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Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street ' Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: February 8, 2008 RE: February 12, 2008 Selectmen's Meeting TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 3a) There are three applicants for the Zoning Board of Appeals. You interviewed one of them previously - Jeffrey Perkins. He and the other two applicants will be in to be interviewed. 4a) Third place MMA Sixth Grade Essay Contest Winner Bob Nigro will be in to receive a plaque from MMA by the Board of Selectmen. This will be a "photo op." 4b) Bill Connors and staff will be in to do the highlights presentation on technology. 4c) The Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection will be making a presentation to the Board of Selectmen on their findings. The Board has previously received a "book" on their plan. Please bring the book with you. The presentation will be less detailed than the book material that you received. 4d) I am requesting a delegation of authority from the Board of Selectmen to establish parking regulations in the downtown area and the immediate environment during the construction of the downtown improvement project. The Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force recommends this and feels it is important and necessary so that we can nimbly address changes that are needed. This will be a similar process to the delegation given to the Town Manager for parking regulations in the area of Reading Memorial High School when this project was built. 4e) Some of the "temporary" parking regulations on Birch Meadow and Oakland Road seem to work very well. We will be asking the Board of Selectmen to make some of these regulations permanent now that the construction of the Reading Memorial High School project is complete. 4f) The attached chart reflects the preferences of four of the five Selectmen with regard to budget priorities for FY2009. The Finance Committee will begin its budget process on Wednesday, February 14. The Board has received a copy of the Finance Committee's agenda for the 13`. Also attached is a copy of responses to questions raised of the Department of Public Works. 4g) Attached is a cover memo from me on various background information requested by the Board of Selectmen with regard to liquor licenses for restaurants less than 100 seats. Interestingly, Reading is 1 of 6 communities,, out of a sample of 18 communities, including Reading, which has a limit on liquor licenses smaller than 100 seats. 4h) Please see the attached memo on the franchise renewal process for the Comcast Cable TV license. I would suggest not discussing the specifics of this information, since it is subject to the negotiation process and is not subject to Executive Session. The process outlined is the same process that we used for the Verizon Cable TV franchise negotiation. 4i) The Board of Selectmen approved the transfer of a liquor license from Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b/a Romano's Macaroni Grill, to Waterloo Restaurant Ventures. The sale of the corporation did not go through, and therefore, the Board should rescind the previous approval. 4j) Please see the attached memo from Bob LeLacheur. We discussed this matter as part of our discussion on the capital improvement program and debt structuring. PIH/ps L-!c B e ~s Schena, Paula From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Mary Ellen: Thank you for sending an email to the Board of Selectmen. The Board has adopted a policy of not sending substantive responses to emails in order to try to stay in compliance with the Commonwealth's open meeting law which prohibits policy discussions by the Board outside of an open public meeting. Please understand that the Board values your input on issues and your correspondence will be included in the materials circulated to the Board prior to its next meeting and it is available as part of the public record. The Board members will have a chance to comment during an upcoming public meeting. If you want to have a personal discussion of the issue with a member of the Board, we hold "office" hours in Reading Town Hall before the first regularly scheduled meeting of each month at 6:30 PM in the first floor conference room. Thank you again for contacting the Board of Selectmen. Ben Tafoya Secretary Reading Board of Selectmen 1/c Board of Selectmen -----Original Message----- From: John and Mary Ellen O'Neill [mailto:mjconeill@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 10:38 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Anthony, Camille; Ben Tafoya; E V Blodgett Subject: Snow Clearing Bylaw I haven't read the whole article, but just saw the headline in the Advocate re. consideration of a snow-clearing bylaw. Below is the link to the page on the city of Malden's website (a very user-friendly website) for their "snow clearing assistance,, page. They have a sidewalk clearing ordinance for residences and businesses. http://www.ci.malden.ma.us/index.asp?L1=news&L2=index&action=detail&article=412 I apologize for I haven't read the draft bylaw yet, but I need to mention that while I support sidewalk clearing, I know that my husband and I would not be able to clear all the sidewalk that abuts our house. Our corner is the one that gets most of the snow from the section of Mineral Street from Prospect St down to Summer Ave. We clear the sidewalk that goes in front of our house, Summer Ave., and we cut through the huge mound of snow the plows put at the corner. We could not do the same for the sidewalk up the Mineral St. hill. I am also concerned that we would consider fining residents when we haven't really enforced our first bylaw aimed at preventing snow from being put into sidewalk areas. Contractors who make a profit from plowing are the primary offenders of this and I don't know whether we've addressed that yet. My daughter could sometimes walk over an unshoveled sidewalk (not her/our preference), but she could not climb the huge mounds - up the four feet high and more - in December that a contractor put into the sidewalk and that then turned into ice and forced her to walk in the busy street to get to Parker. Nechenblefter, Peter Thursday, January 24, 2008 10:46 AM 'John and Mary Ellen O'Neill'; Reading - Selectmen Schena, Paula RE: Snow Clearing Bylaw A6 A comprehensive plan that looks at the responsibility of the different sectors of the community, priorities for clearing, enforcement of the existing bylaw, how exceptions will be made, an assistance plan, and community education is important. Thanks, 1 /,~l % Mary Ellen Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 1:43 PM ~ Ic ~e5 To: 'LESLIE LEAHY'; Town Manager Cc: Robyn Mather; Peter Simms; Debbie Rio; Jean Smith; Erin Calvo-Bacci; Reading - Economic Development Committee; Kowalski, Carol;'RNRChamberCom@aol.com'; Zambouras, George Subject: RE: Downtown Reconstruction Project Leslie et al. Yes - it really is starting. And that is great news. Our challenge - all of us - will be to manage and limit the negative impacts so we can all reap the benefits of a completed project. We just met with the contractor and state today, and talked about a lot of the things that the merchants will be interested in: How do we let the merchants know what is planned, and when How do we let the customers know the same things ® How do we minimize the loss of parking ® How do we ensure that contractor employees will not take up parking spaces? The contractor has to get back to us with his proposed construction timetable and staging - and that is the critical piece that we need to share with you and the community. The work that is being done now is preparatory to the actual construction work on the roadway. This is work that can be done this time of the year without concern about getting caught in winter weather etc. The contractor is planning on starting the actual construction work approximately March 15, weather permitting. I am planning on asking the Board of Selectmen to delegate short term parking regulations to me so that we can be nimble in making changes as the construction progresses. i believe that our major communication with the merchants will be via the Chamber of Commerce through their email chain. We will also have extensive information on the Town's web page - both for merchants, residents, and customers. We will also keep the newspapers informed, and put appropriate bulletins etc on the RCTV bulletin Boards. It may be helpful to have a core merchants group to meet with periodically - to get feedback and to bounce ideas off of -on the process of construction. It is important for everyone to realize that the project will be disruptive, and there is no way to avoid that, but we can work together to minimize the disruption. Pete From: LESLIE LEAHY [maIIto: hitching postgifts@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 12:17 PM To: Town Manager / , 2~- 1/28/2008 Page 2 of 2 Cc: Robyn Mather; Peter Simms; Debbie Rio; Jean Smith; Erin Calvo-Bacci; Reading - Economic Development Committee Subject: Downtown Reconstruction Project Peter, With the work area signs, the fencing on the common and the removal of the trees on upper Haven Street, it appears the downtown reconstruction project has begun. As previously discussed, 1 and my retail neighbors are very concerned about the impact this project will have on our businesses. It would be most helpful if you could provide us with any information about the project: what, where and when work is being performed, street/sidewalk closings, parking changes, etc. We are working hard to limit the negative impact this project will have on our businesses, and any information you can provide will enable us to keep our customers informed. It is imperative that we all work together to keep Reading Center open for business during this project, and communication is the key. Thank you in advance for your support. Leslie Leahy The Hitching Post 190 Haven Street Reading, MA 01867 781-944-9224 /,,12-- 1/28/2008 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 3:08 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: FW: Outstanding Citizen/Multi-Chamber Meeting Attachments: OCA - nomination form.doc; February Multi Chamber Invite.doc ~ / r 6S Any ideas for a nomination for Citizen of the Year from Reading. Previously Nelson Burbank and Sally Hoyt, as well as Art Triglione (Mission of Deeds) have received this honor. That's pretty good company - I'm wracking my brain to think of someone who would be in that league. Pete From: rnrchambercom@aol.com [mailto:rnrchambercom@aol.com] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 2:57 PM To: RNRchambercom@aol.com Subject: Outstanding Citizen/Multi-Chamber Meeting Hello Members, As stated in our newsletter the Chamber has extended the deadline to nominate individuals for Outstanding Citizen of the Year to this Friday, February 1. For your convenience, I have attached a nomination form. These can be faxed to me at 978-664-2661. Also attached is a flyer for the Winter Multi-Chamber networking event at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham on February 12th. Irene Collins Executive Director Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce Direct telephone #978-664-5060 More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! ~4 3 . . 1/28/2008 Page 1 of 4 Schena, Paula From: Reading - Selectmen Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:46 AM To: 'PAUL PIRAINO'; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Intolerable situation which needs your help. Dear Paul: LIL - 6 C)-c-S Thank you for sending an email to the Board of Selectmen. The Board has adopted a policy of not sending substantive responses to emails in order to try to stay in compliance with the Commonwealth's open meeting law which prohibits policy discussions by the Board outside of an open public meeting. Please understand that the Board values your input on issues and your correspondence will be included in the materials circulated to the Board prior to its next meeting and it is available as part of the public record. The Board members will have a chance to comment during an upcoming public meeting. If you want to have a personal discussion of the issue with a member of the Board, we hold "office" hours in Reading Town Hall before the first regularly scheduled meeting. of each month at 6:30 PM in the first floor conference room. The next scheduled office hour is February 12 by Selectman Steve Goldy Thank you again for contacting the Board of Selectmen. Ben Tafoya Secretary Reading Board of Selectmen 1/c Board of Selectmen From: PAUL PIRAINO'[mailto:mpirainol@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:51 PK To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Intolerable situation which needs your help. Board of Selectmen, Reading, MA James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben Tafora, Secretary Camille W. Anthony Richard W. Schubert Dear Selectmen, There is a serious problem on Washington Street and it will soon get even worse. I want to make you aware of this pressing problem which worsens daily and, with the coming opening 1 /31 /2008 Lf - Page 2 of 4 of Market Basket, will soon be intolerable. There is ongoing distress on our street because of the increased vehicular traffic, noise, gasoline fumes, and the resulting loss of peace and quiet. This traffic is directly attributable to and caused by the new businesses recently opened on WalkersBrook Road. And there are more new WalkersBrook businesses to come, which will result in more noise, traffic and discomfort. Our street is the onlv residential street which carries all of the traffic. all of it funneled throuah. from Readina and all of the other surroundina towns. to these new WalkersBrook businesses. The Town has shown us no plans for diverting this traffic nor has shown any intention to. Our properties have been allowed to deteriorate in value because of the WalkersBrook traffic and the distress which it brings only to our street, which is more than any other street in town. No other part of town is so adversely affected by these WalkersBrook businesses. Why should we be expected to take the brunt of the noise, fumes and traffic? We feel that this is a poor and increasingly distressing condition which, first and worst of all, is affecting our quality of life, and secondly, affecting our property values. The Town planners should have foreseen how much traffic would have had to come to our street, in their planning for such a great project, as WalkersBrook. Shame on them if thev didn't and shame on them if thev did. We would like these traffic problems to be corrected, back to when the traffic was normal and tolerable. We occasionally hear that the Town has a "traffic plan". You may not have been involved or had no influence over these factors which caused them but this is what I believe are some of the reasons and explanations for the problems we have.: For whatever reason I don't know, sometime in the 1990's, the south ends of Village and John Streets were reconstructed to restrict the easy flow of traffic onto them, thus causing much of the traffic which would normally disperse onto John and Village Streets, to stay on Washington Street. Since then there has been the need to add five (5) traffic lights in the short j/ of a mile between the end of Washington St and Rte. 128 to control the additional traffic for these new WalkersBrook businesses. That alone is a graphic indication of the terrible traffic problem imposed on the residents of Washington St. by the Town's planning or lack of it. Furthermore it can be easily seen that this end of Washington St, east of Rte 28 down to WalkersBrook Road, is the only "residential" street in Reading to suffer such a decline in quality of living over recent years, with no solutions in sight. Would anv of you nut un with such a decline in vour neia_ hborhood values. without exnectina an eventual solution? Should we? As residents, we look to the Town for solutions, not for the Town to create problems, which it has! 1/31/2008 J,,~q - Page 3 of 4 We need help. We have attended Town meetings, and have been told that a solution may be to park our cars on the street, in an attempt to slow and discourage some of the traffic. Another thoughtless response the Town gave at these meetings was for us to move because things will only get worse. Does that sound like a Town's reasonable and logical solution for its residents' problems? Should that be my solution, after investing 42 years of life and money here? Park my car on the street? Move because it will only get worse? I don't think so. Additionally, at these meetings, when we questioned how the increase in traffic due to the new Walkersbrook businesses would be controlled, the Selectl;nen and other Town personnel spoke of Bolton Street intersection development with a new road running by Frugal Fannie's. That road is now there, but if you try driving that way, you'll realize that it's a real hazard for through- traffic and no solution whatever. The Town needs to act to ease the heavy flow of traffic on this part of Washington Street. It is noisy and also smelly, and often the traffic sits waiting, idling outside of our homes, backed-up from Main Street to beyond Eliot Street, everyday. We have lived in this home since 1966 and have raise and schooled three children here. We feel a gratitude to Reading and have always paid all Town taxes and bills on-time. But it has gone from a very nice neighborhood, to a nightmare of heavy traffic, trucks, and gasoline tankers which barrel up and down the street at all times of the day, and night, along with all of the additional traffic to and from the new stores on WalkerBrook Road. For example, because of the increased traffic, noise and fumes, for the past few years, we have to keep our windows closed all year round, winter and summer, because we can't hold a normal conversation in our living room, due to the traffic noise and gas fumes. Is this how we should be expected to live, to accommodate this traffic for these new WalkersBrook businesses? Every day now, there are additionally, fire engines and police cars racing by with sirens blaring. This street has curves and just getting out of our driveway is life-threatening to us and also to the heavy oncoming traffic. If this is a residential street, shouldn't the residents have some say as to the traffic, night-time truck restrictions, etc.? 1/31/2008 14q- Page 4 of 4 The Town finds solutions for minor and major traffic problems in other parts of the town, ranging from one-way streets, lights, stop signs, guard crossings, speed limit enforcement and reduction. But on this end of Washington Street, there is none of this, not even one painted crosswalk from one side to the other. Imagine! Not one painted crosswalk, across Washington St, from Main St to Village! Do we need a formal petition to get action? We have no one else but YOU to ask for help. Please try to appreciate our dilemma. For the most part, we on Washigton St don't complain and don't agitate for action, but that doesn't mean that there aren't serious problems here, needing the Town's immediate and long-range attention. Come here and see for yourselves. We will be thankful if you would personally observe our problems, first-hand. Thank you for your attention. Respectfully, Paul and Marie Piraino 216 Washington Street (781 944 5473) PS Unrelated to this problem, we are told there is a drought, which, for so many years, has caused water restrictions. But we, on this end of Washington St., pump water from our cellar sumps from November to June. In our 42 years, there hasn't been a year that we haven't been inundated with water. Why can't the Town open a well nearby? It could provide much- needed water (for lawns, fire-hydrants, etc.), which the Town needs and, hopefully, such usage would lower the water table and reduce the threat of our frequent cellars floodings. /4- Lf - 1 /31 /2008 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS t EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE 206E Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01887 • (978) 694-3200 DE'VAL L. PATRICK IAN A. BOZVLES Governor Secretary TIMOTHY P. MURRAY LAURIE BURT Lieutenant Governor Cotnnlissioner January 28, 2008 Edward D. McIntire, Jr. Reading Department of Public Works 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Dear Mr. McIntire: Please find attached the following information: RE: City/Town: Reading PWS Name: Reading Water Division PWS- ID No.: 3246000 Program: Source Protection Action: Soccer Fields in Zone I Hundred Acre Meadow Wellfield A discussion of the Town's proposal to construct soccer fields that will. be partly within the Zone I protective radius of emergency wells in the Town's Hundred Acre Meadow Wellfield. Please note that the signature on this cover letter indicates formal issuance of the attached document. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact James Persky at (978) 694-3227. Sincerely, 4, ) ) _ James H. Persky Environmental Analyst Drinking Water Program Sincerely, Thomas Mahin Drinking Water Section Chief Northeast Regional Office cc: DWP/Boston Office (no attachment) Kellie. Miller, MassDEP, Water Management, Wilmington Catherine Hamilton, MassDEP, Drinking Water, Boston Peter Tassi, Reading Water Division, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867-2601 File Name: Y:\DWP Archive\NERO\Reading-3246000-Source Protection-2008-01-28 This Information Is available in alternate format. Call Donald \l. Gomes, ADA Coordinator at 617-556.1057. TDDtf 1-866-539.7622 or 1.617-574.6868. http://n,Nwv.niass,gov/dep . Fax (978)694.3499 C0 Printed on Recycled Peper / V City/Town: Reading -2- Soccer Fields in Zone I PWS: Reading Water Division Hundred Acre Meadow WelIfield PWS ID: 3246000. January 28, 2008 The Town of Reading has recently completed the necessary approvals to become a permanent member of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) water system. Reading now receives all of its public water supply from MWRA, and the Town's nine municipal wells were reclassified as emergency wells on December 10, 2007. Emergency wells may only be used with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) approval during a declared State of Water Supply Emergency. The Town will maintain the wells so that they will be operational in the event of an emergency. Eight of the nine Town wells are located in the Hundred Acre Meadow Wellfield off of Strout Avenue. The Town has informed MassDEP that it is interested in using some of the Town-owned property at the wellfield to install public soccer fields. Some or all of the soccer fields will be within the Zone I protective radii of the wells. Massachusetts General Laws, ch. 40 §1513 states: A town, city, or district authorized to fundsh water for donrestle purposes, nray; with the advice and approval of the state department of environmental protection, sell at public or private sale, or may exchange any real property; or any easements, whether taken by eminent domain or otherlvise, no longer needed for public hater supply works Wider its charge, or, may f •oni time to time lease any property not their so needed, or may permit the rise thereof by the public for recreational purposes, and pray in its discretion, by lease, license or other agreement, permit the construction and maintenance on any land larder its control of towers, poles, wires, and other, structures for the purpose of transmitting electric power over lands and water held for water supply purposes; provided, that such lease, license or agreement will not, in the opinion of the said department, affect or interfere with the water supply; and provided, further, that said clo} town or- district inay, with the approval of said department, revoke said lease, license or agreement for cause to be determined by it. The municipal wells are emergency wells, and are unlikely to be used unless there is an interruption in the MWRA supply. The proposed soccer fields are not an irreversible change in use. Therefore, in accordance with M.G.L. eh. 40 § 15B, MassDEP will not consider Reading's construction of the soccer fields to be a violation of 310 CMR 22.21(3)(b). However, MassDEP is not approving abandonment of the wells. If the Town seeks to return the swells to regular active service at some future date, any portion of the soccer fields and any other conflicting land use within the Zone I would need to be removed. To protect the water quality of the wells, the Town needs to be careful in its use of turf care chemicals. Many commonly sold turf care products contain herbicides, which should not be applied near the wells. Any fertilizer used in the wellfield area should be a slow-releasing fertilizer that does not contain herbicides or other toxic additives. If nutrients are released faster than they can be taken up by plants, the excess could be carried down into the groundwater by watering or rainfall. Multiple small applications are preferable to one or two heavy applications. MassDEP recommends that the Town test the wells nearest the soccer fields on some regular basis for constituents such as nitrate, so that the Town will be aware if any degradation of the water quality occurs. File Nmne: Y:\DNP iVehivMERO\Reading-3246000-Source Protection-2008-0 1 .28 I C v ` City/Town: Reading PWS: Reading Water Division PWS ID: 3246000 -3- Soccer Fields in Zone I Hundred Acre Meadow Wel field January 28, 2008 MassDEP recommends that Town Counsel review whether construction of soccer fields will constitute a change in use under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights. If the project is subject to Article 97, the Town will need to submit an Environmental Notification Farm and obtain approval by two-thirds vote of both branches of the State legislature. Construction of soccer fields, along with the parking areas and any vehicular access improvements that the project would entail, will increase public access to the well field. Meanwhile, the presence of Water Department staff will greatly decrease following demolition of the water treatment plant. MassDEP strongly recommends that the Town take measures to prevent vandalism and unauthorized intrusion, by installation of security fencing and intrusion alarms at the well pump stations, emergency chlorination system, high lift pump station, and cleanvell. File Name: YAD\vP ArchiveWEi Reading-3246000-Source Protection-2008-01-28 1 e3- Page 1 of 3 ..nn Hechenbleikner, Peter 1~ 11 Q From: Ellen Doucette [ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com] 'V Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:00 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Fw: Supplement to Agenda- Fw: OML Letter Attachments: OML Letter.doc Peter, A member of the CSTC prepared this letter to be forwarded to a town's state rep/senator re: proposed amendments to the OML (i.e., fines for individual members). In the event that you and or the Selectmen are unaware, you may want t to bring it to their attention. Ellen Ellen Callahan Doucette, Esq. Brackett & Lucas 165 Washington Street Winchester, MA 01890 (781) 729-1500 (781) 729-5444 Facsimile -----Original Message----- From: James B. Lampke [mailto:jimbosail@msn.com] Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 9:14 AM To: Bloom, Stacey G., Esq.; A2 Hingham; Barrett, John B., Esq.; Cerel, Mark G., Esq.; Ciota, Michael J., Esq.; Hurley, Margaret ].Home; Hurley, Margaret, Esq.; Kerwin, Robert J., Esq.; Lampke, James B., Esq.; Lowe, Linda T.., Esq.; Mangiaratti, Robert S., Esq.; McGravey, Carol H., Esq.; Moody, Gerry Milford; Mullen, Thomas, Esq.; Petrini, Christopher J., Esq.; Pickett, Judith A EsgHome; Pickett, Judith, Esq. Work; Ritchie, Robert W AAG; Ritchie, Robt. W. Home; Shapiro, Jordan, Esq.; Torres, Steven A., Esq.; Urbelis, Thomas J., Esq. Subject: Supplement to Agenda- Fw: OML Letter City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association James B. Lampke, Esq. Executive Director/Secretary-Treasurer 115 North Street, Suite 3 Hingham, MA 02043 781-749-9922 fax-781-749-9923 jlamokeemassmunilaw.ora www.massmunilaw.ora I am forwarding to you an important email Tom prepared and sent to me concerning the need to oppose proposed legislation to fine local officials for open meeting law violations. We should discuss this at our meeting on Thursday, but in the meantime you may wish to act on it. I did a quick review.of Tom's excellent letter and my only suggestion would be to expand the comments to also include people who are compensated and serve on Boards. Most do not get that much to start with and I personally do not see a difference between fining a B/S member who gets $1 k/year and a ZBA member who gets $0/year- it should not happen to either. Thanks Tom for doing this. Jim / c4' 1/30/2008 Page 2 of 3 Original Message From: Thomas J. Urbelis To: James B. Lamoke Cc: Kerwin. Robert J.. Esq. Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:20 PM Subject: FW: OML Letter J Im......... legislation is pending to impose fines upon individuals for Open Meeting Law violations. Supporters of those bills are very influential at the State House. Enclosed is a suggested draft of a letter for the Executive Committee to consider and to decide whether to send to the membership of the Association with a recommendation from the Executive Committee for each of the city councils in cities and boards of selectmen in towns to modify as appropriate and send to their representatives in the house and senate. Tom. Below is the draft attached to this email- Dear RE: FINES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS FOR AN OPEN MEETING LAW VIOLATION There is proposed legislation pending at the State House which would amend the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 39, Section 23B. Under existing law, a violation of the Open Meeting Law could result in a $1,000 fine against the Town. The proposed bills would also impose a $500 fine against each individual municipal board or committee member who acts in violation of the Open Meeting Law. Uncompensated volunteers such as members of the Board of Health, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Finance Committee and Conservation Commission could be fined individually. Such a personal fine against municipal board and committee members is unprecedented in the Commonwealth. There is also a legitimate question as to whether the Town could provide them with legal representation if they were sued in their individual capacities seeking to assess fines against them, or whether they would need to pay their own attorneys to defend them against the fine. The potential for such a fine would discourage many qualified individuals from volunteering.for these uncompensated, time-consuming, but necessary positions. Therefore, the Board of Selectmen voted to take a position in opposition to any bill which has fines against individuals and to urge you to vote against any such bill which may come before you. Chair, Board of Selectmen 1/30/2008 Dear RE: FINES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS FOR AN OPEN MEETING LAW VIOLATION There is proposed legislation pending at the State House which would amend the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 39, Section 23B. Under existing law, a violation of the Open Meeting Law could result in a $1,000 fine against the Town. The proposed bills would also impose a $500 fine against each individual municipal board or committee member who acts in violation of the Open Meeting Law. Uncompensated volunteers such as members of the Board of Health, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Finance Committee and Conservation Commission could be fined individually. Such a personal fine against municipal board and committee members is unprecedented in the Commonwealth. There is also a legitimate question as to whether the Town could provide them with legal representation if they were sued in their individual capacities seeking to assess fines against them, or whether they would need to pay their own attorneys to defend them against the fine. The potential for such a fine would discourage many qualified individuals from volunteering for these uncompensated, time-consuming, but necessary positions. Therefore, the Board of Selectmen voted to take a position in opposition to any bill which has fines against individuals and to urge you to vote against any such bill which may come before you. Chair, Board of Selectmen c~- Odocurrents and scltings\phechenbleiknectown\local settingsVempomry internet Nes\olkiWond letter.doc APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 4, 2008 Board of Appeals Term: 3 years Term: 3 years - Associate Members Aauointine Authoritv: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) Susan Miller Robert E. Redfern, Chairman John A. Jarema Paul Dustin Vacancy Peter Tedesco (Associate) "Clark W. Petschek (Associate) 26 Avon Street 54 Prospect St. 797 Main Street 3 Orchard Park Drive 15 Intervale Terrace 659 Haverhill Street Orig. Date (99) (01) (78) (03) (03) (06) 1 Vacancv Term Exv 2008 2009 2010 2009 2008 2010 2008 Candidates: John Miles Jeffrey D. Perkins Clark W. Petsehek **Indicates Associate member seeking appointment as full member 3 ~ BOARD OF APPEALS Term Three years AVointin2 Authority Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five Members and two Associate Members appointed so that the term of -one member and one associate. member shall expire each year. Meetings Twice a month on the first and third Thursday. Authority' Reading Zoning By-Law, Section 7.4; "The Zoning Act" of the . Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chapter 40A, Section 12 of the General Laws and other applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws. Purpose To hear and decide appeals from any decisions of the Building Inspector; to hear and decide applications for special permits as authorized by the Reading Zoning By-Laws; to hear and decide petitions for variances as authorized by the Reading Zoning By-Laws; to hear and decide applications seeking authorization and. a Comprehensive Permit to build low and moderate income housing contemplated by GL c. 40B, 'Sec. 21; to hear and decide upon all matters. otherwise legally coming under the jurisdiction of the Board of Appeals. 3 OF RE9 y Town of Reading "~d,. Ewa r 16 Lowell Street 639°rNCo ep4~' Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-P071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043 VOLUNTEER VACANCY TOWN OF READING BOARD OF APPEALS One vacancy with a term expiring June 30, 2008, exists on the Board of Appeals. The purpose of the Committee is to hear and decide appeals from any decisions of the Building Inspector; special permits;,petitions for variances; and applications for comprehensive permits. Interested applicants may apply at the Town Clerks Office; 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by 5:06 p.m. on October 9, 2007 or until the position is filled. M >o::t,- darn c~ c, r" ~mrn U) vP 3 w3 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:38 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: ZBA. Resignation Copy to Board of Selectmen and post. Thanks From: Michael F. Conway [mailto:MConway@adlercohen.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 9:00 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: ZBA Resignation, Peter, see e-mail below. It did not go through to you when I originally sent it. Thanks, Mike. Michael F. Conway Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman & Guekguezian, LLP 75 Federal Street, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Tel: (617) 423-6674 Fax: (617) 423-7152 Email: mconwav anadlercohen.com From: Michael F. Conway Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:58 AM To: 'phechenenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us' Cc: Robert Redfern (E-mail); 'Susan Miller',; 'clark.petschek@wilmerhale.com';'Paul Dustin'; Peter Tedesco; 'Knight, Maureen' Subject: ZBA Resignation Peter, I am writing to let you know that, with much sadness, I must resign from the ZBA. I discussed this matter with Robert and he asked that I send an e-mail directly to you. As you may know, we recently had a new baby which now gives us three children under 5. My wife ends her maternity leave in October and has had to change her work schedule to suit our childcare needs. As a result, we will not have coverage for most Thursday nights. We tried very hard to set up a schedule that would allow me to continue, but it is just not practicable. If I were to stay on, I would be missing meetings quite often, and I don't feel that is fair to the ZBA or the applicants. My three year term ended in August (I can't believe it has been 3 years) so I think this would be a good time to step down. I have every intention of re joining the ZBA when things settle down for me, if there is a spot for me of course. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with the members of the ZBA and to volunteer for the Town of Reading. A special thanks to all the experienced and knowledgeable members of the ZBA who have taught me so much. Only one meeting remains in September, and due to a prior absence, I cannot vote on that case. I also suspect that the case will continue into October when I will become unavailable. Therefore, I think it makes most sense for my resignation to become effective immediately. Please let me know if you require any additional action on my part to effectuate my rest9nation. Thanks, Mike. Michael F. Conway Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman & Guekguezian, LLP 75 Federal Street, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02110: Tel: (617) 423-6674 Fax: (617) 423-7152 Email: mconwav(o)adiercohen.com 2ms JAm 18 AN ID 54 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: N % i e~S ' r.3 (Last) (First) Address: S,3,2 W e-Sl- ~-Iw•~ e~'T X11, Date: I 7 (Middle) / i Tel. (Home)-4/ • 779- /X90 Tel. (Work) 4/-1 - 6J4 - ad /.3 7 (Is this number listed?) Occupation: 6.00"s; a a e x'*jv rS4%q' 6v- Mass NOR # of years in Reading: Are you a registered voter in Reading?_41.3 e-mail address: '`q e-; LS f/ OP 4A400- C a•y, Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #f being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) ,3 Animal Control Appeals Committee -Aquatics Advisory Board -Audit Committee -Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees -Board of Health -Board of Registrars `Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Cities for Climate Protection `Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm. -`Conservation Commission Z2 Constable Contributory Retirement Board 'Council on Aging 'Cultural Council `Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves -Economic Development Committee Finance Committee -Historical Commission Housing Authority ~Human Relations Advisory Committee ~Land Bank Committee META Advisory Committee -Metropolitan Area Planning Council ~Mystic.Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee _RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission ~Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Mu aw~.Ca..a.+c4.~_ e+o.+®a let 44& "f-D S~rNL a- 4U _$~1~!J e4. Is .4 w es.e. t e e®peao 4-a e~~+ oD wJ ~.ye r•'iR a j Giwo ,e•~ ~a~•a,~+N-#4►. Z inave ~g~.~! vl•y~d aA +LC x'+14$$ Ckk4U+tS ais 0.0 rQty e-+w a owe v- ICI of l-14tC{,,+S . ,Awe aeca,~: f to tier o...~ 3a4 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: F6r 1 i v S -~54w (Last) (First) J ` (Middle) Address: COd f i ~t e, )Z © c Occupation: 74 40 rViQ.e,l J Date: 1/ 2-8 1 6 6 Tel. (Home)__?g - 3 S g V 7413' Tel. (Work) 6 I 'l - 6 ZS 1111 (Is this number listed?) A)O # of years in Reading: I Are you 'a registered voter in Reading? 1 5 e-mail address: P:. t~ i~ g~ u l C. th Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Animal Control Appeals Committee Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Cities for Climate Protection Cominissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee Finance Committee Historical Commission Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: ~A J Dn r- k-zo~ rvw vOra-Ckcue 1,5 I C3lac. /MAJ , V IJ I 3a ~ PET:KINS PET;KINS, P.C. Attorneys at Law 403 Highland Avenue • Somerville, MA 02144 www.perkinsandperkinslaw.com Tel: 617-628-1117 Fax: 617-666-2720 Wayne A. Perkins Toll Free: 1-800-248-6692 Jeffrey D. Perkins January 28, 2008 Email: info@perkinsandperrkinslaw.com 8 Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager 'O 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 0 RE: Application for Appointment to Board Dear Peter, Thank you for taking the time to discuss the various current committee and board openings in town. Please find enclosed my application for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. If you or the Selectmen need any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. -J ~ ` 771 VJeev. Perkins- 3a-7 12 WILMERHALE 20)8 JANI 31 AN 10: 33 Clark W. Petachek +1 617 526 6443 (t) +1 617 526 5000 (f) January 30, 2008 clark.petschek@wilmerhale.com Board of Selectmen Town Hall Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Dear Sir or Madam Selectman: I write to apply for the position of "Member" on the Reading Zoning Board of Appeals ("ZBA"). I have served as an Associate on the ZBA since September 2006. My ZBA tenure has been tremendously rewarding and I look forward to the opportunity to become even more involved in the Reading community. Enclosed please find a copy of my resume. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to meeting with you on February 12. Best regards, Clark W. Pe schek Enclosure ,3ag - Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dort LLP, 60 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Baltimore Beijing Berlin Boston Brussels London New York Oxford Palo Alto Waltham Washington CLARK W. PETSCHEK 659 Haverhill Street 0 Reading, MA 01867 A (781) 779-1946 ♦ clark.petschek@wilmerhale.com EDUCATION Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, MA J.D., May 2003 Harvard College, Cambridge, MA A.B. in Economics, June 1992 EXPERIENCE Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP October 2003 - present Boston, MA Corporate Associate • Counsel publicly traded companies regarding federal securities law compliance and corporate governance matters, including requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and listing requirements of NASDAQ o Draft and coordinate all aspects of registration statements, annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other documents filed with the SEC • Draft and review general corporate documents, such as board minutes, equity incentive plans, Rule 10b5-1 plans and confidentiality agreements Represent companies in a range of capital market transactions, including public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions • Draft and negotiate agreements in connection with public and private financings, including underwriting agreements, purchase agreements and investor rights agreements Litization Associate • Provided legal advice and services in intellectual property disputes, securities litigation and regulatory matters • Drafted pleadings, motions and briefs, managed fact and expert discovery and assisted with trials and hearings in state and federal courts United States Army June 1992 - August 2000 Captain. Armv Special Forces Commanded an elite Green Beret detachment and led strategic combat and humanitarian operations worldwide Lieutenant. Army Infantry Served as a rifle platoon leader, a company executive officer and the Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General of Special Operations Command Pacific COMMUNITY Associate Member, Town of Reading, Zoning Board of Appeals September 2006 - present INVOLVEMENT Trustee, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Woburn January 2003 - present Board Member, Wood End School PTO, Reading September 2007 - present 3aG 3 ~s tate ° .e 6th Grade Essay (Comes This fall 2400 Massachusetts students from 71 communities participated in the MMA's 2nd Annual Sixth Grade Essay Contest. Students were asked to finish the sentence "If I were elected leader of my community, I would make a difference by..." The winning essays were selected in December. Criteria for judging were creativity, clarity/sincerity of thought, proper use of grammar, and understanding of local government The MMA is excited to announce the contest winners. The three winners will receive savings bonds and the winning essays will appear in the February issue of The Beacon. Every student who submitted an essay will receive a small participation gift. Additionally every teacher will be entered into a drawing for a special gift. This contest is made possible through the financial support of Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association. The first-place winner also receives a complimentary hotel room from the Sheraton Boston Hotel and tickets for him and his family to Friday night dinner. Tonight we are honored to hear the winning essay. Ist Place Winner Sam Walters, Nauset Middle School, Orleans 2nd Place Winner Matthew Fregeau, Wilmington Middle School, Wilmington 3rd Place Winner L, Bob Nigro, Walter S. Parker Middle School, Reading v~ y Judges: Colleen Corona, Board of Selectmen Chair, Easton Jonathan Hecht, Councillor, Watertown Jeffrey Hull, Assistant Town Manager, Wilmington Dina Siegal, Deputy Director, Mayor's Office of Intergovernmental Relations, Boston 2007 Participating Communities: Abington Burlington Groton Pembroke Taunton Alford Carver Haverhill Petersham Truro Amesbury Charlton Hopedale Plainville Warren Andover Chesterfield Huntington Plymouth Warwick Arlington Clinton Lakeville Randolph Webster Ashfield Dunstable Leominster Reading Wellfleet Ashland Eastham Lowell Revere West Boylston Bellingham Easthampton Ludlow Royalston Westport Blackstone Egremont Millville Sheffield Westwood Boston Essex Monterey Southampton Whately Boxborough Freetown New Marlborough Southbridge Whitman Brewster Gill Northampton Southwick Williamsburg Brookfield Goshen Northborough Spencer Wilmington Brookline Greenfield Orleans Sutton Woburn Wrentham c{a i Bob Nigro If I were elected leader of my community, I would make a difference by designing special programs for students and all adults living in Reading. These programs could be focused on education and physical fitness. As the Chair of the Board of Selectmen I want to make sure that our eight public schools in town stay open for the town residents during the evening hours. Currently,.Reading has one new high school, two recently remodeled middle schools, and five updated elementary schools which all close at 3:30pm. I would like to see programs running at all of these schools from 3:30pm to 9:30pm so that everyone in town gets to enjoy the schools even if they don't have children. Some of the programs I would put in place are a homework program, computer classes for all ages, sports classes and games, and extra teacher help sessions. I would also like to see lots of classes like languages, crafts, money management, cooking and woodworking classes. These classes could be taught by teachers who want to make extra money. I realize that my ideas and programs need funding. Mt solution is to charge a small fee per hour of use. If you can't afford the fee, then you could donate time to work in programs in exchange for taking other programs. Even though I am only in sixth grade, I have ideas and plans for the future and I hope I can make these come true. VO,2- Massachusetts Municipal Association 3rd Place Winner Statewide 6th Grade Essay Contest L )A- I- F: 5~ `f iQ wt~ ue. cIeoted leader of Z1 n~y 49 t1auSllAiuEt~~;, I b; outd make a What vmwld you 40? l-'l .4r .Ktl~b l A , )A of ttil kBIo is - The third place winner receives a $100 savings bond. Additionally, the essay will be printed in the MMA's statewide magazine, "The Beacon." 4k3 L~ Reading Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection 16 Lowell Street [leading, MAO] 867 readingmassccp@hotmail.com www.ci.reading.mams/climate February 7, 2008 Memo to: Reading Municipal Light Board From: Reading Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection Subject: Reading Climate Acton Plan The RMLB and RMLD have been generous supporters in Reading's quest to reduce the town's carbon footprint. The Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection (ACCCP) appreciates your continued support, and looks forward to working with the RMLD during the implementation phase of the Reading Climate Action Plan (RCAP). RCAP's first draft will be presented to the Selectmen on February 12, 2008. This completes Milestone #3 - Develop a Local Action Plan. RCAP is comprised of policies, programs, and measures that Reading can take to meet its greenhouse gas reduction target. The plan details how actions will be implemented such as timeline, financing, and acknowledgement of responsibility to Town Departments, staff and the community. Milestone #4 - Implementation of Local Action Plan will begin in earnest after the Selectmen's presentation. As Reading's electric utility, RMLD's contribution to RCAF will be significant. To fully explain the methodology and how we hope to implement the RCAP, the ACCCP requests the opportunity to present its PowerPoint presentation of RCAP to the RMLB at the March Board meeting. At any time prior, I or other members of the committee would be more than willing to answer any questions you may have. The RCAP is electronically user friendly with numerous internal hyperlinks to allow easy maneuvering through the document; however, if you wish a hard copy, one can be provided. Respectfully, Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection Committee Members: Stephanie Anderberg, Michele Benson, Ron D'Addario, Gina Snyder, Tracy Sopchak Associate Members: Joan Boegel, Ray Porter Cc: Peter Hechenbleilcner, Town Manager Vinnie Cameron, RMLD General Manager qc\ FY 2009 Budget Priorities IDepartment/Proposal I Total IGen'i Fund I I Priority Rank j Town Manager recommend Cost Cost ation Bonazoli Goldv Tafova Anthony Schubert Surplus above I Baseline ($22,594) ($22,594) ($22,594) ($22,594)+ ($22,594) ($22,594) ($22,594; ($22,594) Finance I I I I I I I I I I I I I Reduce OT - MUNIs I ($5,000)1 ($3,555)1 $0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - Reduce Phone costs ($25,000) ($17,775) ($11,000) ($11,000) ($11,000) ($11,DOD) -16000 - Reduce OT - MUNIs I I ($5,000)1 ($3,555)1 1 $0 I I I I I I I I I Library i I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 Increase Sunday Hours) $66.3061 $66,306 J I $0 I I I I 1 - Increase Sunday hours $38,679 $38,679 3 $38,679 2 $38,679 2 $38,679 3 38679 1 Increase programming 1 I $8,000 1 $8,000 1 1 $01 1 l 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 Communitv Services I I I 1 1 1 1 l I I I l I I 11 1 1 1 1 I I I 1 1 - Zoning Bylaw Revision 1 I .$35,0001 $35,000 1 1 1 1 $01 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Public Works I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ( I i Curbside leaf' , _ collection $25;000 ..$25;000, 2 , $25;000 3;;$25,000 3 $25,000 2 $25,000 - Vehicle Maintenance 1 $25,0001 $25,000 1 1 $25,0001 1 1 1 1 21 100001 I l i I 1-Snow/ice I ($25;000)1 `:($7,500)1 I $01 `•.I > I t I I I I - Contracted Street Sweeping i ($10,000) I ($10,000) 1 ($10,000) I 1 ($10,000) ($10,000) ($10,000) I i Public Safety I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I I - Police Officer w Ben. $84,000 $84,000 1 $84,000 1 $84,000 $84,000 1 $84,000 1 $84,000 1- Police Officer w Ben. 1 $84,0001 $84,0001 1 $01 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - Eliminate SLB 1 ($40,000)1 ($40,000)1 !($40,000)1 ($40,000) 1($40,000)1 ( ($40,000)1 1 !($40.000)1 aI hrs I 1 PEO ACO 1 $6,772 I $6,772 ( I $01 l I i 1- police lights/lasers 1 $3,5001 $3,500 1 1 $0 1 1 1 1 1 1 35001 1 1 1 1 1- OT - Police Training 1 $9,0001 $9,000 1 1 $0 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I OT - Police Training 1 $45,0001 $45,000 I I $0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ( OT training - Disp 1 $4,219 1 $4,219 1 1 $01 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Radio syst. Cards 1 $8,0001 $8,000 1 1 $0 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 Service contract DVR 1 $3,0001 $3,000 1 $0 I I I I I I I I( I Service contract - radio I $16,0001 $15,0001 $0I 1 I I I 1 I 1 I 1! -Additional Fees - Fire 1 I I ($25,000)1 ($25,000)1 1($25,000)1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I (General t I I I I I 1 I 1 1 I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 II ! I 1 1 I I- Pay & Class Study 1 1 I I $o 1 l 1 1 1 1 I I I I I 1- Additional Fees 1 I I I I I I i t I I 1 1 I I I I I Total - Maximum 1 I I $264,2031 $291,818 1 I ! 1 $64,0851 I I i 11 I I 1 1 I 1 $64,0851 1 $64,0851 1 $13,9061 1($22,594)1 1 $69,0851 4., Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 10:56 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Budget Follow-up From, McIntire, Ted Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 10:37 AM To. Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: LeLacheur, Bob; Schettini, Pat Subject: RE: Budget Follow-up Peter, Please see my comments below. Ted From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:00 AM To: McIntire, Ted Cc: LeLacheur, Bob Subject: Budget Follow-up Would you please put together a memo addressing the following budget issues from the Board of Selectmen budget meeting of January 26: • What additional training funds would be desirable I was hoping for more detailed direction through the DPW Study Report, but it appears we will not be getting it. There is a desire on the part of staff for supervisory training. I would need an additional $1250 to send 5 employees in FY09. • How much additional funding would be needed to fully fund equipment maintenance $60,000 (estimated) • Provide the "list' of shade tree replacements that are needed I spoke to Bob Keating - he, in fact, does not have a planting list. He prioritizes planting in the highly visible areas such as parks, schools and municipal buildings. The list he has is of removals, which I will forward to you (511 in the last 6 years). • Cemetery -when was the last time fees were reviewed, and what were the changes Cemetery Fees are reviewed every three(3) years. the last time was effective July 1, 2007. The increases varied. I will send a copy of the 2004 and 2007 rates. Thanks Pete 2/8/2008 s Cemetery Division Reading, MA; Price Structure Effective July 1, 2007 Opening Charges Single Depth $900.00 Extra Deep $1,000.00 Cremation $350.00 Baby .Grave $150.00 Extra Charges Saturday Single Depth $350.00 Extra Deep - $450.00 Cremation $200.00 Baby Grave $200.00 Other Charges Grave B_ox_._________ $250.00 Tent $100.00 Pricing of Lots and Graves This price list is for current Reading residents. Former residents may purchase lots for an additional $500.00 per grave space. Charles Lawn Memorial Park Holiday $400.00 $550.00 $200.00 $200.00 Single Depth = per grave space $1,500.00 Sale of Lots - $450.00 Extra Deep Graves (2 Interments) Cremation Grave (2 Interments) Baby Grave Wood End Cemetery Single Grave (Flat marker only) Monument.Lots (2 Grave minimgm) (per grave) Bequests - $1,050.00 $2,000.00 Sale of Lots - $600.00 Bequests - $1,400.00 . $1,200.00 Sale of Lots - $360.00 Bequests -$840.00. $110.00 Sale of Lots - $ 40.00 Bequests -$70,00 $2,000.00 Sale of Lots - $600.00 Bequests - $1,400.00 $2,000.00 Sale of Lots -$600.00 Bequests - $1,400.00 Foundation Charge:- $100.00 per square foot Flat-marker Installed - $200.00 Funerals arriving after 2:00 P.M. - $100.00 Extra Charge: Funerals arriving after 3:00 P.M. - $200.00 Extra Charge No Funerals will be scheduled after 3:30 P.M. qr3 Cemetery Division Reading, MA Price Structure Opening Charges Single Depth Extra Deep Cremation Baby Grave Extra Charges Single Depth Extra Deep Cremation Baby Grave Other Charges . Grave Box Tent Effective November 1, 2004 $800.00 $ 900.00 $300.00 $150.00 Saturday $300.00 $400.00 $150.00 $150.00 $250.00 $85.00 Pricing of Lots and Graves This price list is for current Reading residents. Former residents may purchase lots for an additional $500.00 per grave space. Charles Lawn Memorial Park Holiday $350.00 $500.00 $175.00 $175.00 Single Depth - per grave space $1,200.00 Sale of Lots - $360.00 Bequests -$840.00 Extra Deep Graves (2 Interments) Cremation Grave (2 Interments) Baby Grave Wood End Cemetery Single Grave (Flat marker only) $1,500.00 Sale of Lots - $450.00 Bequests - $1,050.00 $1,000.00 Sale of Lots - $300.00 Bequests - $700.00 $110.00 Sale of Lots - $ 40.00 Bequests -$70.00 $1,500.00 Sale of Lots - $450.00 Bequests - $1,050.00 Monument Lots (2 Grave minimum)(per grave) $1,500.00 Sale of Lots -$450.00 Bequests - $1,050.00 - Foundation Charge - $85.00 per square foot n Funerals arriving after 2:00 P.M. $,75.00 Extra Charge Funerals arriving after 3:00 P.M. - $150.00 Extra Charge . No Funerals will be scheduled after 3:30 P.M: P~ qrl TREE REMOVAL - 2007 1. 379 HAVERHILL ST. - LOCUST -16" D B H - COMPLETED 1/3/07 -SR 5/15/07 2. MEMORIAL PARK - (HARRISON ST) - ASH - 34" D B H - COMPLETED 2/12/07 - SR 5/15%07 3. OPPOSITE 92 HARTSHORN ST. - MAPLE - 6" D B H - COMPLETED 2/12/07 SR 5/15/07 4. 553 FRANKLIN ST - MAPLE - 36" D B H - COMPLETED 3/12/07 - SR 5/15/07 5. 10 FAIRVIEW AVE - MAPLE - 22" D B H - COMPLETED 3/26/07 - SR 5/15/07 6. 447 SUMMER AVE - ELM - 40" D B H - COMPLETED - 3/28/07 SR 5/15/07 7. 41 OAK ST. - MAPLE - 26" D B H COMPLETED - 5/2/07 - SR 5/15/07 8. 442 PEARL ST. - ASH - 26" D B H - COMPLETED - 4/20/07 - SR 5/15/07 9. 102 WASHINGTON ST. - (ON FULTON ST.) MAPLE - 34" D B H COMPLETED 5/1/07 - SR 5/15/07 10. MEMORIAL PARK - 2 SPRUCE 1 MAPLE - STORM DAMAGE - COMPLETED - 4/25/07 --SR -4/077 11. 92 HOWARD ST. - MAPLE - 40" D B H - COMPLETED 5/31/07 - SR - 9/07 12.78 HANSCOM AVE - MAPLE - 34" D B H COMPLETED 5/21/07 - SR- 9/07 (PRIVATE CO) 13. CASTINE FIELD BIRCH MEADOW DR. - 2 MAPLES (2" DBH -14" DBH) 1 HAWTHORNE -14" DBH COMPLETED - 5/21/07 -SR 10/3/0 ISLAND - WEST & COUNTY - PINE - 34" D B H COMPLETED - 6/1/07 SR 10/3/07 14. OPPOSITE 19 BEACON ST. - ASH - COMPLETED 5/30/07 15. OAKLAND ST. - HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE - MAPLE 14" D B H - COMPLETED. 6/1/07 SR- 10/3/07 463 WEST ST (MONT. SCHOOL) CATALPA 36" D B H COMPLETED 5/23/07 (TREE HEARING) STUMP REMOVED BY CONTRACTOR) 16.15 FREEMONT ST. - 2 MAPLES - 42" D B H - COMPLETED 9/5/07 - SR - 10/3/07 17. CORNER WHITTIER & WADSWORTH - MAPLE - 32" D B H - COMPLETED 5/31/07 - SR - 10/3/07 18. OPPOSITE 177 COUNTY RD. - OAK 20" D B H (POISON IVY) - REMOVE OVER STREET & SIDEWALK -DOWN TO POISON IVY) COMPLETED 6/19/07. 19. BEHIND MAIN ST FIRE STATION - MAPLE -12" D B H - COMPLETED - 6/22/07 - SR - 10/3/07 20.38 WARREN AVE ELM - 24" D B H -(ON EASEMENT - POISON IVY) COMPLETED 6/19/07 21. 68 SCOTLAND RD. - MAPLE - 36" D B H COMPLETED 6/21/07 - SR - 10/3/07 yFS 22. 20 BOYCE ST. - MAPLE - 42" D B H COMPLETED 9/07 - SR 10/3/07 23. JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL - MAPLE - 3" D B H - COMPLETED 7/23/07 24.33 HIGH ST - MAPLE -10" D B H ( DIG OUT STUMP) 25. COOLIDGE SCHOOL - MAPLE - 3" D B H - COMPLETED 6/26/07 - SR - 10/3/07 26. 47 WHITTIER RD. - MAPLE - 10" D B H - COMPLETED 9/3/07 - SR . 10/3/07 27. BIRCH MEADOW SCHOOL - 3 PINES - I OAK - COMPLETED - 6/27/07 N E TREE - CONTRACT REMOVAL) 28. BIRCH MEADOW RD - 2 PINES (NE TREE) COMPLETED 6/27/07 29. FOREST GLEN CEM - PINE (NE TREE) - PINE - COMPLETED 6/27/07 - SR- 10/3/07 30. 538 SUMMER AVE - MAPLE - 38" D B H COMPLETED SR-10/3/07 31. 38 WALNUT ST. - ELM - 24" D B H (0 K TO USE DRIVE) COMPLETED SR 10/3/07 32. OPPOSITE 9 CAPE COD AVE - MAPLE -18" D B H -COMPLETED - 9/3/07 SR- 10/3/07 33. 26 SPRINGVALE - MAPLE - 24" D B H - COMPLETED - 9/3/07 -SR - 10/3/07 34. NEW CROSSING RD. - LINDEN 14" D B H (TREE HEARING) COMPLETED 7/11/07 35. OPPOSITE 17 FOREST GLEN RD. - MAPLE -18" D B H - COMPLETED 10/17/07 36. WELCHES MEMORIAL - OAK -12" D B H - COMPLETED 7/23/07 SR - 910/3/07 32 PENNSYLVANIA AVE - MAPLE 32 " D B H - (STORM DAMAGE) COMPLETED 7/10/07 37, KILLAM SCHOOL - 2 MAPLES - 4"D B H -12" D B H - COMPLETED 7/31/07 ( OUT BACK BY FIELD) -SR - 9/07 38. IMAGINATION STATION PARKING LOT - BIRCH - 14" D B H - COMPLETED 7/23/07 SR -9/07 39. 26 ELLIOT - ELM - 40" D B H - COMPLETED - 7/18/07 -(NE TREE REMOVAL) SR - 9/07 40. 22 WOODWARD ST. - MAPLE - 5" D B H COMPLETED - 8/6/07 SR 9/07 41. CORNER OF FAIRVIEW & PRATT - MAPLE - 36" D BH - COMPLETED - 9/3/07 SR- 9/07 42. 30 BANCROFT AVE - MAPLE - 8" D B H - COMPLETED - 9/3/07 SR 9/07 43. 745 PEARL ST. - ASH - 20" D B H - COMPLETED 9/3/07 SR 10/3/07 44. CORNER OF WEST & WENTWORTH - ELM - 40" D B H - COMPLETED 10/ 16/07 45. BIRCH MEADOW DRIVE- ELM - 8" D B H -(NEAR OAKLAND - NEAR DRAINAGE DITCH) - COMPLETED - 9/3/07 46. OAKLAND ST. - ENTRANCE TO HIGH SCHOOL-- 2 MAPLES - 18" DBH 1 OAK - 38" D B H - COMPLETED - 0/0/07 ? SR-10/3/07 47.104 LOWELL ST - MAPLE - 30" D B H - COMPLETED 10/ 17/07 L,l (o 48. CORNER OF GAVIN CIRCLE & FRANKLIN ST. - HICKORY 10" D B H COMPLETED 7/5/07 49. KILLAM SCHOOL (ENTRANCE & EXIT) 2 MAPLES 12" D B H - COMPLETED 9/07 SR -10/3/07 50. 3 PILGRIM RD. -MAPLE -14" D B H COMPLETED - 9/24/07 SR - 10/3/07 51. MEMORIAL PARK -1 ELM - 34" DBH-1 ASH - 5" DBH COMPLETED - 9/11/07 SR 10/3/07 52. CORNER OF WESCROFT & KEITH - MAPLE -18" D B H COMPLETED 9/24/07 - SR 10/3/07 53. CORNER PRATT & WOBURN - MAPLE - 36" DBH - COMPLETED 9/11/07 SR 10/3/07 54. MEMORIAL PARK -(CHARLES ST SIDE) - SPRUCE - 28" D B H COMPLETED 9/11/07 SR 10/3/07 55. 529 PEARL ST. - OAK - 16" D B H COMPLETED 10/18/07 56. 1'1 VISTA -(OPPOSITE 39 FAIRVIEW) MAPLE - 36" D B H COMPLETED -10/25/07 57. 26 LOCUST ST. - ALIANTHUS - 12" D B H COMPLETED 10/18/07 58.14 VALE - MAPLE - 34" D B H - COMPLETED -10/30/07 59. 31 FAIRVIEW - MAPLE - 24" D B H - COMPLETED - 10/30/07 60. LAUREL HILL CEM - 3 - MAPLES - 34" D B H 1 - ELM - 20" D B H COMPLETED - 12/ 28/07 61. 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OPPOSITE 16 HOWARD ST. - MAPLE 34" D B H - COMPLETED 3/24/06'- SR - 5/12/06 23. OPPOSITE 16 SCOTLAND - MAPLE 38" D B H - COMPLETED 3/29/06 - SR - 5/ 12/06 24. 134 BANCROFT AVE - MAPLE 40" D B H -COMPLETED 4/06 - SR - 5/11/06 25. 17 EATON ST. - MAPLE 42" D B H - SR - 5/11/06 26. OPPOSITE 45 CAUSEWAY RD. - CEDAR 8" D B H COMPLETED 3/16/06 - SR - 5/11/06 27. 182 BANCROFT AVE - MAPLE 16" D B H - COMPLETED 3/22/06 - SR - 5/11/06 28. AUBURN ST - WATER TOWER ASH 30" D B H -COMPLETED 9/5/06 SR 10/17/06 29. OPPOSITE 433 PEARL ST. - CHERRY 14" D B H - COMPLETED - 10/4/06 SR 10/17/06 30. 433 PEARL ST. - CLUMP 8 CHERRY - 12" D B H COMPLETED 10/4/06 31. 178 WALNUT (CORNER WALNUT & SOUTH ST. ) MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 7/06 32. 427 SOUTH ST. - OAK - 40" D B H - COMPLETED 6/13/06 ((SR BY HOMEOWNER)) 33. HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT (BEHIND FIELD HOUSE) PINE 14" D B H (STORM DAMAGE) COMPLETED - 6/06 34. WASHINGTON PK - ALONG FENCE -(3D BASE SIDE) HAWTHORNE - 10" D B H - COMPLETED -6/1/06 SR 10/18/06 35. PINEVALE RD - (CONSERVATION PARKING AREA) PINE 40" D B H - SR - 5/12/06 36. 50 SPRINGVALE RD .-MAPLE - 28" D B H - COMPLETED 5/06 SR - 5/12/06 37. 142 OAK ST. - MAPLE 14" D B H (TREE HEARING /NEW HOUSE) COMPLETED 4/18/06 - SR - 5/12/06 38. 341 FRANKLIN ST - MAPLE 34" D B H (TREE HEARING /SIDEWALKS) 39. 329 FRANKLIN ST. - OAK 42" D B H - PINE 20" D B H - PINE -42" D B H (TREEHEARING/ SIDEWALKS) 40. 361 FRANKLIN ST. - PINE 20" D B H (TREE HEARING/SIDEWALKS) 41. 386 LOWELL ST. 1 ELM - 32" D B H 1 MAPLE - 32" D B H - COMPLETED 10/25/06 - SR 5/15/07 42. 18 WESCROFT - MAPLE - 18" D B H - COMPLETED 5/06 SR- 5/12/06 43. 2 COOLIDGE - MAPLE - 28" D B H - COMPLETED 5/06 SR - 5/12/06 44. WOOD END SCHOOL-2 OAKS - 12" D B H -20" D B H - COMPLETED 6/5/06 45. 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PARKER JR HIGH ( ENTRANCE) - ELM - 22" D B H --COMPLETED - 8/2/06 SR 10/18/06 76. 7 TEMPLE -(OPPOSITE) - MAPLE - 45" D B H COMPLETED 7128/06 SR 10/18/06 77. 356 HAVERHILL ST. - (BY FENCE - BEHIND KILLAM) - CHERRY 16" D B H - COMPLETED - 10/4/06 78. BOLTON ST BY MCDONALDS ) MAPLE - 20" D B H - COMPLETED 7/31/06 SR 10/18/06 79. JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL - ASH - 34" D B H - COMPLETED 8/9/06 SR 10/18/06 80. GROVE ST. - (BY SEWER STATION-MEADOW BROOK) PINE - 14" D B H - COMPLETED 8/1/06 81. BIRCH MEADOW - BY ARTIFICIAL SOCCER FIELD- 2 OAKS - 36" - 24" DBH COMPLETED 8/9/06 SR 10/18/06 82. PARKER JR HIGH - (PARKING LOT) - MAPLE - 20" D B H -COMPLETED 8/9/06 83. PARKER JR HIGH - MAPLE -45" D B H - (BY GRAND STAND) -COMPLETED -8/22/06 SR 10/18/06 84. CORNER OF CHARLES ST. & WAKEFIELD ST. - APPLE - 14" D B H COMPLETED 8/11/06 SR 10/17/06 85. 24 BAY STATE RD. - MAPLE - 36" D B H - COMPLETED 9/13/06 SR 10/17/06 86. 60 FAIRCHILD - MAPLE (TOWN PLANTED 1992) MAPLE -14" D B H COMPLETED 8/17/06 SR 10/17/06 87. WASHINGTON PARK - OAK - 36" D B H - COMPLETED 9/20/06 SR 10/18/06 88. 20 PARKVIEW - MAPLE - 16" D B H - COMPLETED - 8/23/06 SR 10/17/06 89. 102 CURTIS ST. - MAPLE - 24" D B H - COMPLETED 9/12/06 SR 10/18/06 90. 15 MINERAL ST - ASH - 28" D B H COMPLETED -9/30/06 SR 10/17/06 91. 617 PEARL ST. - OAK - 24" D B H - COMPLETED 10/5/06 SR 10/17/06 92. 81 HOWARD - MAPLE - 24" D B H SR10/18/06 93. PEARL ST & PUTNAM - ELM - 4" D B H - COMPLETED 9/30/06 SR 10/17/06 94. 607 HAVERHILL - ELM CLUMP - COMPLETED - 10/5/06 SR 10/17/06 95. LEACH PARK- (SUMMER AVE SIDE)- MAPLE - 20" D B H COMPLETED SR 10/18/06 96. BIRCH MEADOW SCHOOL - OAK - 12" D B H COMPLETED 10/25/06 yell 97. 221 WEST ST. CORNER WEST & WOBURN) - CHESTNUT - 36" D B H COMPLETED 12/06 - SR 5/15/07 98. 104 - 112 SCOTLAND RD. -(OPEN LAND TRUST LOT) - ASH - 20" D B H COMPLETED 11/28/06 - SR 5/15/07 99. 13 BEACON ST. - 2 MAPLES - 18" D B H COMPLETED 11/28/06 - SR 5/15/07 100. 55 VINE ST - MAPLE - 32" D B H COMPLETED 11/29/06 - SR 5/15/07 101.68 WASHINGTON ST. - MAPLE -8" D B H - COMPLETED 11/29/06 - SR 5/15/07 102.22 VIRGINIA - MAPLE - 34" D B H - (STORM DAMAGE) COMPLETED 12/18/06 - SR 5/15/07 103. END OF LONGWOOD RD. (CONSERVATION LAND - ROADSIDE) - PINE - 38" D B H - (STORM DAMAGE) -COMPLETED 11/28/06 104.20 MEADOW BROOK - MAPLE 12" D B H (TOWN PLANTED) COMPLETED 12/12/06 -SR 5/15/07 105. 22 MILTON - MAPLE - 24" D B H - COMPLETED 12/15/06 - SR 5/15/07 106. 8 MILTON - MAPLE - 20" D B H - COMPLETED 12/15/06 - SR 5/15/07 107. 51 BERKELEY ST. - MAPLE - 40" D B H - COMPLETED 12/13/06 - SR 5/15/07 108. WASHINGTON PARK - 1 MAPLE - 1 OAK - COMPLETED 12/18/06 - (OAK) SR 5/15/07 109. 40 WALNUT ST. - ASH - COMPLETED 12/13/06 - SR 5/15/07 L', F I ?,--I FREE REMOVAL 2005 1. 309 PEARL ST, OAK 45" D B H (saved! - trimmed not removed) 2. 398 HAVERHILL ST. MAPLE 16" D B H (BY DRAINAGE DITCH) COMPLETED 3/?/05 3. 210 FOREST ST. 2 PINES 34" D B H COMPLETED 4/5/05 -ROYAL GREEN TREE SERVICE SR-4/05 4. OAKLAND RD. MAPLE --16" D B H (UPPER PARKING LOT HIGH SCHOOL) COMPLETED 4/21/05 5. 224 FOREST ST. MAPLE 40" D. B H COMPLETED 3/22/05- SR 4/05 6. 284 HAVERHILL ST. MAPLE 40" D B H (ON WAKEFIELD ST.)-- COMPLETED 3/14/05 - SR - 4/05 7. 651 PEARL ST. ELM 36" D B H COMPLETED -7/20/05 - SR - 9/27/05 8. 739 PEARL ST. MAPLE 38" D B H COMPLETED --4/4/05- SR - 4/05 9. 30 PIERCE ST. MAPLE 22" D B H COMPLETED 1/4/04- SR- 4/05 10.135 OAK ST. MAPLE 38" D B H COMPLETED 3/?/05- SR - 4/05 11.26 VIRGINIA RD. MAPLE 38" D B H --COMPLETED 3/21/05 SR -4/05 12.365 SUMMER AVE --(JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL) MAPLE 18" D B H COMPLETED 3/7/05 (DUG OUT)- SR 13.64 MIDDLESEX AVE (LIBRARY) MAPLE --36" D B H COMPLETED 3/8/05 - SR - 4/05 14. SUMMER AVE + MAIN ST READING HOUSING 24 ASH COMPLETED 3/17/05- SR - 4/05 15.341 FRANKLIN ST. MAPLE --36" D B H COMPLETED 3/24/05 SR - 4/05 16.415 PEARL ST. ASH COMPLETED 4/6/05- SR - 4/05 17.218 PLEASANT ST. MAPLE 36" D B H - COMPLETED -8/16/05 SR- 9/27/05 18.341 HAVEN ST. MAPLE 8" D B H COMPLETED 4/7/05- SR - 4/05 19. FOREST GLEN CEM 1 OAK - 24" D B H 1 MAPLE -18" D B H COMPLETED 4/7/05- SR - 4/05 20.132 VILLAGE ST. MAPLE-- 14" D 'B H COMPLETED 4/7/05 -SR -4/05 21.12 WILLOW ST. ASH 40" D B H --COMPLETED 7/29/05 - SR - 9/27/05 22. PARKER JR HIGH (OPPOSITE 17 KING ST) MAPLE --28" D B H COMPLETED 4/21/05 - SR- 9/28/05 23.59 FEDERAL ST-- MAPLE 30" D B H COMPLETED -6/29/05 - SR- 10/3/05 24. CASTINE FIELD WILLOW 45" D B H -(STORM DAMAGE) COMPLETED 5/10/05 SR (DUG OUT) 5/10/05 25.54 PINEVALE MAPLE 40" D B H COMPLETED 6/1/05 (REMOVED BY N. E. TREE) - SR- 9/29/05 26.42 DEERING MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 6/1/05 (STORM DAMAGE (REMOVED BY N. E. TREE) - SR- 9/27/05 27.12 TEMPLE ST. MAPLE 18" D B H COMPLETED 5/23/05 (STORM DAMAGE) - SR - 9/28/05 28.625 MAIN ST. (GEN. 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MAPLE 38" D B H - COMPLETED -12/5/05 - SR - 5/11/06 87. JUNIPER CIRCLE -(ISLAND) CRAB APPLE - 12" D B H - COMPLETED - 11/28/05 (STUMP DUG OUT 5/06 88.10 GRANGER-- MAPLE 38" D B H - COMPLETED 12/19-23/05 -SR - 5/12/06 89.836 MAIN ST. (ON LOCUST ST. ) ASH 16" D B H - COMPLETED 12/21/05 90.15 HILLCREST AVE MAPLE - 38" D B H --COMPLETED 12/22/05 - SR - 5/12/06 91.5 COOLIDGE - MAPLE - 24" D B H - COMPLETED 12/19-23/05 - SR- 5/12/06 92.10 COOLIDGE (ON SPRINGVALE) - MAPLE -36" D B H - COMPLETED 12/22/05 SR - 5/12/06 93.70 HOWARD ST. MAPLE 36" D B H - COMPLETED 12/21/05 - SR - 5/12/06 q p to TREE REMOVAL LIST 2004 1. LAUREL HILL CEMETERY MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 1/6/03 SR 4/1/04 2. 309 PEARL ST. OAK 45 " D B H CARRY TO 2005 LIST 3. OPPOSITE 132 WASHINGTON ST. ELM 14" D B H (BY DRAINAGE DITCH) COMPLETED 6/2/04 4. 65 OAK ST. MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 9/23/04 - SR-10/7/04 5. 71 PINE RIDGE RD. HICKORY 36" D B H COMPLETED 2/03/04SR 3/31%04 6. 14 VIRGINIA RD. MAPLE 12" D B H COMPLETED 2/3/04 SR 3/31/04 7. 648 MAIN ST. (TOWN PIZZA) --LINDEN 12" D B H COMPLETED 1/25/04 (REMOVED BY WATER DEPT. TO REPAIR WATER BREAK - NO STUMP) 8. 16 LOWELL ST. (TOWN HALL) BEECH 38" D B H COMPLETED 2/2/04 SR3/31/04 9. 7 TEMPLE ST. MAPLE 30" D B H COMPLETED 2/4/04 SR 3/31/04 10. CORNER OF FRANCIS DR. & CHARLES ST. ASH 28" D B H COMPLETED 2/9/04 SR 3/30/04 11. CORNER OF DUDLEY & HIGH ST. MAPLE 20" D B H COMPLETED 2/10/04 SR 3/31/04 12. 54 SPRINGVALE RD. MAPLE 22" D B H COMPLETED 2/10/04 SR 3/31/04 13. CORNER OF WESTON RD.& BANCROFT AVE MAPLE 14" D B H COMPLETED 2/11/04 SR 3/30/04 14. OPPOSITE 84 KING ST. MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 2/12/04 SR 3/31/04 15. 71 FRANKLIN ST.-- MAPLE 12" D B H COMPLETED 2/12/04 SR 3/30/04 16. 32 PENNSYLVANIA AVE MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 2/12/04 SR 3/31/04 17. 398 HAVERHILL ST. MAPLE 16" D B H (BY DRAINAGE DITCH) CARRY TO 2005 LIST 18. 362 PEARL ST. MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 8/21/04- SR-10/7/04 19. 394 PEARL ST. ASH 60" D B H COMPLETED 6/8/04- SR 10/7/04 20. KILLAM SCHOOL 4 PINES 2411-1411-811-811 D B H COMPLETED 8/14/04 - SR - 10/7/04 21. 24 CAPE COD AVE - - MAPLE 34" D B H (SEWER EASEMENT) COMPLETED 3/16/04 22. 257 HIGH ST. ASH 38" D B H --COMPLETED 2/25/04 SR 3/31/04 23. WELCHES MEMORIAL 7 TREES REMOVED FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT COMPLETED 2/26/04 24. OAKLAND ST. (HIGH SCHOOL) 2 MAPLES-- 20" & 14" D B H TO BE REMOVED BY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT 25. 438 SUMMER AVE MAPLE 34'D B H COMPLETED 3/5/04 SR 3/31/04 26. 84 EATON ST. MAPLE 12" D B H COMPLETED-- 3/26/04 SR 3/30/04 -77 27. 51 BERKELEY ST. MAPLE --38" D B H --COMPLETED 3/15/04- SR 10/8/04 28. 427 PEARL ST ELM 22" D B H COMPLETED 3/15/04 SR 3/30/04 29. LAUREL HIM CEM MAPLE 42" D B H COMPLETED 3/23/04 SR 4/ 1 /04 30. 34 KNOWLLWOOD AVE MAPLE --40" D B H COMPLETED 3/24/04SR 4/ 1 /04 31. 484 SUMMER AVE MAPLE 38" D B H COMPLETED 3/04 SR 4/1/04 32. LEACH PARK OAK 50" D B H-- COMPLETED-- 3/25/04 SR 4/1/04 33. 24 PINEVALE RD. MAPLE 28" D B H COMPLETED 5/3/04 34. 351 HAVERHILL ST. (TOWN PLANTED) MAPLE 3" D B H COMPLETED HOMEOWNER REMOVED 4/30/04 35. 25 HILLSIDE AVE MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 5/10/04 - SR 10/7/04 36. 63 SCOTLAND RD (ON SIGSBEE RD) 2 SPRUCE --12" D B H COMPLETED 4/30/04 SR 10/8/04 37. 22 HARVARD ST MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 5/5/04 - SR 10/7/04 38. 210 FOREST ST 2 - PINES 34" D B H CARRY TO 2005 LIST 39. 9 WENDA MAPLE 22" D B H COMPLETED - 5/12/04 - SR 10/7/04 40. 12 WENDA MAPLE 18" D B H COMPLETED - 5/12/04 - SR 10/7/04 41. 56 PRESCOT ST. MAPLE 22" D B H COMPLETED- 8/04 -SR 10/8/04 42. 40 PRESCOT ST. MAPLE 20" D B H COMPLETED - 8/04- SR 10/8/04 43. 51 WALNUT ST. ASH 34" D B H COMPLETED 10/20/04 44. 171 WOBURN ST. MAPLE-- 32" D B H COMPLETED 6/24/04- SR 10/7/04 45. 78 LIBBY AVE-- MAPLE 28" D B H COMPLETED 5/13/04 - SR 10/7/04 46. 14 BERKELEY ST. ASH 40" D B H COMPLETED 12/2/04 47. 25 BOND ST. MAPLE 36" D B H-- COMPLETED 9/11/04 - SR 10/7/04 48. 33 BOND ST. MAPLE 30" D B II COMPLETED 5/17/04 - SR 10/7/04 49. BIRCH MEADOW SCHOOL - MAPLE 16" D B H COMPLETED 8/12/04 - SR 10/7/04 50. LANETON WAY ELM 30" D B H COMPLETED 6/23/04- SR 10/8/04 51. 227 HIGH ST. MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 6/2/04 - SR 10/7/04 52. 60 HANSCOM AVE MAPLE 34" D B H COMPLETED --6/4/04 - SR 10/7/04 53. 108 OAK ST. MAPLE --38" D B H COMPLETED 9/14/04 --SR 10/8/04 54. 72 VINE ST. MAPLE--26" D B H COMPLETED 9/11/04- SR 10/7/04 55. 50 LOCUST ST. MAPLE --36"D B H COMPLETED 9/16/04- SR 10/8/04 56. 83 PRESCOTT ST. MAPLE --30" D B H COMPLETED 6/16/04 -SR 10/8/04 57. 14 ECHO AVE MAPLE 34" D B H COMPLETED 9115104 -SR 10/8/04 58. 93 KING ST. MAPLE 28" D B H COMPLETED 8/13/04 -SR 10/8/04 59. 36 BANCROFT MAPLE --18" D B H COMPLETED 6/17/04 60. BIRCH MEADOW DR. MAPLE 12" D B H COMPLETED 6/17/04 -SR 10/7/04 61. OAKLAND RD. (UPPER PARKING LOT - HIGH SCHOOL) MAPLE --16" D B H --CARRY TO 2005 LIST ,4 Fl 9 62. MIDDLESEX AVE LIBRARY MAPLE - -36" D B H-- COMPLETED 8/20/04 -SR 10/7/04 63. 45 WESCROFT AVE MAPLE 34" D B H-- COMPLETED 8/12/04 .64. 427 PEARL ST ELM --.12" D B H COMPLETED 10/04 65. 433 PEARL ST ELM 6" D B H COMPLETED 10/04 66: MEMORIAL PARK (BY ONE CHARLES ST) CHERRY 24" D B H COMPLETED 9/04 67. 51 PINE RIDGE RD MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 8/17/04 68. 39 JOHN CARVER MAPLE 14" D B H --COMPLETED 8/14/04 SR 10/7/04 69. 57 MT VERNON MAPLE 38" D B H COMPLETED 9/10/04 -SR 10/7/04 70. CORNER DEERING & DUDLEY MAPLE 20" D B H COMPLETED 8/17/04 - SR 10/7/04 71. 5 BROOK ST MAPLE 28" D B H COMPLETED 8/14/04 - SR 10/8/04 72. 12 TEMPLE ST MAPLE 40" D B H COMPLETED 8/10/04- SR 10/7/04 73. 7 BOND ST MAPLE 30" D B H COMPLETED 8/21/04 - SR 10/7/04 74. CORNER OF PROSPECT & KING ST MAPLE 6" D B H-- COMPLETED 8/12/04 - SR 10/8/04 75. 224 FOREST ST. MAPLE 40" D B H CARRY TO 2005 LIST COMPLETED 3/?/05 76. 104 LOWELL ST. --(ON BANCROFT AVE) 2 ELMS --12" D B H COMPLETED 10/21/04 77. 56 BORDER RD. MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 9/20/04 - SR 10/8/04 78. 12 TEMPLE ST. MAPLE -22" D B H --COMPLETED 9/21/04 -SR 10/8/04 79. 15 BELMONT ST. MAPLE --18" D B H COMPLETED 9/17/04- SR 10/7/04 80. 284 HAVERHILL ST.-- (ON WAKEFIELD ST.) MAPLE 40" D B H CARRY TO 2005 LIST -COMPLETED -3/05 81. 76 BATCHELDER RD. MAPLE (TOWN PLANTED 1976) --14" D B H COMPLETED 9/23/04 -SR 10/7/04 82. 4 FREEMONT ST. (ON PROSPECT ST.) MAPLE-- 24" D B H COMPLETED 10/20/04 83. OPPOSITE 25 STEWART ST. -(GLEN MEADOW) - MAPLE --24" D B H - COMPLETED 12/14/04 84. 651 PEARL ST. ELM 36" D B H CARRY TO 2005 LIST 85. 658 PEARL ST. MAPLE 30" D B H COMPLETED 12/17/04 86. 739 PEARL ST. MAPLE --38" D B H CARRY TO 2005 LIST-- COMPLETED 4/4/04 87. 124 PEARL ST. MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 12/8/04 88. 128 PEARL ST. MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 12/6/04 89. OPPOSITE 459 PEARL ST. (PEARL & LUCY) ELM 18" D B H COMPLETED 12/14/04 90. 30 PIERCE ST. MAPLE 22" D B II CARRY TO 2005 LIST- COMPLETED 114105 91. 135 OAK ST. MAPLE 38" D B H CARRY TO 2005 LIST-- COMPLETED 3/05 92. 615 .HAVERHILL ST. ELM 24" D B H --COMPLETED 12/17/04 Ll r I "i TREE REMOVAL --2003 1. 19 TEMPLE ST. MAPLE - 38" D B H COMPLETED 3/11 SR 5/6/03 2. 7 FREEMONT ST. - MAPLE 40" D B H COMPLETED 3/10 SR 5/6/03 3. 46 BERKELEY ST. MAPLE - 32" D B H-- COMPLETED - 1/16 SR 5/6/03 4 36 GRAND ST. MAPLE 38"- D B H COMPLETED 3/5/03 SR 5/6/03 5 ELM WASHINGTON PARK (BY BACK STOP) 50" D B H COMPLETED 2/27/03' SR 5/6/03 6 53 PRESCOTT ST. MAPLE (SPLIT-STORM DAMAGE) 12" D B H COMPLETED 2/25/03 SR 5/6/03 7 PINE AVE CHERRY 14" D B H COMPLETED 2/25/03 8 PARKER JR HIGH ALONG TEMPLE ST. FENCE - MAPLE 40" D B H COMPLETED 3/12 SR 5/6/03 9 LAUREL HILL CEMETERY - OAK 50" D B H COMPLETED 3/13 SR 5/6/03 10 76 WASHINGTON ST. - MAPLE 14" D B H --COMPLETED 3/17/03 SR 5/6/03 11 75 WESCROFT ST. - MAPLE 10" D B H COMPLETED 3/20 SR 5/6/03 12 MEMORIAL PARK MAPLE 34" D B H (STORM DAMAGE) COMPLETED 3/28 SR 5/6/03 13 24 VAN NORDEN RD. PINE 26" D B H - COMPLETED 4/7/03 SR 5/6/03 14 OPPOSITE 160 CHARLES ST. ELM 1'4" D B H COMPLETED 4/10 15 OPPOSITE 601 HAVERHILL ST. 6 ELMS 6" D B H COMPLETED 4/10 16 356 HAVERHILL ST (ALONG FENCE BY KILLAM SCHOOL) CHERRYI4" D B H COMPLETED 4/10 17 ARNOLD AVE (CUL DE SAC) POPLAR 16" D B H --COMPLETED 4/10 18 OPPOSITE 40 SOUTH ST. 2 ELMS 16" D B H --COMPLETED 4/10 19 87 CROSS ST. ASH 14" D B H COMPLETED 5/13/03 SR 4/1/04 20 21 HIGHLAND ST. MAPLE 28" D B H COMPLETED 5/14/03 SR 3/30/04 21 57 HARRISON ST. MAPLE 12" D B H COMPLETED 5/14/03 SR 3/30/04 22 32 FEDERAL ST. MAPLE 16" D B H COMPLETED 5/14/03 SR 3/30/04 23 69 HANSCOM AVE MAPLE 22" DBH COMPLETED 5/14/03 SR 3/31/04 24 BIRCH MEADOW DRIVE MAPLE 2" D B H (BY FOOT BALL FIELD - STUMP PULLED OUT) COMPLETED 5/13/03 25 BIRCH MEADOW DR. (BY IMAGINATION STATION) MAPLE-- 14" D B H COMPLETED 5/29 SR 3/31/04 26 30 DUDLEY ST. MAPLE 20" D B H COMPLETED 10/16/03 SR 3/31/04 27 RICHARD RD. (ON THE ISLAND) PINE 16" D B H COMPLETED 10/6/03 SR 3/30/04 28 35 FAIRVIEW AVE MAPLE 18" D B H COMPLETED 6/3 SR 3/31/04 29 110 VINE ST. MAPLE 38" D B H COMPLETED 10/20/03 SR 3/31/04 30 WARREN AVE (CUL-DE-SAC)-- MAPLE 28" D B H (COMPLETED 9/3) SR 4/ 1 /04 31 17 WARREN AVE - - MAPLE 28" D B H COMPLETED 10/18/03 SR 4/1/04 32 301 ASH ST. MAPLE 30" D B H COMPLETED 12/3/03 SR 3/31/04 q F~ za 33 3 HARRIMAN AVE MAPLE 40" D B H COMPLETED 10/7/03 SR 3/31/04 34 19 SUNNYSIDE AVE (ON ECHO) MAPLE 38" D B H --SECTION FELL ON TO HOUSE - CLEANED UP & MARKED FOR REMOVAL FOR THE NEXT MONDAY FELL FRIDAY 5/6 ? DECISION OVER RULED BY TED REMOVED 5/7 SAT. BY N E TREE SERVICE COMPLETED 5/7/03 SR 3/31/04 35 WELCHES MEMORIAL -(BIRCH MEADOW)-- MAPLE 12" D B H COMPLETED 10/8/03 SR 3/30/04 36 489 SUMMER AVE MAPLE 14" D B H COMPLETED 12/18/03 SR 4/1/04 37 FOREST GLEN CEMETERY BY WALL RED MAPLE BUTT -40" D B H 38 15 PRISCILLA RD..-- MAPLE 34" D B H (KC CARTER 781 608 7502) COMPLETED 9/30/03 SR 3/31/04 39 29 VINE ST. (LEE ST SIDE- TOWN PLANTED SUGAR MAPLE 1981) MAPLE 20" D B H COMPLETED 10/20/03 SR 3/31/04 40. 12 AUBURN ST. SILVER MAPLE (BEES NEST IN CAVITY) NOTIFY HOMEOWNER PRIOR TO REMOVAL LISA BLOOM 781- 942- 0955 COMPLETED 10/25/03 SR3/30/04 41. 81 HANCOCK ST. MAPLE 28" D B H COMPLETED 10/18/03 SR 3/31/04 42. 55 HANCOCK ST. MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 10/18/03 SR 3/31/04 43. LEACH PARK ELM 34" D B H COMPLETED 10/20/03 SR 3/31/04 44. 309 PEARL ST. OAK 45" D B H (LARGE LEADER FELL TREE HOLLOW-- HAZARD) CARRY OVER TO 2004 LIST 45. 39 VAN NNORDEN PINE 24" D B H COMPLETED 10/8/03 SR 3/30/04 46. OPPOSITE 132 WASHINGTON ST. -(BY DRAINAGE DITCH) ELM - 14"D B H CARRY OVER TO 2004 LIST 47. COOLIDGE SCHOOL MAPLE 12" D B H COMPLETED 7/29/03 SR 3/31/04 48. BARROWS SCHOOL MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 7/30/03 SR 4/1/04 49. 17 SMITH AVE MAPLE - - 22" D B H COMPLETED 10/21/03 SR 3/30/04 50. 170 GREEN ST. MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 10/8/03 SR 3/30/04 51. 285 SUMMER AVE PINE 40" D B H (STORM DAMAGE - REMOVED BY NORTH EAST TREE) COMPLETED 9/4/03 SR 3/31/04 52. 38 WARREN AVE MAPLE 36" D B H'- (STORM DAMAGE) COMPLETED 9/4/03 (HOMEOWNER STUMPED) 53. 14 WARREN AVE MAPLE 30" D B H COMPLETED 10/18/03 SR 4/1/04 54. 59 HOWARD ST MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 12/29/03 SR3/31/04 55. 411 SOUTH ST PINE 36" D B H COMPLETED 12/24/03 SR 4/1/04 56. 31 CURTIS ST. MAPLE-- 16" D B H COMPLETED 10/7/03 57. 340 SUMMER AVE MAPLE 14" D B H (TOWN PLANTED 1977) COMPLETED 10/24/03 SR 3/31/04 58. 36 WILSON ST MAPLE 34" D B H COMPLETED 10/8/03 SR 3/30/04 59. BIRCH MEADOW TOT LOT LINDEN 36'D B H COMPLETED 12/26/03 SR 3/30/04 60. 22 SMITH AVE MAPLE --30" D B H COMPLETED 10/21/03 SR 3/30/04 61. 10 WESCROFT MAPLE- 22" D B H COMPLETED 12/5/03 SR 3/31/04 j,j rZA 62. 472 SUMMER AVE MAPLE 34" D B H (STORM DAMAGE) COMPLETED 10/16/03 SR 3/31/04 63. 265 LOWELL ST OAK --65" D B H COMPLETED 10/9/03 SR 3/31/04 PINE 36" D B H --COMPLETED 10/9/03 SR 3/31/04 CONTRACTOR REMOVED - ROYAL GREEN TREE SERVICE) 64. 24 SMITH AVE-- MAPLE 24" D B H COMPLETED 10/21/03 SR 3/30/04 64. 120 HOWARD ST 2 MAPLES 18" D B H COMPLETED 12/29/03 SR 3/31/04 65. 13 CURTIS'ST. MAPLE 36" D B H COMPLETED 12/30/03 SR 4/1/04 66. 20 HILLSIDE AVE MAPLE 16" D B H COMPLETED 12/18/03 SR 3/31/04 67. 89 BANCROFT AVE ELM 36" D B H COMPLETED 12/31/03 SR 3/30/04 68. 65 OAK ST. MAPLE 36" D B H CARRY OVER TO 2004 LIST 69. 71 PINE RIDGE RD. HICKORY 36" D B H CARRY OVER TO 2004 LIST 70. 3 WESCROFT RD. MAPLE 30" D B H COMPLETED 12/5/03 SR 3/31/04 71. FOREST GLEN CEM MAPLE 20" D B H COMPLETED 12/4/03 SR 4/ 1 /04 72. 66 HIGHLAND ST. MAPLE (STORM DAMAGE) COMPLETED 12/1/03 SR 3/30/04 73. CASTINE FIELD --(BY SOCCER FIELD) WILLOW --28" D B H COMPLETED 12/18/03 SR 3/30/04 q r 22-- MEMO To: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Date: Friday, February 08, 2008 Re: Consideration of Liquor Licenses for restaurants less than 100 seats The following is a proposed schedule for community input and dialogue on the issue of whether to move forward with a Town Meeting warrant article to allow the Board of Selectmen to issue "all alcoholic" restaurant liquor licensed to restaurants with fewer than 100 seats. As you know, the options for restaurants in Reading for liquor licenses are: • Restaurants with 100 or more seats are eligible only for an "all alcoholic" license • Restaurants with fewer than 100 seats are eligible only for a "wine and malt" liquor license, and cordials are not part of that license. The 2008 Annual Town Meeting warrant contains an article to petition the General Court to permit the Board of Selectmen to issue "all alcoholic" licenses to restaurants with less than 100 seats. Town Meeting starts on April 28. The below schedule is based on having completed the discussion and dialogue by April 1. • Collection /o~f additional data ~i Data on number of licenses of different classes are available under state statute and regulation, and how many are issued -1-29-08 H/Data on what other neighboring communities, and communities with successful downtowns do with respect to this issue - 2-8-08 ❑ Data on sizes of typical downtown Reading business sites, and how many could contain a 100 seat restaurant • Input from existing community organizations: f(/Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) -1-31-08 Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce - 2-6-08 ❑ Economic Development Committee - • General Community input and hearing - ❑ Attempt to get input from residents who 'may be in the "hospitality" business who live in Reading (but who may not be in that business in Reading) ❑ General public hearing - notice in the newspapers, RCTV, and mailed to Town Meeting members - 3-11-08 0 Page 1 L , q a 0 Ive *S1 all alcoholic Do you allow tuarants Yep to res Yes liquor licenses ()a seats? sm~ than pSO , yw hata7 Now .many do they allow? 14. Now many are issued? 1 No limit elrose, Wilmington, N©TE: Belmont, Coburn do not W inaheSter ha wiquor licenses allow all a1cA Wt, fewer than to restaurants 104 seats `~o Go~~ No No Yes No (es Yeses Yes vp1" No * a 4n 4 14 13 ' A- ,X 10 3 1 L -IC, Status of Liquor Licenses available, and Licenses issued Town of Reading, MA Restaurants (All Alcoholic) Licenses available - 24 (includine clubs) Licenses Issued -13 (including clubs) Bertucci's Italian Restaurant Longhorn Steak House 45 Walkers Brook Drive 39 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Alicia deRonde Contact: Barry Gerstein Tel. 508-351-2554 Tel. 603-595-0001 Email: aderondeQbertuccis.com Cafe Capri Mandarin Reading 355 Main Street 296 Salem Street Contact: Mike Enos Contact: Yuk Ping Wong Tel. 781-944-9898 Tel. 781-942-8200 Email: mecomaa.comcast.net Email: johnzgh@comcast.net Chili's Grill & Bar Romano's Macaroni Grill 70 Walkers Brook Drive 48 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Thomas Dumont, Jr. Contact: Bao Huynh Tel. 781-942-4670 Tel. 781-944-0575 Email: c00839(a),chilis.com Email: Emperor's Choice Venetian Moon 530 Main Street 680 Main Street Contact: Michael Wong Contact: Carmen Cavallo Tel. 781-942-2882 Tel. 781-944-3633 Email: connieskwonaQhotmail.com No email address Fuddruckers 50 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Susan Duffy Tel. 781-942-4891 Email: fuddsreadina(@,vahoo.com Clubs Knights of Columbus Reading Overseas Vets 11 Sanborn Street 575 Main Street Contact: Steve Kintigos Contact: Kevin Arsenault Tel. 781-944-9748 Tel. 781-944-9720 No email address No email address Meadow Brook Golf Club American Legion Post 62 292 Grove Street 37 Ash Street Contact: Bob Morelli Contact: Dennis Lane Tel. 781-942-1334 Tel. 781-944-4259 Email: bobQmeadoweolfclub.orz Email: legion I3@verizon.net 1/30/2008 t'3 Restaurant Beer and Wine) Licenses available - 5 Licenses Issued - 2 Colombo's Pizza & Cafe 2 Brande Court Contact: Frank Colomba Tel. 781-944-1006 Email: i ocolo 1 averizon.net, Package Stores Licenses available - 5 Licenses Issued - 5 Atlantic Food Mart 30 Haven Street Contact: Paul Duffy Tel. 781-944-0054 Email: Daulda.atlanticfoodmart.com Busa's Liquors 345 Main Street Contact: James Fenton Tel. 781-944-7474 Email: ifentonaconicast.net Wine Shop of Reading 676 Main Street Contact: Dion Vieira Tel. 781-944-4521 Email: info@WineShopofReading.com . Twin Seafood's Approved by Board of Selectmen - not issued by ABCC North Side Liquors 150 Main Street Contact: Anju Patel Tel. 781-942-2211 No email address Square Liquors 11 High Street Contact: Christ Shomos Tel. 781-942-9965 No email address 1/30/2008 d''~ The ABCC BLUE BOOK (May, 2004 Edition). THE QUOTA SYSTEM The Massachusetts Liquor Control Act places a quota or limit on the number of on-premise and off premise licenses a city or town can issue. That quota is based on the population of the community as determined by the most recent federal census. On-Premise: (Section 12) 2e5_rAop., , 5 ce-o'6s Each city or town may grant one on-premise (Section 12) all alcoholic license for each unit of 1,000 persons (or fraction thereof) with a minimum of 14. An additional all-alcoholic license may be granted for each population unit of 10,000 (or fraction thereon over the first 25,000. One wine and malt license may be granted for each unit of 5,000 persons (or fraction thereof) with a minimum of 5. Veteran's Club License: The local licensing authority may grant a license, outside the quota system, subject to ABCC approval, to any corporation whose members are war veterans which owns, hires or leases a building, or space in a building, for the use and accommodation of a post of any war veterans' organization incorporated by the Congress of the United States, to sell to members of that post only, and, subject to local licensing authorities, to guests introduced by such members and to no others. S/ziR~-S Off-Premise: (Section 15) o..- Pq-c..<"a-g e- Each city or town may issue one off-premise (Section 15) all-alcoholic license for each unit of 5,000 persons (or fraction thereof) with a minimum of 2. One wine and malt license may be granted for each unit of 5,000 persons (or fraction thereon with a minimum of 5. Seasonal Licenses: Seasonal Section 12 (on premise) licenses can be issued effective from April 1 to January 15 or any portion thereof and to the number that the local licensing authority deems to be in the public interest. Seasonal Section 15 (off-premises) licenses may be issued based on a quota set by the estimate provided by the LLA before March 1 of the temporary increased resident population as of the following July 10. That estimate must be submitted to the Commission prior to April 1. Off-premise seasonal licenses are issued based on that estimate at the rate of one license for each 5,000 population (or fraction thereof) and can be issued effective from April 1 to November 30 and also until January 15, or any portion thereof, as set by the local licensing authority. Franklin and Berkshire counties may issue winter seasonal licenses and estimate before October 15 the temporary increased resident population as of the following February 10. Such licenses are effective from December 1 to April 1. 32 u The ABCC BLUE BOOK (May, 2004 Edition), City/Town Quota Allowed All Alcohol Wine & Malt Population Section 12 Section 15 Secti on 12 Section 15 (On premise) (Off Premise) (On Premise) (Off Premise) 1-10000 14* 2* 5* 5* 10001-14000 14* 3 5* 5* minimum number of licenses under quota law] 14001-15000 15 3 5* 5* 15001-16000 16 4 5* 5* 16001-17000 17 4 5* 5* 17001-18000 18 4 5* 5* 18001-19000 19 4 5* 5* 19001-20000 20 4 5* 5* 20001-21000 21 5 5 5 21001-22000 22 5 5 5 22001-23000 23 5 5 5 23001-24000 24 5 5 5 24001-25000 25 5 5 5 25001-26000 27 6 6 6 26001-27000 28 6 6 6 27001-28000 29 6 6 6 28001-29000 30 6 6 6 29001-30000 31 6 6 6 30001-31000 32 7 7 7 33 " 6 1 Licensing Page 2 of 3 MGL CH.138, SEC.26 No license for the sale of alcoholic beverages, nor vehicle transportation permit, will be issued to any person who is not, at the time of his application, a citizen of the United States, or to any corporation, a majority of whose directors are not citizens of the United States. No person shall be appointed as manager or other principal representative of a license who is not a citizen of the United States. No person under the age of 21 shall receive a license or permit under Chapter 138, Manager of a Licensed Premises MGL CH. 138, SEC. 26 A corporation which holds a package store or pouring license must appoint a licensed manager, who is 21 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States, and who has received from the licensee full written authority and control over all business relative to alcoholic beverages which takes place on the premises. This manager must be satisfactory to both the local and state licensing authorities with respect to his character. Any application for a new manager, or change of manager must be approved by both the local licensing authority and ABCC. Denial of Applications MGL CH. 138, Sec. 23, 67; CH. 30A The local licensing authority may refuse to issue or reissue a license if it determines that an applicant for a retail license fails to comply with the provisions of state law, ABCC regulations or any other reasonable requirement. Whenever the local licensing authority denies an application for a new license, refuses to issue a license, suspends, revokes, modifies or cancels a license, or denies an application for transfer, the licensing authority must mail a notice of such action to the applicant or licensee and ABCC stating the reason for such action, The applicant can appeal the action of the local licensing authority to the ABCC within five days of receipt of the local licensing authority's written decision or if the local licensing authority does not act within 30 days of receipt of the application. If the ABCC denies an application for a new license, refuses to issue a license, suspends, revokes, modifies or cancels a license, or denies an application for transfer, the applicant or licensee may appeal the action to Superior Court. Licenses for Premises Blear Schools or Churches MGL CH. 138, SEC.16C Before a premises can be licensed, which is located within 500 feet of a school or church; except those located more than 10 floors above street level, the local licensing authority must determine in writing and after a hearing that the premises is not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the school or church. A church under this section is defined as a church or synagogue building dedicated to divine worship and in regular use for that purpose. A school is defined as an elementary or secondary school, public or private, giving not less than minimum instruction required by state law to children of compulsory school age. This provision does not apply to a transfer of a license from a premises that is within 500 feet of a school or church to another premises that is further from the school or church than the previous establishment, but still within five hundred feet. Any applicant who has been denied a license under this. section may appeal to the ABCC. Licensed Premises to be Constructed MGL CH 138, SEC. 15,15A Every license requires an identified premises. However, if no premises actually exists at the time the application is made, the applicant may file with the local licensing authority a plan showing the actual dimensions of the premises to be constructed on which the license is to be exercised. The local licensing authority may approve the license on the condition that the license will be issued upon completion of the premises according to the plan submitted. Quotas L I ? http://www.mass.gov/abcc/licensing/guidel.htm 1/29/2008 MEMO To: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Re: COMCAST Cable TV license renewal The current cable TV license with COMCAST expires at midnight on November 23, 2008. 1 have put together a small group to work with me to develop the Town's renewal requirements. This group include a member of the Board of Selectmen, a representative from T-TAC, a representative from the School Department, 2 representatives from RC TV, and a member of our technology staff. The Selectman liaison to T-TAC is Rick Schubert. Because strategy with respect to Cable TV license renewals is not the subject of Executive Session, I would suggest not including the full Board of Selectmen at this time. The Board of Selectmen is the licensing authority and any renewal is subject to the approval of the full Board. Since we have fairly recently negotiated the Verizon license, the cable needs and interests ascertained in that process arid proceeding there-from should be translatable to the COMCAST license. The major subject areas for negotiation would be Term of the license - the longest permitted is 10 years • PEG. access support - i.e. % of gross revenue that goes to support the community access corporation (PEG) • Grant to the Town in support of capital for the Community Access Corporation (PEG) • COMCAST Connection to the Town's I-Net at Town Hall • Restoration of Local Emergency Alert (we have this with Verizon and used to have it with COMCAST • Service to public buildings • Cable Service to residents (density requirement) This reflects the major difference of the COMCAST renewal process with the Verizon initial licensing process. If an informal agreement is not reached with COMCAST, the Town will need to document its cable- related needs and interests in detail. This will require letters of support from private and public groups and individuals, operational and capital/facility plans for PEG Access, and more. 0 Page 1 YA MARCIA MULFORD CINI e-mail: inquire®mvylaw.com HOWARD M. MILLER e-mail: miller44®tiac.net CINI ® MILLER LAW OFFICES www.mvylaw.com OF COUNSEL *MATTHEW A. RAY E. DOUGLAS SEDERHOLM TINTI, QUINN, GROVER & FREY, P.C. *ALSO ADMITTED IN NY & CT January 22, 2008 Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Attention: Lillian Marino 8 00 .d_ N tti x} a ra Re Application To Transfer Annual All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License of Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b/a Romano's Macaroni Grill, 49 Walkers Brook Drive to Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Romano's Macaroni Dear Ms. Marino: Please inform the Selectmen that the above application has been withdrawn by notification to the ABCC by letter a copy of which is enclosed. The ABCC has acknowledged receipt of the letter and asked me to send this letter to you. I regret any inconvenience that we have caused and thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Howard M. Miller H1\Wsb cc: Jaynes K. Neil, Esq. w/enc. RESPOND To: 62 WINTER STREET • P.O. Box 1929 e EDGARTOWN, MA 02539 a (508) 6274320 O FAx (508) 627-9119 9 STATE ROAD o THE CORNERWAY BUILDING 0 CHiLMAm, MA 02535 • (508) 645-2070 9 FAX (508) 645-2072 w L 95 COMMERCIAL WHARF • BOSTON, MA 02110 • (617) 367-1463 • FAx (617) 367-0605 CINI ® MILLER LAW OFFICES MARCIA MULFORD CINI www.mvylaw.com e-mail: inquire®mvylaw.com HOWARD M. MILLER e-mail: miller44®tiac.net January 16, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE (617-727-1510) Mr. Ralph Sacramone, Executive Director Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 OF COUNSEL *MATTHEW A. RAY E. DOUGLAS SEDERHOLM TINTI, QUINN, GROVER & FREY, P.C. *ALSO ADMITMD IN NY & CT Re: transfers from Brinker Massachusetts Corporation. to Waterloo Ventures, Inc. for locations at: 50 South Avenue, Burlington 49 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading and 90 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen Dear Ralph: Pursuant to our telephone conversation of today, I am advising the Commission that the Seller and the Buyer (both of whom I represent for this purpose) are withdrawing the transfer applications and the licenses should all stay in the name of Brinker Massachusetts Corporation. I assume I should send a similar letter to the local boards, but I'll await confirmation and further instructions from you before doing so,, The parties regret any inconvenience caused by these applications, but it was a complicated transaction with many facets and conditions all of which could not be satisfied causing the parties to mutually terminate the sales agreement. Sincerely yours, Howard M. Miller HIVEWsb cc: Michael Bibb Alyssandra Lemire via e mail REsroND To: 62 WINTER STREET o P.O. Box 1929 • EDGARTOWN, MA 02539 a (508) 627-1320 o FAx (508) 627-9119 9 STATE ROAD • THE CORNERWAY BUILDING o CHILMARK, MA 02535 a (508) 645-2070 s FAX (508) 645-2072 95 COMMERCIAL WHARF c BOSTON, MA 02110 9 (617) 367-1463 • FAx (617) 367-0605 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION FORM 43 101600024. Reading, MA License Number City/Town Date Tvae of Transaction (Please ch eck all relevant transactions) ( ) New License New Officer/Director Pledge of License .(X)'Transfer of License (Reverse) Change of Location Pledge of Stock Change of Manager ( ) Alter Premises Other ( )Transfer of Stock Brinker Kassachusetts Corporation Name of licensee FID of Licensee Xom.ano's..Kacaroni.Grill Bao rigoc Huynh D/B/A Manager 48 Walkers Brook Drive' Readiriz, Ma 01867. Address: Number Street Zip Code Annual Ali' Ali-obol R s a irant Annual or Seasonal Category: All Alcohol, Wine & Malt Type: Restaurant, Club, Package Store, Inn, General on Premise, Etc. Description of Licensed Premises: One Story tdood framE.! building with full kitchen and dining facilities Application was .filed: Advertised: Date & time Date & Publication Abutters Notified Yes No Person to contact regarding this transaction: Name: Andrew Upton c/o Holland & Knight'LLP Address: t T~mac Atror,rn 72nc f nr~ MA n9l 1 r, Phone Remarks: RJRR4R TRANSFtRR FRf11vf 'GTATTiRT.nfl VRTiTTTRFfi_ r-Nr.._ TO BRTNKER EASSACHUSETTS CORP. The Local Licensing Authorities Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission By: Men Moriarty E-Xecutive (Director Remarks: ~r3 Page 1 of 1 ,DL Hechenbleikner, Peter From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 2:55 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Heffernan, Nancy; McIntire, Ted Subject: BOS - approval for internal borrowing Pete - we will need the Selectmen to authorize another $800,000 in internal borrowing. I will bring along a form next week for them to sign, and send Paula a, motion. We received a 5.5% discount by paying for the ladder truck early. This is substantially higher than the rate of interest we will not earn on our cash by paying early. After lengthy discussion with the MSBA about refunding some outstanding debt, the best course of action is to do this internal funding for now, and plan to issue permanent debt on 3/19, with cash from the sale available on 4110. They have agreed to pay us about $7 million in April, and we will only need to issue debt for our share on several school projects. I will keep track of our other projects (tennis courts, WTP demo). We have room to borrow internally for these, as needed, before 4/10. I am still working on the MSBA to shorten the 4/10 date, we might get it another 30 days sooner, at the fastest. Thanks, Bob 2/6/2008 Board of Selectmen Meeting December 18, 2007 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:07 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectman Richard. Schubert, Recreation Administrator John Feudo, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Arnold Rubin, Paul Duffy, Gary Gresh, Jamie Maughn. Resorts and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he received a phone call from Tom Ryan who suggests that the Selectmen move the reports to the end of the meeting, and keep public comment and appointments in the beginning. Vice Chairman Goldy also reminded residents that they should clear their sidewalks of snow. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he met with the Board of Health regarding smoking regulations. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • The recycling vehicle broke down today. JRM is going to try and get back and finish today but if they can't, they will take care of the streets that were left on Wednesday. • Reminder - the Town Election and the Presidential Primary Election are on February 5th. • The last day to file nomination papers with the Town Clerk is on December 19th. • January 3, 2008 is the last day to withdraw nomination papers. • The last day to register to vote is January 16, 2008. • The Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting will close on January 2nd because of the change in the election date. This will require a special Board of Selectmen meeting for that evening. • The Compost Center is open for Christmas trees - January 12, 2008. Curbside pick-up will be the week of January 7th. No bags, no decorations. • Reading was featured the week before last on Billy Costa's show - highlighting dining experiences in Reading. I understand that the Venetian Moon, Reading Mandarin, The Wine Shop, Bear Rock Caf6, and the two new restaurants under construction on Walkers Brook Drive were featured. • You may have noticed if you drive northbound on Main Street, there is a new left tarn arrow for northbound motorists at Birch Meadow Drive. This was installed at the Town's request with support from several residents. • The Town has been awarded an Attorney General's grant for substance abuse prevention - approximately $72,000. Board of Selectmen Meeting - December 18. 2007 - Page 2 • The Selectmen need to sign' the Land Management Agreement to build a fishing dock at Lobs Pond Mill. A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve a "Land Management Agreement" dated December 18, 2007 between the Town of Reading and the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game relative to the "construction. improvement or repair, maintenance and dailv operation of the fishing and/or boating access facility located at the Lobs Pond Mill Conservation area" was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Discussion/Action Items Discussion with Atlantic Suber Market re: Advertising - Arnold Rubin and Paul Duffy were present. The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen requested them in to talk regarding their advertising the benefits of alcohol. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the topic came up during the license renewals. He also noted that the Atlantic Market is different because it is a grocery store and children go in there. Residents have voiced concerns regarding advertising the health benefits of alcohol. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that there is an issue in Town with substance abuse. Mr. Rubin noted that he did put bag stuffers a while ago but he stopped doing that when he was asked to. He placed advertisements in the alcohol department but removed them when he was told to do so. He also noted that he is not promoting in any way that alcohol is healthy for you. He indicated that if there is a problem, let him know and he will take care of it. He noted that he donates to a lot of organizations. Presentation - Birch Meadow Master Plan - Gary Gresh, member of the Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee, noted that a survey was sent out. Residents of the Town enjoy big open areas, desire to rebuild Imagination Station, want more fields and want a pool. Mr. Gresh noted that the Higgins Area is conservation land and could only be used for walking trails. The Committee looked at putting a swimming pool behind Coolidge Middle School. Castine Field is conservation land so we can't do anything with that except add willow trees to make it more attractive and use is as a skating area. The Town Manager suggested grading the sidelines to create a crown. There was discussion about reconfiguring the fields, and it was noted that higher netting would be needed to catch the foul balls. Mr. Gresh noted that the Committee recommends using the Imagination Station site in the same spirit in the same location. He also noted that the Committee suggests putting an open air pavilion near the batting cage area with picnic tables, concession stand and restrooms. The Town Manager noted he had concerns about restrooms as far as upkeep and vandalism. Jamie Maughn, member of the Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee, noted that the objective is to get restrooms near the tennis courts. Recreation Administrator John Feudo indicated that we could use porta potties. 5 Board of Selectmen Meeting - December 18, 2007 - Pate 3 Mr. Gresh noted that a splash park would be more viable than a pool. The Town Manager suggested putting the splash park next to Imagination Station for the whole community to use since it would be the only one in Town. It was noted that location will be looked at but that will take up parking spaces. Selectman Richard Schubert indicated that he had concerns regarding removal of trees and the number of fences. He indicated that we need to minimize the number of fences and maximize the use. Mr. Gresh noted that the Committee recommends a walking path around the entire compound Mr. Maughn indicated that the Committee will go back and produce a final report. A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to extend- the term of the Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee to March 31. 2008 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Town Manager Evaluation - The Selectmen did a thorough and excellent review of the Town Manager. There was discussion about setting the Town Manager's salary for FY 2009, and it was decided to discuss that at their meeting on January 2, 2008. A motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert to 20 into Executive Session for the purpose of discussine stratesv with respect to litieation. not to come back into Open Session was approved on a roll call vote with all four members votine in the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Board of Selectmen Meeting January 8, 2008 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:05 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Water Supervisor Peter Tassi, Town Clerk Cheryl Johnson, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Edward Blodgett, Mary Ellen O'Neill, Virginia Adams, Gina Snyder, Jim Strack, MWRA representatives Mike Hornbrook, Lisa Marks, Fred Brandon, Tom Lindberg. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the Compost Center will be open on January 12, 2008 for Christmas tree disposal. She also requested that screening of the Public Works Garage be put on the Action Status Report for action by Spring. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he will be holding Office Hours at the Senior Center on the 2nd Thursday of the month at lunchtime. Assistant Town ManaQer's Report The Assistant Town Manager gave the following report: • Your Community Connection - Winter 2008 edition is on the Town's home page. • Town Election update from the Town Clerk tonight. • The FY 2009 Budget Meetings Calendar is on the Town's home page. • Reminder to Town Meeting Members to add contact info. • The rope on the flag pole on the Common has broken (again). We may move it up to April as an FY 2008 capital item instead of waiting until next Summer. It is in the CIP as a $40,000 item. • Erica McNamera has started work as our Substance Abuse Project Director - she is located at the Police Station. • Leslie .Carabello was hired as our new Public Health Nurse. Thanks for Dianne Luther (Nurse Advocate) for helping out until Leslie started working. • Lt. Mike Cloonan has submitted his letter of intent to retire next June after 33 years with the Police Department. • Congratulations to Patrol Officer Pat Iapicca, Sergeant Mark O'Brien and Chief James Cormier on recently passing their 25th year mark with the Police Department. • The School Department has sent a formal invitation to the Selectmen and Finance Committee to attend their meeting on Monday night. • The Finance Committee Meeting for tomorrow night has been cancelled. s-~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 8. 2008 - Paue 2 Public Comment - Everett Blodgett, Chairman of the Walkable Reading Group, indicated that sidewalks need to be cleared of snow. He noted that there is a walking program in Reading that needs to be solved. We need to get people out of their cars and walking year round. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that one remedy is a potential bylaw. Mr. Blodgett indicated that he did not know if a bylaw will solve the problem, and noted that people who live on a corner get plowed in. Age and cost of plowing is also an issue. He feels that it is the Town's responsibility. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Town could not plow all of the sidewalks. Gina Snyder noted that the Step Wise Program is a way to offer outreach and education. Virginia Adams suggested rewarding those who do shovel their sidewalks. The Assistant Town Manager noted that there is a Public Works Policy against shoveling snow into the public way. Discussion/Action Items Hichliuhts - Elections - Town Clerk Cheryl Johnson gave an overview of the upcoming Election. Presentation by MWRA re: Water Svstem Redundancv - Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Water Supervisor Peter Tassi, MWRA representatives Mike Hombrook, Lisa Marks, Fred Brandon and Tom Lindberg were present. Mr. Hombrook noted that there are two areas that need to be upgraded. They are looking to provide redundancy for transmission and storage capacity. They are in the early phases of the project and are looking at construction in 2011. Ms. Marks noted that there is one transmission pipe, and the problem is that they cannot take it off line to maintain or repair. They would also like an additional pumping station. There is one storage tank on Bear Hill that holds 6 million gallons. They have concerns with a pipe in part of Stoneham. They also need enough pressure to allow communities to fill their tanks on a maxed day. They need a site at a useful elevation but there are not a lot of hills in this area. They might need more than one location. They have identified three sites in Reading at Route 28/128 clover leaf, Bear Hill and Interstate 93. Mr. Hornbrook noted that the pipes need to be looped so if there is a break, they can shut off the valve and back feed. Alternative #7 is preferred at the Route 28/128 clover leaf. They looked at Apache Pass but that is not a good site. They spoke with Mass Highway and they asked for more information, and requested that they hold a public meeting. He also noted that site 6 is not preferred because they would have to acquire more land to put a bigger tank. Mr. Lindberg noted that the short-term solutions are to strengthen the Stoneham and Reading interconnection by building a section of long-term pipe in Reading and Stoneham. They will submit an expanded ENF to MEPA by May 18, 2008 and get the decision by April 25, 2008. s&~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 8. 2008 - Page 3 Ted McIntire noted that when the Town went with the MWRA, we asked them to look at redundancy and they are. He also noted that the lights at the Interchange are 120 feet high, and the tank they are proposing is 185 feet high. Selectman Richard Schubert asked what the tank looks like, and Ms. Marks noted that it is a pillar with a bowl on top. Selectman Schubert noted that he would like to see options with less visual impact, and asked if the Town is obligated to fund any land acquisitions. Mr. Hornbrook indicated that all the water communities pay, and there will be no special assessment to Reading. Selectman Richard Schubert asked how much say the Town has, and Mr. Hombrook noted that they are here tonight to work with the community. They will get more details and come back. Selectman Schubert noted that the Addison-Wesley project could be going on at the same time, and also the Mass Highway project. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he had concerns with the scale of the towers, and he would like to see conceptual cross sections. Mr. Hornbrook noted that he will get images and views from certain sections before filing the public document. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy indicated that he would also like to see views coming from Stoneham. Selectman Richard Schubert asked about alternative sites. Ted McIntire noted that they are right in the middle of neighborhoods, and we don't want to put theirs there. Hearing - Meadow Brook Golf Club - Alter Premises. Outdoor Deck - The Secretary read the hearing notice. Bob Morelli was present representing the Meadow Brook Golf Club. He noted that the club is planning on doubling the size of the deck outside the 19th hole. This requires a change in plan for the liquor license. He has submitted plans with the Building Department, and noted that all servers are TIPS trained. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that signs should be posted indicating that no liquor is allowed beyond the walls of the deck. Selectman Richard Schubert suggested posting the signs on the rails. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to close the hearing to alter the premises at the Meadow Brook Golf Club was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldy to amend the liquor license to include the deck outside the 19th hole at Meadow Brook Golf Club. 292 Grove Street, subiect to the proper placement of signs on the deck rails indicating "no liquor bevond this point" was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. s,&3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 8. 2008 - Page 4 Review Process for Considering Sidewalk Plowing Issue - The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Town Manager suggests including the Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown merchants and residents. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that this has been a bad year for sidewalk clearing. He also noted that the Town does not have enough staff to clear all the sidewalks, and noted that a capital adjustment was made to purchase sidewalk equipment. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that mounds of snow blocking the sidewalks are an issue. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he has lived in cities and towns that require residents to clear their sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowstorm. The Assistant Town Manager noted that it is difficult to get outside contractors to help in snow plowing. Sometimes widening of the roads are done a day later because of staff issues. Mary Ellen O'Neill noted that the sidewalks in her neighborhood have been icy for weeks. She asked how DPW clears out blocked in corners. She also noted that the Mineral Street Bridge has patches of ice, and the children are gripping the wall to get over the bridge to get to school. She noted that the Town has a bylaw regarding not plowing snow into the street or onto the sidewalks, and contractors should be educated of the existing bylaw. Jim Strack of 141 Eastway noted that the State paid for the sidewalks to the schools and half the school year, the sidewalks are not useable. He also noted that children take buses and have to walk down the street to the bus stop. He noted that if there is an ordinance, then private contractors would be more willing to do sidewalks. Selectman Camille Anthony suggested sending out a letter to the PTO's. The Board indicated that they would like a map of sidewalk routes that are plowed by the Town, and also the total mileage of sidewalks in the Town. They indicated that they would like to discuss this topic when the Town Manager and Director of Public Works are available. Review Process for Considering All Alcoholic Restaurant Liauor Licenses for Establishments with Fewer than 100 Seats - The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Town Manager suggests involving the Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Committee in this process. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that this is on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he will bring this issue to the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse. Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested reaching out to restaurants who are not in Reading. He also asked if this would be limited to certain sections of Town. This issue will be rescheduled for another meeting when the Town Manager is available. 1q. Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 8. 2008 - Paae 5 Anaroval of Minutes A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to aoorove the Minutes of November 20. 2007 was anbroved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to approve the Minutes of November 27. 2007 was aooroved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to aoorove the Minutes of December 8. 2007 was aooroved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to aoorove the Executive Session Minutes of November 20. 2007. as written. were aunroved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meetine of Januarv 8. 2008 at 9:50 mm. was aooroved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary S,~S Board of Selectmen Meeting January 19, 2008 The meeting convened at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Police Chief James Cormier, DPW Business Manager Jane Kinsella, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Library Director Ruth Urell and Town Accountant Gail LaPointe. The Board received a budget overview from the Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director. Detailed reviews were done of Accounting, Finance, Police and Dispatch, Community Services, and the Town Manager's Office. The following questions or issues were raised: 1. Because of the transfer of land, will Addison-Wesley generate new growth during FY 2009? 2. What is the cost of curbside leaf collection, and this should be added to additional programs to be considered. 3. Once the Munis system is in place, we will look at how the charges to the RMLD for indirect costs are allocated. 4. What is the total town-wide employee turnover to date this .year? 5. We will look at the possibility of creating a general budget category within the municipal government for sick leave buyback/vacation buyback. 6. The Board would like a report on grants that we have received over the last couple of years. 7. The Board would like quarterly budget reports for the current year. 8. The Board would like a copy of the Recreation Revolving Fund Report. 9. We need to have the Nurse Advocate come in to talk with the Board of Selectmen about progress to date. The Town Manager suggested late Spring after the program has had an opportunity to work for about six months on its own. 10. There's been a comment about the increasing cost of paper - has it increased? 11. For the Department of Community Services - what would $11,000 reduction mean to that department? Board of Selectmen Meetina - Januarv 19. 2008 - Paae 2 12. What has the vehicle maintenance been to date this year, and how is it allocated between Police, Fire and Public Works? 13. How much of the vehicle maintenance are we sending out, and how much are we doing in-house? 14. There was discussion about the DPW Report. The in-house presentation is going to take place on January 29, 2008, and Selectman Camille Anthony will attend in lieu of Chairman James Bonazoli who will not be available. 15. The Town should have a policy on how the one time revenues from the Addison-Wesley/ Pearson 40R project are utilized. On motion by Anthonv seconded by Tafova, the Board voted to adjourn their meeting of Januarv 19. 2008 at 11:58 p.m. on a vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Board of Selectmen Meeting January 22, 2008 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board.. The meeting convened at 7:01 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, DPW Director Ted McIntire, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Ronald O'Keefe, Peg Pratt, Fred Van Magness, James Lynch, Everett and Virginia Blodgett, Attorney Barry Gerstein, Leigh Bull, Justin Ray. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Chairman James Bonazoli noted that Boy Scout Jacob Weston was attending the meeting this evening as part of his citizenship badge requirements. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he had Office Hours at the Senior Center two weeks ago. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he attended the MMA Annual Trade Show. He also noted that he has asked Secretary Cohen for a response to our position on the Interchange project. He noted that the Carpenter's Union had a booth regarding "Green Globes," and the Town needs to encourage green construction. He requested that the MWRA water tanks be put on an agenda as soon as possible. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that we need to study the issue of green as a community, and requested that this be put on the Action Status Report. She also noted that she does feel that something needs to be done with I-95. She is in favor of red light and speed cameras. She requested a list of legal cases being worked on by Town Counsel, and the Town Manager noted that he will have Town Counsel come in for Executive Session. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the Cities for Climate Protection Committee will look at the green building issue. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the Selectmen met on Saturday to review the budget. Public Comment - Fred Van Magness noted that he wrote a letter to the Board of Selectmen regarding snow removal on sidewalks, and that this will put an extraordinary burden on some people. He suggested working with the Light Department on the green initiative. He asked if a turbine could go where the Water Treatment Plant is located. Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 22. 2008 - Paize 2 Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • Reminder - the Town Election and the Presidential Primary Election are on February 5th. • Quarterly budget reports for the first half of this Fiscal Year are in the Board of Selectmen information this evening. • We have exceeded.our FY 2008 snow and ice budget. We will, of course, continue to plow and sand/salt as necessary. • In your packet is the requested information on the completion of site improvements at the Venetian Moon building by the property owner. • We have received a dividend from MIIA for our Property and Casualty and Workers Comp Insurance in the amount of $3,317 for this year. • There is a DVD available for most of the members of the Board of Selectmen (you might have to share) produced by MMA on Revenue Sharing. I previewed this on last week's "Ask the Town Manager," and have asked RCTV to air it again in the coming months. • In your packet of information this evening is an application put together by DPW Director Ted McIntire and his staff for the EPA New England Annual Merit Award for the community's efforts in addressing the Ipswich Water Shed environmental concerns. We'll let you know if we are successful. • The Health Division is conducting the last flu clinic of the year on January 24th here at Town Hall - 4:30 to 6:60 p.m. Pneumonia and tetanus shots are also available. • The 25% design hearing on the West Street project is scheduled for January 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Parker Middle School. Notices have peen published. Discussion/Action Items Confirmation of Betterments - Franklin Terrace Sewer - The Town Manager .noted that the Town had approved funding for sewers on Franklin Terrace. The project is complete, and the cost was considerably lower than the original estimate. A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to confirm the sewer extension assessments for Plat 153, Lot 12 at $9,545.60 and for Plat 153, Lot 12A at $9,945.60 with an interest rate of 5% should the owner choose to spread pavments over up to 20 vears was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Transfer of Stock. Chance of Manager. New Officer/Director - Lonuhorn Steak House - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that this facility is under new construction. The Police Department and Health Department have no problems with the transfer. Attorney Barry Gerstein and Leigh Bull were present representing the Longhorn Steak House. Attorney Gerstein noted that Ms. Bull is the new Manager, and she has the Town's rules and regulations. Ms. Bull noted that the restaurant is 85% done, and they are looking to open on March 10th. Attorney Gerstein noted that RARE Hospitality was bought by GMRI, Inc. and that is owned by Darden Restaurants. He also noted that RARE Hospitality is happy to be with Darden. / Board of Selectmen Meeting - January 22. 2008 - Page 3 A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to close the hearing for the Transfer of Stock. Change of Manager and New Officer/Director for the Longhorn Steals House was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to approve the Transfer of Stock. New Officer/Director and Change of Manauer of record from James Rocco Lagno to Leigh Anne Bull for RARE Hospitality International. Inc. d/b/a Longhorn Steals House at 39 Walkers Brook Drive. Reading. MA was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Beer and Wine License - Twin Seafood - The Secretary read the hearing notice. Twin Seafood owner Justin Ray was present. The Town Manager noted that he did a site visit. The restaurant has 18 seats. He also noted that the Police and Health Departments have no problem with this application. Mr. Ray noted that he had a revised floor plan. There will be seating on both sides of the restaurant. Whenever someone is eating in the fresh food section, wait staff will be there. . Selectman Richard Schubert asked if there are typically two people on duty, and Mr. Ray indicated that there are. A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldv to close the heaririq for a Wine and Malt Liquor License for Twin Seafood was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to approve the Wine and Malt Liquor License for: • Twin Seafood of Reading. Inc. d/b/a Twin Seafood. 591 Main Street for a term expiring December 31. 2008 subiect to the following conditions: All Bvlaws. Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Amending Rubbish Rules and Regulations - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that this is a housekeeping issue. DPW Director Ted McIntire noted that the DEP has banned collection of construction material so the regulations need to be changed to reflect that. He also noted that in Section 4.6.4.1; the length of wood collection has changed from six feet to three feet and must be tied in bundles. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy asked if the 60 lbs. weight limit was per container, and Ted McIntire indicated that it was. Ted McIntire noted that CRT's are picked up curbside on the fourth Wednesday of the month for $20.00. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that fluorescent bulbs, LCD and plasma screens need to be added. 5j 3 Board of Selectmen Meetina - Januarv 22. 2008 - Paae 4 Ted McIntire continued the review of the rules and regulations. There was some confusion about the wording regarding the collection of wood, and the Town Manager indicated that he would work on reorganizing the policy to make it clearer. He will make the changes and bring it back to the Selectmen. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to close the hearing on amending Section 4.6 of the Board of Selectmen Policies regarding Rubbish Collection Rules and Regulations was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve the amendments to Section 4.6 of the Board of Selectmen Policies regarding Rubbish Collection Rules and Regulations, as presented on Januarv 22. 2008. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Update on Water Conservation Efforts - Ted McIntire noted that the goal is to reduce the demand for water. He reviewed the rebate program, the odd/even outdoor watering, the retrofit program and the irrigation program. Fred Van Magness noted that hiring a plumber and getting a permit for installing low flow toilets discourages residents from applying for the rebates. Review Process for Considering Sidewalk Plowing_ Issue - The Town Manager noted that the Town does not have a bylaw requiring residents to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice but we do have a .bylaw prohibiting plowing into the public way. Ted McIntire noted that there are three sidewalk routes. The business district is completely cleared off, and they also try to do some of the schools with drop off areas. There are seven miles of sidewalks in the business district alone. The school district has 20 miles of sidewalks. He is looking to buy new equipment for plowing the sidewalks. He also noted that Main Street is the hardest route to clear. They have recently added Franklin Street, Sunset Rock and Roma Lane to the route. Ted McIntire noted that the problem with the businesses on south Main Street is that they are plowing their parking lots onto the sidewalks. They will start enforcing the current bylaw. Resident Peg Pratt handed out a letter to the Board, and noted that the Town cannot expect the elderly to shovel when they weren't even allowed to go to work. Ronald O'Keefe of 44B Batchelder Road noted that the handicapped cannot shovel, and asked what the fine would be. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that it would be a $25.00 fine. Mr. O'Keefe noted that Chapter 85, Section 5 of the MGL states that $10.00 is the maximum fine, and asked what the appeal process would be. Chairman Bonazoli noted that extenuating circumstances will be dealt with in the bylaw. The Town Manager noted that most of the rest of the country have a bylaw requiring clearing of sidewalks. s~~ Board of Selectmen Meetinia - Januarv 22. 2008 - Paae 5 Mr. Van Magness noted that he has elderly neighbors who cannot physically shovel. He asked who would plow the snow if there are exemptions. He also noted that DPW needs help and resources. He suggested licensing private plows and giving them a copy of the regulations. The Town Manager suggested dealing with the commercial district differently than the residential districts. Everett Blodgett of 99 Prescott Street noted that many houses have sidewalks that go nowhere. He feels that the Town should put more effort into education instead of enforcement - he wants to get more people out of their cars and walking. The consensus of the Selectmen was not to move forward with a new bylaw, and they would rather have the current bylaw enforced. Selectman Richard Schubert requested an outline from Ted McIntire on snow plowing procedures. Review Process for Considerina All Alcoholic Restaurant Liauor Licenses for Establishments with Fewer than 100 Seats - The Town Manager noted that the issue is whether to allow a full liquor license for smaller restaurants. He also noted that the Economic Development Committee is interested in this. Arlington licenses 99 seats and the merchants have brought forth a request for 55-65 seats. He noted that he would include the Economic Development Committee, all licensees and the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse in the process. Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested reaching out _to people who have expertise in hospitality, and people in Reading who own restaurants outside of Reading. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that Arlington has more square footage than Reading. He also noted that the Building Inspector determines the number of seats. Selectman Camille Anthony suggested contacting the Chamber of Commerce, and also requested a timeline. Debt Authorization - Fire Ladder Truck - The Assistant Town Manager noted that it is their intention to borrow for 10 years for the ladder truck but it could be a maximum of 15 years. A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to estimate that the maximum useful life of a new ladder truck is at least 15 years, and therebv authorize the Treasurer to borrow funds for the purchase of the ladder truck for a term not exceedinLY 15 vears as provided by M.G.L 44 S7 (9) was apuroved by a vote of 5-0-0. Approval of Minutes A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of December 4. 2007 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. -6-60- 4. Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 22. 2008 - Paae 6 A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve the Minutes of December 11. 2007 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve the Minutes of Januarv 2. 2008 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert to Po into Executive Session for the purposes of discussine strateev with respect to labor neeotiations. not to come back into open session was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Board of Selectmen Meeting January 26, 2008 The meeting convened at 8;30 a.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Police Chief James Cormier, Fire Chief Greg Burns, DPW Director Ted McIntire, DPW Business Administrator Jane Kinsella, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Library Board Members Karen Storti, Vicki Yablonsky and Suzie Axelson. Discussion/Action Items FY 2009 Budget Review - A revised packet of material was submitted to the Board. There was discussion on a possible $25,000 item to do yard waste collection five times a year. The suggestion was made that we should reduce the cost of operating the Compost Center by a similar amount, and staff disagreed indicating that the Compost Center would still be open for those who want to take their own materials. There was also discussion on what the affect would be on the sale of stickers. Staff will try to get together information on what the vehicle trips were when we used to have the curbside pick up compared to current. Staff will also look at the issue of how many stickers are sold during the different months of the year indicating how many stickers are likely to be for the Compost Center versus parking at the Depot. Librarv Library Board Members Karen Storti, Vicki Yablonsky and Suzie Axelson were present. The priorities for the Library Board are additional Sunday hours. They would also like funding for some of the programs. This is to pay people to come in and do programs, not for staff. There was discussion about copier revenues, and this will be verified with the Board. The Board also asked for a list of all the sources of funds that are spent on behalf of the Library, or donated to the Library from friends, foundations, State aid, trust funds, donations, etc. Selectman Camille Anthony suggested that if we are going to add Sunday hours, maybe the priority would be in the "dead of Winter," maybe January through March. The question was raised as to how the hours of the Reading Public Library compared to other comparable communities. The Board talked about building condition, and the Library Board mentioned that they would like to have a structural analysis done of the Library to determine what the loading can be in different areas and what technology access could be. sue. Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 26. 2008 - Page 2 Fire Department Fire Chief Greg Burns talked about the Fire Department. There was discussion on revenues generated, and whether they should be specifically dedicated to the ambulance part of the service. One of the options would be to include this as an accommodated cost, and this will be discussed with the Finance Committee. Public Works Department Ted McIntire reviewed the DPW Budget. There was specific discussion on the need for training and restrictions on available funds, equipment maintenance, and whether the number provided even with the transfer last Fall is adequate. There was discussion about the Compost Center, and the suggestion that we survey a random 100 residents who have Community Access Stickers, and see whether or not they would stop going to the Compost Center and rely on curbside collection. This would provide some valuable information. The Board requested a list of shade tree priorities. One of the challenges in the coming couple of years will be to carry out plans for improvement of Memorial Park, the Northern Area Greenway, and the Birch Meadow area. The suggestion was made that we should develop a section of the website to encourage donations. A suggestion was made that we review the cemetery fees and look for additional revenue there. We need to come up with a program for recycling in the parks. There was discussion as to whether or not adding $50,000 to snow and ice was the right amount. Last year, we increased by $25,000 and the Town Manager recommended that we work towards increasing the budget to the previous five year average. The Town Manager reviewed a chart that he will update, and then send to the Selectmen electronically for them to respond on what their priorities would be. On motion by Anthonv.seconded by Schubert, the Board adiourned the Januarv 26, 2008 meetine at 12:35 n.m. by a vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary oFR~9O'G Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 6391NCO Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: February 8, 2008 RE: February 12, 2008 Executive Session TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 Please see the attached contracts from the Reading Fire Fighter's Association and the Reading Police Superior Officer's Association. Both Unions have ratified these contracts. This leaves one remaining contract - the Reading Police Officer's Association. PIH/ps ?CZ, L / C 0 Town of Reading CONSERVATION COMMISSION Phone (781) 942-6616 16 Lowell Street Fax (781) 942-9071 Reading, MA 01867-2683 ffmk@i.reading.ma.us January 28, 2008 Mr. Douglas Cameron, Asst. Director/Deputy Chief Engineer MA Department of Fish & Game Fishing and Boating Access 1440 Soldiers Field Road Brighton, MA 02135 Dear Mr. Cameron: Enclosed are two original signed copies of the Land Management Agreement for the fishing dock project at the Lobs Pound Mill Conservation Area on Mill Street in Reading, as you requested. Please let us know how you expect the design process to begin and what support you will need from us. We are looking forward to working with you. Thank you. Sincerely, Frances M. Fiiilc Conservation Administrator cc: Kim Honetschlager Board of Selectmen Carol Kowalski To-, I na January 25, 2008 ca Via Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Members of the Board: Pursuant to G.L. Ch. 166A, Section 10, Comcast is pleased to provide a copy of its Form 500 for 2007. The Form 500 contains information on customer issues in your community and how Comcast responded, including the time taken to resolve these complaints. For the Form 500, the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable defines a complaint as: Any written or verbal contact with a cable operator in connection with subscription in which a person expresses dissatisfaction with an act, omission, product or service that is (1) within the operator's control, and (2) requires a corrective measure on the part of the operator. Comcast also has forwarded a copy of the enclosed Form 500 to the Department of Telecommunications and Cable. If I can be of further assistance on any hatter related to the Form 500, please contact me at 978-927-5700, ext. 4409. Very truly yours, Jane M. Lyman Senior Manager of Government & CommunityRelations cc: Department of Telecommunications & Cable JJ % Form 500 Complaint Data Comcast Cable Communications 23-Jan-08 Code Key: Avg. Resolution Time <1> Less than 1 Day <2> 1-3 Days <3> 4-7 Days <4> 8-14 Days <5> 15-30 Days <6> >30 Days Code Key: Manner of Resolution A. Resolved to the satisfaction of both parties. B. Resolved, customer dissatisfied. C. Not Resolved. (978) 848-5476 Town READING I Av Manner of Resolution (see code key above forthe manner represented 9 by the letters below) The number below each letter indicates the number of complaints Year 2007 Total Resolution resolved in that manner. Complaints Time (see Subscribers 6067 code above) A. B. C. Advertising/Marketing 2 <2> 1 2 0 0 Appointment Service Call 42 <2> 41 1 0 Billing 27 <2> 25 2 0 Customer Service 2 <3> 2 0 0 Equipment 39 <2> 38 1 0 Installation 38 <2> 37 1 0 Other 2 <2> 2 0 0 Other 0 <4> 1 0 0 0 Reception 1 <3> 1 1 0 0 Service Interruption 152 <2> ( 146 6 0 v V t r 1 676 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH 03109- Form 500 Service omcast Cable Communications 676 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH 03109- Interruption Data (978) 848-5476 23-Jan-08 Code Key: Duration of Service Interruption ~1> Less than 1 Day <2> 1-3 Days <3> 4-7 Days <4> 8-14 Days <5> 15-30 Days <6> >30 Days , Town ( READING ( Year 2007 Subscribers 6067 Date of Service Interruption I Duratio n of Service Interruption (see Code Key above) READING j) 11127/2007 <1> READING i; 11/26/2007 I~ <1> READING jl 09128/2007 <1> READING ~i 09/08/2007 <1> READING 09/08/2007 <1> READING 08/13/2007 <1> READING 08/06/2007 <1> READING 08/0412007 <1> READING 05/16/2007 <1> W 1 4r Jill M. Reddish Franchise Operations Manager Verizon Video January 31, 2008 Reading Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Subject: Annual Complaint Filing Dear Board of Selectmen, ng JAn 31 Aid 10: 33 verizop Verizon Communications Inc. 125 High Street Oliver Tower, Fl- 2 Boston, MA 02110 617-342-0558 Jill.m.reddish@verizon.com Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 166A, § 10, Verizon New England, Inc. ("Verizon New England") is required to file with the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and Issuing Authorities an annual report on complaints received regarding our FiOS TV service. The report reflects complaints received by Verizon during the previous year ending December 31. The Department of Telecommunications and Cable has adopted Form 500 as the prescribed form for complying with this annual reporting requirement. Please find attached Verizon New England's 2007 Form 500 for the Town of Reading. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me at 617-342-0558. Verizon New England appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community, and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship Sincerely, Jill M. Reddish Franchise Operations Manager MA/RI 125 High Street, Oliver Tower Boston, MA 02110 Cc: Reading Telecommunications & Technology Advisory Committee 0e/ . ap~~ n New England, Inc. . ~s eriza N1P a2~ 10 any: gaston, ® w An cable comma F "&XI" St., Or p'ddress. 3-,ti A B5 fall Red6l$tl ~ao ' cam Con 3424058 . Pvtone' 6i .reddlskl `+eII-- ~eading ll~ j3q Days City I~ o,~n: Days, ~ > 14Dais • esolved• <3 8_ 1 > Days LA> er dissatisfied.. C. 3otR m~net 23~~J custom Above e YC of S~bsoribers; 1 gays' ZS. Resolved. illn9 ss 1 Day of bath patties., _sO1 (see cede tcaY aThe numbe` below below) ~up~be L>R Ved to the satis£acntn via ~p`es by she ire n ether o{ com4l~n~ resolved A. ind;u~ letter lat m npec. 1 nnC: Resolution each a ~solutia BB Manc ~eSOlntion: C plaints code oboe) L - : : xldvetastn - _i " _ { _ o;ntment~8etvtce cal - C:::3 Cpstomet $etvice - r l Defective h t G-In; tnent Installation Rece Intetru pon S,Vice Ottable to Contact 0t1 final Com Ia~~ tnt " and to Failure to Res r Odter: C7--- Form 500 Service Interruption Data - Paper Filing V Citylfown: Reading Cable Company: Verizon New England, Inc. Address: 185 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110 Contact: Jill Reddish Filing Year: 2007 Phone: 617-342-0558 Number of Subscribers: 2305 E-Mail: jill.m.reddish@verizon.com Average Resolution Time: <1> Less than, 1 Day, <2> 1-3 Days, <3> 4-7 Days, <4> 8-14 Days, <5> 15-30 Days, <6> > 30 Days -:.;Date ServiaeInterruption Began Average ResolutionTime* (see Code Keyabove)". I 1/612007 t i V1012007 1124/2007 1 I 2/15/2007 1 I 212212007 I 1 1 2127/2007 j i 3111/2007 I I 3120/2007 I I 3/21/2007 I I 3!2312007 ! t I 3123/2007 1 i 313112007 I t ( 4/312007 1 1 l 417/2007 I 1 Ott 1/2007 1 4x11/2007 1 4122/2007 7 4123/2007 i 5/3/2007 1 S 5112/2007 1 i 6/5/2007 1 I 6!7/2007 ( 1 I 6/812007 , 612 5120 0 7 t I 612512007 _ i I 7/10/2007 1 I 7/2212007 i t I 7/29/2007 7 i 611012007 I , J 6/1312007 1 1 I 811612007 I 1 I 8/25/2007 - i 1 I 8/3012007 1 I 919/2007 ( 9124/2007 I 1 I 101112007 10/112007 i 10/2412007 "-'1 1 I 111312007 1 I 111712007 I 1 I 1111312007 I 1 I 1212112007 } 1 Estimated # ot.Subs:rlbert,%Wiiteted 1637 i 1423 I 1423 I 684 I 1508 I 1508 I 1208 1 714 I 1573 I 1573 i 1208 I 1474 I 1573 1637 1637 1637 729 1538 1637 ( 1705 I 1780 I 17M I 1780 I 178'9 I 1780 1 1255 I '851 1 1651 I 2010 I Zo I 914 I 2010 I 2010 I 19 1 2028 I 2028 I 2028 I 2111 I 540 I 21s2 I 2158 I 1171 - Mass`lchusetts /Th Interlocal Insurance Association a February 1, 2008 Re: Excitina New Enhancements Dear MIIA Member: 2(D8 FEB -6 Al 10: 18 ~ / c cc One Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110 (617) 426-7272 or (800) 374-4405 Facsimile (617) 426-9546 www.emiia.org At the MIIA annual meeting on January 12, 2008, MIIA announced several program enhancements that we believe will be very valuable to our members. Health Benefits Trust First, we are proud to am-iounce a bold initiative that we call our Smart Choice Health initiative. This initiative offers new health insurance products that feature tremendous flexibility. MIIA recognizes that the health care solution is no longer simply a matter of keeping the same plan designs and hoping that insurers will keep their pricing under double-digit increases. With our Smart Choice Health products, if members need to have flat premiums for next year, MIIA can offer you a product that will accomplish that. If members want a product that matches what the GIC is offering, that product will be available. Or, if a phased-in approach is required, over three years, for example, starting with modest co-pay changes, that flexibility is available as well. Taking a leadership position in promoting health care quality, MIIA has joined the Massachusetts Coalition for the Reduction of Medical Errors, a public-private partnership whose mission is to improve patient safety and eliminate medical errors. Its first initiative is to promote safe practices that significantly reduce infections in hospitals. Also, MI IA and Blue Cross are entering into a new partnership to improve quality and reduce costs for MIIA members. New initiatives include: Improving patient safety by incenting hospitals to adopt safe practices. Improving efficiency by using research-based guidelines in building plan designs Enhancing the effectiveness of disease management programs Leveraging MIIA's wellness programs and increasing enrollee participation As you may know, MIIA's average health insurance rate increase for next year will be 5:8% with a range of 0% to 9.:1 With:product changes; your rate increase can be even lower. If additional flexibility is needed, MIIA will be more than willing to accommodate ~k~ An Interlocal Service of the Massachusetts Municipal Association that need. We believe we can match the savings that members can get elsewhere when malting comparisons of similar products. MIIA now has those products! Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation At the annual meeting we announced that the Board of Directors of the MIIA Property and Casualty Group, Inc has approved $10,000,000 in Participation Credits to be distributed to members over the next three fiscal years. The $10,000,000 in Participation Credits more than doubles the amount of these credits that had been provided to members in recent years. The Participation Credit recognizes the continued commitment of many MIIA members and recognizes the administrative savings to the program from these loyal members. The Participation Credit will be applied as credit to Property & Liability and Workers' Compensation premiums on policies effective July 1, 2008, July 1, 2009 and July 1, 2010 for members who remain in the program for each of those fiscal years. It was also announced that the MIIA Board has declared $500,000 in dividends. The dividends will be returned to members in cash or as premium credits, at the member's option. Your town has already been notified if you are eligible to receive a dividend. In addition, these further enhancements to the Property & Casualty program were announced. They are: Full EAP benefits provided to all members at no charge effective July 1, 2008 Early premium payment credit increased from I %z to 2 effective July 1, 2008 MIIA Rewards credits have been expanded MIIA Loss Control Grant amounts have been doubled from $2,500 to $5,000 We constantly strive to fulfill our mission of superior service to our members. Due to your commitment and the financial strength of our programs, MIIA has become one of the largest municipal pools in the nation. We appreciate your support. Sincerely yours, Stanley J. Corcoran Executive Vice President 8~~ POSSIBLE MISUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CAPTURES NATIONAL ATTENTION January 23.2oo8 The untimely death of Heath Ledger, Hollywood actor, raises questions about the hidden dangers of prescription drugs. According to Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), "the most commonly misused drugs include "opioids (often prescribed to treat pain), central nervous system depressants (often prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep disorders), and stimulants (prescribed to treat narcolepsy, ADHD, and obesity).'" The 2007 National survey "Monitoring the Future" indicated a negative abuse trend with "15.4 percent of high school seniors reporting nonmedical use of at least one prescription medication within the past yew". On a local level, members of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) are deeply concerned about the potential misuse of prescription drugs. Based on the results of most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey of local students, "pharma use" is a priority targeted for action. With funds from the Office of the Attorney General, RCASA will implement community education and youth prevention activities to address this need. RCASA will also sponsor "Generation Rx: Danger in our Medicine Cabinets" with special guest, Marilyn Belmonte from the Drug Abuse Recognition for Communities and the Burlington Drug Abuse and Alcohol Task Force on Thursday February 7, 20o8 at Parker Middle School from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This event is geared to adults including parents, educators, caregivers, concerned residents, pharmacists, prescribers, clinicians and others connected with this issue. For more resources, please visit www.helDline-online.com or call 1-800-327-5050 to reach the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline. Helpline staff provides free and confidential information and referral for alcohol and other drug abuse problems and related concerns. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ABOUT RCASA: The Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) is a community- wide coalition focused on substance abuse prevention within the broad context of a healthy community in which quality of life is a priority for all who live and work in Reading, Massachusetts. RCASA mobilizes community organizations, residents and youth to work together to implement multiple strategies and address systemic change, we can effectively reduce substance abuse among youth in Reading, MA. Volunteers are always needed! 1 http://www.nida.nih.gov/drugpages/prescription,html 2 http://www.nida.nih.gov/lnfofacts/HSYouthtrends.html 7P~ Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse "Gener RCASA presents a FREE Community Education Program on the recognition and abuse of prescription and over- the-counter drugs. -ation Rx: Danger in Our Medicine Cabinets" r 5)t f Thursday, February 7, 2008 Parker Middle School 7.:00 to 9:00 P.M. The latest trend in drug abuse is prescription drugs and over-the- counter medications. Can you recognize the physical and behavioral changes they cause? Learn techniques to recognize eye clues, physical symptoms and behavioral signs. Learn prevention strategies and communication skills proven to reduce substance abuse risk. Who? Adults Only: Parents, educators, care-givers, concerned residents, pharmacists, prescribers, clinicians and others connected with this issue. Speaker: Marilyn G. Belmonte, Drug Abuse Recognition for Communities and the Burlington Drug and Alcohol Task Force For More Information contact Erica McNamara, RCASA Director, 781-942-6793 or Email: EMcnamara(a?ci.read ino.ma.us RCASA is a coalition of people living and working in Reading who promote a safe, healthy, vibrant community in which everyone makes healthy decisions and ensures that today's resources shape tomorrow's strengths. Our mission is to reduce youth substanpQ abuse through increased education, strategic prevention, and community support. /~/'J Page 1 of 1 plc Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:19 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: water main break FYI We have asked Austin Prep to close at noon so we can shut down the main and get it repaired. Pete I/c BOS From: Malonson, Debby Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 200B 7:56 AM To: Beaird, Loretta; Burns, Greg; Cormier, Jim; Hechenbleikner, Peter; Kinsella, Jane; LeLacheur, Bob; McIntire, Ted; O'Halloran, Michael; Reading - Engineering; Reading - Police Dispatchers; Reading - Recreation; Schena, Paula Subject: water main break There is a 12 water main break at 146 Willow Street, near the intersection of Willow St and Summer Ave. The water department crew is on site and working on the break. We may get no water calls and / or dirty water calls. Thank You Debby Malonson DPW Office 1/23/2008 Governor's Local Aid Numbers Hechenblefter, Peter From: Martel, Justin (HOU) [Justin,Martel@state. ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 1:12 PM To: Town Manager Cc: Schettini, Pat Subject: Governor's Local Aid Numbers Hello Pete: Page 1 of 3 lam/ ``~~~~~JJJJJ I just wanted to take a moment to e-mail you a copy of a fax we recently sent to your office. The original fax contained a small typographical error in the second paragraph and we'd like to correct it. Feel free to call the office with any questions, comments or concerns. Hope this information is useful. Sincerely, Justin Martel Legislative Aide Office of the House Minority Leader Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (617) 722-2100 ~p 1/23/2008 Governor's Local Aid Numbers t TO: ORGAN IZATION: FROM: GATE FAX TO: (781) 942-9071 Dear Peter, Office of the House Republican Leader err ame5ith Mawad . `ts FAX COVER SHEET Peter Hedhenbliekner, Town Manager Town of Reading State Representative Bract Jones January 23, 2008 No. Pages (including cover): Page 2 of 3 This afternoon Governor Patrick announced local aid numbers to be included in his budget recommendations for Fiscel Year 2009. Locally, the Town of Reading would see an increase in these accounts done of 6.3% in local aid from last year if approved. Even though they are only preliminary and are subject to legislative revision, the Governors local aid figures for the town areas follows: Cate I FY"08 . FY09 I Chance, I % Change Lottery Distribution I $2,499,940 $2,167.997 I - $331.943 I -13.3% AdManai Assistance I . $1.534,901 1 $1.534,901 I $0 . I 0"a C hooer 70 I $8.166,737 I $9,264,215 1 + $1.097.478 1 +-13.4% The Lott ery Distribution reflects an estimate of what the lottery will actually raise for distribution to cities and towns, barring anybeckfill from the General Fund or Rainy Day Fund. As you may haw read, the Governor chose to include his casino proposal end assumes the state would raise $300 million of which he would dedicate $124 million to barkfilling the lottery so the Town of Reeding would receive the same amount in FY'09 as budgeted in FY'08. I hope th is information may be of some assistance to you in preparing your own municipal budget for next year, If you have any further questions on this matter please feel freeto contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, A~2 BradeyH. Jones, Jr. Mwv)YLeaer cc Patrick Schettini, Superintendent Fax: (781) 942-9149 9 1/23/2008 Page 1 of 1 L /C eS Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Kowalski, Carol Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:46 PM To: (michellelf2002@yahoo.com); Hechenbleikner, Peter; John Russell; Leslie McGonagle; Meghan Young Tafoya; 'Michele Williams'; Russell Graham; Sheila Clarke; Brant Ballantyne (bballantyne@alum.mit.edu); David Tuttle; John Sasso; John Weston (westonJ@pbworld.com); Nick Safina; Schloth, Mike; Christopher Nolty (christopher.nolty@sbgi.com); George Katsoufis; Israel Maykut; Clark Petschek; John Jarema (E-mail); Michael Conway; Paul Dustin (E-mail); Peter Tedesco; Robert Redfern (E-mail); Susan Miller Cc: McCabe, Abigail; Schloth, Mike; Knight, Maureen Subject: Distributing agendas among boards Hello all, I would like to affirm the practice of sharing agendas of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Community Planning & Development Commission, and Economic Development Committee among the three boards. It is important for the three boards to know the pending applications and business of each board, since a CPDC decision may bear on a ZBA case (and vice versa), and since part of the EDC's charge is to advise the CPDC. Please contact me if you have questions about an item you see on an agenda. Since the boards are expected to work to a degree of coordination, I hope this agenda-sharing helps. Thank you, Carol Carol Kowalski AICP Community Services Director/Town Planner 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 (781) 942-6612 ckowalski@ci.reading.ma.us 2/7/2008 Z1c TRACKING OF LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2008 Monthlv Hours $ Month Monthiv Monthly Hours Cumulative Available Monthiv Monthlv Cumulative Available Hours Hours Used vs +i- Remainder $ $ Cost Remainder Allocated Used Allocated of 1/2 vear Allocated Used 1/2 Year July 49.0 70.3 21.30 21.30 223.70 $6,667 $9,522 $9,522 $30,480 August 49.0 20.9 (28.10) (6.80) 202.8 $6,667 $2,885 $12,407 $27,595 September 49.0 47.3 (1.70) (8.50) 155.5 $6,667 $6,399 $18,806 $21,196 October 49.0 26 (23.00) (31.50) 129.50 $6,667 $3,510 $22,316 $17,686 November 49.0 48.8 (0.20) (31.70) 80.70 $6,667 $6,588 $28,904 $11,098 December 49.0 53 4.00 (27.70) 27.70 $6,667 $7,176 $36,080 $3,922 294.00 266.3 (27.70) $40,002 $36,080 $36,080 $3,922 January 49.0 $6,667 February 49.0 $6,667 March 49.0 $6,667 April 49.0 $6,667 May 49.0 $6,667 June 49.0 $6,667 Subtotal 294 0 $40,002 $0 Total 588.00 266.3 -27.7 $80,004 $36,080 1 $43,924 Note - monthly amount used is gross and does not reflect portions of expenses allocated to enterprise accountsexpense oQ 1/23/2008