HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-20 Board of Selectmen HandoutDRAFT MOTIONS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2015
Arena, West, Ensminur, Halsey, Sexton LeLacheur
3a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Change of Manager for
Bertucci's from Michael Bonnell to Steven M. Cutsumbis.
3c) Move that in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized
to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to
Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other
enabling authority, to refund all of the Town's (i) $6,480,000 General
Obligation Bonds dated January 1, 2005 maturing on and after April
159 2016 and (ii) $6,960,000 General Obligation Bonds dated September
159 2006 maturing on and after April 15, 2018 (collectively, the
"Refunded Bonds ") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds
issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal,
redemption premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of
issuance of the refunding bonds.
Further Voted: that the sale of the $15,800,000 General
Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2015 Bonds of the Town dated
February 5, 2015 (the "Bonds "), to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at the
price of $17,359,200.60 and accrued interest is hereby approved and
confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in
the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as
follows:
Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of
the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and
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Interest
Interest
Year
Amount
Rate
Year
Amount
Rate
2016
$1,405,000
3.00%
2022
$1,630,000
3.00%
2017
1,405,000
3.00
2023
1,625,000
3.00
2018
1,645,000
3.00
2024
1,600,000
4.00
2019
1,640,000
3.00
2025
1,285,000
4.00
2020
1,640,000
3.00
2026
145,000
3.00
2021
1,635,000
3.00
2027
145,000
3.00
Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of
the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and
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Preliminary Official Statement dated January 7, 2015, and a final
Official Statement dated January 15, 2015 (the "Official Statement "),
each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and
hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
Further Voted: to authorize the execution and delivery of a
Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated February 5, 2015, between
the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Escrow Agent.
Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of
Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a
continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-
12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town,
which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for
the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time.
Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to
review and update the Town's post issuance federal tax compliance
procedures in order to monitor and maintain the tax - exempt status of
the Bonds.
Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the
Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to
take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates,
receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of
them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of
the foregoing votes.
Move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at pm.
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Finance Department
FY16 Budget
The Finance Department's FY16 budget is increased by 8.9%
when compared to the previous year.
Overview
In the Finance department, the Town Accountant also serves as the
Finance Director and department head, while the Treasurer - Collector
is the assistant department head. Note the independence of the
Accounting, Treasury and Assessing divisions are maintained with
this structure.
Accounting: This division is under the direction of the Town
Accountant and is responsible for maintaining financial records for
the Town, Schools and Light Department. These records facilitate
the preparation of financial reports and schedules that provide
meaningful, accurate information for comparability and for
management's decision making process. Accounting ensures that all
financial transactions are in compliance with legal requirements and
are properly recorded on a timely basis.
Assessors: Assessment of property is the first step in the process of
tax revenue collection for the Town of Reading. The Assessment
Division's function is to provide for the fair and equitable
assessment of all taxable real and personal property. A three- member
elected Board of Assessors sets policy for this division. Starting in
mid -FY13 Reading signed an agreement with the Town of
Wakefield to share the Chief Appraiser position.
General Finance: Collections is responsible for collecting all
taxes and other charges (including water /sewer /storm water
bills). They also receive and process all deposits (such as schools
and recreation). Treasury is responsible for providing the cash
for the operation of all Town, School and Light Department
functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all
borrowing and investing activities, including those on behalf of
the Town's Trust Funds (at the direction of the Trust Fund
Commissioners). Payroll for the Town, School and RMLD
departments are all processed `in- house' through this division.
Staffing (11.4 FTEs; unchanged)
Wage costs $604,515 +3.5%
Wages
FY15
FY16
Change
Accounting
$1$4,215
$191,365
+3.9%
Assessors
$133,175
$175,300
+31.6%
Finance
$401,935
$416,650
+3.7%
TOTAL
$719,325
$783,315
+8.9%
Overview
In the Finance department, the Town Accountant also serves as the
Finance Director and department head, while the Treasurer - Collector
is the assistant department head. Note the independence of the
Accounting, Treasury and Assessing divisions are maintained with
this structure.
Accounting: This division is under the direction of the Town
Accountant and is responsible for maintaining financial records for
the Town, Schools and Light Department. These records facilitate
the preparation of financial reports and schedules that provide
meaningful, accurate information for comparability and for
management's decision making process. Accounting ensures that all
financial transactions are in compliance with legal requirements and
are properly recorded on a timely basis.
Assessors: Assessment of property is the first step in the process of
tax revenue collection for the Town of Reading. The Assessment
Division's function is to provide for the fair and equitable
assessment of all taxable real and personal property. A three- member
elected Board of Assessors sets policy for this division. Starting in
mid -FY13 Reading signed an agreement with the Town of
Wakefield to share the Chief Appraiser position.
General Finance: Collections is responsible for collecting all
taxes and other charges (including water /sewer /storm water
bills). They also receive and process all deposits (such as schools
and recreation). Treasury is responsible for providing the cash
for the operation of all Town, School and Light Department
functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all
borrowing and investing activities, including those on behalf of
the Town's Trust Funds (at the direction of the Trust Fund
Commissioners). Payroll for the Town, School and RMLD
departments are all processed `in- house' through this division.
Staffing (11.4 FTEs; unchanged)
Wage costs $604,515 +3.5%
Wages
FY15
FY16
Change
Accounting
$181,215
$187,665
+3.6%
Assessors
$56,175
$58,100
+3.4%
Finance
$346,935
$358,750
+3.4%
TOTAL
$584,325
$604,515
+3.5%
Staffing within the Finance department remains consistent with
the prior year. The increases in the individual divisions are
related to salary increases.
In the summer of 2012 the Towns of Reading and Wakefield
signed an agreement to share the Appraiser position. This
arrangement has worked out well for both communities and will
continue in FY16.
Expenses ($178,800; +32.4 %)
Accounting: An increase to professional development drives this
increase.
Assessors: An increase to revaluation expenses, which occur
every three years, is the largest driver of this increase. The
revaluation year is FY 17 but the work begins at the end of FY16,
thus the funds are needed in FY16 to contract out some of the
work. Additionally, there is a projected increase in the
regionalized appraiser's expense with Wakefield.
Finance: Increases in tax title fees and form printing costs
associated with printing real estate tax bills along with a small
increase in professional development expenses drive this
increase.
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FY15
FY16
Change
-Expenses
$3,000
$3,700
+23.3%
-Accounting
Assessors
$77,000
$117,200
+52.2%
Finance
$55,000
$57,900
+5.3%
TOTAL
$135,000
$178,800
+32.4%
Accounting: An increase to professional development drives this
increase.
Assessors: An increase to revaluation expenses, which occur
every three years, is the largest driver of this increase. The
revaluation year is FY 17 but the work begins at the end of FY16,
thus the funds are needed in FY16 to contract out some of the
work. Additionally, there is a projected increase in the
regionalized appraiser's expense with Wakefield.
Finance: Increases in tax title fees and form printing costs
associated with printing real estate tax bills along with a small
increase in professional development expenses drive this
increase.
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Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 12:19 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Next Phase of Zoning Project
Attachments: Letter to BCCs_from CPDC-2015 Next Phase.pdf
For BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
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From: Wilson, Jessie
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 10:46 AM
To: Zambouras, George; Redmond, Glen; Burns, Greg; Cormier, James; Peter Price; Tirone, Charles; Keating, Bob;
Segalla, Mark; Savio, David; Zager, Jeff; Huggins, Joe
Cc: Delios, Jean; LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Next Phase of Zoning Project
Hi All,
Please find enclosed the attached memo from the Chairman of the CPDC regarding the next phase of the Zoning Update
project. Similarly to the last round of zoning updates, we are seeking input from Town Staff and BCCs on the next zoning
amendment priorities based on the work previously completed by the Zoning Advisory Committee and the Consultant.
Please submit any input or feedback by Monday February 9th. The CPDC will meet that evening to discuss and finalize
priorities for the next phase of the Zoning Update project.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Jessie
Jessie Wilson
Community Development Administrator
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
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781.942.6648
781.942.9071
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COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
To: Town of Reading Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Development Review Team (DRT) Staff — Town Manager, Building
Inspector, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Town Engineer, Town Planner, Tree
Warden, Health Administrator, RMLD Chief Engineer, Conservation
Administrator, DPW Director
From: Jeff Hansen, Chair,
Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC)
Date: January 20, 2015
Re: Phase II Zoning Updates
I am writing on behalf of the CPDC to update you on the status of the Comprehensive Update of the
Reading Zoning Bylaw (ZBL). As some of you know, several zoning amendments were presented
to Town Meeting in September and November of 2014. The entire bylaw was reorganized and
several sections completely revised. This work was done through a collaboration of the ad hoc
Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) and the CPDC.
The CPDC would like to continue the work of the ZAC and seek input on what we are calling
"Phase II Zoning Updates ". We recognize that zoning amendments require a lot of review and
community input and that any potential changes should be carefully examined by all appropriate
stakeholders. Therefore, the CPDC would like to prioritize the next phase of the zoning project to a
few Sections of the ZBL that require immediate attention. The three Sections in which the CPDC
will focus on is the Planned Unit Development (PUD), the Planned Residential Development
(PRD) and the Aquifer Protection District. It is anticipated that these zoning amendments will be
before Subsequent Town Meeting in November 2015. The attached table will provide a more
general reference to which Sections of the Zoning Bylaw have been reviewed and approved by
Town Meeting and which Sections still need to be addressed in the future.
To assist with understanding which Sections to prioritize, the CPDC would like to request input from
all Town Staff and BCCs as they begin to consider future zoning amendments. Requests,
comments or input for Phase II Zoning Updates should be submitted to the Community
Development Administrator no later than Monday, February 9, 2014 for review by the CPDC at
their regularly scheduled meeting that evening.
Attachment
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Checklist - Zoning Bylaw Update
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Section 2: Definitions
Town Meeting
'Approved
Nov 2014
New Bylaw
S+ie ti
Section 2
Next Steps
Consolidate all definitions.
Section 4: Accessory Apartments
Nov 2014
Section 5
Section 4: Site Plan Review
Nov 2014
Section 4
Section 4: Planned Unit Development
Section 11
To be considered for Subsequent Town
Meeting 2015.
Section 4: Planned Residential Development
Section 11
To be considered for Subsequent Town
Meeting 2015.
Section 4: Aquifer Protection District
Section 10
To be considered for Subsequent Town
Meeting 2015.
Section 4: Nursing Home /Assisted Living Bylaw
Nov 2014
Section 5
Section 4: Medical Marijuana
Sept and Nov 2014
Section 5
Section 5: Dimensional Controls
Nov 2014
Section 6
Section 6: Parking
Section 9
CPDC recommended future Town
Meeting.
Section 6: Signs
Section 8
CPDC recommended future Town
Meeting.
Section 6: Nonconforming
Nov 2014
Section 7
Section 7: Administration
Nov 2014
Section 4
Section 8: Applicability
Nov 2014
Section 12
Section 9: Adoption and Amendment
Nov 2014
Section 12
OTHER
Graphics
Need to add as needed.
Inclusionary Bylaw
Further study needed.
Landscape Bylaw
Nov 2014
Section 5
PON
Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:36 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Annual Meeting next Week
BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
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To: Town Manager
Subject: Annual Meeting next Week
ANNUAL MEETING NEXT THURSDAY
READING-NORTH READING
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Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:41 PM
To: Saunders, Caitlin; Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Please support the School Committee's proposal for additional classroom space
For FINCOM & BOS packets
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
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From: Souza, Brian T [ mailto :BTSouzaaStateStreet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 2:51 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen; Finance
Subject: Please support the School Committee's proposal for additional classroom space
To the Members of the Reading Board of Selectmen:
I am writing to respectfully ask for your support of the Reading Public School Committee's proposal to obtain additional
modular classroom space for the district. It is my opinion that supporting and funding the full proposal for six additional
classrooms is critical and necessary for the town, the school district, and the children of Reading.
Some major benefits that the town will realize if the additional classroom space is funded are:
Elementary class sizes can return to prior optimal levels (18 -22 students per classroom grades K -2). Currently in some
schools, classroom sizes have reached almost 30 children per room. Without additional space, class sizes for both
Kindergarten and other elementary classes could remain at this unmanageable level, making it difficult for teachers to
teach and students to learn.
• Any Reading family that requests or needs it will be able to access tuition -based full day Kindergarten. This means that
children will be able to attend their neighborhood school and the Reading Public School system can remain competitive
with neighboring towns. Reading is well -known in the area for its good schools. With these positive outcomes, the town
can continue to be attractive for families to move and put down roots.
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This will actively and publicly promote the Town of Reading's commitment to high - quality education for all students. We
live in an environment of high standards, high- stakes assessments, and increased demands for a highly- educated
workforce. Research shows the importance and value of full day Kindergarten for long -term learning and success.
Supporting the town's youngest learners is an important step to adequately prepare all Reading students for college,
career, and beyond.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the future by supporting the plan of
the Reading Public School Committee. Thank you for your time and commitment.
Sincerely,
Brian Souza, 45 Bear Hill Road
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Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:34 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Please support the School Committee's proposal for additional classroom space
For BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
townmanager @ci. reading. ma. us
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From: Rachel Hitch [mailto:rachelhitch @ xahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 2:25 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Cc: Rachel Hitch; Brian T. Souza
Subject: Please support the School Committee's proposal for additional classroom space
To the Members of the Reading Board of Selectmen:
I am writing to respectfully ask for your support of the Reading Public School Committee's proposal to obtain additional
modular classroom space for the district. It is my opinion that supporting and funding the full proposal for six additional
classrooms is critical and necessary for the town, the school district, and the children of Reading.
Some major benefits that the town will realize if the additional classroom space is funded are
• Elementary class sizes can return to prior optimal levels (18 -22 students per classroom grades K -2). Currently in
some schools, classroom sizes have reached almost 30 children per room. Without additional space, class sizes
for both Kindergarten and other elementary classes could remain at this unmanageable level, making it difficult for
teachers to teach and students to learn.
• Any Reading family that requests or needs it will be able to access tuition -based full day Kindergarten. This
means that children will be able to attend their neighborhood school and the Reading Public School system can
remain competitive with neighboring towns. Reading is well -known in the area for its good schools. With these
positive outcomes, the town can continue to be attractive town for families to move and put down roots.
• This will actively and publicly promote the Town of Reading's commitment to high - quality education for all
students. We live in an environment of high standards, high- stakes assessments, and increased demands for a
highly- educated workforce. Research shows the importance and value of full day Kindergarten for long -term
learning and success. Supporting the town's youngest learners is an important step to adequately prepare all
Reading students for college, career, and beyond.
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Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the future by supporting the plan of the
Reading Public School Committee. Thank you for your time and commitment.
Sincerely,
Rachel Hitch, 45 Bear Hill Rd
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Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 12:10 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Letter of support for temp class space
For BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
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From: Leah Furness [mailto:leah furness(dcomcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 9:27 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Letter of support for temp class space
January 20, 2015
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Selectman/woman:
I am writing to ask respectfully for your support of the Reading Public School Committee's plan for temporary
classroom space.
Supporting the Reading Public School Committee's plan is critical and necessary because this additional
temporary classroom space will:
1. Provide a sufficient number of classrooms to keep elementary class sizes at the numbers that the Reading Public
Schools has traditionally conformed to (18 -22 students per classroom grades K -2).
2. Help more Reading residents send their children to their "neighborhood" school throughout their elementary
school years.
3. Keep Reading an attractive town to families by providing the option of tuition -based full day kindergarten.
4. Address the rise in enrollment in Kindergarten and full day kindergarten in Reading, thereby giving families that
wish to or need to send their child to full day kindergarten that opportunity.
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5. Support the research that shows the importance and value of full day Kindergarten for all students.
6. Help keep the Reading Public School system competitive with neighboring towns by providing the opportunity
for full day Kindergarten for the largest number of students possible.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the future by supporting the plan
of the Reading Public School Committee. Thank you for your time and commitment.
Sincerely,
Ryan and Leah Furness
253 South Street
(781) 942 -0713
Leah fumess ,comcast.net
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Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 12:10 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Temporary Classroom space
For BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
townmanaaer @ci.readina. ma. us
(P) 781 - 942 -9043, (F) 781 - 942 -9037
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From: brenda woodbury [ mailto :brendawoodburyCd)verizon.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 9:32 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Fw: Temporary Classroom space
From: brenda woodbury
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 8:44 AM
To: selectment@)ci.reading.ma.us
Subject: Temporary Classroom space
Dear Selectman /woman members,
Greetings.) am writing to ask for your support of the Reading Public School
Committee's plan for temporary classroom space.The education of our children is critical to me & I'm sure, to
you too.Modular classrooms appear to be a solution to the current over -sized pupil population( & projected
increase next year) per class.lf these were approved,it will:
1.Keep elementary class size to 18 -22 students per classroom,grades K -2.
2.Help more Reading residents send their children to their neighborhood school.
3.Keep our town attractive(& competitive with neighboring towns) to families by providing the option of
tuition -based full day kindergarten.
4.Support the research that shows the importance & value of full day Kindergarten for all students.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools & students on the right track for
the future by supporting the plan of the School Committee.Of course,this will mean releasing some funds from
our "Rainy Day" fund.) support this & respectfully ask that you will too.Thank you for considering this & thank
you for your time & commitment to our town.
Sincerely,
Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 12:10 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Modular Classrooms
Attachments: BOARD OF SELECTMEN.docx
BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
townmanaaer @ci.readina. ma. us
(P) 781 - 942 -9043, (F) 781 - 942 -9037
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http:// readinema- survey.virtuaItownhaI1 .net /survey /sid /ff5d3a5fO3e8eb60/
Town Hall Hours:
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From: Jamie Nicholas [ mailto :jnicholas825agmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 10:43 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Modular Classrooms
January 20, 2015
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Board of Selectmen,
I am writing to ask respectfully for your support of the Reading Public School Committee's plan for temporary
classroom space.
Supporting the Reading Public School Committee's plan is critical and necessary because this additional temporary
classroom space will:
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1. Provide a sufficient number of classrooms to keep elementary class sizes at the numbers that the Reading Public
Schools has traditionally conformed to (18 -22 students per classroom grades K -2).
2. Help more Reading residents send their children to their "neighborhood" school throughout their elementary
school years.
3. Keep Reading an attractive town to families by providing the option of tuition -based full day kindergarten.
4. Address the rise in enrollment in Kindergarten and full day kindergarten in Reading, thereby giving families that
wish to or need to send their child to full day kindergarten that opportunity.
5. Support the research that shows the importance and value of full day Kindergarten for all students.
6. Help keep the Reading Public School system competitive with neighboring towns by providing the opportunity for
full day Kindergarten for the largest number of students possible.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the future by supporting the plan
of the Reading Public School Committee. Thank you for your time and commitment.
Sincerely,
Michael & Jamie Nicholas
5 Old Farm Road
Reading, MA 01867
617- 780 -0467
Jnicholas825Ccagmail.com
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Schena, Paula
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Monday, January 19, 2015 5:17 PM
To:
Schena, Paula
Subject:
FW: Modular Classroom Support
For BOS packet
From: Monica Acker [monica.acker @gmail.com)
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 3:11 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Modular Classroom Support
Dear Board of Selectmen,
I am sure you have seen quite a few of these letters. I am the parent of a future Kindergarten student at Joshua
Eaton. This child is my oldest so I am new to the public school system and having moved from New York last winter,
still new to Massachusetts. However, I have been following the school committee meetings and feel that I can confidently
ask for your support of the Reading Public School Committee's plan for temporary classroom space.
Supporting the Reading Public School Committee's plan is critical and necessary because this additional
temporary classroom space will:
1. Provide a sufficient number of classrooms to keep elementary class sizes at the numbers that the Reading Public
Schools has traditionally conformed to (18 -22 students per classroom grades K -2). The National Association for the
Education of Young Children recommends student to staff ratios of between 10:1 and 12:1 for best
practices. (ho://www.nagyc.org/academy /files/academy/file/Teacher Child_ Ratio_Chart.pdf)
2. Help more Reading residents send their children to their "neighborhood" school throughout their elementary school
years.
3. Keep Reading an attractive town to families by providing the option of tuition -based full day kindergarten.
4. Address the rise in enrollment in Kindergarten and full day kindergarten in Reading, thereby giving families that wish
to or need to send their child to full day kindergarten that opportunity.
5. Support the research that shows the importance and value of full day Kindergarten for all students. You can find a
presentation on the value of full day Kindergarten at http : / /www.hanoverresearch.com/wp-
content/uploads /2012/ 12/Hanover- Research - Structuring- Kindergarten -and- Pre -K.pdf
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6. Help keep the Reading Public School system competitive with neighboring towns by providing the opportunity for
full day Kindergarten for the largest number of students possible.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the future by supporting the plan
of the Reading Public School Committee. Thank you for your time and commitment.
Sincerely,
Monica Acker
16 Bear Hill Rd.
Reading, MA 01867
monica.ackerggmail.com
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Schena, Paula
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Monday, January 19, 2015 9:03 PM
To:
Schena, Paula
Subject:
FW: Temporary Classroom Space
for BOS packet
January 19, 2015
Board of Selectman
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Board of Selectman,
I am writing to ask respectfully for your support of the Reading Public School Committee's plan for temporary
classroom space.
Supporting the Reading Public School Committee's plan is critical and necessary because this additional
temporary classroom space will:
1. Provide a sufficient number of classrooms to keep elementary class sizes at the numbers that the Reading Public
Schools has traditionally conformed to (18 -22 students per classroom grades K -2).
2. Help more Reading residents send their children to their "neighborhood" school throughout their elementary
school years.
3. Keep Reading an attractive town to families by providing the option of tuition -based full day kindergarten.
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4. Address the rise in enrollment in Kindergarten and full day kindergarten in Reading, thereby giving families that
wish to or need to send their child to full day kindergarten that opportunity.
5. Support the research that shows the importance and value of full day Kindergarten for all students.
6. Help keep the Reading Public School system competitive with neighboring towns by providing the opportunity for
full day Kindergarten for the largest number of students possible.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the future by supporting the plan of
the Reading Public School Committee.
Thank you for your time and commitment.
Sincerely,
Dawn Cunningham
32 Warren Ave
Reading, MA 01867
Dawnlc2012 @email.com
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Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 3:13 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Modular Classrooms
for BOS packet
From: Jen Kane Denkane123 @gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 1:23 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Modular Classrooms
January 16, 2015
Dear John Arena, Marsie K. West, Daniel Ensminger, John R. Halsey, and Kevin M. Sexton:
I am writing to urge you to support the Reading Public School Committee's plan for temporary classroom space. My
name is Jennifer Kane, and I am the parent of a 5 year old daughter who will hopefully be entering the Killam school next
fall, and a 3 year old daughter who will follow in her footsteps. I would hate to see my girls redistricted away to a
different school when we live less than 2 blocks away from Killam!
Supporting the Reading Public School Committee's plan is critical and necessary because this additional temporary
classroom space will:
1. Provide a sufficient number of classrooms to keep elementary class sizes at the numbers that the Reading Public
Schools has traditionally conformed to (18 -22 students per classroom grades K -2).
2. Help more Reading residents send their children to their "neighborhood" school throughout their elementary school
years.
3. Keep Reading an attractive town to families by providing the option of tuition -based full day kindergarten.
4. Address the rise in enrollment in Kindergarten and full day kindergarten in Reading, thereby giving families that wish
to or need to send their child to full day kindergarten that opportunity.
5. Support the research that shows the importance and value of full day Kindergarten for all students.
6. Help keep the Reading Public School system competitive with neighboring towns by providing the opportunity for
full day Kindergarten for the largest number of students possible.
7. Increase the school system funding by approximately $237,000 for the 2015 -16 school year (according to Dr.
Doherty's January 14th presentation) by allowing an additional 80 students to enroll in FDK at a rate of $4,200 per
student. This is Dr. Doherty's net calculation of the amount the school system would earn from tuition minus the
expenses associated with educating the additional 80 students for the second half of the day. It seems that over the
course of the next four years, the additional tuition revenue would effectively cover the upfront cost of the 6 modular
classrooms. In addition, the modulars have a resale value once the school system hopefully no longer needs them.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the future by supporting the plan of
the Reading Public School Committee. Thank you for your time and commitment.
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Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 11:47 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Modular Classrooms
For BOS packet
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Nicole Modestino [mailto:Nicki6772 @vahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 11:45 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Modular Classrooms
Dear Board of Selectman,
I am writing to urge you to support the proposal of the Reading School Committee which request modular units for our
Town elementary schools.
I believe that these units will address the school needs and it will directly impact my family who is not only a taxpayer,
but a family who has registered for full day kindergarten for 2015.
I am deeply saddened by the other choices that this Town has made over the last 10 years to add multiple housing units
throughout our districts without much anticipation of the burden that those choices would have on our schools.
As you know, space is not our only issue within the schools, as our standing in the state for academics has dropped
significantly year over year.
Please consider and approve the modular units Mr. Doherty has requested. My ability to work full time next year
depends on my sons ability to get full day classes and if you do not approve this now, we will have to move to a
community that will invest it's money on education.
Sincerely,
Nicole Modestino
13 Elliott St.
Sent from my iPhone
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Schena, Paula
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Friday, January 16, 2015 10:21 AM
To:
Schena, Paula
Subject:
FW: Temporary Classroom Space
for BOS packet
From: Christine Rooney [christinerooney @yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 10:19 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Temporary Classroom Space
Dear Board of Selectman,
I am writing to ask respectfully for your support of the Reading Public School Committee's plan for temporary
classroom space.
Supporting the Reading Public School Committee's plan is critical and necessary because this additional
temporary classroom space will:
1. Provide a sufficient number of classrooms to keep elementary class sizes at the numbers that the Reading Public Schools
has traditionally conformed to (18 -22 students per classroom grades K -2).
2. Help more Reading residents send their children to their "neighborhood" school throughout their elementary school years.
3. Keep Reading an attractive town to families by providing the option of tuition -based full day kindergarten.
4. Address the rise in enrollment in Kindergarten and full day kindergarten in Reading, thereby giving families that wish to
or need to send their child to full day kindergarten that opportunity.
5. Support the research that shows the importance and value of full day Kindergarten for all students.
6. Help keep the Reading Public School system competitive with neighboring towns by providing the opportunity for full
day Kindergarten for the largest number of students possible.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the future by supporting the plan
of the Reading Public School Committee. Thank you for your time and commitment.
Sincerely,
Christine Lotterhand
4 Virginia Circle.
Reading, MA 01967
(617)947 -0318
CHRISTINEROONEYgyahoo.com
Schena, Paula
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:55 PM
To:
Schena, Paula
Subject:
FW: Space needs
BOS packet
From: Janet Bowen Danetirbowen @hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:34 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Space needs
I am writing to ask respectfully for your support of the Reading Public School
Committee's plan for temporary classroom space. Supporting the Reading Public School
Committee's plan is critical and necessary.
Having first grade classrooms with upwards of 25+ students is unacceptable. We are already
a level 3 district and allowing large class sizes at such a critical age for learning is not a step in
the right direction. It would be setting the town, the students, the teachers and the families up for
failure. The research about the connection between small class sizes and student learning is
everywhere.
Now is the time to keep Reading Public Schools and students on the right track for the
future by supporting the plan of the Reading Public School Committee. Thank you for your time
and commitment.
Sincerely,
Janet Bowen
17 Echo Ave
Reading, MA
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Schena, Paula
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6:25 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Support RPS Modular Classroom Proposal
BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
townmanaaer @ci. reading. ma. us
(P) 781 - 942 -9043, (F) 781 - 942 -9037
www.readinama.aov, Please fill out our brief customer service survey at:
http:// readinema- survey.virtualtownhall .net /survey /sid /ff5d3a5fO3e8eb60/
Town Hall Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED
From: Jessica Swindell [ mailto:jswinde11487(dgmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6:23 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Support RPS Modular Classroom Proposal
Hello Selectmen,
I hope that you will support the RPS proposal for Modular Classrooms at the Financial Forum tomorrow. As a
future RPS parent, access to full day kindergarten is a must for my child. Our household is made up of two
working parents. Without full day kindergarten, I will have no choice but to send my son to a private
kindergarten. That will move about $9000 worth of revenue (full day tuition plus aftercare costs) from town
funds to a private school. Furthermore, we would likely have to return to RPS for first grade, at which point, my
son will be legally entitled to a spot in a full day first grade classroom. The existing space crunch will likely be
unresolved by the 2016 -17 school year without these additional Modular Classrooms.
Thanks for your consideration,
Jessica Swindell
38 Minot St
(Joshua Eaton District)
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December 18, 2014
To theTown Manager of Reading,MA
Hi I'm George Wetmore, resident of Tannerville since spring 2008. I want
to express my gratitude for the support of various competent and helpful
people that have solved my problems and added to my peace of mind.
First, at the senior center, Sharon Thomas and Joe Beninati
At the Town Hall, Ann Gentile and Frank Driscoll; I'm a WWII veteran
At Tannerville, Lynne Whyte, Michelle Hudzik, Frank Veglia and Joe
Costello.
I visit the library several times a week; ALL of the staff there have always
been helpful; reference librarians and the checkout personnel.
Readiing is fortunate to have these people!
George Wetmore, 32 Frank Tanner drive, Apt #4
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16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Xfinity.
Re: Municipal Emergency Reporting Procedure — Updated Contact Information
Dear Chairman and Members of the Board:
As part of Comcast's ongoing commitment to broadband network reliability, and our efforts to better
serve municipal customers, I am writing to update you on our emergency reporting procedures for certain
outside plant and service problems as our dial in number has changed to: 1 -877- 359 -1821
In the event that any municipal building experiences problems with downed cable drops, signal transport
issues with I -NET or Video Return Lines, Public, Education and Government (PEG) Access channels or to
have our technical or construction staff on -site during an emergency, please follow the steps detailed
below:
MUNICIPAL - EMERGENCY /TROUBLE REPORTING PROCEDURES
(Please note the XOC telephone number listed below IS NOT for public dissemination)
• STEP 1 Dial: 1-877-359-1821(24/7 — XOC)
• STEP 2 Select: Option # 4 -Greater Boston or Western NE regions
• STEP 3 Select: Option # 4 - Commercial Accounts, Municipalities, Utilities, Police & Fire
• STEP 4 Reason for call:
Option # 1 -Down Wires (will be prompted to enter zip code)
Option # 2 - Pole or all other Municipal Issues
• STEP 5 Speak with Rep. and obtain job reference #
The above steps will put you in touch with our Excellence Operations Center (XOC), 24 -hours a day, and
seven days a week. Once again, please note this information and telephone number IS NOT for public
dissemination.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at (978) 927 -5700 x43024 should you have questions.
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Schena, Paula
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Saturday, January 17, 2015 10:36 AM
To:
Schena, Paula
Subject:
FW: FiOS TV Notice
Attachments: Customer Notice - Rates - MA and RI.pdf
For BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
townmanaaer@ci.readina. ma. us
(P) 781 - 942 -9043; (F) 781 - 942 -9037
www.readinama.aov; Please fill out our brief customer service survey at:
http:// readinema- survey.virtualtownhall .net /survey /sid /ff5d3a5fO3e8eb6O/
Town Hall Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED
From: Reddish, Jill M [ mailto :jill.m.reddish(&verizon.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2015 10:34 AM
To: Reddish, Jill M
Subject: HOS TV Notice
Dear Municipal Official,
This is to notify you of certain upcoming ROS TV pricing changes.
On or after April 1, 2015 -
Verizon FiOS TV customers will be assessed a ROS TV Broadcast fee of $1.99 per month. This monthly fee helps
cover a portion of the costs currently charged by local programming providers to Verizon for basic tier
programming channels.
The Regional Sports Network Fee will increase from $2.42 to $3.48 per month. This fee helps to cover the high
costs Verizon pays to Regional Sports Networks to deliver professional and collegiate sports programming in
each local team's territory.
• The rate for ROS premium entertainment will increase up to $2 per month for each of the following products.
Cinemax $15.99 $17.99
EPIX $15.99 $17.99
Showtime $15.99 $17.99
Starz! $15.99 $17.99 ,
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STARZ ENCORE Pack for Extreme HD
$13.99
1$14.99
STARZ ENCORE Pack for Ultimate HD
$13.99
$14.99
Showtime Starz Entertainment Pack with EPIX
$28.99
$29.99
Fully Loaded Entertainment Pack
$48.99
$49.99
Ultimate Fully Loaded Entertainment Pack
$31.98
$32.99
Extreme Fully Loaded Entertainment Pack (NYDMA)
$41.97
$42.99
Prime Fully Loaded Entertainment pack (NYDMA)
$46.99
11$47.99
*This rate increase does not apply to a premium entertainment channel if the premium channel is part
of a NOS bundle or if there is a current promotion on the premium channel.
Verizon will notify subscribers of the above by means of bill message on or around February 1, 2015. A sample customer
notice is attached.
Access to the FiOS` TV channel lineup is available 24/7 online at verizon.com /fiostvchannels.
We realize that our customers have other alternatives for entertainment and our goal is to offer the best choice and
value in the industry. Verizon appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community. Should you or your
staff have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Jill Reddish
FiOS TV- Sr. Staff Consultant
Franchise Management - NE
617 342 0558
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FiOS® TV Changes
FiOS Premium Content Rate Increase: To continue to bring you the best
programming TV has to offer, at times we need to raise our rates. On or after
30 days from the date of this bill, the rate for FiOS premium entertainment will
increase up to $2 per month for each of the following products: HBO, Cinemax,
EPIX, Showtime, Starz!, Fully Loaded Entertainment Pack, HBO /Cinemax, Movie
Package Extreme HD, Movie Package Ultimate HD, Showtime Starz Ent Pack with
EPIX, and Showtime Starz Entertainment Pack.
This rate increase does not apply to a premium entertainment channel if (1) the
premium channel is part of your FiOS bundle, or (2) you have a current
promotion on the premium channel. If you are not sure which premium content
is part of your FiOS TV bundle, or if you would like to review all of your
current services, visit myverizon.com and select "Account" and then "View Bill"
FiOS TV Broadcast Fee: Effective on or after 30 days from the date of this message,
Verizon FiOS TV customers will be assessed a FiOS TV Broadcast fee of $1.99 per
month. This monthly fee helps cover a portion of the costs currently charged by local
programming providers to Verizon for basic tier programming channels and is subject to
change.
Regional Sports Network Fee: At Verizon, we strive to bring you the best
entertainment experience. In an effort to manage our rising programming costs,
your Regional Sports Network Fee has increased from $2.42 to $3.48 per month
on your monthly bill. This fee helps to cover the high costs Verizon pays to
Regional Sports Networks to deliver professional and collegiate sports
programming in each local team's territory.
2015 Special Town Meeting
Monday January 23, 2015
WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 01/17/2015
Art. Mover/ Moderator
# Article Description Sponsor Comment Notes
1
Reports
Board of Selectmen
♦ Motion to Table — Selectman
Chair John Arena
2
Instructions
Board of Selectmen
♦ Motion to Table — Selectman
Vice Chair Marsie West
3
Debt Authorization — Library
Board of Selectmen
♦ Presentation —Bob LeLacheur
2/3 vote required
building project (reduce
♦ FINCOM report — Chair Mark
borrowing amount)
Dockser
4
Authorize FY 2015 Chapter
Board of Selectmen
♦ Presentation — Bob
2/3 vote required
90 Expenditures
LeLacheur
♦ FINCOM report —
5
Amend the Capital
Board of Selectmen
♦ Presentation —Bob LeLacheur
Improvement Program FY
♦ FINCOM report —
2015 - FY 2024
6 Amend the FY 2015 Budget FINCOM ♦ Presentation — Bob LeLacheur
♦ FINCOM report —
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VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts (the
"Town "), certify that at a meeting of the board held January 20, 2015, of which meeting all
members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes
were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my
custody:
Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue
refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21 A
of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all of the
Town's (i) $6,480,000 General Obligation Bonds dated January 1, 2005 maturing on and
after April 15, 2016 and (ii) $6,960,000 General Obligation Bonds dated September 15,
2006 maturing on and after April 15, 2018 (collectively, the "Refunded Bonds ") and that
the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the
principal, redemption premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance
of the refunding bonds.
Further Voted: that the sale of the $15,800,000 General Obligation Municipal
Purpose Loan of 2015 Bonds of the Town dated February 5, 2015 (the "Bonds "), to J.P.
Morgan Securities LLC at the price of $17,359,200.60 and accrued interest is hereby
approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in the
principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows:
Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the
preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated
January 7, 2015, and a final Official Statement dated January 15, 2015 (the "Official
Statement "), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and
hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
Further Voted: to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow
Agreement to be dated February 5, 2015, between the Town and U.S. Bank National
Association, as Escrow Agent.
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Interest
Interest
Year
Amount
Rate
Year
Amount
Rate
2016
$1,405,000
3.00%
2022
$1,630,000
3.00%
2017
1,405,000
3.00
2023
1,625,000
3.00
2018
1,645,000
3.00
2024
1,600,000
4.00
2019
1,640,000
3.00
2025
1,285,000
4.00
2020
1,640,000
3.00
2026
145,000
3.00
2021
1,635,000
3.00
2027
145,000
3.00
Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the
preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated
January 7, 2015, and a final Official Statement dated January 15, 2015 (the "Official
Statement "), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and
hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
Further Voted: to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow
Agreement to be dated February 5, 2015, between the Town and U.S. Bank National
Association, as Escrow Agent.
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Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and
hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in
compliance with SEC Rule 15c2 -12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to
the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the
benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time.
Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to review and update the
Town's post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in order to monitor and maintain
the tax - exempt status of the Bonds.
Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and
the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and
execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined
by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions
of the foregoing votes.
I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was
taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting
(which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a
copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the
municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance
with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth
in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays,
prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no
deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in executive
session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, § §18 -25, as amended.
Dated: January 20, 2015
AM 45011762.1
Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
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National Public Health Service Standards
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Stakeholder Interviews
Input on Planning Outcomes and an Organizational SWOT Analysis
Community Partnership Meeting
Input on Reading Health Priorities, Essential Services, and Vision
Vision Statement
Assessment against National Public Health Service Standards
Improvement Priorities
Improvement Strategies
Resource Alignment
Product Development: Presentation and Plan
•10 Essential Public Health Services and the Public Health in America Statement
www.health.gov /phfunctions /public.htm
-Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships
www.naccho.org/ topics /infrastructure /mapp /index.cfm
-National Public Health Performance Standards www.cdc.gov /nphpsp
-Public Health Accreditation Board
www.phaboard.orR
Vision
The Reading Health Division, in conjunction with the Reading
Board of Health, is focused on community wellness for all ages
with an emphasis on innovation in health promotion, disease
prevention and disease monitoring. Through enhanced
partnerships, a proactive public health system and network of
services, the Health Division will anticipate and respond to the
latest public health issues. By maintaining an adequate and
well - trained workforce and providing quality essential services,
the Division will be a sought after resource that minimizes risks
and optimizes the health benefits for Reading.
Focus on key words and concepts:
Innovations
More than disease prevention
Enhanced partnerships
System of services
Proactive (anticipates -not just responds)
Sense of quality and investment in staff /workforce
Risk management /optimizes health - -- -two very key tennents of work that play out
differently in strategy and resource.
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Priority Health Needs of
Reading
Active Living, Health Eating (CV disease data)
* Basic Needs of vulnerable populations including elders, low
income and isolated individuals and families
Behavioral Health, focusing on Mental Health and Substance
Abuse
These health needs are validated by Community Health Needs Assessment data
published by both hospital systems and reviewed with the community group.
The group reviewed the data, and was then asked to identify top priorities pertinent to
Reading from their community knowledge and experience, and also based on the data.
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Priority Improvement Areas
(ES #3) Inform, educate and empower people about health
status.
Communication Plan and Proactive Multi -Media Strategies
(ES #4) Mobilize partnerships to solve health problems
Joint planning initiatives, primary care physicians, behavioral
health professionals, public health constituency building
(advocacy)
• (ES #7) Link people to health & community services
"Nurse navigator" to address isolated individuals and high risk
needs -all ages
Discussion community conversation about increased need to address isolation: a social
worker or nurse manager to case manage families /individuals needs assistance: access
to community supports, housing, health care, mental health
It may mean leveraging another 0.5 FTE, or conducting a study to determine actual
service hours and population /types of cases served under current town position. There
is a sense that there are unmet needs among young people and people other than
elders. Aware of the need.
OR: This could be an innovated grant funded position to seek external funding for.
Strategic Directions
The Reading Health Division is seen as a "go to" resource for
addressing public health needs
To focus on quality assurance through on -going monitoring of
essential services
To ensure the Reading Health Division has adequate, aligned
resources meet identified priority health needs and to support
its mission
Core themes that came out of collective dialogue —new areas of work; new way of
thinking.
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Resource Needs
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0.3 FTE Health Director 1.0 FTE Health Director 1.0 FTE Health Director
(12 hrs. /wk.)
Public Health Nurse
0.8 FTE PH Nurse
1.0 FTE Public Health
0.8 FTE (32.5 hours /wk.)
Nurse +
vacant position
0.5 FTE PHN Shared
Inspectors
2 Inspectors
1.0 FTE Inspector
0.7 FTE (26 hrs. /wk.)
0.7 FTE 26
0.5 FTE Inspector
0.4 FTE (14 hours /wk.)
0.4 FTE 14
(shared)
n/a 1.0 FTE Nurse Navigator 1.0 FTE
Position (shared across Public Health Nurse
Health & Human Navigator Position
Services or other
departments)
Future staffing includes additional share PH nurse and Inspectors with additional
communities.
Recommend a town position focusing on helping individuals and families (not just
seniors) social services including, but not limited to case management, information and
referral (transportation, housing issues, counseling, financial assistance) and access
support services. Potentially shared position across departments.
Resources
• 10 Essential Public Health Services and the Public Health
in America Statement www. health .eov /phfunctions /public.htm
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships
www.naccho.org/ topics /infrastructure /mapp /index.cfm
National Public Health Performance Standards
www.cdc.goy/nphpsp
Public Health Accreditation Board
www.phaboard.org
. National Association of Local Boards of Health
http: / /www.nalboh.org
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Reading Health Division: Staffing Plan FY 16 -FY20
Position
FY 15 -FTE's
FY 16 & FY 17 Proposed FTE's
FY's 18 -20 Projected FTE's
Health Director
0.3
1.0
1.0
Public Health Nurse 1
(unfilled pos) 0.8
0.8
1.0
Health Inspector 1
0.7
0.7
1.0
Health Inspector 2
0.4
0.4
0.5 (shared)
Shared Public Health Nurse
(as needed, currently
assisting filling with current
position gaps)
0.27
0
0.5 (shared)
1.0 Nurse Navigator Position:
1.0 Nurse Navigator Position: potential
Nurse Navigator
potential shared position with
shared position with Human and Elder
Human and Elder Services for town-
Services for town - serves all ages
0
serves all ages
*Senior Health Inspector
(supervisory oversight
across 3 communities)
0.2?
0
0
* Clerical Support non -
designated
same
designated clerical support
2.6
2.9
4.0
This Represents:
Increase in Directors Hours (on -site
management)
Slight decrease in nurse hours (no
shared nurse)
Net in Inspectional Hours (Reading,
non- shared, shift David G's hours to
Reading)
Additional: Nurse Navigator: Health
and Human Services
This Represents:
Net in Director's Time
Increase in PH Nursing Hours
Increase in Inspectional Hours
Net Nurse Navigator Town Position
Designated Clerical Support