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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-21 Board of Selectmen Handout DRAFT MOTIONS BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING JULY 21, 2015 Ensminger, Halsey, Sexton, Arena, Berman LeLacheur 3a) Move that the Board of Selectmen proclaim July 26, 2015 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day. 3b) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the certificates of appreciation for the following outgoing volunteers: Volunteer # of years B/C/C Barbara Meade 14 years Board of Health David Singer 12 years Board of Health Ronald O'Keefe 9 years Bylaw Committee Erica Lynne Deane 6 years Council on Aging Maria Higgins 5 years Economic Development Com. Meghan Young 9 years Economic Development Com. George A. Rio 7 years Economic Development Com. John Russell 9 years Economic Development Com. Karen Flammia 15 years Housing Authority Monique Pillow 7 years Human Relations Advisory Com Gnanaratnam 4a) Move that the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee as follows: • Denise Eaton to a position on the Fall Street Faire Committee with a term expiring 6-30-18; • Leslie Dornink to a position on the Human Relations Advisory Committee with a term expiring 6-30-18; • Edward Crowley to a position on the Trails Committee with a term expiring 6-30-16; • Jack Williams to the Historic District Commission as an Associate with a term expiring June 30, 2016 • Jack Williams to the Historical Commission as an Associate with a term expiring June 30, 2016; • David Williams to an Associate position on the Climate Advisory Committee with a term expiring 6-30-18; • • Lisa Egan to a position on the Fall Street Faire Committee with a term expiring 6-30-17; • Camille Anthony to an Associate position on the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2016. 5b) Move that as provided under MGL Chapter 60, Section 69, that the Board of Selectmen hereby vacate the final judgment entered on May 7, 2014 in tax line foreclosure case Town of Reading v. Priscilla R. Norton, Case No. 13TL 147022 covering the property located at 216 Summer Avenue, Reading, MA Assessors' Map 15, Lot 226 upon payment by Priscilla R. Troutman on or before July 31, 2015 of all amounts due to redeem the tax taking covering the property, which include, but are not limited to, taxes and interest to the date of payment, all charges and fees associated with the foreclosure case and any costs incurred by the Town in the care, custody and control of the property after the entry of the judgement. 5c) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the temporary internal borrowing of $1,000,000 for the Birch Meadow Field Lighting; $265,000 for water distribution system improvements; and $235,000 for reconstructing water services. 6a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of June 23, 2015 as amended. Move to adjourn the meeting at p.m. 2 („...._�N OF kEgO,y_� cTown of Reading b I Meeting Minutes 6f1Nc09., P Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Date: 2015-07-17 Time: 6:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Conference Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: Chairman Kevin Sexton and John Halsey Members - Not Present: Others Present: Town Manager Robert LeLacheur Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Secretary Topics of Discussion: Mr. Sexton called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and gave an overview of the VASC process which will conclude with the Selectman voting at their next meeting on July 22nd. He mentioned to the candidates in the room that they were welcome to attend the July 21St Selectmen's meeting but they did not need to do so. They would be notified of the results and if selected would need to be sworn in at the Town Clerk's window. Fall Street Faire (FSF) - Denise Eaton Mr. Sexton asked Ms. Eaton to discuss her interest in the FSF. She has been involved as a volunteer for a few years and thought she would step up since Denise Bernard, a local business owner and FSF member, had to resign since she moved out of town. Ms. Eaton said that she liked the current FSF structure and is concerned that the Chamber of Commerce might focus on profitability too much if they become involved. Mr. Halsey thanked her for stepping forward and added that the FSF would benefit greatly from a few Associate members because meetings in late summer are crucial and require a quorum (once the new Bylaw is approved by the Attorney General). Ms. Eaton said that every year they learn and make changes - this summer the booth assignments are going out earlier. Mr. Sexton asked if she had a preference on length of term and she relied that she would prefer a full three-year term. Mr. Sexton asked if she had any questions and she said no, she loves working on the FSF and that Leslie Leahy interested her in it in the second year. Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC) - Leslie Dornink Mr. Halsey asked if she had been participating in HRAC meetings and Ms. Dornink replied that she had been for several months, and was therefore familiar with the schedule and she was aware that new Chair Linda Snow Dockser had recently put forth an agenda for HRAC. Mr. Sexton asked if she had any questions and she replied that she did not. Mr. Halsey asked if she had a preference for the length of term and she replied that she would prefer the longest one available. Page I 1 0 Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Minutes - July 17, 2015 - page 2 Trails Committee - Edward Crowley Mr. Crowley described extensive past experience working with the Trails Committee. Mr. Halsey asked if he had any preference between a full membership and an Associate membership - each for one year. Mr. Halsey explained the reasons for the Associate membership, and Mr. Crowley said that he would fill whichever membership was most helpful. Mr. Sexton asked if he had any questions, and he did not. Historical Commission and Historic District Commission - Jack Williams Mr. Williams is interested in an Associate membership for both boards listed above. He is a retired architect and professor, and recently authored three books on small towns in America, with a focus on culture and history. Mr. Halsey and Mr. Williams exchanged historical views for several moments and agreed to meet for coffee once Mr. Halsey read his first book O Virginia Adams spoke in favor of Mr. Williams candidacy for both boards and thanked him for his interest. Mr. Sexton asked him if he was familiar with the meeting schedules and he said yes. Mr. Sexton asked if he had any conflicts and he said no. Mr. Williams did say that he was involved in the early days of what turned out to be the Dover Amendment should that make any difference. Mr. LeLacheur will follow up with Town Counsel considering the Summer Ave situation - he also lives on that street. Historic District Commission - Camille Anthony Mr. Sexton described the situation with Associate memberships not yet approved. He asked Camille about stepping down from HRAC and selecting this and she said the workload and struggle over direction of HRAC concerned her, but she wanted to contribute to the HDC in any event. Ms. Adams raised the point that the town should communicate to the Chairs for these VASC meetings in order to gather feedback, which Mr. LeLacheur thought was a good idea. A motion by Kevin Sexton seconded by John Halsey to recommend the following appointments: • Denise Eaton to a position on the Fall Street Faire Committee with a term expiring 6-30-18; • Leslie Dornink to a position on the Human Relations Advisory Committee with a term expiring 6-30-18; • Edward Crowley to a position on the Trails Committee with a term expiring 6-30-16; • Jack Williams to the Historic District Commission as an Associate with a term expiring June 30, 2016 • Jack Williams to the Historical Commission as an Associate with a term expiring June 30, 2016; • David Williams to an Associate position on the Climate Advisory Committee with a term expiring 6-30-18; • Lisa Egan to a position on the Fall Street Faire Committee with a term expiring 6-30-17; • Camille Anthony to an Associate position on the Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2016, was approved by a vote of 2-0-0. Churchill was a no-show Reid a no-show but called in advance Page 2 Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Minutes - July 17, 2015 - page 3 A motion to adiourn at 7:40 o.m. by Sexton, seconded by Halsey was approved by a vote of 2-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Page 13 ,:; °FRuf Town of Reading ,x t s\ 16 Lowell Street q :i Reading MA 01867 Office of the Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website: www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to %Boards, Committees and Commissions • Name: FiL D/ ) c 7 .4)/S6 H/972/67 Date: S 7a-COAS (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: / K U/Z -) fl-I) fdJi21 e /(//T Phone (Home): g/ ` f 7 S9Ci v Phone (Work): • Which number should be listed? /me_ Occupation: ,-,x. . . 0 fi-OL i A-tom Jam, Number of years in Reading: 2 Sr . Are you a registered voter in Reading? yes E-mail address: _ - Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) Animal Control Appeals Committee Economic Development Committee • Audit Committee I Fall Street Faire Committee Board of Appeals Finance Committee Board of Cemetery Trustees Historical Commission Board of Health Housing Authority • Board of Registrars Human Relations Adviser Coinm_4ttee Bylaw Committee MBTA Advisory Commitir o, Celebration Committee — Metropolitan Area Planr ag Cbf- . Mystic Valley Elder Servt'es 16-% �1 Climate Advisory Committee Y Y �,-- . Commissioner of Trust Funds RCN Board of Director 3r Community Planning and Development Recreation Committee '0 Z, o Conservation Commission RMLD Citizens Advisory ardor Constable Town Forest Committee •• 6".• —Contributory Retirement Board Trails Committee e Council on Aging West Street Historic District Commission Cultural Council • • - _ Zoning Board of Appeals Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: , _ . ( . / oFR Marie M. Ammer,L.C.S.W. fr -f.I)? Do.s. 1 to`�'N : 0i4, Town of Reading i.ECE I'�£U Elder Human Services . 16 Lowell Street f 0 W N CLERK !�;�� Phone(781)942-6659 (m �`..,. SUING. Mr�SS. 7e� p- e Reading, MA 01867-2685 Fax (781) 942-9071 °./ e.' "=' 4 w ' Website: ww .readingma.go�i5 MAY 1 U A t 3$de- -,INCO k? Volunteer Application Name 1j,S0 A. e C.-,,'(,) Emai' t Address 0 l l o fps d 7()60 Town R_meitwq Zip Code O\Oo Phone Numbers: (home) 'Q2'O0) (work) - (cell) Work Experience: 'Celt\J ' 1\ I {.__► :1,_/. L_ ! " 0 �/ P "Q/ ! e em.• • •1 'em Volunteer Experience: S,Vv■t_eS PI4,1,, /.1 ' it ( ! 0 kill' IV ' / IN P L fi/I 1.4 ,.Mtw 2 • Special Training, Skills, Hobbies: Art�►L-,sand ab\p.iD julgk. ' u4i p lo'rh r,4 }(*NJ,iap Groups, Clubs, Organization Mempership: £chsje w)/1 it, 1l.2 AUMILKI 4 1 S (S "F, ffi i PQ , t . 1 ' ► S• 1 It au \ t• 1rC, When alre'y• u a• a to olunteer? . ' 1/1.1 How many hours per eek? MpyD�( a- Do you have: Your own transportation? PS Valid driver's license? \/ I "�� NOTE: In the event of an accident, the driver's insurance is primary. The Town's liability insurance is"Excess Liability Only". If you are concerned about liability, please ask us about a waiver. How did you learn about the need for volunteers? ` 1 (Y\ ► a / Li •l\ ' i 1 0 /I , L. ► I Iii! ana ta ngalta »: ! 1i ° u 6! 41 Le AAA JAI t..- Reason(s) for wanting to volunteer: l pi G1'\r\I ?x,A 1 f a <i quoYuJ\'1 Is fi / ' Which volunteer position(s) would you like to learn more about? (circle one or more) Arts& Crafts Leader Fix-it/Lamp Repair Asst. Medical Companion Shopping Escort Bingo Caller Friendly Visitor Medical Escort Veteran's Group Leader Book Discussion Leader Holiday Worker Office Assistant Videographer Computer Instructor Income Tax Assistant Receptionist Walking Group Leader COA Board Member Kitchen Assistant Shine Counselor Weather Warriors Decorator Money Manager Shopping Assistant Other: Foil @ -i.ir Please list 3 personal references with address and phone number below. ame Address Town .. Phone Numb r 1. I� -Udo, n \-4 LP Y ' 7?1 *q`/2' p o 75 - - 2. - _ .. 3. I attest the above information is accurate. Please provide a copy of your driver's license or government issued photographic identification. All Personal information Will Be Kept Confidential Signature ,./(/.--a_ Date G1/3/6 0 C:\Documents and Settings\amcca \ y Documents\:M1y Documents\Elder Services\volunteer application.doc May 2009 oF44.0\ Town of Reading '0 16 Lowell Street a _ ;,.xtb Reading MA 01867 Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website: www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions Name: �OVYkiI IL vl✓l Date: G / 3o//(Last1) (Fi t) (Middle) Address: lq. CV Y ,ctnc, DY1vQ Phone (Home): 7F1 Lig -00 S i Phone (Work): _ 110 _ Which number should be listed? mL Occupation: DIV�-�Y) GS F, JOYtke zSkr/1 U 11 v6YSl) Number of years in Reading: IU Are you a registered voter in Reading? C.--C E-mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) Animal Control Appeals Committee Fall Street Faire Committee _Audit Committee Finance Committee Board of Appeals Historical Commission Board of Cemetery Trustees Housing Authority Board of Health I Human Relations Advisory Committee Board of Registrars MBTA Advisory Committee Bylaw Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Celebration Committee Mystic Valley Elder Services Climate Advisory Committee Permanent Building Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds RC.I V Board of Directors Community Planning and Development Recreation Committee _ Conservation Commission RMLD Citizens Advisory Board _ Constable Town Forest Committee Contributory Retirement Board Trails Committee Council on Aging West Street Historic District Commission Cultural Council Zoning Board of Appeals Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves Other Economic Development Committee Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Z have b chi c-eod:'/19 ime&)-i49 s -1'01' -tie 14 i2 ac for -t-1, 1 as-f (o rn ort tk. I have chi ldvevi i (evolved i4 ii 6o S--riigtif- ft-I!l'a►1Le oihi ct7 K R AG h aS L o vk ed u}i±t', avid am 'ivy-6resI-ed ill m a k rko, *Acting a wej cv1e and open corn truni)J Ill- C • oFR�o Town of Reading X° '"� 16 Lowell Street :� Reading MA 01867 F`� ° o I c; "�15 ;.nn 1 it • �1 2: I Office of the Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website: www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to . Boards, Committees and Commissions Name: CRow Le-Y EAw✓-i2p Y►'toarlla c, ae._. Date: L1 — / L(— /5 (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: 3 E L.-S»213 f.. 1( y. f-W/-t iy Phone (Home): 7S/ — 7 2- / 2 6 7 Phone (Work): Which number should be listed? Occupation: (1.Z.E1-1 EA() Number of years in Reading: 6 Are you a registered voter-in-Reading? E-mail address: _ __ Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) - . Animal Control Appeals Committee Economic Development Committee Audit Committee Fall Street Faire Committee Board of Appeals Finance Committee Board of Cemetery Trustees _ Historical Commission Board of Health Housing Authority Board of Registrars Human Relations Advisory Committee Bylaw Committee MBTA Advisory Committee Celebration Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council • Climate Advisory Committee Mystic Valley Elder Services Commissioner of Trust Funds RCN Board of Directors Community Planning and Development Recreation Committee Conservation Commission RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Constable Town Forest Committee Contributory Retirement Board r Trails Committee Council on Aging West Street Historic District Commission Cultural Council Zoning Board of Appeals Custodian of Soldiers'and Sailors' Graves Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: _L h ti-!/ WG2k •W ;7th 7/Lif/IS C a/WM az/Le.C- bvi (4 /,4<7 bo,410 (1.a/1K at,/n h 4v F ry l r a,d(Ia rr :I- a i , r r K +hi Ta c''"y Fai '-57 0 o Rio\ Town of Reading '° / ■∎ 16 Lowell Street aY ; Ti . 44, Reading MA 01867 „ r° , 4 11: c.. 2n15 . -9 �:. ,(&,„ 1_:,CO 1/ Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website: www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions (.(_l pwvS ---S _.. Ciro 11%4) -601E Name: Date: (Last) (First) .b (Middle) Address: qua 50 uA C� AVE ` t--..'d)7. G Phone (Home): 1-0(s)- 5410 ' 132.8 Phone (Work): (C CM) Which number should be listed? CL'- Occupation: r i �-a 11-Ccc--i (_le--G-11Y0 Number of years in Reading: ,^ Are you a registered voter in Reading? J i E-mail address: _ _ _ _ Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first . priority. (Please attach a resume if available) Animal Control Appeals Committee Fall Street Faire Committee Audit Committee Finance Committee • Board of Appeals Historical Commission Board of Cemetery Trustees Housing Authority Board of Health Human Relations Advisory Committee Board of Registrars MBTA Advisory Committee Bylaw Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council I — Celebration Committee Climate Advisory Committee Mystic Valley Elder Services Permanent Building Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds RCN Board of Directors Community Planning and Development Recreation Committee Conservation Commission RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Constable Town Forest Committee Contributory Retirement Board Trails Committee Council on Aging West Street Historic District Commission Cultural Council Zoning Board of Appeals Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves Other Economic Development Committee Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: p« c _ c-c. A.-7r �i4L p 0 JOHN G. WILLIAMS Professor Emeritus 46 Summer Avenue Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Cell: 706 540 7328 Email: EDUCATION Harvard University,Graduate School of Design Master of Landscape Architecture, 1968 University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Fine Arts Master of Architecture, 1966 Haverford College Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, 1962 ACADEMIC Graham Foundation for the Fine Arts Grant,2008-2009 AWARDS For research on the full-length book,Easy on,Easy off Alabama State Council on the Arts Fellowship,2008-2009 For research on the full-length book,Easy on,Easy off Fulbright Senior Specialist Candidate,2006—2011 To consult with overseas institutions on environmental issues Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in the Fulbright-FLAD Endowed Chair of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, 2005. In residence at Universidade Lusiada,Lisbon,Portugal Asian Cultural Council Fellowship,2004-2005 For travel and research on urban form in rural Chinese villages Alabama State Council in the Arts Fellowship,2003-2004 0 For research on urban form in small southern towns Dean's Award: Outstanding Faculty College of Architecture,Design, and Construction, 1996-1997, Auburn University f JOHN G. WILLIAMS Outstanding Faculty of the Year College of Architecture, Design, and Construction, 1995-1996, Student Government Association, Auburn University The American Institute of Architects Education Honors Program,June, 1995, Honorable Mention for the Auburn University Rural Studio Graham Foundation for the Fine Arts Grant, 1993-1994 Travel to Spain and France for research on the architecture of Jose Luis Sert PUBLISHED East 40 Degrees,An Interpretive Atlas, published by the BOOKS University of Virginia Press, 2007 ISBN 978-0-8139-2524-0 Awarded the 2008 J.B. Jackson Book Prize by the Foundation for Landscape Studies. The J.B. Jackson Book Prize is awarded annually to one or more books that have made a significant contribution to the field of garden history and landscape studies. Easy on,Easy off The Urban Pathology of American Small Towns Publication 2016 Awarded the David R. Coffin Research Grant by the Foundation for Landscape Studies, 2010 and 2014 ACADEMIC Auburn University, School of Architecture,Auburn,Alabama EXPERIENCE Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design: 1992— 2008; Chair, Landscape Architecture Program: 1992-2001, 2003- 2006 0 Professor Emeritus 2008 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar: Universidade Lusiada, Lisbon Portugal, Lecturer, studio critic, 2005 China Exchange: Director, funded jointly by Auburn University and Beijing Forestry University. Travel, lecturers,joint studios with American and Chinese students, 1996—present 2 JOHN G. WILLIAMS PROFESSIONAL Registered Architect, Commonwealth of Massachusetts REGISTRATIONS 1970-2005 Registered Landscape Architect, Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1970- 2008 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards— 1982-2002 PROFESSIONAL Woo & Williams,Principal, 1978-1992 EXPERIENCE Architecture,Landscape Architecture,Urban Planning Cambridge,Massachusetts Sett,Jackson Associates,Associate, 1969-1978 Architects/Planners Cambridge,Massachusetts PROFESSIONAL American Institute of Architects, 1972-1992 ORGANIZATIONS Board of Directors and Commissioner of Professional Practice, Boston Society of Architects, 1986- 1990 American Society of Landscape Architects, 1969- 2008 Boston Society of Landscape Architects, 1969-1992 Accreditation Visiting Team,Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board, 1998—2008 3 dr JOHN G. WILLIAMS PROFESSIONAL The Charles Hilgenhurst Medal, 1989, Boston Society of DESIGN Architects Award for Excellence in Architecture for the Athletes' AWARDS and Reporters' Village, 1988 Olympics, Seoul,Korea First Prize, 1985: International Design Competition Athletes' and Reporters' Village, 1988 Summer Olympic Games, Seoul,Korea. Firm awarded the commission and construction Completed 1988 Presidential Design Achievement Award, 1984,National Endowment for the Arts: In recognition of Excellence in Design For the Government of the United States of America for the Jordan Pond House Visitors'Center, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert, Maine The Charles Hilgenhurst Medal, 1983,Boston Society of Architects Award for Excellence in Architecture for the Jordan Pond House Visitor's Center,Acadia National Park,Mount Desert,Maine Progressive Architecture Awards, 1981, Citation for the Design of The Jordan Pond House Visitors' Center Acadia National Park Mount Desert,Maine 4 JOHN G. WILLIAMS DESIGNS THE HARVARD FACULTY TOWNHOUSES PUBLISHED Cambridge, Massachusetts IN PEER Architecture:January, 1990 REVIEW ARTICLES ATHELETES' AND REPORTERS' VILLAGE FOR THE 1988 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES Seoul, Korea Architectural Record: November, 1995 Progressive Architecture: October, 1988 Architectural Record: September, 1988 Establishing a Threshold Twelve Architectural Practices in Boston, catalogue of an invited exhibition at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, 1986 I THE MILSTEIN GARDEN Springfield,Massachusetts Garden Design: vol. 1, no.Il JORDAN POND HOUSE Acadia National Park, Mount Desert, Maine Architecture: December, 1984, "The Park Service as a Client II" Landscape Architecture: January—February, 1984 Progressive Architecture: January, 1981: Design Awards 11 I 5 tr° �Iv*,r Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street � l I0 Reading MA 01867 n+co*e^ Office of the Town Clerk nic rQ? Zf fbidnJ$g942-9070 781-942-9050 website: www.readingma.gov Aoplication for A000intment to Boards,Committees and Commissions AI /� Name: 2 A\/'/COQ / /277/ ��P/ Date: ---,�/ i --7 �.> (Las ) f(First) ,-- (Middle)> Address: 4'44 i � C' C�4�G.._ /e K -----Di Phone(Home): / 7 — � -- � Q 6 Phone(Work): 6 'S'`AA ,�, Which number should be listed? • �� Occupation: \ -'1 t )'2 O� J Number of years in Reading: ` Are you a registered voter in Reading? ? ej.�/ E-mail address: _ y Place a number next to your preferred sition(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) _Animal Control Appeals Committee _Economic Development Committee _Audit Committee _Fall Street Faire Committee Board of Appeals _Finance Committee Board of Cemetery Trustees _Historical Commission Board of Health _Housing Authority _Board of Registrars _Human Relations Advisory Committee —Bylaw Committee _____ Advisory Committee Celebration Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Climate Advisory Committee _Mystic Valley Elder Services _Commissioner of Trust Funds _RCTV Board of Directors _Community Planning and Development _Recreation Committee _Conservation Commission RMLD Citizens Advisory Board _Constable Town Forest Committee _Contributory Retirement Board _Trails Committee _Council on Aging /..Z._1111/111111111.11Historic District Commission 62` t_th// _Cultural Council _Zoning Board of Appeals Custodian of Soldiers'and Sailors'Graves _Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: 1 1 , I ! / / , _ i /. A O ... /- „ - / .a / .1 _ �.li i i� 4 I1 � /I_ .L ■ :=L . i i i ip i / __ 7 e. / / Mgr_ ��L/I, • JA. .A 0 Schena, Paula From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 8:48 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Providing for earlier public process For BOS packet Robert W. LeLacheur,Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanager(Wci.reading.ma.us (P) 781-942-9043; (F) 781-942-9037 www.readinqma.qov; Please fill out our brief customer service survey at: http://readingma-survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/ff5d3a5f03e8eb60/ 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: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 8:46 PM To: 'Anne Johnson Landry' Cc: Forwarding Account for Dan Ensminger Subject: RE: Providing for earlier public process Hi Anne, Last week I received approval from Town Moderator Alan Foulds to approach November Town Meeting about the remaining Birch Meadow field improvements under Article 1 Reports. We will give a 15 minute overview of the results of the community survey(almost 600 responses as of a week ago), and ask for Town Meeting's input on the path forward, with choices and estimated costs for components of the project that will use the survey results as a backdrop. Next April we will present Town Meeting with a final proposal for this phase that will be guided by the choices they make at November Town Meeting—though there certainly may need to be adjustments. Both the moderator and I were reluctant to put things in front of Town Meeting that are not actionable, but this seemed to be a useful exception under this Article. Last year we deferred public discussion to a couple of last minute school capital requests so as to not 'front run' them. As a result, Birch Meadow recreation items that have been in the capital plan for many years were viewed as last minute additions, similar to these school items, and rightly so because we said very little in public until the last minute. We will not take that approach should the situation arise again. I hope this approach at November Town Meeting satisfies Town Meetng's right to a more transparent process. Thanks, Bob i I Robert W. LeLacheur,Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanager@dreading.ma.us (P) 781-942-9043; (F) 781-942-9037 www.readingma.qov;Please fill out our brief customer service survey at: http://readingma-survev.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/ff5d3a5f03e8eb60/ 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: Anne Johnson Landry [mailto:anne.johnsons@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 8:24 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Providing for earlier pubic process Dear Members of the Board of Selectmen: I hope this email finds you well. I have been giving some thought to the vote I took both as a Finance Committee Member and as a Town Meeting Member in advance of and at Town Meeting in April in support of expediting new field lighting for Birch Meadow. At the time, I voted in favor of the warrant article because I deemed it to be financially prudent, and I learned that our moving quickly as a Town would allow the children in town to play at night under these lights one season sooner- both important considerations that convinced me to support the article. At the same time, I was not fully comfortable with my decision to support the warrant article, as the Board of Selectmen had not yet engaged in a public process soliciting input from abutters, neighbors, and community members. With the time I have had to reflect over the past few months, I have come to the conclusion that, in the future, an emergency or a particularly time-sensitive situation would be necessary for me to support such a warrant article (one that has not had the benefit of a public process providing the community with notice and opportunity to be heard). I am glad to hear that the Board has moved forward with the public process around Birch Meadow field lighting following the affirmative vote by Town Meeting, and I thank you for your efforts in that regard. Everything I have heard to date about the ongoing process leads me to believe that your efforts have been comprehensive in nature and that the Board is doing its due diligence. Going forward, I hope that the Board will initiate this kind of public process for projects like the Birch Meadow field lighting in advance of placing an article on the warrant for consideration by the Finance Committee and Town Meeting. An advance public process will allow the community to be involved in the decision before one is made and will provide the Finance Committee and Town Meeting with better information when deciding whether to approve a warrant article. I would be very happy to discuss this with you further. Thank you very much for your consideration, and for your service to the Town of Reading. �y I �j 2 Sincerely, Anne Landry 3 0 Schena, Paula From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Tuesday,July 21, 2015 6:38 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: New Firearm discharge recommendation BOS packet From: Thomas Giangrande [tiangrande @gmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 11:47 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: New Firearm discharge recommendation Hello; I do not agree with this new firearm discharge recommendation. I attended the meeting in January and basically saw much emotion and mis-facts about a now political movement. Being 49 years old and living in Reading since 1976, I can say that I have seen huge amounts of propaganda with newer residents and understand what they want. We all want a safe place to live. Please look at actual facts and NOT the news that highlights fractional percentages of occurrence's of crimes that are easy to sensationalize and stir emotion. I do not see a clear and present danger or even of past supposed discharges of firearms. I clearly remember the parties involved to limit firearm discharges not being able to say what the noises were. I can tell you from my experience it is VERY hard to tell apart from some fireworks now plentiful available 25 minutes away in NH. Please do not limit rights of PROPERTY OWNERS and LEGAL gun owners. If all the emotion that I saw that January night was put into a more prevalent cause of injury or death of anyone (children included!!!!), maybe changes could be made for a safer community. Please check ACTUAL facts and pursue areas of drug abuse and mental illness that NOBODY will dispute. Prosecute criminals that are repeat offenders. (Just to name a few) These people are taking a political issue and trying to limit rights afforded to us by the U.S. Constitution. An issue that is our presidents opinion should be addressed. Maybe we should not keep limiting law abiding citizens but more forcefully and directly punish and prosecute criminals. We all have better things to do with our time and money. I see no problem here. Do not let emotions make a ruling. Sony, I didn't mean to rant on.... Thank you, Sincerely and Respectfully; Thomas R. Giangrande Jr. 26 Old Farm Road Reading, MA 01867 (978)476-1995 Tgiangrande @gmail.com 1 2D PS : I have never written such a letter but feel compelled to given what I witnessed that cold January night in RMHS. Unfortunately I am not able to make it Tuesday night. 2 LeLacheur, Bob From: John Halsey <johnhalsey49 @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 2:44 PM To: Stever70 @aol.com Cc: LeLacheur, Bob Subject: Re: Firearms Safety Committee recommendation Dear Mr Cool, This topic will not be an agenda item for the Tuesday BOS meeting. I am sure Mr Sexton as chair of the ad hoc committee will give an update. As a member of that committee I can tell you the proposal you mentioned is one of five under consideration by the Firearms Safety Committee. There has not been a determination by that group as to which proposal to recommend to the BOS at a later date this summer. Once that happens, the BOS will make it's report and recommendations to Town Meeting in November. Town Meeting will after discussion and debate decide what action if any will be taken. There are several points that body instructed the BOS to review, report and recommend regarding in an instructional motion last winter. As always, you may visit a BOS meeting for the public comment section which comes first in every meeting. Additionally, the Firearms Safety Committee is a public committee of the BOS and open to the public to attend and comment. I believe their next meeting is August 3 at the police station conference room at 6, but that can be verified at the Town's website. I would be happy to speak with you personally concerning these topics if you wish. Sincerely, John R Halsey Vice-chairman Reading Board of Selectmen 781-929-5795-cell 781-942-2897-home On Jul 20, 2015 2:16 PM, <Stever70@aol.com> wrote: Dear Reading Board of Selectmen members: I am told that you are scheduled to act tomorrow on a recommendation of a Firearms Safety Committee formed by the Board that would double the 500-foot buffer zone distance to 1000 feet(twice that required by Mass. state law, C. 131: S. 58)for the lawful discharge of a firearm on private property within Reading. Am I misinformed in some way? I just reviewed your agenda here, and did not see it mentioned: http://www.readingma.gov/sites/readinqma/files/agenda/agenda-file/2015-07-21 board of selectmen packet.pdf In any case... I strongly OPPOSE any change in our current regulations regarding the discharge of firearms in Reading. This is simply another effort to incrementally "squeeze away"the rights of responsible gun owners and users. As a Reading resident and property owner since 1978 (over 37 years now), I recall no instance of firearm harm of any sort that would have been prevented by this change. In fact, I can recall no instance of any firearm problems in Reading during my family's time here. Thank you for your consideration of my comments and our position. Sincerely yours, 1 Steven Cool Cynthia Tozian Cool, PhD (Town Meeting Member) 107 Prospect Street Reading, MA 01867 2 RMLD Reading Municipal Light Department RELIABLE POWER FOR GENERATIONS 230 Ash Street P.O.Box 150 Reading,MA 01867-0250 n'{ !?II 7.;) 4 Gt !I: Tel:(781)944-1340 Fax:(781)942-2409 Web:www.rmld.com July 16, 2015 Mr. Robert LeLacheur Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. LeLacheur, At our presentation to you and your respective boards at the end of last calendar year, I projected a rate increase for Fiscal Year 2016 between 3 to 5%. I am confirming that the increase is approximately 3% depending on the rate classification. This increase is necessary to achieve a better operating ratio, a recommendation also made by the recent Organizational Study. The RMLD will continue to analyze its financials on a monthly basis to ensure that every effort is being made to ensure efficiency, accuracy and safety. You may also have been following our press articles on the upcoming increases in capacity and transmission that will impact the New England area and more drastically inside the Boston Northeast Massachusetts (NEMA) Zone, commencing in 2017. These mandated New England Independent System Operator (ISO) increases will cover costs to replace retired generating stations and ensure sufficient transmission for electric and gas supply. The RMLD is working to help offset any increases by implementing a number of programs such as demand response, electric water heater program, energy audits, rebates, etc. We have reorganized our Energy Services Division to our new Integrated Resources Division, comprised of the wholesale and retail components. Retail is focused on development of said programs with incentives to attract and retain customers to increase our customer base and to work with our customers to help with efficiency programs and lowering of demand during peak hours. By lowering demand during peak hours, the RMLD is able to avoid premiums which can be a direct incentive for those customers willing to join our demand response program as well as helping to keep our overall rates lower. The wholesale side continues to ensure that our power supply portfolio is appropriate for our customer base, provides diversity in energy and renewables, and incorporates risk management strategies. RMLD 0Reading Municipal Light Department RELIABLE POWER FOR GENERATIONS 230 Ash Street,P.O.Box 150 Reading,MA 01867-0250 Our new Integrated Resources Division is looking to work with each of the towns' economic development committees, or the appropriate persons, who can share with the RMLD what each of the towns are working towards with respect to their plans. We want to be able to help support any efforts that the towns may have and be able to present to any potential customers all of the benefits of municipal power. Benefits including low cost competitive rates, an engineering efficiency team to help create programs and efficiency plans tailored for a win-win to both the customer and your local public utility, prompt and courteous service,just to name a few. As well, through the existing networks that run through all four towns of the RMLD service territory, we may have an opportunity to provide further municipal services. My commitment to meet with each of the towns twice a year is fast approaching. I want to be able to provide you and your Selectmen with updates on projects, etc. My assistant Jeanne Foti will be in touch with you shortly to see if we can schedule a meeting with you first and then an update presentation to your Board. Also, please check our new On-line Store, at www.RMLD.com. The store provides energy and money saving items for our customers to purchase. Sincerely, Coleen O'Brien General Manager THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ENERGY FACILITIES SITING BOARD 1 _ � ONE SOUTH STA�Qt5NJU 70 AM II: 03 yam!— BOSTON, MA 02110 a�: (617)305-3525 CHARLES D.BAKER KARYN E.POLITO GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS BY THE MASSACHUSETTS ENERGY FACILITIES SITING BOARD: NATURAL GAS PIPELINE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES IN BERKSHIRE, ESSEX, FRANKLIN, HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE, MIDDLESEX, AND WORCESTER COUNTIES PROPOSED BY TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company has proposed a new natural gas pipeline known as the Northeast Energy Direct Project("Project") to be constructed in Pennsylvania,New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. In Massachusetts, the Project would include approximately 101.3 miles of new pipeline, plus additional facilities as indicated below: - - Proposed New Pipeline Facilities in Massachusetts Facility Name Diameter Location(s) , • Length MA Mainline 30 or 36 Hancock, Lanesborough, Cheshire, Dalton, Hinsdale, 63.75 Pipeline inch Peru, Windsor, Plainfield, Ashfield, Conway, miles Shelburne, Deerfield,Montague, Erving,Northfield, Warwick, and Dracut Fitchburg 12 inch Townsend & Lunenburg 8.90 Lateral miles Lynnfield 20 inch Dracut, Andover, Tewksbury, Wilmington, North 15.86 Lateral Reading, Reading, & Lynnfield miles Haverhill 20 inch Dracut and Methuen 5.72 Lateral - miles Concord 24 inch Dracut 0.51 Delivery Line miles Maritimes 30 inch Dracut 1.20 Delivery Line miles Peabody Lateral 24 inch Lynnfield, Middleton, Peabody, and Danvers 5.37 miles 7i° Page 2 Additional Proposed Facilities in Massachusetts Facility Type Locations New compressor stations(3 in total) Windsor,Northfield, Dracut New meter stations(10 in total) Lanesborough,Dalton, Deerfield,Dracut(3),Lynnfield, Lunenburg,Longmeadow,Everett Modifications to existing meter North Adams,Methuen stations(2 in total) The Project is currently being reviewed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC")in what is called the Pre-Filing Process. FERC will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement("EIS")to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The EIS will be used by FERC to consider the environmental impacts that could result if it approves the Project. FERC isrequired to review and recommend measures to avoid,minimize Or mitigate such impacts . The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board("Siting Board")participates in FERC proceedings for natural gas pipelines to represent the interests of the Commonwealth and its citizens. The Siting Board will hold four public hearings to hear directly from residents, officials,and other interested persons about their concerns relating to the Project. The Siting Board hearings below are separate and distinct from the public hearings being held by FERC. Monday,August 3,2015,7:00 p.m. Tuesday,August 4,2015,7:00 p.m. Dracut Senior High School Auditorium Taconic High School Auditorium 1540 Lakeview Avenue 96 Valentine Road Dracut,MA 01826 Pittsfield,MA 01201 Wednesday,August 5,2015,7:00 p.m. Thursday,August 6,2015,7:00 p.m. Greenfield Community College Lunenburg High School Auditorium 1 College Drive(Dining Commons) 1079 Massachusetts Avenue Greenfield,MA 01301 Lunenburg,MA 01426 The Siting Board also seeks written comments concerning the proposed Project. Comments should be sent by email to both Stephen.August@state.ma.us and dpu.efilingAstate.ma.us or by U.S. mail to: Energy Facilities Siting Board, One South Station,Boston,Massachusetts 02110, Attention: Stephen August, Presiding Officer. The comments should be sent to the Siting Board by August 13,2015. The Siting Board will use the comments it receives,whether oral or written, in drafting a comment letter on the Project to FERC. If you have any questions,please contact Stephen August at the e-mail or physical address above. Additional information about the Project is available on the FERC website (http://www.ferc.gov). Click on the eLibrary link,click on"General Search"and enter the FERC docket number"PF14-22". For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at ferconlinesupport@u,ferc.gov or call FERC at 1-202-502-8659 or 1-866-208-3676. xfinity 2015 JUL ?3 AM I!: 03 July 15, 2015 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Changes to XFINITY TV Service Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: We are writing to make you aware of some upcoming changes to our XFINITY TV Service in your community which will become effective beginning on July 15, 2015. On this date our current Digital Premier service tier will be renamed Digital Premier with Sports and will no longer be available for new subscriptions after September 15, 2015. Customers who subscribe to this service prior to September 15, 2015 will continue to receive the service until they make a change to their services or they receive further notice. Our current Premier XF Double Play bundle will be renamed Premier with Sports XF Double Play and will similarly no longer be available for new subscriptions. Customers who subscribe to this bundle will continue to receive the bundle until they make a change to their services or they receive further notice. We will offer a new Digital Premier service tier which will include Digital Preferred, HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax and TMC for $64.95 per month. Customers will be required to subscribe to Digital Starter service to receive Digital Premier service. Lastly, we will be launching two new Double Play packages. Internet Pro Plus will be available and will include Digital Economy, Performance Pro Internet, Streampix and the customer's choice of either HBO at $81.95 per month or Showtime at $78.95 per month. Premier XF Double Play will be available at $179.99 per month and will include the new Digital Premier tier and Performance Pro Internet. Customers will be learning of these changes with their bills printed after July 14, 2015. If you have any questions about these changes, please feel free to reach out to me at (978) 927-5700 x43024. Sincerely, fanP��1 Lyman' Jane M. Lyman, Sr. Manager Government & Regulatory Affairs *Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees.