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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-24 Board of Selectmen PacketSection 6-5: Town Accountant Aubointment. Oualification. Term of Office There shall be a Town Accountant, appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Town Accountant shall be qualified in accordance with State law, and shall have at least three (3) years prior full time accounting experience. The Town Accountant shall devote his entire time to the performance of his duties and the supervision of the employees of his department. The Town Accountant shall be appointed in March of every year for a one (1) year term to run from the first day of the following April and shall serve until the qualification of his successor. The Town Accountant may be removed by the Board of Selectmen for cause and the vacancy filled by them. in the same manner as an original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. [Amended November 15, 2004 (Article 16) and approved by vote of the Town on April 5, 20051 Powers and Duties - The Town Accountant shall be subject to the supervision of the Town Manager. He shall have, in addition to the powers and duties- conferred and imposed upon Town Accountants by General Laws, the following powers and duties: (a) He shall prescribe the methods of installation and exercise supervision of all accounting records of the several Town officers and agencies. However, any change in the system of accounts shall first be discussed with the Town Manager and the Town agencies affected. (b) He shall establish standard practices relating to all accounting matters and procedures and the coordination of systems throughout the Town, including clerical and office methods, records, reports and procedures as they relate to accounting matters. He shall prepare and issue rules, regulations and instructions relating thereto that, when approved by the Town Manager, shall be binding upon all Town agencies and employees. (c) He shall draw all Warrants upon the Town Treasurer for the payment of bills, drafts and orders chargeable to the several appropriations and other accounts. (d) Prior to submitting any Warrant to the Town Manager, he shall examine and approve as not being fraudulent, unlawful or excessive, all bills, drafts and orders covered thereby. In connection with. any such examinations, he may make inspection as to the quality, quantity and condition of any materials, supplies or equipment delivered to or received by any Town officer or agency. If, upon examination, it appears to the Town Accountant that any such bill, draft or order is fraudulent, unlawful or excessive, he shall immediately file with the Town. Manager and Town Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee a written report of his findings. (e) He shall be responsible for a continuous audit of all accounts and records of the Town wherever located. Reading Home Rule Charter 21 With all revisions through April, 2006' Vacancy - If the Town Accountant is unable to perform his duties because of disability or absence, or if the office is vacant because of resignation, dismissal or death, the Board of Selectmen may appoint a temporary Town Accountant to hold such office and exercise the powers and perform the duties until the Town Accountant who was disabled or absent resumes his duties, or until another Town Accountant is duly appointed. Said temporary appointment shall be in writing, signed by the Board of Selectmen and filed in the-office of the Town Clerk. Section 6-6: Town Treasurer-Collector .anointment. Oualifications. Term of Office - There shall be a Town .Trea rer- Col ector, appointed by the Town'Manager for a term of one year. The Town T asurer- Colle for shall be qualified in accordance with State law. The Town Treasur -Collector shall d \he tire time to the performance of his duties and the sup ision of the emploepartment. [Amen15, 2004 (Article 16) and approved by vote of the Town on A ril 5, 2005] Treasurer-Collector shall be appointed in Ma of every year for a one (to run from the first day of the folio ng April and until the qualifisuccessor. The Town Treasurer-Collect ~ may be removed by the Townr ause, and the vacancy filled by hi in the same manner as an originnt, r the remainder of the unexpired erm. Powers and Duties - Th TowVad llect shall be subject to the supervision of the Town Manager. He s N1ion o the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon Town Treasure ector powers s, by General Laws, the following and duties: (a) The Town Treasurer-Cpervise and be responsible for the collection and receipt oaccounts due, owing. or paid to the Town including taxes hall act as the Town Collector of Taxes. (b) The Town Treasurer-Coll etor shall. re ort. to the Town .Manager at such times as he may direct as he may dee appropriate, but at least semi- annually, as to all u ollected claims or counts due or owing to the Town. Such rep s shall include the own Treasurer-Collector's recommendations s to whether suit should be stituted on behalf of the Town for the es blishment or collection of any im or account ~ for the benefit of the wn. (c) The Town reasurer-Collector shall supervise and be r onsible for the prompt d osit, safekeeping and management of all mon s collected or receive y the Town. (d) The own Treasurer-Collector shall be the custodian of all fun , monies, sec 'ties or other .things of value which are or have bee given, b ueathed or deposited in trust with the Town for any purpose, in uding t e preservation, care, improvement or embellishment of any of the 2Reading Home Rule Charter 22 With all revisions through April, 2006 1. 1. 9 -Board of Selectmen Communication It is important to the public and to the Board of Selectmen itself to make it clear when an individual member is speaking for the Board as a whole, or when he/she is speaking for him/herself as an individual. In order to ensure this clarity of communication, the following shall be the policy of the Board of Selectmen: 1. Members of the Board of Selectmen shall be given stationery in printed or electronic format for their use. This stationery shall name only that member of the Board on the masthead. Board members may use this stationery for correspondence relative to Town business or matters. Correspondence of this type shall be copied to all of the other members of the Board of Selectmen and to the Town Manager. Any such correspondence shall state that the views expressed are those of that member of the Board of Selectmen only.. 2. The Board of Selectmen stationery, naming all 5 members of the Board on the masthead, will be used only for correspondence from the full Board of Selectmen. This will be used to communicate positions of the full Board of Selectmen based on consensus of the full Board or based upon actually voted positions of the Board. 3. The Board of Selectmen may take votes on recommendations on Warrant Articles appearing before Town Meeting, and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen or his/her designee will be responsible for communicating those recommendations to Town Meeting based on votes of the Board. 4. If a Board member rises to speak at Town Meeting, he/she shall identify whether he/she is speaking for the full Board or as an individual. Revised Marcie 9, 2004 In today's society, much of the correspondence received by the Board of Selectmen is electronic, and often is copied to all members of the Board. This presents challenges to the Board of Selectmen relative to the Open Meeting law, while at the same time the Board wants to be responsive to citizen concerns. This electronic correspondence can usually be categorized into one of 3 categories, and will be handled in the manner noted: • Correspondence about a particular service that needs attention from town staff. The Town Manager will respond to this electronic correspondence, with an electronic copy to all members of the Board of Selectmen, and this correspondence will be listed on the next Board of Selectmen agenda. • Correspondence addressed to the Board of Selectmen expressing an opinion or comment on a matter before the Board of Selectmen. The Town Manager will respond to acknowledge this electronic correspondence, with an electronic copy to all members of the Board of Selectmen, and this correspondence will be listed on the next Board of Selectmen agenda. • Correspondence addressed to the Board of Selectmen asking the Board for comment or action on a particular matter. The Secretary to the Board of Selectmen will draft a form letter, acknowledging the receipt of the correspondence, outlining that the Open Meeting Law prohibits the Board of Selectmen as a whole from commenting on the matter outside of a public ah~ Town Counsel Performance Review The Board of Selectmen is conducting its annual performance review of Town Counsel, and would like your input. If you are a Department or Division Head, please fill this out from your experience in that role. If. you are a Board, Committee, or Commission (B/C/C), please fill out one form for the entire B/C/C, either by reaching a consensus among the members, or by designating one member to complete the form. I will take all of the information and compile it as a report for the Board of Selectmen and ultimately for Town Counsel. The purpose of this process, as the performance review of employees, is to identify strengths and weaknesses, and address weaknesses to improve service to the community. Please return Form to the Town Manager's Office no later than June 15. 2006. 1. Do you anticipate a change in the number of hours of legal services for FY 2007 required by your B/C/C or Department from the previous year? Yes No If yes, what change, and for what reason? 2. Are there particular legal specialties unique to the operations of your B/C/C or Department or Division? Yes No If yes, please describe the specialty and estimate your needs for the coming Fiscal Year: Hours per year Hours per year 3. Please rate the level at which the legal service needs of your B/C/C„ Department or Division are currently being met: Please indicate your opinion on the following scale: NOT WELL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VERY WELL Please provide any specific positive and/or negative feedback: 4. Does Counsel have the necessary specialty and depth of knowledge in content areas for your particular needs? Yes No Please explain: 5. Please rate the adequacy of access your B/C/C, Department or Division has to Town Counsel. Please indicate your opinion on the following scale: INADEQUATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ADEQUATE Please provide any specific positive and/or negative feedback: 6. How quickly and completely does Counsel respond with answers to your legal questions?: Please indicate your opinion on the following scale: INADEQUATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ADEQUATE Please provide any positive and/or negative feedback: 7. Describe how the priority and/or urgency of your request for legal services is communicated to Town Counsel: Please provide any specific positive and/or negative feedback: 8. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the services of Town Counsel on the following scale: DISSATISFIED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SATISFIED 9. Use this last space (and additional sheets if necessary) to provide general comments on the performance of Town Counsel during the past year: nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Name of B/C/C or Department/Division: Name of respondent: Date: Reading - A Community of Excellence Town of Readina Mission The Town of Reading strives for excellence in all its services - from education to government - and seeks to enhance and enrich the social, intellectual, and leisure life of the community. Municipal Government In support of the Town of Reading Mission, Reading Municipal Government will: • help residents identify with their community by supporting volunteerism and civic engagement, • create opportunities for public discourse about community issues and encourage citizen participation in planning and decision-making • commit itself to community-responsive services that incorporate best practices and a strong orientation to customer service • support open and transparent government with convenient avenues for communication and access • enhance the integrity and livability of its many fine neighborhoods by supporting community initiatives for preservation and improvements • uphold the character of Reading by actively encouraging efforts to document and preserve the history of the community, its historic buildings and areas, and prized open spaces. • embrace diversity by striving to provide varied housing choices and diversifying the municipal workforce by recruiting, hiring, and promoting persons of all backgrounds and races • enhance the social, civic, and intellectual life of residents by offering a broad range of services and programs Values The municipal government of the Town of Reading will be guided by the following values: Integrity and Transparency • Reading municipal government and its employees and officials will be guided by the highest standards of ethics and integrity. • Municipal business will be conducted in an open manner with opportunities for public discussion and input into decisions. • The community will be kept informed with open communication. • All official business will be conducted in a civil, professional, and mutually respectful manner. 0 C~ Excellence • Excellence will be the standard for all municipal services, with continuous review and evaluation of best practices, incorporating new methods and technologies, striving for efficiency and cost effectiveness. • Reading municipal government will make decisions based on careful planning consistent with town-wide goals. Diversity • Municipal government will encourage diversity and respect for differences in the conduct of its business and in recruiting and hiring personnel and in providing enrichment opportunities for the community. Community The following are values that the community holds in high regards: • Social, Environmental, and Financial Sustainability • Tolerance, Civility and Cultural Diversity • Volunteerism and Civic Engagement • Historic Preservation and Open Space • Recreational, Cultural, and Educational Opportunities 2dZ About Readinq Reading is a great place to live - just ask anyone who lives here! With award- winning schools and outstanding Town services, Reading is a community of excellence. Reading has a safe, small-town feel with welcoming neighborhoods where people know and care for each other. The town offers its residents many recreational and cultural opportunities, both within the community and as part of the greater Boston region. Reading is a stable and progressive community that thoughtfully plans for its future. The community values and preserves its history and open spaces while actively supporting smart growth, and a vibrant downtown. Reading has a strong sense of community and a long tradition of civic engagement and volunteerism. And as if that is not enough, Reading is located just 12 miles from the center of Boston with its many world renowned cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. New England's beautiful beaches, mountains, and historic sites are a short drive from Reading. The center of Boston is a short 25 minute train ride from Reading's downtown, and Boston's Logan International Airport is less than 15 miles away. 2~3 Top 15 2007 Goals in support of the Community Vision Customer Service 1. Measure customer satisfaction 2. Complete new basic web page and begin to add modules 3. Create new electronic interaction with customers for business services 4. Improve communications • expand electronic communications; • Provide for citizen evaluation of boards, committees, and commissions; • Implement a "citizen request" -system; • develop a community calendar • update and maintain in an electronic format, the local history collection, and historical property inventory 5. Evaluate the need for a community standard of civil behavior Business Process 6. Measure and evaluate best practices within operating areas • at lease one review per department per year 7. Complete the DPW Management Study and develop a schedule for implementation 8. Complete strategic planning initiatives in at least 2 departments • Library • Police 9. Begin implementation of a new financial platform Sustainabilitv 8. Expand the commercial property tax base • parking structure; • Addison Wesley / Pearson 9. Reduce Community Dependence on Energy and use of natural resources • complete MWRA buy-in while maintaining low per-capita water use • reduce Town government (including schools and RMLD) energy use • reduce community energy use - transportation, residential use Communitv Infrastructure 12. Develop a master plan for individual public properties • Birch Meadow complex • Memorial Park • Northern Area Greenway 13. Work with Arts organizations on the feasibility of an arts center in Reading 14. Secure approval and begin to implement the affordable housing planned production plan 15. Secure a planning grant and get approval for at least one 40R/40 S project Note - #'s are goals, Bullets are action items any RMLD COD April 10, 2007 Reading Municipal Light Department RELIABLE POWER FOR GENERATIONS 230 Ash Street P.O. Box 150 Reading, MA 01867-0250 Tel: (781) 944-1340 Fax: (781) 942-2409 Web: www.rmld.com Mr. Stephen Goldy Subcommittee for the Payment to the Town of Reading Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 SUBJECT: Reading Town Payment Dear Mr. Goldy: U~ W APR I I PH 3* 5 0 s G, I c c• GP G~ At the June 8, 1998 RMLD Board meeting, the Board moved that with regard to transfers from the return on investment to the Town of Reading, a benchmark payment of $1,560,414 be established, and that in subsequent years the payment will be changed by the Consumer's Price Index (CPI) for the previous calendar year. (See attached RMLD Board Minutes 6/8/98.) This motion was based on the recommendations of the Subcommittee for the Payment to the Town of Reading and the CAB. Attached also is a table showing the history of the payments since the formula was approved. The Boston Region CPI (Boston-Brockton-Nashua) for the calendar year 2006 is 3.1% as shown on the attached tables. The increase of 3.1% results in a Reading Town Payment of $2,073,332, which is an increase of $62,341.00 over the 2006 payment. The first payment to the Town of Reading is due July 2007, and the second payment is due in December 2007. Note: The formula used to calculate the percentage is as follows: 2006 CPI = ((223.1/216.4)-1) = .0310 or 3.1% If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 781-942-6415. Sincerely, incent F. meron, Jr. /I General Manager Attachments c: Peter Hechenbleilrner, Reading Town Manager Robert Fournier, Accounting/Business Manager 3 d ' Rdsding ThfuniciPal Light Board. " b j Reu_utar Session ]KInutes lKeeting Location: 230 Ash Street,Reading, L~ .01367 June S. 1998 Start Time of Regular Session: 7:37 p.m., End Time of Regular Session: 10:35 pm Attendees: Commissioners: Messrs. Pacing, .'Ames, Hughes: Burditt, and Swyter RNLLD Staff: Messrs. Rucker, Cameron.'Blaroley, Benson, Ms. Brennick and l4s. Cavagnara Others: Mr. John Corbettfroin CAB L NUIUItes OFM2y 18, 1998 .Moved that the R1ALD accept the Re_galar.Session minutes of May 18, 1998 on the recormnendn on of Mr. Burdirt, with the follo*inP amendment= Rung ar Session Meeting Rstin;ms should note the return to Regular Session before 4dj oun=enz ivlotion carried 5:0 3. Report of the Chairman of the Board lvIr Pacino reported on the CAB/RlvfLD/Selectomn subcommittee meetit . 3.- . A.ct oaltems- a. Board Sub-Committee Transfer Pa3rnents to Town ofReadink With regard to transfers from unappropriated earned surplus to the Town o f Reading by the Board, moved that thd6be established a benchmark payment ofS1,560,414 far calendar • 1998; and that in subsequent years the payment wUl be chanced by the consumers price index for the, previous year, and that either the Light Board: or the Citizens Advisory Board through the Light Board, array ash` thar a committee •be convened to review this-payment at any time. On the snggestion of CAB it was agreed to replace '"increased" with "chawzed" Nfr. Burditt moved; Mx. Ames seconded. Motion carried 5:0. b. Unplanned Community Orgnnizntions/Evettts Sponsorships 1vfoved that the General Manager be authDrized. to. establish an Unplanned Community Orpnizations/Events Sponsorship Progg:ratii to further establish name reco-cmitiori of R1v LD, as'well' as the enhancement of the public's perception of the utiilit3 !-s involvement in the community. The General Manager will .be authorized to administer this program •wid-du budget constraints. and The June. 1; 1995 "Unplanned Community .0r.,nuigati.onsrEvents sponsorships" docuraeur to achieve the objectives ofthe program L 'Vfr. Burdirt moved VIr. Ames seconded. Marion carried 4:1 (xvitb "Mr. Swyter against) i C. A_U-dielectric, self-supporting aerial optical fiber cable Nloved that bid 5-19-9,8-1 for all-dielectric, self-supporting aerial optical Efoer cable be awarded to Arthur Hurley Company for the total net cost of 542,705 as the lo-,Vest qunlified biddcr.on the recommendation of the Genem) Manager and Staff. NLr. Burditt moved: Mr. Ames seconded. Motion carried 5:0. Par an agreement with the Town of Reading, 5,335 feet of 34 optical fiber cable at a bid cost ofS4,908?0 is being purchased by the RNMD thro.uab this'bid specifications. The.Town wM fully reimburse to the RNfLD for 84908?0. iNfoved That bid 5-19-98-1 for all-dielectric, self-supporting aerial optical. fiber cable be awarded to Arthur Hurley Company for the tatal net cost of 34? 9D8.30 as the lowest qualified bidder an the recommendntion of the General Manager and StafE Mr. Burditt moved, Mr. Ames seconded- Motion tamed 5:0. z. Presentations a. Thursday Evenings Extended Hours For Customers Lori Cava taro made a presentation on this pilot praalam regarding the R.MLD's CuSTOtner usage and whether- it should be continued when it ends in July though no action was required by the Daard at this time. Discussion ensued regarding other paymew venues Thar currently. e dst for PuVML) customers as well as the future direction epaym.ents via e1,LLuuic methods. 5. General Manager's Report Mr. Pacino congratulated Sharon Stan on her new position as General -Manager of Renzrebunl:, Nfaina. %v1r. Rucl-er di utssed the status of to Elks with R.NMD abutters about e:ctending "Enterprise Way". . r ( I 6. Board Discassion a. Restructuring: a n~orking session meeting Ryas set fet.Wednesday, 6117/98 at 7:00 p,m. with a 2=hour limit in rlie GiVf Coaference Roam. Computerization pf Board: Nfr. Pacino recommended that Mr. Swvrer and himself be appointed to ser up a subcommittee; the Board agreed b. Np-,s•Disenssion Items ' V Ohl i. Information Items Ivir. S-P;ryrer noted that the load was increasing. l4r. Rucker stared that both the load and peaks are mcrcasing because the R ELD is,no looger'conn'olling thepea.lts in the new de-caatrolled sysrem.. It waa found that covtralling fhe puk., adversely affects our revenues. S. Executive Session At, 9:25 p.m moved -that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, Iease or value of real property, and to discuss strategy with respect to Litigation then,rru= to Regular Session for the sole pttzpose of adjouming. Alft1 Bur diet moved; N . Ames seconded., Motion canied.by ap.oD of the Board Members 5:0. Mr. Ames, Aye. AE .Hughes, Aye. Mx. Paring, Aye. Iulr. Burditt, Aye. iNlr. Stvyter, Aye. The Board retmoed to Regular Session The date of the nem Regular Business me: ting was set for Monday, June 22,199E. •9. Motion to Adjortrn Adz. Burdittmoved, Mr. Ames seconded. Motion carried 5:D. Moved thatthe Boardretrtzn to P &galar Session forthe sole propose of adjoumin g. Mr. Burdittmmred; Mr. Ames secondel motion carded 5:0. A true copy of the R. 'N D Board of C.L...,~ssioners minutes as approved by a majoliry of the Board . . • Dillard J. Bzl:`~t Secretary, RIg.D Board of Commissioners. 4/2/2007 2:46 PM History of Payments to the Town of Reading since 1998 Calendar Year CPI % t( Payment 1 l Change 1 1997 1 167.911 11 l 1998 171.111 2.26% 1,560,4141 1999 176.011 2.50% 11 1,595,680 2000 11 183.611 4.32% 11 1,635,572 2001 11 191.511 4.30% 11 1,706,229 2002 11 196.511 2.61% 11 1,779,597 2003 11 203.911 3.77% 11 1,826,062 2004 11 209.511 2.75% 11 1,894,829 2005 11 216.411 3.29% 11 1,946,8701 2006 11 223.111 3.10% 11 2,010,9911 2007 11 11 11 2,073,3321 S ~aS Bureau of Labor Statistics Data U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Ww w.b/S.govj;I'k,l' Page 1 of 2 .1r, t Advanced Search I A-Z Index BLS Horne programs & surveys I Get Detailed Statistics Glossary I What's New + Find It! In DOL Change Output From:. 1997 To:1 20 Options: 06:'•!''''.1± , ❑include graphs NEW! More Formatting Ontionsw*. Data extracted on: February 23, 2007 (8:37:49 AM) Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers Series Id: CUURA103SAO,COUSA103SAO Not Seasonally Adjusted .Area: Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NH-ME-CT Item: All items Base Period: 1982-84=100 Year aan 1Feb1 Mar 1Apr1 May liun1 Jul 1Aug1 Sep 10ctl Nov 1Dec Annual lHALF1IHALF2 19971167.7 1168.11 1166.71 1167.11 +167.8' 1169.41 167.9 1167.5 168.4 19981171.2' 1171.31 1170.91 1170.71 1172.11 1173.31 1171.7 171.1 1172.3 19991174.11 1174.81 1174.21 1175.31; 1176.81 1179.21 1176.0 .174.5 1177.5 20001180.21 1182.81 1181.71 1183.21 1184.31 1187.41 1183.6 1181.8 1185.4 20011189.01 1190.91 1190.91 1192.11 1192.7 1192.71 1191.5 1190.5 1192.6 20021192.91 1194.71 1194.81 1195.71 1199.11 1200.41 1196.5 1194.4 1198.7 20031199.81 1202.81 1202.31 1203.01 1206.81 1206.51 1203.9 1201.9 1205.9 20041208.41 12D8.71 1208.71 1208.9.1 1209.81 1211.71 1209.5 1208.6 1210.3 20051211.31 1214.21 1214.61 1217.21 1220,11 1218.61 1216.4 1213.9 1218.9 20061220.51 1221.31 1222.91 1225.11 1224.51 1223.11 1223.1 1222.0 1224.2 12 Months Percent Change Series Id: CUURA103SAO,CUUSA103SAO Not Seasonally Adjusted Area: Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NH-ME-CT Item: All items Base Period: 1982-84=100 1 12.3 12-71 12.3 199911.7 1 12.0 1 11.9 1 2.71 12.7 1 13.4 1 12.5 12.0 13.0 200013.5 1 14.6 1 14.3 1 4.51 14.2 1 14.6 1 14.3 14.2 4.5 2003.14.9 1 14.4 1 15.1 1 4.91 14.6 1 12.8 1 14.3 14.8 3.9 200212.1 1 12.0 1 12.0 1 11.91 13.3 1 14.0 1 12.6 12.0 13.2 200313.6 1 14.2 1 13.9 1 13.71 13.9 1 13.0 1 13.8 13.9 13.6 200414.3 1 12.9 1 13.2 1 12.91 11.5 1 12.5 1 12.7 13.3 12.1 200511.4 1 12.6 1 12.8 1 1 4.01 14.9 1 13.3 1 13.3 12.5 14.1 200614.4 1 13.3 1 13.9 1 1 3.61 12.0 1 12.1 1 13.1 13.8 12.4 Year lianIFebIMarlAprlMayliun 3u11Aug1Sep10ct1NovlDeclAnnualIHALF1IHALF2 199713.4 1 13.3 1 13.0 1 3.1 112.6 1 11.9 1 12.8 13.2 (2.4 199812.11 11.9 1 ~2.5 1 2.2 2.6 1 12.3 2.3 2.1 ,?2a9 4IN (C 3/16 ~c ~ttzte ~~e, ~ddtarz 02~3~' 70.20 W¢ b PATRICK M. NATALE Committees: REPRESENTATIVE Veterans Affairs THIRTIETH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT WOBURN - READING - STONEHAM Revenue Transportation ROOM 167, STATE HOUSE TEL. (617) 722-2810 FAX. (617) 722-2846 rep.patricknatale©state.ma.us April 17, 2007 3 va Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner 16 Lowell St Reading, MA 01867 CD Dear Peter, Recently, the Massachusetts House of Representatives released its House Ways and Means Budget proposal for the 2008 Fiscal Budget Year. The enclosed document serves to inform you of the proposed financial expenditures for important local programs in your area. During this time, various amendments of the budget proposal will be debated. I know that many local programs rely on state aid and need additional funding to continue providing valuable services within their community. I will do my best to ensure that we receive the funding we need for essential local programs. I hope that you find the enclosed information helpful. Please feel free to contact me at 617-722-2810, if you have any questions about the upcoming budget or need assistance with any other issues or concerns that may arise. Sincerely, VAN' Patrick M. Natale Esq.; LL.M State Representative. th ; 30 .Middlesex .District. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Z w n w a Y d F N W~ 7 b Q,M~~gW PATRICK M. NATALE REPRESENTATIVE THIRTIETH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT WOBURN - READING - STONEHAM ROOM 167, STATE HOUSE TEL. (617) 722-2810 FAX. (617) 722-2846 re p.pat ri c k n ata I e© state. m a. u s READING- SUBJECT EDUCATION way~a made ~~~ede~~~aed ,9&te oWwje, ~adtoz 02'l~~ /020 Committees: Veterans Affairs Revenue Transportation FY'05 FIN FY'06 FIN FY'07 FIN FY'08 GOV FY'08 HWM Chapter 70 6,082,107 6,290,157 7,119,890 8,166,737 8,041,967 School Construction 1,678,534 0 0 0 0 Charter Tuition Assessments Reimbursements 4,402 9,235 28,684 19,959 19,959 Charter School Capital Facility Reimbursement 1,484 1,453 0 0 0 Racial Equality 227,720 244,400 0 0 0 School Lunch 11,714 10,816 9,771 12,766 12,766 Sub-Total, All Education Items 8,005,961 6,556,061 7,158,345 8,199,462 8,074,692 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Distributions and Reimbursements: Lottery, Beano $ Charity Games 1,841,015 2,083,179 2,461,971 2,499,940 2,499,940 Additional Assistance 1,534,901 1,534,901 1,534,901 1,534,901 1,534,901 Regional Public Libraries 0 0 0 0 0 Police Career Incentive 175,895 185,641 197,831 204,105 212,418 Vete-an' Benefits ` 4,062 3,25P -41,956 37,723 37,723 Exemptions: Vets, Blind & Surviving Spouse 44,789 41,841 42,475 37,969 69,644 Exemptions: Elderly 25,100 23,092 21,586 21,084 21,084 State Owned Land 42,231 53,780 44,914 50,181 50,181 Offset Item-Reserve for Direct Expenditure: Public Libraries 27,483 29,134 29,507 28,871 28,871 Sub Total, All General Government 3,695,476 3,954,826 4,375,141 4,414,774 4,454,762 TOTAL ESTIMATED 11,701,437 10,510,887 11,533,486 12,614,236 12,529,454 3 ~z J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Pdu q Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA. 01867-2683 •INCOR4 Fax.: (781) 942-5441 Website: www ci.reading.ma.us PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077 April 12, 2007 Dear Residents: The Town of Reading through its contractor, Brox Industries, will be resurfacing Maple Ridge Road, within the next few weeks. Work is expected to take a couple of weeks to complete, weather permitting. Work will commence each day at 7:00 A.M. and end at approximately 4:30 P.M. Please use caution when traveling along the street during the construction period. Vehicles will not be allowed to nark on the travel wav during construction. Vehicles found parked on the street during the hours of construction will be towed at the owners' expense. During this project, on your day for collection of rubbish, all rubbish must be at the curb by 6:30 A.M. The Town of Reading will be working diligently to expedite the work on your street and we thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this issue please feel free to contact the Town of Reading Engineering Division at (781) 942-9082, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:45 P.M. v:5 Abe, fi. ~y OF P . Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street s~9 0Reading, MA 01867-2683 • 1320 FT Fax: (781) 942-5441 Website: www.ei.reading.ma.us PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077 April 12, 2007 Dear Residents: The Town of Reading through its contractor, Brox Industries, will be resurfacing Hillcrest Road, within the next few weeks. Work is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Work will commence each day at 7:00 A.M. and end at approximately 4:30. P.M. Please use caution when traveling along the street during the construction period. Vehicles will not be allowed to nark on the travel wav during construction. Vehicles found parked on the street during the hours of construction will be towed at the owners' expense. During this project, on your day for collection of rubbish, all rubbish must be at the curb by 6:30 A.M. The Town of Reading will be working diligently to expedite the work on your street and we thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this issue please feel free to contact the Town of Reading Engineering Division at (781) 942-9082, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:45 P.M. c2. 3 Pre, ~'l. Town .of Reading 7 A6 Lowell Street h 63 Reading, NIA 01867-2683 9-INC0R4~ Fax: (781) 942-5441 Website: www.ei.reading.ma.us PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077 April 12, 2007 Dear Residents: The Town of Reading through its contractor, Brox Industries, will be resurfacing Cumberland Road, within the next few weeks. Work is expected to take .a couple of weeks to complete, weather pernutting. Work will commence each day at 7:00 A.M. and end at approximately 4:30 P.M. Please use caution when traveling along the street during the construction period. Vehicles will not be allowed to Dark on the travel wav during construction. Vehicles found parked on the street during the hours of construction will be towed at the owners' expense. During this project, on your day for collection of rubbish, all rubbish must be at the curb by 6:30 A.M. The Town of Reading will be working diligently to expedite the work on your street and we thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this issue please feel free to contact the Town of Reading Engineering Division at (781) 942-9082, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:45 P.M. 3G3 Page 1 of 2 Hechenblefter, Peter From: Camille Anthony [canthony@ftmc.net] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 3:17 PM To: PELYIRJE@aol.com; Reading - Selectmen Cc: 'Frey, Bob' Subject: RE: 195/93 INTERCHANGE Dear Peter and Lynn: I do apologize that you weren't contacted directly by the Town. The sequence of events is as follows: A week before the Woburn public meeting held in March, I met with James Purdy from the consulting company hired by MA highway to look at where the ramp was intersecting at South Street. Jim indicated that a sliver of land would be taken by the different proposals. I said to Jim that the owners of the property needed to be notified before the public meeting by MA highway. I asked him to make sure Bob Frey contacted the owners. I felt MA highway should be the one to notify the abutters as you would want a through understanding of how your land would be impacted. At the public hearing I asked Bob if he had contacted the owners and he said he didn't and felt it was our responsibility. I wish I could remember my discussion with Bob at that point and I can not. So, I totally dropped the ball in following up on whether you had been contacted. I do apologize for being so remiss. I will give you a call to discuss the project further. Unfortunately I was sick on Saturday and missed the site visit. Camille Anthony -----Original Message----- From: PELYIRJE@aol.com [mailto:PELYIRJE@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 10:17 AM To: selectmen@ci.reading. ma. us Subject: I95/93 INTERCHANGE WE ARE SENDING THIS AFTER COMING IN FROM OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE AT 143 SOUTH STREET, READING, MA, 01867 ON SATURDAY 4/14/2007 AS A WALK THROUGH BROUGHT PEOPLE TO LOOK AT OUR PROPERTY. WHICH WE HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD A PORTION OF WHICH IS GOING TO BE TAKEN FOR THE NEW INTERCHANGE. WE RAN OUTSIDE AND SPOKE WITH BOB FREY, THE MANAGER OF STATEWIDE PLANNING WHO INFORMED US THAT THEY RELIED ON THE LOCAL REPS TO NOTIFY THE RESIDENTS OF THE MEETINGS. HE WAS ASTOUNDED THAT WE HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE MEETING BY OUR LOCAL REPS. ESPECIALLY AS OURS IS THE ONLY PROPERTY THAT THEY ARE ANTICIPATING TAKING PART OF BY EMINENT DOMAIN. WE ARE SO UPSET WITH EVERY SINGLE REP IN OUR TOWN AND FEEL WE HAVE BEEN LET DOWN BY THE VERY PEOPLE WE VOTED TO HOLD OFFICE AND TO REPRESENT US IN MATTERS LIKE THIS. IF AT ANY TIME ANYONE HAD WORKED IN OUR INTEREST IM SURE THEY WOULD HAVE HAD THE COURTESY TO CONTACT US. THE SIMPLE FACT THAT WE HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED BY EVEN ONE OF OUR REPS TELLS US HOW INSIGNIFICANT WE APPEAR TO BE TO THEM. 4/17/2007 3~' Page 2 of 2 WHEN WE CONTACTED SUPPOSED RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES IN 10/2006 WE WERE TOTALLY PUSHED ASIDE BY MR KATSUKIS. PETER & LYNN NICOLAIDES 143 SOUTH STREET READING MA PELYIRJECa.AOL.COM See what's free at AOL.com. ~v 3 4/17/2007 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 3:27 PM To: 'mishaffer@comcast.net' Cc: Schloth, Mike Subject: RE: early Saturday work hours Marty Mike Schloth, our permits coordinator, forwarded me your email message. The Town had proposed to Town Meeting an "Hours of Construction" bylaw with later starting hours for construction on a Saturday. Town Meeting turned the bylaw down. In an effort to get a bylaw in place, compromises were made including on the beginning hours on Saturdays. The amended bylaw was then approved. Bylaws are approved in Reading by our representative Town Meeting. They considered issues such as those you raise, and also other issues such as impact on trades people. The result is the bylaw as it exists. I'll copy the Board of Selectmen on your email, and you might want to contact your Town Meeting members. You are in Precinct 6, and a listing of Town Meeting members is available on the Town web page at www.ci. read ina. ma. us. Pete Hechenbleikner Town Manager From: Schloth, Mike Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 3:10 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: early saturday work hours From: mishaffer@comcast.net [mailto:mishaffer@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 8:31 AM To: Schloth, Mike Subject: early saturday work hours Michael, I live at 50 Enos Circle and my property abuts the Johnson Woods development. I was disturbed by the construction noise early on a Saturday morning and called the Reading police to report the problem. The Reading police arrived at my house and informed me the hours of operational were changed from 9am to 7:05 am on Saturday. I wasn't aware of this change and don't understand starting work on a weekend at 7:00am given the construction noise. My questions, who authorizes the changes to the hours of operation and why don't they consider the impact upon the neighbors? If you aren't the person who should address this question and problem please supply me their telephone number and email address. 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Standing behind the plan is the belief that we are one region of interconnected cities and towns, and that development in one community affects the people who live and work in every other community. MetroFuture is an initiative of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC),'the regional planning agency covering 101 cities and towns across Metropolitan Boston. Forward email This email'was sent by bccs@bc.edu Update Profile/Email Address I Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribeT I Privacy Policy. Powered by Boston College Citizen Seminar 1 140 Commonwealth Ave I Chestnut Hill I MA 1 02467 2 Hechenblefter, Peter From: Scott Weiss [SWeiss@natdev.Com] Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 6:29 PM To: tunacat; Ted Tye Cc: Town Manager; Reading - Selectmen Subject: RE: Addison-Wesly/Pearson Dear Ms. Binda, Thanks for your message. You raised several points that we will consider as we proceed with the redevelopment planning for the Addison-Wesley site. We hope to achieve an economically feasible development program that will satisfy the goals of the community, the owner and us. Our initial thoughts outlined a mixed-use program that represents a significant reduction in traffic from the prior proposal and can be supported by the single access. As we receive additional input, we will attempt to answer questions and start to better define the plan. We look forward to continuing to work with the Advisory Team and the community to address concerns, share information and create a successful redevelopment plan. Thanks again for your feedback. Scott J. Weiss Vice President of Development National Development Notice: This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information and is intended only for the use of the intended addressee(s). Any review, use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this transmittal is strictly prohibited except by or on behalf of the intended addressee(s). Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this transmittal in error and delete it from your computer system. We accept no liability for any loss or damage that arises as a result of this transmission; each addressee is responsible for checking this transmission for the presence of viruses. Nothing in this message is intended to constitute an electronic signature or to otherwise satisfy the requirements for a contract unless an express statement to the contrary is included in this message. -----Original Message----- From: tunacat [mailto:tunacat@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 11:00 AM To: Ted Tye; Scott Weiss Cc: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us; selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us Subject: Addison-Wesly/Pearson Dear Mr. Tye and Mr. Weiss, Thank you for the presentation you made several weeks ago in Reading for development at the Addison-Wesley/Pearson property. I have been to your website to learn more about your company, and have been to several of your properties, including the Howard Clock Building and the Falls of Cordingly Dam. I was given a tour of the Falls by a resident, a former architectural historian at Brandeis University, who pointed out many of the fine details of the buildings. It is a beautiful facility, and I would be pleased to see a similar facility here in Reading. I am encouraged that National Development has been brought in to develop the Addison-Wesley/Pearson site, but I have a few concerns after having heard your presentation. My concerns and vision for the property are written below. I hope for a development that will be profitable but also something of which the residents of Reading can be proud. I think National Developmer'r, , 1 can do both. There has been much support for a mixed-use development at the site, and I support it also, as I would certain single-use possibilties, such as an office park. The development plan presented, however, appears to be skewed heavily towards dense housing. A more balanced mix of residential, office, retail and community space may be appropriate if the final development is mixed-use. I believe in the principles of Smart Growth, but am aware that Smart Growth developments are often very dense and compact. As a resident of the south end of Reading, in close proximity to the Addison-Wesley/Pearson property, I am hoping to avoid an overly dense development on that property. There has been a great deal of construction in this part of town in the past few years, and we have lost almost all of the open green space on the south side, which has been replaced by dense housing developments. The presentation made by National Development outlined what seemed to be several areas of very dense housing and office development. I would be in favor of reducing the number of housing units planned to better connect and blend with the surrounding residential community, as called for in Reading's Master Plan. I would like to see some green space preserved at Addison-Wesley/Pearson site, perhaps in the form of open park area or a playing field. I would also hope that you can avoid a complete clear cutting of all the mature trees on the property, as they act as a natural buffer for residents from the sounds of the highway. A percentage of the development should be for community use, both enclosed space and open space. While the property itself may be very valuable, it is truly valuable only if it can be properly accessed. The single access point remains a problem, and should be a major factor in the amount and type of development on the land. While there may not be plans to open the emergency access road on South Street, my concern is that it may become a necessity if the property is overly developed. A possibility exists that a group of residents of the property could petition the town to open the road sometime in the future for safety reasons. I am concerned about the quality of life of the neighboring residents, the slow erosion of this historic neighborhood, and the continued over-development of what was, until recently, a fairly green town. I am optimistic about the mechanism, the Design Advisory Team, that you have established with Town Officials, am encouraged that you have met and are open with the abutters, have made public presentations, and hope that you consider my suggestions. I look forward to hearing more specific information about the planned development. Thank you. Sincerely, Angela Binda 10 Orchard Park Drive Town Meeting Member 2 Page 1 of 3 , Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Frey, Bob (EOT) [Bob.Frey@state.ma.us] Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:34 PM To: Anthony, Camille; PELYIRJE@aol.com; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Frey, Bob; jpurdy@lou!sberger.com; rzzalina@louisberger.com Subject: RE: 195/93 INTERCHANGE Hello Again Peter and Lynn, It was good speaking with you on Saturday (although I wish it had been sooner!) Let me apologize again that you were not contacted directly. As I said on Saturday, the responsibility is mine. 1 assumed that you would have known about it (by any number of potential means), but I should have followed up more thoroughly. As background leading up to Saturday's neighborhood gathering, I was responding to a request from the Reading Board of Selectmen that we meet in the South Street/Walnut Street neighborhood to address concerns over the proposed highway designs for the 93/95 Interchange. Although the state is not required to do this, I agreed that it was a good idea as the state's project manager on this study, I am committed to conducting a very inclusive, participatory public process. Accordingly, Jim Purdy and Rick Azzalina of our consultant team (Louis Berger Group) and myself met with several dozen residents at the end of Walnut Street starting around 8 AM. Based on both verbal and written correspondence, I was under the impression that notification flyers were being distributed and perhaps even a round of phone calls had been made to residents in the neighborhood. As we also discussed, we have actually had a very public process for this planning study, with three public meetings, dozens of Task Force meetings, newspaper articles, a web site, radio and cable television, highway message signs, newsletters, flyers ...the list goes on. Between all this and the preparation/notification that I thought was happening for Saturday, I made the mistake of assuming that word would get to you (as you saw, 1 already had your name written in my notes). But all that is beside the point since ultimately you were not informed. As I had mentioned, at this early stage in the process we typically don't notify individual property owners regarding conceptual designs, because too much can change in later stages regarding alignments and the effects on their individual properties. However, you make a good point, in that with right-of-way impacts to potentially only one property, I should have contacted you directly. I would like to say that ALL of the Reading representatives on the Interchange Task Force have worked very hard - for several years now - to voice the issues and concerns of the neighborhoods and the entire town as to how a potential interchange project would affect Reading. Working closely with them and with representatives from Woburn and Stoneham, we have gone through an extensive, collaborative process to develop a set of proposed recommendations that minimizes property takings while meeting the goals of improving congestion and safety at the interchange. All of the Reading members of the Task Force have been very committed to this process since the beginning, and I fully expect that they will continue to be strong advocates for the town and all of its citizens. Also as I said on Saturday - and perhaps most importantly - we are still near the beginning of a very lengthy process, and there will be plenty more opportunities for public input (and discussions with individual property owners) regarding the proposed designs. As we go forward from here, we will be contacting you when there is a significant development in the future, but in the meantime, please contact me anytime with any questions or concerns you may have. Thanks, Bob 1 4/17/2007 Page 2 of 3 Bob Frey Manager of Statewide Planning Office of Transportation Planning Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (617) 973-7449 bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us From: Camille Anthony [mailto:canthony@ftmc.net] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 3:17 PM To: PELYIRJE@aol.com; selectmen @ci. reading.ma. us Cc: 'Frey, Bob' Subject: RE: I95/93 INTERCHANGE Dear Peter and Lynn: I do apologize that you weren't contacted directly by the Town. The sequence of events is as follows: A week before the Woburn public meeting held in March, I met with James Purdy from the consulting company hired by MA highway to look at where the ramp was intersecting at South Street. Jim indicated that a sliver of land would be taken by the different proposals. I said to Jim that the owners of the property needed to be notified before the public meeting by MA highway. I asked him to make sure Bob Frey contacted the owners. I felt MA highway should be the one to notify the abutters as you would want a through understanding of how your land would be impacted. At the public hearing I asked Bob if he had contacted the owners and he said he didn't and felt it was our responsibility. I wish I could remember my discussion with Bob at that point and I can not. So, I totally dropped the ball in following up on whether you had been contacted. I do apologize for being so remiss. I will give you a call to discuss the project further. Unfortunately I was sick on Saturday and missed the site visit. Camille Anthony -----Original Message----- From: PELYIRJE@aol.com [mailto:PELYIRJE@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 10:17 AM To: selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us Subject: I95/93 INTERCHANGE WE ARE SENDING THIS AFTER COMING IN FROM OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE AT 143 SOUTH STREET, READING, MA, 01867 ON SATURDAY 4/14/2007 AS A WALK THROUGH BROUGHT PEOPLE TO LOOK AT OUR PROPERTY. WHICH WE HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD A PORTION OF WHICH IS GOING TO BE TAKEN FOR THE NEW INTERCHANGE. WE RAN OUTSIDE AND SPOKE WITH BOB FREY, THE MANAGER OF STATEWIDE PLANNING WHO INFORMED US THAT THEY RELIED ON THE LOCAL REPS TO NOTIFY THE RESIDENTS OF THE MEETINGS. HE WAS ASTOUNDED THAT WE HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE MEETING BY OUR LOCAL REPS. ESPECIALLY AS OURS IS THE ONLY PROPERTY THAT THEY ARE ANTICIPATING TAKING PART OF BY EMINENT DOMAIN. WE ARE SO UPSET WITH EVERY SINGLE REP IN OUR TOWN AND FEEL WE HAVE BEEN LET 1 ✓ 4/17/2007 f Page 3 of 3 DOWN BY THE VERY PEOPLE WE VOTED TO HOLD OFFICE AND TO REPRESENT US IN MATTERS LIKE THIS. IF AT ANY TIME ANYONE HAD WORKED IN OUR INTEREST IM SURE THEY WOULD HAVE HAD THE COURTESY TO CONTACT US. THE SIMPLE FACT THAT WE HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED BY EVEN ONE OF OUR REPS TELLS US HOW INSIGNIFICANT WE APPEAR TO BE TO THEM. WHEN WE CONTACTED SUPPOSED RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES IN 10/2006 WE WERE TOTALLY PUSHED ASIDE BY MR KATSUKIS. PETER & LYNN NICOLAIDES 143 SOUTH STREET READING MA PELYIRJEO.AOL.COM See what's free at AOL.com. 4/17/2007