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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-25 Board of Selectmen PacketTown of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading; MA 01867-2686 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@cl.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER (781) 942.6643 VOLUNTEER VACANCIES TOWN OF READING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Five vacancies exist on the Economic Development Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The purpose of the committee is to develop an economic development strategy and work with staff to obtain state and federal grants; explore the need for and legality of a property based and/or business based business improvement district; encourage commercial development and office leases of downtown space; etc. Interested applicants may apply at the Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by 5:00 p.m. on March 23, 2006 or'until all vacancies are filled. o: wWF Q ~~C~3 CV Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 7:29 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: Economic Development Committee.doc Add to policy book; post vacancies; send a copy to CofC and ask them for suggestions as to members; copy to CPDC. 3 ~Z 3/8/2006 Policy Establishing an Economic Development Committee There is hereby established a five (5) member Economic Development (Committee) to advise the Community Planning and Development Commission(CPDC) and the Board of Selectmen on matters related to current and future economic development in the community. The purposes of the Committee are to advise the Board of Selectmen, the CPDC, and the Town Manager on matters of policy related but not limited to: • Develop a work program including the frequency of reporting to the Board of Selectmen and the CPDC; • Develop an Economic Development Strategy consistent with the Master Plan and goals and objectives established periodically by the Board of Selectmen; • Within the Economic Development Strategy, work with staff to obtain additional State and Federal economic developmental grants; • Explore the need for and legality of forming a "property based" and/or "business based" Business Improvement District(s) funded by assessments on all businesses within the individual district(s); • To the extent feasible, encourage commercial development and office leases of downtown space consistent with the traditional atmosphere of a New England Village Center; • Advise the Board of Selectmen, CPDC, and any other Town agency or official as appropriate, on matters related to economic development in the community; • Maintain an ongoing dialogue with business owners and owners of major properties on a pro-active basis to understand how the Town can work with them to achieve their plans; • In order to achieve the above, review options to funding economic development activities in cooperation with other civic organizations. The Committee will be made up of five (5) members appointed for 3 year terms, so appointed that as even a number of terms shall expire in each year. In selecting the Committee membership of 5 members, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall give consideration to members representing the following interests within the community: • Member or designee of the Reading/North Reading Chamber .of Commerce; • Member or designee from the utilities serving the community, including electric, gas, internet access, cable TV, or others; • Merchants or businesses from the downtown area of Reading; • Residents of the community who do not represent the above groups, and who have expertise in planning, economic development, finance, business management; construction, training and education, marketing, or other areas of expertise and experience which would assist the community in attracting appropriate businesses to the community and otherwise carrying out the mission of the Committee. Subcommittees may be created by a vote of the Committee. Members of Subcommittees do not necessarily have to be members of the Committee. The Committee shall be advisory in all matters. Decisions as to whether or not to implement measures shall rest as appropriate with the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, the CPDC, or other body having jurisdiction in the matter. This Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff as available will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. This committee shall sunset on June 30, 2012 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen. Adopted 3-7-06 3a3 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT QR 2~ OR AP OINTMENT TO i S/COA#MMITTEES/COMNIISSIONS lO Name: 01~~p, 1" ` evSs ~I~L Date: (Last) (Fist) (Mid dle) ~~J q d f~ f~ Address: FO Tel. (Home 1 L t ` Rb f Tel. (Work) (Is this number listed?) Occupation: t1 # of years in Reading: 34 Are you a registered voter in Reading? e-mail address: K,5, zw QA Place a number next to your pr ~ position(s) (up to four choices with #1 ber~gg your first priority. (Attach a resume if availabl.) co~ioM t` C. Advisory Council Against t Finance C6numdee and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Historical Commission Other Drugs Housing Authority Aquatics Advisory Board Human Relations Advisory Committee Audit Committee Land Bank Committee Board of Appeals _MBTA Advisory Committee Board of Cemetery Trustees _Metropolitan Area Planning Council Board of Health _Mystic Valley Elder Services Board of Registrars _Recreation Committee Bylaw Committee _RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Celebration Committee Solid Waste Advisory Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds _Telecommunications and Technology Community Planning & Development Comm. Advisory Committee Conservation Commission Town Forest Committee Constable iWater, Sewer and Storm Water Contributory Retirement Board Management Advisory Committee Council on.Aging West Street Historic District Commission. Cultural Council Other Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves i Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: 'IQ a,-1 VAC 67 i t4& 'E' CV qC- 9 q 2 YE6(1-S 3-gMZR , CA\f~k,PRO - ~W06 -~Oft 0~-- wt~t~ ~TCG -i&1t, o,tA Ft-V\ V-4' CoIAK t ~~,(~A N6 S~S~u556zifAki (VWF-►-4411(C-~ki-r CeVAKC 1:~ _ 4l. rh -C.i uEI WONT ?)(OA R-% a F .iG~nC~CE~e t^~ ~CN \ 1DMR k-- T lRoQnSCD ter\(CLo ls~~ A5. o fl o~ h~G('11Rt 0~ S 4.cc~f KU (14 S L ~~~oT (lf~'G `~l`~bV(SCt b1~t G'ttHo`CCE 1aRltE~ 1(~GsiO C "T RE(Ab E Cn l < ID Lq Fob ~ 11CFIQ~D~~ °~T~L-y~5u2~SZ CeoO~N(' (AMN .f~ JS~~Li(hl~~ t~joC4 L:E Fo~M~ R McM6~~- + -C"Rc~s,,~c 6~ (~~flcc~~ t~~cv~. ~~~,~r,'~L GenMtTC~. VofnKE (lcM3cbe F CVA~tg(~C) 2CPo,~l6 Sa4ia ~tRSCE C-KEt«CC i-+,e+~f~' S Fa~le.Yt MOB-I~E~- ".~50~" 1-~oC LoMK~TC~,~ l `SC.T c.9(~t(~r..~tt`~ 3~b'~ ccL.~.c~P-~;~-~► APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE APRIL 21, 2006 Recreation Committee Term: 3 years 1 Vacancy Term: 1 year - Associate Members Avvointin,a Authoritv: Board of Selectmen & School Committee Present Member(s) and Term(s) John Winne Catherine R. Kaminer Jack Downing Francis P. Driscoll Mary Anne Kozlowski (Sch.Com.) Frederick Shaffer Mary Ellen Stolecki Nancy Linn Swain, V. Chr. Vacancy Christopher Campbell (Associate) Michael DiPetro (Associate) Candidates: Beth Claroni Orig. Term Date ExR. 29 Clover Circle (97) 2006 37 Warren Avenue (88) 2007 91 Whittier Road (97) 2008 7 Ordway Terrace (04) 2007 16 Weston Road (03) 2008 67 Woburn St. (03) 2007 33 Lewis Street (00) 2006 35 Minot Street (03) 2006 ( ) 2008 12 Overlook Road (93) 2006 23 Sanborn Lane (04) 2006 *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3b RECREATION COMMITTEE Term ,ARpointing Authoritv Number of Members Meetings Authoritv . Puraose Three years Board of Selectmen Nine Members - eight appointed by the Board of Selectmen and one appointed by . the School Committee for a one year term whose terms are so arranged that three terms shall expire each year Held monthly on the second Wednesday Reading Charter - Adopted March 24, 1986 The Recreation Committee shall'be responsible for the evaluation of program activities, formulation of overall plans for the program development and for the scheduling of Town parks and the Field House when not in use by the School Department.. 3bz ' • Town of Reading ' 16 Lowell Street r Reading, MA 01867-2686 6~9rINCORQ~ FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager& reading.ma.us Volunteer Vacancy . Town of Reading Recreation Committee TOWN MANAGER (781) 942.6643 A vacancy with a term expiring June 30,, 2008 exists on the Recreation Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to evaluate the program activities, formulation of overall plans for the program development and for the scheduling of Town parks and the Field House when no in use by the School Department. Interested persons may apply at the Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2006 or until the position is filled. ti . Q r1 C > r rv t--, c: n-; n- ~ r- -C N C~ N J 3b 3 Feudo, John From: Fennelly, Patrick (SEC) [Patrick.Fennelly@state.ma.us] Sent: Friday, December 09, 200511:21 AM To: Feudo, John Cc: Nancy Swain (E-mail) Subject: Resignation John, I wish to inform you that I have decided to resign my position on the Recreation Committee. I have taken my position with the committee as an important one that deserves the energy and time to put into it. This last year has been very difficult for me and my family with two prolonged illnesses that are directly related to stress. Since I feel I no longer to can put the time and energy into this position I believe it would be wise for the Board of Selectmen to fill my position with someone who can. I have enjoyed the my time on the committee and was especially honored to spend a year as chairperson of the committee. The relationships that have been formed because of the committee will hopefully last much longer. I am proud of the work the committee has done during my time •on it and I look forward to see even better things in the future. I wish the Committee and you John the best in the coming months and years. Sincerely Patrick M. Fennelly z:. C J 'l Patrick M. Fennelly Web Developer Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth 1 Ashburton Place, Rm 1711 Boston, MA 02108 P-617-878-3961 C-617-799-5333 patrick.fennelly@sec.state.ma.us 1 n 9 ' 35q Zl 6~~V 8 PM y: 1 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS, Name: C,l fCJI(11l Date: I1 kci- es ' (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: m2~CCd Occupation:,~~~G•riGS~ V~ ~nc~.1,~5 i S Are you a registered voter in Reading?~ Tel. (Home) - i ,-j L- H y Tel. (Work) (Is this number listed?) # of years in Reading: I e-mail address: C- 10 -~"0N @C0frCAS+. Re+ Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs ~Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee Board of Appeals _Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health _Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds Community. Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission ~Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves Finance Committee Historical Commission ^Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee ^Land Bank Committee _TABTA Advisory Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee ~RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Solid Waste Advisory Committee Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water ~Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: u ( yk)t, rr7t - -A- u rs V Can-,\ oD cli ceC?)'r ~Jecl 36ss" Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Feudo, John Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 2:51 PM To: 'nancy-linn swain'; Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Request to use Memorial Park Peter, I would say that getting the Tennis Court Field back will help. I also know that typically fields have come back in worse condition then when turned over (Coolidge, Barrows and HS Complex). I anticipate losing Addison Wesley next year. A/W has become a major component of the overall field schedule. It has taken the edge of the other fields. T-Ball has been the major user of AW. We might want to consider how that organization fits into the youth sports scene in Reading going forward. Sundays before 12:00 are being allowed once per organization per season as the policy states. This allows for make-ups, unforeseeable circumstances and special events (i.e.. all star games). With everything we have now the field situation is still pretty tight, including the anticipated use of Memorial Park. Let me know if you need further information. John From: nancy-linn swain [mailto:nswain@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 12:31 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Town Manager Cc: Feudo, John Subject:. RE: Request to use Memorial Park Pete, Thanks for putting this on the agenda. I am going to defer to John on what is up and what is down, but you are correct we have gained the Wood End field. I also defer to John on whether bringing the Tennis Court field online gives us the same amount of space as we have at Memorial Park. My untrained eye would say not. I also think that we have to keep in mind that we are currently using Addison Wesley for fields and that there is the potential for losing that space, which continues to put us in the hole. So I am certain that this problem is going to continue. As for Sundays - I believe our process for the past two years has worked well, special permits are required for anything in the ams, and otherwise afternoon use is a regular permit. John can you send the written. policy on this to Peter so he has it as supporting documentation on the 25tH Thanks Nancy From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto:phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us] Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 4:32 PM To: nancy-linn swain; Town Manager Cc: Feudo, John Subject: RE: Request to use Memorial Park Lla / 4/18/2006 Page 2 of 2 Nancy and john I have this on the Board of Selectmen agenda for the 25th at 7:45 PM. The only field facility that I know of that is still out of commission due to construction is the tennis court field. Is that correct? And we do have one additional new field at Wood End - so I would assume that this is the last year of the temporary permits at Memorial? What about the Sunday issue? I have your memo and the regs as background on the 25th Thanks. Pete From: nancy-linn swain [mailto:nswain@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 4:24 PM To: Town Manager Cc: Feudo, John Subject: Request to use Memorial Park Peter, As I am sure you are aware, Reading Recreation continues to experience significant field shortages due to construction at the high school and to the number of active participants in the various sports programs. On behalf of John and the Recreation Committee I would like to make a formal request to allow Reading Youth Baseball and Reading Youth Softball to practice on Memorial Park for the spring and summer seasons. This is the same request which has been made in the previous two years. Attached is a document John created which outlines the guidelines for using Memorial Park. The two leagues involved are aware of the guidelines and work closely with John to ensure the guidelines are followed and monitored. Please let me know if anything else is needed to have this presented to the Selectmen for approval. Thank you Nancy-Linn Swain Chair, Reading Recreation 14 a2 . 4/18/2006 Board of Selectmen Meeting - January 4. 2005 - Page 5 Hearine - Policy on Park Improvements - Vice Chairman Camille .Anthony read the hearing notice. The Town Manager presented the proposed regulations as they have been modified by the Recreation Committee. Pat Fennelly spoke and felt that people who want to do improvements in the park should go to the Recreation Committee first. Selectman George Hines disagreed. He felt that the Recreation Committee looks at things from a different angle. The Board of Selectmen has the responsibility. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony felt that the Recreation Committee should give advice to the Board of Selectmen regarding effects on programming, finances, etc. She asked that the Recreation Committee do some long term planning for parks looking five to ten years down the line. Chairman Richard Schubert noted that we have to take advantage of the expertise of the Recreation Committee but not make the process cumbersome. Recreation Committee Member Bernie Winne noted that we are all trying to act in the interest of the Town. This becomes a more complex issue because the Town is approached by people who want to provide private funding. He feels that the policy as proposed will lead to frustration, and feels that the Recreation Committee is capable of handling park improvements under the direction of the Town Manager. It was agreed under this or any process that the Town Manager is the gate keeper of the proposals. On motion by Anthonv seconded by Hines. the Board of Selectmen voted to close the hearing on the oolicv on park imorovements by a vote of 4-0-0. The Board of Selectmen deleted one word in the Recreation Committee's recommended changes to the policy. On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony. the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the nolicv on park improvements, as amended. by a vote of 4-0-0. The Board of Selectmen took the Use of Memorial Park and Sunday Hours for Field Use out of order. Discussion on Use of Memorial Park for Summer 2005 - The Board reviewed the current proposal. The consensus was that the Spring of 2005 process worked well. There was no use on December of 2005 but the Board is willing to provide for use. On motion by Hines seconded by Anthonv. the Board voted to approve the following; use of Memorial Park for team practices: L{ a3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 4. 2005 - Paae 6 Spring - No more than four teams per time slot: no more than 66 kinds per time slot: no more than two time slots per evening. separated by not less than 30 minutes: Summer -No more than four teams per time slot: no more than 66 kinds per time slot: no more than two time slots per evening, separated by not less than 30 minutes. Selectman George Hines noted that his motion did not include bringing this back to the Board of Selectmen every year. He would view this as a permanent approval unless reviewed again by the Board at a future date. The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Discussion on Sundav Hours for Field Use - The Town Manager indicated that we did not have any problems last year with allowing the Recreation Committee to give permits for Sunday morning use for youth sport practices. The Recreation Committee would like to continue this for one more Summer, and perhaps for two more Summers depending on construction of the various school sites. On motion by Hines seconded by Anthonv, the Board of Selectmen voted to continue for FY 2005 the temporary policy of permitting Sundav morning vouth sport practices for the Spring season, with no activitv beginning at the field prior to 9:00 a.m., subiect to approval of permits by the Recreation Committee. The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Hearinu - DPW Policies - Vice Chairman Camille Anthony read the hearing notice. The Town Manager and Public Works Director Ted McIntire reviewed the policies. There were some typographical errors that were corrected. On motion by Anthonv seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen voted to close the hearing on the DPW Policies by a vote of 4-0-0. On motion by Anthonv seconded by Hines. the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the revised DPW Policies as presented this evening by a vote of 4-0-0. Hearing - Policv on Grant Abplications - Vice Chairman Camille Anthony read the hearing notice. The Town Manager presented the background on the proposed policy. On motion by Hines seconded by Anthonv. the Board of Selectmen voted to close the hearing on the Policv on grant applications by a vote of 4-0-0. On motion by Hines seconded by Anthonv, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the Policv on grant applications as presented in the document dated 11-04-05 by a vote of 4-0-0. 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POLICY DRAFT This department will provide the safest detour with the least amount of disruption for the residents and the motorist. Generally closing the road and detouring is the last option, we prefer to leave the road open and direct traffic for the least inconvenience to residents and motorists. We will use detours only when it is absolutely necessary for the safety of motorists and/or the people performing the construction work. The Day Shift Division Commander will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of detours. B. PROCEDURES 1) When the department has advance knowledge of a project: a. The Day Shift Commander (or his designee) will bring the project to the attention of Parking/Traffic/Transportation Task Force (PTTTF) for input. b. At the PTTTF meeting the scope of the project will be analyzed, the proposed method of performing the job will be reviewed, and the mobility of project (progressive as opposed to confined) will be discussed. All of these factors will be taken into account and members will have input in determining the best possible course of action in terms of detouring. c. The Reading PD will use available and appropriate means to publicize and notify the public in advance of the road closings and corresponding detours. These methods may include but not be limited to notifmg the local media outlets, Reverse 911 messaging, Web page information, etc.. 2) Approximately one week prior to the actual start of the project, there will be pre- construction meeting with the contractor. a. The DSDC or his/her designee will attend this meeting whenever possible. a. The designee(s) from each department present (Police, Engineering Division, Planning, DPW, Fire and RMLD) will be given the opportunity to have input on the job and address any issues. b. The responsibilities regarding such things as detours and signage will be addressed at this meeting. Detour signage will be the responsibility of the contractor and will meet minimum sign standards to be determined by the Police Department. 3) When examining detour options, the best alternate route will determined taking into account such things as (in no particular order) : ■ Disruption of neighborhood ■ Traffic intensity ■ Roadway ability to absorb extra traffic ■ Special geographic considerations (i.e. schools in the area) ■ Other road construction in the detour area ■ Time of detours, both daily hours of operation and in duration (days, weeks, months) qGt Policy and Procedures - Traffic - Traffic Control Incidental to Special Events (T6) ■ Ability to adequately sign the detour • Length of detour in terms of distance • Detour ease of use for the motorists 4) Responsibilities of the Detail officers assigned to the project will include: Y Ensure the roadway is safely anal properly barricaded and signed A Ensure the detours are adequately signed so the flow of traffic will be able to follow the intended travel route. A . Monitor the traffic flow, and bring to the attention of the shift supervisor or safety officer any issues/recommendations. ➢ The sector cars will also make routine checks of the detour areas during their tours of duty. A Officers should remain flexible and adapt to changes in conditions and examine options of working at various locations to ensure the safe flow of traffic. 5) The department provides high-visibility outerwear to personnel assigned to perform manual traffic direction and control functions. Personnel will wear such outerwear, in addition to the full prescribed uniform, whenever conducting manual traffic direction and control as outlined in Policy P-1. 6) Detours may be adjusted as necessary during construction projects at the determination of the Shift supervisor or supervisor working the construction sight. 7) In emergency situations that require an unplanned detour, the shift supervisor will take into account public safety issues, and choose the best alternate route using the same factors as listed above in this policy. a. The same guidelines listed above will apply to unplanned detours. a. Upon determining that an emergency detour is required, departmental personnel will notify appropriate emergency service agencies that may be affected. 8) Any specific complaints received will be immediately addressed and appropriate action will be taken. LE~Z Board of Selectmen Meeting April 11, 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 7:02 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard Schubert (arrived late), Selectmen James Bonazoli, Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Town Clerk Cheryl Johnson, Police Chief Jim Cormier, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Mary Anastos, Mac McEntire, Tom Gardiner, Steve Lewis, Will Finch, Kerry Mackin, Lt. Dick Robbins, Head Dispatcher Vicky Avery, Dispatcher John Rawcliff, Sandy Trainor, Bill Hecht, Jamie Maughan, Dan Howland. Reports and Comments Swearing in of new Selectman - Stephen Goldy was sworn in by Town Clerk Cheryl Johnson. His wife, children and parents were present. Abboint Board of Selectmen Secretarv - A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli to place the followine name into nomination as position of Secretarv to the Board of Selectmen for a term expirine June 30, 2006: Stephen Goldv. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-1, with Goldv abstainine and Stephen Goldv was appointed Secretarv. Chairman Camille Anthony designated Stephen Goldy to take the RMLD and Public Safety liaison assignments until the end of June. Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he covered Office Hours this evening and one person attended regarding water. He attended the CPDC Meeting regarding Stop & Shop and they asked for an extension. He requested a copy of the draft decision that incorporates ideas regarding shading. Selectman James Bonazoli asked about the logistics of swearing in Town Meeting Members. The Town Manager noted that newly elected Town Meeting Members will be sworn in by the Moderator at 7:00 p.m. and then they can go to their precinct meetings. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that there is an Addison-Wesley Meeting tomorrow night. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked that future meetings be held in a larger room. Selectman Bonazoli asked about the Grove Street traffic study, and the Town Manager noted that it is being looked at. Selectman Bonazoli asked if Ted McIntire can provide the numbers for the Compost Center. He also noted that the lights at Jordan's seem better except for a couple of lights. et 4 Board of Selectmen Meeting - April 11. 2006 - Paae 2 Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she attended the substance abuse meeting and it was very well attended. She also noted that we need to follow up with Town Counsel. Public Comment - Mary Anastos, owner of Advancian Realty, noted that Advancian is the sponsor of the Library House Tour, and they pay approximately $2500 to sponsor it. She feels that businesses should be able to advertise on the signs on the Common. She also feels that she should be allowed to advertise for two weeks instead of one. The Town Manager noted that the Town is going to a new sign on the Common that can advertise three events at one time. The Town limits to one week right now to give everyone a chance to advertise. All agencies that advertise on the Common are private non-profits. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if there is a policy on the length of time, and the Town Manager noted that he will do a policy when the new signs are done. Selectman Tafoya suggested allowing two weeks if nobody else is using the sign, and noted that the Town Common is not the appropriate place for commercial advertising. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he likes showing who is sponsoring but no commercial advertising with a logo. The consensus was to allow Advancian Realty to advertise again this year indicating sponsorship but no logo. Two weeks will be allowed if no one else has reserved space. Proclamations/Certificates of Anvreciation Proclamation - Telecommunications Week - A motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert to proclaim April 9-April 15. 2006 as National Public Safetv Telecommunications Week was annroved by a vote of 5-0-0. Discussion/Action Items . Hiahliplits - Dispatchers - Police Chief James Cormier, Lt. Dick Robbins, Head Dispatcher Vicki Avery and Dispatcher John Rawcliff were present. Vicki Avery noted that the Dispatch Center is a busy place but well organized. They have seven full-time Dispatchers and answer to all emergency personnel. They handle approximately 52 crisis calls per day. She also noted that the Reverse 911 can target a specific area, the entire town or a certain group. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if people are automatically added to the phone list. Chief Cormier noted that they are - he gets weekly updates from 911, but he does not get internet base phone service phone numbers. He also does not include unlisted numbers in Reverse 911 calls for non- emergencies, unless the resident requests it. Re-Annoint Town Accountant - Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the Town Accountant was in a couple of weeks ago so she does not need-to be here this evening. sa Board of Selectmen Meeting - April 11. 2006 - Page 3 A motion by Goldv seconded by Tafova to anuoint Gail LaPointe as Town Accountant with a term exuirine March 31. 2007 was aonroved by a vote of 5-0-0. Community Parish Nursing - Neighbor Caring about Neighbor Program - Sandy Trainor, from Community Parish Nursing (CPN), noted that she was present to deliver the results of the resolution authorizing the Town to give $50,000 to CPN. Chairman Camille Anthony excused herself and noted that she will refrain from discussion on this topic because her husband served on the Board. Sandy Trainor noted that CPN asked the community and government for financial support. They were never successful in getting Town financial support so she will close the doors on July 1, 2006. She is re-evaluating the model and moved away from the healthcare model and gone to neighbor helping neighbor. She also noted that she felt guilty for closing the doors so she created the resolution and collected 442 signatures asking the Town to support the Neighbor Caring about Neighbor Program. The Board thanked Sandy Trainor for her hard work. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that the Nurse Advocacy Task Force is working on this problem. They've been focusing on medical issues. He also noted that the Town does support the elders the only missing part was medical. The Town Manager noted that it is against the law to give money to an organization but the Town can contract with agencies. He also noted that the Finance Committee has already approved the budget. Selectman Stephen Goldy asked if there is an overlap of services. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that there is and he'll bring in the grid. He also noted that most of the elders who called him are receiving services that the Town also provides. The Town Manager noted that he will put this on next week's Agenda. Chairman Camille Anthony returned to the meeting. Retort on Implementation of Supplemental Water from the MRWA - The Town Manager noted that effective May 1, 2006, we will buy water from the MWRA. Public Works Director Ted McIntire noted that he held an informational meeting at the Senior Center and three citizens showed up. Our current water use is 2 mgpd and we will purchase an average of 1.2 mgpd from the MWRA beginning May l., 2006. He also noted that a control valve and instruments are needed before we begin taking water from the MWRA. The pattern of water flow will change and that may cause discoloration. Public Works is doing proactive flushing and spot flushing of the water pipes. He also noted that previous issues with taste and odor from the MWRA water has been resolved when they built a new Water Treatment Plant. 5 p,3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - Argil 11.2006 - Paae 4 Ted McIntire noted that the vault for the control valve will be constructed by the end of May. It will be located on Border Road at West Street. The Town will be taking 1 mgpd from the Ipswich River and the Water Treatment Plant will be staffed 16 hours per day. Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Robinson asked if the 16 hours per day is budgeted. Ted McIntire indicated that is what we do now and it is budgeted. No additional personnel will be required. Decision - Water Su-only - The Town Manager reviewed the results of the Open House. The rankings are as follows beginning with the highest priority: vulnerability/redundancy, impact on environment, water rights, capital costs, cost predictability, time to implement, local control, water restrictions, water taste, operating costs, alternate land use, compost center use. Ted McIntire did a presentation on the number of dry days per the USGS model. He noted that Wilmington has reduced their draw on the basin by 1.7 mgpd, and there will be a substantial reduction in the no flow with Reading taking just 1 mgpd from the basin. The Town Manager suggested that each Selectmen prioritize what is most important to them. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert indicated: (1) viability, (2) impact on the Ipswich River, (3) water rights/local control. Selectman James Bonazoli indicated: (1) water rights/local control, (2) redundancy. Selectman Ben Tafoya indicated: (1) impact on environment, (2) costs, (3) redundancy, (4) staff capacity. Selectman Stephen Goldy indicated: (1) viability, (2) impact on environment, (3) local control. Chairman Camille Anthony indicated: (1) viability, (2) potential waste of capital/risk. Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she spoke with the Director of Water Resources for the State, and he indicated that the Town will not lose our registration if we go 100% MWRA, but the only way to get the wells back is if we can't get the water from the MWRA. He also noted that the registrations are going to be controlled now. The Town Manager noted that the top three issues for the Selectmen are: viability, impact on environment and water rights/local control. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert defined local control as what is put in the water and costs - there is no control of supply. Selectman James Bonazoli agreed with Vice Chairman Schubert. Kerry Mackin, from the Ipswich River Watershed Association, noted that regarding local control, the Town is already proposing to buy a large portion of MWRA - do you want control over a portion of water? She also noted that there will be a greater scrutiny of water use in the Board of Selectmen Meeting - Auril 11.2006 - Pase 5 future by the State. She noted that Wilmington is proposing to buy 1.75 mgpd from the MWRA but are not doing that yet. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that the Selectmen spent many nights talking about local control, and he asked what has changed since last year to cause us to give up our rights. It was noted that what has changed is that the MWRA will allow us 100%, and the costs of a new Water Treatment Plant. The Assistant Town Manager did note that the MWRA is cheaper in the beginning, but building a new Water Treatment Plant is cheaper over the longer period of time. Conservation Commission Chairman Bill Hecht noted that he walked with his granddaughter on the bed of the Ipswich River and it was bone dry. He also noted that a lot has changed from one year ago. Conservation Commission Member Jamie Maughan noted that the Conservation Commission supports going MWRA 100%. Kerry Mackin noted that regarding costs, a coalition is being formed to get funding for rate relief. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he has concerns regarding the viability of the Ipswich River and the impact on the environment and supports MWRA buy-in. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the risk of spending money on a new Water Treatment Plant is too great, and he is in favor of full MWRA buy-in. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that local control is important and no other town has given up their water supply. He feels that the MWRA in the Summertime is enough. The chance of contamination is the same for both. He supports building a new Water Treatment Plant. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that he supports building a new Water Treatment Plant with MWRA in the Summertime. He also noted that there is no guarantee that the Ipswich River or Quabbin is going to be a viable resource. He noted that the MWRA is looking for people to buy in for money purposes and what if other communities don't and prices go up. Vice Chairman Schubert indicated that the Town should force other towns to conserve. If the Town of Reading drops out, then that takes the pressure off other towns. Chairman Camille Anthony noted that we can't trust the viability of the river. She also noted that building a new Water Treatment Plant plus buying water from the MWRA will increase costs. The Town is also vulnerable due to the pollution across the river. Selectman Ben Tafoya indicated that he would like to think that policy makers will be flexible in the future should something happen. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that the Town will have to pay $11 million to turn on the valve. Chairman Camille Anthony indicated that we only have to pay $7.5 million because we already s~-s~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - Anril 11.2006 - Page 6 paid $3.5 million. Selectman Bonazoli also noted that we haven't even seen what will happen with the partial buy-in with the MWRA. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if a Special Town Meeting will be needed. The Town Manager noted that a 2/3 vote of Town Meeting is needed to do anything. He suggests giving a report to Town Meeting. Water Treatment Plant Operator Dan Howland noted that the Water Treatment Plant is old and tired and the Town needs to do something quickly.. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli that based on extensive public input and due consideration of all factors affecting this decision. herebv makes the following decision with respect to the future water supply for the Town of Reading: that the Town move forward with the design and bidding of the construction of a new Water Treatment Plant failed by a vote of 2-3-0. with Goldv. Tafova and Anthonv Opposed. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova that based on extensive public input and due consideration of all factors affecting this decision. herebv makes the following decision with respect to the future water supply for the Town of Reading: that the Town move forward with all approvals necessarv to purchase the entirety of the Town's water supply' from the MWRA. and the resultant demolition of the existing Water Treatment Plant and that the Board will present to Town Meeting the summarv of this decision and the necessarv actions including appropriate of funds and debt authorization to carrv out the intent of this vote was approved by a vote of 3-2-0. with Schubert and Bonazoli Opposed. . Review Town Meeting Warrant - The Town Manager noted that there were previous concerns regarding Article 8 that establishes a Storm Water Management Enterprise Fund. He got additional legal opinion and a letter from the Department of Revenue and they indicate that it is okay. Chairman Camille Anthony asked if this will be a flat fee. The Town Manager noted that the proposal is a flat fee for single family, double family, etc. because we are trying not to add to administrative costs. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova to support the subject matter of Article 8 on the 2006 Annual Town Meeting Warrant was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. An-Drove Sale of Bond Anticination Notes - A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldv that all action taken by the Town Treasurer in advertising for public sale of the $3.680.000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town, authorized pursuant to Chapter 44. Sections 8(3). 8(5) and 8(6) of the Massachusetts General Laws. as amended and supplemented by votes of the Town. be and herebv is ratified. confirmed. approved and adopted: Sa6 Board of Selectmen Meeting - April 11. 2006 - Page 7 That the Note shall be dated as of April 18. 2006 and mature on September 19. 2006: That the Note shall be issued by means of a book-entrv svstem: That J.P. Morgan in Boston. Massachusetts shall act as Transfer Agent and Paving Agent: That the Note shall bear interest vavable at maturity and is herebv sold and awarded as follows: Purchaser Note No. Amount Interest Rate Premium Eastern Bank $3.680.000 3.594% nic $10.125.72 That the Town Treasurer is herebv authorized to prepare and deliver a Material Events Disclosure Certificate and the Note to the aforesaid purchaser or purchasers or order against vavment in full of the agreed purchase price was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Approve Health Insurance Agreement - A motion by Goldv seconded by Tafova to approve the Health Insurance Agreement between the Town of Reading and the Public Emplovee Bargaining Committee effective June 1. 2006 and expiring Mav 31.2007 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of Februarv 21. 2006 was approved by a vote of 4-0-1. with Goldv abstaining. A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of Februarv 28. 2006. as amended. was approved by a vote of 3-0-2. with Goldv and Bonazoli abstaining. A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of March 7. 2006 was approved by a vote of 4-0-1. with Goldv abstaining. A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of March 21. 2006. as amended. was approved by a vote of 3-0-2. with Goldv and Bonazoll abstaining. A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting of April 11. 2006 at 11:00 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary RMLD C()) April 14, 2006 230 Ash Street RO. Box 150 Reading, MA 01867-0250 Reading Municipal Light Department RELIABLE POWER FOR GENERATIONS Tel: (781) 944-1340 Fax: (781) 942-2409 Web: www.nnld.com Mr. Stephen Goldy Subcommittee for the Payment to the Town of Reading Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 SUBJECT: Reading Town Payment Dear Mr. Goldy: L(C~u) C , C- C • u. ~-A Ed APR 14 IPM 12: 00 LA Lr eL-%, At the June 8, 1998 RMLD Board meeting, the Board moved that with regard to transfers from the return on investment to the Town of Reading, a benchmark payment of $1,560,414 be' established, and that in subsequent years the payment will be changed by the Consumer's Price Index (CPI) for the previous calendar year. (See attached RMLD Board Minutes 6/8/98.) This motion was based on the recommendations of the Subcommittee for the Payment to the Town of Reading and the CAB. Attached also is a table showing the history of the payments since the formula was approved. The Boston Region CPI (Boston-Brockton-Nashua) for the calendar year 2005 is 3.3% as shown on the attached tables. The increase of 3.3% results in a Reading Town Payment of $2,010;991; which is an increase of $64,121 over the 2005 payment: The first payment to the Town of Reading is due July, 2006, and the second payment is due in December, 2006. Note: The formula used to calculate the percentage is as follows: 2005 CPI = ((216.4/209.5)-1) = .0329 or 3.3% n If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 781-942-6415. r, / Sincerely, pS 1 r incent F. C eron, Jr. General Manager Attachments c: Peter Hechenbleilmer, Reading Town Manager Robert Fournier, Accounting/Business Manager 1 Reading i~Iunicipal Light Board l R.eruiar Session Minutes iYleeting Location: 230 Ash S treet. Reading, i1L~ 0136 i June S. 1998 Start Time of Regulnr Session: 1:37 P.M. End Time of Regular Session: 10:35 p.m. Attendees: Commissioners: Messrs. Pacino,. mes, Hughes; Burditt, and Stivyter RMI.D Staff: Messrs. Rucker; Cameron, Blomley, Benson; Ms. Brenuicl; and NIs. Cavarlmaro 0 th ers: Mr. John Corbert from CAB 1. minutes of may 1s, 1998 .Moved that the RM= accept the Reggular5ession minutes of May 18; 1998 on the recommendation of Mr. Burdiit, with the follow amendment: Regular Session Meeting 1Ylinures should note the return to Regular Session before Adj ouraumnr ivlouon carried 5:0 2. Report of the Chairman of the Board ivlr_ Pacbm reported on the CAB/INJID/Selecn aen subcommittee meeting, 3_ A.etion Items 4 a. Board Sub-Committee Transfer Payments to ToR of Read nc With regard to transfers from unappropriated eamed surplus to the Town of Reading by the Board, moved that there'be established a benchmark payment of S 1,560,4 14 for calendar 1998; and that in subsequent years the payment vrill be char ed by the consumers price inde% ' for the previous year and that either the Light Board, or the Citizens Advisory Board through the Light Board, may ash that a committee be convened to review this payment at anv time. On the suggestion of CAB it was agreed to replace `increased" with "changed" IvIr. Burditt=ooved; Mr. Ames seconded. Motion carried 5:0. b, Unplanned Community Organizations/Events Sponsorships Moved that the General IvIanager be authorized to. establish an Unplanned Community Or-anizations/Tvents Sponsorship Protieraza to ftu-ther establish name recoguitiori ofP-NELD, as ivell as the enhancement of the public's perception of the utt-lity'••s involvement in the community. The General Manaaer will :be authorized to administer this program "within budget constraints and the June 1, 1995 "Unplanned Community OrganizaTions/Events sponsorships" document to achieve the objecdves of the program. Mr. Burdirt moved; IvIr. -Ames seconded. V~ 1 c. , :U-dielectric, self-'supporting aerial optical fiber cable 1,Ioved that bid 5-19-98-I for all-dielectric; self-supporting aerial optical fiber cable be awarded to Arthur Hurley Company for the total net cost of 842,705 as the lowest qualified bidder on the recommendation of the General Manager and Staff. Ivir. Burditt moved; yiz. Ames seconded. Motion tamed 5:0. Per an agreement with the Town of Reading, 5,335 feer of 24 optical fiber cable at a bid cost of S4,908.20 is beintr purchased by the Riv[LD through this bid specificarions. The TDIM will fully reimburse to the R LD for S4.908.20. Moved that bid 5-19-99-1 for all-dielectric, self-supporting aerial optical fiber cable be awarded to .Arthur Hurley Company for the total net cost of S4,908.20 as the lowest qualified bidder on the recommendation of the General Manager and Stag: N r. Burdittmoved; Mr. Ames seconded- 4. Presentations a Thursdav ETenin.gs Extended Hours For Customers Lori CavagDaro made a presentation on this pilot program regarding the RlvtLD's customer usage and whether it should be continued when it ends in July thoug no action was required by the Board at this time. Discussion ensued re?ardinftr other payment venues that currently. exist for PUI'vILD customers as well as the future direciion of payments via electronic methods, 5. General iYlanager's Report Mr. Pacing congratulated Sharon Staz on her new position as General Manager of Rennebunl: Maine. 114x. Rucker di :sussed the status of talks with RMLD abutters about extending "Enterprise TVay"_ . " L✓ b. Board Discussion Motion carried 5:0. a. Restructuring: a working session meeting was set for Wednesday, 61177198 at ; :00 p.m. with a 2-hour limit in the GM Conference Room Computerization of Board: N1 . Pacino recommended that Mr. SIVVter and himself be appointed to set up a subcommittee; the Board aereed. . b. New Discussion Items 803 "r. Information Items Mr. Swyrer noted that the toad was increasing. 1 6r, Rucker stated that both the load and peaks are increasing because the RMLD is-no longer controlling the peals in the new de-controlled system, it was found that controlling fhe peaks adversely affects our revenues. 5. Executive Session At 9.25 p,m. moved that the Board go into E%ecutive Session for the purpose of considering the purchase. exchange, lease or value of zeal property, and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, then'returu to Regular Session for the sole purpose of adjourning, IvL-. Burditt moved: ivlr. Amos seconded. Motion carried.by apoll of the Board Members 5:D. 1vlr. Ames, Aye. Mz. Hughes, Ave. Ivlr. Pacim, Aye. I i. Burditt, Aye. 'Mr. Swytei, Aye. The Board retumed to Regular Session. The date of the ne:ct Regular Business meeting was set for Monday, June 22, 1998. .9. Motion to Adjourn Mr. Burditt moved; Mr. Ames seconded. Motion carried 5:0. Moved that the Boardretum to Re-gu.lar Session forthe sole purpose of adjourning. Mr. Burrlitt moved; Mr. Ames seconded. Motion carried 5:0. A true copy of the RIvLLD Board of Commissioners minutes as approved by a maj ority of the Board On Willard J. Buzdit Secretary, RMLD Board of Commissioners. 00, Bureau of Labor Statistics Data r U.S. Department of Y Labor `K., Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics Data www. b/s. g ov Search ( A-2 Index BLS Home ( Programs & surveys ! Get Detailed Statistics I Glossary I What's New Find It! In DDL Change Output From: 1996 Tol- 05 a ; Options: F.include graphs NEW! More Formattina options Data extracted on: April 21, 2006 (3:31:57 PM) Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers Series Id: CUURA103SAO,CUUSA103SAO Not Seasonally Adjusted Area: Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NH-ME-CT Item: All items Base Period: 1982-84=100 Year I ]an IFeb 19961162-21 19971167-31 19981 171.21 1999 174.1( 2000 180.2 20011189-01 20021192.91 2003 (199.8) 20041208.4) 20®5'211.3' Maur +Apr) May Puns Jul 1Aug J Sep loct 1162.81 1161.8 162.0 1 1163.5 1168.1 1166.71 1167.1 1 1167.8 1171.31 1170.91 1170.7 1 1172.1 174.81 1 174.21 1175.3 1 1176.81 182.81 1 181.7 183.21 1 184.31 +190.91 1 190.91 1192.11 1192.71 1194.71 1 194.81 +195.71 1199.1 1202.8 202.31 1203.01 1206.8 1208.71 208.71 1208.91 1209.81 1214.2 1214.61 1217.2-1 1220.11 I Nov J DecJAnnualJHALF1 HAL.F'> 1166.31 1163.3 1162.3 164.4 1169.41 +167.9 1167.5 168.4 1173.31 1171.7 1171.1 172.3 1179.21 1176.0 174.5 177.5 187.41 183.6 1181.8 1185.4 1192.71 191.5 1190.5 1192.6 1200.41 1196.5 1194.4 1198.7 1206.5 1203.9 1201.9 +205.9 1211.7 209.51208.6 1210.3 1218.61 ~ ~216.4/1213.9 1218.9 Freauently Asked Ouestions Freedom of Information Act I Customer Survey Privacv & Securitv Statement I Linkina to Our Site I Accessibility U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Postal Square Building 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE Washington, DC 20212-0001 Phone: (202) 691-5200 Fax-on-demand: (202) 691-6325 Data questions: b:sdata staffCla bls.aov Technical (web) questions: webmastertalb!s.oov Other comments: feedback0bismov gas rage 1 of 1 zl~ orv/PT)()/-,ervlet/SurvevOutputServlet 4/11/06 Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Page 1 of l 12 Months Percent Change Series Id: CUURA103SAO,CUUSA103SAO Not Seasonally Adjusted Area: Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NH-ME-CT Item: All items Base Period: 1982-84=100 Year 1'anlFeblMarlAprlMayliunllullAuglSeplOctiNovl®eclAnnuallHALF:LIHALF2 1996112.71 12.8 1 12.6 1 12.71 13.1 1 13.7 1 13.0 12.7 13.2 199713.41 13.3 1 13.0 1 13.11 12.6 1 11.9 1 12.8 13.2 12.4 199812.11 11.9 1 12.5 1, 12.21 12.6 1 12.3 1 12.3 12.1 12.3 19991 1.71 12.0 1 11.9 1 12.71 12.7 1 13.4 1 12.5 12.0 13.0 200 013.5 1 14.6 1 14.3 1 14.51 14.2 1 14.6 1 14.3 14.2 14.5 200114.91 14.4 1 15.1 1 14.91 14.6.1 12.8 1 14.3 14.8 13.9 200212.11 12.0 1 12.0 1 11.91 13.3 1 14.0 1 12.6 12.0 13.2 200313.61. . 14.2 1 13.9 1 13.71 13.9 1 13.0 1 13.8 13.9 13.6 20 0414.3 1 12.9 1 13.2 1 12.91 11.5 1 12.5 1 12.7 13.3 12.1 200511.41 12.6 1 12.8 1 14.01 14.9 1 13.3 1 E.12.5 14.1 a6- cnv/PT)O/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet 4/11/06 4/14/06 9:07 AM History of Payments to the Town of Reading since 1998 Calendar-Year CPI % Payment Change 1997 167.9 1998 171.1 2.26% 1,560,414 1999 .176.0 2.50% 11595,680 2000 183.6 4.32% 1,635,572 2001 191.5 4.30% 1,706,229 2002 196.5 2.61% 1;779,597 2003 203.9 3.77% 1,826,062 2004 209.5 2.75% 1,894,829 2005 216.4 3.29% 11946,870 2006 2,010,991 yaw 611PIa C/ LATHAM, LATHAM & LAMOND, P.C. 643 MAIN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS 0 1 867-309 6 W W W. LLLLAW. C O M KENNETH C. LATHAM (1539-1996) 0. BRADLEY LATHAM* JOHN T. LAMOND SHEILAH GRIFFIN-REICHARDT JOSHUA E. LATHAM CHRISTOPHER M. O. LATHAM *ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN MASSACHUSETTS & NEW t-:AMPSHIRE Board of Selectmen Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 081867 Re: Addison-Wesley Property Dear Selectmen: TELEPHONE: (781) 944-OSOS FAX: (781) 944-7079 April 19, 2006 I watched your meeting on television last night. I was disappointed with efforts being made to have Town Meeting take a negative action on the rezoning Article. I was under the distinct impression that there was a good faith agreement to have Town Meeting take a neutral action (either to table the matter or to refer the matter to CPDC for study), rather than defeat the Article (either by a vote on the merits or by an indefinite postponement). The argument made for a negative vote at Town Meeting is misplaced. The section of the DHCD regulations that imposes a twelve month moratorium does not require a negative vote of Town Meeting. The twelve month moratorium is involved by the filing of an application, and does not require the denial of the application to be effective. The regulation is as follows: 760 CMR 31.00: HOUSING APPEALS COMMITTEE: CRITERIA FOR DECISIONS UNDER MGL c.40B, §§20-23 760 CMR 31.07(1)(h) Related Aoplications - A decision by the Board to deny a comprehensive permit or grant a permit with conditions shall be consistent with local needs if 12 months has not elapsed between the date of application and any of the following: 1. the date of filina of a prior application for a variance, special permit, subdivision or other approval related to construction on the same land if that application included no low or moderate income housing, 2. any date during which such an application was pending before a local permit granting authority,. 3. the date of disposition of such an application, or 4. the date of withdrawal of such an application. f 1~1 We respectfully request that the Selectmen support our client's neutral motion at Town Meeting, so that the working group and CPDC can structure a reuse of the land that is in everyone best interest. Sincerely, Latham, Latham & Lamd C. a ~x,,, 0. Bradley Latham 8~~ MITT ROMNEY GOVERNOR KERRY HEALEY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TIMOTHY R. MURPHY SECRETARY PAUL J. COTE, JR. COMMISSIONER January 3, 2006 L I C The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108-4619 V To: Massachusetts Boards of Health and Massachusetts Health Providers From: Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Office of Oral Health Re: CDC's National Guidelines for Fluoride Use: Fluoridation & Systemic Supplementation Community water fluoridation is the adjustment of the natural fluoride concentration of a fluoride-deficient water supply to the level recommended for optimal oral health; for Massachusetts communities that level is 1 part per million (ppm). Currently, 137 communities are providing fluoridated water to their residents, (see listing of Massachusetts Communities Receiving Community Water Fluoridation). For communities that are not fluoridated the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommends systemic fluoride supplementation for children ages 6 months to 16 years of age, (see Table I). This dosage for systemic fluoride supplementation is based on the fluoride concentration in a community water supply and has been jointly recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). ' Systemic fluoride supplementation can only be obtained by prescription from a licensed health provider. Systemic fluoride supplementation should only be prescribed for children living in non-fluoridated communities. gC TABLE 1. Recommended dietaryfluoridesupplemeW schedule Fluoride concentration in community drinking water* Age 40.3 ppm 0.3-0.6 ppm X0.6 ppm 1}-6 months None None None 6 months--3 years 0.25 mg/day None None. 3-6 years 0.50 mg/day 0.25 mg/day None 6-16 years 1.0 mg/day 0.50 mg/day None * Sodium fluoride (2.2 mg sodium fluoride contains 1 mg fluoride ion). t 1.0 parts per million (ppm) - 1 mg/L. Sources: Meskin LW, ed. Caries diagnosis and risk assessment: a review of preventive strategies and management..) Am Dent Assoc 1995;126(suppl):1S-24S. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Special issue: reference manual 1994-95. Pediatr bent 1995;16(special issue):1-96. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. Fluoride supplementation for children: interim policy recommendations. Pediatrics 1995;95:777. ` Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2001). "Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States". Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 50(RR14): 7-8. CZ LOCAL ELECTION COSTS April 4, 2006 ADVERTISING Warrant - Daily Times Chronicle Election and Annual Town Meeting POSTAGE - Absentee Ballots SALARY Wardens, Assistant Wardens & Clerks Checkers (41per precinct) Information Table $110 X 24 =$2640. $100X31=$3100. Computer analyst/results Office Staff (overtime) (regular time) Custodian to move ballots (6 a.m.) Custodian to move ballots (11:00 p.m.) DPW Setup Field House and road barricades - overtime(none for this election) Police - 3 full-time officers TOTALSALARY Coffee and dinner for poll workers Consulting Services: LHS Associates, Inc. Coding of memory cards; printing of ballots TOTAL COST OF ELECTION $2011.73 $2019.78 $32.00 $5740.00 $ 120.00 $ 198.97 $ 336.99 205.48 2011.73 $8613.17 $ 628.00 $4585.25 515.878.20 qA_-, LIcEoI MEETING NOTES Addison Wesley Working Group March 23, 2006 In Attendance: Ben Tafoya James Bonazoli Bob Frazier Linda Simard Nick Safina Neil Sullivan Dick Howard Thomas Loughlin Brian Sciera Dick Marks Bill Brooks Richard Berzine Chris Reilly The meeting commenced at 7:45 PM and was chaired by Ben Tafoya. On the agenda: to start a dialogue on a zoning change for the former Addison site. The floor was offered to S.R. Weiner. Bob Frazier et al gave an extensive discussion and presentation on S.R. Weiner's intent and the anticipated process for the working group. Neighborhood feedback and communication were identified as a priority going forward Neighborhood feedback has identified a few primary issues: ➢ Traffic ➢ Access ➢ Scale of proposed project ➢ Buffering, setbacks, uses and operational issues S.R. Weiner does not want to force timing of the process; they are willing to work through the working group process for an appropriate zoning amendment. Pearson discussed the alternative development scenarios and their intent to sell the property quickly. CPDC member Dick Howard mentioned that the CPDC had reviewed the proposed use before in zoning workshops and it was clear that access was a primary issue that needed to addressed, so S.R Weiner was asked to engage the Selectmen, as road commissioners, to see whether there was an appropriate solution from a traffic perspective. The CPDC had suggested mixed use on the site. The goal of the working group is to come to a conclusion through an appropriate process in response to questions on whether S.R. Weiner would be willing to table the zoning petition currently on the warrant and address previous inquiries on reducing the project impact/size. g~ Dick Marks responded that the size of the project may be flexible but it is difficult to be precise. There are 2 primary issues for S.R. Weiner: ➢ Economics-whether the project is financially feasible ➢ Scale- adequacy for tenants Brian Sciera explained the analysis that S.R. Weiner has utilized to determine what they have proposed, i.e. viable uses, necessity of anchors, needs of tenants, etc. In response to suggestions about incorporating housing as a mixed transition use to the neighborhood, they reviewed the options and found that housing creates challenges such as increased structure height that seems contrary to neighborhood concerns. In response to previous and current requests S.R. Weiner will come back to the next meeting with a scenario that includes office and a reduction in retail; they can review a mix of uses that will flatten out peals traffic demands. There were questions about where S.R. Weiner's stated concern for the neighborhood was demonstrated. The zoning change seems to be moving away from addressing neighborhood feedback. Brian Sciera explained that the proposed buildings abutting the neighborhood were only 1 story in height-they have also indicated that they have proposed screening and buffering in direct response to neighborhood concerns. Richard Berzine of Addison property owner Pearson explained that there are limited alternative uses for the site if this project doesn't move forward; primarily high density residential. They have been trying to sell the property under current zoning and the permitted uses of office and hotel are clearly not plausible given market conditions. The intent is not to scare people but Pearson has a responsibility to sell the property and that will occur regardless of what use is permitted. The substantial cost of carrying the site as a vacant property is not practical. The possibility of big box uses under the proposed or amended zoning was discussed. Brian Sciera mentioned that their 2 primary anchors would be Whole Foods and a bookstore, which would not be similar to a big box tenant such as Wal-Mart or Kohl's. James Bonazoli stated the need to address what the goals and intent of the next meeting would be. Ben Tafoya said the goals should address: ➢ How long will S.R. Weiner need to come back with revisions? ➢ How will the neighborhood concerns be addressed? Bob Frazier mentioned that their program would allow a Whole Foods that is generally around 60-70,000 sq ft. They can seek feedback from their tenants about what they can accept. Further traffic analysis was discussed and that is an ongoing process by S.R Weiner that they can update the community on as revisions are made. Ben Tafoya mentioned that 1 priority should be to look conceptually at the project as an extension of the neighborhood, rather than a shopping mall. As part of this effort there should be less intensive use of the site, i.e. retail, while assimilating it into the residential community, or "human scale." There was discussion about how traffic generated by the proposed use would not be consistent with the neighborhood scale. gz Qo~ There was dispute about the financial benefit. It was agreed that the expectation that the site would remain vacant was impractical. Bob Frazier talked about the limitations of the site. The need for adequate parking for viable, upscale uses was apparent. S.R. Weiner approached the impact of this at other sites by attempting to work, with the community to provide appropriate screening and visual mitigation. The cost of development drives the need for the program they are proposing. An upgrade of all utilities will impose significant upfront cost. They are willing to commit resources needed to address neighborhood concerns. Dick Howard discussed the need to reduce traffic peaks, which could be achieved by offsetting uses such as office and retail. The need for more intensive traffic study was described, such as moving out the growth factor 20 years. Bob Frazier explained that they haven't begun to prepare the exhaustive traffic analysis required by MEPA and the permitting process; the question is "When is enough enough?" Is the intent to drive the developer out or work through a collaborative process that can address reasonable concerns? A financial impact analysis and long term traffic analysis can be provided. Dick, Howard offered that whatever MEPA shall require for a future growth factor should be utilized. A mix of uses can be analyzed so as to reduce the peak traffic impact. Bob Frazier indicated he will address that comment for the next meeting if possible. The setbacks were revisited. The need for a comprehensive perspective is obvious. Is the project consistent with the Master Plan? Ben Tafoya talked about the work done in the Master Plan on character and identity; this is a difficult thing to provide direction on because it is not easily quantified. The neighborhood has enjoyed the vacancy there but that must change. Ben Tafoya thought that few alternatives for the site have been reviewed. Richard Berzine countered that they have put a lot of economic blood in what the market will bear and clearly some preferred uses are not viable. Bill Brooks of Pearson explained that they went through a very extensive zoning amendment process with the Town a few years ago to try and facilitate redevelopment for what the Town wanted, but there clearly is no market for that. In terms of the neighborhood's preferred use Pearson would be happy to sell the property for a park- or similar use if a reasonable offer were tendered. Ben Tafoya mentioned that the Town understands there is an ongoing business relationship between the property owner and S.R. Weiner, but the Town is providing feedback about.what is appropriate for the site per community goals and that might not be consistent with the business plan. There needs to a compromise to an end. Pearson mentioned that they are under pressure to sell the property and that may ultimately include a high density residential use previously described. Concerns about the traffic impact to the neighborhood were reiterated. George Katsoufis talked about the relationship and balance between density, quality and character, which shouldn't necessarily include high density housing as a. primary use. Chris Reilly asked about the previous neighborhood feedback and how that could be shared for analysis. 8¢3 Bob Frazier stated that they have complied neighborhood feedback in variety of forms and they can provide that. In terms of the largest store that S.R. Weiner can limit they will review with their prospective tenants. Ben Tafoya interceded and explained that it would not be practical to proceed with any discussion on the content of the zoning petition. John Sasso mentioned that his impression was the working group process was entirely separate undertaking from CPDC review of the petition. He went on to stress that the concept of mixed use and the connection to the neighborhood had been looked at extensively. Regardless, inevitably there needs to some effort to address the specifics of a zoning by law. Dick, Marks would like to entertain any process that identifies specific changes to the zoning that will address concerns. Public feedback supported the idea of thinking outside the box, but that should not include being rushed into a suboptimal outcome. Bob Frazier explained S.R. Weiner's willingness to suspend the petition process to work, as needed with the Town and neighborhood toward addressing the identified concerns. There was some public support for a collaborative process toward consensus on the proposed use; high-density housing is not acceptable. Ben Tafoya talked about the process and keeping the discussion focused on moving forward with the identified issues. James Bonazoli stressed the need to maintain the mission of the process and provide direction for S.R Weiner. Ben Tafoya explained that the CPDC public hearing needed to move forward as a separate process and S.R. Weiner needed to address that process in a way consistent with the wonting group. Ben Tafoya asked S.R. Weiner if they understood the concerns and requests presented by the wonting group. Bob Frazier stated his understanding of the feedback: ➢ . Traffic study: 20 year growth factor horizon needed ➢ what type of mixed-use world work ➢ the proper zoning process ➢ size and lot coverage issues ➢ the design of the intersection ➢ offsetting traffic peaks ➢ reduction in operational impacts (noise, lights etc.) ➢ increase in landscape buffer Ben Tafoya stressed that if the project was scaled back enough then the intersection may work without excessive lanes and impact. Dick Marks explained that there is a certain scale that doesn't work and they can accept the Town's goals as long as they are clearly stated. There was a lot of redundant discussion about process and expectations; the essential goals of the working group were clarified. As the hour was getting late it was agreed another wonting group would be scheduled and the participants would be notified when that was confirmed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 PM. 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Downtown ciliti es Concepts for anon 5131!07 Fa parkm9 le inform 1812 identify strategies to coup dent'! ith town 5l31j07 pacilit_i i ethods~.~-~ action 5A13 need su e customer satisf~w--- - Meas 9E34f 07 _ . services using r- 6BI~_.:----' undin9 for Hous►n9 11!30107 persue Add~,_ act►on~... 1812 and future 11130107 Analysis of results 6Bj3 ication Plan imPlameri ~ 1 4 on_Profit n Based -transit Noing_ Tow - s TransP interests in Reg 1811 initiate ending s R pin GrouPs g 6Ci1 page 1 t~nmmittee Comr,61tteelTOwn Town Monier 1-rown Mana`~~r ^Town Manager Town Manages Town n¢rfTown 8_--S BOS 4119, 26p6 Page 1 of 1 LIC~c5 Hechenbieikner, Peter From: Fran Sansalone [fransan@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 7:49 AM To: Camille Anthony forwading account; James Bonazoli forwarding account; jduffy@ci.reading.ma.us; Ben Tofoya; Rick Schubert Multiple Addresses Cc: Reading - Selectmen; pheckenbleichner@ci.reading.ma.us Subject: Park Square development Dear Selectmen I am writing to voice my support for the Park Square development efforts at the Addison-Wesley site. I have visited the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham, a lifestyle center developed by W/S Development Associates-S.R. Weiner and Associates and was quite impressed with the way the site was designed, built, and maintained. I am also quite impressed with W/S-Weiner's efforts to work with the town to the benefit of all parties (yes, even the neighbors on South and Curtis Streets). We in Reading can be pretty skeptical New England Yankees, often suspicious of well-voiced intentions (just ask Nelson Burbank). I think that reticence can run counter to our best interests. Despite earnest efforts on the part of many people, it took us far too long to turn the landfill property into a viable community asset. It is abundantly clear that W/S-Weiner is eager to work with the Town of Reading to develop and manage a retail center that will enhance the quality of life in Reading - replacing a drab neglected property with a vibrant revenue- generating venture. They offer a number of suggestions concerning ways to promote current Reading businesses (e.g., mutually supportive advertising, shuttle transportation between Reading center and Park Square, community activities and events). They repeatedly have expressed the desire to work with us to create a successful asset to our community. Of particular note to me is the fact that, rather than construct the center and then depart, W/S-Weiner will manage the property after its construction. Their property management includes 7x24 site security, minimizing the impact on the Reading Police force, and efforts to work with abutters concerning lighting, traffic, noise buffers, and other factors. They are seeking a long-term relationship with the Town of Reading. I'm pleased that we are trying to find the beneficial and workable solution to the development of the Addison- Wesley property with the efforts of the developers and the working group. I encourage the members of that working group to consider the terrific opportunity presented to our town in this partnership and to make every effort to find that common ground that will create a win-win situation. This is an opportunity to improve Reading in a way that will respect our town and neighborhood character, generate tax revenue and jobs, and offer services and goods currently unavailable in our town - all without creating additional financial burden on our schools or town services. I urge the Board of Selectmen to be productive voices in this effort to enhance the quality of life in our community. Your fellow citizen, Fran Sansalone Fran Sansalone fransanO..comcast.net (781) 944-2444 U' 4/19/2006 Page 1 of 1 Hechenblefter, Peter From: shattuckboben@comcast..net [shattuckboben@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 10:08 PM To: reading@cnc.com; readingchronicle@comcast.net Cc: Reading - Selectmen; Town Manager Subject: Reading Development It was nice speaking with some of the Selectmen the other evening. I called to express my support for the Lifestyle Center being placed on the Addison Wesley property. I know everyone is attempting to listen to both sides and trying do the right thing. I am not asking anyone in this letter to compromise their values, but I am requesting that "special interests" be put aside and the overall good of the entire community be considered on each and every decision we make for the future. As a resident of this town for 37 years; my career has taken me away from Reading for some of them. However, no matter where I lived nothing enticed me to give up my Reading residence. Today development has changed in some areas the face of Reading, but I can honestly say the character of this community has for me withstood time. So I will be. settling in next year for good. With that said I need to say I am shocked at the recent development of Spence Farm. It makes me wonder where I was when Spence Farm development was going through zoning. Obviously I was apathetic. Shame on me. Once again, there is another valuable piece of property waiting to be developed. I am well aware how the land in question is zoned today, however, I don't agree with leaving a site so valuable to the town up for grabs for any sharp developer to again create a mirror image of what happened on Spence Farm. We need to be proactive in deciding what becomes of this land. Why do I support the Lifestyle Center and the zoning change necessary to make this.happen? W/S Development is an award winning, reputable developer. I have heard the criticisms, read the papers and have walked the Derby Shoppes in Hingham quite regularly recently.This proposed project fits into the character of Reading. I have visited Hingham and saw a couple sipping coffee on a bench before the shops opened, a jogger using the open area for running. I stopped by in the early evening and found the area well lit and safe with many people just window shopping and enjoying a walk. Lastly, as a senior citizen I would enjoy staying in my hometown to shop, and as time passes enjoy the fact that I do not have to or perhaps could not drive to a mall. Yes, there are hurdles to overcome and compromises to be made by all parties: this developer, if successful in gaining town approval, needs to act on the abutter's requests, abutters need to be.reasonable with requests, town officials need to enforce strict zoning codes, and withhold occupancy permits if all terms of agreement are not brought to closure. Finally, I need to ask everyone, if more housing is the answer for this land how will our school system accommodate everyone's needs? Whatever position you take ...don't do what I did in the past.... be proactive not apathetic. Express your opinions, call your Selectmen, write your newspapers. Carol Shattuck-Boben 23 Henzie Street Reading, MA n J 4/18/2006 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter 6 ~ c &f From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 2:00 PM To: 'JSeagrams@aol.com'; 'John Hanley ahanley@jordans.com); 'mark@dickinsondev.com' Cc: Reilly, Chris; Redmond, Glen Subject: RE: Jordan's Attachments: 06010.0 Jordan's Report CHR 10APR06.pdf All Attached is the consultant's report on code compliance of the Jordan's fagade lighting. Bottom line, the building as currently illuminated, meets code. All fixtures that have been removed obviously need to stay that way. Dickinson and Jordan's have made a lot of progress on the lighting of the parking lot and are reviewing it tonight. Tom Lemons has been working with them on it. Chris, would you put the attached report on the planning web page in case anyone else is interested in it. Pete From: JSeagrams@aol.com [mailto:JSeagrams@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 4:40 PM To: Town Manager Cc: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Jordans Hi Peter, I have not heard anything about the discussions that the selectmen have been having with Jordans and Dickinson concerning the lighting problem. I have been recieving inquires. Can you update me on the status of the discussions ? Thanks Dick Nazzaro Greenhouse Acres J J 4/19/2006