reading, Massachusetts
for:
•Boards, Committees and
Commissions Sunset Clauses
7:45 p.m.
•Setting the FY2013 Water,
Sewer and Storm Water Rates
8:30 p.m.
Copies of the relevant docu-
ments are available in the Town
Manager's Office, 16 Lowell
Street, Reading, MA from 7:30
am-5:30 pm, M-W-Thurs and
Tues 7:30 am-7:00 pm and
these documents are attached
to the hearing notice on the
website at www.readingma.gov.
. All interested parties are
invited to attend, or may submit
their comments in writing or by
email prior to 5:00 p.m. on April
10, 2012 to
townmanager 9 ci. reading. ma. u
s.
By order of
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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2.3.1 Human Relations Advisory Committee
There is hereby established by the Board of Selectmen a Human Relations Advisory Committee.
The Human Relations Advisory Committee shall provide advice to the Board of Selectmen on how
the community can encourage an environment of tolerance, understanding and harmonious racial, ethnic,
religious, cultural and gender relations within the Town and among its citizens, prevent discrimination or
the perception of discrimination on the basis of color, age, gender, religion, disability, culture, national
origin, ancestry or sexual orientation within the Town or among its inhabitants, and enhance its ability to
mediate differences arising from the aforesaid relations.
The Human Relations Advisory Committee shall:
♦ Engage in out-reach to such groups which may have suffered from or been the object of such
discrimination, or may perceive themselves to have been the object of the same;
♦ Provide a safe place where individuals or groups may air their concerns or complaints as to the
existence of such discrimination, or where concerns as to the potential existence of such
discrimination within the Town or community at large or the perception thereof may be discussed;
♦ Identify perceived problems of such discrimination or human relations conflicts within the Town,
and be a resource or referral agency to assist the parties or mediate among the parties so as, to the
extent possible, permit the resolution of the same at the local level;
♦ Promote and encourage understanding, tolerance and diversity and the recognition of human and
civil rights in the Town and community, and sponsor educational programs and the celebrations of
events for that purpose.
The Human Relations Advisory Committee shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the
Board of Selectmen, unless another means of appointment is indicated. Members shall reside in the Town
or have their place of business in the Town. Membership on the Human Relations Advisory Committee
shall include the following:
♦ One member shall be a member of the Board of Selectmen or its designee,
♦ One member shall be the Chief of Police or his/her designee,
♦ One member shall be designated by the School Committee,
♦ The remaining four members shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and, to the extent
possible, shall be a diverse group which may include representatives from the following fields:
♦ A business owner other than the real estate business or a business association;
♦ A representative of a real estate business or association;
♦ A representative of the Reading Clergy Association.
The Committee may invite to serve as non-voting members such voluntary consultants in the field of
human relations or human rights as it may choose from time to time. The Town Manager may assign a staff
liaison representative to the Human Relations Advisory Committee and arrange for staff support.
The Committee shall be advisory to the Board of Selectmen and shall report at least annually to the
Board of Selectmen on policy issues. The Committee shall administratively fall within the Police
Department.
This committee shall sunset on June 30, 2015 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen.
Adopted 2-13-01, Revised 7-22-0, Revised 12114104Revised 41-112
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Climate Advisory Committee
The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) has established a "Cities for
Climate Protection" program, which works with cities, towns, and counties to reduce the pollution that
causes global warming.
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There is hereby established a five (5) member Advisefy-Committee (Gommitiee) on the "G
Climate Ch Reading Climate Advisory Committee program to advise the Board of Selectmen on
implementation of the program. The purpose of the Committee is to:
♦ Advise the Board of Selectmen on matters of policy related but not limited to the "Cities for
Climate Protection" Program for use within the Town of Reading. In doing this work, the
Committee will:
♦ Conduct a local emissions inventory of greenhouse gas emission.
♦ Recommend an emissions reduction target.
♦ Identify local actions that achieve the target.
♦ Develop a proposed implementation action plan identifying policies and actions.
♦ Quantify and report benefits created.
♦ Make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and other bodies of the
Town on measures appropriate to implement such a program.
The Committee will be made up of five (5) members appointed for 3 year terms, so appointed that as
even a number of terms shall expire in each year. In selecting the Committee membership of 5 members, the
Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall give consideration to members representing the
following interests within the community:
➢ Residents of the community who have expertise or interest in conservation, environmental affairs,
energy, or other areas of expertise which, in the opinion of the Board. would be helpful in meeting
the Committee's mission.
Subcommittees may be created by a vote of the Committee. Members of Subcommittees do not
necessarily have to be members of the Committee.
The Committee shall be advisory in all matters. Decisions as to whether or not to implement measures
shall rest with the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or other body having jurisdiction in the matter.
This Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff as
available will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee.
This committee shall sunset on June 30, 2015 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen.
Adopted 11-22-05Revised 41-112
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Z3.3 Policy Establishing an Economic Development Committee
There is hereby established a five (5) member Economic Development (Committee) to advise the
Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) and the Board of Selectmen on matters
related to current and future economic development in the community. The purposes of the Committee are
to advise the Board of Selectmen, the CPDC, and the Town Manager on matters of policy related but not
limited to:
• Develop a work program including the frequency of reporting to the Board of Selectmen and the
CPDC;
• Develop an Economic Development Strategy consistent with the Master Plan and goals and
objectives established periodically by the Board of Selectmen;
• Within the Economic Development Strategy, work with staff to obtain additional State and Federal
economic developmental grants;
• Explore the need for and legality of forming a "property based" and/or "business based" Business
Improvement District(s) funded by assessments on all businesses within the individual district(s);
• To the extent feasible, encourage commercial development and office leases of downtown space
consistent with the traditional atmosphere of a New England Village Center;
• Advise the Board of Selectmen, CPDC, and any other Town agency or official as appropriate, on
matters related to economic development in the community;
• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with business owners and owners of major properties on a pro-active
basis to understand how the Town can work with them to achieve their plans;
• In order to achieve the above, review options to funding economic development activities in
cooperation with other civic organizations.
The Committee will be made up of five (5) members appointed for 3 year terms, so appointed that as
even a number of terms shall expire in each year. In selecting the Committee membership of 5 members, the
Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall give consideration to members representing the
following interests within the community:
• Member or designee of the Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce;
• Member or designee from the utilities serving the community, including electric, gas, internet
access, cable TV, or others;
• Merchants or businesses from the downtown area of Reading;
• Residents of the community who do not represent the above groups, and who have expertise in
planning, economic development, finance, business management, construction, training and
education, marketing, or other areas of expertise and experience which would assist the community
in attracting appropriate businesses to the community and otherwise carrying out the mission of the
Committee.
Subcommittees may be created by a vote of the Committee. Members of Subcommittees do not
necessarily have to be members of the Committee.
The Committee shall be advisory in all matters. Decisions as to whether or not to implement measures
shall rest as appropriate with the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, the CPDC, or other body having
jurisdiction in the matter.
This Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff as
available will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee.
This committee shall sunset on June 30, 21-2 2015 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen.
Adopted 3-7-06; Revised 41--112
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2.3.4 Policy Establishing a Reading Trails Committee (RTC)
Based on the recommendation of the Northern Area Greenway Committee, there is hereby established a
five (5) member Reading Trail Committee (RTC) which will assume the responsibilities of planning,
developing, and maintaining present and future trails in the Town of Reading. The goal is for the Town to
create and maintain a connected, well coordinated system of trails to serve the residents of the community.
The RTC will undertake the following responsibilities.
♦ Make recommendations to the Conservation Commission, Town Forest Committee, and Recreation
Committee regarding development, operation, use, and maintenance of trails crossing lands under
the jurisdiction of these bodies. The RTC shall have no rule-making authority itself.
♦ Act as a liaison between the Town of Reading and the Reading Open Land Trust, Friends of Reading
Recreation, Walkable Reading, Scout groups, and other youth and community groups with respect to
development, operation, use, and maintenance of trails.
♦ Coordinate and manage an Adopt-a-Trail program, if appropriate, for the maintenance of trails or
portions there-of.
♦ Set trail construction, maintenance, use, accessibility, and signage standards.
♦ Oversee production of trail maps and guides.
♦ Provide advice and recommendations on the development of the Ipswich River Greenway and other
trail initiatives arising from Town reports and studies.
♦ Approve volunteer trail projects before the volunteers seek approval for projects from the
Conservation Commission, Town Forest Committee, or other Town or other cooperating
organizations.
♦ Organize training, hikes, trail maintenance days, and trail construction projects.
♦ Foster working relationships with DPW, Police, Fire, Schools, or other agencies to carry out the
mission of the RTC.
♦ Encourage cooperation and address problems and conflicts in trail areas.
♦ Identify grant opportunities to support trail initiatives.
♦ Make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and other bodies of the
Town on measures necessary and appropriate to implement the trails program.
The Committee will be made up of five (5) members appointed for 3 year terms, so appointed that as
even a number of terms shall expire in each year. Associate members may also be appointed. In selecting
the Committee membership of 5 members, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall give
consideration to members representing the following interests within the community:
➢ Recommendation of the Conservation Commission;
➢ Recommendation of the Town Forest Committee;
➢ Recommendation of the Recreation Committee;
➢ one or more residents of the community who do not represent the above groups, and who has
expertise in, conservation, environmental affairs, trails operation and maintenance, or other areas of
expertise which, in the opinion of the Board would be helpful in meeting the Committee's mission.
Subcommittees may be created by a vote of the Committee. Members of Subcommittee members do not
necessarily have to be members of the Committee.
This Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff as
available will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. This eei mittee shall s"
june 30, 201unless renewed by the Boar of colaetme,
This Committee shall sunset on June 30, 2015 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen.
Adopted 3-25-08: Revised 41---112
2.3.6 Reading Fall Street Faire Committee
There is hereby created as a standing committee of the Town pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Board of
Selectmen policies, the Reading Fall Street Faire Committee, herein called "the Committee." The
expectation is that, by creating a standing committee, the leadership and workload in carrying out the Fall
Street Faire may be spread among a number of individuals, and that the leadership of this event will rotate
among members of the Committee.
The purpose of the Committee is to:
• Plan, organize, and carry out an annual celebration known as the Reading Fall Street Faire,
on a date annually to be recommended by the Committee and approved by the Board of
Selectmen
Expend funds allocated by the EDC from the Downtown Improvement and Events Trust
(DIET) and from other sources as available, to operate a high quality Faire; and return funds
remaining at the completion of the Faire to the DIET. Accounting of all funds for the event
will go through the Town's accounting system. A report will be submitted to the EDC
monthly, or more frequently if needed, detailing the expenditures from the DIET for the Fall
Street Faire.
• Immediately following the event, solicit feedback from participants and attendees and utilize
that feedback in planning the next year's event.
• Not later than December 31 of each year, report to the Board of Selectmen on the activities,
evaluation, and finances of the event for that year.
The Committee will be made up of five (5) members. If possible, at least one member will be a
Selectman or designee and one member will represent the interests of the Reading business community.
Subcommittees may be created by a vote of the Committee. Members of Subcommittees do not
necessarily have to be members of the Committee.
The Committee shall meet as needed, with meetings of the Committee and Subcommittee(s) held in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff
support for the direct work of the Committee, and for the Reading Fall Street Faire, shall be assigned by the
Town Manager as needs and available resources dictate.
This Committee shall sunset on June 30, 2015 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen
Adopted 2-15-201 ];Revised 41---1I2
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Town of Reading
Water Sewer Billing Volume
Actual
4-Year Ave.
Projected
WATER VOLUME (HCF):
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY08-FY11
FY12
1st Qtr
(Jul-Sep)
209,704
204,469
184,668
224,584
205,856
29.2%
212,507
A
2nd Qtr
(Oct-Dec)
203,550
176,615
183,595
190,940
188,675
26.7%
167,033
A
3rd Qtr
(Jan-Mar)
161,771
155,419
159,371
156,382
158,236
22.4%
153,136
A
4th Qtr
(April-Jun)
157,747
147,897
151,755
155,146
153,136
21.7%
147,625
P
TOTAL
732,772
684,400
679,389
727,052
705,903
100.0%
680,301
P
C,
S {
Actual
4-Year Ave.
Projected
SEWER VOLUME (HCF):
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY08-FY11
FY12
1stQtr
(Jul-Sep)
204,648
201,722
180,619
217,367
201,089
29.1%
207,576
A
2nd Qtr
(Oct-Dec)
197,916
174,006
181,022
185,784
184,682
26.7%
164,072
A
3rd Qtr
(Jan-Mar)
158,163
152,681
157,370
152,638
155,213
22.5%
149,561
A
4th Qtr
(April-Jun)
155,267
145,086
149,850
150,952
150,289
21.7%
144,447
P
TOTAL
715,994
673,495
668,861
706,741
691,273
100.0%
665,656
P
SEWER % OF WATER:
1st Qtr
(Jul-Sep)
97.6%
98.66%
97.81%
96.79%
97.68%
97.68%
2nd Qtr
(Oct-Dec)
97.2%
98.52%
98.60%
97.30%
97.88%
98.23%
3rd Qtr
(Jan-Mar)
97.8%
98.23%
98.23%
98.23%
98.23%
97.67%
4th Qtr
(April-Jun)
98.4%
98.09%
98.09%
98.09%
98.09%
97.85%
TOTAL
97.7%
98.41%
98.45%
97.21%
97.93%
97.85%
I~b A= Actual
Usage Analysis FY~1
FY2013 PRELIMINARY Water & Sewer Rate Calculation
(price per 100 cubic feet)
TOWN OF READING
Water Fund Sewer Fund
Reserves Balance - July 1, 2011
$986,630
(adjusted for Nov '11 TM)
$987,837
Target Balance 10% of Budget (minimum)
$580,287
$577,255
Available for pricing offsets
$406,343
$410,582
3 yrs
$135,448
$136,861
5 yrs
$81,269
$82,116
no reserves
no reserves
RESERVES USED:
$0
($100,000)
($200,000)
$0
($100,000)
($200,000)
Required User Payments
$5,620,870
$5,520,870
$5,420,870
$5,625,546
$5,525,546
$5,425,546
Allowance for 10% discount 0.88
$ 766,482
$ 752,846 $
739,210
$ 767,120
$ 753,484
$ 739,847
and 2% lien to tax bills
Required Billing
$6,387,352
$6,273,716
$6,160,080
$6,392,666
$6,279,030
$6,165,393
User Billing Volume - 100 Cu Ft
650,000
650,000
650,000
635,000
635,000
635,000
Rate per 100 Cu Ft
$9.8267
$9.6519
$9.4770
$10.0672
$9.8882
$9.7093
USE -
$9.83
$9.65
$9.48
$10.07
$9.89
$9.71
Water
Water
Water
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
FY2011
$8.03
$8.03
$8.03
$8.44
$8.44
$8.44
FY2012
$8.27
$8.27
$8.27
$8.57
$8.57
$8.57
FY2013
$9.83
$9.65
$9.48
$10.07
$9.89
$9.71
Change
18.86%
16.69%
14.63%
17.50%
15.40%
13.30%
705,000 705,000 705,000 690,000 690,000 690,000
8.3% 6.4% 5.0% 7.0% 5.0% 3.2%
680,000 680,000 680,000 663,000 663,000 663,000
13.5% 11.1% 9.6% 12.5% 10.2% 8.5%
W
4/10/2012 Page 2
adjusted for $200k revenue deficit
gals
1CF 7.48
1000F 748
FY13 W-S_Rate_Calc_Draft
RCalc
Enterprise Fund Budgets
Assumptions for FY14-FY16: Wages 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.001,
MWRA 7.00% 7.00% 7.00% 7.00°
Expenses 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.500,
April 10, 2012
Approved
Percent
Approved
Percent
Requested
Percent
Estimated
Percent
Estimated
Percent
Estimated
Percent
Estimated
Percent
No.
FY-2011
Change
FY-2012
Change
FY-2013
Change
FY-2014
Change
FY-2015
Change
FY-2016
Change
FY-2017
Change
storm water
Y1 Salaries and Wages
70,076
0.00%
127,765
82.32%
134,232
5.06°%
136,917
2.00%
139,655
2.00%
142,448
2.00%
145,297
2.00%
Y2 Expenses
19,750
-7.34%
58,885
198.15%
64,080
8.82%
65,682
2.50%
67,324
2.50%
69,007
2.50%
70,732
2.50%
Y3 Debt Service
Y4 CanitalOullav
288.000
44.00%
190.000
-34.03%
190.000
0.00%
190,000
0.00%
200,000
5.26%
200,000
0.00%
200,000
0.00%
estimated
W1
Salaries and Wages
632,349
0.00°%
639,490
1.13%
656,788
2.70%
669,924
2.00%
683,322
2.00%
696,989
2.00%
710,928
2.00%
W2a
Expenses
2,698,736
-1.31%
955,044
1,013,206
6.09%
1,038,536
2.50%
1,064,500
2.50%
1,091,112
2.50%
1,118,390
2.50%
W2b
MWRA Assessment
1,759,085
1,813,825
3.11%
1,940,793
7.00%
2,076,648
7.00%
2,222,014
7.00%
2,377,555
7.00%
W3
Debt Service
1,839,206
-2.70%
1,785,591
-2.92%
1,326,051
-25.74%
1,299,286
-2.02%
1,271,721
-2.12%
1,406,505
10.60%
1,365,733
-2.90%
W4
Capital Outlay
263,000
-22.65%
783,500
197.91%
993,000
26.74%
616,000
-37.97%
540,000
-12.34%
510,000
-5.56%
200,000
-60.78%
W5
Water Fund
5,433,291
-2.93%
5,922,710
9.01%
5,802,870
-2.02%
5,564,539
-4.11%
5,636,191
1.29%
5,926,619
5.15%
5,772,606
.2.60%
Reserves
(225,000)
(550,000)
Nov11-250k
(100,000)
(100.000)
(100,000)
(100.000)
Net Water Fund
5,208,291
0.70%
5,372,710
3.16%
5,702,870
6.15%
5,464,539
-4.18%
5,536,191
1.31%
5,826,619
5.25%
5,772,606
-0.93/
7.44%
offsets for en'I fund
377,367
377,367
384,916
2.00%
394,539
404,402
414,512
424,875
5yr
W99 Water Fund voted
5,055,924
5,545,343
5,417,954
-2.30%
5,170,000
5,231,789
5,512,107
5,347,731
sewer
X1
Salaries and Wages
308,147
7.64%
267,908
-13.06%
275,144
2.70%
280,647
2.00%
286,260
2.00%
291,985
2.00%
297,825
2.00%
X2a
Expenses
4,444,463
1.13%
655,304
668,124
1.96%
684,827
2.50%
701,948
2.50%
719,496
2.50%
737,484
2.50%
X2b
MWRA Assessment
4,164,476
4,383,478
5.26%
4,690,321
7.00%
5,018,644
7.00%
5,369,949
7.00%
5,745,845
7.00%
X3
Debt Service
165,113
32.93%
162,206
-1.76%
115,800
-28.61%
106,934
-7.66%
106,934
0.00%
451,667
322.38%
433,517
-4.02%
X4
Capital Outlay
556,001
23.56%
157,000
-71.76%
330,000
110.19%
682,000
106.67%
670,000
-1.76%
365,000
0.00%
445,000
0.00%
X6
Sewer Fund
5,473,724
4.16%
5,406,894
.1.22%
5,772,546
6.76%
6,444,729
11.64%
6,783,786
5.26%
7,198,098
6.11%
7,659,671
6.41%
Reserves
1161,001)
(100,000)
100.000)
100.000
(100,000)
Net Sewer Fund
5,312,723
3.05%
5,406,894
1.77%
5,672,546
4.91%
6,344,729
11.85%
6,683,786
5.34%
7,098,098
6.20%
7,659,671
7.91%
41.66%
offsets for en'lfund
259,004
259,004
264,198
2.01%
270,803
277,573
284,512
291,625
5yr
381,979 2.52%
Reserve
Fund levels
Target
Excess
Storm Water
275,590
376,011
376,011
356,011
331,011
301,011
266,011
150,000
71%
Water
1,485,064
986,630 Novii-250k
886,630
786,630
686,630
586,630
586,630
592,662
•1%
Sewer
792,756
987,837
887,837
787,837
687,837
587,831
587,837
719,810
-18%
water
X99 Sewer Fund voted 5,214,720 5,147,890 5,508,348 7.00°% 6,173,926 6,506,213 6,913,585 7,368,046
W&S gross 10,907,015 11,329,604 11,575,416 12,009,268 12,419,977 13,124,717 13,432,277
W&S reserves 386,001 550,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 0
WS W&S combined net 10,521,014 1.88% 10,779,604 2.46% 11,375,416 5.53% 11,809,268 3.81% 12,219,977 3.48% 12,924,717 5.77% 13,432,277 3.93°h
11,787,996 9.35% 12,237,584 7.58% 12,663,188 7.23% 13,393,489 9.60% 13,919,458 7.70%
Other Assumptions 1.30%
usa a 8.50% 5.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
NET COMBINED RATES 15.99% 9.00% 6.58% 8.94% 7.04%
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Gary S. Brackett [gsbrackett@brackettlucas.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:34 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Historical
Subject: Demolition Delay Bylaw
Peter and Mark,
In response to your request of 4/5/12, I have reviewed the questions you have presented and the
provisions of the Demolition Delay Bylaw ("Bylaw") and I offer the following responses:
1. If the wording is changed by the petitioner, would the proposed article be invalid?
Mark has explained that the petitioner may move to amend the article by deleting the term
"Potentially Significant Structures" and inserting in place thereof "Historical and Architectural
Inventory" (Inventory).
I agree with Mark that the term Potentially Significant Structures is defined to include three (3)
categories including the Inventory. The Commission issues a list of Potentially Significant
Structures to the Building Inspector. Mark is correct that the RHC does not add property to the
Inventory as that list is fixed as of 9/1/95 by the terms of the Bylaw.
After review, I would agree that the proposed amendment by the petitioner would not be
consistent with the terms of the Bylaw.
2. Is there any wording within the Bylaw so that a property can be removed, by the RHC, from
being subject to the Bylaw?
Once a property is deemed to be a subject to the Bylaw, there is no formal mechanism for
removal of a property from the list of Potentially Significant Structures. Section 7.2.3.5 allows
for Early Release of a property and Section 7.2.4 allows for Release of the Delay, with each
decision made upon certain specific findings. Absent a specific provision, it would appear to be
within the jurisdiction of the RHC to receive a request for reconsideration of its decision based
upon new information not available during the initial proceedings.
Please give me a call today if you have any further questions or if you would like to discuss this matter
before tonight's meeting.
Regards,
Gary
Dictated but not read.
Gary S. Brackett, Esquire
BRACKETT & LUCAS
19 Cedar Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(tel)508-799-9739
4/10/2012 os~
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Mark Cardono
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 4:26 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Delios, Jean; Gentile, Ann; Historical; Janann Ali; Robyn Parker -
Home; Nancy Genevieve
Subject: Questions for Town Counsel take a look ASAP
Attachments: letter to Mark and HISCOM- Erin Calvo-Bacci 20120329.doc
Hi Peter,
The following are the questions for Town Counsel.
Mark
Town Counsel,
The Reading Historical Commission has to address the content of Article 21 at the upcoming Town
Meeting. We are meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 and we are trying to prepare for Town Meeting,
which begins on the April 23, 2012. So that we can effectively prepare for the meeting, we have put
together the following questions:
1. During a recent meeting with the petitioner, we pointed out some language that is unclear. Therefore
the petitioner may amend the article. The wording being removed "Potentially Significant
Structures" from the first bullet. (see Bylaw Committee's recommendations on Article 21, below)
If the wording is changed by the petitioner, would the proposed article will be invalid?
The reason that it may be invalid, is that the RHC does not add any property to the "Historical and
Architectural Inventory" (Inventory) through the Demolition Delay Bylaw. The term "Potentially
Significant Structure" is defined in the Bylaw (Section 7.2.2.4) to represent the properties protected
under the Bylaw and does not represent the Inventory
7.2.2 Definiitions Under section 7.2.2.4 "Potentially Significant Structures" are defined and that has
nothing to do with adding properties to the inventory.
"B ly aw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this article by a
vote of 3-0-1, providing that the motion proposed is as follows:
Move that the Town vote to Amend Section 7.2 of the Town of Reading General Bylaw by inserting the
following new language as Section 7.2.3.8:
7.2.3.8 Appeal
The owner of record may appeal from either or both of the!
• Inclusion on the list of Potentially Significant Structures (Note:The petitioner may remove
wording "list of Potentially Significant Structures." and replace it with "Historical and
Architectural Inventory" per suggestion of RHC at our last meeting)
4/10/2012
3s
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by filing a written notice of appeal within thirty (30) days of the date of said deeiaieri
notice of inclusion, (change infers newly added to the Hist & Arch Inventory) with both the Chairman
of the Historical Commission and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
Within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of the notice of appeal, the Board of Selectman shall
convene an appeal hearing which shall include the Historical Commission and the owner of
record, (or their attorney, or other designated representative) for the purpose of adjudicating
the appeal. The appeal shall review the record of the proceedings before the Historical
Commission and input provided by the applicant and I HsGeffl Historical Commission
representatives. Notice of the hearing shall be given to the parties and to abutters within 300
feet of the property. Within fourteen (14) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of
Selectmen will render a decision on the appeal."
2. Is there any wording within the bylaw so that a property can be removed, by the RHC, from being
subject to the Bylaw?
We have received a request from a property owner (the petitioner of Article 21) to
remove her property from being subject to the Bylaw and also remove it from the
Inventory (see attached).
The following two sections may be helpful:
Section 7.2.2.4 Bullet 3 could be used as an instrument to revisit the process of
adding the latest inclusions to be subject to the bylaw. Particularly the issue of
hand delivered in a timely manner and to the owner. (hand delivery does not
guarantee the 30 day notice requirement as stated in the bylaw and the recipient
being the owner)
This would mean revisiting the 6 hand delivered notices, which includes the
property referred to, above)
Also, in Section 7.2.3.1 The first paragraph refers to "The list is subject to
periodic modification." Could this be used as a removal tool?
It may take both sections to accomplish a satisfactory outcome from the owner's
recent request.
3) We understand that since the Demolition Delay Bylaw is a general bylaw, then
the only appeal is through Superior Court. There are currently no Reading Bylaws
have an appeal process written into the bylaw.
We have received a note from Chris Skelley, of Mass Historic Commission, that he
knows of no Demolition Delay Bylaws that have an appeal process, through the
Board of Selectmen.
We want to work within the current bylaw. Our thoughts are that, any action taken
by the RHC could be reversed because of a question about the timing of delivery
of the notification about becoming subject to the Demolition Delay Bylaw.
Thank you, in advance, for your help,
Respectfully,
Mark Cardono,
4/10/2012
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RHC Chairman
historic_al@c_i_.read__ng ma u_s
4/10/2012 0
DRAFT 2012 Annual Town Meeting April 23, 2012
WARRANT OUTLINE 04/10/2012
Art. Mover/ Moderator
# Article Description Sponsor Comment Notes
1 Election
2 Reports Board of Selectmen • State of the Town -
Steve Goldy
♦ Motion to Table -
3
Instructions
Board of Selectmen
♦ Motion to Table -
Tafo a
4
Amending the Capital Improvement
Board of Selectmen
• Motion - Schubert
Program FY 2012-FY 2021
♦ Presentation - Bob
LeLacheur
♦ Fincom report - Marie
Ferrari
5
Establishing an OPEB Trust Fund
Board of Selectmen
♦ Motion - Bonazoli
♦ Presentation - Gail
LaPointe
♦ Fincom report - Barry
Berman
6
Amending the FY 2012 Budget
Board of Selectmen
• Motion - Arena
♦ Presentation - Bob
LeLacheur
♦ Fincom report - Hal
Torman
7
Approving FY 2013 to FY 2022
Board of Selectmen
• Motion - Goldy
Capital Improvement Program
♦ Presentation - Bob
LeLacheur
♦ Fincom report - Paula
Perrv
8
Approve Payment of Prior Year's
Board of Selectmen
♦ Motion - Tafoya
9/10 vote required
Bills
♦ Presentation - Gail
LaPointe
♦ Fincom report - Jeanne
Borawski
Disposition of Surplus Tangible Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion - Schubert
Property ♦ Presentation-
Hechenbleikner
♦ Fincom report - Paula
4/10/2012
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DRAFT 2012 Annual Town Meeting April 23, 2012
WARRANT OUTLINE 04/10/2012
10 Establishing Revolving Funds Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion - Bonazoli
♦ Presentation -
Hechenbleikner
♦ Fincom report - Barry
Berman
11 Rescinding Civil Service - Police Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion - Arena
Department ♦ Presentation -
Hechenbleikner,
Cormier, Abate, Picco
♦ Bylaw Committee report
- Phil Pacino
12 Accepting a gift - Friends of Reading Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion - Ton Connery
Football Scholarship ♦ Presentation: Connery
13 FY 2013 Budget FINCOM ♦ Motion - Berman
♦ Presentation - Bob
LeLacheur
♦ Fincom report - Barry
Berman
14 Authorizing Chapter 90 expenditures Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion - Goldy
♦ Presentation -
Zambouras
♦ Fincom report - Mark
Dockser
15 Authorizing debt - Sewer Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion with Indefinitely Postpone
repair/replacement - Tennyson, Explanation for
Whittier, Wordsworth, Browning, indefinite
postponement - Tafoya
Tennvson Circle
16 Acceptance of easement from Haven Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion - Schubert 2/3 vote
Street to "upper' Municipal parking ♦ Presentation - Delios,
lot, and granting an easement for Hechenbleikner
installation of an ATM in the "upper"
Municipal parking lot.
17 Granting of an Easement for utilities - Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion - Bonazoli 2/3 vote
Ivy Street to Belmont Street ♦ Presentation - Counted vote
Zambouras
18 Resolution calling for an amendment Petition
to the US Constitution to reverse the
effects of the US Supreme Court's
Citizens United decision that allows
unlimited spending by corporations,
unions, and others in our elections
Lippitt et al ♦ Motion - John Lippitt
♦ Presentation - Lippitt
4/10/2012 2
DRAFT 2012 Annual Town Meeting April 23, 2012
WARRANT OUTLINE 04/10/2012
1 i
_~pproi al of ~flordablc I lowing
Board of Selectmen
• Motion - Arena
Trust Fund Allocation Plan
♦ Presentation -
Hechenbleikner
♦ Fincom report - Mark
Dockser
U
B, ILM pursuant to authority of
Board of Selectmen
♦ Motion - Goldy
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
♦ Presentation - Cormier
6, Section 172 B 1/2, enabling the
• Bylaw Committee report
Police Department to conduct State
- Phil Pacino
and Federal Fingerprint Based
Criminal History checks for
individuals applying for various
municipally-issued licenses
21
Amending Reading General Bylaw
Petition Calvo-Bacci
• Motion - Erin Calvo-
Section 7.2 - providing for appeals
et al
Bacci
from Demolition Delay
♦ Presentation - Calvo-
Bacci
♦ Historical Commission -
♦ Bylaw Committee report
- Phil Pacino
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Board of Selectmen
• Motion - Tafoya
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Hechenbleikner
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♦ Bylaw Committee report
Phil Pacino
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• Motion with
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From:
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent:
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:46 AM
To:
'Charlie Ehl'
Cc:
Feudo, John
Subject: RE: Tennis Court Field walk through
We kind of put that off pending election etc. I'll talk to the Board of Selectmen at their next
meeting and try to schedule something in April.
If the Board of Selectmen was going to approve anything I would hope it would be done in time
to allow any construction to start in September.
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
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From: Charlie Ehl [mailto:charlie.ehl@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 8:52 AM
To: Town Manager
Cc: Feudo, John
Subject: Tennis Court Field walk through
Hello Peter:
I hope all is well with you.
If you recall the action item after my presentation to the Board of Selectmen on Feb 14 was to schedule
a walk-through to site visit of the subject field. What are your thoughts about when this can be
scheduled?
I am a neophyte with the process of working something through through town government so I have no
idea how long it would take to complete the walk-through, schedule further debate and then ultimately
decide one way or another. However, my hope is that this can be completed such that if RYB receives
the desired result, we will be able to begin work at the site by September. Is this reasonable?
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I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Charlie Ehl
Commissioner
Reading Youth Baseball Inc.
781-640-9017, (m)
781-942-7924, (h)
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