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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 A Benjamin as
Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 26, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 26 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 26, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 26 for results. A
vote was taken to appoint Arthur Jerrett and. Susan Craven to fill vacancies.
Precinct 3 - With a Quorum present elected John D Breslin as Precinct Chair and Michelle R Greenwalt as
Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 26, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 26 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 26, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 26 for results.
Precinct 5 - With a Quorum present elected Edward J Ross as Precinct Chair and Carlo Bacci as Precinct
Clerk and voted on Article 26, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 26 for results.
Precinct 6 - With a Quorum present elected Etain O'Dea as Precinct Chair and Joseph Carnahan as
Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 26, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 26 for results. A
vote was taken to elect Geoffrey C Beckwith and Steven Cool on a tie breaker vote from the April 2, 2019
election. A vote was taken to appoint Daniel Santamaria to fill a vacancy.
Precinct 7 - With a Quorum present elected John A Lippitt as Precinct Chair and Jeffrey W Struble as
Precinct Clerk and voted on Article 26, Town Meeting Member list of removal, see Article 26 for results.
Precinct 8 - With a Quorum present elected Martha E Moore as Precinct Chair and Shawn Brandt as
Precinct Clerk.
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:34 PM, there being a quorum
present. The Invocation was given by Nancy A Docktor, Precinct 1 and Elizabeth C Shurland, Precinct 4,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. All new members of Town Meeting were sworn -in and 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 reminds Town
Meeting Members, and Inform newly elected members about some of the basic rules, and how we will
proceed:
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 RCN, as well. The tapes from the cablecast may be used in
verifying the official report.
Before speaking, please state your name and precinct.
Member comments are Ilmited to no more than 10 minutes. The Chair will call on people roughly in the
order that they raise their hands ... taking those who have not yet spoken first.
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.
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Remember to stay away from personal attacks or, for the most part, personal references. We are here to
discuss issues and NOT personalities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. In addition, I 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 begin with the State of the Town and other reports, then lay article 3 on the table and
begin with Article 4, and we will proceed as far as we can. We'll start Thursday evening with Article 20 -
the budget. Once completed, we'll go back and work on whatever is left.
A presentation was given by Russell T Graham, Precinct 4 honoring longtime resident Camille Anthony,
former Board of Selectmen member, Town Meeting Member, member of the Historic District Commission,
Economic Development Committee as well as being involved in many aspects of the Town of Reading.
A quick note was given by Bill Brown, Precinct 8, stating that when this Town Meeting convenes it will
mark 75 years of Representative Town Meeting.
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.
Reading 375`^ Anniversary
3eanne Borawski, Reading 375 Steering Committee
Jeanne gave a quick report of the celebration of the Town of Reading's 375th Anniversary. Flyer attached
to minutes.
Instructional Motion Update
Vanessa Alvarado, Select Board
Before I give my report, I would like to thank Dan Ensminger for his contributions to this report and his
work on the sub -committee these past two years.
At the 2017 Annual Town Meeting an instructional motion was passed, requesting that the Select Board, in
light of the town's difficult financial situation, study the Reading Municipal Light Department with an
objective of increasing annual revenues to the Town of Reading. The Select Board and the RMLD Board of
Commissioners agreed to convene a joint subcommittee to study this issue. The report this evening is to
provide an update to Town Meeting on the current status of this matter.
By way of background, RMLD provides two annual payments to the Town of Reading. One is referred to as
"above the line": that means it is built into RMLD's annual operational budget. Reading's above -the -line
payment from RMLD is based on kilowatt-hour usage and is currently about $300K per year. It Is based on
a formula established in 1998. The other towns serviced by RMLD (North Reading, Lynnfield and
Wilmington) also receive a payment based on kilowatt-hour usage.
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The second payment is referred to as "below the line" and is separate and in addition to RMLD's annual
operational budget. Since 1998 it has been tied to the consumer price index or CPI, and is currently about
$2.48M per year. The other towns do not receive this payment.
The instructional motion from 2017 was made in regards to this below -the -line payment.
In 2018, RMLD staff conducted a study that explored the Impact of a forecasted decline in kilowatt-hour
sales on the ability of RMLD to fund future below -the -line payments to Reading. The Select Board has
worked with the RMLD Commissioners to find a temporary agreement to the below -the -line payment from
RMLD to the Town of Reading, while a permanent funding formula is developed to address the concerns of
both parties.
The agreement we reached is as follows: for the next two years (2019-2020), the RMLD Board has agreed
to freeze the below -the -line payment to Reading to match the 2018 rate, which is $2.48M. The intention is
to use those two years to create the new formula for determining the payment going forward.
The Select Board, RMLD Commissioners, the Finance Committee and Town and RMLD staff will be working
together on this formula to find a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Select Board or the RMLD
Commissioners. We would be happy to answer any of your questions.
School Space Study Update
John Doherty, Superintendent Schools
An update was given by Or John Doherty - Presentation Attached
State of the Town -
Andrew Friedmann, Select Board
Vanessa Alvarado, Select Board
Andrew Friedmann:
Good evening everyone. Tonight's State of the Town address will be delivered in two parts - the first by
the outgoing Chair, myself, and the second by the incoming Chair, Vanessa Alvarado.
There's so much we could talk about when it comes to the state of our town. Our government's condition
and financial health, for example, often take the spotlight. And while it is important to reflect on how the
schools and the town are running, those discussions will come later. Tonight, I would like to focus on an
often -overlooked force that plays an integral role in the determining the state of Reading.
That force Is the spirit of volunteerism. Volunteers are people who care deeply about this town. Without
them, Reading, as we know It, would not exist.
Imagine what things would be like If all of you, the elected members of Town Meeting, didn't care enough
to show up tonight? Likewise, consider the scores of volunteers that make up elected and appointed
boards, committees and commissions. Without all of these government workers, who give countless hours
to help run this town, life in Reading would be prohibitively expensive and decidedly less democratic.
If government volunteers are the cogs that keep the town running, there are others who make Reading
shine. Consider the groups that do such Important work with our schools, like Samantha's Harvest,
Understanding Disabilities, the Reading Education Foundation, and the various Parent Teacher
Organizations. Then there are individuals who give their time for music, art, the sciences and athletics.
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Still other volunteer groups --the Quannapowitt Players, the Colonial Chorus, the Reading Symphony
Orchestra, and the Reading Singers, to name a few --add so much to Reading's culture. Then there are
youth sports organizations, also fueled by volunteers, that provide athletic opportunities to town youth
and financial support to our high school teams. Just last week, the Select Board accepted a gift from
Reading Little League Baseball to revamp Majors Field and install much needed portable toilets at a
number of locations.
When unexpected needs crop up in town, there always seems to be people there to help. The Rotary Club
stepped up recently to organize the Reading Fall Street Fair. They are already looking for volunteers to
help make the next one another success. To counter the hate -filled graffiti in town, a number of proactive
individuals came together to form Reading Embraces Diversity. A group that promotes inclusivity, they
organized an anti -hate rally on the town green last October.
Soon, it will be time to celebrate Reading's 375th anniversary. Naturally, there is a group of volunteers
who have committed their time and energy to make the anniversary something very special. The Reading
375 Steering Committee has amazing events planned, including Porchfest, Vintage baseball, Clubhouse at
the Tavern, and Revelry at the Tavern, all on June 8th and the grand finale on June 15th, with hot air
balloon rides, live music, food trucks, fireworks, and a dog parade. They did try to include the cats, but
they just gave that "this is so beneath me" look.
Our town's strong spirit of volunteerism is a clear demonstration of just how many people care deeply
about Reading. These volunteers are the glue that make us not just a town, but a community. I tip my hat
to our volunteers for keeping Reading healthy, strong and vibrant this past year.
The Select Board members are also vital members of this volunteer community. Though the past year
brought its challenges, we took care of business. We were also successful at setting goals for the Board,
some of which we have already completed. Others are still in progress, and I'm confident that we will
wrap them up and add new ones.
This marks the time to look ahead. For that, I yield the podium to our newly elected Chair of the Select
Board, Vanessa Alvarado.
Vanessa Alvarado:
Thank you, Andy, for providing our community with a look back of 2018; and thank you to Moderator
Foulds for granting me the opportunity to talk to you tonight.
As we move into the 2019-2020 fiscal year; I'd like to recognize those who are new or returning to our
elected offices.
• Chuck Robinson is returning to serve on the School Committee and he is joined by newcomers John
Parks and Tom Wise. As the parent of two children in our school system, I give you my heartfelt
gratitude for the many hours you devote to our children.
• The RMLD Commissioners welcome back Phil Pacino and Dave Talbot. Thank you for keeping the lights
on.
• The Board of Library Trustees welcomes back John Brzezenski and Cherrie Dubois. The library is a true
gem in our town; thank you for making it possible.
• Of course, everyone's favorite moderator, Alan Foulds, is back again for his 23rd year.
• The Select Board welcomes two new members, Anne Landry and Mark Dockser. Both are joining us
after serving several years on the Finance Committee.
• Lastly, welcome to all the new and returning Town Meeting members. You are a vital part of town
government and I thank you for your initiative, your thoughtfulness and your active participation in
our local democracy.
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I'd also like take a moment to thank Dan Ensminger and Barry Berman.
Dan has served in numerous capacities as a town volunteer for almost four decades, most recently as a
Select Board member. From his start in 1981, Dan recognized the importance of forward thinking on the
part of volunteers who run town government and has played an Instrumental role in many major
advancements in Reading. Dan, thank you for your years of past, present and future dedication to our
town.
Barry has been an engaged member of our community for over two decades, serving as a little league
coach, a Finance Committee member and a Selectman. He was one of the driving forces for economic
development in town and a strong advocate for the housing development plan. He's with us this evening
as a Town Meeting Member and I thank him for his many contributions.
I would be remiss if I didn't recognize the loss of one of my mentor's, Camille Anthony. She exemplified
what it means to be a public servant. Her wisdom, her passion, her grace are all things she was well
known for. Well, that and the look she could give you that spoke volumes. I knew I had gone off track
when she raised that one eyebrow at me. Camille made us strive for a better Reading. She will be missed.
Recently, someone asked me what my vision is for the town this coming year. When I reflected on that, it
wasn't budgets or buildings I saw. It was our community. For the coming year, I see my neighbors, my
fellow elected officials and volunteers, town staff and residents alike, working together in a productive and
unified effort to maximize the opportunities ahead of us.
And it's both a challenging and exciting year we're looking towards. The work of this town could not be
accomplished without the efforts of our many wonderful volunteers working closely with our town staff.
Over the last few years you have all laid the ground work for some big projects in Reading.
• We've established an Ad Hoc Committee to create a Human Rights Commission. This is in response to
the anti-Semitic, homophobic and racist graffiti found in town. Reading is not unique In this struggle. It
is something communities across the country are dealing with. While no one likes to make the front
page of the Globe for this kind of behavior, I am proud of our community for dealing with it head on.
• Economic development is an ongoing priority.
• We're continuing the in-depth discussions around development for our downtown and expanding it to
include the potential along Walkers Brook Drive by the DPW.
• Thanks to a grant by the state, we will be working with consultants to find opportunities to Improve
these areas, while at the same time recognizing what existing residents love about our bedroom
community.
• The development known as Postmark Square is underway. We're looking forward to seeing the results
of what collaborative economic development looks like with the completion of this project. It's worth
noting that the developer is a local resident and I thank him for setting the bar for what a good
neighbor looks like.
• We've had preliminary discussions with RMLD on how we can work together to make Reading greener
and to partner for mutually beneficial financial outcomes. The future is electric.
• We'll also be working with RMLD on revising the formula to determine the payment from RMLD to
Reading.
• While the Town Manager and Superintendent will go into more detail, I would like to mention the
successful implementation of the override funding. Our town Is stronger, safer and providing necessary
services thanks to your vote.
• In the past two years we've heard from various organizations about the efforts being undertaken to
make towns more senior and dementia friendly. This is an area all of us on the board are eager to
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In just a few weeks, we'll be celebrating the 375th anniversary of our town. This Is a shining example
of the dedication and commitment of our residents. The lead up to this celebration began five years
ago and has involved 50 residents in advance planning, with hundreds more volunteering during the
celebration itself. It has involved 60 local sponsors and countless town staff. For all of you who made
the upcoming celebration possible, thank you.
And while we're talking about celebrations, let's wish Mr. Nelson Burbank a happy 98th birthday. His
generosity to youth activities via the Burbank Ice Arena has resulted in decades of athletic
engagement by our youth and has benefited the town via $3M In contributions over the past 25 years.
Thank you, Mr. Burbank.
As we look to the year ahead, let us appreciate how fortunate we are to live in a community that cares.
• A community that comes together in times of need.
• A community that is so filled with selfless volunteers.
• A community of neighbors who will work together to move our town forward.
Thank you for being a part of Reading's future. I look forward to working with you in this Town Meeting
session and throughout 2019-20. Thank you.
Finance Committee Report
Erik Burkhart, Finance Committee
Good evening, Town Meeting Members, Boards and Committees, and fellow Reading residents. My name is
Eric Burkhart, and I chair your Reading Finance Committee. I've been a Town Meeting member for four
years, and on your Finance Committee for three.
Your Finance Committee is a group of nine of your fellow residents, and I'd like to introduce them to you.
You'll notice I only noted seven of us. That's because Anne Landry and Mark Dockser - for some odd
reason - decided to leave the Finance Committee on some quixotic mission to charge some windmill. All
kidding aside, I'd like to congratulate each of them on their election to the Select Board and thank them
for their service on the Finance Committee. Anne was on Finance Committee for five years, and brought a
valuable perspective by combining her law background with her financial Insight and creative thinking.
Mark has been a steady, rock -solid voice on Finance Committee for almost nine years. He would have
"aged out" of the group after this year, so I'm glad he found something else to do. Thank you again to
each of you and I'm glad to be able to continue to work with you in your new capacity.
So, a quick plug before I continue with my comments: We have two openings on your Finance Committee!
If you are interested, or know of anyone interested, please submit the application form to Town Hall. A
selection committee will review all applications and conduct interviews. I was talking to someone about
this the other day, and he asked me what traits I thought were valuable for someone on the Finance
Committee. To me, the most important trait is fearless inquisitiveness. We want to understand the details,
and we are not afraid to ask the questions. I know this describes many of you..If you have any questions
about Finance Committee, I or any of my fellow committee members would be glad to talk to you.
On with my comments ...
The role of your Finance Committee is to examine all finance -related matters of the town, and to advise
Town Meeting. This work includes a thorough review of the annual budget, both town and schools. We
familiarize ourselves with the budget details and nuance, attend Select Board and School Committee
meetings where they hear budget proposals, hold our own series of meetings to review the budget, and
then to vote. We meet regularly throughout the year in open meetings, and we also sponsor a series of
Financial Forums, where the elected Boards - as well as any interested citizens - join us for an open
discussion about the financial challenges and opportunities facing the town. These forums are meant to
encourage a dialogue on how best to work together to most effectively spend OUR money.
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The annual budget process begins In the early fall for the fiscal year starting the following July 1. It began
in earnest with our Financial Forum last October, when we reviewed prior year results, examined the
revenue outlook for the upcoming year, and considered forecasts for new growth. On the cost side, we
looked at the environment for costs that are outside of our control, such as health care. And with all this
in mind, we recommended budget targets for the upcoming year, Including how much free cash to support
the budget.
A brief note on free cash - which many of you have heard before, but bears repeating. Free cash is a bit
of a misnomer - it's not free. The best way to think of It Is as a "rainy -day" fund. It's a reserve account, to
be used for one-time expenses and unexpected needs. In general, it's best not to use free cash for
operating expenses, as those expenses are then built Into the budget and recur every year. However, free
cash can grow through a process called regeneration. One-way free cash is regenerated is when budgeted
expenses are not spent - for example, if a position Is budgeted for but not filled.
The Finance Committee has a policy that sets our cash reserves minimum target at 7% of revenues. This
is to ensure that we are in a good position to handle unexpected one-time needs, and it helps the town
achieve its triple-A bond rating as well. Because our free cash position has remained strong and we've
seen regeneration, your Finance Committee has recommended a certain amount be used to support the
operating budget in recent years. At that Financial Forum In October - after examining our free cash
position and considering the outlook on revenues and costs - we recommended that $1 million be used to
support the FY20 budget, which is generally in line with recent years.
All of this consideration in October led us to give guidance of 3.25% growth for FY20. With this guidance,
the town and schools began working to develop their budgets. Over several meetings, the town
department heads presented their budget needs and requests to the Select Board, and the superintendent
and school leadership presented theirs to the School Committee. Your Finance Committee attended these
meetings and participated in the conversation.
The School Committee voted their budget In late January, and sent their budget to the Town Manager. The
Town Manager then combined the town and school budgets and presented a balanced budget to Finance
Committee. Over several meetings In February and March, we reviewed this balanced budget, and then
voted unanimously on March 13 to recommend it to Town Meeting.
While I wouldn't say It was easier to review the FY20 budget than those in recent years, it was certainly
less stressful. The passing of the override last April relieved cost pressures of recent years, and for the
first time In a while we reviewed a budget that did not contain cuts to level services. In fact, it restores
some services cut in prior years. I want to join others in thanking the residents of Reading for their vote in
favor of the override.
One question I heard often in the weeks leading up to that vote was whether town and school leadership
would in fact use the funds to address the specific needs they described. Those who asked this legitimate
question should be glad to see that the funds have been spent exactly as promised. On the town side,
almost all the positions funded by the override have been filled, including five police officers and four
firefighters. And the library is open on Sundays. Page 32 of the warrant details the status of all the
override -funded expenses for the town. On the school side, the teaching and administrative positions
funded by the override have been filled or retained, and curriculum has been updated. See pages 103 and
104 of the warrant for all the detail here.
While some of the budget pressures were alleviated by the override, they are not gone for good, and we
must remain diligent moving forward. On the revenue side, total property tax revenues excluding new
growth can still only increase 2 1/3 percent per year, and state aid continues to be significantly below
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historical levels. On the cost side, some costs continue to grow more than 2 yz percent annually, unfunded
mandates continue, and some costs remain uncontrollable and unpredictable, including health care and
snow and Ice. In addition, we've seen increased volatility in the area of special education, and we must
think about the best way to handle that volatility from a budgetary perspective moving forward.
In addition to the operating budget, there are other key financial decisions that will face the town in the
near future. As many of you are aware, there are three potential large-scale projects at various stages of
evaluation: there is the senior center, there is the potential construction of a new DPW facility, and there
is a school space needs study underway, and any resulting project here would likely include renovations to
Killam. These projects could not be funded from the operating budget, and would be debt exclusions,
voted on by the citizens of the town. Rest assured that your Finance Committee will embrace its role in
closely examining the financial details of any proposal, but we also look forward to engaging in creative
thinking and joining the larger discussion about how best to achieve the community's goals from a
financial perspective.
All of this said, I believe Reading has a promising future - both broadly speaking, and financially. The
override passed and we are financially stable. And there are economic development projects underway
and potentially much more to come. For FY20, your Finance Committee recommends to Town Meeting a
budget that consists of estimated revenues of $102 million, and with a recommended $1 million from Free
Cash. Total available revenues are $103 million, or up 2.87% from FY19. Accommodated costs are
budgeted at $38 million, leaving $65 million for operating expenses, or +3.25% vs. FY19. We believe this
budget was responsibly, thoroughly, and thoughtfully built, properly manages risk, and supports the
overall objectives as defined by the town and schools.
Thank you.
Motion made by Vanessa Alvarado, Select Board to table Article 2
Motion to Table Carried
ARTICLE 3: Motion made by the Select Board 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 Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Motion made by Vanessa Alvarado, Select Board to table Article 3
Motion to Table Carried
ARTICLE 4: Motion made by the Select Board that the Town vote to amend the FY 2019-29
Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as
previously amended, by making these changes:
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$0 Track Road Bridge(s) - will receive Small Bridge Grant for $500,000 - no local match required but
project needs to be added to capital plan
FY 2020: -$375.000 net changes*
-$25,000 DPW Fences repairs (original request cut In half)
-$25,000 DPW Mobile Compressors (one moved out two years, one retained in FY 2020)
-$100,000 DPW School Site work (Birch Meadow - consolidated from FY 2020 and FY 2022 to FY 2021)
-$225,000 Coolidge Middle School HVAC / Energy systems (moved back one year to FY 2021)
*planned capital is reduced to make room for debt service on the Reading Memorial High School Turf II
project; that Turf II project is reduced by $250,000 to $2.25 million and the timing is changed from FY
2021 with 5 -year debt service to FY 2020 with 10 -year debt service
FY 2021: +$425,000 net chanaes
+$225,000 Coolidge Middle School HVAC / Energy systems (moved back one year from FY 2020)
+$200,000 DPW School Site work (Birch Meadow - consolidated from FY 2020 and FY 2022 to FY 2021)
FY 2019: no changes
FY 2020: +5230.000 to correct a typo only
+$100,000 Gazebo Circle design
+$60,000 Replace pickup number 15 (increased by $18,000 and moved up from FY 2022)
+$50,000 Well abandonment
+$50,000 Develop lead (rhymes with 'red') program
-$30,000 Unidirectional Flushing program
Debt service In FY 2020: added Grove Street Water Main, subject to the debt authorization request made
under Article 18; Debt service in FY 2021: added Gazebo Circle improvements as placeholder; Auburn
Tank subject to the debt authorization request made under Article 17 however repayments are not
expected to begin until FY 2021.
FY 2021: no chances
Debt service: Smart Meters project deferred past FY21.
FY 2019: +$475.000
+$475,000 cost added to the Charles Street Sewer Station project ($2.4 million already borrowed) - site
remediation work done in conjunction with MA DEP for unexpected arsenic discovered deep underground.
Contamination has been contained and remediated according to MA DEP guidelines.
FY 2020: +$60,000
$60,000 Pickup truck number 10 (2011) moved up from FY 2023
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IFY 2021: no chances
Debt service: Smart Meters project deferred past FY 2021.
FY 2022+
Various changes made
Enterprise Funds - Storm Water
FY 2019: no changes
FY 2020: no changes
FY 2021: no changes
FY 2022+
Various changes made
Presentation given by:
Bob Lel-acheur - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - alven by Dan Dewar: The Finance Committee recommends the
proposed amendments to the FY 2019 - FY 2029 Capital Improvements Program by a vote of 7-0 at their
meeting on March 13, 2019. Placing Items In the Capital Improvement Program is a prerequisite first step
but in itself does not authorize spending funds towards these items. Authorization for FY19 spending is
requested in Article 5, and for FY 2020 In Article 20. Requests beyond FY 2020 are for planning purposes
only.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
After some discussion a vote was taken
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, 2018, as adopted under Article 17 of the Annual
Town Meeting of April 3, 2018 and amended under Article 4 of the Subsequent Town Meeting of November
15, 2018; and 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 Fund - Wages and Expenses
Account Line
Description
B99 - Benefits
Health Insurance Premiums - -$457,000
$182,000
expenses'
OPEB contribution +$275,000
G92 - Administrative
Election equipment trailer $10,000
$10,000
Services Expenses
H91 - Public Services
*Vacant Economic Development positions
$100,000
Wages
-$70,000
Vacant positions -$30,000
H91 - Public Services
Outsourced professional services:
$20,000
Expenses
$60,000
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Enternrise Funds - Wanes and Fxnenses
Account Line
(Eaton/Lakeview traffic study $50,000;
Decrease
Increase
The Met @ Reading Depot sound
$475,000 - mitigation and related costs for
Charles Street Sewer Station project
$475,000
engineer $4,000; miscellaneous $6,000)
Subtotals
$475,000
Veteran's Benefits -$40,000
Net Operating Expenses
391 - Public Safety
Dispatch Sick / Vacation Buyback
From Sewer Reserves
$31,000
Wages
$16,000
Police Sick Vacation Buyback $15,000
K91 - Public Works
Vacation / Sick leave buyouts $56,000
$56,000
Wages
K92 - Public Works
Memorial Park wall repairs $30,000
$30,000
Expenses
OSHA safety supplies/equipment
$20,000
Fuel -$20,000
K93 - Public Works
Snow & Ice
$45,000
Snow and Ice'
M92 - Town
Cleaning; Retirement starting overlap
$20,000
Buildings
and sick vacation buyback; OT $20,000
Subtotals
$282,000
212 000
Net Operating Expenses
$70,000
'Fund snow and Ice
*From Inspections Revolving Fund
$70,000
with Health Ins.
Reduce the Planning wage offset
surplus
previously budgeted - $70,000
From Free Cash
None
Enternrise Funds - Wanes and Fxnenses
Account Line
Description
Decrease
Increase
X99 - Sewer
Expenses
$475,000 - mitigation and related costs for
Charles Street Sewer Station project
$475,000
Subtotals
$475,000
Net Operating Expenses
$475,000
From Sewer Reserves
1475.000
Presentation given by:
• Bob Lel-acheur - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - given by Paula Perry: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 6: Motion made by Select Board to table the subject matter of Article 6
Motion to Table Carried
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ARTICLE 7: Motion made by the Select Board that the Town vote to authorize the Select Board to
sell, exchange, or dispose of, various items of Town tangible property, upon such terms and conditions as
they may determine.
Dept
Division
qty
DPW Surplus
condition
Ea. value
DPW
Hwy
1
2011 International 700SER
Used, Avenge condition
$
16,0011
DPW
Cam
1
2005 JOHN DEERE 310 BACKHOE
Used, Functional
5
9,000
DPW
Sewer
1
2013 Ford F350
Used, Good condition
$
8,=
DPW
Hwy
1
2008 Fad F550 Pickup, Diesel
Used, Functional
$
5,000
DPW
Hwy
1
2009 Ford F350, Diesel
Used, Functional
$
4,500
DPW
Hwy
1
19961NGER Canpressa, Madel 185, Diesel
Used, Functional
$
Sp00
DPW
Hwy
1
2009 Big Tex Utility Trailer
Used, Functional
$
500
DPW
Water
1
Mueller Tap Machine and associated fittings
Used, Functional
$
500
DPW
Hwy
1
1980'5 craftsman 12 inch Band Saw
Light Surface rust fair condition
$
300
DPW
Hwy
1
1980'5 Gdzzly Wood Joiner
Light Surface rust; fair condition
$
300
DPW
Hwy
1
1980'5 Gdzzly Wood Planer
Light Surface rust; fair condition
$
300
DPW
Hwy
1
1980's Grizzly Wood Table Saw
Ught Surface rust; fair condition
5
IDD
DPW
Hwy
1
2003 AIITool AIITIREa Ti re Changer machine
Used, Functional
$
300
DPW
Hwy
1
2"AIITool SBM 200s Tire Balance machine
Used, Functional
$
300
Pub Svc
COA
1
2007 Fad E450 W/Aem[ec Bus Body
Used, poor condition, ma
$
;000
Police
1
Life Fitness Flex Deck eTR9500
Used, poor condition
nil
Police
1
Life Fitness Flex Deck eTR91D0
Used, poor condition
nil
Adm Sw Elections
1
Election equipment trailer 8.5'x28'
Leaks, fair condition degrading
nil
Fire
1
10M American laFance pumper engine
Faircondition
$
W'coo
fire
1
Eamon Copier/Scanner Image Runner
Fairccndition
$
SOD
Presentation given by:
Sharon Angstrom - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - elven by Karen Herrick: At their meeting on March 19, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Motion Carri
ARTICLE B: Motion made by the Select Board that the Town vote to amend the General Bylaw by
deleting Section 6.2, Disposal of Surplus Property, in its entirety.
Background: From time to time, the Town finds it necessary to dispose of materials, furniture, and
equipment that are no longer needed or useful.
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B prescribes procedures for the disposition of tangible surplus
supplies with a value of $10,000 or more. Surplus supplies with a value less than $10,000 are to be
disposed of using written procedures approved by the governmental body. The Town currently has a
General Bylaw "6.2 Disposal of Surplus Property". The bylaw outlines our policy for items with a value up
to $5,000.
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The shared Town/School Procurement Officer polled 19 surrounding communities in order to determine
their practices for surplus disposal under $10,000. Only one of those towns uses a bylaw; all 18 other
towns Instead use a polity.
This Article would rescind the Town's bylaw and replace it with a policy approved by the Select Board. This
will allow for more Flexibility and for faster disposal of a large list of items, many with small -dollar
estimated salvage values. In the future, such a list will focus on items that will be nearer or above the new
$10,000 threshold, with other small -dollar Items disposed of pursuant to an approved Select Board policy.
Presentation given by:
• Bob LeLacheur - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - given by Karen Herrick: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. However, that vote is
conditional on the premise that the Select Board adopts a policy for disposal of surplus property prior to
Town Meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report - aiven by Jeffrey Struble: At their meeting on January 30, 2019 the
Bylaw Committee voted 4-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. However, that vote Is conditional
on the premise that the Select Board adopts a policy for disposal of such property (a final version of the
policy drafted by the Procurement Officer, assumedly) prior to Town Meeting. The reason for that
condition is that M.G.L. Chapter 30B compels the Town to follow "written procedures approved by your
governmental body" which currently is Bylaw Section 6.2 but if Town Meeting were to rescind that section
without an approved policy ready to take its place, the Town would have no legal mechanism to use to
dispose of surplus Town property valued at less than $10,000. In short, until the Select Board adopts a
new policy in writing, the Bylaw Committee wants to keep the Bylaw section in force. On April 9, 2019
Bylaw Committee voted 4-0 to recommend this Article unconditionally.
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 9: Motion by the Select Board that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of Eight
hundred and eighty thousand ($880,000) dollars to the irrevocable trust for "Other Post -Employment
Benefits Liabilities".
Background: Last year, Town Meeting took advantage of recent state legislation and adopted the
provisions of Section 20 of Chapter 32B of the M.G.L., as amended by Section 15 of the Chapter 218 of
the Acts of 2016, placing the Town's OPEB Trust Fund under this new legal structure.
This year Town Meeting is requested to make the annual transfers of funds previously budgeted and held
for the OPEB Trust 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 FY19, as demonstrated under Article 5, a
surplus exists in that account, so as to allow the addition of $275,000 to the budgeted annual OPEB
transfer for a total of $800,000 in the general fund. Original annual transfers designed to fully fund OPEB
liabilities in the Enterprise Funds should continue: $52,500 in the water fund, $21,000 In the sewer fund
and $6,500 in the storm water fund. This Article will therefore move the total $880,000 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 $64.4 million (or only 6.2% funded) as
of June 30, 2018. 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. The General Fund will transition
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to a full funding schedule as soon as possible, as is required by law or immediately after the Pension Fund
is fully funded.
Presentation given by:
. Sharon Angstrom - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - given by Erik Burkhart: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting. OPEB funding is set aside
during the year and may be used to assist with a deficit In Health Insurance premiums before it is voted
into a Trust Fund under this annual Article. In the instance of surplus premiums, adding them to a planned
contribution is therefore appropriate.
iw Committee Report: No report
ion Carried
ARTICLE 10: Motion by the Select Board that the Town vote to accept Chapter 44, Section 53Fy:
of the Massachusetts General Laws; and to establish a PEG Access enterprise fund for cable television
public access for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019.
Backaround: Public, Education and Government Access Television (PEG) funds are funds received
by the Town from cable providers to support public access television channels. To increase transparency
regarding the use of PEG funds, the Massachusetts Legislature passed Chapter 352 of the Acts of 2014,
requiring that municipalities that receive PEG funds from cable providers create a funding mechanism for
those funds that is subject to the approval of its governing board. The Massachusetts Department of
Revenue (DOR) delayed implementation of this requirement several times due to pending legislation that
could have provided additional options for funding mechanisms. When that pending legislation failed to
pass in December 2018, however, the DOR notified the Town in February 2019 that a funding mechanism
needs to be adopted by July 1, 2019.
Current Practice: The Town's current agreements with its two cable providers (Comcast and Verizon)
requires each to pay the Town PEG funds and associated fees. Pursuant to an agreement with RCN (the
Town's public access channel provider) negotiated by the Select Board, those PEG funds are received by
the Town Manager's office and are deposited in an agency account. Those funds are then paid by the Town
to RCN. The current agreement with RCN expires in May 2019 and is the subject of ongoing
negotiations.
New Practice: To ensure compliance with this law, the Town Accountant, under the guidance of DOR, has
determined that the best course of action is to create an enterprise fund (source: "Informational Guideline
Release (IGR) No. 16-102 Massachusetts Department of Revenue Division of Local Services. January
2016. pg. 2).
Enterprise funds establish a separate (outside of the general fund) accounting and financial reporting
mechanism for municipal services for which a fee is charged in exchange for goods or services (source:
"Enterprise Funds: G.L. c. 44, § 53 F Vh" Massachusetts Department of Revenue Division of Local Services.
April 2008. pg.2).
Once this enterprise fund is created with approval from Town Meeting, the funding of the account will then
be voted on a yearly basis going forward. In the future, the proposed funding will be Included In the Town
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Manager's budget sent to Finance Committee, and the Finance Committee budget sent to Town Meeting.
For this year, funding will happen In Article 20 as line Z99 (see the Spending Scorecard).
The creation and funding of this enterprise fund will have no impact on the Town's general fund budget or
the operation of RCN or Its successor. It is merely a mechanism used to ensure the Town's compliance
with the new statutory requirements.
Presentation given by:
Sharon Angstrom - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - given by Shawn Brandt: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 11: Motion made by the Select Board that the Town vote to amend Section 6.6.2 of the
General Bylaw, establishing the Inspection Revolving Fund as shown below, with additions being shown in
bold and deletions being struck through:
6.6.2 Inspection Revolving Fund
Funds held in the Inspection Revolving Fund shall be used for legal costs, oversight and inspection,
plan review, property appraisals and appeals, public services general management, pedestrian
safety improvements, records archiving, and other costs related to building, plumbing, wiring, gas
and other permits required for large construction projects and shall be expended by the Town
Manager. Receipts credited to this fund shall include building, plumbing, wiring, gas and other
permit fees for the Schoolhouse Commons, The Metropolitan at Reading Station Village,
Postmark Square, 20-24 Gould Street, 467 Main Street, Oaktree, Addison-Wesley/Pearson and
Johnson Woods developments.
Backaround: A project being built under Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Act: Chapter 40B
near the train depot has changed Its name from Reading Village to The Metropolitan at Reading Station.
This Article amends the General Bylaw to reflect that name change. No other changes are made by this
Article.
Presentation given by:
Sharon Angstrom - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - given by Dan Dewar: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting
Bylaw Committee Report: At their meeting on April 9, 2019 the Bylaw Committee voted 5-0 to
recommend this Article to Town Meeting
Motion Carried
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ARTICLE 12: Motion by the Select Board 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 53E1h of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2019.
Revolving
Spending
Revenue
Allowed
Expenditure
Year End
Account
Authority
Source
Expenses
Limits
Balance
Consulting and
Fees as provided for In
engineering services for
Conservation
Reading General Bylaws
the review of designs and
$25,000
Available for
Commission
Conservation
Section 5.7, Wetlands
engineering work for the
expenditure
Consulting Fees
Commission
Protection
protection of wetlands.
next year
Building, Plumbing, Wiring,
Legal, oversight and
Gas and other permits for
Inspection, plan review,
Schoolhouse Commons,
initial property appraisals
The Metropolitan at
and appeals, Public
Reading Station Reading
Services planning and
$250,000
Postmark Square,
general management,
$200,00
20-24 Gould Street, 467
curb, sidewalks and
Main Street, Oaktree,
pedestrian safety
Addison-Wesley / Pearson
Improvements, records
Available for
Inspection
and Johnson Woods
archiving and other
expenditure
Revolvina Fund
Town Hanauer
developments
project related costs.
next year
Public Health
Clinic fees, charges and
Materials and costs
Available for
Clinics andthird-party
associated with clinics and
$25,000
expenditure
Services
Board of Health
reimbursements
public health programs
next year
Charges for lost or
damaged Library materials
and fees from printing,
$15,000
faxing or similar
Acquire Library materials
Available for
Library Fines
Library Director
supplementary fee-based
to replace lost or
expenditure
and Fees
and Trustees
services.
damaged Items
next year
Utilities and all other
Available for
Matters Cabin
Facilities
maintenance and
$10,000
expenditure
Operating
Director
Rental Fees
operating expenses
next year
Director of
Public Works
upon the
recommendatio
$10,000
n of the Town
Planning andAvailable
for
Forest
Sale of timber, fees for use
Improvements to the
expenditure
own Forest
Committee
of the Town Forest
own Forest
next ear
Background: The name change proposed in Article 11 is included in this Article. The Finance
Committee voted to increase the annual maximum expenditure limit of the Inspection Revolving Fund
from $200,000 to $250,000 as shown below, in consideration of the number of active and Imminent
building projects and the speed with which some unplanned expenses may be required. No other changes
are suggested.
Conservation Consulting Revolvina Fund - These funds are used to receive payments from
applicants, hire expert consultants where required, and return the balance to the applicant. The
balance in the Conservation Consulting Revolving Fund as of February 2019 Is $14.
Inspections Revolving Fund — The balance available as of February 2019 in this fund is $755,834
and of that total $175,000 is proposed by the Town Manager as part of the FY20 budget {$130,000 to
support Economic Development wages and expenses; and $45,000 to offset Building Inspections
division wages}. That February 2019 total balance will Increase by $70,000 if Town Meeting approves
budget transfers requested under Article S.
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Health Clinic Revolving Fund - 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
2019 in this fund is $65,233. 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.
Library Fines and Fees Fund - The balance available as of February 2019 in this fund is $15,661.
The added flexibility In use of this fund approved by Annual Town Meeting one year ago has been
helpful.
Mattera Cabin Operating Fund - 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 2019
in this fund is $753. In response to a previous instructional motion by Town Meeting, the Town
Manager moved the responsibility for both the Mattera Cabin and Cemetery garages to the Facilities
department.
Town Forest Revolvina Fund was created in 2011. The purpose is to allow revenues from controlled
timber harvesting and permit fees 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 2019 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
Finance Committee Report - alven by Erik Burkhart: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting.
mittee Report: No report
Aker some discussion a vote was taken
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 13: Motion by the Select Board 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".
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Background: The State has a strong and bipartisan goal of building more affordable housing, and
considers Reading a model community in this area. Town staff has been invited to speak at housing
symposiums and the Town has received numerous related planning grants. The Town is on the verge of
achieving the 10% affordable benchmark set by statute. Reading Is the lead community and is joined by
North Reading, Wilmington and Saugus in sharing a Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO). The RHSO
monitors and administers affordable housing requirements Including tracking and updating the Subsidized
Housing Inventory (SHI) and maintaining ready buyer and ready renter lists, among other responsibilities.
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 Select Board. AHTF expenditures require approval by a majority vote of
the full combined membership of the Select Board and the Reading Housing Authority. AHTF uses of funds
include:
• Create or preserve affordable housing;
• Maintain or operate affordable housing;
• Develop new or rehabilitate existing housing as affordable homeownership or rental units;
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan
FY 2020
Pursuant to Article 13 of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan
for the Fiscal Year 2020 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 is as follows:
Available Balance - Unrestricted Funds: $307,379
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
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 $307,379 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
aenerated 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.
The Select Board currently has a subcommittee that is studying the AHTF and is planning to revisit a 2013
decision by the then Board of Selectmen not to adopt a staff suggested significant restructuring of the
Town's AHTF efforts. If the changes are adopted, an independent Board of Directors would be established
under a provision of Massachusetts General Laws that would then actively seek to grow and use these
funds. No such provisions were available when the Town proactively formed the AHTF many years ago.
Until any changes are made, this article will appear annually as a request to Town Meeting.
Presentation given by:
• Jean Delios - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - aiven by Paula Perry: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting
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Bylaw Committee Report: No report
After some discussion a vote was taken
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 14: On motion by the Select Board it was voted that the Town authorize the
Superintendent of Schools, or a designee thereof, and the Town Manager, or a designee thereof, to enter
Into a contract or contracts for Technology Backup Systems for a term in excess of three years but not to
exceed six years, including any extension or renewal thereof or option under an existing contract, upon
such terms and conditions determined by the Superintendent or designee, and the Town Manager or
designee, to be in the best Interests of the Town; provided, however, that, prior to executing a contract
for a term in excess of three years, the Superintendent or designee shall certify in writing to the School
Committee that such longer term will enable the Town to secure more favorable terms, considering price,
expected useful life of the technology and any other relevant factors, that would otherwise be available
under a contract with a three-year term; and provided further that any such contract with a total value in
excess of $25,000 shall require the concurrence of the Town Manager.
Background: Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws imposes a default three-year
restriction on the length of leases or agreements/contracts that can be entered into by the Town and the
School Department. During the School budget presentations, the School Department noted that it is
reviewing its current technology contracts to look for opportunities to obtain more advantageous pricing.
Based upon discussions with Town and School management and technology staff, our current backup
systems will need to be replaced and upgraded in the next year or two. Current pricing offers very
favorable financial terms for agreements beyond three years. Six years seems a reasonable maximum for
the type of technology involved.
This Article requests permission from Town Meeting to enter Into a contract or contracts with terms longer
than the three-year default length restriction. A few years ago, Town Meeting voted to grant such
permission for a ten-year Rubbish & Recycling contract. Presently that vote Is projected to save the Town
$100,000+ over the life of that contract.
This planned work is not explicitly budgeted in the capital plan, but could be funded by the $100,000
capital item for either District -wide Technology for Schools or the $100,000 capital Item for Administrative
Services technology projects. As we work jointly on the building security project, it could also be funded
from there as we prepare our infrastructure to handle new and increased security technology.
Presentation given by:
Bob LeLacheur - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - Given by Paula Perry: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the Finance
Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
After some discussion a vote was taken
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ARTICLE IS: Motion made by the Select Board that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of two
million two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($2,225,000) for the purpose of making improvements
to Reading Memorial High School's turf field II, 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, for
the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board,
is authorized to borrow said sum in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1), or any other
enabling authority; that the School Committee, Select Board, Town Manager, or any other agency or
official of the Town, is authorized to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any
part of, said project; and that the Town Manager is authorized to enter into any and all contracts and
agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article. Any premium received upon the
sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the
costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote In
accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed
to pay such costs by a like amount.
Background: This background is replicated from the Town Manager's Budget discussion about
capital in the Shared Costs section.
RMHS Turf II:
Funding Appropriated Neat Decision Step Funding Planned
Nov.'18Town April'19Town
Meeting Meeting $2.25 mil/SOyr debt
Debt Authorization &
$200,000 FY2011udget in capital plan
Debt changes to balanced DebtlCapital Plan
$2.25 mil. Replace Artificial Turf 11 @RMHS (includes lights) FY20
reduced by $250k • no field extension; advanced one year from FY21
November 2018 Town Meeting approved Finance Committee's request to fund $200,000 to fund design
services for Turf 2. Working together, we concluded that the procurement timeframe for Turf 2 would not
support a Special Town Meeting this winter. As discussed during the School Department's FY20 Budget
Presentations we have made it clear that Turf 2 will need to be scheduled as 'down time' for Fall 2019
regardless, due to the need for advance field planning coupled with the uncertainty of completion of
construction projects. As also previously discussed the quality of the information will not be complete and
available when the Town Manager's balanced budget is submitted to Finance Committee. The School
Department, working with Facilities and DPW/Engineering is looking to have the information available
during the Finance Committee budget review process with the end goal to have it available in time for
Town Meeting. The School Department will provide updates as they become available related to this
project.
• On December 20, 2018 an update was provided to the School Committee regarding Turf II. A synopsis
of the update follows: Town, Facilities, School, and DPW Officials have been meeting regularly to
discuss and plan the next steps in the process. Based on preliminary cost estimates of the different
options (Turf II replacement only, with no extension and no lighting; Turf II replacement, with
extension, and no lighting; Turf II replacement, no extension with lighting; Turf II replacement, with
extension and lighting) we are focusing our resources during the design phase on the option which
does not Include a vertical extension of the field. This would include a Turf II replacement with no
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School April 22, 2019
Performing Arts Center
extension, with lighting. In consultation with the DPW, there are significant challenges associated with
doing a vertical extension of Turf II, which include the relocation of water and sewer lines and walking
paths. In addition, there may be some conservation items that would need to be addressed with a
vertical extension. All of this could further increase the cost of the replacement. In addition, there are
now legal requirements from an athletic participation standpoint where Turf II needs to be extended.
• Based upon these discussions the School Committee directed School Department not to proceed with
obtaining pricing to expand Turf II and to continue as outlined in the update.
• The Town's Engineering Department has contracted with Activitas to complete this project. The
Engineering Department was utilized in the decision-making process in the selection of the consultants
given their expertise In this area. Facilities and the School Department will be working along with DPW
throughout this design phase.
• Per updates received from Town Engineer Ryan Percival, Activitas has completed the survey and base
plan for Turf II, a draft scope of work has been received and reviewed by Engineering. Town Counsel
and Procurement are in the process of reviewing and finalizing the contract language.
• A formal kick-off meeting with DPW/Engineering, Facilities, School Department and Activitas was held
on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Presentation given by:
• John Doherty - See Attached
Finance Committee Report - Given by Karen Herrick: At their meeting on March 13, 2019 the
Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend this Article to Town Meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Motion made by Angela Binda, Precinct 5 as follows:
Motion made by the Select Board that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of
twenty five theusand dollars ($2,225,009) one million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars
(;1,750,000) and to use previously authorized debt to pay for the remainder for the purpose of
making improvements to Reading Memorial High School's turf field II, 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, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to the Town Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow said sum in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44,
Section 7(1), or any other enabling authority; that the School Committee, Select Board, Town Manager, or
any other agency or official of the Town, is authorized to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray
the cost of all, or any part of, said project; and that the Town Manager Is authorized to enter into any and
all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article. Any premium
received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the
payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs
approved by this vote in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount
authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
After some discussion a vote was taken on the motion as presented
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Reading Memorial High School April 22, 2019
Performing Arts Center
2/3rd Vote Required
148 In the affirmative
1 in the negative
168 Town Meeting Members In Attendance
Motion Carried
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 Performing Arts Center, on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Meeting adjourned at 10:04 PM with 168 Town Meeting Members in attendance.
Motion Carried
A true copy Attest:
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Town Clerk
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General Bylaw
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Article 10
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Access (PEG) Enterprise Fund
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DOM AumoliEetion - RMHS Tuff 11 Improvement,
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DOM Autllonvtlon -RMHS Tuff II Improvements
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Break even life Rome xalyYs over 40 year (assume 2.5% (radon)
(1) rrywln 6 panting now plus future MUM, only at yr 20
naminal coal= 69.55 mil.
OR (2) replace Mth a bank that Eces not Mi melon painting
Maninal Me = 64.99 mil.
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of Me new bank. Ueapn Yane( if ore does present -value anayais
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in the pnor side, IM is wmprra vely amat:
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Chapter 90 Allocation
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¢Cala Ch90 at NMmver level le uMmately availade.
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coname"n ALminlaVamr nae waked Ne preanal and gathered
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sell d -has mir repueet
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willendarpeWill in a groups W andom aleis panels In Inn, with
we spend odpcnw W add 015 yaroe A CONSCOM'9 holdings
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by the Town Charter Se th n 24.
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