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Home My WebLink About2017-05-30 Board of Selectmen Packeto� OF Town of Reading e Meeting Posting with Agenda O,s39. lNCORQgt� TOWN CLERK „Bo'ard - Committee - Commission - Council: RrADING, MASS. . Board of Selectmen 1011 14AY 25 P 0' I l Date: 2017 -05 -30 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Agenda: Meeting Called By: Caitlin Saunders on behalf of Chairman John Arena Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk's hours of operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting is made in an adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda. All Meeting Postings must be submitted in typed format; handwritten notices will not be Topics of Discussion: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) J) Reports and Comments a. Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments F b. Public Comment 3 H C. Town Manager's /Assistant Town Manager's Report Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 Q-/ hours in advance of the meeting Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation Personnel & Appointments Discussion /Action Items a. Approve Inter - Municipal Agreement with Wakefield for shared Food Services Director b. Appoint Member to RCTV Board C. RCTV Report d. Town Forest Committee e. Trails Committee f. Human Rights Resolution Approval of Minutes a. May 16, 2017 Licenses, Permits and Approvals Executive Session Correspondence a. Correspondence from AARP, re: Thank you b. Email from Fios TV, re: Programming changes ` C. Email from Bryn Panee Burkhart, re: RMHS Incident d. Email from Bob LeLacheur, re: Corrected Liquor Violation e. Correspondence from' ABCC, re: Notice of Biltmore & Main Hearing f. Email from Emmy Dove, re: Reading Development g. Email from Andrew Corona, re: Response to Emmy Dove 7:20 7:30 7:40 8:00 8:15 8:30 This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page I 1 - �� S�LEC�TMEN�� rte z3'4. ';. €y . 3r'" r <ss1 a a`h'` Staff Estimated 512512017 J.Yay3�201? . Approve Inter- Municipal Agreement with Wakefield for shared Food Services Director Doherty/Dowd 7:20 Boards & Committees Appoint member to RCTV Board Arena 7:30 RCTV report Rushworth 7:40 Town Forest Committee Zager 8:00 Trails Committee Zager 8:15 Human Rights Resolution Arena 8:30 p NAMIN � Barry Berman . 6:30 Office Hour Square Liquors parking Segalla 7:20 Hearing Driveway curb cut waiver - 69 Hanscom Ave. LeLacheur 7:30 Burns & Public Safety Training Segalla 7:40 Senior Tax Relief - update Santaniello 8:00 Council on Aging - Needs Assessment by UMass Boston Gerontology Center for Social and Demographic Research Burns 8:20 Elder Services update Burns 8:45 Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 2 Volunteers, Boards and Committees Halsey 9:15 I1I..,. a- na0d..� Lache u Percy Avenue. improvements on a private way Le 7:20 Discuss cell tower project (scope, participants, timeline, public process) LeLacheur 7:45 Review DPW Policies Zager 8:30 Water Enterprise Fund Sewer Enterprise Fund Other Appoint Boards & Committees VASC 9:30 Andrew Friedmann Office Hour Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 1 General Operating Procedures LeLacheur 9:15 Discuss Oakland Road land public process LeLacheur 9:30 Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 3 Licenses LeLacheur 7:30 �Y- $ ,�Yff��j Hg�li;7��r' ^+'�""C,�+ x n�,."'Fvr. ,�""F s"v� r�°,..k.'sx ..� � ✓i...,,..W��v,, John Arena l ^£Z.e� i?�+Cu u� �y`�',c' Office Hour v r , John Halsey Office Hour Close Warrant for November Town Meeting Office Hour fi Dan Ensminger Preview Tax Classification HEARING Tax Classification eiii ti' ` .. ,., r ♦» �K:.;ti`i Town Meeting Town` Meeting :Y341: 3" v&` �w^ K °' Y=eti B Gx ${., ,tn 4} �!{ ix} f 4 No e�nbxl3ZU7 �� , f November 1i; Z017? i kl'+on+� , �eJe?fi Thursdays ; x r =k� d u��a�"s'"s, .. Approve liquor licenses Approve licenses «' ,. 4• S ` J.r a?..� ik 4 Tai'E., pYK,/S9�Pgy- '�g+�{ ipG4""A` " ,f. s ". �2 �3 .%.7, FY19 Budget Review 4 3 FY19 Budget Review AVON ,.. .. N 77-77g,73 FY19 Budget Review S4- t4V1''* -W R'2 S� ✓v" 1�3' .,gh �S ..'.$'.$lam rr' ,€,i'3 .Sf3`�i*i`:�j„�,^1➢+ FY19 Budget Review `4 �^iL '3 va�`z a&i�r�3{dS.� -i Li:3S .'.. ''f °-a^ 5:. ... Future Agendas Library Building Project update LeLacheur Downtown Parking Segalla Recurring Items Close Warrant: Apr'17 TM by 2/28 Close Warrant: Nov ' 17 TM by 9/26 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 Der-ember Annual Report's i6" 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 Annual BOS Appointed Boards & Committees Annual John F. Doherty, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools 82 Oakland Road Reading, MA 01867 Phone: 781-944-5800 Fax: 781- 942 -9149 „Q supportin& r- r/Jn8 Pubttc 5"" Craig Martin, M.Ed. Assistant Superintendent Carolyn J. Wilson, M.Ed., JD Director of Student Services Gail Dowd, CPA Director of Finance Reading Public Schools Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow MEMORANDUM TO: Reading Board of Selectmen , FROM: Gail Dowd CC: John Doherty DATE: May 15, 2017 RE: School Nutrition Director Inter - Municipal Agreement The Inter - Municipal agreement between Reading Public Schools and Wakefield Public Schools related to the School Nutrition Director expires on June 30, MIT Our.School Nutrition Director regionalization model with Wakefield Public Schools has continued to be a success. Both districts have been pleased with the model and both parties are interested in executing a new three -year inter - municipal agreement to replace the expiring three - year agreement. At the Reading School Committee meeting on May 22 "d, we will be asking the Committee to approve the attached three -year agreement. 5 a3 Inter - municipal Agreement Between Reading Public Schools AND Wakefield Public Schools This Inter - municipal Agreement dated as of this _th day of , 2017 (this "Agreement ") by and between the Town of Reading, acting by and through its School Committee ( "the Reading Public Schools "), and the Town of Wakefield, acting by and through its School Committee ( "the Wakefield Public Schools ") WITNESSETH THAT: Whereas,.the parties desire to achieve economies by sharing the services of a School Nutrition Director; and Whereas, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §4A, this Agreement has been approved by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading and by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Wakefield, and this Agreement has been further approved by the School Committee of the Town of Reading and the School Committee of the Town of Wakefield, and the Superintendents of the Reading Public Schools and the Wakefield Public Schools have been duly authorized to execute this Agreement by their respective School Committees; Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises set forth above, and the mutual promises set forth below, and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby agree as follows: 1. Employment of School Nutrition Director by Reading Public Schools; Payment by Wakefield Public Schools. The Reading Public Schools shall appoint and employ a School Nutrition Director (the "Director ") and shall be responsible for the salary paid and all employment- related benefits granted to such employee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Reading Public Schools shall be responsible for any medical or other insurance, retirement contributions, workers' compensation coverage, unemployment benefits, and vacation and other leave to which the Director may be entitled by law or by contract. The Director shall furnish services as School Nutrition Director of both the Reading Public Schools and the Wakefield Public Schools. The Wakefield Public Schools shall contribute to the cost of employing her by paying to the Reading Public Schools the sum of $66,300 in FY2018, $67,900 in FY2019 and $69,700 in FY2020, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2, below. Equal payments shall be made three times per year due and payable on September 1, December 1, and March 1. It is anticipated that the Director will continue to be Kristin Morello. The Reading Public Schools shall arrange for coverage of the Director's position during any period of the Director's absence exceeding twenty work days during the Director's work year (as defined in Section 2, below). In addition, the Reading Public Schools shall arrange for coverage of the Director's position, if warranted, during any period of the Director's absence if 5Gua mutually agreed upon by Reading Public Schools and Wakefield Public Schools. Should Reading Public Schools not find a suitable replacement or interim candidate to fulfill the role of School Nutrition Director for both Reading Public Schools and Wakefield Public Schools during such extended period of absence, Reading Public Schools shall reimburse the Wakefield Public Schools on a pro rata basis for the period of time during such extended absence when there is no such coverage. 2. Work Time. The Reading Public Schools will employ the Director for a work year consisting of 215 business days. Specific schedules shall be arranged by mutual agreement of the School Business Officer in each district and in consultation with the Director. The work year for the Director shall commence no later than ten days prior to the start of the Reading Public Schools' academic year and shall end no sooner than ten days after the conclusion of the Reading Public Schools' academic year. Any time worked prior to the established start date or after the established end date shall be paid to the Director at a per diem rate. 3. Term. The term of this Agreement (the "Term) shall be for a period of Three (3) years commencing on July 1, 2017 and ending on June 30, 2020. 4. Duties of Director. The Director shall be responsible for the management, supervision, and oversight of the School Nutrition programs of the Reading Public Schools and the Wakefield Public Schools, subject to the direction of their respective Superintendents or their designees and to the budgetary limits set by their respective School Committees. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Director shall be responsible for the following for both parties hereto: a. Preparation and administration of the School Nutrition budget; b. Acquisition of equipment and supplies; c. Providing input on hiring, firing, discipline, motivation, and preparation of annual performance evaluations for cafeteria staff; d. Day -to -day School Nutrition personnel deployment and task assignment; e. Providing input to the School Committee for purposes of collective bargaining; f. Planning and delivery of meals; g. Back office support, defined in Section 5 below; h. Menu planning; i. Nutritional planning; j. Promoting, monitoring, and analyzing participation in meals programs; k. Revenue collection; 1. Loss control; m. Cash control; n. Reporting to the Bureau of Nutrition of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and o. Such other related duties as may be assigned, jointly or severally, from time to time by the Superintendents of the Reading Public Schools and the Wakefield Public Schools or their designees. 50.3 5. Definition of `Back Office Support ". As used herein, "back office support" means and includes the following: a. Office telephone and email support; b. Menu and document production; c. Accounts payable preparation; d.. Accounts receivable preparation; e. Cash deposits; f. Cash counting; g. Inventory control; h. Food and supply ordering; i. School Nutrition equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement. 6. Reimbursable Expenses. The Reading Public Schools will reimburse the Director for any mileage, travel expenses, professional association dues, and professional development costs to which she may be entitled per contract. 7. Performance Evaluation. The School Business Official of the Reading Public Schools will annually conduct a performance evaluation of the Director. The evaluation will be based on the Director's job description as maintained by the Reading Public Schools, any goals or objectives established by either or both of the _,Superintendents for the Director, and any guidelines for administrative personnel maintained by either or both of the Reading Public Schools and the Wakefield Public Schools. The School Business Officia•1 of the Reading Public Schools shall solicit input and feedback from the School Business Official of the Wakefield Public Schools and this feedback shall be incorporated into the evaluation. It is anticipated that the annul evaluation will serve as a major basis on which the Reading Public Schools will decide whether to renew the Director's employment contract and that any deficiencies identified through the evaluation process could lead to termination, non - renewal, discipline or remedial action. The Reading Public Schools shall have authority to terminate or discipline the Director, and to determine whether or not to renew her employment contract. 8. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by agreement of the parties and will terminate sixty (60) days after either party gives written notice to the other of such party's desire to terminate this Agreement. No such termination shall affect any obligation of indemnification that may have arisen hereunder prior to such termination. The parties shall equitably adjust any payments made or due relating to the unexpired portion of the Term following such termination, including without limitation any payment made by the Wakefield Public Schools under Section 1, above. 9. Indemnification. 50a A. By the Wakefield Public Schools. Notwithstanding the final sentence of G.L. c. 40, §4A, the Wakefield Public Schools, to the extent allowed by applicable law, shall indemnify and hold harmless the Reading Public Schools and each and' all of their officials, officers, employees, agents, servants and representatives (the "Reading Indemnitees ") from and against any claim arising from or in connection with the performance by the Director of her duties for the Wakefield Public Schools including, without limitation, any claim of liability, loss, damages, costs, and expenses for personal injury or damage to real or personal property by reason of any negligent act or omission or intentional misconduct by the Director while in or performing services for the Wakefield Public Schools. Such indemnification shall include, without limitation, current payment of all costs of defense (including reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, court costs, and related expenses) as and when such costs become due and the amounts of any judgments, awards, and /or settlements, provided that (a) the Wakefield Public Schools shall have the right to select counsel to defend against such claims, such counsel to be reasonably acceptable to the Reading Public Schools and its insurer, if any, and to approve or reject any settlement with respect to which indemnification is sought; (b) the Reading Indemnitees shall cooperate with the Wakefield Public Schools in all reasonable aspects in connection with such defense; and (c) the Wakefield Public Schools shall not be responsible to pay any judgment, award, or settlement to the extent occasioned by the negligence or intentional misconduct of any of the Reading Indemnitees (which term excludes the Director). B. By the Reading Public Schools. Notwithstanding the final sentence of G.L. c. 40, §4A, the Reading Public Schools, to the extent allowed by applicable law, shall indemnify and hold harmless the Wakefield Public Schools and each and all of their officials, officers, employees, agents, servants and representatives (the "Wakefield Indemnitees ") from and against any claim arising from or in connection with the performance by the Director of her duties for the Reading Public Schools including, without limitation, any claim of liability, loss, damages, costs, and expenses for personal injury or damage to real or personal property by reason of any negligent act or omission or intentional misconduct by the Director while in or performing services for the Reading Public Schools. Such indemnification shall include, without. limitation, current payment of all costs of defense (including reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, court costs, and related expenses) as and when such costs become due and the amounts of any judgments, awards, and /or settlements, provided that (a) the Reading Public Schools shall have the right to select counsel to defend against such claims, such counsel to be reasonably acceptable to the Wakefield Public Schools and its insurer, if any, and to approve or reject any settlement with respect to which indemnification is sought; (b) the Wakefield Indemnitees shall cooperate with the Reading Public Schools in all reasonable aspects in connection with such defense; and (c) the Reading Public Schools shall not be responsible to pay any judgment, award, or settlement to the extent occasioned by the negligence or intentional misconduct of any of the Wakefield Indemnitees (which term excludes the Director). 4 5&.5 10. Maximum Financial Liability of Parties. The Wakefield Public Schools shall not be responsible to pay more than $66,300 in FY2418, $67,900 in FY2019 and $69,700 in FY2020 to support the employment of the Director, nor shall the Reading Public Schools be responsible to pay more annually than the difference between the said sum and the costs of the salary and benefits to which the Director is entitled by contract and by law, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2, above. 11. Financial Safeguards. The parties shall keep and exchange accurate and comprehensive records concerning the services performed by the Director in and for their respective schools, the costs incurred in connection with her employment and the services rendered by her, and all reimbursements and contributions received by or from either of the parties in connection therewith. Each party shall conduct an audit, no less frequently than annually, to confirm that the Director has duly accounted for all funds for which she is responsible in connection with such party's schools, the results of which shall be promptly shared between the parties. 12. Assignment. Neither party shall assign or transfer any of its rights or interests in or to this Agreement, or delegate any of its obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other. 13. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, or if any such term is so held when applied to any particular circumstance, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, or affect the application of such provision to any other circumstances, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision were not contained herein. 14. Waiver. The obligations and conditions set forth in this Agreement may be waived only by a writing signed by the party waiving such obligation or condition. Forbearance or indulgence by a party shall not be construed as a waiver, nor limit the remedies that would otherwise be available to that party under this Agreement or applicable law. No waiver of any breach or default shall constitute or be deemed evidence of a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. 15. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties duly authorized thereunto. 16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to the conflict of laws' provisions thereof. 17. Heading. The paragraph headings herein are for convenience only, are no part of this Agreement and shall not affect the construction of the terms of this Agreement. 50-�° 18. Notices. Any notice permitted or required hereunder to be given or served on either party by the other shall be in writing signed in the name of or on behalf of the other party giving or serving the same. Notice shall be deemed to have been received at the time of actual receipt of any hand delivery or three (3) business days after the date of any properly addressed notice sent by mail as set forth below. A. To the Reading Public Schools. Any notice to the Reading Public Schools shall be delivered by hand or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the Superintendent of the Reading Public Schools. B. To the Wakefield Public Schools. Any notice to the Wakefield Public Schools shall be delivered by hand or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the Superintendent of the Wakefield Public Schools. 19. Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof, superseding all prior agreements and understandings. There are no other agreements or understandings between the part ies concerning the subject matter hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals as of the first date set forth above. READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IR John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent Duly authorized. WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY: Kimberly Smith, Ed.D Superintendent Duly authorized. ��1 n rH 0 N Lr) N loto r- rH O N Ln N Ln N n 0 N N N m QJ L(7) J Town of Reading Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Board of Selectmen Date: 2017 -05 -16 Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: Time: 7:00 PM Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Session: Version: Chair John Arena, Barry Berman, Dan Ensminger, John Halsey Members - Not Present: Andrew Friedmann Others Present: Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom, Human Resources Director Judi Perkins, Administrative Services Director Matt Kraunelis, Police Chief Segalla, Deputy Chief Clark, DPW Director Jeff Zager, Superintendent of Schools John Doherty, School Committee Chair Jeanne Borawski, Executive Assistant Caitlin Saunders, Bill Brown, Virginia and Everett Blodgett, Kaitlyn Mercurio, Virginia Adams, Kathryn Crook, Stephen Crook, Nancy Docktor, Dan Dewar Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Topics of Discussion: Chairman Arena called the meeting to order. Mr. Arena noted he was alerted by email last week about a drawing of a swastika at the high school. After receiving that email he immediately alerted town officials to further look into the matter. The police investigated, multiple meetings were had with many groups including the schools, HRAC and other town officials. Mr. Arena then read a statement condoning the acts of hate/ graffiti in Reading. Superintendent of Schools John Doherty also noted he was made aware of the incident thru an email from Linda Snow Dockser who had heard of it from a parent. He immediately got in touch with Principal Bakr who noted he had been talking with students to try and figure out what happened and which students were involved. Dr. Doherty noted there is a protocol in place for when these things happen. Mr. Berman explained this is a good time for the Town to speak loudly that we do accept or tolerate acts of hate. Mr. Halsey asked what happened between Friday and Monday before the schools decided to get the police involved. Dr. Doherty noted they were gathering more information before they went to the police with it. Chief Segalla noted the schools have a lot more freedom when investigating incidents in their own buildings. Once police get involved Miranda rights, warrants, and parents have to Page � 1 �a May 16, 2017 Board of Selectmen Minutes - Page 2 be involved and it gets a lot harder so the schools tend to gather as much information as they can before calling police. Kaitlyn Mercurio passed out a handout of a "pyramid of hate" which shows biased behaviors growing in complexity. She also thanked Mr. Arena for his words at the beginning of the meeting. Talia Shore, student at RMHS who found the swastika explained all students should feel safe and accepted at school. She noted she did not feel safe at school after finding that graffiti. One of her goals is to show people this is a big deal and not to be taken lightly. Linda Snow Dockser noted she sent in her comments in writing not expecting to be able to make it however she just wanted to thank the students who found the swastika for coming forward and especially for coming to the meeting tonight to speak about it. She also explained her thoughts as using this as a good teaching moment and having some information community meetings. Selectmen's Liaison Reports Mr. Berman noted he attended the Trust Fund Commissioners meeting and they voted to increase contributions for transportation to the elderly. He also mentioned The Globe did a piece on Reading this week with some fun statistics. Mr. Ensminger attended the RMLD meeting where they discussed the history of the payment to the Town. He said is willing to be the Town representative on the new subcommittee forming regarding the payment to the Town. The rest of the Board agreed. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to appoint himself as the Town of Reading member on the Payment to Reading committee, second by Mr. Berman and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote. Mr. Halsey attended the Conservation Commission meeting. He also attended the Public Safety Open House at the Police Station over the weekend. He noted the place was packed with families, officers and local businesses providing refreshments. The event was a huge success and thank you to DPW and Facilities for helping with it. Mr. Arena attended the Historical District Commission meeting regarding 186 Summer Ave and their ongoing plans. Public Comment Virginia Blodgett wanted to remind everyone that this weekend is Walkable Reading. Please be active this weekend and report it back to the Walkable Reading group so they can track how far we go. Bill Brown asked about the status of Memorial Park and Mr. LeLacheur noted he and Town Counsel are still working on it and researching. Town Manager's Report Mr. LeLacheur also noted that the Garden Club's plant sale is this weekend. He asked the board to start coming up with ideas for a future "service day" for the town. Page 1 2 May 16, 2017 Board of Selectmen Minutes - Page 3 Personnel & Appointments Police Week Mr. Ensminger made a motion to proclaim May 15 — 21St, 2017 Police Week, second by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote. Police Chief Mark Segalla thanked the Board for this proclamation and noted he has a wonderful, hardworking department. Public Works Week Mr. Ensminger made a motion to proclaim May 21 — 27t ", 2017 Public Works Week, second by Mr. Berman and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote. Mr. Ensminger noted, although not recognized enough, Public Works is one of the most widely used departments and he thanked them for everything they do. Mr. Halsey also thanked DPW for doing things most people don't realize they do. For example, cleaning up the baseball field after an ambulance got stuck helping a kid. Bill Brown wanted to remind everyone of the Memorial Day services happening at Laurel Hill Cemetery with the unveiling of a new plaque. Discussion/ Action Items Camp Rice Moody Attorney Brad Latham explained they are looking to convey ownership of Camp Rice Moody to the town with exclusive use for girls' camp, under control of the Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts would assume all expenses as they do now. Mr. Berman asked why they want to turn this over to the town. Mr. Latham explained the organization who owns it is finding it hard to find board members to participate. Mr. Halsey noted concern for maintenance with things like this and wants to make sure there is a checks and balances if this gets handed over to the town. Mr. Ensminger asked if this has to go before Town Meeting and it was noted yes. Mr. LeLacheur explained we need to think about how to structure this properly. For examples, with the ice arena the town is hands off but with the mattera cabin the town is hands on. We need to figure out what we want with this. Town Accountant Quarterly Report Sharon Angstrom noted as of today we have collected 96% of our projected revenues. We have spent about 83% of our budget. She does not feel we are in danger of any revenue deficit. The Water Department has collected 104% of their projected revenues which means consumption is up. Sewer we have collected 110 %. The finance department is currently in the middle of hiring a new treasurer. Amend FY17 Non Union Classification and Compensation Plans Mr. Ensminger read the hearing notice. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to close the hearing, second by Mr. Berman and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to approve amending the FY17 Non Union Classification and Compensation Plan as proposed, second by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote. Page 1 3 0a3 May 16, 2017 Board of Selectmen Minutes - Page 4 Mr. Ensminger made a motion to approve the FY18 Non Union Classification and Compensation Plans as shown, second by Mr. Berman and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote. Town Personnel Policies Human Resources Director Judi Perkins explained that the policies have not been looked at in quite some time. There are a lot of new regulations that require this to be updated. She went thru and noted the larger changes due to state regulation changes. Mr. Berman noted he thought it would be a good idea to reference the 'whistle blower' law in there somewhere. The group discussed contracts and personnel policies and it was noted if it came down to it, a contract trumps.the personnel policies. Board of Selectmen Policies Administrative Services Director Matt Kraunelis was present to discuss these with the board. He noted when it comes to the volunteers not too much has changed but Human Resources will need to also take a look at the policies because technically they are employees. Mr. Kraunelis noted what they have done so far is mostly house - keeping on the policies. Mr. Halsey expressed a need for clarification on what actions can be taken when boards and their members do not comply with the policies. Mr. Arena agreed that compliance enforcement is something that needs to be looked into and further explained so the Selectmen know what they can do. Board of Selectmen/ Town Manager Goals Town Manager Bob LeLacheur went thru the goals and updated the board. He made note that they should consider doing a State training on open /public meeting laws so they are always being followed. The group also discussed parking and believed it is time to officially bring that to the board in the fall and start community discussions on it. Community Projects Update Mr. LeLacheur asked the board to think about how we should arrive at what community projects should be done and how to prioritize them in the future. Minutes Mr. Ensminger made a motion to approve the May 2 "d, 2017 minutes as written, second by Mr. Berman and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to adjourn at 10:15 PM, second by Mr. Berman and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote. Page 1 4 I G ftdVkRP & FOUNDATION Mr Robert W LeLacheur, JR Reading Town Hall Reading, Ma 01867 Dear Mr LeLacheur, 2017 MAY 15 AM 9: 20 43 Tennyson Rte' Reading, Ma 01867 May 8, 2017 During the tax season that ran from February 4th to April 13th this year, thirteen volunteers from AARP worked over 760 hours in Reading to complete in excess of 400 tax returns for Seniors and Vita folks. We used two sites in Reading to do taxes. On Thursdays, We worked at the Pleasant St Center in Reading in the computer room. We used the great room for interviewing the tax payers. Sharon Thomas and her staff were wonderful. They even came in early to set up tables for us. Jane Burns and Anne Gentile set up appointments for us. Their dedication to the needs of Seniors was inspiring. In these days of rising costs and declining incomes, they provided a way for Seniors to have piece of mind that their taxes were done and that those eligible for the Senior Circuit breaker of $1070 could file for it. For many, that money paid the winter heating bill and medicines. The second site was the Reading Library. The Library allowed us to use one of their Conference rooms for 10 Saturdays, while waiving the use fee. Amy, Michelle and many other staff members helped us. Kevin from IT also worked with us to make sure our router worked and was compatible with the Library system. So many folks who came appreciated the help they received. They also marveled at the transformation of the building and found a great resource for themselves and their families. Please thank the wonderful members of your staff, who made this tax season such a success for our Seniors and low income folks. Gratefully, 4 � u t-W L Annemarie Rotondo and Judith Agnes, Local C rdinators Working with struggling Americans 50+ to win back opportunity Saunders, Caitlin )m: LeLacheur, Bob ..ent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:57 PM To: Saunders, Caitlin Subject: FW: Fios TV Notice Attachments: Customer Notice - Boomerang.pdf BOS packet Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanaaerCcDci. readina. ma. us (P) 781 - 942 -9043; (F) 781 - 942 -9037 www.readingma.gov Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED " -om: Rogalski, Bonnie [ma ilto : bon nie.rogalski(&verizon.com] nt: Wednesday; May 17, 2017 11:57 AM subject: Fios TV Notice Dear Municipal Official: This is to notify you of a certain change to Fios TV programming. On or after June 2, 2017, Boomerang programming will be removed from channel 1724, but will remain available on channels 258 SD / 1725 SD in the Fios® TV channel lineup. Verizon will notify subscribers through the Fios TV Message Center beginning on or around May 17, 2017. A sample customer notice is attached. Access to the Fios TV channel lineup is available 24/7 online at verizon.com/fiostvchanneIs. We realize that our customers have other alternatives for entertainment and our goal is to offer the best choice and value in the industry. Verizon appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Bonnie Rogalski Sent on behalf ofi Reddish i,jos TV- Sr. Staff Consultant Franchise Management - NE (617) 342 -0558 qb1 jill. m. reddishgverizon. com LM i Fle" IYA no Fioso TV Programming Change On or after June 2, 2017, Boomerang programming will be removed from channel 1724, but remains available on channels 258 SD / 1725 SD in the Fios TV channel lineup. c,�b3 Saunders, Caitlin ',om: LeLacheur, Bob .nt: Thursday, May 18, 2017 10:54 AM To: Saunders, Caitlin Subject: FW: thank you for your statement this week BOS packet Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanaaert@ci.readina.ma.us (P) 781 - 942 -9043; (F) 781- 942 -9037 ` www.readingma.gov Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED From: Bryn Panee Burkhart [mailto:brynb @mit.edu] Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 10:53 AM Reading - Selectmen .bject: thank you for your statement this week Mr. Arena, Thank you for including this paragraph in your statement at the BOS meeting earlier this week: "As an American, I view the ACT of defacing town property with symbols of the Nazi regime to intimidate or shock children or citizens as detestable. The act of defacing schools with such symbols is diametrically opposed to our values of Respect for all, Tolerance for differences, Civility in conduct, recognition of the dignity of human life and support of our Religious diversity." I found it quite troubling that, on the Reading Parents Network Facebook page over the weekend, there seemed to be differences of opinions about how this troubling incident should be viewed and whether or not a public statement from the town on this matter was necessary. A swastika used to deface public property should be condemned, quickly, at face value by both our school and community leaders. It does not matter who did it or what their intentions were (or were not). While I question whether or not Facebook is an effective forum for having these types of debates (not a conducive setting for having meaningful conversations —just a lot of jabbing back and forth, in a public sphere), I also thank Mr. Friedman for making a public statement condemning the action on this platform. My hope is that this incident cements the value of establishing a Human Rights Advisory Council in town. It is needed with the unfortunate rise in local and national incidents I would describe as "hateful," which reflect the country's u,visive political climate. I include links to a few articles I've read recently to support this statement — the last one is � C', � older, but includes a compelling read on racism from former Reading resident Karen Russell (daughter of Celtics player Bill Russell). If Reading is indeed a welcoming community and its leaders hold the values you stated (respect for all, tolerance for fferences, civility in conduct, recognition of the dignity of human life and support of religious diversity), having a HRAC to actively engage the community only makes sense. I do hope the BOS can come together on this issue. Sincerely, Bryn Panee Burkhart http: // www.foxnews.com /us/2017/05/02/a nti -sera itic- incidents- spike - nearly -90- percent- in- 2017.htmI http: / /www.npr.org/ 2017 /02/18/ 515209900 /"massachusetts - hotline- tracks - post - election -hate https: / /www.bostonglobe.com/ metro / 2017 /05/03/ hate - intrudes - again - fenway- park /wUh 1r5Z8fN Mn POvS4wJ6BK /story.htmI http: / /www.nytimes.com /1987/06/14 /magazine /growing -u p- with - privilege- and- preiudice.htmI ?Pagewanted =all Saunders, Caitlin IM: ant: To: Subject: Attachments: BOS packet LeLacheur, Bob Friday, May 19, 2017 9:37 AM Saunders, Caitlin FW:ABCC ABCC B &M violation.pdf Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanager@ci. reading. ma. us (P) 781 -942 -9043; (F) 781 -942 -9037 www.readingma.c io Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED From: LeLacheur, Bob it: Friday, May 19, 2017 9:37 AM ..j: Reading - Selectmen Cc: 1. Raymond Miyares (ray @ miyares- harrinaton.com); Segalla, Mark (msegalla@ci. reading. ma. us) Subject: ABCC Good morning, Attached please find a corrected version of the Biltmore & Main violation as determined by the ABCC. Thanks, Bob Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (P) 781- 942 -9043, (F) 781 - 942 -9037 www.readingma.gov Town Hall Hours: ,iday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED q6� ♦-vu 1u 1v11WGU1911 Uf 1YlU >DUL 1IUSCLLS Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission }�. 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02224 -4-- %� I Te_!ep and 61f 7:3040._.. VK Mini um Purch se Age Compliance Check field Re ort ,. `� ,+,✓:.ii,Ya z 3 +'`ri. -.a f €a°�ra.,.�"..`,, 'r'? c x yt - " To: Chief Investigator Frederick Mahony �yt�'"C From Investigator Re Compliance`Check Licensee: , r.lat,Lr License Number: 0'060S--,(,�- , Address: tj �'"' City: f h Violation � No Violation Yes 204 CMR 2.05 (2) Permitting an Illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138, section 34 Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person undertwenty -one years of age. On this date, a compliance check was`conducted at the above premises, with the `followirt resultsc i w �, M- �� ° Date` of f Entered a r ,2 j Exited NUMMM Identification Requested: Yes No Wbject that requested Identification: 1BartencliirjServer Clerk jottier. w • >�� Q .. Alcphollc B everage purchased ` Yes No R n �M N� Ypeo_`A.co o..._. _, vera ge P UrCnaSed ME Cost o 'A co olio Bevera e .12 C1 Person Whbi sold the Alcoholic Beverage: arte der erver Clerk Other: Name of. Person sold AS: //, j jj w r n •+ �. L i ��b S�.i j )CIS►_ r A r r .�.,. -v- ��uw.�,,, .mss.. �c �`aP,sw -G�x. ,:s,.. ..,� Muas...�r�.2.`Fa:u`.,caass.»� :a��;r:�i;. +4 35<�a.w"�+• 4at.1'"'�i�ti��F�" £d,� =« Was an aktiholle beverage consumed: lYes No _3 M '. ".' 7W"WR Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury: Date 2 Operative Name r ,� -e �� DOB Operative Signature Investigator Licensee Representative: _ a q6a Jean M. Lorizio, Esq Chairman The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 2017 MAY 22 AM 9: 46 NOTICE OF HEARING COMPLIANCE CHECK VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL UNAGI SERVERS INC. DBA BILTMORE & MAIN BAR AND GRILL 530 MAIN ST. READING, MA 01867 LICENSE #: 101600005 May 19, 2017 You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Alcoholic Beverages Control. Commission on: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM at 239 Causeway Street, .1 st floor, Boston, MA to determine whether you have violated certain provisions of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L) or Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) as follows: 204 CMR 2.05 (2)- Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: M.G.L. Ch.138 §34- Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty -one (21) years of age. Date of Alleged Violation Saturday, April 29, 2017 at approximately 02:21 PM Hearings are held pursuant to the Informal /Fair Hearing Rules under M.G.L. Ch. 138, C. 30A and 801 CMR §§ 1.02 and § 1.03. Reports, if any, concerning the violations charged and your license file, may be examined and copied at the Commission's office with advance notice. NOTE: It is important that licensees and those interested in this matter attend the hearing to present evidence and testimony. The Commission has the authority to suspend, modem, revoke or cancel licenses. Hearings are audio recorded. Pursuant to M.G.L. C.30A, § 11 six (6) written transcripts will be furnished if requested in writing with tender of payment. You may arrange for your own stenographer. If you have any questions regarding the scheduling of this hearing please contact Patricia Hathaway at (617) 727 -3040 x738 or phathaway @tre.state.ma.us. Ralph Sacramone Executive Director Phone: 617- 727 -3040 * Fax: 617 -727- 1510 * Office: 239 Causeway Street, Boston, 1/1A 02114 *Web: www.mass.gov/abcc q i� cc: File Local Licensing Board Joseph Di Cicco, Investigator Rose Bailey, Investigator Phone: 617- 727 -3040 * Fax: 617- 727 -1510 * Office: 239 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114 *Web: www.mass.gov/abcc Saunders, Caitlin IM: LeLacheur, Bob _ent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 1:20 PM To: Saunders, Caitlin; Corona, Andrew; Delios, Jean; Mercier, Julie Subject: Fwd: [Reading MA] economic development (Sent by Emmy Dove, elbdove @gmail.com) BOS packet Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Contact form at Reading MA <vtsdmailer(,vt- s.net> Date: May 24, 2017 at 1:08:00 PM EDT To: <selectmennci.reading.ma.us> Subject: [Reading MA] economic development (Sent by Emmy Dove, elbdove(ugmail.com) Reply -To: <elbdovena,gmail.com> Hello Board of Selectmen, Emmy Dove (elbdove ggmail.com) has sent you a message via your contact form (https: / /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 https://www.reddingma.gov/user/475/edit. Message: Quick question: has anyone looked into the development of a biotech center? This would probably be a gamble and it would be worth looking at whether other centers /buildings have had difficulty filling space. I suggest this for a couple reasons. First, Reading is actually very well situated at the intersection of 2 major highways, 28, and the commuter rail. Second, the primary hub of biotech startups (Kendall Sq) has become completely unaffordable by most companies. The upsides for companies would be consolidated facilities management and lower overhead. The primary downside would be distance from universities. That being said, we are definitely in a digital age, so proximity may not be critical. I wonder if we could even lure some of the more successful, larger Kendall Sq companies. We would obviously need land for this and I'm not sure what the options are. It could potentially bring in an entire industry, which would have a lasting impact on the town (financially and academically). q� Saunders, Caitlin 13m: LeLacheur, Bob -nt: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 3:47 PM To: Saunders, Caitlin Subject: FW: Introduction BOS packet From: Corona, Andrew Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 3:45 PM To: elbdoveCabgmail.com Cc: LeLacheur, Bob Subject: Introduction Ms. Dove, I'm reaching out to you in response to your email to the Board of Selectmen regarding the potential for a biotech center in Reading. By way of introduction, I'm Andrew Corona, the new Economic Development Director for the Town. As such, my primary role (among other things) is assistance with municipal revenue generation by way of attracting investment in the form of real property. This can manifest itself in a variety of ways but often includes identifying and positioning real +ate assets as attractive investment opportunities to the private sector. With the prevalence of biotech in the Boston ,a, we are keenly aware of the immense opportunity presented by this thriving industry. The windfalls from a life science cluster in town would be enormous but as your astute email correctly outlined, there are an assortment of variables and challenges to the development of such - proximity to financial and educational institutions, lack of existing industrial cluster, dearth of available land and timing of the real estate development cycle to name a few. That said, I do believe that we are taking some initial steps towards addressing these challenges and would benefit greatly from receiving input from industry insiders like yourself (particularly Reading residents). Would you be open to a conversation with me — in person or on the phone — upon which we could more closely examine location factors of the biotech industry, relevant town assets, and potential strategies for attracting such developments? I'm happy to meet outside of business hours if more convenient for you. Please advise on your willingness /availability to have such a meeting and I'll plan accordingly. Feel free to contact me at your convenience. Looking forward to your reply. Best, Andrew Corona Economic Development Director, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 acorona@ci. reading. ma. us 781 - 942 -6674 — (o) 781 - 366 -0674 — (c) •w.readinama.aov Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED I MISS MASSACHUSETTS BAY CONSTABLES ASSOCIATION, INC. M P.O. BOX 531, READING, MA 01867 TELEPHONE: 781-944-1191 - FAX: 781-337-5670 WEBSITE: WWW.CON STAB LES- MBCA.ORG NOTIFICATION TO MUNICIPALITIES, IN RE: MASS HOUSE BILL NO. 2252 I am writing to inform you of a very serious matter affecting the position of municipal constables in Massachusetts. State Representative Daniel Cahill of Lynn has filed House Bill No. 2252. If this bill, all 12 pages of it should it become law it would strip away most of the powers and duties of municipal constables in Massachusetts. It would virtually eliminate the municipal office of constable as we know it today. You can find and read H.2252 at https: Hmalegislature .gov /Bills/190/H2252 on the internet. We believe this legislation to be thoughtless, misguided and without any real justification. To the best of our knowledge there was no input whatsoever requested from any municipalities or constables in drafting this legislation. Therefore, we are calling upon all municipalities in Massachusetts to contact Rep. Daniel Cahill whose State House email address is daniel.cahill(c ). mahouse.gov to express their concerns and opposition to this legislation. H.2252 will eventually be heard at the State House before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary who you can also contact to express your concerns and opposition to H.2252. The email contact info for the Joint Judiciary Committee chairpersons is as follows: Senate Chairman is Sen.William N. Brownsbergerger, William. brownsberger@masenate.goy House Chairwoman is Rep. Claire D. Cronin, Claire.cronin @mahouse.gov You can also contact your own State Senators and State Representatives to express your opposition to H.2252. In addition seeing that constables are elected or appointed municipal officers under the provisions of MGL. Chap.41,Sect.1 we suggest you also contact Geoff Beckwith the CEO of the Mass. Municipal Association relative to opposing H.2252. Geoffs email address is gbeckwith mma.org. Municipal constables have honorably served their communities since colonial times and are an equally important part of todays Massachusetts legal system. If you were to compare any problems concerning wrongdoing or public scandals involving municipal constables over the years to other Massachusetts law enforcement entities, including Chiefs of Police, Police Officers, and Sheriffs, you would find it to be negligible to say the very least. We know that many municipalities use their constables for purposes other than just serving civil process, such as security at polling places during elections, appointment of Housing and Health Inspectors as constables so that they will have a lawful power of entry, etc. We feel that instead of virtually eliminating constables the correct approach would be to provide mandatory state funded training and education for all municipal constables in Massachusetts to help make them an even more valuable asset to the municipalities they now serve. We hope we can count on your opposition to H.2252. If you have any questions at all relative to our position on H. 2252 you can write to us at the above address, or contact our Secretary, Sally M. Hoyt at Tel. 781 - 944 -1191 or email us at info(a)constables- mbca.org . We would be most pleased to hear from you. Respectfully yours, Richar E. Ramponi„ President, MBCA 61 :Z �jd hZ OR LjOZ RER:Ia qh