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2007-01-02 Board of Selectmen Packet
LEGAL. NOVICE: TOWN OF READING To the. Inhabitants OfA.he Town of Reading: Please take, notice thatdhe Board'of. Selectmen of the ` vn of. Reading* Will hold the fOII$w- ing public: hearings on, Tuesqay, 'January, 2, -2007 in • the Selectmen's Meeting Room,,-16 Lowell Street, Reading., Mchusetts: ;gt3~agorld reque:s to t~~* b cJhnirt N;..,c..q~,; ;atari n e.frorri.;SGti. i of P,1' ':tb'e GeneralBylaw 7:45 West: 9tree't.Mobil'4eg est to operate beginning at-&:00 a.m. at variance from Section . 5.1 of the, General Bylaw. 8:00. p.m. •No . Parking - Sotl :sides of Washington' Street '.50 i'eet south of Woburn..Street and 50 feet'north of Prescott Street 0:15P;m. •No Parking on the: West side, of Washington Street. from Woburn Street toAhe Briahn ood Condos.. 8:30 p.m. •Reouest for waiver of dtive ,way opening regulation$ to allow 2 driveway opening4 on John Street -.43 Salem Streot 8145 .m. All interested parties ,tray , appear. in person, may submit written comments, ~o.r email comments to town manaaer@ ci.readina.mams.. By ordel of.. . Peter l: Hechenbleier Town Manger 12/26 .I zoo' 4 r'. ^T~ vJ N qa~ 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., unless after an application and hearing before the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Selectmen determine that it is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare to allow such retail, commercial operation or place of business to operate during such hours or during a portion of such hours. 5.10.2 This Bylaw shall not apply to the retail, commercial operation of facilities operated by innholders and/or common victuallers 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. 5.1.0.3 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 The Board of Selectmen shall give public notice of any request whereby a retail, 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, shall hold a public hearing within thirty (30) days of receipt of any such request and may grant the request for operation during all or any part of such hours with or without any conditions as may be imposed by the Board of Selectmen to ensure the public health, safety and welfare. 5.10.5 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, commercial operation or place of business shall remain open for retail business in violation of this Bylaw shall be considered a separate offense. ~a3 24 oo`` 22a 2,4 a » 100 57 e 1.55 Acres ~I o U1O ' s 0-0 o. 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ELSTAN TRUST E & P REALTY TRUST 315 MAIN STREET 7 BISHOPS LN 323 MAIN ST READING, MA 01867 LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 READING, MA 01867 2460430000000150 2460430000000160 2460430000000170 MPG INVESTMENT LLC CAPIAU PHILLIPPE T ETAL TRS GIBSON CLIFFORD J 324 MAIN ST SMART REALTY TRUST RUTH A GIBSON READING, MA 01867 328 MAIN STREET 19 MINOT ST L READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 Etiquettes faciles a peter I MR-1e nmk=n+ eVGRV® sltin® A Sens de chargement Consultez la feuille www.avery.com d'instruction 1-800-GO-AVERY Easy Peel Labels ,CA~J Use Avery® TEMPLATE 51600 246043000000017A FLYNN MARY A 340 MAIN ST READING, MA 01867 PASCUCCIO MARIO ETAL TR M AND D MINOT ST REALTY TR 690 MAIN ST WOBURN, MA 01801 4 I A ~ See Instruction Sheet i Feed Paper for Easy Peel Feat urel 246043000000017B SUPINO MARK A TRUSTEE THE MJJ REALTY TRUST 334 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 S 2460430000000200 GOODHUE CHARLES E ELSTAN TRUST 7 BISHOPS LN, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 WAVERYPS1600 I At 2460430000000180 JOLY JAMES M ETAL PARK REALTY TRUST 348 MAIN ST READING, MA 01867 READING MAIN ST LLC CIO WINSLOW PROPERTY MANAGEMEN 5 MILITIA DR LEXINGTON, MA 02421- LEGAL. NOTICE.'. TOWN OF READING To the, Inhabitants ofAhe Town of Reading. :Pl.e.ase take, notice -that; the Board `of. Selectmen of the ~n of Reading will hold the f6ll5w;- ing public. hearings on. Tuesd;Ry, 'January. 2, •2007 in "-the Selectmen°s Meeting Ro6m,16 Lowell Street, Reading,, Massachusetts: vo_rl-i r.eq,u,e to at"varian4e.frohn of lh' General".Bylaws'. 7:45i m. 9.West, Street.Mo:bil re;d est to operate beginning atr&':00 .a.m. at variance'frotn Section . 5.10 of the,General bylaw.". 8:00 •No . Parking - Both : sides of Washington ' Street - 50 Feet south of Woburn ..Street and 50 feet north of Prescott Street 0:15,p:m. *No Parking -6n the,:West side, of Washington Street- f? om Woburn Street to..the Briahvood' Condos.. .8:30.m. •Request for waiver of dGive- ,way opening regulatio6$ to allow 2 driveway opening$ on John Street - 43 Salem Stret 8145 .m. All interested parties rnay appear.,in person, may submit vvr.itte.n comments,..o.r email comments to town manaae.r@ ei.readina.ma.us.. By orde of.' Peter J. Hechenblei er Town Manger qj1-- 1'2/26 FAVAZ0130 8c ASSOCIATES PARK PLACE EAST 348 PARK STREET, SUITE 202 MARK J. FAVALORO, P.G. NORTH BEADING MA 01664 MATTHEW M. MaCKOUL, OF COtNSELY TELEPHONES: (978) C3 (34-1000 WILLIAM F. CROWLEY, OF OOUxSEL (781)944-2729 tALSO ADMITTED IN CALIFORNIA FACSIMILE: (978) (384-3953 December 5, 2006 Board of Selectmen c/o Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Exxon/Mobil. 2 West Street. Reading. MA. Dear Peter: Please be advised this office represents AI-tltir Sor-dillo Marlager,.of the West Street Mobil. Pursuant to Section 5.10.4 of the General By Laws of the Town of Reading, please accept this letter as a 'fonnal request of the aforesaid Exxon/Mobil to operate its place of business commencing at 5:00 AM: This request is based upon my e'lient's`proximity to Route 95 and Route 93 thus providing an important service (provision of gasoline) at said hour. Further marry Reading residents avail themselves of the availability of gasoline and those items offered by Dunkin' DonIIAS and the retail niat located thereon., Infornnation sxv-portialIg the request shall be provided at or prior to the hearing once scheduled by the Board hearing, which pursuant to salve By Law should be scheduled within 30 days of receipt of this request. Please provide said hearing -'date to 1, ie` at your `earliest convenience. I look forward to working with ar il the Board iii this regard: , . . YOU Very truly yours, FAVALORO' 8& ASSOCIATES By MARK J. FA'IV//ALORO MJF/mh cc: Arthur Sordillo qj * 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., unless after an application and hearing before the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Selectmen determine that it is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare to allow such retail, commercial operation or place of business to operate during such hours or during a portion of such hours. 5.10.2 This Bylaw shall not apply to the retail, commercial operation of facilities operated by innholders and/or common victuallers 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 tern 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 The Board of Selectmen shall give public notice of any request whereby a retail, 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, shall hold a public hearing within thirty (30) days of receipt of any such request and may grant the request for operation during all or any part of such hours with or without any conditions as may be imposed by the Board of Selectmen to ensure the public health, safety and welfare. 5.10.5 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, commercial operation or place of business shall remain open for retail business in violation of this Bylaw shall be considered a separate offense. qJ3 " 9,760+/ tiro _ 31. 6±j 21,424 225,784e-) N a 1R9, 0. 37 27.0 c' 22 25,549 e \ 27 . 22,780 p o ' Z5 181 . / sr68 1 Zo ? 23,6 08. ° 12,249, a 212, 49 yi X37 349 ` ~ 3 39,200 941 a .,t+- 6959 `8' _I 2460070000000210 HANSON FAMILY NOMINEE TRUST 522 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 2460220000000010 JOHN HANSON CORP 522 WEST ST READING, MA 01867-2243 Etiquettes faciles a peter Utilisez le gabarit AVERY@ 51600 5 2460070000000220 HANSON WILLLAM J MARLENE WOLFE 522 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 246022000000001A JOHN HANSON CORP 522 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 Sens de chargement 2460070000000330 HERMAN RICHARD J FRANCES L HERMAN 23 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 2460220000000010 JOHN HANSON CORP 522 WEST ST READING, MA 01867-2243 Consultez la feuille d'instruction www.avery.com 1-800-GO-AVERY LEGAL... NOTICE: -Nj TOWN OF READING To th.e.inha6itants ofA.he- Town of Reading: t•=the' :Please take, notice •thaJ..vn Board of. Selectmen of the of: Reading •will hold .the ~folltw= ing public: hearings on.Tuesday, _ 'January.. 2, 2007 in .the Selectmen's Meeting Room,,;.16 Lowell,, Street., Reading., Massachusetts: f.;:,:;.t;r~pya,'e:I, ..World! re u,e;s to to ii ifthirlr' ,tf 5 Ow :m: at'ari.ne; from„SeGtoi,,~of .West: Street. Mobil, 61,5est to operate beginning atX~:00, .a.m. et variance 'from Section . 5.10 of the.Gen:eral Bylaws. -No.Parking - Sotf :sides of Washington Street" 50 feet south of Woburn.•Street and 50 feet'north of Prescott Street / -No. Parkingon the:::l~est • side, of Washington Street. fom Woburn Street toAhe Brial it ood Condos.. .8:3-0,0.m. -Request for waiver of dtive-' way opening regulatiO66 to allow 2 driveway opening4 on John Street - 43 Salem Strut 8,45 .m. All interested parties in ay' appear,.in person, may supmit written comments,.-otr email comments to town manaae.r@ ci.readina.ma.us.. By order. of. Peter 1. Hechenblei er rr Town Mangier V 1'2/26 Page 2 of 2 Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 3:24 PM To: Honetschlager, Kim Subject: FW: Washington Street-No parking here to corner Kim Can you show this to scale on a map? P From: Halloran, Michelle Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 1:11 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Cormier, Jim Subject. Washington Street-No parking here to corner Sir- After meeting with DPW and Engineering on location, we recommend making the "No parking here to corner" signs on Washington Street a distance of 50 feet from the street line/corner on both ends (Woburn and Prescott). This measurement takes into consider the placement of driveways and property lines while providing a safe entrance/exit onto the roadway. Also, is this topic on the agenda for tomorrow (12/12/06) BOS meeting?? And if so, do you want the Chief and me there? -Michelle #64 b,cl- 12/29/2006 PROPOSED NO PARKING SIGNS: WASHINGTON STREET potA No Parking Here to Corner Legend Parcels Buildings -t-,- Railroad Driveway Sidewalks Map by: Town of Reading Parking Map date: 12/12/06 Parcels valid 1/1/06. Paved I ( Roads, buildings, sidewalks, drive- Unpaved ways, & parking areas from aerial photos taken spring 1998. Roads Data are for planning purposes only. Paved 0 25 50 100 150 ~ Unpaved Ft i N 0 A qc'3 Easy Peel Labels Use AveryO TEMPLATE 51600 2460510000000090 LOEWS JOHN H 15 LAWRENCE ST WAKEFIELD, MA 01880 A ® See Instruction Sheet i jFeed Paper for Easy Peel Feature j 2460510000000110 AVTGES JOLEEN PETER AVTGES 42 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 246051000000009A KURKER PAUL K LYNN E O'BRIEN 34 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 2460510000000120 STROMAN PETER G KAREN G STROMAN 46 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01861 2460510000000150 DONEGAN ANGELA MARIE STINCHFIELD ROGER M ETAL (LE) BETTY M STINCHFIELD BRIAN DONEGAN ETAL PO BOX 692 47 WASHINGTON ST WATERBORO, ME 04087 READING, MA 01867 246051000000038& 2460510000000390 BELL ROBERT RAY ETAL TRS TURNER STEPHEN R & L REALTY TRUST HOLLY TURNER 35 WASHINGTON STREET 37 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 m r 9 AVERY051600 ii 2460510000000100 LARSON GEORGE R NANCY P LARSON 38 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 2460510000000140 LUSK DAMON P CHRISTINE E TIGHE 52 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 2460510000000370 BAY ERNEST C MARIE J BAY 144 WOBURN ST READING, MA 01867 2460510000000420 HUBBARD ROBERT B KIMBERLY ROSE HUBBARD 43 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 L' ' Etiquettes faciles a peler Alk I ItiliCP7 Iq naharit AVFRV@ 5160® Sens de chamement Consultez la.feuille www.avery.com d'instruction 1-800-GO-AVERY LEGAL. NOTICF.: TOWN OF READING To the.lnhabitants ofAhe Town of. Reading: :Please take: notice -thk. e Boerd'of. Selectmen of the " , V 0 of, Reading, wilt hold the folk w~- ing public:hearings on.Tuescfay, January', 2, •2007 in :the Selectmen's Meeting Roorim,16 Lowell : 'Street, Reading., Massachusetts: :req,u,es to a vangrice.frorri„S of .'111' 'G`rieral Bylaws ` 7:4~ p m. .West: Street.Mo:bil%reiA est to operate beginning at,-,. .a.m. et variance'from Section . 5.1.0 of the Generel Bylaws. 8:00. p.m. -No .Parking - Both :sides of Washington Street ` 50 feet south of Woburn. Street and .50 -feet'north of Prescott Street 13:15? P.M. -No P.ar:king 'on the,::%'*est side, of Washington Street f,'om Woburn Street to.the Bria ood Condos .8:3QA-W . -Request for waiver of drive= way opening regu10666 to allow 2 driveway..opening4 on John Street - 43 Salem Strut 8145 O.m. All interested parties .tnay' appear,in person, may supmit wr.itted' commen*ts,..o.r email j comments to town manaae:r@ ci.readina.ma.us.. By order, of. Peter I: Hechenblo. er Town Mariner 12/26 Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:41 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Washington Street (Woburn to Briarwood Condos) For Board of Selectmen 1-2-07 P From: Halloran, Michelle Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:01 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Washington Street (Woburn to Briarwood Condos) Sir- After speaking with the Chief, we would recommend that the regulation be: -No Parking on the West hand side of Washington (from Woburn to the Briarwood Condos). This is because the roadway is too narrow to accommodate parking on both sides of the roadway. There was a regulation in place prior to the changes the BOS made, but looking through the old traffic rules and regs, I cannot determine what it was (maybe it wasn't put in?? But I know there was some sort of sign there). I also have been down there to take pictures, and I contacted Kim H. to make a map of that area with the proposed changes. 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NOTICE.'. TOWN OF READING To the. Inhabitants oi~Ahe Town -of. Reading: :Please .take notice -thate Board, of. 861e0tt'"6h of the `t vn of Reading will hold the rt~110w= ing public,-hearings on. Tuesday, January. . 2, 2007 in kill e Selectmen's Meeting Room, `16 Lowell, ' Street, Reading, Massachusetts: to t9tiinnrrlg"fi5 0 m: . at'variane.frorYi.:$Gtipx of ..."~he''G~~neral`:Bylaws ' 7;45 :gym. , *,West: Street. Mo.fjil, re 0, est to operate beginning aty:00 .a.m. at varian.ce'from Section . 5.10 of the~.Ger eral Bylaws. 8:00. p.M. • P. Parking - Botf .:sides of Washington' Street' 50 feet south of Woburn. Street and .50 feet'north of Prescott Street 15; M. *N6Parking -on the:-.West. side.,of Washington Street.. 6m Woburn Street to..the Brial. ood Condos, 8:30,m. •Request for waiver of drive-' sway opening regulation. to allow 2 driveway opening$ on John Street - 43 Salem Strut 8.145 .m. All interested parties pr ay' appear,,in person, may supmit wr.i_tten comments,.-or, email comments to town manaae:r@ ei.readina.ma.us.. By ordet- of Peter,l:. Hechenbloier Town Mangier 12/26 LAW OFFICES C11CA CJELLII & UI CAT ELLII (~N' LP 266 MAIN STREET STONEHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02160-3502 AREA CODE 781438-4060 TELECOPIER 781 438-9674 December 15, 2006 Reading Board of Selectmen Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 RE: 43 Salem Street ( su Reading, MA 01867 1 My File #06181-S 1~. t 1 Dear Mr. Chairman and Members: This office represents Maverick Place, LLC, the owner of the above-referenced property. My client initially purchased this property which was a two (2) family dwelling, razed the dwelling and constructed a new two (2) unit residential condominium (see attached plan). My client is in receipt of a letter dated November 16, 2006 from the Town Manager wherein the issue of the number of driveway curb cuts is called into question. The purpose of this letter is to respectfully request that this matter be placed on the Board of Selectmen's agenda for the meeting scheduled January 8, 2007 for the purpose of requesting waivers, if any, that are necessary to allow the existing curb cuts to remain. I look forward to meeting with you on January 8, 2007 at which time I will elaborate on the foregoing. submitted, SLC/jaj Steven L. Cicatelli Enclosure cc: Maverick Place, LLC cc: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager HAND DELIVERED N N w 4 0 L-Li LJ af Lij c~ co C Cl - l 15.4' ry cv ^ 220' M t c ~ o k 1 ~ Co 24.4. T: I f N/F MacLEOD & STONE 129 0, 76 pA M 32 10.4001 130.5' JOHN STREET a 5 N/F McDONALD 40 so o ~o ( IN Y'EET j 1 inch = 20 ft. ~{1NING DIS'rl?ICT: A-40 TWO FAMILY DWELLING IN A-40 DISTRICT SETBACKS: FRONT= 20 FT SIDE=15 FT REAR= 20 FT MIN. LOT SIZE = 10,000 SF PLAN OF EXISTING CONDITIONS #43 SALEM STREET READING, MA DATE: DEC. 7, 2004 SCALE: 1 in. = 20 ft. Prepared fbr James T. Lynch Construction Co. Inc. 348 Park Street North Reading, MA 01864 Prepared by. JM Associates 325 Main Street N. Reading, MA 01864 978-664-6668 JOB# 434-163 rz- L~~ 'st STONE MacLEpDNE 129.0' U - w ° f RYp PARG L a N ` 75 4' I ggot 1o. / N LWELL~ n i . J! W LLJ 4 1y- 1 M I 1N o Nr~ t a 1 i I 1 1 I p6CK y MOOflNALD ~ Y I 22 F-- (n . p~cK M L 1 L - & L LY PROposF9 z . z z 7.2 ` pW~o 32, ' W w co 32 g4 1 S .Q , ~ ~ 1coZ1 !r 1 x ~ S 130.5' t a 1 1 Ir JOHN S-CPlF-CT c- EWNGg1N p'-4D DISTRICT ~p FAMILY DW SETBRaNT= Zq ~ REP,?" 20 FT 1 q,ggq 57 5 MAN. LOT SIZE _ . ~``T~iN of ~S~cy~m SOHNN.3~' ~t v ~caU~titi~L typ,35262~_ 4,. a R£GIStE4` N PLAN of LAND 43 SALEM MAEET ,F p,D1NG, DAB. Deo. 7, 2200 ft. SGAI ; 1 in. prepared far: Jame$1T' Lyric Inc ' Go 38 k Street North Reading, MA 01864 JA epssociates 325 Main , A 1864 N. Read~n9M© 6668 97g-'664- JOB# a34-163 Town.,of Reading 16. Lowell Streatr. Reading; M.A 01867-'2685 FAX: (781) 942.9071 Email: townmanager&l.reading.ma.us. November 16, 2006 `Jamie Lynch 27 Harold Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Dear Jamie: TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 As you and I discussed last month regarding your Salem Street.Project, the options that you have for driveway curb cuts on John Street are to either modify one of the curb cuts to a 24 foot wide curb cut and eliminate the other one, or to appeal to the Board ofS•electmen for a waiver of the number of curb cuts permitted. The . Building Inspector will not issue any certificates of occupancy until the current nonconforming situation is resolved. Since there is still time this year to do this type of construction work, I would strongly suggest that you do this work immediately with the required permits from the Engineering division. We don't want to be in a situation where you are not able to get an occupancy permit during the winter because the situation has not been resolved.. If you intend to make an appeal to the Board of Selectmen for a waiver of the policy, please let me know as soon as possible and I will schedule that. It's a great looking project, and we hope that you are successful with it. issue resolved. tBest. fishes for happy Thanksgiving. "Jinc re1,~ P er I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager cc: George Zambouras, Town Engineer Glen Redmond, Building Inspector We just, need to get this Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Zambouras, George Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 11:35 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: Driveway Opening Regs Attachments: dwp-driveway-open-regs.pdf Paula Attached are the DPW regulations regarding driveway openings. The BOS also has a policy on construction that requires curbing and sidewalk installation, Section 4.5. I'm sure you are aware and also have a copy. George L" ,&6 12/26/2006 On September 17, 1984 the Board of Public Works adopted the following policy concerning access to public ways. The-Department of Public Works may issue permits for motor vehicles access and exits on to public ways"and/or across sidewalks as specified in the Town By-Law Article XIV Section 6 if the request complies.with the following requirements: a.. No &ccess shall befallowed at the-end of a roadway (except a cul-de-sac). b. A single car driveway shall. not exceed '12 feet in width. c.. Adouble car driveway shall not exceed 24 feet in width. ' t d. A single 'direction parking lot entry' shall not exceed 15, feet' in width. i e. A dual direction parking lot access shall not exceed 30 feet in width. f. Two.access ways may be allowed on any single lot if the. distance between the access points shall be at least 125' unless specific indicated"needs to the contrary are demonstrated. g. The minimum distance between, a dual direction parking lot access and any other driveway or entry on the same lot shall be h. Any access to•a public way-or across any sidewalk shall conform to the typical `cross section-of driveway apron (copy attached). i. No permit shall be issued for the purpose of parking vehicles on sidewalks, tree lawn areas or roadway shoulders. j~ No access to a public way or across any sidewalk shall conflict with Town shade trees, nor existing or proposed uti.lities.. (,hydrants,. catch basins, headwalls, etc..) k: Any access shall comply with all applicable traffic'•engine6ring and•safety requirements and standards. (sight distance, alignment, ' etc.) 1.. The applicant may appeal to the Board in cases of dispute. concerning said permit issuance. TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS DRIVEWAY.DESIGN REQUIREMENTS The.'design standards presented are based on the type of.road, design,speed, rights of the roadway user and abutting property owners. 1.. Driveways should be located to the best advantage with regard to the roadway alignment profile, sight distance conditions and natural. features. 2. The standards call for not more than two driv.+eways for any one property. Additional drives•.should.not, be w1lowed'unless there is a; clear necessity for them.' No circular drives. are allowed, unless there is a minimum frontage of 150 feet. 3.. If there. are a number of commercial establishments to `be eonstruc,ted, then a service 'road shall be constructed by, the applicant to connect with tide exit and entrance alidwed under the standards. 4. The standard, for commer'cial.drives, on roads having a.design. ` speed or an 85.,pereentile speed of 30 M.P.H. or leas may have two 450 drives with a minimum radius of-30 feet and a minimum square width of-2-0 feet. If the major use-of the drives is for trucks, the width may be increased to 8 maximum of. 24 feet. 5. In the case of a short frontage, where it would be impossible to.construct two 450 drives and a driving island, or where warrantee by other site conditions, a single 900 driveway 24 feet widemeasu-red,at the point of tangency t.o. the drive, and two 30 foot radii: may be used. 6. Residential driveways will consist of a single 900'drive with a maximum property line width of 24 feet. 7. Wherever possible, drives a)re to be setback 50 feet or more from a street corner, measured between the nearest edge of the driveway and the cross road edge of pavement.. 8. Proposed driveways must eo,nfiim to the typical cross section requirements for the roadway width being entered whether the sidewalks exist or not.. 9. At locations where sidewalks and curbing exists, curb corners of like material shall be installed with a minimum of a 2 foot radius. 10. The grade of a~driveway may ndt exceed 10% plus or minus for a distance of at least 20-feet from the property line into the lot. y 2. 11. Driveways 'with excessive. width and.length may require drainage, if the surface runoff will create a hazardous condition on the roadway surface. 12. All p.roposed driveways or modifications to existing driveways must be submitted for approval to the Department of`Public Works. The sketch 4hall'indicate• all trees, hydrants,.poles, etc. as well-as the-gutter grade, prdpetty line grade and.proposed grades in ,sufficient detail to insure compliance with the above ,requirements. 13. Any driveway for a commercial or industrial.use will require approval from the Board.of Public Works. yu KL,Ma~ray _ r - 10 5~ 0- i Apron GU`i T ER - SitietIalk ONE SW _ - LINE ft. slope pavement per: ,k -in z -;a 40. - f t - Roadway 8-t1 - 3-6 A rOn Si detral k 60T'i ER -in.. per ft. slope Pavement. - 1 .`.`l' Y j 1 •1~ ,r.,:, 4u~'C*•v:.:.•t.Y +,F'.nd""S+r~.,.si,,.r r oo;rinac A ~ r- ~ it .1.3-r - ` _'~;v~'. ~-r ~ ~ •.::1'~ „ . i or r:eara:.ng .course ti , top .1y'1~fts $~tia1' base coi.re,•. h or more . acted i • . tiro erg nt i 'en , . PAEt?11,T'-: comb' r.•ected:.by...tihe SuP..::, r avel . I? thickness, r~ect;.as a5 . shl.a . be. !rel l.:g rk c ~f:, the..a~?+rd of lc.lrRkr l D.R I. V. E° ; tiP n ON ~"1AY 11 P 1 CAL' ;G dSS SECT 10N . 4F 66 to• scale . . J Streeiting. Permit Policy This policy establishes requirements for perforri i vxwk within road rights-of-way within the Town of Reading_ Activithes ftequiring a Street Opening Permit No person shalt excavate any roadway in the Towta of - "for the,purposes of installing or repairing sewer, water, drainage, gas, telephone, cjdA* ei *fi or Ww unities without fm obtaining a Stroet0pening,Pennid from the Engineering Division.Al'ft..biptidlrnertt'of Pubic Woft. 'In Wokion, any. excavation within the road right-of-way or it X* MMart Or rogacerY►ent of driveway aprons, sidewalk, or curb, or occupancy. of the side A*'6r aGeet am will require the. issuance of a Weei opening permit. Pesrmit Application Submission Requirements Applications for Street Opening Permits must include the following information: A current valid DIG SAFE number, A satisfactory Certificate of insurance naming the Town of Reading as an additional insured; A satisfactory Street Opening Bond In the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($S,000.00)executed to the benefit of the Town of Reading; and A sketch of the location and nature of the work to be done. Permit Issuance Permits will be routinely issued between April 1 and November 15. Between November 15 and December 15; and between March 15 and April 1 a permit may be issued at the diem of the Engineering Division. Between December 15 and March 15, the Director of Public Works mW grant a permit under emergency conditions where no other altemative exists. Permit Compliance The applicant must comply with the Street Opening Pe+mit Requirements and Roadway Construction and Repair Standards of Driveway Design Requirements as established by the Department of Public i Works. Permit Fees A fee of 5.00 will be charged for Street Opening Pernifts. rued to driveways, sidewalk, curb and street occupancy, A fee of $50.00 will be charged for Street Opening Permits related to utility construction or reconstruction. Police Department and shall have thirty (30) working days to respond to the petitioner. A petitioner not satisfied with the Town Manager's decision may appeal to the full Board of Selectmen. 4.4.3 - Subdivision Liehtinv, The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works shall review the lighting scheme in review of subdivision plans in accordance with this policy. The Director of Public Works will then advise the Developer and Community Planning and Development Counnission of lighting standard locations. The Town of Reading will not be responsible for subdivision lighting costs until at least 50% of the proposed lots within 300 feet of a planned street light are built and are occupied. Adopted 6-25-91, Revised 12-13-94, Section 4.5 -Installation. Construction and Reconstruction of Curbs and Sidewalks This policy has been developed in order to provide guidance to future Boards of Selectmen in their role as Highway Commissioners, and to provide direction to the Community Planning and Development Commission and the Department of Public Works. Any variance from this policy will require the specific action of the Board of Selectmen. As the Town has grown, there has developed a disparate pattern of curbing and sidewalks throughout the Town. While recognizing and wanting to preserve the character of different areas of.the Town, it is also in the Town's interest to develop and adhere to certain standards of the type of improvements installed either through private initiative or through public action. 4.5.1- Curbing Curbing that is installed in all areas of Town shall conform to the following: ♦ At all intersections, vertical granite curbing will be installed, meeting all requirements as specified in the Subdivision Control Policy of the Town and as specified in applicable State and/or Federal law at the time; o Along rural roads in locations where vertical granite curbing is unnecessary or where it is inconsistent with the character of the roadway, bituminous "cape cod berm" type of curbing will be permitted; ♦ Where a new development takes place along a rural road, vertical granite curbing will be used within the new development streets and along the existing rural road for the entirety of its frontage; e In all other locations, and including "infill" locations along existing streets, vertical granite curbing shall be used; o Where a single lot or lots on an existing street is being developed, even though the construction may not require approval from the Community Planning and Development Commission, the owner shall install vertical granite curbing along the full frontage of the property on the existing street prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy; ♦ The CPDC may, as part of an application for Scenic Road approval and with the recommendation of the Board of Selectmen, approve an alternative fonn of curbing. 4-4 Board of Selectmen Policies 4.5.2 - Sidewalks It is the intent of the Board of Selectmen that, over time, all areas of Reading will have sidewalks on at least one side of every street, and that on busier streets, sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of the street as follows: v In areas that have intermittent sidewalks, sidewalks shall be installed of a type (either cement concrete or bituminous) that is predominant in the area; ♦ In the area generally bounded by Lowell, Salem, John, Washington, Willow, Summer and Prescott Streets, sidewalks shall be constructed of cement concrete; In other areas of the community where there is no predominant type of sidewalk, bituminous sidewalk will be permitted; Where sidewalks are repaired or replaced, they will be repaired or replaced with the salve. type as previously existed, unless the previously existing sidewalk is not of the type that predominates in the area; Where a single lot or lots on an existing street is being developed, even though the construction may not require approval from the 'Community Planning and Development Commission, the owner shall install sidewalks along the full frontage of the property on the existing street prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy. The type of sidewalk shall be consistent with the remainder of this policy; ♦ As new areas of the community develop and the issue arises as to the need for sidewalks within a development, the Board of Selectmen urges the Community Planning and Development Commission to evaluate the need for sidewalks on both sides of the proposed street(s). In instances where the CPDC feels that the roadway is not a major one, that the road is not subject to further extension, and that the public interest is served by having sidewalks on only one side of the street, the Board of Selectmen urges the CPDC to require the developer to extend an amount of sidewalk equal to that being waived, in a location to be detennined by the Town Manager. 4.5.3 - Tree lawns In most areas of the community, there is a tree lawn consisting of a strip of planted material that exists between the curb or curb line and the sidewalk area. The tree lawn is to be preserved as such, and is not to be used as a parking area or widened sidewalk unless specifically approved by the Board of Selectmen. Adopted 3-30-93; Revised 12-13-94, Section 4.6 - Rubbish Collection Rules and Regulations, The Town of Reading will provide for the collection of household rubbish from single- family detached, two- and three-family attached residences, and condominium complexes in the Town in accordance with these regulations: 4.6.1- Definitions Rubbish will be considered to mean household refuse, cold ashes, and garbage except as detailed in the following sections (see Bulk Waste Collection, Hazardous Materials, Yard Waste and Recycling). 4-5 Board of Selectmen Policies y Fm _ USs _ 1~9Yy~ ink e~ a F o •~Pf 64\~`i;'Fto- eL~➢L- fi m Fd9% ~pgFYf a gMYP tg, c"rR ice- l~ty -'est too,-~~ b ct a - ~ to 9~ 00LB ap "ICO~ t o ~n N g{ mS[ f: ~qe.{~. \ Af, , ~ ea s N"" ! ~m I q[~-g tg~~ tai I ip m r.m ~ l ~N - bsa:~p~ 8 m 1" ~y (pry;,~,7 \ ~ ~q t.t tle~ Oi^j ~ Ee M\ y hm "!6 VMS try\e.~~~y~'~Jpo `F\fi\tiY~- N Vim, 'Go-' to ~ ~ """ttt666 - \ j N _ \ & ~y~ t e ^P ~y $ m~ Mr 1;y;be9;~ o ~\•sy' - b, cp Eb \ g~~ - 3 15 i$ l✓ ~ - M~ ~ - } QY(!B. ~m~ 1rye? _ ~kl ° o. _ tlv8'. arN " aeeq $ of S q" \ 2~ F Ts0 4 FGj \ 01 ski / ~S ym - 9`„h61bq~~\\' Nfr~ _ mC4 n h ~N P' C~_ ~ m 8 7i R~ x ~QU -.m W~ P~ •{p y~ Q. /F •a '11~ _ 0~°' .O.y 4 Y X10 SAL- ° / yg7. nn N!. 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MA 02116-3889 www.hkiaw.com Melissa Thuma 617 573 5864 metissa.thuma@hktaw.com December 14, 2006 VIA FEDEX Town Manager's Office Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street T Reading, MA 01867 Re: Roman's Macaroni Grill: Change of Manager Application 110 Dear Town Manager: Enclosed, please find the application for a change of manager for Romano's Macaroni Grill in Reading along with the required fee. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact . me: Thank you. Sincerely, Melissa Thuma 1 Atlanta • Bethesda • Boston • Chicago • Fort Lauderdale • Jacksonville • Lakeland • Los Angeles Miami • New York • Northern Virginia • Orlando • Portland • San Francisco Tallahassee • Tampa • Washington. D.C. - West Palm Beach THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION. FORM 43 101600024 Reading 12/18/06 License Number City/Town ' Date Tv_ ae of Transaction (Please check all relevant transactions) ( Now License New Officer/Director Pledge of License Transfer of License Change of Location Pledge of Stock (x) Change of Manager ( ) Alter Premises Other Transfer of Stock Brinker Massachusetts Corporation Name of licensee FIE) of Licensee Macaroni,Gril1 A Bao Ngoc Huynh (proposed) D/B/ Manager 48'Walkers Brook Drive Reading; MA 01867 Address: Number Street Zip Code Annual All Alcoholic Restaurant Annual or Seasonal Category: All Alcohol, Wine & Malt Type: .Restaurant, Club, Package Store, Inn, General'on Premise, Me. Description of Licensed Premises A one story wood frame building with kitchen and dining facilities. Application was filed: 12/16/06-9:A4 4.m.* Advertised: Date & time Abutters Notified Date & Publication . Yes No Person to contact regarding this 'transactiom Name; Andrew Upton c/o Holland & Knight LL? Address: 10 St. James Avenue', Boston, MA UGilu Phone 617-619-9236 Remarks: The Local Licensing Authorities By: Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 'Vfen Worzarty TD,ecutive Director Remarks: PETITION FOR LICENSE TRANSACTION Y THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS December 1 f9 2006 CHANGE OF LOCATION PLEDGE OF LICENSE CHANGE OF D/B/A CHANGE OF LICENSE TYPE PLEDGE OF STOCK CHANGE OF CORPORATE NAME X CHANGE OF MANAGER CORDIALS AND LIQUEURS PERMIT To the Licensing Board for the The undersigned respectfully petition for a change of manager for Macaroni Grill located at 48 Walkers Brook Dr. in Reading MA to Bao Ngoc Huynh. ' n /~t6ne 1 • Form 997 Brvan McCrorv, VP & Asst.Sec. Title 12 c=• ;W ~ 7 ~ ~y9Vv The Commonwealth of Massachusetts TheAlcoholicBeverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA02114 Telephone: 617- 727-3040 FAX: 617- 727-1258 FORM A LICENSEE PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH: A. NEW LICENSE APPLICANT B. APPOINTMENT OR CHANGE OF MANAGER IN A CORPORATION C: TRANSFER OF LICENSE (RETAIL ONLY-SEC. 12 & SEC. 15) (Please check which transaction is the subject of an application accompanying this Form A.) PLEASE TYPF OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION- ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS PROVIDED OR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 1. 2. .3. •4. •5. 6. 8. 9. 10 LICENSEE NAME Brinker Massachusetts Cor oration (NAME AS IT WILL APPEAR ON THE LICENSE) NAME OF (PROPOSED) MANAGER ~J A O /U G-O c HOY11111 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 4/ 0 HOME (STREET) ADDRESS S~ /3 i 0AJ) I ~ AY a % g1J1,0V1-X M/4 02-I G AREA CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (S): (Give both, your home telephone and a number, at which you•can be reached during the day). ` DAY TIME # f - ~l6 2 G Gtr • HOME# PLACE OF BIRTH: 7. DATE OF BIRTH: ~// REGISTERED VOTER: YES. NO 8A. WHERE ARE YOU A U. S. CITIZEN: ___)YES NO COURT AND DATE OF NATURALIZATION (IF APPLICABLE): J' /J (Submit proof of citizenship and/or naturalization such as Voter's Certificate, Birth Certificate or Naturalization Papers) (Over) 1 11. FATHER'S NAME: -fl V yWk A/ - A 12. MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: \10 13. IDENTIFY YOUR CRIMINAL. RECORD, (Massachusetts, Military, any other. State or Federal): ANY OTHER ARREST OR APPEARANCE IN CRIMINAL COURT CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE REGARDLESS OF FINAL DISPOSITION: YES NO (M ST C1iFSK~.1Tg YFS OR NO) IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE OFFENSE (S) SPECIFIC CHARGE AND DISPOSITION (FINE, PENALTY, ETC.) 14. PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE LIQUOR INDUSTRY: YES NO .IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE: 15. FINANCIAL INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN THIS OR ANY OTHER LIQUOR LICENSE, PERMIT -.OR CERTIFICATE: YES i,-' NO IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE: 16. EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS (Dates, Position, Employer, Address and if known, Telephone Numbers): 17. HOURS PER WEEK TO BE SPENT ON THE LICENSED PREMISES: S S ~r i 18. 1 HEREBY SWEAR THAT UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION I HAVE GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION 18 TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE 'AND BELIEF. BY:y//D`O 6 PROPOSED MANAGER SIGNATURE DATE F-WILESWAUREEN.1 \MAUREEWORMS\FORMA.WPD 9199 2 w i mil ' No. Al 866 9 42 v N ~ z sow A22 436 587 .0100INAL- MALE rr.~r~i~~~~~!~'u~iiter~J,~,~,~e,`i~~tcrr~x.,l~d BLACK . vrmw n7 MARRIED lyf 5 3 YlJd~a~r~lf~.ti/ILYi/1 _ n ADS i p _ l_ _ .a..11 nlM9B c`DV m Q V QT co t 10 EV U i } z R M. A Z z Z w N i- p r a~ • /'~o?1nfBr~sarllhte.s{ig~ratur~sfla~ld~1 ~~d ~5 AFAtY~ STR~ IX~O~ 2002 IT IS PUNISHABLE EY U. S. LAW TO COPY, PRINT OR PHOTOGRAPH THIS CERTIFICATE. WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTHORITY. W CD a ~ FoaM ra•sso inESi. aa•aTi FA OF 1MIFt@R HA111NAUZATlQN i i I %T1 I CUL ra , « CONFIDENTIAL DATE, I CRIMINAL RECORD INFORMATION. FORM Y Managers, Stockholders, Officers and Directors of Corporation and Others NAME OF CORPORATION 1 'i1 NAME -PZXaG ,--/UVA-4z-/ ALIAS, IF ANY ADDRESS 190,I CV AAf9 ZIPCOAE.0 11 j OCCUPATION 2 S S 7-ra ,'F I 14 7 ,x/97 BIRTHPLACE GATE OF BIRTH FATHER'S NAME MOTHER'S NAME HUSBAND OR WIFE'S NAME I_ ✓ ~~G s~.✓ f/vN,v if you havelany record of misdemeanors Including: drunkenness. simple assault. speeding, mince traffic violations, affray or disturbance of the. peace... and such offenses were disposed of ten or mare years prior to the filing of this applieatioa.. you maybe considered to have "NO RECORD'' for the purpose of furnishing this department information as to your criminal record. I Y~ AO A/G O r L/ u y.4j APPLICANT FOR A 2N..£~s. „ q,v p y s lr-- CAI A- I ! CPS D2 . LICENSE IN THE - HEREBY STATE THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATiON'OF A STATE-OR FEDERAL NARCOTIC LAW. 8PO .'96-cc :4.1UY UIf Ao hereby state THAT I HAVE NO RECORD OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS IN ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT EXCEPT THOSE LISTED AS FOLLOWS: I 2 A-,, W G' n e' . !a {j v,~v 14 Rio hereby state THAT I HAVE NO PENDING CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST ME FOR ANY CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS IN ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT EXCEPT 'THOSE LISTED AS _FOLLOWS~ AI O k v C0,2Z SIGNED AND SUBSCRIBED TO UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES OF PERJURY THIS PRINT LAST NAME 1Y/) YA1 Al `7- DAY, OF Z ANY STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN FOUND TO HE UNTRUE SHALL BE CAUSE FOR THE CANCELLATION AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY LICENSE GRANTED TO THE APPLICANT OR CORPORATION IN WHICH HE IS A PRINCIPAL OR AGENT. cam„ ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER To the Town of Reading Board of Selectman: Request is hereby made for the approval of the following individual as manager of this corporation in accordance with the formal vote stated below: This is to certify that a meeting of the directors of the BRINKER MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION at its headquarters at 6820 LBJ Freewav. Dallas. Texas, it was voted to authorize application for a change of manager, appointing Bao No= Huvnh, residing at 65 Broadwav Street. Ouincv. MA 02169, a citizen of the Untied States, as manager of said corporation, with full authority and control of the licensed premises and of the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages as the licensee itself should in any way have and exercise if it were a natural person resident in the Commonwealth. The forgoing statements are made under penalty of perjury (Nce,-6t, 2006. an Lidentand Vice P istant Secretary 10. DRAFT - February 5, 2007 Special Town Meeting WARRANT OUTLINE 12/29/2006 Art. # Article Descriotion Mover/ Moderator Sponsor Comment Notes 6 Amend Zoning - Parking Overlay CPDC District amendment 7 Amend Zoning - Parking Overlay CPDC District Map amendment 8 Amend PUD-B zoning, - South Main CPDC Farm Boards, Committees, or Commissions. X19 3 Amend ' Capital Improvement Board of Selectmen Program FY 2007 - FY 2011 12 Amending 3.4.6 of the General Bylaw Board of Selectmen ° re FINCOM membership on ad hoc ARTICLE: To'see if the Town will vote to amend Article 3 of the General Bylaws, Town Offices and Officers, Section 3.4 Finance Committee, by inserting at the end of Section 3.4.6 the following sentence: This provision .shall not apply to the appointment of a Finance Committee member to serve as a member of any ad hoc board, commission or committee in the Town of Reading or to any board, commission or committee upon which a member of the Finance Committee shall serve in an ex officio capacity. Board of Selectmen Meeting November 14, 2006 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:04 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert (arrived at 8:00 p.m.), Police Chief Jim Cormier, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Jim DiNardo, Camille Pipitene, Pat Driscoll, Peter Stroman, Ernest Bay, Holly Turner, Lois Bell, Jody Avtges, George Carson, Lynn O'Brien, Robert Levy Jr., Cathy Capozza, Douglas Birch, Carolyn Whiting, Michelle Halloran, David Gentile, Dave Billard, Bob Colorusso, Bob Nordstrand, Leslie McGonagle, Mike Linnane, Julie Thurlow, Bill Cowie, Leanne Trauger, Kim Hubbard, Peter Siinlns. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Camille Anthony noted that she will be meeting with the Trust Fund Commissioners. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he had Office Hours this evening. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that he participated in the Town's Veteran's Day event. He also attended Town Meeting last evening. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that he attended a Nurse Advocacy Meeting tonight. He also noted that one of the members is legally blind and spoke highly of the new voting machines. He noted that people on Grove Street are questioning whether the stop sign is legal. Town Manazer's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • The "Change a Light - Change the World" Campaign encourages residents to pledge to change at least one incandescent light bulb in their home to a Compact Fluorescent Light. These lights use 75% less energy and last for much longer. The quality of light is excellent. To pledge, go to www.nnld.ora. We have indicated that in this community between now and the end of November, we can get at least 500 households to make and meet that pledge. • LED lighting for holiday lights - we now have $600 for the $800 cost. If we receive additional donations, we will put those donations towards more lights. • The new Community Events sign is installed and in use. We will have one more sandwich board sign on the Common for the Chamber of Commerce tree lighting - this was a timing issue with the new sign. s~ Board of Selectmen Meetins - November 14. 2006 - Pake 2 • Adopt-A-Family Program is under way. If you are interested in participating as a donor or recipient, contact Sue Reardon at 942-6660. • The Veteran's Day celebration was outstanding. Lou Ciimaglia did a great job with his committee in organizing it. • Town Meeting last evening was a terrific celebration of the new Auditorium at the new RMHS. Thanks and congratulations to the Superintendent of Schools, the School Committee and the staff and students. • Flu Clinics: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 Coolidge Middle School 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For adult Reading residents Thursday, November 16, 2006 Parker Middle School 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For adult Reading residents Monday, November 20, 2006 Barrows Elementary School 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. For Reading residents 65 and older • Election November 7th - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - at 55 Walkers Brook Drive. We thank Nordic Properties for their assistance in providing the venue. Next Election will be back at the Field House in April. • Status - Gazebo Circle area drainage improvements. • We need three members on the Animal Control Appeals Committee - if there are none forthcoming, I'd like to suggest a "volunteer" from the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Health, and I would consider being on the committee. The preference would be to get citizens who are not members of B/C/C or staff, but we do need to get these positions filled. Selectman Camille Anthony asked about the walk at Imagination Station. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that he and staff met with Leathers. They will have a report next week. Many areas have safety issues. It is the largest playground of its type: It also is not ADA compliant. Personnel and Aunointments Recomiition - Firefighter Paramedic David Gentile - Fire Chief Greg Burns introduced David Gentile. He reviewed David's credentials, and noted that he was Reading's first Fire Fighter to become a certified paramedic at the Town's expense. David thanked everyone for supporting the Advanced Life Support (ALS), and thanked the Town for paying for his education. . Discussion/Action Items Hearinia - Tax Classification - The Secretary read the hearing notice. Assessor Dave Billard, and Board of Assessor Members Bob Colorusso and Bob Nordstand were present. Bob Nordstrand reviewed the classes of property. fir OL/ Board of Selectmen Meeting- - November 14, 2006 - Pape 3 Mr. Billard noted that the total value of the Town is $3,785,159,436. The total levy amount is $45,686,874 which equals a tax rate of $12.07. He also noted that when there is a lower percentage of commercial and industrial property, the savings passed onto the residents is relatively low. Mr. Billard reviewed the open space discount and noted that there is no classified open space in Town. The residential exemption is for a high percentage of. seasonal or rentals. The commercial exemption is for companies with 10 or fewer employees and assessed value of under $1 million - this would effect 33 commercial properties in Reading. Bob Nordstrand noted that the Town is getting to the point where they might want to consider shifting the rate. The Selectmen might want to form a comlmittee to study this. Leslie McGonagle noted that the tax rate should stay the same. Mike Linnane, President of the Chamber of Commerce, noted that small businesses would be against the change. Julie Thurlow, President of the Reading Co-Op Bank, noted that there has been significant progress in getting businesses in Town. She feels that it would be counter productive to change the tax rate. Chainnan Ben Tafoya noted that the residential taxes have increased more than the corn mercial. Residents might want a small commercial shift to help alleviate homeowners. The consensus of the Board was to move ahead with a study including more information on other communities who have this and find out their experience. A motion by Goldv seconded by Anthony to close the hearine on setting- the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2007 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to adopt a residential factor of 1 for Fiscal Year 2007 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Anthony to not grant an open space discount for Fiscal year 2007 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Anthony to not Brant a residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2007 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to not grant a commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2007 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Revisit Downtown Parking- Program - Police Chief Jim Cornier was present. Chief Cormier noted that the transition has been slow. All leased spots are leased. Most of the signs are installed. He also noted that Sanborn Street between Woburn and Haven Streets should 3~ Board of Selectmen Meetiniz - November 14. 2006 - Paae 4 be changed to one side, no parking. Also, Linden Street between Haven and Woburn Streets should go back to one side, no parking. He recommends Washington Street between Briarwood and Woburn Street be changed to one side parking. The two hour parking everywhere else is in place, and he has received very few complaints. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that Washington Street is very narrow. She asked if the Police were looking at any others, and Chief Conner noted that they are watching Mt. Vernon Street. Phil Pacino, Trustee of the Briarwood Condominiums, noted that the 40 residents at Briarwood have a difficult time getting in and out because vehicles are parked on the corners. Lynn O'Brien on Washington Street noted that there is a resident parking sign only two feet from the corner so that is misleading. Bill Cowie of 110 Van Norden Road noted that parking at the train Depot is getting worse. There is a problem getting a parking space after the 7:05 a.m. train. Lois Bell on Washington Street noted that the recycling truck could not get around the confer because there were vehicles parked on the corners. She also noted that the 29 leased spaces are empty every lunch time. Carolyn Whiting of 17 Chestnut Road noted that commuters don't have a place to park. She also noted that reducing parking doesn't help the global warning situation. Julie Thurlow noted that the two hour parking forces employees into the neighborhoods. The Downtown Parking Task Force is taking a look at that issue. A resident of 52 Washington Street noted that cornrnuters are also parking on the sidewalk area forcing school children into the street. She also has concerns if an emergency vehicle could get down the street. A resident of 30 Azalea Circle asked if there has been any positive outcome from the change in the parking regulations. Peter Simms, owner of Simms' Jewelers, noted that customers can find a place to park and that is a positive outcome. Chief Cornier noted that there is also a place for employees to park. The Town Manager noted that the two hour parking allows people to run all their errands and to standardize the signs. Selectman Camille Anthony asked how many commuter spaces were eliminated, and the Town Manager noted that 50 were eliminated. Jim DiNardo of 129 High Street noted that the Depot spaces on Vine Street are not being used. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that this lot be monitored for use. The Town Manager indicated that he will take this back to the Parking, Traffic & Transportation Task Force and reschedule this for rnid-December. 50-/ Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 14. 2006 - Page 5 Review Parking Regulations on High Street - The Town Manager noted that the northbound side has sidewalks and should be no parking. The southbound side has no sidewalks and people are parking on the tree lawn. Selectman Camille Anthony asked about the construction schedule. The Town Manager noted that we will be milling and paving but there are no sidewalks in the plan. Jim DiNardo noted that High Street is too narrow for pedestrians walking in the street. He is in favor of no parking and would really like to have sidewalks. He also noted that there are commercial vehicles traveling up and down High Street all the time. The consensus of the Board was to leave the regulations as is - no parking. Hearing - Parking Regulations - Washington Street between Prescott and Woburn Streets, - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that Washington Street from Woburn to Prescott Streets has become commuter parking on both sides, and people are parking too close to the intersection. He proposes permit parking on one side and no parking 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the other side. Kim Hubbard requested special permit parking. Lois Bell noted that SW's park across her driveway blocking access. Pat Driscoll of 105 Washington Street noted that she couldn't get down Washington Street several times. There is also a problem from Prescott Street up to Sunnyside. She also noted that three cars park in front of her house and she can't get out of her driveway. She noted that if parking is not allowed, the problem, will go away. Phil Pacino noted that he supports a special parking placard. He also noted that the merchant spots are empty most of the time. Lynn O'Brien suggest a special permit parking or allow four or five hour parking. Chairman Ben Tafoya asked Chief Cormier if there was a large increase in parking stickers when the regulations changed, and Chief Conner indicated that he did not track that but could find out. The Town Manager noted that he will take this to the PTTTF and report back to the Board on December 5, 2006. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that there is a good case for no parking on one side but the residents don't want that. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing on parking regulations on Washington Street was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. S Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 14. 2006 - Page 6 Hearing - Amending Traffic Regulations - Ston Regulations on Countv Road at Lothrop Road - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the PTTTF recommends a stop sign on County Road at Lothrop Road. There are e-mails and letters in the packet supporting this. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing on stop regulations on Countv Road at Lothrop Road was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to amend the Town of Readine Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995 by adding to Article 6, Section 6.12 the following: Street Location County Road at Lothrop Road - Eastbound drivers County Road at Westcroft Road - Westbound drivers was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Amending Traffic Regulations - Prohibiting Parking of Trailers Without Mode of Transport Attached - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that this regulation will prohibit a trailer on the street unless a car or truck is attached to it. He also noted this is in response to a conceni that a resident had about a boat being parked on the street all Summer - it was a safety issue. Selectman Stephen Goldy asked how this will effect landscapers, and Chief Cormier noted that municipal vehicles will be exempt and he can grant a short exemption for landscapers, etc. A motion by Goldv seconded by Anthonv to close the hearing on prohibitine parkine of trailers without mode of transport attached was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthonv to amend the Town of ReadinLy Traffic Rules and ReLyuIations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28. 1995 by addine Section 5.17 - Parking of Trailers was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Follow-Un Addison-Weslev/Pearson Site Process - The Town Manager noted that the Town could use the charette process or the civic engagement. Either process is expensive - approximately $50,000-$70,000. He also noted that the danger is in crafting a Zoning By-Law that doesn't work for the developer. He suggests discussing with the property owner what the community wants, and then he can get someone and then craft a zoning article. Local firms can do the charette and they have expertise in traffic and real estate market. The price does not include crafting a Zoning By-Law. G ~a Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 14. 2006 - Page 7 Vice Chairman James Bonazoli asked about. a civic engagement. The Town Manager noted that we could use a local firm and have almost the same process. They would reach out to the community and do surveys by e-mail'. He would have to find a firm willing to work within the timeframe. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli asked if the Town Manager has talked with Pearson, and the Town Manager indicated that he has and they are willing to consider being a participant. The Town Manager suggested making an instructional motion at Town Meeting for the funding, and then have an RFP on the street in about 10 days. Approval of Minutes A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of October 17. 2006 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0 (Selectman Richard Schubert had left the room). A motion by Goldv seconded by Anthonv to approve the Minutes of October 21. 2006 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of October 30. 2006 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Anthonv to adiourn the meetine of November 14. 2006 at 11:30 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary ~ ~1 Board of Selectmen Meeting . December 5, 2006 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken zap by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Police Chief Jim Cornier, Treasurer/Collector Nancy Heffernan, Assistant Collector Beth Licari, Assistant Treasurer Peggy Campbell, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following list of interested parties: Patty Chinette, Carolyn Whiting, Betty Cronin, Gil Rodrigues, Michelle Halloran, Ann Marie Bourque, Paul Kurker, Larry Cowell, Kim Hubbard, Bill Cowie, Attorney Brad Latham, Tony Tambone and Vice President of Atlantic-Tainbone David Schere. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he had Office Hours and there were no visitors. He indicated that the Board should re- evaluate this policy and see if it is still worthwhile having Selectmen's Office Hours. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that the Reading Police Department's Children's Party is next Sunday at Austin Prep from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli expressed thanks to staff for organizing the Veterans' Day events, including the Veterans' Agent, Police Honor Guard, DPW and all their staff involved. Chainnan Ben Tafoya represented the Board of Selectmen at. the Memory Tree Celebration last Sunday. He also handed out a format for the Town Manager's Evaluation which is scheduled to be done next week. The Town Manager will send the updated goals to the Board of Selectmen tomorrow, and will fill out the self evaluation. Members of the Board will get the material back to the Town Manager by December 1 lth The Board also asked the Town Manager and Department Heads to consider doing a 360 degree evaluation of the Town Manager, and sharing those results with the Board of Selectmen. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: ■ Flu Clinics - One last one tomorrow - 12/06/06 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall in Selectmen's Meeting Room ■ Request from MMA for participation in Patrick Administration transition workshops k Board of Selectmen Meeting - December 5. 2006 - Page 2 ■ Toys for Tots ■ Former Veterans' Agent Paul Farrell passed away this week. ■ Former Selectman Joe Duffy passed away last week. ■ Curbside Holiday Tree Collection - Week of January 8-12, 2007; Compost Center is open for trees on Saturday, January 1311' ■ -Construction on Mobil Station on South Main Street; Getty Station on South Main Street ■ Shop the Block is on December 7th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Town Manager in response to a question from the Board noted that the owner of the North Main Street building that was buried out last January has been given two weeks to apply for a permit to demolish the building. If we don't receive that, then the Town will hove forward with the process of demolishing the building and placing a lien on the property. The Assistant Town Manager talked about the budget process, and the Board agreed to meet on January 20th and January 27th at 8:30 a.m. to noon to review the municipal budgets. Meanwhile, the Board will get the information that is submitted to the Finance Committee on the budget at this time. Personnel and Appointments Animal Control Appeals Commmittee - The Town Manager asked the Board to appoint at least.two meinbers to the Animal Control Appeals Conunittee so that this could get started. On motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli, the Board voted to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term expiring June 30. 2008: David Singer. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0 and Mr. Sinter was appointed. On motion by Goidv seconded by Anthony. the Board voted to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term expiring June 30. 2007: James Bonazoli. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0 and Mr. Bonazoli was appointed. Discussion/Action Items Highlights - Collector - Treasurer/Collector Nancy Heffernan, Assistant Collector Beth Licari, and Assistant Treasurer Peggy Campbell were present for this Highlights session. Nancy Heffernan went through the presentation on the activities of the Collector's and Treasurer's Offices. The Board thanked the staff for the very infonnative presentation. Report - Nurse Advocaev Proarain - Ann Marie Bourque made a presentation of the recommendations of the Nurse, Advocacy Program Task Force. The Board asked a number of questions including for Winchester and Andover who have similar programs, what other staff do they have in the equivalent to our Elder/Human Services Division. Board of Selectmen Meeting - December 5. 2006 - Paae 3 For example, do they have a full-time Social Worker as we do? Elder/Human Services Administrator Dawn Folopoulos will have that information for the Board's next meeting. The Board decided what action to take next. The recommendation of the Task Force is that this be funded as a half-time staff position through action at the Special Town Meeting on February 5, 2007. The Town Manager recommended that the Board hold off on any action such as this pending at least a preliminary review of the FY 2008 Budget. The Warrant for the Special Town Meeting closes on January 9"' and we will have a general article for amending the FY 2007 Budget so that there will be the possibility of taking action on this item at this Special Town Meeting. Selectman Camille Anthony asked that the report list the members of the Task Force. The Board accepted the report as the final report of the Nurse Advocacy Program, and the Task Force is thereby dissolved. Interim ReUort - Ad Hoc Downtown Parking Committee - Gil Rodrigues, Chainnan of the Ad Hoc Downtown Parking Committee, presented his report. The Committee is doing a great deal of work to determine what the demand for parking is, and they are also working on options for Downtown parking for employees, and making better use of abutting parking areas by having property owners work together. Follow UU on Washimton Street Regulations - The Town Manager reported that the Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force reviewed a number of different options but felt that the only reasonable one is to put the same kind of regulations on parking on one side of Washington Street as we have on Arlington Street. This would be "No Parking 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday through Friday", and it was suggested that the regulations would go on the easterly side of the street. Chairman Ben Tafoya suggested that as of January 1st, the Town should look at taking back some of the parking spaces on High Street that have been designated for Employee/Merchant Parking. He suggested 10 to 20 spaces. 10 spaces would "make the cornznuters whole" because that was in that loss in commuter parking spaces. Selectman Steve Goldy felt that would negatively effect Downtown. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli felt that the most we should take back is 10 spaces. He suggested that perhaps we should look at the lottery system. We certainly want to encourage people to take advantage of the commuter rail system. Selectman Richard Schubert felt that we should look at the issue of whether people renting the spaces have them as "lifetime spaces." 5,~3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - December 5. 2006 - Page 4 Selectman Camille Anthony asked if there were changes in parking patterns in the rest of the Depot area, and Chief Cormier noted that there is some parking further up on Prescott/Woburn Streets but otherwise there does not seem to be any new parking areas established, and specifically Mount Vernon Street does not seem to be a problem. Gil Rodrigues suggested that we try to work out an arrangement with the Anderson Transportation Center that commuters can park there if they have a Reading Commuter Access Sticker. Commuters can move to other locations but employees in the Downtown cannot go elsewhere. Paul Kurker of 34 Washington Street felt that restricting the parking on one side of the street was necessary for safety purposes. Larry Cowell felt that priority should be given to coininuter parking. Selectman Camille Anthony felt that we are not ready to re-access the High Street spaces. It looks like Washington Street is the location most impacted. She is concerned about parking too close to the intersection of Woburn Street and Prescott Street, and both sides of Washington Street. Kim Hubbard of Washington Street suggested doing the No Parking on one side from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Bill Cowie of 110 Van Norden Road felt that is a 0 suln game. On motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert. the Board moved to amend the Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28. 1995 by addine to Article 5. Section 5.4.4 the followinLy reLyulations: Parking Prohibited Durin-a Certain Hours on Certain Streets. 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. (Mondav throufyh Fridav) - WashinLyton Street - On the easterlv side from Woburn Street to Prescott Street. Selectman Camille Anthony voted to amend the regulation by adding a prohibition on parking within 40 feet of the intersection of Woburn Street and Washington Street. She then withdrew the amendment pending further review by staff as to whether or not that is an appropriate regulation. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. The Board directed that a letter be sent to the lessees' of the Employee/Merchant Parking on High Street asking what their intentions are, and when these spaces would be utilized. The Board also asked that this be on next week's agenda. Board of Selectmen Meeting - December 5. 2006 - Page 5 Tainbone Presentation re: South Main Street Property - Attorney Brad Latham, property owner Tony Tambone and Vice President of Atlantic-Tambone David Schere made a presentation to the Board of Selectmen relative to requested zoning map amendments on South Main Street. The purpose is to add one parcel which is currently residentially zoned to the PUD-B Zoning District, which would then allow the development of the property with no parking in front of the building on Main Street. Selectman Richard Schubert asked what happened to the parking which was eliminated from in front of the building. Mr. Tambone indicated that those spaces had been eliminated. They previously had shown six spaces per 1000 sq. ft., and they would reduce the total amount of spaces to five per 1000 sq. ft. If the property in question is not rezoned, then they would have to make up those parking spaces. This would require further encroachment into the underlying residential zone. They need to get Conservation Division detennination that they have no jurisdiction on the property. Their property does slope to the rear. They will be buffering adjacent to the McIntire home. Selectman Steve Goldy asked what the current building size is (33,000 sq. ft), and what the proposed size is (29,000 sq. ft.). Vice Chainnan James Bonazoli asked about loading areas, and it was noted that CPDC can waive these requirements. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the Town would not want to see loading in the area where the house is. Loading will not be done,on loading docks but will be done in surface loading spaces. She also suggested moving any restaurant on the site as far away from the residences as possible - i.e., northerly on Main Street. hi response to a question by Selectman Steve Goldy, the developer noted that they do not have specific tenants for the site but would anticipate having a restaurant of 4,000-5,000 sq. ft., a coffee shop and perhaps a beauty parlor. This would be an upscale center. In response to a question by Chairman Ben Tafoya, the developer noted that the closest proximity of the new building to the McIntire residence is approximately 80 feet. He noted that the new building will be lower, and because of demographic considerations would be set somewhat below the grade of South Street. Chairman Ben Tafoya asked if the developer had met with the abutters, and he indicated that he had. The developer also indicated that they would fence the entire remainder of the property to prevent dumping. Selectman Camille Anthony asked if the home on the property to be rezoned was historic. This has been reviewed with the Historical Commission and it is not. ~,s Board of Selectmen Meetin-2 - December 5, 2006 - PaL-e 6 With regard to the timeline, Attorney Latham noted that they have had workshops with the CPDC, and have drafted zoning regulations. They would like to be on the Special Town Meeting on February 51I' The Town Manager noted these Zoning By-Laws should also be amended to not allow parking in the front yard in a PUD-B. The applicant will be amenable to that, and Attorney Latham noted that the bylaw needs to allow signs on both the parking lot frontage of the site as well as the Main Street frontage. Without taking a vote, the Board indicated that it was generally fairly disposed towards these changes. Review Town Meeting Results - With regard to the property on Oakland Road, Chairman Ben Tafoya suggested that we should do a public process including identification of possible uses. Selectman Richard Schubert felt that this should be planned into the CPDC work schedule, and it is not urgent. Members of the Board agreed that it was not urgent. This will be put on the Board's Action Status Report for work during the Summer of 2007. The first scheduled feedback will be on May IS` The Board would want to develop a process to request neighborhood input, keeping in inind that this is a community asset and we need to make a community wide decision on how to use it. The timing is that we will see how the new High School sits on the property with all the parking constructed. It would be good to hear fiom the entire community, and also it is an opportunity to educate the community on this asset and its potential use. The Board suggested that when we do goal setting this year to include some discussion on future vision of community assets. With regard to the Sight Triangle bylaw, the Board agreed to do a questionnaire to Town Meeting Members. They also thought it would be worthwhile to look at the discussion that took place at Town Meeting, and the Town Manager will get Selectman Camille Anthony the DVD of that portion of the Town Meeting discussion. We will also look at the possibility of developing restrictions going forward - particularly for fences and other structures. Discuss CPDC ZoninE, Workshob. December 11, 2006 - The Town Manager reminded the Board that three issues will be before CPDC Zoning Workshop: Joluison Woods Phase 11, proposed parking for 16 Sanborn Lane and overlay zoning. With regard to 16 Sanborn Lane, the Board felt that it needs to be clear that this will not allow the parking to "leap frog" into other areas of the commmunity. Vice Chainnan James Bonazoli expressed support for the regulations. s~~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - December 5. 2006 - Page 7 With regard to Johnson Woods, Selectman Richard Schubert asked if there is a possibility to get service businesses located on that property to serve the large residential community. The Board also agreed that if the timing for development of the site for residential purposes is moved up in time, the Town should get something for it. The consensus of the Board members was that 25% of the units to. be affordable housing would be a reasonable approach. Stone Wall - Franklin Street at Sunset Rock Lane - The Town Manager reviewed slides for the Board showing how the site lays out. The Board agreed. Addison-Weslev Follow Un - The Board agreed that we should move forward to do an RFP so that when Town Meeting meets to consider funding this project, we will have specifics of cost, timing and process. The Board noted that if we go through this process, the Board will have to stand behind the results. Approval of Minutes A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of October 18. 2006, as amended. was approved by a vote of 4-0-1. with Goldv abstaining. A motion by Anthony seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of October 24. 2006, as amended. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn their meeting of December 5, 2006 at 11:00 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary ~'F- Board of Selectmen Meeting December 12, 2006 The meeting convened at 7:05 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room., 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert and Town Manager Peter Hechenbleilcuer. Discussion/Action Items Town Manaizer's Evaluation - The Members of the Board reviewed the progress on 15 goals that were established as the priority highest goals. Attached is a suirunary sheet of those evaluations which resulted in a composite evaluation of 1.98. Selectman Camille Anthony made the following comments: The past year has been filled with challenges for the community which has seriously impacted the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen. The Town Manager has been directly involved in -the action strategy for dealing with issues in determining our future water supply, establislunent of the substance abuse initiative and facilitating the Addison-Wesley Working Group. All of these initiatives have taken countless hours and the energy of all involved in the decision-halting process. The Town Manager has maintained his composure and professionalism throughout all of these deliberations and has exhibited the perseverance needed to complete the tasks at hand. Upon reflection of our new goal evaluation process, I think it is obvious that a great deal of progress was made in the past year under the direction of the Town Manager. The community can be reassured that its Town departments have embarked upon a process of functioning as a team with a stated set of priorities. The year ahead should bring closure to many of the goals that have been initiated this past year. As always, I have the greatest regard for the dedication and the well being of the community that the Town Manager has continually demonstrated. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the Addison-Wesley Working Group process was well done. The Town Manager is well organized. He has paid attention to the financial platform and given adequate staff time to address this. Future development of the senior staff will be important, and he should suggest a staff development plan. He supports continued attendance at the 1CMA Conference and the Town paying a portion of the cost. Goal setting this coming year should address customer interaction. Customer service should focus on citizen requests, survey capabilities and customer feedback. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that local government is a dynamic organism. Emerging issues can have a tremendous impact. There needs to be a balance between hot issues plus make advancement on the issues that we want to do. The Town Manager does this well and is respected by his peers. SG. Board of Selectmen Meetina - December 12. 2006 - Paae 2 Vice Chainnan James Bonazoli sent his more detailed comments this afternoon. He appreciates the Town Manager's leadership on the Addison-Wesley Working Group. His involvement calmed the atmosphere and provided direction and focus to this matter. He works well with the Boards, Committees and Commissions. He has achieved the implementation of the Downtown project which will begin this next year. Selectman Stephen Goldy appreciates the Town Manager's time management and organizational skills. The Town Manager has an excellent staff and is a good manager. He is happy that the Town Manager and staff are embracing technology. The Board reviewed the Town Manager's salary. On motion by Goldv seconded by Anthony to establish the Town ManaLyer's salary for the fiscal year beainnina July 1. 2007 at $120.942 per year. Vice Chainnan James Bonazoli noted that this was a difficult year and he felt comfortable at a 2% increase. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that we have reviewed the salary in the past and determined that the position is underpaid. This occurred because the Town consistently had tough budgets. A salary of $120,000 was appropriate three years ago when this survey was done. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that we did a one year salary increase at 7 %2% to make up for the deficiencies. She would support a 3% increase or $120,942. Selectman Stephen Goldy felt that we should consider supporting professional development for ICMA. Chainnan Ben Tafoya felt that we should set an example by providing for a 2% salary increase but he feels comfortable with the 3% increase. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli is concerned with moving forward with the tough budget cycles but he felt comfortable with the 3% increase. The main motion was anvroved by a vote of 5-0-0. On motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert, the Board voted to adjourn their meetinLy of December 12. 2006 at 8:45 P.m. by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 5 Town Manager's Evaluation 2006 1 =Excellent 3=Fair 5=13ad Composite Evaluation 2=Good 4=Poor Rating I BT I JB I SG I CA _ ( RS ITotal Develop and implement a process to evaluate and improve the financial computer platform which is used by all departments, with a goal of implementing this process for FY 1 2008/2009 2 2 2 1 1 8 Develop a capital improvement program process involving all stakeholders; 1-5.2 - Identify issues and capital and maintenance needs for each facility performed by all Department Heads with the Facilities 2 Director 2 1 2 1 2 8 Develop preventive maintenance plan (Facilities Director with input from Department Heads); 1-5.4 - Develop calendar based schedule of maintenance activities; 1-5.5 - Ensure that the Facilities Department has proper financial resources to 3 achieve mission 1 2 3 1 2.5 2 10.5 1 1 1 1 Conduct employee Technology Training in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, the web, and Access. Conduct an in-house resources inventory; then seek outside 4 resources as necessary 1 3 2 3 3 2 13 1 1 1 1 1 Conduct training on Emergency Preparedness for Key employees & 5 elected officials updated annually. 2 2 1 1 1 7 Establish and foster internal communications, through retreats 6 and other mechanisms 1 1 1 1 1 5 Establish a system for employee communications and information 7 (benefits, policies) 3 2 3 2 3 13 503 Educate elected and appointed Boards & staff on respective roles, 8 responsibilities and relationships 1 3 3 3 2 3 14 I I I I I For Town Boards/Committees/Commissions (BCC) develop an internal feedback mechanism for the public to provide systematic comment on the conduct 9 of the Town's volunteer government I 3 3 3 2 3 14 Develop a system of I I I I interconnectiveness with calendars of members of Boards/Committees/Commissions. This should be similar to the Microsoft Exchange program in use for Town employees, to facilitate better planning of meetings involving the volunteer portions of Town 10 government 1 I 3 3 3 2 1 12 I ( I I Develop and document the budget process involving Boards & staff, including all Departments (Town and School) and major 11 Boards/Committees/Commissions I 1 1 1 1 1 5 I Develop a process and plan of how I I I I the Town will address the additional affordable housing needs in the 12 community I 1 1 1 1 .1 5 I 1 Conduct an evaluation of the i I I I Reading Public Library building as 13 well as library services i 3 3 3 3 2 14 I Identify consultants and scope the I I I 1 cost of conducting such a study. 14 (DPW Management Study) 2 2 3 2.5 2 11.5 1 1 (Quality of Life) Implement the . I I I I I recommendations of the Initiative 15 Against Substance Abuse 1 2 2 1 1 1 7 1 lAverage rating 1 1 1 1 1 1 2.20 1 2.07 1 2.07 1 1.73 1 1.73 1 1.96 v ~ c (nnrngress of t4e Alit fb *#NtEs Mouse of eprtsentat rm December 18, 2006 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Dear Peter: JOHN F TIERNEYA411 MASSACHUSETTS SIXTH DISTRICT Congratulations to the Town of Reading for a phenomenal showing in the 2006,Energy,Star Change a Light, Change the World campaign. Thanks to the efforts of leaders like Ron D'Addario, Michelle Benson, Gina Snyder, Stephanie Anderberg, Tracy Sopchak, Joan Boegel, Ray Porter, Dan Blodgett, and Stephen Goldi of Cities for Climate Protection and of course the Reading Municipal Light District; Reading pledged to change 1,946 incandescent lamps to energy-saving compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps. Over the life of these lamps, ratepayers will save an estimated 548,772 kWh of electricity, avoid $54,877 in costs, and eliminate 867,060 pounds of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. While changing a light bulb can seem like a small gesture, Reading has demonstrated the cumulative impact of many small actions taken by concerned individuals. Thank you again for your efforts on energy efficiency. Please accept this citation on behalf of your residents to commemorate this accomplishment. JFT:nh CC: Ron D'Addario, Michelle Benson COMMITTEES PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION &THE WORKFORCE SUBC ON 21ST CENTURY COMPETITIVENESS SUBC ON EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 120 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING DEMOCRATIC STEERING & POLICY COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-8020 http://www.house.gov/tierney Printed on recycled paper. 0 w u, 8a it 17 PEABODY SQUARE PEABODY, MA 01960 (978) 531-1669 LYNN (781) 595-7375 P Y 5uenmd to, ,006 c6 9,,~C6 MeW-,a,,&y f4; December 15, 2006, Date 9 10 F. Tierney Member of Congress ff q c ~ " FROM THE OFFICE OF JOHN F. TIERNEY Representing Massachusetts's eDistrict r For Immediate Release Contact: Natalie Hildt December 15, 2006 (978) 531-1669 Reading Pledges to Change 1,946 Lights to ENERGY STAR® Lamps, Eliminating Close to 1 Million Tons of Emissions Congressman Tierney Thanks Community for Participation in "Change a Light" PEABODY, MA - Congressman John F. Tierney (MA-06) is pleased to announce the results of the 2006 ENERGY STARO Change a Light, Change the World campaign, with the Town of Reading collecting 346 pledges for 1,946 bulbs to be changed. Thanks to the efforts of Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, the Reading Municipal Light District and Reading's Cities for Climate Protection group, more than 867,000 tons of greenhouse gases will be avoided over the life of the lamps. Congressman Tierney will present the Town with a formal citation for its efforts in the Change a Light program. Residents in the 36 cities and towns of his district pledging to change a total of 15,567 light bulbs to energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). The first-ever district- wide campaign resulted in a dramatic increase from 2005, when 689 pledges were made across the 6th Congressional District. "I am very pleased that so many communities and individuals heeded the call to Change a Light," said Congressman Tierney. "This small step is a symbolic one, but at the same time the cumulative benefits translate to real savings for household budgets and our environment." As part of the national campaign that ran through November 30, Tierney encouraged individuals to pledge to replace at least one incandescent light bulb with one that has earned the government's ENERGY STAR label. At last count, 4,273 people across the district pledged to change one or more light bulbs. With the 15,567 lights changed, the savings are impressive: More than 6.9 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions will be avoided over the life of the lamps and nearly 4.4 million kWh of electricity will be saved, or enough to light 2,090 homes for a year. This will amount to an estimated $438,989 savings on electricity costs. The Congressman appreciated the work of his staff, National Grid and local leaders who educated people about the benefits of CFLs and encouraged them to make the switch. In addition to mailings to all residential customers, National Grid sponsored a number of CFL giveaways when people pledged to change a light. 8~ "National Grid has a long history of participation in the Energy Star programs and the Energy Star Change a Light challenge activities," said Robert H. McLaren, Massachusetts regional president for National Grid. "We are pleased to support these energy efficiency efforts and applaud consumers across the North Shore for taking The Challenge, saving energy and money on their bills and helping to protect the environment." ENERGY STAR rated lights use 60 70% less electricity than incandescent bulbs, so the average household could save about $60 a year if they replaced five bulbs with a CFL. In addition, CFLs last 6 to 10 times as long. "Changing just one light in your home to an ENERGY STAR-rated compact fluorescent is a simple but effective way to save energy and make a difference to the well-being of the entire community," said Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator of EPA's New England region. "Congressman Tierney and the communities of Massachusetts sixth congressional district deserve our thanks for their outstanding efforts to preserve energy resources and help protect our environment." Though the official campaign has wrapped up for 2006, individuals can still pledge online at www.energystar.gov. The ENERGY STAR web site has a number of resources to help individuals, businesses. and municipalities save on energy costs. About ENERGY STAR® The ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World campaign is an annual event sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to encourage Americans to consider the energy they use and to switch to light bulbs and fixtures that have earned the government's ENERGY STAR. for energy efficiency. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888- 782-7937). a ?I- I L(e ~SC4 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE 205B Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01887 • (978) 694-3200 MITT ROMNEY ROBERT W. GOLLEDGE, Jr. Governor Secretary KERRY HEALEY ARLEEN O'DONNELL Lieutenant Governor Commissioner December 14, 2006 Edward D. McIntire, Jr. Director of Public Works Department of Public Works Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867-2683 RE: City/Town: Reading PWS Name: Reading Water Division PWS ID: 3246000 Program: Enforcement Action: ACO Compliance ACO-NE-06-FOOI Dear Mr. McIntire: Please find attached the following information: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's approval letter for the proposed shut down process of the Louanis Water Treatment Plant and operational maintenance for emergency status. Please note that the signature on this cover letter indicates formal issuance of the attached document. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Kellie O'Keefe at (978) 694-3248. Sincerely, . "7~t James H. Persky Acting Drinking Water Section Chief Northeast Regional Office -a- cc: DWPBoston Office (no attachement) _ Michele Drury, DCR Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager C) Peter Tassi, Louanis Water Treatment Plant Supervisor W File Name: Y:\DWP Archive\NERO\Reading-3246000-Enforcement-2006-12-14 This information is available in alternate format. Call Donald M. Gomes, ADA Coordinator at 617-556-1057. TDD Service -1-800-298-2207. http://www.mass.gov/dep • Fax (978) 694-3499 0 Printed on Recycled Paper Reading Water Division PWS ID # 3246000 Page 2 of 2 ACO-NE-06-F001- Louanis Water Treatment Plant Shut Down Process Approval The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has received an August 25, 2006 letter from the Town of Reading, submitted in accordance with Condition 70) of Administrative Consent Order ACO-NE-06-F001. The letter included a detailed plan and implementation schedule outlining the shut down process for the Louanis Water Treatment Plant. MassDEP representatives performed a plant inspection on October 13, 2006 in order to review the procedures implemented in the shut down process. At that time MassDEP determined that the actions listed in the shut-down process were nearly complete. The remaining outstanding issue involves the emergency chlorination system. The shut down process called for having the entire chlorine system checked and rebuilt as necessary (chlorinators, automatic switchover valves, scales etc.) and capped off ready to reactivate if necessary. There was a slight delay in completing this work at the time of the inspection. MassDEP has since learned that the work is currently under way and hereby requires the Town of Reading to complete this work by December 31, 2006. MassDEP hereby approves the shut down process and requires that once all work is complete the Town of Reading notify the MassDEP in writing by January 15, 2007. Thereafter the Town of Reading shall continue to comply with the requirements set for in the Administrative Consent Order. The Department notes that the Administrative Consent Order requires that, in the event the Town of Reading has not received final certificates, permits and approvals for the request to obtain all of its water from the Massachusetts Water Reaoources Authority (MWRA) by December 31, 2007, (or by a later date agreed to by the parties), Reading shall immediately cease its receipt of all of its water from the MWRA system. In this event, Reading shall obtain some of its water from the MW.RA system pursuant to the Water Resources Commission's June 9, 2005 Decision, and the remainder from its own water supply sources, pursuant to its Water Management Act Registration and any revisions. ~C/ v t ~Cgo Commonwealth of Massachusetts w DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mitt Romney, Governor ♦ Kerry Healey, LA. Governor ♦ Jane Wallis Gumble, Director December 6, 2006 Ben Tafoya Chair, Board of Selectmen Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Lyn Whyte 5 Executive Director Reading Housing Authority 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive Reading, MA 01867-2399 RE: 75 Pleasant Street - Local Initiative Prop-ram Determination of site eliaibility and melirninarv abbroval under LIP Dear Mr. Tafoya and Ms. Whyte: I am pleased to inform you that your application for Local Initiative Program (LIP) designation for the proposed 75 Pleasant Street Local Initiative Program project in Reading, Massachusetts, has been approved, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions listed below. This approval is based on your application that sets forth a plan for four (4) rental units, all of which will be LIP units. The proposed rent of the LIP units is generally consistent with the standards for affordable housing to be included in a community's Chapter 40B affordable housing stock. The project sponsor owns the .43 acre project site. As part of the review process, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has made the following findings: 1. The proposed project appears generally eligible under the requirements of the Local Initiative Program, subject to final program review and approval. 2. DHCD staff has performed an on-site inspection of the proposed project site. 3. The proposed housing design is appropriate for the site. 4. The proposed project appears financially feasible in the context of the Reading housing market. 5. The initial pro forma for the project appears financially feasible on the basis of estimated development costs. 6. The project sponsor and the development team meet the general eligibility standards of the Local Initiative Program. J~ I 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 . www.mass.gov/dhcd Boston, Massachusetts 02114 ' 617.573.1100 The proposed project will be required to comply with all state and local codes not specifically exempted by a comprehensive permit. In applying for a comprehensive permit, the project sponsor should identify all aspects of the proposal that will not comply with local requirements. The endorsement of the 75 Pleasant Street project application by the Reading Board of Selectmen fulfills the requirement of local action under 760 CMR 45.00. Following the issuance of the comprehensive permit, the specifics of this project must be formalized in a regulatory agreement signed by the municipality, the project sponsor, and DHCD prior to starting construction. Information concerning both the regulatory agreement and the procedures that must be followed for the sale of the affordable units will be forwarded to you by DHCD. In preparation for signing of the regulatory agreement, the DHCD legal office will review the comprehensive permit and other project documentation. Additional information may be requested as is deemed necessary. Your cooperation in providing such materials will help the project move toward construction as quickly as possible. As stated in the application, the 75 Pleasant Street project will consist of four (4) rental units, all of which will. be eligible for inclusion in the town's subsidized housing inventory. The units will be marketed to eligible households whose annual income may not exceed 80% of area median income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The initial monthly rent for the units is proposed as $1,306 and may not exceed $1,654 per month, including all utilities. DHCD staff has conducted a site visit with the project sponsor. The conditions that must be met prior to final DHCD approval include: 1. Submission to and approval by DHCD of a One-Stop Affordable Housing Application (www.onesto-Danv.com) reflecting the project's updated Sources and Uses. 2. Submission to and approval by DHCD of a final marketing and lottery plan. An announcement of the project shall be posted'on the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) website, www.chaDa.org/housinL lotteries.htm and sent to the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance, c/o Chava Hassan at chassanaa,mahahome.om. At a minimum, the marketing plan should include an outreach strategy to organizations serving low and moderate- income individuals in the area including, but not limited to, area housing authorities, community action agencies, and other area social and community service organizations. 3. DHCD must approve any changes to the application it has just reviewed and approved, including but not limited to alterations in unit mix, proposed sale prices, development team, unit design, or site plan. 4. As the 75 Pleasant Street project nears completion of construction, DHCD staff may visit the site to ensure that the development meets program guidelines. 5. The 75 Pleasant Street project must be organized and operated so as not to violate the state anti`-discrimination statute (M.G.L. c151B) or the Federal Fair Housing statute (42 U.S.C. s.3601 et seq.). No restriction on occupancy may be imposed on the affordable units (other X'' / than those created by state or local health and safety laws regulating the number of occupants in dwelling units). This letter shall expire two years from this date, or on December 6, 2008, unless a comprehensive permit has been issued and construction has begun. We congratulate the Town of Reading and the project sponsor on their efforts to work together to increase the town's supply of affordable housing. If you have any questions as you proceed with the project, please call Marilyn Contreas at (617) 573-1359 or Erin Bettez at (617) 573-1309. Sincerely, c~ an allis G ble Director cc: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Administrator Robert Redfern, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals Chris Reilly, Town Planner Ellen Callahan Doucette, Reading Town Counsel Policy Office, DHCD X',7 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COST CERTIFICATION: By your signature below, the Reading Housing Authority acknowledges and accepts this approval letter, including the obligation under law to provide the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Reading Board of Selectmen with a project cost accounting. Signature: Name (print): Date: Upon receipt, please make copy of this letter and return a signed copy to Division of Private Housing, Department of Housing and Community Development, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114 ATTN: Local Initiative Program 75 Pleasant Street, Reading, Massachusetts LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM - COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT PROJECT Sponsor: Project Address: Reading. Housing Authority 75 Pleasant Street 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 This project will provide rental opportunities as follows: Maximum Homeowner Type of Unit # Units # Bdrms # Baths Gross Square Feet Sale Price/Rent Assoc./Condo Fee LIP Units $1,654/month 4 3 1.5 1,300 (incl. utilities) N/A Total Units 4 g~ s b~ C EIA GARY S. BRACKETT ELAINE M. LUCAS JUDITH A. PICKETT JAMES T. MASTERALEXIS STEVEN C. FLETCHER* ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE DONNA GORSHEL COHEN HEATHER C. WHITE *Also Admitted in ME and CO CPA Study Committee Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Various Ouestions To the Committee: The Town Manager referred to this office five (5) questions posed by a member of the Community Preservation Act Study Committee (the "Study Committee"). These questions concern certain provisions of the M.G.L. Chapter 44B, § 1 et seq, the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, and its interaction of the Reading Home Rule Charter and the General By-Law. For orderly discussion, each question [as supplemented by additional language that I added for further clarification] is reproduced below followed by my response/discussion of each question. A copy of the original request is attached hereto for additional reference. Ouestion no. 1. Section 3.4.6 of the Town of Reading Bylaws states "Any member of the Finance Committee, who shall be appointed or elected to any other committee, shall forthwith upon his qualification in such office, and any member who shall move from the Town shall upon such moving, cease to be a member of the Finance Committee." Mr. Robinson has been appointed to the Study Committee, given the above [section of the general bylaw], can he vote and still remain a member of the Finance Committee? BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01609 508-799-9739 Fax 508-799-9799 December 15, 2006 WINCHESTER OFFICE 165 WASHINGTON STREET WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890 781-729-1500 Fax 781-729-5444 E-Mail: ECDoucette®brackettLucas.com 8¢ Resbonse/Discussion The language of Section 3.4.6 of the General By-Law is clear and unambiguous in requiring that members of the Finance Committee to be residents of the Town of Reading, and that they refrain from serving on any other Town board or committee. Section 3.4.6 does not distinguish between permanent town boards and committees and those committees which exist on an ad hoc (temporary) basis, such as the CPA Study Committee. Notwithstanding that the CPA Study Committee's charge from the Board of Selectmen requires the inclusion of a Finance Committee member, this requirement conflicts with the provisions of Section 3.4.6. Therefore it is not a question of whether or not Mr. Robinson carp votes but whether hc. can serve as a member of the Study Committee at all which in my opinion, he cannot. By operation of Section 3.4.6, it appears that Mr. Robinson's acceptance or "qualification" as a member of the Study Committee causes him to cease being a member of the Finance Committee. This is likely not the intended result of Section 3.4.6, i.e., prohibiting the temporary membership of a Finance Committee member on an ad hoc committee, where his/her experience would be beneficial; but as currently drafted, this perhaps unintended result is the only obvious one. An amendment to Section 3.4.6 to provide an exemption that would allow Finance Committee members to serve on any ad hoc committee might be in order. Ouestion no. 2 Except for the Zoning Board of Appeals, nothing in state law, the Charter or [other Reading] Bylaws allows associate members to vote. [It is suggested] that since Mr. Maykut is an associate member of the CPDC, he cannot vote on this committee since as voted by the Board of Selectmen, a member of [the CPA Study Committee] must be a member of the CPDC. Resnonse/Discussion As a rule, associate members cannot vote unless a regular member of the board is disqualified from voting, and the Chair of that board designates an associate to act in his/her place. However, the CPA Study Committee charge does not classify its members as either "regular" or "associate" members. The Study Committee's members enjoy equal status. I do not agree that Mr. Maykut's status as an associate member of the CPDC somehow attaches to him and prohibits him from participating fully as a member of the CPA Study Committee. There is simply no authority for such an argument. Ouestion no. 3 M.G.L. Chapter 4413, 3(h) provides in pertinent part; "if the legislative body [town meeting] does not vote to accept [sections 3 to 7, inclusive, then a question seeking said acceptance may be placed on the ballot] when a petition signed by at least 5 percent of the registered voters of the city is filed with the registrars." Section 2-15 of the Reading Home Rule Charter requires a petition signed by 3 percent of registered voters to place a referendum vote on the ballot. The Charter also requires that at least 20 percent of the registered voters turn out to vote, or any vote is void. Chapter 44B has no such requirement. Which procedure prevails? Resbonse/Discussion If accepted, the procedure set forth in c.44B will prevail over the conflicting provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter. The Reading Home Rule Charter was adopted on March 24, 1986 however, Section 2-15 of the Charter was added by the November 15, 2004 Town Meeting and approved by voted on April 5, 2005. Chapter 44B was adopted by the enactment of Chapter 267 of the Acts of 2000 and became effective on December 13, 2000 however; it is subject to "local acceptance". As a general rule, the provisions of a special statute or charter will prevail over conflicting provisions of a subsequently enacted general law unless the "legislature explicitly limits the manner by which cities and towns may act on a given subject." Havden v. Town of West Snrin2field, 22 Mass. App.Ct. 902, 904 (1986). In enacting the Community Preservation Act, the legislature specifically set forth the procedure by which c.44B, §§3-7, inclusive, is to be adopted in cities and towns and further, made provision for a specific remedy allowing registered voters to file a petition to place the matter on the ballot notwithstanding town meeting's failure to adopt the Act. Therefore, the spec!t ;ity of t1h s prbced`dife as applied .to she adoption of c.44B, will prevail over the referendum procedure set forth in Section 2-15 of the Charter. Section 2- 15 remains valid as to all other referendum petitions in the Town of Reading. Ouestion no. 4 M.G.L. Chapter 4413, §3(b) provides that the CPA as a surcharge on the real property tax. As a surcharge, is it deductible on Federal Income Tax [Returns] since the surcharge on a deed tax is not? Resbonse/Discussion Real estate property taxes are eligible as an itemized deduction pursuant to 26 U.S.C.A. § 164(a)(1). As the CPA surcharge is part of the real property tax bill, it too is deductible. The surcharge on deed taxes (which presumably is a reference to the g~,a surcharge imposed upon and added to the filing fee for all documents recorded at the Registry of Deeds pursuant to c.44B, §8) is not deductible because the deed tax or recording fee itself is not deductible. Ouestion no. 5 M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §6 provides that "Any funds set aside may be expended in any city or town in the commonwealth." Does that mean that Reading funds could be used in Wakefield or vice versa? Resnonse/Discussion This provision does not mean that the Reading CPC could recommend, and town meeting could appropriate, the expenditure of funds for a Wakefield project. This provision simply means that a community is not confined to expending the funds solely in their own community and provides flexibility if for example, the town wanted to participate in shared affordable housing where the development could span town boundaries or, where the town wished to purchase land that although located in an adjacent community, would serve to protect town water sources/aquifers, which land is included in the definition of "open space" set forth in c. 44B, §2 or perhaps, for the construction of a regional bike trail. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If I can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate in contacting me. Sincerely, 61a Ellen Callahan Doucette ECD/sj s cc: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager William C. Brown, Member, CPA Study Committee relating to the Community Preservation Act and the Study Committee. Section 3.4.6 of The Town of Reading Bylaws states " Any member of the Finance Committee , who shall be appointed or elected to any or other committee shall .forthwith upon his qualification in such office, and any member who shall move from the Town shall upon such moving , cease to be a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Robinson has been appointed to the Study Committee , given the above can he vote and still remain a member of Fin Comm. ? Section 49, in part states ( if the legislative body does not vote to accept etc. ) a petition signed by at least 5 per cent of the registered voters etc . Readings Home Rule Charter. Section 2-15 only requires three percent of voters for a referendum vote , which prevails ? The Charter also requires that at least 20% of voters must turn out or any vote is void , the Act has no such requirement which prevails ? Section 3 ( b) refers to the C.P.A. as a surcharge on the property tax , as a surcharge is it deductible on Federal Income Tax since the surcharge on the deed tax is not ? Section 6 states " Any funds set aside may be expended in any city or town in the commonwealth." Does that mean that Readings funds could be used in Wakefield or vise versa ? William. C. Brown 28 Martin Rd. Reading, Ma. 01867 781 944 2807 ~ ~ ,n 1 n S~ B~ Except for the Zoning Board of Appeal nothing in State law, the Charter or Bylaws allows associate members to vote , I suggest that since Mr. Maykut is an associate member of the C. P.D.C. he can not vote on this committee since as voted by The Board of Selectmen a member of this committee must be recommended by the C.P.D.C L((9US EMS I If r Mitt Romney Governor Traffic - Reading Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: December 15, 2006 Luisa Paiewonsky Comm&ioner L ---I Q?-7 13 MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION .v 8 c-a w 00 x. a This is in response to your letter of November 30, 2006 regarding operations at the intersection of Route 28 and Franklin Street in Reading. We understand that the Town is requesting dedicated left turns on Route 28 northbound and southbound. In order to fully consider your request, we will need to order traffic counts from our Data Collection Unit in our Boston office. Upon receipt, we will conduct analyses to determine if changes to the current signal operation and/or lane designations are warranted. We will, in turn, inform you of the results. Should you have any further questions on this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Karas, P.E., District Traffic Operations Engineer, at (781)641-8484. Sincerely Patricia A. Lea%,enworth, P.E. District Highway Director JEG/gb cc: M.O. File 08-2006-0081 Traffic File Keny Healey John Cogliano Lt Gavemor Secretary Massachusetts Highway Departments District 4.519 Appleton Street, Arlington, AIL4 02476 s (781) 641-8300 LIC, Bas THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION - 100 CAMBRIDGE STREET, BOSTON MA 02114 - - Receipt of a Request for Approval of an Action to Increase the Present Rate of Interbasin Transfer r"'a Under the Interbasin Transfer Act MGL Chapter 21 Section 813-81) On December 1, 2006, the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission received a request for approval of an action to increase the present rate of interbasin transfer under the Interbasin. Transfer Act (M.G.L. Chapter 21 813-81)) from the Town of Reading. The Town, which has land area in the Ipswich River basin, the Mystic River subbasin of the Boston Harbor basin and North Coastal basin, is applying for admission to the MWRA Waterworks System, which has sources in the Chicopee River basin and the Nashua River basin. Reading is proposing to purchase up to 2.27 million.gallons per day (mgd) to replace its existing water. supply sources. The Commission is in the process of reviewing the :application to assure. that all required information has been provided. In 2005, the WRC. approved Reading's request to transfer 219 million gallons per year for the.time period from May through October. This latest request represents`an increase in tra:nsfer'of 1..67 mgd.. An environmental review, pursuant to Section 61 & 62H, inclusive, of Chapter 30, is required for this proposed action. The Interbasin Transfer (IBT) application was submitted as part of the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Report for this project (EOEA #12514). Once the MEPA process has concluded and the application has been accepted as complete by the Water Resources Commission, a public review and comment period commences. Two public hearings will be held. Written comments will also be accepted. After the close of the public comment period, WRC Staff will make a recommendation concerning the merits of the application. The WRC will hold an additional public hearing to take comments on the Staffs recommendation. Within 60 days of this final public hearing, the WRC must make a decision on the proposal. As required by the Interbasin Transfer Act regulations (313 CMR 4.00), copies of this notice have.been sent to the municipalities directly affected. Copies of the SFEIR/IBT application are. available for review at the Reading Public Library, 4he,Belchertown 'Public Library, and the Clinton Public Library. For further information, contact Michele Drury, (617) 626-1366 (michele.drury@state.ma.us). Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 2:18 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Flyovers Paula - L/C Board of Selectmen -----Original Message----- From: Camille Anthony [mai.lto:canthony@ftmc.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 1:09 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: Flyovers ' FYI! Could you e-mail it to the Board as my selectmen email isn't working.? Camille Anthony -----Original Message----- From: Purdy, James [mailto:jpurdy@louisberger.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 11:02 AM To: William A Webster; Bob.Frey@state.ma.us Cc: Camille Anthony Subject: RE: Flyovers Thanks for the comments Bill. visual analysis. Jim Purdy AICP The Louis Berger Group 75 Second Avenue, Suite 700 Needham MA 02494 781-707-7435 800-735-8999 x 335 781-444-0099 fax 617-791-3537 mobile y~. I'll get out there and take some photos for use in the This message, including any attachments hereto, may contain privileged or confidential information and is intended solely for the attention and use of the intended addressee(s). If you are not the intended addressee, you may neither use, copy, nor deliver this message or any of its attachments to anyone. In such case, you should immediately destroy this message and its attachments and notify the sender by reply mail. Thank•you. -----Original Message----- From: William A Webster [mailto:billwhome@juno.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 4:42 PM To: Bob.Frey@state.ma.us; Purdy, James Cc: canthony@ftmc.net Subject: Flyovers Bob and Jim, At the last ITF meeting on Dec 13, Camille raised the issue of flyovers and the point that these will most likely not be acceptable to the residents of Reading. I also believe one of her concerns is that we have been talking about under passes or "flyunders" for quite some time, and now we are back to two flyovers. Now that the leaves are gone from all of the trees, could we get new pictures from the J7V same locations you took a few months back in Reading, Stoneham and Woburn? I would like to see the flyovers for the two alternatives H3B and H3C, as you did for the last public meeting in Reading, super imposed on the new photos without all of the leaves. As we know, alternative H3B has two flyovers and they cross over 193 in the middle, or center, of the interchange, and are somewhat farther away from the neighborhoods. Alternative H3C has one flyunder and one flyover, with the flyover positioned father south and east over 193, and closer to the neighbor hoods in the North East quadrant, which is Reading. I realize that the people in all of the neighborhoods would prefer flyunders, and no flyovers. To this point the consulting team has said two flyunders cannot be done and stay within the existing right of way. If that is still true, we need to make it well known and publicized. It seems to me that the only people in Reading that will see the flyover(s) are me, two neighbors across the street from me, and possibly the house on the highway side of South St where the streets curves sharply to the right. There is the possibility the houses on the high side of South St just after the curve may see some of the flyover(s), it is hard to say. The only other area that may see the flyovers, might be the end of Heather Drive, but I think it is too far away. Is there any way these two additional areas in Reading could be photographed, and the ramps super imposed on them? Naturally, if you are driving on 128 or 93 they will be quite visible, although these flyovers will not be as high as the flyovers at Commerce Way, is that correct? I am assuming that the super imposed photos are an accurate representation of the finished ramps. So based on what the photos show, and I don't know whether there will be much difference visibly between.H3B and H3C, it seems to me that the issue to Reading will be which alternative has the higher noise level. Please let me know if the assumptions I have made above are correct, and if this can be done. Thanks. Bill Webster 2 V Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Phil Rushworth [phil@rctv.org] Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:22 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Marcel A. DuBois; John E. Carpenter Subject: Fwd: [ANNOUNCE] NY Times Article-12/21/06 Pete, Good thing Reading is done with the Verizon contract. The FCC's new ruling today would have made the ,I-net funding disappear. The Alliance for Community Media will challenge the ruling. Phil Rushworth RCTV Split FCC Approves More Cable Competition WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2006 (AP) A sharply divided Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along partisan lines Wednesday to impose new measures meant to ensure that local governments do not block new competitors from entering the cable television market. The vote came on the same day that FCC Chairman Kevin Martin released a report on cable prices that shows in 2004, average cable rates rose 5.2 percent. The report also shows that from 1995 to 2005 rates increased a total of 93 percent. Wednesday's meeting was unusually rancorous with Democratic Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein challenging FCC staff on the assertion that localities are blocking access and Martin departing from what is usually a carefully scripted meeting to defend the measure. The new rules approved by the commission will require local cable franchising authorities to act on applications from competitors with access to local rights of way within 90 days, and to act within six months on applications from other new competitors. The FCC will also ban local governments from forcing new competitors to build out new systems more quickly than the incumbent carrier and to count certain costs required of new carriers to go toward the 5 percent franchise fee they are required to pay. Adelstein and fellow Democrat Michael Copps harshly criticized the measure, questioning the agency's evidence that there are barriers to entry by competitors. They also expressed concern over the loss of local control by franchise authorities and were unconvinced that the FCC has the legal authority to impose the new rules. The cable pricing survey, the first released in 22 months, showed that competition from direct broadcast satellite competitors like DirecTV has little if any effect on cable prices, while in areas where there are wireline competitors, such as municipal cable providers and overbuilders like RCN Corp., rates were 17 percent lower. Kyle McSlarrow, president and CEO of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, 12/21/2006 ic Page 2 of 2 called the pricing survey "obsolete" because it failed to account for the "favorable impact" of bundling services on pricing and "the greatly increased value of cable services in a digital world. Telecommunications companies Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc. have been lobbying aggressively to make it easier to obtain local franchises as each company sinks billions of dollars into its networks in order to deliver video programming. Verizon cheered the move. Company senior vice president for regulatory affairs Susanne Guyer said "the FCC is standing up for consumers who are tired of skyrocketing cable bills and want greater choice in service providers and programming." The approval came despite a warning from the incoming chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee questioning whether the FCC has the legal authority to issue the new rules. In a letter dated Tuesday, Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., wrote, "It would be extremely inappropriate for the Federal Communications Commission to take action that would exceed the agency's authority and usurp congressional prerogative to reform the cable television and local franchising process." The vote failed to win the support of Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports magazine. Jeannine Kenney, senior policy analyst with the group, said that unless consumers receive assurances from the FCC and the phone companies that cable rates will decline once the new competitors enter a market, "the FCC's decision may do more harm than good." Critics have also expressed concern that the new entrants may not offer service in lower- income areas. Joining Martin in approving the measure were fellow Republicans Deborah Taylor-Tate and Robert McDowell. 12/21/2006 g~z