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2017 Annual Report Appendix B
COMMONWEALTH of MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return,Town of Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I Thomas Freeman, ® on >a „ 2017 notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrard In the foil ng public places within the Town of Reading: Precinct 1 J.Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street Precinct 2 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street Precinct 3 Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 SummerAvenue Precinct 5 Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Avenue Precinct 6 Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue Precinct 7 Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 4, 2017, the date set for Town Meeting in this Warrant. I also caused a posting of this Warrant to be published on the Town of Reading website on 2017. 4Cngstable a ^ e A true copy Attest: —Aa-4 Laura beam ,Town Clerk 1. 191 TO ARRANT �3 rI'NCH19 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to mote in the Local Elections and Town affairs, to meet in the following place designated for the eight precincts in said Town, namely: precincts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 Readin Memorial Hi l i School Hawkes Field House Oakland Road TUESDAY, the FOURTH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to act on the following Articles, viz: ARTICLE 1 To elect by ballot the following Town Officers: A Moderator for one year; Two members of the Board of Selectmen for three years; Two members of the Board of Library Trustees for three years; One member of the Municipal Light Board for three years; Two members of the School Committee for three years; One member of the School Committee for two years; and Seventy-one Town Meeting Members shall be elected to represent each of the following precincts: Precinct 1 Eight members for three years; Precinct 2 Eight members for three years; Two members for two years; Precinct 3 Eight members for three years; One member for two years; Precinct 4 Eight members for three years; Precinct 5 Eight members for three years; Precinct 6 Eight members for three years; Two members for two years; Precinct 7 Eight members for three years; One member for one year; Precinct 8 Eight members for three years; and One member for one year; and to vote on the following questions: Question 1: MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT BAN Shall the Reading Town Meeting be authorized to adopt an amendment to the Reading Zoning Bylaw prohibiting, from all zoning districts within the Town, marijuana establishments as defined in Section 1 U) of Chapter 04G of the 1' a sachtiseft.s General Laws, including commercial marijUana cultivators, marijuana 192 testing facilities, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana retailers, and any other type of marijuana-related businesses, but excluding Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries as defined in Section 2.0 of the Zoning Bylaw? YES NO and to meet at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading on MONDAY, the TWENTY-FOURTH DAY of APRIL A.D., 2017 at seven-thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following Articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter. ARTICLE 2 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Bylaw Committee, Town Manager, Town Accountant and any other Town Official, Board or Committee. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 3 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Boards or Committees and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Boards or Committees, and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Boards or Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2017-27 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town's Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2016, as adopted under Article 12 of the Annual Town Meeting of March 1, 2016 and amended under Article 11 of the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 14, 2016; and to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to be added to the amounts appropriated under said Article, as amended, for the operation of the Town and its government, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to pay bills remaining unpaid from prior fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen 193 ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, exchange, or dispose of, various items of Town tangible property, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine; or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Section 20 of Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Section 15 of the Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016, establishing an Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund; to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Treasurer to execute a declaration of trust creating an expendable trust for the purpose of holding monies appropriated to such fund; to designate the Treasurer as the trustee of such trust; to authorize the transfer of any and all monies currently held for the purpose of paying retiree health and life benefits to such trust; to authorize the trustee to invest and reinvest the monies in such fund in the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund; and to authorize the participation of the Town of Reading Municipal Light Department in the trust fund in accordance with procedures and criteria established by the trustee. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 9 To hear the report of the School Committee or any other public body that the real property shown as "Oakland Road Parcel' on a plan of land entitled "Plan of Land Oakland Road Town of Reading," prepared by Town of Reading — Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, Jeffrey T. Zager, Director D.P.W., Ryan Percival, P.E., Town Engineer, dated September 13, 2016, is no longer required for public purposes; to see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Chapter 40, Section 15A, of the Massachusetts General Laws, to transfer the care, custody, management and control of said Oakland Road Parcel to the Board of Selectmen; or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, borrow or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of renovating and expanding the Reading Public Library located at 64 Middlesex Avenue, including the costs of consulting services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services, moving, temporary relocation, and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Town Manager and the Board of Library Trustees; and to see if the Town will authorize the Board of Library Trustees, Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town, to apply for a grant or grants to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, said improvements; and to authorize the Board of Library Trustees and/or the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article. These funds will be additional to the $14.9 million previously approved by vote of Town Meeting on January 28, 2013 and a majority of the voters at a local election on April 2, 2013, and to the $3.5 million previously approved by a vote of Town Meeting on February 13, 2014 and a majority of the voters at a local election on April 1, 2014, and to the $141,224.72 approved by Town Meeting under Article 7 of Subsequent Town Meeting on November 14, 2016; or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen 194 ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, borrow or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of making extraordinary repairs and/or replacement of sanitary sewer collection systems, including the costs of consulting services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town, to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, said sanitary sewer improvements; and to authorize the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 1030) of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to accept an increase in the maximum Retirement Cost of Living Base, from $12,000 to $14,000, as accepted by the Reading Retirement Board, such acceptance to be effective as of the date that a certification of the Town Meeting vote is filed with the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission. Reading Retirement Board ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote taken under Article 12 of Annual Town Meeting on April 30, 2009 so as to abolish the Sick Leave and Vacation buy-back Stabilization Fund, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to approve an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan pursuant to Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO ESTABLISH AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND", or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to establish the limit on the total amount that may be expended from each revolving fund established by Article 9 of the Town of Reading General Bylaw pursuant to Section 53EY2 of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, or take any action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide a sum of money for the operation of the Town and its government for Fiscal Year 2018 - beginning July 1, 2017, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee 195 ARTICLE 17 To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide a sum of money for highway projects in accordance with Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaw by deleting Section 3.3.6, Permanent Building Committee, in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following: 3.3.6 Permanent Building Committee There shall be a Permanent Building Committee consisting of five (5) Permanent Members and, notwithstanding any provision of Section 3.3.1.6 to the contrary, up to two (2) Temporary Members for each Project that the Permanent Building Committee undertakes. Permanent and Temporary Members of the Permanent Building Committee shall be appointed by an Appointment Committee consisting of the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, the Chair of the School Committee and the Town Moderator. In addition, the Appointment Committee may appoint not more than three (3) Associate Members whose service on the Permanent Building Committee shall be governed by the third paragraph of Section 3.3.1.6. Permanent and Associate Members shall be volunteers having practical experience and skills in professions that concentrate on the design, construction, management or financing of buildings, including architects; civil engineers; structural engineers; mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers; building contractors, project managers; property managers; attorneys and building tradespersons. Their terms shall be so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. The Permanent Building Committee shall work with the Director of Facilities to compile an assessment of the physical condition of, and an inventory of anticipated repairs and renovations to, all existing Town buildings and shall summarize its findings in an annual report to Town Meeting. The Permanent Building Committee shall adopt a formal building project application process to be followed in order for any proposed project to be considered for evaluation and possible administration. The Permanent Building Committee shall evaluate only Project Applications forwarded by the School Committee, the Board of Selectmen or the Library Trustees (the "Sponsoring Agency"). All Sponsoring Agencies shall be notified of this application process and any revisions to it in a timely manner after their adoption. The Permanent Building Committee shall review and administer major Town building design studies and construction projects having expected aggregate costs of $1,500,000 or more, but may decline administration of Projects with little or no actual construction. The Permanent Building Committee's jurisdiction shall not extend to projects of the Reading Municipal Light Department. Once Town Meeting has authorized funds for a Project, the Appointment Committee shall add Temporary Members to the Permanent Building Committee for such Project. Temporary Members shall have the same participation and voting rights as Permanent Members on matters affecting the particular Project for which they were appointed. Temporary Members shall be registered voters of the Town, nominated by the Sponsoring Agency, and shall serve only for the time during which the Permanent Building Committee is exercising its functions with respect to such Project. In the event that a particular project is subject to participant requirements of a state funding authority, the Appointment Committee may appoint additional Temporary members to the Permanent Building Committee for that project; provided, however, that, in no event, shall the aggregate number of Permanent and Temporary Members for a particular project exceed nine (9). Quorum requirements for the Permanent Building Committee shall be the majority of the Permanent and Temporary Members for a particular project. or take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen 196 ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to amend Sections 5.3.1, 5.3.2, and 5.4.7 of the Zoning Bylaw by: (a) Amending the Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts set forth in Section 5.3.1 as shown below, with additions being shown in bold and deletions being struck through: 5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts ACCESSORY USES BUS A BUS B BUS C IND PUD PUD-1 .......�... ._........_ Overlay —Overlay Attached Accessory Apartment Contained Within an Existing Single- Yes Yes No No No No Family Dwelling— no addition to gross flour area__ ............ _... ._.. .._ ............m.._ Detached Accessory Apartment SRA Associated with an Existing Single- SPP SPP No No No No Family Dwelling _. (b) Amending the Table of Uses for Residence Districts set forth in Section 5.3.2 as shown below, with additions being shown in bold and deletions being struck through: 5.3.2 Table of Uses for Residence Districts RES ACCESSORY USES 5.15 RES RES PRD-G PUCE-R 5-25 A-40 A-80 PRD-M S-40 Attached .�. .__ hed Accessory Apartment Contained wYes an Existing Single Family Dwelling — Yes No No No no addition to gross floor area Detached Accessory Apartment(not in an SPA existing Carriage House, Stable or Barn) SPP SPP No No No eit.� jthm. etr n of_a _ ...... _. Preservation of a Carriage House, Stable, or Barn for Use as a Detached Accessory SPA SPA SPA No No Apartment _ ..Attached Acce' st uction of en A ...__ .�..._. S Gesso A artment Contained Within New Addition to SPA No No No La Sinalc) family ding Section 5.4.7.2 as shown _ _ _.. bold O g below, additions beingshown in bold and deletions being struck through: 5.4.7.2 Restrictions Accessory Apartments may be allowed in the S-15, S-20 or S-40 Districts, or in a Single Family Dwelling in the Bus-A or Bus-B Zoning Districts as shown in the Tables set forth in Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 &.4—and subject to the applicable performance standards set forth below. 197 Accessory Apartment(detached) (existing building may be expanded provided no portion of the structure is Principal Residence ���..m�---��, within the No Build Area") h, M. Exterior Wall of 4° Principal Dwelling r , ° IrOff Street M n Parking/Driveway !14;//,'11 of, i t �,✓,> � r iF✓ r r m r / �,uw +'; � ✓✓ , d+ l✓,m' '�"',mow s uNo Build Area" IJJJJ .,.✓,„.`.„ ;`%u;✓� r � ��i �%r r r l�i �(/.fir r�f Except as noted, a Detached Accessory Apartment may not ay be located between any �; , ._. 'pro. s - exterior wall of the Principal ,r„ Single Family Dwelling and ., any right-of-way Accessory Apartment(Detached) Principal Residence Existing structure may NOT be expanded P into the"No Build Area" Exterior Wall of Principal Dwelling ` s a w "No Build Area" tv q. J / / f d"" / / ✓ � v .✓ r " a'r; i r 1a,` �w r r , kk- Except as noted, a Detached ... �% Accessory Apartment may not Off Street be located between any Parking/Driveway Parkin "�'` g y �� %�'''� exterior wall of the Principal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way 198 ..... .�ano.o ......o Aeoessory,Apartment (Attached Principal Residence Except as noted,a Detached Accessory Apartment may not be located between any exterior wall of the Principal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way 1 �;a�m:wranava� V_ RIg._htofWay Build Area" WOExteriorWallof Off Street Principal Dwelling Parking/Driveway Exterior Wall of Principal Dwelling a � ......... . .e... ..., -. ....,M.. Accessory Apartment _(Attached) r t w n I Principal Residence m Except as noted,a Detached Accessory Apartment may not be located between any exterior wall of the Principal Single Family Dwelling and any rdght-ol"way vt WUR rvrvmn -1—:1—No Build Area" IIX Exterior_Wall of Right of way — if Street Principal Drivelling i=aWnglDrrveway 199 (d) Amending Section 5.4.7.3 by adding, after the first sentence thereof, the following "The SPGA may grant a waiver from the standards set forth in sections 5.4.7.3a through j inclusive where necessary to install features that facilitate access and mobility for disabled persons; however, in no case shall the SPGA waive or allow modifications to requirement k below." and (e) Deleting Subsection 5.4.7.3k in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, the following; k. A Detached Accessory Apartment shall not be located between any exterior wall of a Principal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way (the "No Build Area"), unless it is created through the conversion of an accessory structure located within the No Build Area that was constructed or permitted prior to 2017, or through the preservation of a carriage house, stable or barn that was constructed or permitted prior to 2017; provided, however, that such conversion of an accessory structure or preservation of a carriage house, stable or barn for use as an Accessory Apartment shall not result in the addition of gross floor area to that portion of the structure that is within the No Build Area. No Special Permit for an Accessory Apartment shall be issued unless the SPGA finds that the exterior appearance of the Accessory Apartment, and any accessory structure, carriage house, stable or barn modified to accommodate a Detached Accessory Apartment will maintain the essential character of the neighborhood and will be compatible with the Principal Single Family Dwelling on the same lot and with other dwellings on adjoining lots. or take any other action with respect thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to amend Sections 2 and 5.3 of the Zoning Bylaws to prohibit marijuana establishments other than Registered Marijuana Dispensaries by: (a) Inserting into Section 2.0, in appropriate alphabetical order, the following: Marijuana Establishment: A commercial marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer, or any other type of marijuana-related business, subject to regulation under Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws; provided, however, that a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall not be deemed to be a Marijuana Establishment. (b) Inserting into the Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts, set forth in Section 5.3.1, after the entries for "Convenience Store," the following: 200 # # PRINCIPAL BUSA , BUS B BIDS C IND PUD-B JO Ub-C USES Overlay t"W .... .- ,,. .0.,��..._,,,, - _. ........... Marijuana No No No No No No Establishment and (c) Inserting into the Table of Uses for Residence Districts, set forth in Section 5.3.2, after the entries for "Roadside Stand," the following: PRINCIPAL S-15 RES RES PRD-G PUD-R USES 5-20 A-40 A-80 PRD-M 5-40 Marijuana No No No No No Establishment or take any other action in relation thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to amend Sections 2 and 5.6 the Zoning Bylaw to adopt a temporary moratorium on marijuana establishments other than Registered Marijuana Dispensaries by: (a) Inserting into Section 2.0, in appropriate alphabetical order, the following: Marijuana Establishment: A commercial marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer, or any other type of marijuana-related business, subject to regulation under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G; provided, however, that a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall not be deemed to be a Marijuana Establishment. (b) Striking Section 5.6.5.2 in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, the following: 5.6.5.2 Applicability No Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be established except in compliance with the provisions of Section 5.6.5. (c) Inserting a new Section 5.6.6 as follows; 5.6.6 Temporary Moratorium on Marijuana Establishments. 5.6.6.1 Purpose. By vote at the State election on November 8, 2016, the voters of the Commonwealth approved a law regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, possession, testing and use of marijuana. The law and the subsequent amendment thereto provides that it is effective on December 15, 2016, and that a new state agency, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), is required to issue regulations regarding implementation by March 15, 2018. 201 Section 5.6.5 of the Zoning Bylaw allows Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries by Special Permit. The regulation of other types of Marijuana Establishments, however, raises novel.and complex legal, planning, and public safety issues. The Town needs time to consider and address these issues, as well as the potential impact of the forthcoming Cannabis Control Commission regulations, by means of a comprehensive planning process to consider amending the Zoning Bylaw to regulate Marijuana Establishments. The temporary moratorium provided in Section 5.6.6 is intended to allow sufficient time for the Town to engage in such a planning process and to adopt suitable Zoning Bylaw provisions in a manner consistent with sound land-use planning objectives. 6.6.6.2 Temporary Moratorium. For the reasons set forth above and notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Bylaw to the contrary, the Town hereby adopts a temporary moratorium on the use of land or structures as a Marijuana Establishment. The moratorium shall be in effect through August 31, 2018. During the moratorium period, the Town shall undertake a planning process to address the potential impacts of Marijuana Establishments and other related land uses and structures, consider the Cannabis Control Commission regulations regarding Marijuana Establishments when they are issued, and shall consider adopting new provisions of the Zoning Bylaw governing the location, operation and effects of Marijuana Establishments for consideration by the 2018 Annual Town Meeting. and (d) Renumbering subsequent provisions of Section 5.6 accordingly; or take any other action in relation thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to petition the General Court for passage of a special law substantially as provided below. The Legislature may make clerical or editorial changes in form only to the bill, unless the Board of Selectmen approves amendments to the bill before enactment by the Legislature. The Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to approve amendments that shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition. AN ACT RATIFYING AND VALIDATING THE ADOPTION OF A MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT PROHIBITION IN THE TOWN OF READING SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the vote taken by the Town of Reading under Article 20 of its Annual Town Meeting of April 24, 2017 to amend Sections 2 and 5.3 of the Town's Zoning Bylaws to prohibit marijuana establishments other than Registered Marijuana Dispensaries, as authorized by a vote of the voters under Question 1 of the April 4, 2017 Annual Town Election, and all actions taken pursuant thereto and in reliance thereon, are hereby ratified, validated and confirmed. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen 202 ARTICLE 23 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 10.5 of the Zoning Bylaw (Downtown Smart Growth District) by deleting Section 10.5.10.1 in its entirety, and inserting the following in place thereof: 10.5.10.1 Number of Affordable Units Affordable units shall be provided in projects of more than twelve (12) units, as follows: • Except as otherwise provided by this section, twenty percent (20%) of all dwelling units constructed in an ownership Development Project shall be Affordable Units. • Except as otherwise provided by this section, twenty-five percent (25%) of all dwelling units constructed in a rental Development Project shall be Affordable Units. • For Development Projects in which all of the dwelling units are limited to occupancy by elderly persons and/or by persons with disabilities, twenty-five percent (25%) of the dwelling units shall be Affordable Units, whether the dwelling units are Rental Units or Ownership Units. or take any other action with respect thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission ARTICLE 24 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Reading's official Zoning Map to expand the existing Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) to include the entire Business B Zoning District in the downtown area, as shown below: PROPOSED DOWNTOWN SMART '�,...�.. GROWTH DISTRICT EXPANSION Legend «✓%02 DSGPD Overlay DistrI t 0 200 40�t ..:�' � ��� I__� a� Proposed DSGD Expansion 'ryy �� �" „�, �. l� i ) Parcels In District - ✓ i !3 Ma date�2/14/1Readi ��� � �:. 4 P y 9 P Business on.._,.... IN✓ � pp TSR ,� �Ip�����% �'�� ;r .,.. �,,,,,' .,� ,, ������ '°„„, ,,,w�,�„ a � .,✓��u "r�;, y i� �au'r.���1�:I!�Y;(Ilif!P rvp l ��l;:u�✓rsx�Ya�,ia,kr�X�Yrr�i U✓” ��di^i[ro �� �'`' �� �Nr��;�+✓�M� .,� ^° l _ l ����r�� � � � f �. � ✓ �����iq�°” � � ,��� �W � � �. ,�1 �yy y �/mnt���ly, �a .„° ✓ l � 7 u, 6� tk . ' �, �� � V�r rurr✓��r�,�r�nu�r�r�wrr��! �i n �ro r�r jl Il ��ir✓Rr �' � � W n Y w Wary kk +W ! jW' a i��/lf„ ! ✓ W l' ✓lry�mrer�rrnrr ,i✓ifr�rr � � 1 r'.. riga arta;r✓y✓rxir,r o iPry�r �, W .. �, � �, r mir„r✓re✓a�✓imr,mru antinr�,�� ��7�� �y k. ” w t _uurruirrry, � 4f PnG�✓x�%�lR �qg W 4 4 ��r ✓ xr, . d ; 1 n. i✓�r er�fnit� ✓Ori�4�r✓��� k b�� .,, �1y), �^t nnu�rrr✓� � � (�- sM 1 7�op � A V �"� ` r✓Ir✓W/ f P S \ � r s , a or take any other action with respect thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission 203 ARTICLE 25 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, to declare the seats of certain Town Meeting Members to be vacant and remove certain described persons from their position as Town Meeting Members for failure to take the oath of office within 30 days following the notice of election or for failure to attend one-half or more of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen 204 and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one(1) public place In each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 4, 2017, or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting. Given under our hands this 2LL_n day of47 2017. Flo n ,Chilrmal evi Benton, i ha rman Ea S rman, Secretary 0Ens aminger SELECTMEN OF READING Thomae Freeman , Con6table 32 205 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center The Precincts listed below met at 7:00 PM to conduct the following business: Precinct 1 - With a Quorum present elected Sheila Mulroy as Precinct Chair and Roy Benjamin as Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 25, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 25 for results. Precinct 2 - With a Quorum present elected Anthony D'Arezzo as Precinct Chair and John Sasso as Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 25, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 25 for results. Precinct 3 - With a Quorum present elected Paul Sylvester as Precinct Chair and John Breslin as Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 25, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 25 for results. Precinct 4 - With a Quorum present elected Russell Graham as Precinct Chair and Mary Ellen O'Neill as Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 25, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 25 for results. Precinct 5 - With a Quorum present elected Anne Landry as Precinct Chair and Patrick O'Sullivan as Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 25, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 25 for results. Precinct 6 - With a Quorum present elected Michele Sanphy as Precinct Chair and Kelly Malone as Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 25, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 25 for results. A vote was taken to elect Robert L Mandell and Michael Allen Mandell on a tie breaker vote from the April 4, 2017 election. Precinct 7 - With a Quorum present elected Dan Ensminger as Precinct Chair and John Carpenter as Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 25, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 25 for results. Precinct 8 - With a Quorum present elected Damien Morinon as Precinct Chair and Kathleen Golini as Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 25, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 25 for results. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:33 PM, there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Philip Pacino, Precinct 5 followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. All new members of Town Meeting were sworn-in. The Constables return of the Warrant was read by the Town Clerk. The following announcements were made by the Moderator: As is our tradition at the beginning of the Annual Town Meeting every April, the chair would like to remind Town Meeting Members, and inform newly elected members about some of the basic rules, and how we will proceed: 1 When you are recognized please wait until you have the microphone before speaking. In addition to being heard in the hall we want you to be heard on RCTV, as well. The tapes from the cablecast may be used in verifying the official report. 2 Before speaking, please state your name and precinct. 3 Members are limited to no more than 10 minutes. The Chair will call on people roughly in the order that they raise their hands ... taking those that have not yet spoken, first. 4 Non-members may speak, but only after members have first had the opportunity to do so. Non- member proponents of a motion may speak with permission of the body. 5 Remember to stay away from personal attacks or, for the most part, personal references. We are here to discuss issues and NOT personalities. 6 A couple of years ago we instituted a new practice. We no longer read the motions, as all of you have a printed copy. The only time we read it is if there is a change from what you have. The moderator, instead, declares that the motion has been made. We then call on the main proponent to open discussion. Then we hear relevant reports; Financial articles are reported on by the Finance Committee, bylaw changes by the Bylaw Committee, and so forth. Then we open debate to all members. 1 I P a g e 206 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center 7 After debate has proceeded for a while, we may have someone ".move the previous question", or simply "move the question". That is a call for debate to end. That motion itself is non-debatable, and we will proceed directly to the issue of stopping debate. It takes a 2/3 vote. The Chair will not recognize that motion from a person who has just spoken. In other words, if you want to move the question and stop debate, that must be the only thing you have risen for. 8 Amendments. We may have people offer amendments- to motions on the floor. These will be accepted. Once an amendment is proposed and seconded, we debate only the merits of the proposed amendment - not the main motion. When ready, we vote on the proposed amendment, then we return to debating the main motion, either as is stood before the proposed amendment or, as amended - depending on how the vote to amend went. When proposing amendments please provide them to the town clerk on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet in order to get your wording correct. 9 Town Meeting Members must be sitting in the lower portion of the hall if they want to be recognized as town meeting members, and have their votes counted. 10 Instructional Motions. Article 3 is placed in the warrant by the Board of Selectmen, and calls for "Instructional Motions". These motions "instruct" various boards or individuals to do whatever the motion calls for. Technically State Law does not allow motions to be made when the subject matter does not first appear in the Warrant. They have traditionally been allowed here because they are completely "non-binding". Our bylaws stipulate that all Main Motions (which these are) must be made in writing. Additionally, I ask that they be written on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet, containing nothing but the motion. Otherwise they are likely to be lost. The Chair will enforce that rule tonight. In addition I would ask that whenever practical all such motions be presented to the Moderator at the beginning of each night's session. At some convenient point the Chair will inform the body what intended Instructional Motions have been presented. This is being done in fairness to those being "Instructed", and deserve some semblance of notice, and to Town Meeting Members who, when making a decision as to whether or not to adjourn for the evening, should know what business is still before them. Unlike all the regular articles, members have no idea what type of Instructional Motions will be made. 11 There is often confusion with two particular motions, Indefinite Postponement and tabling. Let me give you a brief explanation of the difference: Indefinite Postponement is a motion asking that the body not vote for a particular motion during the life of this town meeting. Although it is thought of not so much as a vote against a particular issue, but rather a postponement, the result is the same. Voting in favor of indefinite postponement has the same result as voting against the main motion. If indefinite postponement carries, the main motion is defeated. A motion to indefinitely postpone is debatable. Tabling is used for another purpose altogether. Tabling temporarily puts a motion aside. It can be brought up again by anyone moving to take it from the table, at any time before the meeting adjourns sine die. This motion is non-debatable, although the chair will allow a brief explanation as to why the motion to table has been made. 12 Adjournment. There are two types of adjournment. At the end of an evening we adjourn to a time certain. Tonight, for instance, when we are done for the evening, we, presumably, will adjourn until Thursday. When we are done with the business of town meeting we adjourn Sine Die, which translates to "without day." In other words, the meeting is complete. 13 Please use non-audible alarms for your phones and other gadgets. Finally, I would like to explain how things are likely to proceed over the next few hours, and next few days. Tonight we lay article 2 and 3 on the table and begin with article 4, and we will proceed as far as we can. We'll start Thursday evening by going back to article 2 so that we can hear the State of the Town Address, then we will proceed with the budget. Once completed, we'll go back and work on whatever is left. Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to dispense of the reading of the warrant and all motions in their entirety. 21Pa9e 207 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Mob n Carrie. ARTICLE 2: To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Bylaw Committee, Town Manager, Town Accountant and any other Town Official, Board or Committee. Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to table Article 2 ion Carri Tab le ARTICLE 3: Move to choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee No report 0 l Committee Report: No report Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to table Article 3 V19tign to Table Carried ARTICLE 4: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to amend the FY 2017- 2027 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended, by making these changes: General Fund 2:017: 1 $100,000 Administrative Services - Cell Tower Design $55,000 Facilities - Replace Tile at Joshua Eaton due to leak $30,000 Facilities - Masonry at Wood End $15,000 Facilities - Masonry at Parker -$350,000 Public Services Recreation - Defer Killam Field and parking lot until FY2023 FY20 - 18'0 600 (needed to fund RMHS litigation debt) $190,000 Fire - Breathing Apparatus $150,000 DPW - Truck#9 Advanced from FY2019 $150,000 Permanent Building Committee Funding $40,000 Administrative Services - Tech GIS Flyover Planimetrics $32,400 DPW - Cemetery Ford Sedan advanced from FY2020 $30,000 Fire Department - Hose +$25,000 School - Large-Scale Technology Projects (now $100,000) +$25,000 DPW - Sidewalk/Curb Pedestrian Safety (now $100,000) +$25,000 DPW - Skim Coating/Crack Seal Patching (now $100,000) $15,000 Fire Department - Multi-Gas Meters +$2,000 DPW Parks - SKAG 61" Mower now $20,000 (was $18,000) -$3,000 DPW Cemetery - SKAG 52" Mower now $15,000 (was $18,000) -$35,000 Police - Vehicle Video Integration defer to FY2019 31Pa ® e 208 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center -$40,000 DPW - Screener now $95,000 (reduced from $135,000) -$50,000 DPW - Yard Improvements Removed -$70,000 Fire Department - Alarm Truck defer to FY2021 (now $80,000) -$90,000 DPW - Fire Suppression System Removed -$115,000 Public Services Recreation - Defer Barrows Backstop and Infield to FY2020 (now $125,000) -$462,000 Parker Middle School Roof Repairs defer to FY2019 Y2019 - ,191 Various changes made FY2020+ Various other changes made Enterprise Funds - Water FY2017: None FY 1 : - 150 000 -$150,000 Truck #6 Defer to FY2019 +$373,299 in Debt Service (+$397,299 for water main repairs and -$24,000 for Auburn water tank) FY2019+ Various changes made (note repairs to Auburn water tank deferred from FY2018 to FY2020, changed to purchase new water tank at lifetime savings in excess of $1 million) Enterprise Funds - Sewer F 1 : + 2.00 000 +$200,000 West Street/Batchelder Road Sewer Station project - unanticipated ground water issue FY201q: + 2 $200,000 Vacuum truck advanced from FY19 (split with Storm Water EF) +$312,000 in debt service for sewer station repairs (Charles Street project is increased by $500,000 to $2.4 million; Sturges sewer station is increased by $675,000 to $1.775 million and deferred until FY2021) FY2019+ Various changes made Enterprise Funds - Storm Water FY2017: None FY'2015: + A175,000 $200,000 Vacuum truck advanced from FY2019 (split with Sewer EF) -$25,000 general drainage improvements reduced from $75,000 to $50,000 -$27,500 debt service (interest only) as Sturges Park, Main Street & Minot Street (side streets) drainage projects are delayed to FY2019 FY2019+ Various changes made Back round This Article is included in every Town Meeting Warrant. The Reading General Bylaw (section 6.1.3) states "... No funds may be appropriated for any capital item unless such item is included in the Capital Improvements Program, and is scheduled for funding in the Fiscal Year in which the appropriation is to be made." Bond ratings agencies also want to ensure that changes to a long-term CIP are adequately described. 4 1 P a g e 209 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Presentation given by: Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Finan a gommittee Re ort - aiven by Paul McN ice: The Finance Committee recommends the proposed amendments to the FY 2017 - FY 2027 Capital Improvements Program by a vote of 9-0-0 at their meeting on March 22, 2017. Placing items in the Capital Improvement Program is a prerequisite but in itself does not authorize spending funds towards these items. BylawCommitte ort: No report Board 9f Selectmen R Vit: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. Motion Carried ARTICLE 5: Motion made by the Finance Committee that the Town vote to amend the Town's Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2016, as adopted under Article 12 of the Annual Town Meeting of March 1, 2016 and amended under Article 11 of the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 14, 2016; and to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to be added to the amounts appropriated under said Article, as amended, for the operation of the Town and its,government: General,Eund a nd E'a ease Account Line Descripti2n Decrease Increase.. B99 Benefits Health Insurance ce Premiums -$100,000 $200,000 expenses Retirement Assessment -$100,000 C99 - Capital Administrative Services- �$�15 � � Cell Tower $150 000 Expenses design $100,000 Facilities - Joshua Eaton tiles $55,000 Facilities - Masonry at Wood End $30,000 Facilities - Masonry at Parker $15,000 Defer Killam fields and parking lot -$350,000 E99 - Vocational Reduced for actual enrollment $50,000 Education (Minuteman and Essex North) -$50,000 G91 - Adm ..�...� ___� .. . . mi Vacation/Sick buyback $15,000 $71,175 Services Wages Pay and Class funding used $13,625 Technology OT $5,000 Election Workers (October Special) $4,000 Operations Specialist -$15,000 Pay and Class funding not used -$23,350 Pay and Class Funding transferred -$70,45_0 G92 - Administrative Town Counsel $50,000TLT $25,00 ( 0; $114,650 Services Expenses 40B projects $15,000; other $10,000) Special Counsel TLT $30,000 Special Counsel cable $25,000 HR Professional Services (Police Lt and Sqt promotions process, part II) $9,650 5 1 P a g e 210 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center � Account Line Description .... .... . .... Decrease w...,. . rease Increase H91 - Public Services Building Inspections -$10,000 $94,550 Wages Economic Development Director - $45,000 Community Services Director -$57,000 Pav and Class funding used +$17,450 H91 - Public Services Economic Development expenses $3,000 $3,000 Expenses _ I91 - Finance Wages Vacation/Sick buyback $2,875 $12,125 Pav and Class fundina used $9,250 391 - Public Safety Police Vacation/Sick buyback $70,750 $219,900 Wages Fire Vacation/Sick buyback $69,850 Fire OT (injuries) $40,000 Animal Control Officer $19,000 (not yet regionalized, see line 392) Police CPR training $8,500 (as of October 2016 no longer state funded) Fire OT (active shooter training) $7,000 Pav and Class fundina used $4,800 - 392 - Public Safety Fire Protective Clothing $8,000 $30,000 expenses Police Clothing/Uniforms $7,000 Police Officer Training $5,000 Animal Control Reaionalization -$50,000 K91 - Public Works Pay and Class funding used $2,825 $2,825 W.a.a eS ....N..... ........... K92 - Public Works Highway Outsourced Repairs $25,000 $50,000 Expenses Highwav Fuel -$75,000 K93 - Public Works Estimate $250,000 _ $250,000 Snow & Ice K94 - Public Works Street Lights - $15,000 $15,000 0 Street Liqhts L91 - Library Wages Vacation/Sick buyback $11,825 $34,325 Pav and Class fundinq used $22,500 M91 - Core Facilities Security Systems Evaluation#- $137,000 accounting entry needed $125,000 Vacation/Sick buyback $12,000 U99 - School Science Curriculum $150,000 Department _ ..............................................................................................Subtotals ........660,7.2.5... 92.3,8.2.5.... Net Operating Expenses $263,100 From Vacation/Sick Stabilization $30.78 Fund (proposal to eliminated in Article 11) $60,000 From Inspections Revolving Fund (reduce the offset previously budgeted) $323,069.22 From Free Cash ses Account Line Description Decrease Increase X99 - Sewer West Street/Batchelder Road Sewer Station $200,000 expenses proiect - unanticipated around water issue Subtotals $0 $200,000 6 1 P a g e 211 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center SewerReserves._.�..,. . . �. ... ........... . 00,000 From Sewer Reserves $2 mm Net Operating Expenses $2 00,000 Presentation given by: • Bob Lel-acheur - See Attached Finance Committee a irven by P t r L esker: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. Bylgw CommitLqg_Report: No report Board of Selectmen_Re r : The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. At the time, the estimate for snow & ice was only $100,000. After some discussion a vote was taken: Motion Carried ARTICLE 6: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to pay bills remaining unpaid from prior fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town as follows: • Callback Staffing Solutions, LLC in the amount of $90.72 Background: In January 2017 the town became aware of an outstanding invoice for Callback Staffing Solutions, LLC in the amount of $90.72 for services rendered in June 2016. The invoice is for the monthly fee for a new web based scheduling system for the fire department. Unfortunately, the invoice was sent to the fire department through email and ended up in the junk mail and was not discovered until the vendor notified the Town in January 2017 that the bill remained outstanding. Presentation given by: • Sharon Angstrom - See Attached Fin @ 11 c i ee Re or v l Peter L k r: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. This bill is an obligation that should be paid by the Town, with a source of Free Cash. I w m ittee Re or : No report Board of Sglgec Re ort: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. 4/5ths Vote Required Declared Unanimous 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance 'ion Carried ARTICLE 7: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, exchange, or dispose of, various items of Town tangible property, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine. 7 1 P a 9 a 212 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Estimated Dossier Year Make Model Hours Mileage value# Notes Backhoe 2007 CAT 420 40,000 Screenall 1994 Reed RD40B 2738 7,000 Diesel Truck 9 2004 International 700SER 57,236 6.500 Truck 24 2000 Ford F450 64,492 5,000 Diesel, Dump Truck 10 1996 International 400SER 100,171 3500 Roller 1998 Leeboy L300 1.5 ton 6243 1,000 Hydrostatic J11134 in 1 bucket 2009 JRB 4 in 1 bucket 1,000 Mower 1995 Scag 52" SWG 500 Mower 1996 Scag 52" SWG 500 Mower 2008 Turf Tiger 61" STT61V 500 Mower 1989 John Deere 912 1239 500 Fuel Transfer Tank Fuel Transfer Tank, 100 loogalw/puma Weatherguard Toolbox Weatherguard Toolbox 100 Stone Cement mixer 1993 Stone Mixer 100 Holder V-nose plow Holder V-nose plow 100 Trailer rams Trailer Ram s 100 8ackgr dU: As described in Article 4, the current MetroFire trailer will be taken from the town and given to a community south of Boston once the new one is purchased. We thought it best to note this intended disposal of capital equipment legally owned by the town, even though no municipal funds were used for acquisition. The motion under this Article will include the trailer, but in the background we did want to distinguish it from other items listed in the table above. Presentation given by: • Sharon Angstrom - See Attached Piga t e CoMmittee Report lig n by Erig Burkhart: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. Bylaw Q2mWittqg_R"ort: No report a d of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article Motion Carried ARTICLE 8: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to accept the provisions of Section 20 of Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Section 15 of the Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016, establishing an Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund; to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Treasurer to execute a declaration of trust creating an expendable trust for the purpose of holding monies appropriated to such fund; to designate the Treasurer as the trustee of ,such trust; to authorize the transfer of any and all monies currently held for the purpose of paying retiree health and life benefits to such trust; to authorize the trustee to invest and reinvest the monies in such fund in the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund; and to authorize the participation of the Town of Reading Municipal Light Department in the trust fund in accordance with procedures and criteria established by the trustee. 8 I P a g a 213 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Bgr,kqrp_qpd The state recently enacted legislation that will settle some state-wide questions about the legal structure of so-called OPEB Liability Trust Funds. The Town of Reading, by vote of Town Meeting, previously established such a Trust Fund before the state took this action. By adopting the provisions of Sect'ion 20 of Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Section 15 of the Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016, the town's existing OPEB Trust Fund will fall under this new legal structure. The second: portion of this Article is the: annual transfer of funds' previously budgeted and held for the OPEB fund. This practice is followed each year in case health insurance costs are higher than budgeted, and therefore may be needed to fund a deficit. In FY17, as demonstrated under Article 5, a small surplus exists in that account so the annual OPEB transfers should be completedas designed: $500,000 in the general fund, $50,000 in the water funds, $20,000 in the sewer fund and $6,000 in the storm water fund. This Article will therefore move the total $576,000 of all these OPEB contributions to the trust for Other Post Employment Benefit liabilities. The most recent OPEB valuation shows the Town's OPEB liability at $67.2 million, though this figure will be updated in a few months, The three Enterprise Funds and the Light Department are on an aggressive twenty year funding schedule, and the General Fund is on a partial funding schedule projected over thirty years. The latter will transition to a full funding schedule as soon as possible, as is required by law or after the Pension Fund is fully funded in FY29. Presentation given by: • Sharon Angstrom - See Attached d0: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town meeting. Byl&w ComFnLt ee ep - : No report 0-gard of Selemen ReRpA: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this gll_ Article. MoViorLgarflSO ARTICLE 9: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to hear the report of the School Committee or any other public body that the real property shown as "Oakland Road Parcel" on a plan of land entitled 'Plan of Land Oakland Road Town of Reading," prepared by Town of Reading - Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, Jeffrey T. Zager, Director DPW, Ryan: Percival, PE, own Engineer, dated September 13, 2016, is no longer required for public purposes; to see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Chapter 40, Section 15A, of the Massachusetts General Laws, to transfer the care, custody, management and control of said Oakland Road Parcel to the Board of Selectmen. AA§kgr 9-Y n—: At November 2016 Town Meeting, three actions were sought regarding the town's property on Oakland Road in two different Articles: Article 15 - to discontinue portions of private ways on the property; Article 16 - to declare, by accepting reports from the School Committee or any other public body, that the land was no longer needed for public purpose; and Article 16 - to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell or otherwise dispose of the land. 214 9 1 P a g e ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center All three of these actions had previously passed by large margins in a November 2011 Town Meeting, but current Town Counsel deemed these previous actions as legally insufficient, as was described to November 2016 Town Meeting. Article 15 passed at November 201.6 Town Meeting, clearing the first action listed above, However Article 16 did not pass. A move to reconsider Article 16 in order to accomplish only the second action listed above also did not pass. Afterwards several Town Meeting mernbers explained they thought Article 15 cleared up all the technicalities and Article 16 was only to authorize the Selectmen to sell the land. This Article seeks to complete the second action only - to declare that the land was no longer needed for public purpose. The School Committee is the only known body that may have any claim to the land, and both in 2011. and 2016 they voted to declare any and all of their ownership to be surplus to their needs. This second action is needed in order for the Board of Selectmen to undertake a process that would include potential buyers of the parcel and any proposed uses. The Board understands and respects that the November 2016 Town Meeting wanted to see exact proposed uses of the parcel before authorizing any land transaction, and is committed to a public process to come up with one or more such proposals for a future Town Meeting, if this Article is approved. Presentation given by: 0 Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Einange�Con�iit e Re �rt - �Ivenks!g�r: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. Bylaw Co _Wmitt ee Regort: No report Board gf Selectmen RgjLqEt: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. Motion made by Patricia Lloyd, Precinct 8 to amend the motion as follows: Move n.. re k-[afhto 4-Pa f-ce .n.-a-p4a-.a--eHa.nA-e"t.itted2lP4-afr--e,f-L-an",a4daf-,Kf4lead-T-ew -of-Read"- ' p -pafed V-�-e ger, Dif eete�"-W-, to see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Chapter 40, Section 15A, of the Massachusetts General Laws, to transfer the care, custody, management and control of said Oakland Road Parcel to the Board of Selectmen. ftfion _ as W i1h d_raMn Motion made by Patrick O'Sullivan, Precinct 5 to move the question 2/3rd Vote Required 122 Voted in the affirmative 30 Voted in the negative 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance m2fignig—m-pys the 9kestign Ca ried After some discussion a vote was taken, 215 101 Page ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center 2/3rd Vote Required 123 Voted in the affirmative 30 Voted in the negative 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried_ Pre ent d ARTICLE 10: Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen and Article 10 was tabled Motion Carried ARTICLE 11: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, borrow or otherwise provide $2.4 million for the purpose of making extraordinary repairs and/or replacement of sanitary sewer collection systems, including the costs of consulting services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town, to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, said sanitary sewer improvements; and to authorize the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article. Background: The purpose of this Article is to authorize debt for the replacement of the Charles Street sewer pump station. In 2010 the Town hired CDM Smith to assess the condition of and recommend repairs and improvements to the Town's 12 wastewater pump stations. Based on service area and evaluated deficiencies, CDM Smith and the Town have prioritized the Charles Street sewer station to be the next station replaced. The existing Charles Street sewer pump station is currently a dry/wet pit station, located at the intersection of Charles Street and Haverhill Street, which services the largest area of Town (approximately 990 properties). The 49 year old station first went online in 1968 with a design capacity of 850 gallons per minute (GPM) and is approximately 30 feet in depth. The aging station has major corrosion to its steel walls and steel staircase, and out of code electrical systems, which present a significant operating safety concern. The existing pumps have become inefficient due to decreased equipment life and pump cavitation. The proposed project would be to replace the failing station in its entirety with new submersible pumps; upgraded controls and electrical; SCADA; and a backup generator capable of running the station in the event of a power outage. The total estimated cost of this project is $2.4 million. Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Finance !PoWMij e+e Report - given by Iia Nes at: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. Bylaw _Q_ommittee Repo No report Board of Sell en Re o : The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. After some discussion a vote was taken: 11IPage 216 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center 2/3rd Vote Required Declared Unanimous 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion, Carded ARTICLE 12: Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen and Article 12 was tabled +l on Ca r ed, ARTICLE 13: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to amend the vote taken under Article 12 of Annual Town Meeting on April 30, 2009 so as to abolish the Sick Leave and Vacation buy-back Stabilization Fund. Backgrougd: Article 12 at 2009 Annual Tower Meeting established a Sick Leave and Vacation buy- back Stabilization Fund for town government employees, with an initial funding of $25,000, At the time, the overall liability was studied, since eligibility for sick leave buyback had been eliminated for all new hires. A strategy of annual funding was drafted internally in order to defense this liability, instead of funding it on a 'pay as you go' basis. This strategy was followed for a period of time, but abandoned about four years ago as budgets got very tight. To set aside such funding above any current need was deemed a bit of a luxury. Thus recent practice has devolved back to the pay-as-you-go approach, as is seen by requests under Article 5 at this Town Meeting. The balance of the fund was thought to have been fully drawn down a year ago, but was repopulated by $30.78 of interest earned as also was seen in Article 5. Since this funding mechanism has been discontinued as a policy, it is best to also eliminate the Stabilization Fund. It is important to note that expllciit requests for funding of vacation/sick leave buybacks only appear to Tower Meeting when there is otherwise Insufficient funding available. For example, there were other town departments that used vacation/sick leave buyback funds in 1= 17, but their wage budgets had sufficient surplus funding to ,not require a budget transfer. This is typical of Town Hall departments especially as the vacancy created by retirement usually remains open for a period of time. Presentation given by: Sharon Angstrom - See Attached Fi ce Co Atte Re opt iven by Annenson_ n i At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. 0 law ommi Re No report oard o Selqgftnen Rort: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. After some discussion a vote was taken: Motion CaLtled ARTICLE 14: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to approve an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan pursuant to Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO ESTABLISH AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND". 12 1 P a g e 217 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Bach round: Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 authorized the Town of Reading to establish a separate fund known as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). The AHTF requires Town Meeting approval of an annual allocation plan submitted by the Board of Selectmen. AHTF expenditures require approval by a majority vote of the full combined membership of the Board of Selectmen and the Reading Housing Authority. AHTF uses include: ♦ Create or preserve affordable housing; ♦ Maintain or operate affordable housing; ♦ Develop new or rehabilitate existing housing as affordable homeownership or rental units; The purpose of the Affordable Housing Allocation Plan is to provide a framework for the Town to expend funds on affordable housing. The current AHTF balance of $262,634 reflects revenue generated through the actions of the CPDC, as well as proceeds from the loss of an affordable unit. There are no Town tax generated funds in the AHTF. The only expenditure to date from the AHTF, in the amount of $200,000, was to assist Oaktree development with financing affordable housing at 30 Haven Street. At the 2012 Annual Town Meeting, approval was given for funding to hire a consultant to assist a staff initiative to update the Town's Housing Plan, including the five-year "Housing Production Plan". This effort is important as a defense against unfriendly 40B developments in the community, and requires the Town to develop a phased plan to produce housing to reach the 10% threshold as required by MGL Ch. 40B. Reading's Housing Production Plan has been approved by the Board of Selectmen and by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Town commissioned and received a supplemental report on how the AHTF can best be used to support the "Planned Production" goals of the Housing Plan. This report was received in late winter 2012, and a presentation was made in April of 2013 to the Board of Selectmen and the Reading Housing Authority. The report recommends a significant restructuring of the Town's AHTF efforts. The Board of Selectmen considered these recommendations two years ago, but decided against any changes. Therefore, the current recommendation is to adopt the AHTF Allocation Plan as shown below as the framework for the use of Affordable Housing Trust Fund in FY 2018. Note that Reading as lead community is part of a regional effort (along with North Reading, Wilmington and Saugus) to share a Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO). The RHSO monitors and administers affordable housing requirements including tracking and updating the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) as well as maintaining ready buyer and ready renter lists. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan FY 2018 Pursuant to Article 14 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting, an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan for the Fiscal Year 2018 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 is as follows: Available Balance - Unnr str-icted_ and : $262,634 Available Balance - Restricted Funds: $0 Unrestricted Funds shall be used for the following purposes: 5% up to a maximum of $10,000 for administration of Affordable Housing Remainder for constructing affordable housing (including loan and grant programs); or for maintaining and improving affordability of existing housing stock; or for the purchase of existing housing stock to add it to or maintain it as a part of the existing affordable housing inventory Presentation given by: 13IPege 218 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Jean Delios - See Attached Finance Committee Re - given bv Mark_Dockser: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. Bylaw Committee Repolrt: No report Board of S l n. Report: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. After some discussion a vote was taken: M ion Carrie ARTICLE IS: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to establish the limit on the total amount that may be expended from each revolving fund established by Article 9 of the Town of Reading General Bylaw pursuant to Section 53E1/2 of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts Genera/ Laws for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017. Revolving Spending Revenuep.......... Allowed Expenditure Year End Account Authority Source Expenses Limits Balance Conservation Conservation Fees as Consulting and $25,000 Available Commission Commission provided for in engineering services for Consulting Reading General for the review of expenditure Fees Bylaws Section designs and next year 5.7, Wetlands engineering work for Protection the protection of wetlands. Inspection Town Building, �� g......... ... ,Legal, oversight and $200,000 Available Revolving Manager Plumbing, inspection, plan review, for Fund Wiring, Gas and linitial property expenditure other permits appraisals and appeals, next year for Oaktree, Public Services Addison- planning and general Wesley/ Pearson management, curb, and Johnson sidewalks and Woods pedestrian safety developments improvements, records archiving and other project related costs. Public Health Board of Clinic fees, Materials and costs $25,000 Available ble Clinics and Health charges and associated with clinics for Services third party and public health expenditure reimbursements programs next year 14IPage 219 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Revolving Sendin Revenue Allowed $15,000 Expenditureear Account wy Source Expenses Limits Balance Library Library Charges for lost Library $ ,000 Available Materials Director and or damaged materials replace for Replacement Trustees Library lost or damaged items expenditure materials next year a Facilities Rental Fees Utilities and all Matter other $10,000 Available Cabin Director maintenance and for 'Operating operating expenses expenditure next year Planrovementsmto the 10 000 for aila "Town Forest Director of fees for use er, and $ ble Sale of trmb Works of Imp upon the the Town Forest Town Forest expenditure recommenda next year tion of the Town Forest Committee ac4c r Yn,d„ These revolving funds were approved as part of a new General Bylaw by November 2016 Town Meeting, but as of this writing that action has not been affirmed by the AG's office. Thus we are being perhaps a bit more thorough in our approach in the background described herein and in the table above. There are no changes in that table from what was approved by Town Meeting in April 2016. torr ensu 1 eve in and - These funds are used to receive payments from !�� uired, and return the balance to the applicant. The n the Conservation Consulting Revolving Fund as of February 2017 is $144. • Ins ions vol 1, Fund — This revolving fundi was established in 2002 to accept permit fees associated with the development of the landfill at 'Walker's Brook Crossing', and a few larger projects (Johnson Farms/Woods and Archstone in 20044; Addison Wesley/Pearson in 2008,; and Oaktree in 2010) have been added, by Town Meeting since then. The balance available as of February 2017 in this fund is $660,6644 and of that total $100,000 is proposed by the Town Manager as part of the FY18 budget ($15,000 to be used to offset Public Services Overtime; $135,000 to support Economic Development wages and expenses; and $440,000 to offset Building division wages}. • Health: Clinic volvi fu - The Reading Health Division contracts for third party payments for a number of immunizations. The funds are used to augment the influenza vaccine supply from the State Department of Public Health to insure vaccine for the homebound clients and first responders. The Division also uses these funds for materials for other screening clinics. Clinic client fees are also deposited into this fund to offset vaccine and clinical supply costs. The balance available as of February 2017 in this fund is $60,002. The State has been cutting back on the free flu and other vaccines to be. distributed to cities and towns, and the Town therefore needs to purchase extra doses.. The necessary amounts used for clinic vaccine, supplies and staff salaries related to the clinics each year directly from the revolving fund is therefore approximately $25,000. • lyra ate l Is Re lac nt f°'und — During the course of a year, the Library recovers funds from patrons who have l+ st or darnagd books or other materials. Previously, those funds went into the Town's General Fund and at tyre enri of the year went into Free Cash. Once this Revolving Fund was adopted (beginning in FY 2010), those funds recovered from patrons for lost or damaged materials 15IPage 220 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center were available directly to the Library for expenditure to purchase replacement materials and processing supplies. The balance available as of February 2017 in this fund is $4,718. Mattera Cabin e• in F nd w- The log cabin on the Mattera conservation land was purchased several years ago, and was renovated by the Vocational School. Some of the use is revenue generating, and it is anticipated that over time the site will generate enough funding to pay the operating costs of the cabin - primarily utilities. This Article allows those revenues that are generated to be used directly for the operating expenses of the cabin. The balance available as of February 2017 in this fund is $228. In response to an instructional motion by Town Meeting, the Town Manager has moved the responsibility for both the Matter°a Cabin and Cemetery garages to be moved to the Facilities department. • i9wr F rest volvin—F—u-nA was created in 2011.. The purpose is to allow revenues from controlled timber harvesting and permit foes to then be spent by the DPW Director upon the recommendation of the Town Forest Committee, on improvements to the Town Forest, including planning efforts. The Town Forest Committee has had a forest stewardship plan created (through a grant) to make recommendations on forest management including controlled timber harvesting. The balance available as of February 2017 in this fund is $0. It is anticipated that timber harvesting on a limited basis could begin at any time, and therefore there will be future proceeds which can be used for the purposes of the revolving fund. Presentation given by: Sharon Angstrom - See Attached inance Co MrnmitlegRe rt hien by Payl c Bice: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 0-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. Bylaw committqg Report: No report Ooar of I ctrne Re : The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. Motion made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 to amend as follows: Inspection Town Building, Legal, oversight and $20-0-i-04W vailable Devolving Manager Plumbing, inspection, plan review, 100,000 for Fund Wiring, Gas and initial property expenditure other permits appraisals and appeals, next year for Oaktree, Public Services Addison- planning and general Wesley/ Pearson management, curb, and Johnson sidewalks and Woods pedestrian safety developments improvements, records archiving and other project related costs. ion povi NoLCArry After some discussion a vote was taken: Mio'"orn Carrie as Pren 16 1 P a g e 221 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center ARTICLE 16: Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen and Article 16 was tabled Motion Carried ARTICLE 17: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide a sum of money as provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (preliminary figure is $594,103) for highway projects in accordance with Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Background: Reading expects about $600,000 in FY18 Chapter 90 funding for local road repairs. The motion made at Town Meeting will be to accept the Chapter 90 state assistance at whatever level is ultimately available, a trend in other communities in order to avoid any uncertainty of the timing of the final state budget process. Presentation given by: • Sharon Angstrom - See Attached Finance C mmnittee Reportgiven Peter L. decl er: At their meeting on March 22, 2017 the Finance Committee voted 9-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. B laws Committee Re part: No report he men Ra ort: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. 2/3rd Vote Required Declared Unanimous 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 18: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to amend the General Bylaw by deleting Section 3.3.6, Permanent Building Committee, in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following: 3.3.6 Permanent Building Committee There shall be a Permanent Building Committee consisting of five (5) Permanent Members and, notwithstanding any provision of Section 3.3.1.6 to the contrary, up to two (2) Temporary Members for each Project that the Permanent Building Committee undertakes. Permanent and Temporary Members of the Permanent Building Committee shall be appointed by an Appointment Committee consisting of the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, the Chair of the School Committee and the Town Moderator. In addition, the Appointment Committee may appoint not more than three (3) Associate Members whose service on the Permanent Building Committee shall be governed by the third paragraph of Section 3.3.1.6. Permanent and Associate Members shall be volunteers having practical experience and skills in professions that concentrate on the design, construction, management or financing of buildings, including architects; civil engineers; structural engineers; mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers; building contractors, project managers; property managers; attorneys and building 17 1 P a g e 222 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center tradespersons. Their terms shall be so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. The Permanent Building Committee shall work with the Director of Facilities to compile an assessment of the physical condition of, and an inventory of anticipated repairs and renovations to, all existing Town buildings and shall summarize its findings in an annual report to Town Meeting. The Permanent Building Committee shall adopt a formal building project application process to be followed in order for any proposed project to be considered for evaluation and possible administration. The Permanent Building Committee shall evaluate only Project Applications forwarded by the School Committee, the Board of Selectmen or the Library Trustees (the "Sponsoring Agency"). All 'Sponsoring Agencies shall be notified of this application process and any revisions to it in a timely manner after their adoption. The Permanent Building Committee shall review and administer major Town building design studies and construction projects having expected aggregate costs of $1,500,000 or more, but may decline administration of Projects with little or no actual construction. The Permanent Building Committee's jurisdiction shall not extend to projects of the leading Municipal Light Department. The e Hent 8 ildin Committee ha1#_p rase1�B ei�r ro" gala i rest To n_Meetin at t e ues f the o cin A enc _for congides ion a a—PA orral. Once Town Meeting has authorized funds for a Project, the Appointment Committee shall add Temporary Members to the Permanent Building Committee for such Project. Temporary Members shall have the same participation and voting rights as Permanent Members on matters affecting the particular Project for which they were appointed. Temporary Members shall be registered voters of the Town, nominated by the Sponsoring Agency, and shall serve only for the time during which the Permanent Building Committee is exercising its functions with respect to such Project. to the event that a particular project is subject to participant requirements of a state funding authority, the Appointment Committee may appoint additional Temporary members to the Permanent Building Committee for that project; provided, however, that, in no event, shall the aggregate number of Permanent and Temporary Members for a particular project exceed nine (9). Quorum requirements for the Permanent Building Committee shall be the majority of the Permanent and Temporary Members for a particular project. acl round: Since their inception, the Permanent Building Committee (PBC) has taken a :serious introspective look at brow their committee was established, wishing to develop policies and procedures that would best fulfill their mission. These discussions have involved several public meetings and a couple of visits to the Board of Selectmen where the relevant elected boards (Schools & Library) and the Finance Committee were invited to participate. The PBC has also studied the general bylaw 3.3.6 and over time, in consultation with all of the above plus the Bylaw Committee and Town Counsel, suggested some changes. The proposed new bylaw is shown above in its entirety, and below in the current form. A boldand cross- out explanation of the transition would have led to more confusion than clarity, so instead further below is a discussion of the proposed changes. 3.3.6 Permanent Building Committee (Current version) There shall be a Permanent Building Committee consisting of five (5) Permanent Members and, except as otherwise provided herein, up to two (2) Temporary Members for each project that the Permanent Building Committee undertakes. Permanent and Temporary Members of the Permanent Building Committee shall be appointed by an Appointment Committee consisting of the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, the Chair of the School Committee and the Town Moderator. 18 I P a 9 e 223 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Permanent Members shall be volunteers having practical experience and skills in professions that concentrate on the design, construction, management and/or financing of commercial / institutional buildings such as architects: civil engineers; structural engineers; mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers, building contractors, project managers, property managers, attorneys and building tradespersons. The terms shall be so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. Temporary Members may be appointed for each individual project that the Permanent Building Committee undertakes. Temporary Members shall have the same participation and voting rights as Permanent Members on matters affecting the particular project for which they were appointed. Temporary Members shall be registered voters of the Town, selected by the Board or Committee that proposes a particular building or renovation project (the Sponsoring Agency ) and shall serve only for the time during which the Permanent Building Committee is exercising its functions with respect to such project. In the event that a particular project is subject to participant requirements of a state fending authority, the Appointment Committee tray appoint additional members to the Permanent Building Committee for that particular project; provided, however, that, in no event, shall the aggregate number of Permanent and Temporary Members with full voting rights for a particular project exceed nine (9). Quorum requirements for the Permanent Building Committee shall be the majority of the Permanent and Temporary Members for a particular project. The Permanent Building Committee shall be responsible for the oversight and management of all major municipal and school building design studies and construction projects having expected aggregate costs exceeding two million dollars ($2,000,000). The Permanent Building Committee's jurisdiction shall not extend to projects of the Reading Municipal Light Department. The Permanent Building Committee shall present all such projects to the Finance Committee for consideration of funding options and shall sponsor and present all such projects to Town Meeting for its consideration and approval of funding. The Permanent Building Committee shall work with the School Committee, the Board of Selectmen and any other Sponsoring agency. The Sponsoring Agency shall notify the Permanent Building Committee of its intention to undertake any such ,projects within eight (8) calendar days of a positive vote or general affirmation to do so. The Permanent Building Committee shall work with the Director of Facilities to compile an inventory of the physical condition and anticipated repairs and renovations of all existing municipal buildings and will summarize its findings in an annual report to Town Meeting. Changes - using new bylaw as a reference: 1St paragraph: add explicit Associate member references and cite Section 3.3.1.6 Appointment of Associate Members'; 2nd paragraph: add in Associate member reference; 3rd paragraph: add the idea of assessment and not just an inventory of the public buildings. The PBC has a great deal of relevant expertise to share with the Facilities department; 4th paragraph: new reference to and requirement of the above mentioned policies and procedures. The PBC has previously reviewed, for example, detailed Project Assessment Process' and Project Administration' flowcharts in a report to Town Meeting; 4th paragraph: clarify that only elected boards or committees may serge as sponsoring agencies. Volunteers that created the initial bylaw all agreed that was the original intent; 191 Page 224 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center 5th paragraph: revise the dollar limit from $2.0 million to $1.5 million. This corresponds to state law that requires a community to hire a formal project manager for projects expected to be at or above the $1.5 million level; 5th paragraph: Note that the PBC may decline projects at or above $1.5 million if they have little or no actual construction - for example large roof replacements; 6"" paragraph: move all references to the Temporary members to this section and clarify the process. PBC members unanimously believe that Temporary members should only be added after the Project Assessment is complete and before the Project Administration is started. They prefer to have full committee independence in that first assessment phase, with representation from a Sponsoring Agency welcome to attend as a member of the general, public. Items eliminated from the current version of 3.3.6 (as is shown above in italics): (1)The PBC did not wish to present projects to the Finance Committee for consideration of funding options, believing that responsibility was shared between staff and the Sponsoring Agency; (2)The PBC did not wish to sponsor and present all such projects to Town Meeting. The PBC strongly believes they must maintain an independent distance from some aspects of the entire process; There was no practical need for the 8 day notification period cited in the current bylaw. Presentation given by: • Greg Stepler - See Attached 1Fi rrroce mmi tee Repor : No report 0 Ia o itt Rert - iv n I eff tru e,: At their meeting on March 27, 2017 the Bylaw R_QCommittee voted -00 to recommend this Articleto Town Meeting, on the condition that the following sentence is added at the end of the fifth paragraph: "The Permanent Building Committee shall present all such projects to Town Meeting on behalf of the Sponsoring Agency for consideration and, approval of funding". The PBC, as explained above under (2), wishes to rernain as an independent resource up until Town Meeting has formally approved a project. They believe the Sponsoring Agency should present their own request to Town Meeting, and the PBC be called on for their observations and advice. The two committees may meet in advance of Town Meeting to discuss their differences. I and o Se tmen e orI«: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. After some discussion a vote was taken: MotiqM&ALELied ARTICLE 19: After some discussion and due to an error in warrant printing and the motion of Article 19 it was voted to table until next session of this Town Meeting. i n o Tabig Ca r ed 225 201 Page ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 2017 Preforming Arts Center On motion by John Arena, Board of Selectmen it was voted that this Annual Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center, on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM with 158 Town Meeting Members in attendance. Motion Carried, A true copy Attest: Laura A Gemme, CMC / CMMC Town Clerk 211Page 226 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:40 PM, there being a quorum present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Fiag was said by all in attendance. Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to dispense of the reading of the warrant and all motions in their entirety. Moti merle A presentation was done in honor of long time Town Meeting Member, Bill Brown. Bill has been a member of Town Meeting for fifty years. The following speech was given by past Town Meeting Member Frederick Van Magness Sr: Before I begin, please join me in thanking John Keough (firefighter & bagpiper extraordinaire), and members of the Reading Police Honor Guard, led by Lt. John McKenna, for the outstanding opening ceremony. It is indeed with a great deal of pleasure that I speak tonight on this very special celebration of Bill Brown achieving, and tonight surpassing, 50 years as a Reading Town Meeting Member! Imagine, he's been an elected Town Meeting member longer than some folks in this room have been alive H When his daughter Darcy spoke to him Tuesday, she asked if they played "Hail to the Chief" for him Monday. According to Darcy, Bill said no and seemed disappointed! Well Bill, tonight is YOUR "Hail to the Chief" moment which has been secretly planned with Darcy, Stephen, Sarah, town officials, and others for quite a while now, all along keeping you in the DARK! With Bill, there is really so much material from his 50 years of service, it is hard to pick just a few highlights, but I will try. Bill first started his quest for a Town Meeting seat in Precinct 8...a historically difficult precinct in which to win a place on Town Meeting...back in the late 1950's. As a matter of fact, it took him 9 attempts to finally gain a seat. I often wonder what those folks were thinking when they took so long to elect him, but in 1967 Bill finally won and was officially sworn in. For more than 17 additional election cycles the folks in Precinct 8 re-elected him over and over......according to Bill, he was never the top vote-getter but never the lowest either. Through all these years, Bill has educated himself in the operation of Town Meeting, become an outspoken local resource on Robert's Rules of Order, periodically driving town counsel nuts along the way, and through it all worked to make Town Meeting a continuing vibrant local legislative body. He was actively involved in the Town Charter Commission and its' recent redo as well as serving many times as his Precinct's Chairman, a member of the Rules Committee, the Cemetery Board of Trustees, RMLD Commissioner, and numerous study committees. Bill used to boast that because of his years of Town Meeting experience, he knew where a lot of the dead bodies in town were buried. Guess the Board of Selectmen took that to heart when they appointed him to the Cemetery Board of Trustees to finish the job .....and keep him out of their hair ! In case you somehow missed it, Bill is usually a fiscal conservative and an outspoken critic of attempts by anyone to spend money and increase taxes WITHOUT knowing all the relevant facts. Bill is renowned for doing his research and digging up details to spur discussion. You had better have your facts right when debating with Bill. And he is the first to point out the differences between a Drop 2 1/2 override and a debt exclusion! Past efforts to argue against tax increases have earned him the moniker of Mr. Malcontent....according to Webster's....a person who can be dissatisfied, rebellious, a mischief maker, sometimes making trouble, an agitator. That sure seems to fit well I think !!! As a matter of fact, Bill must have liked the Malcontent label because in several Reading Town directories, he listed his official I IPa9a 227 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center occupation as "AGITATOR"...the one and only in Reading and probably the state! Our town clerk had many discussions with Bill about changing that and I think she finally won! One thing that can always be said of Bill......he is unwavering in his attempts to win support for his positions. As a Town Meeting member, he has always been very principled. He will never vote to Move the Question and will often call for quorum counts to see if Town Meeting should be cancelled due to lack of attendance to name a few of his favorites. No matter what is going on, it is likely you will see Bill around town. When his loving wife Barbara died from Lou Gehrig's disease, Bill stepped up in her memory and took it upon himself to collect bottles and cans all year long to obtain deposits to pay for the bottled water for the ALS/Angel Fund- annual walk around the lake, and he can be seen there every year passing out water to walkers....his way of giving of himself. When asked why he didn't provide ice for cold water, his response was "My grandson served overseas to fight for your freedom. If he can drink warm water, so can you"! And Bill's devotion to Veterans is unwavering. As many know, for years geraniums have been placed at our Veterans graves for Memorial Day. When the town stopped funding this effort, Bill recruited Carl McFadden to help raise an endowment fund to fill the need, and then went further to design and have fabricated 600 special flower holders made at the Northeast Regional Vocational School from re-purposed aluminum sign material he salvaged from the Bancroft Ave. tennis courts to ensure the flowers did not fall over. I had an interesting chat with Bill a couple of weeks ago when he was reminiscing about his time at Town Meeting. Those chats are always interesting. Bill brings up things like: Do you know how many cracks are in the new library retaining wall due to dry concrete poured on a hot day? Do you know that the design of the library interior railings means they will not last long? Do you know we spent extra money to have those fancy traffic lights on West St. and the black paint peeled because they were not supposed to be installed north of the Mason Dickson Line? How about those fancy brick crosswalks on Main St. or the bollards we spent thousands on? Then there is Bill's long standing personal crusade to sell vacant town property, particularly the lots on Oakland Rd., and his constant vigilance on how the American Flag is flown and displayed. And then there was the meeting at RMLD to discuss the hiring process for a temporary GM. When a Selectman from another town wanted to take part in the process, Bill informed him that if he wanted a say, his town should buy their share of the RMLD. Otherwise, Reading owns it! It is safe to say that there is NO tent that Bill Brown cannot find a way to get his nose under and offer an opinion!! One thing his daughter Darcy always remembered her dad saying was "If they don't want my opinion, they can stop sending me a tax bill......but let's not be naive and think that would stop him from adding his two cents worth! No wonder he has the nickname of Malcontent!! In a recent chat, Bill mentioned that he really liked a particular Town Meeting member who was a former Finance Committee Chairman and longtime BOS member...Bill felt he was always very conservative...UNTIL he was appointed to the School Building Committee and then, according to Bill, he wasn't all that conservative anymore and was all for spending lots of money. I thought, hmmm, how interesting. Bill has always been the ultimate conservative at Town Meeting, BUT, when he got appointed to the Cemetery Board of Trustees, he became a building SPENDER himself with his plan for a new Cemetery garage.....so was it a case of Bill calling the kettle black? He and I have gone a lot of rounds on this one topic! When I opposed his preferred garage location at Forest Glenn....my preferred was at New Crossing Rd... he knew right where my family lot was along his proposed new garage entrance road and he said I better get with the program or he would have the crews pile all the road snow on my lot ! Indeed, my AGITATOR friend Bill!! By the way, Bill is probably the largest landowner in Laurel Hill Ce mete ry.....with dozens and dozens of burial lots, some possibly reserved for his friends. Bill, do you really have that many??? So if you need a lot, check with Bill and see if you're on his friends list ! Speaking of cemetery's, when Bill and I get into one of our frequent debates, he often reminds me that I had better behave myself or he will have the National Guard return with their trucks and their smelly exhaust pipes and haul another 400 yards of compost material around town by driving in front of my house, like he did for the Wood End Cemetery. We could not breath for days on Franklin St, but Bill got the job done for FREE! 2 1 P a g e 228 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center All fun aside, today we mark this very special occasion of Bill's 50 years of elected membership in Reading's Town Meeting.....a mark that has never been reached by anyone else and which may stand as a record for many many years to come. I suspect Bill will continue to run for reelection again and again to add to the yearly tally.....probably to ENSURE that nobody will ever come close. His next goal may well be to hold the record as the first 100 year old member...and I bet he will make it ! After all, it is only 4 more election cycles away. While we are celebrating Bill's 50th anniversary, I believe we are here to also celebrate the character of a man who constantly displays the traits of civility, friendship, honesty,, patriotism, love of family and his faith, loyalty, and personal friendship and respect that define him. How' nice it is to have an honest debate with Bill on almost any subject and when you think that the disagreement may seem deep, he will end the conversation by saying "You are entitled to your opinion...I don't agree with it, but you are still my friend". So often we lose sight of this simple act of graciousness, but it really typifies the character of the proud and honest man Bill is, and we can all learn a lesson from him. Without a doubt nobody can honestly say that Bill as not a good and honorable man! As our Town Manager recently said of Bill, in all his public dealings, what is best for the community is Bill's sole policy objective, done with sustained grace and civility at all times. With Bill, nobody could ask for more or expect less! It is obvious that voters saw these same traits in reelecting him for 17 terms. Bill has been a remarkable resident of Reading for all but the first three years of his life and a friend who will always hold a special place in our hearts for his Dave and devotion to such a worthwhile endeavor.....the ongoing success of this fine town he loves so deeply. And to ensure he is properly identified in public, I have a little gift to memorialize this occasion....with a special thanks to Mark Doherty of Dynamics Sports for his very helpful assistance and personal desire to share in this project !!!!!! Please join me in a "Hail to the Chief"...Bill Brown, Reading's own Mr. Malcontent... on this most significant accomplishment. One final comment from Bill's daughter today via mail since she could not be here....."I'm so grateful for ALL of you!! This will be such an amazing highlight of dads accomplishments. To so many he is an opinionated, cranky man....Well, he's that to me and more. He's a man of honor, courage and integrity. He always did what was necessary to provide for his family. I just get the privilege of calling him dad". Now it is with great pleasure that I introduce Bill's grandson....Stephen Hildreth.....who will share some special Bill Brown memories from the family...... Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to take Article 19 off the Table. ,blot wed Article 19: Motion made by the Community Planning and Development Committee that the Town vote to amend Sections 5.3.1, 5.3.2, and 5.4.7 of the Zoning Bylaw by: (a) Arnending the Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts set forth in Section 5.3.1 as shown below, with additions being shown in bold and deletions being struck through: 5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts 3 1 P a g e 229 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center ACCESSORY USES BUS A BUS B BUS C IND PUD-B PUD-1 Overlay Overlay Attached Accessory _.......� _. .e......... .._� ..... Apartment Contained Within an Existing Single- Yes Yes No No No No Family Dwelling - no addition to dross floor area Detached Accessory Apartment S-PA S-PA Associated with an Existing Single- SPP SPP No No No No Family Dwelling SPA SPA (b) Amending the Table of Uses for Rgsidence Districts set forth in Section 5.3.2 as shown below, with additions being shown in bold and deletions being struck through: 5.3.2 Table of Uses for Residence Districts RES S-15 RES RES PRD-S ACCESSORY USES PUD-R R-20 A-40 A-80 PRD-SII S-401 Attached Accessory Apartment Contained within an Existing Single Family Dwelling Yes a No No No - no addition to gross floor area Attached Accessory Apartment Contained Within New Construction of or Addition SPA SPA No No No to a Single F family Dwelling ehe --Areessr-y,- ,. t-As ' i a t- SPA foe Ne Ne NO wit., et rg-Std] F mjly welhmj. Preservation of a Carriage House, Stable, or Barn for Use as a Detached Accessory SPA SPA SPA No No Apartment Detached Accessory Apartment (not in S-PA Ne an existing Carriage House, Stable or SPP SPP No No No Barn) Associated withNew-..Gerr7t-ftetie SPA SPA e€a Single F#amily Dwelling (c) Amending Section 5.4.7.2 as shown below, with additions being shown in bold and deletions being struck through: 5.4.7.2 Restrictions Accessory Apartments may be allowed j-n4 we--S IS, nye eirFr .te . .s. r ig-D s as shown in the Tables set forth in Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 5-.4-and subject to the applicable performance standards set forth below. 41PaBe 230 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Accessory Apartment(detached) (existing building may be expanded Principal Residence ---L� °4 provided no portion of the structure is within the"No Build Area") w �J ",_ ,, �r p� Exterior Wall of ' Principal Dwelling P� Off Street Parking/Driveway a .. � � o Build Area" kJ4 � � Except as noted,a Detached R'gh� Of 71, Accessory Apartment may not �'ay be located between any 4/ exterior wall of the Principal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way Accessory Apartment(Detached) Principal Residence ------,Existing structure may NOT be expanded pinto the"No Build Area" M, Exterior Wall of Principal Dwelling a "No Build Area" 000 /r , /, r Ilk j„ mom, V Except as noted, a Detached M Accessory Apartment may not Off Street Parking/Driveway „ �_be located between any exterior wall of the Principal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way 5 P a g e 231 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center .. .. .. ... ,............... Accessory Apartment (Attached) Principal Residence Except as noted,a Detached Accessory Apartment may not be located between any ... exterior wall of the Principal Single Family Dwelling and I any right-of-way ��oiWww"99"" .n�w.��� amu ,� ���� �.� o1�� ��' —"No Build Area" Exterior Wall ofRight of Way Off Street Principal Dwelling Parking/Driveway Exterior Wall of Principal Dwelling .... ...... m 9 ._.Accessory Apartment mm(Attached) r t Principal Residence Except as noted,a Detached Accessory Apartment may not r be located between any exterior wall of the Principal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way ve.a r "No Build Area" Exterior Wall of Right of Way ^Off Street Principal Dwelling Pam,kinglDriveway ..,, - ............. �,� _.... .. . (d) Amending Section 5.4.7.3 by adding, after the first sentence thereof, the following: 61Paee 232 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center "The SPGA may grant a waiver from the standards set forth in sections 5.4.7.3a through j inclusive where necessary to install features that facilitate access and mobility for disabled persons; however, in no case shall the SPGA waive or allow modifications to requirement k below." and (e) Deleting Subsection 5.4.7.3k in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, the following: k A Detached Accessory Apartment shall not be located between any exterior wall of a Principal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way (the "No Build Area"), unless it is created through the conversion of an accessory structure located within the No Build Area that was constructed or permitted prior to 2017, or through the preservation of a carriage house, stable or barn that was constructed or permitted prior to 2017; provided, however, that such conversion of an accessory structure or preservation of a carriage house, stable or barn for use as an Accessory Apartment shall not result in the addition of gross floor area to that portion of the structure that is within the No Build Area. No Special Permit for an Accessory Apartment shall be issued unless the SPGA finds that the exterior appearance of the Accessory Apartment, and any accessory structure, carriage house, stable or barn modified to accommodate a Detached Accessory Apartment will maintain the essential character of the neighborhood and will be compatible with the Principal Single Family Dwelling on the same lot and with other dwellings on adjoining lots. Ili c r This Article is an amendment to the Accessory Apartments bylaw, Section 5.4.7 of the Zoning Bylaw, as well as amendments to the Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts, Section 5.3.1, and amendments to the Table of Uses for Residence Districts, Section 5.3.2. The intent of the existing Accessory Apartment bylaw is to allow owners of Single-Family homes the flexibility to establish an accessory unit - either attached or detached - on the property, which fosters multi- generational living and allows for added economic opportunity and flexibility for empty-nesters and the Town's aging population. The intent is NOT to change the single-family fabric and character of a neighborhood in a significant and obvious way. Article 19 seeks to better align this intent with what is allowed to be built - specifically with regards to Detached Accessory Apartments - by adding specificity to the language used in the bylaw, and through modifications to the Performance Standards that regulate the location and expansion of Detached Accessory Apartments in order to preserve single-family neighborhood character. Article 19 also clarifies the use descriptions in the Use Tables, allows accessory apartments in the A-40 Zoning District, and places oversight of Detached Accessory Apartments under the authority of the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC), an entity appropriately suited to mitigating impacts of development on abutters and neighborhoods. Presentation given by: • Jean Delios - See Attached • John Weston - See Attached Finan e eort: No report la W Com l iP No report -CoMmunity Planning and Development m i . a .JohnWeston: On Monday, February 13, 2017, the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 19. All documents were made available on the town website. The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for 7 1 P a g e 233 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment shall be adopted by the Town. The February 13, 2017 public hearing was opened at approximately 8:00 p.m. Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. On February 13, 2017 the hearing was closed. The CPDC voted 4-0-0 to recommend Article 19 to Town Meeting. B r f e e tm n Re o The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. After some discussion a vote was taken:. 2/3rd Vote Required Declared Unanimous 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Mo 'ion C rlied ars m- e Overview of Articles 20-21-22 - given by Bob LeLacheur On November 8, 2016, Massachusetts's voters approved a citizen's petition (State Ballot Question 4) to legalize the so-called recreational use of marijuana by a vote of 53.70Jb to 46.3%, a margin of 7.2%. This will allow individuals 21 years or older, to use, possess, and cultivate, marijuana in established amounts commencing on December 15, 2016. In addition, the Cannabis Control Commission ("`CCC"), a newly established state agency, must promulgate regulations by March 15, 2018, and begin accepting applications from commercial marijuana businesses, including cultivators, testing facilities, product manufacturers, and retailers ("marijuana establishments"). The CCC must act on all applications within 90 days of receipt. Therefore, the first marijuana establishment will be authorized to open its doors no later than June 2018. Although the CCC will be in charge of all licensing, the statute appears to leave a significant role for municipalities in the regulation of marijuana establishments. Local voters rejected State Ballot Question 4 by a vote of 6,800 yes (44.9r'fcr) and 8,353 no (55.1%). The legal impact of the passage of the ballot question state-wide is still beim debated on Beacon Hill, and there is frankly a lot of differing views and confusion on implications or next steps. To simplify greatly, the ballot question could be viewed as having two components: personal use and commercial use. After the results of the local vote, the town took very proactive steps in late lovernber to advertise a Public Hearing for the purposes of discussing changes to the Zoning Bylaws. This had the effect of stopping any commercial marijuana applicants during a period of time between the December 2016 effective date and the time the state did ultimately step in to delay the entire process. There is a lot of uncertainty in this area. Town Counsel has had extensive discussions with different parts of state government and come away with three conclusions, if the town wishes to prohibit the commercial only aspect of State Ballot Question 4: (1) a vote of the voters in Reading is a requirement; (2) a vote by Town fleeting to change the Zoning Bylaw is the only method to enact such a prohibition; and (3) A Special Act solidifies these two actions. On April 4th Reading voters will be asked their opinion on prohibiting commercial use as shown previously in Question 1 of Article 1 of this Warrant. Please see the chart below for the various possible paths forward: �{ 234 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Ballot Town Town Question 1 Meeting Meeting IM11K If that local ballot question on April 4th does not pass, then Articles 20 and 22 below will be tabled. Article 21 will proceed - a moratorium to make sure the town has time to seek public input and legal guidance on what is a best practice for commercial marijuana establishments. If that local ballot question passes on April 4th, then Town Meeting will be asked to vote on Article 20 which is the action to ban commercial marijuana establishments through a change to the Zoning Bylaw. If Article 20 also passes, then Article 21 will be tabled and Article 22 (Special Act) will solidify the votes taken by the voters and Town Meeting. If Article 20 does not pass, then Article 21 (moratorium) will proceed for the reasons listed above, and Article 22 will be tabled. Note that none of these possible actions change the previously approved Zoning Bylaw Section 5.6.5 Special Requirements for Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, or impact the so-called personal use portion of the passage of State Ballot Question 4. ARTICLE 20: Motion made by the Community Planning and Development Committee that the Town vote to amend Sections 2 and 5.3 of the Zoning Bylaws to prohibit marijuana establishments other than Registered Marijuana Dispensaries by: (a) Inserting into Section 2.0, in appropriate alphabetical order, the following: Marijuana Establishment: A commercial marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer, or any other type of marijuana-related business, subject to regulation under Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws; provided, however, that a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall not be deemed to be a Marijuana Establishment. (b) Inserting into the Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts, set forth in Section 5.3.1, after the entries for"Convenience Store," the following: PRINCIPAL BUS A BUS B BUS C IND PUD-B PUD-I USESOverlay _ ..Overlay Marijuana No No No No No No Establishment _ ..... and (c) Inserting into the Table of Uses for Residence Districts, set forth in Section 5.3.2, after the entries for"Roadside Stand," the following: 9 1 P a g e 235 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING April 27, 2017 Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center ...�,."�� RES _. PRINCIPAL 5-15 RES -RES PRD- PU[7-R USES S-20 A-40 A-80 PRD-M Marijuana No._... -. No�_. ww�No....,�. o No N ...�._ Establishment�._._.�.� ..... .....,. . _.._w Presentation given by: Bob LeLacheur - See Attached John Weston - See Attached 0 cls ro nd: To define marijuana establishment' and then to ban them from all zonings areas within the town, as shown by the Table of Uses above. Eta a mcem nit ee Report: No report 1 w_gpmMittqe R,.e 't - iven b Teff S ru le: At their meeting on March 27, 2017 the Bylaw Committee voted 3-1-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. oa d f SectMeq R o t: The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. om unit la nlIn an . _It a el nt Co ittee _ lr Joh s n On Monday, January 9, 2017, the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 20. All documents were made available on the town website. The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment shall be adopted by the Town. The January 9, 2017 public hearing was opened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the, hearing. The public hearing was continued to Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. to allow time for further discussion and public input. On February 131 2017 the hearing was closed. The CPDC voted 3-1-0 to recommend Article 20 to Town Meeting. 2/3rd Vote Required 106 Voted in the affirmative 32 Voted in the negative 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance otignC'arrled ARTICLE 21: Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to Indefinitely Postpone and Article 21 was Indefinitely Postponed. Moto Cay ie ARTICLE 22: Motion made ....��....� J�m by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to authorize on behalf of ay as providd below. The the Town to petition the r cal or editorial changesurt for in forme of a ponliyltoa he bill, unlless the Boa de Legislature may make of Selectmen 236 10IPage ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center approves amendments to the bill before enactment by the Legislature. The Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to approve amendments that shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition. AN ACT RATIFYING AND VALIDATING THE ADOPTION OF A MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT PROHIBITION IN THE TOWN OF READING SECTION 1: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the vote taken by the Town of Reading under Article 20 of its Annual Town Meeting of April, 24, 201.7 to amend Sections 2 and 5.3 of the Town's Zoning Bylaws to prohibit marijuana establishments other than Registered Marijuana Dispensaries, as authorized by a vote of the voters under, Question I of the April 4, 2.017 Annual Town Election, and all actions taken pursuant thereto and In rel,lance thereon, are hereby ratified, validated and confirmed. SECTION 2: This act shall take effect upon its passage. amhq rg-y n d: This Special Act will strengthen any actions taken by Town voters and Town Meeting to ban commercial marijuana from the community. While this may seem like a belt & suspenders & super glue approach, the uncertainty surrounding the entire Situation resulted in one of Town Counsel's inquiries of state officials to agree that this was the best path forward. Presentation given by: 0 Bob LeLacheur - See Attached _Fin acommIor No report ttge R q" B iven b f �t�r u�Ie: At their meeting on March 27, 2017 the Bylaw Aa w 1 C-9_mpl tte,e�rt �- ive�n � this voted 4-0-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. 9QLSir -0-d Lm The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this 9 - - —ej-q-c _&n_R"-o-rA Article. Motion made by Stephen Crook, Precinct 2 to move the question 2/3rd Vote Required 82 Voted in the affirmative 62 Voted in the negative 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance of rrr to oar he a ion es_ of ar Motion made by Bruce Mackenzie, Precinct 8 to amend as follows: SECTION 1: Notwithstanding any general or, special law to the contrary, the vote taken by the Town of Reading under Article 20 of its Annual Town Meeting of April 24, 2017 to amend Sections 2 and 5.3 of the Town's Zoning Bylaws to prohibit marijuana establishments other than Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, as authorized by a vote of the voters under Question I of the April 4, 2017 Annual Town Election, and all actions taken pursuant thereto and In reliance thereon, are: hereby ratified, validated and confirmed. ion rri w, After some discussion a vote was takem 237 11 1 P a g e ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Counted Vote 113 Voted in the affirmative 33 Voted in the negative 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance otio G r ie Amen ed ARTICLE 23: Motion made by the Community Planning and Development Committee that the Town vote to amend Section 10.5 of the Zoning Bylaw (Downtown Smart Growth District) by deleting Section 10.5.10.1 in its entirety, and inserting the following in place thereof: 10.5.10.1 Number of Affordable Units Affordable units shall be provided in projects of more than twelve (12) units, as follows: • Except as otherwise provided by this section, twenty percent (20%) of all dwelling units constructed in an ownership Development Project shall be Affordable Units. • Except as otherwise provided by this section, twenty-five percent (25%) of all dwelling units constructed in a rental Development Project shall be Affordable Units= • For Development Projects in which all of the dwelling units are limited to occupancy by elderly persons and/or by persons with disabilities, twenty-five percent (25%) of the dwelling units shall be Affordable Units, whether the dwelling units are Rental Units or Ownership Units. c ro _: This Article is an amendment to the Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) bylaw, Section 10.5 of the Zoning Bylaw, specifically to subsection 10.5.10.1 Number of Affordable Units. The intent of the amendment is to bring the Downtown Smart Growth District (Chapter 40R Overlay District) requirements for affordability into alignment with the Chapter 40B requirements for counting units on the Town's Subsidized dousing Inventory (SdI), under Chapter 40B, if 25% of the units in a rental housing project are available to households earning at or below, 8011/o of Boston Area Median Income (as determined on an annual basis by HUD), all of the units in a rental housing project can count on the Town's SdI, which helps the Tower achieve the 10% state mandate for affordable housing. The current DSGD bylaw has a 20'% affordability requirement, which is the minimum percentage required tinder Chapter 40R.. Therefore, if a rental project is built and only provides 20% of the units as affordable, only the affordable units count on the Town's SdI. Increasing the requirement for affordable housing to 25% for rental would allow the Town to take credit for all of the units in future rental projects. Ownership projects are and would still be allowed to provide just 20% of units at an affordable level, since only the amount of affordable units count towards the Town's SHL We have verified with the State that MGL Chapter 40R allows municipalities to bifurcate regulations based on tenancy type. In addition, Article 23 takes advantage of another provision under MGL Chapter 40R, which allows a small projects exemption from affordability requirements (projects of 12 units or less). Presentation given by: • John Weston - See Attached F nan e i tee Re rrt: No report lam&9mmince Re rt: No report 0 and of lec en e r The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. 238 121Page ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Community Planning and Development Co e . _ n: by JohnWeston: On Monday, February 13, 2017, the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 23. All documents were made available on the town website. The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment shall be adopted by the Town. The February 13, 2017 public hearing was opened at approximately 8:30 p.m. Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. On February 13, 2017 the hearing was closed. The CPDC voted 4-0-0 to recommend Article 23 to Town Meeting. Motion made by Ron D'Addario, Precinct 6 to amend as follows: 10.5.10.1 Number of Affordable Units Affordable units shall be provided in projects of more than twelve ten (10) units, as follows: • Except as otherwise provided by this section, twenty percent (20%) of all dwelling units constructed in an ownership Development Project shall be Affordable Units. • Except as otherwise provided by this section, twenty-five percent (25%) of all dwelling units constructed in a rental Development Project shall be Affordable Units. • For Development Projects in which all of the dwelling units are limited to occupancy by elderly persons and/or by persons with disabilities, twenty-five percent (25%) of the dwelling units shall be Affordable Units, whether the dwelling units are Rental Units or Ownership Units. Motion Goes rr After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3rds Vote Required 145 Voted in the affirmative 0 Voted in the negative 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 24: Motion made by the Community Planning and Development Committee that the Town vote to amend the Town of Reading's official Zoning Map to expand the existing Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) to include the entire Business B Zoning District in the downtown area, as shown below: 13IPage 239 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center PROPOSED DOWNTOWN SMART GROWTH DISTRICT EXPANSION 't. Legend r 9DSGD OverlayDistrict 0 200 400 ,� ,'i � � �t 0 Ft Ig" r L P { e '4. '� lY �� '� �r Proposed DSGD Expansion Ma date:21141170 t i. Business B Zoning District Map by Town of Reading e� ar tl 5 �. nl Parcels P I,NITC60. I` IST Ir I.I � i/ r sir a E i m k � r t P J , ulrs�mmcm,�u 1 A I r guuvuiuer�+Hl��v�„I �P r V : '• 'tY�F^;M '��iti � ` � �-j vir u - r. P i w+ G7" tr 1 f. G'rrf1R!rlM ;"VW'��.11li, � � FYI f��'"+v�1P1� Wr�e/a1r,,iT,ia unvrr 'I�9PWYJ/C�ti,�r ti �Nl� I � M1 �; q �"'n��PVISP � �r,�rn�rar iu�r_ir�orir�r�ro r��ua�mr�r�rr�rn��rrr it V, s l�� i IJ � " ���1�nylUraul�P nGmpY.%dmx wr 0 i S� I�i'j Amb s ��un2e1d! tir 1 i� 1 I �j} P� ✓ } ,a,ckgr ;„ This Article is an amendment to the Town's official Zoning Map such that the existing Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) bylaw would be expanded to include the entire Business B Zoning District in the downtown area, as shown on the attached map. Expanding the DSGD will provide property owners and developers with additional options for how to redevelop their properties, if and when they choose to. The DSGD is an qygLrlay district and will not: remove the underlying Business B Zoning, or require that any existing buildings be taken down involuntarily. The DSGD is not Eminent Domain. While the current Business B Zoning allows for commercial, institutional, and public uses; the DSGD will add to this by allowing residential and mixed-use projects as well. Expanding the DSGD has been discussed at numerous public forums over the past few years, and has recently taken on importance as the Town seeks to broaden its tax base through new growth. Presentation given by: Nicholas Safina - See Attached n„qnge ittgg Re o ' : No report MykWSgMMiAtee_ a rt- No report 0 -krd f S ye,c e, R or : The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article. C m ni IP'I nii in a C'o mi to - en h Mich s fin On Monday, February 1.g, 2017, tl e GPD convened to hold a public hearing on tlwe proposed Article 24. All documents were made available on the town website. The public NI aring was held to provide an opportunity for 240 14 1 P a g e ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 27, 2017 Preforming Arts Center comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Zoning Map Amendment shall be adopted by the Town. The February 13, 2017 public hearing was opened at approximately 8:30 p.m. Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. On February 13, 2017 the hearing was closed. The CPDC voted 4-0-0 to recommend Article 24 to Town Meeting. After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3rds Vote Required 136 Voted in the affirmative 3 Voted in the negative 158 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried A motion was made by Jonathan Barnes, Precinct 5 to reconsider Articles 20 and 22, A motion was made by Angela Binda, Precinct 5 to reconsider Article 21. Articles 20, 21 and 22 will be reconsidered at next posted session. On motion by John Arena, Board of Selectmen it was voted that this Annual Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center, on Monday, May 1, 2017. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM with 158 Town Meeting Members in attendance. Motion Carried A true copy Attest: Laura A Gemme, CMC / CMMC Town Clerk 15 1 P a g e 241 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:37 PM, there being a quorum present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said by all in attendance. Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to dispense of the reading of the warrant and all motions in their entirety. Motion Carried Motion made by Jonathan Barnes, Precinct 5 that the Town vote, pursuant to Section 2.2.4 of the Reading General Bylaws, to reconsider its prior vote and action on Article 20 taken at the Annual Town Meeting on April 27, 2017 After some Discussion it was voted to Reconsider Article 20 2/3rds Vote Required 53 Voted in the affirmative 93 Voted in the negative 166 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion to Reconsider Does NoLgArry. Motion made by, Jonathan Barnes Precinct 5 that the Town vote, pursuant to Section 2.2.4 of the Reading General Bylaws, to reconsider its prior vote and action on Article 21 taken at the Annual Town Meeting on April 27, 2017 After reconsideration of Article 20 that did not carry, as the two were related it was requested by Jonathan Barnes to withdraw the reconsideration of Article 21. This was accepted by the Moderator. Motion to Reconsider Withdrawn Motion made by Angela Binda, Precinct 5 that the Town vote, pursuant to Section 2.2.4 of the Reading General Bylaws, to reconsider its prior vote and action on Article 22 taken at the Annual Town Meeting on April 27, 2017 After reconsideration of Article 20 that did not carry, as the two were related it was requested by Angela Binda to withdraw the reconsideration of Article 22. This was accepted by the Moderator. Motion to Reconsider Withdrawn Motion made by John Arena to take Article 2 off the Table MMURMS&ITUILd 1 1 P a g e 242 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center ARTICLE 2: To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Bylaw Committee, Town Manager, Town Accountant and any other Town Official, Board or Committee. Reports given by: Board of Selectmen John Arena, Chair Mr. Moderator - I'd like to request additional time - My presentation should take about 15 Minutes. Good Evening and thank you to my fellow board of Selectmen, Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Superintendent Dr. John Doherty, Reading School Committee, Town Meeting members, Town and School staff, and the citizens of the Town of Reading. It is my honor to serve as Chairman of the Reading Board of Selectmen for the coming year. There are three major areas I will cover tonight. First, a review major Board activities over the past year. Second, a discussion of some of the present-day challenges and realities the Board has been asked to address. Third, to describe the path ahead for the coming year, and how the Board plans to support it. Since April 2016, the Board has undertaken multiple initiatives with long term beneficial effects for years to come. We proposed Senior Tax Relief, which was then approved by Town Meeting and ultimately the Massachusetts Legislature. This measure allows lower income seniors qualifying for the State circuit breaker credit the ability to reduce their property taxes, helping them stay in their homes near friends and loved ones. The measure permits a shift of about 2% of the residential property levy onto the rest of the class and provides a meaningful reduction in property taxes for eligible Reading seniors. We helped define a formal Town economic development process; welcoming our new Economic Development Director and designing the process to catalog and market Reading to interested developers, agents and industries. More on why we did this in a few minutes. We heard local voters last fall, when they rejected state ballot Question 4 that legalized recreational marijuana. We worked with CPDC to make sure to understand and close all possible loopholes before asking the town voters if they wished to ban commercial marijuana establishments. Earlier this month voters spoke by nearly a 38% margin. Earlier tonight Town Meeting voted to formalize that decision. A special thanks is due to our Town Counsel Ray Miyares and his firm for their pioneering legal efforts in this area, working closely with state agencies, to make sure residents were able to express their views. We supported CPDC efforts to expand the current 40R smart growth district to adjacent areas of the downtown, which was just approved at this Town Meeting last Thursday. The decision also provides a countermeasure to hostile 40B's appearing in these same areas. We supported CPDC efforts to revise the Zoning Bylaw pertaining to Accessory Apartments, to prevent unintended consequences of the original language. The Accessory Apartment concept was designed to allow parents and relatives to remain independent and living in Reading while in close proximity to loved ones. Together with the Trustees, we welcomed the opening of our new Reading Public Library, now returned to a center of community engagement. Thanks to the Library Trustees, Building Committee, Town staff and especially the voters of Reading who approved and funded this substantial project. 2 1 P a g e 243 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center We set the residential tax rate factor reflecting the view that residential and commercial properties be treated with parity. A shift to commercial sector will be discussed in the fall of 2017 in order to equitably share the cost of Senior Tax Relief discussed earlier. We re-approved an inter-municipal agreement for Regional Housing Services together with North Reading, Saugus and Wilmington to efficiently manage affordable units in each town using a common resource. This agreement will better support each town to manage the affordable housing stock we each work so hard to create. Individual members of our Board, acting together with strong Support of CPDC, and ZBA and town staff, worked with the proposed Reading Village 40B to mitigate abutter objections. Please bear In mind that due to State 40B Regulations the Town of Reading was powerless to stop this project development. The final proposal was substantially improved due to the efforts of both day and night time government. This project also triggers Massachusetts Subsidized Housing conditions such that Reading may defer new 40B project applications through February of 2018. Note that Readingi has several other 406 applications already in progress, and we will apply the same approaches in managing these. I want to thank former Board member Kevin Sexton specifically for his efforts in this area. Kevin's business experience and idea generation materially added to the final proposal. Finally, the Board called a special election in October 2016 to vote an override to Proposition 21/2, last attempted in 2003, Working with, the School Committee to identify and prioritize needs, the Board and Town Manager LeLacheur proposed a corn prehensive solution that built-in a component of endurance that would have provided a tO year operating window minimum, A majority of voter's told us overwhelmingly in October 201.6 that our proposal wasn't acceptable. Reading's Override discussions will continue Into the coming fiscal year, which I'll cover in more detail shortly. Before my comments regarding our future, a few thoughts on the present. Over the last 12 months, our National and State politics have become increasingly polarized. Congressmen, Senators and the White House continue to generate sound bites daily, further echoed in 24- hour news coverage hyping every thought. With the electronic devices each of us carry today, we're just a click away from fresh news, amplification and outrage commentary on Facebook and social opinion sites. Disagreement is visible everywhere at the national and state levels. Tax policy. Cabinet appointments. Health Care. The Wall. Supreme Court nominees. Foreign trade. North Korea. Trump. Even families report inability to socialize with certain of their relatives over political disagreements. Allowing these national disputes to enter into our town governance and processes should be handled very carefully, otherwise they will inevitably create objection, friction and outright argument, and ultimately become a drag on local progress. Earlier this year, our. Board was asked by more than 200 petitioners for endorsement of their Human Rights Statement. Selectmen Barry Berman and I met with petitioner representatives in 2 meetings and discussed 2 different statement versions. These meetings were cordial and genuine common understanding on individual topics was evident to me. our board will further discuss the subject this month. Our basic freedoms of speech and thought guarantee us the right to express opinions on any topic in any medium we chose. I defend the right for citizens to speak their mind, even where I might disagree with the subject matter. The central question to me then is the propriety of elected officials taking voted positions for or against lawful citizen speech. � 1Pag 244 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center To this paint, the Town Manager shared with me a discussion with a resident who offered that the Human Rights Statement had our Board attempting to take away his rights to criticize our President Trump. We live in interesting times. Walking straight down the center of political Main Street will be challenging for all of us. Let me now turn to the challenges facing us in the year ahead - There are two key objectives we must make progress on this year: 1st Objective; OVERRIDE We must again start the process to place a suitable designed override question on a future ballot for Fiscal 2019 That's going to require substantial effort by the schools and town to determine needs, appropriate budgets and develop the necessary background and support materials. We'll need to gauge the public's tolerance levels and allow sufficient time for public commentary and responses. I am committed to bring such an override back to the voters for the FY19 budget. As explained further in the Town Manager's warrant remarks, the ability to deliver town and school services will markedly decline unless new revenues are in place by then. Before we can do that, major improvements are needed this year in how we develop and present override information, and how we receive comments back from the voting public. In particular, a means to survey voter opinions is needed to bring out objections and other inputs from voters to help shape the proposal. Beyond the mechanics of the override itself, there is also a substantial public relations issue ahead. We must increase the level of trust between the town, school and voters. I heard from multiple voters after the October failure who indicated a lack of trust in what they heard from the Town and Schools regarding override size, growth rates and forecasted spending. Some voters objected to the sheer size of the override as too much- even though on a proportional basis, it was a lesser percentage as compared to the successful 2003 override. Some voters were confused over the complexity of the override structure, which was designed to including an element of endurance to extend its over 10 years. And others took the view that as the town had managed perfectly well to date, just how bad could the current set of needs actually be? If Taxpayers are expected to pay more in taxes, they'll first need to know and agree to what uses these new tax dollars will go to and then vocalize their support. They will also need to be given information on potential and Veal changes to excluded debt balances and their incremental impact to property taxes. In particular, I am thinking of new debt required for a proposed renovation of Killiam School and the retirement of earlier debt for the Library and High School. To that point, I will tonight°commit the Board of Selectmen to provide voters a clear and prioritized summary of the Town purposes a proposed override would be used for, and our view on the likely future for excluded debt These summaries will be prepared as part of the normal FY19 budget planning cycle. I also commit that our Board will at the same time provide voters with a alternative version FY19 Town budget identifying reductions in spending required should an override again fail. Citizens need to understand the consequences to both success and failure. I ask my colleagues on the School Committee this evening to commit to generating these same 2 views of their FY19 budget~ I would suggest our two boards standardize the design of these documents for easier comprehension by voters. Reaching Voters: 245 4 1 P a g e ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center On the subject of voter outreach, the world has changed how it gets its news and public information messages. It's less about evening newspapers and local television and more about web content, mobile devices and blogging. This year's outreach effort requires greater use of Social Networking to help spread information regarding the override, the budget and related support materials. The town and schools have definite limits in what types and in what medium we may use to made information public- but our data and sources can be copied, amplified and broadcast by interested citizens within their own personal networks, and likewise they can help to funnel questions back to elected officials for general responses. To that point- I'd like to acknowledge the members of YES For Reading group for their pioneering efforts in social networking and outreach last year. To those listening tonight- they would benefit from additional volunteer help in the future. SIZING: One core question in the Override is size, and how to design it to be as effective as possible, as long as possible. In 2016, the Board voted to put forth a $7.5M Override proposal which was defeated soundly by an 18% vote margin. A new sizing effort is required and the Board must evaluate the level of support in the voter community to shape a final proposal. A key input to the process are the proposed FY19 budget and priority lists from Town and School. We know more about voter expectations entering this year. Much of the prioritizing process developed last year remains useful as we undertake the override effort again. #2nd Objective: Override frequency and Economic Development The evidence is clear that since the 1980 passage of Proposition 21/2 in the Commonwealth, cities and towns with more commercial property and therefore greater commercial tax revenues simply do not need to rely on Override ballot questions as frequently. For the peer communities with 87% or more residential property (and for reference Reading has 92%), 10 of 11 (not including Lynnfield) have asked voters for Overrides more often than Reading has, and 10 of 11 (not including Stoneham) have passed Overrides more recently than Reading has. Conversely, in the other peer communities with larger commercial property sectors, only 1 of 14 (Westford) has asked more often, and only 3 of 14 (Walpole, Natick and Canton) have passed an Override more recently. Despite having strong positives of an educated workforce, easy access to 2 major state thoroughfares, good housing stock, a low commercial tax rate, excellent electric rates, and good schools, Reading has stubbornly remained in the lower quartile - the lowest 25% of population - among its peer towns relative to economic development and economic growth. Solving this problem is critical to our future, as it helps creates a long-term alternative revenue source to overrides to fund town and schools. Some residents dismiss the relative urgency of Economic Development proposals because of the long time to beneficial results relative to today's budget needs. That's short sighted in my view. Had our Economic Development efforts begun 10 years ago with the same funding, focus and vigor that's in place today, we'd be in a better place today. To say it simply - Failing to plan means planning to fail Economic Development and Tax Revenues Reading is largely a bedroom community. That means residential property taxes are the overwhelming source of taxes. Additionally, we have lots and lots of school aged children. That means on the spend side, higher percentages of our budget dollars go to education. There's nothing wrong with these facts, but it 51 P e g e 246 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center does mean our budgets are under different financial stresses versus our peers. Reading does not have the same income and spending profiles other towns have. Our residential class size has continued to grow since 2010 with increased numbers of condominiums entering inventory, further increasing our dependence on residential property taxes. Today, approximately 2/3 of all Town revenue is derived from property taxes within the prop 21/2 levy; in 2018 that sum is forecast to be around $641'x. About 91.5% of that will be derived from residential class and 8.5% from Commercial, Industrial & Personal Property, rounding to the nearest half percent. Let's take a look at Reading relative to 25 peer communities comparing employment headcount and employment headcount growth, as a proxy to measuring commercial development intensity. Jessie Wilson, hired as a part-time Economic Development Liaison to complete a 25-town peer community assessment, compiled this data. Towns with higher employment traffic driving to them represent towns with higher commercial development levels. These chart show the average town monthly employment along the X, and the 5 year change in that same employment measure along the Y. The bubble diameter compares the size of monthly employment to the number of working age adults in the town. Big bubbles mean more employees than working age citizens travel into the town. Small bubbles mean more employees than working age citizens leave the town to go work somewhere else Its clear Reading has a comparatively low level of average monthly employment to its peers, coupled with very low growth of employment over the measured 5-year term. We're largely a place for citizens to sleep, eat and raise families, and leave to go work elsewhere. We need to position Reading as destination for employees to travel to and spend discretionary dollars on local shopping, food, entertainment and other purposes. This doesn't mean we aspire to make Reading into a Woburn or Burlington. Reading is starting off such a small commercial base, that even a medium- sized improvement will yield good benefit to our tax revenues. Our focus must include redevelopment as Reading has a very small amount of open land available for new development relative to peers. Let's look at the average salary levels of that employee headcount we discussed earlier, as an indicator of the potential for discretionary spending by employee visitors. Looking at the slide above drawn from the same peer towns analysis, we see that in 2010 and 2015, while Reading average employment salary grew, in both years we remained last in average employee salary levels, reflecting our predominantly small business - retail type base. Victor Santaniello, our shared assessor with Wakefield prepared a study for the Board also illustrating this same point: The commercial property class valuation totals 281.4M and is heavily weighted towards small and medium valued properties.. This pie chart shows the total class separated by parcel valuation and count. 25 Large and very large valued properties (Primarily those at Walkers Brook, shown here in teal and purple segments) represent about 60% of the total commercial class property value. 170 small and medium valued properties make up the 40% remainder. To move the needle enough, economic growth will require medium and large projects, and ultimately, another Walker's Brook sized event. Attracting projects of these sizes means Reading requires a focused and sustained Development managernent effort, led by dedicated town staff. To that end, in 2016 the Board voted to add a full-time in-house resource for commercial and redevelopment growth, paid for by revenues collected from revolving fund permits. Andrew Corona, the Economic Development director joined us over the summer, and is focused on 3 key areas: 247 6 1 P a g e ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center First, to develop our Reading town brandand related outbound messaging to get us on the map and into the mind's of potential companies and developers and commercial brokers. Second, to assist with project visioning and concept developments, including citizen forums and listening sessions for inputs and feedback. Third to assist in the intermediate steps of project planning to provide town support as is needed, Such as the two projects shown here. The first, shown in purple outlines was Article 23 proposal approved Thursday to expand the present 40R Downtown Smart Growth overlay. The second, shown in the green outlines, is to assist in the marketing and redevelopment outreach for the industrial segment on Walkers Brook Drive. This area has the best potential for high value commercial and a significant redevelopment project. There's a lot of work ahead - but even the longest journey starts with a single step. Reading has weathered many challenges over its 373 year history, and brand-new issues await us in the years ahead. Our future progress and success hinge on our o'ff'icials and citizenry solving these problems carefully, respectfully and transparently, May God continue to bless the Town and Citizens of Reading. Thank you for your time this evening. Finance Committee Mark Dockser, Chair Thank you, Mr. Moderator, Good evening Town Meeting Members, Boards and Committees and fellow Reading residents. My name is Mark Dockser and I am the Chair of the Reading Finance Committee. We are a group of 9 of your fellow residents that meet throughout the year in open meetings to review questions of municipal finance on behalf of all citizens. In addition to our own committee meetings, we sponsor a series of Financial Forums during the year in which the elected Boards of the Town join us for open discussion about the financial challenges and opportunities facing the town and encourage a dialogue on how best to work together to achieve the best bang for the buck for Reading. These forums are all open to the public and we welcome more participation, so please come join us. Tonight, I want to highlight from the perspective of Finance Committee the state of the FY'16 budget: 1 Reading is efficiently managed.. We have often pioneered programs that have yielded both better results and cost savings. But even in the face of this, the FY 2018 budget requires cuts in services for both town and schools...deeper cuts than we have experienced in the past. 2 Finance Committee has recommended the use of some Free Cash in each of the last several year's to support the operating budget and mitigate our lack of sufficient revenues. a Finance Committee is like the town savings account. It is money that is best used for "1-time" expenditures. But managed effectively, it can be used in a modest way to support the operating budget. b By policy we desire to hold at least 7% of revenues in these accounts and this budget leaves us slightly above this. c This year we are recommending a cut in this usage to $1.2 MM...about a 50% cut from last year. We believe this to be a more sustainable amount and continue to believe it is a prudent use of some free cash. 248 7 1 P a g e ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center 3 We reviewed the budget in depth with municipal and school departments and believe it is responsible given our revenue constraints. I see 4 challenges and opportunities for FY 2018 and beyond: 1 Costs that are largely out of our control, continue to rise faster than our revenues 2 We now face a choice: an annual decline in the level of services or raise additional tax revenue 3 Not raising additional tax revenues through an override will lower community values 4 Cooperation and working together (fiscally as well as in other ways) is key to maintaining our values as a town a An example of this teamwork is in how the municipal departments and schools are working together through cuts and holdbacks to allow the middle school language program to continue in FY'18. I will show you later how this teamwork plus an additional $100k in free cash will save this program for one year. 1 We like many other municipalities around the Commonwealth are facing uncontrollable costs like health care that are rising much faster than our revenues. The municipal and school departments have worked hard to minimize how this impact was felt, but too many things are now on the backs of too few people and important programs can't be fully funded. Net, residents are getting reduced or not fully staffed services in more and more visible ways—in the schools, in public safety and throughout all departments. 2 On the revenue side, we are limited in our tax revenue growth by Proposition 2 1/2 --2 1/2% increase in residential taxes each year plus new growth. As a quick review for some and as new information for new members, Prop 2 1/2, passed in 1980, is the governing law in Massachusetts about the maximum allowable growth rate in taxes each year. It was passed at a time when most communities enjoyed new growth that had revenues increasing by 4-5+% per year. Cities and Towns with stronger commercial and industrial bases were able to sustain these strong revenue growth rates. However, Reading is a lovely residential community, and we do not have the commercial and industrial base to do this. Our annual revenue growth is N3%. Many cities and towns will override Prop 2 1/2 every approximately 10 years, to maintain their services that otherwise would have to be cut. The last time Reading voted on and passed an override was 14 years ago. Of course there are other ways to raise revenues. Economic development programs can help, and the town has made it a priority to focus in this area...but this alone will not be enough due to lack of available building space for business and the impact of programs that we implement now won't be felt for what could be several years. Where we, along with other cities and towns, have been hit very hard has been the lack of growth in state aid. It has neither kept pace with increasing costs faced by all municipalities nor has it provided relief for many state mandates, resulting in local taxpayers having to pick up the costs of so called "unfunded mandates". Schools have been hit particularly hard by this. All that said, Prop 2 1/2 is meant to bring these issues of costs running ahead of revenues to a head by requiring that government, specifically the Board of Selectmen, come to the taxpayers to request increases. This is where we find ourselves today. Reviewing terms for a moment. There is often confusion about what a Prop 2 1/2 override is and what is a debt exclusion. A debt exclusion is usually a tax increase to fund a particular project for a defined number of years. As we construct or reconstruct buildings, we typically will finance them over a 10 year period. At the end of this period, the tax ends. RMHS and the library are examples of this. An override is a permanent tax increase used to support the core services of the town. 8 I P a g e 249 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Reading is facing a choice: continually declining services or an increase in revenues Our demand for services exceed our means (revenues). Ser-vices that include headcount in police, fire and teachers, library and senior center hours and school programs all have been cut in this budget. Without new revenues, this decline in services will accelerate. New revenues to address this can include new business growth and many other ideas....but the only revenue increase large enough to cover $1mm+ is an override I believe Reading to be a very well run town. We are the envy of many other municipalities in terms of how we do things, often being at the leading edge of activities that result in the delivery of better services at a lower cost. This holds true for both the school side and the municipal side of government. 1 Reading needs an override. As a Finance Committee member, it is my strong belief that not passing an override will harm our community values---both in terms of delivering on the promise of Reading as a community identified by its residents for having great schools, exemplary public safety, a strong and thriving library and other public services; and also in terms of how other people view these values and how they translate directly into home values. 2 Ask any real estate agent in town about this... good schools and good services are the basis of our high and rising property values. But they are being challenged— reduction in the quality of schools and services leads to lower property values. How do we navigate through these tough times? Working together for the good of the town, with teamwork. 1 An example of this is before us with the challenges in the School budget this year. Faced with the need to cut an additional $438k from their budget to stay within the recommended FinComm guidance, the middle school language program and 7 teacher's would have to be cut. Municipal and school officials established this as a priority and worked together to identify reductions and hold backs to cover most of this $438k. In addition, Finance Committee recommended by a vote of 9-0-0 to use an additional $100k in Free Cash to allow this program to continue in FY 2018. Please note that this additional $100k returns the recommended use of Free Cash to a total of $1.2 MM, the number that we recommended last November for budget guidance. 2 We believe the risk that the reductions can be made is reasonable and recommend this be approved by Town Meeting. 3 As good as this is, it serves to fund this part of middle school language only for FY 2018. Additional town revenues will be required for this and other programs to continue. What we are bringing to Town Meeting this evening is a recommended budget of $104,551,681, an increase of 1.6%. This compares to an increase last year of 2,6% and previous years that averaged —3.3%. We believe this budget will support the town in FY 2018 as outlined by the municipal and school departments and is a responsible budget given the constraints on revenues. Thank You! Motion made by John Arena to take Article 16 off the Table M Icrr� arri! d ARTIC LE 16: Motion made the Finance Committee to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide a sum of money for the operation of the Town and its government for Fiscal Year 2018 - beginning July 1, 2017. 250 9 1 P a g e ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 1, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Presentations given by: • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Jeanne Borawski - See Attached John Doherty - See Attached On motion by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 it was voted that. this Annual Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center, on Monday, May 4, 2017. Meeting adjourned at 10:23 PM with 166 Town Meeting Members in attendance. Counted Vote 78 Voted in the affirmative 67 Voted in the negative 166 Town Meeting Members in Attendance M ' ig *arri+ d A true copy Attest: Laura A Gemme, CMC / CMMC Town Clerk 101 Page 251 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 4, 2017 Preforming Arts Center The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:37 PM, there being a quorum present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said by all in attendance. The following announcements were made by the Moderator: Tonight we start with consideration of the 18 sections of the budget. Before that, however, the Chair would like to make a couple of comments regarding the events at the end of Monday's session. Before the meeting I was asked by a member of the school committee if she could address some questions posed by a town meeting-member. I agreed, feeling that answering questions could only help push the discussion along. The member saw it differently and called for a point of order, saying that she was being singled out. After some thought and some heavy discussion I addressed the issue. Although I felt the answers to her questions were presented in a civil manner, her point on being singled out was correct. I understand that the member of the school committee apologized to her. A second point: The debate got heated, and I understand that, under the circumstances, but I ask that all members refrain from making personal attacks either directed at individuals or committees. Also, the ruling of the chair must be respected - not for my sake, but for the sake of Town Meeting. That's necessary for the system to work. We all need to heed the words we heard the first night from Mr. Pacino. I paraphrase, but his point was that we may come here with different ideas, we may leave with different ideas, but we also leave as neighbors and friends, all of whom are here to do what's best for the town. Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to dispense of the reading of the warrant and all motions in their entirety. Motion Carried ARTICLE 16: Move that the Town raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, and appropriate the sum of: 104 561 661 for the operation of the Town and its Government for Fiscal Year 2018, beginning July 1, 2017. Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for Line item 0 (Benefit : $16,496,Q4Z to be provided as follows: Line B99 - $1,200,000 from Free Cash; $400,000 from Overlay and the balance from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for I�'ii Item (Capital), $2,259,4_0Q to be provided as follows: Line C99 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts. Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for L njern D2 O�r'7 1S to be provided as follows: I I P a g a 252 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 4, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Line D99 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for Line ltern E92 (yocatj2DALCAMgatlonj,, 38r CSO, to be provided as follows: Line E99 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for erre em F F1N Reserve Fund): S150,00 to be provided as follows: Line F99 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018. Budget as presented for Llne Item (Administration Se' Ices W.a e 1 � 0 nd Llne ltern X92 inl do eK°vi Exopnses).j_$j,478A00 to be provided as follows: Lines G91 and G92 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Ite 91 lic Se res es ]I 2 S75 and ine It H9 et as presented for Line ses) Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as ublic aryl s Ex uses L 7 25.0 to be provided as follows: Lines H91 and H92 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for LnItem 191 (Finange Wa : r56.100 nd ine Item 192 (Finance Expees): $148,950 to be provided as follows: Lines I91 and 192 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for Line ltq 91 P ilc Safe �rP'a s : 9 S91 S a Line �9 P�rl�li Safet e s � 20 to be provided as follows: Lines 391 and 392 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for LineItem 1 P lic rlirr ' +s s : 1"7 llne °e lK P .,,,�,mm.orl� Ex a ses � 1845 40 to be provided as follows: K92 - $25,000 from the Sale of Cemetery lots to support Cemetery expenses; and the balance of Lines K91 and K92 from property taxes! State aid and non-property tax local receipts z1Page 253 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 4, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for Lire It9m K93 (Public Works Snow & Xce E nes : !6625.000; LimI em N 94 'P UM�or s - teat 1� h in �x nes : $180,QQQ and Line Item Publiclcs a i b C'olle t o IOis os I c em e 1 S9 000 to be provided as follows: Lines K93, K94 and K95 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for (Line Item 1".911 Librar. Wa esh t:1.212.0. ndNLi t m iL Libra nes : $314,LM to be provided as follows: Lines L91 and L92 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for kLne Item M91 Core F `lijigg); $2,997,1 0 to be provided as follows: Line M91 - $100,000 from School Rental Revolving Fund; and the balance of line M91 from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for ting Item M9 o n 0 ildin s • 292,922 to be provided as follows: Line M92 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2.018 Budget as presented for JLng Item 119 h 01111 De a n : 4.' 4 .1 61 to be provided as follows: Line U99 - from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for LLne Item. 9 (Water enter Fund • 1 ,988 to be provided as follows: Lines W99 - $600,000 from Water Reserves and the balance from user fees and other charges Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for Line Item X99 Sewer Enterprise o $6.25g,9_00 to be provided as follows: Line X99 - $450,000 from Sewer Reserves and the balance from user fees and other charges Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget as presented for Line_Item Storm Water EnteLRrjjgFunny 46' 8Q0 to be provided as follows: 254 3 1 P a g e ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 4, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Line Y99 - $200,000 from Storm Water Reserves and the balance from user fees and other charges Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2018 Budget, exclusive of State and county assessments: $104,551,691. • Representing the total of all motions made under ARTICLE 16 as amended • Funds are to be provided as set forth in said motions as amended I acic rounA: Please see the yellow pages of the Warrant Report for the full details of the FY2018 budget. Finance Committee Re _rt: Please see the yellow pages of the Warrant Report - Spending Scorecard of this document for the votes of the Finance Committee online items in the FY2018 budget. The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of Article 16 as explained by these votes at their meeting on March 22, 2017 with a vote of 9-0-0 on all line items. I,aW Committee Report: No report Boar f 5e_l!gctmen Rgporb The Board of Selectmen on March 7, 2017 voted 5-0 to support this Article as presented to the Finance Committee. Amendments Presented: Motion made by Ron D'Addario, Precinct 6 to adjust Line item L91 as follows: Line Item L91 (Library Wages): $1,212,683 1,245,683 change is +$33,000 from free cash After some discussion a motion was made by Ian Brown, Precinct 8 to move the question 2/3rds Vote Required 114 Voted in the affirmative 27 Voted in the negative 153 Town Meeting Members in Attendance M_qtlon to More the Question Carried There was a Point of Order called that requested a counted vote Counted Vote 58 Voted in the affirmative 86 Voted in the negative 153 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Does ofCA r Motion made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 to adjust Line item U99 as follows: Line Item U99 (School Department): $41,491,661 41,301,661 change is -$100.000 After some discussion a motion was made by Angela Binda, Precinct 5 to move the question 2/3rds Vote Required 118 Voted in the affirmative 4 I P a g e 255 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 4, 2017 Preforming Arts Center 20 Voted in the negative 153 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Mqffl2n to Move the Question Ca Led Motign to Amend Coe t Carr After some discussion a voted was taken on the entire motion: Motion C jrjgd as Pr s need ARTICLE 25: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to, pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, to declare the seats of certain Town Meeting Members to be vacant and remove certain described persons from their position as Town Meeting Members for failure to attend one-half or more of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year. Remove Keep as From Town Town Meeting First Sessions Meeting Member Precinct Name Middle Last Name Term Present - Yes - No ILZ� 1 Roger J D'Entremont 2018 2 X 1 Thomas J Ryan 2018 4 X 2 Sean P Kelly 2019 2 X 3 Lori Briere 2019 1 X 3 Francis P Driscoll 2018 0 X 3 Julianne Joyce 2018 2 X 3 Sandra M Kosta 2018 4 X 3 Marianne McLaughlin-Downing 2018 4 X 4 Demetra Tseckares 2018 2 X 5 Daniel Knowles 2019 2 X 5 Kevin Walsh 2019 1 X 6 Kenneth Mathew Lafferty 2019 0 X 6 Lori Ann Russo 2019 2 X 7 Brandon P Chapman 2019 4 X 7 John A Lippitt 2019 2 X 8 Matthew A Annunziata 2018 2 X 8 Ian Charles Brown 2019 3 X Background: The Reading Home Rule Charter provides for the removal of Town Meeting members who attend less than one-half of the sessions through this required Article: "... If any person elected as a Town Meeting Member fails to attend one-half or more of the total Town Meeting sessions within one year preceding the most recent Annual Town Election, his seat may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the Town Meeting. The Board of Selectmen shall place an Article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to remove any such Town Meeting Member from office. At least seven (7) days prior to the Annual Town Meeting, the Town Clerk shall notify any such Town Meeting Member that he may be removed from office, provided, 51 Page 256 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 4, 2017 Preforming Arts Center however, that such notice shall be deemed adequate if mailed postage prepaid to the Town Meeting Member's last known address ..." In the preceding twelve months there were 61 Town Meeting members with perfect attendance for those ten sessions - congratulations! M_oU2n_CArr1ed_M_A_mendjd Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to take Article 3 from the Table Motion Crried'. ARTICLE 3: Move to choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto. Instructional Motion 1 - Plastic Bag Ban: Motion made by David Zeek, Climate Advisory Committee Move that Town Meeting direct the Climate Advisory Committee to explore options and to draft a bylaw to regulate the use of single-use, thin-film plastic bags in Reading in accordance with similar practices across Massachusetts and in consultation with stakeholders in Reading and to present the proposed bylaw for consideration at the next Subsequent Town Meeting. Motion made by Charles Donnelly-Moran to move the Question 2/3rds Vote Required 106 Voted in the affirmative 90 Voted in the negative 153 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion vre the tionC�rriied' After some discussion a vote was taken Ingructional Mo,tion_CArried Instructional Motion 2 - Memorial Park: Motion made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 Move that the Board of Selectmen acting as the Park Commissioners enforce the conditions of the gift of the eleven and one-half acres of land (Memorial Park) as voted by Town Meeting under Article 6 of 1917 Annual Town Meeting which in part states "But said land shall not be used as a playground for football, baseball, soccer and kindred games, or any games that in their nature are hazardous or require fenced enclosures" 6 1 P a g e 257 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 4, 2017 Preforming Arts Center After some discussion the motion was withdrawn nstructionaa tion With n Instructional Motion 3 — Reading Municipal Light Department: Motion made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 on behalf of Carl McFadden Instruct the Board of Selectmen, in light of the town's difficult financial situation, to study the Reading Municipal Light Department with an objective of increasing annual revenues to the Town of Reading, including the possibility of a sale in the longer term. Proposed by Phillip Pacino, RMLD Board of Commissioners: Reinstate the Subcommittee created in 1998 to include One Member of the Board of Selectmen, Two Members of the RMLD Board of Commissioners and Two Members of the RMLD Citizens Advisory Board to look at agreements with RMLD and the Town of Reading. Motion made by Russell Graham, Precinct 4 to amend as follows: Proposed by Phillip Pacino, RMLD Board of Commissioners: Reinstate the Subcommittee created in 1998 to include One Member of the d--tA 50ec ° wen Finance Committee, Two Members of the RMLD Board of Commissioners and Two Members of the RMLD Citizens Advisory Board to look at agreements with RMLD and the Town of Reading. M ti n Jo Amend Doe of Carr Motion made by Peter Brown, Precinct 8 to amend as follows: Instruct the Board of Selectmen, in light of the town's difficult financial situation, to study the Reading Municipal Light Department with an objective of increasing annual revenues to the Town of Reading; Motion to A ar°rled After some discussion the motion was withdrawn by presenter, with objection therefore cannot be withdrawn Motion made by John Arena, Precinct 1 to move the Question 2/3rds Vote Required 76 Voted in the affirmative 4 Voted in the negative 153 Town Meeting Members in Attendance L4Qtj MAo Move th tion CarrigA Motion to adjourn sine die made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 9tion to d urn dggs__Not Cai:U Instruction I_ i Carrie ended Instructional Motion 4 — Bylaw Submissions: 7 I P a g e 258 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 4, 2017 Preforming Arts Center Motion made by John Sasso, Precinct 2 Instruct the Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, and all Town Departments, Boards, Commissions and Committees, to submit both redline and clean versions of all changes proposed to Town Documents, which are subject to the review and approval of Town Meeting (e.g., Zoning Bylaws, General Bylaws, Town Charter, etc.), and to include the complete material (wording, figures and tables) of the next highest section and all of that higher section's subsections of such document (for each subsection being changed) even if no changes are being proposed to that higher subsection. Instructional Motion was not presented to Town Meeting; therefore a vote was not taken . .......... John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to adjourn the 2017 Annual Town Meeting adjourn sine die at 11:53 PM with 153 Town Meeting Members in attendance. Motion Cayied .......... A true copy Attest: Laura A Gernme, CMC / CMMC Town Clerk 259 Town of Reading II Rl13S GUESI WIR password: none 1� Annual Town Meeting April 24, 2017 ba„ 2017 Annual Town Fleeting Article 2 - State of the Town Monday May 1st State of the Town-Selectmen Chair John Arena Financial Update—FINCOM Chair Mark Dockser 260 1 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 3 Instructions Last Night of Town Meeting 1. Ban Plastic Bags—Climate Advisory Committee 2. Others? ° Pages 3-5 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 4 Adds, removes or changes items in the FY17-27 Capital Improvements Program—does not authorize any funding for these items: FY17 General Fund-$150,000 net $100,000 Cell Tower Design $100,000 Facilities projects(net) -$350,000 Defer Killam Field and parking lot until FY23 FY17 Enterprise Funds +$200,000 Sewer $200,000 West St/Batchelder Rd Sewer Station project (unanticipated ground water issue) 261 2 11=001M 2017 Annual Town Meeting Pages 3-5 Article 4 (continued) FYI General Fund-$180,600{needed to fund RMHS debt} $190,000 Fire breathing apparatus $150,000 DPW truck#9 advanced from FY19 $150,000 Permanent Bldg Committee funding $ 40,000 GIS flyover planimetrics $ 32,400 Cemetery car advanced from FY20 $ 30,000 Fire hose $ 25,000 School large scale technology projects $ 15,000 Fire dept multi-gas meters $ 50,000 Sidewalk,curb,skim coating and crack sealing -$863,000(various projects deferred or reduced—see Warrant Report) FYI Enterprise Funds-$150,000 Wtr; +$200,000 Swr;+$175,000 St Wtr -$150,000 Truck#6 defer to FYI(water) $200,000 Vacuum truck advanced from FYI(sewer) $200,000 Vacuum truck advanced from FY19(storm water) -$ 25,000 General drainage improvements reduced(storm water) 01=6110110 Pages 6-7 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 5 Authorizes these chap es to FY17 General Fund bud et Line Description Decrease Increase B99 Health Insurance Premiums($100,000) $200,000 Retirement Assessment($100,000) ........................................................ C99 Net Capital as described $15 E99 I Voke Education—less enrollment $50,000 ........... G91 Vacation/sick buyback$15,000 $71,175 Adm Pay&Class funding used$13,625 Svc Technology OT$5,000 Elections Workers(Oct Special)$4,000 Operations Specialist($15,000) Pay&Class unused funding($23,350) Pay&Class funding transfer($70,450) 3 262 101111100M 2017 Annual Town Meeting Pages 6-7 Article 5 FY17 General Fund budget(continued): Line Description Decrease Increase G92 Town Counsel$50,000 $114,650 Adm Special Counsel TLT$30,000 Svc Special Counsel cable$25,000 HR Professional Services$9,650 H91 I Economic Development Dir($45,000) $94,550 Pub Building Inspections($10,000) Svc I Community Services Director($57,000) Pay&Class funding used$17,450 LH6 Eco................nDevelopment expenses$3,000 $3,000 191 Vacation/sick buyback$2,875 $12,125 Fin Pay&Class funding used$9,250 MIMS M= Pages 6.7 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 5 FY17 General Fund budget(continued),- Line continued);Line Description Decrease Increase J91 Vacation/Sic � 0 Vacation/Sick buyback$140,600 $219,900 Pub Fire OT $47,000 Saf Animal Control Officer$19,000 Police CPR training$8,500 Pay&Class funding used$4,800 J92 Fire protective clothing$8,000 $30,000 Pub Police clothing/uniforms$7,000 Saf Police officer training$5,000 Animal Control Regionalization($50,000) K91 Pay&Class funding used$2,825 $2,825 DPW K92 Hwy Outsourced repairs$25,000 $50,000 DPW Hwy fuel($75,000) 4 263 EMSEW 2017 Annual Town Meeting Pages 6-7 Article 5 FY17 General Fund budget(continued): Line Description Decrease Increase ........�......... ....... K93 Snow&Ice(estimate)$250,000 $250,000 .........._................................w...... K94 Street lights($15,000) $15,000 L91 Vacation/sick buyback$11,625 $34,325 Lib pay&Class funding used$22,500 M91 Security System Evaluation$125,000 $137,000 Fac Vacation/sick buyback$12,000 U99 Science Curriculum materials$150,000 $150,000 Sch Subtotals $660,725 $923,825 Net Operating Expenses $263,100 Sick Stablization Fund $30.78 To Inspections Revolving Fund $60,000 From Free Cash 1 $323,069.22 lP Pages 6-7 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 5 FY17 Enterprise Funds: Line Description Decrease Increase X99 West St/Batchelder Rd Sewer Station $200,000 (Sewer) project—unanticipated ground water issue Subtotals $0 $200,000 ----... ...-----.-- � ..........a Net Operating Expenses $200,000 From Sewer Reserves $200,000 5 264 MIEN 0 IMN Page 7-8 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 6 Prior Year's Bill: • Callback Staffing Solutions $90.72 for June 2016 services • Bill was emailed to the Fire Department but filtered into junk mail • The issue was discovered when the company notified the town in January 2017 that the bill remained outstanding • Requires 4/5 vote of annual Town Meeting (9/10 otherwise) • Source of funds is Free Cash 3=40 mmPage 8 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 7 Authorize Surplus Disposal ooPBSB ' i7iu CAT Backhoe 2007 $40,000 Reed Screenall 1994 $7,000 Int'I 700SER Truck 2004 $6,500 Ford 450 Dump Truck 2000 $5,000 Int'I 400SER Truck 1996 $3,500 Leeboy 1.5 Ton Roller 1998 $1,000 JRB 4 in 1 Bucket 2009 $1,000 Scag 52"Mower 1995 $500 Scag 52"Mower 1996 $500 265 6 N=0 om Page B 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 7 (continued) Authorize Surplus Disposal Turf Tiger 61"mower 2008 $500 John Deere Mower 1989 $500 Fuel Transfer Tank $100 Weatherguard Toolbox $100 Stone Cement Mixer 1993 $100 Holder V-Nose Plow $100 Trailer Ramps $100 SMOMMPages 8-9 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 8 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) • Town Meeting previously voted in 2012 to adopt Chapter 32B Section 20 of MGL to establish an OPEB Trust Fund . The state recently enacted legislation to clarify the legal structure of OPEB Trust Funds 0 By adopting the provisions of Section 20 of Ch.32B of MGL as amended by Section 15 of the Chapter 218 Acts of 2016,the town's existing OPEB Trust Fund will fall under this new legal structure 7 266 2017 Annual Town Meeting Pages 8-9 Article 8 (continued) Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) $576,000 total Partially fund $500,000 General fund(-$2.0 million required for FY40 funding) Fully fund by FY30 $ 50,000 Water Enterprise Fund $ 20,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund $ 6,000 Storm Water Enterprise Fund Pages 9-10 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 9 To declare,b accepting reports from the School Committee or any other ppublic body,that the Land(as described in the Article)is no longer needed for public purposes. This step wilt allow the Selectmen to undertake a publicprocess of what uses for the land should be considered,and what possibilities exist in the real estate marketplace for such desired uses. Should the Selectmen settle on one or more possible uses,a future Article will be presented to Town Meeting for approval,with all of the requisite details. At this time,there are no specific plans for or interest in the parcel. 8 267 IMORM 2017 Annual Town Meeting Pages 10-11 Article 10 Increase Library Project Costs Move to Table Page 11 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 11 Authorize Sewer Debt—see page 207 for the 10 remaining sewer station capital projects (about$14 million). This Article approves $2.4 million in debt for the largest(about 1,000 properties) and next most urgent sewer station at Charles Street and Haverhill Street. Corrosion, outdated electrical equipment, and inefficient pumps all need to be addressed. After this project, only the Sturges sewer station is planned during the next few years, but as equipment ages, the capital plan has the flexibility needed to change priorities. 9 268 2017 Annual Town Meeting Pages 11-12 Article 12 Increase Retirement COLA Base Move to Table EMS M= Pages 12-13 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 13 Abolish Sick Leave&Vacation Buyback The remaining $30.78 balance was used in Article 5. In 2009, the plan was to fund this account on a regular basis as, part of the annual budget process and then use it as a source of funds at November and April Town Meetings, as needed. That approach would have required more annual funding than was readily available, so after a few deposits, we returned to a 'pay as you go' approach. Vacation buyback can occur with any employee leaving. Often the position goes unfilled for a period of time, so funding for this portion is readily available. 10 269 1011062M Pages 12-13 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 13 Abolish Sick Leave&Vacation Buyback (continued) Sick Leave buyback is less frequent, and eligibility has been phased out. Non-union upper and middle management positions have never been eligible for this benefit; remaining non-union positions ceased all eligibility for those hired after August 31, 2009. Union eligibility varies, but is generally limited to being 'grandfathered in' for 20+ year employees only. Police, Fire and Public Works typically see tenures of 30 and even 40+ years of service, so here it is still applicable, as transfer requests under Article 5 showed. Maximum Sick Leave buyback is capped at 50%value of 100 days. Pages 13-14 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 14 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan Pursuant to Article 14 of the 2017 Annual Town Meetinr� an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan for the Fiscal Year 2'013 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 is as follows' Available Balance—QInrestricted Funds: $252,634 Available Balance—Restricted Funds $ 0 Unrestripted funds shall be used for the following purposes: $10,000 or a maximum of 5%for administration of Affordable Housing • Remainder for constructing affordable housing(including loan and grant prograIrbs ;or for rnaintainin and improving affordability of existing housing stock;or or the pur l se of exist'i'ng housing stock to add it to or maintain it as a part of the existing affordable Dousing inventory. 11 270 NEW 2016 Annual Town Meeting Pages 14-16 Article 15 Authorizes Revolving Funds Conservation Consulting $14 $25,000 Inspections $660,664 $200,000 Public Heath Clinics&Services $69,002 $25,000 Library Materials Replacement $4,718 $15,000 Mattera Cabin Operating $228 $10,000 Town Forest none $10,000 am am Pages 20-21 2017 Annual Town Meeting &24-296 Article 16 Monday May 1St after Article 2 Reports See FY18 Budget presentation 12 271 2017 Annual Town Meeting Page 17 Article 17 Chapter 90 Allocation Authorize appropriation by borrowing in anticipation of Ch. 90 and accept Ch.90 at whatever level is ultimately available. • Enables Chapter 90 funds to be used for road improvements • Chapter 90 funding is a reimbursement program • Funds need to appropriated in anticipation of receipt of Chapter 90 funds • No debt has ever been sold in anticipation of Chapter 90 • 594 103 is expected to be received EMS MEM Pages 17-20 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 18 General Bylaw Modify the Permanent Building Committee Bylaw • The PBC since inception has thought about what policies and procedures are in the best long-term interests of the town; • They have participated in a few meetings with elected boards to have a public dialogue; • These reflections serve as the basis for this Article, but in addition they have created PBC policy and a process for any Sponsoring Agency to follow; • The PBC is very interested in examining all of their past work and learning from it—this may not be the last time Town Meeting sees such a request to fine-tune this bylaw. 272 13 MMOOM 2017 Annual Town Meeting Pages 17-20 Article 18 General Bylaw Permanent Building Committee Bylaw—Changes Requested Friendly amendment in the motion but not the Warrant Report(bold underlined is added): The Permanent Building Comm4lee shall reyiaw and administer Heeler Town holKnp design stu&os and enntnActl£rn projects turning expected aggregate costs of 1,500 ON) or more,but nisyr decline aMltmhnte�traOon of Proles with Clitle or no actual cemsiructlen, 'T'he Peramanant 901ding 0-urmanMee"5.pUfisdl60n 04 not Oxtend t11 nreierAs of the Reading patrw*Apa+l Ught Dep mrtment PEa�T ara�manem a aNtA1 Ca �G a si p a t krt prrx1eut ea 7 I,ass t To Dim rtr enc r¢erg ttan ncM t ay, This change was agreed to by the Bylaw Committee and the PBC and will be described during their reports. Pages 17-20 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 18 General Bylaw Permanent Building Committee Bylaw—Changes Requested • Add reference to Associate members • Add pro-active building assessment feature, not simply a building inventory • Refer to their policies&procedures(eg. Project Assessment and Project Administration) . Clarify that only elected boards may be sponsoring agencies.Town Meeting members involved in the early'formation of the PBC concept agree this was the original intention. 273 14 MENIOMM 2017 Annual Town Meeting Pages 17-20 Article 18 General Bylaw Permanent Building Committee Bylaw—Changes Requested • Revise the dollar limit down to$1.5 million from$2.0 million,lining up with state law as to the hiring of an OPM; however add ability to decline projects with little construction activity(eg. Roof replacement). • Clarify the role of Temporary members,and that they begin after Town Meeting Notwithstanding the friendly amendment,the PBC did not wish to be an advocate for projects in front of FINCOM or Town Meeting, so any such language was removed The 8-day notification period was removed. Pages 20-24 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 19 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Sections 5.3.1, 5.3.2 & 5.4.7 Accessory Apartments Friendly m n nment is shown in green 15 274 ==OEM TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 5.3.1:Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts Why Changed:To clarify uses andmo' . .B 4 '' lit 400, �..�...- ..�..�...' PUD-B PUDa.. ACCESSORY USES BUS A BUS B BUS C IND Overlay Overlay ._, d Ac, ...___-- .....eri .._ .. .-.._ . . __ .......-.., ..m Attached Accessory Apartment Contained Within an Existing Single- Yes Yes No No No No Family Dwelling-no addition to gross floor ,. - ... ..., _�.. Famtiv ted witha ng Single- SPP Apartment n Existing No No No No Detached Access nt SRA SPA ...... ..... ... SPA TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 5.3.2:Table of Uses for Residence Districts Why Changed:To clarify uses e-Se 4 �4t-4xnmZ -.t f and to allow the use in the A-40 Zoning District � m RES.._ ACCESSORY USES S-15 RES RES PRD-O PUD-R 5-20 A-40 A-50 PROM S-40 within an ExistingSingle Family Dwelling Yes a No No.. .�._. AttachedAccesso A rtmentContained No 9e Y 9- No no addition to gross Floor area ....., ,,... .. D-otaiiedA4ccessory --,SpA.-,.,. Apart'cnant trait Gra-an existing Carriage House,Stable or Bam) SPIR W I No No No Asatx.Ialod-m1h,New,Consl�olkan of a SPA SPA �,w... ,...�' .... �,.- ...- Sirs !a latprdl '�wofilfn ..... Preaurvaddon of a Carnage House Stable, or Barn for Use as a Detached Accessory SPA SPA SPA No No A admuyutG -.- � L Attached AccessoryApartment Containedwithin New Construction of or Addition to SPA SPANo ,,,,,,®... ....._. 275 16 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 5.4.7.3: Performance Standards Why Changed:To clarify when waivers can be granted Proposed Change: Add the following language at the beginning of the section: "The SPGA may grant a waiver from the standards set forth in sections 5.4.7.3a through j inclusive where necessary to install features that facilitate access and mobility for disabled persons;however, in no case shall the SPGA waive or allow modifications to requirement k below." TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 5.4.7.3k: Performance Standards Why Changed:To add specificity to the language concerning the location and expansion of Detached Accessory Apartments Proposed Change-Add a new subsection k as follows: A faefechadAccaosary AparlmeofOn0 nottae tor,aled lAEjveenany oxtorloruvalt of fadncapaf Singto Family Qw+Wdretgaml'Wry two- at-way Mahe'No ButldAvraa),uniess it is craatert thrraugh the canes sroh otan accessary stnx,,tury iccahad wralarn the No MuldAra,a that was cons mvledor pwrrrarttad nnuOo 2011,orrhrougn tho preservaUon of a carriage house,sbabM or berm 0m1 was ron0notted or PeaToted to 201 7;pmwood,howovai ttret suor convamirm ofan acmoseory amara ns or preservation of a cannage house,;stabo or barn for use as an Accassoty»Apedmeat gamy not mWOn the 904 000 of gross rioorarea W iha?n0ddrad of hto structure tfrailrx within the No Build Area.. No Special Permit for an Accessory Apartment shall be issued unless the SPGA finds that the exterior appearance ofthe Accessory Apadmont„and any accessory stnrrhrro camage house,#Wgoorbarn modiflodtoauoconrmoo'atoa tavhedAuces sory Apartment wttl rr Wntadn the essential charact rutthe hra hborhood mrid w0 be uwvpatibhr with the Patridpai Single Family LJumatting on the same lot and with other dwellings on adjoining lots. 17 276 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Acascry Apartment.Metoahedp _(axawttng bulldpng nray be expandad Principal Residence--5 praAded no portion or the atructara le within the"Pio Suite Araa1 Exterior Wall of Principal DwellingOff SUO'M x 'IN aBuldArea" wire Except as rioted,.a Detached '""• "'p^w Avmscory Aportmanl may not g / a be located between any ..µ*,Atwfw wall......or the Nrinalpal Single Family Dwelling and any dghtofway TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Amr Bary Apartment(0"Ivcluad) ---'ExlAing skmature may NOT be wrendad Principal Residence ••--- lnlo Ova"N*Build Area" Exterior Well o9 Principal Dwelling "No Build Area" 1?641 S,xeapt as noted,a Detached 089 Stred Par�6n Ddverry, �� AroamecoyApartment may not �� ba pocaled between any °y „ / ..._...ex.tedor wail of Me pdnolpat Single Family Dwelling and any dgm-of-wery 18 277 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission I�It� aa�l Principal Residence Etikt as naiad,d Detached Ass ossor'y Apndmand may not rid @daatmd harwamaro any extedw wnli rg Ohe Pdnctpall Single Family Dwelling stud any right-of-way ww� w.rY;m _J -No Build Ant' Exterior Well of Right of MY ettaat Principal Dwelling PlarkinulDrNewaty TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Exterior Wall or Principal Dwelling ........................... „�, APsrCniam4. du'MptldrcVtd�� ��V I Principal Residence fM"iA Year naroraYi,a DaladrW AnY:saa q ApYrdmwir mynot 6'.100MW Ww"Is any oAbdaf"M rstth”pdndpal Pod SIMmlb y'naMlby O',hwoohnp and Yiny oay*alhwwy � M Y, , w�Ya _Nn said Ars' a1, E'larlor WWII of Yrl'pYd rpN bi9u-,Y i4m Fnrn4k p^0WPAIOW9011nd;.� HYa¢daalpdNknwwYway 19 278 Pages 24-27 2017 Annual Town Meeting Articles 20, 21 & 22 Local voters: On November 8,2016 disapproved MA ballot Question 4 legalizing marijuana by a margin of 44,9%yes 56.1%no Board of Selectmen and CPDCmworked with Town Counsel and staff to respond to local majority vote against MA ballot Question 4, CPDC immediately advertised Public Hearings to discuss a Prohibition and a Moratorium on the commercial aspects (only)of marijuana.This step is proscribed by ballot Question 4,and was necessary in order to prevent any applicants in the door before the state set up all the rules, The Board of Selectmen voted to place Question One on the local ballot to allow voters to share their views on the commercial only aspect of the broader marijuana issue Note that this did not impact medical marijuana use or personal recreational use. After concluding their Public Hearings,CPDC voted to place both Article 20(Prohibition)and Article 21(Moratorium)on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. After a discussion between Town Counsel and various parts of state government,the Smarr tfggpyadded Article 22 to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant—a request for a Home Rule Petition to strengthen the voice of local voters and Town Meeting members if an outright commercial ban is desired by both groups. 11=401= Pages 24-27 2017 Annual Town Meeting Articles 20, 21 & 22 Local voters: On April4,2017 approved local ballot Question 1 Marijuana Establishment Ban by a margin of fill 9 Q55 31.1%no Town Meetina: Article 20—to approve zoning bylaw changes to enact local ballot Question 1 If Article 20 receives 2/3 support.' table Article 21 vote on Article 22(Home Rule Petition) If Article 20 does not receive 2/3 support: vote on Article 21(Moratorium) table Article 22 20 279 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 20—Prohibition: • Insert into Section 2.0-Definitions: Marijuana Establishment:A commercial marijuana cultivator,marijuana testing facility,marijuana product manufacturer,marijuana retailer,or any other type of marijuana-related business,subject to regulation under Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws;provided,however,that a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall not be deemed to be a Marijuana Establishment. Insert into Section 5.3.1 —Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts: E—NOCTI.FAA �XBUSABUSB BUSC INDDB �INo No No No No No nt • Insert into Section 5.3.2—Table of Uses for Residence Districts: ._...�.,.....,..,_ RES:.. .-...__ PRINCIPAL S-15 RES RES PRD-C. PUD-R USES S-20 A-40 A-BO PRD-M MarijuanaNo No No NO= o No Establishment TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 21 —Moratorium: • Insert into Section 2.0-Definitions: Marijuana Establishment:A commercial marijuana cultivator,marijuana testing facility,marijuana product manufacturer,marijuana retailer,or any other type of marijuana-related business,subject to regulation under Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws;provided,however,that a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall not be deemed to be a Marijuana Establishment. • Replace Section 5.6.5.2—Applicability,with the following: — No Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be established except in compliance with the provisions of Section 5.6.5. 21 280 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development commission Article 21 -_Moratorium CVd., • Insert a new Section 5.6.6—Temporary Moratorium on Marijuana Establishments: I - 13Y VIA0 3 r 8,2016.la volcni of CotnluLniwcalilt .5.6,6.1 Furpos" ,[the,Slaw,clectilln oli Novembe approveA a law rqi[latioly,the caulgiv rloriti naainiliictxire,ptocessing,disuibodon,sale,posse.ision,i0ting and use uaf tiauiudpttsrasa.'rile law and thesubsc,quent afTlUtdritent thereto provides,that n is cftclive kni Dccornbet-15,2016,and that a nmv gaic agency,Oic Cannabis Coin001 Cc1nuiisI,,jinl(CCC),is ro(linied to issue regulations regarding implementation by March 15,2018. Section 5,6.5 of the Zoning Bylaw wallows l2mgtsCciexl Medical Mat juatull 1'?i51101'sarves by Special 11crinil, The rcgidalion of other types of Malintana howevol,nnscs Tiovel and Complex legal, planning,and public wfbty issues.'11bo Town ticods finte to consider and Iiddr�,is these,issklcs,aw well as the potential nnJ,=,1 ofthe fordlooInivop,cartmilliq controf C'omnn"km regulations,by"Icilliq ol'a complehovisive plinoing III ocess to consider wile"ding the Zoning Bylaw lo,wgulate madjuann I'lle tenipwIlly rnoratoriom provid"i I In Soctfian 5,0,6 is ntiended w allow swffionall fitne I,1, , in it II thaTown to eflgqw in such�1 PNIIIIIng Process and to ad S,43W zonnig Bylaw provi'sioni manner consistent with sound land use planning objectives. TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development commission Article 21 --Moratonum Ctd' 5.6.6.2"temporary MoroloriumT,'(vt the reiisonswl forth abovc and notwilbstanding any othot provimil of aw Zoning Bylaw to the conlrary,theTown hcrel)y ladqu a temporary nicuatorium on lk use of I and or struckurvs as a Mai tiamia FmabUnIneln,The fwgatodu In shal ILK,i I t effect 1hrouRb Augusl 31,20 K F)urntg the moraturillm pcnad,the Town Shalt undtnakc a lAalming pros eis to addirgs the potential 6111pads,of Marijuana Lstablishniotils acid o awi related kind uses and structures,consides the egnInijbig Conttx)J CmojnnnS$Jon legUlntlQ]14 Vegardnig Matiioiina F"stablisliloonts W[iun ill",IMeissued, imd shall consider adupfing now plovi"dol,*orille Zoning HyInW goVelnifir,the l(Walon,01JUMflOn RW effeCIA of mariJultrul,Fstabfislnnciwi fin consideri0ion by the 2018 AnnualTown MLefl,19, 281 22 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 22—Home Rule Petition: AN ACT RATIFYING AND VALIDATING THE ADOPTION OF A MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT PROHIBITION IN THE TOWN OF READING . Section 1: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary,the vote taken by the Town of Reading under Article 20 of its Annual Town Meeting of April 24,2017 to amend Sections 2.0 and 5.3 of the Town's Zoning Bylaws to prohibit marijuana establishments other than Registered Marijuana Dispensaries,as authorized by a vote of the voters under Question 1 of the April 4,2017 Annual Town Election,and all actions taken pursuant thereto and in reliance thereon,are hereby ratified,validated and confirmed. . Section 2: This act shall take effect upon its passage. TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 23 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Section 10.5 Downtown Smart Growth District 282 23 P. TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 110.5.110.11: Number of Affordable Units Why Changed: (1)To increase affordability requirement for rental projects from 20%to 25%, which will enable the Town to count ALL units in a rental project on the Subsidized Housing Inventory. (2)To allow an exemption from affordability requirement for projects of 12 units or fewer—12units is the maximum project size that can take advantage of this exemption under Chapter 40R. TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 10.5.10.1: Number of Affordable Units Proposed Change: Delete Section 10.5.10.1 in its entirety and insert the following in its place: Affordable units shall be provided in projects of more than twelve(12)units,as follows: • Except as otherwise provided by this section„ twenty percent(2t 16)of all dwelling units constructed in at?ownership Development Project shall be Affordable Units. • Except as otherwise provided by this section,twenty-five(259.)of all dwelling units constructed in a rental Development Project shall be Affordable Units. • For Development Projects in which all of the dwelling units are limited to occupancy by elderly persons andlorby parsons with disabilities,twenty-five percent(25%)of the dwelling units shall be Affordobto Units, whether the dwelling units are Rental Units or Ownership Units. 283 24 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 24 Zoning Map Amendment Expand Downtown Smart Growth District h 4 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Background: • This Article is an amendment to the Town's official Zoning Map such that the existing Downtown Smart Growth District(DSGD)bylaw would be expanded to include the entire Business B Zoning District in the downtown area,as shown on the attached map. Expanding the DSGD will provide property owners and developers with additional options for Prow to redevelop their properties,if and when they choose to. The DSGD is an gy rlay district and will not remove the underlying Business B Zoning,or require that any existing buildings be taken down involuntarily.The DSGD is not Eminent Domain. While the current Business B Zoning allows for commercial,Institutional,and public uses;the DSGD will add to this by allowing residential and mixed-use projects as well. • Expanding the DSGD has been discussed at numerous public forums over the past few years,and has recently taken on importance as the Town seeks to broaden its tax base through new growth. 25 284 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission PROPOSED DOWNTOWN SMART - GROWTH DISTRICT EXPANSION rwvua arwxroan�r�ewvue o zoo rm d �, 1 ��:d� marry o- i ~btwl�� � �I Y,l ✓� ,. s >�' ' 1 Pi.��n ., 1 . , 1i amu' i slu6 V� `�'�� w^b l r Wtwzp Ct�f� �r �� �� "o 'ar" r U "'a kpJzm'm orup^ "V 741 aye ✓ w �.� �1✓ �y; t f "w yup V � 4 wx � S l�i ( 6 d � Pages 30-31 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 25 To remove Town Meeting members that have not attended at least 50% of the ten (10)sessions in the past 12 months,as proscribed by the Town Charter Section 2-6. F iii i,, Roger J D'Entremonl 2019 2' Thomas J Ryan 2019 A seen P Kelly 2019 Lori Briere 2010 Francis P Driscoll 2018 9d. Julianne Joyce 2019 2 Sandra M Kosta 2019 d Marianne McLaughlin-Downing 2019 4 Demelra Tseckeres 2019 2. Daniel Knowles 2019 2 Kevin Welsh 2019 1'. Kenneth Mathew Lafferty 2019 0 Lod Ann Russo 2019 2' Brandon P Chapman 2019 4 JohnA Llppltt 2019 IR.. Matthew A Annunzlata 2019 2 Ian Chedes Brown 2019 3 285 26 27 286 2/27/2018 Presentation May 1, 2017 2017 Survey of 25 Peer Communities Source:J.Wilson, Reading ED Liaison • Correlation of population, demographic, residential, commercial and policy data of 25 peer communities • Comparison of employment, employment growth and employment relative to population is particularly illuminating 1 287 2/27/2018 2017 Survey of 25 Peer Communities Source:Milson, Reading ED Liaison SON Bedford 0 Burlington (9 40 Reading C E Danvers Wtlrradlpwgton Nord,flesdIfie, MorsIdold Memfleld Shr,,I4,jY fInIon Andover 010 U011"on 'nakefield 1 0 4, Allover OedPaenm ....13 We 1104 Westborough ,nn. MP HAITI VM MOO am 45000 340 Concord Netick Winchester 4000 2015 Average Montly Employment 2017 Survey of 25 Peer Communities Source:Milson, Reading ED Liaison SM 4000 Burlington 30DO 4.0 Burlington: C "3.71(Monthly Employment 0) 15 year growth;4272 Employees . E +2.7x Employment/20-64 YO :11. [ ........... .2 2000 CL E W Ln 11 fa 1000 O -low 2015 Average Montly Employment 288 2 2/27/2018 2017 Survey of 25 Peer Communities Source:J.Wilson, Reading ED Liaison 5000 4000 Z Burlington Q l9 30D0 CBurlington: +43,7K Monthly Employment E� +5 year growth:4272 Employees +2.7x Employment/20-64 YO weM 06 ]000 W w..,..� Danvers: LU rEm ploymentN +S year growth: Employee s ]ooD w2 yrne IJ 7069 YO ......... ....... r 0 Danvers N n AW ]ODOD 'I.YiND 20WO 2.WW 300M TWO0 40DW 45000 SOM jalm 2015 Average Montly Employment 2017 Survey of 25 Peer Communities Source:J.Wilson, Reading ED Liaison Soon Wakefield; +14,6K Monthly Employment +5 year growth:1118 Employees 4000 +0,87.Employment/20-64YO Z Burlington Q W3000 __...,. ...................... ,,,,,',,.. CBurlington: +43,7K Monthly Employment +5 year growth 4272 Employees +2.7x V�npWy n ,tJ 20.64 YO CL E m._.. . � �....�... Danvers. W +26,41K Monthly Employment LM Wakefield +5 year growth:1820 Employees N 10D0 �,. +1.5x tmry�qu�y+nenk,R2O.04 YO ee... d) 0 Danvers N 0 WN ]GOOD IF" 20000 2 W 3M 3 45000 500YNW -1000 2015 Average Montly Employment 289 3 2/27/2018 2017 Survey of 25 Peer Communities Source:J.Wilson, Reading ED Liaison Employment Wakefeld 5 year 4000 ++087xg1OS Fr fleynrvVd-"YO1` �..,.,_,...�..._ N t Burlington 3000 � 8 r11.r$tarn� C 5 43,7Kyear g Monthly Employment +5 year growth ant Employees 2.7x Employment/20-64 Y0 .2 20M CL L...._ .�6. Danvars W Ln Wakefield year growth: Employment 1 rgrowth:1820 Employees Ntaco Grw prRorrnm tf 20.fy vo 0 Danvers N Reading 0 5000 'rW,100 Y:A00 20600 2:1100 34449 Ik'rrMkm 4aUPJ0 45000 50000 2015 Average Montly Employment Average Weekly Wages ---- Average Weekly Wages _ Ranking Chart f 2010 2015 Chanae 1 --Bedford ,$9A dA8 I 1 $139256 Lexlnatnn e5 ez% Higher%CIP Towns generally have 2 I 1 $R3 980 Mansfield $07,552 M n Id 55 d3% 9 9 y 3 9udlnolon $8Z992 R dr M $92 5Rn N dh Readln9 34,25%.. higher average weekly wages. .....rm a WBSl10fd $7k,168 "nal $92.198 Wllminaton,,, 1A 76% _ ...... 5 TA d $77 896 Andover $91 eza W I ,7 aa% Reading is the lowest for average 5 ewkshury $69 62e w rr M $R3 358 Canton 17,85% 7 _II rd $687141""""Wll l on $61,640 A 11 ndover 1782% weekly wages in both 2010-2015. 8. Concord $85,052 Canton 876628 WI h I,r 1846% 0 We$tbon Ugh $01960 W1,eAftimiglh, $73736 Waslhnrouah 1526%, Although the goal may not be North — 1 Wfikefield $8$048 Readmit $71344 W k ry,p1 1168% specifically to create jobs,attracting ... _ 91 Ca Ion $83492 w k 0 w $71 nod M Ir 11 38% the'right'CIP can increase .. _... ..r ..,.. _ 1 Mansflald "2y7Ad T k h ry $70,616 Budlnolon 9 X 99% 9 Y _N I k $81 256 Concord $e7 Beo TI„ 6 Id 10,77%,-;. availability of jobs and improve upon A. ... 914 NndhReadina,.. $53144 Ndrky,k $A1"A D dhem 10.58% wages. mm:. ..,a E r. North Andover $51,324 Wnchestar,, $58 448 Nodh Andover 10.54% North 10 Dow,— $50,596 Andover $5a 742 Rh hunt 9 97% ...... ..,_,,, ...,,. ,.. _ .Winchester c;n1An w Ir I $5R212 Marshfield 984% C ra I, $d7 RAd De vers $55 276 D 9 25% ...... ... _. ......,, ._ 5np90N W$.epolnfd®, 7 87% 1 13.1-1 $47112 Millon.,.I $ ...... fL Stoneham $45,956 R I nl $50848 Belmont 7451% 21 M Ir $d5 708~ Dedham $50076 $I h m 7,47% ........ ,,, ... .. 23.1 Shrewsbury $45v Shrewsbury $69,92n M 11�e 714% 2.43 Dedham $d5 2g2 61 ham $49 400 Westford 62M/ _ = , I� FlBIA $d2 952 4vnnfield $47 500 Conlon! d 32% dE5 M I osa $42 052 M I $dR n2n ®T k hury 1,42% h Marshfield $3a add M hFl Id $42588 Nallok n nn% ._......._. „.,,.. _ ..._.= ,e..... ........ 71.aadln 37445 ReadVn -n.1z R?d9.1M -B.Q2% 4 290 2/27/2018 Size matters: Commercial Size & Valuation Source: V. Santaniello, Reading Assessor, 2016 Data . _........ DER$S00k $24 445 800 $500K TO$11M, OVER$ $3,9,532,800 10M �,i�i j/%%//%% $114,155 2016 Commercial f Class Value: 281.4M $1.M TO$2M, $43,081,600 $2M TO$10M, $60,136,900 I CIP growth means medium-large business Next Steps for Priority Development Areas y READING 2020 VISION 81 � . Ap'oRDlBte eowevo a FOR"N A ""' fJ 'y unbwr�ww ell ry om n p tlw . Staff initlating process of planning future for Reading Focus on commercial/industrial areas and zoning Goal of soliciting input from residents/building consensus on next steps Aligning citizens priorities and need for new commercial growth 5 291 2/27/2018 FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN COMMENTS ON MARK DOCKSER MAY 1,2017 ONEM-Emm SUMMARY • FY'18 Budget requires cuts in services for both town and schools • Reading is efficiently managed • Cuts in past years;stronger cuts for 2018 • Recommended use of Free Cash has been reduced this year by—50%to$1.2 MM • "Rainy day"account—best used for one time expenditures rather than to fund on-going positions • Use of modest amount of these stabilization funds is both responsible and sustainable • Still strong Free Cash and stabilization funds balance-->7%(FinComm policy target) • We reviewed budget in depth with town and school departments and believe it: • Managing risks in the budget • Is a responsible budget given the constraint on revenues 292 1 2/27/2018 CHALLENGES- FY' 18 AND BEYOND I. Costs that are out of our control continue to rise faster than our revenues 2. Choice: annual decline in level of services or raise additional tax revenue 3. Not raising additional revenues now through an override will have a strong impact in lower community values 4. Teamwork required: Cooperation between the municipal and school sides allow the middle school to retain 7 FTE positions in the foreign language program,but for one year only COSTS BEYOND OUR CONTROL/ LIMITED REVENUE GROWTH ® Uncontrollable costs rising at a rate much faster than our revenues • Costs:health care/benefits—4-5+% • Revenues: Prop 2'/Z+new growth4–3%growth • State Aid has not come close to keeping up yet unfunded mandates continue and residents pick up the tab Prop 2 1/1--Property Tax increase limitation @ 2.5%per year • Established in 1980 during time of strong revenue growth Communities with land and opportunity for business growth able to continue strong revenue growth • Reading is a nice bedroom community,92%residential and very limited land for new business growth • Many towns override Prop 2 1/2–every 10 years...it has been 14 years since Reading passed an operating override EMEEMMEM"i 293 2 2/27/2018 HAVEN'T WE HAD LOTS OF OVERRIDES ALREADY FOR NEW SCHOOLS AND MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS? Debt Exclusion vs.Override • Debt Exclusion:limited time tax to finance an asset purchase • Usually 5-10 years duration. New buildings,large capital projects • Examples: High School project(coming off soon), Library just starting • Override:permanent tax increase to support operating budget DECLINE IN SERVICES OR INCREASE IN REVENUES • Demand for services exceeds our means (revenues) • Without new revenues,services will continue to decline and at an increasing rate New revenues to address this can include new business growth and many other ideas....but only means large enough to cover $1 mm+ is an override 294 3 2/27/2018 NEW REVENUES AND COMMUNITYVALUES • Reading needs an override. As a Fincomm member,it is my strong belief that not passing an override will harm our community values—both in terms of delivering on the promise of Reading as a community identified by its residents for having great schools,exemplary public safety,a strong and thriving library and other public services;and also in terms of how other people view these values and how they translate directly into home values. • Ask any real estate agent in town about this...good schools and good services are the basis of our high and rising property values. But they are being challenged—reduction in the quality of schools and services leads to lower property values. f COOPERATION: MAINTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE....FORTH IS YEAR ® Teamwork has created a"bandaid"that will allow the middle school foreign language program to continue in its current form for FY'l8. • Faced with the need to cut an additional $438k in school programs to meet the FinComm guidelines for FY'18,municipal and school departments agreed to budget reductions and holdbacks to cover most of the$438k. • FinComm at its meeting on 3/22/2017 recommended the use of an additional$1 00 in Free Cash(to a total of$1.2 MM)by a vote of 9-0-0 to support this in the school budget. ® Risk in achieving this within school department FY'18 budget is reasonable ^� To maintain this beyond FY'18 will require additional town revenues. 295 4 2/27/2018 FY' 18 BUDGET ® What we are bringing to Town Meeting this evening is a recommended budget of $104,551,681,an increase of 1.6%. This compares to an increase last year of 2.6%and previous years that averaged —3.3%. We believe this budget will support the town in FY'18 as outlined by the municipal and school departments and is a responsible budget given the constraints on revenues. r THANKYOU ........................................................ NEE= 296 5 • • • - • w • 297 298 a a a r r •- r • • rr • • •• r • • 299 IIIIU ® � IIIIIU d mm m- ®- 300 • • • 301 - • t t ® t - • t INS Amount of 3.o FTE 6.3 FTE 6.4 FTE 15.7 FTE Teacher FTE Reductions Amount of other staff FTE reductions 1.5 FTE 9.o FTE 1.o FTE 4.5 FTE 16.o FTE Amount of personnel reductions 24,000 170,000 135,000 374,000 65o,000 1,353,000 Amount of non- personnel reductions/offset increases 323,030 70,360 174,16o 714,620 271,200 212,000 1,765,370 Total Budget Reductionsfrom level service (323,030) (94,36o) (344,16o) (849,620) (645,200) (862,000) (3,118,370) 302 Offset Increases $323,030 $70,360 $58,410 $412,000 $156,700 (86,zoo) Non-Personnel $o $0 $115,750 $165,620 $94,500 $163405 Reductions Detail Non- . Technology • Sub.Teacher . 1 SPED OOD Cleaning Service Personnel * Prof.Dev. • VHS • Misc. Technology Hardware Reductions .. Misc. • EMARC H.S.Stipend Prof.Dev. Per Pupil Transportation Grant Writing Misc. Personnel $24,000 $170,000 $135,000 $394,000 $650,000 Reductions Detail Personnel 1.6 FTE 3.o FTE 9.o FTE 6.3 FTE 6.4 FTE Teachers Reductions Paraeducators Teachers Paraeducators Teachers 1FTE Technician 1.o FTE 1 FTE Instructional Coach Paraeducator . 1.o Adm.Assist. • 1 Supervisor of Students 303 Turned backto � %Turned back�o Total Budget Free Cash Year Free Cash FY'io sX86,158' 35996 �47__.1 _079% __.. FY'= Is 77�137� 6 0 08 � 0.21% 3 X39 ,3 _ FY'12i s _ 64,.565- 36,0 5307 � o.18% 3 811 8 0 0.07% 01 6 FY'i ' � 24,213_ 1. 37, 54,393 1, FY 14 =s 593 _5 _ 3 �7 ,. �3 5 1 1.53% 5 3 1 FY i i � 2481 1 40,3 7,973 o.62%I 304 - 932,578 891,123 924,88o 963,694 926,857 -3.8% 22,509,776 23,i8S,387 23,784,253 24,692,271 24,9o8,278 0.9% 9647,257 10,254,181 10,945,627 12,221473 12,595,752 3.0% u m 1,187,224 1,162,815 1,246,555 1,231,510 1,225,000 -0.5% 1,374,192 1,614,893 1,SS4,200 1,626,718 1,745,774 7.3% W^ m = 35,551,026 37,1o8,399 38,455,516 40,737,666 41,401,661 1.6% 305 �u $g6,000 �' li mm of ISI $50/000 aaaaa 11441!. N6.. r IIVI II SII ISI $60,000 I�I�II ° $7,000 � I $40,000 I�N p I III �Iw III II�Wll�� �' III '� IIII uu II Ill w i , II 1.0 School Business Assistant $40,000 z Elementary Classroom $io5,000 Teachers 3.8 High School Teachers $273,000 r i Supervisor erviso r of Students $34,000 1 Technician $50,000 o.6 RISE Preschool Teacher $30,000 1 Instructional Coach $78,000 0.5 Special Education $40,000 Administrator III"mm 10.9 $650,000 306 Cleaning Services-RMHS 80,000 Technology Hardware/Computer 35,000 Services uum PD Expenses 20,000 PD Expenses 20,000 uum W Science Kit Coordination 8,405 s163405 IIjjIIIi r '�° tl �� � �I �� II IIIIII hl illuiiuilluuu a iilddiii �i t m Increase User Fee $66,goo Increase RISETuition $50,000 Increase Kindergarten $50,000 ,iiiii,�yyyy'�J��yq"„""'�������� Tuition $166,goo 307 Budget SummaryBudet Breakdown Salary Breakdown Professional Salaries $ 29,488,093 g Represented $ 31,049,783 90% Clerical Salaries $ 811,646 Total Salaries* $ 34,588,214 83% Non-Represented $ j,5:t8.4i1 10% Other Salaries $ 4,288,47688211. Other Ex ense $ 6,81 ,447 17% Total Salaries $ Contracl;Services $ 2,269,6o5 P Supplies&Materials $ 758,977 Total Budget S 41,401,661 Other Expenses _ __JA LI GranclTotal $ 41,40:t,661 TotaIsaI,aHcsisnet oforfs tlot"'AfiHw S2031%"o Expenses by Cost Center Administration $ 209,365 (legal,audit,employee physicals,recruiting expenses,photo copier leases,licensing) (text and materials,supplies,professional development, mandated transportation,classroom Regular Day $ 1,103,363 technology) Special Education $ 4,598,419 (transportation,Out of District Tuition,adaptive text and materials) (Health,Extra-Curricular,athletics,technology District Wide $ 576,498 infrastructure) Facilities $ 325,802 (contracted cleaning services and supplies) Total Other Experrss $ 6,813,4�a7 • • • • - • - • • ` • • 308 >»> : � » w© » , . , - . - , , - . 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Contained Within an Existing Single- Yes Yes No No No No Family Dwelling•.no addition to gross floor ALO! Associated with an ExistingSingle- gppT � Defa+I1001 r055VIVT No No No No SPP TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 5.3.2:Table of Uses for Residence Districts Why Changed:To clarify uses, move Special Permit from ZBA to CPDC, and to allow the use in the A-40 Zoning District -.�. ... - RES ,�.....,. .PRD-G S-15 RES RES PUD-R ACCESSORY USES S-20 A-40 A-BO PRD-M 140 _. ..._ .. W . within an Existing Slr arFamdyClDweling� . AttachedA Ale No No Yes Yes no addition to gross Rtoor area _ „Y,_, ...� •-- DGMencti&PoG1rCrass Apartmenl(not in an .^.SPA m No ex4Dffng Carriage House,Stable or Barn) SPP P SPNo No No Ass,ociaOdwiflh Now ConGit uctiml op'e. ,..�. P larwol;ha of a�CergelPa Housa.Slo iru. SPA._._ PA, �SPA SPA No..._ No or Bam for Use as a Detached Accessory A odr,10..ni' "SPA .... —._ p Ale No Atk��cfsed.cmQass+oy Apirfinotl4iJoritehi Mrd SPA NO No Within New Construction of or Addition to '9uii 4e' Irelf I"Awuz9gM� ......._.......-: .._......—:.....r....�. . .� 2 322 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 5.4.7.3: Performance Standards Why Changed:To clarify when waivers can be granted Proposed Change: Add the following language at the beginning of the section:. The SPGA may grant a waiver from the standards set forth in sections 5.4.7.3a through j inclusive where necessary to install features that facilitate access and mobility for disabled persons;however,in no case shall the SPGA waive or allow modifications to requirement k below." i° TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 5.4.7.3k:Performance Standards Why Changed:To add specificity to the language concerning the location and expansion of Detached Accessory Apartments Proposed Change-Add a new subsection k as follows: A Detached Accessory Apartment shall not be located between any exterior wall of a Principal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way(the"No Build Area),unless it is created through the conversion of an accessory structure located within the No Build Area that was constructed or permitted prior to 2017, or through the preservation of a carriage house,stable or barn that was constructed or permitted prior to 2017;provided,however, that such conversion of an accessory structure or preservation of a carriage house,stable or bam for use as an Accessory Apartment shall not result in the addition of gross floor area to that portion of the structure that is within the No Build Area. No Special Permit for an Accessory Apartment shall be issued unless the SPGA finds that the exterior appearance of the Accessory Apartment and any accessory structure,carriage house,stable or bam modified to accommodate a Detached Accessory Apartment will maintain the essential character of the neighborhood and will be compatible with the Principal Single Family Dwelling on the same lot and with other dwellings on adjoining lots. 323 3 U� TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission A0000eory Apautmont4dotaohedy terdetarg buRldmg may be expanded Principal Residence—„ ranMdod no portion or the strudure Is WW the Flo Hudd Aram-) Exterior Wall of Principal Dwelling Off Meet i —'No Build Area" Except as noted,a Detached AccaeoryApartment may not „ pw , d" ,be loosted between nay amarlar wnkt 04 the Nlnolpal ;i Single Family Dwelling and •'.,,„„.,,„.ryMry any right-cf-way TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission A000sowy Alradmant(Dela,uhad) --- Principal Residence---, Haulms g strwoune may Nvr be oxpamadad P Into the'No Build Area" Exterior Well of Principal Dwelling t, "No Build Area" // ,fir „„ t riar� Accept a noted,a Detached Off street '” '�� Accessary Apartment maynot PwMngVDrWawmy ..... � r „�. be Ffxwkad between any „axlerior.11 of the Principal r Shale Family Dwelling and any right-aloway 324 4 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission try Apadmank ...WAttledlvad b Principal Residence Except ac noted,a Plal,an'mod Accessary ApaAment may not _be Wooled WIVAN"any ax£edor wall of the POnc'lpal Single Family Dwelling and any right-of-way No Build Area" ExtarlcrWall of ,..�, M1174oyWay _ 91trem prindpai C Illnw PoWn n&mway TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Ederlor Wall of Principal Dwelling „ wwp AtMasWrPM�netlltarlw%�` Prindpal Reold@nce . eKe.pt u.o:n�e�m m n�tmruemal Anc+r�mmry A{wnimn�ant am�y w+at --. Jawerlor•wwll 046hePdndzYp'40 F0 Mily NeUnpi A" .�, ,".» �r mx�r w;",'�+�rr« mxay r}Phr•�stw'my r "W at wr wmv an rwm, r' MN pal 6:M*K1rg P4f1oflar'Grr~AY 325 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 20 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Sections 2.0, 5.3. 1 & 5.3.2 Prohibition of Commercial Marijuana Establishments TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 21 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Sections 2.0, 5.6.5.2 & 5.6.6 Temporary Moratorium on Commercial Marijuana Establishments 326 6 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 22 Home Rule Petition Commercial Marijuana Ban MOOSE= TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission §ASk_qround—t—o_ArtJc1e9 20._21 &22: • November 8th: - MA voters approved Ballot Question 4 to legalize recreational use of marijuana Reading voters rejected Question 4 by a margin of 55%to 45% M November—March: — BOS and CPDC worked with Town Counsel to respond to the local majority vote — CPDC held public hearings for Prohibition and Moratorium 4 add language into ZBL — CPDC put Articles 20&21 on the Warrant — BOS put Question 1—Prohibition-on the April 4'h ballot April 4th: Reading voters supported Prohibition on commercial marijuana establishments in Town 327 7 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Torili Flt"rr A ti m • Article 20—Prohibition: — If approved,will add language into Zoning Bylaw prohibiting use in all zoning districts — If approved,Article 21 will be tabled Article 21—Moratorium: — Will be moved if Article 20 fails;will be tabled if Article 20 passes — If approved,will add language into Zoning Bylaw for 18-month moratorium on use — Moratorium will give Town time to figure out how to proceed • Article 22—Home Rule Petition,Prohibition: — Will be moved if Article 20 passes;will be tabled if Article 20 fails — If approved,will ratify the prohibition on commercial marijuana establishments& strengthen the actions of Town voters and Town Meeting TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 20-Prohibition: • Insert into Section 2.0-Definitions: — Marijuana Establishment:A commercial marijuana cultivator,marijuana testing facility,marijuana product manufacturer,marijuana retailer,or any other type of marijuana-related business,subject to regulation under Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws;provided,however,that a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall not be deemed to be a Marijuana Establishment. • Insert into Section 5.3.1 —Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts: SS UUSS PRINIPhL alloA.....alloB SNoC .......LN�.._ nNoa OvN ev,.... USE$ 1 Marijuana C • Insert into Section 5.3.2—Table of Uses for Residence Districts: RES"_.. PRINCIPAL 5-15 RES RES. PRD-G pUD-R USES S-20 A40 A-80 PRD-M dwlarijuana No No No No No �efwhl hme,,n4 8 328 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 211 —1R oratorium . Insert into Section 2.0-Definitions: Maiijunint A comErjulopal malijuana culdvilor,TIMrklU4118 Wifillg fACililY,11331i'1UH110 prmlucl ulari,ivatra reutiler,or any ollher type Wsnesq,gui.:ject to mgutafion ttndQj-('luipter 94G(11,111c, General Laws; Jiowevur,tNv it Itcgisicred Medical Martittatut Disportsary duill noi Bac,deemed to lie a mmwlqmna 139tabliOunelu, . Replace Section 5.6.5.2—Applicability,with the following: No Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be established except in compliance with the provisions of Section 5.6.5. TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development commission Article 21—Moratorium,"fri- Insert a new Section 5.6.6—Temporary Moratorium on Marijuana Establishments: 9.6A.1 Purpow Hy VOW at the Stale eleclian OTI Novernber 8,12016r tbr voters(O'llic Colturld"wei'llh tIpprovcii a law regulating the 01,06vation,Tiralouradurp,prxxessing,distribuikmt,vale,pm;se,wSion�testing and LIN't(If MUIJUIINIA 11C law and flitsub9equeni artroodnicill thcwio pnividLs Thal it is eq fccllive ut, Dcccnaii-p 15,2016,and that o ucw 54rllQ;jV,,cqcy,the Camiabis Cr)ourol Commtssion lCVC),iG c"o�rod to issue regulations regarding implementation by March 15,2018. SeQtion 5.6,1 of the Zoninf;l4ylw allow!t Rcgislerrd Mediad Mari.ikiann Dispcnsarics by Special Pcrmil, The rqillatiwL ofdwr types ofMadjualils Fstablishmeorls,bowcvci,rakw,5 novel and wmiflex lc9al, Plainling,and public,safely j,,sliet Thu'Tuwn riceds tome to coWck-rr and addi ess those issues,as well uIs the flotanfird inlpml of,11re tbrikomtng Calinalik Control Coil Niniss kyn 3'egitlafions,by moawq of a c(Inifil ellensivo planning Process it)comsider arnt,rralinp the Zoiling Bylaw to reg"latc Maiijuatut Tstaabuoshaneuts The lumlioniry nrnrow6itni providod in Scwdian 5,6,6 is inictided to allow 101"cient 611W F()r ilic'rown io engage in such a ptarining paou.css and ioadopt sinlable Zoning Ul0l",rlruvisiMls in a manner consistent with sound land use planning objectives. 329 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 21 -Mora.10601 Ctd: 5,6.6.2 Tewtlot41 IT r*Joratoritiol,1",tile r�nskjns aro ovo and 110twithst ndii l"ally offier Provision ofille Zoning flylaw to TNcooll'ary,Ilia Town buteby a(1019's,0 tenipmary araarratoriunl Oil lite USC(li'land or structutcS aS A 1Vt8001"'t t'Hslabfislnllelll."11w 1110talorijklTl shall tw,in ett"ect Augwqt fit,aCrl Ultltulg flic r1loratoliqln period,the"['f)Nvn shalt luldortake a platilling pluci�sN 10"W&CS9 11pe g jjd cjjjg�j,relited land tvws and C0119id0l'lite rlaterlti,j ij,t,,jS ot mar,�lu�ijia 11,stablisbilleni ,l It howlits whell 010Y arc Cunnabi,,,,,(,'onAMI(-'Ornni isslurt regulatioll's rep Jing mujjtj�llnt fistablk r tile Zoning t3yLlw gt)Ve,jijjr,11,t(vatit3n,opo3-,jfion and �jlld stlaII consider adoill jilg llc%v pinvisions ll, ofmadjualla for a.arirsiilewuttun by Ific 2018 Atll`511r11 Town meefinp, am TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development commission .nmmuwltv Pl=na, Article 22-_Home Rutin" 0 Peflt!0!�- AN ACTRATIFYING AND VALIDATING THE ADOPTION OF A MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT PROflIBITION IN T14E TOWN OF READING Section 1. I)eCial law(l)tilt el)TILrary,t1le vote takeu by the'fl)wll 01' NotwitinshIll(h)(19 ally Vtict�,"or�� i Is Reading under Article 20 of its Annual"I"ovyll Meet ilig of,April 24,2017 to amend Sean 2,Oand 5,3 ofthe TOWWSZOrlil Byltws to probibil rTlari�junnia cAablish"Ielits 00101'tIlawt Registered markirlalla oispensaries,as authorized by j,vote of the voters trildU QUestt011 of the April 4,2017 AnnualOwn J.."Jection,and 1111 actions taken pursuant 01=10 alld ir reliance therelm,are bereby ratified,vafi<edalld Coil fi Irned, Section 2: This act shall take effect upon its passage. 10 330 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 23 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Section 10.5 Downtown Smart Growth District TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 10.5.10.1: Number of Affordable Units Why Changed: (1)To increase affordability requirement for rental projects from 20%to 25%, which will enable the Town to count ALL units in a rental project on the Subsidized Housing Inventory. (2)To allow an exemption from affordability requirement for projects of 12 units or fewer—12 units is the maximum project size that can take advantage of this exemption under Chapter 40R. 331 11 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Section 10.5.10.1: Number of Affordable Units Proposed Change: Delete Section 10.5.10.1 in its entirety and insert the following in its place: Affordable units shall be provided in projects of more than twelve(12)units,as follows: • Except as otherwise provided by this section,twenty percent(20%)of all dwelling units constructed in an ownership Development Prpject shall be Affordable Units. • Except as otherwise provided by this section,twenty-five(259/6)of all dwelling units constructed in a rentalDevelopment Project shall be Affordable Units. • For Development Projects in which all of the dwelling units are limited to occupancy by elderly persons aandfor°by persons with disabilities,twenty-five percent(259/6)of the dwelling units shall be Affordable Units,whether the dwelfing units are Rental Units or Ownership Units. TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Article 24 Zoning Map Amendment Expand Downtown Smart Growth District 332 12 TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission Background: • This Article is an amendment to the Town's official Zoning Map such that the existing Downtown Smart Growth District(DSGD)bylaw would be expanded to include the entire Business B Zoning District in the downtown area,as shown on the attached map. Expanding the DSGD will provide property owners and developers with additional options for how to redevelop their properties,if and when they choose to. The DSGD is an overlay district and will not remove the underlying Business B Zoning,or require that any existing buildings be taken down involuntarily.The DSGD is not Eminent Domain. While the current Business B Zoning allows for commercial,institutional,and public uses;the DSGD will add to this by allowing residential and mixed-use projects as well. • Expanding the DSGD has been discussed at numerous public forums over the past few years, and has recently taken on importance as the Town seeks to broaden its tax base through new growth. j TOWN OF READING Community Planning & Development Commission PROPOSED DOWNTOWN SMART GROWTH DISTRICT EXPANSION p.�rtlinviwewoi.o-n a xao ao �;{�� '�e„ i+�uw'x uwxuooivKwm wnrwr- rr w � � � + [ f { 5naury fia¢ n°wa+svovT w..agq w fti,...�r d fb y,tons,,. Q c•mi. n 1J,- [J � ���I ✓{: N�r� vnn ,nUN�"� ' IPF n 3 �ruo m f a k„ 333 13