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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-18 Board of Selectmen HandoutTOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Tuesday, December 18, 2007 • 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 elections are on February 5. • The last day to file nomination papers with the Town Clerk is December 19. • 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 2 because of the change in election date. This will require a special Board of Selectmen meeting for that evening. • Compost Center is open for X-mas trees - January 12, 2008. Curbside pick-up will be the week of January 7tn. 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 Cafe, and the 2 new restaurants under construction on WBD were featured. • You may have noticed if you drive north-bound on Main Street that there is a new left turn arrow for north-bound 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 Generals grant for substance abuse prevention - approx $72,000. D z w M a ~ d Q ti~ r wa '9M SV0 MARTHA COAI,LEY ATTORNEY GENERAL THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ONE ASHBURTON PLACE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108 (617) 727-2200 (617) 727-4765 TTY www.mass.gov/ago Peter Hechenbleilcner, Town Manager Peggy Sallade, Interim RCASA Director Town Offices 16 Lowell Street Reading MA, 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleiker and Ms. Sallade: December 17, 2007 Congratulations! I am pleased to notify you that the Attorney General's Office will be awarding Reading an Environmental Approaches to Preventing Youth Alcohol, Prescription Drug and Other Substance Abuse Grant in the amount of $ $71,966.00 for Youth View/Access Denied. My office is committed to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth, and I believe changing environmental factors surrounding substance abuse is a vital part of this task. The work, your coalition has already done in this area is extremely valuable, and I trust that these grant funds allow you to build on the success you have already demonstrated. I am proud to be partnering with you in this important mission. Please refer to the attached instructions regarding the process for receiving your grant award, and also details regarding the grant budget. Feel free to call Grier H. Potter at 617.727.2200 x 2096, or email at grier.potter@state.ma.us if you have any questions or concerns. Congratulations again; we look forward to working with you, and trust that your initiatives will be a success, Cordially, Martha Coakley Massachusetts Attorney General 0 : The : Caucus. ~1v .r The State House, Room 129, T3oatan, MA 02133 (61) 722 2100 Bradley H. Jones, Jr. December 11, 2007 Minority Leader Mary S. R s Assistant Minority y Leader Dear Municipal Official: George N. Peterson, Jr. Minority Whip As your elected leaders on Beacon Hill, we fight hard to strengthen and John A. Lepper protect communities whenever possible. In our opinion, the best choice we Assistant Minority Whip can make is to invest in our municipalities and the services they provide. Fred Jay Barrows Viriato M. deMacedo Much of our legislative agenda every year is focused on dedicating more Lewis G. Evangelidis resources to cities and towns and on cutting costs that burden local budgets. t l K F P we took a giant step forward with these efforts by filing a bill to Recently ros . au , increase direct local aid this year. Susan W. Gifford Robert S. Hargraves Please allow us to tell you a bit more about this legislation. Bradford Hill Donald F. Humason, Jr. We recognize that when lottery aid was "capped" from 2003-2005, the state Paul J.P. Loscocco forced cities and towns to deplete their local stabilization funds by $450 Jeffrey D. Perry million. At the time, the state justified this as a necessary step to help our h A P i i b state get through difficult financial times. But hindsight shows that er . o r Eliza et withholding this much money was not necessary. At the same time that cities Karyn E. Polito and towns were taking money out of their stabilization funds, the state Rainy Richard J. Ross Day Fund actually went up. In fact, it doubled in size. Todd M. Smola Daniel K. Webster Now, the state Rainy Day Fund is worth more than $2 billion. That's more money than we reasonably could expect to need if tough times come again. We believe it's time to give this money back to cities and towns. A few weeks ago, our caucus filed a bill designated as House Docket 4651. The bill would distribute $450 million to cities and towns as a one-time local aid payment. The distribution of money to each community would be based on the lottery formula, and as with traditional lottery aid, all payments would be unrestricted in use on the local level. Please take a moment to review the attached legislation and see what your community would stand to receive if the bill is passed. Our state ended last year with a budget surplus of almost a half a billion dollars, and recently the Patrick administration increased revenue forecasts for this fiscal year by $400 million. This gives us an opportunity to stop ignoring the diversion of money from cities and towns over the past few years and to do something positive to address it. Local services and property taxpayers alike are counting on having House Docket 4651 passed into law. Unfortunately, not all of our legislative colleagues agree. Right now, House Docket 4651 is in the Rules Committee, and unless pressure is brought to bear on leadership to release the bill to the full House for action, it most likely never will get the consideration it deserves. If you support additional funding for local services, please help us get House Docket 4651 passed into law. The first step is to encourage House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and Angelo Scaccia, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, to refer the bill to an appropriate joint committee. Otherwise, the House and Senate will not even be able to debate the bill. We are working with our colleagues in that regard, but it would be helpful for them to hear from you directly. Should you wish to voice your support for House Docket 4651, you may contact Speaker DiMasi and Chairman Scaccia at the following addresses: Salvatore DiMasi, Speaker of the House Massachusetts House of Representatives The State House, Room 356 Boston, MA 02133 Telephone: (617) 722-2500 Facsimile: (617) 722-2008 E-Mail: Rep.SalvatoreDiMasi@hou.state.ma.us Angelo M. Scaccia, Chairman House Committee on Rules Massachusetts House of Representatives The State House, Room 166 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: (617) 722-2692 Facsimile: (617) 722-2822 E-Mail: Rep.AngeloScaccia@hou.state.ma.us We also encourage you to push for the bill's passage through your other elected officials and your work with the Massachusetts Municipal Association and related advocacy groups. Thank you for your support. J S. genes t Albrorio Leader a p1 tleNla edo ( l'nrs a4 , leatrs G. State Reprrsekafire Itoberl S, Ilargr es State R " seirta ~'ce aril tiCOCCe 5ta11 presenratirc j Itirhard J. !toss Stme Representative Sincerely, Brad J~/,lortes/„Ir. A' rrvr ty f.,crrdcr {"iorg int. Paterson, r. TCnr Polito ; ~S tst. px nking, {rays K. a -Irotrs Paul K. h'rost ScatsStcrte R~1ivc Bradford JIM State R • rry 1tative t rf Cy U. i'crr;,• State Representative Todd A9. Snro]a State Representative Jahn A. Upper ,er Assrstant ALinority Whip I I zrrrc»rs State Representative I IftV . i ~-Ski'sall W. GiFfo I State Repir"Ventative ! ~',1 iU'~ w,n•v Wald I . Hum anon, Jr. 4x,~. State Represerrtalire Tr)e CD111TTi01Yweattl) of j+1aE;gar1)u!5ettq In the Year Two Thousand. and Seven. BILL FILING TEMPLATE Be It Enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives, etc., as folfo»+s: SECTION 1. This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the "Massachusetts Municipal Finance Relief Act of 2007." SECTION 2. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, within 30 days of the effective date of this act, the comptroller shall transfer $450,000,000 from the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund, established under section 2H of chapter 29 of the General Laws, to the General Fund. SECTION 3. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, within 30 days of the effective date of this act and without further appropriation, the state treasurer shall distribute a total of $450,000,000 to the cities and towns of the commonwealth as a one- time, non-recurring supplemental local aid payment, in accordance with the following schedule:-- MUNICIPALITY AMOUNT ABI NGTON $1,178,294 ACTON $823,577 ACUSHNET $896,691 ADAMS $1,192,287 AGAWAM $2,206,641 ALFORD $8,082 AMESBURY $1,165,267 AMHERST $4,724,355 ANDOVER $1,070,289 AQUINNAH $1,399 ARLINGTON $2,382,472 ASHBURNHAM $419,044 ASH BY $228,479 ASHFIELD $111,201 ASHLAND $669,666 ATHOL $1,367,752 5) MUNICIPALITY AMOUNT ATTLEBORO $3,417,106 AUBURN $1,025,804 AVON $222,336 AYER $432,161 BARNSTAB LE $1,259,917 BARRE $487,081 BECKET $50,266 BEDFORD $454,517 BELCHERTOWN $1,019,155 BELLINGHAM $1,016,363 BELMONT $954,204 BERKLEY $364,446 BERLIN $120,761 BERNARDSTON $169,886 BEVERLY $2,317,608 BILLERICA $2,357,240 BLACKSTONE $716,766 BLANDFORD $75,566 BOLTON $118,260 BOSTON $34,451,665 BOURNE $708,379 BOXBOROUGH $151,092 BOXFORD $273,653 BOYLSTON $205,169 BRAINTREE $1,801,787 BREWSTER $236,502 BRIDGEWATER $1,918,040 BRIMFIELD $233,530 BROCKTON $10,467,062 BROOKFI ELD $295,743 BROOKLINE $2,119,507 BUCKLAND $165,715 BURLINGTON $901,398 CAMBRIDGE $4,226,137 CANTON $861,922 CARLISLE $124,309 CARVER $875,017 CHARLEMONT $104,701 CHARLTON $777,372 CHATHAM $90,145 CHELMSFORD $1,819,965 CHELSEA $3,284,582 CHESHIRE $337,110 CHESTER $107,838 CHESTERFIELD $82,698 CHICOPEE $6,321,979 CHILMARK $2,246 CLARKSBU RG $211,585 CLINTON $1,325,540 COHASSET $228,228 MUNICIPALITY AMOUNT COLRAIN $152,809 CONCORD $510,091 CONWAY $107,048 CUMMINGTON $49,968 DALTON $603,835 DANVERS $1,167,454 DARTMOUTH $1,509,932 DEDHAM $1,212,630 DEERFIELD $287,690 DENNIS $326,207 DIGHTON $416,306 DOUGLAS $437,115 DOVER $115,222 DRACUT $2,098,645 DUDLEY $924,562 DUNSTABLE $124,714 DUXBU RY $530,938 EAST BRIDGEWATER $896,577 EAST BROOKFIELD $161,654 EAST LONGMEADOW $867,009 EASTHAM $89,238 EASTHAMPTON $1,631,199 EASTON $1,311,685 EDGARTOWN $26,180 EGREMONT $37,793 ERVING $33,930 ESSEX $130,371 EVERETT $2,172,454 FAIRHAVEN $1,162,298 FALL RIVER $13,171,348 FALMOUTH $830,410 FITCHBURG $5,008,229 FLORIDA $29,814 FOXBOROUGH $892,182 FRAMINGHAM $3,698,467 FRANKLIN $1,480,044 FREETOWN $568,769 GARDNER $2,480,083 GEORGETOWN $403,580 GILL $127,386 GLOUCESTER $1,466,740 GOSHEN $47,918 GOSNOLD $312 GRAFTON $936,545 GRANBY $528,871 GRANVILLE $96,033 GREAT BARRINGTON $454,576 GREENFIELD $1,901,636 GROTON $461,006 GROVELAND $381,399 6 MUNICIPALITY AMOUNT HADLEY $205,268 HALIFAX $543,727 HAMILTON $364,502 HAMPDEN $375,214 HANCOCK $25,330 HANOVER $630,499 HANSON $701,870 HARDW ICK $241,224 HARVARD $860,532 HARWICH $258,008 HATFIELD $186,896 HAVERHILL $4,682,278 HAW LEY $19,702 HEATH $46,940 HINGHAM $784,494 ' HINSDALE $126,873 HOLBROOK $881,505 HOLDEN $1,026,275 HOLLAND $120,897 HOLLISTON $729,144 HOLYOKE $5,791,283 HOPEDALE $390,579 HOPKI NTON $412,638 HUBBARDSTON $240,155 HUDSON $1,194,424 HULL $601,122 HUNTINGTON $197,749 IPSWICH $588,302 KINGSTON $574,923 LAKEVI LLE $490,095 LANCASTER $495,851 LANESBOROUGH $206,618 LAWRENCE $11,668,975 LEE $373,031 LEICESTER $1,040,006 LENOX $284,545 LEOMINSTER $3,422,473 LEVERETT $106,915 LEXINGTON $917,977 LEYDEN $48,863 LINCOLN $267,238 LITTLETON $346,401 LONGMEADOW $836,845 LOW ELL $12,035,457 LUDLOW $1,829,801 LUNENBURG $633,417 LYNN $8,849,582 LYNNFIELD $448,595 MALDEN $4,826,064 MANCHESTER $133,205 MUNICIPALITY ` . AMOUNT'' MANSFIELD $987,141 MARBLEHEAD $663,120 MARION $135,153 MARLBOROUGH $1,947,549 MARSHFI ELD $1,200,004 MASH PEE $220,375 MATTAPOISETT $242,766 MAYNARD $658,570 MEDFIELD $509,913 MEDFORD $4,001,202 MEDWAY $640,766 MELROSE $1,770,404 MENDON $244,778 MERRIMAC $436,138 METHUEN $3,178,290 MIDDLEBOROUGH $1,476,776 MIDDLEFIELD $31,843 MIDDLETON $266,820 MILFORD $1,829,521 MILLBURY $1,060,668 MILLIS $472,657 MILLVILLE $213,803 MILTON $1,325,372 MONROE $4,311 MONSON $781,895 MONTAGUE $757,269 MONTEREY $20,570 MONTGOMERY $49,147 MOUNT WASHINGTON $1,936 NAHANT .$165,972 NANTUCKET $47,458 NATICK $1,347,638 NEEDHAM $946,502 NEW ASHFORD $8,647 NEW BEDFORD $13,434,215 NEW BRAINTREE $71,405 NEW MARLBOROUGH $35,079 NEW SALEM $61,424 NEW BU RY $272,103 NEWBURYPORT $863,476 NEWTON $2,857,308 NORFOLK $574,414 NORTH ADAMS $2,567,937 NORTH ANDOVER $1,169,517 NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH $1,723,268 NORTH BROOKFIELD $477,284 NORTH READING $608,496 NORTHAMPTON $2,354,552 NORTHBOROUGH $638,721 NORTHBRIDGE $1,262,882 MUNICIPALITY NORTHFIELD NORTON NORWELL NORWOOD OAK BLUFFS OAKHAM ORANGE ORLEANS OTIS OXFORD PALMER PAXT O N PEABODY PELHAM PEMBROKE PEPPERELL PERU PETERSHAM PHILLIPSTON PITTSFIELD PLAINFIELD PLAINVILLE PLYMOUTH PLYMPTON PRINCETON PROVINCETOWN QUINCY RANDOLPH RAYNHAM READING REHOBOTH REVERE RICHMOND ROCHESTER ROCKLAND ROCKPORT ROWE ROW LEY ROYALSTON RUSSELL RUTLAND SALEM SALISBURY SANDISFIELD SANDWICH SAUGUS SAVOY SCITUATE SEEKONK SHARON. AMOUNT $189,611 $1,244,924 $381,700 $1,503,106 $43,562 $114,919 $966,994 $102,888 $21,787 $1,231,661 $1,201,247 $279,858 $2,812,460 $95,345 $1,006,878 $765,974 $66,701 $68,669 $104,663 $4,747,933 $30,050 $454,420 $2,347,065 $142,103 $177,347 $72,176 $5,870,577 $2,234,696 $681,117 $1,203,143 $562,184 $3,594,292 $64,803 $254,401 $1,393,681 $262,098 $2,360 $268,494 $96,443 $146,016 $490,236 $2,544,390 $378,466 $20,757 $632,575 $1,338,890 $62,760 $783,841 $737,081 $808,417 0 MUNICIPALITY SHEFFIELD SHELBURNE SHERBORN SHIRLEY SHREWSBURY SHUTWSBURY SOMERSET SOIMERVILLE SOUTH HADLEY SOUTHAMPTON SOUTHBOROUGH. SOUTHBRIDGE SOUTHWICK SPENCER SPRINGFIELD STERLING STOCKBRIDGE STONEHAM STOUGHTON STOW STURBRIDGE SUDBURY SUNDERLAND SUTTON SWAMPSCOTT SWANSEA TAUNTON TEMPLETON TEWKSBURY TISBURY TOLLAND TOPSFIELD TOWNSEND TRURO TYNGSBOROUGH TYRINGHAM UPTON UXBRIDGE WAKEFIELD WALES WALPOLE WALTHAM WARE WAREHAM WARREN WARWICK WASHINGTON WATERTOWN WAYLAND WEBSTER AMOUNT $140,180 $155,282 $119,662 $696,571 $1,524,727 $101,577 $918,702 $6,690,362 $1,554,650 $381,664 $261,984 $2,107,263 $682,361 $1;170,735 $21,795,215 $411,990 $59,707 $1,249,657 $1,868,479 $248,799 $464,064 $529,713 $302,751 $467,578 $605,763 $1,125,013 $5,037,965 $725,682 $1,667,124 $58,735 $5,355 $245,500 $699,994 $18,020 $578,865 $7,605 $293,346 $824,185 $1,325,811 $141,479 $1,101,248 $3,124,782 $1,026,775 $1,185,109 $470,550 $54,202 $39,956 $1,694,721 $406,508 $1,453,220 3 MUNICIPALITY AMOUNT. WELLESLEY $729,343 WELLFLEET $35,011 WENDELL $87,942 W ENHAM $189,295 WEST BOYLSTON $444,638 WEST BRIDGEWATER $368,971 WEST BROOKFIELD $284,457 WEST NEWBURY $168,511 WEST SPRINGFIELD $2,146,745 WEST STOCKBRIDGE $58,240 WEST TISBURY $21,696 WESTBOROUGH $624,305 WESTFIELD $3,770,787 W ESTFORD $841,972 W ESTHAM PTON $86,797 WESTMINSTER $386,044 WESTON $224,056 WESTPORT $728,740 W ESTW OOD $419,542 WEYMOUTH $4,056,289 W HATELY $80,385 WHITMAN $1,254,207 WILBRAHAM $804,048 WILLIAMSBURG $181,345 WILLIAMSTOW N $571,880 WILMINGTON $885,708 WINCHENDON $995,498 WINCHESTER $720,496 WINDSOR $45,757 WINTHROP $1,424,242 WOBURN $1,859,702 WORCESTER $19,208,638 WORTHINGTON $75,239 W RENTHAM $558,449 YARMOUTH $756,271 TOTAL $450,000,000 LOCAL ELECTIONS AND TOWN MEETING CALENDAR - 2008-2009 Year Election/Town Meeting Warrant Closes Last Day to Register to Important Dates/ School Vote/File Nomin.Papers Religious Holy Days Vacation 2008 Presidential Primary February 5 January 29 Register- January 16 Passover-April 20 Apr 21-25 Local Election February 5 January 29 File - December 19 Withdraw - January 3 Annual Town Meeting April 28 January 2 Good Friday-March 21 May 1 Easter-March 23 May 5 4 May 8 Patriots' Day-April 21 State Primary September 16 August 26 Register- August 27 State Election November 4 Register - October 15 Subsequent Town Meeting November 10 September 23 Veterans Day-November 9 9 November 13 Thanksgiving-November 27 November 17 November 20 2009 Local Election April 7 March 3 Register -March 18 Good Friday-April 10 Apr 20-24 Annual Town Meeting April 27 File-February 17 Easter-April 12 April 30 Passover-April 9 May 4 Withdraw-March 3 May 7 Patriots' Day-April 20 Subsequent Town Meeting November 9 September 22 November 12 Veterans Day-November 11 November 16 November 19 Thanksgiving-November 26 February 5, 2007 Page 1 of 2 Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter C.Q~r Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 9:01 AM To: 'Jay/Jean Smith'; The Wine Shop of Reading; Town Manager Cc: Leslie Leahy; Peter Simms; Debbie Rio; Everything But the Dog; McIntire, Ted; Kowalski, Carol Subject: RE: downtown snow removal All As I told Robyn last Friday, we generally don't have the resources to do plowing and downtown clean-up in the same day. In the Thursday storm our employees had been working straight from 7 am through to 3 PM the next day - 32 hours straight, and it is unreasonable to have them work longer without rest. If we do snow clearing in the Square daytime, which we did for a few years because of budget considerations, that eliminates all parking while we are doing that operation - also disruptive to the businesses. We do our best to get outside contractors to work with us - but that is a diminishing pool of people and equipment. We were able to accomplish same-day clean-up this time - smaller storm and all. We value our downtown businesses and know how important the pre-holiday season is to your success. We will continue to do the best we can. Not that it is any standard, but I drove through Wakefield on Saturday and they had not picked up any snow in their downtown - even a couple of days after the storm. Pete From: Jay/Jean Smith [mailto:jayandjeansmith@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 10:43 AM To: The Wine Shop of Reading; Town Manager Cc: Leslie Leahy; Peter Simms; Debbie Rio; Everything But the Dog Subject: Re: downtown snow removal Hello all: I just arrived downtown and agree that the parking situation is abominable. Peter, please address this situation immediately. Jean Smith Sense of Wonder Original Message From: The Wine Shoo of Reading To: townmanaaeraC).ci.readina.ma.us Cc: Jean Smith ; Leslie Leahv ; Peter Simms ; Debbie Rio ; Evervthina But the Doa Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:55 AM Subject: downtown snow removal Hi Peter, As you may know, the 2 weeks leading up to christmas are a retailer's "make or break" time. We (the downtown businesses) all lost a ton of customers with yesterday's storm and we continue to lose customers due to poor maintenance of snow removal in the downtown. While this has been going on since we've opened in 2001, 1 can no longer not say anything. We need your support in getting the snow removed before the next day. There is absolutely no parking for anyone to shop downtown. The back lot cannot support all of the customers trying to shop downtown. If a permanent change of better downtown snow removal is not an option, then please make the downtown a priority during these next few weeks. 12/17/2007 Page 2 of 2 Thank you, Robyn Mather WineShopofReading.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Vitus Database: 269.17.2/1184 - Release Date: 12/14/2007 11:29 AM 12/17/2007 TOWN MANAGER EVAL.UATI:ON Manager Name: Peter Hechenbleikner Evaluation for the period: CY 2007 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DURING THIS EVALUATION BOARD OF SELECTMEN RATING '(AVERAGE OFFOUR PERIOD RATINGS) RATING SCALE FROM I 5 • Measure customer/resident satisfaction 2.5 (two ratings) • Create electronic interaction with residents/customers for business services • Create electronic interaction with customers for business services • Improve communications • Evaluate the need for a community standard of civil behavior • Measure and evaluate best practices within operating areas • Complete DPW management study and develop a schedule for implementation • Complete strategic planning initiatives in two departments • Begin implementation of a new technology platform 4.75 2.66 (three ratings) 3.66 (three ratings) 4.75 3.75 4.75 4.75 5 • Expand the commercial property tax base 4 • Reduce the community dependence on energy 4 and use of natural resources 1 • Develop and seek BOS approval of master plans 4.5 for individual public properties I I Work with arts organizations on the feasibility of 2.83 (three ratings) an Art Center • Secure approval and begin to implement the 5 affordable housing.planned production plan • Secure a planning grant and get approval. for at 5 least one 4011/40S project ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (completed by employee) • See attached self evaluation and individual Selectman evaluations I I g J j EVALUATION (aggregate` average rating for 15 goals) 4.13 SELECTMAN BONAZOLI'S COMMENTS - • Pete and staff have had another great year filled with major projects and issues. I applaud Pete on his skills in negotiation and ability to keep an even keel. • Pete played a major part in bringing the AW / Pearson zoning to close which is a major feat. This will allow us to move forward as a community and take a major step in achieving our housing goal. • Moving forward we have incredible projects in MUNIS and the down town improvements that will require an enormous amount of staff's time. Vigilance will be required to ensure all priorities and areas are met in a tight budget. • I would like to see Pete continue to leverage the people and staff around him and share his years of experience so that knowledge may have an eternal life. • Over all a very good year. SELECTMAN GOLDY'S COMMENTS • Pete and the town staff worked very hard on achieving the goals set in the beginning of CY 20D7. Some of the goals had a higher demand on staff resources which pushed other goals out to CY 2008. Mabe the BOS needs to differentiate between recurring yaerly goals and specific high priority goals. The BOS also needs to account for priorities not yet defined in December/January during the goal setting. • Pete is a valuable resource for Reading whose strengths are not all easily quantified. Pete devotes much of his time making sure the day to day operations are running smoothly but also that the nightly activities in Town Hall (BCC) are running smoothly as well. • The BOS and Pete need to start formal succession planning. Pete works well in this area with the department heads. SELECTMAN TAFOYA'S COMMENTS ; • There is no doubt that Pete has a mastery of the job knowledge and skills that makes Reading a fortunate community. • The quality of work coming from town staff and the town manager's office is very high. The next step is enhanced concentration on customer satisfaction and productivity improvements through new technology implementations. This should be a good challenge for Pete as it may involve pushing the envelope past the comfort zone into new areas where Reading could lead the area. • (Time Mgmt and Organization) This should enable the BOS and Pete to work together more on strategic planning. • (Strengths) Pete has a great summary in his self evaluation of the amazing amount of work achieved during the past year. The exceptionally strong financial management of the town also needs to be recognized in our summary of 2007. • We should do more to reimburse the town manager for ICMA expenses. • Working with BCC's on proper expectations for staff involvement, work plan development and agenda may contribute to better productivity (less meetings or shorter times). • (Long term goals from self-evaluation) This is a perfect point in that we need to transfer as much knowledge as possible to department heads as they will need to be strong anchors in any transition 10, 20 years from now. • There also needs to be a comprehensive financial review this year to understand the real future of resources to achieve goals. SELECTMAN ANTHONY'S COMMENTS" . As I reflect upon the past year, I am amazed at all of the many areas that have been on Peter's agenda. He and his departments are serving the community extremely well. We (the residents) do have high expectations concerning the quality of town provided services and I believe Peter and his staff are more than accomplishing , this goal. • Peter has incredible energy, is creative in solving problems, and portrays a_ manager who is respectful in his interactions with those with whom he comes in contact. In summary, it has been a very. productive year for the Town Manager and therefore for the community. SELECTMAN SHUBERT'S COMMENTS TOWN MANAGER SIGNATURE Name: Date: BOS CHAIRMAN SIGNATURE Name: Date: (9) EMPLOYEE EVALUATION FORM SUMMARY Name: Stephen A. Goldy I Appraisal Period: CY2007 a Title: Vice Chairman Reason for Appraisal: Department: BOS ❑ Trimester Supervisor: ® Annual GOAL DESCRIPTION 1. Measure customer satisfaction. 2. Complete new basic web page and begin to add modules. 3. Create new electronic interaction with customers for business services. 4. Improve Communications 5. Evaluate the need for a community standard of civil behavior. 6. Measure and evaluate best practices within operating areas. 7. Complete the DPW Management Study and develop a schedule for implementation. 8. Complete strategic planning initiatives in at least two departments. 9. Begin implementation of a new technology platform. 10. Expand the commercial property tax base. 11. Reduce Community Dependence on energy and use of natural resources. 12. Develop and seek Board of Selectmen RATING 2 - Met with consultant but achievement of the goal was postponed until CY 2008. 5 - Great web site. The site provides opportunity to continually expand offerings to residents. 2 - Started but not copmpeeted. 3 - Website is an improvement in communications but just a start. Need to explore more options such as email lists, etc. 5 - Questionnaire completed. 3 - I don't recommend completely abandoning best practices. I'd like to compare what works in other communities as well as conducting focus groups. 5 - Study done and implementation is part of FY 2009 budget discussions. 5 - Library and Police departments completed. I'm looking forward to implementation of some of the recommendations and to studies in other departments. 5 - MUNIS implementation began. Excellent work by town satff including finance and accounting. 3 - I'm concerned with the commercial vacancies in town including the registry building. Also I did not count the National Development site as an expansion of the commercial property tax base. 4 - Good work so far. I think we can do more possibly through regulations/ bylaws. 4 - Three areas completed, excellent work. Z~ approval of master plans for individual prublic properties. 13. Work with arts organizations on the feasibility of an Arts Center in Reading. 14. Secure approval and begin to implement the affordable housing planned production plan. 15. Secure a planning grant and get approval for at least one 40R/40S project. RATING AVERAGE Selectman's comments I want to see more areas started in CY 2008 sdo that we can complete the processes and start the implementation. 1 - No work was done. Funding poses problems in this area. 5 - Great work with the Peter Sanborn expansion, RHA addition and National Development plan. 5 - Great work with the National Development plan. Many staff hours contributed to this success. 3.8 Pete and the town staff worked verv hard on achieving the goals set in the beginning of CY 2007. Some of the goals had a higher demand on staff resources which hushed other goals out to CY 2008. Mabe the BOS needs to differentiate between recurring vaerly goals and specific high priority goals. The BOS also needs to account for priorities not vet defined in December/Januarv during the goal setting. Pete is a valuable resource for Reading whose strengths are not all easily quantified. Pete devotes much of his time making sure the day to day operations are running smoothly but also that the nightly activities in Town Hall (BCC) are running smoothly as well. The BOS and Pete need to start formal succession planning. Pete works well in this area with the department heads. Signature: Date: EMPLOYEE EVALUATION FORM SUMMARY Name: Camille Anthony I Appraisal Period: CY2007 Title: Selectman Reason for Appraisal: Department: Town Manager ❑ Trimester Supervisor: Peter hechenbleikner ® Annual GOAL DESCRIPTION 1. Measure customer satisfacation. 2. Complete new basic web page and begin to add modules. 3. Create new electronic interaction with customers for business services. 4. Improve Communications 5. Evaluate the need for a community standard of civil behavior. 6. Measure and evaluate best practices within operating areas. 7. Complete the DPW Management Study and develop a schedule for implementation S. Complete strategic planning initiatives in at least two departments. 9. Begin implementation of a new technology platform. 10. Expand the commercial property tax base. RATING Part of a larger project and a 2008 initiative 5 The Town is well on its way in allowing a citizen to access community/government information. Part of a larger project and a 2008 initiative. 4 The Town has made improvements with the grants for the electronic formatting of our local history and historic property inventory which will be available to interested citizens. YCC was also made available on the website 5 We evidently don't have a need for monitoring our behavior. Discussions with B/C/C as recommended by the BOS will enable groups to mnage meetings with a set of guidelines. 4 Every department should be looking at how it can better serve the community as it delivers services. This can be done by other means that department management studies. 5 We have had the two department studies completed. The initiative for 2009 will be in the productive implmentation of the recommendations. 5 Same as above 5 Excellent preparation and planning by the departments involved. 4 The past year has made great strides in focusing on this area. The EDC has been very active. The challenge is how do we unify all of the activities under one umbrella. z U 11. Reduce Community Dependence on 4 We are making head way in our energy and use of natural resources. awareness of the governmental areas that lend itself to conservation. This goal is going to take a concerted effort by a group charged to look at energy usage by the whole community. 12. Develop and seek Board of Selectmen 5 Great initiatives have been forthcoming approval of master plans for individual which will enhance the availability of many prublic properties. different types of outdoor activities. 13. Work with arts organizations on the 4 Due to availability of funding, we cannot feasibility of an Arts Center in Reading. be as active in the planning as we would like. 14. Secure approval and begin to 5 A great job on the 40 Rs, the Pleasant St implement the affordable housing planned property and Peter Sanborn Place production plan. initiatives. PH is extremely committed to the area of affordable housing. 15. Secure a planning grant and get 5 We have one 40R project and the approval for at least one 40RAOS project: planning $s for the MF Charles Bldg. RATING AVERAGE!' ; 4.62 Selectman's comments Please note that I onlv rated 13 items as two of the items were Dart of the larger technology project. As I reflect upon the east vear. I am amazed at all of the manv areas that have been on Peter's agenda. He.and his departments are serving the community extremelv well. We (the residents) do have high exDectations concerning the aualitv of town Drovided services and I believe Peter and his staff are more than accomplishing this goal. Peter has incredible energv. is creative in solving problems. and Dortravs a manager who is respectful in his interactions with those with whom he comes in contact. In summarv. it has been a very Droductive vear for the Town Manager and therefore for the community. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION FORM SUMMARY Name: Camille Anthony I Appraisal Period: CY2007 Title: Selectman Reason for Appraisal: Department: Town Manager ❑ Trimester Supervisor: Peter hechenbleikner ® Annual . GOAL DESCRIPTION 1. Measure customer satisfacation. 2. Complete new basic web page and begin to add modules. 3. Create new electronic interaction with customers for business services. 4. Improve Communications 5. Evaluate the need for a community standard of civil behavior. 6. Measure and evaluate best practices within operating areas. 7. Complete the DPW Management Study and develop a schedule for implementation. RATING Part of a larger project and a 2008 initiative 5 The Town is well on its way in allowing a citizen to access community/government information. Part of a larger project and a 2008 initiative. 4 The Town has made improvements with the grants for the electronic formatting of our local history and historic property inventory which will be available to interested citizens. YCC was also made available on the website 5 We evidently don't have a need for monitoring our behavior. Discussions with B/C/C as recommended by the BOS will enable groups to mnage meetings with a set of guidelines. 4 Every department should be looking at how it can better serve the community as it delivers services. This can be done by other means that department management studies. 5 We have had the two department studies completed: The initiative for 2009 will be in the productive implmentation of the recommendations. 8. Complete strategic planning initiatives 5 Same as above in at least two departments. 9. Begin implementation of a new 5 Excellent preparation and planning by technology platform. the departments involved. 10. Expand the commercial property tax 4 The past year has made great strides in base. focusing on this area. The EDC has been very active. The challenge is how do we unify all of the activities under one umbrella. U 11. Reduce Community Dependence on energy and use of natural resources. 12. Develop and seek Board of Selectmen approval of master plans for individual prublic properties. 13. Work with arts organizations on the feasibility of an Arts Center in Reading. 14. Secure approval and begin to implement the affordable housing planned production plan. 4 We are making head way in our awareness of the governmental areas that lend itself to conservation. This goal is going to take a concerted effort by a group charged to look at energy usage by the whole community. 5 Great initiatives have been forthcoming which will enhance the availability of many different types of outdoor activities. 4 Due to availability of funding, we cannot be as active in the planning as we would like. 5 A great job on the 40 Rs, the Pleasant St property and Peter Sanborn Place initiatives. PH is extremely committed to the area of affordable housing. 15. Secure a planning grant and get 5 We have one 40R project and the approval for at least one 40RJ40S project. planning $s for the MF Charles Bldg. RATING AVERAGE ( 4.62 Selectman's comments Please note that I only rated 13 items as two of the items were part of the larger technologv -proiect. As I reflect upon the -past vear, I am amazed at all of the manv areas that have been on Peter's agenda. He and his departments are serving the community extremely well. We (the residents) do have high expectations concerning the quality of town -provided services and I believe Peter and his staff are more than accomplishing this goal. Peter has incredible energv. is creative in solving probleims, and portravs a manager who is respectful in his interactions with those with whom he comes in contact. In summarv, it has been a very -productive vear for the Town Manager and therefore for the communitv. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION FORM SUMMARY Name: James Bonazoli ! Appraisal Period: CY2007 Title: Chairman Reason -for Appraisal: Department: BOS ❑ Trimester Supervisor: n/a ® Annual GOAL DESCRIPTION 1. Measure customer satisfacation. 2. Complete new basic web page and begin to add modules. 3. Create new electronic interaction with customers for business services. 4. Improve Communications 5. Evaluate the need for a community standard of civil behavior. 6. Measure and evaluate best practices within operating areas. 7. Complete the DPW Management Study and develop a schedule for implementation. 8. Complete strategic planning initiatives in at least two departments. 9. Begin implementation of a new technology platform. 10. Expand the commercial property tax base. Part of 2008 RATING 4 The new page looks great. I hope we will be able to balance MUNIS and new modules for the web as that is what the residence will see. 3 MUNIS is our priority but don't want to lose sight of other tasks 4 The web site is a good start to improved communications as well as the grants we have received and started. Moving forward we need to continue improving our communication with residents 5 It appears as though the need has been evaluated and there is little need for boards and committees. Although as a Board and Town we need to continue to improve civil behavior in our community around trash, cars etc. 4 All departments and personnel should continue to evaluate themselves and procedures to make improvements where possible. We have done a nice job with recent studies but would. be nice to do it without additional costs. 5 The study is complete and staff did a nice job working with the consultants. We need to make sure the recommendations are implemented as needed. 5 both studies are done and need to make sure we get a good ROI. 5 Staff has done a great job with the new data center and moving towards MUNIS. 4 We have made improvements in the , Walkers Brook Area. As the down town improvements are made we need to stay 0 11. Reduce Community Dependence on energy and use of natural resources. 12. Develop and seek Board of Selectmen approval of master plans for individual puublic properties. 13. Work with arts organizations on the feasibility of an Arts Center in Reading. 14. Secure approval and begin to implement the affordable housing planned production plan. 15. Secure a planning grant and get approval for at least one 40R/40S project. RATING AVERAGE ahead of the way. I believe we could be more creative in working with property owners and businesses in making improvements faster. 4 We have done a nice job and will require eternal vigilance. 5 The town has done a great job in focusing on public areas such as Memorial Park and the Birch Meadow area. Look forward to bringing those plans to life. 3.5 This is an area we could do a better job at (of course assuming we have the time and money). This would help lift the down town area and attract new businesses if done correctly. 5 The 40R process has made great improvements is our low income standing. The town's dedication to this area is very impressive. 5 AW done and DT area on the way. Again great focus on this area. 4.39 based on 14 answers Selectman's comments Pete and staff have had another great vear filled with maior Droiects and issues. I aDDlaud Pete on his skills in negotiation and ability to keen an even keel. Pete Waved a maior Dart in bringing the AW / Pearson zoning to close which is a major feat. This will allow us to move forward as a community and take a maior step in achieving our housing goal. Moving forward we have incredible nroiects in MUNIS and the down town improvements that will require an enormous amount of staffs time. Vigilance will be required to ensure all Driorities and areas are met in a tight budget. I would like to see Pete continue to leverage the Deoule and staff around him and share his vears of experience so that knowledge may have an eternal life. Over all a verv good vear. Signature: Date: 9) EMPLOYEE EVALUATION FORM Name: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Title: Town Manager Department: Town Manager I Supervisor: Board of Selectmen Appraisal Period: CY 2007 1 Reason for Appraisal: ❑ Trimester I ® Annual Goal 1 Measure customer satisfaction Describe what obiectives were acconlDlished to meet the izoal. We have met with a consultant and have a proposal to do focus groups, for the building inspections program. Due to heavy activity in the CS Department related to the AWP 40R Smart Growth process, we have postponed this process until January 2008. This process will serve as one model for securing customer feedback for other functions of Town government. Anv further action required to comblete the izoal? If ves please describe. The focus group process will take place in January 2008. Selectman's rating and comments on izoal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 1 2 X 4 5 Comment: More work to be done in 2008. This is an important objective for the future. ~nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnn~nn n"nAnnn~nn ,nn;,nn.:;,~nnAAM AAAli nnlcn~,,~;~ J a_ 2~ Goal 2 Comalete new basic web paae and begin to add modules Describe what obiectives were accomplished to meet the coal. • Initial start-up June 2007 - Rolled out July 9, 2007. The site is subject to continuous improvement • Add additional modules as permitted - priority on Citizen Request, and mapping; and a survey module. Mapping is on the web site. We are evaluating potential modules for citizen requests and have purchased but not yet trained in a surveying module. Anv further action reouired to complete the coal? If ves please describe. The Finance and Technology Divisions are consumed at this time with the MUMS transition which is the highest priority for their efforts. Selectman's rating and comments on coal. - Circle a number. with 5 beina the best 2 3 4 X Comment: _Considering the resources the new website is an excellent achievement and sets the basis for an even more important resource for the future. 1 A A A'~A 3~ Goal 3 Create new electronic interaction with customers for business services Describe what obiectives were accornblished to meet the goal. The volunteer Application Form and Civic Function Permit Form are priorities but not yet done. Anv further action reauired to comblete the coal? If ves blease describe. The Finance and Technology Divisions are consumed at this time with the MUNIS transition which is the highest priority for their efforts. Selectman's rating and comments on goal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 2 X 4 5 Coinment:_Each year we should add major functionality to help residents do routine permits online reducing the need to come to Town Hall for service. ~nnnn'nnnnnnnnnnn~ii'nnnn'nnnn;nn~nnnnnnnnnnri'nnn'nn"n nr~`nin~nnnnn-nnnnnn ~w 3i Goal 4 Improve communications Describe what obiectives were accomplished to meet the Roal. • Provide for citizen evaluation of boards, committees, and commissions. - Survey module will be used for that purpose - and should be ready at the beginning of 2008. • Develop a community calendar - Not done • Update and maintain in an electronic format, the local history collection, The Library applied for a $3000 grant from the Celebration Trust Committee to digitize and catalog selected items from the local history collection. The grant was awarded in May 2007 and digitization is underway • Update and maintain in an electronic format historical property inventory. The Historical Commission is evaluating the updating of the historical property inventory, and we are in the process of writing a grant application to address this. The existing inventory is in electronic format and will be linked to the Town web site. Any further action reauired to comblete the coal? If ves blease describe. The Finance and Technology Divisions are consumed at this time with the MUNIS transition which is the highest priority for their efforts. Selectman's ratiniz and comments on Roal. - Circle a number, with 5 beiniz the best 2 3 4 5 Comment: Not sure that this item can be rated due to other pressing work. We need to have BOS discussion of how this can be prioritized for CY 2008. n A 032~~ Goal S Evaluate the need for a community standard of civil behavior Describe what obiectives were accomplished to meet the goal. • Questionnaire of BCC members and Staff completed in winter 2007. • Consensus is that no broad-based community effort is needed, but that training of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen on how to run a meeting and particularly on how to manage situations to maintain civil behavior would be appropriate Anv further action reauired to complete the fioal? If ves please describe. Board of Selectmen needs to decide what they want to do with this. A subcommittee of the Board of Selectmen is meeting with the Town Manager mid-December to try to scope this. Selectman's rating and comments on coal. - Circle a number. with 5 being the best 2 3 X 5 Comment: Continuing ethics and open meeting law training is important for BCC's to do the proper job for residents. Training chairs and BCC members to run good public meetings will help encourage participation. IA A'A A X A A A AWX A 'A A n'om' A / % AAA A'!< 1, A i~ 1, iv A 33 Goal 6 Measure and evaluate best practices within operatina areas Describe what obiectives were accornnlished to meet the szoal. Upon further reading and consideration, the use of "best practices" as a tool is not a "best practice". What we are trying to get at here is consideration of continuous improvement as a value, and to make sure that we consider what other practices are being used elsewhere when we consider making changes. For example, in measuring customer satisfaction, we have learned that using a focus group is the better way to get the information that we require, rather than a survey. The DPW study is looking at improvements in the DPW - not as a "best practice, although there will be evaluation of what works in other communities - but rather as a comprehensive look at the department. Anv further action required to complete the goal? If ves please describe. Selectman's rating and comments on goal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 2 3 X 5 Cormnent:_Pete does a good job of bringing professional knowledge from other communities through his network and attendance at meetings and events. IA/ A%;'A/ / / A/iJ/ / A/ / A~n/~AAA;,Al~i~.~l~iA7 AAA/AA (0 Goal 7 Complete the DPW Manaaement Study and develop a schedule for imDlementation Describe what objectives were accomplished to meet the goal. • As part of the study, identify the highest priority items for implementation. The study began July 10 - will be 90 days until completion. Draft will be available to working group in a couple of weeks, and should be available to the Board of Selectmen by mid December. • Include the cost of implementation in the FY 2009 budget request as a priority; There will be adequate inforniation to consider implementation of at least some elements of the study as part of the FY 2009 budget. Anv further action reouired to complete the Roal? If ves please describe. Selectman's rating and comments on Roal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 2 3 X 5 Comment:_The DPW study had a good process and we look forward to the results. This will continue into the New Year and will be a significant effort to prioritize implementation. ~An/Vin`^,nA A"nAAnA:An'nAnAnnAA/~/ Acs /,"/'iX/\/~`~\AnA,1n/'.:\`1A. A./~A.\;\Ai;/, Goal 8 Complete strategic olannina initiatives in at least 2 departments Describe what objectives were accomplished to meet the coal. • Library - The Library sent out a comprehensive community-wide survey to 8800 households in May. A national marketing firm is tabulating results from the 1800 that were returned by June 30d. The Trustees will receive an analysis of the results in August. The plan should be completed before the summer of 2008. • Police - The plan has been completed, distributed to the Board of Selectmen, and presented at a public meeting. This plan will form the basis for FY 2009 budget considerations, and will form decisions of the Department in the future. Anv further action reauired to complete the coal? If ves Dlease describe. Selectman's rating and comments on goal. - Circle a number. with 5 being the best 2 3 X 5 Comment: _The Police Department plan was done well. In the future I would like to see more information on in the planning documents comparing us with like communities in the area and if possible across the country. The Library plan will hopefully inform us not just of the community needs and perceptions but also the longer term future of library services in the internet age. (nnnnkn'nnAAA X^AAAnnnnAnAA^Annnnl n'nAXn 3co Goal 9 . Begin implementation of a new technoloav platform Describe what obiectives were accomplished to meet the izoal. • Extensive work on the implementation of MUNIS has begun. • We secured Town Meeting authorization of $1.250 million debt authorization in April. • We have decided on the system to be used The basic system will be MITNIS; Staff is evaluating additional modules for permits coordination and records management which may or may not be MUNIS, but which will be compatible. • We have developed a schedule of implementation over up to 3 years. • We are identifying areas where implementation can take place at the same time without impacting the same employees or processes, although this seems unlikely in the first phase because of the workload on our technology staff. • The Town Accountant is reporting to the Board of Selectmen quarterly on the process and schedule First report to the Board of Selectmen was in June 2007. Reports will be made as part of the Town Accountant's quarterly report to the Board of Selectmen. Anv further action reauired to complete the Qoal? If ves please describe. Selectman's rating and comments on Roal. - Circle a number, with 5 beiniz the best 2 3 4 X Comment: _The implementation process is going well. This is one of the most important initiatives that the staff will ever undertake.-It would be good to understand the implementation plan in at least broad outline. AAA'AAA'AAAAAA~AA'AAAA"MA A AAA%~"h~0/~/~n~A A A 0 Goal 10 Expand the commercial prooerty tax base Describe what obiectives were accoinDlished to meet the coal. • Secured the cost and funding of a feasibility study and initial design of a parking structure at the upper parking lot in downtown • Considered additional recommendations of the ad hoc Downtown Parking Advisory Committee; per the Board of Selectmen direction, the complete focus is on the feasibility study for a structure, but as part of that process we will evaluate better utilization of existing parking supply. • Completed the "peer to peer" contract for advisory services to the Economic Development Committee and presented to the EDC in June 2007. • Completed the scope of services for the Technical Assistance work on downtown market study by and presented to the EDC in July 2007. • With the DAT and the Board of Selectmen and CPDC, have worked with the new developer of the Addison Wesley Pearson site to move a mixed use development forward. Negotiated • Make contact with owners of property for sale and offer-to work with then to maximize the beneficial effect of redevelopment of their sites. We have been working with a number of property owners, but not in a comprehensive way yet. Talking with some brokers who are key in the commercial community. Anv further action reauired to complete the coal? If ves please describe. Development and Infrastructure agreement. Scheduled Special Town Meeting on December 10. Develop design standards for improvement of South Main Street, and request CPDC sponsorship of necessary zoning bylaw amendments to implement Master Plan recommendations for this area. No progress - the bulk of effort in the Community Services area is on the 2 40R projects Selectman's rating and comments on goal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 2 3 4 X Cominent:_The is also growing excitement in the WB area and the impending start of the downtown project. The downtown project and the parking study will take care of much of the uncertainty blocking redevelopment efforts. There is much more to be done but we are off to a solid start. '.Annnnnnnnnnni.nnnnnnn'nn'Xnnn'nn'nnn'n~nnnnnrinnnnnnn'nnnnnnnnnnni 3 v Goal 11 Reduce Communitv Dependence on Enerqv and use of natural resources Describe what obiectives were accomplished to meet the troal. • Completed MWRA buy-in while maintaining low per-capita water use. • Reduced Town government (including schools and RMLD) energy use School Buildings consumed 24% less natural gas than the historical 7-year average. Electricity consumption in our school buildings, unfortunately, was about 15% higher than the 7- year average. This was due to the fact that electricity consumption at our newly renovated/reconstructed buildings has greatly increased - consumption at the High School was 30% above average and at Barrows, 18% above average. If you factor out those two buildings, electricity consumption was 5% lower across all other school buildings. Town Buildings consumed 7% less natural gas than historical 7-year average. Electricity consumption, however, was 5% higher than average across town buildings. The two town buildings where electricity consumption was lower than the historical average were the Reading Public Library and Main Street Fire station. Overall, we are doing much better with respect to the heating side of energy conservation than we are with the electricity side. It is our hope to see some savings in the next year from the installation of a large number of occupancy sensors over the last several months and continuing throughout the summer. It would seem that we need to place greater emphasis in the year ahead on the need to shut down lights, computers, printers, copiers, etc. whenever possible. • Implemented anti-idling policy and information for Town vehicles and at Elementary Schools Policy adopted 6-20-07for municipal vehicles. Draft policy 'for parents developed for consideration by the Superintendent of Schools for elementary schools. Also working with the Police Department on a "Suggested Routes to School" process which would encourage walking • The Town has received grant funding for 10 new bike racks and has installed them at 5 elementary and 2 middle schools, at Town Hall, the Police Station, and at the RMLD. Anv further action required to complete the goal? If ves please describe. Reduce community energy use - transportation, residential use. Working with staff and CCP Committee. An evaluation of Suburban Mobility through MAPC and the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) is taking place. This is a potentially maj or initiative, which will explore the feasibility of a bus/shuttle/van service in the community. Selectman's rating and comments on coal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 2 3 X Comment: We should all be proud of the community's commitment to environmental sustainability. We should explore what actions we can and can not take with respect to land use planning and permitting. The speed of MWRA approval was a wonderful job by all involved. ~nnAAnnAAnnnn`nninA'AnnnAnnAWAnnXAnnn'n'nnnAAnnnAnn_XA'nnnAnnAnnn n; 6 Goal 12 Develop and seek Board of Selectmen approval of master plans for individual public properties, so that decisions may be made for these properties in the context of those overall plans as opportunities arise Describe what objectives were accomplished to meet the izoal. • Birch Meadow complex. Committee established. Final report due by December 31, 2007. • Memorial Park Plan was developed. Public hearing held. Plan was approved by Board of Selectmen in October 2007. $650,000 in funding is secured. • Northern Area Greenway Committee established. Excellent progress. Final report due by December 31, 2007 Anv further action required to complete the goal? If ves please describe. Selectman's rating and comments on izoal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 2 3 X Comment: The initial visions are great but will take strong implementation resources. This must be a high priority for the next year and subsequent year. We should have neighborhood meetings to discuss the impact. in'nni!nnnnnnnnn'„ n nnnrinnnn'~nnn~inn~n ~nr~nn~nnnnn;.nn,A.,~ AAAAA X,n'nq 0 Goal 13 Work with Arts organizations on the feasibility of an Arts Center in Readina Describe what obiectives were accolnblished to meet the Roal. As part of the evaluation of the Oakland Road Town-owned property, consider use of the site for an Arts Center. Community Services Director is working with CAK and RCTV on alternative sites which probably would not be the Oakland Road property. Anv further action reauired to comblete the Lyoal? If ves please describe. Continue working with the Arts Connection on possibilities for an Arts Center. Selectman's rating and comments on izoal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 1 2 3 4 5 Comment: Not sure that this was able to be a significant priority for the year ...do not want to assign a numerical rating. AA'nnnnAnnnn~innnnnnnnnr.r.1'n..nn;.; 1nnn,"inn .n A'A 'A ;inn' n 6 Goal 14 Secure approval and beqin to implement the affordable housing planned production plan Describe what obiectives were accomblished to meet the coal. • Once formal approval was granted effective January 2007, we developed an action plan with staff on the first 66 units of affordable housing for the first year. We are working on several areas to meet the need - AWP, Peter Sanborn Place, Pleasant Street (RHA), Town Meeting will approved the elimination of the conservation restriction at the Subsequent Town Meeting in November, and AWP 40R Smart Growth bylaw is before them in December. • These three items will implement the entirety of Reading's affordable housing needs until about 2013. Additionally units will be developed as part of the Town's Downtown smart growth mixed use development which should secure Reading's affordable housing for at least the next decade and.a half, and maybe longer. Anv further action reauired to colnblete the izoal? If ves blease describe. Selectman's rating and comments on goal. - Circle a number. with 5 being the best 2 3 4 X Comment: The staff, boards and town meeting have done a great job securing the future strength of the town in this area. s.. nnnnA AA AA nnnn~nnnnA nn'nnnnn~nn~nnnnnnnnnnnAA nnnn.-~n':nnn!nnA nni~~ 0 Goal 15 Secure a nlanninq arant and qet approval for at least one 40R/40S ro'ect Describe what objectives were accomplished to meet the goal. • Secured planning grant for a downtown 40 R process Grant received. Consultant selected, and has started work. • Evaluate with the Board of Selectmen and CPDC, as well as the developer, the viability of a 40R designation for all or a portion of the Addison Wesley/Pearson property. Funding for consulting secured. 40R application is approved by the state and will be before Town Meeting on December 10. • Zoning bylaw amendments for an AW/P 40 R and amendments to Business C is before Town Meeting on December 10. Anv further action reauired to complete the goal? If ves please describe. • Complete the study and state review for a downtown 40R Study is just beginning because AWP is obviously the priority. • Consider zoning bylaw amendments for a downtown 40R development. Selectman's rating and comments on goal. - Circle a number, with 5 being the best 2 3 4 X Comment: Great job on a long and complicated issue at AWP. Permitting and state reviews will continue a big consumption of staff time. nnnnnnnnnnnn~n~nnnnnnn~nnnn'nnnnnAnnnr„~a~r,n, nn;~nnnnnnnn~~nnnnnnn r4 `13 P.A.Q. Pack a Box Founder: Frank Driscoll ..e., , . . Help P.A.B. support Reading's own deployed troops. The following is a list of items requested by our troops: Postage money* Cup' of Soup* Chunky Soup Chef Boyardee Pretzels Raisins Oatmeal/Granola. B ars Rice Krispie Treats Flashlights Batteries Peanut Butter Jelly Twizzlers Sunflower Seeds* Chex Mix Beef Jerky* Toothbrush Baby Wipes* Gloves Powdered Drink Mix* Tissues Hot Coffee & Tea Bags` Hand/Foot Warmers Hot Chocolate Sunscreen Sugar Packets Hand Sanitizer Creamer Socks Gum/Candy Movies VHS/DVD* Instant Oatmeal Crossword Puzzles Lip Balm Playing Cards Shaving Cream Magazines/Books Mach 3 Razors* Band-Aids Stick Deodorant* Feminine Products* Shampoo/Conditioner Stationary Foot Powder* Hairbrush/Combs Ear Swabs Windshield Cleaner Mouthwash Wipes Nail Clippers International Phone Cards Toilet Paper Toothpaste Home Town Clothing Footballs T-shirts & Longjohns Anything else! Starred items are most especially needed! Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. Please contact us if you know of any deployed troops from Reading or with Reading connections and we will be happy to add them to our list of box recipients. P.A.B. (Pack a Box) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization working to support our Reading servicemen and servicewomen and their families. 100% of all donations received go directly to our deployed Reading troops. Please contact Frank Driscoll at 781-944-1519 if you have any questions or to add a recipient. ~T~N pF SELECTMEN - TAE -BOAS-LD 5,,ET POR 0 ~ItF,S5 1 00 W- II E (Pl a p an~~ J Year Town Manager Recent Salary History Effective DateI Salary) Increase FY01 07/01/001 $97,0501 3.90% FY02 07/01/011 $99,9601 3.00% FY03 07/01/021 $101,9601 2.00% FY04 07/01/031 $104,5091 2.50% FY05 l 07/01/041 $106,6001 2.00% FY06 1 07/01/051 $114,4391 7.50% FY07 07/01/061 $117,4201 2.60% FY08 07/01/071 $120,9001 2.96% FY09 1 07/01/081 ?1 ? Note: Starting 07/01/99, car allowance included in salary. FY09 I nc rease-C-hart-(FY08-$-120-,9 00)- Effective DateI Salaryl Increase 07/01/081 $122,1091 1.00% $122,7141 1.50% $123,3181 2.00% 1 $123,9231 2.50% 1 $124,5271 3.00% 1 $125,1321 3.50% 1 $125,7361 4.00% .1 $126,3411 4.50% 1 $126,9451 5.00% 1 $127,550 5.50% l $128,154 6.00% $128,7591 6.50% 1 $129,3631 7.00% i $129,9681 7.50% l $130,5721 8.00% 1 $131,1771 8.50% 1 $131,7811 9.00% l $132,3861 9.50% 1 $132,9901 10.000/0 2004 Job P inas i Town Manager Town of Abington Abington, Mass., a town of 9.97 sq. mi. with a population of 14,605), seeks proven manager to serve as the first Town Manager due to a charter change. The position supervises a 100-plus-employee organization with a $34 million operating budget. As Chief Administrative Officer reporting to a five-member Board of Selectmen, this position is responsible for supervising the activities of, and appointing, the Treasurer/Collector, Assessor, Town Accountant, Superintendent of Streets, Police Chief; Fire Chief, Veterans Agent, Inspector of Buildings, Park Superintendent and Planning Director. With the exception of the School Department, the Town Manager administers the town personnel system, appoints people to key boards and committees, negotiates collective bargaining agreements with employees, and manages all town facilities and property. The manager serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Procurement Officer of all supplies, equipment and construction. Additional responsibilities include preparation and management of the town's operating and capital budgets, interfacing with town counsel, community relations, town planning, and economic development. For a complete description of the charter, you may access www.abinatonmass.com. The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in public or business administration and at least five or more years in public or business administration. Strong experience in administrative management and leadership, financial management, labor relations, and participatory and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. Experience in municipal government as a Town Manager or administrator is highly desired. The position is full-time and includes a full range of benefits. Salary is negotiable to $102,000. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume no later than Friday, July 30 to Town Manager Screening Committee, Offices of the Board of Selectmen, 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA 02351. (posted 5/4, exp.7/1 Town Manager Town of Ashland The town of Ashland (pop. 15,000) is seeking resumes from persons with proven administrative ability, especially qualified by education and training with at least three years' previous experience in public administration as a City or Town Manager/Administrator, an Assistant City or Town Manager, or a person with substantially similar functions and has performed the functions required under the Ashland Home Rule Charter for the position of Town Manager. FY 2004 budget is 38 million. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the town, hiring most personnel, collective bargaining, budget preparation, procurement, oversight of town departments and functions and coordination with town boards and committees and other duties as defined in the town charter. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills; knowledge of municipal management and finance; a strong leadership style with outstanding interpersonal financial, analytical, organizational and planning skills; and professional integrity.. Master's degree is strongly desired, minimum of a bachelor's degree in public administration. Minimum salary of $90,000 negotiable. Reply in confidence at or before 4 p.m., May 14 with resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and three professional references to Town Manager Search, c/o Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 466 Chestnut St., Ashland, MA 01721-1191 or send e-mail to tmsearchQashlandmass.com. AA/EOE (posted 4/1, exp.6/1) Town Manager Town of Athol The town of Athol (pop. 11,299), located in North Central Massachusetts, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Town Manager. Individual serves as Chief Administrative Officer to a five-member Board of Selectmen with a non-school budget of $9,617,000 and municipal staff of 105. Duties include day-to-day operations and coordination of municipal departments, collective bargaining, budget development, procurement, human resources, implementation of policies and directives of the Board of Selectmen and other duties as defined in the town charter. Qualifications: bachelor's degree in public administration, business or related field and minimum five years' municipal management experience or equivalent combination of both. Must also possess strong communication, leadership, financial, analytical and planning skills. Minimum salary of $70,000 negotiable. Submit cover letter and resume in confidence to Town Manager Search, c/o Chairman, Board of Selectmen, 584 M -Athol, MA 01331 by June 30 at 5 p.m. EOE (posted 5/12, exp.7/1) Town Manager Town of Wi er e 10 miles north of Boston (pop.. 21. Manager serves as CAO, reports to five-member board of selectmen, elected for three-year terms. $64 million budget, 230 employees. Candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, strate is and financial planning skills, negotiation skills, and ability to work with citizen committees. BA ~r~ • , "J. um of five years of municipal management experience pxfe or equivalent required. Salary 1-22.Q~Q904130L000 jResurne and cover letter by mail to MMA Consulting Group, Inc., 41 West St., Boston, une 30. AA/EOE (posted 5112, exp.7/1)