HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-20 Board of Selectmen AgendaTown of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
James E. Bonazoli, Chairman
Stephen A. Goldy, V. Chairman
Ben Tafoya, Secretary
Camille W. Anthony
Richard W. Schubert
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
(781) 942-9043
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us
NOTICE OF MEETING -BOARD OF SELECTMEN
DATE: . November 20, 2007
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Selectmen's Meeting Room
16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts
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Reports and Comments a-
a. Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments -0
b. Public Comment
C. Town Manager's/Assistant Town Manager's Report
Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation
Personnel & Appointments
Discussion/Action items
a. Town Accountant Quarterly Meeting
b. Chamber of Commerce re: Tree Lighting
C. Presentation on "World Cafe"
d. Review of Traffic Study and Fiscal Impact AW/P
C. Vote to Consolidate Presidential Primary Election
with Town Election
f. Presentation of Police Department Strategic Plan
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7:30
7:445
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8:15
9:15
9:30
5) Approval of Minutes
a: October 17, 2007
b. October 30, 2007
C. November 3, 2007
6) Licenses, Permits and Approvals
7) Executive Session
a. Labor Negotiations
b. Approval of Minutes
October 30, 2007
8) Correspondence
copy a. Correspondence dated October 29, 2007 from Michelle Wyman,
Executive Director, ICLEI, USA to Peter Hechenbleikner re:
National Conversation on Climate Action
8) Correspondence (Continued)
copy b. Correspondence dated October 29, 2007 from Rep. Brad Jones to
Patricia Leavenworth, Mass. Highway Dept. re: Reconsider
installation of left turn signal on northbound side of Route 28 at
intersection of Franklin Street in Reading
copy c. Correspondence dated November 1, 2007 from Mary Xavier to
James Bonazoli re: Increase of $10,500 on 2008 tax bill
copy d. Correspondence dated November 2, 2007 from Elaine Webb to
Paul Stedman, Mass. Highway Department re: Safety concerns
with intersection at Route 28/Birch Meadow Drive/Lawrence Road
copy e. Correspondence dated November 9, 2007 from Town Engineer
,George Zambouras to Robert Takach, 111 Forest Street re:
Removal of gravel driveway and return to lawn area in accordance
with variance granted by BOS
copy f. Correspondence dated November 5, 2007 from Governor Deval
Patrick to Peter Hechenbleikner re: Glad that Reading supports and
honors brave veterans
copy g. Correspondence dated November 13, 2007 from Patricia
Leavenworth, District Highway Director, Mass Highway to Elaine
Webb re: Intersection of Route 28 with Birch Meadow Drive/
Lawrence Road in Reading
copy h. Correspondence dated November 13, 2007 from Chief Marilyn
Browne, Bureau of Local Assessment, Mass. Dept. of Revenue to
BOS re: Notification of Certification concerning assessed values of
real and personal property represent full and fair cash valuation as
of 1/1/07 for Fiscal Year 2008
copy i. Correspondence dated November 8; 2007 from State Traffic
Engineer Neil Boudreau, Mass. Highway Department to Peter
Hechenbleikner re: 24-hour heavy commercial vehicle exclusion
on High Street
copy j. MWRA Advisory Board Summary from MWRA Advisory Board
for MWRA Board of Director's Meeting on October 17, 2007
copy k. E-mail dated October 31, 2007 from Peter Hechenbleikner to
David Waldman re: Opposition to split tax rate
copy 1. E-mail dated November 9, 2007 from Peter Hechenbleikner to
John and Mary Ellen O'Neill re: Question on Leaves
copy in. E-mail dated November 15, 2007 from Peter Hechenbleikner to
BOS re: Mass. Clerks - more Primary ballot info
copy n. E-mail dated November 6, 2007 from Ben Tafoya to Ron Wood re:
Police Officers conducting themselves in a respectful order
Note: This Agenda has been prepared in advance and does not necessarily include all
matters which may be taken up at this meeting.