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Home My WebLink About2015-11-17 Board of Selectmen PacketDRAFT - BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2015 AGENDAS 2015 11112/2015 Staff Estimated Town Meeting November 9, 2015 Monday Town Meeting November 12, 2015 Thursday Town Meeting November 16, 2015 Monday November 17, 2015 Liquor License Renewals LeLacheur 7:20 Approve amendment to Johnson Woods Regulatory Agreement LeLacheur 7:25 Authorize Town Manager to sign settlement agreements for Sutton Brook Dispoal Area Superfund Site (Article 12) LeLacheur 7:30 Police Department Master Planning Cormier 7:35 Public Hearing (continued) Tax Classification LeLacheur 8:15 Climate Committee LeLacheur 9:00 December 1, -2015 Office Hour Dan Ensminger 6:30 Watering for Adopt and Islands and Town buildings Reading Garden Club 7:20 MAPC presentation on Economic Development opportunities Delios 7:30 RMLD update O'Brien 8:30 Economic Development models Delios 9:00 Public Hearing FY16 Classification Plan LeLacheur 9:30 December 152015 Approve Licenses - non - alcohol 7:20 Confirm appointment of Police Chief LeLacheur 7:30 Library Project Update - joint meeting with Library Building Committee Huggins 7:45 Birch Meadow Master Plan joint meeting with Recreation Committee Feudo 8:30 Disability Commission LeLacheur 9:15 Future Agendas Discuss forming Cable Advisory Committee - cable agreements expire 11/23/18 - 3yr formal process is allowed Town Counsel Joint Meeting with RMLD Commissioners Joint Meeting with School Committee Multi Board/Committee Summit Reading 2020 Community Meeting Downtown Parking Strout Avenue Master Plan Recurring Items Close Warrants by Sep 23/Nov by Jan 26/Mar Review BOS/TM Goals Mar -July -Dec Tri -ann Review Customer Service survey results Feb & Aug Semi -ann Review Regionalization efforts as needed Appointments of BCCs June Annual Approve Classification & Compensation June Annual Appoint Town Counsel June Annual Tax Classification Hearing Oct./Nov. Annual Approve licenses December Annual Reports to BOS Town Accountant Report Qtrly RCTV members Report Semi -ann CAB (RMLD) member Report Semi -ann MAPC member Report Semi -ann BOS Appointed Boards, Committees & Commissions NEW Annual Reading Housing Authority Report Annual Reading Ice Arena Report Annual DRAFT - BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2016 AGENDAS 2016 IUI212675 Staff Estimated Office Hour January 1 WO 6:30 FY17 Town Budget 7:00 Overview LeLacheur Public Safe - Fire Burns Public Safe - Police TBA Public Safe - Dispatch TBA Public Works Zager Enterprise Funds LeLacheur January 19, 20 FY17 Town Budget WORKSHOP - 7 :00 Public Library Urell/Trustees 8:00 Fiwnce Angstrom/BOA Community Services Delios/BCCs Public Services LeLacheur Benefits, Miscellaneous LeLacheur CapitaUDebt LeLacheur Summary LeLacheur January 20, 2016 - Financial Forum Pleasant St Ctr 7:30 January 26, 2016 HEARING Close Warrant for April 25, 2016 Annual Town Meeting LeLacheur 8:00 February 9, 2016 Office Hour 6:30 February 23, 2016 Local elections March 1, 2016 Tuesday March 8, 201 Office Hour 6:30 Board Reorganization LeLacheur March 22, 2016 HEARING Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rates for FY16 LeLacheur 9:00 Vote Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles ILeLacheur 9:30 April 5, 2016 Office Hour 6:30 April 19, 2016 Town Meeting April 25, 2016 Monday Town Meeting April 28, 2016 Thursday Town Meeting May 2, 2016 Monday Town Meeting May 5, 2016 Thursday May 3, 2016 Office Hour 6:30 JW May 17, 2016 June 7, 2016 Office Hour 6:311 June 21, 2016 Future Agendas Joint Meeting with RMLD Commissioners Multi Board/Committee Summit Reading 2020 Community Meeting Downtown Parking Strout Avenue Master Plan Recurring Items Close Warrants by Sep 23/Nov by Jan 26/Mar Review BOS/TM Goals Mar-July-Dec Tri-ann Review Customer Service survey results Feb & Aug Semi -ann Review Regionalization efforts as needed Appointments of BCCs June Annual Approve Classification & Compensation June Annual Appoint Town Counsel June Annual Tax Classification Hearing October Annual Approve licenses December Annual Reports to BOS Town Accountant Report Qtrly RCTV members Report Semi -ann CAB (AHED) member Report Semi -ann MAPC member Report Semi -ann BUS Appointed Boards, Committees & Commissions NEW Annual Reading Housing Authority Report Annual Reading Ice Arena Report Annual READING POLICE DEPARTMENT 15 Union Street • Reiisg, Massachud5etts 0188 e . www.ci.rea ing.ma.us police/ Chief James Cormier Reading Police Department 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Chief Cormier, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Liquor License Renewals — 2015 11 /¢,,15 November 09, 2015 As directed by your Office and in accordance with Reading Police Department Policy and Procedures, I have placed together an executive summary of all the 2015 Liquor License Renewals. I reviewed the Department's in house computer history (01/01/2015 to 11/06/2015) of the attached Licensee Renewals for 2015 with the following results for your review. LI UOR: 24 Licensees. No unusual call history for 23 of the 24. Chili's Grill & Bar 70 Walkers Brook Drive, had the following incidents involving a police response: 1) 603568, 8/23/15, 16:36 hours, report came in via an off -duty Reading Police Officer that had received a text message from someone at the restaurant. The text reported that a female with three children had been drinking inside the restaurant and was unfit to drive. The report states that the female was sitting with other patrons who were buying her beers, which the bartender was unaware of. The female attempted to leave in her vehicle. A patron notified the staff of her condition and the patron and manger went out to the parking lot and stopped her from driving away. The female was located and called for a ride to come pick her and her children up. Officers spoke with the Chili's Manager, who reported that the female had been there for 3 hours and had been served 4 drinks. They Manager stated they were unaware that other patrons were giving her drinks. Based upon the above information, I see no reason why the above licenses should not be renewed. R fully,Submitted, Lt. Detective Richard Abate Criminal Division Commander vCN reREADING POLICE DEPARTMENT 15 Union Street • Rgiisg, Masspch.getts 0186 e . www.oi.rea ing.ma.0 ng.ma.us/polioei SUMMARY Liquor License Renewals — 2015 Chief James Cormier Reading Police Department 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Chief Cormier, November 09, 2015 As directed by your Office and in accordance with Reading Police Department Policy and Procedures, I have conducted a review of all the 2015 Liquor License Renewals. I reviewed the Department's in house computer history (01/012015 to 11/06/2015) of the 24 Liquor License Renewals for 2015. I find there were no issues with any of the licensees. All findings were consistent with normal business operations. I see no reason why the licenses should not be renewed. Respectfully Submitted, Kkhard Abate Criminal Division Commander �� 2 List of Liquor of Licenses — 2015 All Alcoholic — Restaurants Berlucci's Italian Restaurant — 45 Walkers Brook Drive Caf6 Capri — 355 Main Street Chili's Grill & Bar — 70 Walkers Brook Drive Fuddruckers — 50 Walkers Brook Drive Biltmore and Main Bar & Grill — 530 Main Street Longhorn Steak House — 39 Walkers Brook Drive Mandarin Reading Restaurant — 296 Salem Street Oye's — 26 Walkers Brook Drive Ristorante Pavarotti — 601 Main Street Fusilli's Curing — 107 Main Street Venetian Moon Restaurant — 680 Main Street Portland Pie Company — 54 Haven Street Bumatty Tavern — 622 Main Street Wine & Malt — Restaurants Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street AB Alcoholic — Package Stores Buss's Reading Liquors — 345 Main Street Jay and Ricky Inc. — 212 Main Street Square Liquors — 11 High Street The Wine Shop & More — 676 Main Street The Liquor Junction — One General Way Pamplemousse Inc. — 26 Haven Street AB Alcoholic — Clubs Knights of Columbus — 11 Sanborn Street Meadow Brook Golf Club — 292 Grove Street Reading Overseas Veteran's, Inc. - 575 Main Street Reading Veteran's Association/American Legion — 37 Ash Street sa-3 u; d i� CITY/TOWN: iTown of Reading DATE: November 17, 2015 2016 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 To the members of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Acting under the authority contained in M.G.L. Ch. 138, §37, as amended the undersigned local licensing authority at a meeting held on: Nov 17, 2015 Date of Meeting estimated that the temporary increased resident population of: Town of Reading City/Town As of July 10, 2016 will be 125,800 Estimate Resident Population This estimate was made and voted upon by the undersigned at a meeting called for the purpose, after due notice to each of the members of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting, and after investigation and ascertainment by us of all the facts and after cooperative discussion and deliberation. The estimate is true to the best of our knowledge and belief. THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE MADE UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY Very Truly Yours, Local Licensing Authorities THIS CERTIFICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITIES. S�v a axenrasx remaee4• or�rsmrr®H x. a LAT'HAM soeave m raxaex• LATHAM LAW OFFICES LLC 843 �STa T 7r,S MT 7i All 11: 76 HEADING. 44e 01887 October 28, 2015 Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., Town Manager Board of Selectmen Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 TID ' (781) 9444400 FA i(79D 9447079 RE: Amendment to Regulatory Agreement and Declaration ofRestricrive Covenants as to Johnson Woods Condominium On June 8, 2015 the Community Planning ,& Development Commission approved a relocation of an affordable unit ftom 30 Taylor Drive to 16 Taylor Drive. A copy of that approval is attached to this letter. This change requires that the Regulatory Agreement be amended to reflect the change in the location of the unit. We enclose the original Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement. DHCD has approved the form of this document. The Project Sponsor and the Project Lender have both signed the amendment. We request that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen sign the amendment, and that it be returned to us, so that we can submit it to DHCD for its endorsement. Once the document is signed by all parties, we shall record the document at the Registry of Deeds and provide the Town with a recorded copy. We thank you for your cooperation on this matter. Sincerely, Latham La )k Offices, LLC ey tham m: Jean Delios, Assistant Town Manager Town Hag 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 -S b I ytN ot'R I,F t,LIVEJ ANC Town of Readin ,OWN CLCRK 16 Lowell Street ,ASS. Reading, MA 01867 -2683 1015 JUN 1 I A & ® I 4� Ph"-.' let- saasms Ja +INCORPYP Fac n11A4aAW1 Ema1L 1wilB0uasl.Ridi•�. Ye COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION June 8, 2015 Amendment to the PUD Decision and Special Permit RE: Minor Amendment — Johnson Woods, Phase 11 -46B West Street To the Town Clerk: This is to certify that, at a meeting of the Community Planning and Development Commission meeting dated June 8, 2015 by a motion duly made and seconded, it tons voted., "We, the Reading Community Planning and Development Commission, upon request from Bradley Latham, Attorney representing, Ted Moore, owner of 468 West Suce4 Johnson Woods, Phase It for minor amendments to the Special Permit for Johnson Woods, Phase Il, dated March 12, 2012; do hereby vote 5 -0-0, to approve the minor amendments subject to the findings and conditions below. " MATERIALSSUBMITED: 1. Emil correspondence front Rieke Hayashi, with the Department of Housing and Community Development, dated April 24, 2015. 2. Modification request submitted by Attorney Bradley Latham dated May 18, 2015 end received on May 18, 2015. 3. Memorandum from William Bergson of Hayes Engineering dated May 11, 2015 and received on May 18, 2015. 4. Sheets C•5, C -7 and C -12 entitled Site Grading Plan Johnson Woods Planned Unit Development (Phase 11), prepared by Hayes Engineering, dated October 6, 2011 and lastly revised May 4, 2015. 5. Email from Fire Chief Greg Bums to Community Development Director Jessie Wilson dated May 19, 2015. 6. Email from Property Owner Ted Moore to Jessie Wilson dated May 20, 2015. 7. Sketch Plan Johnson Woods Development, prepared by Hayes Engineering, dated May 7, 2015. 8. Plan entitled Johnson Woods, dated May 21, 2015 prepared by Gmzedo Velleoo Architects. 9. Memorandum from Attorney Brad Latham dated June 1, 2015. 10. Memorandum from Town Engines dated June 4, 2015. 56 z FINDINGS: L The Applicant is seeking approval for Minor Modifications to Phase II of the Johnson Woods Planned Unit Development. 2. Changes include: 1) Relocation of the single - family unit (unit 73) addressed at 37 Green Meadow Drive to Talbot Lane. This unit will be combined with another unit on Talbot Lane to create a new duplex building resulting in a total of 3 duplex buildings on Talbot Lane in Phase 11. 2) Relocation of one affordable unit from 30 Taylor Drive to 16 Taylor Drive. This will allow for a community room/gathering place/work center near the lobby of 30 Taylor Drive, 3) As a result of the relocation of 37 Green Meadow Drive, a new three car garage will be installed in its place. Green Meadow Drive will also be revised to include two additional parking spaces. 3. The Approved affordable unit at 30 Taylor Drive is unit 1001 and contains 1 bedroom. 4. The relocation of the Affordable Unit will require an amendment to the Approved Regulatory Agreement as indicated in email correspondence from DHCD dated April 24, 7015. 5. The proposed water line on Green Meadow Drive shall remain as depicted on Sheet C- 7, dated October 6, 2011 and lastly revised May 4, 2015. 6. On a motion that was duly made and seconded, the CPDC determined that the remaining changes to the approved Site Plans and PUD -R Special Permit Conditions for Phase I and Phase 11 as requested are minor amendments in accordance with Section 11.1.3.13 of the PUD By -Laws, CONDITIONS: 1. The CPDC hereby approves the modifications to the approved Site Plans and PUD -R Special Permit for the Johnson Woods development, Phase II as requested. 2. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for unit 1001 at 30 Taylor Drive, the Applicant shall submit to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for approval to amend the Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement for Johnson Woods Condominiums. A copy of the final executed amended regulatory agreement shall be submitted to the Town Planner prior to the occupancy of Unit 1001 at 30 Taylor Drive. contemplated form changes to the plan approved hereby shall be presented to the Community Planning & Development Commission, the Zoning Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector, or other relevant Town Boards or staff prior to implementing proposed changes. 1. Adadnistrative Approval of Modifications: A proposed change may qualify for administrative approval as a Minor Modification if the changes do not substantially alter the concept of the approved Plan in terms of the qualities of the specific location, Sb3 the proposed land use, the design of the building form and approved building details and materials, site grading or egress points, and minor changes in site layout, topography, architectural plans, landscaping plan, traffic circulation, parking, lighting plan, signage or open space. 2. Minor Modification by CPDC: A proposed change that does not meet the criteria for Administrative Approval shall be reviewed by the CPDC at a regularly scheduled meeting. 3. Major Modification: Substantial additions, deletions or deviations from the approved plan include any relocation or shifting of structures or parking areas as well as: a) Any increase in the gross floor area of structure or any changes to the building envelope; b) Any change that requires additional water or sewer usage or the relocation of water and sewer utilities; c) Any increase in impervious areas, either by changes to structures or paved parking areas; d) Substantial changes to the approved architectural drawings, including changes in building materials and color. (Note: Approval of the major modification shall be grounds for reconsideration of the Site Plan application. Denial of proposed major modifications shall not invalidate the Site Plan in conformance with the previously approved Plan). Signed as to accuracy ojthe vote.' Cc: Applicant, Assistant Town Manager, Town Clerk, Building Inspector, Conservation Administrator file 5�q LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM AMENDMENT TO REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR OWNERSHIP PROJECT Reference is made to the Regulatory Agreement dated July 17, 2007, by and among the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through the Department of Housing and Community Development ( "DHCD "), pursuant to G.L. c. 23B §1 as amended by Chapter 19 of the Acts of 2007, the Town of Reading ( "the Municipality"), and Johnson Woods Realty Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, having an address at 8 Doaks Lane, Marblehead, MA and its successors and assigns ("Project Sponsor") recorded at Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds ( "Registry ") at Book 49791, Page 1, as amended on October 22, 2013, which amendment is recorded at Registry Book 63101, Page 401. In consideration of the agreements and covenants set forth in the Regulatory Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which each of the parties hereto hereby acknowledge to the other, DHCD, the Municipality, and the Project Sponsor hereby agree and covenant that the Regulatory Agreement is hereby amended with reference to the relocation of one unsold Low and Moderate Income Unit, as follows: The Low and Moderate Income Unit known and numbered as Unit 1001 that was in Building 67 at 30 Taylor Drive is relocated to be designated as Unit 1001 in Building 66 at 16 Taylor Drive. The relocated unit remains a one bedroom unit with substantially the same square footage. In all other regards, the above - referenced Regulatory Agreement remains in full force and effect l� Executed as a sealed instrument as of _ / ,Lie ? '2015. PROJECT SPONSOR Johnson Woods Realty Corporation DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT By: its Associate Director MUNICIPALITY Town of Reading, Massachusetts By: its Chairman of the Board of Selectmen COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF MIDD ALj 1 .2015 On this 2* day of t6 ' 2015, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Edward core, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was a Massachusetts driver's license, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding document, as President of Johnson Woods Realty Corporation [Project Sponsor], and acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. (ITV r cismanmr Notary Public m..m aw�..arw Print Name: Pp,�s 6 r My Commission Expires: 1/;Zq(2021 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, as. , 2015 On this day of , 2015, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared , proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were , to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding document, as for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts acting by and through the Department of Housing and Community Development, and acknowledged to me that he /she signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. Notary Public Print Name: My Commission Expires: �-b� COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, as. , 2015 On this day of , 2015, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was a Massachusetts driver's license, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding document, as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Reeding, and acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. Notary Public Print Name: My Commission Expires: M CONSENT TO REGULATORY AGREEMENT Johnson Woods (Project name) Reading. MA (City /Town) Johnson Woods Realty Co oro ration (Project Sponsor) The Undersigned East Boston Savings Bank, a banking corporation duly organized by law and having a usual place of business of Ten Meridian Street, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128 being the holder of a Commercial Real Estate Construction Mortgage recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds Book 60186, Page 187; and holder of Collateral Assignment of Leases and Rents recorded with Registry of Deeds Book 60186, Page 206; and holder of a Conditional Assignment of Development and Phasing Rights as to Phase 11 recorded with Registry Book 60186, Page 220, on the above described, hereby consents to the execution and recording of this Agreement and agrees that in the event of any foreclosure or exercise of remedies under the Mortgage it shall comply with the terms and conditions hereof. East Bo n Savin Bank its '611ce �iebsio��7' COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, ss. August -)Y , 2015 On this a114 day of August, 2015, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Robert Millerick, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were known bank representative, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding document, as Vice President of East Boston Savings Bank., and acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. DOREEN 6ARDNER a, Ninny Vublk 'Wql eowMOxWEN.m s we1 Nn 9ecnuerrie eH Coin h 13. &&L" .J«n,(...0 Notary Public Print Name: -bbr cn 6c,i,e My Commission Expires: 316J0 _ 1L Schena, Paula From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 9:23 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Split tax rate BOS packet From: Lynda Zarrow [Izarrow@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 7:55 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Split tax rate I understand there was a meeting this week about a proposed split tax rate (residential vs commercial) in Reading. I was unable to make it but wanted to voice my opinion. Our downtown is looking pretty good these days with new small businesses revitalizing what had become a sad place to shop and do business. I hope that any changes put in place would only impact those big businesses that can afford it (such as a company with more than a certain number of employees or a set revenue amount). Many local places are family owned and are already stuggling to compete. By increasing taxes for them, they'd most likely have to raise prices which might drive customers away to businesses outside of Reading. Please consider any change carefully, especially if it will have a neutral impact on the town's revenue. Thank you Lynda Zarrow sep-I Reading Climate Advisory Committee Cli of Q,a� %sory C e 3 P ` _ November 17, 2015 Climate Adviso Members Joan Boegel Ron D'Addario (FY16 Chair) Ray Porter Laurie Ann Sylvia David Zeek Committee Associates Gina Snyder David Williams Contributors Michele Benson, Stephanie Anderberg, Mike Scola, Jeffery Everson Mission Statement The Reading Climate Advisory Committee (RCAC) is an official town advisory committee comprised of concerned citizen volunteers seeking to achieve environmental, economic and societal sustainability by raising public awareness and influencing the community, including its government, to reduce energy use and foster environmental stewardship in a cost effective manner. Paper /Cardboard Recyclin A Paper /Cardboard Recycling Pilot Program for Businesses that abut the public parking lot behind CVS. • Up and Running July 2015 JRM Hauling free recycling dumpster. Because of the usage, the recycling dumpster is now emptied twice a week. -0� M -0� Education & Community Outreach 350.org Workshop at Saint Agnes Church Pope Francis' Encyclical on our Environment November 1411 at Saint Agnes Church December 811 at Reading Public Library `Green Sense' Continues — 52 Articles annually GREEN SENSE: Massachusetts Is going solar Daily Dimes (Rllranirle GREEN SENSE: Springing into a smarter home Sr Earth Day 2015 Alternative Energy / Home & Car Held Saturday, April 25th at RMLD Presenters included: Solar voltaic, heat pumps, geothermal and biomass sources of alternative energy RMLD energy audits, rebate offers and LED bulb display Plug -in and all electric vehicles and a charging station RMLD Sola Choice Program Climate Committee sitting in to assist RMLD RMLD RFP being developed Phase I sites will be in Wilmington (RMLD working with Town /CAB members) Additional sites in 3 other towns will be evaluated in 2016 Replaces Green Choice program with local generation Schools & School Programs Presentations to classrooms between Reading Memorial High School and Coolidge Middle School on use of energy (industrial revolution to present), non - renewable energy, renewable energy, alternative energy and climate change Proposal for Assistance to Low Income Seniors Modeled on Winchester Council on Aging - Energy Committee Program Recommended by a Reading senior citizen To help low- income seniors save money so they can stay in Reading homes Researched program - developed proposal Encourages use of RMLD free energy audits Provide financial assistance (beyond existing rebates) for implementation of energy recommendations Proposal for Assistance to Low Income Seniors Tn natP- Provided write up to Elder and Human Services, � ®o IBM- Aal Am-- Council on Aging (COA) and RMLD • Discussed with Elder and Human Services /Town Planning • Met with Council on Aging • Met with local bank • In process of making arrangements with local church Next Steps: Speak to seniors at Senior Center Lunch n' Learn Get feedback and continue the conversation with COA Reach out for financial assistance for implementation Offer: Climate Committee members are available to seniors as local 'support' person during the free energy audit from RMLD emu HIM -5-F/c) Natural Gas Leaks: A Waste and a Threat A 0 • There are 114 Unrepaired ♦ Gas Leaks in Reading The oldest is fr(m 1991. VIP • ♦ ♦ Ip s♦ ♦V • • �t♦ ,♦ ♦� 37Q V Of s ♦ • j ♦ ♦ y st, O an 39 Two Bills Before Legislature Address This Problem H.2870, An Act Relative to Protecting Consumers of Gas and Electricity from Paying for Leaked and Unaccounted for Gas Precludes utility companies from charging customers for the cost of lost and unaccounted for gas, protecting consumers from expenses that they have no ability to control or reduce Precludes utility companies from charging customers to reduce or remedy the losses, i.e., fix the leaky pipes Consumers means homeowners, businesses companies using gas in manufacturing, municipalities, state, and federal government Presented by Rep. Lori Ehrlich and Sen. James Eldridge with 49 additional petitioners H.2871, An Act Relative to Gas Leak Repairs During Road Projects Requires all gas leaks under a road to be repaired when it is opened up for a construction project. This is a sensible, cost saving, efficient way to ensure more leaks are repaired. Expands coverage of safety leaks bill passed last year Presented by Rep. Lori Ehrlich with 47 additional petitioners ,5-(F i Z 1-1 Mit J The Reading Climate Advisory Committee 3 CL U En Reading's Experience Fire Department — interview with Chief Greg Burns The call log for "Gas Leak /Odor" shows 70 calls in 2014 and 51 calls in 2015 to Aug. 12. This represents 5% of the non -EMS calls received by the Fire Department Anyone suspecting a gas leak can call the gas company or 911 Department of Public Works — interview with George Strazzere, Highway Division DPW is not involved with gas leak repair or responding to residents' calls DPW frequently discovers (and occasionally causes) gas leaks during roadwork DPW coordinates with National Grid on installation of new /replacement gas mains Coordination of road paving with pipeline installation or repair is DPW's biggest issue with National Grid S _S Cambridge Framingham Lexington Newton Northampton Pittsfield Somerville Waltham ;e-av a+H Clm of Waltham, Massachusetts Resolution Concerning Lost and Unaccounted For Gas A. 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The legislation is before the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy." Sen. Jason Lewis, August 17, 2015 "As you may know, I am a proud co- sponsor of House Bills 2870 and 2871. 1 completes agree that gas leaks are a wasted resource as well as a serious environmental and public safety hazard, and I hope that the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy reports favorably on these bills. In addition, I welcome support from our municipal officials. These bills would help protect consumers from paying for gas they never use; protect the environment by reducing emissions; and protect the public safety through the encouragement of more timely repairs and improvement of our pipelines." Rep. Bradley Jones, September 3, 2015 In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission questioning Kinder Morgan's Northeast Extension Pipeline Protect Grades of Gas Leaks Massachusetts Law (2014) Chapter 149 AN ACT RELATIVE TO NATURAL GAS LEAKS Section 144. (a) There shall be uniform natural gas leaks classification for all gas companies. (b) (1) Gas companies shall assess a grade to all reported natural gas leaks based on the system provided in this section. (2) A Grade 1 leak shall be a leak that represents an existing or probable hazard to persons or property. Grade 1 leaks require repair as immediately as possible and continuous action until the conditions are no longer hazardous. The gas company shall immediately schedule a completion of repairs and the condition shall be kept under continuous surveillance until the hazard or source of the leak is eliminated. Whenever appropriate and feasible, a gas company shall notify the fire department and chief law enforcement officer in each city or town where a Grade 1 leak is identified. (3) A Grade 2 leak shall be a leak that is recognized as non - hazardous to persons or property at the time of detection, but justifies scheduled repair based on probable future hazard. The gas company shall repair Grade 2 leaks or replace the main within 12 months from the date the leak was classified. All Grade 2 leaks shall be reevaluated by a gas company at least once every 6 months until eliminated; provided, however, that the frequency of reevaluation shall be determined by the location and magnitude of the leakage condition. (4) A Grade 3 leak shall be a leak that is recognized as non - hazardous to persons or property at the time of detection and can be reasonably expected to remain non - hazardous. The gas company shall reevaluate Grade 3 leaks during the next scheduled survey, or within 12 months from the date last evaluated, whichever occurs first, until the leak is eliminated or the main is replaced. 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JON T LP PLANT a WALKERS BR ting Pressure In:150 PSIG _= rating Pressure Out:60 PSIG Operating Pressure I 0 Operating Pt95e t141 C TSTQ ME m s G at Pre re I ' IG tin ssure Ou 343 SO? � or 0 Town of Reading $ Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Board of Selectmen Date: 2015 -11 -03 Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: Time: 7:00 PM Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Session: Open Session Chairman Daniel Ensminger, Vice Chairman John Halsey, Secretary Kevin Sexton, Barry Berman Members - Not Present: John Arena Others Present: Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Assessor Victor Santaniello, Executive Assistant Paula Schena, Sean P. Kelly, Kevin Brown, Al Salvla, Sylvain Tremblay, Stephen Crook, Robin Drane, John Gagnon, John Douglass, Phil Vaccaro, Steven Barbas, John Crosby, Michael Giacalone, Leslie McGonagle, Lisa Deleo, Lisa Egan, Andrew Schultz, Lisa Vouras, Bill Brown, Michael Patalano, John Tedesco, Tom O'Connor, Dennis Frazier, Greg Ryan, Brian Crosby, Peter Simms, Bobbi Botticelli, Laurence Hodson, Jeanne Hodson, Charles Gray, Kevin Barile, Mark Doherty, Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Secretary Kevin Sexton Topics of Discussion: Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and comments - John Halsey noted that he was visiting with Recreation tonight while they are hosting an open forum downstairs. All users of Birch Meadow are invited to come as able to discuss the Master Plan for the Birch Meadow area. He also noted that the RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction is November 21A. Daniel Ensminger noted that he attended the Financial Forum on October 28v and the first round of reviewing Police Chief resumes and they have good candidates. The Veteran's Day ceremony is November 11 at the Senior Center for breakfast followed by a ceremony on the common. Public Comment - Bill Brown asked about the status of the land across from the High School and the Town Manager noted that the schools did some drilling but he never saw the results. Also, Town Counsel and Engineering are working on the paperwork. John Halsey noted that the most recent conversation on that land was for early childhood education. Bill Brown noted that he and the Cemetery Trustees toured the cemeteries with the Permanent Building Committee. Town Manaaer's Report - The Town Manager noted that he attended four Permanent Building Committee meetings. The quality of the members is unbelievable. They are high quality and working closely with the Facilities Director. G 0�-� Page 1 1 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 3 2015 - pace 2 Town Meeting begins next Monday at 7:30 p.m. and it should be a two night Town Meeting There were almost 600 responses to the Birch Meadow survey. Passive recreation and walking were of very high interest. A dog park and skateboard park were low. The results will be summarized for the public. The Town Manager noted that the Police Chief will be in at the next meeting to give an update on the Police Master Planning to update law enforcement for the next 5 - 10 years i.e. cameras for Officers. He noted that a lot of people are recording events as they happen. The Town Manager noted that MAPC will wrap up their work on December 1. The RMLD will give an update on space needs. Jean will cover economic development models. At the December 15"' Selectmen's Meeting the Board will confirm the Police Chief appointment. The Library Building Committee will do a formal update with an expected completion and moved in by September. There will be a joint meeting with the Recreation Committee on the Birch Meadow Master Plan. There will also be a discussion on a Disability Commission. The Town Manager also recommends that the Selectmen set up an ad hoc Cable TV Committee to prepare for negotiations with Comcast and Verizon because the agreements expire in two years. Barry Berman asked if this has anything to do with RCN and the Town Manager noted they might be evaluated. John Halsey noted it is simple to create a committee but we need to know what they will be doing. He suggests starting on this right away. Discussion /Action Items Authorize MWRA Debt - The Town Manager noted that this is for Phase 7 of the water main replacement. Year Installment 2016 $7,810 2017 7,810 2018 7,810 2019 7,810 2020 7,810 Page 1 2 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 3 2015 - page 3 Hearing - Tax Classification for FY2016 - The Secretary read the hearing notice John Halsey noted that he filed documents today with the Town Clerk indicating there may be some appearance of conflict because he serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He does not feel there is a conflict because they don't dictate his decision. There was material put out by the Chamber of Commerce that had his name as one of the Board of Directors. He does not feel he needs to recuse himself. The Town Manager noted that Town Counsel agrees there is no conflict. Assessor Victor Santaniello was present. He noted that the Board needs to decide on a minimum residential factor; whether they want a discount for open space; whether they want to grant a residential exemption or a small commercial exemption. Victor Santaniello noted that the Town has never adopted a split tax rate so the Minimum Residential Factor is 1. Mr. Santaniello noted that the average family home value is $499,500 and he reviewed a chart showing various shifts in the residential factor. He noted that the average commercial property valuation for FY2016 is $1,493,100 and he reviewed a chart showing a commercial tax bill at various shifts. Barry Berman asked if 22% of the commercial tax base is under $1 million then the average median is $480,000 and Victor Santaniello indicated that Is correct. Victor Santaniello noted that the Discount for Open Space is an exemption of up to 25% which can be adopted but never has. Victor Santaniello noted that the Residential Exemption is for residential properties that are owner occupied. This would raise the residential tax to $17.51 from $14.51. The estimated breakeven point is $550,000 and a tax amount of $7980. John Halsey noted that 70% are below the breakeven point. He feels the elderly and low income hurt the most and we should protect that class. Daniel Ensminger asked if paper work has to be filed for a residential exemption. Victor Santaniello noted yes. He would have to send a letter to residents and they would have to provide paperwork. It is very labor intensive and it can't be done for one year and not another. Communities who adopt this have a higher rate of Investor property. John Halsey asked if the startup cost is onerous and Victor Santaniello noted it is. The communities who have adopted it are Boston, Chelsea, Cambridge and Waltham. John Halsey noted that the elderly population is growing very fast in Reading and the people who live In town want to stay in town. Victor Santaniello noted that the Board can grant a small commercial exemption up to 10% of the property value but does not include industrial or personal property. Daniel Ensminger asked how many would be eligible and Mr. Santaniello noted 218 qualify. After he takes out small home based businesses, then there are 53 who might qualify and of the 53 only 7 are owner occupied. Barry Berman asked if there are three businesses on one property and one has 3 employees and the other two have 4 and 7 do they qualify and Mr. Santaniello noted if it is under $1 million then yes, if over $1 million then no. John Halsey asked if the building Is under $900,000 and there are three businesses each with under 10 employees, are they eligible? Mr. Santaniello indicated yes. 2 Page 13 (p Board of Selectmen Minutes November 3 2015 page 4 Victor Santaniello reviewed a chart of surrounding communities and noted that Reading and North Reading have no split tax rate. Daniel Ensminger asked why Winchester's split was very minimal 12.14/11.40 and Victor Santaniello note that they put the water and sewer on the rate. There is no shift in the taxes but there are two rates because of water and sewer. Daniel Ensminger noted that Stoneham has a dramatic split of 12.96/22.08. Barry Berman noted that there is no average for commercial properties so how do we know if that property is paying Its fair share. Victor Santaniello noted that the Assessors request their income and expenses information to determine a value. John Halsey noted there is a certain obligation to look at people's ability to stay in Town. With a residential exemption a $408,000 home would get a tax reduction of $485 and a $883,000 home would go up $999. John Halsey noted that there are a handful of commercial sites in Reading worth $20 million and he asked if they are paying their fair share. Barry Berman noted that we support our businesses. If we don't change the rate but do a residential exemption, the average residential tax bill will increase 6.15% and the average commercial will increase 1.6 %. Kevin Sexton noted we are talking about money going in and out of people's pockets and he would like to hear from the people who are being affected. He noted that we are trying to make the Town attractive to economic development. Bill Brown, 28 Martin Road, noted that John Halsey makes sense. On top of a tax Increase, the water bill will increase and there will be no Increase in social security next year. John Tedesco asked how this will affect Prop 2 1/1 next year and Daniel Ensminger noted it is revenue neutral. Andrew Shultz, President of the Reading /North Reading Chamber of Commerce noted that the Chamber is against a tax increase. Businesses are paying $6500 more in Lynnfield than Reading so they will be coming to Reading. The Chamber is also against any plan that limits the number of employees because that stifles businesses. He noted that most business owners who lease are paying the taxes. The Chamber of Commerce goes on record that they are against a split tax rate. Phil Vacarro, owner of 601 - 607 Main Street, noted that two of his tenants are paying 60% less than what the lease says. There is no parking. Four of his tenants are supposed to pay taxes by they don't. His only other choice is to put them out of business and renegotiate with someone else who can't pay. Robin Crane owner of Fitness Within noted that a split rate will impact business owners. She pays triple net pay. John Douglas from Douglas Funeral Home noted that he works and lives In Reading. If the business tax is increased the cost will get passed onto the consumer. John Gagnon noted that he owns three commercial properties and parking is a problem. He feels Reading is not a friendly place to have a business. Bobbie Boticelll noted that she Is a realtor and a home owner so she would get hit both ways. She feels the big box stores should help out. Daniel Ensminger asked for her thoughts on the residential exemption and she noted that just because a house is valued f &lq Page 14 �P Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 3 2015 - pace 5 over $800,000 doesn't mean they can afford an increase. The elderly want to age in place. She also noted that Social Security is not increasing next year but Medicare is. Bill Brown noted that people complain about Reading not being business friendly but that is due to NIMBY including Summer Avenue. Kevin Sexton and Barry Berman noted they are in favoring of continuing the hearing. John Halsey noted that Victor did a great presentation. He is not prepared to vote tonight. There is a lot of information and we need to get it right. He wants more time. Kevin Sexton noted that he wants to hear more of what the public wants. He will reach out to the parent groups. Daniel Ensminger noted that the public can call, email, etc. He also noted that we need to decide if this is the right year to do this. The Town Manager suggested that two Selectmen work with him to get information out. Charlie Gray asked if it was possible to have workshops with the Selectmen to go over their concerns and Daniel Ensminger noted he didn't know if that could be done in two weeks. Victor Santaniello noted that this can be revisited in the spring to have more time to do community outreach. Lisa Egan, Executive Director of the Reading /North Reading Chamber of Commerce, noted that she moved to Reading because of the train station. She is from out of state and loves the Town. If the Town makes it harder for businesses then it was a lot of hard work for nothing. She noted that small businesses in Town support the community and always say yes when an organization asks for help. A 7% commercial base is small and it won't grow if we make it harder. She wants to see more businesses in Town. Michael Giacalone, 9 Orchard Park Drive, noted that there is no simple answer. He noted that the Town needs to look at the ability to keep current businesses in Town. He came to a Town that was a small commercial base and he is willing to pay the cost to keep it that way. Larry Hodson noted that he charges $10 per square feet and he has a tenant who hasn't paid him for six years. Daniel Ensminger noted that he and Kevin Sexton will work on polling the public. John Halsey noted that he liked Charlie Gray's recommendation to empower them to have a workshop. He also noted that our taxes are extremely reasonable and the Board needs to think about how the professional team speed up when they are understaffed. Discuss Human Relations Advisory Committee and Boards and Committee Communication Policy - Linda Snow Dockser, Deputy Chief Segalla and Heather McLean from the Human Relations Advisory Committee were present. The Town Manager noted that the Board of Health Chairman Andy Freedman wants to issue a column to the press on the pressures of college students. He has a PHD and is not an expert on any of these issues. The issue is when the Committee speaks they are speaking 64S' Page 15 @oard of Selectmen Minutes - November 3 2015 - page 6 for all. The Selectmen need to decide a communication policy for boards, committees and commissions. The Town Manager noted that the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse has a Board of Directors who do not issue press releases. The Board of Assessors does issue press releases but they are factual, not personal opinions. He recommends that the Selectmen meet with the Chairs and Vice Chairs of all boards and committees regarding a policy. Linda Snow Dockser, Chairman of the Human Relations Advisory Committee noted that they want to clarity how they perceive their mission. They see themselves doing outreach, education and letting residents know that Reading is a warm and welcoming Town. Barry Berman asked how they separate the function of education and also being a reporting agency. Linda Snow Dockser noted they want people to know they are a place where people can come for support. Deputy Chief Segalla noted that is where he comes into it as a police function. Linda Snow Dockser noted that last spring they did a press release giving Instructions to people of what to do if they see hate in the neighborhood. They should call the police if they see something. They could do a community activity to raise awareness. They can make a positive experience out of a negative. The Town Manager noted that the Open Meeting Law can create problems for people reporting things. Daniel Ensminger noted that they can have a subcommittee meet with the person and bring the issue back to the full board. The Town Manager noted in that rase it is better to have a subcommittee of two members. Linda Snow Dockser noted that Winchester has a two member subcommittee to do triage. Linda Snow Dockser noted that she has done research on how to safely communicate to the people they need to reach. Press releases need to present a unified front. The Police will publish a press release when an event happens in town and they will Include the Human Relations Advisory Committee contact information. Deputy Chief Segalla noted that the Police are in favor of including the HRAC contact information. John Halsey asked what the addendum would do and Linda Snow Dockser Indicated the goal is that people won't feel helpless. Mrs. Dockser noted that all other press releases go through the Selectmen or Matt Kraunelis. Heather McLean noted that she would like to create a Human Relations Advisory Committee Facebook page. It would be a public site but only Admins can post to the page. The page will be used to post events. John Halsey asked if this really is more of a calendar and Linda Snow Dockser Indicated it is with reminders. John Halsey asked if there will be an opportunity to blog or communicate and Linda Snow Dockser indicated there will be no conversation. They will eventually like to run stories. John Halsey asked who will judge who the role model is and Mrs. Dockser noted either Matt Kraunelis or Kevin Sexton. Currently, she is sending out emails that is time consuming. Heather McLean recommended using mail chimp because it is free if there are under 2000 recipients. Ms. McLean also noted that the webpage needs to be kept up to date and events and meetings should be on there. Linda Snow Dockser asked the Selectmen to give their okay for these forms of communication. John Halsey asked if Facebook and the email marketing is the right format for what they do. The Town Manager noted that the social media for calendar purposes Is okay but once they get into something that is personal opinion then it is not necessarily okay. Page 16 & ��! Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 3 2015 - pace Barry Berman noted that he has no problem with the Facebook page for calendar and events. Heather McLean noted they will not post any blogs. John Halsey noted that their work is spectacular but he is not sure this is a group to be publicly controlled. It's more of a procedural question. The Town Manager noted they need to discuss timeliness if events occur and they can't get a quorum then who takes care of it. He and Matt Kraunelis will be the gatekeepers. Barry Berman requested that they come back to the Selectmen when they figure out the organizational structure. Kevin Sexton noted that the statement that gets attached to the Police press releases needs to be approved by the Board of Selectmen first. A motion by Sexton seconded by Berman to approve the minutes of October 6 2015 was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0 A motion by Sexton seconded by Berman to approve the minutes of September 16 2015 was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -1 with Halsey ab tainincl A motion by Sexton seconded by Berman to adiourn the meeting at 10.17 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0. 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Installation Rates Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: In keeping with our ongoing efforts to provide updates regarding our services, I am writing to inform you of some upcoming changes to our installation rates. On January 1, 2016, due to changes in business costs, the following installation rates will change: Activate Pre - Existing Additional Outlet (After Initial Installation of Service) from $22.95 to $24.60, Relocate Additional Outlet (After Initial Installation of Service) from $30.30 to $32.65 Connect DVR /DVD (Initial Installation of Service) from $7.75 to $8.20 Connect DVR/DVD (After Initial Installation of Service) from $19.00 to $19.60 Upgrade of Service from $28.45 to $29.45 Upgrade DVR Service from $28.45 to $29.45 Downgrade of Service from $12.40 to $12.45 In -Home Service Visit (XFINITY TV) from $37.05 to $37.15 Field Collection Charge from $25.00 to $30.00 Please be advised Customers are receiving notification, in advance via bill message, of these changes Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (978) 927 -5700 x43024. Sincerely, , ~ M. - -Y#,An Jane M. 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