HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-22 Board of Selectmen Packet - Part 1DRAFT - BOARD OF SELECTMEN
2013 AGENDAS 2013
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Presentation
Estimated
Start time
ctober22, 2013
Appointment
ad hoc Zoning Advisory Committee
Hearing
Amend Section 1.13 of the Selectmen's Policy
re: Purchasing Cards
LeLacheur
7:15
Proclamation
"Friends of the Library" Week
Klepeis
7:20
Library Building Committee update
Hutchinson &
Urell
7:25
HEARING
BUSA liquor - Change of Manager
Brackett
7:45
HEARING
(continued)
Wine Bunker liquor license transfer, change of
location and restrictions
Brackett
7:50
HEARING
3.2.4 Requirements for: Restaurant License to
Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and
Brackett
8:00
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property.
Brackett
8:30
Re- organization of Town government
LeLacheur
9:00
HEARING
Amending the FY14 Classification Plan
LeLacheur
9:00
Vote Subsequent TM Warrant Articles
LeLacheur
9:30
October 30, 2013 (Weds.) - Financial Forum
(FY15 Budget)
Pleasant St. Ctr
7:30
November 5, 2013
Office Hour
Marsie West
6:30
Appoint Town Counsel
LeLacheur
7:20
Tax Classification preview
joint mtg BOA
7:30
Extend Regional Assessing agreement with
Wakefield
LeLacheur
7:55
Consideration of Class 2 MV license
LeLacheur
8:00
Second Water Meter
Zager
8:15
Mailbox /snow plow policy
Zager
8:30
Review Final Drainage studies
Zambouras
8:45
Review Storm Water Enterprise Fund
LeLacheur
9:15
Discuss moving Enterprise Fund debt to tax
rate (requires voter approval)
LeLacheur
9:30
November 7, 2013
Senior Center
7:00
Adopt an Island Reception
November 12, 2013 - Subsequent Town Meeting
(Tues)
no meetings
7:30
November 14, 2013 - Subsequent Town Meeting
(Thurs)
no meetings
7:30
November 18, 2013 - Subsequent Town Meeting
(Mon)
no meetings
7:30
November 26, 2013
RCASA overview
McNamara
7:30
Approve Liquor Licenses
LeLacheur
8:00
Approve Other Licenses
LeLacheur
Approve early openings /24 hour openings
LeLacheur
TEARING
Tax Classification
joint mtg BOA
8:30
Review BOS/TM Goals
LeLacheur
9:30
Office Hour
Marsie West
6:30
Field naming request
Feudo
8:30
Birch Meadow Master Plan
Feudo
8:45
Dog Park opportunity
Feudo
9:00
Strout Avenue Master Plan (complete after
Town Forest planning work is done)
Feudo
9:15
December 17, 2013
Technology Update
7:30
New Website
Document Storage
Permits & Licensing
Town Manager Performance Evaluation
Future Agendas
Regionalization of other functions
LeLacheur
MWRA (Feb 2014)
LeLacheur
Policy on Trust Fund Commissioners
Heffernan
Lyme Disease mitigation strategy
Clay
Recurring Items
Town Accountant Report
Jan- Apr -Jul -Oct
Qtrly
Review BOS/TM Goals
Mar -July -Dec
Tri -ann
Review Customer Service survey results
Jan & July
Semi -ann
RCTV members Report
Apr & Oct
Semi -ann
CAB (RMLD) member Report
Apr & Oct
Semi -ann
MAPC member Report
Apr & Oct
Semi -ann
Review Regionalization efforts
Jun & Dec
Semi -ann
Reading Housing Authority Report
March
Annual
Reading Ice Arena Report
October
Annual
Appointments of BCCs
June
Annual
Approve Classification & Compensation
June
Annual
Tax Classification Hearing
Oct/Nov
Annual
Approve licenses
December
Annual
Appoint Town Counsel jDecember
Annual
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NITNOPOLITAN APIA PLANNING COUNCIL
October 7, 2013
TO: Chief Elected Officials
MBTA Advisory Board
177 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
Tel: (617) 426 -6054 Fax: (617) 451 -2054
FR: Paul Regan, Executive Director, MBTA Advisory Board
Marc Draisen, Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
RE: Municipal Elections to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
We are pleased to forward the 2013 MPO Ballot, the candidates' statements of candidacy, and
the election procedures for the elected municipal seats on the Boston Region Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO).
This year there are two (2) municipal open seats on the MPO. One seat for a municipality from
the Inner Core Committee sub - region and one seat for a municipality from the MetroWest
Regional Collaborative sub - region.
The Town of Framingham is running unopposed for the MetroWest seat and the City of
Somerville is running unopposed for the Inner Core seat.
Key Dates and Locations:
October 29, 2013 Absentee Ballots Due
5:00 PM delivered by mail or in person (No Fax or Email)
to:
BOSTON REGION MPO ELECTIONS
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
60 Temple Place, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
October 30, 2013 MPO Municipal Election
At MAPC Fall Council Meeting, 3:OOPM
Wednesday, October 30, 2013,
Seaport Hotel at the World Trade Center, Boston.
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Voting Rules:
One vote may be cast by each of the Chief Elected Officials of the 101 municipalities in the
Boston region, for each open seat (there are 2 open seats). Ballots may be cast by one of the
following ways:
1. By the CEO, in- person, on October 30, 2013 at MAPC Fall Council Meeting.
2. By Absentee Ballot, delivered by mail or in- person to MAPC by 5:00 PM the day
before the election, October 29, 2013.
3. By a designee, in- person, on October 30, 2013 at MAPC Fall Council Meeting.
Each Chief Elected Official or their designee, regardless of which sub - region they are in, or
whether they represent a city or a town, may cast one vote for-each of the two open MPO seats
(for a total of 2 votes cast).
Appointing Designees:
Designees shall present a signed letter or signed MPO Ballot by the CEO of the municipality they
are representing, to MAPC staff prior to the election or by 3:00 PM on the day of the election.
Designees may represent only one municipality in the election.
Certification of Results:
The results of the election shall be certified by the Chairman of the MPO by 12 noon on Friday
November 1, 2013.
First MPO Meeting:
The Boston Region MPO regularly meets at 10:00 AM on the first and third Thursdays of every
month. Candidates that are elected to the MPO are asked to plan to attend their first MPO
meeting on November 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM. The meeting is estimated to last two hours but may
last longer. It will be held in conference rooms 2 and 3 in the State Transportation Building, 10
Park Plaza, Boston. If you have questions about the meeting, please contact Pam Wolfe,
Manager, Certification Activities, 617- 973 -7141 or pwolfe� tps.org
We appreciate the interest shown by the candidates in choosing to serve in these seats on the
MPO and for your interest in this important matter. We look forward to your participation.
Please contact Eric Bourassa at MAPC (617- 933 -0740) or Paul Regan, Executive Director of the
MBTA Advisory Board (617 -426- 6054), if you have any questions concerning this election.
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2413 MPO Statement of Candidacy
Municipality:
(250 Word Limit)
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Chief Elected Official:
(Suggestions include a brief statement of qualifications; comments on the importance of
transportation to the region; and expectations for the Boston Metropolitan Planning
Organization)
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Le The Town of Framingham representing the MetroWest region has had a seat on the. Boston MPO for
many years. Over that time we have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to solving both big and
small regional transportation issues and to strike that all important balance of regional equity. The town
was very supportive and a leader in the recent effort to expand the membership of the Boston MPO for
more regional representation. This expansion has worked out quite well providing more representative
input into decisions but without bogging down the process.
We have been a strong advocate for the need for additional transportation funding and the importance
of the link between economic development and transportation. With the many years of Framingham
membership on the MPO we have acquired a deep knowledge of the transportation issues facing the
region and the process by which these issues can be addressed. The Town has been active both at the
subcommittee level as member of the UPWP and at the committee level often engaged in the debate.
The Town of Framingham hopes to continue our efforts of spending precious transportation dollars
wisely and to the benefit of the entire Boston region.
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2013 MPO Statement of Candidacy
(250 Word Limit)
Municipality: City of Somerville
Chief Elected Official: Joseph A. Curtatone
(Suggestions include a brief statement of qualifications; comments on the importance of
transportation to the region; and expectations for the Boston Metropolitan Planning
Organization)
The Boston Region MPO faces numerous challenges implementing the 21st century
transportation system necessary for the region to foster a 21st century economy. MassDOT and
the General Court have made significant progress toward closing the transportation funding gap.
The programming of these funds balancing between the continuing needs of an aging
transportation system and its current resources is now more important than ever. As a member of
the MPO, Somerville will strive to balance geographical equity against the myriad needs of the
Region's transportation system. We will be tasked with funds programming that both maintains
the system in a state of good repair and ideally grows a system that further encourages a shift
away from auto dependence, while accounting for climate change and the reality that there will
always be more requests than there is funding. Somerville is up to this ever growing challenge.
Somerville has been a member, of the MPO since 2007, demonstrating leadership on
transportation issues with an eye on what is needed to move our region forward. We will
continue to work for all 101 cities and towns of the Boston Region, ensuring that our
transportation system continues to address the needs and desires of all who use it and we look
forward to continuing this valuable work.
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2013 MPO Absentee Ballot
The MPO Election will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2013
At MAPC Fall Council Meeting, 3:00 PM
Seaport Hotel at the World Trade Center, Boston.
Absentee ballots must be delivered by October 29, 2013
via mail or in person (No Fax or Email) by 5 PM to:
BOSTON REGION MPO ELECTIONS
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
60 Temple Place, 6`h Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Each Chief Elected Official, regardless of which sub - region they are in, or whether they
represent a city or a town, may cast one vote for each of the two open MPO seats:
Chief Elected Official may:
Vote for only one from the Inner Core Committee
Somerville Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Vote for only one from the MetroWest Regional Collaborative
Framingham Dennis Giombetti, Chair Board of Selectmen
Municipality Chief Elected Official
(Signature)
(Print or type name)
Fill this box out only if you (Mayor or Chair Board of Selectman) are appointing
someone to vote in your place in person on October 3Utti.
Designation of alternate (by Mayor or Chair Board of Selectman):
I hereby authorize to cast the ballot for
(name)
Chief Elected Official (signature) Date
(municipality)
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PROCLAMATION
FRIENDS OF THE READING PUBLIC LIBRARY WEED
Whereas, The Friends of the Reading Public Library, a volunteer 541 (c) 3 organization whose purpose is to raise money for the Reading
Library, is celebrating National Friends of the Library Week October 24 -26, and
Whereas, The Friends of the Reading Public Library raise $44,444 per year to fund enrichment programs for the library such as music
concerts, author's visits, children, teen, and adult summer reading programs, toddler sing -a- longs, seniors' Live Wires events, and
open houses, and
Whereas, The Friends recognize and salute the Reading business community which has long supported the Friends in its fund raising
projects, and
Whereas, The Friends particularly recognize Pat Black of Premier Realty Group, Inc. who has most generously sponsored its major projects
such as the House Tour and Miniature Golf at the Library for many, many years, and
Whereas, The Friends are partnering with over 34 Reading stores, restaurants, cafes, and other businesses in a "Shop and Dine in Reading"
event during this week, and businesses will be donating a percentage of sales to Friends of the Library, putting out canisters to
collect donations for the Friends, providing raffle prizes, and making banners, and
Whereas, The Friends will be conducting a membership drive to increase its members, donations from whom also contribute substantially to
the Friends yearly fund raising, and
Whereas, The Friends are asking Reading's citizens to support the events of Friends of the Library Week and thereby support the award
winning Reading Public Library,
Now, therefore, we, The Reading Board of Selectmen do hereby proclaim the week of October 24 - 26, 2013 as Friends of the Reading Public
Library Week in recognition of the dedication of the Friends' members and the support of the Reading business community to
enrich our Reading Public Library.
THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
James Bonazoli, Chairman John Arena, Vice Chairman
Ben Tafoya, Secretary
Daniel Ensminger
Marsie West
LEGAL NOTICE
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Please take notice tl<iat.�tb1%
Board of Selectmen.of.�tkp,-
Town of Reading wIIY'ho #d"
public hearings on October
22, 2013 in the Selectnien4d
Meeting Room, 16 tawell•.
Street, Reading,
Massachusetts on theIo)IOW1
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-Amend Section 1.13Ql1lis
Selectmen's Policy 7:15
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Re: Purchasing Cards •
•C.ontinued Nearing *Mr
Wine Bunker Liquor License,
Transfer to Liquor Jupctlod
and Change of Location 7:50
p.m. .
-Selectmen's Liquor" i'olicv.
revisions'- Section- 3.2.4.
Requirements for:.Restaurant
License to Ezpose, Keqp for
Sale, and to Sell Wine and
Malt Beverages to be'Drunk
on the Premises (less. than
100 seats) 8:00 P.M.
-Approve amendments to
the FY14 Classificatioe.,Plaw.
9:00 P.M.
Copies of the proposed:
documents regarding: these
topics are availabie•fn,-the�
Town Mpnager's office, 16
Lowell Street, Reading, MA,
M- W -Thurs from 7:30iim.
5:30 p.m., Tues from 7:30 am.
- 7:00 p.m. and is attached to.
the hearing notice oo the
website at.
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www.readingma.gov ,
All Interested pantie - ale
Invited to attend the hear�pg,
or may submit theii com
ments in writing or bye email
prior to 6:00 p.m. on October
22, 2013 - to.
townmanager@ci.reading.ma.
us
By order §j
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Section 1.13 — Policy providing for the use of Purchasing Cards
Use of purchasing cards will expedite Town and School purchasing and payables for isolated
one -time purchases along with payment for smaller dollar items.
September 1, 2Al2, Purchasing cards may be issued to one or more employees at the discretion of
the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools as applicable, and with the names of all users to be
filed with the Town Accountant. Felie gyring a fnrF'A^l 12 mvith the use f -Pvrchovnnseaa v -will
Seheels and users. Fellewene the c
evaluation, .
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Issuance of a purchasing card under the name of the Town of Reading or the Reading School
Department is a privilege and every reasonable effort shall be made to ensure that cards are used
responsibly and in a manner consistent with Town and School Department policies, guidelines and
applicable.laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Town Accountant will authorize the type of items that can be purchased on the card and
the maximum single transaction limit. In any event, the purchasing card shall not be used for
purchases of travel, lodging, food, or beverages, for employees or Officials. The procurement card
may be used for travel, lodging, and food and beverage (but not alcohol) expenses from student
activity accounts for student travel. The Procurement card may be used to re ister for conferences or
seminars. If the use of purchasing cards is extended beyond the one year trial period, the Town
Accountant will periodically establish and issue guidelines to purchasing card users. It is the
responsibility of each purchasing card user to ensure that their respective card is stored in a secure
place and that the account number is protected. A card number may be used in a secure internet
transaction but shall never be written out and transmitted via email. Each purchasing card user is
responsible to reconcile every transaction made within the month.
Purchasing cards may be issued to individual users at the discretion of the Town Manager or
Superintendent of Schools as applicable. Each user will sign for receipt of the card. Cards are to be
stored in a secure location. If a purchasing card is lost or stolen the purchasing card user will notify the
Town Accountant who will notify the bank, local police department and the Town Manager or
Superintendent of Schools as applicable. Replacement of a lost or stolen card will be at the
determination of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools as applicable.
Failure to adhere to purchasing card policy and guidelines will result in revocation of card use,
and the user may be subject to disciplinary action. An individual who is found to abuse the use of a
purchasing card will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination from
employment along with potentially criminal charges being filed against them. In addition the Town
will seek restitution for any inappropriate charges made to a purchasing card.
The Town Accountant will establish procedures to be followed regarding the reconciliation
processes. All relevant records are to be included with each statement and retained with applicable
voucher records.
Adopted by the Reading School Committee on 7 -23 -12
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen 7 -24 -12
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Town of Reading
To: Board of Selectmen
From: Sharon Angstrom, Town Accountant
Subject: P -Card Program
Date: October 17, 2013
Office of Town Accou
I am writing this memo to convey my support of the P -Card program. The P -Card policy
adopted last September has been adhered to and there does not appear to be any signs of
abuse. The program has proved to be very beneficial because it has reduced the need for
employees to use their personal credit cards for seminars, membership dues and other
purchases that do not accept purchase orders.
It is my recommendation that the Board of Selectman approve the P -Card policy for ongoing
use. Please feel free to contact me if you should any further questions regarding the P -Card
Program.
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 Phone 781 - 942 -9005 Fax 781 - 942 -9037
Posternak
POSTERNAK BLANKSTEIN & LUND LLP
October 7, 2013
By Federal Express
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
ATTN: Paula Schena, Office Manager
Re: Busa' -s Reading Liquors, Inc. d/b /a Busa's Reading Liquors
345 Main Street, Reading, MA
ABCC License No. 101600009
Dear Paula:
Enclosed please find the following relative to Busa's Reading Liquors:
Michael E. Rubin
617 - 973 -6110
617 - 722 -4911 FAX
mrubin @pbl.com
1. Retail Transmittal Form;
2. Petition for Change of License;
3. Manager's Form;
4. Personal Information Form;
5. Cori Application;
6. 1 Original Corporate Vote;
7. Original Birth Certificate of Andrew C. Busa; and
8. $200.00 check made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Please inform our office as soon as possible when the hearing will be held.
Sincerely yours,
Michael E. Rubin
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239 Causeway Street 1013 OCT -8 A;N $ 55
Boston, MA 02114
www.mass.gov/abcc
RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE APPLICATION
MONETARY TRANSMITTAL FORM
APPLICATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED ON -LINE, PRINTED, SIGNED, AND SUBMITTED TO THE LOCAL
LICENSING AUTHORITY.
ECRT CODE: RETA
CHECK PAYABLE TO ABCC OR COMMONWEALTH OF MA: $200.00
(CHECK MUST DENOTE THE NAME OF THE LICENSEE CORPORATION, LLC, PARTNERSHIP, OR INDIVIDUAL)
CHECK NUMBER
IF USED EPAY, CONFIRMATION NUMBER
A.B.C.C. LICENSE NUMBER (IF AN EXISTING LICENSEE, CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY) 101600009
LICENSEE NAME Busa's Reading Liquors, Inc. d1b /a Busa's Reading Liquors
ADDRESS 345 Main Street
(WITY/TOWN Reading STATE ZIP CODE r 01867
TRANSACTION TYPE (Please check all relevant transactions):
❑ Alteration of Licensed Premises
❑ Cordials/Liqueurs Permit
❑ New Officer /Director
❑ Transfer of License
❑ Change Corporate Name
❑ Issuance of Stock
❑ New Stockholder
❑ Transfer of Stock
❑ Change of License Type
❑ Management/Operating Agreement
❑ Pledge of Stock
❑ Wine & Malt to All Alcohol
❑ Change of Location
❑ More than (3) §75
❑ Pledge of License
❑ 6-Day to 7 -Day License
® Change of Manager ❑ New License ❑ Seasonal to Annual
❑ Other
THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY MUST MAIL THIS TRANSMITTAL FORM ALONG WITH THE
CHECK, COMPLETED APPLICATION,'AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION
P. O. BOX 3396
BOSTON, MA 02241 -3396
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ABCC License Number
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
www.mass gov/ahcc
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF LICENSE
Reading, MA
City/Town
e licensee Busa's Reading Liquors, Inc. respectfully petitions the Licensing Authorities to approve the
lowing transactions:
E] Change of Manager
Ei Alteration of Premises
Pledge of License/Stock ❑ Cordial & Liqueurs
E] Change of Corporate Name /DBA ❑ Change of Location
❑ Change of License Type ( §12.ONLY, e.g. "club" to "restaurant'
0 Change of Manager Last - Approved Manager: Daniel P. Busa, Jr.
Requested New Manager. . Andrew C. Busa
Pledge of License /Stock Loan Principal Amount: $ Interest Rate:
Payment Term: Lender:
Change of Corporate Name/DBA Last - Approved Corporate Name /DBA:
Requested New Corporate Name /DBA:
Change of License Type Last- Approved License Type:
Requested New License Type:
n Alteration of Premises: (must fill out attached financial information form)
Description.of Alteration:
E] Change of Location: (must fill out attached financial information form)
Last - Approved Location:
Requested New Location:
Signature of Licensee : I L Date Signed
(If a Corporation/LLC, by its authorized repres tative A6 �� /7
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
www.mass.gov/abcc
MANAGER APPLICATION
All proposed managers are required to complete a Personal Information Form .
and attach a copy of the corporate vote authorizing this action and appointing a manager.
1. LICENSEE INFORMATION:
Legal Name of Licensee: Busa's Reading Liquors, I Business Name (dba): Busa's Reading Liquors
Inc.
Address: 1345 Main Street
City/Town: I Reading State: ® Zip Code: F 01867
ABCC License Number: 1 101600009 Phone Number of Premise: 781- 944 -7474
(If existing licensee)
2. MANAGER INFORMATION:
A. Name: Andrew C. Busa B. Cell Phone Number: 781 -698 -8325
C. list the number of hours per week you will spend on the licensed premises: 15 hours
3. CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION:
A. Are you a U.S. Citizen: Yes ❑x No ❑ B. Date of Naturalization: C. Court of Naturalization:
(Submit proof of citizenship and /or naturalization such as U.S. Passport, Voter's Certificate, Birth Certificate or Naturalization Papers)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
k. Do you now, or have you ever, held any direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest
n a license to sell alcoholic beverages? Yes ❑ No E]
If yes, please describe:
3. Have you ever been the Manager of Record of a license to sell alcoholic beverages that
ias been suspended, revoked or cancelled? Yes ❑ No ❑x
If yes, please describe:
-. Have you ever been the Manager of Record of a license that was issued by this Commission? Yes ❑ No ❑x
If yes, please describe:
). Please list your employment for the past ten years (Dates, Position, Employer, Address and Telephone):
Please See Attached.
I hereby swear and t pal 91qes of perjury that the information I have provided in this application is true and accurate:
Signature Date I D -� - LS
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
www. mass gov/abcc
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM
Each individual listed in Section 10 of this application must complete this form.
1. LICENSEE INFORMATION:
B. Business Name (dba) Busa's Reading Liquors
A. Legal Name of Licensee Busa's Reading Liquo , Inc..
C. Address 345 Main Street D. ABCC License Number 101600009
(If existing licensee)
E. City/Town Reading State Zip Code 01867
F. Phone Number of Premise 781- 944 -7474 G. EIN of License
2. PERSONAL INFORMATION:
A. Individual Name Andrew C. Busa B. Home Phone Numbe
C. Address 12 Princeton Street
D. City/Town Medford State MA Zip Code 02155
E. Social Security Number F. Date of Birth
G. Place of Employment Vinebrook Corporation, 133 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Have you ever been convicted of a state, federal or military crime? yes ❑ No p
If yes, as part of the application process, the Individual must attach an affidavit as to any and all convictions. The affidavit must Include the city and state where
the charges occurred as well as the disposition of the convictions.
FINANCIAL INTEREST:
rovide a detailed description of your direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in this license.
IMPORTANT ATTACHMENTS (8): For all cas
months of bank statements for the source(s) of this cash.
*If additional space is needed, please use the last page
I hereby swear der he ' and penalties of perjury that the information I have provided in this application is true and
accurate:
ignature Date
Title (
if Corporation /LLC Representative) 5'!
BUSA READING LIQUORS, INC.
Written Consent of the Directors
September 3t, 2013
The undersigned, being the Directors of Busa Reading Liquors, Inc., a Massachusetts
corporation (the "Corporation") d/b /a Busa's Reading Liquors, do hereby take the following
action by written consent in lieu of the holding of the Meeting' of the Directors:
Change of Managers
VOTED: That, effective upon the approval of the Liquor Licensing Board of the Town of
Reading, Massachusetts, the local licensing authority, and of the Board of
Directors of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, Daniel P. Busa, Jr., shall cease to serve as a Manager of the
Corporation, and in order to fill the vacancy of Manager resulting therefrom, the
following person. be, and he hereby is, appointed to serve as Manager of the
Corporation, to hold office until the next annual meeting of the directors of the
Corporation and until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his earlier
resignation or removal:
Andrew C. Busa
General
VOTED: That this Written Consent shall take effect immediately as of the date first above
written and shall be filed in the minute book of the Corporation with the minutes
of the meetings of the Directors.
VOTED: That this Written Consent may be signed in multiple counterparts and that each of
these counterparts collectively shall be deemed to be one and the same document.
[Signatures following page(s)]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument to be effective
as of the day and year first written above.
[Signature Page to Directors' Consent of
Busa Reading Liquors, Inc.]
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Please take notice topt pq
Board of Selectmen of -tqg
Town of Reading wliI36fd~�
public hearings an 081t"er .
22, 2013 in the Selectt»en4d'
Meeting Room, 16 L,&*eIF
Street, Reading,
Massachusetts on the- fq]$Vrj
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-Amend Section 1.13 Qf tha
Selectmen's Policy 7:15
p.m.
Re: Purchasing Cards
- Continued Hearing t -6r
Wine Bunker Liquor LfcBpse,
Transfer to Liquor Jdpctlori
and Change of Location 7:50
p.m. .
-Selectmen's Liquor" policy:
revisions -• Section- 3.2.4,
Requirements for:.Restaurant
License to E*dse, Keqp for
Sale, and to Seli Wiri'e and
Malt Beverages to be'Drunk
on the Premises (less. than
100 seats) 8 :00 p.m.
- Approve amendments tc+
the FY14 Classification.,Plan,.
9:00 P.M.
Copies of the proposed:
documents regarding' these.
topics are available -to,-the;
Town Mpnager's- office, 16:
Lowell Street, Reading, MA,
M- W -Thurs from 7:304 +m.
5:30 p.m, Tues from 7:30 am.
- 7:00 p.m. and is attached to.
the hearing notice an the
website 'V:' at
www.readingma.gov ,
All Interested partied afe
Invited to attend the hearten,
or may submit their com-
ments in writing or by-email
prior to 6:00 p.m. on Ociobgr
22, 2013 • , j.jo.
townmanager @ci.reading.ma.
us
By order §j
Robert W.LeLacheur
3 Town Manager
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LEGAL NOTICE
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TOWN OF READING �.;''•a
Please take notice tW.,gf�
Board of Selectmen.o {.�t4e
Town of Reading wii�` Ui"
public hearings on October .
22, 2013 in the Selecttnen4d'
Meeting Room, 16 i:,6Well•.
Street, Reading,
Massachusetts on thelnllsYv
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-Amend Section 1X;Iftf�a
Selectmen's Policy 7:15
..p.m. ,
Re: Purchasing Cards
- Continued Hearing Or
Wine Bunker Liquor Liceiisi
Transfer to Liquor dapctiod
and Change of Location 7:50
p.m. .
- Selectmen's Liquor - Policy.
revisions*- Section- 3.2.4.
Requirements for:. Restaurant
License to.Eipose, Keqp for
Sale, and to Seli Wfoe and'
Malt Beverages to be'Drunk
on the Premises (lest. than
100 seats) 8:00 p.m.
•Approve amendments tcv
the FY14 Classificatfou„Plan�.
9:00 P.M.
Copies of the proposed:
documents regarding' these.
topics are available-{n,-the:
Town Mpnager's- office, 16:
Lowell Street, Reading, MA,
M- W -Thurs from 7 :3016;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 . -e•i at
www.readingma.gov ,
All interested partle�i afe
Invited to attend the h9pxtpg,
or may submit their - com-
ments In writing or by -email
prior to 6:00 p.m, on Octot r
22, 2013 • to.
town manager@cl.reading.ma.
us
By order of
� Robert W. Lelacheur
3 Town Manager
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\f r COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on , 2013 notified and warned the inhabitants of the
Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time
specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the following public places
within the Town of Reading:
Precinct.1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 3 Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 6 Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue
Precinct 7 Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive
4W Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 12, 2013, the date
set for Town Meeting in this Warrant.
I also caused a posting of this Warrant to be published on the Town of Reading website on
.2013.
A true copy Attest:
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
, Constable
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and
warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to
meet at the Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center, 62 Oakland Road, in said
Reading, on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at seven -thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time
and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by Town
Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter.
ARTICLE 1 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town
Accountant, Treasurer - Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town Clerk,
Tree Warden, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library
Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning
& Development Commission, Town Manager and any other Official, Board or Special
Committee.
Board of Selectmen
Background: This article appears on the Warrant for all Town Meetings. At this Annual Town
Meeting, the following report(s) are anticipated:
➢ State of RMLD (Coleen O'Brien & RMLD Board)
➢ State of the Schools (Dr. John Doherty & School Committee)
➢ Library Building Project (David Hutchinson, Library Trustees)
➢ Ad hoc Charter Review Committee (Alan Foulds, Moderator)
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 2 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees
and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to
see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or
otherwise, for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the
instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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Background: This Article appears on the Warrant of all Town Meetings. There are no known
Instructional Motions at this time. The Town Moderator requires that all proposed Instructional
Motions be submitted to the Town Clerk in advance so that Town Meeting Members may be
"warned" as to the subject of an Instructional Motion in advance of the motion being made.
Instructional Motions are normally held until the end of all other business at Town Meeting.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2014 -23 Capital
Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and
as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: This Article is included in every Town Meeting Warrant. The Reading General
Bylaw states (section 6.1.3) °... No funds may be appropriated for any capital item unless such
item is included in the Capital Improvements Program, and is scheduled for funding in the Fiscal
Year in which the appropriation is to be made." Bond ratings agencies also want to ensure that
changes to a long -term CIP are adequately described. The following changes are proposed to
the 2014 -2023 CIP:
General Fund
FY14: +$257,500
$60,000 Ferguson 46A Roller (moved up from FY18, decreased by $22k)
$55,000 Two Police Speed Trailers (replace one old unit with two new ones)
$40,500 Door locking system (3 schools as part of ALICE)
$32,000 Ford E350 Econoline Van (Schools /Facilities)
$30,000 Memorial Park skating lights (new)
$28,000 Masonry repairs (RMHS)
$12,000 Furniture (Coolidge Library — carpet being replaced)
$0 Playgrounds program — change from Hunt Park to Birch Meadow
$0 West Street local share of road improvements — moved up a year and now shown as debt;
amount increased from $579,500 to $1,00,000 to include easements
FY15: - $368,900 (4315,900 general fund: - $53,000 40R funds)
+$194,500 general road improvements increased to $350,000
+$169,400 Killam Field improvements (moved up from FY16 and increased scope)
$145,000 Leboy Pavement Spreader (moved up from FY17, increased by $15k)
$ 30,000 FMC Truck Mount Sprayer (moved up from FY16)
+$ 27,700 Increase in cost for TORO gang mower (Parks) to $98k
+$ 15,000 Increase sidewalks to $90,000
-$ 20,000 Birch Meadow batting cage moved out to FY18
-$ 38,000 Leboy 300L Roller (moved out to FY16 and increased to $40,000)
-$ 53,000 additional road projects funded by 40R are removed
- $339,500 West Street road project (moved to debt)
- $500,000 Birch Meadow Pavillion moved out to FY18
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FYI to FY23:
Various changes made
Water Enterprise Fund
FYI 4: +$750,000
+$750,000 Auburn Hill water tank maintenance (previously funded at $550,000 in FY13)
FY15: +$120,000
+$120,000 Replace truck #14 (moved up from FY18)
FYI to FY23:
Various changes made
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the proposed amendments
to the FY 2014 -2023 Capital- Improvements Program by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on
October 16, 2013. Placing items in the Capital Improvement Program is a prerequisite but in
itself does not authorize spending funds towards these items.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will accept the minimum monthly allowance of $500 for
beneficiaries of active members as provided in section 12 (2)(d) of Chapter 32 of the
Massachusetts General Laws to be effective for September 14, 2013.
Contributory Retirement Board
Background: The Reading Contributory Retirement Board voted unanimously to accept to
increase the minimum monthly allowance contained in G.L. c.32, § 12(2)(d) from $250 to $500.
It must be approved by Town Meeting before it can take effect.
Benefits payable under Chapter 32, § 12(2)(d) are payable to beneficiaries of members who die
in service from a non -job related incident or injury. The benefit is equal to what the member
would have received had he /she retired at age 55 (or 60 for group 1 members hired on or after
April 2, 2012). Beneficiaries who meet certain requirements are eligible for a minimum monthly
allowance. In order to be eligible for the 12(2)(d) benefit, must be married for at least 1 year,
creditable service for 2 years, and must be a member -in- service at time of death.
The minimum allowance was last changed in 1984 when the amount was increased from $140
to $250 per month. If this article is adopted, the new minimum allowance would be increased to
$500 per month.
This increase will currently affect 3 surviving beneficiaries that are receiving a monthly benefit of
$493.55.
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(W Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of Article
4 by a vote of 8 -0 -0 aftheir meeting on October 16, 2013, driven by the fact the last increase
was almost thirty years ago.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year
2014 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered
to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: There are no known prior year's bills and this article will therefore be indefinitely
postponed
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or
exchange, or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, various items
of Town tangible property, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: Following is a list of surplus vehicles that are scheduled to be disposed of in FY
2014. .Town Meeting approval is required for disposition of tangible property with a value of
$5,000 or more. It is unlikely that all of these items have a value that exceeds that amount, but
to be safe, Town Meeting approval is requested. Disposition could be through trade in, auction,
or other sale:
• 1990 Ford E -250 van mileage 97,474 vin# 1 FTFE24N4LHA82799- primary use Town
side
• 1997 Chevy 2500 4 wheel drive pickup mileage 68,786 vin #1 GBHK34RIVE257836-
Primary use School Dept.
• 1988 Ferguson Roller (DPW)
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of
Article 6 by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on October 16, 2013.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise, permanent and temporary construction
easements upon and over a portion of certain properties located on West Street, Wentworth
(W Road, Countryside Drive, Lewis Street, Scotland Road, Howard Street, Prescott Street,
(ale Wescroft Road, Woburn Street, Fremont Street, Winslow Road, King Street, Edgemont Avenue,
Palmer Hill Road, Arcadia Avenue in Reading MA and Washington Street in Woburn, MA as
shown on a plan entitled "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Highway Department,
Reconstruction of West Street in the Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Preliminary Right of
Way, 100% Submission, dated March 6, 2013" a copy of which is on file in the Town Clerk's
Office, and as detailed in the appraisal reports prepared by Evergreen Appraisal of Rowley,
Massachusetts, copies of which are also on file in the Town Clerk's Office, upon such terms and
conditions as the Board'of Selectmen shall determine to be appropriate, for the purpose of
constructing and maintaining roadway improvements; and, further, to see if the Town will vote to
raise, appropriate, transfer from available funds, accept gifts or borrow a sum of money for this
purpose and any expenses related thereto, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter
into all agreements and take all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out this
acquisition, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: The West Street Roadway Improvement Project will require 115 temporary
construction easements from 102 properties to permit work to occur at the edge of the right of way, to
afford protection to trees adjacent to the limits of work and to permit minor grades changes along
properties that may result from the project. The minor grade changes typically involve re- grading
lawns, driveways and walkways so private properties will blend into the new sidewalk and roadway.
The temporary easements are identified on the project's easement plan entitled "The
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Highway Department, Reconstruction of West Street in the
Town of Reading, Middlesex County,, Preliminary Right of Way, 100% Submission, dated March
6, 2013 ".and the appraised acquisition value are identified on the individual appraisal reports
prepared by the Town's appraiser Mario Leslie d /b /a Evergreen Appraisal. These documents
are available for review in the Town Clerks office.
Federal and state regulations require that the easements be acquired prior to the start of construction
and all costs associated with acquisition of easements are the responsibility of the Town.
The easements are obtained under the eminent domain provision of MGL which permits property
owners to be compensated for the value of the easements. Residents may donate the easements,
however they would still have up to three (3) years to change their mind and request compensation.
Due to this, Town Council has recommended the Town formally acquire the easements.
As of this writing, 115 easements have been appraised and the acquisition value of the easements is
$167,510. However due to a design revision in the project up to 5 additional easements may be
required. This design revision will bring the total number of easements to 120 and is estimated to
have a total acquisition value of $177,510.
It is expected that the extent of the added easements and the final acquisition costs will be
determined prior to Town Meeting.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of Article
7 by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on October 16, 2013. Please note that the actual funding
for this Article happens in Article 8.
(W Bylaw Committee Report: No report
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ARTICLE 8 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from
available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of making roadway, pedestrian
and similar improvements, including the costs of easements, consulting services, audits, plans,
documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and
necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the
Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, or
any other agency of the Town, to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all,
or any part of, said roadway, pedestrian and similar improvements; and to authorize the Town,
Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to cant' out
the purposes of this Article, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: The West Street Roadway Improvement Project is a roadway safety
improvement project on West Street beginning from the Woburn City Line and extending in. the
northerly direction to just north of its intersection with Willow Street. The project will also include
improvements to the intersection of Woburn Street at Summer Avenue which are also included
as part of the project.
The project limits along the corridor extend approximately 7,500 feet (1.4 miles) along West
Street and an additional 2,500 feet (.5 mile) along the intersecting side streets for a total project
length of approximately 10,000 feet (1.9 miles).
The improvements will consist of roadway reconstruction, geometric improvements, drainage
improvements, sidewalk construction, curbing, wheelchair ramps, installation of new traffic
signals at three (3) locations and signal upgrades at two (2) intersections, pavement markings
and signage. The new traffic signals will include ornamental mast arms similar to those installed
within the recent Main Street project.
The project was.designed by the Town of Reading's consultant Greenman- Pedersen, Inc. (GPI)
in accordance with MassDOT construction standards and is bid as a Commonwealth of
Massachusetts MassDOT project.
The Town of Reading is responsible for funding all design costs including any design or special
engineering services required during bidding and construction. MassDOT in conjunction with
Federal Highway Administration is responsible for the funding of all "Standard" construction
costs including construction inspection services presently estimated at $8.0M. All associated
extra costs, i.e. cost over and above MassDOT's standard design item costs, for special non-
standard items such as decorative traffic signals, specific stormwater treatment units,
landscaping and the signal interconnect conduit are the responsibility of the Town of Reading.
These items are classified as non - participating items (i.e. non - participating for funding by
MassDOT or Federal Highway Administration).
In addition to engineering and construction costs, the Town is responsible for all easement
acquisition costs.
The additional Town's share of the project to be authorized under this Article is identified on the
following list: .
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Engineering Services
100% Design Amendment
Additional Design Services (sidewalk)
PS &E and Construction Services Contract
MWRA Coordination
Construction Costs
Non - Participating Items*
Easements
Easement Acquisition **
Total
Contingency (15 %)
Total Project Cost
Note:
$75,000
$20,000
$87,000
$25,000
$480,000
$177,510
$ 864,510
$129,677
$ 994,187 i.e. $1 million
*The non - participating item cost is an estimate only. The Town of Reading's cost will be based
on actual Bid prices received.
* *Easement Acquisition costs include an estimate for additional easements required by the
sidewalk design revisions. The final acquisition costs for these easements will be determined
prior to Town Meeting.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of Article
8 by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on October 16, 2013. The Town's share is modest when
compared to the total cost of the West Street project, and has been planned as part of ongoing
capital /debt for many years.
Bylaw Committee Report:
ARTICLE 9 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from
available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of making extraordinary repairs
and /or replacement of sanitary sewer collection systems, including the costs of consulting
services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses
incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and
under the direction of the Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Board of
Selectmen, Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town, to apply for a grant or grants, to
be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, said sanitary sewer improvements; and to
authorize the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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Background: The MWRA's Infiltration and Inflow (1 /1) Local Financial Assistance Program
provides support to MWRA member communities to perform sewer rehabilitation to minimize
excess flows due to infiltration and inflow into the sewer system.
MWRA Assistance
• The assistance is provided through a combination grant and no- interest loan
• Phase 8 Allocation is $421,000 $ 189,450 (45 %) Grant.
$ 231,550 (55 %) Non - interest loan
• Loan pay back to the MWRA - Equal installments over a Five -Year Period beginning one
year after distribution of the funds
Acceptance of the grant/loan offer will enable the Town to continue with its 1/1 removal program
to remove unwanted sewage flows from the sewer system which reduces excess assessments
from MWRA and decreases the excess demand on the sewer system.
Infiltration occurs when surface water enters sewers through leaks, cracks and faulty joints in
pipes and manholes. Inflow is caused from storm water runoff that enters the sewer system
through improper connections such as cross connected drains, roof drains and sump pumps.
The Town's 1/1 removal program consists of:
• House -to -house inspections
o The house -to -house inspections identify inappropriate direct connections (inflow)
to the Town's sewer system with the purpose of assisting residents with
identifying methods to remove the connections. The Town also provides limited
financial assistance to the homeowner.
• TV inspections, testing and sealing of manholes and sewer mains
o. TV inspections and the testing and sealing of manholes and sewer mains allows
the Town to internally inspect sewer mains and manholes to with the purpose of
identifying and eliminating points of infiltration into the sewer system.
• Sewer system smoke testing
o Smoke testing of the sewer system is a method of identifying points of infiltration
or inflow into the sewer system where visual or TV inspection access is not
possible
• Spot repair, lining and replacement of sewers
o Spot repairs, lining and replacement of sewers are performed when damage to
the sewer system is not repairable or cost effective through internal sealing.
• Flow metering and gauging
o The Town also performs flow metering and gauging to assist the Town in
determining the areas of the sewer system that are experiencing the highest
levels infiltration and inflow. Flow metering also assists in determining how
affective the Town has been in mitigating 1/1 for the past several years.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of Article
9 by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on October 16, 2013. It is in the best interest of all
concerned that sewer inflow & infiltration be minimized, and the MWRA program is financially
very attractive.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
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ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to approve an amendment to the
Administrative Code pursuant to Section 6 -1 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, including
renaming the Town Manager Department to Administrative Services, relocating the non-
financial divisions from Finance to Administrative Services; relocating Accounting into the
Finance department and relocating Recreation from Public Works to Community Services, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: Pending results of BOS meeting on October 22 "d
Finance Committee Report: No Report
Bylaw Committee Report:
ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken
under Article 11 of the April 22, 2013 Annual Town Meeting relating to the Fiscal Year 2014
Municipal Budget, and see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available
funds, or otherwise, and appropriate as the result of any such amended votes for the operation
of the Town and its government, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Finance Committee
Background: The following budget amendments are proposed for the FY14 budget:
General Fund — Wages and Expenses
Account Line
Description
Decrease
Increase
B99 - Benefits
Medicare - $25,000
$50,000
Worker Comp Insurance - $25,000
C99 - Capital
Replace 1988 Ferguson 46A Roller +$60,000
$257,500
Police Speed Trailers (2) +$55,000
Door locking system (3 Schools) +$40,500
Ford E350 Econoline Van (Schools) +$32,000
Memorial Parks skating lights +$30,000
Masonry repairs (Schools) +$28,000
Furniture Schools +$12,000
D99 - Debt
Cemetery Garage project
$397,500
E99 — Vocational
Increase in enrollment at Northeast Vocational
$30,000
Education
School
G91 — Town
Staffing re- organization +$19,432
$866,460
Administration
Set aside for Pay /Class Study results +$40,000
wages
Transfer from Finance dept. +$669,650
Transfer from Public Works dept. +$65,286
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(W Enterprise Funds -Wages and Expenses
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Transfer from Public Safety dept. +$72,092
G92 - Town
Property & Casualty Insurance +$20,000
$553,900
Administration
Legal expenses +$25,000
expenses
Postage +$10,000
Peer Community Pay /Class study +$25,000
Transfer from Finance dept. +$473,900
H91 - Accounting
Transfer to Finance dept. - $158,630
$158,630
wages
H92 - Accounting
Transfer to Finance dept. - $2,300
$2,300
expenses
191 - Finance Wages
Staffing re- organization +$10,590
$500,430
Transfer from Accounting Dept. +$158,630
Transfer to Admin Services Dept. - $669,650
192 - Finance
Transfer from Accounting Dept. +$2,300
$471,600
expenses
Transfer to Admin Services Dept. - $473,900
J92 - FINCOM
Replenish after transfer to Accounting wages in
$20,000
Reserves
July to secure services of backup during staff
medical leave
K91- - Community
Staffing re- organization +$23,679
$177,936
Services wages
Transfer from Public Works dept. for Recreation
division +$154,257
K92 - Community
Veteran's Assistance - $25,000
$25,000
Services expenses
L91 - Library wages
Staffing re-organization +$5,896
$5,896
M91 - Public Works
Staffing re- organization +$29,591
$146,088
wages
Transfer to Admin. Services dept. - $65,286
Transfer to Comm. Services dept. - $154,257
Sick leave buyback* +$43,864
N91 - Public Safety
Staffing re- organization +$53,800
$18,282
wages
Transfer to Admin. Services dept. - $72,092
Subtotals
$1,769,830
$1,911,692
Net Operating Expenses
$141,862
From Tax Levy, State Aid and Other Local
$180,710
Receipts
Net State Aid +$91,474
Excise taxes +$75,000
Meals taxes +$15,000
Interest Income - $25,000
Ent. Fund support +$24,236
Water Fund offset $14,625
Sewer Fund offset $ 9,611
From Free Cash (usage declines from $1.05
$82,856
million to $967,000)
$43,864
*From Sick Leave Buyback Fund (balance
declines from $55,412.50 to $11,548.50
(W Enterprise Funds -Wages and Expenses
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Account Line
Description
Decrease
Increase
W99 — Water
Water Tank repairs $750,000
$764,625
Enterprise Fund
Offset charges for general fund $14,625
X99 — Sewer
Offset charges for general fund
$9,611
Enterprise Fund
Subtotals
$774,236
Net Operating Expenses
From Water Reserves (balance declines
$764,625
from $2,478,653 to $1,714,028 which is well
above FINCOM minimum suggested target)
From Sewer Reserves (balance declines
$9,611
from $2,203,974 to $2,194,363 which is well
above FINCOM minimum suggested target)
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee reviewed draft material for Article 11
presented at their meeting on October 16, 2013 and voiced unanimous support. They delayed a
final vote until the Town government re- organization plan was reviewed by the Board of
Selectmen, scheduled for October 22 "d. The FINCOM will formally vote this Article at their
meeting on October 30th, but those results will not be available in time for the printed Warrant
Report for Town Meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 12 - To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6.2 (Signs) of the Town of
Reading Zoning By -Laws as follows: (note — cross - through represents language to be
eliminated and bold represents new language)
6.2.2 Definitions
{Remove all paragraph reference letters from the definition terms, a. through t., to avoid further
problems with additions or modifications. Reference letters are not used anywhere within the
Bylaw text}
{Add a definition of 'Animated Sign' at the top of the list]
Animated Sign: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that
change or are rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign or signboard, on
a continuous or periodic basis, more than eight times per day.
fAdd a definition of `Electronic Sign' following `Commercial Message':}
Electronic Sign: A sign that changes its message or copy at intervals by digital,
electronic or mechanical processes, by remote control or other programming device. A
sign on which the only copy that changes is an electronic or mechanical indication of
time or temperature shall be considered a "Time and Temperature" portion of a sign and
not an Electronic Sign or Reader Board.
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{Replace the definition for Off - Premises Sign:}
Off - Premises Sign: Any sign conveying a commercial or non - commercial message which
directs attention to an off -site business, commodity, service, entertainment venue,
attraction or other commercial or non - commercial activity, including any outdoor
advertising billboard, Animated Sign or Electronic Sign on which display space may or
may not be leased or rented.
(Modify the definition for Reader Board.)
Reader Board: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that can be
changed or rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign or signboard. A sign on
which the message changes more than eight times per day shall be considered an Animated or
Electronic sign.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
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Additional Information: Some additional material included in the formal CPDC Hearing
process and included in the Public Hearing Notice, but inadvertently left out of the Warrant text
above, is included below. This additional text will be included in the motion put to a vote by
Town Meeting, on the advice of Town Counsel:
{Clean up Table 6.2.3 and Notes to appear as follows:}
6.2.3. Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
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Table 6.2.3 Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
Max.
Max.
Setbacks:
Permit
Sign
Sign
Maximum
Type
Required
Area
Height
se
i-
Side
Number
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L:;M
Off - Premises Sign: Any sign conveying a commercial or non - commercial message which
directs attention to an off -site business, commodity, service, entertainment venue,
attraction or other commercial or non - commercial activity, including any outdoor
advertising billboard, Animated Sign or Electronic Sign on which display space may or
may not be leased or rented.
(Modify the definition for Reader Board.)
Reader Board: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that can be
changed or rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign or signboard. A sign on
which the message changes more than eight times per day shall be considered an Animated or
Electronic sign.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
\
Additional Information: Some additional material included in the formal CPDC Hearing
process and included in the Public Hearing Notice, but inadvertently left out of the Warrant text
above, is included below. This additional text will be included in the motion put to a vote by
Town Meeting, on the advice of Town Counsel:
{Clean up Table 6.2.3 and Notes to appear as follows:}
6.2.3. Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
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Table 6.2.3 Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
Max.
Max.
Setbacks:
Permit
Sign
Sign
Maximum
Type
Required
Area
Height
Front
Side
Number
(sq. ft.)
All Zoning Districts:
1. Personal Message
N
4
6
N/A
20
1 /lot
2. Identification
N
4
8 (A)
N/A
N/A
1 /lot
Joint and or Area
13. Construction
N
36 (B)
10
N/A
20
Mot
sh13
A
4. Subdivision Sales
(C)
48
N/A
N/A
N/A
1 /subdiv.
5. Subdivision
(C)
24
N/A
N/A
N/A
1 /subdiv.
6. Real Estate Sales
N
8 (G)
6
N/A
20
1 /lot
7. Temp Open House
N
4
N/A
N/A
20
1 /agency, per lot
8. Garage/Yard Sale
N
4
N/A
N/A
20
1 /lot
9. Informational -
Directional
N
4
6
N/A
N/A
-
10. Temporary Business
Y
16 -30
(See Section 6.2.6.2.h.)
11. Portable A -Frame
Y
Regulated by the Board of Selectmen — Annual Permit
Business -A, Business -C and Industrial Zoning Districts:
12. Free - Standing
Y
50 (D)
20
0
20(l)
1 /lot
13. Wall
Y
2x/4x (E)
(A)
N/A
10
1 /business
14. Projecting / Blade
Y
8
(A)(H)
N/A
10
1 /business
Business -B Zoning Districts!
15. Wall
Y
2 (F)
(A)
0
0
2 /business
16. Projecting / Blade
Y
8
(A)(H)
-4
0
1 /business
17. Free - standing
Service Stations Only)
Y
35
14
0
20
1 /lot
18. Free - Standing
SPP(J)
35 (D)
10.5
0
20
1 /lot
NOTES:
(A) No portion of such sign shall extend higher than the bottom of the sills of the windows of the second
floor of a building, or higher than the lowest portion of the eaves or, in the case of a gabled wall, no
higher than a line equal in height to the lowest portion of the lower eave of any adjoining building
wall, whichever of the above is lowest.
(B) Aggregate sign area of all applicable signs.
(C) Only as shown in Definitive Subdivision Plans as approved by the Community Planning and
Development Commission, consistent with Paragraph 6.2.1.1.
(D) May be up to 75 square feet if more than one business occupies the lot. See Section 6.2.6.4
(E) If the minimum distance from the building wall on which the sign is mounted is less than 100 feet
from the centerline of the street which the sign faces, the maximum sign area shall be equal to 2
square feet per linear foot of said wall occupied by the establishment to which the sign relates; if
such distance is more than 100 feet, maximum sign area shall be equal to 4 square feet per linear
foot of said wall so occupied.
(F) No wall sign for any non - residential establishment shall exceed a sign area equal to 2 square feet
per linear footage of length of the front wall of the building occupied by the establishment to which
the sign relates.
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(G) Real Estate Signs in the Industrial Zoning Districts are allowed one sign per business with a
(W maximum sign area equal to 2 square feet per linear foot of said wall occupied by the establishment
to which the sign relates without a sign permit.
(H) Projecting /Blade Signs shall be at least eight (8) feet from the ground and may project no more than
four (4) feet from the structure.
(1) A Special Permit may be granted by the CPDC for free - standing signs with reduced side setback,
consistent with criteria in Section 6.2.9.
(J) Free- standing signs shall be permitted only where the principal business entrance is located more
that 40 feet from the centerline of the street in front of the lot. CPDC may waive the 40' business
entrance setback requirement for signs in existence as of the effective date of this amendment.
See Section 6.2.9.a. for Special Permit Criteria
{Remove Section 6.2.6.3.1 in its entirety, add Off - Premises Signs to the list of Prohibited Signs
in Section 6.2.5}
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Background: The 2010 Financial Forum identified potential revenue sources for the Town to
pursue. The Finance Committee and others recommended that the Town pursue the possibility
of renting Town owned property for siting of billboards. After some study, it was determined that
there was no location in the Town of Reading where the Outdoor Advertising Board regulations
would permit such billboards on Town land.
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Background: The 2010 Financial Forum identified potential revenue sources for the Town to
pursue. The Finance Committee and others recommended that the Town pursue the possibility
of renting Town owned property for siting of billboards. After some study, it was determined that
there was no location in the Town of Reading where the Outdoor Advertising Board regulations
would permit such billboards on Town land.
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The Outdoor Advertising Board regulations were updated to permit and regulate electronic
signs. An article was presented in January of 2013 to allow electronic billboards. The CPDC
voted unanimously to not recommend this zoning article and it was subsequently withdrawn. A
subsequent instructional motion was made to prohibit ALL billboard signs (off premises signs
per zoning).
Article 12 effectively eliminates ANY off - premises signs (or billboards) and adds Off Premises
Signs (or billboards) to the list of prohibited signs in any zoning district. The definitions related
to Off Premises Signs in Section 6.2.2 have been updated also as part of Article 12.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report:
ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town Will vote to amend the Reading Zoning Map dated
April 8, 2013, as referenced in Section 3.2 of the Reading Zoning Bylaws Reading Zoning
Bylaw, and to amend Section 4.9.2 Planned Unit Development- Residential (PUD -R), as follows:
(Bold represents new language)
To amend the Reading Zoning Map, dated April 8, 2013, as previously amended, as referenced
in Section 3.2 of the Reading Zoning By -laws, to include within the Planned Unit Development -
Residential Corona District Overlay (PUD -R -C), a certain parcel of land containing 26,019
square feet, more or less, which parcel is situated northwesterly of Longwood Road and abuts
the southeasterly boundary of the PUD -R, such parcel being bounded and described as follows:
Northwester) b land now or former) of Johnson Woods Realty Corporation, 346.72 feet;
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Easterly by land now or formerly of Emerson, Crupi and Bergen, 180.32 feet;
Southeasterly by land now or formerly of Trojer, 202.92 feet; and
Southwesterly by land now or formerly of Canuso, 85.99 feet.
Being the same premises shown as Lot A on the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Reading, Mass.;
Hayes Engineering, Inc; Date: July 25, 2011; Revised September 22, 2011 ", recorded at the
Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 678 of 2011, copies of which plan are
on file with the Reading Town Engineer and the Community Planning and Development
Commission.
To insert the following paragraph after the first two paragraphs in section 4.9.2.
The Planned Unit Development Residential Corona District (PUD -R -C) is an overlay
district in a residential zone that abuts a PUD -R Overlay District and is intended to serve
solely as a vegetated buffer and offset area to satisfy dimensional requirements in the
PUD -R Overlay District.
To insert the following sentence at the end of paragraph (d) Residential Setbacks in Section
4.9.6.4.2:
The CPDC may allow the required 20 foot residential setback strip for dwellings in a PUD -
R parcel to be measured from the outer boundary of an abutting parcel in the PUD -R -C
District provided that there are no buildings on that PUD -R -C parcel.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
Background: Johnson Woods, located off of West Street, is a 193 unit phased residential
development comprised of townhouses and garden style condominiums. This approximately
40 acre site was permitted under the Planned Unit Development — Residential (PUD -R) Overlay
District, Section 4.9.6 of the Reading Zoning Bylaw. The PUD -R Overlay District allows greater
flexibility under zoning than the underlying zoning which in this case is a S -20 residential zone.
A developer may choose to conform to the underlying zoning or conform to the zoning
requirements of the overlay district.
Article 13 would amend the Reading Zoning Map by adding an adjacent 26,019 square foot
parcel of land to the Johnson Woods Development. The additional land area would be
designated as an overlay district with its use restricted to a vegetated buffer with no buildings.
The overlay district is a Planned Unit Development — Residential Corona (PUD -R -C) District.
The map below depicts how this will be added.
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Article 13 further defines �� ` i n . 1 a v�7� on 4.9.2 of the
Zoning Bylaw. The 1�gt` r = wirlay District
which is to create an a' , son Woods
Development in the PUD r ' " �, , i I-a a ommunity
Planning and Development f o t ' C rom the outer
boundary of the PUD -R -C parcel for the dwellings within the PUD -R Overlay District (Johnson
Woods Development). However, NO buildings will be allowed on the PUD -R -C parcel itself.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report:
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Reading Zoning Bylaw Section
4.2.2 Table of Uses, Section 6.1.1.3 the Table of Off - Street Parking and Loading /Unloading
Requirements and Section 5.1.2 Table of Dimensional Controls to establish reasonable
regulations for Exempt Uses under Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 40A Section 3
as follows:
(Bold represents new language, StFikethmugh represents deleted language)
Section 4.2.2 Table of Uses
PRINCIPAL USES
Res
RES
RES
BUS
BUS
BUS
IND
S -15
A-40
A -80
A
B
C
High Schools: 1 space per each
S -20
employee plus one space per each 3
students.
Church
S-40
None.
One space for each three hundred (300)
square feet of gross floor area or
School
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Church
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Section 6.1.1.3 Table of Off - Street Parkina and Loadina /Unloading Reauirements
Principal Use
Minimum Number of Off - Street Parking
Spaces Required
Minimum Number of Off -
Street Loading and Unloading
Spaces Required
School
Nursery/ Kindergarten /
None.
Elementary/Middle Schools: 1 space
per each employee on the largest shift
plus 1 space per 7 students
High Schools: 1 space per each
employee plus one space per each 3
students.
Church
None.
One space for each three hundred (300)
square feet of gross floor area or
fraction thereof.
5.1.2 Table of Dimensional Controls
(WI ' Uses as Defined in MGL Chapter 40A, Section 3, these uses shall be permitted by -right
in all districts and subject to "reasonable regulations" as defined therein.
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_5.1.2 Table of D mensional Controls in feet unieii otherwise noted ,
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Minimum Lot
Setback Requirement
Minimum
Maximum
Lot
Maximum
Building
Lot
Width
Circle
Diameter
Feet
Area
Square Feet
Sq. Feet
Fronta
ge Feet
Yard
Front
Feet
Yard
Side
Feet
Side
Yard
Rear
Coverage (%
of Lot)
Height
Feet
One or Two Family
Dwelling
In S -15 District
60
15,000
100
20
15
20
25
35
In S -20 Districts
80
20,000
120
20
15
20
25
35
In S-40 Districts
80
40,000
200
20
15
20
25
35
In A-40 Districts
10,000
80
20
15
20
25
40
In BUS -A Districts
NA
NA
15
10
20
25
45
Apartment
80,000
N.A.
N.A
30
30
N.A
60
In A40 Districts
40,000
80
30
30
30
25
40
In A -80 Districts
80,000
NA
60
60
60
12.5
60
In BUS -A Districts
40,000
NA
15
30
30
25
40
In S -15 Districts
100,000+
100
20
15
20
25
35
In S -20 Districts
100,000+
120
20
15
20
25
35
In S40 Districts
100,000+
200
20
15
20
25
35
In A40 Districts
100,000+
80
20
15
20
25
40
In A -80 Districts
100,000+
NA
20
NA
NA
NA
60
Hotel or Motel
In Bus -A Districts
NA
NA
50
10
20
60
45
In Bus -B Districts
NA
NA
NA
NA
20
85
45
In Bus -C Districts
NA
NA
10
10
10
60
55 **
In Ind Districts
NA
NA
50
20
20
25
60*
Other Permitted
Principal Use
In S -15 Districts
15,000
100
20
15
20
25
35
In S -20 Districts
20,000
120
20
15
20
25
35
In S40 Districts
40,000
200
20
15
20
25
35
In A-40 Districts
10,000
80
20
NA
NA
NA
40
In A -80 Districts
80,000
NA
20
NA
NA
NA
60
In BUS -A Districts
NA
NA
15
10
20
60
45
In BUS -B Districts
NA
NA
NA
NA
20
85
45
In BUS -C Districts
NA
NA
10
10
10
60
55 **
In Ind Districts
NA
NA
50
20
20
60
60*
Exempt Uses —
School and Church
In S -15 Districts
15,000
100
15
30
30
25
35
In S -20 Districts
20,000
120
15
30
30
25
35
In S -40 Districts
40,000
200
15
30
30
25
35
In A -40 Districts
10,000
80
N.A.
30
30
N.A.
40
In A -80 Districts
80,000
N.A.
N.A
30
30
N.A
60
In BUS- A Districts
N.A.
N.A.
10
30
30
60
45
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In BUS -B Districts
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
30
30
85
45
In BUS -C Districts
N.A.
N.A.
10
30
30
60
55
In Ind Districts
N.A.
N.A.
50
30
30
60
60
*Except as provided in Section 5.2.5.3.
** Fifty -five (55) feet, except ninety -five (95) feet if the structure is located within four hundred (400) feet of the property
line adjacent to Route 128, as it exists on May 1, 2000, including ramps, and south of Jacob Way and excluding areas
within two hundred (200) feet of the residential zoning district to the west, all as more specifically shown on a plan
entitled: "Plan Showing Height Limitation and Setback Areas, Business C District in Reading, Mass.," dated March 27,
2000, Scale 1" = 60', by Hayes Engineering, Inc., on file with the Reading Town Clerk.
Or take any other action with respect thereto
Community Planning and Development Commission
Background: Massachusetts General Law (MGL), Chapter 40A Section 3 stipulates that
certain uses, including non - profit, educational and religious uses cannot be prohibited from any
zoning district, but that those uses may be subject to "reasonable regulations ". These uses,
commonly known as Dover Amendment Uses, have been regulated under limited site plan
review but lack further definition under the dimensional controls.
Article 14 provides dimensional controls for Dover Amendment Uses to clarify zoning
requirements and to simplify the regulations for both staff and applicants. Schools and churches
are defined per MGL Chapter 40A, Section 3 in the Table of Uses, Section 4.2.2 and are
allowed in all zoning districts. Article 14 amends the Table of Off - Street Parking and
Loading /Unloading Requirements, Section 6.1.1.3 to including parking requirements for schools
and churches. This Article also include changes to the Section 5.1.2, the Table of Dimensional
controls to establish a minimum lot size, minimum setback requirements, lot coverage maximum
and max building heights for these types of uses.
In determining the reasonable parking requirements for educational uses, several existing
schools were surveyed for current parking conditions, in addition to gathering best practices for
Dover Amendment Uses. Article 14 contains parking standards for schools that were developed
using survey information and best practices..
In determining parking requirements for religious uses (churches), the Community Planning and
Development Commission (CPDC) proposed to use the formula currently being used by the
Building Inspector which is comparable to existing conditions for parking at several churches in
Reading.
Article 14 simplifies and streamlines zoning requirements for Dover Amendment Uses. This is
part of the overall Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Update.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report:
ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to add a new Section 4.13 "Temporary
Moratorium On Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries" and
amend Section 2.0 "Definitions" to include Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers /Registered
Marijuana Dispensaries of the Town of Reading Zoning By -Law as follows: (note: bold
represents new language)
Section 2.0 Definitions:
2.2.21.2 Medical Marijuana Treatment Center /Registered Marijuana Dispensary: "a not -
for- profit entity, as defined by Massachusetts law only, registered by the Department of
Public Health (DPH) as a Registered Marijuana Dispensary, that acquires, cultivates,
possesses, processes (including development of related products such as food,
tinctures, aerosols, oils or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses,
or administers marijuana, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or
educational materials to qualifying patients or their personal caregivers."
2.2.21.3 - Mixed Use: The combining of retail /commercial and /or service uses with
residential or office use in the same building or on the same site. (Note: this change is a
result of renumbering)
Section 4.13 Temporary Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers/
Registered Marijuana Dispensaries
4.13.1 Purpose
By vote at the State election on November 6, 2012, the voters of the Commonwealth
approved a law regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and use of marijuana
for medical purposes. The law provides that it is effective on January 1, 2013. On May 8,
2013 the State Department of Public Health (DPH) promulgated regulations that are
effective on May 24, 2013. The regulations promulgated by the State Department of
Public Health provide guidance in regulating medical marijuana, including Medical
Marijuana Treatment Centers/
Registered marijuana Dispensaries (see Section 2.2.21.2 for definition). The Town needs
time to study and consider the regulation of Medical Marijuana Treatment
Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries. This includes issues related to planning,
public health and public safety, as well as to evaluate the potential impact of the State
regulation on local zoning. The Town intends to adopt a temporary moratorium on the
use of land and structures in the Town for Medical Marijuana Treatment
Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries so as to allow the Town sufficient time to
engage in a planning process to address the effects of such structures and uses in the
Town and to enact bylaws in a manner consistent with sound land use planning goals
and objectives.
4.13.2. Temporary Moratorium on Medial Marijuana Treatment Centers /Registered
Marijuana Dispensaries
For the reasons set forth above and notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning
Bylaw to the contrary, the Town hereby adopts a temporary moratorium on the use of
land or structures for a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center /Registered Marijuana
Dispensary. The moratorium shall be in effect through November 10, 2014. During the
moratorium period, the use of land or structures for a Medical Marijuana Treatment
Center /Registered Marijuana Dispensary shall be prohibited.
Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to permit or authorize to be
permitted, the use of land or structures for any activity involving marijuana, other than as
(W a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center /Registered marijuana Dispensary.
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During the temporary moratorium established in Section 4.13 — 4.13.2, the Town shall
undertake a planning process to address the potential effects of Medical Marijuana
Treatment Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries and other land uses and
structures related to the use of marijuana for medical purpose. In doing so, the Town
shall consider the DPH regulations and shall make recommendations regarding the
adoption of new Zoning Bylaw provisions governing the location, operation and effects
of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries and other
land uses and structures related to the use of marijuana for medical purposes. This
process shall coincide with a comprehensive update of the Zoning Bylaw and be part of a
larger planning process for consideration at Subsequent Town Meeting in November of
2014,
or to act in any other manner in relation thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
Background: Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012, "An Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of
Marijuana° (enacted as Question 3 on the November 2012 state ballot), to allow qualifying
patients, who have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, reasonable access to
Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries. In November of
2102 Town Meeting approved an article to prohibit Medical Marijuana Treatment
Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries from being sited in all zoning classifications in the
Town of Reading. Subsequently, the State Attorney General's Office determined that such a
ban would conflict with the Act and the zoning article was disapproved.
These businesses are allowed to acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, deliver, and
transport marijuana, including in food form. Data from the experiences of California, Colorado,
and other states have shown an increase in criminal activity attributed to Medical Marijuana
Treatment Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries. The data reflects higher criminal
activity attributable to the presence of valuable marijuana crops and large amounts of cash.
Likewise, these States have seen an increase in traffic accidents and driving under the influence
arrests in which marijuana is implicated. Also, there has been a loss of other commercial
businesses that have relocated away from marijuana dispensaries.
Last Spring the State developed regulations governing how it will permit Medical Marijuana
Treatment Centers. Further study is needed to develop zoning consistent with State regulations
as well as the land use goals of the Town of Reading.
This article establishes a temporary moratorium through November 10, 2014, on Medical
Marijuana Treatment Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries. During this moratorium
period the use of land or structures for a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center /Registered
Marijuana Dispensaries is prohibited.
The purpose of the temporary moratorium will allow sufficient time for the Town to undertake a
planning process to address the impacts of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers /Registered
Marijuana Dispensaries. This planning process will be used to develop zoning language as part
of a comprehensive update of the Reading Zoning Bylaw which is scheduled to be completed
over the same time period.
r Finance Committee Report: No report.
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and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1)
public place in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 12,
2013, or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an
attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town
Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this -th day of , 2013.
, Constable
James E. Bonazoli, Chairman
John Arena, Vice Chairman
Ben Tafoya, Secretary
Daniel Ensminger
Marsie K. West
SELECTMEN OF READING
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Town of Reading
Meeting Minutes
Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Board of Selectmen
Date: 2013 -10 -08
Building: Reading Town Hall
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business
Attendees: Members - Present:
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Vice Chairman John Arena, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Daniel
Ensminger and Marsie West, Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager
Paula Schena
Members - Not Present:
Chairman James Bonazoli
Others Present:
Frederick Van Magness, John Carpenter, Bill Helliesen, Nancy Smethurst,
Ted Smethurst, Tony Capobianco, Danny Gray, Brad Latham, Carl
McFadden, Bob Lynch
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Secretary Ben Tafoya
Topics of Discussion:
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Ben Tafoya noted that he and the Town Manager
made a visit to the Post Office and got a tour from the realtor. Also, he met with the Town
Manager, Ruth Urell, Andrew Grimes, and Vicky Yablonsky today regarding the organizational
chart and the classification plan. He also noted that there is a bill to provide funds for water
projects and he will talk to staff regarding prior funding to make sure we are covered.
Marsie West noted she attended the first ad hoc Zoning Advisory Committee meeting. She
recruited two folks and they held off on organizing until they have a full membership.
Daniel Ensminger noted that he attended the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse
meeting and this covered a breadth of subject matter. The surveys are intrusive, but they get
helpful information. He also attended a meeting regarding the Main and Franklin Streets
intersection.
Public Comment — Bill Helliesen, 36 Whittier Road noted he had concerns regarding traffic on
Birch Meadow Drive. There was an article in the Chronicle that called it the "Reading
Speedway." This is a school and sports area and there is no school signage. He walks that area
every day and there are a lot of near misses. He counted 18 cars that went through the stop sign
coming down Oakland Road onto Birch Meadow and he is requesting that the Town take a look
at this. Ben Tafoya asked what time he walks the area and Mr. Helliesen noted between 7:00 —
7:30 a.m.
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John Arena noted that the Board had looked at signage for that area but nothing happened. The
Town Manager indicated he will ask the Chief later tonight.
Town Manager's Report — The Town Manager gave the following report:
Administration (* = attachment tonight)
♦ October 15th at 7:00 pm — deadline for 10% discount on water /sewer /storm water — no
exceptions!
♦ *Governor Patrick has signed the bill clarifying our Library debt exclusion issue. Thanks to
the help from our entire legislative delegation for advancing this through the process.
♦ *Meals tax — approaching $1 million in cumulative revenues, run rate is now $375 -400K and
a couple of new restaurants are scheduled to open in the next few months.
♦ *RCTV — one of the liaison reports tonight, see six -year financial summary.
Community Services
♦ Comprehensive Update of the Zoning By -Law - ZAC conducted their first meeting on 9/30 —
five members, two prospects.
♦ Post Office — several of us met with the real estate firm handling the national disposition of
postal property and got a tour of the facility. Time frame for property disposition is not
imminent. The Town needs to stay on the inside track and the Town needs to decide if we
are interested in purchasing. Ben Tafoya recommended an Executive Session at a future
meeting to discuss this.
Library
♦ *One -day liquor license request — Donor Recognition scheduled for November 15'' at the
Library that needs the Selectmen's approval to serve alcohol in a public building.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Ensminger that the Board of Selectmen approve the
one day special liquor license and approve such event in a public building pursuant to
Section 8.9.4.2 of the General Bylaws, for the Donor Recognition Event at 64 Middlesex
Avenue on November 15, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. was approved by a vote
of 4 -0 -0.
♦ Library Building Project
o We met with one of the proposers of temporary space, and countered with a different
layout than the one proposed. Stay tuned.
o Joint Library Trustees/Library Building Committee upcoming.— update scheduled for
the next BOS meeting on 10/22.
Public Safetv/Public Works
♦ Main/Franklin intersection — meeting on -site held on Monday — detail to follow in advance of
your next meeting on 10/22.
♦ Traffic & Safety — discussion scheduled for tonight.
♦ We met with the North Reading DPW on 9/26 to discuss impacts on Reading of extending
MWRA water service to our northern neighbors. More to follow
(W ♦ On November 5`h the Board is going to review the Enterprise Funds. The Conservation
Committee will join you for a discussion on the River projects currently in the long -term
capital plan of the Storm Water fund. I would like you to consider changing the date we
institute the annual water /sewer rate changes. We have always done that with the September / 2
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billing, which is the heaviest water usage period. I would like to move that one quarter (in
either direction).
The Town Manager noted there was a draft policy in the packet regarding Paint and Sip. It is
not legal to restrict the number of drinks.
Ben Tafoya asked if someone wants to Dance and Sip would that fall under the category of
instructional classes and the Town Manager indicated it would.
John Arena asked for the definition of beverage being 24 ounce or 32 ounce. He suggested
scheduling a hearing and Town Counsel will be present to answer any questions.
Marsie West asked what the concerns are about other classes.
Fred Van Magness noted that someone could be at consecutive sessions for 4 — 6 hours. He is
not sure the community really needs this.
Judy Barolak noted that she could go through a restaurant beer and wine license and make food
part of the experience.
Personnel and 'Appointments
Ad Hoc Zoning Advisory Committee — There being no applicants there was no action.
Discussion/Action Items
RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Member Report — Citizen Advisory Board member Tony
Capobianco noted that the CAB member is the result of a 20 year agreement with the Reading
Municipal Light Department and participating towns. Coleen O'Brien is the new General
Manager and she is proactive rather than reactive. They are looking at green or renewable
options to determine if they are good for the towns.
John Arena asked about the status of the Renewable Energy Certificates policy and Mr.
Capobianco noted that the policy is the same. They are retiring less valuable REC's. John
Arena asked about LED lighting and Mr. Capobianco noted they will be doing a case study on
this.
RCTV Member Report — RCTV Board of Director members Ted Smethurst, Kevin Walsh and
John Carpenter were present.
Kevin Walsh noted that longtime member Dick Curtis recently passed away. He noted that
RCTV has been in the community 15 years. They rent studio space and members produce
shows. They are currently doing a show on scams. Membership is open to everyone.
Ted Smethurst noted that some shows are on You Tube. PEG stands for public access,
educational and government. RCTV is working to improve the media equipment in Town Hall
and the Schools but they will need Town IT support to improve the connection to broadcast two
programs at the same time. He noted there is a new website for government requests at
gov(a,rctv.org .
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Ben Tafoya suggested that if they are looking to rent out space they should contact the Library
because they are turning people away.
Hearing — Liauor License Transfer Change of Location — Wine Bunker — The Secretary read the
hearing notice. Attorney Fogelman was present for the applicant.
John Arena noted that both applicants have sold to minors. at other locations that they own.
Attorney Fogelman noted that was a trainee who checked the ID and misread the birthdate. John
Arena noted there was an earlier incident in 2004 and the Attorney Fogelman indicated they did
not own that location at that time. He also noted that Jasmin is only an investor, not a Manager.
John Arena noted that in years 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 there were violations at their
other locations and he asked what years she owned. Attorney Fogelman noted all of those years
back to 2007, but she is only an investor.
John Arena noted that the current license has restrictions because it was primarily internet sales.
Ben Tafoya noted that was at the request of the licensee. Marsie West noted that George Danis
was in before the Board in July asking that the restrictions be lifted to help facilitate the transfer.
Attorney Fogelman noted that they are requesting that the restrictions be lifted and allow an
(W increase in retail space but the total square footage will be the same.
John Arena noted he would like to see the statement of what was originally approved and
understand why by reading the minutes.
A motion by Ensminger seconded by West that the Board of Selectmen continue the
hearing on transfer of the package store liquor license from CWL LTD d/b /a The Wine
_Bunker to Kaial and Kevin LLC d/b /a Liquor Junction at 1 General Way to October 22,
2013 was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
The Board directed the Town Manager to have counsel present at the hearing. He also wants to
know how the restrictions work and don't work.
Reading Ice Arena Authority Report — Carl McFadden, the Town representative on the Reading
Ice Arena Authority noted that he and Bob LeLacheur took a tour of the facility with Ed Peduto.
He noted that Nelson Burbank set this up so it would not be a burden on the Town. It is designed
like a community rink and there is no advertising. They have paid almost $2 million to the Town.
The School system gets a discount of approximately $10,000 per year. They had a Title 9 issue a
few years .ago where the girls needed equivalent locker rooms and that was paid out of the
reserve fund.
Carl McFadden noted the biggest capital item on the horizon will be the replacement of the
(W compressor and repair of the boilers. This will be paid through the reserve fund.
John Arena noted that there is a question of a cell tower going, on the ice rink and he asked if that
is Town or Reading Ice Arena Authority. The Town Manager noted that Town Counsel suggests
amending the agreement to allow for it. It
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Marsie West asked if the annual financials are done and shared with the Town and Carl
McFadden noted that they are and the reserves are in good shape.
Auburn Street Water Tank — Project Update — Town Engineer George Zambouras noted we
initially had $550,000 planned for repairs to the Auburn Street water tank. When a more detailed
study was done, accessibility and structural issues arose as a result of the cell phone companies
cutting holes in the catwalk for cables. According to the cell phone company contracts we can
only ask them to remove their equipment to paint two times and they have already done it once.
The problem is whenever the tank is repaired on the inside the outside needs to be painted. So
the revised project needs, including repainting and addressing the safety and structural issues,
increases the cost to $720,000. We will need an additional $170,000 from Town Meeting to do
this.
The Town Manager noted that Verizon wants to put -12 antennas on the tank. George Zambouras
noted that the plans don't show in fine detail how they are installed. The Town Manager noted
that the $550,000 went back to the reserves so he will be asking Town Meeting for $720,000.
Franklin and Main Intersection — George Zambouras noted that he doesn't know the short term
solutions. A'safety audit was done.
Fred Van Magness noted he's been waiting 12 weeks for a meeting regarding funding for
(W Franklin and Main. A crosswalk is needed from the gas station to Dandilyons. Daniel
Ensminger noted the crosswalk cannot connect without sidewalks, but they are working on a
solution. Mr. Van Magness noted that we need short term improvements now or else we will
have to wait until the spring.
George Zambouras noted that if an intersection is worked on, then all four corners have be
become handicap accessible.
Other Traffic Issues - George Zambouras noted that he petitioned the State to look at the
Hopkins and Main Streets intersection and the audit was done last April. Bayside is working on
the 25% design and they have identified funding.
Bob Lynch, 24 Shelby Road, noted that everyone is going in the same direction now at the
Barrows School. He is asking for a crosswalk across Shelby to Stewart and he is looking for a
school zone speed limit designation. He noted that the speed limit is 30 because there is no,
signage and there must be 20 — 30 children living in that neighborhood.
George Zambouras noted that prior to last year we installed what the Board of Selectmen
approved. The PTTTF have not seen any changes since one year ago to bring it back to the
Board.
Safety Officer Christine Amendola noted that she observed the children in the neighborhood and
most of the kids were with their parents. She never saw 20 — 30 kids. There is a school zone on
(W West Street.
Marsie West indicated that the Town spends money only where it is needed. Maybe this is not
required right now.
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George Zambouras noted that we could do a speed study. The handicap access will cost $5,000 -
$7,000 and we will need to find out where all of the children. are coming from.
Marsie West indicated she would like to see more data before approving.
Mr. Lynch asked how many .people have to cross to warrant a crosswalk and George Zambouras
noted it is purely judgment.
West Street Project Overview — George Zambouras noted this project is included in this year's
TIP. The State anticipates advertising on December 7, 2013 with a three month period for
submission. This will be at least a two year project at a $6.7 million construction cost. A 36"
sewer main will be included in the project. National Grid will be replacing 540 feet of gas main.
Our appraiser has appraised all parcels at approximately $170,000 for easements. A webpage
has been created and public hearings will be scheduled. The project runs from the Woburn town
line to Willow /Summer Avenue for a length of 1.6 miles.
Review of Downtown Public Parking - Safety Officer Christine Amendola updated the Board on
the Traffic Rules and Regulations. She noted that the heavy vehicle exclusion on Bancroft Street
was temporary during the High School construction. The special speed regulations signs on
South Street are correct. Scotland and Summer Avenue have been removed from appendix one
because no stop sign was authorized. The "no parking here to corner" sign has been relocated 20
feet from the intersection on Temple Street. The Town Clerk is updating the Traffic Rules now.
Officer Amendola noted that the Latham's are asking for a no turn on red coming out of the CVS
lot onto Main Street because you have to pull into the crosswalk to see the oncoming traffic.
Mary Ellen O'Neil is requesting a stop sign exiting Brande Court and Atlantic Way for
pedestrian safety walking on Haven Street.
Fred Dafar, owner of Cookies n Cream Bakery at 2 Haven Street, is requesting two 30 minute
parking spaces on the westernmost spaces on the north side of Haven Street.
Ben Tafoya noted that the Board went through a very long process to evaluate parking in the
downtown and he has never had a problem getting a space. Marsie West indicated she sees a
need with new businesses opening up.
Bob Lynch asked if there is handicap parking in that area and George Zambouras noted there is
at the Depot and on Haven Street near Portland Pie.
John Arena noted he was inclined to entertain and Daniel Ensminger noted he would entertain
only if it was part of a comprehensive look.
George Zambouras noted that there has been a request to look at installing a four way stop at
(W Fairview and Sunnyside. The study shows the volumes are low, speed is not excessive, there are
no adverse grades, pedestrian traffic volume is low, and it is a suggested "safe routes to school."
The bushes at 57 Fairview Avenue restrict the sight line and the only solution is to ask the
property owner to cut down the hemlocks.
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Marsie West noted that she walks that route and never sees 'any cars but the bushes are
overgrown so much that she has to walk out on the street.
George Zambouras noted that the Salem/Main Street signal timing has been fixed. The Salem
pedestrian crossing at Baystate Road will be a push button pedestrian crosswalk. Easement
language for the bus stop at Walkers Brook Drive is being reviewed by Mark Dickinson. Also,
North Reading is requesting a heavy vehicle exclusion and a letter has been sent not supporting
the requests.
Town Government Re- Organization — The Town Manager noted he had 50 plus meetings with
staff. His goal is to design the optimal Town Department/Division structure and improve current
operations. The sustainability requirement is that it does. not use free cash; it draws down the
permit revolving fund over 10 years and it sustains under 3% revenue growth.
The Town Manager noted that there will be an article on the November Town Meeting Warrant
to approve the organizational chart. His intent is to bring back a revised chart; request pay and
class study at the November Town Meeting and request $50,000 be added to the Human
Resources budget to fund the results of the study.
Marsie West asked if we could change the Town Accountant's duties in the Charter. The Town
Manager noted he will send this along to the Charter Commission who is looking at changes to
the Charter.
Ben Tafoya noted Town Meeting could give the Selectmen the authority to change the title of the
Town Accountant and Treasurer /Collector. He also wants Executive Sessions regarding union
negotiations before negotiations are started.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Tafova seconded by Ensminger to approve the minutes of September 9, 2013
was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Tafova seconded by West to approve the minutes of September 24, 2013 as
amended was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by West seconded by Ensminger to adiourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. was
approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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�m: Gemme, Laura
Oepnt: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 5:23 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: K Scott Resignation
FYI
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From: Scott, Kevin (M&E) fmailto: Kevin. Scott0aecom.com)
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 5:13 PM
To: Gemme, Laura
Cc: Tirane, Charles; annika scanlon(alyahoo.com
Subject: K Scott Resignation
Laura,
As you have learned from Chuck, I have decided to resign from the Reading Conservation Commission. This was not an
easy decision to make, but a necessary one given increasing work commitments and family responsibly. Please let me
know if you require a more formal (signed) letter of resignation.
Regards,
Kevin Scott
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City of Woburn, Massachusetts
Planning Board
City Hall, 10 Common Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 781- 897 -5817 Fax: 781-897-5819
Notice of Hearing
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Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws the Woburn
Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Woburn, Massachusetts. The purpose for the hearing is
to allow for the modification of the approval granted by the Planning Board dated February 17,
2005 and modified on December 16, 2008, which allowed for 13 residential structures on Lot 2,
Inwood Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts pursuant to the Rules & Regulations of the Planning
Board and the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 81 Q. The Applicant is UDR Inwood
LLC, 1745 Shea Center Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The Applicant seeks to
provide for an emergency access from the site by substituting a revised Plan C 17 showing a
50'wide emergency access easement to the Johnson Woods Condominium parcel in Reading.
A copy of the revised plans is on file at the Office of the Planning Board, City Hall, 10 Common
St., Woburn, Massachusetts. Any persons interested may view the plans at said office prior to the
hearing and appear before the board at the hearing. If special services, assistance or
accommodations are required to participate in this hearing, please contact the Planning Board
Office within sufficient time prior to the hearing.
Robert Doherty, Chair
Please publish Friday, October 11, 2013 and Friday, October 18, 2013.
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