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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-15 Board of Selectmen PacketApril 10, 2008 School Committee Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School 100 Hemlock Road Wakefield, MA 01880-3597 Dear Honorable School Committee: We write collectively to respectfully request that you reject the proposed budget for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School for FY'09. It is important to note that our collective concerns about the exploding and unsustainable increases in the NMRVS budget are not a criticism regarding the quality of education offered at our regional vocational school. However, in today's public budgeting environment, where almost every community is struggling to keep police on the street, fire at the ready and, yes, teachers in the classrooms, we municipal leaders need you to address the "budget busters" that are exacerbating our budget difficulties back home. NMRVS has become one of those budget busters, and, as such, we call upon you to work with the Administration in reigning in the substantial budget increases that are having such a negative impact on our local budgets. The last four NMRVS budgets, including the one before you today for FY'09, contain average increases of 7%. The current proposal requests a whopping 9.75% increase, an unheard of increase for any public agency in these days of continuing fiscal challenge. To fund that 9.75% increase, the Administration is calling upon you to approve an astronomically 67.5% in educational expenses assessment to us member communities. This, despite NMRVS receiving a 9.9% increase in Chapter 70 aid., a level that maybe none of us will even come close to approaching for our local school districts, and despite a healthy requirement that minimum contributions increase by 4.0%. As a result of the historically high increases and this unrealistic budget request, your member communities are overwhelmingly rejecting the budget. Respectfully, should you vote to increase this budget, your position would be in contrast to at least two-thirds of your member communities who, while expressing sympathy for the budgetary difficulties of the NMRVS district, are united in saying that we cannot bear the current charges required to support your budget. We, too, are feeling the impacts of high health insurance costs, pension obligations and energy charges. However, unlike, NMRVS, we are not seeing such generous increases in our revenues to offset our costs. While we are grappling with an eighth year of reduced levels of non-school local aid, and cutting areas that have been cut once, twice or three or more times already, and while we are considering override questions or engaging in difficult discussion about employee benefits, we see NMRVS raising and raising its budget even more. For example, we are sure you realize that only 9. of your 44 departments have proposed reductions in their budgets for FY'09, and those reductions total a miniscule $194,686, or less than 1% of the proposed budget for FY'09. Not only does the budget not recommend a net single staff reduction, some personal accounts are up as much as 55%. Meanwhile, in your member communities, we've collectively eliminated hundreds of positions and been forced to have the difficult discussions about living within a realistic, yet constrained budget. Those difficult decisions have forced management and labor to sit at the table and work to compromise on making government affordable for those who bear the charges. In at least two of our member lam/ communities, municipalities have succeeded in bringing some level of control to health insurance costs by finding a way to agree on the option of moving to the State's health insurance system. Still others have negotiated lower contributions levels or plan changes to make our own offerings more affordable. We have made tough decisions about services that we would like to offer but can no longer fund, and we have had to tell our local school districts that they need to find efficiencies in order to maintain and improve educational offerings. All this because we just do not have the resources necessary to continue to expand the cost of government. We know that you share the same concerns we do for both our communities and our regional school district. We therefore call upon you to take the action we are already doing and reject the budget. You know that our rejection of the budget will require a new budget to be drafted. We would respectfully request and candidly expect that you would take the proactive action of addressing this budgeting inequity in advance of our formal action. Thank you for your work and we look forward to together addressing the needs of N RVS in a way that is affordable and efficient for all those who have a stake in the district's future. We certainly are available' to discuss this matter individually and collectively, so please feel free to contact us if you so desire. Sincerely, * QA Ci Manaay As helsea Mayor Robert Do6n,11,4*ose Balukonis, North 49ver Hechenbleikner, Reading Mayor Thomas Ambrosino, Revere Town Manager Andrew Bis"ignani, Saugus Town Administrator Thomas Butler, Wakefield Town er&~e, Winthrop /ey OF i ~ Town of Reading two 16 Lowell Street X639°tNe0 Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2008 RE: April 15, 2008 Agenda 4a) Water Appeal - Bordieri - Please see the attached information that was submitted in your last packet (with supplemental information requested by Rick Schubert). Mr. Bordieri was not able to stay later than his scheduled time last week, so we put him on the first thing on the 51h. I 4b) Enclosed is an application to develop a circular driveway at 16 Pearl Street. Also attached is a copy of an area map and close up map that shows the property in question. The property in question has a width of 75 feet on Pearl Street. I'm also enclosing a copy of the rules and regulations for driveway openings. 4c) Hearing Amending the Pay and Classification Plan - The proposed amendments to the Pay and Classification Plan would move the Appraiser position from a Grade 15 to a Grade 16. The Board of Assessors indicated to the Board of Selectmen when the previous Appraiser left Reading, that this might be needed. The Board of Assessors has advertised the position and interviewed a number of candidates. The candidate that they have selected could be hired within the existing Grade 15, but at the top of the range. A change in the Grade would allow the hire to take place in the midpoint of the range. Members of the Board of Assessors will be present for this hearing. _ 4d) Attached is an application for a waiver of installation of curbs and 'sidewalks at 84 Hanscom Avenue. This project is a "tear down." The maps attached show the neighborhood and existing sidewalk locations. Also attached is a copy of the Boards policy on curbs and sidewalks. 4e) Attached is a copy of the proposed policy on consideration of multi-way stop intersections. This policy reflects the changes as suggested by the Board when discussing the draft. a,l Message Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Paul Bordieri [pbordieri@branekconstruction.com] Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 7:20 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Water Bill Hi Peter, I just got back today from visiting the grandkids and just remembered about your Thursday deadline about information for the board. I intend to keep it simple and explain that based on my home history since November, 2004, according to Town records I have utilized an average of 1800 cf per period of usage. This is far less than the December, 2007 recording of 4700 cf. You have indicated that there have been two similar instances but you did not say when they occurred. No matter, two or three in 45 years of residency is not a reoccurring incident. I have no positive reason as to what occurred to cause such a spike in the meter reading. I am sorry to take up your time and that of the boards but I just can't let this pass without venting my frustrations at someone in hopes of resolving this matter. Thank you for your time and I will see you on the eighth. Paul From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto:phechenbleikner@ci.reading. ma.us] Sent: Thu 3/20/2008 2:01 PM To: Paul Bordieri Cc: Kinsella, Jane Subject: RE: Water Bill Thanks Paul What would be helpful for the Board is for you to forward to me by the Thursday before any information you would like them to have for the Tuesday meeting. They do their advanced reading and like to be prepared for items on the agenda. Pete From: Paul Bordieri [mailto:pbordieri@ bra nekconstruction.com] Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 7:54 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Water Bill I'll make it work. ----Original Message----- From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto:phechenbleikner@ci.reading. ma. us] Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 8:00 AM To: Paul Bordieri Cc: Kinsella, Jane Subject: RE: Water Bill I'm sorry - I didn't get.Vsee that. I can put you on the Board of Selectmen agenda for April 8 at 8 PM. Does that work for you? Pete ynZ 4/8/2008 eD P W C. (e1,NaIc'-, CI y January 2, 1969 2 toilets leaking, requested an abatement (file does not indicate one way or another if one was given) Mr. Bordieri actual sent a letter calculating his own abatement. January 23, 1989 Water Dept performed a meter test for no charge February 7, 1989 Water Dept abated both W&S charges at 10% each and all interest charges from November 1, 1988 - February 1, 1989, although the meter was registering at 100% - 12 gal/min. 99%-6 gal/min 99.5% - 2 gal/min. (Total initial abatement = $136.51)x` see November 1989 BOS for additional abatement. March 10, 1989 Mr. Bordieri was not satisfied with the above abatement, and wanted more taken off his bill. He appealed to the BOS in November 1989. November 19,1989 BOS extended his discount into the October 26, 1988 also. (Total 2nd abatement = $550.05) May 5,1999 Paul Bordieri called about a high. water bill for no apparent reason. On May 11 t", Water Department went out to investigate and found a leak in their house. February, 5, 2002 Mr. Bordieri called to request an appt for the Water Department to check for leaks. February 12, 2002 Water Dept found no significant leaks. However, Mr. Bordieri requests an abatement. February 26, 2002 David Lee, Business Administrator, DPW, sends note to Mr. Bordieri stating there's a policy in place for a one-time abatement for plumbing problems - but denies approval for abatement request based on Mr. Bordieri's insistence there were no significant leaks and there was a prior abatement on file. March 1, 2002 Mr. Bordieri disputes denial letter March 25, 2002 Mr. Bordieri's meter is tested, free of charge, and requests that meter is replaced. The meter was registering at 99% - 12 gal/min. 97.5%-6 gal/min 97.5% - 2 gal/min. April 2, 2002 Town Manager approved an abatement for usage plus discount. (Total abatement = $248.44) December 10, 2007 Town Manager Receives letter from Paul Bordieri stating his November 2007 bill was unusually high for no apparent reason. Paul Bordieri 376 West Street Reading, MA 01876 Acct # 13-065000000 December 21, 2007 Water Division checked the read and found it to be accurate. January 16, 2008, Peter Hechenbleikner denies request for an abatement. January 23, 2008 Since Mr. Bordieri's meter was scheduled to be changed through our meter changeout program, the meter was tested free of charge. The meter was registering at 100% - 12 gal/min.. 99.5%-6 gal/min 99% - 2 gal/min. March 3, 2008 Mr. Bordieri emails requests through website, for copies of his last 3 years of water bills. Sent request to Collector's Office. March 19, 2008, Mr. Bordieri requests hearing w/BOS. Date of hearing April 8, 2008. Paul Bordieri 376 West Street A Reading, MA 01876 Acct 9 13-065000000 iu March 7, 2008 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA. 01867-2685 Re: Water Bill Dispute Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, ZIDo NAR 10 An 11= 17 I am in receipt of your letter dated March 5, 2008. You mention that there is no process in place for referral to independent arbitration. I could not find any process in place that precludes the same. Your letter of February 19, 2008 appeared to close off any further discussion on this matter by your judgment of denial of any request for adjustment. Therefore I believe my pursuing an independent arbitrator will prevail. However you have now suggested a meeting with the Board of Selectman for the purpose of appeal my water bill. I have no problem with such a meeting. I do want to know in advance if Ellen Doucette will be present as counsel or at all. Please advice as to when this meeting will take place. ineerel_ Paul Bordieri C.1 C A V- l v dV Q-1- Sb JJ G G' - t~y ~~Vj V IA~5 QFI? G' H Town of Reading m eras ~d ~wo 16 Lowell Street 638°INCOR~'O4P Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us March 5, 2008 Paul Bordieri - 376 West Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Water Bill Dispute Dear Mr. Bordieri: TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 There is no process in place for referral of a disputed water bill to independent arbitration. You may appeal your water bill to the Board of Selectmen, and I would be happy to set up a time for you to come in to discuss this matter with the Board. Ms. Doucette is Counsel to the Town of Reading and will provide advice to the Town on this matter. Please direct all correspondence to me directly on this matter. n Si , ;etc'y, Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager PIH:lm CC: Ellen Doucette, Counsel ~~a February 28, 2008 Ellen Doucette, Counsel Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA. 01867 Re: Water Bill dispute Dear Ms. Doucette, I have been in amicable correspondence with Mr. I3eckenblecher regarding what I? consider an error of sorts with my water bill. I believe that a fault occurred in the operation of the meter. It registered that my wife and I used or wasted 35,000 galla" of water in the period August to November 2007. Over the years two other similar situations occurred. As a result of my correspondence with the town manager, his position is that we used the water, pay for it. With this in hand, I propose this dispute be settled by independent arbitration. In writing to you, I would like to know if you or outside counsel will handle this matter for the town. I would like to know who to send documents to. Please advice. lank ou VIr. Pau ordieri 376 West Street Reading, Ma. 01867 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us February 19, 2008 Mr. Paul Bordieri 376 West Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Bordieri: TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 Thank you for your letter of January 31, 2008. I understand that you needed to attend to your wife's surgery, and I am sorry for your illness. The Town of Reading does not inspect private property to determine the proper functioning of its plumbing. Our responsibility is to provide potable water to the property, and to make sure that our meter equipment is working properly. We have determined that our meter equipment is working properly. My policy has been to allow an abatement one time whether it is an unexplained increase of water use. We cannot. and do not try to determine an individual property owner's water use pattern. That would be impossible for us to do. The meter test that we performed is to remove the meter, at the DPW Garage. Those tests indicated that the m Again, your request for an abatement is denied. Sinc rely, \ 1 - A/ P er I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager PIH:lm and test it at different volumes :ter was performing correctly. [ALg 111118 -~v71 January 31, 2008 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA. 01867-2685 Dear Mr. Hechenbleiker, I am in reoeipt of your letter dated January 16, 2008-1 apologize for not responding. sooner but due to my wife's surgery and my own illness this was the earliest time I could give this matter my attention. You pointed out that there have been two similar incidents in the past where the usage was high, but no leaks could be detected. As I did in the past, I confirmed that all water sources wore properly functioning and again, no leaks could be detected. The Town is welcome to perform its own inspections. I can find no record of any "Town Policy" wherein the Town does not issue multiple abatements for the same property. I did not ask the Town for any "abatement". Based on prior average daily consumption i believe that on random instances I have been charged for more water than used. We are two severity year old senior citizen's leading a sedentary life and no one will convince me that in a ninety day period we'utifted some 35,000 gals. of water. I am sorry that I missed your meter test but that tidicates to you that on that day and at that time the meter is accurate. What kind of test was-that! Did someone conic into my home and turn on the water to in fact see if the meter did not over rzgisier any flow? Who knows it may have under registered any flow for all you ]mow. Again I do not know of any Town policy regarding abatements but I do know of Town records indicating that a qustionable situation such as this may be corrected by simply using the prior average- daily consumption and costs and simply reissuing a corrected statement. if you call this an abatement then so be it. Sincerely, Paul.Sordierl Cc: Tony Starr Esq., Mintz, Levin et al TOO IM ,Lsmoo }Idlwdu 9609686T8LT Xyd CC:LO 8002/5T/90 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.read!ng.ma.us January 16, 2008 Mr. Paul Bordieri 376 West Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Bordieri: TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 I have received your letter of December 12, 2007, and have had it reviewed by.staff. They point out that you have received two abatements in the past after several complaints where usage was high, but no leaks could be detected. As a matter of policy, we don't issue multiple abatements for the same property unless there is a specific identified reason for the water use. Therefore, I must deny your' request for an abatement. We did check your meter and verified that the meter is accurate. I can only suggest that you do. a complete review of your property and of your water use to determine whether or not there is some problem that is not readily evident. Si cerely, - i I eter I.l3 l e'chenbleikner Town Manager PIH/ps cc: Jane Kinsella, DPW Business Administrator L'. OVP Town of Reading Water & Sewer Biffing IDate ILocation 12/10/07 (From ITo I Previous I Present I Usage 08/10/07 11 /13 /07 41300 46000 4700 AC Arrears I Balance I Interest (Total Water .00 .00 .00 Sewer .00 .00 .00 Storm Water 00 9L@ BORDIERI CORINNE A PAUL A BORDIERI 376 WEST ST READING MA 01867-2236 III „I i t„I„I a l l I„I, I„I i I„I I„I I„i,,, 2 Mail this portion to the Town Collector. . Town of Reading Water & Sewer.BilIing (From ITo I Previous I Present I Usage 08/1.0/07 11/13/07 41300 46000 Arrears I Balance I Interest ITotal Water .'0 0 00, .'00 Sewer .'00 . • 00; .00 Storm W. ater . 60 .00 .0 0 Account Number I 376 WEST ST 13 065000000 Current Billing Period Charge I Gross I Discount (Net Water 324.30 32.43 291.87 Sewer 31.9.60 31.96 287.64 Stone 9.96 1.00 8.96 Service Charge .00 Current1 653.86 1 65.391 588.47 Arrears 1 00 I . 653. I j f88 a7, Due If5l /15/08 DE /15/08 1306500.0000 000030083 000028764 2 Date Location I Account Number 12/10/07 376 WEST ST 13 065000000 I 4700 AC ))Rates IP44000.'' IlAiiiiiriiun (Water:: I , 6.. 9O 13':80 .Sewer I 6 : .8"01 Please irkoin this bortion for your recur ' poi proper credit, payment is tiue`by s:(}0.p:m. an due date. Call 78l',442-9023 with questions. Current Billing Period Charge I Gross I Discount I Net Water 3:24.30 32.43 291.87 Sewer 319.60 31.96 287..64 Storm 9.96 1.00 8.96 Service.. Charge .00 Ctarrerif 1 653.8'6 1`65: 391 ' ' 588.47 Arrears 1 .0 0. 1 f I: . . 00 Total (Due 653.86 588.47.. d aid/ AF TER . If p1 d B : O EFFECTIVE FOR SEP 2007.BI.LLS.I WATER 6.90 I SEWER 6.80 I PER 100 CU FT. REMINDER MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO - TOWN OF READING TO REPORT MAILING ADDRESS CHANGES CALL THE WATER DEPT. AT 781-942-9077 Water-Sewer Regulations • Water and sewer charges are assessed to property owners of record, who are liable for them. • Water charges -and sewer charges are based on metered water usage; minimum charges are applied to water and sewer usage. • All water passing.. through a meter will be charged, whether used or wasted. • A 10% discount is applied to current water and sewer charges when bill is paid in full within 30 days. • To be eligible for discount, payments must be in the Collector's office by 5:00 pam. owdue date. . • Penalty interest of 1.5 % per month, or 18 % per year is charged on bills which are late. • In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 40, unpaid water and sewer bills are limed to the real estate tax bills. • Water customers are required to keep their own water pipes and fixtures in good repair. • Water customers shall make no alterations to pipes,.fixtures, or meters installed by the Town; water customers must notify the Dept, of Public Works of repairs needed to this Town equipment; meter repairs due io freezing, hot water, or other external causes shall be charged to the customer. The following miles apply 6 wiw4 customers who request meter testing: ' 1.Ifthe giete(r is'registetirig ceitr~ctly, the'user bears'the'cost of the test. ` 21f the meter is registering. ineonrcctly, and charging less':water than used, the user will 'bear the cost of the tesi and" wilt be charged for the usage based on pHor average daily consumption. , IV the meter is registering incorrectly, and-charging mbro water than used, the water department will pay for.tlie.test and the;inGOripct charge, based -on prior"average daily consumptipn win tie' ali ited and refunded, • A ten dollar charge is made whenever water service is "turned on or off at the owner's request; an additional five dollar charge is made if the meter is miftoved°and placed a storage. The water meter should be read before a property changes owners, • The water department requires 48-hours notice for shutting service off & on and reading meters. • The water department may shut off the water supply for the purpose of making repairs, extensions, to water service, etc. without prior notice Customers are urged to install protective devices on appliances, but in any case, the department will bear no liability for damage to same. u~a Memorandum To: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager CC: From: Jane C. Kinsella, DPW Business. Administrator Date: 12/21/2007 Re: Mr. Paul Bordieri, 376 West St. Since we do not test for leaks, we can only trust Mr. Bordieri that there are no leaks in his home, usually the most common cause of these spikes. However, since Mr. Bordieri is quite clear through his letter that there is no leak,.we did as requested, and verified meter reads. The meter read was found to be accurate. Mr. Bordieri has requested and received (2) abatements in the past after similar complaint letters where usage was high but no leaks could be detected. We have since instituted an abatement policy of (1) abatement per household after the resident provides proof through a paid invoice that a leak has been repaired. Thanks in advance, .Jane X673 December 10, 200? Mr., Peter Rechenbleikner Town lvianage:r Reading Town Fall 16 Lowell.~treet Reading, Ma.. 01867=4601 W DEC 12 AM 10' 49 Re: Water & sewer Billing bear Sir, r1 o For some unknown reason; a water /.sewer bill of this magnitude is delivered to nay residence at least once. a year or, thereabouts. I believe at the Iast occurrence the Town -tame in and checked any water flow through all of our fixtures and ultimately changed the meter: Upon receipt of this bill, I checked our water meter by taking a reading before going to- bed and getting up in the morning, There were not any nocturnal visits to the toilet during the night. There was no change in the meter. reading during the night: We are two 70 year old seniors that have lived in our home for 44 years. The last twenty plus years have been without our children, I can not rationalize this type of usage, You can hot imagine the angst that conies with an invoice like this, The biggest problem when this has happened before is trying to convince the Town (Mr: dittire It,) that this was not of our doing. I truly want to pay our fair share but this is beyond what I call fair .especially with the cost of drugs and fuel oil: I know there are other townspeople in the sage predicament but I can't imagine any other residence being saddled with a. bill such as this, I know you are a very busy man and this maybe more of an annoyance than anything else to you, However this is a very critical matter to me and my wife. Could you arrange for sonreorie to check our meter or anything else that could create such an erroneous result's I do not have a history of our usage but I believe if you asked for our records you would see how non typical of our usage this bill is, Thank you for your time on this matter: . pain lo die r~ X76 West Street treading, MA: 0 1867 6 c r %.A ~U 174 From: Rick Schubert [mailto:rick_schubert@harvard.edu] Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 11:06 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: 376 West Street Hi Pete, For tomorrow's meeting, I have a few questions about water use at the Bordieris: 1. Is it possible to collect a history of water use over time to show when the spikes have occurred? History 1985 - present, attached. 2, Are there any other water customers in town with a similar issue or complaint? There are complaints every time we send out bills. Staff discusses the consumer's issue(s) with them to try and identify the reason(s). Readings are checked and meters are tested if the owner requests. If the meter tests correctly (within American Water Works Association guidelines),. the bills stands as issued and the owner pays for the test ($15:00). If the meter is over-recording, there is no charge for the test and the bill is abated as' appropriate. 3. Are there other single family homes with similar volume of water use? The usage at'this location has averaged 2,373 Cubic Feet per quarter from August 18, 2004 to February 11, 2008. The average residential account uses 2,250 Cubic Feet per quarter. 4'. Do the Bordieris have an irrigation system? Yes. 5. Do they now have a new remote reading meter to get more frequent readings? There has been a radio read unit at this location since 2002. We generally do not read the meters more than quarterly. Thanks, Rick T WS Troupe Water Services, LLC 1.866.928.9355 Meter Replacement Worksheet for Town-of Reading Customer Name Meter Address 6 Account # xy a.6..sa' aa<:~o 6 Date 61 Old inside read eq 7, 3 6 S Old Meter # /5. -777 /X'9 7. Old.-outside readNew Meter #1 Account Name Remote 'Read Device #_7~W 9,Z Customer Signature TWS Installer . Meter Size (circle pine) 5/8" 3/a" Type of Pipe' (circle one) Copper on Service & Service Valve Improvements or plications 0 Replace Gate Valve with New Ball Valve and Required Fittings on Copper/Iron Pipe 01 New Meter Seal installed at time of new meter installation 0 Freeze Service Line to Install New Meter and/or Ball Valve (l Unable to Shut off Water with, any Valve or by Freezing Y To Be Filled Out'By Town: Old Meter. Test~esults: -1.2GPM=/QD ~6 GPM= 49; r - lO 2 GPM '<7' y' MIU Location Sketch: Add to. Sketch: - Driveway',' - M at the location of the Meter STREET. R at the location of the Radio Remote Device H('~ E Installer's Comments: a - V JAN 2.2. MT FiIErAL7=NGS H=STORY (USE TAB-A TO CHANGE AVERAGE) 376 WEST ST BORDIERI CORINNE A WATER: Y SE WER: Y BILLING ADDRESS: 376 WEST ST' READING MA 01867-2236 ACCOUNT READING DA'L'E LAST READING THIS READING QUANTITY TYPE 13 0650000.00 llFeb2008 0 2 2 AC 13 065000000 21Jan2008. .-1 0 0 CM 13 065000000 21Jan2008 460 473 13 AC 13 065000000 13Nov2007 413. 460 47 AC 13 06500.00.00 10Aug2007 390 413 23 AC 13 065000000, 18May2007 381 390 9 AC 13 065000000 12Feb2007 366 381 15 AC 13 065000000 13Nov2006 337 366 29 AC .13 0,65000000 14Aug2006 314 337 23 AC 13 065000000 23May2006 286 314 28 AC 13 0650000:00. 15Feb2006 258 286 28 AC 13 065000000 17Nov2005. 235 258 23 AC 13 065000.000 17Aug2005 215 235 20 AC 13 065000000 16May2005 203 215 12 AC 13 065000000 15Fe.b2005 191 203 12 AC 13 065000.0.00 15Nov2004 167 191 24 AC 13 065000000. 18Aug2.004 119 167 48 AC Aaj \6' R1= AI1TNGS H=STORY (USE TAB-A TO CHANGE AVERAGE) 376 WEST ST BORDIERI CORINNE A WATER,: Y SEWER: Y BILLING ADDRESS: 376 WEST ST READING MA 01867-2236 ACCOUNT READING DATE LAST READING THIS READING QUANTITY TYPE 13 065000000 17May2004 11.1 119 8 AC 13 065000000 17Feb2004 99 111 12 AC 13 065000000. 21Nov2003 89 99 10 AC 13 065000000 20Aug2003 74 89 15 AC 13 065000000 19May2003 59 74 15 AC 13 065000000 20Feb2003 61 59 -2 AC .13 065000000 25Nov2002 36 61 25 ES 13 065000000 27Aug2002 6 36 30 AC' 13 065000000 21May2002 0 6 6 AC 13 0650.00000 25Mar20O2 -1 0 0 CM 13 065000000 25Mar2002 2,065 2,067 2 AC 13 065000000 28Feb200'2 2,052 2,065 13 AC 13 065000000 03Dec2001 1,995 2,052 57 AC 13 065000000 28Aug2001 1,959 1,995 36 AC 13 065000000 29May2001 1,938 1,959 21 AC 13 065000000 28Feb2001 1,915 1,938 23 AC 13 0660,00000 07Dec2000 1,888 1,915 27 AC FT EA0 = NGS STORY (USE TAB-A TO CHANGE AVERAGE) 376 WEST ST BORDIERI CORINNE A WATER: Y SEWER: Y BILLING ADDRESS: 376 WEST ST READING MA 01867-2236 ACCOUNT 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065.000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000. 13 065000000 13 0650.00000 13 065000000 13 06500000:0 13 065000000 READING DATE 28Aug2000 09Jun2000 24Feb2000 07Dec1999 25Aug1999 07J un1999 03Mar1999. 01Dec1998 01 Sep1998 29May1998 044Mar1998 26Nov1997 04Sep1997 28May1997. 27Feb1.997 05Dec1996 03Se.p1996 LAST READING 1,864 1,834 1;817 1,782 1,738 1,722 1,684 1,650 1,624 1,60.9 1,591 1,577 1,521 1,508 1,492 1,462 1,419 THIS READING 1,888 .1,864 1,834 1,817 1,782 1,738, 1,722 1,684 1,650 1 , 624. 1,609 .1 , 591 1,577 1,521 1,508 1,492 1,462 QUANTITY 24 30 17 35 44 16 38 34 26 15 18 14 56 13 .16 30 43 TYPE AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC .AG AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC ~a RE=AC>=IVGS H=STORY (USE TAB-A. TO CHANGE AVERAGE) 376 WEST ST 80RDIERI CORINNE A WATER: Y SEWER: Y BILLING ADDRESS: 376 WEST ST READING MA 01867-2236 ACCOUNT 13-'065000000 13 065000000 13 0650Q0000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 065000000 13 06500.0000 13 06600000.0 13 065000000 READING DATE 31May1996 12Mar1996 3ONOV1995 28Aug1995 25May1995 09Mar1995 25.Nov1994 01Sep1994 U1Jun1994 09Mar.1994 LAST READING 1,397 1,369 1,331 1 ,.280 1,256 1,226 1,203 1,174 1,146 1,084 THIS READING 1,419 1;397 1,369 1,331 1,280 1,256 1,226 1;203 1,174 1 , 146 QUANTITY 22 28 38 51 24 30 23 29 28 62 TYPE AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC qc)~, C :)l 0F=l H^E) H =STORY 376 WEST ST BORDIERI CORINNE A WATER: Y SEWER: Y BILLING ADDRESS: 376 WEST ST READING MA 01867-2236 .ACCOUNT READING DATE LAST READING THIS READING QUANTITY TYPE 13 065000000 24Nov1993 1,046 1,084 38 AC 13 065000000 31Aug1993 995 1,046 51 AC 13. 065000000 02Jun1993 960 995 35 AC 13 065000000 10Mar1993 922 960 38 AC 13 0650,00000 04Dec1992 884 922 38 AC 13 065000000 28Aug1992 839 884 45 AC 13 065000000 29May1992 794 839 45 AC 13 065000000 05Mar1992 749 794 45 AC 13 065000000 27Nov1991 713 749 36 AC 13 065.000000 28Aug1991 658 713 55 AC 13 065000000 21May1991 621 658 37 AC 13 065000000 05Mar1991 581 621 40 AC 13 065000'000 28Nov1990 546 581 35. 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Y BILLING ADDRESS: 376 WEST ST READING MA 01867-2236 ACCOUNT READING DATE LAST READING THIS READING QUANTITY TYPE 13 0650000DO 06JU11989 313 354 41 AC 1,3' 065000000 25Apr1989 278 313 35 AC 13 065000000 23Jan1989 243 .278 35 AC 13 065000000 26Octi988 68 243 175 AC 13 065000000 26May1988 26 68 42 OM 13 065000000 11Apr1988 0 26 26 ES 13 .065000000 12Jan1988 -1 .0 0 CM. 13 065.000000 12Jan1988 1,459 1,519 60 AC 13 0.6500000'0 04Aug1987 1,444 1,459 15 ES 13 065000000 06May1987 1•,429 1,444 15 ES 13 065000000 05Feb1987 1,414 1,429 15 ES 13 065:000000 07N.ov1986 1,402 1,414 , 12 PC 13 065000000 24Au.g1986 1,386- 1,402 16 ES 13 065000.000 26May1986 1,378. 1,386 8 TE 13 065000000 02Mar1986 1,360 1,378 18 ES 13 065000000 02Dec1985 1,350 1,360 10 PC 13 065000000 11Aug1985 1,330 1,350 20 ES 13' 065000000 13May1985 1,318 1,330 12 PC u~a~~ ea a k 4\\ 0 American Water Works Association The Authoritative Resource for Safe Drinking Waters"' ANSI/AWWA C700-02 (Revision of ANSI/AWWA C700-95) AWWA Standard Co-A-Water Meters Disp-acement-ype, Main Case Bronze* Alub, Amsfican National Standards tnstlhns Effective date: Jan. 1, 2003. First edition approved by AWWA Board of Directors June 9, 1921. This edition approved June 16, 2002. Approved by American National Standards Institute: Oct. 11, 2002. 6666 West Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235-3098 Ank, T 800.926.7337 , www.awwa,org Advocacy Communications Conferences Education and Training ► Science and Technology Sections Table 1 Characteristics of displacement-type meters Maximum Pressure Recommended Normal Safe Maximum Loss at-Safe Maximum Rate Minimum Test Meter Operating Maximum for. Continuous F Test t l Flow Limitsfi Size Capacity Operating Capacity Operations ow in. (mm) gpm (m3/h) psi (kPa) gpm (m31h) gpm (m3/h) gpm (M31h) 1/2 (13) 15 (3.4) 15 (103) 7.5 (1.7) I/4 (0.06) 1-15 (0.2-3.4) 1/2 x 3I4 (13 x 20) 15 (3.4) 15 (1031 7.5 (1.7) i/4 (0.06) 1-15 (0.2-3.4) 5/8 (15) 20 (4.5) 15 (103) 10 (2.3) 1/4 (0.06) 1-20 (0.2-4.5) 5/8 x 3/4 (15 x 20) 20 (4.5) 15 (103) 10 (2.3) 1/4 (0.06) 1-20 (0.2-4.5) 3/4 (20) 30 (6.8). 15 (103) 15 (3.4) 1/2 (0.11) 2-30 (0.5-6.8) 1 (25) 50 (11.4) 15 (103) 25 (5.7) 3/4 (0.17) 3-50 (0.7-11.4) 1 1/2 (40) _ 100 (22.7) 15 (103) 50 (11.3) 1112 (0.34) 5-100 (1.1-22.7) 2 (50) 160 (36.3) 15 (103) 80 (18.2) 2 (0.45) - 8-160 (1.8-36.3) *See Sec. B.5.1. fSee Sec. 4.2.8. ~Q C~t V t Maximum Number of D isc Nutations or Piston Oscillations per 9 gal ft3 (0.01 m3) 375 657 (23.1) 375 657 (231) 580 435 (154) 580 435 (154) 333 250 (88) 153 115 (40) 67 50 (18) 40 30 (11) 0 r rn 3 M v n M K. M Z COLD-WATER METERS--DISPLACEMENT TYPE, BRONZE MAIN CASE 11 4.2.8.1 Normal flow limits. At any rate of flow within the normal cest-flow limits as listed in Table 1, the meter shall register not less than 98.5 percent and not more than 101.5 percent of the water that actually passes through it. 4.2.8.2 Minimum flow rate. At the minimum test-flow rate to the lowest normal test-flow rate as listed in Table 1, the meter shall register not less than 95 percent and not more than 101 percent of the water that actually passes through it. 4.2.9 Plastic covers, top or bottom design. The design of plastic covers, top or bottom (Sec. 4.1.9), shall meet the following requirements: 4.2.9.1 Fatigue limit. Covers, top or bottom, shall be designed to be watertight and capable of withstanding, without exceeding the fatigue limit of the material or being structurally damaged, a hydrostatic, pressure of two times the rated maximum working pressure (300 psi [2,100 kPa] minimum) for a period of 15 min. 4.2.9.2 Burst pressure. Covers, top or bottom, not designed to break shall be designed to have a burst pressure of at least four times the rated maximum working-line pressure (600 psi [4,200 kPa] minimum). Breakable covers, top or bottom, shall be designed to have a burst pressure of at least three times the rated . maximum working-line pressure (450 psi [3,100 kPa]). Components shall be watertight at 150 psi (1,050 kPa) after being subjected to a minimum of 100,000 pressure cycles of 100-300 psi (700-2,100 kPa) in 1.5 sec and a hold time of 1 min and followed by an immediate release of pressure to the 100-psi (700-kPa) lower limit. Sec. 4.3 Detailed Design 4.3.1 Main casing. All meters shall have an outer case with separate, removable, measuring chambers. Cases shall not be repaired in any manner. The inlet and outlet shall have a common axis. Connection flanges shall be parallel. 4.3.1.1 Small-size meter casings. Casings of meters in sizes 1/2 in. (13 mm) through 1 in. (25 mm) shall be of either frost-protection or split-case design, as designated by the purchaser's specifications. 4.3.2 Connections. 4.3.2.1 1/2-in. (13-mm), 1/2-in. x 3/4-in. (13-mm x 20-mm), 5/8-in. (15-mm), 5/8-in. x 3/4-in. (15-mm x 20-mm), 3/4-in. (20-mm), and 1-in. (25-mm) meters. Main-case connections for meters 1/2-in. (13-mm) through 1-in. (25-mm) sizes shall be meter-casing spuds having external straight threads (NPSM) conforming to .ANSI/ ASME B1.20.1. When a 1/2-in. (13-mm) or 5/8-in. (15-mm) meter is provided with OF to ~ ■ a Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 639°INCO Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2008 RE: April 15, 2008 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (791) 942-9043 4a) Water Appeal - Bordieri - Please see the attached information that was submitted in your last packet (with supplemental information requested by Rick Schubert). Mr. Bordieri was not able to stay later than his scheduled time last week, so we put him on the first thing on the 15tH 4b) Enclosed is an application to develop a circular driveway at 16 Pearl Street. Also attached is a copy of an area map and close up map that shows the property in question. The property in question has a width of 75 feet on Pearl Street. I'm also enclosing a copy of the rules and regulations for driveway openings. 4c) Hearing Amending the Pay and Classification Plan - The proposed amendments to the Pay and Classification Plan would move the Appraiser position from a Grade 15 to a Grade 16. The Board of Assessors indicated to the Board of Selectmen when the previous Appraiser left Reading, that this might be needed. The Board of Assessors has advertised the position and interviewed a number of candidates. The candidate that they have selected could be hired within the existing Grade 15, but at the top of the range. A change in the Grade would allow the hire to take place in the midpoint of the range. Members of the Board of Assessors will be present for this hearing. 4d) Attached is an application for a waiver of installation of curbs and sidewalks at 84 Hanscom Avenue. This project is a "tear down." The maps attached show the neighborhood and existing sidewalk locations. Also attached is a copy of the Boards policy on curbs and sidewalks. 4e) Attached is a copy of the proposed policy on consideration, of multi-way stop intersections. This policy reflects the changes as suggested by the Board when discussing the draft. q,p Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 March 26, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Grant 16 Pearl Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Grant: Thanks for your letter dated March 24, 2008, requesting a circular driveway for your home at 16 Pearl Street. I can schedule this for a public hearing on April 15, 2008. I'll determine the time when it gets closer to that date. In the meantime, I will ask our Engineering Division to also give the Board of Selectmen their recommendation with regard to your request. Please let me know as soon as possible if April 15 is not a good date for you. The hearing will be sometime after 7:30 p.m. that evening. I look forward to hearing from you. You can reach me at my email address if that is more convenient - townmanaaerQci.readina.ma.us. Sin erelyI Nom- Gam- Ater I. H ~Ichenbleikner Town Manager - PIH/ps cc: George Zambouras, Town Engineer Nbz 7 .i/'/r•~~. , ~~l~r~~~ / ~iGf~~~L~~ , n Lr f., .r , ' - r /:!/E~O<1~' ~~/DW G.f S' .~lJ `.~•~;:1°/'7 GI G'l`G'l.~~Qf"• ~/'lt~•.2-- ' 5'. d1~' o cv ,ih ..sir dal :rah y~r 'OLIY. t-ew - 5 h e4;'t! i . 5 p ~ S ' ~i vain r~ i JL . W, P I~ r~lT 6s _ , \c~-~j-se~~. ➢M' ~Y'Dh~ /r> 4~,?7- -`,v~2' c~l~ ~r 2'~.6~ •AJ f s J Cq 7 f J lii,ot/Piz!!t rah-►':._t s, t. ' Y f J 5 4),%e ..6 R C~ ..7th erg: the s y.. ' Seln - - ~►^k ~ . ,~i~7~'i~/1'1.: D .07~! Y ,~d y f ve r.~q 113. { jl~ N YrrpY~ ,a it 40 y our, ~ Ail Oar let Z~zr 'ot i? rJ / • y yj~Y~ ~ Y y L /]JE~P•+ 4'"•'.'' ' r i7, y~'{ ,r H 1 QVII < err ,i _ ~ ~ .t ray. r ,i ' Y ~J•~ ~ , ~.r 33 - t 4;nE t I~." p.V ~2 34 16 i 36 ; xN t'. 38 w, ° qnm i 3 17 t 3TA r s, y 18 39a ' s IV CommuerRa i 3Q 7 '8 - G gtT ) Commute ail Stations 37Cr= Au- ohs iritarstoterR 7cP. 10 , H ay Town Eourdary G` 371B rs 17`Totvni3 !YJim _ T - i r \ r 77 Ott fi r; r = 4 3 T l i eukiirr (1998) 2g 18 k( 28 S+devai 1a s T 12 ? j Q Drive=y(1998} kirgs (19 Pavement Mar 98} 16 Paved a I C6 Unpaved 13 r - $e~ t .h - errjga % Pared 3 f y t+~4 \ " - N N c~ Ur-Qaved $ ~ tV r td` Nev C Stream r G i`y ; i~ J ~1Jr Hidd:nStream r 1 4 a,7 t'1 `ZSE: : i0 - h; Hyxtm Connector 34 14a Riders & Lams r ti clt v` ~Za CD l r3! ParceG 33 w:' 14 1t 1~ r~~ - Partebtvilhorfhos roa ti L+ 24 j T7 74 ~ 1 A"irgTo;vrs 1 y t Op t } 2 O 1Jr 117 31 tr - 23 .r t - J i _13 30 22~ r 29 1 CtrhA gT-~ 115 ' - 7 16 t gd ~~g~ . - i f r :2A 22 ol- ..21 22 -19a ' X7.8 r~ t; z 3 ° & 5 LF~ g The data shown on this site are y l` f rr~' , _ ¢Q_ ti r provided for planning purposes oni J S t , t r~ % , t2.52 dry.. 3 0 1,50 300 ft 16 Pearl Street V 1 11,300 13 y CP k t s J ~ ~ rte- a ~d f3 1a,75! Commute 11 O 5O 'a lGj" ( CnmmuterRaii Station j to Iniarstatz 1 ; p } ~d ~ju~ y > > {y Hyhvay 1~p p 104-1 apti,J To1vn Eourdary Sr~vol sp ,'s~ 4 f Otl-erTolvnBtiaim 11,285 s A 1'A + Oth:r GIST d . • '0 Buidings (1993) O : 64i• - ; O l °s y - C Sidewalk (1998) +3 Driveway (1998) 1C~ 4L8 5 C3kt Pavemni Markirgs (1998) 78 1x,245-/ 552 oN G' 1 1 s Ci Rwied 20, eJ urFreed 11-345. V o Li Raved 33, a ti 6p ~ ? Unpaved 14 p ii6' X64`_ Nav 10;24(1. ~r© r? , 10,880 g Q F t, Stream D t~ ~t61 dg _r _ ' pi HilcirnStteam ~R5 t7~ o'ff', Hpd~o canrector p t =a), t_3 Revers.&Laies d 3a:, 4 / 32 12,700 Parce6kvithOdhm Als Abutlirg Towra 10;24L~ gA I\ 15 c9. ` f 16,500 - V, rJtPcP ! 10,240.'` 5 - 'toy ~53•~ - , - .'A 37% > c?`~ 24,285 30 jp 1 10,240 10,696 br p VD "'0 - k- , C3 , 'lcp 01, 29 10,239 gg The data shown on this site are provided for planning purposes onl 10,912 =L•, 0 76 i5z ft 16 Pear[ Street zoom Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us On September 17, 1984, the Board of Public Works (now the Board of Selectmen) adopted the following policy concerning access to public ways: The Department of Public Works may issue permits for motor vehicles access and exits onto public ways and / or across sidewalks as specified in the Town By-Law Article XIV, Section 6, if the request complies with the following requirements: a. No access shall be allowed at the end of a roadway (except a cul-de-sac). b. A single car driveway shall not exceed 12 feet in width. c. A double car driveway shall not exceed 24 feet in width. d. A single direction parking lot entry shall not exceed 15 feet in width. e. A dual direction parking lot access shall not exceed 30 feet in width. f. Two access ways may be allowed on any single lot if the distance between the access points shall be at least 125' unless specific indicated needs to the contrary are demonstrated. g. The minimum distance between a dual direction parking lot access and any other driveway or entry on the same lot shall be 50'. h. Any access to a public way or across any sidewalk shall conform to the typical cross- section of driveway apron (copy attached). i. No permit shall be issued for the purpose of parking vehicles on sidewalks, tree lawn areas or roadway shoulders. j. No access to a public way or across any sidewalk shall conflict with Town shade trees, nor existing or proposed utilities (hydrants, catch basins, headwalls, etc.). k. Any access shall comply with all applicable traffic engineering and safety requirements and standards (sight distance, alignment, etc.) 1. The applicant may appeal to the Board in cases of dispute concerning said permit issuance. Town of Reading, Massachusetts Driveway Design Requirements The design standards presented are based. on the type of road, design speed, rights of the roadway user and abutting property owners. 1. Driveways should be located to the best advantage with regard to the road aligmnent profile, sight distance conditions, and natural features. 2. The standards call for not more than two driveways for any one property. Additional drives should not be allowed unless there is a clear necessity for them. No circular drives are allowed, unless there is a minimum frontage of 150 feet. 3. If there are a number of commercial establishments to be constructed, then a service road shall be constructed by the applicant to connect with the exit and entrance allowed under the standards. 4. The standard, for commercial drives, on roads having a design speed or an 85th percentile speed of 30 M.P.H. or less may have two 45° drives with a minimum radius of 30 feet and a minimum square width of 20 feet. If the major use of the drives is for trucks, the width may be increased to a maximum of 24 feet. 5. In the case of short frontage, where it would be impossible to construct two 45° drives and a driving island, or where warranted by other site conditions, a single 90° driveway, 24 feet wide, ieasured at the point of tangency to the drive, and two 30 foot radii may be used. 6. Residential driveways will consist of a single 90° drive with a maximum property line width of 24 feet. 7. Wherever possible, drives are to be set back 50 feet or more from a street corner, measured between the nearest edge of the driveway and the cross road edge of pavement. 8. Proposed driveways must conform to the typical cross section requirements for the roadway width being entered whether the sidewalks exist or not. 9. At locations where sidewalks and curbing exist; curb corners of like material shall be installed with a minimum a 2 foot radius. 10. The grade of a driveway may not exceed 10% plus or minus for a distance of at least 20 feet from the property line into the lot. 11. Driveways with excessive width and length may require drainage, if the surface runoff will create a hazardous condition on the roadway surface. 12. All proposed driveways or modifications to existing driveways must be submitted for approval to the Department of Public Works. The sketch shall indicate all trees, hydrants, poles, etc., as well as the gutter grade, property line grade, and proposed grades in sufficient detail to insure compliance with the above requirements. 13. Any driveways for a commercial or industrial use will require approval from the Board of Public Works, 50 Ft, Roadway 10'-0" - 5 '0 5'-0" SIDE Sidewalk Apron LINE GUTTER LINE in. per ft, slope Jlrf~!! ~JJiJJJJJ J1 1J Pavement \ SSti~S~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \\1\l1'~l . 11 ! JJ! 812 f Cornpacted Gravel 40 Ft. Roadway X-0" i I-Gil . 1 3'-6„ SIDE Sidewalk Apron LINE GUTTER TJ4 in. per ft. slope LINE ~,~i»i~~l '~J~»I~JJ~ltlll'll//J1lJ J ~~1'lJ•-/~'1'`(,~~JJ, Pavemenfi Campacted.Gravef PAVEMENT : 1'/Z' base course, 1" top or wearing course GRAVEL : 1' thickness, compacted in two or more lifts. Material shall be well graded as directed by the Superintendent of the Board of Public Works. TYPICAL CROSS-SECTION OF DRIVEWAY APRON ( not to scale) 1 , Street Opening Permit Policy This policy establishes requirements for performing work within road rights-of-way within the Town of Reading. Activities Requiring a Street Opening Permit No person shall excavate any roadway in the Town of Reading for the purposes of installing or repairing. sewer, water, drainage, gas, telephone, cable television or other utilities without first obtaining a Street Opening Permit from the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. In addition, any excavation within the road right-of-way for the installation or replacement of driveway aprons, sidewalk or curb, or occupancy of the sidewalk or street area will require the issuance of a street opening permit. Permit Application Submission Requirements Applications for Street Opening Permits must include the following information: • A current valid DIG SAFE number; • A satisfactory Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Reading as an additional insured; • A satisfactory Street Opening Bond in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) executed to the benefit of the Town of Reading; and • A sketch of the location and nature of the work to be done. Permit Issuance Pen-nits will be routinely issued between April 1 and November 15. Between November 15 and December 15, and between March 15 and April 1, a permit may be issued at the discretion of the Engineering Division. Between December 15 and March 15, the Director of Public Works may grant a permit under emergency conditions where no other alternative exists. Permit Compliance The applicant must comply with the Street Opening Permit Requirements and Roadway Constriction and Repair Standards or Driveway Design Requirements as established by the Department of Public Works. Permit Fees A fee of $25.00 will be charged for Street Opening permits related to driveways, sidewalk, curb, and street occupancy. A fee of $50.00 will be charged for Street Opening Permits related to utility construction or reconstruction. ~~v ~O~ OFAFq 4 ~ ' Town of Reading to rwa~ 16 Lowell Street ~d . X639 ANY°¢P~ Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2008 RE: April 15, 2008 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 4a) Water Appeal - Bordieri Please see the attached information that was submitted in your last packet (with supplemental information requested by Rick Schubert). Mr. Bordieri was not able to stay later than his scheduled time last week, so we put him on the first thing on the 15th. 4b) Enclosed is an application to develop a circular driveway at 16 Pearl Street. Also attached is a copy of an area map and close up map that shows the property in question. The property in question has a width of 75 feet on Pearl Street. I'm also enclosing a copy of the rules and regulations for driveway openings. 4c) Hearing Amending the Pay and Classification Plan - The proposed amendments to the Pay and Classification Plan would move the Appraiser position from a Grade 15 to a Grade 16. The Board of Assessors indicated to the Board of Selectmen when the previous Appraiser left Reading, that this might be needed. The Board of Assessors has advertised the position and interviewed a number of candidates. The candidate that they have selected could be hired within the existing Grade 15, but at the top of the range. A change in the Grade would allow the hire to take place in the midpoint of the range. Members of the Board of Assessors will be present for this hearing. - 4d) Attached is an application for a waiver of installation of curbs and sidewalks at 84 Hanscom Avenue. This project is a "tear down." The maps attached show the neighborhood and existing sidewalk locations. Also attached is a copy of the Boards policy on curbs and sidewalks. 4e) Attached is a copy of the proposed policy on consideration of multi-way stop intersections. This policy reflects the changes as suggested by the Board when discussing the draft. i LEGAL. NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the inhabitants 'of the Gown of Reading:. Please take notice that the Board of. Selectmen of the Towh, of Reading will hold the follow; ing public hearing's on Tuesday, . April 15, 2.008 in th6 Selectman's Meeting Room, 10 Dowell Street, Reading,',. Massachusetts: .rr • Amend Pay/Classification Plan • Policy. on consideration. of rhUlti-way stop intersections. 8:30 p;rfir= Alrcifite'restad part;ies Appcar-1n persoimay sut?r ` fh it opntments l.n.. writ `may erria 1. to t'ow~irn lacer 1 @ci.teadina.ma.us. By order 6C "Peter 1. Hechenbleikne Town. Managd 4/8 n.: A el**"' DRAFT TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS FY 2008 CLASSIFICATION PLAN - SCHEDULE A-1 Grade 1 Recording Secretary Grade 2 Library Technician Grade 3 Senior Library Technician Grade 4 Clerk Parking Enforcement Officer Grade 5 Administrative Secretary Technical Secretary Grade 6 Administrative Assistant Grade 7 Plumbing/Gas Inspector Wiring Inspector Grade 8 Social Worker Assistant Town Clerk* Grade 9 Assistant Treasurer Assistant Collector Grade 10 Assistant Appraiser Head Public Safety Dispatcher Grade 11 Office Manager Library Division Head-Information Services* Staff Planner Grade 12 Public Health Nurse Grade 13 Assistant Library Director* Town Clerk* Elder/Human Services Administrator* Police Business Administrator* Grade 14 Forestry, Parks and Cemetery Supervisor Grade 15 zAppFaiser1 Town Planner* Grade 16 Appraiser* Grade 17 Town Engineer* Grade 18 Town Accountant* Grade 19 Fire Chief* Grade 20 School Crossing Guard Van Driver Library Associate Senior Library Associate Coordinator of Volunteers Senior Center Coordinator Recreation Program Coordinator Animal Control Officer Community Outreach Coordinator/ Program Coordinator Librarian Cell Monitor/Matron Fire Alarm Groundman Nutrition Program Coordinator Fire Alarm Lineman Zoning Enforcement Officer Veterans' Service Officer* Sealer Weights/Measures Retirement Board Admin/Assist. Permits and Licensing Coordinator Town Accountant* Health Inspector Conservation Administrator* Library Division Head-Children's Services' Library Division Head-Technical Assistant Building Inspector Services* Library Division Head-Circulation* Nurse Advocate Highway/Equipment Supervisor Recreation Administrator* Technology Coordinator* Project Director* Water/Sewer Supervisor DPW Business Administrator* GIS Coordinator* Building Inspector* Human Resources Administrator* Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Treasurer/Collector* Assistant Fire Chief* Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director* Police Chief* Health Services Administrator* Technology Administrator* Library Director* Community Services Director/Town Planner* Public Works Director* *Exempt employees who are exempt from pay for overtime. / Note: All positions are exempt from longevity. `"Tt....- TOWN OF READING FY2008 COMPENSATION PLAN STEP HRLYRT BIWEEKLY ANNUAL GRADE: 1 STEP HRLYRT BIWEEKLY ANNUAL GRADE: 6 STEP HRLYRT BIWEEKLY ANNUAL GRADE: 11 (2% INCREASE OVER FY07) STEP HRLYRT BIWEEKLY ANNUAL GRADE: 16 01 12.01 900.75 23,419.50 01 16.84 1,263.00 32,838.00 01 23.63 1,772.25 46,078.50 01 33.14 2,485.50 64,623.00 02 12.26 919,50 23,907.00 02 17.18 1,288.50 33,501.00 02. 24.10 1,807.50 46,995.00 02 33.80 2,535.00 65,910.00 03 12.51 938.25 24,394.50 03 17.51 11313.25 34,144.50 03 24.56 1,842.00 47,892.00 03 34.49 2,586.75 67,255.50 04 12.76 957.00 24,882.00 04 17.88 1,341.00 34,866.00 04 25.05 1,878.75 46,847.50 04 35.16 2,637.00 68,562.00 05 13.01 975.75 25,369.50 05 18.24 1,368.00 35,568.00 05 25.56 1,917.00 49,842.00 05 35,86 2,689.50 69,927.00 06 13.27 995.25 25,876.50 06 18.59 1,394.25 36,250.50 06 26.08 1,956.00 50,856.00 06 36,59 2,744.25 71,350.50 07 13.52 1,014.00 26,364.00 07 18.97 1,422.75 36,991.50 07 26.60 1,995.00 51,870.00 07 37,32 2,799.00 72,774.00 08 .13.79 1,034.25 26,890.50 08 19.35 1,451.25 37,732.50 08 27.13 2,034.75 52,903.50 08 38,07 2,855.25 74,236.50 09 14.08 1,056.00 27,456.00 09 19.73 1,479.75 38,473.50 09 27.67 2,075.25 53,956.50 09 38,84 2,913.00 75,738.00 10 14.35 1,076.25 27,982.50 10 20.13 1,509.75 39,253.50 10 28.23 2,117.25 55,048.50 10 39.61 2,970.75 77,239.50 GRADE: 2 GRADE: 7 GRADE: 12 GRADE: 17 01 12.85 963.75 25,057.50 01 18.02 1,351.50 35,139.00 01 25.30 1,897.50 49,335.00 01 35.47 2,660.25 69,166.50 02 13.12 984.00 25,584.00 02 18.39 1,379.25 35,860.50 02 25.81 1,935.75 50,329.50 02 36,18 2,713.50 70,551.00 03 13.37 1,002.75 26,071.50 03 18.76 1,407.00 36,582.00 03 26.33 1,974.75 51,343.50 03 36,89 2,766.75 71,935.50 04 13.64 1,023.00 26,598.00 04 19,13 1,434.75 37,303.50 04 26.83 2,012.25 52,318.50 04 37.64 2,823.00 73,398.00 05 13.91 1,043.25 27,124.50 05 19.51 1,463.25 38,044.50 05 27.38 2,053.50 53,391.00 05 38,39 2,879.25 74,860.50 06 14.19 1,064.25 27,670.50 06 19.90 1,492.50 38,805.00 06 27.92 2,094.00 54,444.00 06 39.14 2,935.50 76,323.00 07 14.48 1,086.00 28,236.00 07 20.30 1,522.50 39,585.00 07 28.47 2,135.25 55,516.50. 07 39.93 2,994.75 77,863.50 08 14.76 1,107.00 28,782.00 08 20.72 1,554.00 40,404.00 08 29.04 2,178.00 56,628.00 08 40.73 3,054.75 79,423.50 09 15.06 1,129.50 29367.00 09 21.13 1,584.75 41,203.50 09 29.62 2,221.50 57,759.00 09 41.54 3,115.50 81,003,00 10 15.37 1,152.75 29,971.50 10 21.54 1,615.50 42,003.00 10 30.20 2,265.00 58,890.00 10 42.36 3,177.00 82,602,00 GRADE: 3 GRADE: 8 GRADE: 13 GRADE: 18 01 13.74 1,030.50 26,793.00 01 19.28 1,446.00 37,596.00 01 27.05 2,028.75 52,747.50 01 37.95 2,846.25 74,002.50 02 14.03 1,052.25 27,358.50 02 19.67 1,475.25 38,356.50 02 27.59 2,069.25 53,800.50 02 38.68 2,901.00 75,426.00 03 14.29 1,071.75 27,865.50 03 20.06 1,504:50 39,117.00 03 28.14 2,110.50 54,873.00 03 39,46 2,959.50 76,947.00 04 14.60. 1,095.00 28,470.00 04 20.46 1,534:50 39,897.00 04 28.71 2,153.25 55,984.50 04 40.26 3,019.50 78,507.00 05 14.89 1,116.75 29,035.50 05 20.87 1,565.25 40,696.50 05 29.28 2,196.00 57,096.00 05 41.08 3,081.00 80,106.00 06 15.18 1,138.50 29,601.00 06 21.30 1,597.50 41,535.00 06 29.86 2,239.50 58,227.00 06 41.89 3,141.75 81,685.50 07 15.49 1,161.75 30,205,50 07 21.73 1,629.75 42,373.50 07 30.47 2,285.25 59,416.50 07 42.73 3,204.75 83,323.50 08 15.79 1,184.25 30,790,50 .08 22.15 1,661.25 43,192.50 08 31.06 2,331.00. 60,606.00 08 43.58 3,268.50 84,981.00 09 16.11 1,208.25 31,414,50 09 22.60 1,695.00 44,070.00 09 31.70 2,377.50 61,815.00 09 44.45 3,333,75 86,677.50 10 16.43 1,232.25 32,038,50 10 23.05 _ 1,728.75 44,947.50 10 32.33 2,424.75 63,043.50 10 45.34 3,400.50 88,413.00 GRADE: 4 GRADE: 9 GRADE: 14 GRADE: 19 01 14.72 1,104.00 28,7b4.00 01 20.64 1,548.00 40,248:00 01 28.94 2,170.50 56,433.00 01 40.60 3,045,00 79,170.00 02 15.01 1,125.75 29,269,50 02 21.03 1,577.25 41,008.50 02 29.54 2,215.50 57,603.00 02 41.41 3,105.75 80,749.50 03 15.31 1,148.25 29,854.50 03 21.46 1,609,50 41,847.00 03 30.12 2,259.00 58,734.00 03 42.24 3,168,00 82,368,00 04 15.62 1,171:50 30,459.00 04 21.89 1,641.75 42,685.50 04 30.71 2,303.25 59,884.50 04 43.08 3,231.00 84,006.00 05 15.93 1,194.75 31,063.50 05 22.33 1,674.75 43,543.50 05 31.32 2,349.00 61,074.00 05 43.94 3,295.50 85,683.00 06 16.25 1,218.75 31,687.50 06 22.78 1,708.50 44,421.00 06 31.94 2,395.50 62,283.00 06 44.82 3,361.50 67,399.00 07 16.56 1,242.00 32,292.00 07 2314 1,743.00 45,318.00 07 32.59 2,444.25 63,550.50 07 45.71 3,428,25 89,134.50 08 16.89 1,266.75 32,935.50 08 23.72 1,779.00 46,254.00 08 33.25 2,493.75 64,837.50 08 46.63 3,497.25 90,928.50 09 17.23 1,292.25 33,598.50 09 24.20 1,815.00 47,190.00 09 33.92 2,544.00 66,144.00 09 47.55 3,566,25 92,722.50 10 17.57. 1,317.75 34,261.50 10 24.68 1,851.00 48,126.00 10 34.60 2,595.00 67,470.00 10 48.51 3,638.25 94,594.50 GRADE: 5 GRADE: 10 GRADE: 15 GRADE: 20 01 15.74 1,180.50 30,693.00 01 22.08 1,656.00 43,056.00 01 30.98 2,323.50 60,411.00 01 43.44 3,258.00 84,708.00 02 16,05 1,203.75 31,297.50 02 22.52 1,669.00 43,914.00 02 31.60 2,370.00. 61,620.00 02 44.31 3,323.25 86,404.50 03 16,37 1,227.75 31,921.50 03 22.97 1,722.75 44,791,50 03 32.23 2,417.25 62,848.50 03 45.20 3,390.00 88,140.00 04 16,72 1,254.00 32,604.00 04 23.43 1,757,25' 45,688,50 04 32.86 2,464.50 64,077.00 04 46.09 3,456.75 89,875.50 05 17.03 1,277.25 33,208.50 05 23.90 1,792.50 46,605,00 05 33.52 2,514.00 65,364.00 05 47.01 3,525.75 91,669.50 06 17,38 1,303.50 33,891.00 06 24.38 1,828.50 47,541.00 06 34.18 2,563.50 66,651.00 06 47.96 3,597.00 93,522.00 07 17.73 1,329.75 34,573.50 07 24.87 1,865.25 48,496.50 07 34.87 2,615.25 67,996.50 07 48.91 3,668.25 95,374.50 08 18.08 1,356.00 35,256.00 08 25.37 1,902.75 49,471.50 08 35.58 2,668.50 69,381.00 08 49.88 3,741.00 97,266.00 s 09 18.45 1,383.75 35,977.50 09 25.88 1,941.00 50,466,00 09 36.28 2,721.00 70,746.00 09 50.90 3,817.50 99,255.00 10 18.81 1,410.75 36,679.50 10 26.40 1,980,00 51,480.00 10 37.00 2,775.00 72,150.00 10 61.92 3,894.00 101,244.00 (SQ~~y OF Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 639 rNcoae°4" Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2008 RE: April 15, 2008 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (791) 942-9043 4a) Water Appeal - Bordieri - Please see the attached information that was submitted in your last packet (with supplemental information requested by Rick Schubert). Mr. Bordieri was not able to stay later than his scheduled time last week, so we put him on the first thing on the 15th 4b) Enclosed is an application to develop a circular driveway at 16 Pearl Street. Also attached is a copy of an area map and close up map that shows the property in question. The property in question has a width of 75 feet on Pearl Street. I'm also enclosing a copy of the rules and regulations for driveway openings. 4c) Hearing Amending the Pay and Classification Plan - The proposed amendments to the Pay and Classification Plan would move the Appraiser position from a Grade 15 to a Grade 16. The Board of Assessors indicated to the Board of Selectmen when the previous Appraiser left Reading, that this might be needed. The Board of Assessors has advertised the position and interviewed a number of candidates. The candidate that they have selected could be hired within the existing Grade 15, but at the top of the range. A change in the Grade would allow the hire to take place in the midpoint of the range, Members of the Board of Assessors will be present for this hearing. . 4d) Attached is an application for a waiver of installation of curbs and sidewalks at 84 Hanscom Avenue. This project is a "tear down." The maps attached show the neighborhood and existing sidewalk locations. Also attached is a copy of the Boards policy on curbs and sidewalks. 4e) Attached is a copy of the proposed policy on consideration of multi-way stop intersections. This policy reflects the changes as suggested by the Board when discussing the draft. 4~,~ - Schena, Paula From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jim Hechenbleikner, Peter Wednesday, March 26, 2008 8:27 AM 'James Lordan' Zambouras, George; Schena, Paula RE: Curbing and Sidewalk Waiver - 84 Hanscom Ave. I have this scheduled for 8:15 PM on April 15. I will see that the Board of Selectmen has a copy of this email, and if there is other information you wish the Board of Selectmen to have we will need it in my office by the end of the day on April 10 - electronically is fine. We will plan on seeing you on the 15th. Pete -----Original Message----- From: James Lordan [mailto:jamesflordan@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 11:53 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Curbing and Sidewalk Waiver - 84 Hanscom Ave. Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner - I am the owner of 84 Hanscom Avenue and I'm writing to request a public hearing to seek a waiver from the Selectmen's policy requiring curb and sidewalk. Currently, there isn't any granite curbing or sidewalk on that side of the street.The house was recently razed and a new home is under construction. The project required a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. A public hearing was held during October and the special permit was granted without conditions for granite curbing or sidewalk. In fact, it was never mentioned by the Board or the Building Inspector. A demolition permit was issued in December and the house was razed in January. I applied for a foundation permit in February. At that time, the Town Engineer informed me that granite curbing and sidewalk would be required, nearly four months after the special permit was granted. I have done other projects in Town including a "tear-down" on Criterion St. in 2005 and I have never been required to install curbing and sidewalk. I was told this has been the Selectmen's policy for many years but has only recently been implemented. .(Although, I am not aware of any situation where it has been enforced.) The Town Engineer said he was obligated to enforce the policy and suggested I seek relief from the Board of Selectmen.As a resident, local business owner and Town Meeting member I.am concerned. The Van Norden Rd. hearing.raised many issues. Perhaps the policy should be suspended until it can be fully re-evaluated by the current Board and a zoning bylaw brought to Town Meeting for debate.Again, I respectfully request a waiver hearing. Please let me know how to proceed.Thank You,Jim Lordan26 Fairchild Drive 781-944-2941 1 t A~1, I 1"e 1 5'0'~ JIM LORDAN 26 Fairchild Drive Reading, MA 01867 T 781-9442941 21D8 APR Q PM 3: 8 F 781-9441974 jamesflordan@hotmail.com April 9, 2008 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell St. Reading, MA 01867 Dear Members of The Board, I am writing to request a waiver from a Board of Selectmen's policy that would require the installation of granite curbing and sidewalk at 84 Hanscom Avenue. I would also like to encourage the Board to re-evaluate the policy. A lot has changed since 1994. My daughter Amy was born that year. She's a teenager now and will begin high school in the fall. My wife and I could not have imagined how much our lives would change during that time. Similarly, The Town of Reading has grown and changed in unexpected ways since the Board of Selectmen es- tablished a policy for the "Installation, Construction and Reconstruction of Curbs and Sidewalks" in 1994. The policy was developed during a time when property values and taxes were lower and undeveloped lots more plentiful. The Board could not have imagined that land would become so scarce and real estate so expensive that homeowners would begin tearing down their homes and replacing them with new construction. It appears The Board intended to provide standards for new development only. Section 4,5, Installation, Con- struction and Re-construction of Curbs and Sidewalks states, "Where a single lot or lots on an existing street is being developed, even though the construction may not require approval from the Community Planning and Commission the owner shalt install vertical granite curbing along the full frontage of the properly... The policy does not specifically address re-building projects. And, until recently, sidewalk and curbing has not been required unless it was pre-existing. However, as a condition for occupancy, the Town Engineer now requires expensive granite curb and sidewalk for all substantial renovation, enlargement or replacement projects even when it is unnecessary and inconsistent with the character of the roadway. While the community has expressed a desire for better roads and more sidewalks nobody wants to pay for it. Voters have rejected debt exclusions to pay for sidewalks on roadways such as Franklin Street despite the safety issues. Furthermore, when the sidewalk and curb were installed the costs were shared by Reading taxpayers and the State. Franklin Street homeowners did not pay. Granite curbing and sidewalk will add more than $5000.00 to my construction costs. It's unnecessary, unreason- able and UNFAIR! Consider: ,(There's been a home at that location without any curbing or sidewalk since 1920. ,(There are thirty three (33) homes on Hanscom Avenue. Only four (4) have granite curbing and sidewalk (see attached). Ld3. ,(New homes were built at 102 Hanscom and 202 Bancroft (see attached). Granite curbing and sidewalk were not required. ,(Many other projects have been completed throughout Town without curbing and sidewalk, including a new home I built at 23 Criterion Street and a waiver was recently given for new construction on Van Norden Road. It appears the policy has never been enforced. ,(Hanscom Road is in very poor condition and will require re-construction. The need for granite curbing and sidewalk should be discussed at that that time and, if needed, any costs shared. ,(A Special Permit to raze the existing house and build a new home was granted by the ZBA in October without conditions for granite curbing or sidewalk. The approved site plan does not include curbing or side- walk. A demolition permit was issued in December and the house was razed in January. A foundation permit was issued in February. At that time, more than four months after the special permit was granted, the Town Engineer told me an occupancy permit would require the installation of granite curbing and sidewalk. It's unreasonable to change the rules during the game. I respectfully request a waiver and urge The Board to reconsider the policy. 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CR 86' 28 ° j'o 9 - ly r 0 0 9;000 << ; l 10,676 P 0 t, °O o 30 " to. vim d 9,914 59 p0 B ^00 g +0 00 pORetP~,. 32 0, f10r i 6 60 X00.`, v .1 r i 99121. ki' 8 Hg r "011 X00• i rn N u o' gg . , `kj 000 1 . G Y, 54, 12,960 3y 0021 y '10,000 The data shown on this site are Co . oo provided for planning purposes oni cv. l ,~OO~a 1.0 826 as J ; o. p p0a or ° 0 t~ 1 Xr 9 0 100 200 ft 84 Hanscom Ave Police Department and shall have thirty (30) working days to respond to the petitioner. A petitioner not satisfied with the Town Manager's decision may appeal to the full Board of Selectmen, 4.4.3 - Subdivision Lighting The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works shall review the lighting scheme in review of subdivision plans in accordance with this policy. The Director of Public Works will then advise the Developer and Community Planning and Development Commission of lighting standard locations, The Town of Reading will not be responsible for subdivision lighting costs until at least 50% of the proposed lots within 300 feet of a planned street light are built and are occupied. Adopted 6-25-91, Revised 12-13-94, Section 4.5 - Installation, Construction and Reconstruction of Curbs and Sidewalks This policy has been developed in order to provide guidance to future Boards of Selectmen in their role as Highway Commissioners, and to provide direction to the Community Planning and Development Commission and the Department of Public Works. Any variance from this policy will require the specific action of the Board of Selectmen. As the Town has grown, there has developed a disparate pattern of curbing and sidewalks throughout the Town. While recognizing and wanting to preserve the character of different areas of the Town, it is also in the Town's interest to develop and adhere to certain standards of the type of improvements installed either through private initiative or through public action. 4.5.1- Curbing Curbing that is installed in all areas of Town shall conform to the following: At all intersections, vertical granite curbing will be installed, meeting all requirements as specified in the Subdivision Control Policy of the Town and as specified in applicable State and/or Federal law at the time; o Along rural roads in locations where vertical granite curbing is unnecessary or where it is inconsistent with the character of the roadway, bituminous "cape cod berm" type of curbing will be permitted; Where a new development takes place along a rural road, vertical granite curbing will be used within the new development streets and along the existing rural road for the entirety of its frontage; ♦ In all other locations, and including "infill" locations along existing streets, vertical granite curbing shall be used; o Where a single lot or lots on an existing street is being developed, even though the construction may not require approval from the Community Planning and Development Commission, the owner shall install vertical granite curbing along the full frontage of the property on the existing street prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy; o The CPDC may, as part of an application for Scenic Road approval and with the recommendation of the Board of Selectmen, approve an alternative form of curbing. /1 7 4-4 Board of Selectmen Policies G.1 4.5.2 - Sidewalks It is the intent of the Board of Selectmen that, over time, all areas of Reading will have sidewalks on at least one side of every street, and that on busier streets, sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of the street as follows: o In areas that have intermittent sidewalks, sidewalks shall be installed of a type (either cement concrete or bituminous) that is predominant in the area; ♦ In the area generally bounded by Lowell, Salem, John, Washington, Willow, Summer and Prescott Streets, sidewalks shall be constructed of cement concrete; ♦ In other areas of the community where there is no predominant type of sidewalk, bituminous sidewalk will be permitted; Where sidewalks are repaired or replaced, they will be repaired or replaced with the same type as previously existed, unless the previously existing sidewalk is not of the type that predominates in the area; o Where a single lot or lots on an existing street is being developed, even though the construction may not require approval from the Community Planning and Development Commission, the owner shall install sidewalks along the full frontage of the property on the existing street prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy. The type of sidewalk shall be consistent with the remainder of this policy; ® As new areas of the community develop and the issue arises as to the need for sidewalks within a development, the Board of Selectmen urges the Community Planning and Development Commission to evaluate the need for sidewalks on both sides of the proposed street(s). In instances where the CPDC feels that the roadway is not a major one, that the road is not subject to further extension, and that the public interest is served by having sidewalks on only one side of the street, the Board of Selectmen urges the CPDC to require the developer to extend an amount of sidewalk equal to that being waived, in a location to be determined by the Town Manager. 4.5.3 - Tree lawns In most areas of the community, there is a tree lawn consisting of a strip of planted material that exists between the curb or curb line and the sidewalk area. The tree lawn is to be preserved as such, and is not to be used as a parking area or widened sidewalk unless specifically approved by the Board of Selectmen. Adopted 3-30-93; Revised 12-13-94, Section 4.6 -Solid Waste Recvclina. Collection and Disposal Rules, and Regulations The Town of Reading manages a comprehensive program for disposal of solid waste consistent with State and Federal law and regulations. The collection and disposal pursuant to these regulations is only from single-family detached residences, two and three-family attached residences, and condominium complexes in the Town. No collection will be made from stores, businesses, rooming or boarding houses, apartment houses of more than 3 residences, manufacturing plants, professional buildings or other commercial enterprises. The Town's solid waste program includes: • recyclable materials 4-5 Board of Selectmen Policies 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: April 11, 2008 RE: April 15, 2008 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 4a) Water Appeal - Bordieri Please see the attached information that was submitted in your last packet (with supplemental information requested by Rick Schubert). Mr. Bordieri was not able to stay later than his scheduled time last week, so we put him on the first thing on the 15th 4b) Enclosed is an application to develop a circular driveway at 16 Pearl Street. Also attached is a copy of an area map and close up map that shows the property in question. The property in question has a width of 75 feet on Pearl Street. I'm also enclosing a copy of the rules and regulations for driveway openings. 4c) Hearing Amending the Pay and Classification Plan - The proposed amendments to the Pay and Classification Plan would move the Appraiser position from a Grade 15 to a Grade 16. The Board of Assessors indicated to the Board of Selectmen when the. previous Appraiser left Reading, that this might be needed. The Board of Assessors has advertised the position and interviewed a number of candidates. The candidate that they have selected could be hired within the existing Grade 15, but at the top of the range. A change in the Grade would allow the hire to take place in the midpoint of the range. Members of the Board of Assessors will be present for this hearing. _ 4d) Attached , is an application for a waiver of installation of curbs and sidewalks at 84 Hanscom Avenue. This project is a "tear down." The maps attached show the neighborhood and existing sidewalk locations. Also attached is a copy of the Boards policy on curbs and sidewalks. 4e) Attached is a copy of the proposed policy on consideration of multi-way stop intersections. This policy reflects the changes as suggested by the Board when discussing the draft. LEGAL. NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants'of th6 town of (Reading:. } i Please take notice that the Board of• Selectmen of the ToA of Reading will hold the follow,'- ing public hearing's on Tuesday,,. April 5, 2.0(}8 in th6 Seleotman's Me'eting' Room, 10 Dowell Street, Reading;,. 'Massachusetts: 0 Amend Pay/Classifiicatlon . Plan 8:00 P;, M.. • Poficy. on consideration. of rriulti-way stop intersections. Q . 8:30 p. All fiterested parties.nrr` appear in'persohi may su)rii ths.ir comments 1.r►.'Vr t ng may em`a:rt. to tow. mariade~J @ci.teadina.ma.us. By order 'Peter I. Hechenbieike Town. Manac 4/$ ~/e,~-` Section 4.19 Consideration of Multi-wav Stop Intersections This policy establishes the process for consideration by the Board of Selectmen of multi-way stop intersections in the Town of Reading. This process shall be used whether by citizen request, staff request, or on the initiative of the Board of Selectmen. To consider multi-way stop regulations to improve the safety of intersections, there are 2 possible scenarios: 1. The proposed regulation meets state standards and warrants as outlined in the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for multi-way stops. Or: 2. The proposed location does not meet the above state standards and warrants as outlined in the MUTCD, and an engineering study is needed, Upon a request for a multi-way stop, the Town Engineer in conjunction with other staff including the Police Department will determine whether the location meets the standard for a multi-way stop under the state and MUTCD (item 1 above). If it does meet the standards for a multi-way stop under the state and MUTCD, the Town Engineer will forward to the Board of Selectmen a memo outlining which standards and/or warrants have been satisfied, and the Board of Selectmen may then schedule a hearing on the establishment of the multi-way stop regulation. If the location does not meet the standards and warrants for a multi-way stop under the state and MUTCD, the Town Engineer shall forward to the Board of Selectmen a memo outlining that fact, and the Board of Selectmen at a public meeting, shall determine whether it wishes to move forward with an engineering study to determine the relevant facts with regard to the intersection and whether based on the engineering study the Board of Selectmen would consider the imposition of multi-way stop regulations. The Engineering study shall, at a minimum include data and information on: • Number and severity of reported accidents • Speed study • Traffic Counts including turning movements • Adverse roadway geometry • Sight distances based on speed limit (and actual speeds) • Volumes of pedestrian traffic • Whether the location is on the "Suggested Routes to School" • Traffic operational characteristics of the intersection • Other data relevant to the location 0 Page 1 ~,3 , Following an engineering study the following issues may determine the applicability of a multi-way stop: • The need to control left turn conflicts; • The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near intersections with high pedestrian volumes; • Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to safely negotiate the intersection unless cross traffic is required to stop; and • an intersection of two residential neighborhood collector streets of similar design where multi-way stops would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection The Town Engineer shall forward a copy of the engineering study to the Board of Selectmen along with an analysis of whether the use of traffic calming devices such as speed tables, or other actions such as removing vision obstructions, would address the issues identified in the engineering study. If the Board of Selectmen feels that, based on the engineering report, the multi-way stop has merit, then the Board of Selectmen will schedule a hearing on the establishment of the multi-way stop regulation at that location. 0 Page 2 I q. 91 4f) Consideration of Suburban Mobility Grant - Staff has been working with the Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection, on addressing the major generator -of greenhouse gases in Reading - transportation. An opportunity exists, and the Town has been encouraged to apply for a Suburban Mobility Grant in the amount of $365,000 distributed over 3 years to start up an intra-town van service. Members of the Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection will be in to discuss and present this to the Board. The grant application date is April 16, 2008, and we will need to decide whether or not to submit the grant application based on discussion with the Board of Selectmen. 4g) Traffic Issues - Red Lights/Speed Cameras - The Board has received copies of various articles and correspondence related to'this matter. Included in this was a letter from Chief Cormier to our legislators requesting that the State provide the legislative authorization so that communities can consider whether or not to utilize this method of enforcement. From a staff perspective, the Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force is interested in utilizing these technologies to improve safety and assist in speed enforcement throughout the community. PIH/ps q I' % Suburban Mobility Grant Application Presentation to the Reading Board of Selectman . April 15, 2008 Presenter: Tracy Sopchak Reading Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection What Reading has an opportunity to apply for a Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization Suburban Mobility Grant in the amount of $365,000 distributed over 3 years to start up an intra-town bus service for Reading residents. Why Primary Reasons: o Offer residents more transportation mode choices ® Reduce parking demand in downtown and at the train depot ® Promote local business ® Reduce automobile emissions Secondary Reasons: ® Minimize the need for the town to pay for a parking structure ® Save wear and tear on Reading roads ® Make Reading a more attractive town to live in ® Build on Reading's emerging identity as an environmental leader in the region NF2 Who There are 4 key demographic markets in Reading that would use this shuttle service: 1. MBTA & Downtown Employee Commuters 2. High School & Middle School Students 3: Senior, Disabled and Non-Licensed Population 4. Environmentally Proactive Residents Earth Survey Not Train Family Senior Day Totals Surveyed Notes 97% of residents # People (23,708) are Surveyed 164 425 24 100. 713 22997 not surveyed Assume 4.1 % of those #People not surveyed Interested 84 250 19 50 403 937 are interested Assume 1 DavsNVeek 5 2 2 2 - 1 day/week Assume 1 Trips/Day 2 1 2 2 - 1 trip/day Daily Ridership 168 100 15 40 323 187 Monthly Ridership 840 500 76 200 1616 937 2553 Total Estimated Monthly Ridership ~ ~3 How i Sz a V }4t 1 . J!ncfN yg man 16efoiiit0 u do-, d. Route 1: Fixed Route Commuter Rail and Downtown Employee Demographics IVIemoriel I" 4t + it 'SCiV]01' ~.©Q 4.. 1 '~}/j 129 °•w ^1 777 I I ~ R83U1 129 Public'. i ' `e , ~ i7e ~ ~ t N + v ` r y sq { p We11~ex s:'.. /J I , MBTA! ` u v U Dmre Itt~eB TYain r' ~ , i r B'~ •.'4 5 i - Hr~ 170 ~ Route 2: On Demand Senior, Student and Resident Demographics Reading School House P- 4 :t ~ir?etVlesv I Traffic MaPN We1lfiGa~IT9e?'aIn Co ndos uN ` - IS Bloch, ' - ~foelioy St Bus #136 G &#137 n 10 i 260 Parking cn Routes + AF :Ivan c~ v,N ,a sp~e yet y - Post Office ' U1' V a r nJV4 Dowd aa~ r] Gr • Pediatrics GIS Block' II'- 77 y~ ~Mr + r Parking Episcopal ace Church ry , ?k~ _ ~obiyst A` sp MBTA GIS Block: Commuter o`'~'' Uy Vii`;. t' In.Jtan 1 I ^la h10'gtOn$! '.5 104 . Rail Lane Y f : wad s parking space;. - l;ll>V . ' M f301f0_M1 - defrcrts. ~ 1r y 1 r~it~t v uut vo• _ as n 6 .G 4 „ Atlantic -0' ~~,P1 ryc• 2e' Supermrket t flJO td a~ t wmn Junction n I w 4fja1 d.s1Cuh•;+ A AVTEQ'i, I klo_rnA4ic~ " N y Office Building 7-9RPadents(azre 70-1£iPestfentsiacre 18+ke-.b.Ielmtacre Rite Aid i1-75 Emtiiaveestarre 16-50EmAoyeestacre Reading Depot Shuttle Stop How Much Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Costs Shuttle, Driver, Hourly Rate 1 60.01 61.21 62.41 63.71 64.91 66.21 Insurance, ADA costs Total Annual Cost 1 150,0001 153,0001 156,0601 159,1811 162,3651 165,612 1 Salary 1 35,3601 36,4211 37,5131 38,6391 39,7981 40,992 Transportation Service) Benefits 1 14,1441 14,5681 15,0051 15,4561 15,9191 16,3971 Managerl Overhead 1 1,3501 01 01 01 01 Ol 1 Printed Marketing Materials) 1 5001 5001 5001 4001 3001 3001 1 Vehicle Branding) 1 1,0001 01 01 01 01 01 1 Shuttle Stop Signsl 5 C7a. $100 1 5001 01 Ol Ol 0 01 1 Sponsor Signsl $100 each 1 01 8001 6001 4001 2001 2001 Total Cost of Service $202,854 $205,289 $209,618 $214,076 $218,582 $223,501 Grants MPO Suburban Mobility Grants ($350,000 over 3 years) 140,000 120,000 105,000 1 META & Other 1 1 14,0001 38,5341 43,7161 59,2281 Total 140,000 120,000 119,000 38,534 43,716 59,228 Revenue $1.08 Avg Fare, Fares then 15% 27,971 27,971 27,971 27,971 32,787 33,525 1 Sponsors / Advertising) 1 5,0001 10,0001 15,0001 30,0001 50,0001 Total Applied Revenue 5,000 10,000 42,971 62,787 83,525 Escrow Fares) 1 1 1 1 ,,'-.52000. 31,0131 1 Total Cost to Town1 $62,8541 $80,2891 $80,6181 $80,5711 $80,1651 $80,7481 % Total Cost 31% 39% 38% 38% 37% 36% ~y. 4f) Consideration of Suburban Mobility Grant - Staff has been working with the Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection, on addressing the major generator -of greenhouse gases in Reading - transportation. An opportunity exists, and the Town has been encouraged to apply for a Suburban Mobility Grant in the amount of $365,000 distributed over 3 years to start up an intra-town van service. Members of the Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection will be in to discuss and present this to the Board. The grant application date is April 16, 2008, and we will need to decide whether or not to submit the grant application based on discussion with the Board of Selectmen. 4g) Traffic Issues - Red Lights/Speed Cameras - The Board has received copies of various articles and correspondence related to this matter. Included in this was a letter from Chief Cormier to our legislators requesting that the State provide the legislative authorization so that communities can consider whether or not to utilize this method of enforcement. From a staff perspective, the Parking, Traffic and Transportation. Task Force is interested in utilizing these technologies to improve safety and assist in speed \ enforcement throughout the community. PIH/ps qg Board of Selectmen Meeting March 25, 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 7:35 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 LeLaeheur, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Mary Ellen O'Neill, Kim Honetschlager, Will Finch, Virginia and Everett Blodgett, Brian and Melissa Murphy, Mark Wetzel. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he received notice from the MAPC that they are having a meeting regarding storm water management. The meeting is open to the public. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that Gould Street is in terrible condition, and asked if it was in the Downtown plan. The Town Manager noted that it is not in the Downtown plan but the Town will be reconstructing this Summer. Selectman Anthony also asked if we can put the Downtown phases on cable, and the Town Manager noted that staff will be meeting weekly to decide what to release. Selectman Anthony requested that the Selectmen review the road improvement plan some time in the near future. She suggested forming a group this Summer to review plowing, and she would be happy to participate in this. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy congratulated the RMHS Hockey Team, and suggested inviting them to participate in the Memorial Day Parade. Chainnan James Bonazoli noted that the Memorial Day Parade is a solemn event and is not meant for celebration. Selectman Camille Anthony suggested doing something special at Friends and Family Day instead. Vice Chainnan Stephen Goldy noted that he had lunch at the Senior Center, and the seniors want a taxi in Town. He also noted that in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, members of the audience cannot be heard on cable. He attended a Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting last week and noted that if the Town is going to have mixed use, then there needs to be a good permitting process in place. He noted that the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse is having a "Town Hall" Meeting on April 2nd at the Parker Middle School at 7:00 p.m. He reminded residents to not forget the Downtown merchants while the Downtown construction project is going on. Chairman James Bonazoli reminded residents to sweep their sidewalks to prepare for the street sweepers. He noted that the Board received an e-mail regarding noise at the YMCA and this has been referred to the State. He also noted that an e-mail was received from Karen Herrick regarding a left turn signal on Main Street at Franklin Street. The Town Manager noted that s-~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 25, 2008 - Paae 2 needs State approval and they have denied it in the past. The Board directed the Town Manager to draft a letter to the State. Public Comment - Bill Brown noted that Ben Nichol's birthday card will be at the Library until April 5th. He also noted that the Boy Scouts and State Representatives will also do something to recognize this event. Town Manaeer's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • Foriner Reading resident Ben Nichols 100th birthday is on April 8th. We will have a large birthday card that Kim Honetschlager has created. We'd like the Board of Selectmen to sign it, and it will then be available at the Reading Public Library up through April 5th for residents to sign. Bill Brown will take care of getting it sent to Ben at his new home in Pennsylvania. • Results of NAG review are attached. They have: • Refined cost estimates • Developed standards for HC accessibility for trails • Proposed a Trails Committee - I am attaching a draft policy to establish the Trails Committee for the Board of Selectmen's review and future public hearing. • Resident concern re: Main and Franklin Street intersection - NB left turn. • Reading's latest census shows a population of 23,665 residents. • Street sweeping has begun - details are on the web page. • The Town has received a donation in the amount of $500.00 for purchasing sports and games equipment for Reading Recreation programs - from the proceeds of the TJ McGrath Golf Tournament. • Reading has been recognized by Common Cause for promoting open government in Reading through our web site. • The Attorney General has approved Articles 4 and 5 from the Special Town Meeting relative to the Addison-Wesley/Pearson property. The DHCD approval is also required, and that process as well as requesting the first 40R payment has begun. • Tennis Courts are under construction. • We have a need to set up an ad hoc Washington Park Planning Committee. I have developed a policy and motion that the Board may want to consider. The Capital Improvements Program anticipates reconstruction of the playground in 2010, and already there is interest in the community in doing fundraising for the playground. Prior to the fundraising, we should have a master plan for the park so that everyone knows the location and nature of the new playground. We have also programmed court replacement and want to make sure that this is also coordinated as to location, etc. Suggested membership would include: One member appointed by the Recreation Committee One member from the Friends of Reading Recreation Three Residents at Large who do not fulfill any other requirements of the other categories One member representing the Reading Babe Ruth Baseball One member of the Police Department One member of the RCASA One member of the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 25. 2008 - Pase 3 A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to authorize the Town ManaLyer to set up an ad hoc WashinLyton Park PlanninL, Committee patterned after the ad hoc Birch Meadow Master PlanninLy Committee with a term to expire six months after establishment was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. • I would like to plan on doing an Update on the Downtown Improvement Project monthly at the last Board-of Selectmen Meeting of the month. From the last community meeting, several items came up: • Can we do traffic counts (pre-construction) on several side streets - Linden, Sanborn, John. Yes - we will do them as soon as we are sure that there will be no more snow this year. • What are the tree species to be planted and how many (this is now on the FAQ section of the web site). The tree species are now included on the Town web page. • We should let the School Department (particularly Parker Middle School) know about the project - there are a number of PNS student from the east side of Main that walls to school through Downtown. We have let the School Department know. • If we have to remove the P.O. boxes on Haven Street while we do construction in that area, can we re-locate them to another spot? We will talk with the USPO about this although by . the time they were relocated, the detour would probably be completed. • Have we let the MBTA know about the project? Will they have to re-locate their routes? We have let them know - and there will probably be some minor route relocation during Phases 4 and 5. • The workers on the four family at Green and Elliott are supposed to park on site and they are not - they are parking on the street (CK - can you get Glen to address this if it is in fact a condition of the ZBA or CPDC decision). That is not a requirement of the CPDC, and is not an issue related to this project. • Can we provide alternate locations when the "blue zone" parking locations are disrupted or eliminated because of making some of the streets two way? Yes - there are spaces behind the Senior Center that are not currently rented, and will be used as substitute spaces for the all day employee parking. • Construction of the new commercial building on Woburn Street is under way with its demolition. • At the owner's request, the Building Inspector is reviewing the capacity of the Venetian Moon Restaurant. The Board of Selectmen cannot restrict the capacity through the liquor license. The Health Division has direct interest and involvement in setting the capacity because of bathroom and grease trap restrictions. I will let the Board of Selectmen know what the revised capacity is when it is set. • Update on vacant buildings - see details below. • World Cafe follow-up - information in last meeting packet. • The Summer edition of Reading Recreation Magazine will be available around April 1, 2008. Once the Magazine is distributed to Reading residents via mail, the Magazine will be available online for viewing. • RCTV's Audit Report for the year ending October 31, 2007 - last packet. r /rt, Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 25, 2008 - Pate 4 Dates and Events • Rabies Clinic - Saturday, March 29th • RCASA Town Hall event - April 2nd - 7:00 p.m. • Earth Day - April 12th • April 22nd - Board of Selectmen Forum • Town Meeting - April 28th • Reading Recreation will hold its Summer Sign-Up day on Saturday, May 3rd at Coolidge Middle School from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This will kick off registration for Reading Recreation Summer Camp and Super Sports. All other programming may be registered for as soon as the Summer edition of the Recreation Magazine hits homes. This is expected to happen around the 1st of April. • Friends and Family Day - June 21 st Here is some information about the Main Street sites from Conservation Administrator Fran Fink. 306 Main (Gettv) - They have done major excavation and removal of contaminated soils and groundwater, along with demolition of the building, gas pumps, parking lot, and removal of both new and old underground fuel tanks and on-site septic system. They will remove the stockpile of contaminated soils this Spring after it thaws. They have backfilled all of the excavated areas with clean material. They have installed monitoring wells and will continue to monitor haz mat concentrations but these should be significantly less than before and should meet DEP standards. I have not seen any plans yet for redevelopment. There is a rumor that the business at 4 Minot Street would like to expand into this area. They have used it in the past to park vehicles, and may be doing so again at this time. I see this as a good opportunity to get some drainage improvements on both sites - 4 Minot has a lot of vehicles parked on a gravel parking lot that drains straight into the wetlands. 281 Main (Frame Shob) - Last Winter, they were treating the contaminated soils with an oxygenation compound to encourage soil microbes to break down the contaminants into nontoxic compounds. They covered the treatment area with tents to keep it warmer and to control precipitation. I think that this had a positive effect, but the site still has haz mat that exceeds DEP standards. This Winter, they found a drain pipe leading from the contaminated area towards Walkers Brook. They excavated and found that it ended well before the brook. Last week, they were scheduled to remove contaminated soils from this area. I have not been out to see how that is going. I have seen no plans yet for this site. 287 Main (Tux Shot) - They removed some underground tanks about 10 years ago, and did some haz mat assessment a year or two ago. There were some areas with contamination, including some sediments in the brook. They are working on cleanup plans but I don't think they are done yet. Part of the paved parking lot to the rear of the building is actually on the lot at 281 Main, and there is an old auto parts junk deposit there. One significant question is whether the existing foundation is structurally sound and will support a new building. Another is what is the source of two drain pipes that exist at the back of the foundation and discharge directly to the stream. The corner of the foundation is in the stream bank. From an environmental standpoint, Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 25, 2008 - Page 5 it would be best to remove the foundation, restore the bank and a vegetated buffer zone, and install a full storm water management system for the parking lot and roof runoff. Better yet, combine 281 and 287 as one site for redevelopment. From the Town Planner re: 287 Main Street - A bakery/cafe is interested in the Tuxedo Shop. They met with the Building Inspector, Conservation Administrator and me last month, and we advised them on their options given the constraints on the lot. Last week, they received the necessary letter from Glen Redmond to apply to the ZBA for a Special Permit to reconstruct a non-conforming structure on the same footprint, the option that they feel would be most advantageous to them. The next step is for them to submit an application to ZBA. Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation Certificate of Recognition - Sallv Hovt - A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to approve a Certificate of Recognition for Sallv Hovt's 50 vears of active membership in the Massachusetts Business and Professional Women's Organization was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Discussion/Action Items Extension of Birch Meadow Master Planning Committee until Mav 31" - Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the Committee has had a problem getting quorums, and they are requesting an extension until May 31st. He asked if the Selectmen want recommendations and/or budget planning in their report, and it was noted that the Selectmen want both. A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to extend the term of the Birch Meadow Master Planning Committee to Mav 31, 2008 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Anneal from Reauirement to Build Sidewalk - were present. Mr. Murphy noted that they sidewalk because their home is new constructs are no other sidewalks on the street. Van Norden Road - Brian and Melissa Murphy vere approached by the Town to build a new in. They are requesting a waiver because there The Town Manager noted that there was a memo in the packet from the Town Engineer who recommends a waiver. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the Town is dealing with a shortage of sidewalks. He suggested that if the Board granted the waiver, then the value of granite curb be used elsewhere in Town. The Murphy's noted that the condition came as a surprise because there are two other new homes on that street with no sidewalks. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if they had an issue with the sidewalk or just the cost. Mrs. Murphy noted that the issue is who maintains the sidewalks, who is liable for slip and falls, the appearance and the cost. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the policy was put in place to help reach a goal of having sidewalks but he feels that it is a waste of investment to put an island in the street. V Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 25. 2008 - Paae 6 Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he liked the idea of contribution but if the Board asked now, it must be voluntary because other homes were built and there are no sidewalks. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the point has been raised but she does not want to make this couple a test case. Will Finch of 51 Mill Street indicated that the money from this property should go into a sidewalk account. Chainnan James Bonazoli noted that the language in the policy will be looked at for the future. Selectman Ben Tafoya requested a report from the Building Inspector as to his determination of the process to make people aware of the policy. Mark Wetzel of 163 County Road noted that curbing is part of engineering and if you put in one section, it can create drainage problems down the road. A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to waive the requirement pursuant to Sections 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 of the Selectmen's Policies for the requirement of the installation of curb, and sidewalk along the frontage of the property known as 97 Van Norden Road was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Establishment of a Trails Committee - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the Northern Area Greenway Committee recommends establishing a Trails Committee that will plan, develop and maintain trails in Reading. There was discussion regarding what department this committee should fall under, and it was decided to keep it in Community Services. Chairman James Bonazoli asked about funding for the Mattera property, and the Town Manager noted that he is putting together an RFP for a group or organization to take over the property at no cost to the Town. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the Town should be running recreational programs at this property. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that he has no problem with the committee soliciting funds for smaller projects. GIS Coordinator Kim Honetschlager noted that it is logical to have the committee fall under Community Services because the majority of the land is conservation land. Everett Blodgett asked who makes the final decisions. The Town Manager noted that approval will come from who owns the land; i.e., Conservation Commission, Town Forest Committee, etc. Will Finch noted that the Conservation Commission is developing a blanket permit to streamline, lu Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 25. 2008 - Pace 7 A motion by Tafova. seconded by Goldv to close the hearinLy on adoption of a "Policv Establishine a ReadinLy Trails Committee (RTC)" was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve the policv on adoption of a "Policv Establishing a ReadinLy Trails Committee (RTC)". dated March 25. 2008. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Solid Waste RecvclinR Collection and Disposal - Rules and Regulations - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the regulations have been revised according to the Selectmen's comments. There were no changes to the policy, it was just put in a different order. The Town Manager noted that there was an email from a resident in tonight's packet regarding the numbering sequence and those corrections have been made. Mary Ellen O'Neill noted that the Selectmen need to set the bar higher for recycling, and need to get the schools and businesses involved. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy asked if plastic bottles are recycled in Town buildings, and the Town Manager indicated that they are recycled. Selectman Camille Anthony asked for the School recycling policy, and the Town Manager indicated that he would get that policy. A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to close the hearing to amend Section 4.6 of the Board of Selectmen Policies entitled "Section 4.6 - Solid Waste Recvclin2, Collection and Disposal Rules and Regulations" was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Tafova to approve the amendments to Section 4.6 of the Board of Selectmen Policies entitled "Section 4.6 - Solid Waste Recvclin2. Collection and Disposal Rules and Regulations", dated March 25. 2008. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Review Water. Sewer. Storm Water Rate Proiections and Use of Reserves - The Assistant Town Manager reviewed a chart of projected water rates and the different scenarios using reserves. He noted that the Water Treatment Plant demolition and chlorination cost will require another $600,000. He also noted that there will be another one to two years of increases in rates. He noted that if we borrow the $600,000, there will be a 9% increase next year. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the demolition of the Water Treatment Plant should be in the Capital Plan. Chairman James Bonazoli agreed. There was discussion regarding the use of reserve funds. The Assistant Town Manager noted that both the Finance Committee and the former Water, Sewer and Stonn Water Management Advisory Committee stated that the purpose of reserves was for an emergency, not for rate control. a~ 5 Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 25. 2008 - Paae 8 Review DPW Policies re: Trenches - This item was postponed. Review Pronosed "Keno to Go" - The Town Manager noted that the Town opted out of Keno years ago. The State is creating "Keno to Go," and the Selectmen can opt out but that has to be done by April 9, 2008. The lottery's intention is to sell tickets at the store, and then the customer can take the ticket home and check in on their computer. There are 20 lottery locations in Reading. Vice Chainnan Stephen Goldy asked if there were any consequences from opting out, and the Town Manager indicated that the Town will not get any revenue from Keno. Vice Chairman Goldy noted that if this opens the door to other Keno play centers, then he would opt out. He also questioned how to stop people from playing on their laptop; i.e., a Veteran's club having a laptop with internet access. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he has no problem with this. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that historically the Selectmen had concerns about people sitting around a television and gambling. He also requested the amount of revenue loss from not having Keno. The Town Manager indicated that he will schedule a hearing and notice the lottery agents. He will also find out if retailers can display real time results. A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to hold a hearing on April 8. 2008 on the possibilitv of permitting Keno-to-Go names at the 20 establishments in Reading which are licensed Lotterv Agents in order to determine whether the Board of Selectmen would choose to "opt out" of the Keno-to-Go proeram was approved by a vote of 4-1-0, with Tafova opposed. FY 2009 Budget - The Assistant Town Manager noted that an additional $330,000 is coining to the Town from the lottery. He also noted that the interest earning assumption is higher than actual so he suggests that the Selectmen not spend the $330,000. The Town Manager noted that the Veteran's assistance was reduced in November, but the numbers have increased so the budget has to be increased. The Assistant Town Manager noted that 70-75 people have subscribed to the budget material on the website. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Finance Committee wants the Town to go out to bid for Property, Casualty and Workers Comp insurance. It will cost approximately $25,000 to go out to bid. The Town Manager noted that another big issue is the outstanding customer service and risk management that MIIA gives us. Selectman Camille Anthony suggested waiting until next year and maybe consider in the Fall. Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 25, 2008 - Page 9 A motion by Anthonv seconded by Tafova that the excess funds of $330,000 not be used for the FY 2009 budget was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Review of Items Delegated to the Town Manager by the Board of Selectmen - Vice Chainnan Stephen Goldy noted that he requested this be put on the agenda. He indicated that his thoughts are for succession planning, and he will meet with the Town Manager to review the items and report back to the Board of Selectmen. Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of March 11, 200$ was approved by a vote of 4-0-1, with Anthonv abstaining. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to eo into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strateQV with respect to labor negotiations, 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 a RMLD CO) April 8, 2008 Reading Municipal Light Department RELIABLE POWER FOR GENERATIONS 230 Ash Street PO. Box 150 Reading, MA 01867-0250 Tel: (781) 944-1340 Fax: (791) 942-2409 Web: www.rmld.com Selectman Camille Anthony Subcommittee for the Payment to the Town of Reading Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 SUBJECT: Reading Town Payment Dear Selectman Anthony: At the June 8, 1998 RMLD Board meeting, the Board moved that with regard to transfers from the return on investment to the Town of Reading, a benchmark payment of $1,560,414 be established, and that in subsequent years the payment will be changed by the Consumer's Price Index (CPI) for the previous calendar year. (See attached RMLD Board Minutes 6/8/98.) This motion was based on the recommendations of the Subcommittee for the Payment to the Town of Reading and the CAB. Attached also is a table showing the history of the payments since the formula was approved. The Boston Region CPI (Boston-Brockton-Nashua) for the calendar year 2007 is 1.9% as shown on the attached tables. The increase of 1.9% results in a Reading Town Payment of $2,112,725, which is an increase of $39,393.00 over the 2007 payment. The first payment to the Town of Reading is due July 2008, and the second payment is due in December 2008. Note: The formula used to calculate the percentage is as follows: 2007 CPI = ((227.409/223.1)-1) =.0193 or 1.9% If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 781-942-6415. Sincerely, i incent F. Ca eron, Jr. General Manager Attachments Peter Hechenbleikner, Reading Town Manager Robert Fournier, Accounting/Business Manager N N I.l~ fyI 1-01 P Rcadinb i~Iunicipnl Licht Board• l ~-epal~~ Session i~finutes kKeI etins Lacitiaa: 330 ash Street; Readin8, 1LA 07 86 r June 5. 1998 Srart Time o f Rewla.r Session: 7:37 p_m. End Time oCRebular session: 10:35 P.M. Attendees: C0MMi55ianer3: Nicssrs. Pacino, '~kmes, Hu--hes, Burditt; and Swyter R11+]LD Staff: ivlcssrs. Rucker; Cameron Blomiey, Denson &fs. Brenmcl, and AL. Cavagnaro O th ers: IvL. Jahn Corbert from C,a Ei 1. irTinuts aI l~iav 18, 1998 .ivloved that the RIvQLD accept the Re__°ular Session minutes of inlay 16, 1998 on the recornsnendauan of Ivfr_ Burditt, -"rith the follouiiu- amendment_ Regular Session luleering lvLintues should none the mrum to Rngu ar Session before hdj ona:stnen, ivlarion carried 5:0 Repari afthe-Chah.-m Ln afthe Board Mz Pacino reported on the CA.B/P,IYfL-D/Selectmen subcommittee ra=ther. 3: • ~-euan Items- . t a. Board Sub-Committee Transfer P -iTmants to Town of Reading Wiih re?ard to tranxcers from unappl.t.,,iated earned surplus to the Town or Read n by the Board, moved that therebe esmblished a lo=chmarLpaym=t ofSL560," 14 for calendar' 1998; and that in subsequent years the payment wM be char-ed by the consum--rs price index for the previous year; and tbat either the LightBoard, or the Citizens' Advisory Board through the Ljz t Board, ira)i ash thar a cauimittne le convened to review this-payment at any rime- -Oz the sug8esuon of C " ' it was azx=d to replace "increased" ~Zth "changed" Mr. Purrlirt moved; .tl+.(r. Ames seconded. Motion, carried 5:0. b_ Unplanned Community Orgnnizations(Events Sponsorships Moved that the General Manager be authorized to. establish an Unplanned Coromnuity Or- :ationslEveuts Sponsorship Program to farther establish name: recaen7tiori ofRhff D, as tiuellas the enhancement of the public's percepon of the utf7ity•s itivolvernent in the community. The General -Manager wl-l.l be authorized to adminisrer this pro-gam.witbin budget constraints and the June. 1; 1995 "Unplanned Community .Otgan auons,,Events sponsorships" docuvieni to achieve the objectives of the promm . i tilt Durdirtmoved, Nfr. Ames seconded. 1•todon cap-tied 4:1 (,.qrith yLr. S~vvter against) Y' P. -ll-dielectric, sell supporTJng aerial opticaJ fiber cable Moved that bid 5-19-95-1 for all-dielectric, self-supporting aerial opticaJ Fber cable'be awarded to Airbllr Hurley Company for the total net cost of S42,705 as the toivcst qualified bidder.an khe recotnmeadadon of the General Manager and Staff. 1vLn Burdirtmo cd: Mr. Amps seconded. Motion carried 5:0. Per an agreement with the Town of Reading, 5,33 feet of 2=4 optical fiber cable at a bid cost of 54,90$.20 is being purchased by the RlvQ.D through Us -bid specifications. The.ToWn.will fully reirdburse to the RJvMD for $4,909.20. Moved that bid 19-99-1 for al]-dielc=-r. self-snppnr'dng aerial optical Eber cable be awarded to Arthur Hurley Company for the total net cost o13-44903.20 as the lowest qualified bidder on the recommendation of the General Manager and Staff. Mr. Burdittmoved; i4.L-._ }Ames seconded Motion catried 5:0. Presentations a: Thursday Evenings Emended Hours For Customers 'Lori Cayamiam made a presettmtion on this pilot pram ragardinQ the RbaD is customer usage and whether•ir should be continued when it ends in July thous no acrion was required by the Board at this time. Discussion amned regarding ❑ther'gaymenr venues that currently, e: dst for Pu'vLCD customers as well as the future direction ofpayments via elr-.Lui. t; methods. 5. General Manager's Report I& Pacino congratulated Sharon Staff on her new position as General -Manager of rennebunh, MY. Rucker dLLsussed the status of talks with RNf-D abutters about mending "Enterprise Wav,, . 6. Board Discussion a Restructuring: a s~orking session meeting was set fof,Wrdnesday, 6117/93 at-.oo p.m. wirh a 2=hour limit in die GM Conference Room- Computerization of Board: lMr. Pacino recommended that'-Lr. Swy[cr and himself be, appointed to set up a subcommittee; the Board agreed. b. Npit,•Discussion Items ' ~j i . r. Info rmntior. Items ]VIE. S)V yrer noted that the load was increasine. \lir. R.ucleer stated that both the load and pttaL:s are increasing because the R1vLED is,no longer conrrolling khe peals in the netiv de-controlled system, It was found thai conuolline the peaks adversely affects ow- revenues. S. I .Tecnftive Session AA 92~ p,m moved that the Board go into i;~ecutive Session for the purpose of considering the purchase, rxchan,e, lease or value of real property, and to discuss strategy witb respecr to litigation then'rertmo to Regular Session for the sole purpose ofadjouming. moved: Ames seconded Motion cauied.by a poll of the Board 1Vlembers 5:0. Mi. Ames, Aye_ hk Ht--hes, yE. IV1r. Pacino, Aye. hE Burditt, Aye. iMr. SvTyter, _-'sye. The Board returned to Regular Session. The date of the ne,tit RtZilar Business meetine vvas set for Monday, jump 22, 1995. Motion to -A dj a n 1vL_ Burditt moved, Mr_ Ames seconded. MDTI-on carried 5:D. Moved that the Board.ret® to P e-gular Session for the sole purpose of adjour= NL-.. B=ditt mm,ed, lv,i-. Ames seconded Motion camed5:D. A true copy of theRN.CLD Board of Commissioners minntes as approved by a majority of the Board . 't-4 WiUard I-BuiW .Secretary, Rkd D Board of Commissioners. A) 4/1/2008 11:57 AM History of Payments to ti Calendar Year 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 ie Town of Reading since 1998 + CPI ( % " Payment Change 167.91! 171.111 2.26% ' 11560,414 1 176.011 2.50% + 1,595,680 1 183.61 4.32% 11635,572 191.51 4.30% 11706,229 1 196.51 2.61% 11 11779,597 203.91 3.77% " 11826,062 209.51 2.75% II 1,894,829 1 216.40 3.29% 11 1,946,870 1 223.111 3.10% 11 2,010,991 227.40911 1.9% 1+ 21073,332 f 11 21112,725 'Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Page 1 of I U.S. Department of Labor c ; Bureau of Labor Statistics v f Bureau of Labor Statistics Data WWW.bls.gov u Advanced Search A-Z Index BLS Home Programs & Surveys ( Get Detailed Statistics Glossary What's New Find It! In DOL Change Output Options: From:I 1998 I To:I 2008 y El include graphs NEW! Data extracted on: April 1, 2008 (10:38:44 AM) More Formattino Ontionsw*p.- Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers Series Id: CUURA103SAO,CUUSA103SAO Not Seasonally Adjusted Area: Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NB-ME-CT Item: All items Base Period: 1982-84=100 Year Jan 1Feb1 Mar 1Apr1 May 1Jun) Jul 1Aug 19981171.2 1 1171.3 1 1170.9 1170.7 1 19991174.1 1 1174.8 1 1174.2 1175.3 1 20001180.2 20011189.0 182.8 190.9 181.7 190.9 1 1183.2 1 1192,1 1 20021192.9 H194.7 194.8 1195.7 1 20031199.8 202.8 1 202.3 + 1203.0 1 20041208.4 H2013.7 1 208.7 F 1208.9 2005!211.3 1 1214.2 1 1214.6 1 1217.2 20061220.5 1 1221.3 1 1222.9 1 1225.1 1 20071224.432 226.4271 226.247H 226.9291 20081231.980H 11226.247 I Sep (Oct1 Nov 1DeclAnnual I HALF! 1 HALF2 1172.1 1 1173.3 1 1171.7 1171.1 1172.3 1176.8 1 1179.2 1 1176.0 1174.5 1177.5 1184.3 1 187.4 1 183.6 1181.8 1185.4 1192.7 192.7 191.5 1190.5 1192.6 1199.1 H 200.4 +196.5 1194.4 +198.7 1206.8 1 206.5 1203.9 1 1201.9 1205.9 1209.8 1 211.7 _ 1 1209.5 1208.6 1210.3 1220.1 1 1218.6 1 1216.4 1213.9 1218.9 1224.5 1 1223.1 1 1223.1 1222.0 1224.2 1227.850 1 H~ I I 230.68 9 1 227.4091225.91 1 I I 01228.909 I 12 Months Percent Change Series Id: CUURA103SA0,CUUSA103SA0 Not Seasonally Adjusted Area: Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NA-ME-CT Item: All items Base Period: 1982-84=100 Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Jan Feb Mar Apr 2.1 1.9 1.7 2.0 3.5 4.6 4.9 4.4 2.1 2.0 13.6 4.2 4.3 2.9 1.4 2.6 4.4 3.3 1.8 2.3 3.4 2.5 1.9 4.3 5.1 2.0 3.9 3.2 2.8 3.9 1.5 NovIDec Annual IHALF1IHALF2 2.3 1 2.3 12.1 12.3 3.4 2.5 12.0 3.0 4.6 1 1 4.3 14.2 4.5 2.8 1 4.3 14.8 13.9 4.0 2.6 12.0 13.2 310 3.8 13.9 13.6 2.5 2.7 113.3 12.1 3.3 1 ~ 3.3 12.5 14.1 2.1 3.1 13.8 2.4 3.4 R 1.9 11.8 I 2.1 I O Back to Top WWW.dot.rtov FrQgttEpilyASked Questions l Freedom of Information Act i Customer Survey i IOlportant Web Site Notices Private R Securltv Statement, I k_b tina and Cnpyright InfnrmaHnn i Accessibility Technical (_web) question i Other comments U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20212-0001 www.bis.go_v I Telephone: (202) 691-5200 I Do you have a i?ata314!eS-ion? a http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet 4/1/2008 L/ C, THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Town of Reading in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code, Section 108.15, this CERTIFICATE OF INSPEC'T'ION is issued to: VENETIAN MOON 1+1-~31~% I Certify that I have inspected the premises known as Venetian Moon located at 680 Main Street in the Town of Reading, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The means of egress are sufficient for the following number of persons: BY PLACE OF ASSEMBLY OR STRUCTURE, Use Group Capacity Total Location A-3 Bar 15 1St Floor Tables 33 Staff 16 Total 64 A-3 Bar 24 Lower Level Tables 134 Staff 18 Total 176 240 Total As~~ ~ October 2007 October 2008 Date Certificate Issued Date Certificate Expires C. Glen Redmond, Building Commissioner Fire Chief Gregory J. Burns The building official shall be notified within (10) days of any changes in the above information " V Update April 10, 2008 x See Attached Plans 1 1 vvvl 1 ti Moot` RES Ua PD LJ vE~~~~`ptV 1T R fLpOR oC~~Pp~ S ~N WPITlNG ROOM UpW E TAgt-ES ocCUPpNTS W iIS STpfF cuppN SS -j76 TOTp~ pC A_, LAO BUS STATION 5 wl CC i I 'ot r N d WRIMAL LIFT T , VENETIAN MOON RESTAURANT FIRST FLOOR OCCUPANT LOAD M i 48 OCCUPANTS 16 STAFF 64 TOTAL OCCUPANTS g