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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-18 Select Board Packet Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda 2018-07-16LAG Board -Committee -Commission -Council: Select Board Date: 2025-02-18Time: 7:00PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell StreetAgenda: Purpose:General Business Meeting Called By:Caitlin Nocella on behalf of the Chair Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk’s hours of operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting is made in an adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda. All Meeting Postings must be submitted in typed format; handwritten notices will notbe accepted. Topics of Discussion: Zoom Option:PAGE # Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88484343323 Meeting ID: 884 8434 3323 Dial by your location • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbqNLjirdX 7:00 Overview of Meeting 7:05 Public Comment 7:15 Select Board Liaison / Town Manager Reports 3 7:30 Grey Coach RoadDiscussion and Vote to turn streetlightback on 7:45 Discuss/ Voteforin-person early voting for April Election 8:00 Discussion on logistics/process for holding Special Election 4 8:10 ReCal cost update/discussion This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page | 1 Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda 38 8:45 Preview Town Meeting Warrant 47 9:00 Future Agendas 49 9:10 Approve Meeting Minutes This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page | 2 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Fax: (781) 942-5441 PUBLIC WORKS Website: www.readingma.gov (781) 942-9077 Date: February 13, 2025 To: Town of Reading Select Board Cc: Matthew A. Kraunelis, Town Manager From: Christopher A. Cole, Director of Public Works Re: 33 Grey Coach Road – street light request A request has been made by the resident of 33 Grey Coach Road, David Carroll, for the Town to turn the street back light back on in front of his home. In 1991, the Board of Selectmen voted to turn off several streetlights around the Town for energy conservation purposes. Since then, especially with the conversion to LED lighting, requests have been made to the Board by residents to turn some of these streetlights back on, not only on this street, but others around the Town as well. The streetlight in front of 33 Grey Coach Road is the last remaining light on the street which has not been turned back on yet. Given that the Board of Selectmen originally voted to turn this streetlight off, the Selectboard is being asked tonight to vote on whether to allow this streetlight be turned back on. I have viewed the area after dark and noted how dark it was in this area and recommend that the Board vote in favor of having this streetlight turned back on again. If any Board members would like to contact me directly on this matter prior to the meeting, please feel free to do so. Thank you, Christopher A. Cole Director, Department of Public Works 781-942-6685 (office) Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL) Select Board Update February 18, 2025 Schematic Drawings Project History Costing Town Meeting & MetropolitanAreaReadingCenterforReCALC Select Board UMASS new BH+A Feasibility CommunityVotes PlanningCouncilActiveRecommendations & study, details Study: program and (MAPC)Economic Living CommitteeExtend effort need for space needs. DevelopmentPlan(ReCALC)formed programs, new Stakeholder spacemeetings & community charettes, 20152017202120222023 2024 2025 Select Board UMASS RECALC & COA support prioritizes ReCALC, Gerontology Symonds awards ARPA funds Institute Way for feasibility, Community PBC recommends schematic design Needs Symonds Way Assessment 10 Years of Planning Reading Center for Active Living Committee Summary -- Prioritizing a Vulnerable Population Age 60+ NEED: The Reading Center for Active Living is a NEED supported by data provided by professional consultants and 10+ years of exploration. IMPACT ¹: Serve the growing 60+ population: 20% in 2010, 26% 2020, 28.6% 2024, 30% 2030. SPACE: Reaching more members of our 60+ population requires we create better accessible and inclusive spaces acknowledging that individuals will have a varying degree of interests and physical capabilities. 1 Community Engagement and Planning Report, ReCal, December 2022 Reading Center for Active Living Committee update Pleasant Street Center: Unable to Meet the Growing Age 60+ Community Needs TightKitchen Art/Lunch/Meeting Room Non-DividableMulti- Registration in Office in the Hallway (no dedicated storage) Purpose Room (700 Sq. ft.) Stairwell Game Rooms (in Computer Room Nurse & Senior. Case Worker Office Waiting Areas in Hallways basement) Too small(in basement) (no privacy or one-on-one space) Project Vision VISIONSTATEMENT:TheReadingCenterfor MISSIONSTATEMENT:TheTownofReadingcreatedmultiple ActiveLiving(ReCAL)willbeacommunityguidingprinciplesfortheCenterforActiveLivinginorderto asset,designedtosupporttheMissionprovidean inclusive,welcoming,andsupportivespacethat StatementsofElder&HumanServices,meetstheinterestsandneedsofthegrowing60+population. RecreationandVeteransDivisions.ReCALTheReadingCenterforActiveLivingembracesadynamic seeksto fosterhealthandwellnessby approach promotinggrowthandhealthyagingbyenhancing promotingsocialinteraction,strengtheningthesocial,cognitive,andphysicallivesofoursenior thecommunity,andprovidingapointofpopulation.RECALwillalsoprovideadditional indoor accesstoprogramsandservicesforallages.recreationalspaceforallagegroups. Elder & Human ServicesVeterans ServicesRecreation Reading Center for Active Living Project Impact the structure, function, and quality of our relationships with othersis a critical and underappreciated contributor to individual and population health, community safety, can have significant economic costs to individuals, communities, and society. Social isolation among older adultsalone accounts for an estimated $6.7 billion in excess Medicare lower academic Achievement, worse performance at work.In the U.S., stress-related absenteeism attributed to loneliness costs employers an estimated $154 connection not only affects individuals, but also the communities they live in https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf 6 Project Impact Build Environment for Social Connection 7 Step 3: Analysis Information was collected for each site including zoning, environmental, a site plan and a cost estimate An evaluation sheet was developed for the sites to create an objective analytical process Reading Center for Active Living Committee update Programming a Solution 6 Sites Considered Finding the Right Location Top 3 Studied Closely ReCALC COA ALL BH+A PBC Unanimous Results ReCALC BH+A 1. Symonds Way 2. Oakland Road 2. Oakland Road 3. Pleasant Street 3. Pleasant Street Symonds Way) ranks the 2. Oakland Roadhighest in terms of value 3. Pleasant Streetbetween the three PBC 1. Symonds Way 2. Oakland Road 5-0 Vote for Symonds Way 3. Pleasant Street Site Plan Athletic Community Resource Area Fields PICKLEBALLCOURTS existing. areseparateproject. Ice Arena existing. Center for Active Living 2 levels 28,380 SF 15AcresofTown OwnedLand View From Ice Rink Design Update View from Parking Area Design Update View of Senior Patio Design Update View of Second Floor Deck Design Update Potential for future solar array. Outdoor Spaces Floor Plans Space for public Design Update Conference events & voting Rooms Emergency Shelter (kitchen, shower, generator) Entrance from Parking Area Recreation Veterans Elder & Services Human Offices Services Offices Second FloorGround Floor Ground Floor Renderings Design Update Second Floor Access To Senior Lounge Reception Program Guide ReceptionMulti Purpose Room Program Guide Lobby Entrance Ground Floor Renderings Senior Hub Senior Cafe Senior Lounge Ground Floor Renderings Design Update Multi Purpose Room Game Room Ground Floor Renderings Design Update Gymnasium with Walking Track Project Costs Total Project CostsDevelopment Feasibility Study $28.3M -$29.4M 26,300 SF , construction start 2025 ,$2.6M contingency Feasibility Study $32.6M -$33.8M (adjusted) 28,380 SF, construction start 2026, $3.6M contingency Neighboring Communities $26.8M -$34.4M Project Goal <$30M Project Budget $27.9M Project Costs Total Project Costs Development Project Budget $27.9M Cost conscientious design Ongoing effort I.Comparative analysis of materials II.Return on Investment (ROI) III.What is really needed/rightsizing IV.Design efficiency/synergy through multiple uses/shared spaces V.Tighten schedule to reduce inflation impacts Responsible financial planning I.Multiple cost estimates II.Detailed Project Budget III.Built in Contingencies $27,900,000 i.All anticipated project costs ii.Design and pricing contingency 10% ($1.6M) iii.Inflation amounts 5.5% ($1.1M) iv.Construction contingency 5% ($1.1M) v. Includes: nd i.Range Road Improvements & 2 Parking lot entrance ii.Full Building Propane Generator iii.Triple pane windows iv.Stone Dust Trail Community Television Public Engagement Automatic Updates Email Input Town News Flash Website Social Media Newsletters Flyers Press Articles Video Forums Suggestion box Public Engagement Coffee Public Outreach & Chat March 27 2025 PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC FORUM #1FORUM #3 FORUM #2 FORUM #4 December 172024March 252025 January 282025 April 2025 Killam, ReCAL Project History, Facility Programs, Design, Projects, Tax ReCALC, Design, Design,Project Budget, Lunch & Impacts Reading Capital Comparable Tax Impacts Add. Learn Projects Costs Outreach January 30 2025 April 2025 Next Steps DESIGN BUDGET COST APPROVALS REVIEW DEVELOPMENT ESTIMATING 02/18SelectBoardUpdate 03/04SelectBoardVote 03/05FinanceCommitteeUpdate 03/12FinanceCommitteeVote 05/01SpecialTownMeeting 05/05SpecialTownMeeting 05/13SpecialTownVote THANK YOU! Q&A DRAFTAnnual Town Meeting - April 2025DRAFT April 8 (Election); April 28 (M); May 1 (Th); May 5 (M); May 8 (Th) 2/13/2025 as of -> Art. #Article DescriptionSponsorDetailsStaff CommentsNotes Local Election 1 Select Board 4/8/2025 2Written Reports Select Board defer to Instructions last night 3 Select Board Amend the Capital Improvement Program FY25 - 4FY35 Select BoardPresentation - Town Accountant FINCOM Main/Salem Traffic Signal Relocation Construction Funding Chris Cole & Ryan Percival Funding for Rodent Control Ade Solarin Firewall Upgrade ($60,000)Kevin Furilla Lead Replacement Program (Water Capital)Chris Cole & Ryan Percival Also Separate Article 5 FINCOMPresentation - Town AccountantFINCOM Amend the FY25 Budget Approve Payment of Prior Years' Bills Presentation - Town Accountant to be tabled? 6 Select Board OPEB Presentation - Town Accountant 7 Select Board Approve Revolving Funds Presentation - Town Accountant 8 Select BoardFINCOM Elder & Human Services Revolving Fund Jenna Wood Select Board Presentation - Victor Santaniello & Matt 9Hero Act - Part 1 Select BoardKraunelis Presentation - Victor Santaniello & Matt Hero Act - Part 2 Kraunelis 10 Select Board Presentation - Town Manager - Town *2nd or 11Adopt FY26 Budget FINCOMAccountant - School Department 3rd night* Acceptance of 413 Main Street Land for Sidewalk Improvements Chris Cole & Ryan Percival 12 Funding for High Street/Haven Street 13Infrastructure Project Select BoardPresentation - Town EngineerFINCOM Funding for Pickleball Jayne Wellman & Matt Kraunelis & Jenna Wood 2/3 vote 14 DRAFTAnnual Town Meeting - April 2025DRAFT April 8 (Election); April 28 (M); May 1 (Th); May 5 (M); May 8 (Th) 2/13/2025 as of -> Art. #Article DescriptionSponsorDetailsStaff CommentsNotes Lead Replacement Program Chris Cole & Ryan Percival 152/3 vote CPDC Floodplain Bylaw Amendments Andrew MacNichol 16 Remove Town Meeting defer to 17Members Select BoardPresentation - Town Clerk Laura Gemme last night COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Town of Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I ______________________________, on ____________, 2025 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 Warrant, in the following public places within the Town of Reading: Precinct 1J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street Precinct 2 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street Precinct 3Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street Precinct 4Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue Precinct 5Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Avenue Precinct 6Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue Precinct 7Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive Precinct 8Wood 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 28, 2025, the date set for Town Meeting in this Warrant. _____________________________________________ Constable A true copy Attest: _____________________________________________ Laura Gemme, Town Clerk TOWN WARRANT 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 vote 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 Reading Memorial High School, Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road TUESDAY, the EIGHTH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 2025 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; Two members of the Municipal Light Board for three years; Two members of the School Committee for three years; Sixty-five 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; Precinct 3 Eight members for three years; Precinct 3 One member for one year; Precinct 4 Eight members for three years; Precinct 5 Eight members for three years; Precinct 6 Eight members for three years; Precinct 7 Eight members for three years; and Precinct 8 Eight members for three years and to meet at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading on MONDAY, the TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY of APRIL A.D., 2025 at seven-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 2To hear and acton the reports of the SelectBoard, School Committee, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Bylaw Committee, Town Manager, Town Accountantand any other Town Official, Board or Committee. Select Board ARTICLE 3To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Boards or Committees and determine what instructions shall be given to 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. Select Board ARTICLE 4To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2025-35Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended,ortake any other action with respect thereto. Select Board ARTICLE 5 Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2024, as adopted under Article 12of theAnnual Town Meeting of April 25,2024and amended under Article 4of the Subsequent Town Meeting ofNovember 12, 2024; 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 6To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, borrowor 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. Select Board ARTICLE 7To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, borrow or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the -,or take any other action with respect thereto. Select Board ARTICLE 8To see if the Town will vote to(1)establish the limit on the total amount that may be expended from each revolving fund established by Article 6of the Town of Reading General Bylaw pursuant to Section 53E½ of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Lawsfor the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025; (2) amend Section 6.5.2 of the General Bylaw, establishing the Inspection Revolving Fund, as shown below, with the deletions being struck throughand additions being in bold; 6.5.2 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 Johnson Woods, Eaton Lakeview (23-25 Lakeview Avenue and 128 Eaton Street), 258 Main Street, 6-16 Chute Street (Green Tomato), 25 Haven Street (Rite Aid), Main Street (Chase Bank),346-348 Main Street,and 459 Main Street (128 Tire) developments. And (3) establish a new Elder and Human Services Revolving Fund pursuant to Section 53E½ of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws, effective July 1, 2025, by taking the following actions: (a) adding a new Section 6.5.8 to the General Bylaws to read as follows: 6.5.8 Elder and Human Services Revolving Fund Funds held in the Elder and Human Services Revolving Fund shall be used for Elder and Human Services programming, including the acquisition of materials and equipment for such programming,and shall be expended by theElder and Human Services Administrator. Receipts credited to this fund shall include userand rental fees from the Elder and Human Services programming. and (b)establishingthe limit on the total amount that may be expended from the new Elder and Human Services Revolving Fundpursuant to Section 53E½ of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Lawsfor the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Or take any other action with respect thereto. Select Board ARTICLE 9To see if the Town will vote to accept G.L. c. 59, § 5, clause 22I, which authorizes an annual increase in the amount of the exemption granted to certain veterans under G.L. c. 59, § 5, clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E, and 22F by the percentage increase in the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for the previous year as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue, to be effective for applicable exemptions granted for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2025; or to take any other action with respect thereto. Select Board ARTICLE 10To see if the Town will vote to accept G.L. c. 59, § 5, clause 22J, which authorizes an annual increase in the amount of the exemption granted under G.L. c. 59, § 5, clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E, and 22F by 100% of the personal exemption amount, subject to the conditions in Clause 22J, to be effective for applicable exemptions granted for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2025; or to take any other action with respectthereto. Select Board ARTICLE 11To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, borrow or otherwise provide a sum or sums of moneyfor the operation of the Town and its government for Fiscal Year 2026,beginning July 1, 2025, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee ARTICLE 12To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise, for general municipal purposes, a portion of 170 Ash Street, Reading(Parcel Map 17, Lot 85),totaling approximately 261 square feet, and LLC, 413 Main Street, Lot 64 & 85, Map 17, Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Commonwealth office, on such terms and conditions as the Select Board deems proper, or take any other action related thereto. Select Board ARTICLE 13To 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 the costs ofinfrastructure improvements to theHigh Street andHaven Street Infrastructure Project, including replacement of roadway, sidewalks, and related improvements, including the payment of any and all other costs incidental and related thereto,said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, to allocatesaid sum in accordance with G.L. c. 44, §7(1), or any other enabling authority,or take any other action with respect thereto. Select Board ARTICLE 14To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to pay the costs ofdesigningand constructing new pickleball courts at 0 E.of Haverhill Street (Parcel Map 35, Lot 133) otherwise known as the Zanni Parcel located off Symonds Way, including replacement of roadway, sidewalks, and relatedparking and pedestrianimprovementson the abutting parcel on which the Burbank Ice Area is currently located(AssessorsParcel Map 41, Lot 56), and further, including the payment of any and all other costs incidental and related thereto,said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, to borrow said sum in accordance with G.L. c. 44, §7(1), or any other enabling authority,or take any other action with respect thereto. Select Board ARTICLE 15To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to pay the costs of lead mitigation improvements towater system, includingthe payment of any and allother costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action with respect thereto. Select Board ARTICLE 16To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 10.1 of the Zoning Bylaw, the Floodplain Overlay District, including updates to incorporate revised FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in Section 10.1.2 of the Zoning Bylaw,and Regulations, including permit requirements and related definitions,or take any other action with respect thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission ARTICLE 17To 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. Select Board 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 28, 2025, 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. th Given under our hands this __day of ___________, 2025. _______________________ Carlo Bacci _______________________ Mark L. Dockser _______________________ Karen Gately Herrick _______________________ ChristopherHaley _______________________ Melissa Murphy SELECT BOARD OF READING _______________________________ , Constable Select Board Draft Minutes February 4, 2025 Public Comment Linda Russo, Jin Zhang, Pat Crowley, Jim Riley, Lucas Prato, Gena Pylvylski, Bryce Sheedy, Amy Agne expressed their concerns for the proposed MBTA Turnback track project. Vanessa Alvarado, Angela Binda and Karen Rose Gillis all spoke in favor of turning the kiosks back on. Nancy Ziemlak spoke about ReCal and encouraged everyone to look at their website for more details. Liaison Reports Dockser gave updates on the Council on Aging and ReCal. Murphy gave updates on the School Committee. Haley attended the neighborhood meeting on Saturday about the MBTA turnback track. He gave updates on the Killam School Building meeting. Herrick attended the MMA Annual Conference and gave updates on that weekend. Town Manager Report Kraunelis recognized Fire Captain Marchetti wished him well as he retired recently. The MBTA will be hosting a community meeting at the Pleasant Street Center on February 25, 2025. He also attended the MMA Annual Conference. He is continuing to work on the Town Meeting Warrant, Special Town Meeting warrant and the budget. Mandarin Restaurant Recognition The board recognized Robert Lee and his staff at the Mandarin Restaurant for their contributions to the community throughout the years. Mr. Lee has reached an incredible $100,000 in donations to community organizations through various fundraisers. Public Hearing – Haley read the hearing notice opening the public hearing. The board had three amendments in front of them for consideration. Amendment Number 2025-1; Enact Article 5.4.4.13: No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays thth through June 30 on any of the streets or parts of streets to which this from August 25 Article has been applied as listed under Article 12. Amendment Number 2025-2; Article 12.1 to Enact Pursuant to Article 5.4.4.13: No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, thth Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from August 25through June 30on the southerly side of Arcadia Avenue, starting at West Street to Edgemont Avenue. Amendment Number 2025-3; Article 12.1 to Enact: Pursuant to Article 5.3: Parking shall be prohibited on Green Street along the southerly side, starting at Main St heading in the westerly direction on Green Street, extending 90 feet ending prior to 59 Green Street. Lt. Jones was present and answered any questions the board had. Amendment numbers 2025-1 and 2025-2 are to help alleviate parking problems on Arcadia Ave due to an overflow of Austin Prep students. Haley moved to close the hearing regarding the amendments to the Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 5-0 vote. Haley moved to approve Safety Amendment 2025-1 as presented. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 5-0 vote. Haley moved to approve Safety Amendment 2025-2 as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5-0 vote. Haley moved to approve Safety Amendment 2025-3 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5-0 vote. MBTA Turnback Track Discussion MBTA representatives gave a brief presentation about their plans to increase train frequency on the Haverhill line, including a proposed turn track project in Reading. The project aims to provide 30-minute service to Reading as part of a larger plan to improve service and eventually electrify the line. They acknowledged concerns about diesel emissions and noise in the short term but emphasize that this is a step towards long-term improvements. The turn y, though some residents express aware of relevant laws and regulations. They explained that the project did not trigger thresholds for environmental review. The MBTA commits to providing more detailed data and clearer communication at the upcoming community meeting on the 25th. ReCal Design Update Brian Hromadka discussed the schematic design phase and the anticipated project costs for the new center. He explained how construction project costs are derived and the variables that must be considered. Brian also shared that they have completed the initial cost estimates and are reconciling the discrepancies between the different cost estimates. He mentioned that they are committed to keeping the project below the 30 million dollar threshold. Brian Parking Kiosk Discussion The board discussed the potential reinstatement of the kiosks, with some members expressing concerns about the initial implementation and the current state of parking in the area. They also discussed the need for better communication with the business community and the possibility of selling the kiosks. Bacci, Haley and Murphy agreed that there was no need for the kiosks, as the problem seems to have taken care of itself. Dockser and Herrick disagreed, noting the board did not give them enough time before turning them off to do what they are supposed to do and it really depends on the time of day when the lots are full or not. The board ended up taking a vote because they feel they will not have any further information to delay a vote. Haley moved to direct the Town Manager to refrain from collecting parking fees Street Municipal parking lot from February 4, 2025 - seconded by Murphy and approved with a 3-2 vote with Herrick and Dockser against. Herrick noted she voted against this because she refuses to go against the will of Town Meeting and Deputy Chief Amendola. Haley left the room for the next vote. Bacci moved to direct the Town Manager refrain from collecting parking fees pursuant Municipal parking lot from February 4, 2025 – by Murphy and failed with a 2-2 vote with Herrick and Dockser against. Council on Aging Liaison make the meetings/ be the Council on Aging liaison. seconded by Murphy and approved with a 5-0 vote. Future Agendas The board discussed future agenda items. Minutes The board edited previous meeting minutes. Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from January 7, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5-0 vote. Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from January 21, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5-0 vote. Haley moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:13 pm. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5-0 vote.