HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-30 Board of Selectmen PacketDear Colleagues: Page 1 of 1
Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Nunes, Robert G. [nunesr @dor.state.ma.us]
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 1:51 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Municipal Cabinet Listening Tour
Dear Colleagues:
Governor Deval Patrick's Municipal Affairs Coordinating Cabinet is launching a Listening Tour, taking
its public meetings on the road and across the commonwealth!
Please join Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray, Mayor William Martin and the Municipal Cabinet at
its fourth Listening Tour stop in Lowell. This meeting will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Lowell
City Hall on Friday, November 2nd. Lowell City Hall is located at 375 Merrimack Street in Lowell.
Chaired by Lt. Governor Murray, the meeting will focus on technology, civil service, health insurance,
purchasing, capital asset management, and human resources. The Municipal Cabinet is made up of six
agency heads: the State Purchasing Agent for Operation Services; Commissioner of the Division of
Capital Asset Management and Maintenance; Chief Human Resource Officer; Chief Information
Officer; Executive Director of the Group Insurance Commission; and Chairman of the Civil Service
Commission.
The Municipal Cabinet, established by Executive Order #480 on February 13, 2007, seeks to facilitate
greater communication and cooperation between municipalities and the state. We believe that these
visits will encourage collaboration between local and state officials generating new ideas for how the
Municipal Cabinet can be most helpful to cormnunities. It is imperative that we hear from municipal
officials and engaged citizens: please bring your ideas and join us for a discussion focused on how each
of these agencies can better assist cities and towns.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 31st. You may do so by replying to this email or calling the
Division of Local Services at 617- 626 - 2338.
Regards,
Bob Nunes
Deputy Commissioner & Director of Municipal Affairs
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TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner;
DATE: October 26, 2007
RE: October 30, 2007 Agenda
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
3a) There is one vacancy on the Human Relations Advisory Committee and two applicants.
If the Board is pleased with both applicants, then they might want to consider appointing
an Associate member.
4a) Ownership of Romano's Macaroni Grill is being transferred for a number of their
establishments in Massachusetts. . The general approval has been given by the State,
subject to approval by all of the communities within which Macaroni Grills are located.
Staff has no problems with the proposed transfer.
4b) Please see the attached material from the Town Engineer's Office as well as the letter
from the property owners. The property owner is asking the Board to allow the recently
constructed fence within the public right of way.
4c) The major Warrant Articles to reconsider are the sidewalk Article, the CPA Article and
also please see the attached material on the Timothy Place Article.
4d) I will have an update of the goals for you on Tuesday night. The Board will also need to
discuss what process to use in establishing goals for conducting the Town Manager's
evaluation this Fall.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 26, 2007
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Term: 3 years
Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen
1 Vacancy
Orig. Term
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Date
Exp.
Margaret Soli
19 James Road
(O1)
2008
Paul Kelley
56 Sunnyside Avenue
(01)
2009
Charles McDonald(BOS)
41 Canterbury Drive
(03)
2009
Vacancy
( )
2010
Nancy M. Najmi
65 Marla Lane
(04)
2010
Elaine Webb (School Corn.)
309 Pearl Street
(06)
2008
James Cormier (Police)
15 Union Street
(05)
2010
Candidates
Dori Hodin
Randall Jones
*Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment
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Occupation: TCR-0tiCe'" # of years in Reading: 16
Are you a registered voter in Reading? \It^,- e -mail address: jol(i—kojlA(a kvtAl- n-f�
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available.)
Advisory Council Against. the Misuse
and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and
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Audit Committee
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Trustees
Board of Health
of,,Registrars
Bylaw Gonnnittee
_Cel rattomCommittee
C
ssioner of Trust Funds
Community Planning & Development Comm.
Conservation Commission
Constable
Contributory Retirement Board
Council on Aging
.Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves
—Finance Committee
Historical Commission
ti H
in A h=Advisory Committee
uman gR e laut o n
Land .Bank .Committee
MBTA Advisory Committee
—Metropolitan Area Planning Council
____Mystic Valley Elder Services
Recreation Committee
RMLD Citizen Advisory Board
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Conunittee
_Town Forest Committee
Water, Sewer and Storm Water
Management Advisory Committee
West Street Historic District Commission
—Other
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385 Summer Ave
Reading, MA
Classroom Teaching Experience
Sept 2002 — present Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School, Sudbury MA, Teach
Psychology to juniors and seniors and Modern European History to freshmen. Lead early
morning Psychology enrichment and AP prep sessions for students enrolled in
Psychology. Last year 30 students took the AP test. Work with small group of inner city
students preparing them for the AP Psychology test.
September 1990 -2002. Swampscott High School, Swampscott, MA. Taught at least two
sections of Advanced Placement Psychology 1994 -2002. Taught 2 -3 sections of
sophomore World History to students of varying abilities. Design curriculum, and
assessment, order materials.
August 1988 - August 1997. Instructor for Stanley Kaplan Education Center, Cambridge,
MA. Taught GRE and SAT preparation.
September 1986- June 1987. Chapel Hill and Chauncy Hall School, Waltham, MA.
Taught College Preparatory Math to juniors and seniors and General Science to learning
disabled sophomores.
September 1985 -June 1986 Landmark School, Manchester, MA. Taught math and
provided intensive reading remediation to dyslexic students ages ten - fourteen.
Advanced Placement Consultant:
July 1999 -2004 Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA. and St. Johnsbury Academy,
St. Johnsbury VT. Taught an intensive weeklong AP institute, topics included both
content areas such as sensation, personality and mental illness and pedagogy such as
teaching methods and assessment.
1996 -2003 New England Regional College Board. Taught six half day AP workshops
for Psychology teachers: Stonehill College, Easton MA, The Taft School, Watertown CT,
and the NERO Office, Waltham, MA
April 1999. Westford Conference Center, Westford, MA. Co- facilitated with Al Kirton a
two -day workshop for experienced AP Psychology teachers.
Awards and Reco ign•tion
Swampscott Public School Teacher of the Year (2002)
Semi - finalist Massachusetts Teacher of the Year (200 1)
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National Honor Society Induction ceremony Swampscott High School, 1993 -2002. Each
year inductees can invite one teacher who has "made a significant contribution" to their
academic motivation and achievement. Approximately 19 students have invited me.
Tufts University. Recognized as an inspirational teacher, who "seriously challenged her
students and contributed to their intellectual and personal development." February 1996.
Selected as one of "Christa's Teachers." Recognized as an inspirational teacher and
placed on the Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Honor Roll at Framingham State College.
February 1996.
Participated in National Endowment for the Humanities summer session, Simmons
College, Boston, MA. Summer 1995. "The Literature of the Holocaust," led by
Lawrence Langer.
Education
1987 -1990 MA Theological Studies Harvard Divinity School and the Graduate School of
Education, Cambridge, MA. Emphasis on Asian History and Religion. Massachusetts
Certification, Social Studies, Grades 9 -12.
June 1984. Colgate University, Hamilton, NY. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,
graduated cum laude. Member, Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology.
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HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Term Three Years
Appointing Authority Board of Selectmen
Number of Members Seven Members — one member shall be a member
of the Board of Selectmen or designee; one member
shall be the Chief of Police or his /her designee; one
member shall be designated by the School
Committee; the remaining four shall be a diverse
group to the extent possible
Meetings Monthly on the second Thursday of the month
Authority Board of Selectmen
Purpose The Human Relations Advisory Committee shall:
♦ Engage in out reach to such groups which may
have suffered from or been the object of such
discrimination or may perceive themselves to
have been the object of the same;
♦ Provide a safe place where .individuals or groups
may air their concerns or complaints as to the
existence of such discrimination or where
concerns as to the potential existence of such
discrimination within the Town or community
at large or the perception thereof may be
discussed;
e Identify perceived problems of such
discrimination or human relations conflicts
within the Town and be a resource or referral
agency to assist the parties or mediate among
the parties so as, to the extent possible, permit
the resolution of the same at the local level; and
0 Promote and encourage understanding,
tolerance and diversity and the recognition of
human and civil rights in the Town and
community and sponsor educational programs
and the celebrations of events for that purpose.
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Name: Date: e5;2,/ �(19-7
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Address: &"1'6 Tel. (Home) 7e/-6 70 - Q qoz
Tel. (Work)aS"'7 - oz q 3
(is this number listed?)
Occ.upation: # of years in Reading:
Are you a registered voter in Reading?
e-mail address: Z� d
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available.)
Advisory Council Against the Misuse
Finance Committee
and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and
Historical Commission
Other Drugs
Housing Authority
Aquatics Advisory Board 4,\J(Human Relations Advisory Committee
Audit
Committee
7 Land Bank Committee
Board of Appeals
—MBTA Advisory Committee
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Board of Health
_Mystic Valley Elder Services
Board of Registrars
Recreation Committee
Bylaw Committee
RMLD Citizen Advisory Board
Celebration Committee
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Commissioner of Trust Funds
Telecommunications and Technology
Community Planning & Development Comm.
Advisory Committee
Conservation Commission
Town Forest Committee
-K-Constable
Water, Sewer and Storm Water
Contributory Retirement Board
Management Advisory Committee
Council on Aging
West Street Historic District Commission
Cultural Council
Other
Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves
Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought:
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RANDALL W. JONES
1 Cross St. • Reading, MA 01867 a (781) 670 -9902• Randymaj @aol.com
SUMMARY
Proven track record of over 10 years of successful management and recruiting; HR Management 2 1/2
years, Recruiting 10 years, and Technical Recruiting 2 years. Knowledge of Ma labor and employee
relations including contract implementation and interpretation of Federal and State employment
regulations.
EXPERIENCE
Jan 02- Present WORKSITE SOLUTIONS, COMBINED INSURANCE COMPANY, Chicago, Il
DISTRICT MANAGER
Provide and implement voluntary benefits to business and organizations, affiliates of ADP, provided
through a Partnership Agreement with their Major Accounts (50 to 999 employees)
Make presentations to Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, Human Resources Directors and Payroll Managers.
Educate employees regarding Total Compensation Reports/Benefit Statements.
Compile census out of Reportsmith software of ADP that helps to educate the employees about
benefits.
Hire and train Salary Benefit Consultants and supervise 5 Account Executives in New England.
Licensed for health and life insurance for all New England states.
Oct 01 - Present MARKETSTAR/ VERIZON BROADBAND -, OGDEN UT,
As a Weekend Retail Sales Specialist for Verizon Broadband I specialized sales focused exclusively on
driving client sales at selected kiosk locations. This approach allows the sales to provide its assigned
kiosk with superior, flexible, high -touch support, applying expert level knowledge in driving sales for
Verizon Broadband. Assumes responsibility for achieving sales goals as set by Verizon Broadband and
MarketStar management. Educates, trains, and drives client products /services to customers. Provides
support and execution of customer order processing needs. Provides timely and effective communication
with Territory Manager.
Aug 99 -Jan 01 VOLT TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC, Wakefield, Ma
DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES
Dual responsibilities, 1. Director of Human Resources: Responsible for using all methods to attract
qualified applicants including outside search firms. Directed and managed one manager and two
recruiters. Responsible for all work activities, employee and customer relations associated, with the'
TMS Division and Staff Recruiter functions. Built the human resources department from the ground up.
Performed duties in payroll, benefits and employee relations, using Concord Software System. 2.
Director of TMS (Telecommunication Management Services) Recruited internal and external clients
and developed the Human Resources Department and TMS. Satisfied the requirements for internal
positions for Volt Telecom's five divisions. Outside Plant Construction, Outside Plant Engineering,.
BSI, Wireless and Central office divisions i.e. Installation & Repair -1 &1?, OSP Engineers, Central
Office Eng. and installers, wireless and satellites, linemen. Recruited Electrical Engineers and
switchmen with Sess and Titan 5500 exp. Externally, recruited for clients of Bell Atlantic, Sprint, MCI
WorldComm, ICG, and SBC National, Nationwide. Profitably grew the TMS division through
geographical expansion and customer diversification and organizational team building. Left
employment due to corporate downsizing.
Mar 97- Jun 99 LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, North Andover, Ma
ASIC PROJECT MANAGER, Sep 97- Jun 99
Managed projects related to the PPRC HOLD, FZBR,SID312 Devices and the TXi Macro.
Coordinated the SONET ASIC web page, re -design and webmaster for Holmdel, MV, HZ, and NBG.
Pass 10 of 12 PJM classes with Steven Institute of Technologies
TECHNICAL RECRUITER (CONTRACTOR) Mar 97- Aug 97
Raised the minority level for Lucent's Product Realization- SONET group. Recruited for Computer
Science and Electrical Engineers, for their next generation products which included, ASIC Design,
Physical Design, Circuit Pack Testing, Systems Engineers and Software Engineering, electrical
engineers and Mechanical Engineering. 3. L%o
Jan. 96 - Mar 97
Nov. 92 - Jan 96
TECH SPECIALIST - CONTRACT TECHNICAL RECRUITER, WALTHAM, MA
Recruited and selecting temporary employees, to build a contract workforce by consistently developing
aggressive programs to attract and attain specific and specialized technical skill sets.
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Boston, MA
CORPORATE STAFFING COORDINATOR (World Trade Center) Apr. 95 - Jan 96
Provided support to a team of 4 recruiters and 1 manager for new hire paperwork, offer and no- interest
letters, performed quick checks and other security and reference checks, and scheduled interviews and
meetings. Worked extensively on SMART (Staffing Management Applicant Requisition Tracking
System); candidate sourcing / tracking, requisition tracking, and maintained the requisition reports
Developed strong PC skills using MS Mail, Schedule Plus, MS Word, SMART, and Excel.
BROKERAGE COORDINATOR (Contractor) (100 Summer St.) Dec. 94 - Apr. 95
Responsible for compiling downloaded information off the mainframe to prepare brokerage and trading
reports for Fidelity's entire retail business. Prepared reports, charts and spreadsheets to analyze trends
in Fidelity's electronic trading and mutual fund programs.
INSTITUTIONAL CONSOLE OPERATOR (Contractor) (World Trade Center) Nov. 92 -Nov. 94.
LAN Administration for FISCO, FISS, and FRMCO. Dictaphone recording, 403B and 401K
Statements, trail balances and daily confirms distribution. Developed reports using IBM's Windows,
with applications in Word and Excel, Lotus 1 -2 -3, and Harvard Graphics for phone statistics. Liaison
between Dictaphone, IBM, and Digital Corporations. Communication between staff and upper
management.
Mar. 90 - Dec. 91 ROY ROGERS /HARDEEIS SOUTH PLAZNFIELD, NJ
RESTAURANT- MANAGER- Managed a high volume ($3,000,000.00 annual revenue). Responsible for
leadership, service, food quality, sanitation, work organization, communication, cost control and technical
knowledge of its operation. Employment continued while on Active duty with Desert Storm.
HIGHLIGHTS OF MILITARY EXPERIENCE
U.S. ARMY Active Duty Jul. 70 - Mar 90, Jan. 91 -Dec. 91 Top Secret (SBI) Clearance. Ret. Major
Jan. 91 - Dec. 91 OPERATION DESERT STORM In- charge of port security in the Port of Dammon, Saudi Arabia.
Represented 2,500 troops, as the CEGSWA (Combat Equipment Group. Southwest Asia) Liaison to the
Theater Commander, General Pagonis. Performed Human Resource duties. as employee relations
in and benefits administration manager for the USAR members.
Feb. 87 -Mar. 90 GUIDANCE COUNSELOR U.S Army Recruiting Command (Newark, NJ.)
Jun. 85 - Feb. 87 COMMANDER Ft. Monmouth Recruiting Company U.S. Army Recruiting Command (Freehold, NJ.)
Jul. 84 - Jun. 85 FIELD RECRUITER U.S. Army Recruiting Command (Freehold, NJ.)
Jul. 82 - Jul. 84 INSTRUCTOR U.S. Army's Military Police and Drill Sergeant School (Ft. McClellan, AL.)
Jun. 79 - Jul. 82 ADVISOR 10th Special Forces Group (Germany)
Jul. 70- Jun. 79 SQUAD LEADER AND TEAM MEMBER
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
PHI) Degree; P U L C, Sacramento Ca 6/99, Major Doctor of Theology
MS Degree: St. Thomas University, Miami Fl. 5/88, Major; Human Resources Management
BA Degree; St. Thomas University, Miami Fl, 5/83 Major; Public Administration
Certificate of Special Studies in Administration & Management, HARVARD UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SCHOOL, 5/92
Certificate of Windows 95 Trouble Shooting, CompuMaster - Nov -96
RELEVANT TRAINING
Officers Advance Course, Army Recruiting Courses, Recruiting Station Commander's Course, Instructor Training Course, Human
Relations /Self Development School, Drug and Alcohol Specialist Course, and Leadership and Management Development Trainer's
Course.
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Town of Reading
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163,Nx o l Reading, MA 01867 -2685
FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: October 26, 2007
RE: October 30, 20.07 Agenda
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
3a) There is one vacancy on the Human Relations Advisory Committee and two applicants.
If the Board is pleased with both applicants, then they might want to consider appointing
an Associate member.
4a) Ownership of Romano's Macaroni Grill is being, transferred for a number of their
establishments in Massachusetts. The general approval has been given by the State,
subject to approval by all of the communities within which Macaroni Grills are located.
Staff has no problems with the proposed transfer.
4b) Please see the attached material from the Town Engineer's Office as well as the letter
from the property owners. The property owner is asking the Board to allow the recently
constructed fence within the public right of way.
4c) The major Warrant Articles to reconsider are the sidewalk Article, the CPA Article and
also please see the attached material on the Timothy Place Article.
4d) I will have an update of the goals for you on Tuesday night. The Board will also need to
discuss what process to use in establishing goals for conducting the Town Manager's
evaluation this Fall.
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LEGAL. NOTICE
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TOWN OF 'READING
To..the Anhabi*tants of: the
Town 'of ,Reading:
-.You . are., hereby notified that
an .application .for -a transfer: of
. an all. alcoholic .liquor. license
has :66.en applied. :for" by .
Waterloo Restaurant .Ventures,;
Inc: ci /� %a 14664 ano's: Macaroni
Grill:: T' .appi'ication: is for the
premises on 48 Walkers Brook
Drive, Reading, Massachusetts.
Under the provisions• of
Ohapter 138 Section 15 of the
Massachusetts General Laws,
a public hearing. will be held by
..the, Board :of Selectmen con
cer.ni.ng' this application- on A
Tuesday; October ..30, 2007 at
8:00 p.m. ' in the Selectmen's` 1
Meeting Roo rri; 16 Lowell
Street,- . • 'Reading,
Massachusetts:
All .interested parties . ar e
invited .to attend -or submit their
comments in writing; or by,,,
email to Town.Manager at.-..town
manager @ci readina.ma.us.
By order.of ,
Peter 1. Hechenbleikner. ;
Town Manager.
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James W Connie -
Chief of Police
October 26, 2007
15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867
Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls: 781- 944 -1212 Fax: 781 -944 -2893
E -Mail: JCormier @ci.reading.ma.us
Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Town Hall
Dear Peter:
Regarding your memorandum dated October 2, 2007, regarding a transfer of a liquor
license for Ramono's Macaroni Grill, I apologize for not getting the information back to
you sooner. I realize the Selectman's meeting was held October 16th. In reviewing this
material, there was a question raised regarding one of the named people on the
application. The review of the matter turned out to be a non - issue, therefore, for the
record, the police department has no objection to the transfer of this liquor license.
Thank you for your patience. If there are any further questions, please feel free to contact
me.
Sincerely,
James W. Cormier
Chief of Police
4a.,
Town of Reading HEALTH
v'.° drop° Phone: (781) 942-9061
16 Lowell Street
Fax: (781) 942-9071
9: INCO Re . ading, MA 01867-2683 Website: www.chreadimy.ma.us
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 9, 2007
To Lillian Marino, Town Manager's office
From: Larry Raindin
RE: Transfer of liquor license for Romano's Macaroni Grill
Romano's Macaroni grill has applied for a new food establishment permit and thus the
Health Division has no objections to their application to transfer their liquor permit.
CINI • MILLER
LAW OFFICES
www.mvylaw.com
MARCIA MULFORD CINI
e -mail: inquirefmvylaw.com
HOWARD M. MILLER
e -mail: miller44 ®tiac.net
September 26, 2007
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA. 01867
Attention: Lillian Marino
OF COUNSEL
*MATTHEW A. RAY
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TINTI, QUINN, GROVER & FREY, P.C.
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Re Application To Transfer Annual All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License of Brinker
Massachusetts Corporation d/b /a Romano's Macaroni Grill, Q Walkers Brook Drive to
Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. d/b /a Romano's Macaroni Grill for use at the same location
and to reappoint current manager Bao Huynh as manager
Dear Ms. Marino:
In connection with the above application, I enclose the following:
1. Transfer application (form 983).
2. ABCC application to which is attached exhibit showing officers and directors of
applicant, certifications of seller and buyer authorizing transaction and letter
concerning financing.
3. Binder of supporting documents including Asset Purchase Agreement, Foreign
Corporation Certificate of Registration for Waterloo Restaurant Ventures,, Inc. (the
Applicant) with stamp of Secretary of the Commonwealth showing approval and
Lease.
4. Form A for proposed manager of transferee who is the manager under the current
license. I have not included a Cori request, birth certificate (or other evidence of
citizenship) on the assumption that you have this information on file.
5. Form 43
6. Application for Entertainment license with my check in the amount of $100.00 for the
fee.
RESPOND To: 62 WINTER STREET a P.O. BOX 1929 e EwARTGWN, MA 02539 a (508) 627 -1320 a FAX (508) 627 -9119 a
9 STATE ROAD e THE CORNERWAY BUILDING a CHILMARK, MA 02535 a (508) 645 -2070 e FAX (508) 645 -2072
95 COMMERCIAL WHARF e BOSTON, MA 02110 a (617) 367 -1463 a FAX (617) 367 -0605
Town Administrator's Office
page two
9/26/07
5. My checks in the amount of $200.00 made payable to the ABCC for filing fee.
Please call if there is anything that appears missing. Otherwise please process in the ordinary
course.
Sincerely,
Howard M. Miller
cc: James K. Neil, Esq.
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION
101600024
License Number
FORM 43
Reading .
City /Town
Tune of Transaction (Please check all relevant transactions
( ) New License () New Officer/Director
(x) Transfer of License () Change of Location
() Change of Manager () Alter Premises
O Transfer. of Stock
Waterloo Ventures, Inc.
Name of licensee
Romano's Macaroni Grill
D/B /A
i4& Walker Drive
Address: Number
Annual
xnuuai or seasonal.
Reading MA
Street
Lace
( ) Pledge of License
( ) Pledge of Stock
() Other
FE) of Licensee
Bao Nguc Huynh
Manager
01867
Zip Code
All Alcohol
Category: All Alcohol, Wine & Malt
Restaurant
Type: Restaurant, Club, Package store,
Inn, General on Premise, Etc.
Description of Licensed Premises:
One story wood fram building with full kitchen and dining facilities
Applicationwas filed: 10/01/07 9:45 a.m. Advertised:. 10/11/07 Reading Chronicle
Date & time Date & Publication
Abutters Notified Yes _�No
Person to contact regarding this transaction:
Name: Attorney Howard M. Miller
Address: 62 Winter Street, PO Box 2949, Edgartown, MA 02539
Phone $: 508- 627 -3719
Remarks:
The Local Licensing Authorities
By:
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
EClen Woriarty
Executive Director
Remarks:
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION
FORM A
LICENSEE PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH:
A. NEW LICENSE APPLICANT
B. APPOINTMENT OR CHANGE OF MANAGER
IN A CORPORATION
X C. TRANSFER OF LICENSE (RETAIL ONLY-SEC. 12 & SEC. 15)
(Please check which transaction is the subject of an application accompanying this Form A.)
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS PROVIDED OR
APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
1. LICENSEE NAME watexloo Restag antvdntures, Inc. 006(o_
(NAME AS IT WILL APPEAR ON THE LICENSE)
2. NAME OF (PROPOSED) MANAGER Bao X900 Huynh
3. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
65 Broadway fit-, Qaincy, ma 02169
4. HOME (STREET) ADDRESS
5. AREA CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (8): (Give both, your home telephone and a number at which
you can be reached during the day).
DAY TIME # 617 -816 -2666 HOME# 617-770-3107
6. PLACE OF BIRTH: 7. DATE OF BIRTH:
B. REGISTERED VOTER: -YES . X NO SA. WHERE?:
9. ARE YOU A U. S. CITIZEN: X YES NO
10, COURT AND DATE OF NATURALIZATION (IF APPLICABLE); May 28, 1,980 Boston, NA
(Submit proof of citizenship and/or naturalization such as Voters Certificate, Birth Certificate or
Naturalization Papers)
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11. FATHER'S NAME: Hat HUU 99YEh— 12. MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: VO
13. IDENTIFY YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD, (Massachusetts, Military, any other State or Federal): ANY OTHER
ARREST OR APPEARANCE IN CRIMINAL COURT CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE
REGARDLESS OF FINAL DISPOSITION-.
YES x NO (MUST CHECK EITHER YES OR NO
IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE OFFENSE (8) SPECIFIC CHARGE AND DISPOSITION (FINE,
PENALTY, ETC.)
14. PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE LIQUOR INDUSTRY: x YES NO
IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Restaurant Manager, Legal Sea Foods 1998 - 2001
HaStAU= Manaam Betucci Is Cb tion 2001 - 2003
General Manager, p=amls Macaroni Grill 2003 - Preseft
15. FINANCIAL INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN THIS OR ANY OTHEWLIQUOR LICENSE, PERMIT
OR CERTIFICATE: YES. x NO
IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
16. EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS (Dates, Position, Employer, Address and 0 known,
Telephone Numbers):
Restaurant Namcjex,'1egal Sea Foods 1998 — 2001
Restaurant Manager, Betuccils Corporation 2001 — 2003
17. HOURS PER WEEK TO BE SPENT ON THE LICENSED PREMISES:
70 Hrs
18, 1 HEREBY SWEAR THAT UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION
I HAVE GIVEN IN THIS =TRU 0 THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,
BY: 7 Ll
PROP117SED MANAGER SIGNATURE DATE
F.IFILESWAUREEN.IWAUREEMFORMSFOALtkVVPD
9199
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02 114
City/Town: Reading
() New License
(x) Transfer of License
O Transfer of Stock
SECTION 1:
Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Retail Sale
O New Officer/Director
() Other
(specify)
Name to Appear on the License: Waterloo Restaurant Ventures Inc..
Business Name (d/b /a, if different): Romano's Macaroni Grill
Manager of Record: Bayo Ngoe Huynh FID of Licensee:
Address of Premises: 49'Walkers Brook Drive, Reading_Zip Code: 01867
Phone Number of Premises 781 - .944 -0575
SECTION 2: Type of License: (check one only)
(} Club O Package Store O Veterans Club
() General on Premise (x) Restaurant () Other/
() Hotel () Tavern
SECTION 3: License Category
(x) All Alcoholic () Wine and Malt
() Malt Only () Wine Only
() Wine and Malt with Cordials Permit
SECTION 4: License Class
(x) Annual () Seasonal
SECTION 5 • Person (attorney if applicable) who can be contacted concerning this annlication
Name: Howard M. Miller
Address: P.O. Box 2949,62 Winter Street, Edgartown. MA 02539
Phone Number: 508- 627 -3719
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SECTION 6: Give a full description of the premises to be licensed, including location of all entrances and exits:
One story wood frame building with full kitchen and dining facilities per plans on file
SECTION 6 (a):
Seating Capacity: 252 Occupancy Number: as determined by building insuector
SECTION 7. Applicant is an:
O Association (x) Corporation O Individual
() Partnership ( ) Non -profit Corporation 0 Limited Liability Company
SECTIONS If applicant is an individual or partnership - List for individual or each partner:
SECTION 8(a): Is individual or all partners United States Citizens? ( ) Yes ( )No
If no, specify citizenship:
SECTION 8(b): Is individual or all partners involved at least twenty-one years old? () Yes.
SECTION 9: If the applicant is a corporation, complete the following:
( ) No
State of Incorporation: Delaware Date of Incorporation: December 17, 2002
Fiscal Year Ends; Date qualified to do business in MA: August 13 2007
SECTION 9(a): How many shares of stock are authorized: 27 044,250 How many are issued: 12.625.000
Provide in the box the names if all officers, directors, stockholders and manager. Use * to indicate director.
SECTION 9(b): Attach a copy of the vote by the Board of Directors appointing a manager or principal
representatives - Attached
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Full Name
Home Address
DOB
SSN
Shares of Stock .
Owned or Controlled
Title
H set forth on Exhibit
SECTION 9(b): Attach a copy of the vote by the Board of Directors appointing a manager or principal
representatives - Attached
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SECTION 9(c): If the applicant is a corporation, answer the following questions:
'1.. Are a majority of directors United States Citizens? (x) Yes ( ) No
2. Are the majority of directors citizens of Massachusetts? ( ) Yes (x) No
3. Is the manager or principal representative a U.S. Citizen? (x) Yes () No
SECTION 10: If the applicant is an association, provide in the box below the names of all
association officers and members.
TITLE FULL NAME HOME ADDRESS DOB SSN PHONE NUMBER
not applicable
lob. Attach a list of all members of the LLC
SECTION 11: Will there be any construction, remodeling, redecorating, or building on the premises
for this license? ( ) Yes (x) No (if yes complete a, b, c and d)
a.) Give an exact description of the construction, remodeling, redecorating or building on the
premises:
b.) What are the estimated costs:
c.) What is the construction schedule:
d.) State all sources of construction financing:
SECTION 12:
Do you own the premises? () Yes (x) No. If yes, please respond to the questions below:
( ) As an individual () Jointly
Trust
Name of Corporation
( ) Other
Name of Realty
(If you do not own the premises to be licensed, provide the following information -a7bout the owner.)
Name: Walkers Brook Crossing L.L.C. Phone Number: &/ / 7) U — I9 S �
Address: 1266 Furnace Brook Parkway, Qgincy, MA 02169
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SECTION 12(a): If a lease or rental, provide the following information:
Beginning date of Lease: October 8, 2004 End date of Lease: October 7 2019
(Provide copy of Lease) in binder
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SECTION 13:
What assets were purchased and cost? Sixteen Restaurants including three restaurants in Massachusetts d/b /a Romano's
Macaroni Grill including real estate at this location per Purchase and Sale Agreement attached. Purchase price not
allocated between assets.
Equipment: $ Furniture: $ Goodwill: $
Inventory: $ License: $ Premise: $_
SECTION 13(a): Total Purchase Price: $15,381,655
SECTION 13(b): Identify below all sources of financing: see attached exhibit 4
Mortgage:
Cash:
Document all sources e.g. Loan Papers, Checking Accounts, Stock Sales, etc.
SECTION 13(c): All other terms and conditions:
(provide purchase and sale documents
Seller: $ none
Other: •(specify) $
SECTION 13(d):, Are you seeking approval for license to be pledged: () Yes (x) No
If yes, to whom:
SECTION 13(e): Will the inventory be pledged:
If yes,whom:
( ) Yes (x ) No
SECTION 13(f): If a corporation, are you seeking approval for any corporate stock to be pledged: ( ) Yes ( x) No
If yes, to whom and identify the number of shares.
SECTION 14: State the following information for all persons or entities who will have any direct or indirect
beneficial or financial interest in this license:
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Full Name Home Address DOB SSN Phone Number
stockholders of applicant see Exhibit A
SECTION 14(a): Describe all types of beneficial or financial interest each person or entity identified in Question 14
will have in this license:
Person or Entity Beneficial or Financial Interest
stockholders see exhibit A
SECTION 14(b): Does any person or entity listed in Question 14 have any direct or indirect beneficial or financial
interest in any other license granted under Chapter 138?
(x) Yes No
Name
a of License
License Name and Address
Description of Interest
.applicant
restaurant
50 South Avenue, Burlington, MA
owner
1803
applicant
restaurant
90 Pleasant Street
owner
Methuen 01844
applications for
transfer to applicant
lare pending
SECTION 14(c): Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever held a license or a beneficial interest in a license issued
under Chapter 138 which is not presently held?
(x) Yes No (x)
(If yes, provide the following for each person or entity.)
Name Type of License License Name and Address Date Ownership Surrendered
SECTION 14(d): Describe how all licenses in Question 14c were terminated (e.g. transfer of ownership,
non - renewal, surrender, etc.) none
late License Reason why the License was Terminated
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SECTION 14(e): Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever had a license suspended, revoked or
cancelled?
() Yes (x) No
(If yes, provide the following information)
Date License Reason why the License was suspended, revoked or cancelled
SECTION 14(f): Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever been convicted of violating any
state, federal or military law?
() Yes (x) No
SECTION 15: a. Each individual applicant must sign
b. Applications by a partnership must be signed by a majority of the partners.
c. Applications by a corporation must be signed by an officer authorized by a vote
of the corporations Board of Directors.
d. Applications by an association must be signed by a majority of the members if
the governing body. All signatures must have answered question 10.
e. False information or failure to disclose are reasons to revoke a license or deny a license application.
Signed and subscribed to under the penalty of perjury, this 26th day of September 2007.
By: Signature of Full Name Title
Waterloo Restaur t Ventures, Inc �/ry
d/b /a Romano' carom Grill, A , /y/
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EXHIBIT A
TO ABCC APPLICATION FOR ALL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES RESTAURANT LICENSE
(in answer to question 9 a)
officers, directors, stockholder and manager of Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. d/b /a
Romano's Macaroni Grill - 201 N.E. Park Plaza. Dr., Suite 295, Vancouver, WA 98684
* denotes a director
itle
ull Name
Address
Shares of Stock
Percentage of ownership
Owned or Controlled
President *
Barry McGowan
977 NW Dahlia Dr
Camas, WA 98607
1,349,118
10.69%
Sr *n
Paul Acker
65 NW Emil Wa
449 706
'
3.56%
asur�er
Camas, WA 98607
Director
Hawley
60 Center Street
_0_
Westport, CT 06880
Director
Hawley, Jr.
13 Silverman Road
ew Canaan, CT 06840
_0_
Thompson
jBao
Ol Main Street, Ste 2001
ort Worth, TX
_0_
goe Huynh
5 Broadway Street
uincy, MA 02169
_0_
tockholder
augatuck Capital
ne Canterbury Green
7,411,765
8.7%
Corporation
tamford, CT 06901
01 Mail Street, Suite
2.4%
stockholder
T MacGrill Restaurant
001, Fort Worth, TX
2,902.941
Partners LP
6102
stockholder
P. Vann Phillips
420 Hanover St
as. TX 75225
30 882
'
0.24%
stockholder
Donald W. Eubank
012 Wabash Circle
Dallas, TX 75214
30,082
.24%
tockholder
Robert Hudson
Ave.
929 NW 31"` auras, WA 98607
449,706
.56 %
TOTAL SHARES ISSUED- 12,625,000
TOTAL SHARES AUTHORIZED- 27,044,250
For Further Identification of ownership of Saugatuck Capital Corporation and CT MacGrill
Restaurant Partners LP see Attached Organizational Chart Of Ownership
Orcianizational Chart for Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc,
WATERLOO RESTAURANT VENTURES, INC.
Shareholders: Cumulative Holdings
INSTITUTIONAL
Saugatuck Capital Co. LIP IV SBIC
58.71%
CT Macgrill Restaurant Partners LP
22.99%
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P. Vann Phillips
0,24%
Donald W. Eubank
0.24%
Barry McGowan
10.69%
Paul Acker
3.66%
Robert Hudson
3,66%
OFFICERS
Barry McGowan — President
Paul Acker — CFO
Robert Hudson — COO
DIRECTORS
Barry McGowan
Paul Acker
Stuart Hawley
Frank J. Hawley
Kelly R. Thompson
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CT Macgrill Restaurant Partners, LIP
22.QA% Shareholder in Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc.
CRATES THOMPSON CAPITAL, INC.
Member — 100%
Robert B. Crates — 500 shares (50%)
Kelly R. Thompson — 600 shares (50%)
Robert Crates — Pres.; Director
Kelly Thompson — VP; Director
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UK4DEI] PARTNERS
Kelly R. Thompson —4D.7373996
John F&LaooB.Oudt-2B.O2O4296
Randy Rodgers —12.7118696
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combined interest of1G.52543%:
1. Dirk Oudt Trust 1Q8G-4.2372Q96
%. Randal Dudt Trust 1S8G-4`23728Y6
3. Kyle Oudt Trust 1S8G-4.23728Y6
4. TovverOneHighBenkPartners|| —
3.8135896
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Saugatuck Capital Company Limited Partnership IV S BIC
56.47% Shareholder in Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc.
Saugatuck Management IV us Saugatuck Capital Company
SBIC, LLC SBA Limited Partnership IV
General Partner — I% Limited Partner - 77% Limited Partner - 22%
Saugatuck Capital Company
Limited Partnership IV
Member —100%
Limited partners — 99%'
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General Partner —1
Saugatuck Management IV, LLC
Principal Managing Member
Frank J. Hawley — 28.11 %
Managing Members
Barbara Parker — 7.50%
Tom Berardino — 22.39%
Stuart Hawley — 13.75%
Christopher Wright — 10.00%
Rob Tucker — 2.50%
Mark Allsteadt— 10.00%
Non - managing Members
[cumulative] — 5.75%
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September 12, 2007
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway St.
Boston, MA 02114
Re: Letter of Financial Commitment
WATERLOO
restaurant ventures
On August 10, 2007, Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. ( "Waterloo "), a Delaware corporation,
entered into a Purchase Agreement with Brinker International, Inc., a Delaware corporation, the
parent company of Brinker Massachusetts Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, to purchase
16 Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurants in the states of Massachusetts (3), Maine (1),
Connecticut (2), Rhode Island (1), New York (3), Delaware (1), and Pennsylvania (5) for a total
purchase price of $15,381,655.00. Approximately $4,245,808.00 of the funds for this acquisition
will come from an infusion of additional capital from Waterloo's shareholders; and
approximately $11,135,847.00 will come from the financial lender General Electric Capital
Franchise Finance Corporation, with whom we have negotiated an initial lending commitment
for this transaction. The closing will occur after the transfer of the liquor licenses are approved.
Sincerely,
WATERLOO RESTAURANT VENTURES, INC.
By:
aul Acker, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer
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UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT OF DIRECTORS IN LIEU OF
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF
WATERLOO RESTAURANT VENTURES, INC.
September_, 2007
The undersigned, being all of the directors of Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Corporation "), hereby do consent, pursuant to Section 141(f) of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, to the adoption of the following resolutions with the same
force and effect as if duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the
"Board ") held for the purpose:
MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR LICENSES
Burlinaton, MA Location:
RESOLVED, that the Corporation accept the transfer of the annual all alcoholic beverages Restaurant
license (the "Burlington License ") for the premises at 50 South Avenue in Burlington, Massachusetts
01803 (the "Burlington Licensed Premises ") from Brinker Massachusetts Corporation, and be it further
RESOLVED, that Mark Kobuszewski is hereby appointed as the manager (the "Burlington Manager')
for the Burlington License and that he is granted full authority and control over the Burlington Licensed
Premises and over the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages as the licensee itself
could in any way have and exercise if it were a natural person resident in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this consent be delivered to said manager which shall constitute the written ~
authority required by Massachusetts General Laws ( "M.G.L. ") M.G.L. Chapter 138 § 26; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that that the above named Burlington Manager, any officer of the Corporation, or Jesse D.
Lyon or Howard M. Miller as attorneys for the Corporation be authorized to execute on behalf of the
Corporation any necessary or desirable documents related thereto, and to do all things required relative to
the above Burlington application.
ReadinLy, MA Location:
RESOLVED, that the Corporation accept the transfer of the annual all alcoholic beverages Restaurant
license (the "Reading License ") for the premises at 49 Walkers Brook Drive, Massachusetts 01867 (the
"Reading Licensed Premises ") from Brinker Massachusetts Corporation, and be it further.
RESOLVED, that Bao Huynh is hereby appointed as the manager (the "Reading Manager ") for thf
Reading License and that he is granted full authority and control over the Reading Licensed Premises an(
over the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages as the licensee itself could in an3
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way have and exercise if it were a natural person resident in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this consent be delivered to said manager which shall constitute the written
authority required by M.G.L. Chapter 138 § 26; and be it further
RESOLVED, that that the above named Reading Manager, any officer of the Corporation, or Jesse D.
Lyon or Howard M. Miller as attorneys for the Corporation be authorized to execute on behalf of the
Corporation any necessary or desirable documents related thereto, and to do all things required relative to
the above Reading application.
Methuen, MA Location:
RESOLVED, that the Corporation accept the transfer of the annual all alcoholic beverages Restaurant
license (the "Methuen License" and together with the Burlington License and the Reading License, the
"Massachusetts Liquor Licenses ") for the premises at 90 Pleasant Street, Methuen, Massachusetts, 01844
(the "Methuen Licensed Premises ") from Brinker Massachusetts Corporation, and be it further
RESOLVED, that Sarah Samyn is hereby appointed as the manager (the "Methuen Manager ") for the
Methuen License and that she is granted full authority and control over the Methuen Licensed Premises
and over the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages as the licensee itself could in
any way have and exercise if it were a natural person resident in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this consent be delivered to said manager which shall constitute the written
authority required by M.G.L. Chapter 138 § 26; and be it further
RESOLVED, that that the above named Methuen Manager, any officer of the Corporation, or. Jesse D.
Lyon or Howard M. Miller as attorneys for the Corporation be authorized to execute on behalf of the
Corporation any necessary or desirable documents related thereto, and to do all things required relative
to the above Methuen application.
General Authority
RESOLVED: That all acts and deeds heretofore done and any action taken by any member of the
Board, any proper officer or any agent of the Corporation in carrying out the terms
and intentions of the foregoing resolutions or otherwise in connection with (a) the
Massachusetts Liquor Licenses and (b) any of the transactions contemplated thereby,
be, and they hereby are, ratified, approved and confirmed in all respects; and be it
further
RESOLVED: That the proper officers of this Corporation are each, acting singly, hereby authorized
from time to time, in the name and on behalf of this Corporation, and under its
corporate seal if desired, to execute, make oath to, acknowledge and deliver any and
all such orders, directions, certificates and other instruments and papers and to do or
cause to be done any and' all such other acts, filings, state and federal securities law
filings and things, as may, in his or their judgment, be necessary, desirable,
appropriate or convenient in connection with the consummation of the transactions
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contemplated by the foregoing resolutions; and be it further
RESOLVED: That as used in the foregoing resolutions the term "the proper officers" of the
Corporation shall mean the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief
Financial Officer, any Vice President, the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary of
the Corporation; and be it further
RESOLVED: That all acts and deeds heretofore done and any action heretofore taken by any
director or officer of the Corporation or any agent of the Corporation for or on behalf
of the Corporation in carrying out the terms and intentions of the foregoing
resolutions, be, and they hereby are, ratified, approved and confirmed in all respects.
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This Board Consent may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed, to be an original, but all of which shall be one and the same document.
The undersigned further direct that this Board Consent shall take effect immediately as of the date first
above written and shall be filed in the minute book of the Corporation with the minutes of the meetings
of the Board of Directors.
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Frank J HItV
ituart Haw ey
Barry McGowan
Paul Acker
Kelly R. Thompson
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This Board Consent may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed, to be an original, but all of which shall be one and the same document.
The undersigned further direct that this Board Consent shalt take effect immediately as of die date first
above written and shall be filed in the minute book of the Corporation with the minutes of the meetings
of the Board of Directors.
Frank J. Hawley
Stuart Hawlev
Paul Acker
Kelly R. Thompson
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This Board Consent may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed, to be an original, but all of which shall be one and the same document.
The undersigned further direct that this Board Consent shall take effect immediately as of the date first
above written and shall be filed in the minute book of the Corporation with the minutes of the meetings
of the Board of Directors.
Frank J. Hawley
Stuart Hawley
Barry McGowan
Pau Acker
Kelly R. Thompson
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This Board Consent may be executed iT% one or more eounterpans, each of which shall be
deemed, to be an original, but all of which shall be one and the same document.
The undersigned further direct that this Board Consent shall take effect immediately as of the date first
above written and shall be filed in the minute book of the Corporation with the minutes of the meetings
of the Board of Directors.
Frank J. Hawley
Stuart Hawley
Barry McGowan
Pahl Acker
w•.�s
Kolly lk. Thompson
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BRINKER MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION D/B /A ROMANO'S MACARONI
GRILL
CERTIFICATION OF CORPORATION
(authorizing transfer for Reading)
The undersigned Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Brinker Massachusetts Corporation
d/b /a Romano's Macaroni Grill ( "the Corporation") certifies that at a duly constituted meeting on
,4U, or by consent of all the directors it was
"VOTED: that the Corporation file a transfer application apply to the Licensing Board
for the Town of Reading to transfer its all alcoholic beverages Restaurant license for the
premises at 49 Walkers Brook Drive to Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. for use at the same
premises and that any officer, or the Manager of the License be given full authority and
discretion to execute all applications and/or other documents in connection therewith and be
authorized to take all action to carry out the foregoing resolution"
I further certify that Corporation is duly organized and existing under the laws of
Delaware and duly registered to conduct business in Massachusetts and that a majority of its
officers are citizens of the United States.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certification on the
day of September 2007.
G —y
Jeffrev Hoban
Secretary or Assistant Secretary
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TOWN OF READING
12007
TO THE LICENSING BOARD
The undersigned licensee, Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b /a Romano's Macaroni Grill respectfully petitions
for the transfer of its annual all alcoholic beverages restaurant license now exercised by said licensee on the
premises at 49 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading 01867 to Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. d/b /a Romano's
Macaroni Grill for use at the same location.
The current officers, directors and stockholder of Brinker Massachusetts Corporation are set forth in Exhibit A and
the current, officers, directors, stockholder and proposed manager of Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. are set
forth in Exhibit B
The above named transferee hereby joins in this petition for transfer of said license, and respectfully petitions the
Board to grant such transfer.
Brinker Massachusetts Corporation
SIGNATURE OF LICENSEE: C—�
By Jeffrey Hoban, VP & :`- Asst:. Sec.
SIGNATURE OF PROPOSED TRANSFEREE:
......................... ............................... Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc
FORM 983
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A�TatQN�- !rl -�Cy'
By: 44
' 0 ,duly authorized manager of the corporation
EXHIBIT A
TO APPLICATION TO TRANSFER ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES RESTAURANT
LICENSE
officers, directors and stockholder of Brinker Massachusetts. Corporation d/b /a Roman's
Macaroni Grill
* denotes a director
Title
Full Name
Address
Shares of Stock
Owned or Controlled
President *
Roger Thompson
3925 A. Gilbert
-0-
and Secretary
Dallas, TX 75219
Treasurer and
Bryan McCrory
1095 Cactus Lane
Asst. secretary *
alias, TX 75238
V.P. and Asst.
Jeffery Hoban
1104 Allen Street
-0-
Secretary
Dallas, TX 75204
Brinker Restaurant
820 LBJ FREEWAY,
' ole stockholder
orporation
r
ALAS, TX 75240
1000
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EXHIBIT B
TO APPLICATION TO TRANSFER ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES RESTAURANT
LICENSE
officers, directors, stockholder and manager of Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. d/b /a
Roman's Macaroni Grill - 201 N.E. Park Plaza Dr., Suite 295, Vancouver, WA 98684
* denotes a director
Title
ull Name
Address
Shares of Stock
Percentage of ownership
Owned or Controlled
President *
Barry McGowan
977 NW Dahlia Dr
auras, WA 98607
1,349,118
10.69%
Secretary and
Paul Acker
4465 NW Emily Way
449,706
3.56%
Treasurer
Camas, WA 98607
Stuart Hawley
60 Center Strect
_0_
Director
Westport, CT 06880
Director
Frank Hawley, Jr.
13 Silverman Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
_0_
Director
Kelly Thompson
01 Main Street, Ste 2001
Fort Worth, TX
_0_
Manager
Bao Huynh
5 Broadway Street
uincy, MA 02169
_0_
stockholder
Saugatuck Capital
ne Canterbury Green
7,411,765
8.7%
Corporation
3tarnford, CT 06901
01 Mail Street, Suite
22.9%
stockholder
T MacGrill Restaurant
001, Fort Worth, TX
2,902.941
Partners LP
6102
420 Hanover St
0.24%
stockholder
P. Vann Phillips
Dallas, TX 75225
30,882
stockholder
Donald W. Eubank
7012 Wabash Circle
30,082
.24%
alias, TX 75214
tockholder
obert Hudson
929 NW 31` Ave.
auras, WA 98607
449,706
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TOTAL SHARES ISSUED - 12,625,000
TOTAL SHARES AUTHORIZED- 27,044,250
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
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FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleiknerl
DATE: October 26, 2007
RE: October 30, 2007 Agenda
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
3a) There is one vacancy on the Human Relations Advisory Committee and two applicants.
If the Board is pleased with both applicants, then they might want to consider appointing
an Associate member.
4a) Ownership of Romano's Macaroni Grill is being transferred for a number of their
establishments in Massachusetts. The general approval has been given by the State,
subject to approval by all of the communities within which Macaroni Grills are located.
Staff has no problems with the proposed transfer.
4b) Please see the attached material from the Town Engineer's Office as well as the letter
from the property owners. The property owner is asking the Board to allow the recently
constructed fence within the public right of way.
The major Warrant Articles to. reconsider are the sidewalk Article, the CPA Article and
also please see the attached material on the Timothy Place Article.
4d) I will have an update of the goals for you on Tuesday night. The Board will also need to
discuss what process to use in establishing goals for conducting the Town Manager's
evaluation this Fall.
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September 16, 2007'
Dear Peter,
We are writing to you in response to a letter we received from the Town of 1
Reading on August 30, 2007 regarding a fence that was installed in front of our home at
63 Springvale Road. The letter notifies us that the fence is on town property and must be
removed from the town's right of ways before December 15, 2007. We would like to
appeal this removal decision before the Board of Selectmen.
We purchased our home approximately one year ago. The yard is landscaped t
from the front of our home to the street. The house is situated on a corner lot, and there d
are, no sidewalks in the front of our property or along the side. The fence we had
installed for a cost of $1,500 is a three foot high cedar split -rail wooden fence. It is
placed on the perimeter of our property, approximately one foot in from the street. At the
time of installation, we were unaware that our property line was not at the end of our
yard. The fence does not impede the vision of any drivers taking turns onto or out of
Springvale or Overlook Road. In fact, we have received numerous compliments from all
of our neighbors telling us how much they like our fence. We do not have much frontage
on our property, and if we were to move the fence in eight feet from the street, it would
essentially be situated in the middle of the yard. The cost to reposition the fence would
be approximately $600. We respectfully request that you consider our appeal in view of
the fact that much time and expense have been invested in the beautification of our
property.
We would appreciate notification of the scheduling of the next Town Meeting, so
that we may attend. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
S, ly,
Tarnsen and Scott Ahneida
63 Springvale Road
Reading, MA
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Date: Octob��6,2007
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or curb ~(if one was hobeinobaUad\.| recommend that the homeowner be required to relocate the fence
to their own property.
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Fax: (781) 942 -5441 PUBLIC WORKS
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942 -9077
August 30, 2007
James and Tamsen Almeida
63 Springvale Road
Reading, MA 01867
Dear James and Tamsen Ahneida:
During a recent inspection in your neighborhood, the Town discovered an issue regarding the fence that was
installed in front of your home. This fence is, in fact, on the Town of Reading's roadway layouts of both
Springvale Road and Overlook Road. The Town of Reading does not allow homeowners to construct fences,
walls, or any permanent structures within the Town's right -of -ways. Therefore, the Department of Public
Works must ask you to have this fence removed from the Town's right -of -ways before December 15, 2007.
This decision can be appealed to the Board of Selectmen by typing an email to the Town Manager at
phechenbleil<ner@ci.reading.ma.us or by writing a letter to the Town Manage at the following address:
Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
If you do decide to appeal the removal decision, then in the email or letter to the Town Manager, reference this
letter and state why you feel that the fence should stay. Request from the Town Manager in the
correspondence that you wish to appeal this decision to the Board of Selectmen and ask that you be notified
when the meeting is held, so that you may attend.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 781- 942 -9082.
Sincerely,
Peter T. Reinhart
Civil Engineer
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Reading, -MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
MEMO�UM
TO: Board of Selectmen f
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner°
DATE: October 26, 2007
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
RE: October 30, 2007 Agenda
3a) There is one vacancy on the Human Relations Advisory Committee and two applicants.
If the Board is pleased with both applicants, then they might want to consider appointing
an Associate member.
4a) Ownership of Romano's Macaroni Grill is being transferred for a number of their
establishments in Massachusetts. The general approval has been given by the State,
subject to approval by all of the communities within which Macaroni Grills are located.
Staff has no problems with the proposed transfer.
4b) Please see the attached material from the Town Engineer's Office as well as the letter
from the property owners. The property owner is asking the Board to allow the recently -
constructed fence within the public right of way.
4c) The major Warrant Articles o, reconsider are the sidewalk Article, the CPA Article and
also please see the attached material on the Timothy Place Article.
4d) I will have an update of the goals for you on Tuesday night. The Board will also need to
discuss what process to use in establishing goals for conducting the Town Manager's
evaluation this Fall.
'1 •
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, 1, on notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the
place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant
in the following public places within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1
Precinct 2
Precinct 3
Precinct 4
Precinct 5
Precinct 6
Precinct 7
Precinct 8
J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Registry of Motor Vehicles, 275 Salem Street
Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street,
Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue,
Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street
Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Mobil on the Run, 1330 Main Street
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 13, 2007,
the date set for the Subsequent Town Meeting in this Warrant.
I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be. published in the Reading
Chronicle in the issue of
A true copy. Attest*
Cheryl A. Johnson, Town Clerk
1
John Della Paolera, Constable
IA
SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
|O the name ofthe Commonwealth of . you are hereby required to
nnt��8Dd warn the iDh8h�8�sVf the ToVVDof Reading, qu@|Ui8dto vote iOe|eCUoDsand
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'`-' gffainG' to meet at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 82 Oakland Road, said Reading, on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. ads8V8n-th|�vo'doCk in the
�' t which time and place the fU|lOVYiDg articles are t0 be 8dBd UpOD and
evening, �
' ` ''�'-� -� | ��T�� ' Meeting ��8Ol��[ iO accordance V�ththe provisions Vf
�8t��O{D�� ���U�iV�V by Town ��Dn� ns
the Reading Home Rule Charter.
To h d act the reports of Board of8e\ootnl�n Town
Accountant, hear .
AcCVUnterd. T[eaGV[eFOO||8d Di [�O Dr. Board VfA�o��eOrG, Director Of Public Works ' Town
Clerk, Tree VGrdeD, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement
Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light BOard., Finance CV0ni�88' Cemetery Trustees,
Community P|8nO|Dg k Development
CODlDuiGsiOh. Conservation CO[nDlieGiVD, TVVVD
Manager and any other Board o[ Special Co[nO0ittee.
Board of Selectmen
following reports are expected to be given under this article:
* RIVILD annual report
*
Status ofMVVRA water purchase
w
State Ofthe Schools
TO the 8X±8Ot possible, the reports are included in the back of this report so that
only 8 summary report will b8 given verbally 8f Town Meeting.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Commiftee Report: No report.
ARTIC . LE2 To choose all other necessary Town Officers, and 8nnck_
CVDlDlUi8eS and determine what iOstUuCtkJOG shall be given Town C)ff|ce[8 and Special
{}OD1DlitteeG. and to see what SU[D the TOvYO will raise by bV[n]Vvng or tGaDSfC[ from
8V8i\8b\8 funds, r Othermis8, and appropriate for the purpose of funding Town Officers
Special @D� ��Ci�� C`[DOl|ttee8 to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other
action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
There@n9no known inStnJdi0nEJD�oUoDo8tth�time. As8geDe[g rule, '
—
\n�Instructional reports are naeen/od � the last evening Of Town Meeting, and the
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Moderator requests that any T Om� Meeting member who intends to offer an instructional
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motion let him know at least one session in advance so that he can let Town Meeting
members know that in advance.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2008 — FY 2012,
Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule
Charter, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: The following amendments are proposed to the FY 2008 — FY 2018
Capital improvements Program (CIP). These amendments need to be included in the
CIP in order for Town Meeting to consider funding them under the various Articles at
Town Meeting. The full revised CIP is included in the blue pages in the back of this
report.
The following are -proposed modifications to the CI.P approved at the Annual
Town Meeting:
FY08 (Fall '07):
* $20,000 for snow removal equipment at RMHS (Line Cl)
* $50,000 for roof repairs at Killam (Line C2)
* $20,000 for generator at Parker (Line C2)
* $20,000 for handicap access at RMHS (Line C2)
$163,000 remove all other previous items for Fall '07 (Line C2)
+ $25,000 in additional floor/carpet; total now $60,000 for Town Hall, Main
Fire Station, Senior Center, Library (Line C3)
- $65,000 remove all other items for Fall '07 (Line C3)
- $15,000 remove GIS for Fall '07 (Line C5) . listed as $150,000
+ $95,000 for full GIS flyover and mapping, previously
in debt in for FY09 (Line C5) classified I as operating
$10,000 remove Library public equipment (now
expense) (Line C7)
+ $21,000 in additional DVR video technology (Line C9)
+ $4,300 additional to previously approved $82,000 Dump Truck (Line CIO)
+ $16,100 additional to previously approved $130,000 Rack Spray Truck
(Line CIO)
* $7,000 additional to Fall '07 sedan (Line C10)
* $10,000 additional to Fall '07 lawnmowers (Line CIO)
* $20,000 for paving materials (Line C12)
* $115,000 additional for Franklin sidewalks (Line C12)
* $8,000 additional to Fall '07 Dump Truck (Line Y5 — Storm Water Ent.)
FY09-FY1 8:
Staff from the municipal government and school departments conducted an
extensive review of the Capital Improvement Plan during the summer and early fall of
C/
mi
2UO7'aS part of continuing improvements tO the budget process. The enclosed QPnow
cOVenG the ten-year hOd from FY2OD8 through FY2018' in addition to the revised
changes for FY2000 ' mentioned 8boVe. The new CIP will bereviewed again bV staff prior
to the Annual Town Meeting, as part of the new twice/year capital budgeting process.
When the Capital Improvements Pk]O was approved by Town Meeting at the
Annual Town Meeting, the amount of funding included in the Budget for capital was 5%
of ' the budget, which was significantly less than the funding required for projects in the
CIP. As we did last year, the recommendation was to see how Free Cash and other
cash reserves stood in the Fall 2007, and. consider funding further FY2008 capital
projects in K\OVemb8[
Cash reserves now stand at an adequate amount to approve additional capital
projects this fall. In addition, there is. over $500'000 in excess r
evenueo versus the
budgeted BDOU rd for FY2008. The staff recommendation is to use approximately
$1 '0'0 for additional one-time capital projects in FY2008' to use approximately
$500,000 to balance the FY2008BUdQEd' and to
place $500'000 into the stabilization
fund.
Finance Commiftee Report: Approved 7-0, text to follow.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes
taken under Article 13 of the April 23, 2007 ADDVai TOvD Meeting relating to the 'Fiscal
Year 2008 Municipal BUdget, and see what sum the Town will [8ieg by borrowing or
transfer
from available hJnd8' or otherwise' and appropriate as the n3Su|t of any such
amended votes for the operation of the Town and its governnoent, or take any other
action with respect thereto. H [�`
Finance Comm
Backgroun The following FY20O8 budget transfers are proposed for consideration 8t
the 2007 Subsequent Town Meeting:
General Fund —Wages an5LgApenses
Account Line
Description
Decrea
Increase
B9
Benefits
$265,000
$140, 000 per April '07 TM
$ 25,000 Substance Abuse
Program Coordinator
.
C 'p
Account Line
• $ 70,000 RMLD adjustment
Decrease
Increase
C1
• $ 15,000 Water Fund credit
$ 20,000
• $ 10,000 Sewer Fund credit
$ 5,000 Life Insurance
H1
Vocational School Education
$ 77,.500
Mi
Accounting Salaries — sick-leave and
$ 6,500
vacation buyback
N16
Finance Salaries — staffing for
$ 25,000
Financial Technology project
(overtime)
N17
Finance Expenses.— pay & class
$ 25,000
study for Town & School non-union
positions
P2
Library expenses - public technology
$ 1.3,500
Q23
Community Services Expenses
$ 9,000
• $4,000 Substance Abuse
team training
0 $5,000 Flexible Account
S15
Public Works Expenses — Highway
$ 50,000
Maintenance
U10
Town Building Maintenance — Library
$ 30,000
elevator repairs
Subtotals
$501,500
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N 'frow tak. ev.yv state ai
Tece s 1500
local 1p;L, :�
• State Aid net increase
versus ,:budgeted- amount ]s
$566;628
• State: As.sessm-ents and
Charges . versus budgeted.
amount.are $49,460 In
rernanrng $15,66$ 0 be 1
usedfor capital below V1.
General Fund — Capita
Account Line
Description
Decrease
Increase
C1
School Equipment
$ 20,000
• $20,000 Snow plow
equipment @RMHS
C2
School Building Improvements
$ 90,000
• $50,000 Killarn roof repairs
• $20,000 Parker generator
0 $20,000 RMHS Handicap
Access
I
C3
Town Building Improvements
Decrease
$ 70,000
Line
W5
• $60,000 carpeting/flooring for
$250,000
Town Hall, Main Fire Station,
Senior Center & Library
* $10,000 HVAC repairs in
Town Hall & Main Fire Station
C5
Town Technology
$117,000
0 $95,000 GIS flyover and
mapping layers
0 $22,000 upgrade voting
machines
C7
Library - Roving reference
$ 10,000
C9
Public Safety — video technology
$ 35,000
C10
Public Works — equipment
$445,400
$ 16,100 previous Rack
Spray Truck — fed, emissions
$ 4,300 previous Dump
Truck —fed. emissions
• $135,000 Backhoe
$ 90,000 Dump Truck
• $ 75,000 New sidewalk plow
$ 65,000 Pickup Utility
$ 30,000 Car (hybrid sedan)
• $ 30,000 Lawnmowers (2)
C12
Public Works — Roadway
$165,000
Improvements/Sidewalks
• $115,000 Franklin Street
$ 30,000 general sidewalks
$ 20,600 paving materials
C14
Public Works — Parks & Recreation
$150,000
$150,000 Bancroft Ave.
tennis courts
Subtotals
$1,102,400
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Ot0J0q% StAt6:6i, d 1. &
Net 0nv
Enterprise Funds
Account
Pft§R[!Rj!9fl
Decrease
Increase
Line
W5
Water Fund
$250,000
• $200,000 (expenses) — to offset
rates charged
• $65,000 (expenses) —decommission
water treatment plant
* ($15,000) (expenses) credit for
health insurance
4 cl
X6
Sewer Fund
$190,000
• $200,000 (expenses) — to offset
rates charged
• ($10,000) (expenses) credit for
health insurance
X5*
Sewer Fund
$300,000
• $300,000 (capital) inflow & infiltration
from Developer Mitigation*
-
Y5
Storm Water Fund
$ 8,000
• $8,000 previous Dump Truck —fed.
Emissions
Subtotals
$748,000
Net from:
• Wat6r.. Reserves .(f 0: 1
:
$20. ;000
• Sewer Reserves 'forX51)
xv):
-$30%060
-&.000.
• Storm Water Reserves: (for Y5)
Finance Committee Report: Approved 7-0, text to follow.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal
Year 2008 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services
actually rendered to'the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background There are no known prior years bills to be paid, and therefore this article
may be Indefinitely Postponed.
Finance Committee Report No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to establish a stabilization fund, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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Finance Committee Report:
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
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ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote tV accept the report Of the Board of
Selectmen upon the l 'ngOLt8s@pUb|iCVVgVUlefOUVVVngd8scrb8dp[�8tevV8yUOde[
the p[OVGiOOOfk�xV@�~h�hZjD�th�8GGesgr�entVfbG�B0O8Dt8. such xV8V8being laid out
� d � the Board ��8d8[�[U�O' and to authorize the
iD8��0[d8DC�VYithp\8DS�U|V8�prOV� y � n8 .
Board of 8a|eotDleD to take such vV8yG UDd8[ the p[VViGiOO Of |8vV authorizing the
assessment O� f betbe[08Dta' in fee or rights easement therein by eminent doma\D,
under the provisions of Chapter 70 of the General Laws, as @0gOdad' or acquire said
lands in fee or. rights of easement therein by purchase, gift Vr otherwise and toassess
~----'—nts n.thgp\aOS8nddSSorioUODSfo[sUohV8ybeiDgfi\ediOthe Office of
the '-''Cl—' in accordance with the statutory requirements; and tU see what sum the
'~~^ will '--- to appropriate by b0rnoVDg. Or from the tax levy, dr transfer from
� �O ofG8� lands O[8aGerDents therein O[for
8V8i�d}�`fUO�8'OrOt�8n��8.fO[tk��C�U00O�
payment nf any eOliD8Otdomain darDageSand �rthe o0nstnJchOnof said ways, or.t@Ke
any other action with respect thereto.
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Finance Committee Report: Approved 7-0, text to follow
Bylaw C . ommittee Repo No report.
ARTICLE To see if the Town will Vote tO rescind authorized but unused debt
for:
* The Barrows School p authorized �S 8�th��ed b« Article 5 voted 12/10/98 and
amended by Article 12 voted 4/24/00. and further amended by Article 13 VOt8U
5/6/O4|
* The Birch Meadow Tennis [|OVds as authorized by Article 21 of the 2007 ADDU8|
Town Meeting.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Backgroun
Finance Committee Report: Defer tO November meeting, textVil|fV|ly explain
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE TO see sum the Town will r�ae by bornowing .
or transfer
from funds, Or otherwise, and appropriate � r
the purpose Of On8k|Og
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iDlprVY8DlgOt8 to OF FeD(8CiOg the Birch Meadow Tennis Courts, including the costs Of
engineering Ge[voea' '|ane' doouOmento, cost estimates, bidding een/cea. construction
OO8nggern8nt services, and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in
connection therewith, said sum tObe expended by and under the direction of the Town
MgO@g8[| and to see ifthe Town will authorize the Board Of Se|8Ct0eO' the Town
Manager, o[ any other agency Of the Town, k} apply for a grant or grants, tobe used tV
defray the cost of all, or any p3rfOf. said improvements; and to authorize the TOVYD
Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as nnoy be necessary to
carry out the purposes of this Article, O[take aOyother8CtiVnVVithneGpeCtthe[etO.
RO8nd of Selectmen
Backgroun
Finance Commiftee Repo Defer tO November meeting, text will fully explain
Bylaw Committee Report No report.
ARTICLE '10 To see what sum the TOVVD will raise by borrowing, or transfer
'- | -�'^~ aV8-l8h|8 fUDdG. or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of pu[Ch8S|DQ @ fire
e[ tuck, including the costs Of consulting services, p\3nS, d0cVDeOt8. cost
~~~^Gte-. bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in
connection therewith, said sun to be expended by and Under the direction of the Town
Manager;
and to Gee if the [OVO will authorize the Board of Selectmen, the Town
other of T�VVO t� apply o�[gOt or grants, to be used to
K8@n8��[.O[�p����[�g�n�y ' .
defray the cost Of all, n[ any part of, said fire engine; and tO authorize the Town Manager
tV enter into any and all contracts and ag�aanent ee a may be necessary to carry out the
purposes Ofthi.s /\diCle. or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
' The Fire Department kS in critical Deed of replacement ladder Our
ladder truck was purchased in 1991 and is 16 years old A ladder truck is 8Nohly
specialized vehicle intended to provide equipment, tools and access for Firefighters to a
vast range of emergency -scenes including, but not limited to, fires, motor vehicle
accidents, and structural collapse. The ladder truck is equipped with an aerial ladder,
tools and equipment to ' enable Firefighters to rescue trapped victims, ventilate burning
buildings, provide emergency scene lighting and protect property from damage.
Due tO the age Of the truck, over the last two years the frequency and severity of
the
' re r--'� to Ladder . have increased a' n�oa�y Because Of the g extent of the
repairs, the �uckhas been �8qUeOUyout Vf s8n�oefor 8 number Ofdays at time. The
longest period has been two Ve8ha ' The repairs have been to the hydraulic systems
that stabilize the truck
and raise the aerial, cooling syGt8Dl, chassis and SUsp8DGioD
Whenever our laxJde[trU:k is out Of n8rviCe, we attempt to borrow. a ladder truck
G�fU� in our 8fhJd� HOVV�V�� f8[ too
fn]Dl8nOth8rCOnlDOUOitv8O�8tUnl8�VV�G[�SWcCe .
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often, e are not able to obtain 8 ladder �Vd<OO ko8O because very few communities haye'oepana|addertruoh. When wa are not able ho borrow e ladder truck, the Wakefield
Fire Department will provide their ladder truck if V8 have g fire. eFor eX8Op|8 VO
February 2, 2007 had e two alarm structure fire at 15 Avon Street and our ladder
truck was out 8fservice. The Wakefield Fire Department's ladder truck was used @tthe
scene, Although we are grateful fO[ the Wakefield Fire Department's ladder truck
response, using gmutual aid community for a prim 8[Y ladder truck response oU@routine
basis inot safe for the community O[the Firefighters,
and is 8 violation of our mutual aid
agreements.
The Chief has examined the D88dG of the community and V3[\nUs Opt\ODS and
configurations of ladder |.UckG Ol8DUf8ctU[8d b]d8V. , Based upon that analysis' he
r8cOrOnOeOdS that we purchase a 100' heavy duty aerial ladder truck with 8 pre-piped
VYat8nwGV /\�8�V��Utv ��r�8�\8dd�[t[U�ki�[atR' to support 500 pounds 8t the end Vf
' '' th ti @f� for t�8 Firefighters and
the ladder, �Dd@S@ result provides @ stronger aerial 8 �G [ F
the ~ ' community. ID contrast our CU[[SDt'ladd8rtruck is rated to support 250 pOUDd8 at the
end ��O[p[DV� .
~^'Vfthe\a-'e The 'addition Ofa pre-piped waterway � VViU significantly reduce the tiDle
it takes firefighters to p\@C8 an elevated water stream in S8rV\Dg.
Chief Burns -has completed aD analysis Of recent ladder truck purchases and the
cost of needed rep| cement equipment inonefforttodeternin. an appropriate number
tO request for the capital budget. B@SedupoDtheGn@|Vsis.h8h@sFeConO8OdedaO
$850,000 capital request to purchase
a replacement ladder truck and the required
T���tokd��
Finance Committee Approved '
Bylaw Commiftee Report: No report.
ARTICLE11 To sae what sun the
TOVD will raise UY borrowing, or transfer
from '-|gb}e fUOds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of constructing
cU rb\ng' a id8V@|kG ' and pedestrian improvements, including the costs Of consulting
services, p|gDG ' documents, cost estimates, bidding services and RU related BNpgnGee
incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by
and under the direction Of the Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the
Boanj��G�|ect[DeD.theTOwO��gnage['0raDyOther8geOCyUfth8TUVVD.to3pp|Vfo[a
t. grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, G��d curbing, S\d9VV8lk.
�[GO Or|�`i[O�n�V�nn�nte'~^dtVauthoh�eth' Tovvn��enagerto enter into any and
8nop�o�su }� improvements; and ~
8U contracts —'''---T�.|� �8 n0�y b� O�CeGG8rVto cgrrV oUtihg pU[poseS Ofthie
~~ -- —�- -�� '
Article; `' p[OVd8d - hOV8Ve[ that any borrowing authorized by
this article and any
appropriation oUh' But to this article shall he contingent upon the passage of debt
gXc|uoiOO referendum question under General Laws Chapter 159 . section 21c within SO
days Of the C|VSG Of this Special l[OvVO Mee, tiDg, or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board [fSelectmen
The Town has 8�p��0�e� 100 miles of streets. Newer streets in
subdivisions have CUd3 and sidewalk VD one or both sides of the street. Older streets,
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and in rOaOV cases the more major FVadS. do not have curb, and often have* no
sidewalks on either side.
*
Recently � the Town constructed sidewalks OD one side Of Franklin Street from
Main Grove. This project was funded in major part by o g[oDi from the
[|0[O[DoDYV88ith of MaSsgChUSetts, through the budgeting process known as
earmarks. The Town's |�epFeSeDt@tiVe8and Senator VVer8able tO get this pngeCt
funded. The total cost [f this p[ project was over $50O.000. The COnnOOUOitvGe8[OS
to be V8rV pleased with the new - YV8|k8 -th8y are very heavily used. But this
project points out the OgOy locations within the CVDDUDitv where there are DO
c~'-o or sidewalks on either side of the street. Some locations include: Grove
Street from Fn8OkiiD to Fn[8St Glen, V�GhiOgtOD Street from Prescott to Minot
* Y`occeGsiDgVRGhiDgton P8[k\| Pleasant Street and Eaton Street (
iD the he area Of
Hunt Park); Pine Ridge Road (Sturges Pa.k\. and aOongoing long list.
During the CU[n8Ot construction S8GGVD. the Town spent $1SO'O0OVO curbing as
� 0f the [DGd n8�oDet[�CtiVD pPDg[aDl The l[OVVO StGOdg[d i8 that VVheP8 G
�8 � '
r-- - -� slopes �e' gf 5�� or OlOPe. ' install curbing to prevent 8[oGiOD of the edge
street -�-- --'Oi �F�VGOt�F�[D�tUF�d8t�[�r@tODOf8l�nD . That �npov�m�n�u u deterioration _-..-, _
could he used to do more paving projects in the community.
* |D Reading we have 575 intersections vvhena there are aidevvo\ha. The
AOD8hCaO/ - for Disabilities Act requires all Cfthese sidgVVa\h crossings to meet
handicapped access standards - usually a concrete romp. Of the existing
intersections, only 25% have such ramps. These ramps cost approximately
$3.000 each t0construct.
-
w \O years past, the T OYD \ OstR�|Gd C�[hgn�S\��V8{k@GGh�#�[D8Dt . As property
tS the T VV0U|d d� the
owners wished to make these improvements, 8 nVYO
improvements /gyOffthe cost over
rnp e ,
' '~' ''-----� ��� result 8U over TOVVD is that there is a hodge-podge Of
U� bl 1U V�8[S. The
pnDp8rh8S with curb and sidewalk next to p[op8[1i8G that have ne\the[, providing
for a diSCOntiOVOUG sidewalk system.
*
In some sections of the oonn[nVnity. Curb and or sidewalks were constructed
years ago. and OO program of replacement has been funded. The FeGU|t is in
many locations the existence of curb and/or sidewalk that are in eXt[enn8|y poor
condition, and they need replacement Vf major OO8inten8no9.
In order to begin to address this issue, Article 11 proposes to authorize @ 10 year
debt issue sUNectioa vote of the Town aae Proposition 2��dabtexclusion. The intent
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is to not se, the debt /t�ChHic8l|VitVVnU|d have to be sold for 1 day), but authorize 8 set
amount of expenditure �8[year over the next 10 years. This will eUVV
�the Town to
''- - b�Gig @Odtobe able t0p|gn a program vVhichVVi\|
address the issue on @ prioritized ` _
n8GU!tin � Gi |OiiCaOti[npvsnleOtt0the coOlnnunitvover the corning are. The cost in
2007 dol|@-�'' a linear foot of curb and Gidew2|k�is approximately $60 per linear foot.
For GX8Dl-\- for nJVe Street from F[2Dk|iO t0 Forest 8tPBet is 8pppoximute|y 2000 feet' so
the CO8t^'-`r-and s\deYValkiO this area would be $120'000. The fOl|o�iOgchart shows
the ~~~~''~--8ted cost of placing curb and S\deVVg|kOD every street iO the cOnl0uDitv.
8Od~~' addressing BU {
of t�8 �8O�i�8p��� ramps. Clearly the COSt Of doing all of this is
U
pF0hi�i but the program as VUt\\Oed VYOV1d n0@kg 8 significant start.
ll
(2007
2807 | do\h�c�)
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Adding. the cost of constructing necessary curbing 0O rOG�
reconstruction
projects, :OOStrUCtiDg one sizable section of new curb and sidewalk per year would cost
a estimated $�5O'OOOpary�8[. TU�dd[eS8theSeiSsUeop|UGcOOGt[UCtingiOfi||CUrboDd
� of deteriorated �'d�Vv |\� 8�d �Urh (including the
addition
S(���8�k �O� replacing some sidewalk `
' [�
of handicapped ronopn)' the cost of g comprehensive CU[b, eideVVa|h' and
pedestrian improvement program would reasonably be $45O.O0O per year.
The cost for an gYe[@g8 homeowner would be |eGG than $50 per household per
year, and the authorization would expire in 10 years.
Why undertake this p[Ogr8rn at this time, and vvhv not do it out of the existing tax
base?
*
In BD e[8 Of rising fuel prices and global YVarDiDg, OO8hOg Reading 3 "VV8\k8b|8
'COnlrOVD\h" is One Ofthe local 8CtiOOS that we as a cUOlDluDU« can take to
address these issues.
* Walking is good for physical fitness for all ageG, and would assist the community
\O dealing with Obesih/|
* Curbing and sidewalk improve the. appearance of properties, and therefore
property V8h��.
` �v investment in streets and sidewalks by
m Curbing protects the community nVo
pP3V8DtiDg erosion, and by keeping V8hiCl8S VVhe[8 they b8(ODg — OD the Gt[88t
rather than OO tree lawns Orsidewalks
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Total
Roadways
Installed Sidewalk Length
Required Sidewalk Length.
Sidewalk
Cost
Required
Funding
Town
Sidewalks
95.7
434,555 41.15 43.0%
576,037 54.55 57.0%
$20.00
$11,520,749
(exc. Private)
Curbing
Installed Curbing Length._
Required_ Curbinq,Length
Cost
(Feet) Roads).—
(Feet).— Roads)
(perfoot).
Needed Handicap
HP Ramp
Installed Handicap Ramps
Ramps
Cost
Total Total %
per Int.— installed
% Total
needed Needed
Town
Total
(perfoo
Intersections
575
3
1725
'25.0%
75.0%
1294
$3,500.00
$4,529,000
Total Cost
Improvements
$40,304,229
Adding. the cost of constructing necessary curbing 0O rOG�
reconstruction
projects, :OOStrUCtiDg one sizable section of new curb and sidewalk per year would cost
a estimated $�5O'OOOpary�8[. TU�dd[eS8theSeiSsUeop|UGcOOGt[UCtingiOfi||CUrboDd
� of deteriorated �'d�Vv |\� 8�d �Urh (including the
addition
S(���8�k �O� replacing some sidewalk `
' [�
of handicapped ronopn)' the cost of g comprehensive CU[b, eideVVa|h' and
pedestrian improvement program would reasonably be $45O.O0O per year.
The cost for an gYe[@g8 homeowner would be |eGG than $50 per household per
year, and the authorization would expire in 10 years.
Why undertake this p[Ogr8rn at this time, and vvhv not do it out of the existing tax
base?
*
In BD e[8 Of rising fuel prices and global YVarDiDg, OO8hOg Reading 3 "VV8\k8b|8
'COnlrOVD\h" is One Ofthe local 8CtiOOS that we as a cUOlDluDU« can take to
address these issues.
* Walking is good for physical fitness for all ageG, and would assist the community
\O dealing with Obesih/|
* Curbing and sidewalk improve the. appearance of properties, and therefore
property V8h��.
` �v investment in streets and sidewalks by
m Curbing protects the community nVo
pP3V8DtiDg erosion, and by keeping V8hiCl8S VVhe[8 they b8(ODg — OD the Gt[88t
rather than OO tree lawns Orsidewalks
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• Curb and sidewalks improve pedestrian safety, pbrticularly fV[ school children
and for older folks who need to walk to and from school and to other activities.
• The Reading Police Department i8working with the R8GdiDg School Department `hodeVe|Op"@ugg8stedRnut8gto8ch0o|^whichvvou|dassiaiinpriohUzingaonnm
of the program costs.
r� the benefits as 8 community in
• The sooner we start, the sooner we can reap a �n ,
having curbs and sidewalks
• There is not enough tax dollars under Proposition 2 Y2 to undertake a program
like this. At best, we are able to prioritize about $30.000 per year for this
program within the existing tax cap.
this 8�k�� t�8O �VVOUk1 g���8[OD the TnVVO ballot
If Town K88�UO� @p�[�Y�S . .
next spring for voter approval. If approved, then we VvoU|d be able to begin the first
phase. nf this program iO the summer Of2008.
Finance Commi#-e-e--R—eP-O—rt:
Discuss 10/17. wait until B(}S vote OD 10/16; need to hear more details
Bylaw Committee Report: 'No report.
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����0E�� To����8T�0VNU����8�������|L���nap�r '
Sections 3-7. inclusive, otherwise* known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation
Act, by approving e surcharge! on [e@| property for the purposes pgnOUied by said Act
including - the - acquisition, creation n
and preservation of open
apace' the acquisition,
prea~'ation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources, the acquisition, creation
and. preservation u/ land for recreational use, and the cna8UoO . 8cqUisition, preservation
and support cn community housing; to detArOine the amount of such surcharge on real
property as @ percentage 0f th�� m. Oud real estate tax |8vV against r8B| property in an
-'ount not to exceed 3%' such surcharge to be imposed on taxes auo�uu�u fonfisC@
/
years beginning onor after July 1,2008| and hl determine if the Town will- accept one 0[
more of the following exemptions from the surcharge as set forth in Section 3(e) of the
/\Ct
'1\ PP3p8dY owned and occupied as a domicile by 8 person who would qualify for
` ' lOYVin''nO8 housing or low or moderate iDCOnO8 senior housing in the CV[O[DUO|tv|
/�\ (�\8sG--COOOnOgn:i8|. and Class 4 industrial property as defined by Section 2A of
` ' C. 59 in any year the Town adopts @ classified tax rate;
(3) The first $100.O0OOf the taxable value [deach parcel Ofresidential real pPOp8hv.
or take any other GCUOO with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Backgroun
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Finance Committee Report- Approved 4-3. text tO follow to explain both viewpoints
Bylaw Committgg Report,
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ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote fV amend the Zoning of the
TOVYO Of Reading 8G fodk]VVG:
Add Sections 2.2.1.1.1, 2.2.13`1' 2.2.21 and 2.2.23.1 as follows:
2.2.1.1.1 Ad8t�Ched single story building the use of which
and subordinate to that ofthe principal building
8Od which i'lOc8tGd on the same lot aG that occupied bV the principal
building. An Accessory Building shall not be used to house people,
domestic animals O[livestock. Nor shall it be. used as an independent
' conlO8encig| enterprise. An Accessory Building located within 10 feat of
the principal building shall be SUN8Ct to the diDlenS}0n8| rgqUiP8DleDt8
applicable to the principal building.
2.2.13.1 Adetached single story accessory building serving for as personal vehicles or other items belonging to the ts ooCup8 -- of the premises that is used for residential purposes. Such
building shall be fully enclosed. /\detached garage located within 10 feet
of the principal building shall be subject tOthe dimensional [eqUiFe08D1G
applicable bJ the principal building.
2.2.21 Lot Coverage: The percentage of the total lot area covered by principal
and accessory buildings (Accessory Building, Detached Garage and/or
Carriage House-Stable-Barn).
2.2.23.1 Open Space,: The p8rC8Oƒ@ge of the total lot area that consists of
undisturbed natural Ve'etRt|OO' grasses, landscaping or otherwise
naturally p8rDl82b|e materials, and is completely devoid of any building,
structure, road, driveway, parking area, walkway, p8tiO, d8ck pool, tennis
court, basketball C0V[t. or other similar pen/iOUG and/or iDlpgrV|OuS
Add the following (un-shaded) rows to the end of 4.2.2 Table of Uses, Accessory Uses:
Replace the existing Paragraph 5.2.3.5 with:
5.2.3.5 No building shall be located within the required side V8[d setback ' for 8 detached garage or 8CC9GSO[Y building for a one or. two f8Olil'
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No
No
No
No
No
No
Detached Garage'
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Replace the existing Paragraph 5.2.3.5 with:
5.2.3.5 No building shall be located within the required side V8[d setback ' for 8 detached garage or 8CC9GSO[Y building for a one or. two f8Olil'
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dwelling or any other pe00d±8d principal Use in 8 Residence
Such building ahoU conform to the dimensional requirements of Table
Replace the existing Paragraph 5.2.3JOwith:
5.2.3.0 NO building shall be located within the required rear yard setback except
for g detached g8[@g8 Or accessory building for a one or two fonnik/
dwelling or any other permitted principal use in 8 R8Gid8OC8 District.
Such building shall not occupy more than 25% of the rear yard. Such
building shall conform to the dimensional requirements 0f Table 5.2.3.7.
Add the following Table:
Table 5.2.3.7 Detached Garage Accessory and Accessory Building
Dimensional Controls — S-15, S-20 and S-40. Districts
Accessory Floor Area
(square feet)
Max. Building Height to
Ridgeline or Highest Point
on Roof (feet)
Min. Side and Rear
Yard (feet)
100 or less
10
3
101 to 300
14 __10
301 to 650
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15
651 or greater
__Not Allowed
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Co0DluDh« Planning and Development Commission
This Article attempts t0address concerns that arose. Ed2007 Annual
'-'' Meeting — regarding the �oOGtRu[�oO of large accessory buildings and/or garages
that oignJcanUy occupy rear yards oO . d encroach within the principal building setbacks,
having the effect of crowding adjacent properties and consuming remaining open space
on lots. The proposed bylaw maintains the no more that 25% of rear yard in the 8-15'
G-20' and S-40 districts to be covered by an accessory building and/or detached garage,
and provides maximum dimensions for floor area and height of such buildings. The
bylaw provides a - - |e Of minimum side and rear yards that must b8 maintained based
on the size of the associated detached garages an d/or accessory buildings.
The
proposed bylaw also provides definitions for "accessory bUildiDg"' "garage, detached",
"lot coverage", and "open apams^. The bylaw odda "accessory building" and "detached
garage" to the Table of Uses.
Finance Committee Report: -No report.
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ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board N Selectmen to
file the fUUnYVng or Si[ni|8r |egiS|@UOO with the Great and G8Oen@| Court:
ACT RELEASING CERTAIN LAND |N THE TOWN OF READING FROM THE
Be OPERATION OF A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION
it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court
assembled, and bv the authority Of same, @Gfollows:
Section 1. Pursuant to Section 32 of {}h8otaF 184 of the G9De[8| Laws and
notwithstanding any other general or special law to the CODt[@ry, the department Of
cVDSBrVGt'OO and recreation may release 8coDserVatiOO restriction dated January 24,
E3
1983. recorded in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds a t 14938 . ou k48O ' being
more particularly described 2s follows: The pG[Ce|Of|gnd|2b8|ed "Parcel B''(OeVe|Vp8d)
containing 2.85 acres more or |eoa, as shOVVD on the plan of land entitled "Plan for
Conservation Restrictions, Bay State Road, Reading, Mass.", Scale 1" =4O' by R.E.
Cameron & Aaeooia[aa/ Inc. dated January 2 '. 1882 recorded said deeds in Plan Book
1983, Page 259.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
O[ take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Peter Sanborn Place was constructed as an affordable senior citizen
'--- OpmVentunder a Comprehensive P�nn�iasned by the Zoning Board of
'��
Appeals in 18O'2bJ8 locally based non profit corporation. The facility provides hOuS|Dg
and other services for senior citizens and people with physical limitations.
\n issuing the
Comprehensive Permit, Ule'ZBA mandated that certain [eothcboO8 be placed On the
site to limit future development. TO carry out this mandate, the undeveloped portion 0f
the site, CgU8d Parcel /\' was placed under 8 Conservation Restriction that prohibits
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development and requires. that be maintained in its p[8Ge[d cOOdibVD as a forested
area containing VVet|GDd and upland D@tV[8| resource areas. This Restriction was
approved by the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Secretary of the Executive Office of
Environmental Affairs (E{]EA).
The COnOpn8h8DeiVe Permit mandated that the developed portion of the site
CVOta|OiDg the present three-story multi-unit hoV sing facility and associated driveways,
pG[kiDg lots, utilities, landscaped 8Fe8s. and nthe[Gccgoso[yUGes, called
- Pa[Cgi B. be
subject to a Conservation Restriction. The Conservation Restriction prohibits any
8d-1iOn8� [O8��8V. driveway, �8V�� V@lkV�Y. building, sign, outdoor advertising di~rlgV. mobile home, utility pole, or other temporary of permanent structure and the
o~'~ t[UctioO of any road from the building to H@V8[h\\l Street, and limits the size of the
building to DV more than seventy-four dwelling UO \tG in one building of ihPe. 8 stories.
This Restriction vvae approved and signed by the B<]8' bUt'VVaSn0t approved or signed
bVE--/\. The absence OfEOEA approval D)88DGthat the restriction on Parcel B|Gnot
pe[---8Ot and it will expire naturally in 30 years. However release of the n9Gt[iCtiOD OO
Parcel `-'- prior tO its expiration date \n2012 requires the approval Of the state legislature
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Both Restrictions designate the Conservation Commission as the grantee to
administer the Reothotione, were signed by the then owner and are recorded at the
Middlesex South Registry ofDeeds.
The present oVVOe[G of Peter Sanborn Place have identified o Deed in the
COOOUO|tV for additional housing for the popu| population served by the facility.
The owners
have presented
preliminary plans to Town officials to add more residential units to the
existing building and tO modify vthe parking and landscaped areas. The owners will seek
8 modification of the Comprehensive Permit and. any other required permits and
8ppnOVm\S for the -@dditioO. The owners have 8ah8d the -[Own to release the
Conservation Restriction OD Parcel Bto accommodate these changes. NO changes are
sought for the Restriction on Parcel A. and Gpp[OV8\ of Article 14 will have no 8ff8Ct OD
the Parcel /\ Restriction. The proposed legislation set forth in Article 14 of the TVVYD
Meeting VVa[[2nt is only one of the 8ppn]v8|g that are OeCgsa8[y h3 n8|eaS8 the
Conservation Restriction. The Conservation Commission and the Board Of Selectmen
must also vote b} release the restriction.
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Finance Commiftee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Reoort:
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- and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof iDat least
one /1\ public place in each precinct ofthe T[xNOnot less than fOu�eeD(14) days p[kJ t0
November ' ' 13' 2007. the date set for the meeting in said Warrant, and tOpublish this
Warrant in u newspaper published in the Toxvn, or providing in 8 rn2DO8[ such as
electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an attested copy Of said Warrant b]
each Town Meeting Member.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to
the Town Clerk 8to[ before 'the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this 25th day [f September, 2007.
John Della Paolera, Constable
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James EBonGz0|i.Chairman'
Stephen A. Goldy, Vice Chairman
Ben Tafoya, Secretary
Camille W. Anthony
Richard VV.Schubert
SELECTMEN OFREADING
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HechenbleikneK, Peter
From: Zombouroe'George
Sent: Tuesday, October 23'2O074:58PK8
To: Hechenb|eiknor, Peter; LeLacheur, Bob; McIntire, Ted
Co: Ro|nhoh. Peter
Subject: Timothy Place
Pete
Re'TlmothyP|auethe�noioo'buibforthasubdiviaionvvooneveroomp|etad.Gk/anthetimnnaathoUoneforTown
K4m' ng'heahnQe.00nnp|eUonnfp|aneoto.|oonnotsnetheocoaptonmaocouningthiofaUondohou|dbehe|doff
until the spring TM.
George J. Zamboumoa, P.E.
Town Engineer
781-942-6883
781-942-5441 (fax)
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}0/24/2007
OF RFq�l� .
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Town of Reading
h 16 Lowell Street
` �wo
X639 INCO Reading, MA 41867 -2685
FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: October 26, 2007
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
RE: October 30, 2007 Agenda
3a) There is one vacancy on the Human Relations Advisory Committee and two applicants.
If the Board is pleased with both applicants, then they might want to consider appointing
an Associate member.
4a) Ownership of Romano's Macaroni Grill is being transferred for a number of their
establishments in Massachusetts. The general approval has been given by the State,
subject to approval by all of the communities within which Macaroni Grills are located.
Staff has no problems with the proposed transfer.
4b) Please see the attached material from the Town Engineer's Office as well as the letter
from the property owners. The property owner is asking the Board to allow the recently
constructed fence within the public right of way.
4c) The major Warrant Articles to reconsider are the sidewalk Article, the CPA Article and
also please see the attached material on the Timothy Place Article.
4d) I will have an update of the goals for you on Tuesday night. The Board will also need to
discuss what process to use in establishing goals for conducting the Town Manager's
evaluation this Fall.
PIH/ps
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
October 9, 2007
For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which
the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which
any item.was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:02 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, Human
Resources Administrator Carol Roberts, Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob
LeLacheur, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Steve
Vittorioso, Dick McDonald, Julie Ann Thurlow, Neil Cohen, Karen and Steve Herrick, Leslie
McGonagle, Ken Rossetti, John Weston, Chris Nolty; Rosa Molettieri, Tim Donovan, Sean
O'Connor, Theresa Petrillo, Bob Nordstrand.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he had
Office Hours tonight, and residents are requesting public input on the Addison - Wesley project.
He also noted that CPDC is holding public hearings and should offer public input. Selectman
Ben Tafoya noted that there was a zoning workshop dedicated to this and nobody chose to speak.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy and Selectman Camille Anthony indicated that the Design
Review Team would hold a session with the neighborhood at the Senior Center.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that Mary Ellen Stolecki will be presenting the Community
Preservation Act Study Committee's report to the Finance Committee tomorrow night.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Addison- Wesley traffic impact needs to be addressed.
Scott Weiss did meet with the abutters and discussed office space versus senior housing and
which type of affordable housing. He noted that National Development has indicated that there is
less funding available for 80% median and 25% affordable and that is their concern. Chairman
James Bonazoli asked if the Town should be reimbursed for the financial impact because the
housing will add approximately 30 students to the school system. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted
that the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools will need to determine that. He also
noted that he attended the Cities for Climate Protection conversation on climate change and it
was very good.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the Family Hike is on Sunday, and is sponsored by
REI. He encouraged everyone to attend.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the Birch Meadow Committee had a big response to the
survey. He also noted that the area around the tennis courts needs to be looked at soon before
construction. He noted that there will be a reception on Saturday honoring Ben Nichols.
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Public Comment — Theresa Petrillo noted that the last CPDC meeting about Addison - Wesley did
not have public comment on the agenda. She also noted that there usually is public comment but
the meeting before, she tried to speak and she was shut down. She feels that the zoning has a lot
missing.
A resident from 291 South Street noted that she had concerns with the buffer and parking.
Assistant Town Manaller's Report
The Assistant Town Manager. gave the following report:
• YCC is online.
• November 11th is the Veteran's Day Celebration.
• The Town received notification of the certified tax rate.
• The Town has been selected to participate in the MMA 6th Grade Essay Contest.
• There is a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 27th on Franklin Street with a ribbon
cutting at 1481 Main Street following.
• The Financial Forum will be October 17, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
• The Selectmen need to make a motion referring the proposed Zoning By -Law to CPDC
for a hearing.
regarding accessory garages and building (Article 13 of the 2007 STM Warrant) to the
Community Planning and Development Commission for a public hearing was approved by
a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation
Certificate of Recognition: Anniversary Celebration — First Baptist Church — A motion by
Tafova seconded by Anthony to approve the Certificate of Recognition for the First Baptist
rh,,. -,•hie 1740i Annivercary was annroved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Certificate of Recognition: Eagle Scout Awards — A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldy to
approve the Certificate of Recognition for Eagle Scout Timothy S. Conley was approved by
a vote of 5 -0 -0.
_A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldy to approve the Certificate of Recognition for Eagle
Scout Alexander L Ortiz was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Personnel and Appointments
CPDC — The Board interviewed John Weston for one position on the Community Planning and
Development Commission. Chris Nolty was interviewed later on in the evening.
Anthony moved and Goldy seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
position on the Community Planning and Development Commission with a term expirin
June 30, 2010• John Weston Mr. Weston received five votes and was appointed.
Board of Selectmen Meeting — October 9 2007 — Page 3
Tafoya moved and Goldy seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
Associate position on the Community Planning and Development Commission with a term
expiring June 30, 2008• Chris Nolty. Mr. Nolty received five votes and was appointed.
Discussion/Action Items
Highlights — Human Resource Division — Human Resources Administrator Carol Roberts gave a
very thorough review of the duties of the Human Resources Division. Selectman Ben Tafoya
noted that he. appreciated the fact that she keeps a running total on the health insurance in her
monthly report.
Report — Tax Classification Task Force — Task Force Members Neil Cohen, Karen Herrick,
Leslie McGonagle, Ken Rossetti and Richard McDonald were present.
Neil Cohen noted that the Task Force voted to recommend adopting a shift of 10% of the
residential rate the 1st year, 0% the 2nd year and 15% the 3rd year. This will create a gradual
adjustment. The Task Force also voted no to make no recommendation on the open space
discount. They voted no to a residential exemption, and voted if the Board should shift the tax
rate to implement the maximum commercial tax exemption available under law. The Task Force
also voted to recommend that the Selectmen establish a similar task force to revaluate.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked how this impacts renters. Mr. Cohen noted that it doesn't, it
affects the owner of the property. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that if they are in a building with
other businesses, they all have to be eligible in order to grant the exemption. Vice Chairman
Stephen Goldy noted that the property tax is passed through to renters.,
Mr. Cohen noted that out of 20 surrounding towns, only three have not enacted a split tax rate.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the residential properties assessed value has increased
180 %, and the CIP property has increased 103 %. Mr. Cohen indicated that was correct. The
burden is on the residential tax payer.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that if someone buys commercial property and it is not being used
to full potential, then the assessed value is lower.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that commercial uses often change and that affects market
value. It is based on what they are currently doing.
Chairman James Bonazoli asked if the Economic Development Committee was represented on
this Task Force. Leslie McGonagle noted that she was the Economic Development Committee
representative and voted against this.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Economic Development Committee did not wait for the
Task Force recommendation/report before they gave their recommendation. Ms. McGonagle
noted that the Economic Development Committee wants to see the Downtown grow.
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Selectman Richard Schubert asked how this will impact small mom and pop businesses, and Mr.
Cohen noted that was not studied.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that approximately 1/2 of the commercial /industrial property
is owned by residents.
Richard McDonald noted that this would be a limited increase over a three year period.
Ken Rossetti indicated that he was opposed to splitting the rate. He noted that half of the
property owners in town have an assessed value under $400,000. The commercial tax increase
only marginally effects the residential rate. He also noted that the Town does not derive
additional tax money, it just shifts who pays. He feels that an increase in taxes will pass their
cost onto customers.
Mr. Rossetti stated that there is no comparison of the market for commercial property versus the
market for residential. He noted that there is a greater financial risk in commercial property. He
also noted that his biggest concern is the renters because most are required to pay all or part of
the taxes. He indicated that Woburn and Burlington have no comparison to Reading. He wants
to keep a uniform rate, and noted that the Chamber of Commerce is opposed to split rates.
Selectman Camille Anthony asked how Archstone is assessed, and Bob Nordstrand noted that it
is assessed residential. He also noted that the Assessors are ordered to assess all property for
100% of market value for all residential and commercial. He noted that commercial properties
do get assessed enough despite what was said in the previous report.
Selectman Camille Anthony asked if they are taxed on commercial base or income stream. Bob
Nordstrand noted that it is based on comparable properties or income or cost.
Karen Herrick noted that a lot of commercial properties were not assessed at 100 %.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that there will be a hearing on November 6th.
Ms. McGonagle noted that the Economic Development Committee is having an informational
breakfast tomorrow morning and all are welcome.
Route 128/I93 ENF — Recommendations from Staff — Chairman James Bonazoli noted that this
is the final letter on comments. Selectman Camille Anthony suggested stating up front that the
Conservation letters are attached by moving that paragraph to the end of the first paragraph.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to approve the letter from the Chairman dated
10/9/07 to Ian Bowles regarding the 95/93 Interchange was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of September 18, 2007
was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
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A motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony to approve the Minutes of September 25, 2007
was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -1, with Tafoya abstaining.
A motioia by Tafoya seconded by Anthony to approve the Executive Session Minutes of
September 18, 2007 as written was approved on a roll call vote with all rive members voting
in the affirmative.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to approve the Executive Session Minutes of
September 25, 2007 as written was approved on a roll call vote with Bonazoli, Goldy,
Anthony and Schubert voting in the affirmative and Tafoya abstaining.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya to adjourn the meeting of October 9, 2007 at
10:00 u.m. was approvedb� a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
October 16, 2007
For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which
the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which
any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen
Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectman Camille Anthony, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, DPW Director Ted
McIntire, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi, Paula Schena and the following list of
interested parties: Bill Brown, Joanne Smarrella, Steven Bell.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Selectman Camille Anthony asked about the gas
affect on the Trees Program. The Town Manager noted that Town Counsel had some concerns
with the contract and it is also a bid item. Selectman Anthony noted that she is working on the
LIP Regulations, and the CPA Study Committee will give a presentation to Town Meeting.
There will be an Addison - Wesley site visit with the abutters on November 3rd at 1:00 p.m.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he attended the CPDC Meeting regarding the Woburn Street
burnt out building. There is a restaurant proposed to go in the first floor and offices in the
second and third floors. A neighbor had concerns regarding parking and people walking through
their property. Selectman Tafoya asked that the Town Manager or Town Planner get in touch
with the proponent and work out the parking situation.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that at Longwood Field on Pearl Street, there is a No
Parking sign near the fire lane sign. The sign underneath it is worn and the police could not read
it.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that a resident has asked the Selectmen to look into smoking
regulations in public areas. Thd Town Manager noted that would come under the Board of
Health regulations. Chairman Bonazoli also noted that he and the Town Manager attended the
World Cafe. He noted that better lines of communication are needed with the public and with
Boards, Committees and Commissions; i.e., CPDC working with the Economic Development
Committee.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
• YCC — Electronic.
Selectmen's Forum — RCTV, October 23rd, 7:00 p.m.
"'The Town has secured the release of the escrowed funds ($30,000 plus '/Z of the interest)
for the Bear Hill drainage project. The project is complete.
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• The Town has received the draft revised FEMA Flood maps, and they are being reviewed
by staff.
• 6th Grade Essay Contest.
• Joint Meeting with the School Committee on November 5th re: Youth Risk Behavior
Survey results.
• Re: Communication with the Board of Selectmen concerning emergencies, I am meeting
with Selectman Public Safety Liaison Camille Anthony and Chiefs Greg Burns and Jim
Cormier on Friday.
• Repair work on the Library elevator is done — awaiting inspection.
• The remainder of the Reading's earmarks from the State Budget have been approved
through the legislature's override of the Governor's budget vetoes. This includes $50,000
each for the Parking Feasibility Study for Downtown, stadium lights, tennis courts.
• The reception for Ben Nichols last Saturday was a huge success. Thanks to Bill Brown for
the idea, and Maureen Knight in The Community Services Office. for arranging it.
• Halloween Parade — Sunday, October 28th at the Coolidge Middle School.
• I'd like to arrange for a site visit to the Birch Meadow tennis court area for the Board of
Selectmen to look at a couple of needed tree removals.
• Addison- Wesley/Pearson DAT Meeting, November 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. — on site if
weather is permitting, otherwise at the Senior Center.
• Franklin Street Sidewalk Dedication — October 27th at noon at Fox Run Lane.
• Mattera Conservation Land Dedication —1481 Main Street —1:00 on October 27th.
• Street Sign lottery.
• Flu Clinic dates —
• November 7th — Killam School — 65 and older — 2:00 — 4:00 p.m.
• November 13th — RMHS Cafeteria — 5:00 — 7:00 p.m.
• November 15th — Parker Middle School — 5:00 — 7:00 p.m.
• Town Meeting: Subsequent Town Meeting November 13th, Special Town Meeting
December 10th.
• Recreation Administrator John Feudo and I are meeting next Wednesday with Memorial
Park abutters to see if we can reach some kind of agreement and consensus on the uses of
Memorial Park so we can proceed with the Town's petition for a clarification of uses.
• The State has appropriated money for 40R projects.
Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation
National Business Women's Week — Joanne Smarrella, President of the Boston Chapter, was
present to receive the Proclamation.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony to approve the Proclamation for National
Business Women's Week was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Discussion /Action Items
Savory Tastes Discussion re: Beer and Wine License — Proprietor Steven Bell was unable to be
present due to a family emergency. The Town Manager noted that Savory Tastes has ceased
doing business. They propose to continue to operate on a catering business. The business is up
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Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that Mr. Bell has stated that the catering is on site. He
asked if a full liquor license would have made a difference. The Town Manager noted that Mr.
Bell had noted that it would have helped to have a full liquor license. He also noted that parking
was not a problem. He had positive comments regarding the Town -- it just wasn't the right fit.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Selectmen might want to revisit the bylaw of requiring 100
seats for a full liquor license. The Town Manager noted that might have to go back to the voters.
Selectman 'Ben Tafoya suggested talking to the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic
Development Committee. Selectman Camille Anthony indicated that she would rather have the
Selectmen discussion before going to the Economic Development Committee because this is a
sensitive issue.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that Julie Thurlow indicated that the Town has a low vacancy rate.
A lot of vacancies are intentional and up to the owner to decide who they want.
Final Review — MWRA Agreement — Water Supply — DPW Director Ted McIntire and Water
Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi were present.
The Town Manager noted that the staff memo to the MWRA Board is included in the packet.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the term is from October 17, 2007 to June 30, 2016.
Selectman Camille Anthony asked if there was an entrance fee if we go beyond that date. Ted
McIntire indicated that there is a formula for calculating that.
Chairman James Bonazoli asked about the status of the emergency Water Treatment Plant. Ted
McIntire noted that we will be building a disinfection system, and then the Water Treatment
Plant will be torn down.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to approve the Water Supply Continuation
Agreement between the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and the Town of
Reading and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement on the Town's behalf was
approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Approve Final Memorial Park. Plan — The Town Manager reviewed the revised plan for
Memorial Park. He noted that there will be parallel parking, no bituminous pathway and a
guarantee of maintenance. He also noted that there is a letter from Friends of Reading
Recreation indicating that they will provide enhancements and maintain. The Town needs
conservation approvals. He and John Feudo are holding a meeting with abutters to discuss the
deed restrictions.
The Town Manager noted that they are looking at reclaimed asphalt for the path. It packs fairly
hard and they will find out if it meets ADA requirements. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that
the material is a great alternative and less expensive too. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted
that the Appalachian Mountain Club also endorses it.
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Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the lighting will be low lighting to benefit appearance and
prevent vandalism. The Town Manager noted that there will probably be two to three lights
along the major spine.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that his only concern is that the residents haven't seen the change
yet and they need to react. The Town Manager noted that all of the issues from the previous
hearing have been addressed.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to approve the final Memorial Park plans as
presented on October 16, 2007 was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -1, with Tafoya abstaining.
Review Warrant — Subsequent Town Meeting — The Town Manager reviewed the Articles on the
Town Meeting Warrant. The Assistant Town Manager reviewed Articles 3 and 4.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy asked if the MMA could do the pay and class study. The Town
Manager indicated that they cannot because this is not a survey, it is a study that is done once
every 10 years. He noted that we have a hard time hiring people at the bottom level, and we
need to know what to do with people on the top step. Chairman James Bonazoli asked how the
Town benefits from spending $25,000. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the loss of productivity
alone is expensive especially with key people leaving.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to recommend the subject matter of Article 3 of the
2007 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony to recommend the subject matter of Article 4 of
the 2007 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
The Assistant Town Manager reviewed Article 6. He noted that this Article asks Town Meeting
to take money out of the cash reserves. and put it into a stabilization fund. He also noted that if
wages increase 4% and expenses 2% along with health care at 12 % and energy at 10 %, then
there will be a $1.4 million deficit next year. He noted that the Town will not be able to do 4%
and 2 %. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the 4% in wages should include benefits.
A motion by Tafoya -seconded by Anthony to recommend the subject matter of Article 6 of
the 2007 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
The Town Manager noted that we are still waiting for as -built plans for Article 7 regarding
Timothy Place. Article 8 is to rescind two items of debt, and Article 9 is to appropriate money
for the tennis courts. The Town Manager recommended holding on making a recommendation
of these Articles until after the Finance Committee Meeting.
The Town Manager noted that Article 10 is for a fire ladder truck.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to recommend the subject matter of Article 10 of
the 2007 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
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The Town Manager reviewed Article 11. He noted that we are spending $30,000 per year on
sidewalks and that is not sufficient. He is recommending $450,000 /year on sidewalks and that
would cost each household approximately $50 /year. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that this
made sense especially for trying to promote "walkable communities," but he feels that the
problem is with timing and this needs more discussion. The Town Manager also noted that this
is infrastructure that we will not receive funding from anywhere else. Selectman Ben Tafoya
agreed and noted that if sidewalks increase the value of homes, then Town Meeting might pass
this. The consensus of the Board was that Article 11 and Article 12 needs more discussion
before voting on them.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony to recommend the subject matter of Article 14 of
the 2007 Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Discuss Traffic Issues — Stop Signs, Multi -Way Stops — Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted
that he and Selectman Camille Anthony met with Town Engineer George Zambouras and Police
Chief Jim Cormier regarding procedures and process. Most of the issue is speed. The State
speed limit is 30 mph. He is considering asking the Town Engineer to do an engineering study.
The Town Manager noted that an engineering study measures site distance, data, etc. - then a
policy can be created that will be the standard. The safe route to school is also being worked on.
Review Action Status Report — The Town Manager reviewed the Action Status Report. He
noted that we are pursuing gates at the Ash Street Railroad Crossing. He will remove the
Downtown project since it is underway. He will remove the Inspector General's Report
regarding 1375 Main Street. He indicated that he needs direction from the Board regarding the
Oakland Road property. The consensus of the Board was to put this on a single item agenda.
The Town Manager noted that he will remove the MWRA. He will keep the Memorial Park
regarding the Attorney General's Report but will remove the master plan. The Board needs to
determine what they want to do regarding Sight Triangles.
.Selectman Camille Anthony noted that we should bring in the Reading Recycles Group
regarding recycling at parks.
The Town Manager noted that he will remove the flag at half staff item.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony to adjourn the meeting of October 16, 2007 at
11:05 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
TOWN OF READING
This is to certify that the UNITARIAN- UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF READING,
239 WOBURN STREET, READING, MASS.
IS HEREBY GRANTED
PERMISSION TO SERVE — NOT SELL
BEER AND WINE
AT A RENEWAL OF VOWS RECEPTION
AT THE UNITARIAN- UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF READING
ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 TO 11:00 P.M.
Under Chapter 138, - Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act.
Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained
and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages
to attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at any event
approved as a one day license.
This nermission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating
Date Issued: October 12'2007
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William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth
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October 5, 2007
Ms. Camille W. Anthony
Chair, Board of Selectmen
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Reading, MA 01867
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In February of this year we wrote to inform you that planning had begun for the 2010 Federal Census and
that I had been designated by the Governor and the Massachusetts State Legislature as the
Commonwealth's lead liaison with the United States Census Bureau. Since that time, we have been
engaged in a series of preliminary meetings, workshops, and other sessions for thorough preparation
regarding this very important endeavor.
In July of 2007, Massachusetts received a formal invitation to participate in the 2010 Census Local
Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Program. The LUCA Program, mandated by the Census Address
List Improvement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103 -430), provides state, local, and tribal governments the
opportunity to review and update the Census Bureau's address list. The accuracy and completeness of the
Census Bureau's address list is critical to the enumeration process and the quality of the resulting census
data. We need your help to insure an accurate population count in order for Massachusetts to receive our
much - needed share of federal dollars and retain our congressional representation.
This letter, therefore, is written as a follow up to our letter of February 1, 2007 with the hope that you will
designate a local census liaison to work with representatives from my office. Your designee should have
broad authority to obtain information from those departments in your municipality that maintain the data
to assist in our efforts. The departments include, but are not limited to: the clerk's office, building
department, the assessor's office, and the housing office.
I have designated Ms. Mary McCusker to be the contact person in my office. You may contact Ms.
McCusker directly at (617) 878 -3 "101; mail correspondence to One Ashburton Place, Room 1612, Boston,
MA-02108; or email Ms. McCusker at Mares McCuskerQsec.state.ma.us. Please do not hesitate to
contact her if you have any questions.
Your help and cooperation are essential to the success of this vital governmental undertaking. Please
inform us immediately of your municipality's designated liaison.
I appreciate your cooperation and look forward to our partnership as together we seek to advance the
interest of Massachusetts and of your community. i
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN
Secretary of the Commo nwealth (j
One Ashburton Place, 17th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
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I have received you request for tree removal of the Town of Reading trees to the left
and right of.your driveway. We have reviewed the trees and .will trim any deadwood
or broken branches from them. We will not remove the trees as long as they are still
viable.
Sincerely,
Bob Keating
Tree Warden
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BRADLEY H. JONES, JR.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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October 18, 2007
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Massachusetts Highway Department
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Boston, MA 02116 Boston, MA 02116 sue.
Dear General Manager Grabauskas & Commissioner Paiewonsky: Q
I write to follow up on a set of prospective railroad crossing gates on Ash Street in Reading.
This summer representatives from the M.B.T.A., MassHighway and the Department of Public
Utilities met with. local officials to discuss the possibility of constructing these gates. During this
meeting the representatives from the state agencies acknowledged the need for crossing gates on Ash
Street, but said that they would need approval from their superiors before making any sort of formal
commitment.
Since that time, my office has been otherwise informed that the next step.in this process would
actually be for the M.B.T.A: to submit a design and cost estimate to MassHighway for review.
MassHighway would modify the design if necessary and then proceed with the construction of the
crossing gates.
Yet, it seems that this process has ceased to move forward. Indeed, both the town and my office have
been unable to advance this issue. Thus, I would like to request your assistance in expediting the
submission of the design and cost estimate for these crossing gates.
In addition, it may be worth noting that the safety concerns outlined in a prior letter would be further
complicated by major roadway construction in the Ash Street area, which is scheduled to begin next
spring. This construction has the potential to distract and confuse motorists as they pass through an
already unsafe railroad crossing. Having crossing gates in place before construction begins would
dramatically improve motorist safety.
If you think there is any way I can be of assistance with this issue, please do not hesitate to contact
me. Thank you for your consideration.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Julie Thurlow Uthurlow@readingcoop.coml
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:44 AM
To: Ben Tofoya; canthony@ci. reading. m a. us; James Bonazoli forwarding account;
Hechenbleikner, Peter; Rick Schubert Multiple Addresses; Steve Goldy forwarding account;
Anthony,. Camille
Cc: Kowalski, Carol; sassojl@comcast.net
Subject: 16 Sanborn Street trees
To: Board of Selectman & Planning Department
I am here in Reading today as I was contacted by an officer of the bank at 10AM to advise
me that the owner of the Reading Medical office Building had taken down the trees along
the property line of the 16 Sanborn Street Lot.
As I came to town to inspect the results and have been verbally assaulted by certain
residents, I am certain you too will be hearing from the neighbors.
Know.this, when the Bank stated that it was not taking down any trees; and that the trees
were not on its property this was factual and true. We relied on the screening provided
by the mature trees on that line in our plan for the property.
We will review the plan for the.property, especially along that side of the property in
light of the changes on the abutting property to see what modification in the screening
can reasonably be done to improve the area for the benefit of the residents on Woburn
Street and contact the planning department to discuss next week.
Yours truly,
Julieann Thurlow
Julieann M. Thurlow
President & CEO
Reading Co-operative Bank
180 Haven Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-5000 ext 108
(781) 942-1401 facsimile
jthurlow@readingcoop.com
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From: Kowalski, Carol
Sent Mond ay, October 22'2O0 12:16 PIVI
To: Heohenbkeikner,Peter; bbo|| @a| mit.edu);DavidTuttla;JnhnSosao;
John Weston .con); Nick8afine; Gnhloth,NUko
Subject: Sanborn Street Trees cut
Hello Peter, members nf the CPDC.
The owners of the Medical Building at 36 Woburn Street cut all their trees down last week. The CPDC and the
bank were expecting these trees to screen and shade the bank's parking lot, but they not on the bank's
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property, Neighbor Rick Schaeffer and others are concerned because he observed that the same contractor who
is working on the bank's lot removed the trees nn medical property. The area io now being filled and graded. |
will try to contact the property owner of 36 Woburn Street to be sure the owners know that Site Plan review is
required for expanding the parking lot. | spoke with Julie Thudow from Reading Cooperative Bank, who seems
inclined to contact the property owner for possibly coordinatingWith him on re-landscaping that area.
Carol
Carol Kowalski Axzp
Community Services Director/Town Planner
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
V81>942-6 zc
,knwalsm@,i.neaain*"vu.uo
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From: Froy, Bob (EUT) R]ob. ma.us]
Sent: Friday, October 19. 2807 11:54 AM
To: onM@enicom; Frey. Bob(EOT); 'corey@kcit ofwobunn.cono; Schubert, Rick Anthony. Camille;
be it.ed b -bm en @comcast. net; lcasey@h ntato
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Ben; VanMagness, Frederick (HOU); Walsh, Kevin (MHD)
Subject: RE: EVERSON ARTICLE, READING ADVOCATE
Attachments: RE: EVERSON RESPONSE TO THE ENF, AUGUST 31, 2007
To those interested:
As most of you know, I try to refrain from an extended debate on study issues via i| preferring to conduct
such matters in the meetings instead. However, I think it is important to review our communications with the
Reading B[)8in light ofJeff Everson's assertions that we (EOT,MHD, the ENF, the process) have ignored their
recommendations regarding the study and proposed interchange designs. Accordingly, please see my
attached response to Jeff from last week on the same subject.
This will be my only response to this e-mail string...
Thanks,
Bob
Bob Frey
Manager of Statewide Planning
Office of Transportation Planning
Massachusetts Executive Office ofTransportation
(617) 973-7449
bobjrey@eotetate.ma.un
� Sent: Fridav, October 19, 2007 10:10 AM
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To: Frey, Bob (EOT); jcorey@cityofwoburn.com; rick—schubert@harvard.edu; canthony@ftmc.net;
jebarnes@MIT.EDU; bruen-n-bruen@comcast. net; rep. pa u lcasey@ hou. state. ma. us; dac@cummings.com;
jcosgrove@mbta.com; rnrchambercom@aol.com; Doyle, Jennifer (EOT); rep. mikefesta@ hou.state. ma. us;
jgallagher@mapc.org; rgrover@ci.stoneham.ma.us; josh ua.grzegorzewski@fhwa.dot.gov; ehamblin@aol.com;
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maureen@northsuburbanchamber.com; Schmiedl, Elliot (EOT); sueandmikes@comcast.net;
rstinson@wakefield.ma,us; dansuilivan@assetleasing.corh; etarallo@cityofwoburn.com;
rtiseiCa)sen.ate. state. ma. us; billwhome @verizon.net
Cc: Zavolas, Nicholas (DEP); jbiaustein@mapc.org; michael.a.chong@fhwa.dot.gov; dcooke@VHB.com; Crupi,
Andrea (SEN); adisarcina@hshassoc.com; Draisen, Mark (MAPQ; Edwards, Adriel (EOT);
tharwood@cityofwoburn.com; townmanager@ci. reading. ma.us; Tomasz.Janikula@fhwa.dot.gov; Madden,
Diane (MHD); Martel, Justin (HOU); amckinnon@hshassoc.com; thomaslmclaughlin@comcast.net;
john.mcvann@fhwa.dot.gov; pmedeiros@sigcom.com; O'Rourke, Carmen (HOU); jpurdy@louisberger.com;
kpyke@hshassoc.com; wschwartz@thecollaborative.com; kstein@hshassoc.com; btafoya@comcast.net;
VanMagness, Frederick (HOU); Walsh, Kevin (MHD)
Subject: EVERSON ARTICLE, READING ADVOCATE
To my colleagues on the Task Force:
I wrote an article summarizing the Feasibility Study that was published in yesterday's
Reading Advocate. This article is attached.
The outcome of this study and its recommendations will affect me personally during my daily.
a.m. peak period commute from Reading to Waltham along Route 128. Under the tutelage of
the state -DOT, a well intended, hard working Task Force, with no prior highway design
experience, approved an interchange redesign that transfers interchange congestion, stop-
and-go driving, increased exhaust emissions, degraded air quality and increased chance of
rear end accidents to my daily commute. My commute is already frequently plagued with
congestion. This inexcusable design flaw will impact thousands of other motorists in addition
to me. Further, there is good reason to believe that the interchange computer simulation is
flawed (I have a reference from the Federal Highway Administration on this point).
In the attached article, I propose a possible solution to reducing existing congestion on Route
128 during the a.m. peak period. This solution would allow the potential vehicle-handling
efficiency of a redesigned interchange to approach its maximum potential.
The attached article mentions that the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) ignores
practically all recommendations made by the Reading Board of Selectmen. So much for all
the hard work of that Board after 45 meetings...
I asked the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) to at least monitor the Environmental Study
phase. They agreed to do so.
I made a request to Nicholas Zavolas and Bob Frey that technically qualified members be
admitted to the Environmental Study process. In so doing, the serious mistakes of the
previous feasibility study might be avoided.
Regards,
10/19/2007
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Jeff
Jeffrey H. Everson, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Member: PRESERVE, 1-93/1-95 Task Force,
781-944-3632 (home); 781-684-4247 (work); cnj4@aol.com
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From Frey Bob (EOT)[Bob. HDatotamo.ms]
Sent: Wednesday, October 10.2OO78:50AM
To: Everson, Jeff
Cc: cnj4@aol.com
Subject: RE: EVERSON RESPONSE TD THE ENF. AUGUST 31.28U7
Thank you, |didnace�eyourohgina|nnsomage-endyourre-oend.��though unaand oUhere connnnan�wiUbe
n�nna fully ` addressed in the coming vveehm regarding the environmental study, | would say the following regarding
your assertions in the limited time | have right now:
#1 -3 we have covered in the past, and particularly we have discussed that a task force is not supposed to be
viewpoints composed entirely of technical people, in order to get input from a variety of perspectives and stakeholder
~ nu�be them ' enmaintain that we are giving the task force too much credit - I would argue that
ough. \n any case, ndoinenvronnvan�/|
fields have already ' ' giving become involved through the ENF process, and will continue to be involved when the
environmental study commences.
#4 In our 8/8/07 response letter to the Reading BOS, we indicated that the process has not concluded in terms
of fully assessing the benefits and impacts of the recommended design alternatives, and pointed to the necessity
of further work being done in the environmental study "to explore modifications to current designs, which could
further minimize impacts to the neighborhoods." For example, in our response letter AND in our 10/2 MEPA
c I onsultation meeting on the ENF, we covered the "flipped ramp" variation of Alternative H3-OS, originally
suggested by Reading Selectman Rick Schubert. We also indicated at the meeting that we would:
• continue work on the FHVWAdesign exception process,
• provide further information to|3F members on collectively their biggest conmarn-moieenlitiootionond
barriers, and
• continue the themes ofN1esoHighway's Project Deve|opmontandDeoignGuidabook.vvhiohaayouknmw
stresses flexibility and community context in highway design.
Therefore, I disagree with you that we have "explicitly ignored BOS recommendations," through the ENF or
Bob
Bob Frey
Manager of Statewide Planning
Office of Transportation Planning
Massachusetts Executive Office nfTransportation
(O17) 873-7448
bob.fn*y@eot. state. ma. o
Fromm: Everson, Jeff [moiUo j rmon@fz5ter+ni|
| Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:33 PM
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To: Frey, Bob (EOT)
Cc: Frey, Bob (EOT)
Subject: EVERSON RESPONSE TO THE ENF, AUGUST 31, 2007
Dear Bob:
Attached to this email is my response to the Expanded Environmental Notification Form (ENF). In summary,
this response makes the following assertions based on the Feasibility Study Final Report (i.e., issued after 4
years, 45 Task Force meetings and more than $1M of study money) and the ENF:
(1) Problems due to congestion, rear end accidents and air quality have been transferred to connecting roadways
by the new interchange concepts.
(2) There are valid reasons to believe that computer modeling of interchange designs is incorrect.
(3) The Interchange Task Force (ITF) is incapable of recognizing, addressing and proposing solutions to issues
1 -2 because almost all members (i.e., nearly 90 %) are not technically qualified. ITF membership should have
been heavily weighted on technical qualifications. Problems 1 and 2 above could have been avoided with less
time and money.
(4) The Reading Board of Selectmen (1309) rejected the concepts presented in the Feasibility Study Final
Report. Further, the BOS suggested that MA DOT "return to the drawing board" and re- address issues related to
noise, visual impacts and eminent domain takings. The MA DOT through the ENF has explicitly ignored BOS
recommendations.
Based on items 1 -4 above I propose the following recorm�nendations:
(1) Expand the current Citizen's Advisory Council (CAC) to include several members with solid technical
credentials in air quality, accident and congestion analysis, as well as expertise in computer modeling of these
three areas.
(2) Invite outside environmental legal expertise to provide oversight during the Environmental Study.
Without resident expertise in the CAC, what is the point of an advisory group where most members "do not have
a clue " on technical and legal issues?
(3) Proceed immediately with my recommendations on the use of electronic countermeasures to manage
congestion along Route 95 (i.e., Reading to Waltham) during the AM peals period. See Section 4 of the attached
document. These measures may promote a more efficient use of a redesigned interchange and avoid merely
rushing to the next point of congestion.
Regards,
Jeff
Dr. Jeffrey H. Everson
Principal Investigator, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Member: PRESERVE, I- 93/1 -95 Task Force,
781- 944 -3632 (home); 781- 684 -4247 (work)
PS. Thank you for the recent call. As I said, none of this is personal. I'm just "taking care of business."
10/19/2007
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From: Scott Weiss Coml
Bent: Monday, October 22.2OO75:01 PM
To: Scott Weiss
Subject: Updated Addison-Wesley Website
The National Development / Addison-Wesley bsite is updated. While the webnite)e still under construction, we
have revised and updated the material posted there. Now you can find copies of the text ofthe proposed bWmm
changes, the traffic study, the recently completed fiscal study and previously presented slide shows.
The vvebo\te and all posted information can be found ot .
Many have asked. for this information and circulation via the website is the most efficient and effective way to
distribute the documents. As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or.commento. Thanks.
Scott
Scott J. Weiss
Vice President of Development
National D | ent
2310 Washington Street
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From:
McIntire, Ted
Sent:
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 4:50 PM
To:
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc:
Kinsella, Jane; O'Halloran, Michael
Subject:
RE: Reading Recycles
Peter,
Jane is setting up a meeting with the recycling group for some time in November to review
our existing programs and listen to their ideas. Based on their comments at the
"conversation" meeting, it appears they need to get up to speed on our existing programs.
We feel we could utilize their help to increase recycling participation and get all the
schools on board with recycling programs.
Ted
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 11:23 AM
To: McIntire, Ted
Subject: FW: Reading Recycles
Ted
It seems that these three women are a resource that we could utilize, without the
formality of having another solid waste committee. How do Y9u want to proceed?
Pete
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From: Bo or Gina [mailto:bogina03@earthlink.net]
Sent; Monday, October 22, 2007 6:17 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Re: Reading Recycles
Hi Peter-
There is a group of three women who have some ideas for recycling, they met with our
committee and they have spoken with Jane and with Mike.
Michelle Mini was the first point of contact, she attended some of our meetings and
indicated a particular interest in recycling (You might have met her, she had purchased a
worm bin and displayed it at Earth Day at the RMLD). She also helped Ron write some of the
Green Sense articles, but then she found she was too busy. Michelle Mini subsequently
enlisted the other two moms:
Sophie Gellot gave the presentation. The third woman, Peg Raciti, wasn't able to attend
the conversation. She put together a little write up and they came to a meeting to,present
it. Michelle obtained a copy of the JRM contract from Jane, I believe, and they were
looking at it, at first, particularly to see what the schools were included.
(also, Joan Boegel also spoke directly with the schools, because of the Green Team
concept, a couple of schools in Reading were registered with the Green Team.)
We are trying to coordinate Reading Recycles because you had indicated that the Town
didn't want to have another Solid Waste committee, and waste is one of the elements of the
cities for climate protection program and software. I wish we had had more t , ime with you,
because it might help to have some insight on how to work with people who have interest,
some time, some energy, some enthusiasm, but are a bit ...
maybe, unfocused.
If it would help, I would be happy to either meet with DPW and find out what would help
the most/best way to communicate, or arrange.a meeting between the three (or as many as
can make it to a meeting) and the DPW.
Please let me know what you think is best.
Thank you,
Gina
Hechenbleikner, Peter wrote:
• There was a presentation made at the conversation. 'Is this a
• subcommittee of ACCCP? Who was the woman who spoke? There apparently
• has not been any/much connection with DPW — they were not aware that a
• group exists.
> Pete
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