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Home My WebLink About2017-05-02 Board of Selectmen PacketOffice Hour Dan Ens inger LeLacheur 6:30 Meadowbrook - expand liquor license discussion - Public Hearing to follow LeLacheur 7:15 Hearing Fall Street Faire Committee & Rotary Club LeLacheur 7:25 Hearing Reading Garden Club & ARTS Reading Kraunelis 7:35 Climate Advisory Committee Zeek 7:45 Reading Ice Arena Liaison Report McFadden 8:00 RMLD CAB Cohen 8:15 Housing Authority Report Mulvey 8:30 Update rom BOS working group - Human Rights Resolution rena Berman 8:45 Discuss Board Liaison Assignments Arena 9:30 Executive Session To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining LeLacheur 9:45 noarus m Committees i:sv RCTV report 7:45 Town Forest Committee 8:00 Trails Committee 8:15 Camp Rice Moody LeLacheur 7:20 Town Accountant Quarterly Report Angstrom 7:40 Hearing Amend FY17 Non Union Classification and Compensation Perkins 8:00 Hearing Approve FY18 Non Union Classification and Compensation Perkins 8:00 Town Personnel Policies (draft version) Perkins 8:10 Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 2 Volunteer Boards /Committees /Commissions Kraunelis 8:45 Review BOS /TM Goals LeLacheur 9:15 Community Projects (update) LeLacheur 9:45 noarus m Committees i:sv RCTV report 7:45 Town Forest Committee 8:00 Trails Committee 8:15 I IBoard of Selectmen Policies: Article 3 Licenses ILeLacheur 1 9:00 1 Umce dour 6:30 Appoint Boards & Committees VASC 7:20 Hearing Driveway curb cut waiver - 69 Hanscom Ave. 8:00 Percy Avenue: improvements on a private way LeLacheur 8:20 Council on Aging - Needs Assessment isoara of aeiectmen roncies: Article i tienerat Operating Procedures LeLacheur Library Building Project update LeLacheur Review Inflow & Infiltration policy Percival Downtown Parking Segalla Reports to BOS Close Warrant: Apr'17 TM by 2/28 Qtrly Close Warrant: Nov ' 17 TM by 9/26 Semi -ann Review BOS/TM Goals Dec & June Semi -ann Appointments of Boards & Committees June Annual Hearing Approve Classification & Compensation June Annual Hearing Tax Classification October Annual Approve licenses IDecember I Annual Reports to BOS Town Accountant Report Qtrly RCTV members Report Semi -ann CAB (RMLD) member Report Semi -ann MAPC member Report Annual Reading Housing Authority Report Annual Reading ice Arena Report I I Annual - BOS Appointed Boards & C I Annual Adh • lwl C..Iirnate Advisory Cornrnitte�, mo mr,"11 m4ot� •' . PRI • Members Ron D'Addario Gretchen Latowsky Ray Porter Laurie Ann Sylvia David Zeek (FY17 Chair) Mission Statement Associate Members Jeffrey Everson, PhD Gina Snyder Contributors Michele Benson David L. Williams 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. S�-2,, Earth Day For a Sustainable Earth Day, April 22, at Parker Middle School 22 exhibitors including Town committees: Town Forest, Trails and Walkable Reading DPW RMLD — LED light bulbs, Solar Choice Energy audits Appliances Solar energy • Air - source and ground- source heat pumps • Electrical car charger home installation • Auto dealers displaying electric vehicles: BMW, Nissan, Chevrolet, Kia and Toyota MAN Education • Community Outreach Weekly "Green Sense" articles published in The Daily Times Chronicle and The Advocate Presentations on RCTV in March & June 2016: talk about the Committees goals and activities Bike Swap held at RIVILD sponsored by RCAC and Reading Cares 2017 Bike Swap will be held on May 5 - 6 Educational materials are available on our new Website �i Education & Community *utreach "Before the Flood" — by Leonardo DiCaprio Movie & discussion at the Reading Public Library on January 19, 2017. With a turnout of 30 guests the discussion touched on: solar, food, not worrying about having green lawns, natural gas, natural gas leaks, the lack of information on climate change, banning plastic bags and Earth Day. The committee let the guests know about RMLD's Solar Choice and energy audits programs and told them to check out their website or call customer service. '0 1,/ Town Website I ww. areadin maa gov climate m avisory - committee RCAC Facebook I Reading Climate Advisory Committee MIS RCAC Email I redin climateco mittee ailaco M, Solar Energy RMLD Solar Choice program up and running. 1 MW installation. Each share is — 250KWh /mo. Participants 567 From Reading 246 Waiting List 67 Next installation: 1.6 MW / 750 participants Solar Choice shares the benefits Installations Reading RMLD Residential # 22 76 Residential KW 147 538 Commercial # 0 13 Commercial KW 0 1600 Solar vendor receives Federal /State tax incentives and SREC revenue • The site owner receives lease payment for use of property site • Town receives property tax payment based on the value of the PV system RCAC proposes a community project to evaluate possibilities for solar installations in Reading — for Town use, not rented to RMLD. Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Totals 2015 EOY 0 5 85 90 New in 2016 20 17 7 44 Repaired in 2016 -20 -20 -3 -43 2016 EOY 0 2 89 91 MAPC /HEET held a workshop in September 2016 on Coordination between gas companies and municipalities for leak repairs U Share plans for paving projects and new /replacement gas mains to avoid aggravation, expense, and disruption Materials and report at http: / /fixourpipes.org/ Boston passed its own Gas Leaks Ordinance to address these issues • Relies on the city's authority over roads • Boston will inform the gas company when a street is to be opened and request a survey of gas leaks in the area Gas company must share information that it already provides to DPU such as pipe age, pipe material, and gas flow - Gas shutoff valves must be accessible and operational 6 �ti An instructional motion at Town Meeting directs the Climate Advisory Committee to explore options and to draft a bylaw to ban single -use, thin - film plastic bags in Reading. In consultation with stakeholders and Town staff in Reading 52 municipalities in MA have ordinances /bylaws to: • Ban thin single -use plastic bags from stores and restaurants • Encourage use of re- usable shopping bags • Reduce bag litter that detracts from the environment's natural beauty « Protect roadsides, parks, conservation land, wetlands, and waterways Prevent clogging of storm drains and the sewer system by bag litter 5dia i 0 molm ,�JIL Pay m,-- for all of Solar System Output (PPS, rat a rate of STBD,�!<Wh) -sTv o1,4 0 10 e", Ffod r a io gr.nfilzelkmhij��d Lij;hl jorle MIS RIVILD 5111dw, 6 Adams Manchester Amherst Marblehead Aquinnah Mashpee Barnstable Natick Bedford Newburyport Boston Newton Bourne North Hampton Bridgewater Pittsburg Brookline Plymouth Cambridge Provincetown Chilmark Salem Concord Sandwich Dennis Shrewsbury Duxbury Springfield Edgartown Sturbridge Falmouth Tisbury Framingham Town of Chatham Franklin Truro Great Barrington Wayland Greenfield Wellesley Hamilton Wellfleet Harwich West Tisbury Ipswich Weston Lee Williamstown Lenox Worcester Lincoln Yarmouth is Sjf-�� MINUTES OF PROCLAMATION SUBGROUP March 6, 2017 Start Time: 7:35 Attendees: K. Mercurio, G. McCormick, J. Arena, B. Berman; D. Tseckares - Restuccia (absent) Teresa Wiggins Gary & Linda Phillips Topics: Introductions All members introduced themselves. Back -story on the original proposal was introduced- Genesis was a December meeting of HRAC where a speaker made the proposal for such a resolution. 5 -6 persons then followed up on a specific wording, which then was shared on Facebook (Reading Parents Network) which then generated the signatories to the agreement. Group had been monitoring other cities (Woburn, Wakefield,'Lynnfield) where public issues of abuse or threats were known. Issues surrounding verbal or written abuse of certain individual citizens or classes of individuals. Desired outcome of proclamation is to put forth a proactive statement about `unacceptable behaviors' How do we specify what is good behavior vs. bad behavior. ``How do we define hate? Can we talk about positives vs. negatives Kaitlin: need to condemn behaviors — so needs to include some `negatives' Gina: Did not take this lightly nor try to limit speech — was not what we were doing. How do we get to a 5 -0 support vote on the'BOS? Or does this have to be a proclamation of the BOS, or is it thought of as committees indicating support of another group's resolution. How do we re n sentiments vs. other subgroups Discussion of alternative constructions of a statement Group would be OK with a revision of the original statement, OR Group would be OK with an independent statement by the board that is complementary — but would be crafted separately. How do we make the phrasing more inclusive? Outside parties might perceive the language as inhibiting vs. supportive. Proposed next meeting is Thursday 3/9 — John will ask for Paula to post Meeting Adjourned 9:40 PM SA 1 MINUTES OF PROCLAMATION SUBGROUP March 9, 2017 Start Time: Attendees: K. Mercurio, G. McCormick, J. Arena, B. Berman; D. Tseckares- Restuccia L. Phillps, G. Phillips Topics: Review where we left off Group did a lot of thinking about what changes it would accommodate in the statement. Gina and Kaitlin introduced a March 9 version of a Reading Human Rights Resolution which was reduced to 4 paragraphs and is attached. This version was redeveloped following our March 6t" meeting. Discussion followed around sections of the text that were believed to be problematic. Discussion followed. Barry spoke of protecting the most vulnerable citizens by a followup action. Gary spoke of adjusting the list of p list, vs. what State Law dictates. Kaitlin and Gina spoke to whether the BOS left to its own efforts. Kaitlin mentioned this document would be s followed. �s to reflect a diversity of opinion on that consider to develop its own statement if ere step 2 would be discussion that John said that in his opinion, the document as written would likely not receive 5 votes of approval from the BOS. That is to say that there are good ideas however certain constructions present a problem for elected officials to proclaim. Barry said its important to examine what the Board's leadership role is in the community on these issues acknowledging that such actions are outside of our normal activities. Given the turbulent times is it appropriate for people to expect their local leaders to affirm basic principles. Gina said its her understanding that the 2 members of the BOS are not comfortable adopting the March 9, 2017 version resolution, because its not written in the Board's voice and that it's the opinion of the BOS that condemning words and acts would be abridging someone else's 1 st amendment rights. Town Counsel has not read or offered an opinion on the resolution. Gina asked if there were other portions of the document that were problematic. John and Barry suggested that it might be appropriate for the subject matter of the March 9 document to be discussed by the full board in a workshop and a suitable proposal developed, if any. The drafters of the March 9 Resolution would like Town Counsel opinion of the document. Demetra said that she thought that the Board as it stands right now needs to do some soul searching around these issues. Meeting Adjourned: 5 -0 at 9:28 Sl,� `S e �0"" Human Rights Resolution WHEREAS, The strength of our nation is derived from its history of diversity that has enriched our communities with a variety of cultures, faith traditions and viewpoints, and WHEREAS, Reading residents are committed to upholding human rights that ensure the well -being of all the people in our community, and WHEREAS, our community believes in this nation's bedrock principles of equal opportunity and equal protection of the law, and WHEREAS, our community believes in this nation's founding principle of religious freedom, and WHEREAS, our town was founded by immigrants and our own histories are shaped by the immigrant experience. We will continue to welcome new neighbors here wherever they may come here from, then be it RESOLVED, The town of Reading welcomes and embraces all who live here, work here, are educated here, worship here, and visit here regardless of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That our town's elected and public safety officials will continue to build trust with everyone in our community and will continue to work to ensure the safety and well -being of every person within our community; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That we condemn and reject all words and acts of hate, indifference and intolerance that undermine our neighborhoods, communities of faith, and our schools, and thwart the promise of equal justice; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That we believe in the basic tenets of our political process. We argue, we campaign, we debate vigorously within Reading, but on the fundamental human rights protections discussed herein we are entirely and enthusiastically united. We will fight discrimination and intolerance in all its forms. We are one town. And we will move forward together. Miyares and Harrington. l priv ii[` islw firm in tltc, puldw inh-ost, 1. R.tls'tno;ilY(iv..c. "' Lni1 1 nc117. :1:= i'Cv.Vr'i ` -1. N1 1,i Bob LeLacheur Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 -2674 Re: Human Rights Resolution Dear Bob: I Zeb( , k1 I ] „1cc�v lvvin f lfltiti Friod NriC (i.ou.t )o l il.tl{H 11. MonU o.iw; March 3, 2017 6 I have reviewed the "Human Rights Resolution” presented to the Board of Selectmen recently and offer the following comments: (1) Some of the Selectmen have asked about the legal significance of the Board's adoption of the Resolution. In my view, the Resolution does not establish any binding provisions governing Town government (for example, in contrast to a regulation); any policies that would bind the Town in the absence of contrary indications; or even any guidelines for future action. Rather, the Resolution should be understood as aspirational, rather than prescriptive. (2) The fact that this is a statement of aspirations, however, does not mean that it has no legal significance. As the Town's Chief Executive Office, the Board necessarily sets the tone for the conduct of Town affairs. A Resolution such as is proposed should therefore be crafted carefully both to recognize the "facts on the ground" and to state clearly the principles that the Selectmen are endorsing for the future. (3) Notwithstanding the Board's role as Chief Executive Office, its authority is not unlimited. The Board, for example, has no direct authority over other elected officials of the Town. Nor does the Board directly supervise public safety or other Town employees. (4) Of particular concern is the sentence in the Resolution that purports to "condemn and reject all words ... of hate, indifference and intolerance." Rather than a statement of human rights, this sentence appears to be intended to chill the exercise of free expression, one of the rights protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Q E „ins <, 1rtrE;(- 1.li(e V'10 AEA 0;?182 ! Tel: h17.189, G00 ( I z-: G1 i. t°), .il7sn�lor1.�`�i111 015 Crt Bob LeLacheur March 3, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Based on the foregoing, I suggest that the Board review the Resolution carefully before endorsing it, either in its current form or after amendment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these comments, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, I / J. Raymond Miyares sA 61 Reading Human Rights Resolution M arch 9, 2017 V er si on Gina McCormick — Kaitl i n Mercurio— Demetra Tseckares- Restucci a — Amy Cole— KateGoldlust Thestrength of our town and nation is derived from the history of diversity that hasenriched our communitieswith avariety of cultures, faith traditions and vievvpoints. Reading isacommunity that bel i eves i n and defends this nation's bedrock principles of equal opportunity, equal protection of the I aw and religiousfreedom. Asa community, we welcome and embrace all who live here, work here, study here, worship here, and visit here regardless of gender, race, color, religion, national` origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Wevigorously uphold human rights, and ensure the well -being and safety of all in our community. Wealso recognizethat our own histories are shaped by theimmigrant experi ence and we wel come new nei ghbors here wherever they may come here f rom. We do al I thi s not because we have to but because i t i s who we are and what we val ue. Whi le we cannot and wi I I not alter or abridge the ri ghts, protections, and privi Ieges secured by state and federal I aw i ncl udi ng the consti tuti onal protecti ons of f ree speech and assembl y, we wi I I stand up to those who woul d seek to undermi ne the bel i efs i n human ri ghts we hol d dear. We wi I I condemn those words and acts of hate, indifference and intolerance that undermine our neighborhoods, communities of faith, and schools. An attack on one wi I I be vi ewed as an attack on al 1 We wi I I work with publ i c safety and educati on off i ci al s to conti nue to bui Id trust with everyone i n our community, and we re -affi rm our commitment to ensure the safety and well -being of every person withi n the Reading community. We bel i eve i n the basi c tends of our pol iti cal process. We argue, we carnpai gn, we debate passi onately; but on the fundamental human ri ghts protecti ons discussed herei n we are enti rely and enthusi asti cal I uni ted. We wi I I f i ght di scri mi nati on and i ntol erance i n al I i is forms. We aff i rm to al I i n town that no matter what occurs around us, we are one town. We are one Readi ng. '1'honr.l- ,l. I l;urinniort (:'lt.t'i;Isty:,llt�t• I f. I It =vy., (C:]1ZIC M. NIC'l -rill April 20, 2017 Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 Dear Bob: A priville hm, Firm in rhi. 'oub e iniorosl lvriel Cll :2 ^ 11 rw(l F'rii:•. Pou d to lilac;(' M. Mol)slll ; You have indicated that the Town has received a second "revised" version of a "Human Rights Resolution," and have requested an opinion regarding the draft Resolution. I have reviewed the second draft and offer the following comments: (1) As I noted in my prior letter to you on March 3, the Resolution, in my view, does not establish any binding provisions governing Town government (for example, in contrast to a regulation); any policies that would bind the Town in the absence of contrary indications; or even any guidelines for future action. Rather, the Resolution, like the earlier draft, should be understood as aspirational, rather than prescriptive. (2) The fact that this is a statement of aspirations, however, does not mean that it has no legal significance. As the Town's Chief Executive Office, the Board necessarily sets the tone for the conduct of Town affairs. A Resolution such as is proposed should therefore be crafted carefully both to recognize the "facts on the ground" and to state clearly the principles that the Selectmen are endorsing for the future. (3) Notwithstanding the Board's role as Chief Executive Office, its authority is not unlimited. The Board, for example, has no direct authority over other elected officials of the Town. Nor does the Board directly supervise public safety or other Town employees. (4) A particular concern highlighted in my March 3 letter was the sentence in the Resolution that purports to "condemn and reject all words... of hate, indifference and intolerance." As I noted, this sentence does not appear to be a statement of human rights and, instead, seem to be intended to chill the exercise of free expression, one of the rights protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. �10 (lrovf� St IV- ,I ' tiuice 1JO INIA 024o- 61.7.1:,`.).1600 1 11'rrx: 61 - 7AS9.1ti O { vvww. ill i }.u'0r - .1wl- rin."�Lo.coll) A 0 Miyares and Harrington. zzIP Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. April 20, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Apparently in response to this concern, the Proclamation Subgroup added a sentence to the second draft, stating that "While we cannot and will not alter or abridge the rights, protections, and privileges secured by state and federal law including the constitutional protections of free speech and assembly, we will stand up to those who would seek to undermine the beliefs in human rights we hold dear." This sentence, however, does not alter the nature of the Resolution, which still condemns private speech that the Proclamation Subgroup has deemed to be undesirable. The Board should carefully. consider the role that it would be assuming in expressing a preference for or against protected speech. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these comments, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, 1� J. Raymond Miyares Human Relations Advisory Committee I Reading MA Discover Reading 1 Departments http://www.readingma.gov/human-relations-advisory-committee awl Boards Contacts E-Subscribe Find It Fast Additional Links Home )) Boards Community Outreach Survey Human Relations Events & Activities Advisory Committee Facts & Figures Human Relations Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas Mission Statement Human Relations Advisory Com- mittee News & Mission Statement Announcements Social Media The Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC), an advisory group for the Reading Board of Selectmen, promotes and encourages respect for the human and Contact Info civil rights of all Reading residents. HRAC sponsors outreach efforts and educational programs to foster a Phone: greater understanding and appreciation for diver- (781) 942-9001 sity. The Committee works to prevent prejudice and dis- Fax: crimination on the basis of color, age, gender, religion, (781) 942-9071 disability, culture, national origin, ancestry or sexual ori- Address: entation, HRAC is a safe place where individuals or Town Hall groups may plan opportunities for intercultural interac- 16 Lowell Street tions or share concerns about mistreatment. To ensure Reading, MA 01867 that Reading is a welcoming and vibrant community, the United States HRAC celebrates each individual's unique qualities. See map: Google Maps -A I of 4 4/27/17, 3:18 PM Human Relations Advisory Committee I Reading MA Meetings -When: 1st Thursday of the Month Meetings - Where: Police Station, Commu- nity Room Meetings - Time., As Posted Key Contacts Chief Mark Segalla (781) 942-6774 http://www.readingma.gov/human-relations-advisory-committee News & Announcements 2017 Annual MLK Jr. Day Breakfast and Celebration to be Held on Jan 16th at RMHS 2016 Annual MLK Jr. Day Breakfast and Celebration to be Held on Jan 18th Human Relations Advisory Committee Calendar April S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 All upcoming events Agendas • 2017-04-30 Human Relations Advisory Committee April 30, 2017 - 11:30am • 2017-04-06 Human Relations Advisory Committee April 6, 2017 - 7:00pm • 2017-03-02 Human Relations Advisory Committee March 2, 2017 - 7:00pm • 2017-02-21 Human Relations Advisory Committee February 21, 2017 - 7:00pm • 2017-02-02 Human Relations Advisory Committee February 2, 2017 - 7:00pm 2 of 4 4/27/17, 3:18 PM Human Relations Advisory Committee I Reading MA http://www.readingma.gov/human-relations-advisot-y-committee View all 120=9 The Human Relations Advisory Committee shall: • Engage in outreach to such groups which may have suffered from or been the object of such discrimination or may perceive themselves to have been the object of the same; • Provide a safe place where individuals or groups may air their concerns or complaints as to the existence of such discrimination or where concerns as to the potential existence of such discrimination within the Town or community at large or the perception thereof may be discussed; • Identify perceived problems of such discrimination or human relations conflicts within the Town and be a resource or referral agency to assist the parties or mediate among the parties so as, to the extent possible, permit the resolution of the same at the local level; and • Promote and encourage understanding, tolerance and diversity and the recognition of human and civil rights in the Town and community and sponsor educational programs and the celebrations of events for that purpose. * ** The Human Relations Advisory Committee has a sunset clause of June 30, 2017. * ** Committee Roster '5�1z 3 of 4 4/27/17, 3:18 PM Human Relations Advisory Committee I Reading MA http://www.readingma.gov/human-relations-advisory-committee Name Affiliation Term Expires Kyung Yu 2017 Linda Snow Dockser School 2017 Heather McLean 2019 Lori Hodin 2019 David Clark Police 2019 Lynn Dornink 2018 Vacancy One BOS 2018 Town of Reading MA: 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 (781) 942 -9001 Town Hall Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Tues 7:30 am - 7:00 pm, Closed Friday Website Disclaimer I Virtual Towns & Schools Website I Site Map Login '�'A / 3 4 of 4 4/27/17, 3:22 PM J =W° Z W , Cq �r O N O <in W w 0) W F- A J w J N LL m '-j Q UJ liI Q J Y m .1 �dy rJ w S ► � i to U Z 5 3: N � \ a w 0 U w x o�0 I U � 2 �i w ~ t_J w s l� J =W° Z W , Cq �r O N O <in W w 0) W F- A J w J N LL m '-j Q UJ liI Q J Y m .1 �dy rJ w S ► � i to U Z 5 3: N � \ a w 0 U w x o�0 I U � 2 �i W m 1W- U 0 U W O I J Z QdW �= z® wF-� 0 2 �J InU =Z U00 U W Z a QZ_d Hm4w7U.1adF~ W H- F. m W-WF QDZOW�ZOOIZ IZz<zJ".J(D DxowUF -0 0—`1 �„- < C,p �ZWL''WWIL F <u) F"" d N A F >. 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D�Udu�r.,.z-dw3a3w0�i�t_Qt�w� Wakefield Human Rights Commission Policies and Procedures Purpose The mission of the Wakefield Human Rights Commission (Commission) is to promote the civil and human rights of all people in Wakefield. Our goal is t1t reinforce positive , relationships in the community and to create educational 7 programs to faster a greater understanding and appreciation for diversity. Such educational activities help communities become more harmonious, respectful, and cohesive. Through working with other groups and agencies within our community, we will strive to eliminate prejudice and intolerance, promote mutual respect and human rights and accept individual differences. Appointments and Terms of office of commission Members The Commission shall consist of 12 members, including nine voting members, as follows: Ii ➢ Four appointments by the Board of Selectmen; ➢ Three appointments by the School Committee; ➢ One appointment by the Chief of Police; ➢ One student appointed by the Superintendent of Schools; and ➢ Threelex-Officio members - Town Administratprf Superintendent of Schools and Chief of Police The initial terms of office for the Board of Selectmen and School Committee appointments shall be three years for one appointment, two years for the second appointment and one year for the thtrd appointment. After the initial a�pointments, the terms of t e Board of Selectmen and School Committee appointments shall be three years. The term of the Superintendent of Schools designee shall be for one year. The term of the Chief of Police designee shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police, subject to the requirements of the Term Limits section of this document. Term Limits No member of the Commission shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms. �A /� Membership Composition The Commission shall include among its membership individuals publicly solicited and representative of the diversity of the Town of Wakefield. Residency Requir'ement All members of the Commission shall be Wakefield residents throughout their appointment, with the exception of the Chief of Police designee. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Officers; Quorum; Meetings The Commission shall elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Recording Secretary from among its members at the first meeting each year. The Chairperson Thall preside over the Commission meetings. Five voting members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the Commission and all decisions shall be by a majority vote of the Commission members present and voting. I I The Commission shall meet at regular intervals. Functions and Powers The Commission's powers andiduties are as follows: I 1. To enter into collaborative efforts with federal, state, town and public agencies and private organizations in order to eliminate unlawful discrimination, prejudice and intolerance in Wakefield. 2. To enter into collaborative efforts with racial, religious and ethnic groups, civic and community organizations and other community-based groups in order to promote mutual respect and human rights, accept individual differences and cultivate an atmosphere of mutual understanding and harmonious group relationships. 3 To develop and sponsor outreach efforts and educational programs devoted to carrying out the Commission's mission. SI, 17 4. To provide advice concerning discrimination complaints filed with the Town of Wakefield, when such advice is requested by the Town Administrator. 5. To be available, if requested, to review and make recommendations about policies, procedures, services, activities, and facilities of the departments, boards and agencies of the Town of Wakefield. 6. To provide information, referrals and guidance to individuals, public agencies, businesses, and organizations in all matters pertaining to human and-civil rights. 7. To actively recruit, review and recommend prospective members of the Commission to the Board of Selectmen and School Committee. 8. To provide a written report to be included in the annual Town Report. Counsel The Town Counsel shall serve as counsel of the Commission. Sig >��Are you aware of other individuals who may have been subjected to the alleged discriminatory conduct? If yes, please provide names, addresses and telephone numbers, if possible. Are you represented by a private attorney? If yes, please provide name, address and contact information: Is a court action pending? If yes, please provide a docket number and a copy of the complaint. I certify that this information provided above is correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature of complainant date Pleas attach photo copies (not originals) of any documents which may support your complaint. Send to: Town of Wakefield Office of Town Administrator Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 Attn.: Human Rights Commission Please Note: that your concern /complaint will be reviewed by the Town Administrator and referred to the Human Rights Commission, if so determined, and /or will go to another Town authority (e.g. Police Department, Housing Authority etc..) when appropriate. You and the Commission will be kept abreast of the status of the complaint until resolution. 3/16/16 Discrimination Complaint Form Please type or print clearly in dark ink You must complete the entire form. Unclear or incomplete forms will be returned to you Make sure you enclose copies (not originals) of documents concerning your complaint Person Filing Complaint: Name Address City /Town Home Tel# Business or cell # State zip code Email Person or Entity You are Lodging the Complaint About: Name Home Tel# Address City /Town Business or cell # State zip code You Believe You Were Discriminated Against Because of Your: Race_ Sex Sexual Orientation Gender Identity National Origin_ Color^ Age __Disability_ Housing Religion Economic Status Other Explanation of the complaint (be as specific as possible): Please attach additional information as needed. 3/16/16 51 -A Z a o`�N oFRr ,. Town of Reading m Meeting Minutes fsag INCORQ0 Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Board of Selectmen Date: 2017 -04 -20 Building: Reading Public Library Address: 64 Middlesex Avenue Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: Time: 6:45 PM Location: Lower Level Conference Room Session: Open Session Version: Chairman John Halsey, Secretary Barry Berman, John Arena, Daniel Ensminger and Andrew Friedmann (remotely) Members - Not Present: Others Present: Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Assistant Town Manager Jean Delios, Deputy Police Chief David Clark, Deputy Fire Chief Paul Jackson, Andrew Corona, Paula Schena, Jessie Wilson, Julie Mercier, Vicky Avery, Nancy Docktor, Joe Connelly, Eric Burkhart, Erin Gaffen, Amy Cole, Stephen Crook, Kathryn Crook, Phil Rushworth Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Secretary Topics of Discussion: Executive Session A motion by Ensminaer seconded by Berman to ao into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and the Chairman declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and to reconvene in Open Session at approximately 7:00 p.m. was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. Reorganization - The Town Manager asked for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Daniel Ensminger placed the name of John Arena into nomination as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Andrew Friedmann placed the name of Barry Berman into nomination as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Andrew Friedmann noted he is concerned that the Board of Selectmen Policies be followed and he asked if either nominee is in their third term. The Town Manager noted that Ben Tafoya was nominated as Chairman during his third term and the Selectmen have not followed that policy for a long time. Andrew Friedmann indicated he felt Barry Berman was next in line to be Chairman. Daniel Ensminger responded that Barry Berman was not next in line, he was the Secretary and Kevin Sexton was the Vice Chairman and he is gone. Andrew Friedmann noted that the Selectmen might want to follow the Selectmen's policy until they are changed. John Halsey noted that the policy is out of date and not in use. It is not a law it is a policy. Page 1 1 Board of Selectmen Minutes - April 20. 2017 - pace 2 A motion by Ensminger seconded by Berman to close the nominations was approved on a roll vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. On a roll call vote John Arena was appointed Chairman with Halsey, Arena, and Ensminger voting for John Arena and Friedmann and Berman voting for Barry Berman. Barry Berman asked for an affirmation vote for John Arena and Berman, Arena, Halsey and Ensminger voted in the affirmative and Friedmann was opposed. A motion by Friedmann seconded by Arena to appoint Barry Berman as Vice Chairman was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. A motion by Halsey seconded by Arena to appoint Daniel Ensminger as Secretary was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Daniel Ensminger noted that the forum to assess Elder Services was well attended. John Halsey noted that he attended the earlier session and approximately 40 people were in attendance. He noted that there is a dramatic increase of people over the age of 60 in Town. John Halsey also noted that he visited the Boy Scouts and delivered the Eagle Scout proclamations. He noted that Reading produces more Eagle Scouts than any other town. Barry Berman welcomed Andrew Friedmann. He noted that Kevin Sexton was a gentleman and friend and he wishes him well. He attended the Volunteer Recognition at the Senior Center and the work they do is tremendous. John Arena echoed Barry's comments regarding Kevin Sexton. Andrew Friedmann noted that he attended the Cemetery Trustees meeting and they have a few members out of action. Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation Arbor Day - A motion by Ensminger seconded by Halsey to declare April 29, 2017 as Arbor Day in the Town of Reading was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. National Public Safety Telecommunications Week - John Arena noted that 99% of the calls go through Dispatchers. A motion by Ensminger seconded by Berman to proclaim April 9 - 15, 2017 as Public Safety Telecommunications Week was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. Head Dispatcher Vicky Avery was present to receive the proclamation. Deputy Police Chief David Clark noted that the Dispatchers are the voice of the Police and Deputy Fire Chief Paul Jackson pointed out there are many long term employees who are Dispatchers. Personnel and Appointments Board of Assessors - A motion by Ensminger seconded by Berman that the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendations of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee as follows: Giv Page 1 2 Board of Selectmen Minutes - Aaril 20. 2017 - aaae 3 • Mike Golden to the Board of Assessors with a term expiring June 30, 2018; • Robert Marshall to the Board of Assessors with a term expiring 3une 30, 2020 The motion was approved on a roll call vote with Arena, Berman, Ensminger and Halsey voting in the affirmative and Friedmann abstaining. Conservation Commission - Daniel Ensminger noted that the VASC is recommending Bob Hayes be appointed as an Associate because he is not intimately familiar with Conservation yet. John Halsey noted that he prefers to appoint him to a full voting position. Barry Berman noted that he enjoyed the discussion with Mr. Hayes but he is not familiar with the statute. He needs training and then he could move up to a full position when ready. John Halsey noted that there are a number of people on the Board who can help and we recently appointed someone with no experience. Daniel Ensminger noted that he will vote for a full position. Andrew Friedmann cautioned that the volunteer understand they regulation before voting. A motion by Halsey seconded by Ensminger that Bob Haves be appointed to a position on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2018 was approved on a roll call vote with Arena, Ensminger, Halsey and Friedmann voting in the affirmative and Berman opposed. Discussion /Action Items Senior Tax Relief - Assessor Victor Santaniello was present. He reviewed the history of the Senior Tax Exemption. He noted that the surviving spouse asset limit is increased from $20,000 to $40,000 and COLA adjustments have been adopted. They have also adopted an annual COLA for the elderly tax exemption and the tax exemption has increased from $750 to $1000. To qualify for Senior Tax relief you have to be 65 or older on or before 12/31/16. Excessive assets i.e. owning a second home will disqualify you. The Board of Selectmen will determine the amount of tax relief as a function of setting the tax rate. The impact on the tax rate is approximately $81 for an average family home. Barry Berman noted this was crafted to defer to the circuit breaker. He asked if we receive 600 applications how will the Assessors handle this. Victor Santaniello noted that he has put in a request for cross training. The forms are fairly simple and August is a slow time for them. John Arena noted that they set the tax rate in November so when will they have the first view of an amount. Mr. Santaniello indicated hopefully by the end of September. Barry Berman asked at what point do we go to the higher end of 2% and John Halsey indicated when they set the tax rate. MAPC Member Report - MAPC member Steve Sadwick noted that he was not prepared to give a report tonight. Peer Community Best Practices Project Update - The Town Manager noted that 18 communities were surveyed and the low CIP communities ask for a lot of overrides. He then reviewed an analytical look at the data. 6'w3 Page 1 3 Board of Selectmen Minutes - April 20, 2017 - page 4 Jessie Wilson noted that we have 26 peer communities and 18 of them responded to the surveys. She noted that Reading is lagging in new growth and CIP. Barry Berman asked if the communities that were way above was due to large projects or more land and Jessie Wilson responded yes to both. She noted that the residential sector in Reading is doing better than the CIP. Our peers have higher revenue. Reading gets more revenue from residential. John Arena noted that everyone who is doing better than us is on a major thoroughfare. Jessie Wilson noted that there is no clear connection between population density and a high CIP. Many high CIP have more children age 5 - 19. Many high CIP towns have a larger percentage of population over 65. John Arena remarked about total average employment in town. He noted that people drive to other towns to work and spend their money there and then go home. Jessie Wilson noted that Reading has the lowest ranking weekly wage. John Arena noted that we don't have any companies with over 500 employees. The Town Manager reviewed education. He noted that the State sets a budget that schools must spend. High CIP towns have higher discretionary spending. SAT in Reading is high above the average. The AP test takers are low. Reading is not keeping up with peers on the student /teach ratio. They have found that the higher CIP the lower the number of kids to educate. Jessie Wilson noted that companies are moving to communities that have restaurants and shopping. CIP growth is not related to the amount of CI vacant land. Andrew Friedmann asked if there is any indication of what attracts businesses and Jessie Wilson noted that like businesses like to be near each other. Barry Berman noted that the role of the Board of Selectmen is to decide what we want to be. The community needs to have that conversation. Economic Development Update - Andrew Corona noted that retail is still a real challenge. Big retail is downsizing. In residential growth apartment delivery is equal to a 30 year high in 2017. Rent growth is cooling down. The developer for the Post Office is working on new plans because the original plan for 55 condos and 7000 sf didn't get through Mass Historic because the mass was too big. There are also plans for mixed use at 467 Main Street Sunoco and that depends on a Town Meeting vote on zoning 40R expansion. There might be a local match issue with that. Barry Berman noted that we used housing money for 30 Haven Street. Andrew Corona noted that the former Wine Shop is going to be Caf6 Nero. Daniel Ensminger asked about the parking conundrum in downtown and Jean Delios noted that the parking study is 10 years old and needs to be updated. Signage is also an issue. Andrew Corona noted that the next steps will be brainstorming. Planning Updates; Town Meeting Articles - Julie Mercier reviewed the zoning Town Meeting Articles. She noted that we received a wayfinding /branding grant. She also noted that we need to create parking benefit districts as part of the new modernization act. We will need to have a revenue stream from parking so we will need money up front to put in meters. Page 1 4 f Board of Selectmen Minutes - Aoril 20, 2017 - aaae 5 She noted that the projects that have been approved by CPDC include: Criterion, Valerie's Bridal, Perfectos and Pizza World. Pending projects include: Post Office, Doyons and subdivisions and housing projects. Affordable Housing Update; 40B "Safe Harbor" - Assistant Town Manager Jean Delios noted that we just got certified so we get a break from 40B's going back to February. Reading is at 8.49% affordable. She noted that School House Commons at St. Agnes will likely get approved. Eaton Lakeview Apartments is 160 units and they filed with the state and are waiting project eligibility. ZBA can either accept or reject this project. John Halsey asked if we can hold a joint meeting with the ZBA on this project. Jean Delios noted the two projects in play will bring us to 10.37 %. Approval of Minutes A motion by Ensminaer seconded by Berman to approve the minutes of March 7. 2017 as amended was approved on a roll call vote with Halsey, Berman, Arena, and Ensminaer voting in the affirmative and Friedmann abstaining. A motion by Ensminaer seconded by Berman to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Page 1 5 010111 ��--- IV ASSHOUSING 2017 API 18 AM 4- 4 6 Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 TE<:617.854.1000 FAx:617.854.1091 VP:866.758.1435 www.masshousing.com April 14, 2017 John R. Halsey, Chairman Board of Selectmen Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Proposed 40B — Eaton Lakeview Apartments MH ID No. 934 Dear Mr. Halsey: MassHousing is currently reviewing an application for Site Approval submitted by Eaton Lakeview Development, LLC (the "Applicant "). The proposed development will consist of 160 rental units of housing on approximately 4.3 acres (188,676 square feet) of land located at 23 and 25 Lakeview Avenue /128 Easton Street in Reading, MA. The site approval process is offered to project sponsors who intend to apply for a comprehensive permit under Chapter 40B. MassHousing's review involves an evaluation of the site, the design concept, the financial feasibility of the proposal, and the appropriateness of the proposal in relation to local housing needs and strategies. As part of our review, we are soliciting comments from the local community and we would appreciate your input. You also may wish to include in your response, issues or concerns raised by other town boards, officials or other interested parties. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B regulations (760 CMR 56.00) your comments may include information regarding municipal actions previously taken to meet affordable housing needs such as inclusionary zoning, multifamily districts adopted under G.L. c.40A and overlay districts adopted under G.L. c.40R. Your comments will be considered as part of our review. We have been informed by the Applicant that the Town has received a copy of the application and plans for Eaton Lakeview Apartments. Please inform us of any issues that have been raised or are anticipated in the Town's review of this application. We request that you submit your comments to this office within 30 days so we may process this application in a timely manner. During its review, MassHousing will conduct a site visit, which Local Boards, as defined in 760 CMR 56.02, may attend. The Town will be notified once the Site Visit has been scheduled. Charles D. Baker, Governor Michael J. Dirrane, Chairman Timothy C. Sullivan, Executive Director Karyn E. Polito, Lt. Governor Ping Yin Chai, Vice Chair I Karen E. Kelleher, Deputy Director Please note that if and when an application is submitted for a comprehensive permit, assistance is available to Reading Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to review the permit application. The Massachusetts Housing Partnership's (MHP) Ch. 40B Technical Assistance Program administers grants to municipalities for up to $15,000 to engage qualified third -party consultants to work with the town's ZBA in reviewing the Chapter 40B proposal. For more information about MHP's technical assistance grant visit MHP's web site, www.mhp.net /40B or e -mail MHP at perean@mhp.net. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (617) 854 -1201. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, ssi a L. Malcolm 4 Specialist Comprehensive Permit Program cc: Julie Mercier, Community Development Director Jean Delios, Assistant Town Manager 2 LS Saunders, Caitlin From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 7:57 AM To: Schena, Paula; Saunders, Caitlin Subject: FW: [Reading MA] OML/ Side Conversations and Override 2018 (Sent by Michele Sanphy, michelesanphy @yahoo.com) BOS packet From: vtsdmailer @vt -s.net [vtsdmailer @vt- s.net] Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 1:57 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: [Reading MA] OML/ Side Conversations and Override 2018 (Sent by Michele Sanphy, michelesanphy @vahoo.com) Hello Board of Selectmen, Michele Sanphy (michelesanphy @vahoo.com) has sent you a message via your contact form (http: / /www.readingma.gov /user /475 /contact) at Reading MA. If you don't want to receive such e- mails, you can change your settings at http: / /www.readingma.gov /user /475 /edit. Message Dear Board of Selectmen, As I was watching last night's meeting, I found it disturbing as a citizen of Reading to watch the new Chair, Mr. Arena engage in a side conversation with the former Chair, Mr. Halsey while Mr. Berman was asking a question. I heard Mr. Berman politely remind fellow BOS members he was asking a question and be told by Mr. Arena he was conferring with a colleague. As a person who believes in OML and wants to hear all conversations taking place for the sake of transparency and in order to become as fully informed as I can, I am writing to ask in the future side conversations not to be allowed to take place and for the new Chair of the BOS, Mr. Arena to treat all members of the BOS with the respect I believe he would want extended to himself. I am growing wary of the disrespect that has been demonstrated to members of the public that attend BOS meetings and would hope all members of the BOS work with each other on the BOS in a respectful manner. I will continue to stay tuned to as many meetings as I can during this financially challenging time in our community and expect only respect be extended to everyone and full transparency going forward. I want to believe and trust in the BOS. I was relieved by the recent election results to to see the BOS board become more diversified and look further to even more balance and future BOS representation reflective of all perspectives of the citizens of Reading in 2018. I would very much urge the BOS to place a spring 2018 override on the upcoming BOS agenda as I believe our municipal and school services can not wait for economic growth to occur. I am deeply concerned about public safety and our schools and would like to see transparent conversation take place during BOS meetings to address the concerns shared by many, many of the residents of Reading who are not comfortable with waiting for economic growth while our community services and children pay the price for delay. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, 1 �' Michele Sanphy