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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-07 Board of Selectmen PacketPROCLAMATION TO DECLARE MARCH AS RED CROSS MONTH WHEREAS: In 2006, the American Red Cross nationally celebrates 125 years of service in the United States, recognizing over a century of innovation and participation, embracing a vision that drives its mission forward; and WHEREAS: As one of the nation's oldest, most recognized humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is woven tightly into the fabric of Reading, Massachusetts, enrolling neighbors as volunteers and chartered by Congress to provide compassionate care when disasters and other crises threaten to overwhelm and destroy families; and WHEREAS: The Red Cross also responds to international emergencies by rushing immediate financial aid and supplies to other countries affected by natural disasters, and working with the International Red Cross provides messaging and tracing services to those in war-torn countries; and WHEREAS: Red Cross workers stand ready around the clock to fulfill a historical role by keeping members of the Armed Services and their families in touch and offering other small comforts to ease the strain of being far from home; and WHEREAS: Residents of Reading, Massachusetts get information they need to maintain safe and healthy lives through Red Cross courses in lifesaving skills - first aid, CPR, water safety and much more - while our community also benefits from other Red Cross programs that provide trained health care workers to the infirmed, transportation to medical appointments, holiday stockings for children in need and other comrunity based programs; and WHEREAS: Red Cross services include recruiting thousands of people annually to donate blood ensuring its safety, and providing hospitals with half the nation's supply of blood and blood products for lifesaving medical treatments and routine medical procedures; and WHEREAS: Through its work, the Red Cross, an enduring American institution, restores hope at home and throughout the world every day, and its vital services would not be possible without generous contributions from the American people of their time, blood and money. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do hereby proclaim March 2006 as Red Cross Month, especially during these trying times for our country, and request that each member of our community support the noble humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay North Area with a gift of time, blood or money. Together, we can save lives and make our world a safer, better place. THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Camille W. Anthony, Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Vice Chairman Joseph G. Duffy, Secretary James E. Bonazoli Ben Tafoya J~v 5~ 1K - American RedCross - - LJ of Massachusetts Bay February 3, 2006 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: 29)d FEB -6 AM 11: 19 North Area Office 85 Lowell Street ll Peabody, Massachusetts 01960-5491 www.bostonredcross.org (978) 531-2280 phone (978) 532-7503 fax (781) 665-1351 Melrose Office The strength of the Red Cross begins with the local community. As one of the twenty-two communities served by the North Area of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay, we invite you to join us once again in celebrating March as American Red Cross Month. The national tradition of proclaiming March as Red Cross Month began with President Roosevelt in 1943 and continues to this day throughout states, cities and towns across the country. For the National American Red Cross, 2006 is special in that it marks the 1251h.1 anniversary for the founding of the American Red Cross by Clara Barton. In addition, for over one hundred years the American Red Cross in Massachusetts has provided residents of the Commonwealth with a wide array of programs and services, including: ❑ disaster relief, education and preparedness; ❑ international disaster relief and support for international humanitarian law; ❑ emergency communication and assistance to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families; ❑ health and safety, including CPR, First Aid, lifeguard training, aquatics, and sports safety training and Certified Nursing Assistant courses; ❑ blood and tissue services; ❑ and, in certain locations, food pantries, transportation programs and a variety of youth activities. In observance of Red Cross Month, we respectfully request that you return the enclosed proclamation, or one of your choice, as we have in the past. We will proudly display it with our other communities' proclamations at our North. Area Office in Peabody. We ask that you insert your name and the name of your community iri the appropriately bolded areas. Boxford Danvers Everett Lynn Lynnfield Malden Marblehead Medford Melrose Middleton Nahant Unitedi&Way North Reading Peabody Reading Salem Saugus Stoneham Swampscott Topsfield Wakefield Winchester Woburn Together, we can save a life PV~ Within the next few weeks, one of our volunteers will be following up this letter with a telephone call, in the hope that we may arrange a time to visit with you to accept your signed proclamation. We would also very much like to make this a photo opportunity, with a press release submitted to the appropriate local newspaper. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 978-531-2280 with any questions. Thank you so much for your participation and support during this memorable month. Sincerely, Janice Wilson North Area Director ~,a 3 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 3, 2006 Board of Registrars Term: 3 years 1 Vacancv Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Vacancy ( ) 2008 Gloria R. Hulse 107 Sanborn Lane (92) 2006 Robert Cusolito 23 Grandview Road (99) 2007 Cheryl A. Johnson 4 Summit Drive (96) Indef. Candidates: Harry M. Simmons *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3u./ 6 IVED 11.1rA N CLERK 1)1NG, MASS. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMIVIITTEES/COMMISSIONS, 200b FEB 13 P 4: 26 Name: t a 57 46-9l Date: rJV, lmG (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: Occupation: r4z, i fired art~_<,,, /rLv,e v^ J ~ J Tel. (Home) V 81 v 144-b qi'1 Tel. (Work)__A/,q (Is this number listed?) # of years in Reading:.3 9 Are you a registered. voter in Reading?__ e-mail address: 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 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 MBTA 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 TManagement Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Je sl I 7^~6 v- 1, Co 1-05 ~ 7 131r 3 1 t~ F' $ a a I 'e cc (py cr.4_ra RP Alf , ( L ; a r - w t3 ~Z~, to/c n 12-A r c p'. a BOARD OF REGISTRARS Term Three years Appointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Four Members, three appointed by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk as the fourth member. Two shall be members of the Republican Party, and two shall be members of the Democratic Party. (Note: Must be a registered voter of the Town. Must have been enrolled in the political party he/she is appointed to represent for at least two years prior to appointment. Must not hold another elective office, except as a member of a Home Rule Charter Commission or as a Town Meeting Member.) Meetings As needed Authoritv . Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 51 Purpose To certify naives on nomination papers, initiative petitions, referendum petitions, recount petitions and public policy petitions. Registration of new voters, conduct election recounts. Update and posting of voting lists and processing absentee ballot application. Oversee the annual Town census and prepare lists generated from census infonnation. 3°x'3 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 3, 2006 Communitv Plannine & Development Commission Term: 3 years 0 Vacancies Annointine Authoritv: Board of Selectmen Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exn. John Sasso, Chairman 10 B Street (04) 2008 Neil Sullivan 20 Franklin Street (98) 2008 Susan DeMatteo 81 Colburn Road (03) 2006 Richard D. Howard 21 Kiernan Road (86) 2007 Jonathan E. Barnes 41 Pratt Street (90) 2007 Candidates: Brant F. Ballantyne *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3 lev APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: ZA L(A•1q 1 N6 'Em" (Last) (First) Address: ' ~ Z UL16;6 ~-Y 1 ANA "rWlCiS Date: 7144/0 (Middle) ' I Occupation: ~Ti JOYK "(I166K- C C"W-11 c7Q nAAAiM Are you a registered voter in Reading? Y&~ Tel. (Home) I-S 1. Tel. (Work) 9 & 7tq.~/Z- (Is this number listed?) # of years in Reading: e-mail address:_66a1 ~oe@'fe( SS.c,, 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 Drags 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 !L 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 77, MBTA Advisory Committee Z 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: t Q r~ti~ere~, ~t~ra~r-eSS i©tti.~ l ~v►~ ►v~.Q,Q,y" . k~...e.. ~et-~erw.e,~. c~tc2k.a i ~ Clec7t~tn l 1 n9 - Afwe pv-eiJ 5, 'a- Ae.i/t`o bW_ZtAx p ( a7' Y1 t > r rC_i ✓y .SdT~x~ re5 _ 1 Lt~ C.~1~c vt^~ f 112)1~t) 1 "'Ci 4. *t, d Ad~41y, Z lie. es + a o.J 5eUef,l i tv- GEC, 11~,~_s ;,Lc, 10j, p~C w.~ QY.R f `5 (-2~C~w`~~~ cacAT dv C~ ~ ~ ~Glibt,S~1~2. l ~ ~ow".~,u,U`t•e~- ~ t ~ .~V'ec,~ t ~t2 ~,~O~I.,SFfc.aG~~~O~t , COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Term Three years Appointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five Members whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year Meetinfs_ Twice a month on the second and fourth Monday Authority Reading Charter - Adopted March 24, 1986 Purpose CPDC shall make studies and prepare plans concerning the resources, developmental potential and needs of the Town. CPDC annually reports to the Town giving information regarding the physical condition of the Town and any plans or proposals known to it affecting the resources, physical development and needs of the Town. CPDC shall have the power to regulate the sub-division of land within the Town by the adoption of rules and regulations governing such development. CPDC .shall have all of the power and duties given to Planning Boards, Boards of Survey and Industrial Development Commissions under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth, and such additional powers and duties as may be authorized by the Charter, by Bylaw or by other Town Meeting vote. 3k3 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 3, 2006 Historical Commission j)pointine Authoritv_Board of Selectmen Term: 3 years 0 Vacancies Term: 1 year - Associate Members Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Virginia M. Adams, Chr. 59 Azalea Circle (78) 2008 Mark Cardono 26 Boswell Road (98) 2007 Roberta M. Sullivan, Treasurer 76 Minot Street (96). 2008 Wilbar M. Hoxie 31 Green Street (93) 2006 Sharlene Reynolds Santo 46 Wakefield Street (99) 2007 Kathryn Greenfield (Assoc.) 192 Woburn Street (05) 2006 Karen Herrick (Assoc.) 9 Dividence Road (05) 2006 Susan Patterson (Assoc.) 572 Haverhill Street (05) 2006 Linda Tuttle (Assoc.) 625 Main Street (05) 2006 Candidates: Clayton Jones *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3C,4 (4% APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: ~_j &~VVQs 6(CL•,70%-N Date: (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: (6 /MT- Q v i-no K s--(- Tel. (Home) g q 4 8 t G 01 Tel. (Work) 6 (7 tf5o')-3cvy (Is this number listed?) ti Occupation: e cA i-t o Are you a registered voter in Reading? ~r-e s # of years in Reading: D-0 e-mail address: ; v e S cs ,p s . Cv v. J 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 SS~ci v-111's-torical Commission -Housing Authority -Human Relations Advisory Committee -Land Bank Committee MBTA 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: r..a S-4? 3'0ej G- 4k7-1(. ~avv,wosS~~n. Fut SeJev\ y G__ J ° c HISTORICAL COMMISSION Term Three years for full membership; one year for Associate members Appointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five Members whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year as well as an unspecified number of associate members appointed for one year terms Meetings Held monthly on the first Tuesday Authority By vote under Article 9 of the Subsequent Town Meeting, November 14, 1977 Purpose To identify and record historic assets of the Town, and to develop and implement a program for their preservation. 3 3~' Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, A 01867-2686 FAX: (781) 942.9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager&l.reading.ma.us (781) 942.6643 Legal Notice (Seal) Town of Reading To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold public hearings on the following matters on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: (::,75 Pleasant Street LIP 8:00 p.m. • Establish Economic Development Committee 9:00 P.M. All interested parties may appear in person, may submit their comments in writing, or may email comments to townmanaaer( 7a ci.readina.ma.us. By order of Peter I. 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I6 LOWELL STREET READING, MA 01867 12 MIDDLE ST READING, MA 01867 ; READING, MA 01867 2460760000000100 2460760000000110 2460760000000120 TOWN OF READING VALLIS MATTHEW WELSH JOHN F PARKING DIANA VALLIS KATHLEEN WELSH 16 LOWELL ST 37 ENOS CIR 29 UNION ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460760000000130 2460760000000140 2460760000000150 1 JENKINS KATHARINE M WOOD SHAUN S DINJIAN MARK A DORIAN M HART MOKWOOD WINNIE 94 PLEASANT ST 27 JOHN ST 13 MIDDLE ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460760000000160 2460760000000170 2460760000000180 MCAULEY JAMES E HAKANSON BRUCE C BENARD DENIS PATRICIA A MCAULEY PO BOX 688 MAFALDA BENARD 104 PLEASANT ST READING, MA 01867 33 JOHN ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460760000000190 CARTER PAUL E LINDA B CARTER 128 PLEASANT ST READING, MA 01867 246076000000019A KIERNAN JOHN F BEATRICE M KIERNAN 37 JOHN ST READING, MA 01867 14 Reading Design Review Team Minutes Date: Location: Organizer: Attendees: Applicants: Applicant February 21, 2006 Conference Room Chris Reilly Chris Reilly, Chief Cormier, Michelle Halloran, Joe Delaney, Fran Fink, Ted McIntire, Paul Jackson, Jane Fiore, RMLD Project: 75 Pleasant St LIP Location: Applicant: RHA Counsel: Engineer: Allen and Major Town PLANNING Landscaping will need to be developed around the perimeter/parking lot to accommodate more shade trees More street trees on Pleasant -need to match existing- Drought tolerant plantings and underground drip a must Facades/buffering will need to be developed on all 4 sides Central front sidewalk should be widened Fencing needed around porches/ramp in front The roof mass should be broken up in the center Detail of lights on and off building and in parking lot needed-parking lot should be per q4so DRT Minutes 2.21.06 downtown spec Dumpster enclosure should be consistent with building Designated parking/directional signage needed Landscaping and more architectural detail needed on rear elevation, i.e. shutters FIRE DPW/ENGINEERING Signs for merchant permit parlang Drainage -must demonstrate compliance with DEP stormwater drainage Want additional 8 spaces under DPW plowing agreement HEALTH 4,11,11,110, lb DRT Minutes 2.21.06 Dumpster pad needed-can put the enclosure on the opposite corner HISTORICAL Will want elevations CONSERVATION Have soils tests/borings been done? Deep hole and perc test to establish seasonal high water table Will need soils tests observed Doesn't need Cons comm. approval Work will send stormwater into Pleasant and Soil borings have been conducted Parker, increase in impervious cover ...the local street drains into wetlands: roof run off should be pre-treated and infiltrated on site Detain and clean run off from paved areas POLICE Have to work out who gets spaces-14 spaces Appears 8 remaining spots are reserved for lease-construction may affect existing availability of overnight parking for neighborhood. RMLD 07 DRT Minutes 2.21.06 No central air Gas heating system What kind of service/ Any common service Appliances? 4k4 the donor's request) and amount of donations, and the purposes for which each expenditure was made. This system is initiated to keep the necessary confidentiality, to provide the appropriate checks and balances, and to provide for the operation of these funds in an efficient and expeditious manner, since much of the need is often emergency in nature. Adopted: September 13, 1988, amended 12-13-9, amended November 1, 2005 `1, Section 5.2 Local Initiative Program (LIP) Regulations 5.2.1 Purpose These regulations set forth the substantive and procedural requirements for review of applications for Local Initiative Program (LIP) applications to the Board of Selectmen. These regulations are developed because, through the LIP program the Board of Selectmen is asked to join and sponsor an application for affordable housing in the Town of Reading. Therefore the Board of Selectmen needs to be assured that its participation in the project fully meets the Board's expectation for affordable housing developments in the Town of Reading. It is the intent of the Board of Selectmen to encourage applications for affordable housing under the LIP program, in order to give the Board of Selectmen and the Community an opportunity to have early input into affordable housing developments. In this spirit, the Board encourages potential applicants to meet with staff, through the Town Planner, and to present conceptual plans through this process to the Board of Selectmen. 5.2.2 Concept Plan Process Initial contact for presentation of conceptual plans under the LIP program will be through the Town Planner. The Town Planner shall inform the Board of Selectmen through the Town Manager, of interest expressed for. a LIP project. The applicant shall work through staff, and through whatever other process the Board of Selectmen shall determine from time to time, including the creation of a Working Group of interested parties. . The use of the concept plan process is'not intended to either extend or delay the time frames otherwise allowed for a LIP or Comprehensive Permit process. Working with the Town in a concept plan process will not prejudice any formal process for a project that the applicant may later pursue. The concept plans prepared and presented under this process will be presented in sufficient detail and number of plans as the Town Planner may require, in order for the Town to be able to adequately understand the proposal, and to have as complete an initial review and comment as practical. At a time or times to be mutually arranged by the Town Manager and the Applicant, a presentation on a LIP conceptual plan shall be made to the Board of Selectmen. Depending upon the direction from the Board of Selectmen, the Applicant may then be asked to prepare a complete LIP application to the Board of Selectmen. • 5-2 Board of Selectmen Policies -JP1 5.2.3 - Comulete Aunlication A complete application for a LIP shall consist of not less than 20 copies (the Town may require additional copies if needed) of the following materials required to make up a complete application: An application form which includes the following information: • Name of applicant • Address of site • Number of units proposed • Type of housing proposed (ownership or rental) and style of construction (single family detached, townhouse, garden style, etc.) • Name of housing program under which project eligibility letter or site approval letter is sought • Relevant details of the proposed project (e.g., percentage of affordable units, income-eligibility standards, duration of the affordable housing restrictions, how the developer will comply with the limited dividend aspect of the program, etc.) • Market feasibility report • A complete list of projects of a similar scope (including but not limited to comprehensive permit projects) that the applicant has undertaken or which are in progress during the past 5 years. Included shall be a list of the projects, number of units, program used for funding, name of the local official(s) responsible for permitting and monitoring the project, and status of approval/construction, • Evidence of site control (e.g., preliminary determination by the subsidizing agency that the developer has a sufficient interest in the site, or a purchase and sale agreement, or a deed); • Evidence that the project developer is a nonprofit, a public agency, or a limited dividend organization; • Preliminary site development plans (signed by a registered architect or other pertinent design/engineering professional) at a scale approved by the Town Planner, showing: • the proposed location and footprints of all buildings; • changes in grading and topography; • parking, roads, walkways and driveways (including materials); • Landscaping and open space; • Zoning, including any overlay districts, and a zoning table showing what waivers may be requested; • Wetlands delineated by the Reading Conservation Commission, including all buffers; and vernal pools including all buffers; • infrastructure; • utilities, showing location and types of water, and wastewater, including hydrants; • storm water facilities designed to meet federal and state standards. • An existing conditions plan including: • metes and bounds description of the site; 5-3 Board of Selectmen Policies 4 4&tow • the location of all existing buildings; • the location of all streets, parking, driveways; • open spaces, topography, wetlands and buffer areas, vernal pools and buffer areas; • on-site infrastructure, utilities, and storm water facilities. • Scaled preliminary architectural drawings showing location, use, and building materials for existing and proposed buildings, including all elevations; and cross sections as required. Building tabulations (number and type of buildings, number and size of units, including number of bedrooms per building, floor area of units, building and impervious surface coverage); • Traffic patterns on the site and in the neighborhood; • Use and character of open space in the neighborhood and on and abutting the site; • Preliminary subdivision plan (if applicable); • List of waivers sought by developer from any and all local regulations, policies and by-laws; • Financial Pro-Forma, in a form and format as may be required by the Town Planner; • Proposed regulatory agreement; • Proposed monitoring agreement; • Payment of filing fee - Applicants shall pay advertising costs and postage for abutter notification; • Additional information the Board of Selectmen determines is necessary to make a sound decision; • List of state or other local approvals necessary to be sought and granted prior to the issuance of a building permit for project The Board of Selectmen may waive any of the requirements above when it determines that it is in the best interest of the Town to do so. 5.2.4 - Review Fees The Board of Selectmen may employ outside consultants to provide technical or legal assistance in reviewing a LIP application. The Board of Selectmen may require the developer to pay all or part. of the consultant's fees. Consultants may include but shall not be limited to special counsel to the Board of Selectmen, traffic, design review, lighting, and/or real estate consultants. To the extent that the Board of Selectmen requires the use of outside consultants to provide technical or legal assistance, and if the Board of Selectmen ultimately approves the LIP and it goes before the Reading ZBA for the Comprehensive Permit application, the work of the consultants in that particular area of expertise for the Board of Selectmen may be relied upon by the ZBA in its deliberations. A review fee may be imposed only if: • The work is in conjunction with the developer's project; • All written results and report are made part of the LIP record; All fees assessed shall be reasonable in light of the: Complexity of the proposed project; Complexity of the particular issues 5-4 Board of Selectmen Policies • Number of dwelling units proposed; • Size and character of the site. 5.2.5 - Procedures Applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with the Town Planner or designee prior to submitting an application. The Board of Selectmen shall open a public hearing on the LIP application within 45 days of receipt of the complete application. The hearing shall be noticed by the Town, at the expense of the applicant, to abutters and to the general public in the manner prescribed by law for a hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application. The Board of Selectmen shall notify and send copy of application to all applicable local boards and officials of the application for a LIP within seven working days of receipt of application. These Boards and officials include but are not limited to: Community Planning and Development Commission, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Reading Housing Authority, Historic Commission, Water and Sewer Commission, Town Manager, Town Planner, Town Engineer, Director of Public Health, Conservation Administrator, Director of Public Works, Police Chief, and Fire Chief. Applicant shall provide adequate copies of application to accommodate this notification. 5.2.6 Decisions The Board of Selectmen shall render a decision, within 45 days of the close of the public hearing. If the Board of Selectmen approves the LIP, the decision may include conditions. General conditions shall include but shall not be limited to: 1. For condominium projects, legal review and approval of final condominium documents prior to the issuance of a building permit; 2. For all projects, legal review and approval of deed riders prior to the issuance of a building permit; 3. A requirement that the affordable units remain affordable in perpetuity; the affordable units should have this "affordable in perpetuity" clause stated in their deeds 4. A requirement that the phasing of the project be specified and that the phasing of the affordable units be similar to the phasing of the market rate units; 5.2.7 Condominium Documents All condominium documentation shall state that: 1. Unit owner's percentage interest in the condominium association shall be based on initial unit sales price (not square footage of the unit); 2. There shall be one vote per unit owner, unless MGL c 183A requires otherwise; 3. Condominium documents shall prohibit amendments to affordability provisions. 5.2.8 Amendments to Approved Plans If after the approval of a LIP a developer seeks to change its proposal as approved by the Board of Selectmen, it shall promptly notify the Board of Selectmen in t s 5-5 Board of Selectmen Policies writing, describing such change. Within 20 days the Board of Selectmen shall determine and notify the developer whether it deems the change substantial or insubstantial. if the Board of Selectmen determines the change is insubstantial, the comprehensive permit shall be deemed to incorporate the change. If the Board of Selectmen determines the change is substantial, it shall hold a public hearing within 30 days of its determination and issue a decision within 40 days of the close of the hearing. All Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Officials who are designated to receive a copy of the plans under section 4.02 of these regulations shall be given a copy of the revised plans within 7 days of the receipt of the revised plans, and shall be given an opportunity to comment on the revisions within the time frame designated above. Only the changes in the proposal or aspects of the proposal affected thereby shall be at issue in the hearing. 5.2.9 Reasonable Profits Profits shall be reasonable and shall be limited as follows: 1. Homeownership Projects: Not more than 20% of total development costs (TDC). TDC does not include overhead, profits and management consulting fees. Overhead shall not be more than 5% of the total development costs (net of profits, management consulting fees and overhead). 2. Rental Projects: Annual return of not more than 10% of equity (equity being the difference between TDC, as defined by the NEF construction loan documents, and the amount of the construction loan. This difference may not be equal to the developer's cash invested. TDC includes an allowable fee for developer's overhead (5% of TDC, excluding site acquisition and developer overhead and fee) and developer fees.(20% of TDC). 5.2.10 Allowable Acquisition Costs 1. The development pro forma must list a land value, that is the lower of ,the (i) last "arm's length transaction" (if within 3 years) plus reasonable carrying and/or maintenance costs or (ii) the value under the pre-existing zoning regulations, plus reasonable carrying costs. 2. "Last arm's length transaction" shall not involve an identity of interest between the seller and the buyer or any party related to the buyer. 3. "Pre-existing zoning regulations" concerns the time the option or purchase and sale agreement is executed. 4. "Reasonable carrying costs" includes interest, taxes, insurance and the costs related to option agreements. (These costs plus the acquisition costs cannot exceed the appraised value of the land under the density permitted by a comprehensive permit). 5.2.11 ReLyulatorv Aureements L The purpose of the regulatory agreement is to provide legal assurances that the developer will (i) construct and maintain the units in accordance with these Rules and (ii) be limited to a reasonable profit for the project subject to the regulatory agreement (as set forth in §9.00 above). 5-6 Board of Selectmen Policies 4k 2. The regulatory agreement shall: • Include a definition of "profit"; • Limit profits on homeownership projects to no more than 20%; • Limit profits on rental projects to an annual return of no more than 10% of equity; • Require a full compilation and certification of total development costs (net of related-party expenses) and total revenue, on a federal income tax basis, prepared and certified by a CPA, acceptable to the monitoring agent and the town; • Be executed by the Town, the lending bank, and the developer. 5.2.12 Monitorine AL-reements The purpose of the monitoring agreement is to provide legal assurances that there is a public entity (or a private entity responsible to a public entity) to oversee compliance with the terms of the regulatory agreement and deed rider. Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) shall be the monitoring agent if CHAPA agrees to do so. If not, the Board of Selectmen will determine what other agency will assume this responsibility. If CHAPA 's the monitoring agent the per unit fees for monitoring the affordable units shall be, as required by CHAPA; otherwise the fees shall comparable to CHAPA's fees to the accepted monitoring agent. The developer shall pay all monitoring fees. 5.2.13 Affordabilitv Restrictions - all applications Homeownership Projects: 1. The formula for determining resale price shall be the lesser of (1) the appraised value of the unit multiplied by a discount rate (established by a ratio between the original sales price of the affordable unit compared to the original sales price of a market-rate unit); or (2) a price based on an annual debt service on a mortgage plus taxes, insurance and condominium fees (assuming a 10% down payment) that does not exceed 30% of the annual income of a household earning 70% of the median income of the Boston Metropolitan Area. 2. Upon resale, the owner of the affordable unit shall be required to actively market the affordable unit to eligible purchasers for up to 120 days, after shich time the unit will be offered to the Reading Housing Authority or other Community Development Corporation as an affordable unit. 3. Excess profits shall be returned to the town's Affordable Housing Trust Fund or other designated fund to be used for affordable housing purposes as per Section 9.0 1.1 and 9.01.2. 4. Rental Projects (all applications): Affordable rents (including utilities) shall be limited to 30% of the annual income of a household whose income is 80% of the median income of the Boston Metropolitan Area or established pursuant to a rent schedule set by the Town or its designee. 5-7 Board of Selectmen Policies 5.2.14 Buver/Tenant Selection - all auulications Buyers of affordable units shall: 1. Be first time homebuyers and not have had an ownership interest in a residence in three years preceding the date of the closing of the loan except that a single parent, with one or more children living with him or her, who has been divorced or widowed within the preceding three years and who no longer owns a home, or, who is in the case of a divorced person, is subject to a court order or separation agreement to sell the home and divide the proceeds, or, in the case of a widowed person, whose home is subject to a binding purchase and sale agreement for sale, will be considered a first time homebuyer, notwithstanding prior home ownership during those preceding three years, provided such widowed or divorced person is eligible in other respects; 2. Have a household income of 80% or less of the median income of Boston Metropolitan Area. 3. Renters of affordable units shall have a household income of less than 80% of the median income of Boston Metropolitan Area; 4. Developers shall have a Town-approved affirmative marketing plan. 5.2.15 Owner Occuuancv Reauirements All units sold under a home ownership LIP program shall be owner-occupied. 5.2.16 Affordable Unit Desiun and Location - all auulications • The affordable units shall be indistinguishable from the market-rate units. • Affordable units shall be dispersed throughout the project. • Local residents shall have a preference on 70% of the affordable units Adopted July 22, 2003, amended November 1, 2005 Section 5.3 Local Preference for Affordable Housing The following shall constitute the Town of Reading policy regarding the local preference for affordable housing. This policy shall apply to LIP applications, and shall apply in any and all other situations where there is a production of affordable housing within the Town of Reading, and for which a local preference is available. The following criteria are to be considered equal in value: • Current residents - A household in which one or more members is living in the Town of Reading at the time of application. Documentation of residency must be provided which may include appearance on the Town Census, rent receipts, utility bills, or voter registration. • Family of current residents - Close relatives of current residents of the Town of Reading, including children or parents of a Reading resident. • Municipal Employees - Employees of any of the Departments of the Town of Reading, including the School Department, Light Department, and Municipal Government departments. • Emplovees of Local Businesses - Employees of local businesses located within the Town of Reading. Documentation may be required, including pay receipts, or similar proof that the employee is working in the town of Reading. Adopted November 1, 2005 5 -8 Board of Selectmen Policies Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2686 FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager&l.reading.mams (781) 942.6643 Legal Notice (Seal) Town of Reading To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold public hearings on the following matters on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: 75 Pleasant Street LIP 8:00 p.m. Establish Economic Development Committee 9:00 P.M. All interested parties, may appear in person, may submit their comments in writing, or may email comments to townmanaaer(a-)ci.readin2.ma.us. By order of Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager To the Editor: To be published for one day on February 28, 2006 Please send bill and tear sheets to Town Manager, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 qx% February 28, 2006 'T'OWN OF READING 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Phone: 781-942-6612 Fax: 781-942-9071 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Email: creilly@cixeading.ma.us TO: BOARD OF SELECTMEN (BOS) RE: ASSIGNMENT OF MASTER PLAN ACTION STRATEGIES The Master Plan Advisory Committee completed their work on the most recent version of the Master Plan (MP) in the Fall of 2005 and subsequently it was adopted by the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) on February 25, 2006. This plan is available through the Town's Planning Webpage, and an. electronic copy of this document is attached to this letter (see. attached CD). This MP provides the strategic and tactical goals and objectives for the Town of Reading and more importantly captures in a Vision statement the core ideals by which each and every board,•commission, staff, resident and elected official have agreed as the basis for the community. A list of the seven themes of the Vision statement is as follows: ➢ Sense of Community: neighborhoods, small.town feel, scenic ways & volunteerism ➢ Retain and enhance natural resources and open space ➢ Provide housing for diversity - expand infrastructure to support housing ➢ Business friendly: atmosphere and vibrant downtown ➢ Regional road network, transportation and road improvements and transportation alternatives ➢ Town-wide connections, safety and access ➢ Excellence of School system Chapter 11, Implementation (attached), was developed to take those objectives considered a' priority and define specific action strategies requiring execution, identifying a responsible party for each strategy, and proposing an initial timeframe for completion. The BOS has been assigned 14 action strategies. A complete list of the action strategies can be found in the attached spreadsheet. Those assigned to the BOS can be identified by looking for "SOS" in the "Assignment - Primarv" column of the spreadsheet. The BOS may also be responsible as a secondary or "co-assignee." Please also review and coordinate with the primary owner on those actions for which you have been identified in the "Assignment Secondarv (Co)" column of "the the spreadsheet. The CPDC is responsible for ensuring execution of this plan, and has made a commitment to the Board. of Selectmen (BOS) and the community to keep them apprised of the status. To facilitate this process, we are asking that the BOS identify a single point of'contact for each assigned action strategy. This will allow the CPDC to communicate directly with this individual to obtain status, address issues and concerns, answer questions and affect changes as needed. Please understand that while not all of the steps identified in the action strategy (in the implementation 4,el % ICategorv IObiective IDIAction Strategy IDue Data 'IName 1 I Update Design Standards & ( 1 Char &Identity 1811. Guidelines 2006-September I ScenicRoadMistoric (Char &Identitv I 1812 IDistrict 12006-December I (Char & Identity I 2D11 IDeveloo Mansionizatlon Zoning 12008-May [ l Inventory Undeveloped Land 1 I 1 Char &Identity 2D/2 ( initial review) 2006-November 1 ( Create New Housing i 1 ousinq 1B/1 Partnership 2006-June 1 IPersue Add'I Funding for Housinq 113/2 Housing Using CPA I 1 2007-September (Housinq 1 1B/3 1Communicate Housing Goals 12006-November I Prepare Zoning Article to Allow Housing 2A-B/1 Cluster Devipmnt (PRD) 2006-May Modify Sec 4.3.2.8 (A..---.,/ Housing 2A-B/2 Aots) of the Zoning Bylaw 2006-May ( Introduce Mixed Use Zoning in I 1 I Housing 5A/1 Downtown/Deoct 2005•November Econ Determine Structure of Econ 1 ( Development 24/1 DavIp Commission 2006-Febmarv Econ I IEstablish Econ Develop I _ 1 Development 2A/2 Commission 2006-November Econ Rezone along South Main Development 3A B/1 1Street Corridor 12006-November I IEcon • 1 (Obtain Funding for Streetsoape 1 1 t Development 3A-612 Improvements 2007-Sep ember Natural Review Bylaws/Subdivision Resources 1A/1 Regs to. Enhance Preservation 2007-November Natural ( ( Explore Impact Fees to Fund 1 Resources 1A/2 Preservatlon 12007-Mav' INatural 1 IAddressand Deal Effectively Resources 2B with Unmet Regional Needs 10 ngoing. Protect Wellfields by Natural " Amending/Strengthening Resources 3A/1 Bylaws 2007-May (Natural 1 1 1 Resources 3A/2 Monitor Enforcement of Bylaws Ongofno 1 1Natural 1 1Hire Consultant to Expand - Resources 7A/1 Historical Inventory 1 2007-March ( Review of Open Space Plan 1 1 Open Space 1C11 (annually) 2007 January 1 (Open Space 1 1C/2 (Solicit Public Input (annually) 12006-July 1 ( 1 Identify Pub/Priv Easements for ( Open Space 1C/3 Connection (quarterly) 12006-April I Provide Funding for Land for- ( Open Soave 2DA Relds/PicAreas/Parks(anniv) 12007-Mav Develop School Land for Muff- Open Space 2D/2 purpose Recreation(annM 2006-August Evaluate Conservation Land ( Open Space 3C/1 for Trails (annually)- (2007•Januarv IEmail Phone (Assignment - Primary (Assignment-Secondary (Co) (Status ICPDC hown Planner (Scheduled for April 2006 Zoning Workshop 1 (Historical Commission ICPDC/rown Planner 1 ICPDC 1NIA 1 ICPDC (Town Planner 1 1BOS (Town Manager 1 1BOS IN/A 1 1Housing Partnership IN/A I Scheduled for April 2006 Zoning Workshop, CPDC NIA removed from Spring 2006 priority list CPDC approved, scheduled for Spring 2006 CPDC N/A Town Meeting ICPDC IWA (Completed i 1Town Manager 1Town Planner i 1Board of Selectmen IN/A 1 ICPDC IN/A IScheduledforApril 2006 Zoning Workshop (Town Planner 1BOS i CPDC Town Planner ICPDC I WA 1 I Conservation Administrator IBOS i Conservation Commission WA ( Enforcement Officer IConservat[on Commission 1 11-11storical Commission (SOS 1 1Town Planner IWA 1 i ITown Planner IN/A I 1DRT IWA 1 (Town Manager IDRDRecreaticn Committee 1 Superintendent Town Manager/DRT I (Town Forest Commission (Conservation Commission I 10pen Space I 3C/2 . IDevelop interpretive Programs 12007-January 1lmprove Mapping for Open IODen Space 3C/3 Space Onqoinq Conduct Public Education for (Open Space I 3014 1SchooLvYouth Groups(annl) 12007-May ( Create 'Guide to Reading Is 1 Open Space 3C%5 (Open Space' 2007-May 1 Support Public Awareness ( 1 Open Space 3C/6 Events (annually) 2006-May I Appoint Ad-Hoc CPA ( 1 Open Space 5A/1 Committee 2006-March Implement Developer Impact I 1 OpenSpace 56/1 FeesforRebreation 2007-May I 1 Create Recreation Funding . ( I 0penSpace 5612 Endowment (annually) - Ongoinq Recrutt Volunteers for Fund 10pen Space 1 513/3 (Raising (ever two years) 12007-March Solicit L tters/News Articles for (Open Space . i 5614 (Programs (annually) 10npolnq Services & Faecilitleas I 1D11 (Review Impact Fee Practices 12007- May ~ Services & Facilities 1D/2 Develop Impact Fee Bylaw 2007-November Develop & Maintain Public Services & Health Emergency Response Facilities 2A11 Plan (Services & I (Define types of information to Facilities 5A/1 by communicated 2006-November Services & Define communication means 1 Facilities 5A/2 and methods 2006-November Services & I I Identify strategies to couple I Facilities 5A13 information needs/methods 2007-May Services & ( 1 Facilities I 5A/4 implement communication plan 2007-November Explore methodologies for measuring customer Services & satisfaction-with town Facilities 68/1 services 2006-May Services & Measure customer satisfaction Facilities 68/2 with town services 2007-Mav, . Services & ( 1 (Analysis of results and Facilities. 613/3 1futureactions 2006-November ( I Initiate Town-Based Transit ( Transportation 16/1 Non-Profit 12008-Januarv i ( Identify Parking Concepts for 1 1 Transportation . 16/2 Downtown 2007-Januarv Form Town-Wide Parking/Traffic Ad-Hoc Adv Transportation 413/1 Comm. 20,16-June ( Explore Impact Fee Bylaw for ' 1 Transportati on 4B/2 Sidewalk Improvements 2007-May Advocate Reading's Transp Transportatio Interests In Reg'[ Ping n 6C/1 Groups Ongoing Open Space Commission GIS Adminlstrator Superintendent Town Forest Commission Recreation Committee BOS Recreation Committee Recreation Committee Recreation Committee Recreation Committee Town Planner Town Planner Historical Commission N/A School Committee GIS Coordinator BOS CPDC/Finance Committee BOS/Finance Committee WA BOS WA Town Counsel CPDC Health Department WA SOS (Town Manager 1 BOS (Town Manager 1 BOS (Town Manager SOS (Town Manager 1 BOS Town Manager BOS Town Manager BOS (Town Manager i BOS (Town Manacer/rown Planner SOS (Econ Devi. Committee/Town Manager BOS Town Manager Town Planner ~N/A . SOS Town Manager .J. February 28, 2006 T wN OF READING 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Phone: 781-942-6612 Fax: 781-942-9071. COMM[JNITY DEVELOPMENT Email: creilly@d reading.ma.us Camille W. Anthony Chairman, Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 I2E: , CowLIANCE/ENFORCEMENT OF CPDC DECISIONS Dear Camille: This letter is a follow up to the action that the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) accepted at our January 3, 2006 joint meeting to review the Compliance/Enforcement issue in more detail and to provide our recommendations for improving the situation both from within the CPDC and with policies and procedures. The CPDC is pleased to report that we have taken an introspective look at this issue and would like to offer the following findings and recommendations; (1) We have found that there appears to be a need to improve communication as part of this process. Clearly, both the level of detail found in the conditions of our prior CPDC decisions and follow-up correspondence by the Town Planner are not being adhered to or addressed. ACTION: All pending actions (Permits/COs) and identified compliance/enforcement issues should be reviewed at the monthly Design Review Team meetings. A separate agenda item should be added to facilitate this discussion and the building inspector should be present for at least this portion of the meeting. A running list (log) should be maintained by the Planning Department and CPDC. (2) Although lacking any enforcement powers, the CPDC has not been as vigilant as it could be in ensuring its decisions are adhered to. ACTION: The CPDC will review prior decisions at its meetings on a monthly basis and provide direct feedback to the Town Planner for action. To support this effort, we will be requesting that the BOS consider expanding the CPDC with the addition of 2 associate members. (3) The Town Planner has made it clear that often times, developers are uncooperative or simply do not pay attention to compliance issues. ACTION: The CPDC will add a condition to every new decision requiring a meeting with developers with the Town Planner and Building Inspector 15-30 days prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy, and Lot Release, in order to review any outstanding issues. This meeting will be considered a required component prior to issuance of the respective & LA items. The CPDC will utilize these meetings as a primary means to PROACTIVELY gauge compliance status. The CPDC will notify the Chair of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager in the case of clear departure from or noncompliance with conditions, or should a building permit or certificate of occupancy be issued without the conditions of a CPDC decision being met. (4) The Community Services department lacks ~a dedicated manager and as such, priorities and issues are not always given the attention needed. ACTION: The CPDC strongly recommends that the Community Services department be provided with a stand-alone department head that can assist in prioritizing the activities of the planning staff and be more directly involved in resolution of such enforcement and compliance issues. This includes a request to review the allocation of staff time dedicated to enforcement activities and report on this allocation and its adequacy to the BOS and CPDC. (5) The Town Manager requested that more conditions are handled earlier in the process. ACTION: CPDC will craft its decisions such that they can be more easily enforced. CPDC decisions will continue to identify what conditions must be met before a building permit can be issued and what conditions must be met before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. CPDC will craft its decisions such that the large majority of the conditions must be fulfilled prior to issuance of a building permit. (6) There are a number of existing cases which present compliance issues (list to be provided at a later date), for which building permits/certificates of occupancy have already been issued. ACTION: An action. plan will be presented by the Town Manager to address these items with a timeframe for resolution. In addition to the above recommendations, as you know, the Town Manager previously provided his comments on this subject in a memorandum dated January 18, 2006. We certainly appreciate the Town Manager's initiative and would like to express our support for items #2 (see recommendation 45 above) and #3 in that memo. With respect to item #4 of that memo, the CPDC is not in favor of this proposal (requiring from a developer a performance. guarantee rather than performance ofa condition in certain circumstances, via "administrative" authorization). This proposal essentially creates a mechanism by which a developer, having.properly applied for and received a decision and/or conditions for a project from CPDC as the lawful granting authority, can engage in action or activities which deviate from those specifically approved by CPDC without the knowledge ofCPDC and without ever requesting or receiving approval from the lawful granting authority. We do not believe it would be appropriate to do so. It also appears to be unnecessary. The CPDC meets at least every 14 days, and has always been. willing to include additional items on its agenda as "administrative action" as needed;. and CPDC could therefore itself entertain any request for relief from or to modify its conditions or requirements where practicality requires it. And in most cases - as would certainly be the case by the Town Manager's example concerning landscaping in winter.conditions the circumstances requiring relief would or should be known sufficiently in advance (CPDC meets every 14 days and given our recommendation ##3 above) so that the matter could be presented to CPDC for its consideration as the lawful granting authority. CPDC strongly urges rejection of this proposed action. We do not believe that it is justified or warranted in light of existing comparable relief Rk 6,b presently available through the CPDC. In addition, provision of such an alternative can only have the further harmful effect of denigrating. and undermining the responsibility and authority ofthe CPDC. In summary, the CPDC stands ready to actively support the compliance/enforcement issue to the extent feasible and allowed by the Town Charter and by-laws. We are confident that the recommendations listed above are an important first step to improving the situation and more importantly communication between all parties. The CPDC looks forward to hearing a response and your plan of action for implementing the above recommendations and hopes this topic can be further discussed at our next joint meeting (to be scheduled). Regards, ohn Sasso, Chairperson Richard Howard, Secretary Jonathan Barnes Susan DeMatteo Neil Sullivan Community Planning and Development Commission CC: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Chris Reilly, Town Planner Glen Redmond, Building Inspector Joint Meeting of Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Library Board of Trustees February 15, 2006 The meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. in the Parker Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, 45 Temple Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Robinson, Vice Chairman Andrew Grimes, Members David Greenfield, Paul Bolger, Michele Williams, Hal Torman and George Hines. Selectman Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Joseph Duffy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya. School Committee Chairman Rob Spadafora, Members Lisa Gibbs, Elaine Webb, Carl McFadden, John Carpenter and Pete Dahl. Also present were Board of Library Trustees Chairman Vicki Yablonsky, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Superintendent of Schools Pat Schettini, Assistant Superintendent John Doherty, Schools Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Library Director Ruth Urell, Police Chief James Cormier, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: David Morgan. Discussion/Action Items FY 2007 Budizet - Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Robinson indicated that he would like to discuss the reserve policy. The budget policy is to start at level service, then look at additional services or cuts. He indicated that there is a need to review the process in the future. The goals are to maintain services, maintain 5% reserves and balance additional services, and save for the future. Town Accountant Gail LaPointe reviewed the revenue changes. Rob Spadafora noted that we received $600,000 last year from Home Depot and thought it was supposed to be $1 million this year. The Town Manager noted that it wasn't $600,000 last year because it wasn't fully developed. He also noted that with Home Depot and Jordan's combined, we might have received $600,000, and that their new growth was spread out over two years. Ms. LaPointe reviewed the local receipts. She noted that we are looking at an increase in interest earnings, and the Governor's budget has an increase of approximately 10% in State Aid. She also noted that we are expecting $1,392,090-from the SBA. Other funds that are available are from the sale of cemetery lots, Reading Ice Arena Authority, RMLD Earnings Distribution, Overlay Surplus, Certified Free Cash and the sale of real estate funds. She noted that we need to keep the reserves at 5% of operating budget or $3,209,495. Elaine Webb asked what drives the variation in free cash, and Ms. LaPointe noted items such as interest earnings. Ms. LaPointe also noted that anything that doesn't get spent goes back into free cash. The Town Manager noted that unexpended appropriations from DPW, Police, Fire, etc. go back into free cash. Pete Dahl asked for a three year analysis of variances and what drives it. Joint Meeting of Finance Committee. Board of Selectmen. School Committee and Librarv Board of Trustees - Februarv 15, 2006 - Paae 2 Board of Selectmen Chairman Camille Anthony asked where the Finance Committee is regarding the RMLD distribution. Chuck Robinson noted that the Finance Committee met with them in the Fall, and they are thinking of changing the formula. The Assistant Town Manager noted that benefits costs have increased 2% less than last year. The debt service will decrease in five years. The Reading Memorial High School project costs each household approximately $300 per year. When the MSBA reimburses, that will drop to $150 per household. The health insurance increase is 1.9% but we had estimated a 15% increase. The Assistant Town Manager did note that the. 1.9% increase could change due to open enrollment. The costs are $550,000 less than anticipated. He also noted that 17.50% of the health insurance is paid by the enterprise fund. The Town Manager noted that we changed the health insurance year to June 1 st so that we will know 11 of 12 months costs. Carl McFadden noted that the Town Manager resigning from the MIIA Board of Directors helped us to get good results. The Assistant Town Manager noted that the budget deficit is . $277,992. Chuck Robinson noted that the FY06 budget split was the schools at 66.50% and the Town at 33.50%. He suggests splitting the deficit with the Schools cutting $184,865 and the Town cutting $93,127. John Carpenter noted that the School initial requests were 10%. Elaine Webb noted that the Superintendent's original budget had a 6.2% increase, has been cut to a 5.9% increase, and is level service. Chuck Robinson noted that.we have a deficit to deal with and this is a historical split. . Superintendent of Schools Pat Schettini noted that he did not get these numbers prior to this meeting. It was noted that all of the Board and Committee members received the numbers this evening. Camille Anthony asked the School Department if there is no new money in the School budget. Rob Spadafora noted that 5.9% is level service plus a little of the district improvement plan. He noted that 6.2% is the current school request. Pat Schettini noted that he didn't think there would be a deficit tonight. Chuck Robinson noted that the School Department knew there was a deficit that was even bigger than the one we are dealing with now. Elaine Webb noted that they need technology people to train the teachers to teach the children. Carl McFadden noted that the Town needs to improve their departments too. He reminded everyone that there is also a substance abuse issue in Town that needs to be dealt with and could have an impact on the budget. (by Joint Meeting of Finance Committee. Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Librarv Board of Trustees - Februarv 15, 2006 - Page 3 Paul Bolger noted that there is still a deficit of $200,000 and the budgets are not level service numbers. He is surprised that the School Department is surprised when the Finance Committee told them to level service. Pete Dahl noted that what was level service last year changes; i.e., funding special needs is a changing situation. Pat Sehettini noted that the Technology person is a new position. They also like to keep similar class sizes every year. They did not fill the neuropsychologist position this current year but will fill it in FY07 to maintain the youngsters in our district. David Morgan noted that the issue of level service is that it is below State average. The technology person is needed to teach 200 teachers/staff. The Town Manager noted that it is disappointing that we can't do everything. He also noted that next year, the Finance Committee needs to define "level service budget." He noted that the school budget is increasing $1.8 million. He also noted that there is new growth in Town, and the Health Division is requesting an increase in the Inspector's hours due to the new restaurants in Town. He noted that there is an increase in crime at Walkers Brook Crossing. The residential development will impact the schools, Town, public safety, Library, etc. Schools Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai gave an overview of Chapter 70 and Education Reform Requirements for School Spending. She noted that the Ed Reform Act established a school funding formula based on three principles that include providing adequate funding, local community contribution, and the State will bridge the gap. She also noted that the target local contribution is $23,925,045, the required local contribution is $24,268,349, and the Town received Chapter 70 aid. George Hines questioned the numbers for preschool and full day kindergarten.. He asked if parents pay, and Carl McFadden noted that they pay for half a day. The Town Manager asked how the Circuit Breaker is affected, and noted that it is not reflected in the 5.9% increase. He also noted that the increase in the Circuit Breaker is approximately $200,000 and not subject to appropriation so that equals a 5.9% increase plus $200,000. Carl McFadden noted that the Circuit Breaker money is accounted for under tuitions. Chuck Robinson suggested taking $150,000 from reserves and put it towards the deficit, and later next Fall put the regeneration into the stabilization. He suggested that both the Schools and Town cut $30,000 out of their budgets and use the same split for the remainder. Carl McFadden asked about the RMLD's financial situation. The Town Manager rioted that the increase in the electric bills is based on fuel costs. Carl McFadden asked if they ever streamline, and the Town Manager noted that everything they had in stabilization is gone. The head count is lower, legal costs are lower, and the cost of operation is small compared to the cost of fuel. Elaine Webb noted that if they still have to cut $48,000, it will have a direct impact. % y y3 Joint Meetina of Finance Committee. Board of Selectmen. School Committee and Librarv Board of Trustees - Februarv 15, 2006 - Paae 4 The Assistant Town Manager noted that agrees with the technology comments. Rob Spadafora noted that he did not understand the Town's numbers. The Town Manager noted that 4.9% was nothing new - level staffing. The next number included additional people to keep up with community growth. The Assistant Town Manager noted that the original budget had some items left out that he wasn't aware should have be in there. The Committees broke down into groups to brainstorm. Rob Spadafora noted that the School Committee voted 'a 5.9% budget with flexibility to move that number up or down $30,000. Camille Anthony noted that the School Committee states that they have a 5.9% increase but they also have a $200,000 Circuit Breaker. Ms. DeLai noted that is an offset under Special Ed on Page 12. Andrew Grimes noted that if you compare this year to last year, there is an additional $200,000. Ms. DeLai noted that the DOE doesn't guarantee a certain amount. Andrew Grimes noted that the expenditures are $200,000 higher because they are offsetting $200,000. Camille Anthony noted that the Town budget has been hurt severely, and we help offset the high cost of special students - it affects us all. Paul Bolger asked for a five year history of the Circuit Breaker. Camille Anthony noted that the School is asking the Town to cut $100,000 and that is unacceptable. John Carpenter noted that '/z of $128,000 equals $64,000, and that is equal to 2/10 of 1% of the school budget. He pointed out the imprecision of all of the revenues and expenses, and that it should be a simple matter to balance this budget. Pete Dahl suggested letting the Superintendent, Town Manager, Town Accountant and Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director work out the numbers. He noted that he is willing to take another vote if need be. Andrew Grimes noted that if the budget is not balanced when the Finance Committee starts their hearings next week, then the departments need to come in with a list to cut. The Assistant Town Manager noted that the open enrollment for the health insurance could increase the numbers. The School Committee broke down into a separate group. Rob Spadafora noted that the School Committee voted to grant the Superintendent to cut up to $65,000 off the 5.9% budget. 504e,A Joint Meeting of Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Librarv Board of Trustees - Februarv 15, 2006 - Paae 5 A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova to adjourn the Selectmen Meeting of Februarv 15, 2006 at 11:00 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Grimes seconded by Hines to adjourn the Finance Committee Meeting of Februarv 15, 2006 at 11:00 p.m. was annroved by a vote of 7-0-0. A motion by Dahl seconded by Carpenter to adjourn the School Committee Meetino of Februarv 15, 2006 at 11:00 min. was annroved by a vote of 6-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary t (C ARK SQUARE A T R E A D I N r. 2N FED 27 AN 11' 53 February 22, 2006 Dear Neighbor, We wish to thank all area neighbors who attended our neighbor meeting last Thursday, February 16th. Your concerns are important to us and all questions and comments welcome. At that meeting, we presented information about zoning, building design and perimeter buffers. Going forward, we are committed to working the neighborhood to ensure that "Park Square at Reading" not only fits in, but complements the Town of Reading. The topic of our next neighborhood meeting is Roadway Improvements. Time / Date: 7:00 pm Thursday, March 2" d, 2006 Location: Building 'E', Addison Wesley Campus (same as before) If you are unable to attend but would still like to meet with us, please call (617) 232-8900 and ask to speak with Brian Sciera. In the meantime, you may wish to visit our web site for additional information at: httD://www.oarksauareatreadina.com/ We look forward to seeing you again on Thursday. Yours Truly, Bob Frazier Vice President of Development W / S Development cc: Board of Selectmen, Members Town Manager, Peter Hechenbleikner Town Planner, Chris Reilly CPDC, Members State Representative Patrick Natale W/S Development Associates LLC Main: 617-232-8900 FAX: 617-738-1628 Affiliated with: S. R. Weiner & Associates, Inc 1330 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill MA 02467 February 24, 2006 Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Members of the Board: In keeping with our ongoing efforts to communicate with you regularly about key aspects of our service, I would like to inform you about a new offering for Comcast cable customers, known as the Family Tier. The Family Tier - available to new and existing customers - will include 16 family-friendly programming networks of primarily G-rated content as well as all local/national broadcast channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, UPN, WB, FOX and PBS), public access programming, religious broadcast programming and where available, significant Hispanic programming, including the Univision and Telemundo networks. In addition to the channels that customers receive through their Basic Cable service, Comcast's Family Tier will include: PBS Kids Sprout, Headline News, C-SPAN, C-SPAN 2, Discovery Kids, Science Channel, Toon Disney, Disney Channel, National Geographic, Nick GAS (Games and Sports for Kids), Nickelodeon, DIY, Food Network, Home & Garden Television, TBN, and the Weather Channel. Customers who choose the Family Tier option will need a digital cable set-top box that also offers an on- screen interactive program guide and easy-to-use parental control features. All 16 channels in the Family Tier also will continue to be available as part of other existing packages. Comcast is planning to launch the family tier service in Reading on or around March 31, 2006. We will be communicating with our customers to make them aware of this service. As this is an optional service, customers do not have to do anything to keep their current service selection. Our goal is to offer the best quality, choice and value in home entertainment, and we will continue to invest in our network, in customer service and in new technologies in order to meet that goal. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 978-207-2264 should you have any questions about the information I have enclosed here or about our service in general. Respectfully, Ue / - Jane M. Lyman Manager of Government and Community Relations Enclosure: Family Tier Line-Up 8.&I ~comcast COMCAST FAMILY TIER LINE-UP PBS Kids Sprout C-SPAN C-SPAN2 Discovery Kids Discovery Science Toon Disney Disney Channel National Geographic GAS (Games and Sports Network for Kids by Nickelodeon) Nickelodeon DIY The Food Network HGTV (Home & Garden Television) TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) CNN Headline News The Weather Channel Facts about the Familv Tier: ® The family tier is an optional service. Customers who choose the Family Tier option will need a digital cable set- top box that also offers an on-screen interactive program guide and easy- to-use parental control features. • All 16 channels in the Family Tier also will continue to be available as part of other existing packages. ® Customers do not have to do anything to keep their current service selection g~,y Dear Mayor/ Manager/ Chief Elected Official: y The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is one of 14 voting members of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The Boston Region MPO is . the organization that decides how all federal transportation funds are spent in the Boston region. We are seeking your comments before deciding how to vote on the amendment described below. Background On February 16 the MPO voted to approve a draft amendment to the FY 2006-2010 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The draft amendment will affect projects scheduled to be advertised for construction or to begin operation in federal FY2006 or federal FY2007. This draft document is out for public review and comment until March 28. After considering these public comments the Boston. Region MPO is scheduled to meet and adopt of final version of the FY2006 TIP amendment on March 30. No projects to..be paid for with federal construction funds will be advertised until this TIP amendment is' adopted. Ten projects that were previously programmed for FY2006 are now proposed to be delayed until at least FY 2007 in the draft amendment. Six projects scheduled for FY2007 are now proposed to be delayed until at leastFY2008. These changes are required due to a reduction in the federal transportation funds available for the highway program from the amount anticipated when the TIP was adopted in August 2005 and because of anticipated cost increases on the programmed projects: The available funding levels are set, in the recently adopted federal transportation legislation known as SAFETEA-LU. Changes to FY 2006 Projects In the table below, ten projects delayed from FY 2006 are listed, along with the reasons for their delay, the updated cost of each project, and the anticipated earliest year each might be ready for advertising. Twelve listings are actually shown; the Newton (Commonwealth Avenue) roadway and enhancement projects and the Route 128 roadway and bridge projects must be funded together. Richard A. Dimino, President Gordon Feltman, Vice President Grace S. Shepard, Treasurer Marc D. Draisen, Executive Director Jeanne E. Richardso e et PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 2 ..Earliest Updated Year Project # . `Community Cost Reason for Delay. Ready Route 115 (Pond 602496 Foxborough, $3,500,000 No contract to go 2007/8 Street) Norfolk, beyond 25,% Franklin design Route 9 @ Oak 601586 Natick 8c $3,500,000 MassHighway. 2008 Street Wellesley District 3 design not ready Earliest Updated Year Project # Community Cost Reason for Delay Ready. Route 30 601899 Newton $3,240,000 No action since 2007 (Commonwealth public hearing in Avenue), Phase 3 2003, design at less than 25% Route 30 NA Newton $799,405 These 2007 (Commonwealth enhancements Avenue), Phase 3, cannot be done. without the project" enhancements roadway project - Route 1/Walnut 601513 Saugus $12;415,0.00 Right of way 2007 Street interchange needs to be improvements secured, needs FHWA and historic properties review Pleasant Street 601686 Watertown $7,900,000 Current design is 2007 at 75%, rights of way need to be secured Route 128 603206. Dedham, $1,000,000 MassHighway 2007 Improvement Needham, project - need Program Contract Westwood bridge type 4, Year One, approval subject Major bridge to Chapter-91 project - Route 128', 603206 Dedham, $2,0005000 Roadway `project '2007.. Improvement :Needham;..... ' . -cannot-proceed . Program Contract- Westwood without above` _ _ 4, Year One . bridge-project - OV 3 Central Street 602839. Framingham $1,800,000 Design not ready, 2.007/8 Bridge only sketch plans Cross Street 602219 Somerville. $2,200,000 No design 2007/8 Bridge contract. 75% design plans are under review Cedar Street 604007 Wellesley $2,336,000 Only preliminary 2008 Bridge , design completed Regional NA $250,000 No programs Transportation identified for 'Demand funding Management Program In addition; the funding for the new MPO program "Improving the Region's Bicycle Parking Infrastructure" was reduced from $400,000 to $250,000. The Belmont, Cambridge, .and Somerville Bicycle facility may be split into two separate projects. $1,750,000 was retained in FY2006 to potentially complete the Somerville and Belmont portions' of the project separately from the section in Cambridge. MassHighway will work with Somerville and Belmont to investigate whether the pieces in one or both of the communities can be made ready to go in FY2006 within that budget. The remainder of the $3,000,000 total project cost has. been moved to FY2007, Several FY2006 projects remain in the TIP but their cost estimates have been changed: Project I # Community Route 133 (Main Street) 1600217 Essex Route 53, Phase 1B 1114501 Hanover Depot Square Freight 603949 Bedford House Bikeway & Greenway. 1602341 Peabody Sudbury Road Bridge 1603906 Concord Route; 35 (Water Street). : „60:1918 Danvers; . Bridge :Route 109 (Bridge 601087 Dedham Street) Bridge Recreation-Road Bridge 1105121 Weston Original Cost. I Updated Cost $1,500,000 ( $2,400,000 $4,000,000 I $5,100,000 $350,353 $383,780 I $2,800,000 $3,450,000 1 $1,488,000 I $1,508,804 I -3;215;000 $3,696000 : $3,SOOr000 °$31505;000 $2,068,143 I $2,068;143 e 4 Suburban Mobility NA Boston $650,000 1481,000 Program Region The chars e in tli'e Suburban 1Vlobili 'Pro 'ark fiuidiri Le l'r veeflects the'ant g " ty gr g icipated costs or approved programs to be funded -in FY2006. Three projects left over from.the 2005 TIP are now ready for advertising and would be programmed for FY2006 in this proposed amendment: Project I # ''Community Original Cost I Updated Cost Route 18 intersections 603161 Weymouth $4,500;000 $4,055,233 (@ West, @ Park, (a),Columbian) Ames Street Bridge. 1603542 ' Dedham 143,500,000 $3,218,260 Route 20. Bridge ' 1105121 .I Wayland $5,500,000 1 $5,233;670 Two trail projects have been added to FY2006: 1. Assabet River Rail. Trail Pedestrian Crossing, Hudson, $115,000 2. Upper Charles Trail, Phase II' design, Milford, $190,000 The Assabet Trail Pedestrian Crossing will be funded from a SAFETEA-LU earmark. One bridge project from FY2007, the Pine Street bridge in Concord (4600638), costing $489,000 has been added to FY2006.and will paid for using state bridge fiends. Three additional SAFETEA-LU earmarks have been added. to FY2006: 1. Boston Nation Park traveler information system and Visitor Center, Boston, $7,000,000 2. Longwood Avenue/Urban Ring Tunnel Study, Boston, $562,500 3. Union Square Study, Somerville, $500,000 Unlike the*roadway portion of the FY2006 TIP, where funds for projects declined over the amounts that were anticipated, funding for transit projects in the Boston region increased in SAFETEA-LU. The following changes are proposed for FY2006 in the draft amendment to allocate these extra funds: ANN 5 1. Accelerate the procurement of 155. MBTA replacement buses - $18,.232,073 added.' -.2. ,..MBTA,St~tion Management Program;- $5; .07,094_444ed,to $202000 previ6usly allocated. 3.1 Two new SAFETEA-LU earmarks were added- Hingham Shipyard $2,141,519 and Silver Line Phase III - $4,913,576. 4: Provide funds to Intra-Framingham Transit System Enhancements - $432,630. 5. The language under the two MBTA Enhancement programs was amended to allow "bicycle racks" As an item that is.eligible for'funding. 6. An additional $62,500 in Section 117 funds is allocated to Canton Junction station improvements. 6 Changes in FY 2007 Projects Two of the bridge pro~ccts recommended for removal in FY2006,'Ceritral Street iri ~xamingham and Cross Street in Somerville, -have been add6dito the FY2007 construction list.... The..Route.l2..impxovement_Project,Contraet 4; Year...One roadway„and.brdge projects ;,Needham, and Westwood, removed' from FY2006, will be added.to FY2007. One roadway project and seven other bridges are recommended in this amendment for delay until at least FY2008. Earliest Updated - Year Project' # Community Cost Reason for. Delay Ready Middlesex .029491 Bedford, $6,300,000 75% design plans 2008 . Turnpike (Mitre Billerica, still under review, Extension), Burlington municipality must Phase 1 still take ROW Fountain Street 604013 Framingham $1,722,000 MassHighway 2008 Bridge recommendation Winter Street, 602464 Framingham $983,000 MassHighway 2008 Two Bridges recommendation Houghton Street 604006 Hudson $792,000 MassHighway 2008 Bridge recommendation Route 27 : 603658.. M pard. $2,129,000. MassHighway.. 2008 (Waltham Street) recommendation Bridge. Rockland Street 600776 Wellesley $795,000. MassHighway 2008. Bridge recommendation Route 135 (Union 603602 Ashland $819,000 MassHighway 2008 Street) Bridge recommendation Several FY2007projects remain in the TIP but their cost estimates have been changed: Project Massachusetts Avenue Tremont Street, Phase One Route 128, Route 3 5 and Route 62 interchanges Route 1 A (High # Community ( Original Cost Updated Cost 600636 Boston $14,400,000 $4,812,500 from SAFETEA-LU earmark 601274 Boston $5,000,000 $3,100,000 087612 Danvers, $11,000,000 $2,000;000•from. Peabody SAFETEA-LU earmark 1602543 1 Ipswich 1 $2,318,000 1 $5)720,000. • 7 Street) bridge Union Street ' 603..360, Marshfield' $1468,000,;.; ..$1;472;000<: (Bridge Street) Norwell Bridge Somerville 60433:1 Somerville _ $500,600 . $3;400;000; including Community Path $$1,125,000 from SAFETEA-LU earmark If you believe that any of the above information regarding reasons to delay projects is incorrect please let us know as soon as .possible. In addition; if you know of any other. projects that you believe will be ready to be advertised for construction by September 30, 2006, or any other programs that you believe should be funded in FY2006 please let us, know. All of the comments you provide will be forwarded to other MPO members, and . . MAPC will consider your.comments before deciding how to vote. The complete text for this amendment is available on the Boston Region MPO's web site; www.bostonmbo.ora. The public comment period for the amendment will close on March 28. The MPO will then meet to take action on the amendment. This meeting is currently scheduled for March 30 at 10:00 AM in the MPO Conference Room. in Suite 2150 of the State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston. All MPO meetings are _ TM open to the public. Comments will be accepted at the meeting and in advance in writing. Developing the FY 2007-2011 :TIP The process of developing a riew FY 2007-2011 TIP has already begun, and a draft document is expected. to be voted on in June 2006. The projects delayed from FY 2006 and FY2007 in the fmal version of this amendment will be given strong consideration for the FY 2007.- 2011 TIP. However, the funding available for projects in FY2007 and 2008 is also expected to be less than anticipated, and costs for many projects are escalating. The redesigned TIP Criteria will evaluate all projects for both need and effectiveness, and project readiness will be a factor for all projects under consideration for advertising in FY2007. Please provide complete, updated information on the TIP Criteria forms that you will be receiving shortly for any projects you wish considered for the FY20.07-2011 TIP. We at MAPC would be glad to help you with the TIP Criteria forms and with questions about the TIP process. Please contact Jim Gallagher at (617) 451-2770 x 2053, iaallavher(@,,manc.org if you need assistance. Sincerely, Marc D. Draisen Executive Director Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Reilly, Chris Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 8:51 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: North Suburban Planning Council I will await steve's draft and forward. It is fortunate he is not discouraged from taking time away from his office to participate in and contribute to essential activities-he clearly works in a supportive environment as I know he is able to spend a lot of time involved in worthwhile initiatives outside of Tewkesbury. We are lucky to have his valuable input. Chris Reilly Reading Town Planner 16 Lowell St. 01867 781-942-661.2 fax 781-942-9071 httu://www.ci.reading.ma. us/nlamiing From: Liz & Steve [mailto:sadwick@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 11:02 PM To: Reilly, Chris Subject: North Suburban Planning Council Chris, Hope all is well. I attended the NSPC meeting yesterday in Winchester and a majority of the meeting was spent discussing the TIP process. The current TIP amendment for FY06 includes the Reading Rt. 28 (Main Street) project. This TIP amendment is in response to the cut in Federal funding. There are a number of communities and projects that will not be funded this year due to the lack of federal funding. The comment period on this amendment is open until March 13, 2006. It was recommended that communities remain vigilant and active in support of their projects. I would recommend that letters of support and the need for the project be sent from the Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Community Planning & Development Commission and the State delegation. Key words to use include "project is ready to go", "major safety concern", multimodal impact (auto/pedestrian), etc. March 8th is the next NSPC meeting and a draft letter of support will be sent out to members prior to the meeting. Either Joan B., Tony Fields or I will prepare the draft. Everyone present yesterday was supportive of keeping the Reading project on the TIP amendment. The draft TIP amendment will be reviewed at the March 16th Planning & Program Meeting of the MPO. There will must likely be community representatives present fighting to have their funding restored, which means there should be a show for those projects that were included in the amendment. When I was in Stoneham, the Town Administrator and I were successful in pushing through the Franklin Street project because it was ready to go. We had to defend and promote our project before the various committees of the MPO. Let me know if you have any questions or need any additional assistance. Steve 3/2/2006 t 4100 MFP E, hR3 r„t„t 11,):ZLN -txaruLiVe Vay 7Q 3.1'd. 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