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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-23 Board of Selectmen Handout(Minimum $30 Fee) Commercial New Construction (including additions and interior alterations) $12 per $1,000 of value of construction (Minimum $175 Fee) Re-roofing, siding $11 per $1,000 of value of construction (Minimum $30 Fee) Demolition $30 plus $6 per $1,000 total value of demolition cost Permit Renewal $30 per year Residential $55 per year Commercial Certificate of Occupancy $55 ($30 for open decks & above-ground pools) Signs $12 per $1,000 total value of construction (Minimum $110 Fee) ELECTRICAL PERMIT. FEES Residential New House $ 225.00 Additions/Renovations: first 1 - 10 outlets 7.00 Each additional outlet 1.00 Fixed appliances 11.00 Service Change or alteration 30.00 Sub panels, each 30.00 Commercial New Condos or Apartments per unit $ 225.00 Additions/Renovations: First 1 -10 outlets 30.00 Each additional outlet 6.00 Fixed appliances 22.00 Service change or alterations: 1 Phase $ 55.00 3 Phase 110.00 Sub panels 30.00 Miscellaneous Burglar Alarms - residential or commercial $ 55.00 Fire Alarm Systems-residential/commercial 55.00 Central AC - residential 55.00 Central AC - commercial 85.00 Swimming Pools (in ground) 110.00 Swimming Pools (above ground) 55.00 Hot Tubs 30.00 Temporary service 55.00 Special Equipment (well pumps, heaters, etc.) 22.00 Pre-securing service/vinyl siding 22.00 All Signs 55.00 General Fees Re-inspection fee $ 30.00 Late filing fee (per five working days) double init ial fee Lost Permit 30.00 PLUMBING & GAS PERMIT FEES Residential New & Domestic Replacement (3 units or less) Plumbing Up to three fixtures $ 22.00 Each additional fixture 6.00 Piping (Gas also) 11.00 Sewer Connection 55.00 Back Flow 30.00 Residential boiler or heater 30.00 oil / 25.00 gas Residential electric hot water heater 11.00 New or replace. oil hot water/tankless (plumbing only) 25.00 New House Minimum fee 110.00 Commercial or For one fixture $ 55.00 Multiple Family Each additional fixture 6.00 Plumbing Piping (Gas also) 11.00 Sewer Connection 55.00 Back Flow 30.00 Commercial electric water heater 55.00 Residential Gas New & Domestic Replacement (3 units or less) Up to three fixtures $ 22.00 Each additional fixture 6.00 New or replace. gas hot water (gas & plumb permit) 22.00 Residential propane pool heater 22.00 New House Minimum fee 110.00 Commercial Gas For one fixture $ 55.00 Each additional fixture 6.00 Commercial water heater replacement (gas & plumbing) 70.00 D~> Propane Tanks #100 or smaller Domestic Commercial General Fees Re-inspection charge Late filing fee (per five working days) Lost Permit Other Building Division Fees: Certificates of Inspection Occupancy Permit - minor Occupancy Permit - Major $ 22.00 + 5.00 per tank 55.00 + 5.00 per tank $ 30.00 double initial fee 30.00 $45 $30 $55 4e) Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to extend the term of the ad hoc Nurse Advocacy 'b'ask Force until 2006. 5a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of April 24, 2006 as amended. Move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn their meeting at - p.m. (9 TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Tuesday, May 23, 2006 • FEMA response to storm and flooding • Bylaw on solicitors is in the hands of the AG - they have 90 days to review it before it becomes effective. • Town has received payment for the initial cost of Summer Avenue from the state - $850,000; We are working on getting supplemental funding through Representative Brad Jones' office. • We have passed papers on the 2 lot Habitat for Humanity development on Governor's Drive. We will keep you posted on the progress of these 2 homes. If you want to volunteer to assist Habitat for humanity you may do so on line at www.lowellhabitat.ora • The Elder/Human Services Division's Volunteer reception is Thursday at 5:30 at the Senior Center. The reception is sponsored by the Reading Firefighters Association. • We are meeting Friday morning with the group of business people on the parking regulations. • Route 128/193 meeting - June 7 • Ipswich River Clean-up - June 3 (pending water level drops) flyer attached Upcoming Board of Selectmen meeting agenda: BOARD. OF SELECTMEN AGENDAS May 30, 2006. Hearing Policy on Fraud 7.30 Hearing 2007 Classification and Compensation (plan 8:00 Hearing Driveway variance -111 Forest Street. 8:30 Consideration of entertainment license : 680 Main Street Review progress on Goals Follow-up - Town Meeting Instructional Motions Master Plan follow-up on creation of various committees - CPA; Housing Partnership; downtown parking; community transit 0 June 12, 2006 -Special Town Meeting June 15 2006 - Special. Town Meeting June 20, 2006 Appointments to BCC i Joint meeting with School Committee re Oakland Road property June 27, 2006 Appointments to BCC 0 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-5441 RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942-9075 Sunday Morning Practice Provisions Sunday morning field space will now be available to organizations that would like to use it for the purpose of practice only (unless poor weather conditions lead to an overwhelming amount of rainout and games become necessary). This decision was made based on the loss of key field space during the High School Construction. Consensus by the Board of Selectmen was to use Sunday mornings for practice only as practices do not tend to draw as much traffic as games. It should be noted that both the Recreation Committee and the Board of Selectmen both feel strongly in support of the Sunday morning ban, however the feeling amongst both groups is that the H.S. project is a Community project therefore the field crunch is a Community issue. ➢ Organizations will have to request practice times on Sunday for Field Space. ➢ The ban has been lifted for the Spring Season only. ➢ Practices may not begin any earlier than 9:00 AM. ➢ Organizations must submit a field request and receive a permit from the Reading Recreation Division for Sunday Morning Practice space. ➢ Notification should be given to all abutters of fields as well as publicity in local newspapers. ➢ Organizations must apply for a Special Permit to play Sunday morning games. The Recreation Administrator will utilize parks that impact neighbors the least to begin with this process. The Recreation Administrator will also try to rotate the use of fields to reduce the amount of Sundays needed in the Spring. 0 Schena, Paula From: Feudo, John Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 3:48 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: BOS - Let me know if you need any further info Paula, This is policy in the BOS policies. I am also attaching the provisions from 2005. This would be the inclement weather that we addressed in the document. El Sunday Morning Provisions.doc From the BOS policies: All Parks and Playgrounds under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Committee shall open at 8:00 a.m. However, no sport or team shall begin any activities before noon on Sundays. An exception may be granted one time per year per organization by the Recreation Committee. John Feudo Recreation Administrator Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 (781)942-9075 1 (5) Board of Selectmen Meeting - April 25, 2006 - Page 2 Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that there needs to be a process in place to get to a consensus and then work on the details. Chairman Camille Anthony suggested everyone should bring a list of criteria and work from there. Mr. Loughlin noted that there are a number of myths regarding people being for or against the Town. He feels as though 40B should be discussed. Personnel and Appointments Economic Development Committee - The Board interviewed Russell Graham and Sheila Clarke, and noted that Leslie McGonagle has been recommended as the Chamber of Commerce representative. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldv to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2007: Leslie McGonagle. Ms. McGonagle received four votes and was appointed. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldv to place the following names into nomination for two positions on the Economic Development Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2008: Russell Graham and Sheila Clarke. Each applicant received four votes and were appointed. Recreation Committee - The applicant was not present. Discussion/Action Items Temporarv Use Permit - Memorial Park - The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen approved a temporary use permit and Sunday morning permitting last year. Chairman Camille Anthony asked about the status of the heirs, and the Town Manager noted that he needs to check with Town Counsel. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to approve the following use of Memorial Park for team practices: Spring - No more than four teams per time slot: no more than 66 kids 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 kids per time slot, no more than two time slots per evening, separated by not less than 30 minutes. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to continue for 2006 the temporarv policv of permitting Sundav morning vouth sport practices for the Spring season, with no activity beginning at the field prior to 9:00 a.m., subiect to approval of permits by the Recreation Committee was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. 9 8 Reading/North Reading Ipswich River Stream Team Presents 16th Annual Ipswich River Cleanup Saturday June 3, 2006 8:OOA.M. - 2:OOP.M. Light Rain or shine Lunch and limited number of T-shirts provided Meet at: Gazebo in the Ipswich River Park Central Street, North Reading Groups needed for particular sections Plan your own sections with friends Needed: Canoes, Saws, Trash scoopers Enthusiasm Trash Bags provided. For Information, Contact: Butch Conary (781) 942-7505 Join the battle against river pollution 1C), Policy on "Advertising" on the Common Who can "Advertise" Size of sign Size of Letters Quality of design Placement Restrictions on signs Number of signs at one time Duration of Advertising Permit required Current (A-Frame Signs) Reading based non profit organizations only. No commercial advertising or logo Y X 4' Variable - not control Variable - no control Variable method of staking - problems for DPW with stakes or rocks used to hold in place - often blow over None permitted 2 weeks before an election 2 1 week (can be extended depending upon demand for space and reason) Yes - through Town Manager's office With New Sign Boards Reading based non profit organizations only. No commercial advertising or logo 2.5' x 3.5' 2" minimum ( Professionally designed Inserted in slots - ease of installation - no problems or issues for maintenance None permitted 2 weeks before an election Up to 6 2 weeks (can be extended depending upon demand for space and reason) Yes V► c, ~ (.,f Massachusetts Selectmen's Association Sixty Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 617/426-7272 80o/882-1498 2006 MSA Board of Directors President: First Vice President: Second Vice President: District Representative: District Representative: District Representative: Past President's Council: Joseph Montecalvo, Northbridge Jeffrey Hardin, Millis Gerard Kelleher, Norwood David Kielson, Chesterfield Donald Howell, Harwich Matthew Castriotta, Hubbardston Michael McCue, Mansfield Raphaela Rozanski, Medway Charles Lyons, Arlington John Scibak, South Hadley William. Hardin, Easton Avril Elkort, Canton Marcy Crowley, Wayland The Massachusetts Selectmen's Association is a member group of the MMA (5) SENATE BUDGET FLAN TO INCREASE LOTTERY BY $100 & ON. 70 BY $210 Senator Murray announces that Senate's budget will end Lottery diversion Senate W&M Committee offers 5-Year Chapter 70 Plan to increase aid and reform formula Go to MMA's website at www.mma.org to see the Chapter 70 aid numbers for your community On Wednesday, May 10th, Senator Therese Murray and her Senate colleagues announced that the Senate Ways and Means Committee's fiscal 2007 budget recommendations will include fully ending the Lottery diversion, providing a $158 million increase in Lottery distributions to cities and towns, matching the Lottery numbers in the House and Governor's budgets. This means that the MMA's statewide campaign to lift the Lottery cap will become a reality this year. In addition to this very good news, the Senate Ways and Means Committee's budget will also include a sweeping overhaul of the state's Chapter 70 education aid formula, with a $210 million increase for fiscal 2007, and a 5-year plan to increase the foundation budget, address equity problems that currently plague the formula, and increase the state's overall share of school funding. The final version of the House budget offered a $173 million increase, and the Governor's proposed budget provided for a $164 million increase. Please go to the MMA's website at www.mma.org to access the numbers for your community and school district, and to access the Senate's description of their Chapter 70 reform plan. You can review the numbers and see how the Senate's formula changes would impact you. There are now three different Chapter 70 plans on the table. It is imperative that you let your Senators know how their plan would affect you. The Senate Ways and Means Committee will release their full budget plan during the week of May 14th, and debate is scheduled for the week of May 2Is Is. FOR FURTHER BREAKING NEWS O THE BUDGET, PLEASE CHECK THE A'S EDSITE ( w.mma.org) FOR DEVELOPMENTS AND THE TEST INFORMATION Massachusetts Municipal Association, One Winthrop Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02110; (617) 426-7272 ' Page 1 of 2 Hechenblelkner, Peter From: McCabe, George [George.McCabe@mail.house.gov] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:56 AM To: Amesbury-Thatcher Kezer; Andrew Maylor; Bedford-Richard Reed; Beverly-Bill Scanlon; Boxford-Alan Benson; Burlington-Robert Mercier; Danvers-Wayne P. Marquis; Essex- Brendhan Zubricki; Gloucester-John Bell; Hamilton-Candace Wheeler; Ipswich-R. Markel; Lynnfield-Bill Gustus (E-mail); Lynnfield-Joseph Maney; Manchester-Rosemary Cashman; Marblehead-Anthony Sasso; Middleton-Ira Singer; Nahant-Michael P. Manning; Newburyport- John Moak; Newbury-Richard Joy; North Andover-Mark Reese; North Reading-Thomas Younger; Peabody-Michael Bonfanti; Town Manager; Salem- Kim Driscoll; Salisbury-Neil Harrington; Swampscott-Carole Shutzer; Wakefield-Thomas Butler; West Newbury-Marge Peterson; Wilmington-Michael Caira Subject: FW: VA Data Theft Statement.doc Attachments:. header.htm; image002.jpg Good Morning, Congressman Tierney wanted you all to see this statement from the VA on the missing veterans information for constituents who may contact your offices. It includes an 800 number veterans can call and the web site. Please feel free to print and post in your city or town hall. George McCabe U.S. Rep. Tierney's Office Office of Public Affairs Washington, DC 20420 Media Relations (202) 273-6000 www.va.gov S tatement A Statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently learned that an employee, a data analyst, took home electronic data from VA, which. he was not authorized to do. This behavior was in violation of our policies. This data contained identifying information including names, social security numbers, and dates of birth for up to 26.5 million veterans and some spouses, as well as some disability ratings. Importantly, the affected data did not include any of VA's electronic health records nor any financial information. The employee's home was burglarized and this data was stolen. The employee has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. Appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the VA Inspector General's 5/23/2006 Page 2 of 2 office, have launched full-scale investigations into this matter. Authorities believe it is unlikely the perpetrators targeted the items because of any knowledge of the data contents. It is possible that they remain unaware of the information which they possess or of how to make use of it. However, out of an abundance of caution, VA is taking all possible steps to protect and inform our veterans. VA is working with members of Congress, the news media, veterans service organizations, and other government agencies to help ensure that those veterans and their families are aware of the situation and of the steps they may take to protect themselves from misuse of their personal information. VA will send out individual notification letters to veterans to every extent possible. Veterans can also go to www.firstgov.gov to get more information on this matter. This website is being set to -More- Statement from.the Department of Veterans Affairs H 2 handle increased web traffic. Additionally, working with other government agencies, VA has set up a manned call center that veterans may call to get information about this situation and learn more about consumer identity protections. That toll free number is 1-800-FED INFO (333-4636). The call center will be open beginning today, and will operate from 8 am to 9 pm (EDT), Monday- Saturday as long as it is needed. The call center will be able to handle up to 20,000 calls per hour (260,000 calls per day). Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson has briefed the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, co-chairs of the President's Identity Theft Task Force. Task Force members have already taken actions to protect the affected veterans, including working with the credit bureaus to help ensure that veterans receive the free credit report they are entitled to under the law. Additionally, the Task Force will meet today to coordinate the comprehensive Federal response, recommend further ways to protect affected veterans, and increase safeguards to prevent the reoccurrence of such incidents. VA's mission to serve and honor our nation's veterans is one we take very seriously and the 235,000 VA employees are deeply saddened by any concern or anxiety this incident may cause our veterans and their families. We appreciate the service our veterans have given their country and we are working diligently to protect them from any harm as a result of this incident. IS 5/23/2006 NurseAdvo"cySvrvep(W!anter200b~ 2Q2 y received (although not all respondents completed each question) +71 A respondents were over75 years of _ age b X38% of respondents -five alone iVwseAdvocacpSvrvey( Ifiter2000 pie :cam needs that wem noted themost fiequeadY -being a~aucagrmg coor on of health services ers d the :Ihfjos or * =a AG the ab;styto find, access health and.Mcil setvic+s needed , -Asigii5eaat mtmberofrespovamwaLwfound that underst-andiingthedoctor'sexpI s. medications and - Symptoms, needs orw5hestotheir doctor were also 4% said theyw°uidt*e advantage oraaazrse advocacy service scscicesmosticegne'n+19• -The aeg/ifapngspAni~aIDl; phoneggh~°dmaea„cezs/ratsdiveilativetomanagmgilnesses serelative to managing mssesamlagrng,` 1 .uter24lJ. 1ViuseAdvocacp S3' i The'fi?ndingprefeience, ofsespondentswas split between free charge to all station ('W%) and adding scale (3'P;-) Res papCdeats indicated that they preferred the nurse advocate be an employee of aheatthc ar a s- ~toa ----ed by the T rwr (SrA) over a emplogee of the town (37°!0) H spondents tivece ecenlg dividedin bow they wished to access tir~_,....: ofanurseadvoc- Thewmenumberof.. respondents preferred contacting a town deparunmt as in died they would like to contact a .;zation. y s' NurseAdvacaC Sorvey(Wmter2OOO Although the 10'urseAdvocaey Committee had hoped fora more robust n wPonse to the survey, those who did respond appear to tepreseBt those who most need the services describcd acrd in and ofthemselves demonstrate a signrt' recent need z iddo the tow- 2 Are You A Reading Senior. Citizen Or Are You The Family Member, Friend Or Caregiver Of A Reading Senior Citizen? Please take a moment to complete this short survey. The purpose of this survey is to determine if there is a need for nurse advocacy services in Reading and to ascertain if residents would make use of such services. Nurse Advocacy Survey Also available online at www.ci.reading.ma.us/elder Please check the appropriate box. ❑ I am a senior answering these questions on my own behalf. (If not, please see gray box below.) My age group is... ❑ 60-74(5 years ❑ 75-85 ❑ over 86 years a9 °lo 4) 55%.6102.) 1&0/0 ~3ca~ "t oFal - .1$ l I am a family member, friend or cm-egiver of 011e ,or more senlor(s). My age group is... under 40 years 41 -G0 1 1 G1-70 71-80 over 81 years. 1 Their age group is... 60-70 71-80 over 8,1 years. Please ansvverthequ'estionsbelovuONN B BEHALF of the Reaaing ~enior(s) in your life. Gender My gender is... ❑ male ❑ female Current Livina Situation 58 9`~ ~3) ❑ live alone GO ❑ live in a facility or with someone who might be able to help me if needed g°l (g) Cl live with someone who is not able or available to help at this time i Care Questions Do you ever find it challenging... (Please check all that apply) -52 ❑ to understand the doctor's explanation of an illness or treatment Lfo ❑ to understand what particular medications are for, how or when to take them ,51 ❑ to explain symptoms, needs or wishes to your doctor -x 71 ❑ to coordinate the health services needed after an illness or injury 71 ❑ to find, access or understand the health and medical services you need i-1 ❑ other: If a nurse were available to personally assist you, would you take advantage of this service? ❑ yes ❑ no If no, why? no--- o e-o,Jej n o-W was rn o S 4- $I c/, CIS~f} l q o (37) OVER... If you answered 'yes," to the previous question, which of these services would you consider using...? (Please check all that apply) / a5" ❑ home/hospital/nursing home visits relative to managing illnesses and aging -7 9 ❑ phone guidance/advice relative to managing illnesses and aging If7 ❑ companion during your doctor's office appointment 5a ❑ help understanding medications and medical instructions -5C ❑ assistance planning and coordinating medical appointments and other services Fundina Preference If the Town were to provide a nurse to assist seniors, how would you suggest the program be funded? (Please check only ONE box) 33x1 (60 ❑ free of charge to all seniors z ems) ❑ free of charge to low income seniors only 37 ~6' (76') ❑ on a sliding fee scale for all seniors Ala 6) ❑ flat fee for all seniors regardless of income 2..01 Staffina Preference Would you prefer a Nurse Advocate be...? (Please check only ONE box) 3-1 % (~b) ❑ an employee of the Town h ~ a,,-"' ❑ an employee of a healthcare organization contracted by the Town -7 % ~,z~ ❑ other: (please explain) Access Preference Would you prefer to obtain the services of a Nurse Advocate...? (Please check ONE box) 33% (L') ❑ by contacting a Town department 3T'/6 (66) ❑ by contacting a community organization 35% 0,q) ❑ no preference FEEDBACK Is there any additional information you would like to share? OPTIONAL: If you would like to provide additional feedback by phone, please list your name and phone number and a member of the Nurse Advocacy Task Force will call you. Name Phone Thank you for completing this survey. Information gathered will be used by the Nurse Advocacy Task Force, which was created by Town Meeting 2005 to determine needed services for our older neighbors. Please return by the end of February to Elder/Human Services- Town Hall 16 Lowell St. Reading, MA 01867 or Submit online at http://www.ci.reading.ma.us/elder or visit one our drop box locations. Reading's Senior Center; Library; Housing Authority; Town Hall's White Mailbox; RMLD