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2005-03-15 Board of Selectmen Packet
ACTION STATUS REPORT Updated: March 2, 2005 FOR BOS MEETING OF (DATE): March 1, 2005 Action Item Sponsor Status Discussion/Action `Items: Signing of Health Insurance Agreement RB Done Close Annual Town Meeting Warrant RB Closed Warrant consisting of 28 Articles. Article re: cordials was deleted. Article re: beer and wine package store will be rewritten to provide for Home Rule Petition. Appointment of Chief of Police RB James Cormier appointed Meet with CPN CPN will make a presentation to the Finance Committee Approval to Start Library Director at Approved Ste 6 Discussion - Town Manager's RS TM will include the new goals. PS will Evaluation email to BOS. GW, RS and CA volunteered to do the evaluation on 3/29 Discussion/Action Items From Previous Meeting(s): COMMUNITY SERVICES - LIAISON - Rick Schubert Hearing - 24 Hour Operation of WBD RB Re environmental clean up - a final Gasoline Service Station document has been submitted recently to Conservation, and they are reviewing it to make sure all obligations have been met.. Discussion on Delegation of Approval of RB PTTTF will develop criteria and a plan for Stop Signs setting up stop. signs on roads that intersect with ma' or through ways. - Memorial Park Use RB An article is on the Amiual Town Meeting warrant if needed. The town Manager will meet with residents who feel that there may be heirs around who could sign off on uses. If not, we will proceed with the petition for Cy Pres. Establishment of Capital Improvements GH Hines wants to discuss it with FINCOM and Committee School Committee Skateboard Park Conservation did not approve the proposed site at Danis. Danis has pledged $100,000 to help build a facility somewhere. No options appear to be available. Downtown Parking Staff to draft regulations, and meet with business community again, then present to Board of Selectmen. Discuss Options Relative to RCTV CA RCTV is working under a temporary agreement with the Board of Selectmen. Review Special Employee Status - GH Letter was sent to the School Committee on 9-4-03. School Committee responded they want to continue with special employee status, but didn't give reason why. D D Di i RB nd waitin room N ff h on on epot e seuss g op a ew eo -ee s Issue eempleted-, Review Affordable Housing Initiatives RB ♦ HfHGL - Governor's Drive ♦ 75 Pleasant Street - RHA ♦ 1375 Main Street - will be in litigation re: payment of surplus profits ♦ Town is at about 7.5% affordable Status of design for Main Street CA 75% design submitted to the state on October 30. Programmed for constriction in FY 2006. Follow - up Route 129/I-93 Interchange RB Board of Selectmen is represented on State Meeting Task Force. Inwood Office Park GH Residential uses approved by Woburn. Town will comment on MEPA Notice of Project Change, to ensure that we get paid our $245,000 (to be used for design of West Street) and to make sure that the Inwood Drive West Street intersection gets signalized. ACCOUNTING - LIAISON - ANTHONY Town Accountant Quarterly Meeting RB TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS - LIAISON - GEORGE HINES Trust Fund Commissioners Re: Hospital ♦ Hospital Development Committee Trust Funds formed and meeting - Hospital is not feasible DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - LIAISON - GAIL WOOD Discussion on Refurbishment of RB TM will come back with assessment of each Imagination Station playground; total capital needs for parks; and what is needed to repair Imagination Station. Referred to Recreation Division. Review Storm Water Management RB BOS directed Water & Sewer Advisory Options Committee to come back with a recommendation for a funding mechanism for the program. Will be considered for Fall 2005 Summit Village Playground CA CA and PH met with Condo Association on 12/4/03. Town Engineer is going to meet with condo assoc. Board on 12-9-03 re: Key: BOS = Board of Selectmen, CA= Camille Anthony, GH = George Hines, JD = Joe Duffy, RS= Rick Schubert, GW= Gail Wood, TM = Town Manager, PS = Paula Schena, RB = Regular Annual Business drainage, and then we will meet in January re: parking and playground. RMLD - LIAISON - JOE DUFFY PUBLIC SAFETY - LIAISON - GEORGE HINES Review Testing of Emergency Warning Siren RB ♦ Reverse 911 purchased ♦ Sirens being tested Other Items: I-93 Containment CA Consultant hired and beginning work in March 2005. Key: BOS = Board of Selectmen, CA= Camille Anthony, GH = George Hines, JD =Joe Duffy, RS= Rick Schubert, GW= Gail Wood, TM = Town Manager, PS = Paula Schena, RB = Regular Annual Business Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 MEMORDANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: March 11, 2005 RE: March 15, 2005 Agenda 3a) There are two applications for two positions on the Conservation Commission. One applicant will be present and the other will not. We will reschedule the other one for March 29, 2005. 4a) As you know, we are having the second annual 51i' Grade Town Meeting on April 1, 2005. In order to keep this process consistent with the process we use for real Town Meetings, I would ask that the Board of Selectmen close the Warrant for the 5th Grade Town Meeting as proposed. 4b) The Conservation Administrator's memo on this matter is self explanatory. 4c) This item establishes a screening committee for the Town Accountant. This is consistent with the prior discussion by the Board of Selectmen. 4d) The Board previously discussed this matter and declined to grant an agreement to use part of the right of way. The property owner is interested in having the Board conduct a site visit and review this matter. Attached is a copy of the minutes at which this matter was last discussed. Obviously, a site visit cannot be conducted until the snow is gone - perhaps mid-April. 4e) Ted McIntire will be present with me to review the status of Reading's application before the Water Resource Commission for the buy-in to the MWRA. Kerry Mackin, Executive Director of the Ipswich River Watershed Association has asked for five minutes to make a presentation to the Board. We will have additional material available for you just prior to the meeting on the 15t", PIH/ps • ~1 M C~ x w Poo O 4~ CU ~ O -tom immo Cl (u PEN( y 4-~ -N O ® ~ 'W a vs ~ .P*. 10 W V1 aA O PON* O v 0 0 O v 4-4 O ~ 4-o Pogo .P* ,~Lo, I. Marino,' Lillian From: Schena, Paula Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 8:36 AM To: Marino, Lillian Subject: FW: Frank Hadley -----Original Message----- From: jeanne.foti@rmld.com [mailto:jeanne.foti@rmld.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 8:28 AM To: Schena, Paula Cc: vincent.cameron@rmld.com; priscilla.gottwald@rmld.com Subject: Frank Hadley Frank Hadley's Employment History at the RMLD: Meter Department February 16, 1955 Meter Reader Line Department January 1, 1957 Groundman March 27, 1957 Lineman Third Class September 3, 1958 Lineman Second Class July 15, 1959 Lineman First Class March 8, 1972 Line Truck Foreman May 1, 1972 to Present General Line Foreman APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 11, 2005 Conservation Commission Term: 3 years AppointinI4 Authority: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) William Hecht, Chairman William Ogden Finch, V. Chr. Douglas N. Greene Vacancy Vacancy Jamie T. Maughan Rebecca Longley Orig. Term Date Exp. 73 Martin Road (03) 2005 51 Mill Street (98) 2005 31 Cape Cod Avenue (00) 2006 ( ) 2007 ( ) 2006 263 Woburn Street (03) 2006 550 Summer Ave. (03) 2007 Candidates: Stephen Goldy Mark Wetzel - unable to be present on 3/15, rescheduled him for 3/29 "Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3al- CONSERVATION COMMISSION Term Three years Appointing Authority Board of Selectmen Number of Members Seven Members whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year Meetings Twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday . Authority Reading Charter - Adopted March 24, 1986 Purpose The Conservation Commission shall have all the powers and duties given to Conservation Commissions by the General Laws, by the Charter, by Bylaw or by Town Meeting vote. Under the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 8C, the Town established the Conservation Commission for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of the Town. Included are the following: open space planning. FEB-22-2005 04:29PM FROM-S&N FINANCE +9787491209 T-808 P.002/002 F-653 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO B0ARD/C0MI flTTEE/COXIMSSION Name: t.. p A .Dare: (.Last) (F st) (Middle) Address: Y a !fir' 4p le v`-V Tel. (Horne) 7` 1--)"4 --477 Tel. (Work) ?7T -7'If -rave (Is this number listed?) tad pccu~uXi~n: ~"i , je~~ cis /7a rya c r' # of years in Reading: Are you a registered voter in Reading2Ve-s e-mail address: i~ C ll m. 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 _LBoard of Appeals -Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars -Bylaw Committee -Celebration Committee -Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm. ,Conservation Commission -Constable -Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves -Finance Committee Historical Commission -Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee _MBTA Advisory Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council -Mystic 'V'alley Elder Services Recreation Committee -Solid Waste Advisory Committee 3Telecommunicattions and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: 3°, 3 - vLI_INI% - ittADING, MASS. FAy - 78(- jt -z -go7b 1005 MAR - I P 3. 00 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD/COMMITTEE/CONIlVI)<SSION . Name: W zzl f u rK L- Date: 7- 1 c S__ (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: Tel. (Home) 761- 1'14 -6L(3~ Tel. (Work) 'l 78 - 6 9 Z - l~ 13 (Is this number listed?) es Occupation, G, w / E^' 9 truces # of years in Reading: - 2, 19' Are you a registered voter in Reading? Yea e-mail address: M L.W0710- P Y9 W U0. CAM Place a number nett to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #I 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 kt Development Comm. 1 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 --Solid Waste Advisory Committee Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee ;Town Forest Committee 2 Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee -Other j,e6M. 3a~. Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I, on March 7, 2005, 1 notified and warned the fifth grade students at Barrows School at Wood End, Birch Meadow School, Joshua Eaton School, and Killam School of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on fifth grade Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Fifth Grade Town Meeting Warrant in the following public places within the Town of Reading: Barrows School at Wood End, Sunset Rock Lane Birch Meadow School, Arthur B. Lord Drive Joshua Eaton School, Summer Avenue Killam school, Charles Street . The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 1, 2005, the date set for the Special 5th Grade Town Meeting in this Warrant. Constable A true copy. Attest: Town Clerk 14 6L 1 0 03/11/05 1 SPECIAL FIFTH GRADE TOWN MEETING WARRANT (Seal) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings: In the, name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the fifth grade students at Barrows School at Wood End, Birch Meadow School, Joshua Eaton School and Killam School of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 62 Oakland Road in said Reading, on Friday, April 1, 2005, at nine o'clock in the morning, at which time and place the following Articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by Fifth Grade Town Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter. ARTICLE 1 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town Accountant, Treasurer-Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning and Development Commission, Conservation Commission, Town Manager, Principals of the Elementary Schools, Superintendent of Schools, and any other Officer, Board or Special Committee. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 2 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to require students in the Reading Public Schools to wear uniforms as approved by the Superintendent of Schools, or take any other action with respect thereto. Fifth Grade Students from Barrows School at Wood End, Birch Meadow School, Joshua Eaton School and Killam School Paz 03/11/05 2 ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to extend the school day in the Reading Public Schools to 4:00 p.m. daily, and to eliminate homework, or take any other action with respect thereto. Fifth Grade Students from Barrows School at Wood End, Birch Meadow School, Joshua Eaton School and Killam School and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1) public place in Barrows School at Wood End, Birch Meadow School, Joshua Eaton School and Killam School of the Town of Reading not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 1, 2005, the date set for the meeting in said Warrant, and to publish this Warrant in a newspaper published in the Town, or by delivering an attested copy of said Warrant to each Fifth Grade Town Meeting Member at least fourteen (14) days prior to the time of holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting. Given under our hands this 15th.day of March, 2005. Richard W. Schubert, Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman Gail F. Wood, Secretary Joseph G. Duffy George V. Hines SELECTMEN OF READING Constable 03/11/05 q&3 CONDUCT OF TOWN MEETING Reading's Town Meeting is conducted in accordance with the rules set down in Article 2 of the Charter and the General Bylaws. Although Robert's Rules of Order is the basic source, a Town Meeting Member need only be familiar with what is contained in the Charter. These notes are intended to outline the major points all Town Meeting Members should know, and which by knowing, will make Town Meeting more understandable. GENERAL RULES OF PROCEDURE The Meeting is conducted through the Warrant Articles which are presented (moved) as motions. Only one motion may be on the floor at a time; however, the motion may be amended. ® Members who wish to speak shall rise, state their name and school and class in order to be recognized. ® A Member may speak for two (2) minutes but permission must be asked to exceed this limit. ® Seven (7) Members can question a vote and call for a standing count PRINCIPAL MOTION ENCOUNTERED AT TOWN MEETING The following motions are the principal ones used in most cases by Town Meeting to conduct its business. Experience shows that the Members should be familiar with these. ® Adjourn: Ends the sessions, can be moved at any time. o Lay on the Table: Stops debate with the intention generally of bringing the subject up again later.. ® Move the Previous Question: Upon acceptance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote, stops all debate and brings the subject to a vote. ® Amend: Offers changes to the main motion. Must be in accordance with the motion and may not substantially alter the intent of the motion. ® Indefinitely Postpone: Disposes of the Article without a yes or no vote. o Take from the Table: Brings back a motion which was previously laid on the table. o Main Motion: The means by which a subject is brought before the Meeting. THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS MAY BE USED BY A MEMBER FOR THE PURPOSE NOTED: o Question of Privilege: Sometimes used to offer a resolution. Should not be used to "steal" the floor. ® Point of Order: To raise a question concerning the conduct of the Meeting. ♦ Point of Information: To ask for information relevant to the business at hand. q 6"., Q It 03/11/05 4 TOWN OF READING BYLAWS ARTICLE 2: TOWN MEETINGS 2.2 Conduct of Town Meetings Section 2.2.1 In the conduct of all Town Meetings, the following rules shall be observed: Rule 1: A majority of the Town Meeting Members shall constitute a quorum for doing business. Rule 2: All Articles on the Warrant shall be taken up in the order of their arrangement in the Warrant, unless otherwise decided by a majority vote of the Members present and voting. Rule 3: Prior to debate on each Article in a Warrant involving the expenditure of money, the Finance Committee shall advise the Town Meeting as to its recommendations and the reasons therefor. Rule 4: Prior to debate on each Article in a Warrant involving changes in the Bylaws, the Bylaw Committee shall advise the Town Meeting as to its recommendations and the reasons therefor. Rule 5: Every person shall stand when speaking, shall respectfully address the Moderator, shall not speak until recognized by the Moderator, shall state his name and school and class, shall confine himself to the question under debate and shall avoid all personalities. Rule 6: No person shall be privileged to speak or make a motion until after he has been recognized by the Moderator. Rule 7: No Town Meeting Member or other person shall speak on any question more than two (2) minutes without first obtaining the permission of the Meeting. Rule 10: No speaker at a Town Meeting shall be interrupted except by a Member making a point of order or privileged motion or by the Moderator. 'to Rule 12: The Moderator shall decide all questions of order subject to appeal the meeting, the question on which appeal shall be taken before any other. Rule 13: When a question is put, the vote on all matters shall be taken by a show of hands, and the Moderator shall declare the vote as it appears to him. If the Moderator is unable to decide the vote by the show of hands, or if his decision is immediately questioned by seven (7) or more Members, he shall determine the question by ordering a standing vote and he shall appoint tellers to make and return the count directly to him. On request of not less than twenty (20) Members, a vote shall be taken by roll call. Rule 15: No motion shall be received and put until it is seconded. No motion made and seconded shall be withdrawn if any Member objects. No amendment not relevant to the subject of the original motion shall be entertained. Rule 16: When a question is under debate, no motion shall be in order except (1) to adjourn, (2) to lay on the table or pass over, (3) to postpone for a certain time, (4) to commit, (5) to amend, (6) to postpone indefinitely or (7) to fix a time for terminating debate and putting the question, and the aforesaid several motions shall have precedence in the order in which they stand arranged in this Rule. Rule 17: Motions to adjourn shall always be first in order. Motions to adjourn, to move the question, to lay on the table and to take from the table shall be decided without debate. 03/11/05 1A a.!~ Rule 18: The previous question shall be put in the following form or in some other form having the same meaning: "Shall the main question now be put?," and until this question is decided all debate on the main question shall be suspended. If the previous question be adopted, the sense of the meeting shall immediately be. taken upon any pending amendments in the order inverse to that in which they were moved except that the largest sum or the longest time shall be put first, and finally upon the main question. 03/11/05 6 MEMORANDUM To: Board of Selectmen From: Fran Fink, Conservation Administrator Date: March 2, 2005 Re: Conservation Restriction, YMCA The Conservation Commission is pleased to submit the attached Grant of Conservation Restriction for your consideration. The site to be placed under restriction is the northeastern arm of the YMCA site off Arthur B. Lord Drive. The restricted area extends into the forest behind Coolidge Middle School and includes a certified venial pool. Much of the area is wetland. The restricted area contains 70,374 square feet out of the total property area of 206,154 square feet. The YMCA has agreed to open the area to school groups for educational purposes. The Conservation Restriction is required by a condition of the Order of Conditions issued for construction of the swimming pool addition and parking lot constructed in 1999. I have attached maps and site plans to provide further information about the site and the neighborhood. The YMCA and the Conservation Commission have accepted the Conservation Restriction and signed the Grant. We hope that the Selectmen will also sign the Restriction on page 12, have the signatures notarized, and then return the Grant to the Commission. If you have any questions, please contact me in the Conservation office. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. q "t I * 101 f , , 5 y v ~ t , All / . zl. /el ' VI) f 63 't v \ 1~ 1 D t &'ONSERPAT.ION RESTRICTION AREA READING YMCA ,A.D. LORD DRIPS READING, JfASSACHUSETTS SCALE: 1 to = 60' r OCTOBER .29, 1998 y 1 0 I~ I ' ~ lu:r~~':; :;tit::;:•~`.~=~~'. • ~ ~ ~ {AREA' ?0,.74 :~r:::::r: 5 .6930 : •r•':~%~.' ~ LEGEND . . AN MM=WZW NU W / ...r,..9®.,.9 !QyT•1 ' aV41r7L/(~Plp~yly?~yit~~ r IW1 !Vl(, Y4~/(Jr / 13'1t>li<'AG1/1RiL k~TAJ.Iaf~ cuw0 &C0rmlcT~ ENO IN EERINC ASSC.CIATES, INC. CIVIL E'N OINEERS LAND SURVEYORS w m;& SR7EEY 212 1f'MK~IA~Y MA OJ000 01070 970~y 1-9007 940N SiRELT UNIT 10 MAW OJ)DOT-ID12 140 CREEMEAF AVcY.'UE PORPd,.A NN 0.1001 OpJ))4SJ-iJe2 STREET . RIONARD 000C0' No, 29971 q,f 3 0 GRANT OF CONSERVATION RESTRICTION TO TOWN OF READING YMCA of Greater Boston, Inc. a Massachusetts corporation, with a place of business at 36 Arthur B. Lord Drive, Reading, the owner of the land at 36 Arthur B. Lord Drive, Reading, Middlesex County (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantor"), acting pursuant to Sections 31, 32 and 33 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, do hereby grant, with Quitclaim Covenants, to the TOWN OF READING, acting through its Conservation Commission, a duly constituted municipal corporation having its usual place of business at 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867, and its successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee"), in perpetuity and exclusively for conservation purposes, the following Conservation Restriction on land located in the Town of Reading, Massachusetts and described as: The areas shown as " Conservation Restriction Area " (hereinafter referred to as the "Conservation Restriction Area") [situated on portions of Reading Assessor's Map 138, Lot 2 (Lot 2 in its entirety hereinafter referred to as the "Property")] which Conservation Restriction Area is shown on a plan of land entitled "Conservation Restriction Area; Reading YMCA; A.B. Lord Drive, Reading, Massachusetts; scale: 1" = 60% dated October 29, 1998; prepared by Cuoco & Cormier Engineering Associates Inc.", ("Plan which is attached hereto at Exhibit B, said Conservation Restriction Area containing 70,374 square feet, more or less, according to said Plan and more particularly described as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The portions of the Property outside the Conservation Restriction Area are excluded from and not controlled by this Conservation Restriction. The boundaries of the Conservation Restriction Area have been staked with stone or concrete bounds as delineated in the above-referenced Plan. For Grantor's Title, see Book 12,480, Page 115 as recorded in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. 1. PURPOSES . The Conservation Restriction Area contains unusual, unique, and/or outstanding qualities, including a certified vernal pool (C.V.P Number 301), the protection of which in their predominantly natural or open condition will be of benefit to the public. In perpetuity, the purpose of this Conservation Restriction is: to maintain the Conservation Restriction Area predominantly in a natural, scenic and undeveloped condition; and to prevent any use of the Conservation Restriction Area that would significantly impair or interfere with its conservation values. The Conservation Restriction Area serves as a source of significant scenic and open space value to the residents of both the Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Town of Reading has identified the significance of the Conservation Restriction Area as open space through an Order of Conditions issued under DEP File No. 270- 304 and Reading Wetland By-Law Case No. 1998-16 a certified copy of which is recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 29,107, Page 156. The omen nic, and OCT 2 2 2004 natural condition of the Conservation Restriction Area finther contributes to the preservation of the Town of Reading's unique character. The Conservation Restriction Area contains a wide variety of plant and animal species threatened by development in the Town of Reading. The Conservation Restriction Area serves as a certified vernal pool (C.V.P. Number 301) and habitat for a multitude of animals and birds and contains several different species of plant and flowers. H. BINDING EFFECT, PROHIBITED ACTS AND USES, EXCEPTIONS THERETO, AND PERMITTED USES Ai Binding Effect The Grantor covenants that the Conservation Restriction Area will at all times be held, used, and conveyed subject to and not used in violation of the following restrictions that shall run with the Property in perpetuity. B. Prohibited Acts and Uses Subject to the exceptions set forth in subparagraph C below, the following acts and uses are prohibited on the Conservation Restriction Area: (1) Mining, excavating, dredging, cutting, destroying, or removing from the Conservation Restriction Area soil, loam, peat, gravel, sand, rock, or other mineral resource or natural deposit; (2) Constructing or placing of any structures, including but not limited to tennis courts, swimming pools, greenhouses, landing strips, mobile homes, skating rinks, asphalt, stormwater treatment structures, concrete or other forms of impervious pavement, antennae and dishes, signs, billboards or other advertising displays, utility poles, towers, conduits, lines, or other temporary or permanent structure or facilities on, below, through, or above the Conservation Restriction Area; (3) Installing underground storage tanks or placing, filling, storing, or dumping on the Conservation Restriction Area soil, refuse, trash, yardwaste such as lawn clippings, leaves, branches, etc. (other than those naturally deposited in the area), vehicle bodies or parts, rubbish, debris, junk, waste, or any other substance or material whatsoever, whether or not generated on the Property; (4) Cutting, removing, or otherwise destroying trees, grasses, shrubs, brush, or other vegetation; (5) Conducting activities detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation, water quality, erosion control, soil conservation, plants, or wildlife habitat; N (6) Using the Conservation Restriction Area for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes; (7) Except for vehicles authorized for permitted uses and for emergency vehicles, using motorized vehicles such as skimobiles or all-terrain vehicles (ATV's); (8) Subdividing the Conservation Restriction Area; (9) Using herbicides and pesticides, or using other chemicals or mechanical means which may have an adverse impact upon the plant life or wildlife within the restricted area, except as may be permitted, in writing, by the Grantee for the control of noxious or invasive species; (10) Conducting any other use of the Conservation Restriction Area or activity which, in the reasonable opinion of the Grantee, is or may become inconsistent with the intent of this Conservation Restriction, that is the preservation and protection of the Conservation Restriction Area in its natural and scenic condition. C. Exceptions to Otherwise Prohibited Acts and Uses Notwithstanding any of the Prohibited Acts and Uses in subparagraph B above, the following acts and uses are permitted to the Grantor and thereafter the successors and assigns of the Grantor, but only if such acts and uses do not materially impair significant conservation interests and if such acts and uses have been expressly permitted by the Grantee in writing where required below: (1) Selective pruning and cutting of trees and the shrub understory for fire prevention or to remove hazards and disease. Provided, however, that said activities shall be undertaken only with the consent and approval of the Grantee, which consent and approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned; (2) Walking, strolling, hiking, skiing; horseback riding, or other similarly passive, non-motorized, and non-mechanized recreational activities in the Conservation Restriction Area not inconsistent with the intent of this Conservation Restriction, which is the preservation and protection of the Conservation Restriction Area in its natural, scenic, and undeveloped condition and the prevention of any use of the Conservation Restriction Area that would significantly impair, or interfere with its conservation values; (3) Creating, marking with signs, and maintaining additional narrow unpaved walkways and paths in the Conservation Restriction Area, subject to the reasonable approval of the Grantee. (4) Maintaining existing stone walls in the Conservation Restriction Area, if any. (5) The flow of surface water from portions of the property outside the Conservation Restriction Area, provided that such flow is natural or flows through a stormwater management system that complies with applicable regulations and policies established by Federal, State, and Town law, and that no part of said stormwater management system shall be physically located within the Conservation Restriction Area. The Grantor and thereafter the successors and assigns of the Grantor, shall notify the Grantee in writing not less than thirty (30) days before the date the Grantor intends to undertake any of the activities described in this section with the exception of those described in paragraph (s) H. C. (2) and (4) above. The notice shall describe the nature, scope, design, location, timetable, or any other material aspect of the proposed activity in sufficient detail to permit the Grantee to make an informed judgment as to the activity's consistency with the purposes of this Conservation Restriction. Upon receipt of such notice from the Grantor and thereafter the successors and assigns of the Grantor, the Grantee may perform an inspection of the Conservation Restriction Area between 9:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, upon 48-hour notice to the Grantor, its successors or assigns. Grantee must explicitly allow or deny Grantor's request to undertake said activities in Conservation Restriction Area within 30 days of Grantor's notice, if not sooner. Grantor must receive explicit permission from Grantee before undertaking said requested activity. III. LEGAL REMEDIES OF THE GRANTEE A. Legal and Injunctive Relief The rights hereby granted shall include the right in the Grantee to enforce this Conservation Restriction by appropriate legal proceedings and to obtain injunctive and other equitable relief against any violations, including, without limitation, relief requiring restoration of the Conservation Restriction Area to its condition before the occurrence of the violation (it being agreed that the Grantee may have no adequate remedy at law). The rights hereby granted shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any other rights and remedies available to the Grantee for the enforcement of this Conservation Restriction. B. Costs of Enforcement The Grantor and thereafter the successors and assigns of the Grantor agree to bear the costs and expenses (including without limitation counsel fees) incurred in enforcing this Conservation. Restriction or in remedying or abating any violation thereof, provided that the Grantor has been found to be in violation by a court of competent jurisdiction or agrees to the violation. C. Grantee Disclaimer of Liability By the Grantee's acceptance of this Conservation Restriction, the Grantee does not undertake any liability or obligation relating to the condition of the Property, including the Conservation Restriction Area. 4 4 O D. Non-Waiver Any election by the Grantee as to the manner and timing of the Grantee's right to enforce this Conservation Restriction or otherwise exercise the Grantee's rights hereunder shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such rights. IV. ACCESS: The Conservation Restriction hereby conveyed does not grant to the Grantee, to the general public, or to any other person any right to enter upon the Property, except as follows: The Grantor grants to the Grantee, or the Grantee's duly authorized agents or representatives, an easement of access to enter the Conservation Restriction Area at reasonable times between Monday through Saturday between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. and in a reasonable manner for the purpose of inspecting the Conservation Restriction Area to determifte compliance herewith, enforcing the restrictions herein, remedying any violation thereof. The Grantor grants to the Reading Public Schools the right to have up to 30 properly supervised people at one time in the Conservation Restriction Area for the purposes of education so long as the Reading Public Schools, at least forty-eight hours in advance, give Grantor, Grantor's successors or assigns, written notice as well as provide Grantor, Grantor's successors and assigns, a certificate of insurance ofpublic liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the Grantor, Grantor's successors or assigns, but not less than of $1,000,000.00, issued by responsible insurance companies qualified to do business in Massachusetts and in good standing therein. The Grantor grants such access to the Grantee, the Reading Public Schools and its' employees, volunteers and students so long as Grantor, its successors and assigns liability is limited in accordance with M.G.L. c. 21 § 17C. V. COSTS, LIABILITIES, TAXES The Grantor shall pay, before delinquent, all taxes, assessments, fees, and charges levied on or assessed against the Property by a competent authority, and, except for such charges as may be imposed by the Town of Reading, shall furnish the Grantee with satisfactory evidence of payment upon request. VI. ASSIGNABILITY A. Running of the. Burden The burdens of this Conservation Restriction shall run with the Property in perpetuity, and shall be enforceable against the Grantor and the successors and assigns of the Grantor while holding any interest in the Property. 5 N~ B. Execution of Instruments The Grantee is authorized to record or file any notices or instruments appropriate to assuring the perpetual enforceability of this Conservation Restriction; the Grantor on behalf of the Grantor and the Grantor's successors and assigns appoints the Grantee as the Grantor's attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge, and .deliver any such instruments on the Grantor's behalf. Without limiting the foregoing, the Grantor and the Grantor's successors and assigns agree to execute any such instruments upon request. C. Running of the Benefit The benefits of this Conservation Restriction shall not be assignable by the Grantee, except where: (1) As a condition of any assignment, the Grantee shall require that the purpose of this Conservation Restriction continue to be carried out; (2) The person or entity to whom the Grantee intends to assign the Conservation Restriction, at the time of the assignment, shall qualify under Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or any successor statute, and applicable regulations thereunder, and under Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended or any successor statute, as an eligible -donee to receive this Conservation Restriction directly; and (3) Grantee complies with the provisions of Article XCVH (97) of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. VII. SUBSEQUENT TRANSFERS The Grantor shall incorporate by reference the terms of this Conservation Restriction in any deed or other legal instrument by which the Grantor divests any interest in all or a portion of the Property. The Grantor shall notify the Grantee in writing if the Grantor conveys the Property or any part thereof or interest therein (including a lease). VIII. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES Upon request by the Grantor, the Grantee shall within twenty (20) days execute and deliver to the Grantor any document, including an estoppel certificate, that certifies the Grantor's compliance with any obligation of the Grantor contained in this Conservation Restriction. IX. EFFECTIVE DATE This Conservation Restriction shall be effective when the administrative approvals required by Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the Massachusetts General Laws have been obtained and Grantor and the Grantee have executed the Conservation Restriction deed and the 1 . ~ k 6\ 6 Conservation Restriction deed has been recorded, or if registered land, has been registered in the Middlesex County Registry of Deeds. X. NOTICES Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that either the Grantor or the Grantee desires or is required to give to the other shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by first-class mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows: To Grantor: YMCA of Greater Boston, Inc. 36 Arthur B. Lord Drive Reading, MA 01867 And Christopher Latham Latham, Latham & Lamond, P.C. 643 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 To Grantee: Town of Reading Conservation Commission 16 Lowell Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 or such other address as either the Grantor or the Grantee from time to time shall designate by written notice to the other. M. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Controlling Law 'The interpretation and performance of this Conservation Restriction shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. B. Liberal Construction Notwithstanding any general rule of construction to the contrary, this Conservation Restriction shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purpose of this Conservation Restriction and the policies and purposes of the Grantee. If any provision in this instrument is found to be ambiguous, an interpretation consistent with the purpose of this Conservation Restriction that would render the provision valid shall be favored over any interpretation that would render it invalid. 7 iko A C. Severability If any provision of this Conservation Restriction or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisio3ns of this Conservation Restriction shall not be affected thereby. D. Entire Agreement This instrument sets forth the entire agreement between the Grantor and the Grantee with respect to the Conservation Restriction and Conservation Restriction Area and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings, or agreements relating to the Conservation Restriction, all of which are merged herein. XII. RECORDATION The Grantee shall record this instrument within thirty (30) days of its execution in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds and/or Registry District of the Land Court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, INC., has caused this instrument to be executed, sealed and delivered on its behalf by °y^~ its Lill President and , its Treasurer duly authorized this/ay of Or- 12004. GREATER BOSTON, INC. Name: p y„~ A. f ckna4 , •esident and not individually. Print e: , As Treasurer and not individually. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. , On this A day of ft4d 6e.,r' , 2004, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared ►Itl~ ¢ , proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were 1CIS IC6M.'e , to be person whose name is signed above or on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he / she signed it voluntarily for stated purpose. "NG~ry etc" Q~ ~ 064-i' Q?, C0==we0 d Massachusetts -N/O~TAARY P L C Ny CamwJW E ns on Feb. Ill. 2011 Print Name: My Commission Expires: 8 C. Severability If any provision of this Conservation Restriction or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Conservation Restriction shall not be affected thereby. D. Entire Agreement This instrument sets forth the entire agreement between the Grantor and the Grantee with respect to the Conservation Restriction and Conservation Restriction Area and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings, or agreements relating to the Conservation Restriction, all of which are merged herein. XII. RECORDATION The Grantee shall record this instrument within thirty (30) days of its execution in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds and/or Registry District of the Land Court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, INC., has caused this instrument to be executed, sealed and delivered on its behalf by , its President and . 6MI 4. 14,1b-y1 o , its Treasurer duly authorized this day of 1r Q 2 , 2004. . YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, INC. Print Name: As President and not individually. M~¢6.wto✓ Print N e: '544,1 As Treasurer and not individually. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. day of 61k ~ 2004, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally On this ]-It appeared , proved to me through satisfactory-evidence of dentification, which were PPi►/ecsLcC 5~-o , to be person whose name is signed above or on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he / 0e signed it voluntarily for stated purpose. RITA L. SCHULTHEISIS Notary Public Commonwealth of Massachusetts My Comrmsslon Expkes Mar17, 2011 L JAA&~A & ass NOTARY PUBLIC r t+a, L.,Chwl Print Name: My Commission Expires: 8 ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT BY CONSERVATION COMIVIISSION. We, the undersigned, being a majority of the Conservation Commission of the Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, hereby certify that at a meeting duly held on , the Conservation Commission voted to accept the foregoing Conservation Restriction pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section SC, and agree to be bound by its terms. Dated: /0- z1 Dated: / a - --2 _ ° Y Dated: /0 f Z.? / 0 ~L Dated: 0 Ce)0 L( Dated: 1 o Dated: Dated: Commissioner Commissi ner 10 Commissioner COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. 06 v Pc-✓ 2~7 , 2-0 On thisy of OCD Ids--✓ 2004, personally appeared DO I before me, the undersigned notary public, - C- - NOTARY PUBLIC Print Name: 1 a.n ce5 f'I ~r-ZG My Commission Expires:7ju-sl-- 7, 7-00'7 FLM YVIi 6V 11 %W &"A V1i&ll 0GLVJL0.L .Vt.V1.' VYlllN11VV Vl identification, which were 3 a-nal't.~ ~ m-v-- , to be person whose name is signed abo or on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me they signed it voluntarily for stated purpose and that the foregoing affidavit to be their free act and deed. APPROVAL OF GRANT BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN We, the undersigned, being a majority of the Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, hereby certify that at a meeting duly held on , the Selectmen voted to approve the foregoing Conservation Restriction pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C. Dated: Dated: Dated: Dated: Dated: Middlesex, ss. Selectman Selectman Selectman Selectman Selectman COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS On this day of ,2004, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared , proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were to be person whose name is signed above or on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for stated purpose and that the foregoing affidavit to be their free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC Print Name: My Commission Expires: 12 APPROVAL BY SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS The undersigned, Secretary of Executive Office of Environmental Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereby certifies that the foregoing Conservation Restriction to the Town of Reading has been approved in the public interest pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 184, Section 32. Said approval is not to be construed as representing the existence or non-existence of any pre-existing rights of the public, if any, in and to the Property, and any such pre-existing rights of the public, if any, are not affected by the granting of this Conservation Restriction. Dated: Secretary of Environmental Affairs COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. On this day of ,2004, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared , proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were , to be person whose name is signed above or on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that (he) (she) signed it voluntarily for stated purpose and that the foregoing affidavit to be (his) (her) free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC Print Name: My Commission Expires: 13 EXHIBIT A GRANT OF CONSERVATION RESTRICTION TO TOWN OF READING A portion of Land shown as "Conservation Restriction Area" on a certain plan entitled "Conservation Restriction Area; Reading YMCA; A.B. Lord Drive, Reading, Massachusetts; scale: 1" = 60% dated October 29, 1998; prepared by Cuoco & Cormier Engineering Associates Inc.", ("Plan") which is attached hereto and recorded herewith, such Conservation Restriction Area is bounded and described as follows: NORTHERLY by other land of the Grantor, One Hundred Thirty-nine and ninety-seven one hundredths feet (139.97'); EASTERLY by land of others Three Hundred Seventeen and one-hundredths feet (317.01'); SOUTHERLY by land of others Twenty-one and four one-hundredths feet (21.04'); SOUTHEASTERLY by land of others One Hundred Fifty-two and Eighty-four one- hundredths feet (152.84'); SOUTHEASTERLY by land of others Two Hundred Thirty-Three and Fifty-sixth one- hundredths feet (233.56'); SOUTHWESTERLY by other land of the Grantor One Hundred Twenty-Four and Eleven one- hundredths feet (124.11'); NORTHWESTERLY by other land of the Grantor Sixty-One and Fifty-seven one-hundredths feet (61.57'); by WESTERLY by other land of the Grantor One Hundred feet (100.00'); NORTHERLY by land of others One Hundred Twenty-Six and Ninety one-hundredths feet (126.90'); WESTERLY by land of others Three Hundred Fourteen and Forty-six one-hundredths feet (314.46'.). The Conservation Restriction Area contains 70,374 square feet according to said plan. 14 U PLAN EXIIIBIT B GRANT OF CONSERVATION RESTRICTION TO TOWN OF READING See plan entitled "Conservation Restriction Area; Reading YMCA; A.B. Lord Drive, Reading, Massachusetts; scale: 1" = 60'; dated October 29, 1998; prepared by Cuoco & Cormier Engineering Associates Inc.", ("Plan") attached hereto. 15 Policv establishing an ad hocTown Accountant Screening Committee There is hereby created an ad hoc Town Accountant Screening Committee. The Screening Committee shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms expiring September 30. 2005 or such earlier date that the committee may have completed its work. The Board of Selectmen shall select the chairman of the Committee. In selecting the membership, the Board of Selectmen shall attempt to fill the membership as follows: s Two members of the Board of Selectmen ♦ One member of the School Committee or staff as recommended by the School Committee e One member of the FINCOM recommended by the FINCOM One resident from the community who shall have experience in municipal government, but who is not a current member of the Board of Selectmen, FINCOM, or School Committee The mission of the Screening Committee is to work with the Human Resources Administrator to work to generate applications for the position of Town Accountant and provide a, recommendation to the Board of Selectmen on the most qualified person(s) for the position. In doing its work, the Screen ing Committee shall: ♦ Review the job description of the Town Accountant Review the advertising and recruitment plan for the position ♦ Approve a schedule so that a new Town Accountant can begin work on or about September 7, 2005 ♦ Develop screening criteria for applicants ♦ Screen initial applicants; Narrow the field to a number that the Screening Committee can reasonably interview ® Interview candidates, s Select a finalist(s) to be recommended to the Board of Selectmen, and cause reference checks to be done on the finalist. In conducting its work, the Screening Commi8ttee will be bound by all of the rules and regulations of the Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including but not limited to the Open Public Meetings law. The Town Manager will provide staff support to the Screening Committee, and the Committee will be considered to be part of the Department of Community Services for administrative purposes. Adopted March 15, 2005 qcI Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 16, 2004 - Page 2 The above categories will be provided vaccine on a "first come, first served" basis. The clinic starts at 2:00 p.m. Final details will be released to the public by the end of the week. o Morton Field - Upon consultation with Town staff, I would not be approving any openings in the outfield fence as proposed. Openings are not needed for maintenance or moving of equipment, and the DPW does not want to "attract" either equipment or pedestrians to the outfield in a single location. The design of the fence is such that all access for all appropriate uses is provided for, and aesthetically, and opening would have another fence behind it - or a backstop. A motion by Anthony seconded by Wood to support Option 2 for a 10 foot opening with a removable section of fence at Morton Field was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. o The Route 128/I-93 Task Force is meeting in Reading on November 17th - tomorrow. o You have a memo in your packets regarding 143 Main Street site plan approval as follow up to a Board of Selectmen inquiry. o Household Hazardous Waste Collection results. o Site lighting issues - Walkers Brook Crossing. o West Street water main construction - Complete for the season. o Chamber of Commerce - Person of the Year and Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year. Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation Proclamation - National Hospice Awareness Month and Hospice Care's 25t" Anniversary - A motion by Wood seconded by Hines to approve the Proclamation for National Hospice Awareness Month and Hospice Care's 25th Anniversary was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Personnel and Appointments Cultural Council - The Board interviewed Janet Hatherley for one Associate position on the Cultural Council. Anthony moved and Hines seconded to place the following name into nomination for one Associate position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2005: Janet Hatherley. Ms. Hatherley received four votes (Gail Wood had left the room) and was Discussion/Action Items Request for Use of Public Way - Timothy Place - Attorney Joshua Latham and property owner Nick Diranian were present. The Town Manager noted that this is an issue of encroachment of a swimming pool, fence and patio in the public way. Attorney Latham noted that the property was purchased in 2001 and five acres were donated to the Town. The property owner had a pool and patio installed in 2002 and there were a series of errors and mistakes. He wants to finish the project and do it the right way. The retaining wall, propane line and fence are in the right of way. Attorney Latham indicated that a sidewalk is not needed because this is at the end of the cul-de-sac. He asked that he not have to remove what has been installed and in turn he will take care of the island and plant new trees. Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 16, 2004 - Page 3 Chairman Richard Schubert asked if the light pole was present when the fence was being built, and Attorney Latham indicated that it was. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the stockade fence is 8-9 feet in the public way and this is a blatant disregard for the Town Bylaws. Chairman Richard Schubert noted that it is the responsibility of the homeowner to make sure the work is done properly. Mr. Diranian noted that the propane line is where it was when he bought the house. Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the violation occurred months ago and notification was given, yet the construction still continued. Attorney Latham noted that they have a hearing before the Conservation Commission tomorrow night and the retaining wall is the biggest issue. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the Conservation Administrator has sent many letters and the property owner never responded; This is not the Town's responsibility. A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to approve the use of a portion of the public way of Timothy Place pursuant to Section 5.2.1 of the General Bylaws to permit the encroachment of a portion of a concrete patio, fence, propane line and retaininJ4 wall as shown on plans submitted to the Conservation Commission failed by a vote, a.vote of 0-4-0, with Schubert, Anthony, Duffy and Hines voting in the negative. Hearing - Tax Classification - Joseph Duffy read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that a copy of the notice was sent to the Chamber of Commerce. Assessor Dave Billard noted that there are four issues: Residential factor, open space discount, residential exemption and commercial exemption. The Town Manager noted that the Town's commercial property should be re-evaluated next year. Mr. Billard noted that lowering the residential factor would increase the commercial rate approximately 50%. The Board of Assessors recommends staying with a residential factor of 1. Mr. Billard noted that if the Town assessed property as open space, only approximately 39 properties would qualify and these properties have an average assessment of $33,194. The Board of Assessors recommends not adopting an open space discount. Mr. Billard noted that if the Board adopted a residential exemption, it would skew the tax burden from the lower properties to the higher properties. The Board of Assessors recommends that the Selectmen not adopt a residential exemption. 4 l2 EASEMENT FOR STREET LAYOUT West Street, Reading, Massachusetts ARCHSTONE-SMITH OPERATING TRUST, a Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust, ("Owner"; which term shall include its successors and assigns), for One Dollar ($1.00) and other valuable consideration paid, grants to the TOWN OF READING, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, (the "Town"), the right and easement in and over a certain parcel of land (the "Easement Parcel") on the westerly side of West Street in said Reading, for laying out and constructing a widening of West Street and the use of such Parcel for all purposes for which streets and ways are now or hereafter commonly used in the Town of Reading. The Easement Parcel is more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto. The foregoing easement is granted without warranty or representation of any kind, as to title, as to the condition of the Easement Parcel, or otherwise. The Town agrees that any improvements constructed hereunder will be constructed and thereafter maintained in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with all applicable legal requirements and further agrees that it will hold the Owner harmless and indemnified against any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense arising on or within the Easement Parcel or otherwise from the exercise by the Town of its rights hereunder except such as result form the gross negligence or willful malfeasance of Owner. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] BOSTI-835328-2 y FI EXECUTED as an INSTRUMENT under SEAL this day of , 200. ARCHSTONE-SMITH OPERATING TRUST By: ACCEPTED AND AGREED, this day of ,200_: TOWN OF READING By: STATE OF duly authorized ss .2004 Then personally appeared the above name as aforesaid of and acknowledged the forgoing instrument to be the free act and deed of said before me, Notary Public: My Commission Expires: EASEMENT FOR STREET LAYOUT to Town of Reading West Street, Reading, Massachusetts JFZ EXHIBIT A Description of Easement Parcel West Street, Reading, Massachusetts A parcel of land on the westerly side of West Street in the Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts shown as PROPOSED EASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES 7,155 S.F. on a plan entitled "No. 40-42 and 70 West Street in Reading Massachusetts...Proposed Easement Plan", dated July 21, 2004, revised 8-9-04, drawn by Daylor Consulting Group Inc., which plan is to be recorded herewith. Said parcel is more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT, said point being a Stone Bound with Drill hole at the intersection of the westerly sideline of West -Street and the Northerly sideline of Route 93 Thence, N 33°48'44" W, along Route 93, 2.86 feet to a point; Thence, along curve to the left having a radius of 1594.00 feet, for an arc length of 110.96 feet to a point; Thence, along a compound curve to the left with a radius of 25.00 feet, for an arc length of 33.20 feet to a point; Thence, N 47000156" W, 58.61 feet to a point; Thence, N 47052'23" E, 24.59 feet to a point; Thence, S 49°22'19" E, 28.20 feet to a point; Thence, N 29°55'02 E, 30.64 feet to a point; Thence, S 64132154" E, 13.47 feet to a point; Thence, along a curve to the left with a radius of 24.00 feet, for an arc length of 37.89 feet to a point; Thence, along a compound curve to the left with a radius of 1600.00 feet, for an arc length of 128.04 feet to a point; The last nine courses are within land now or formerly of William Spence and Sons Thence, N 20°24'53" E, 144.26 feet to a point; Thence, along a curve to the left with a radius of 775.00 feet, for an arc length of 96.18 feet to a point; y 0 Thence, along a compound curve to the left with a radius of 26.00 feet, for an arc length of 29.49 feet to a point; Thence, N 38°27'53" E, 23.02 feet to a point; Thence, N 08°26'28" E, 30.52 feet to a point; Thence, N 13°17'03" W, 24.06 feet to a point; Thence, along a curve to the left having a radius of 30.00 feet, for an arc length of 34.50 feet to a point; The last seven courses are within land now or formerly of Anthony V. Marino et. al Thence, S 01 022120" E, 15:;93 feet to a point; Thence, along a curve to the right with a radius of 274.85 feet, for an arc length of 83.90 feet to a point; Thence, S 16°07'40" W, 114.34 feet to a point; Thence, N 73°30'41" W, 1.15 feet to a point; Thence, along a curve to the right having a radius of 1774.19 feet, for an arc length of 156.36 feet to a point; Thence, along a compound curve to the right with a radius of 1774.19 feet, for an arc length of 237.07 feet to a point; Thence, along a curve to the right having a radius of 1570.00 feet, for an arc length of 116.06 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The last seven courses are along the sideline of West Street CONTAINING: 7,155 square feet or 0.16 acres of land, more or less, according to said plan. wig Board of Selectmen Meeting March 1, 2005 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Richard Schubert, Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Gail Wood, Selectmen Joseph Duffy and George Hines, Acting Library Director Elizabeth Dickinson, Board of Library Trustees Chairman Vicki Yablonsky, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Ben Tafoya, Fire Fighter'Bob Beck, Sergeant Jaynes Cormier, Lisa Cormier, Tom Stackem, Gene Nigro, Sandy Trainor. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman George Hines noted that Natalie Goodall is no longer covering Reading and she mentioned in a letter that the politicization of the School Committee needs to be looked at. Selectman Hines also noted that the press should be able to ask questions during meetings. Selectman Joseph Duffy noted that Frank Hadley has worked for the RMLD for 50 years and that calls for a Certificate of Appreciation. Selectman Gail Wood noted that she attended a meeting of the data gathering subcommittee of the Interchange Task Force. The next meeting of the whole task force is on Saturday. She also noted the data is good but asked if sunrise and sunset were taken into consideration, and construction can also slow down traffic. Public Comment - Bill Brown noted that if the Board wants to aclalowledge longevity, Bob Nordstrand has been an Assessor for 35 years and a Town Meeting Member for 39 years. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: o These are the following openings in volunteer Town Government: • Board of Registrars for a Democrat • Two Conservation Commission members • Human Relations Advisory Committee • Cemetery Board • Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee • Finance Committee • Historic District Commission The Wood End working group has had one meeting and is meeting again on March 4th. e The Red Sox Trophy is coming to Reading on March 9th fiom 10:00 'til 11:30 a.m. at the r Senior Center. Pictures will be permitted. Parking is very limited - walk over if you can. e S Board of Selectmen Meeting= March 1, 2005 - Page 2 ® Just when we thought we were almost through with Winter, we get another snowstorm. The DPW did a great job getting our roads in shape for today, and the schools are ready to open tomorrow. We did get some good news - FEMA will be reimbursing for some of the costs of the January blizzard. ® There are registration forms in your packet for the MMA Spring update. ® On March 4"', there is a budget discussion session with the Lt. Governor in Peabody for any members of the Board of Selectmen who are interested in attending. ® The next 128/I-93 Task Force Meeting is this Saturday in Woburn. o In your packet on Pages 57 through 61 is a response to questions raised by the reporter from the Advocate following up on issues raised by a local non-resident property owner. ® The RPD is putting together another RAD Class starting March 10th - contact the business number at 944-1212 to register. o The Board's March calendar is on Page 52. Please note two consecutive Mondays, one with the School Committee and the Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee, and one with FINCOM and the School Committee re: Health Insurance. Discussion/Action Items Presentation - Toys for Tots - Fire Fighter Bob Beck was present. He indicated that this is his seventh year working with the Marines for Toys for Tots. They collected 800 toys the first year and over 16,000 this year. The Fire Fighters collect for seven towns and deliver the toys to the Marines and this is all volunteer work. Selectman Gail Wood asked if there are volunteer opportunities for people who want to help, and Bob Beck indicated that there is in the warehouse doing sorting. He also noted that the toys go to local agencies; i.e., churches, DSS, etc. Signing of Health Insurance Agreement - The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen need to approve the Health Insurance Agreement. There has been a change in co-pays that saved the Town $137,000 this year. He anticipates going out to bid next year. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that #5 locks us in. The Town Manager noted that the language has been in there quite awhile and has never been implemented. A motion by Anthony seconded by Wood to approve the Health Insurance Agreement between the Town of Reading and the Town and School Unions for a term expiring February 28, 2006 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant - The Town Manager noted that the final version of the Warrant is in tonight's handout. Article 1 is Elections and there are seven questions on the ballot. The wording was done by Town Counsel. Chairman Richard Schubert asked if there will be a mailing. The Town Manager indicated that the Charter amendments and explanation will be mailed to every household in Town. Sav~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 1, 2005 - Page 3 The Town Manager noted that Article 16 is a petition Article that should have been in the budget. That will be dealt with in Article 15. The Town Manager noted that Article 24 is the cy pres for Memorial Park, and he will try to track down the heirs before Town Meeting. The Town Manager noted that Article 25 is for cordials and would need Town Meeting approval. The Board of Selectmen can add this onto the Beer and Wine Licenses. He received a list of cordials from the ABCC and there are over 200 cordials listed. The sugar content determines a cordial, not the alcohol content. Selectman George Hines noted that this information is helpfiul. He also noted that the way cordial was described to them previously was different; i.e., alcohol content and small amount. He indicated that this list almost makes a beer and wine license an all alcohol license, if you look at the list. Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the Board of Selectmen were misrepresented as to the quantity. A motion by Hines seconded by Anthony to delete Article 25 regarding cordials was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. The Town Manager noted that Article 26 is for Beer and Wine Package Store Licenses. It can go on the ballot or a Home Rule Petition. Selectman Gail Wood noted that she would rather have it on the Town ballot in the Spring which would require Horne Rule legislation and then go on the Town ballot. Selectman George Hines felt that the voter turnout is better in the Fall. A motion by Wood seconded by Anthony to change the language of Article 26 so that the process will take the Beer and Wine Package Store License to the Spring Election ballot was approved by a vote of 4-1-0, with Anthony opposed. A motion by Anthony seconded by Wood to close the Warrant consisting of 28 Articles for the 2005 Annual Town Meeting to take place on April 25, 2005 at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road at 7.30p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Appointment of Police Chief - The Town Manager noted that he has appointed Sergeant James Cormier, a 22 year veteran of the Reading Police Department as Police Chief. He sent out an RFP for consultants and choose 1/0 Solutions in Chicago. I/O Solutions met with the community, Board of Selectmen, Clergy, Chamber of Commerce and held a public meeting. They developed a profile and ran an Assessment Center that consisted of a series of exercises. Five members went through the exercises. The panel assigned scores and the Town Manager was allowed to consider the top three. Sergeant Cormier was number one. He reviewed the 3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 1, 2005 - Page 4 personnel files and there was nothing negative in any of the personnel files. Each candidate had a two hour interview with the Town Manager and the Human Resource Administrator Carol Roberts. The Town Charter indicates that the Board of Selectmen need to confirm the appointment. The Town Manager feels that Jim Cornier will make an outstanding Chief. Selectman George Hines noted that a Sergeant was selected over a Lieutenant, rightly so because of the selection process and asked Sergeant Cormier how he will deal with it. Sergeant Cornier noted that he is familiar with the workings of the entire department, and he has received support from the whole department. He's sure that some are not happy but he has received overwhelming congratulations. Selectman George Hines asked if he received congratulations from the Superior Officers too, and Sergeant Cormier indicated that he has. Selectman Hines asked if this will be a morale issue, and Sergeant Cormier indicated that he did not this-lc so. Selectman George Hines noted that Sergeant Cormier's willingness to look at the traffic enforcement issue was a deciding factor. Sergeant Cornier noted that issue is here to stay. The department does selective enforcement, receives money for -Click and Ticket, and he feels low profile police cars would help in enforcement. Selectman George Hines noted that he had asked for a written enforcement plan, and all he received from the current Police Chief was an e-mail with statistics. He asked for Sergeant Cormier's opinion, and Sergeant Cormier indicated that more detail could have been given. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that there has been a disconnect between the Police Department and the Board of Selectmen. She also noted that the morale in the Department is poor. She asked how he will get the Department to work with the Board of Selectmen. Sergeant Cormier noted that the Selectmen are the representatives of the community and it is up to them to bring issues to him and he will deal with them. He indicated that the answers may not always be what they are looking for, but he will do the best that he can within the limits of the law. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that it is embarrassing to have residents ask for stop signs and then the Police Department says no. Sergeant. Cormier noted that if there is certain criteria that doesn't allow stop signs, then he will relay it to the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Gail Wood asked how he judges whether morale is a problem. Sergeant Cormier noted that Officers need to have duties assigned. Morale can be cyclical and poor morale can come when a Chief is leaving. He indicated that he will lead by example and morale will follow. Selectman Gail Wood noted that regarding operations and policies, there is an issue of tickets with a fine attached to it, and she asked how does a policy of the Board of Selectmen fit into the Police Department. Sergeant Cormier noted that the Board of Selectmen will want to suggest policies; i.e., writing money tickets but Reading is a close knit community. He also noted that most of the Police live in the community and have children who play and go to school with other ya`~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 1, 2005 - Page 5 children. He noted that their wives shop at the same grocery stores, and they have to live among the residents. Selectman George Hines noted that the feedback from the residents is that current practice does not work. If fines don't work, then find alternative ways. Chairman Richard Schubert noted that a Sergeant being promoted to Chief over the Lieutenants breaks ranks. Sergeant Cormier noted that many members of the Police Department know that he has put in extra duties and time, and he feels that this is an example that hard work pays off. . Chairman Richard Schubert asked how he will prepare for the impact of the development on the Town, and Sergeant Cormier noted that he will keep a close eye on the calls for service and watch the trends. He also indicated that white-collar crime will increase with commercial development, and that takes up a lot of Detective time. A motion by Duffy seconded by Hines that the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with Section 5-2b of the Reading Home Rule Charter, confirm the Town Manager's appointment of James W Cormier to the position of Police Chief effective the end of business on April 22, 2005 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Meet with Community Parish Nursing - Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that her husband is President of Community Parish Nursing, so she recused herself. Torn Stackem, Gene Nigro and Sandy Trainor from CPN were present. Sandy Trainor noted that her original plan was to delay the hiring of the Elder/Hu man Services Administrator. She also noted that a consultant evaluated the needs of the department, and the result was that Reading has a lot of services and there are no expressed unmet needs. She disagrees with that and noted that she has heard from frail elders that the problem is when they get sick and a nurse advocate is essential. She would like to see the switch in policy to shift the focus on the frail elderly. Chairman Richard Schubert asked how this would be implemented in day to day services. Ms. Trainor indicated going to doctor appointments with the person, work with Discharge Planner to help make arrangements to go home and to work with agencies. She also noted that Brad Jones got $100,000 for Community Parish Nursing. Selectman George Hines asked who the nurse is, and Ms. Trainor indicated that it was her. Selectman George Hines noted that if Town Meeting approves this, then it would have to go out to bid and that doesn't guarantee the CPN will get it. Selectman George Hines asked how much she is asking for, and Ms. Trainor noted that she is researching what the need is. Selectman Gail Wood noted that there are different types of frail. Ms. Trainor indicated that it is someone who needs support of at least one daily activity. The Town Manager noted that he is in the process of hiring an Elder/Human Services Administrator and needed direction from the Board. The consensus of the Board was for the Town Manager to move forward and hire an Elder/Human Services Administrator. Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 1, 2005 - Page 6 Approval to Start Library Director at Step 6 - Acting Library Director Elizabeth Dickinson and Board of Library Trustees Chairman Vicki Yablonsky were present. The Town Manager noted that the Library Board has been working to find a new Director and has a candidate who they want to hire at Step 6. Vicki Yablonsky noted that there has been a lack in the number and quality of candidates. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if there is money in the budget for this. The Town Manager noted that there would need to be an adjustment for this year. The difference is $2800. The Board had concerns about starting someone at Step 6 because they would be at the top step in a few years. The Town Manager noted that the Library Board has done their due diligence. This is a key part of the management team and he recommends that the Selectmen approve it. A motion by Anthony seconded by Duffy to approve the hiring of the Library Director at Grade 16, Step 6, upon the recommendation of the Board of Library Trustees was approved by a vote of 3-2-0, with Hines and Wood opposed. Discussion - Town Manager's Evaluation - Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the Town Manager's Evaluation need to be done before the end of March. The same form will be used with updated goals. The Selectmen will return the evaluations to Paula Schena for compilation by March 15, 2005. This will be put on the March 29, 2005 Agenda. Chairman Richard Schubert noted the Selectmen need to meet regarding the redistricting plan. It should be a separate meeting and open to the public. This needs to be scheduled before Town Meeting. He also requested that the Action Status Report be updated. Approval of Minutes A motion by Wood seconded by Anthony to approve the Minutes of February 15, 2005 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. On a motion by Wood seconded by Duffy, the Board of Selectmen voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of strategy with respect to labor negotiations, not to come back into Open . Session on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 5a4 . ~O~ly OF RggO f~ y. ~ ywt ,639. INCORpO¢P~ THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Number: 2005-1 Fee: $50.00 TOWN OF READING This is to certify that the READING ROTARY CLUB, P. O. BOX 61, READING, MASS. THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION IS HEREBY GRANTED A SPECIAL ONE-DAY LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE SERVED ON THE PREMISES AT A ROTARY SPRING AUCTION AT THE BURBANK YMCA ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2005 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 P.M. =12:00 P.M. Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act. - This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto and expires at 12:00 p.m., March 12, 2005, unless suspended or revoked. LMDate Issued: March 7, 2005 OF$~q~ 1 (G ~j ~J rte., Town of Reading nro16 Lowell St - two js3s INC Rp~Reading, MA 01867-2693 Fax: (781) 942-9037 Accounting Department Email: rfoley@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9004 March 1, 2005 Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell St. Reading, MA 01867 RE: Retirement Plan Dear Pete: This letter will put into writing the discussion we had relative to my retirement. I plan to work until September 30, 2005. At that time, the Annual Financial Statements should be audited, Schedule A filed with the Division of Local Services and the End of Year Pupil and Financial Report filed with the Department of Revenue. After September 30, 2005 1 plan to be on vacation, until I run out of vacation. If necessary, I will come to work to deal with any transition issues in October 2005 and extend my vacation. After I retire, I will always be available to assist my successor, as he or she may find beneficial. Very truly yours, Richard Foley Cc: Board of Selectmen gam. b (c 9,"~ i W W ~.auule a~~e~zr~~erztatu~e~ o ti s~eye 20'h MIDDLESEX DISTRICT BRADLEY H. JONES, JR. READING • NORTH READING STATE REPRESENTATIVE LYNNFIELD • MIDDLETON ROOM 124 MINORITY LEADER TEL. (617) 722-2100 Rep.BradleyJones©hou.state.ma.us February 23, 2005 M Hon. John F. Tierney UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES N CO 120 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Re: Surface Transportation Board Finance Docket No. 34391: New England Transrail, LLG„;~b/a Wilmington & Woburn Terminal Railway Co. - Construction Acquisition and OUeration :GJ Exemption in Wilmington and Wobzcnz, Massachusetts Dear Congressman Tierney: Several months ago I submitted comments to the Surface Transportation Board which were critical of plans for New England Transrail, LLC to build a waste transfer station in Wilmington. .1 voiced particular concern that such work might be allowed to proceed without adequate investigation and mitigation of environmental and public safety issues and burdens on regional transportation. These issues are of special importance to me because portions of my district in Reading and North Reading are very close to the proposed transfer station site. More recently, I read news accounts that the Solid Waste Association of America and the Massachusetts Municipal Association have taken action to oppose this project. The involvement of such groups in this matter indicates to me that it might be appropriate for the Surface Transportation Board to give the project more careful scrutiny and take enhanced precautions to avoid unwelcome effects. I am hopeful you agree with me in this assessment and you will continue to use the power of your office to ensure this project is handled to the best interests of area residents. I appreciate your continued involvement in this matter. Should you wish to discuss this issue further with me, or should my office be in a position where I could assist you with your efforts, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your attention to these comments. Sincerel Braille Jones; Jr. Mino 'ty Leader cc: Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, Town of Reading Mr. Tom Younger, Town Manager, Town of North Reading LIC~~S Town o Reaching 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Fax: (781) 942-5441 PUBLIC WORKS Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9076 March 4, 2005 Mr. Michael A. Caira Town Manager 121 Glen Road Wilmington, MA 01887 Subject: I-93 Hazardous Materials Transportation Study Dear Mr. Caira: The Town of Reading has hired the firm of Fay, Spofford and Thorndike, Inc. (FST) to perform a study that evaluates the risk of transporting hazardous materials on I-93 in the vicinity of Reading's primary well field. This is being done to identify what, if anything, can be done to prevent a recurrence of the catastrophic gasoline spill that occurred in September 1992. This study is very important to the Town of Reading as it has a direct impact on the safety and security of our water supply. The section of the highway being studied lies wholly within the corporate boundaries of Wilmington and therefore, we wanted to let you know about the study and will keep you apprised of its progress. As part of this study, we will need to do some research into available information on the highway and surrounding areas. Over the next week or so, you can expect representatives of FST to be inquiring about plans in the vicinity of I-93 such as drainage, planimetric and topographic plans. We may also be asking the police department for accident data in this area. Any information your staff could provide would be greatly appreciated. Once the study has sufficiently progressed, we would like to meet with you and other staff members (e.g., DPW Director, Town Engineer, Conservation Administrator, etc.) to discuss the study and get any input you might have. We will also be meeting with representatives of MassHighway and the DEP to obtain their input. We expect these meetings to take place in late spring or early summer. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter and we look forward to meeting with you later in the study. If you have any questions regarding the study, please feel free to call me at (781) 942-9083. Q\My Documents\I-93 RISK ASSESSMENT\3.4.05 Letter to Wilmington.doc Very Truly Yours: Joseph E. Delaney Town Engineer cc: Peter I Hechenbleikner, Town Manager. Edward D. McIntire, Jr., Director of Public Works Stephen A. Chapman, P.E., Fay, Spofford & Thorndike Donald N. Onusseit, Wilmington Superintendent of Public Works Anthony Pronski, Wilmington Town Engineer Carole Hamilton, Wilmington Town Planner Winifred McGowan, Wilmington Conservation Director C:\My Documents\I-93 RISK ASSESSMENT\3.4.05 Letter to Wilmington.doc Lf C(3o( March 3, 2005 124 Oak St. 205 t4AR - 4 PH 3' 44 Reading MA 01867 The Town of Reading Board of Selectmen: George V. Hines, Chair Richard W. Schubert, V. Chair Gail F. Wood, Secretary Camille W. Anthony Joseph G. Duffy Dear Madams and Sirs, We would like to inform and hopefully gain your support for a project, which will benefit Reading Youth who play sports and those who attend Coolidge Middle School. As you know, the town of Reading has struggled for field space to accommodate the growth of many of our programs that exist in town. All involved have used creativity and patience to work effectively with the constraints that have been presented, however there just is no place in town to build another full size field and our youth are the ones losing out. The two new synthetic fields going in at the high school will make a big difference however, those fields were already in existence; unfortunately there will continue to be a shortage of full field athletic space in the town. We are forming a committee of concerned Reading citizens in partnership with the recreation division, and Representative Brad Jones' Office to improve the condition of the existing fields. The field in the greatest state of disrepair is the field behind Coolidge Middle School. This is where we plan to start. Our proposal is to construct a third synthetic grass field behind Coolidge Middle School. We have contacted the boards of the Reading United Soccer, Reading Youth Lacrosse and Pop Warner Football and all have expressed a willingness to help fund the project. While we are in the beginning stages of planning, we do not have all the answers or all the questions; we do agree that it is important to include you at the earliest possible moment and that is the reason for this letter. Please look over the proposal below and we look forward to receiving any input you have regarding this project. We also extend a sincere invitation to join our Committee. You have consistently demonstrated by your support for children that you believe that recreation programs and athletics are a fundamental aspect of the character of our town. We firmly believe that the programs we offer help build a stronger community in terms of giving our youth a place to play! These programs are important to the complete education and development of our children, and to our own health and enjoyment of what Reading has to offer. Our need for fields is already critical and will worsen in the next several years with the growth of our programs and the addition of a 5fl' elementary school. We have the opportunity to transform the Coolidge field into an a sset w e can truly e njoy. A ny Questions, p lease c ontact D avid L autman 9 42-1539 o r any other member of the committee. Thank you for your consideration, The Coolidge Field Restoration Committee. Sincerely, e_- David Lautman 3 t's Coolidge Field Restoration March 1, 2005 Coolidge Field Restoration Committee: David Lautman John Feudo Michael Sheedy Request: Over the past several months, we have been evaluating the condition of Coolidge Field and considering options for its restoration. It is clear that the field is in dire need of repair and we propose a solution that revolves around a synthetic field financed with recreation, public grant and private money. The Problem: The current condition of Coolidge's soccer/lacrosse field is a serious concern to any player who uses them and to their parents. 1. The topsoil and subsoil won't allow grass to root deeply, so it is quickly destroyed. 2. Large sections of the fields are hard pack of dirt, stone and debris. 3. Simply applying topsoil, which runs off into the surrounding wetlands, is a waste of money and an environmental liability. 4. Players are being injured. We have seen many joint injuries from the uneven and unforgiving surface. 5. Legal concerns and risks need to be acknowledged. 6. It is an embarrassment to our Town. We hear many complaints from neighboring towns that travel here to play. Discussion Points 1. Site historv - When the field was restored after the renovation of Coolidge Middle School the quality of the soil brought in was what we could afford. The field has never recovered from its use as a staging area during the renovation and now, after many years of constant use, the field has just "died", and we need to completely rebuild it. Rotating and reseeding are not options due to the heavy use and poor soil quality. 2. Field Capacity -.The recent controversy regarding Memorial Park has severely limited its use. No new fields in town are likely to be added. Replacing the football and old practice football field with synthetic surfaces will help, however we now have only two fields at the high school where before we had 3 plus fields. The loss of the tennis court field as a "Full" size field is tremendous. Numerous high school teams, little league, boy's and girl's youth lacrosse, soccer and Pop Warner Football all used that tennis court field. With that space gone, Coolidge Field now represents a quarter of ~v 4 the effective capacity of full size fields in Reading. We must maximize its use. 3. Usage will increase - The pressure on the existing fields in Reading is very high and growing. During the past three years, Reading Youth Soccer, Pop Warner Football and baseball enrollments are up. Reading Youth Lacrosse has grown from "zero" participants to over 350 participants during the same time and has been limited by field capacity. The High School teams, which represent a significant number of the hours of use at Coolidge, have had difficulty scheduling practices because of the poor drainage and substandard conditions of the fields. The addition of boy's and girl's lacrosse at the high school has further expanded the demands placed upon our existing fields. The majority of the players in our youth leagues are 12 years old or less. As they mature, the need for full size fields will increase. Proposed Solution -We have had a number of discussions with Patrick Mcguire of Geller Associates. To install a synthetic grass field would cost approximately $600,000. The reasons we believe that a synthetic field at Coolidge is the best solution are as follows: 1. Synthetic grass could tolerate much heavier usage than grass, with much lower maintenance. 2. Synthetic grass maintenance costs fit within the current maintenance budget in fact, the costs of maintaining a "real" grass field are higher than a synthetic field. 3. We could shift usage to this field, and extend the life of the other grass field in town. 4. Extended season - no more "mud season" in spring. Play for at least one more month per year. 5. Coolidge is our worst field. For days after a heavy rain the field is unplayable. We will have effectively added one field to the town's total capacity. 6. Enhances Coolidge's facilities. All students who attend Coolidge benefit. 7. Fully guaranteed for 8 years. Pays back the initial cost premium over reseeding in maintenance savings. 8. Solves the drainage problem into the creek. Fertilizer and mud runoff eliminated. 9. Protects our investment, as opposed to grass, which will deteriorate quickly without much heavier maintenance and much less usage. 10. Increased safety for our children. Synthetic grass is a safer surface to play on than the uneven field surface that exists at Coolidge now. 11. Cost effective. The field will be able to handle stress that a grass field cannot. How will we pay for it? 4 A group of private citizens have expressed a willingness to raise funds for this project and it is our hope that the some form of grant money from the state could help us close the gap. Representative Bradley Jones' Office has already offered their support. Once installed the Town could commit a portion of the money generated by the field fee of this particular field. Reading United Soccer, Reading Pop Warner and Reading Youth Lacrosse are ready and prepared to generate a surcharge to each of their participants during registration to create a yearly fund. There are approximately 1300 youths participating in the 3 programs currently, that number is expected to grow each year. The recreation programs are a fundamental aspect of the character of our Town. They are important components of the complete education and development of our children, and the enjoyment of the town as a whole. Our need for fields is critical and even with the addition of our two new fields at the high school; demand will continue to exceed our supply of safe cost effective field space. Coolidge is a vital facility. We have the opportunity to turn it into a centerpiece we can truly enjoy. We ask for your support. Thank you for your consideration. Coolidge Field Restoration Committee 6 9~ MeMorandUM 2m3:FE6 7.8 R1.12 4:4 To: Aquatics Advisory Committee CC: Pete Smargon, Peter Hechenbleikner From: Dan Berry, Associate Executive Director, Burbank YMC Date: 2/24/2005 Re: Aquatics Advisory Meeting Announcement The Burbank YMCA will be hosting the next Aquatics Advisory Board Meeting on Monday, February 28th from 6:00-7:30pm. Please contact me if you are unable to attend by email, dbegy@ymcaboston.org or telephone, 781-944-9622 ext. 232. The meeting agenda will focus on: - Town of Reading Pool Benefits Schedule/Summary - High School and Burbank Swim Teams - Pool Marketing - Pool Acoustics - Kindergarten Voucher Redemption I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Please review meeting minutes in preparation for the meeting. loom 1, a 4% A Reading Community Swimming at Burbank YMCA A unique summer community swim program is one of the benefits Reading residents receive through an agreement between the Town and the Burbank YMCA. Come and join the fun! A 10% discount on all YMCA membership fees or 10% off aquatic fees are additional benefits. Proof of Reading residence is required for discount. BURBANK YMCA 36 Arthur B. Lord Drive, Reading SUMMER FACILITY SCHEDULE N 2005 June 27 - August 28 Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Closed 4" of July SUMMER OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE SUMMER LAP SWIM AVAILABILTY Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM -11:00 AM Monday Friday: 5:00 AM - 9:30 PM Monday - Friday: 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Saturday: 12:15 PM - 5:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sunday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Please Note: The open swim times above will vary between the 8-lane pool and the teaching pool. Please pick up a pool schedule at the Burbank YMCA, Reading Rec., Reading Public Library, or at www.ymcaboston.org. **We reserve the right to modify this schedule if necessary. Pool Fees Daily Season Pass Children Under 16 years old $3 $30 Adults (over 16 years old) $5 $100 Family $6 $150 Bathing cap required for all swimmers, male or female, regardless of hair length. Adult volunteers needed to assist in instructional swim programs. Contact the Aquatics Director at 781-944-9622 X226. Writing child's name on cap would be most helpful. Children ages 7-12 without a parent present must be signed in and out by an adult with the lifeguard on duty. Summer Swim Lessons This is a nationally recognized program for children ages 6 months and above. The program is comprised of five main components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue. Each skill builds upon the preceding level, with seven levels covering all the strokes and safety skills. All children over 5 must use the family changing locker room or gender appropriate locker room. * Children-6 and under and any swimmer wearing a flotation device must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Please see the YMCA brochure for more information and details. • Please call 781-944-9622. 9J BURBANK YMCA AQUATICS ADVISORY BOARD Minutes of the January 24, 2005 meeting Meeting was called to order at 6:35PM by Torn O'Rourke Present: Dan Berry, Associate Director, Burbank YMCA Jack Downing, Reading Rec Representative Ken Holbrook, RMHS/Lynnfield Swim Team Coach Mary Ellen O'Neill, Board of Selectmen Representative Torn O'Rourke, YMCA Representative Jason Perry, Assistant Aquatic Director Cam Townsend, YMCA Representative Dave Witkus, Aquatic Director Absent: Klaus Kubierschky, YMCA Representative Lois Margeson, RMHS Girls' Swim Team Coach Dan Berry read an inspirational message, "Say what you value" from "50 Easy Ways to Connect With Young People. I. Minutes of previous meeting were reviewed with the following amendments Page 1 #2 under "Town benefits", remove the word "open" from the "summer camp swim program" Page 1 #6 change wording at end of sentence to "a free 8 week swim session each year" Page 2 Remove the word "lap" from "open/family swim time summary Add "Austin Prep not using the Y for practices or meets" Minutes with changes approved 5-0. II. Town/YMCA Marketing/Promotion Plan. (See Attached) Rough draft of marketing plan drawn up by Torn and Mary Ellen. Dan stated that many items about programs, times, etc can be accessed via the YMCA website at ymcaboston.org, click on "Branches" and bring up Burbank info. III. Pool Statistics Mary Ellen wanted weekdays and weekends done separately in the charts. Everyone liked the bar-graphs. 59 swim vouchers have been redeemed up to the present time of 335 vouchers issued, this is 18%. There is nothing going forward at the moment in regards to acoustic baffling on the ceiling. Swim Team Updates: Reading/Lynnfield: Ken Holbrook reported that the RMHS/Lynnfield swim team started with 35 swimmers and has 29 swimming at the moment, 20 from Lynnfield and 9 from Reading. He said the team was improving rapidly with 13 newcomers of varying degrees of ability. They have 6 meets to go and are presently 2-2-1, with a controversial tie with Melrose. He said there are presently 2 girls qualified for State Championships and one boy qualified for Sectionals. With six dual meets and the League Championship meet to go, he hopes more swimmers will qualify for year-end championships. . Burbank Bluefins: Cam reported that 42 swimmers went to Wesleyan College over Christmas vacation for training double sessions. Said it was a good and productive trip. YMCA District Championships were the weekend of Jan 29-30 at Medford HS. -L C ecs Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Phone (781) 942-9016 Fax (781) 942-9071 Memorandum To: Conservation Commission From: Fran Fink, Conservation Administrator Date: March 7, 2005 RE: Shell Station, 87 Walkers Brook Drive, Hazardous Waste Cleanup, RTN #3-2937 The Conservation office recently received the "Phase V Inspection and Monitoring Report" for the Shell Station at 87 Walkers Brook Drive, prepared by CEA, Inc. This report provides groundwater test results from samples drawn in October 2004 and January 2005 from a series of monitoring wells on site. The wells are being sampled regularly after treatment in August of 2003 with an oxygenating agent designed to stimulate the actions of microorganisms in the soil that break down petroleum contaminants into nonhazardous compounds. In general the test results show decreasing levels of contaminants. Only one well continues to show contamination at a level that exceeds the GW-3 standard. This well and three others also continue to show contamination at levels that exceed the GW-2 standard, a stricter measure. Most of the other wells continue to show some level of contamination below the concentrations that DEP has established as safe. Well #MW-16, which is located in the wetland between the parking lot and Walkers Brook, shows an increase in contamination after several seasons of very low readings. CEA does not comment on the increase, but it might indicate that the contaminants are migrating in the groundwater from the site towards Walkers Brook. The report states that an additional round of samples will be taken in April, and that the site will then be treated with a second round of an oxygenating agent "if concentrations do not continue to show a downward trend I would recommend that CEA and the owner be encouraged to carry out the second treatment, and that CEA be asked to comment on the appearance of contaminants in MW-16. cc: Board of Selectmen Page 1 of 2 b( (-(,4 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: William CARRICK [wmpcarrick@msn.comj Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 7:27 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Re: Atlantic Irresponsibility Thank you Peter. I was informed the Atlantic. has approval for the displays as they are currently located. I just returned from Phoenix. While there I noticed that grocery stores and pharmacies/Convenience stores had the capability of serving liquor/wine/and beer similar to Atlantic. Each store and pharmacy had a distinct aisle and distinct cooler set aside for this purpose. I would encourage you and the selectmen to consider this. Thank you again for your response. Bill Original Message From: Hechenbleikner Peter To: William CARRICK Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 3:43 PM Subject: RE: Atlantic Irresponsibility Bill - I will pass this on to the Board of Selectmen. Please be aware that the Atlantic has Selectmen's approval for the displays as they are currently located. Pete -----Original Message----- From: William CARRICK [mailto:wmpcarrick@msn.com] Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 7:47 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Atlantic Irresponsibility Selectmen and Selectwomen, Please find my letter to Mr. Arnold Ruben attached. I will copy and paste it here as well. Please do not sit by idly. Support Reading business and assure a responsible presentation of products. Mr. Arnold Ruben February 21, 2005 Proprietor Atlantic Food Market Reading, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Ruben, I am concerned and upset about the recent decision to inundate your store with liquor, wine, and beer. I was under the impression the store would have one aisle devoted to the sale of these items however recent visits quickly dispelled this notion. Don't misinterpret my intentions, I am quite comfortable with the Atlantic selling alcohol and would, in fact, buy alcohol from your store if it were being sold in a more responsible fashion. My concern and a upset is with the placement and marketing of these products. 3/2/2005 Page 2 of 2 The placement of wine and beer is in at least eight aisles of your store. It is impossible for children and under-age young adults to shop in your store without being confronted with wine, beer, and their accompanying advertisements to buy the product. Wine and beer are within reach of fruits, eggs, vegetables, chocolate milk, candy, and the list goes on. Why must children see beer and wine at almost every turn along the dairy and fruit aisles? Recently I shopped at the Atlantic and counted forty (40!!) flyers plastered throughout the store encouraging the use of alcohol to celebrate a New England Patriots victory. There were four (4) flyers encouraging the use of chips to celebrate this same game. It was very obvious that the Atlantic was espousing the use of alcohol as the primary way to celebrate. This message is irresponsible and gives the wrong message to our children and young adults. The Atlantic has historically been a very good neighbor to Reading residents. The charitable contributions have been impressive and your support to community causes has been highly visible. I strongly encourage you to return to these roots and re-think your current campaign promoting wine and beer throughout your store. You have a sign upon exiting the Atlantic. It reads "Thank you for shopping with us, we realize you had a choice today". I have taken this opportunity to shop at Shaw's and Stop & Shop. My preference is to shop in my own community. I hope the next time I am in the Atlantic it is a more welcoming and healthy atmosphere for all members of Reading. Sincerely, William P. Carrick 239 West Street 781 944 8428 m WmpCarrick@msn.co cc: Paul Duffy Reading Selectpersons ti 1 3/2/2005 Message Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Monette Verrier [mdverrier@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 3:06 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Feudo, John Subject: FW: PEP's pages Volume 4 Here is the latest PEP newsletter. Thank you both for your contribution. -----Original Message----- From: Parents for Educational Progress (PEP) [mailto:ReadingPEP@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:15 PM To: Parents for Educational Progress Subject: PEP's pages Volume 4 Page 1 of 4 L C l~ a **************NOTE. The kindergarten information session will still be held tonight, Tuesday, March 1, at 7pm at the Killam Elementary School. This information session is for any parent with a child entering kindergarten in the fall. Information will be given regarding full and half day sessions. PEP's Pages - Volume 4 - March 2005 What is the Redistricting plan? Redistricting The School Committee approved a redistricting plan for Reading elementary schools in January. This plan cuts the town into five districts based on the five elementary schools being online this fall. The Superintendent and the School Committee presented their best plans to the town for public comment. They held seven public meetings and made large amounts of data available to the public on the Reading Dashboard website. While there are some parents who remain unhappy with the final decision, the good news is we will have all five elementary schools open this fall! A complete street listing by district and much more information can be found on the schools website www.readingdashboard.org Grandfathering Grandfathering will allow a child to remain at his/her current school during next school year, even if he/she has been redistricted. The School Committee has agreed to allow grandfathering based on available space at the desired school.. Anyone can apply, however fifth graders and the students from small areas who were redistricted will be given priority. In addition, students who would be leaving a larger class and filling a smaller one would also be given priority. Each child will be considered on an individual basis based o 3/2/2005 Message Page 2 of 4 the above guidelines and siblings are not given priority. Contact the school administration for more information. Class. Size On the Reading dashboard site, the school administration has posted documents detailing the anticipated class sizes at all five elementary schools if no new teachers are added. The administration is hoping to secure some new teaching positions during the current budget process, which is not yet complete. Also. on the website, is a letter from the superintendent which explains his position regarding class size and redistricting. To see this letter and get more information, go to www.read ingdashboard.orA School Committee News Are you interested in what the school committee is doing? Attend one of their meetings or tune into them on RCTV. The schedule for the balance of this school year is: 3/14/05 - Building Projects Update 3/28/05 4/11/05 - Building Projects Update 5/9/05 - Building Projects Update 6/6/05 6/20/05 Meetings are typically held in the superintendent's conference room at 7:30pm but call the superintendent's office to verify the location. Contact any of the school committee members for more information. Around Town..... . Traffic and the WoodEnd Elementary School... As you are aware, the student body of Barrows elementary school is currently being bused to the Wood End school. This year the town worked with the residents of Sunset Rock Lane to establish interim traffic and parking rules based on the fact that the students were being bused. The 2005/2006 school year, however, changes the population of the WoodEnd school. The new student body will be local to the school and therefore will eliminate the need for buses and result in students walking, crossing local streets, and being dropped off by parents. The town manager has established a working group to come up with a recommendation on student, parent, staff access, drop-off locations, parking, pedestrian access and traffic regulations. This working group is comprised of a dozen residents of surrounding streets (i.e. Franklin Street, Sunset Rock Lane, Roma Lane, Fox Run Lane, bividence Road, 3/2/2005 Message Page 3 of 4 Emerson Street and Old Sanborn Lane). The working group has met once and has its next scheduled meeting for this Friday, March 4th We will continue to update the PEP community on.this group's progress and recommendation. Please contact the town manager, Peter Hechenbleikner, for more information. Finance Committee C7pening Looking for a way to get involved? There is currently an opening on the town Finance Committee, and applications are encouraged! This is a great committee to join if you want to know the ins and outs of Reading town government and the budget process. The Fincom meets approximately half a dozen times between January and March (budgeting season), and then approximately monthly during the rest of. the year. Pick up an application form at Town Hall ASAP. Mark Your Calendars Tuesday, April 5th is the next local election. Mark your calendars and get out to vote. Reading Recreation REGISTRATION DAY FOR SUMMER CAMP The Reading Recreation Division will hold our annual Summer Registration Kick-off bay on Saturday, April 9th at Coolidge Middle School from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. This will begin the registration for all Recreation Summer Camps and all of our other summer programs. Camps are for kids age four all the way to age fourteen. They include activities such as Sports & Games, Science & Nature, Arts & Craft and free swim each day (Regular Camp and CIT Programs only). Reading Residents and/or Employees will receive preference, however non-residents are welcome. Don't get locked out of this Summer Fun. Plan now and register on April 9th. Summer Camp Dates areas follows: Sessions: Monda y - Friday Session I: July 5th - July 8th (4-day week) Session II: July 11th - July 15th Session III: July 18th - July 22nd Session IV: July 25th - July 29th Session V: August 1St - August 5th Session VI: August 8th - August 12th Session VII: August 15th - August 19th Regular Camp: $115/ $105 per additional child or week Junior Camp: $80/ $75 per additional child or week CIT Program: $95 per week Before Camp Club: $50 per week After Camp Club (Until 6:00 PM) $75 per week *Please note Week I fees are discounted due to a 4 day camp week. Call 781-942-9075 for more information. 3/2/2005 Message Page 4,of 4 NOTE: Children will not be registered for camp unless a copy of the child's up-to-date immunization record and proof of physical with in the past year accompanies the Registration form. All Reading Recreation Summer Camps are inspected and licensed by the Reading Board of Health in. accordance with the MA Department of Public Health 105 CMR - 430.00.- 430.830 Don't forget to check out the bA H ®A D Want to know how Reading Schools compare with other districts? Tired of getting information second hand? Want to see the statistics for yourself? Visit the Reading Public Schools' Dashboard and get the facts! www.readingdashboard.org They're your schools - monitor their progress! We hope that you found the news and articles in here helpful and informative. Please send any questions and/or feedback to our email address: readinpep@comcast.net. 3/2/2005 Page 1 of 1 b/c& Hechenblefter, Peter From: G-R [g-r@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 11:16 PM To: Camille Anthony; Jonathan Barnes; Schubert, Rick Cc: Town Manager Subject: Re: Interchange Let me attempt to rephrase a few items mentioned in the attached document for the sake of clarity (from my perspective). Whether you employ the following or not, I leave to you and Peter. See you on Saturday. George Process bullet 3 provide for data collection and evaluation consistent with the requirements for MEPA filing and certification. Process bullet 6 mobility and emissions, regionally and locally as well. Content bullet 6 All considered alternatives must not pose a threat to the integrity and character Original Message From: "Camille Anthony" <canthony@cdmtitle.com> To: "Jonathan Barnes" <jebarnes(7MIT.EDU>; G-R<g-r(~D_comcast.net>; "Rick Schubert" <rick schubert@harvard.edu> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 11:29 AM Subject: Re: Interchange > Rick: > Could you get Paula to put it in a Report Form rather than an e-mail to the > BOS. Should we make it available to all of the task force members > Original Message > From: "Rick Schubert" <rick schubert@harvard.edu> > To: "Camille Anthony" <canthony(a cdmtitle.com>; "Jonathan Barnes" > <jebarnes a.MIT.EDU>; "'G-R"' <q-051comcast.net> > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 9:41 AM > Subject: Fwd: Interchange > > Jonathan, George, > > Attached is the document Camille mentioned last night. > > Rick > > >Subject: Interchange > > >Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 09:34:59 -0500 > > >Thread-Topic: Interchange > > >From: "Schena, Paula" <pschena@ci.reading. ma.us> > > >To: "Anthony, Camille - work" <canthony(cD-cdmtitle.com>, > > > "Schubert, Rick work" <RICK SCHUBERTaharvard.edu> 0 3/4/2005 L(C&S Hechenblefter, Peter From: willfinch@juno.com Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 7:53 PM To: Fink, Fran Cc: atmame77@aol.com; jmaughan@ch2m.com; kenney@vernalpool.org; rlongley@comcast.net; willfinch@uno.com; vp2@alum.mit.edu Subject: Re: Master Plan Committee As I mentioned at the last meeting I will no longer be the Cons Com rep to the MPAC. 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Verizon is rolling out the industry's premier consumer broadband services to most of its customers in this community, as well as at least 25 other communities in eastern Massachusetts., The company is offering three classes of service with downstream (download) speeds of up to 5, 15 and 30 Mbps (megabits per second).* Verizon is delivering FiOS services over its new fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network, which the company is currently building in portions of Massachusetts and 12 other states. The company will announce FiOS Internet servicet in other areas as it becomes available. % FTTP technology utilizes fiber-optic connections - instead of copper wire - directly into homes and businesses to enable a broad array of voice, data and video applications. In addition to its current FiOS Internet access service, Verizon plans to launch FiOS TV in 2005 to compete directly with cable TV providers. 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To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases. 4/c !5 Ds C . *::,"A,) CO ki, Revenues: Property taxes: Current Delinquent Deferred Tax liens Payments in lieu of taxes Excise taxes Penalties on taxes and excise Charges for services Licenses and permits Special assessment Fines Investment income: Unrestricted Stabilization fund Intergovernmental: Medicaid reimbursement State aid Other Total revenues Operating transfers and available funds: Cemetery sale of lots Sale of real estate funds Reading Ice Arena Authority Earnings distribution - light Abatement surplus Reserved for debt service Certified "free cash" Total operating transfers and available funds Total revenues and other resources Town of Reading, Massachusetts General Fund Revenues and Other Resources (Cash Basis) Month Ending February 28, 2005 Actual Variance Prior Year Current Year Favorable % Actual to Actual Over (Under) Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Budget Year to Date Prior Year 41,859,706 31,245,101 (10,614,605) 74.64% 28,206,237 3,038,864 159,947 159,947 156,247 3,700 29,652 (29,652) 112,264 112,264 136,166 (23,902) 230,000 113,650 (116,350) 49.41% 160,897 (47,247) 2,700,000 1,744,470 (955,530) 64.61% 1,378,547 365,923 160,000 122,339 (37,661) 76.46% 103,934 18,405 1,360,000 958,067 (401,933) 70.45% 744,531 213,536 60,000 56,153 (3,847) 93.59% 48,180 7,973 5,000 4,885 (115) 97.70% 6,389 (1,504) 130,000 93,507 (36,493) 71.93% 70,414 23,093 525,000 681,843 156,843 129.87% 233,909 447,934 10,507 10,507 1,338 9,169 75,000 54,047 (20,953) 72.06% 54,047 11,617,950 6,555,732 (5,062,218) 56.43% 6,353,313 202,419 2,893 2,893 27,719 24,826 58,722,656 41,915,405 16,807,251 71.38% 37,657,473 4,257,932 47,737 47,737 100.00% 10,000 37,737 300,000 300,000 300,000 107,256 107,256 100.00% 116,074 (8,818) 1,894,829 1,894,829 100.00% 1,826,062 68,767 94,674 94,674 100.00% 201,820 (107,146) 150,000 (150,000) 1,203,000 1,203,000 1,203,000 3,647,496 3,647,496 100.00% 2,303,956 1,343,540 62,370,152 45,562,901 (16,807,251) 73.05% 39,961,429 5,601,472 Town of Reading, Massachusetts Enterprise Funds Revenues and Other Resources (Cash Basis) Month Ending February 28, 2005 Variance Favorable % Actual to Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Budget Water Fund Revenues: Charges for services 2,889,732 2,060,491 (829,241) 71.30% Earnings on investments 20,000 13,482 (6,518) 67.41% Accrued interest 551 551 Water main (Johnson Woods) 187,000 187,000 MWRA buy-in (Walker Brook) 202,000 202,000 Total revenues 3,096,732 2,463,524 633,208 79.55% Operating transfers and available funds: Water surplus Total revenues and other resources 3,096,732 2,463,524 633,208) 79.55% Sewer Fund Revenues: Charges for services 4,046,823 2,322,346 (1,724,477) 57.39% Earnings on investments 10,000 19 (9,981) 0.19% Special assessments 10,000 20,878 10,878 208.78% Sewer Ill (Walker Brook) 12,777 Total revenues 4,066,823 2,356,020 1,723,580 57.93% Operating transfers and available funds: Sewer surplus Total revenues and other resources 4,066,823 2,356,020 1,723,580) 57.93%