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Town of Reading
16 L6well Street
639:,x~o Q°~~ Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanageroci.reading:mams
MIEMORANDUM
DATE: March 9, 2007
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hecheinbleikner
RE: March 13, 2007 Meeting
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
C. Town Manager's Rebort - Attached is an organizational letter of membership to be
signed by the Board of Selectmen for participation in the Reading Coalition Against
Substance Abuse (RCASA). Steve Goldy is the Board of Selectman representative on
the RCASA).
3a. Personnel & Appointments
Communltv,.Plannina & Development .Commission _ Due to the resignation of Neil
Sullivan, there is a position on the Community Planning and Development
Commission for a new member. A notice was sent to all four Associate members as
well as being posted. Associate member David Tuttle has come forward with an
application for appointment with a term expiring 00/08.
3b. Community Preservation Act *Studv Committee - There is a vacancy on the ad hoc
Community Preservation Act Study, Committee. Pat Lloyd who was on the initial
study committee and former riember of the Conservation Commission has come
forward as an applicant.
4a. Hearinu = . Waiver..of drivewav/curb regulations - 37 Pinevale Avenue - John
McCracken, owner at the property at 37 Pinevale Avenue, has paved' an area between
the stogie wall on his property and the edge of the pavement. This is in addition to the
double wide driveway. A vehicle is often parked in this paved area in front of the
stone wall. This is a violation of the Town's driveway opening regulations which
limit a driveway to no greater than 24 feet. Mr. McCracken will be at the meeting to
request a waiver to allow him to continue to have this paved area.
Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse
Organizational Letter of Membership
My organization/agency, Reading Board of Selectmen is a member of the Reading
Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA).
As a member organization, we support the mission of RCASA and agree to participate in
its activities. Participation may include one or more of the following: attending meetings
at least annually; participating in standing Board Committees, Community Action Teams,
conference calls, surveys, data collection, or other member-related activities; providing
individual or organizational assets, in-kind services or expertise; and event planning or
activity promotion.
An RCASA membership provides opportunities for the following benefits: access to
information about substance abuse prevention; training, professional development, and
capacity building for staff and community members; networking with other community
organizations; innovative collaborative approaches to community change; and
community recognition for substance abuse prevention efforts.
Meinbership assumes permission to print the name of your organization on RCASA
promotional materials; and grants you the opportunity include RCASA in your
organization's materials. We agree to forward any. media requests to the Board's Public
Relations Chair. We acknowledge that it is our responsibility to update RCASA with any
changes to organizational contact information.
My organization agrees to provide RCASA with: community support through the Board
in their role as CEO's of the Town of Reading, conduct a review of the Town alcohol
licensing oolicv, support for a collaborative and svstematic community approach to
substance abuse prevention, notice and information to the community about the RCASA
initiatives through mention at televised Selectmen's meetings and "Highlights" at those
meetings, public meeting spaces, staff and volunteer suDport as needed. active
participation by members of the Board of Selectmen in RCASA initiatives, support for
funding for related activities such as the School Resources Officer of the Police
Department.
This agreement is considered active for up to three years from the date below.
Organizational membership may be terminated at any time upon written notice to
RCASA's Coordinator.
Ben Tafoya, Chairman March 13, 2007
Executive Leader Name/Title (please print) and Signature Date
The Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) is a community-wide coalition focused on substance abuse
prevention within the broad context of a healthy community in which quality of life is a priority for all who live and
work in Reading, Massachusetts. The mission of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse is to reduce substance
use among youth and, over time, among adults by addressing the factors in Reading that increase the risk of substance
abuse and by promoting factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse.
Membership Agreement rvsd. Oct. 06
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633IN~~R4p4P Reading, MA.01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanageroci.reading:ma.us
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 9; 2007
TO: Board of Selectmen 1
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikiier.
RE: March 13, 2007 Meeting
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
I c. Town Manager's Report - Attached is an ofganimtional letter of membership to be
signed by the Board of Selectmen for participation in the Reading Coalition Against
Substance Abuse (RCASA). Steve Goldy is the Board of Selectman representative on
the RCASA).
Personnel & ADDointments
Communitv.Planning & Development .Comtrzission Due to the resignation of Neil
Sullivan, there is a position on the Community Planning and Development
Commission for it new member. A notice was sent to all four Associate members as
well as being posted. Associate member David Tuttle has come forward with an
application for appointment with a term expiring 6/30/08.
3b. Community Preservation Act Studv.Committee - There is a vacancy on the ad.hoc
Community Preservation Act Study Committee. Pat Lloyd who was on the initial
study committee and former member of the Conservation Cominission has come
forward as an applicant.
4a. Hearing Waiver. ,of driveway/curb regulations 37, Pinevale Avenue - John
McCracken, owner at the property at 37 Pinevale Avenue, has pavedan area between
the stone wall on his property and the edge of the pavement. This is in addition to the
double wide driveway. A vehicle is often parked in this paved area in front of the
stone wall. This is a violation of the Town's driveway opening regulations which
limit a driveway to no greater than 24 feet. Mr. McCracken will be at the meeting to
request a waiver to allow him to continue to have this paved area.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007
Communitv Plannine & Development Commission
Term: 3 years
Anpointine Authoritv: Board of Selectmen
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Jolul Sasso, Chainnan
Vacancy
Richard D. Howard
Jonathan E. Barnes
Brant F. Ballantyne
George Katsoufis (Associate)
Nicholas Safina (Associate)
David Bauman Tuttle (Associate)
Israel Maykut (Associate)
10 B Street
21 Kiernan Road
41 Pratt Street
52 Blueberry Lane
9 Berkeley Street
221 South Street .
27 Heather Drive
22 Middlesex Ave
Orig.
Date
(04)
(86)
(90)
(06)
(06)
(06)
(06)
(07)
1 Vacancv
Term
Exp.
2008
2008
2007
2007
2009
2007
2007
2007
2007
Candidates:
David Bauman Tuttle
*Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment
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COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
Term Three years
Apointing Authority Board of Selectmen
Number of Members Five Members whose terms are so arranged that as
nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall
expire each year
Meetings Twice a month on the second and fourth Monday
Authoritv Reading Charter - Adopted March 24, 1986
Purpose CPDC shall make studies and prepare plans
concerning the resources, developmental potential
and needs of the Town. CPDC annually reports to
the Town giving information regarding the physical
condition of the Town and any plans or proposals
known to it affecting. the resources, physical
development and needs of the Town. CPDC shall
have the power to regulate the sub-division of land
within the Town by the adoption of rules and
regulations governing such development. CPDC
shall have all of the power and duties given to
Planning Boards, Boards of Survey and Industrial
Development Commissions under the Constitution
and General Laws of the Commonwealth, and such
additional powers and duties as may be authorized
by the Charter, by Bylaw or by other Town Meeting
vote.
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMUTTEES/COMAIISSIONS,
Name: I . L,l d 15,az ~ Date: - f - ~
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Address: 7-7 q~ Tel. (Home)
Tel. (Work) 97f - 319-- 7_5I g
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Are you a registered voter in Reading? \/eS e-mail address: A-7~ f e. ® ac m ~ J
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Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with 41 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available.)
Animal Control Appeals Committee
Aquatics Advisory Board
Audit Committee
Board of Appeals
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Board of Health
Board of Registrars
Bylaw Committee
Celebration Committee
Cities for Climate Protection
Commissioner of Trust Funds
Community Planning & Development Comm
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Conservation Commission
Constable
Contributory Retirement Board
Council on Aging
Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves
Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought:
Economic Development Committee
Finance Committee
Historical Commission
Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Land Bank Committee
MBTA Advisory Committee
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Mystic Valley Elder Services
Recreation Committee
RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee
Town Forest Committee
Water, Sewer and Storm Water
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Management Advisory Committee
West Street Historic District Commissiolao
Other
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Town of Reading
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639 ~N~oRY°4~ Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: George Katsoufis
Nicholas Safina
David B. Tuttle
Israel Maykut
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: February 21, 2007
RE: CPDC Vacancy
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
Please see attached posting for a vacancy that exists on the Community Planning & Development
Commission. Please let me know if you are interested in being appointed as a full member. I
have scheduled time on the Selectmen's March 13, 2007 agenda for interviews.
cc: John Sasso, Chairman CPDC
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Tow of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Readiingy MA 01867=2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043
VOLUNTEER VACANCY .
TOWN OF READING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING COMMISSION
A vacancy with a term expiring June 30, 2008 exists on the Community Planning &
Development Commission.. The purpose of the Commission is to make studies -and prepare plans
concerning the resources; developmental potential and needs of the Town.
Interested persons may apply at the ..Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts by 5:00.p.m. on March 8, 2007 or until the position is filled.
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To: Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Dear Peter
This letter will serve to notify you and all concerned
that, effective 2/12/2007, I reluctantly resign from my
position on the Reading Planning Commission., due to personal
commitments.
I want to wish you all the best in your efforts in behalf
of all the residents of Reading.
Very truly yours,
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Neil J. Sullivan
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Board of Selectmen
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Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager&l.reading.ma.us
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 9; 2007
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikrner `
RE: March 13, 2007 Meeting
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
lc. Town Manaaer's R.ebort - Attached is an organizational letter of membership to be
signed by the Board of Selectmen for participation in the Reading Coalition Against
Substance Abuse (RCASA). Steve Goldy is the Board of Selectman representative on
the RCASA).
3a. Personnel & Appointments
Communitv..Planning & Development.Comrimission _ Due to the resignation of Neil
Sullivan, there is a position on the Community Planning and Development
Commission for a new member: A notice was sent to all four Associate inembers as
well as being posted. Associate member David Tuttle has come forward with an
application for appointment with a term expiring 00/08.
3C Community Preservation Act 'Studv . Committee - There is a vacancy on the ad hoc
Community Preservation Act Study. Committee: Pat Lloyd who was on the initial
study cominittee and former meinber of the Conservation Commission has come
forward as an applicant.
4a. Hearing Waiver. ,of drivewav/curb regulations - 37 Pinevale Avenue - John
McCracken, owner at the property at 37 Pinevale Avenue, has paved'"an area between
the stone wall on his. property and the edge of the pavement. This is in addition to the
double wide driveway. A vehicle is often parked in, this paved area in front of the
stone wall. This is a violation of the Town's driveway opening regulations which
limit a driveway to no greater than 24 feet. Mr. McCracken will be at the meeting to
request a waiver to allow him to continue to have this paved area.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007
Ad Hoc Communitv Preservation Act
Studv Committee
1 Vacancv
Appointing Authoritv: Board of Selectmen
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Israel Maylcut (CPDC)
Mark Wetzel (Conservation Commission)
Karen Flammia (Housing Authority)
Mary Ellen Stoleclci (Recreation Committee)
Chuck Robinson (Finance Committee)
Clayton Jones (Historical Commission)
Camille Anthony (Selectman)
Bill Brown (Resident)
Vacancy (Resident)
Candidates:
Patricia J. Lloyd
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Section - Ad Hoc Communitv Preservation Act Studv Committee
There is hereby created an Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study
Committee which shall exist until June 30, 2007, or until such earlier date the Ad Hoc
Committee may have completed its work.
The Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee shall consist of nine
(9) members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms expiring 6-30-07 or such
earlier date that may be determined. In selecting the membership, the Board of
Selectmen shall attempt to fill the membership as follows:
0 One member from the Community Planning and Development Commission from
members recommended by the CPDC;
♦ One member from the Conservation Connnission from members recommended by the
Conservation Commission;
s One member from the Reading Housing Authority from members recommended by
the Housing Authority;
One member from the Historical Cormrnission from members recommended by the
Commmission;
e One member from the Recreation Committee from members recommended by the
Committee;
One member from the Finance Committee from members recommended by the
FINCOM;
♦ Two residents of the Town of Reading not otherwise members of any of the above
Boards/Committees/Cornrnissions, but who may be members of Town Meeting or of
any other Board, Committee, or Commission of the Town other than those named
above;
The Board of Selectmen shall designate one of their members to serve as a member
and liaison to the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.
The mission of the Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee is to
learn as much information as possible about the Community Preservation Act; to evaluate
the Community Preservation Act and its applicability to the Town of Reading, to advise
the Board of Selectmen on the advantages and disadvantages of adopting the Community
Preservation Act for the Town of Reading, and to offer the Board of Selectmen a ranking
of the options and the reasons for the ranking in adopting the Community Preservation
act..
The Ad Hoc Study Committee shall be responsible to:
o Review the Town Master Plan, Recreation Facilities Plan, Conservation Plan, Open
Space & Recreation Plan, and all other relevant documents currently available,
including but not limited to plans and inventories of the Historical Commission and
the Housing Authority, as they relate to the goals of the Community Preservation Act;
Review the components of the Community Preservation Act and detennine their
advantages and disadvantages to the Town of Reading;
s Develop a plan to review milestones in this process with the Board of Selectmen; and
♦ Develop the criteria by which the options will be measured;
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Work with staff and the Board of Selectmen to secure community input into the
choices and options available to the Town for possible adoption of the Community
Preservation Act;
♦ Based on discussion with the Board of Selectmen, draft a proposed Town Meeting
Warrant Article and Referendum language for review by Town Counsel.
♦ Reconu-rend to the Board of Selectmen a ranking of the options for adoption of the
Community Preservation Act in Reading, with the criteria as to how the rankings
were selected.
The Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee will complete all of its
work by June 30, 2007 (or such date as the.Board of Selectmen may extend the deadline).
The Committee will make an interim report to the Board of Selectmen in early January
1007 in order that the Board of Selectmen may consider whether or not to bring the issue
before the Town Meeting at a late January or early February 2007 Special Town Meeting.
In conducting its work, the Ad Hoc Committee will be bound by all of the rules and
regulations of the Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Staff will
be assigned to work with the Ad Hoc Committee through the Town Manager.
Adopted I0-3-06
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS.
Name: L~Dt.1 ct Pa_4V1 -6 iC.
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Address:. '69 Fv-o,,nkl fly Sf-
Occupation:,~eP.(a
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Are you a registered voter in Reading?
Date: Z - ~2- to - C7
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Tel. (Home)_j
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(Is this number listed?)
# of years in Reading: -7,
e-mail address:_j)q-frC r ra j)oud (aJ(nYYiC.:as-f ,riet
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Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available.)
Animal Control Appeals Committee
Aquatics Advisory Board
Audit Committee
Board of Appeals
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Board of Health
Board of Registrars
Bylaw Committee
Celebration Committee
-Cities for Climate Protection
Commissioner of Trust Funds
-Community Planning & Development Comm
Conservation Commission
Constable
Contributory Retirement Board
Council on Aging
Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves
-Economic Development Committee
Finance Committee
-Historical Commission
-Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Land Bank Committee
MBTA Advisory Committee
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Mystic Valley Elder Services
-Recreation Committee N
RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
Telecommunications and Technology l
Advisory Committee N
Town Forest Committee co
Water, Sewer and Storm Water
Management Advisory Committee
West Street Historic District Commission
VOther 0_1_)w ro u ►i~'in ~~2.Sp tl jd(yp" ~
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PATRICIA J. LLOYD, Esq.
388 Franklin Street
Reading, NU 01867
781-942-3672
patrida.lloyd@comcast.net
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Legal Writing, October 2004 to present.
Responsibilities: Researched and wrote monthly articles and columns in the areas of law
enforcement, landlord-tenant law, zoning, computer crimes, labor and employment, and workers'
compensation. Summarized legal cases in plain English for non-lawyers and provided tips and
guidance for public- and private-sector professionals, including police officers and their superiors,
property managers, union and company representatives, local government officials, and workers'
compensation managers.
Quinlan Publishing Group, Boston, 1999 to 2004.
Editor in Chief, October 1999 to October 2004. Responsibilities: Developed editorial content for
five to 10 monthly publications. Researched topics, wrote articles, assigned freelance articles,
edited, marketed, prepared budgets, and developed ancillary products.
Managing Editor, November 1999 to November 2002. Responsibilities: Managed editorial board
and graphic design for more than 35 monthly and biweekly newsletters, plus special reports, books,
ancillary products, and marketing tools. Created and managed budgets, developed new products and
audioconferences, performed final editorial review of all publications, hired and trained new editors
and graphic designers, and set editorial policy and procedures.
Human Resources Manager and Compliance Attorney, August 2001 to October 2004.
Responsibilities: Managed all employee benefits, investigated and resolved employee concerns,
reviewed disciplinary actions, set HR policies, updated handbooks, complied with all federal and
state laws (including employment, insurance, business, copyright, and environmental
issues), represented company in unemployment matters, reviewed contracts, trained managers, and
provided legal opinions.
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, L.L.P., Boston, 1997 to 1999.
Associate Attorney. Responsibilities: Litigated primarily for plaintiffs in the areas of employment
law and education discrimination law in state and federal courts and agencies. Provided
representation regarding employment issues, including restrictive covenants, severance
agreements, unemployment compensation, public policy discharges, employee handbooks, and
other claims. Counseled businesses and non-profit organizations regarding employment issues.
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0ATR.ICIA J. LLOYD, Esq.
388 Franklin Street
Reading, MA 01867
781-942-3672
EXPERIENCE (continued)
Shneidman & Myers, Milwaukee, 1990 to 1997.
Associate Attorney, June 1992 to January 1997. Responsibilities: Litigated primarily for plaintiffs
and public and private sector labor associations in areas of labor, employment, fair housing, civil
rights, constitutional law and personal injury in state and federal court, state and federal
administrative agencies, Wisconsin Supreme Court, and in grievance-arbitration processes.
Provided representation concerning employment, housing, and public accommodation
discrimination; restrictive covenants; severance agreements; unemployment compensation; public
policy discharges; employee handbooks; family and medical leave, and other labor and
employment matters. Trained labor association leadership in labor and employment law.
Activities and Achievements: Co-chair of Wisconsin Employment Lawyers Association, 1995;
Coordinator of Labor and Employment Section of the Association For Women Lawyers, 1994-
1996; Frequent speaker and author of articles for seminars for CLE credit including seminars
presented by the Wisconsin State Bar Association, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers,
Milwaukee Bar Association and Association for Women Lawyers; ACLU Cooperating Attorney
litigating student newspaper/free speech issue; Milwaukee Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer
litigating pro bona unemployment compensation cases.
Lane Clerk, May 1990 to June 1992. Responsibilities: Researched and drafted briefs and pleadings
in areas of labor, employment, personal injury, civil rights, workers' compensation, family law,
and contracts.
EDUCATION AND LICENSES
Mara_uette Universitv Law School
Juris Doctor: May 1992
Marauette University
Bachelor of Arts: May 1989
Member of Wisconsin Bar since 1992; Member of Massachusetts Bar since 1997.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Town of Reading (Mass.) Conservation Commission Member, 2000-2003.
Board Member for Reading Open Land Trust, 2005 to present.
Copy Editor for The Mother Connection Inc. newsletter, 2006 to present.
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Town of Reading
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s`s'tN~~4p4P Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading:ma.us
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 9; 2007
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner `
RE: March 13, 2007 Meeting
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
1c. Town .Manager's Retort - Attached is an organizational letter of membership to be
signed by the Board of Selectmen for participation in the Reading Coalition Against
Substance Abuse (RCASA). Steve Goldy is the Board of Selectman representative on
the RCASA).
3a- 'Personnel & Appointments
Communitv,.Plannina Development .Commission - Due to the resignation of Neil
Sullivan, there is a position on the Community Planning and Development
Commission for a new member: A notice was sent to all four Associate members as
well as being posted. Associate member David Tuttle has come forward with an
application for appointment with a term expiring 6/30/08.
3b. Community Preservation Act ' Studv.Comniittee - There is a vacancy on the ad hoc
Community Preservation Act Study Committee. Pat Lloyd who was on the initial
study committee and former riember of the Conservation Commission has come
FopAwLd as an applicant.
[a.. Hearing Waiver. ,of drivewav/curb reaulations - 37 Pinevale Avenue - John
McCracken, owner at the property at 37 Pinevale Avenue, has paved' an area between
the stone wall on his property and the edge of the pavement. This is in addition to the
double wide driveway. A vehicle is often parked in this paved area in front of the
stone wall. This is a violation of the Town's driveway opening regulations which
limit a driveway to no greater than 24 feet. Mr. McCracken will be at the meeting to
request a waiver to allow him to continue to have this paved area.
Memo
To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
Date: March 09, 2007
Re: 37 Pinevale Avenue - driveway opening/sidewalk
We have reviewed the un-permitted driveway opening and pavement installed adjacent to the driveway
at 37 Pinevale Avenue. Presently the paved area, located to the left of the driveway, has been installed
at approximately the same grade as the roadway and does not provide a distinction between the edge
of the roadway or sidewalk area. This permits easy access or parking by vehicles making it unsafe for
use by pedestrians. In order for the area to safely function as a sidewalk area we recommend that if the
following:
1. The driveway width shall be limited to maximum of 24 feet at the property line.
2. From the driveway to the westerly property line, along the additional paved area, granite
curbing with a six inch reveal shall be installed. This will require the repavement of the
sidewalk area, of approximately 6 feet in width, to bring it to the proper height. The installation,
location and grade of all corrective work shall be as directed and approved by the Engineering
Division.
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LEGAL. NOTICE
TOWN OF READING
To the inhabitants of tt V
Town of Reading:.
Please:,take. notice that the-:
Board of Selectmen of the Towr
.of Reading will hold a public'
hearing on'Tuesday, March 1.
'2007 .at 7:46 p.m'i in t o
..Selectmen's Meeting Room, 1'E
Lowell Street * Readihj,-
'Massachusetts on a waiver, of
drivgwdy/6ur.6'.r0ulations..=`; .
PibevaI I e Avenue:..:
All interested part{es„rid` `appear` ih .person, .mayui.
their comments In vi
.may email town manaoer.
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Town ManagE
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1 John McCracken of 37 Pinevale Ave wish to address the Board of Selectmen to discuss the cone em of
the asphalt in front my house. As I've stated in the past the additional asphalt was added with s 3fety in
mind by giving pedestrians a safe walking area around the corner.
John McCracken
37 P'inevale Ave
Reading, MA 01867
john.mccracken66(,,d'verizon.net
Office: 78'1-359-2214
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Review Capital Program. and Financing = In response to a request from' the Board of
Selectmen, attached is a memo from the Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLaeheur
along with the Capital hnprovemeYits Program that has been presented to the Finance
Committee. The Capital Improvements Program includes a number of short term debt
authorizations for various projects. Among those are tennis court improvements and
artificial turf field which are also the subjects of discussion on March 13th.
Park Planning -.Tennis Courts - The bank of six tennis courts in the Birch Meadow
Complex on Bancroft Avenue are in deplorable shape. More than one should
probably be closed for the upcoming tennis season because of cracks. It Was our
initial hope that replacing these tennis courts could be part of the Reading Memorial
High School project. That project was, pared back for financial reasons. The tennis
courts are lighted and are extensively used by the . community and by the 9chool'
Department. The Recreation Division rdfis the programs on, the tennis courts. Our
best estimate of cost for the totalproject including replacement of lights is $300,000.:
Friends of Reading Tennis are working on fundraising to offset a portion of that cost.
Additionally, we plan on submitting this cost to MSBA as part of the RMHS project-
there may be room under the cap for this project. Recreation Administrator. John
Feudo. and Friends of Reading Tennis will be present on March 13th to make a
presentation to the Board.
4d.. Park.Pla nina.- Artificial Turf Field - As the Board is aware, the Town has received a
$200,000 grant for field improvements. The intent of this was to provide partial
funding for up to two additional artificial turf fields. In consultation with the
Department of Public Works and the Recreation Administrator, the proposal would be
to redevelop the Collins Field at Parker Middle School as an artificial turf field...It is a
large enough site to be able to accommodate a 'field for three sports, and has the
bleachers already in place. John Feudo and representatives from Reading United
Soccer; Lacrosse and Pop Warner Football will be present on Tuesday night. These
three organizations have pledged to do fundraising to offset part of the cost. The total
cost is estimated at $650,000 to be offset by $200,000 from the State grant and any
additional funds from these organizations. Additionally, John Feudo will have
information on the advantages of the artificial turf field relative to injuries and relative
to additional play time.
4e. Park Plannina - Memorial Park - I have brought the Board of Selectmen up to date on
the status of the cy pres agreement from Memorial Park. Through Friends of Reading
Recreation, a volunteer landscape architect has developed a concept plan for
improvements to Memorial Park. Friends of Reading Recreation is interested in
taking on parts of this project, and other parts can be done by the Department of Public
Works. This is an exciting opportututy, to restore this park to the status of the first of
Reading's public parks. The Board is being asked to endorse the concept of the park
plan as outlined. We would then. suggest public involvement including a public
hearing with invitations to the.abutting'community.
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To: Reading Board of Selectmen
From: Bob LeLacheur
Re: Debt and Capital for FY08
(A small preview of the new web site in progress above)
Attached please find a complete capital & debt schedule meant to cover the years thru FY2017. There is a
lot.of material here that is best described in person, but I will highlight a few items in advance of your
March 13d' meeting.
The new 5% model leaves us with $929,784 of either new debt or capital to approve for next year. A total
of $364,100 is already earmarked (primarily from a previous override), so there-is $565,684 left. On the
first page, in the column `Spring 07 FY-2008', this figure is divided into two areas: $77,100 in new BAN
financing of debt projects; and $488,584 in cash capital projects. If no new debt were added, this $77,100
would presumably instead fund the next highest cash capital priorities, which would be selected from the
column `Fall 07 FY-2008', which has a total of $772,000 in capital needs. Details follow in the first six
pages of this document as to what the cash capital projects are.
Page 7 describes the debt financing plan. New debt is projected to cost $77,100 and consists of $24,600 for
the fire engine; $22,500 for the financial system; $21,000 for turf at a middle school; and $9,000 for tennis
courts. These and other new projects scheduled to begin next year are projected as being BAN financed,
very much over my initial reluctance to do so. In looking at the existing debt schedule we pay for inside the
tax levy, however, the BAN financing made the most sense. Please see the bottom of page 7 - the box `Net
Included Debt' has two parts that are listed just below: the existing debt we already have ($2,325,571), and
this new debt described above ($77,100). You can see that two years of BAN financing allows the Net
Included Debt to be well behaved for several years before declining ($2.4 million in FY08 through FY10,
then dropping to $2.2 million for two years and then below $2 million thereafter).
To fund just the fire engine by permanently borrowing right away would cost over $100,000 if we
borrowed for five years (we could borrow for longer and pay less each year - but there is a menu of fire
engine needs that will occur in the next 4-5 years as it is): BAN financing - even doing all of the projects
mentioned in the warrant article - actually allows more cash capital to be funded right away, and in FY09.
Obviously this is a complex set of policy issues. The fewer things we do, the less-it will cost. The more we
borrow, the more we let interest payments absorb part of the budget for capital. I have tried to address all of
the competing needs in an orderly fashion, and will be able to accommodate any priorities that the Board
will set in these matters.
In the long run, I am a strong advocate for spending more money in our maintenance budgets now in order
to avoid future (larger) capital costs. I am a strong advocate for spending modest amounts on capital now in
order to avoid future (larger) debt costs. Debt financing is a sensible tool to spread out the cost of an asset
over its useful life, and therefore more equally among the taxpayers that may benefit from it. Debt taken on
simply to get more `things' today than can be afforded, however, is not treating the taxpayer of the future
with equal respect. Again, a complex set of policy issues.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
,F
't'own of Reading, MA . I
21141200712:211 Proj#
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1
Net Available Revenue (final number as of January 2007)
NAR annual change
5% NAR policy. - debt & capital
Net included debt- committed
yet included defrt 'pro~osb~ p~wtt4 ~
Available to fund Cash Capital)
less earmarks*I
Net Capital Funding to allocate I
*PCs $33k as FY08 transition to expenses; roads per over-ride
Schools - Equipment.
Buildings - Schools
Buildings - Town
Community Services 1
Finance
Library
1
Public Safety - Fire
Public Safety - Police 1
Public Works - Equipment 1
Public Works - Parks 1
Public Works - Roads
TOTAL
Earmarked Roads
Remaining Capital Requests
Net Capital Funding to allocate 1
Annual.Surplus (Deficit) I.
Cumulative Surplus (Deficit)
Source) Cash! I I Spring'07 I Fall'07
Funds I Debt I FY-2007' I FY-2008 1 FY-2008
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6%
13%
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135,000
149,500
810,000
275,000
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'14,000
298,000
64,600
703,000
2,556,000
328,000
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67,529,287
69,939,0211
72,386,8871
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3,496,9511
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500,000
1,024,220
1,138,861
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(364,100)1
(339,378).1
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790,9991
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188,000
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10,0001
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122,6001
300,8001
1
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400,0001
548,000 1
526,000 1
344,000
25,0001
- 1
105,4001
204,8001
70,8001
341,1001
30,0001
389,3781
407,8621
416,5581
819,6001
772,0001
1,636,668 1
1,873,7621
1,674,6581
331,100 1
- 1
339,378 I
347,862)
356,558 1
1 488,5001'
772,000
1,297,290
1,525,9001
1,318,1001
1 488,5841
500,000
684,843
790,9991
1,036,2801
1 841
(272,000)1
(612,447)1
(734,901)1
(281,820)1
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Gen Cash
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10,000
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-
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Municipal
( Gen Cash
Electrical Systems
(Municipal
( Gen Cash I
-
5,000
-
-
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(Municipal
( Gen Cash
Generator
IMuntcipal
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-
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30,000
HVACIEMS
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Gen Cash (
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72,500 (
132,500
KitcheNCafeteda
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10,000]
- _
5,000
Plumbing
Municipal
Gen I Cash
-
10,000
15,0001
- ( 10,000 (
-
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Municipal
Gen I Cash
25,0001
-
35,000 1
85,000 20,000
Roof
Municipal
Cash
Gen
49,500
-
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15,000
_
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MMunicipal
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-
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Technology Infrastructure
Municipal
Gen I Cash
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20,000
35,000
Windows & Doors
Municipal
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55,000
30,000
20,0001
45,000 25,000
25,000
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Flexible Account
Acquire Open Space
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ICSV-020 GRANT
1 1 I 1
Technology - Wide Area Network
FIN-209
Technology - Wide Area Network
I FIN-209A
FIN-220
Technology - Ftn'I Platform SM ($750k10yr debt)
FIN-220A
Technology -GISFlyover ($150k5yrdebt)
FIN-291
Technology - Geographic Information System
FIN-290C
Technology - Equip (Twn Hail) - moved to TECH
I FIN-210A.
Technology - Equip (Twn Hall) - moved to TECH
FIN-210B
Technology $6500 FY07 in FY08 Tech budget
FIN-210B
10,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
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Large Tacks
1
78,0001
Truck #19 - Sander (1987 -15yrs)
1PW-E--044A 1 Gen
1 Cash
78,0001
Truck # 11(1984 -15yrs)
( PWE-3028 1 Gen
1 Cash I
Truck #5 (1988 -15yrs)
1 PWE-302C 1 Gen
1 Cash 1
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Pick-ups/CarsNans
- 1
Pickup Chevy Utility #1(1'994 -12yrs)
1
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Car#4 Ford Sedan (1991-10yrs)
BackhoeslLoaderslHeavy Equipment,
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Backhoe Loader (Cein.) (1993 -10yrs)
(PW-E-046A 1 Gen
( Cash 1
65,000
Loader JD #624G (1993 -10yrs)
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135,000
Backhoe DYN #490 (1989 -10yrs)
PW-E-046D 1 Gen
1 Cash 1
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Specialty Equipment- Heavy Duty
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Rack Spray Truck #23 (1986 -15yrs)
IPW.--E7043 Gen
1 Cash
1
Sidewalk Snow Plow (NEW; expect 10yrs)
PWE-311A ( Gen
( Cash
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Specialty Equipment - Light Duty
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Lawnmowers
(
1
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Lawnmower (Cem.) SKAG 72" (1998 - 4yrs)
1 PW-E-026A I Gen
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Lawnmower (Parks) SKAG 52" (1998 - 4yrs)
1PW:E026F 1 Gen
( Cash 1
Lawnmower -Jacobsen Gang (1984-6yrs)
~PW-E-026F1 Gen
1 Cash
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Engineering Equipment/Services
(
1
Plan Plotter
1
1 1
Survey Equipment
( 1
1
Fuel Management System
20,0001
Fuel system replacement
1
1 1
20,0001
82,000 1 82,000
82,000
82,0001
- 1
88,0001
65,000 _
23,000
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135,0001
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135;000
130,0001
75,0001
130,0001
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10,0001
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133,000 40,000 102,000
135,000 ( 30,000
205,000 1 135,000)
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35,000
10,000 1 75,000
20,000
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580,05512,5GOA57,12499i35. 2,3fiB;469 ,2193,605 ,2 038,515, 1';891,159.::1;70,1,402..1;507,239: ' 1,321,b93;1,136~0$ ,
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2,205,571 2,009,536
1,895,288 1,166,761 91
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191,3811 58,908 1 55,150 48,225 47,025 45,900 44,775 43,650
42,525
41,400 39,900
38,400 37,200
Wood End 2005 2024
254,3631 249,8631 245,363 240,863 235,913 230,663 225,263 219,713
212,963
206,213 199,463
193,463 187,463 1i
Barrows 2005 2024
218,1241 214,2241 210,324 206,424 202,134 197,584 192,904 183,094
177,469
171,844 166,219
161,219 156,219 1!
Coolidge 2002 2021
815,7501 796,7501 775,375 755,188 735,000 711,250 687,500 663,750
640,000
616,250 587,500
564,000 540,50D 5:
Parker 1998 2018
621,115 1 604,004 1 586,690 569,073 551,050 532;623 513,790 494,654
475,315
455,673 435,625
420,250 0'
Parker 1997. 2018
429,0251 416,581 1 403,931 391,006 377,806 364,331 350,650 336,900
323,013
308,953 294,859
256,406 D
Joshua Eaton 1998, 2017
29,1601 28.3161 27,460 26,590 25,700 24;790 23,860 22,915
21,960
20,990 10,250
0 0
Birch Meadow/Eaton 1993 2015
514,3451 494,376 1 475,561 456,391 436,866 416,986 396,840 376,516
200,655
0 0
0 0
Police Station 2002 2012
513,850 1 497,650 1 479,425 462,213 440,000 420,000 0 0
0
0 0
0 0 .
RMHS/Birch Meadow 1998 2009
77,455 I 74,498 1 71,505 0 0 0 0 0
0
0 0
0 0.
Birch Meadow 1998 2009
66,3901 63,8551 61,290 0 0 0 0 0
0
0 0
0 0
RMHS 1997 2009
204,7031 196,8861 188,978 0 0 .0 0 0
0
0 0
0 0
Land/Police 1997.2008
24,6551 " 25,5691 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0 0
0 0
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12,270 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
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2,771,05912,795,87812,796,583 2,799,471 2,798,191 2,793,778 2,787,131 2,784,698
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2,752,123 2,729,673
2,722,423 2,720,404 2,i
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44,214 1. 84,945 1 80,475 77,725 75,725 68,850 67,163 65,475
63,788
62,100 59,850
57,600 55,800
RMHS 2004 2024
2,670,575 12,688,975 12,694,600 2,705,688 2,706,738 2,709,550 2,704,950 2,704,575
2,697,775
2,676,275 2,656,525
2,651,925 2,652,106 2,f
Wood End 2004 2024
47,403 I 21,9581 21,508 16,058 15,728 15,378 15,018 14,648
14,198
13,748 13,298
12,898 12,498
other
8,8671 01 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0 0
0 0
MSBA PaYments(est,)
I I
1,395,908 1,395,908 2,645,908 2,645,908 2,645,908 2,645,908 2,645,908 2,645,908
2,645,908
2,645,906 2,318,743
2,318,743 1,712,085 1,:
Within Lew Limit
1,395,908 11,395,908 11,395,906 1,395,908 1,395,908 1,395,908 1,395,908 1,395,908
1,395,906
1,395,908 1,068,743
1,068,743 462,085
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Debt Exclusion
0 1 0 11,250,000 1250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000
1,250,000
1,250,000 1,250,000
1,250,000 1,250,000 1r
'NET INCLUDED DEBT
2,576,677 12,402,671 12,352,244 2,358,090 2,226,506 2209,429 1,796,720 1,664,396
1,102,170
609,663 940,793
826,545 706,676 !
existing debt
2,325,571 2,185144 1,760 065 1,655,586 1,548,219 1,039 674 945,284
697,992
425,414 665,073
564,995 459,296
proposed nei~I tletit
77,100 167i10Q 598,025 - :57,920 .,,661,210 : =757,046: 719;112
40.4,178
3R4;2d9 ,275,720 261;550 24f380
•
1
!NET EXCLUDED DEBT
2,771,059 2,795,878 1,546;583 1,549,471 1,548,191 1,543,778 1,537,131 1,534,698
1,525,761
1,502,123 1,479,673
1,472,423 _1,470,404 1,
2.
4b. Review Capital Prozram.and Financing In response to a request from the Board of
Selectmen, attached is a memo from the Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur
along with the Capital Improvements Program that has been presented to the Finance
Committee. The Capital Improvements Program includes a number of short term debt
authorizations for various projects. Among those are tennis court improvements and
artificial turf field which are also the subjects of discussion on March 13th.
4c: Park PlannmR -Tennis Courts = The bank of six tennis courts in the Birch Meadow
Complex on Bancroft Avenue are in deplorable shape. More than one should
probably be closed for the upcoming tennis season because of cracks. It was our
initial hope that replacing these tennis courts could be part of the Reading Memorial
High School project. That project was pared back for financial reasons. The tennis
courts are lighted and are extensively used by the . community and by the School
Department. The Recreation Division runs the programs on the tennis courts. Our
best estiiiiato of cost for the total project including replacement of lights is $300,000.
Friends of Reading Tennis are working on fundraising to offset a portion of that cost.
Additionally, we plan on submitting this, cost to MSBA as part of the RMHS project -
there may be room under the cap for this project. Recreation Administrator John
Feudo and Friends of Reading Tennis will be present on March 13th to make a
presentation to the Board.
4d.. _ Park.Plann`ix,- Artificial Turf Field _ As the Board is aware, the Town has received a
$200,000 grant for field improvements. The intent of this was to provide partial
funding for up to two additional artificial turf fields. In consultation with the
Department of Public Works and the Recreation Administrator, the proposal would be
to redevelop the Collins Field at Parker Middle School as an artificial turf field. it is a
large enough site to be able to accommodate a field for three sports, and has the
bleachers already in place. John Feudo and representatives from Reading United
Soccer; Lacrosse and Pop Warner Football will be present on Tuesday night. These
three organizations have pledged to do fundraising to offset part of the cost. The total
cost is estimated at $650,000 to be offset by $200,000 from the State grant and any
additional firms from these 'organizations. Additionally, John Feudo will have
information on the advantages of the artificial turf field relative to injuries and relative
to additional play time.
4e. Park Plannine - Memorial Park - I have brought the Board of Selectmen up to date on
the status of the cy pres agreement from Memorial Park. Through Friends of Reading
Recreation, a volunteer landscape architect has developed a concept plan for
improvements to Memorial Park. Friends of Reading Recreation is interested in
taking on parts of this project, and other parts can be done by the Department of Public
Works. This is an exciting opportunity to restore this park to the status of the first of
Reading's public parks. The Board is being asked to endorse the concept of the park
plan as outlined. We would then suggest public involvement including a public
hearing with invitations to the. abutting'community.
2.
4b. Review Capital Proaram.and Financing - in response to a request from the Board of
Selectmen, attached is a memo from the Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur
along with the Capital hnproveinerits Program that has been presented to the Finance
Committee. The Capital Improvements Program includes a number of short term debt
authorizations for various projects. Among those are tennis court improvements and
artificial turf field which are also the subjects of discussion on March 13th.
4c. Park Plan- mina Tennis Courts _ The bank of six tennis courts in the Birch Meadow
Complex on Bancroft Avenue are in deplorable shape. More than one should
probably be closed for the upcoming tennis season because of cracks. It was our
initial hope that replacing these tennis courts could be part of the Reading Memorial
High School project. That project was- pared back for financial reasons. The tennis
courts are lighted acid are extensively used by the . community and by the School
Department. The Recreation Division runs the programs on the tennis courts. Our
best estimate of cost for the total project including replacement of lights is $300,000.
Friends of Reading Tennis are working on fundraising to offset a portion of that cost.
Additionally, we plan on submitting this cost to MSBA as part of the RMHS project -
there may be room under the cap for this project. Recreation Administrator John
Feudo. and Friends of Reading Tennis will be present on March 13th to make a
presentation to the Board.
/ 4d.. Park.Plaruiina.- Artificial Turf Field As the Board is aware, the Town has received a
$200,000 grant for field improvements. The intent of this was to provide partial
funding for up to two additional artificial turf fields. In consultation with the
Department of Public Works and the Recreation Administrator, the proposal would be
to redevelop the Collins Field at Parker Middle School as an artificial turf field. It is a
large enough site to be able to accommodate a field for three sports, and has the
bleachers already in place. John Feudo and representatives. from Reading United
Soccer, Lacrosse and Pop Warner Football will be present on Tuesday night. These
three organizations have pledged to do fundraising to offset part of the cost. The total
cost is estimated at $650,000 to be offset by $200,000 from the State grant and any
additional fields from these organizations. Additionally, Jolul Feudo will have
information on the advantages of the artificial turf field relative to injuries and relative
to additional play time.
4e. Park Plarnline - Memorial Park - I have brought the Board of Selectmen up to date on
the status of the cy pres agreement from Memorial Park. Through Friends of Reading
Recreation, a volunteer landscape architect has developed a concept plan for
improvements to Memorial Park. Friends of Reading Recreation is interested in
taking on parts of this project, and other parts can be done by the Department of Public
Works. This is an exciting opportunity, to restore this park to the status of the first of
Reading's public parks. The Board is being asked to endorse the concept of the park
plan as outlined. We would then suggest public involvement including a public
hearing with invitations to the.abutting community.
2.
4b. Review Capital Prop-ram and Financing - Iii response to a request from the Board of
Selectmen, attached is a memo from the Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur
along with the Capital Improvements Program that has been presented to the Finance
Committee. The Capital Improvements Program includes a number of short term debt
authorizations for various projects. Among those are tennis court improvements and
artificial turf field which are also the subjects of discussion on March 13a'.
4c: Park Plannmp: -.'t'ennis Courts - The bank of six tennis courts in the Birch Meadow
Complex on Bancroft Avenue are in deplorable shape. More than one should
probably be closed for the upcoming tennis season because of cracks. It was our
initial hope that replacing these tennis courts could be part of the Reading Memorial
High School project. That project was pared back for financial reasons. The tennis
courts are lighted and are extensively used by the . community and by the School
Department. The Recreation Division runs the programs on the tennis courts. Our
best estimate of cost for the total project including replacement of lights is $300,000..
Friends of Reading Tennis are working on fundraising to offset a portion of that cost.
Additionally, we plan on submitting this cost to MSBA as part of the RMHS project-
there may be room under the cap for this project. Recreation Administrator John
Feudo. and Friends of Reading Tennis will be present on March 13th to make a
presentation to the Board.
4d.. Park.Plainninu.= Artificial Turf Field As the Board is aware, the Town has received a
$200,000 grant for field improvements. The intent of this was to provide partial
funding for up to two additional artificial turf fields. In consultation with the
Department of Public Works and the Recreation Administrator, the proposal would be
to redevelop the Collins Field at Parker Middle School as an artificial turf field. -it is a
large enough site to be able to accommodate a field for three sports, and has the
bleachers already in place. John Feudo and representatives from Reading United
Soccer, Lacrosse and Pop Warner Football will be present on Tuesday night. These
three organizations have pledged to do fundraising to offset part of the cost. The total
cost is estimated at $650,000 to be offset by $200,000 from the State grant and any
additional funds from these organizations. Additionally, John Feudo will have
information on the advantages of the artificial turf field relative to injuries and relative
to additional play dine.
4e. Park Planning - Memorial Park - I have brought the Board of Selectmen up to, date on
the status of the cy pres agreement from Memorial Park. Through Friends of Reading
\ Recreation, a volunteer landscape architect has developed a concept plan for
improvements to Memorial Park. Friends of Reading Recreation is interested in
taking on parts of this project, and other parts can be done by the Department of Public
Works. This is an exciting opportunity, to restore this park to the status of the first of
Reading's public parks. The Board is being asked to endorse the concept of the park
plan as outlined. We would then suggest public involvement including a public
hearing with invitations to the. abutting'community.
4-e
3.
Park Planning _ Birch Meadow - Attached is a copy of notes from discussion at the
2/13/07 meeting which. took place between Nice Chairman James Bonazoli,
Recreation Committee Chairman. Jack Downing, Recreation Administrator John Feudo
and myself. The Board discussed this issue a little bit at its last meeting. The issue is
to identify the roles of the Recreation Committee and the role of the Board of
Selectmen with regard to park improvements. Although this may not be fully resolved
through discussion Tuesday evening, that discussion should begin.
r
4g.., Discussion: of.bossible xeQulations.- Retail. hours o.f.oneration re: bvlaw change = With
the approval by Town Meeting of Article 12 at the Special Town Meeting, the Board
needs to put together rules and regulations regarding how they will approach requests
for retail businesses to be open prior to 6:00 a.m.
Attached is a copy of the bylaw. Some of the things that should be considered by the
Board are:
• What is the earliest time which you would consider allowing a business to be
open;
• If a business is partially open, may it be fully open (for example; would a donut
shop -within a gas station which also has a convenience store be allowed to be open
with all elements of the business);
® Are there other restrictions that would be required - hours of rabbish collection,
hours of deliveries, etc.;
e Would there be restrictions on. outside speakers;
o Does the Board have a concept on how they would address the proximity of
abutters -these would be applications to open prior to 6:00 a.m.
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Attachments
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Note from discussion on 2/13 from meeting with J. Bonazoli, J. Downing, P.
Hechenbleikner and J. Feudo
Discussion surrounded the lack of clearly defined roles for the Board of Selectmen,
Recreation Committee, and staff with respect to approving projects on public park and
school sites. Cited as examples were issues of skating at Castine Field, siting a
skateboard park, development of a batting cage-at Symonds Way, etc.
There is a great volunteer community in Reading that is willing to raise funds and make
improvements to parks and school sites - Wood End Playground, Hunt Park Playground,
Bancroft Playground, Little League baseball field, etc. We need to encourage these
activities by making projects easier to identify, and the local approval process of Looiects
consistent with abbroved master Mans easy to accomplish
We discussed the process for handling proposals brought to the Recreation Division and
the jurisdiction in which they are handled. J. Feudo stated he is looking for clarification
of where the line is on projects and where to direct people.
There was discussion on development of a master plan for each of the parks and school
sites and then prioritizing the master plans for funding and volunteer work..,
Having a master plans for each site, approved by the Board of Selectmen, will let the
Recreation Committee and staff know what the direction is for each site. The staff and
the Recreation Committee will then be able to solicit donations and volunteers as well as
earmarking public resources to implement the plans, and volunteer groups will know
whether a proposal falls within the master plan. The Board of Selectmen will then not
need to be involved in every decision on every park site - they will already have given
direction and approval as long as a project is consistent with the master plan.
J. Downing felt the Recreation Committee could make recommendations for the master
plan for each site. The Board of Selectmen would be responsible for final hearings and
approval of the master plan and then staff with the Recreation Committee would be able
to implement specific plans consistent with the master plan - i.e. playgrounds, etc.
The group discussed involvement of abutters. It seemed to make sense that the
Recreation Committee could hold workshops with the public to get input on the master
plans and would also solicit public comment on specific projects. This would help bring
an informed and comprehensive plan back to the Board of Selectmen. Then the Board of
Selectmen would hold an official public hearing on each master plan and use the
information provided by the Recreation Committee to make a decision on each plan.
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3.
4f.
Park Plannini _ Birch Meadow - Attached is a copy of notes frorn discussion at the
2/13/07 meeting which. took place between Vice Chairman James Bonazoli,
Recreation Committee Chairman Jack Downing, Recreation Administrator John Feudo
and myself. The Board discussed this issue a little bit at its last meeting. The issue is.
to identify the roles of the Recreation Committee and the role of the Board of
Selectmen with regard to park improvements. Although this may not be fully resolved
through discussion Tuesday evening, that discussion should begin.
Discussioii.o£tiossible reLulations.= Retail. hours of oneratiori re: bvlaw chance - With
the approval by 'T'own Meeting of Article 12 at the Special Town Meeting, the Board
needs to put together rules and regulations regarding how they will approach requests
for retail businesses to be open prior to 6:00 a.m.
Attached is a copy of the bylaw. Some of the things that should be considered by the
Board are:
• What is the earliest tim which you Would consider allowing a business to be
open;
e If a business is partially open, may it be fully open (for example; would a donut
shop within a gas station which also has a convenience store be allowed to be open
with all elements of the business);
• Are there other restrictions that would be required - hours of rubbish ,collection,
hours of deliveries, etc.;
Would there be restrictions on. outside speakers;
Does the Board have a concept on how they would address the proximity of
abutters --these would be applications to open prior to 6:00 a.m.
PTH:hn
Attachments
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MOTION UNDER ARTICLE 12
2007 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Move that the Town vote to rescind the entirety of Section 5.10 of General Bylaws
of the Town of Reading, and replace it with the following:
5.10 Retail Sales
5.10.1 No retail, commercial operation or place of business shall be open
for the transaction of retail business between the hours of 12:01
a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
5.10.2 This Bylaw shall not apply to the retail or commercial operation of
facilities operated by innholders and/or common victualers and/or
taverns where a license has been duly issued for the operation of
the same which otherwise restricts or describes the hours of
operation of such facilities. This Bylaw shall not prevent a cinema
from concluding the showing of a movie that has commenced
prior to 12:01 a.m.
5.10.3 For the purposes of this Bylaw, facilities operated by innholders
shall include, but not be limited to: an inn, hotel, motel, lodging
house and public lodging house or any other similar
establishment for which a license is required under Chapter 140 of
the General Laws; the term facilities operated by a common
victualler shall include a restaurant and any other similar
establishment which provides food at retail for strangers and
travelers for which a common victualler's license is required
under said Chapter; and the term "tavern" shall include an
establishment where alcoholic beverages may be sold with or
without food in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 138 of
the General Laws.
5.10.4 If the Board of Selectmen determine that it is in the interest of
public health, safety and welfare, or that public necessity or
convenience would be served, the Board of Selectmen may grant,
upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, a license
under this bylaw to permit the operation of a retail or commercial
establishment between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. or
any portion thereof. However, a license shall not be issued unless
the Board of Selectmen has made the following specific findings
with respect to each license application:
5.10.4.1 That the operation of the retail or commercial
establishment during the night-time hours will not
cause unreasonable disruption or disturbance to, or
otherwise adversely affect, the customary character of
any adjacent or nearby residential neighborhood;
5.10.4.2 That the operation of the retail or commercial
establishment during the night-time hours is
reasonably necessary to serve the public health,
safety and welfare; or serve a public need or provide a
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public convenience which outweighs any increase in
any of the following impacts on the adjacent or nearby
residential neighborhood (or the character thereof):
noise, lighting, vibration, traffic congestion or volume
of pedestrian or vehicular retail customer traffic that
might create a risk to pedestrian or vehicular safety, or
other adverse public safety impact.
The Board of Selectmen may adopt rules and regulations to govern
the administration of the licensing process and in so doing may
impose such terms and conditions upon such license as it may
consider appropriate.
5.10.5 The Board of Selectmen shall give public notice of the initial request
whereby a retail or commercial operation or place of business seeks
to be open for the transaction of retail business between the hours
of 12:01' a.m. and 6:00 a.m. or any portion thereof and shall hold a
public hearing on the initial request within thirty (30) days of receipt
of any such request. The Board may determine annually whether a
public hearing will be reauired on an application to renew the annual
apnroval of a business to be open between the hours of 12:01 am
and 6:00 am.
5.10.6 Any person violating any of the provisions of this Bylaw shall be
punished by a fine of not more than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00)
for each offense, and in the case of continuing violation, every
calendar day upon which such retail, or commercial operation or
place of business shall remain open for retail business in violation
of this Bylaw shall be considered a separate offense.
Board of Selectmen
NOTE - The underlined language is to emphasize changes from the initial Warrant
Article and is not to be included in final text.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
February 27, 2007
For ease of archiving, the order that iteins appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which
the iteins appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which
any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:05 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Camille Anthony
and Richard Schubert, Director of Facilities Joe Huggins, School Department Human
Resources and Finance Administrator Mary Delai, Police Chief Jim Cornier, Town Manager
Peter Hechenbleilmer, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Paula Schena
and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Barbara Meade, Colleen Seferian,
Christine Brungardt, Ted Tye, Scott Weiss, William and Linda Griffin, Al and Andrea
Garbarino, Jack O'Leary. '
Reports and Comments
Selectmen Liaison Retorts and Continents - There were no reports and comments from the
Selectmen.
Public Cormnent - Board of Health Members Barbara Meade and Colleen Seferian were present.
Ms. Meade noted that the Health Division is very much in need for an increase in Inspector's
hours. The Town Manager noted that the budget that is before the Finance Committee has an
increase in the Inspection hours. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the Selectmen will keep a
close eye on this.
HiahliOhts - Building Maintenance - Director of Facilities Joe Huggins and School Department
Human Resources and Finance Administrator Mary Delai were present. Ms. Delai noted that the
major focus has been preventive maintenance, maintenance direct work order system, and energy
conservation program. She also noted that 1400 work orders have been completed since July
2006.
Mr. Huggins noted that he is responsible for 15 buildings, and he reviewed the work that has
been done since July of last year.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if he is able to maintain the buildings with the budget; and
Mr. Huggins noted that they contracted out the main maintenance programs. He also noted that
they could use some more trades people and more money in the capital plan when available.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that we need a window washing program.
Discussion/Action Items
Process - National Development - Ted Tye and Scott Weiss from National Development were
present.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting - Februarv 27, 2007 - Pate 2
The Town Manager noted that National Development have developed an outline for proceeding
with the development of the site. National Development will hold a public input session on
March 22, 2007. They suggest establishing a Development Advisory Team including members
of the Board of Selectmen, CPDC, the Economic Development Committee, the Town Manager
and the Town Plarmer. In April/May, they will look at plans/concepts and develop an overlay
district. Another public input session will be in mid-May. They will continue onto the
preliminary pennitting phase and hold an additional public input session in June. They will
request a Special Town Meeting in June or September.
Selectman Camille Anthony asked how they would market the current zoning on these deadlines,
and Ted Tye indicated that he will market both but there is no market for office.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if there is a sense of breakpoint, and Ted Tye noted that
typically when they request an overlay, that is what they end up using. He also noted that people
are tired of the process and he doesn't want to*waste people's time. He noted that traffic studies
will be done but not by March 22, 2007. Selectman Schubert noted that it would be helpful to
have a timetable at the March 22nd meeting.
Selectman Camille Anthony reminded National Development that traffic and neighborhood
impact were two major issues with the previous proposal.
Uudate Woodland Street - The Town Manager noted that there was a memo from Town
Engineer George Zarnbouras regarding Woodland Street. One abutter is opposed, three are in
favor and two have not responded. The consensus of the Board was to keep the Article on the
warrant until all of the abutters have responded. A letter will be sent indicating that their
response is needed by April 23, 2007.
Close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting; - The Town Manager noted that the Warrant
consists of 28 Articles.
■ Article 8 allows the Senior Tax Work Program to be charged to the overlay.
■ Article 12 rescinds Section 4.3.4 of the General Bylaws requiring the publication of a
valuation list every 10 years.
■ Article 16 will increase the death benefit for surviving children of an employee who dies
accidentally.
■ Article 18 is for the Downtown Improvements Program.
■ Article 19 is for financial software and hardware.
■ Article 20 is for a new fire engine.
■ Article 21 is for funding for temlis court improvements. The Town Manager noted that
only three tennis courts out of six are viable. This will be filed under the RMHS project
and get reimbursed.
■ Article 22 is for funding for field improvements. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that
she has a problem with Article 22 regarding the artificial fields. She asked how many we
really need. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that this is time sensitive because it is a.
State grant deadline. The Town Manager noted that the grant is $200,000 which is 1/3
the cost. Selectman Anthony noted that she wants to lalow what we won't be doing if we
do this. Chairman Ben Tafoya suggested getting information from other towns who have
Board of Selectmen MeetinLy - Februarv 27. 2007 - Page 3
had experience with artificial turf. Selectman Anthony suggested keeping this Article on
the Warrant but would like to study this before Town Meeting. She requested the debt
authorization for FY-2008.
■ Article 23 is for sewers on Sunzyside Avenue.
■ Article 24 defines frontage.
■ Article 25 is a petition Article regarding Downtown parking regulations.
■ Article 26 is for Sight Triangles.
■ Article 27 amends the Animal Control Bylaw by removing Section 5.6.2.2.3.
■ Article 28 is for removal of Town Meeting Members.
Selectman Camille Anthony suggested removing the Article on Sight Triangles.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthonv to close the Warrant consisting of 27 Articles
for the Annual Town Meeting to take place on April 23, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Readine
Memorial H1Lh School. 62 Oakland Road. Readine, Massachusetts was approved bv.a vote
of 3-0-0.
Hearing - West Street School Zone - Montessori School, - Selectman Camille Anthony read the
hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that the Planning Commission recommends that the Selectmen
approve a school zone for this area. Police Chief Jim Cormier noted that this falls under the
guidelines of 100 feet in each direction from the property lines.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked who will pay for the electronic sign, and the Town Manager
indicated that the school will have to pay for the sign.
William and Linda Griffin, owners of the Montessori School, were present. Mr. Griffin
indicated that he doesn't feel the school benefits fiom the school zone because there are no
crosswalks. The children are dropped off on site at the door. The school is also fenced in except
for the two driveways. 'He indicated that the neighbors on West Street feel that West Street is
dangerous and they want to slow the vehicles down but he feels that it is not fair for the school to
bear the cost.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that this is not our school, and the Town should not bear the
cost.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that parents will be entering and exiting from the site, and this
will lessen the amount of accidents. He also noted that the electronic signs are what the Town
has set as a standard with new schools.
Selectman Camille Anthony asked about the site distance, and Chief Cornier noted that the
school is on a bend and the 85% speed is 45 mph. He also noted that it is advantageous to slow
down the traffic because that area is being populated with 80 children.
Board of Selectmen Meeting - Februarv 27. 2007 - Pate 4
Chainnan Ben Tafoya noted that he is uncomfortable with putting the cost of $6,000412,000 on
the school.
Chief Connier noted that the police will do enforcement and monitor closely in the beginning.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the cost of Police staff to enforce has an impact on the
community. He also noted that the school could do fundraising for the sign.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to close the hearing on the West Street School
Zone for the Montessori School was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to approve the School Zone consisting of
electronic devices. on West Street for the Montessori School. said school zone consistinLy of a
distance of 100 feet from the north and south boundaries of the school property, and said
school zone to ao into effect upon the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the school
and all costs to be borne by the applicant was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Hearing - Stop Simi - Walnut Street at Old Farm Road - Selectman Camille Anthony read the
hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that there was a memo from Town Engineer George Zambouras and e-
mails pro and con on the stop sign.
Chief Cornier noted that the Crossing Guard at this location was reassigned to another location.
He has one Crossing Guard returning to work on March 12th and he has two locations to fill. He
also noted that three tickets were issued at that location in 2006, two. tickets in 2005 and a
number of tickets in 2004 which is why the stop sign was installed. There is no history of
accidents and the criteria does not meet the guidelines for a four way stop.
Andrea Garbarino noted that there was an accident on September 21st when the car ended up on
the sidewalk. There was also an accident in 1999 and another'accident on Walnut Street when a
child was struck by a car. She also noted that a stop sign is a minor solution but warranted.
Jack O'Leary of 28 Haystack Road noted that he has four children who use that intersection. He
tools pictures and there are trees and a wall that obstruct the view of the street sign at 100 feet
back and a vehicle needs 240 feet to stop. He is in support of a permanent stop sign.
Selectman Camille Anthony asked if people will be able to see the stop sign, and the Town
Manager noted that we can install two signs or a stop ahead sign.
Al Garbarino noted that on Old Farn Road, the children have to go into the street to see if a car
is coining.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthony to close the hearing for a stop sign on Walnut
Street at Old Farm Road was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Board of Selectmen Meeting - Februarv 27. 2007 - Page 5
A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthonv to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules
and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28. 1995 by adding to
Article 6, Section 6.12 the followinLy:
Street Location Regulation
Walnut Street At Old Farm Road -Westbound Drivers Stop
Walnut Street At Red Gate Lane - Eastbound Drivers Stop
was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Standards for Street Width and Parking Regulations - This will be rescheduled.
Report on Manner of Measurement of Distances from Confers - The Town Manager noted that
there was a memo from Town Engineer George Zambouras. The Town measures from the right
of way line that is about 8 feet back from the curb.
Vine Street - One Wav With Parking - The Town Manager noted that Selectman Camille
Anthony had previously suggested making Vine Street one way. The width of the pavement is a
little narrow for additional parking but we could do minor construction and make it work. The
sidewalk would have to be replaced. We could get about 20 cars parked there.
The consensus of the Board was to not reconfigure that area right now, and to wait until the
traffic study is done in that area.
Report on Use of Rented Parking on High Street - Chief Conner noted that the Parking
Enforcement Officer has been monitoring the High Street leased spots. He reports that there is
an average of 20 unfilled spaces on a regular basis. Nine are available and have not been
renewed, and the others are being filled for 2 Haven Street. There is also one space available in
the Senior Center lot.
Chairman Ben Tafoya recommended turning the nine spaces immediately into commuter spots
because he is receiving e-mails on a daily basis from the Washington Street people. He
recommended that the Town Manager speak with the owner of 2 Haven Street in getting the rest
of the spaces used.
Selectman Richard Schubert agreed with Chainnan Ben Tafoya and also suggested looking at the
pricing. The Town Manager indicated that he will put pricing on the agenda in July.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to move nine.parkin2 spaces from employee
parking to commuter parking on High Street was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Downtown Parking - Establishment of Regulations on Sanborn between Woburn and Lowell
Streets - The Town Manager noted that the First Congregational Church is requesting
regulations on Sanborn Street because employee parking is taking up spaces for the church and
Creative Arts. They are requesting two hour parking on the Woburn Street end of Sanborn
Street.
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Chief Cornier indicated that we could put nine, two hour spots on the easterly side. The Town
Manager suggests regulating the whole street. Chainnan Ben Tafoya indicated that this could
cause unintended consequences, and he suggested that the Parking, Traffic and Transportation
Task Force look at it and come back, to the Board.
Children Sims - Chief Cornier noted that he does not recommend the Children at Play signs and
recoimnends removing any old ones. The reason being that there are children in every
neighborhood and the Town would have to put a sign on every street and then it becomes
meaningless. Only very defined areas such as school zones, crosswalks and playgrounds should
have signs.
Haverhill Street Sneed Zone Studv - The Town Manager noted that he received a letter from
Mass Highway on the Haverhill Street speed zone. They recommend no change in the speed
limit.
Reminder - BOS Proposed Standards for Multi-Wav Stot)s - The Town Manager reminded the
Board that they need to do this.
Bancroft Avenue and Hartshorn Street Multi-Wav Ston - The Town Manager reminded the
Board that they wanted to look at this.
Follow Un - Route 128/193 Position - Selectman Richard Schubert reviewed the H3-OS map.
He noted that the Town needs as many Reading residents at the public session on March 23,
2007. He also noted that the Town needs alternate transportation options to help get people out
of their cars, and indicated that they are narrowing down to this scenario. He noted that there are
a lot of creative solutions; i.e., fly under, fly over, sound barriers, etc.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting of Februarv 27, 2007
at 11:00 p.m. was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
Massachusetts Bay
Commuter Railroad Company
February 23, 2007
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Chairwoman
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA. 01867
Re: Salting of Commuter Rail Highway/Rail Crossings
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This is a reminder of the letter sent to your town from META General Manager Dan
Grabauskas requesting that you minimize the amount of salt applied in the general area of
railroad grade crossings while salting during winter conditions. (Copy of the letter is
attached)
Please note that on February 23, 2007 the following railroad grade crossing(s) within
your town failed due to the amount of salt applied causing the warning devices to operate
continuously with no trains in the area:
Woburn Street
Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation.
Sinc 1 ,
John B. Mitchell
Assistant Chief Engineer
Mass Bay Commuter Railroad Co.
CC: James F. O'Leary
Stephen F. Nevero
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Chairwoman
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Mitt Romney Kerry Healey John Cogliano Daniel A. Grabauskas
Governor Lt. Governor Secretary and META Chairman General Manager
October 26, 2006
Ms. Sally Hoyt
RE: Salting at Commuter Rail "Highway/Railway" Crossings
Dear Chairwoman Hoyt:
The application of road salt on highway / railway crossings can cause train approach
warning systems to activate without the presence of a train in the area. The reason for this is that
the combination of road salt and fresh or melting snow creates a conductive solution that causes a
short circuit between the rails of the tracks. As a result, the gates lower, the lights flash, and the
warning bells ring until the problem is corrected. The corrective action usually takes an hour or
more and can cause the highway traffic to back-up.
The 2006 / 2007 winter season will soon be upon us. This is a reminder and request that
you again instruct your crews and contractors to refrain from salting the area in the immediate
vicinity of the tracks in order to minimize the instances of these unwanted activations. Your
cooperation will help minimize both automotive and train delays this winter. The following is a
list of highway/railway crossings in your town on the commuter rail system:
New Crossing Road
Ash Street
Main Street
Washington Street
Woburn Street
Willow Street
Please contact John Mitchell, Assistant Chief Engineer - Communications and Signals, at
617-222-3613 to answer any questions regarding this request. Thank you again for your
assistance with this issue.
Sincerely,
Daniel A. Grabauskas
General Manager
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116-3974 ELI-
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Hillsborough, NH 03244
March 5, 2007
Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Bear Mr. Hechenbleikner:
My two-year tenure as a Constable within the Town of Reading, Massachusetts has been
a prestigious and rewarding period of my career, and I regret having to make a difficult
announcement.
As you may or may not be aware, I recently moved to Hillsborough, NH. Anyone in the
town who knows me can tell you that community involvement is something that I take
very seriously and my position as a Town Constable was no exception.
As a result, I must inform you that effective March 5, 2007, I will be resigning as a
Constable within the Town of Reading, Massachusetts.
I appreciate the confidence shown in me by both you and the Board of Selectmen to serve
as an appointed representative for the town; what's more, I have enjoyed serving the
town in all aspects of my position. I am truly sorry to go and I am grateful for the
opportunity to serve the Town of Reading.
In closing, I would like to make a recommendation as to who my replacement may be
going forward. While my brother, Ryan Porter, ultimately strives to serve the community
which has given so much to both he and myself as a Police Officer, I believe that he
would seize upon the opportunity to serve as an appointed Constable while he continues
to seek out his career goals.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve and I wish you all the best. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Corey W. Porter
Town of Reading Constable
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BRADLEY H. JONES, JR. READING • NORTH READING
STATE REPRESENTATIVE LYNNFIELD - MIDDLETON
MINORITY LEADER TEL. (617) 722-2100
Rep.BradleyJones@hou.state.ma.us
www.bradjonesonline.com
March 7, 2007
Luisa M. Paiewonsky, Commissioner
Massachusetts Highway Department
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3170
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Commissioner Paiewonsky:
I am writing to request your assistance in expediting work on MHD Project No. 602617, which involves .
improvements to a section of Main Street (Route 28) in downtown Reading.
This project is of utmost importance to the Town of Reading because it would make significant changes.to,the.
flow of traffic and parking in the downtown business district. This is a targeted area of development and- : : -
improvement for the town, and it has been for quite some time. Moreover, this area is of important: historical and
aesthetic value to the town and its residents.
The project in question was put out to bid last September. Since then the town and my office have been
working with MHD to make sure that bids are opened promptly to ensure a clear understanding of project costs
and parameters for all involved. We also have tried to emphasize the importance of starting work on the project
this construction season.
Unfortunately, the timetable for bid opening has crept forward progressively over time. The most recent target
date was set for March 13, 2007. Though later than what was hoped for originally, this date was marginally
acceptable for those involved. Now, we are being advised that bids will not be opened until at least June 5 and
then only if there is sufficient funding for the project, which is based on passage of a Transportation Bond Bill.
I understand the complexity of the planning and prioritization your office must go through to balance the
diverse transportation needs of the state within the scope of available funding. However, I remain hopeful that
you might be able to intervene in this situation and make sure that bids are opened, and that project funding is
guaranteed, in a timely enough fashion to allow work to proceed in downtown Reading this season. This is an
important priority for my district and I would be most appreciative for any assistance you can render.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you wish to discuss this project with me in greater detail, I
invite and encourage you to contact me at your convenience.
H. Jones, Jr.
Leader
cc: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager ~c'/ `
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: VanMagness, Frederick (HOU) [Frederick.Vanmagness@state.ma.us].
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:15 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Downtown Reading Project - Update
Attachments: Scan001.PDF
Dear Peter -
Attached, please find a copy of a letter Rep. Jones faxed and mailed to MHD Commissioner Paiewonsky a few minutes ago.
The issue, as it is being explained to us, is that this project is being held pending the availability of funding through approval
of a transportation bond bill. It would be our hope that this decision would be reconsidered and that bid opening will proceed.
We will be working in that direction and I will let you know how things progress. We hope to have more feedback from
MHD soon. I would caution you, however, that it will be a difficult process as there are many projects statewide now falling
into this category.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Fred
FREDERICK VAN MAGNESS, JR., Chief of Staff & Senior Legal Counsel
Office of the Massachusetts House Minority Leader
State Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
The State House, Room 124
Boston, MA 02133
(617) 722-2100
(617) 722-2390 fax
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3/8/2007
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Hechenblefter, Peter
From: Gravallese, Susan [srg@mosiki.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 9:58 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
. . Subject: Many thanks!
Hi,
My name is Susan Gravallese and I live on Milepost Road. I had attended three of your meetings regarding the
loss of our crossing guard at Old Farm Road and Walnut Street.
This was the first time I've attended Selectmen Meetings regarding an issue I was concerned about and I have to
say I was very impressed. You handled our concerns with professionalism and care and I wanted to thank you for
that. The intersection in question has always been a concern to me - I have two boys and we're always going to
Joshua Eaton for various reasons including school. I have never let them walk alone to the school solely because
of that intersection. Actually on Tuesday (the day of your meeting) I tried crossing that intersection myself to pick
up the kids and while I was halfway crossing Walnut, a car actually 'passed' me while I was in the middle of the
street. I do believe a Stop sign will help the flow of traffic and the speed.
Thank you again for your decision to do this - since we moved here I do feel Reading does care about its citizens
(especially its children) and this was evident this week with your action. I do hope to get a crossing guard back at
that intersection at some point as. I do think that would be an additional safety benefit.
Sincerely,
Susan Gravallese
5 Milepost Road
3/1/2007 '
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Kerry Mackin [kmackin@ipswichriver.org]
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 2:49 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Fw: re Reading earmark
Peter, I have sent messages to Senator Tarr and Representatives Jones and Hill. I wonder if there is any
opportunity through existing grant programs/ SRF, which would not require a new appropriation. Have you
already looked into that possibility?
Kerry
Original Message
From: Kerry_ Mackin.
To: BTarr(o)senate, state. ma. us
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 2:47 PM
Subject: re Reading earmark
Dear Senator Tarr,
The Town of Reading has made a major investment in protecting the Ipswich River by shutting down its wells
and purchasing its water from the MWRA. The Town is now facing additonal costs, estimated at almost a million
dollars, to demolish its water treatment plant and improve the site for the public's benefit.
The Ipswich River Watershed Association supports efforts by the Town to obtain state funding to help offset the
costs that it is incurring, to benefit the Ipswich River and all the watershed's communities. While recognizing the
tough budget climate that the state currently faces, we would like to work with your office and others to craft a
funding mechanism to ease the burden on the Town of Reading, or to seek funding through existing grant
programs.
Please let me know if there is an opportunity to discuss this with you further.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Kerry Mackin, Executive Director
Ipswich River Watershed Association
PO Box 576, Ipswich, MA 01938
978-887-2313 fax 978-887-2208
email kmackinna.ioswichriver. ora
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Transportation Study
The third public informational meeting will
present proposed recommendations from the
planning study for the 1-93/1-95 Interchange
[Exit 37] in Reading, Stoneham, and Woburn.
The recommendations will include highway
and non-highway options.
The next steps for future phases of study,
public involvement, and project implementation
will be reviewed.
m "Open House" at 6 p.m.-Exhibits of existing
and future conditions, highway and transit options
studied; plus recommended alternatives
and strategies.
ri Presentation and question/answer period at
7 p.m., followed by time after to review exhibits.
DIRECTIONS TO WOOURN HIGH SCHOOL
From 1.93 Southbound Take Exit 36 (Montvale Ave.). Turn right onto
Montvale Avenue and travel 1.5 miles to High School on right.
From 1-93 Northbound Take Exit 36 (Montvale Ave.). Turn left onto
Montvale Avenue and travel 1.5 miles to High School on right.
From 1-95/Rte.128 Northbound or Southbound Take Exit 37 to 1-93
Southbound to Exit 36 (Montvale Ave.). Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
and travel 1.5 miles to High School on right.
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The Interchange
The 1-93/1-95(Route 128)
Interchange, used by over
375,000 vehicles on an average
weekday, is the busiest in
New England.
The existing interchange
experiences heavy traffic
congestion and many accidents
compared to other interchanges
in Massachusetts.
Traffic is projected to increase
more than 20 percent over
the next 20 years making the
existing problems worse.
The Process and Goals
The Executive Office
of Transportation is
conducting a planning study,
working closely with
a task force of citizens,
business people, and
elected officials.
This study aims
to reach agreement on
consensus solution alternatives
that improve traffic and safety,
maintain local access, avoid
takings, and minimize
community impacts.
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After many alternatives, variations, and modifications; dozens of Interchange Task Force (ITF)
meetings; and hundreds of comments and suggestions received from the public on the study
web site and at meetings, the Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) and the consultant team
are drafting recommendations for improving the I-93/I-95 Interchange. These proposed
recommendations respond to four key points:
1. Major investment is warranted to upgrade the CornmonwealtM busiest interchange.
2. Solutions must be sensitive to the communities bordering the interchange.
3. Solutions must include highway and non-highway components.
4. The public process started with the ITF must continue through project development, design
and implementation.
Non-Highway
Improvements
The recommendations include a
package of transit improvements and
transportation demand management
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TDM measures include increased Anderson Regional Transportation Center has
ridesharing services, promoting transit unused capacity to reduce auto trips.
use and ridesharing, and signage
announcing parking availability and time of next train at Anderson. EOT is also working
with the MBTA to expand Park-and-Ride options. Land use policies that would reduce
transportation demand-as in the Metropolitan Area Planning Council's MetroFuture plan-
can also be supported in the recommendations.
While transit improvements, TDM, and land use changes combined could remove over 10,000
daily vehicle trips from area roadways in the future, this is not enough to solve the problems at
the interchange. However, the non-highway improvements will contribute to their solution and
offer better mobility and choice to everyone traveling through the area.
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Highway Improvements
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Four initial conceptual plans were developed to improve traffic flow and safety at the I-93/I-95 Interchange - H1, H2, H3, and H4.
Working closely with the ITF, these alternatives and several of their variations were screened extensively. Based on this process, the H3
alternative is proposed for recommendation. Two major variations - H3-US and H3-OS - remain as leading candidates for further detailed
analyses in the environmental phase (see diagrams). Further questions about noise, wetlands impact, constructability, and cost can only be
fully resolved with the more detailed designs and analyses that are possible (and normally done) in an environmental study.
How are the Alternatives Similar?
E Both eliminate the northwest and southeast loop ramps and
replace them with direct ramps through the interchange. This
removes all interchange weaves, improves traffic flow and safety
and remains inside the existing highway right-of-way so no
residences or businesses are taken.
11 Ease of Construction. H3-US would be more difficult to
build than 1-13-OS, because its depressed ramp must be built
under two active roadways and would be below the
groundwater level.
1111 Cost. H3-OS is estimated to cost approximately $139 million
and H3-US is estimated to cost approximately $228 million.
• Both alternatives improve the Washington Street ramps and
Rte. 128 NB by providing a connector road to 1-93. The 1-93
Connector" would run parallel to Rte. 128 NB, under the
Washington Street Bridge, and then split to I-93 NB and SB.
The Washington Street Bridge would be reconstructed,
improving the congested intersections at both ends.
• Both alternatives also extend the 4th lane on Rte. 128 NB
to Exit 40 (Rte. 129) to relieve the current bottleneck. No
bridges would be widened. Both alternatives start the 4th lane
on Rte. 128 SB at the Rue, 28 on-ramp, providing better traffic
flow between Rue. 28 in Reading and the Mishawum Road
on-ramp in Woburn.
How do the Alternatives Differ?
® .Alignment. In H3-OS the new ramps in the interchange
both pass over both I-93 and Rte. 128 and join I-93 in long
acceleration lanes to improve merging. In H3-US, the ramp
from Rte. 128 SB to I-93 SB passes under both roadways, while
the ramp to I-93 N B goes over both roadways.
a Noise. In both alternatives noise levels will be slightly higher
in some locations and slightly lower in others. Although
depressed ramps such as in H3-US sometimes help minimize
noise impact, the environmental phase of the project will
include a derailed study of noise and noise barrier locations
to confirm this.
* Visual Impact. Both alternatives introduce new ramps across
the middle of the interchange, approximately 25 feet above I-93.
The two fly-over ramps in H3-OS will have more visual impact
than the single fly-over in 1-13-US.
* Wetlands: H3-OS displaces less wetland than H3-US but has
more structure overshadowing wetland in and adjacent to the
interchange. No wetland alteration is anticipated between
Rte. 28 and Rue. 129 due to extension of the 4th lane.
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Interim Improvements
Completing H3-OS or H3-US is likely to take 10 years for
environmental studies, funding, final design and construction. In
the interim, it is possible to extend the 4th lanes on Rte. 128 and
provide a temporary on-ramp from Cedar Street in Woburn/
Stoneham to I-93 SB. These improvements would provide immedi-
ate relief and could potentially be in place in five years or less.
Alternative H3 Remaining !Variations
Two New Interchange Ramps One New Ramp Under and One
Over 1-93 and Rte. 128 Ramp Over 1.93 /Rte. 128
H3-OS
• Traffic on Rte. 128,1-93, and
Washington St improved
• Sliver takings in NE quadrant
• Small noise impacts
• More visual impact of two
flyovers approx 25 feet
above 1-93
• Wetland Ii lied 2,940 si,
• Wetland under structure
31,000 s.f.
• Moderate construction
difficulty with overpasses
above 1-93 bridge
• No groundwater issues
• Moderate cost ($160 million
including $21 million for
noise barriers)
H3-US
• Traffic on Rte. 28,1-93, and
Washington St. improved
• Sliver takings in NE quadrant
• Slightly lower noise impact
• Less visual impact of single
flyover (same height)
• Wetland filled 2,940 s.f.
• Wetland under structure
31,000 s.f.
• Greate r construe tion difficulty
with deep boat section and
short tunnels under Rte. 128
and 1-93
• Groundwater issues due to
deep boat section ramp
• Higher cost ($249 million
including $21 million for noise
barriers)
Both Alternatives
• Use split Washington St. ramps and 1-93 connectorand
rebuild Washington St. bridge
• Improved traffic operations in the interchange and avoid
cascading backups
• Improved safety; 5 major weaves eliminated (incl.
Washington St ramps to 1-93)
• 40 mph ramp design avoids takings but needs FHWA
approval
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The planning study meetings with the public have been very useful in two ways: many
key issues-noise, visual, and property takings-that were discussed at the ITF meetings have
been reiterated clearly at public meetings. Also, it was clear to the team that the public is
aware of the complexities of highway design, funding and construction and seeks solutions
that are implementable and "practicable."
The public has offered many thoughts and ideas through the study web site. One clear theme
from many commenters is that something needs to be done-and the sooner, the better.
Other specific issues members of the public raised include: the need to minimize noise
impacts; to consider visual impacts from all neighborhoods; and to seek ways to address
local street congestion (such as Washington Street) through this project.
The ITF has been a "sounding board" for the public even before the study began and
has continued to make the study team aware of many issues important to the communities.
Detailed summaries of albTask Force meetings, along with hundreds of public comments,
can be viewed at www.9395info.com.
Next Steps
Following Input from
the Public an the ITA final report on the I-93/I-95 Interchange Study will
be published and the environmental phase will begin.
The first step in this phase will be an Environmental
Notification Form required by the Massachusetts
Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). A federal
Environmental Assessment and state Environmental
Impact Report will be prepared for the full package
of highway and non-highway proposals. During the
MEPA process, both H3-US and H3-OS will be
analyzed further, with noise and air quality modeling,
more traffic analyses, and detailed engineering designs
to refine the extent of the impacts. These alternatives
will be compared to a "No-Build" (tape no action)
alternative. There will be continued public involve-
ment and participation of the ITF during the
environmental phase.
The preferred alternative will receive final highway
design, combined with full implementation efforts
for the transit and TDM improvements. Funding
must be in place through the regional transportation
planning process of the Boston Metropolitan Planning
Organization. Once all approvals and funding are in
place, construction of the permanent highway
improvements would take two to three years.
Planning Study
Recommendations
Environmental
Notification Form
1
Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental
Assessment'
1
Funding Process
MPQ Transportation
Improvement Program
1
Final Design
l
Implementation
Strategies/Services/
Construction
March 2007
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