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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
• Zip Trip was a success
• Friends and Family Day - Friends and Family day went very well this year. The event was
better than any other year as I remember. There were tons of people with lots of great stuff going
on. I wanted to recognize some of the people the really helped to make the day go smooth:
• John Davis and Skip Mansfield worked the hardest parts of the day setting up and
breaking down. This year they set up 7 tents for town departments and helped with chairs
and pretty much anything else that was needed.
• Water Department helped make water service happen for the carnival which I understand
went well.
• Our DPW crew for getting the grounds looking great and getting all the great new
equipment out for people to check out.
• RMLD gave us all the electricity we needed and were very accommodating to getting it up
on temp poles.
• Reading Friends and Family Day Committee for their coordination of the event.
• Friends of Reading Recreation for paying for the rental of a portable stage so all the
performers could be in the shade of the trees!
• Reading United Soccer Club for letting us borrow their liner to line the field.
• Dummy Demolition - Thanks to Maureen Knight for pulling this event together
• Downtown Improvement Project
• Comcast hearing - June 18
• Paving - Sunnyside and Fairview, Colburn Rd
• Birch Meadow Drive parking regulation
• Lightening policy for recreation events
• Proposed regulations - Conservation Commission
• Review of development status
• Tennis Courts
• Mosquito spraying Wednesday
• We have done a number of streets with a skim coat of pavement to help hold those
roads together for additional years until full and proper treatment.
• Fincom Appointments
• MMA Action Alert
• Feedback on Trail
• News on Medicaid reimbursement to municipalities
Dates and Events:
.Special Town Meeting -June 30
.Next Board of Selectmen meeting - July 8
.Site Walk - Birch Meadow - July 9 at 5:30 PM
SELECTMEN'S LL4ISON ASSIGNMENTS - FY
Accounting Department
Community Services Department
➢ Board of Appeals
➢ Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee
➢ Community Planning and Development Commission / MAPC
➢ Conservation Commission
Economic Development Committee
➢ Historical Commission
➢ Board of Health
➢ Constable
➢ Board of Registrars
➢ Council on Aging / Mystic Valley Elder Services
➢ Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other
Drugs
Finance Department
➢ Trust Fund Commissioners (must be Chairman)
➢ Board of Assessors
➢ Reading Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee (T-TAC)
➢ Finance Committee
➢ Land Bank Committee
Housing Authority
Library Department
➢ Cultural Council
Department of Public Safety
➢ Human Relations Advisory Committee
➢ Police Department
➢ Fire Department
Department of Public Works
➢ Board of Cemetery Trustees
➢ MWRA
➢ Town Forest Committee 1
➢ Recreation Committee
➢ Downtown Steering Committee
Reading Municipal Light Department
School Department
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SELECTMEN'S LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS - FY 2008
Accounting Department
I Tafoya
Community Services Department
➢ Board of Appeals
I Goldy
➢ Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee
I Schubert
➢ Community Planning and Development Commission / MAPC
I Tafoya
➢ Conservation Commission
I Schubert
➢ Economic Development Committee
I Bonazoli
➢ Historical Commission
I Tafoya
➢ Board of Health
I Tafoya
➢ Council on Aging / Mystic Valley Elder Services
I Goldy
➢ West Street Historic District Commission
I Tafoya
Finance Department
I Schubert
➢ Constable
I Schubert
➢ Board of Registrars
I Schubert
➢ Trust Fund Commissioners
I Anthony
' ➢ Board of Assessors
I Schubert
➢ Reading Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee (T-TAC)
I Schubert
➢ Finance Committee
( Schubert
➢ Land Bank Committee
I Schubert
Housing Authority
I Schubert
Library Department
Tafoya
➢ Cultural Council
Department of Public Safety
l Anthony
➢ Human Relations Advisory Committee
➢ Police Department
➢ Fire Department
Department of Public Works
I Bonazoli
➢ Aquatics Advisory Committee
➢ Board of Cemetery Trustees
➢ MWRA
➢ Town Forest Committee
➢ Recreation Committee
➢ Downtown Steering Committee
Reading Municipal Light Department
I Anthony
School Department
I Goldy
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Planning Status Report
June 24, 2008 Board of Selectmen Meeting
580 Main Street
Interior work is underway or nearing completion. Christopher's restaurant is now open and
operating in its new location in the building. Landscaping and site work will be done this
summer. Bank of America has been in contact with the Permits & Licensing Coordinator
regarding their sign. Bank of America is going to start their construction in August and plans on
grand opening the end of January 2009.
80 -100 Main Street, Tambone
Staff and members of the CPDC met with Anthony Tambone on May 22°d to discuss the status of
the site. Tambone claims difficulty in finding retailers willing to have panting in the rear of the
store and requested a modification to the panting layout. He also inquired about a drive-through
and an egress point onto South Street. Parking in the front is a major concern and one that is not
likely to be approved.
20-22 Woburn Street, J. Lynch
Building has been demolished and construction was to be coordinated with the downtown
reconstruction project.
1349 Main Street, White Hen
Pre-construction meeting held Monday June 16"'. Building permit application on file, additional
information was requested Monday June 16, and is under review for issuance by Building
Inspector, Town Engineer and Health Administrator for building permit.
Honda Gallery, 88 - 98 Walker's Brook Drive
Pre-construction meeting held Monday June 16`i'. Building permits about to be issued pending
receipt of construction sequencing.
Mawn/MF Charles Building
New utilities are being installed during the third week of June.
REI/Registry
The owner is looking to rent 12,000 square feet on the ground floor. Members of the EDC are
working on contacting possible tenants.
Fabric Town
Town Planner met with building owner and has contacted two independent businesses owners in
other conununities about opening a branch of their business type in this space. This effort needs
continued cultivation.
Mr. Tux/Artist Shoppe, Getty
These three sites are in stage IV of enviromnental clean-up and work is continuing during the
spring and fail. The CPDC is currently working on design guidelines for Main Street south of
Washington Street. These sites are being targeted by the CPDC as an opportunity to possibly
rezone to encourage development potential. 2 development teams have been shown this property
and potential adjacent properties for redevelopment.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: readingma_notes-bounces@mm.windigicert.com on behalf of Reading Notes
[readingma_notes@mm.windigicert.com]
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 4:41 PM
To: readingma_notes@mm.windigicert.com
Subject: Fwd: Mosquito Spraying: Wednesday, June 25
Attachments: ATT46953.txt
From: David Henley, Superintendent
East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in Reading using
truck mounted aerosol sprayers on Wednesday, June 25th between dusk and 11:30 PM.
Spraying is scheduled for neighborhoods that are located north of Salem St. between Main St.
and Haverhill St. If spraying is postponed, it will be rescheduled for Thursday, June 26th
The Project uses .a spray formulation containing the pesticide, sumithrin, to control mosquitoes.
Sumithrin is a synthetic pyrethroid that is classified as a slightly toxic pesticide by the EPA.
Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or their pets
due to the low toxicity of sumithrin and the small amount used to control mosquitoes. As with
any pesticide, people should minimize exposure. If residents see a spray truck approaching,
they are advised to go indoors for a couple of minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents
are also advised to close windows facing the street.
Information on the spray schedule is available via a recorded message at 781-893-5759 and at
the Project web site at www.town. sudburv.ma.us/health/emmcp Questions related to
spraying or questions on mosquitoes, can be answered by calling the East Middlesex Mosquito
Control Project at 781- 899-5730.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 2:56 PM
To: Delai, Mary; Huggins, Joe; Burns, Greg; Cormier, Jim; Hechenbleikner, Peter; Kowalski, Carol; LaPointe, Gail;
LeLacheur, Bob; McIntire, Ted; Schettini, Pat; Urell, Ruth; Vinnie Cameron (vcameron@rmld.com)
Cc: 'Andrew Grimes (and rew-grimes @cabot-corp.com)'; 'SC: Chuck Robinson'; Bonazoli, James
Subject: FINCOM appointments
Earlier this week three members of'FINCOM were re-appointed to three year terms (Berman, Greenfield & Hines), and one new
member (Jay Tangney) was appointed to fill out the remainder of a one-year term. Jay is an attorney with a military background.
Jay and his wife have four young children.
Here is an updated list of the members: htto://www.readinama.aov/Paaes/ReadinaMA BComm/finance
Thanks,
Bob
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Hechenblefter, Peter
From: Matthew Feher [mfeher@mma.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 3:51 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: MMA Alert: Action Needed
Importance: High
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MMA Alert: Action. Needed
MMA Legislative Alert
6/19/08
Dear Municipal Executive,
We need your immediate help.
Legislative Alert
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Contact:
Matthew Feher
617-426-7272 ext. 123
Massachusetts Municipal Association
On June 11, the House of Representatives ordered H. 1770 to a Third Reading. H. 1770, An Act Relative
to Eminent Domain Takings, appears to be one of many pieces of legislation that have been filed in
legislatures across the country since the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Kelo vs. Citv of
New London.
The bill would have adverse impacts on a community's ability to exercise its eminent domain authority and
would inhibit your city's ability to promote economic development activities.
To read the MMA's letter to the House that explains the issue in detail CLICK HERE.
Joining the MMA in opposition to the legislation is the City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association.
MMA opposes H. 1770, and recommends that before any action is taken on this or any measure to
substantially change current eminent domain laws, state leaders, with direct input and involvement by
cities and towns, should conduct an overall study of the Commonwealth's eminent domain policies and
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economic development future.
Please call your Legislators today and ask them to support a comprehensive study of the state's eminent
domain policies instead of adopting H. 1770.
Please download a samule letter to send to your legislators.
Thank you very much.
Forward this email
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Honetschlager, Kim
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:48 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; DeBrigard, Mike; McIntire, Ted
Cc: hoytjoan@yahoo.com; Percival, Ryan; Fink, Fran
Subject: FW: Trail trial
Pete, Mike & Ted,
Here's good news about the Mattera/Bare Meadow trail. Thanks again to DPW for all their hard work.
Kim
From: Joan Hoyt [mailto:hoyUoan@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 8:13 PM
To: Fred Alexander; Charlie Donnelly Moran; Will Finch; Fink, Fran; Tom Gardiner; Susan Giacalone; Honetschlager, Kim; Alan
Rosh; Dave Williams
Subject: Trail trial
Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know that I invited a friend who is disabled and depends on his wheelchair to visit the Mattera
accessible trail and give it a go. He has been in a chair for about 35 years now and he was very impressed with the trail
and so happy to see Bare Meadow. He drives and arrived in his new modified van and there was plenty of space for
him to put down the ramp, exit the van and head to the trail. He did need a little guidance and help going up and down
the trail in that the chair he was using is new to him and he is still getting used to it. He was most impressed with how
well packed the trail is. As you can imagine pushing yourself up an incline in a wheelchair can be challenging enough
so when the surface you're on is soft, it adds more to the challenge.
Anyway, he said thank you and thought the trail was very nicely done, attractive and very accessible.
Happy trails!
Joan
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Schettini, Pat [pschettini@reading.k12.ma.us]
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 5:33 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Andrew Grimes; LeLacheur, Bob; LaPointe, Gail; Chris Caruso; Chuck Robinson; Michaud,
David; Elaine Webb; Engelson, Linda; Karen Janowski; Lisa Gibbs; RWoburn201 @comcast.net
Cc: Delai, Mary; Dolan, Colleen; John Doherty
Subject: Great news on Medicaid
Huse Votes 41.6-12 to Extend Medicaid :Reimbursement
In an impressive victory, the U.S. House approved, 416-12, the extension of the moratorium that keeps Medicaid
reimbursement to schools alive until April 2009. [See how your representative voted at
httt):Hclerlc.house.gov/evs/2008/ro11432.xml.]
We knew we had White House support when the GOP leader of the House, U.S. Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio,
announced to his Republican colleagues that they should vote for the domestic spending contained in the Iraq
Supplemental, which was the vehicle for the Medicaid extension.
The G.I. college benefit is also included in this legislation, which was the product of House, Senate and White House
negotiations.
Unfortunately, the Forest Counties program was not included in the bill. We will be exploring other avenues to extend
that program.
We understand Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has indicated his chamber will likely pass the House bill,
without revision, when it is delivered to the Senate. We expect presidential approval. But we must urge senators to
accept the House bill before we can be certain of the program's fate.
Next year we will need a new strategy to make the program permanent. We'll have a new administration and a whole
new cast of characters in the White House and in Congress with whom we'll be meeting, after the election, to
educate on Medicaid claiming and why it's important to solidify the program into permanent law.
In the meantime, congratulations on what appears to be a major win for public education. Your efforts, taken with
other members of The AASA Legislative Corps, helped us lift the Medicaid issue over the Administration's barrier.
Thank you for your support. Well done.
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr., J.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Reading Public Schools
82 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
781 944 5800
781 942 9149 (fax)
pschettinia,,readina.k 12.ma.us
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Marriott Boston Courtyard Hotel
275 Tremont Street
14 Boston, Massachusetts
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Moving Together 2008. Bicycling and walking are becoming increasingly visible
and important across the country as well as across the Commonwealth. Our
invited keynote speaker, Gabe Rousseau, PED, National Bicycle and Pedestrian
T E R. Progrw Manager-for%the Federal Highway Administration, will provide his timely
perspective;on current initiatives and, trends.. Based in Washington DC, Rousseau
draws upon his extensive experience; with the Federal government as well as work
with the States. Moving Together's woikshaps and exhibits feature up-to-date
DATE information tfiat help you to improve bicycling and walking conditions locally,
regionally and statewide.
2008 The $40 Gonferenoe registration fee includes a continental breakfast, refreshments,
lun6,.a~d conference materials: For.registration information contact: Baystate
Roads PtiM&Edn, tel: (413) 545-2604, or register on-line at www.baystateroads.orgJmt
Please note that registration is limited, so register early to secure your place.
Funded in part by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the
www.6aystateioads.org/mt/ Federal Highway Administration
June 23, 2008
Town of Reading
Attn: Peter Hechenbleikner
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
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Dear Board members,
I am applying for the position of Recreation Committee member. I have been an associate member for
the past two years. My husband and I have lived in Reading for 16 years. We have three girls that are
actively involved in many sports. This fall we will have one child in high school, one in middle school and
one in elementary school. This provides me with a wide perspective of Reading's youth.
For the past three years I have volunteered as an assistant coach at Woburn Boys & Girls Club Swim
Team. Also, for the past four years I have coached my youngest daughter in Reading United Soccer's
summer program. In addition, I teach CCD at St. Agnes Church. Finally, I work part-time for Proctor &
Gamble in Andover, MA.
Working with John Feudo and the Recreation Committee for the past few years has been a great
experience. Everyone is very professional, respectful and caring. I am very proud of these people and
the work they do.
I would be honored to serve the community and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
C.9..ACV1A__,
Beth Claroni
Projected Rates
Case: Use Reserves
Target $500,000 fund balances
rFterprlse tunas
Assumptions for FY10
-FY12:
Wages
4.00%
4.00%
4.00°1°
Approved
Approved
Expenses
7.00%
7.00%
7.00%.
24-Jun-08
(Revised)
(Revised)
Percent
Recommend
Percent
Estimated
Percent
Estimated
Percent
Estimated
Percent
No.
FY - 2007
FY - 2008
07 to '08
FY - 2009
08 to '09
FY - 2010
09 to '10
FY - 2011
10 to'11
FY - 2012
11 to'12
(Water
W1
Salaries and Wages
713,494
581,106
-18.55%
607,171
4.49%
631,458
4.00%
656,716
4.00%
682,985
4.00%
W2
Expenses
2,766,630
2,696,802
-2.52%
2,650,532
-1.72%
2,836,069
7.00%
3,034,594
7.00%
3,247,016
7.00%
W3
Debt Service
940,377
1,305,579
38.84%
1,929,769
47.81%
2,079,294
7.75%
2,014,056
-3.14%
1,946,231
-3.37%
W4
Capital Outlay
152,000
282,000
85.53%
161,000
-42.91%
460,000
185.71%
720,000
56.52%
822,000
14.17%
W5
IWater Fund
4,572,501
4,865,487
6.41%
5,348,472
9.93%
6,006,821
12.31%]
6,425,366
6.97%1
6,698,231
4.25%1
Reserves
(400,000)
(250,000)
(35Q,000) =
(300,000)
(925,000)
Net Water Fund
4,172,501
4,615,487
10.62%
4,998,472
8.30%
5,706,821
14.17%
6,300,366
10.40%
6,698,231
6.31%
1sewer I
X1
Salaries and Wages
244,470
264,005
7.99%
274,535
3.99%
285,516
4.00%
296,937
4.00%
308,815
4.00%
X2
Expenses
3,848,098
3,947,180
2.57%
4,098,873
3.84%
4,385,794
7.00%
4,692,800
7.00%
5,021,296
7.00%
X3
Debt Service
83,677
180,402
115.59%
253,527
40.53%
265,734
4.81%
178,063
-32.99%
174,256
-2.14%
X4
Capital Outlay
204,000
110,000
-46.08%
422,600
284.18%
390,000
-7.71%
267,000
-31.54%
367,000
37.45%
X5
Sewer Fund
4,380,245
4,501,587
2.77%
5,049,535
12.17%
5,327,045
5.50%,
5,434,800
2.02%1
5,871,366
8.03%1
Reserves
(600,000)
(200,000)
109,090-1
(275,000)
(925,000)
Net Sewer Fund
3,780,245
4,301,587
13.79%
4,799,535
11.58%
5,052,045
5.26%
5,309,800
5.10%
5,871,366
10.58%
Istorm Water I
Y1
Salaries and Wages
60,029
62,084
3.42%
65,201
5.02%
67,809
4.00%
70,521
4.00%
73,342
4.00%
Y2
Expenses
17,500
17,650
0.86%
20,313
15.09%
21,735
7.00%
23,256
7.00%
24,884
7.00%
Y3
Debt Service
247,500
100.00%
237,750
-3.94%
Y4
Capital Outlay
280,000
262,000
-6.43%
230,000
-12.21%
200,000
-13.04%
30,000
-85.00%
30,000
0.00%
Y5
Storm Water Fund
357,529
341,734
-4.42%
315,514
-7.67%
289,544
-8.23%1
371,278
28.23%
365,977
-1.43%
IEnterprise Funds
9,310,275
9,708,808
4.28%
10,713,521
10.35%
11,623,410
8.49%1
12,231,444
5.23%1
12,935,574
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Total Use;gf Reserves
(1,600,000)
(4501000)
(666,000)
(57$,000)
(250,06
0
.
Net Enterprise Funds
8,310,275
9,258,808
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10,113,521
1 9:23°!°1
11,048,410
1. 9.24%1
11,981,444
,8.44°!01
12,935,574
7.96°!0
10,113,521
21,161,931
33,143,374
1`,46,078;949 1
Reserve Fund levels
711107
Water
1,523,922
1,273,922
923;922:
:
623,922
498,922
.498,922
Sewer
1,345,160
1,145,160
895,160
620,160
495,160
495,160
jTBA:-`targeted level of reserves..
Debt budget is adequate
to fund $1.5 mil in further WTP work
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WATER & SEWER RATES
RESERVE FUND STATUS
WATER
Balance - July 1, 2007
Town Meeting Transfers
$1,523,922
($600,000)
SEWER
$1,345,160
($740,000)
Available Balance $923,922 $605,160
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REVENUE:
User Payments:
Other Revenue:
Abatements
Service Const./Renew.
Real Estate Liens
Interest Charges
Interest Income
Reimbursements:
Grants
Gulf Oil
Spec. Asmt/Hazard. Waste
Premiums from Sale of Bonds
Transfer from Reserve:
MWRA Buy-in
Subtotal - Other Revenues
GRAND TOTAL REVENUE REQ'T:
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FY 2009
PRELIMINARY WATER REVENUES
FY03A FY04A FY05A FY06A FY07B FY08B FY09B
$2,653,850 $2,374,406 $2,958,803 $3,153,401 $4,386,986 $4,461,987 $4,844,972
(1,556)
(950)
(4,570)
(5,430)
(4,500)
(5,500)
(5,500)
34,141
26,455
34,743
36,433
35,000
36,000
36,000
92,839
87,649
77,335
85,491
78,000
83,000
83,000
21,431
19,345
17,593
21,218
18,000
20,000
20,000
17,179
16,506
60,156
97,733
20,000
20,000
20,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
100,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20,093
24,710
0
0
0
0
(87,000)
56,244
212,000
729,154
400,000
200,000
350,000
200,000
177,034
225,342
421,967
964,599
746,500
353,500
503,500
$2,830,884
$2,599,748
$3,380,770
$4,118,000
$5,133,486
$4,815,487
$5,348,472
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TOWN OF READING
FY2009 PRELIMINARY Water & Sewer Rate Calculation
(price per 100 cubic feet)
Water and Sewer Rate Model Assumptions:
1. Annual water demand is estimated at 720,000 HCF.
2. Annual sewer demand is estimated at 698,000 HCF.
3. Water Expenses: the Town will purchase 100% of its water from the MWRA.
4. Reserves: $350,000 transfered from Water Reserve Fund & $250,000 from Sewer Reserve. Fund.
FY09 FY09
Water Sewer
Required User Payments $4,844,972 $4,659,535
Discount - % of Water Payments vs Billing 0.880 660,678
% of Sewer Payments vs Billing 0.880 635,391
Required Billing $5,505,650 $5,294,926
User Billing Volume,- 100 Cu Ft 720,000 698,000
% Sewer to Water= 97.0%
Rate per 100 Cu Ft $7.6467 $7.5859
USE - $7.65 $7.59
Water
Sewer TOTAL
FY2008
$6.90
$6.80 $13.70
FY2009
$7.65
$7.59 $15.24
Change
10.9%
99.6% 99.2%
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FY 2009
PRELIMINARY SEWER REVENUES
REVENUE:
FY03A
FY04A
FY05A
FY06 A
FY07 B
FY08 B
FY09 B
User Payments:
$3,618,226
$3,405,625
$3,354,726
$3,648,887
$4,077,268
$4,171,587
$4,659,535
Other Revenue:
Abatements
(12,555)
(6,785)
(12,211)
(3,462)
(6,000)
(6,000)
(6,000)
Real Estate Liens
115,980
118,830
92,639
95,606
93,000
100,000
100,000
Inspection Fees
900
850
875
1,875
900
1,000
1,000
Interest Charges
27,921
25,382
20,035
23,911
20,000
20,000
20,000
Interest Income
13,278
9,245
27,428
71,925
20,000
20,000
20,000
Spec. Asssessments
16,061
16,864
19,476
8,290
5,000
5,000
5,000
Reimbursements:Septic Tank Sewage
Disposal
2,872
Grants
0
0
0
0
0
Transfer from Reserve:
(336,000)
0
0
10,000
694,157
200,000
250,000
Subtotal - Other Revenues
(174,415)
164,386
148,242
211,017
827,057
340,000
390,000
GRAND TOTAL REVENUE REQ'T:
$3,443,811
$3,570,011
$3,502,968
$3,859,904
$4,904,325
$4,511,587
$5,049,535
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FY2009 PRELIMINARY Water & Sewer Rate Calculation
(price per 100 cubic feet)
Water and Sewer Rate Model Assumptions:
1. Annual water demand is estimated at 720,000 HCF.
2. Annual sewer demand is estimated at 698,000 HCF.
3. Water Expenses: the Town will purchase 100% of its water from the MWRA.
4. Reserves: $350,000 transfered from Water Reserve Fund & $250,000 from Sewer Reserve Fund.
Required User Payments
Discount - % of Water Payments vs Billing
% of Sewer Payments vs Billing
Required Billing
User Billing Volume.-100 Cu Ft
% Sewer to Water=
Rate per 100 Cu Ft
USE -
FY2008
FY2009
Change
6/24/2008
97.0%
FY09
FY09
Water
Sewer
$4,844,972
$4,659,535
0.880 660,678
0.880
635,391
$5,505,650
$5,294,926
720,000
698,000
$7.6467 $7.5859
$7.65 $7.59
Water
Sewer
TOTAL
$6.90
$6.80
$13.70
$7.65
$7.59
$15.24
10.9%
11.6%
11.2%
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Water & Sewer Rate History
(price per 100 cubic feet)
FY2009 PRELIMINARY Water & Sewer Rate Calculation
Effective Date
Water
Sewer
Total
% Change
July 1, 1981
$1.50
$0.80
$230
n/a
July 1, 1985
$1.87
$1.43
$3.30
43.5%
July 1, 1986
$2.56
$2.25
$4.81
45.8%
July 1, 1987
$2.62
$2.35
$4.97
3.3%
July 1, 1988
$2.59
$2.79
$5.38
8.2%
August 1, 1989
$2.50
$3.09
$5.59
3.9%
August 1, 1990
$2.56
$2.96
$5.52
-1.3%
August 1, 1991
$2.29
$3.31
$5.60
1.4%
August 1, 1992
$1.52
$4.33
$5.85
4.5%
August 1, 1993
$1.68
$5.06
$6.74
15.2%
February 1, 1994
$2.13
$4.63
$6.76
0.3%
August 1, 1994
$2.33
$5.13
$7.46
10.4%
August 1, 1995
$2.39
$4.53
$6.92
-7.2%
February 1, 1996
$2.39
$3.84
$6.23
-10.0%
Composite, FY96
$2.39
$4.22
$6.61
-11.4%
August 1, 1996
$2.85
$3.97
$6.82
3.2%
August 1, 1997
$3.11
$5.11
$8.22
20.5%
August 1, 1998
$3.39
$4.98
$8.37
1.8%
August 1, 1999
$3.41
$5.30
$8.71
4.1%
August 1, 2000
$3.56
$5.47
$9.03
3.7%
August 1, 2001
$3.66
$5.15
$8.81
-2.4%
August 1, 2002
$3.75
$5.28
$9.03
2.5%
August 1, 2003
$4.25
$5.28
$9.53
5.5%
August 1, 2004
$4.66
$5.35
$10.01
5.0%
August 1, 2005
$4.78
$5.78
$10.56
5.5%
September 10, 2006
$5.59
$6.06
$11.65
10.3%
December 10, 2006
$6.36
$6.06
$12.42
6.6%
September 10, 2007
$6.90
$6.80
$13.70
10.3%
)September 10, 2008
$7.65
$7.59
$15.24
11.2%!
% Change
10.9%
11.6%
11.2%
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FY2009 PRELIMINARY Storm Water Rate Calculation
(price per 2,552 Sq. Ft. Impervious)
FY09
Required User Payments $315,514
Discount - % of Payments vs Billing 0.880 43,025
Required Billing $358,539
Billing Area - 2,552 Sq. Ft. Units 11,082
Rate per 2,552 Sq. Ft. $32.3532
USE - $32.35
Abatement/Reserve Fund $4.53
Recommended Rate $36.88
FY2008 $39.84
FY2009 $ 36.88
-7.43%
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
Fax: (781) 942-5441
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us
June 24, 2008
Board of Selectmen
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Selectmen,
PUBLIC WORKS
(781) 942-9077
This study is being performed to determine if the existing intersection of Bancroft Avenue
and Hartshorn Street should be altered from a single stop regulatory controlled intersection
to a multi-way stop controlled intersection. The traffic generated within the intersection is
primarily for the local residences in the area and to gain access to the adjacent tot lot,
tennis courts and Mortin Field.
Intersection Description
The intersection is a tee intersection with Bancroft Avenue being the primary roadway
running in a northwest/southeast direction and Hartshorn Street running in a
northeast/southwest direction and enters Bancroft Avenue along its westerly side. The
northerly portion of the Bancroft Avenue roadway continues for an additional 480 feet
prior to terminating at a dead end. The intersection is operating with a single stop control
on Hartshorn Street.
Visual Obstructions
Visibility within the intersection is hampered by 10 to 11 foot high shrubs along the
property line of 103 Hartshorn Street (southwest corner of intersection). The shrubs cause
a significant limitation of sight line in the southerly direction for vehicles exiting Hartshorn
Street. The shrubs also cause a limitation of sight line to a lesser degree for vehicles
traveling north on Bancroft Avenue to observe vehicles exiting Hartshorn Street.
General Observations
Resulting from the visual obstruction caused by the shrubs, the location of the stop sign
and associated stop bar on Hartshorn Street should be relocated to improve visibility.
Traffic Data
Traffic data for each roadway was obtained during 5/23/08 to 6/04/08 and is identified
below.
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Bancroft Avenue
AM Peak Hour (7-8 AM) - 86 Vehicles
PM Peak Hour (2-3 PM) -105 Vehicles
ADT 680 Vehicles per Day
85% Percentile - 30 MPH (2003 data)
Average Speed - 23 MPH (2003 data)
Hartshorn Street - data computer file was corrupted and cannot be recovered. Peak hourly
volumes and Average Daily Traffic were less than Bancroft.
Roadwav Geometrv
Bancroft Avenue (Southerly side)
Approach Grade - 7%
Pavement Width - 24 feet
Stopping Sight Distance - 500 feet
Intersection Sight Distance (up Hartshorn) - 50 feet
Bancroft Avenue (Northerly side)
Approach Grade -1 %
Pavement Width - 25 feet
Stopping Sight Distance - 450 feet (restricted to extent of roadway)
Intersection Sight Distance (up Hartshorn) - 200 feet
Hartshorn Street
Approach Grade - 5%
Pavement Width - 23 feet
Stopping Sight Distance - 275 feet
Intersection Sight Distance (Bancroft Northerly) -
sign and fence line)
Intersection Sight Distance (Bancroft Southerly) -
sign and hedges)
MUTCD Traffic Warrants and studv criteria
100 feet (restricted by location of stop
70 feet (restricted by location of stop
Based on a review of the warrants and engineering study criteria the following were
reviewed for safety improvements to the intersection:
A. Number of Accidents - Not met
B. Location awaiting signal - Not met
C. 300 vehicle per hour volume - Not met
D. 80% of warrants met - Not met
E. Intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of normal
right-of way rule would not be expected to provide reasonable compliance with law-
Not met
F. High pedestrian/traffic conflicts - While the presence of the school and tot lot creates
pedestrian traffic. The low traffic volumes do not create a high pedestrian/traffic
conflict.
G. Intersection with restricted sight distances for the prevailing speed - Criteria is met
stop sign has been installed
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H. Sight distances based on speed - Highest speed is on Bancroft were sight distances are
met. Sight distances on Hartshorn are less than desirable but can be improved with
relocation of stop sign.
Recommended Safetv Improvements
Based on the low traffic volumes, inability of meeting additional warrants or engineering
study criteria and lack of adverse geometry the placement of a multi-way stop is not
justified.
The primary safety issues with the intersection are the hedges along the southwesterly side
of the intersection and the current location of the stop sign along Hartshorn Street. While
the elimination of the hedges within the radius of the intersection would correct all visual
impairments the hedges are located within private property. The relocation of the stop sign
will approximately double the available sight distances for vehicles exiting Hartshorn
Street.
Hartshorn Street
Relocate stop sign and stop bar closer to Bancroft Avenue.
This will result in improvement of Intersection Sight Distances as follows:
Hartshorn Street
Intersection Sight Distance (Bancroft Northerly) - 210 feet
Intersection Sight Distance (Bancroft Southerly) - 122 feet (restricted by location of
hedges)
Sincerely,
George J. Zambouras, P.E., Town Engineer
Cc: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
James Cormier, Police Chief
Michael Lee, Safety Officer
Ted McIntire, Director Public Works
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Safina, Nicholas [SafinaNJ@cdm.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:54 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen; Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Kowalski, Carol; Brant Ballantyne; John Weston; John Sasso; David Tuttle; McCabe, Abigail; Schloth, Mike
Subject: CPDC Report to BOS on Article 7
At our Monday, June 23 2008 meeting, the CPDC voted NOT to recommend the language in Article 7, as written, to
Town Meeting. The Board feels that renumbering Section 4.5 in the second paragraph of the warrant Article would
present more problems than it solves. Furthermore, the phrase "RESERVED" is used elsewhere in the bylaw as a
placeholder and the proposed changes are inconsistent with that convention.
The Board has no issue with correcting Section 2.2.28 and in that light, voted to recommend an amended Article 7
which deletes the sentence "To renumber Section 4.5.2 of Section 4.5 thereof so that it reads Section 4.5.1 and to
renumber each successive paragraph accordingly"
Nick Safma
CPDC
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