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Home My WebLink About2013-06-24 Appointment Committee -Bylaw Committee Minutes Bylaw Committee Appointment Committee Meeting June 24, 2013 The meeting convened at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Committee members Alan Foulds, Phil Pacino and James Bonazoli as well as candidate Marcel Dubois, Bylaw Committee member Stephen Crook and Town Manager Bob LeLacheur. Mr.Foulds called the Committee to order and described that one three-year term on the Bylaw Committee was open due to Phil Pacino's decision to step down. He also noted a two-year term expiring in 2014 remains open, and another two-year tens expiring in 2014 would be open in late July as Dolores Carroll indicated her decision to resign. Mr. Dubois gave his background to the BCAC, including being a resident since 1996 and currently an RCTV volunteer. By profession he is a technical writer, and he also mentioned he is a new Town Meeting member. Mr. Pacino described the responsibility as reviewing any proposed Bylaw changes and - then to report to Town Meeting. He stated there were very few meetings,now that the Bylaws recodification project has been finished. He reminded that a review of the Charter was the next task however. Mr. Bonazoli asked if Mr.Dubois was aware of any conflicts, and he replied only if RCTV issues arose in common. Mr. Crook disclosed that he was also an RCTV volunteer, and welcomed Mr. Dubois's interest. Mr. Foulds summarized the openings and thanked Mr. Dubois for stepping forward. On motion by Mr. Pacino seconded by Mr. Bonazoli,the Bylaw Appointment _Committee placed the following name into nomination for one three-year term, expimina on June 30 2016° Marcel Dubois, and voted 3-3-0 in favor of the appointment. On motion by Mr. Pacino marking his lone tenure as a member of the Bylaw Committee and seconded by Mr. Bonazoli the Committee voted to adiourn at 7.15pm by a vote of 3-0-0. Respectfully sub /m itted, 0? /� /��JJ Secretary ' AI� . I / APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2013 Bylaw Committee Term: 3 years _ 2 Vacancies Appointing Authority: Bylaw Committee Appointment Committee Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Philip n n_eifto C-hai._.__ c Washington St Unit D6 (o 6) 2013 Stephen Crook - 137 Pleasant Street (12) 2015 Vacancy ( ) 2014 Ronald T. O'Keefe,Jr. 44 Batchelder Road (06) 2015 Candidates: f` Marcel Dubois �W *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment BYLAW COMMITTEE Term - Three years . . Appoinfing An hority Bylaw Committee Appointment Committee Number of Members Five Members who are voters of the Town so arranged that one or two terms shall expire each year Meetings As needed Authority - Reading Charter—Section 2-12 Purpose The Bylaw Committee shall propose and consider Changes in the Bylaws and shall reports its findings on all such Articles on the Warrant, in writing, at least seven days before Town Meeting. Such a report shall not preclude further action or reconsideration by the Bylaw Committee. - �otl �eBFgoi - Town of Reading c I 16 Lowell Street m , Reading MA 01867 e RECEIVED `ago TOWN CLERK S�9'INCORPP�P READING. MASS. Office of the Town Clerk 1113 MAY I b lox ag�y 942-9070 781-942-9050 website: www.relidTngma.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Philip B Paclno 5 Washington Street D6 Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I Hechenbleikner DATE: May 6, 2013 RE: Reappointment to Bylaw Committee Our records Indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2013. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All Incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for \/ reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 16, 2013. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, Including those where the Incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all Incumbents be available for an Interview, or If you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your Interest In being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 16, 2013. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. / u V Sign re Date oc: Committee Chairman May 15, 2013 Town Meeting Moderator Alan Foulds Town Clerk Laura Gemme Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 i To Town of Reading Officials, After much thought and many prayers I have decided not to seek re-appointment to the Bylaw Committee when my term expires on June 30, 2013. At June 30, 20131 will have served as a member of the Bylaw Committee for 27 years. The last 25 of those 27 years I have had the honor of serving as the Chair of the Committee. I thank the members of the Committee who had confidence in me and allowed me to serve as Chair over the years. I however feel at this point that it is time for a change and thus I will not be seeking to be re-appointed to the Committee. I do want to thank the Moderator, both present and past for their support of the Committee and for me as the Chair of the Committee. During my tenure on the Committee I had the privilege of serving with three members I hold in great esteem, George Theophanis, Jack Russell and Dolly Carroll. I thank them and consider them all friends. I thank the Town Manager and his staff for providing the Committee both support and information over the years. The professionalism displayed by the Town Manager and staff were much appreciated in gaining knowledge about the Issues place before the Reading Town Meeting. I thank Town Meeting members themselves. Sometimes members agreed with the Committee's recommendation and sometime they disagreed but they always respected our positions. Finally, in order to avoid any confusion, I feel I must mention that my decision here does not affect my position as a Commissioner of the RMLD. I will continue to serve in that position as long as the voters, who allow me to serve, will let me serve. Resp�e Ily s bmitted, Philip B. Pacino � UrRFAp '40 RECEIVED " e 0 I% 1 Town oE`A f Reading, MA ff�� ]�] ,bJ'9IHCOAP�PP 1113 APR 24-,P-, Application for Appointment to Boards/Committees/Commissions � Name: Dubois Marcel Andre Date: 4/23/13 (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: 16 Willow Street Tel.(Home)781-944-3652 Tel.(Work)603-952-5892 (Is this number listed?)Yes Occupation: Senior Technical Writer #of years in Reading: 17 Are you a registered voter in Reading?Yes e-mail address: duboism6alcomcast.net Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices)with#1 being your first priority. _Animal Control Appeals Committee _Fall Street Faire Committee _Audit Committee _Finance Committee _Board of Appeals _Historical Commission _Board of Cemetery Trustees _Housing Authority _Board of Health Hunan Relations Advisory Committee Board of Registrars _MBTA Advisory Board –1 Bylaw Committee _Metropolitan Area Planning Council _Celebration Committee Mystic Valley Elder Services _Climate Advisory Committee -_RCTV Board of Directors _Commissioner of Trust Funds _Recreation Committee _Community Planning&Development Comm. _RMLD Citizens Advisory Board _Conservation Commission _Town Forest Committee _Constable _Trails Committee _Contributory Retirement Board —7 West Street Historic District Commission _Council on Aging _Ad Hoc Committee _Cultural Council- _Other Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves - - Economic Development Committee Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: (feel free to attach a resune or other statement of interest/qualifications) Please see attached resume. Revised 4-10.12 MARCELA. DUBOIS duboismec comcastnet • htto�//www linkedin comrin/marceladubois 781-944-3652 • Reading MA 01867 Senior Technical Writer with extensive industry experience simplifying complex technical information into effective and understandable user assistance content.A proactive,well-organized and results-driven professional who exceeds project objectives, maintains accuracy, and meets tight deadlines for multiple deliverables. Excellent communication skills demonstrated through strong collaboration within all teams in both large corporations and start-up environments. Technical Writing • Content Development• Structured Documentation • Topic-based Authoring Project Management• Localization Liaison • el-earning Videos • Online Help •Task-based Tutorials • Wrote and maintained Software User Guides,AdministratioNlnstallation Guides, and task-based Tutorials • Authored in a structured environment for a global audience while reducing translation cost by 30% • Pmject managed documentation deliverables from inception to implementation on time and on budget • Produced multiple online video tutorials providing users an aftemate, effective eLeaming methodology • Designed, wrote and distributed 300 page training manuals increasing channel sales certification by 25% Authoring: Flare 7, FrameMaker 10,Word, PageMaker Online Help: WebWorks ePubiisher 2011.3 Markup Languages: XML, HTML Project Management: Agile,JIRA, Sharepoint, Perforce eLeaming: Captivate, Camtasia Studio, Flash Pro Experience Enterasys Secure Networks—Andover, MA2010-Present Enteresys manufactures complete network solutions including controllers, routers and security software. Senior Technical Writer • Research,write,and publish complex user and installation documentation on the complete wireless product line including 802.11n outdoor access points,and wireless controllers. • Write and maintain context-sensitive online help system for wireless assistant software using FrameMaker and ePublisher. • Maintain installation guide for 2A and 5 GHz antennas including radiation patterns, FCC Regulations,and new installation parameters. • Maintain NetSight Wireless Manager online help system using MadCap Flare. • Apply single sourcing and conditional text publishing standards maximizing writing efficiency. • Monitor bugs and software issues using an internal Tracker system to quickly address product issues discovered by customers and professional installers. Autodesk-Waltham. MA 2005-2010 Autodesk manufactures 2D and 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Lead Technical Writer • Researched,wrote, and published modular,task-based tutorials and online help using structured FrameMaker simplifying complex engineering procedures,workFlows, and processes. • Designed, scripted,edited, produced, and published eLeaming videos using Captivate, Camtasia Studio,and Flash Pro providing an alternate learning methodology to help users explore common product features and tools. • Applied single sourcing and conditional text publishing standards maximizing writing efficiency for global output flexibility including PDF, HTML,and WinHelp formats. • Monitored bugs and software issues using JIRA to quickly track and address product issues discovered by worldwide localization services and international translators. • Active participant in weekly scrum meetings for projects following an Agile development model. -Continued- MARCELA. DUBOIS 781-944-3652• duboism@comcast.net Page 2 L Knowledge Transfer Specialist(KTS)-Exeter, NH 20042005 KTS provides contract specialist for producing technical manuals and user guides. Contract Technical Writer • Researched, edited,and wrote clear, concise operator and maintenance materials for machinery used in the production and distribution of large regional newspapers using MS Word and Information Mapping methodologies. • Reviewed legacy content with service engineers and manufacturing technicians improving accuracy and techniques for analyzing and applying all required maintenance procedures. • Designed and implemented complete technical training materials used by instructors and students providing tangible improvements in product knowledge base and customer service response times, resulting in more effective field operation with lower maintenance costs. • Defined each project using a custom, strategic workflow approach to better identify issues before content development, resulting in quicker production times and lower operating costs. Verso Technologies, Inc. (formerly MCK Communications)-Needham,MA 1998-2003 Verso offers solutions for portable business telephony,which includes gateway and client devices. Senior Technical Writer(2001-2003) • Designed,implemented, and managed an ISO 9000 training process resulting in improved production quality,and the overall reduction in manufacturing cycle time. • Organized and created complete web-based eLeaming content resulting in an average cost savings of 15K. • Informational and technical resource for entry-level staff as well as management-level employees. • Developed complete on-site training curriculum resulting in the certification of 400+voice and data technicians on the installation and maintenance of all telephony devices while achieving better than 95%participant approval rating. `,,.hnical Writer(1998-2001) • Researched,designed,wrote and edited System Administrator, and Quick Installation Guides for LAN-WAN gateway products and VOIP telephony devices using MS Word. • Organized manufacturing and quality personnel on the development of ISO QSPs(Quality Service Procedures) and WI (Work Instructions)for ISO-9001 acceptance. • Developed and maintained RMA(Repaired Material Authorization)process for day-to-day interaction with contract manufacturing. Volunteer Reading Community Television-Reading, MA 1998-Present RCTV is a community based, non-profit television studio. President, Board of Directors • Implemented a new strategic planning process for officer growth and development. • Established a yearly performance review process for the Executive Director and staff. • Increased the size and diversity of the Board by 30%. • Organized a building committee to oversee the design and construction of a new studio in Reading. Videographer/Producer/Editor • Videographer on local productions including: government meetings, high school athletics,and live studio shows. • Producer of'Reading Tails'(monthly show).Work includes guest Interviews, audio encapsulation using Compressor,and video editing using Final Cut Pro. Career Development nSight Corporation(Principles of Design), Basics of Voice over IP(VOIP), Information ' Mapping, Fundamentals of Wireless Networks, ISO 9000 Processes and Procedures ialcation Associates Degree -Computer Science Hewer College, Nashua, NH OFRFy�� Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 «rowo FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email:townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website:www.readingma.gov (781) 942-9043 June 18,2013 Marcel Dubois 16 Willow Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Marcel: Thank you for applying for a position on a Board, Committee or Commission for the Town of Reading. The Bylaw Committee Appointment Committee will be interviewing candidates on June 24, 2013, in the Conference Room, Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA We have scheduled your interview to take place at 7:00 p.m. Attached is a copy of the description of the Board(s), Commiftee(s) or Commission(s) to which you have applied. Please make sure that we have in advance a resume or description of your qualifications if you would like to submit this material. Also, please note that the Charter requires that you be a resident of Reading and the Board of Selectmen requires that you be a registered voter to be considered for appointment (there are exceptions if the applicant is not old enough to be a registered voter). The following is a list of questions that the Bylaw Committee Appointment Committee commonly asks of new applicants. 1. Can you meet the time commitment that will be required for this position? 2. _ Are there any conflicts in your personal or professional life with serving in the positron that you seek? 3. Briefly summarize your qualifications. Why are you interested in this particular position? - 4. Are there any specific issues that you would like to deal with as a member of this Board, Committee or Commission? 5. Are you accessible to residents who have business before the Board, Committee or Commission to which you have applied—Le. do you have a listed telephone number? - Please contact Paula Schena at 942-9043 and let her know whether or not you will be able to be present for this interview. Sincerely, OAN4 Robert W. LeLacheur,Jr Town Manager PIHlps cc: Department Head 'Committee Chairman