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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-22 Board of Selectmen HandoutDRAFT MOTIONS BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 Tafoya, Bonazoli, Anthony, Goldy, Schubert Hechenbleikner 2) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the resolution in support of H.3125: An Act to Expand the Bottle Bill. 4c) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the Warrant consisting of Articles for the Subsequent Town Meeting to take place on November 9, 2009 at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 62 Oakland Road at 7:30 p.m. 4d) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on parking regulations on Mt. Vernon Street. Move that the Board of Selectmen amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, by adding to Article 5, Section 5.1.7, the following: "NO PARKING ANYTIME" Street Location Mt Vernon St Both sides for 130 feet from the intersection of High Street 4e) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing rescinding parking regulations on Birch Meadow Drive, Hillside Road, Waverly Road and Longfellow Road. Move that the Board of Selectmen amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, by rescinding from Article 5, Section 5.4.4.1, the following: "NO PARKING between the hours of 10:00am to 11:00 am99 0 Street Location Birch Meadow Drive Both sides of Birch Meadow Drive from Oakland Road to Arthur B Lord Drive Waverly Road Hillside Road Longfellow Road Both sides for the entire length Both sides from Oakland Road to Waverly Road Both sides from Oakland North to the Dead End 4f) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on parking regulations on Lowell Street. Move that the Board of Selectmen amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen, by adopting under Article 5, Section 5.4.1 as follows: "5.4.1 30 Minute Parking; No Person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, for more than thirty (30) minutes on any of the streets or parts of streets listed in Appendix A-2." Appendix A-2 5 .4.1 Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets 30 minute parking 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday though Saturday STREET LOCATION Lowell Street From the corner of Main Street on the westerly side, six (6) spaces heading in a Northerly direction. 4g) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on amendments to the liquor policies. Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the amendments to Article 3 of the Board of Selectmen policies. 4h) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on amendments to the Policy of Solicitation/Acceptance of Donations. Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the amendments to the Policy on Solicitation/Acceptance of Donations. 5a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of September 1, 2009 as amended. Move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at _ p.m. (9 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H.3125: AN ACT TO EXPAND THE BOTTLE BILL WHEREAS: The Commonwealth's Bottle Bill was created in 1981 and has not been updated to include newer plastics that were unavailable in 1981, including bottled water; and WHEREAS: 305 million gallons of bottled water were consumed in Massachusetts last year; and WHEREAS: Ratepayers within the MWRA service area enjoy some of the cleanest and best tasting water in the country; and WHEREAS: Communities are struggling in this economy to provide services and maintain public utilities including water and sewer infrastructure; and WHEREAS: The water and sewer needs of the Commonwealth outpace the availability of dollars to help with infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS: This bill would be an opportunity to invest in the "forgotten infrastructure" of water and sewer infrastructure by making funds available to municipalities, water districts, and the MWRA to be used for water and sewer infrastructure repairs and projects; and WHEREAS: This bill would create a win-win situation for communities, ratepayers and for the environment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Reading, Massachusetts supports H.3125: An Act to Expand the Bottle Bill which includes a five- cent ($0.05) deposit on bottled water containers and creates a dedicated fund with unclaimed deposits available to municipalities, water districts, and the MWRA to be used for water and sewer infrastructure repairs and projects. BOARD OF SELECTMEN Ben Tafoya, Chairman James E. Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Secretary Stephen A. Goldy Richard W. Schubert Date: Monday, September 21, 2009 Re: ICMA Conference Report to the Reading Board of Selectmen ICMA 2009 Conference Montreal CA - September 13-16 2009 I appreciate the Board of Selectmen support for my attendance at the ICM<A Conference in Montreal this year, When the Fall Street Faire was initially scheduled for September 20, I planned to spend Saturday through Wednesday at the conference. I had made reservations and travel arrangements based on that scenario. When the Fall Faire was changed to September 13 to avoid the Jewish New Year, I changed my reservations etc. so that I could attend much of the Fall Street Faire. Therefore the number of sessions I was able to attend is abbreviated from my attendance at past conferences, and I was not able to attend any ICMA University sessions this year. Even so it was a very worthwhile experience. Sustainable Development and the State of the Environment Keynote session. During his long and distinguished career, award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki has raised public consciousness about environmental issues and inspired massive efforts to preserve and protect our natural world. In his return to ICMA, he will offer a model of sustainable development--including the role that local governments can play--in which humanity can live well and still protect the environment. Making Ends Meet: Revenue Enhancements and Cost-Saving Measures Economic uncertainty and declining traditional revenues have many local governments contemplating their funding options. This session will offer ideas for new revenue sources and strategies for reducing expenses and saving money. Participants will also explore ways to introduce potentially unpopular ideas for raising revenues to elected officials and the public. Session Leader: Russell W. Blake, City Manager, Pocomoke City, Maryland Panelists: Byron Davies, Chief Executive, City and County of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom; Dr. Hanspeter D TO: Board of Selectmen Knirsch, Consult GmbH, Geschdftsf ihrer, Germany; Mark D. Vanderpool, City Manager, Sterling Heights, Michigan Regionalism and Consolidation: If It Were Easy, Would Everyone Do It? In tight budget years, consolidating governments or government services seems like a smart move, right? Maybe. Communities around the world--including those around Montreal--have tried merging in the past, each to varying degrees of success. What can we learn from those who have been through the process? This session will address the challenges and pitfalls of consolidation, discuss how to maintain a sense of community during the transition, and share recently collected data comparing several consolidation experiences in the United States. Session Leader: Jerry Newfarmer, President and CEO, Management Partners, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio Panelists: Dennis M. Hays, County Administrator, Unified Government of Wyandotte County-Kansas City, Kansas; David C. Johnstone, former city manager; Candiac, Quebec; Kurt M. Thurmaier, Professor, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois Community by Design: Rethinking Land Use Strategies for a Sustainable World More and more local governments are rethinking their land use strategies as part of their plans for a sustainable future. Whether it's allowing for increased density in the central business district or creating more multi-use trails to connect neighborhoods, land use is being approached in new and different ways these days. An Outlook for the Economy and Local Government Keynote session. Dr. Alice RivHn is a senior fellow in the economic studies program 4t the Brookings Institution and a visiting professor at Georgetown University's Public Policy Institute. Among the most influential policy makers in Washington, D.C., she is a visionary thinker with a keen eye on the changing state of the national economy, the U.S. health system, and the state of U.S. cities. Dr. Rivlin will brief attendees on the current outlook for the economy with a particular focus on implications for local governments. The Right Performance Metrics for Real Performance Gains Shrinking budgets. Reduced revenue. Rising costs. In light of these and other economic challenges that local governments currently face, performance management has become more important than ever, emerging as an effective way for local government not only to become more effective, but also to cut costs and save money. This presentation will illustrate methods to define effective measurements for each level of an organization and make these measurements part of an integrated framework of key performance indicators that supports the local government's goals and business strategies. Presented by our Strategic Partner EMA, Inc. Speakers: Judith Cascio, Vice President Public Sector, EMA, Inc., Hartford, Connecticut; Nancy Lerner, Managing Partner, EMA, Inc., Houston, Texas Going Green with Less Green Is environmental sustainability a luxury we can no longer afford in difficult economic times? This session will explore the challenges we face staying the course on our sustainability initiatives u,p without breaking the bank. Listen to advice on how to align the expectations of elected officials and citizens, and hear expert tips for energy efficiencies that can help save money. Session Leader: Edward K. Shikada, Deputy City Manager, San Jose, California Panelists: Chris Earley, Principal, Greening Urban, Richmond, Virginia; Richard Michaud, City Administrator, Saco, Maine Obesity in Your Community: Why You Should Care and What You Can Do Local governments in the U.S. and worldwide are addressing the obesity epidemic and related health problems with a variety of efforts to promote active living and improve access to healthy food. Now they have a way to gauge their success. ICMA's Center for Performance Measurement (CPM) has teamed up, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop measures that local governments can use to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and environmental change strategies to prevent obesity. The new CPM template expands on ICMA's ongoing Healthy Communities work, which supports the proactive efforts of managers who grasp the urgency of this looming health crisis. Hear about the strategies of two cities--Albany, OR, and Lynchburg, VA--that have brought to this effort an emphasis on collaboration with schools -and other stakeholders and a big-picture focus on sustainability. Session Leader: Mark Thompson, Assistant Director, Center for Performance Measurement, ICMA, Washington, D.C. Panelists: Amy C. Lowry, MPA, Associate Project Director, Common Community Measures for Obesity Prevention Project, Atlanta, Georgia; Bonnie Svrcek, Deputy City Manager, Lynchburg, Virginia; Wes Hare, City Manager, Albany, Oregon Can You Keep Costs Down and Services Up? All communities--large and small--are looking for ways to improve or maintain service delivery while reducing their costs. Can it be done, especially with limited money in the budget for consultants? This panel of practitioners will discuss best practices in undertaking these kinds of improvements, the key questions to ask, and the range of approaches available before outlining their experience implementing specific approaches including workflow processing, lean thinking, and performance measurement. Session Leader: David J. Krings, Consultant, TechSolve, Cincinnati, Ohio Panelists: Curry Clifford, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Region of Peel, Ontario, Canada; Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Jonathan Rand Lewis, Deputy City Manager, Palm Bay, Florida Shared Services The benefits of "economies of scale" continue to push small communities to come together to provide shared services to their residents. By pooling resources, small communities are able to offer services that they wouldn't otherwise be able to afford. This session will look at which services work best when shared, and what some of the challenges and pitfalls are of the shared services model. Tough Choices--Reductions in Force (RIF) vs. Salary/Hour Reductions Chances are you've had to make some pretty difficult decisions lately about laying off employees, making pay cuts, and more. This roundtable will focus on your options in these tough economic times, looking at RIFs vs, salary and hour reductions, early retirement packages, and contract vs, salaried employees. J Standing Still Is Not an Option: Why Organizations Need to Focus on Workplace Health and Well-Being Keynote session. The conference's closing session combines elements of ICMA's traditional Celebration of Service to the Profession, including induction of the incoming executive board and recognition of ICMA's 2009 Distinguished Service Award recipients Dennis Beach and David Elder and other award recipients, with a presentation by Linda Duxbury, one of Canada's leading workplace health and demographic experts. Dr. Duxbury will identify what you should be doing to help your employees--and yourself--live happier, more balanced, and more productive lives. Celebration of Service I was privileged to participate in this program in recognition of my 35 years of service to professional local government management. COST: • Registration $ 400 • Lodging $ 624.33 • Travel $ 837.56 • Meal $ 50 Total $1911.89 w LJ w Ci) LL AVft Z U h i. 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Mover/ Moderator # Article Description Sponsor Comment Notes 1 Reports Board of Selectmen • RMLD, • State of the Schools • Follow-up on Cemetery 2 Instructions Board of Selectmen 3 Amend Capital Improvement Board of Selectmen • Program FY 2010 - FY 2019 4 Amend FY 2010 Budget FINCOM 5 Payment of prior years bills Board of Selectmen e 6 Disposal of tangible property Board of Selectmen • Teimis Court windscreen 7 Acceptance of COLA for Exemptions Board of Assessors • 8 Rescind debt authorizations Board of Selectmen • 9 Sewer I/I Grant/Loan Board of Selectmen • 10 Authorize the sum of $60,000 for Board of Cemetery • design of a building at Laurel Hill Trustees Vb 1~ SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING (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 inhabitants 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 Monday, November 9, 2009, at seven thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by 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 & Development Commission, Conservation Commission, Town Manager and any other 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 amend the FY 2010 - FY 2019, Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 14 of the April 27, 2009 Annual Town Meeting relating to the Fiscal Year 2010 Municipal Budget, and see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate as the result of any such amended votes for the operation of the Town and its government, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year 20.10 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto. 9 Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or exchange, or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, various items of Town tangible property, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to increase the senior tax exemptions as follows: To increase the property tax exemption. allowed to certain senior citizens and surviving spouses and minors under Mass. General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17D by any percentage up to the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue; and To increase the income and asset limits certain senior citizens may have to qualify for an exemption under Mass. General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C by any percentage up to the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Assessors ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to rescind authorized but unused debt for: Energy and similar improvements to Town owned buildings as authorized by Article 9 on November 10, 2008, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 9 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing pursuant to G.L. Chapter 44, §7(1) or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of reconstructing surface drains, sewers and sewerage systems, including the costs of engineering services, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or any other agency of the Town to apply for a grant or grants to be used to defray all or any part of said sewer construction and/or reconstruction and related matters; and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into any or all agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article; and to see if the Town will authorize the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or any other agency of the Town to apply for a non- interest bearing loan from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and to authorize the Treasurer-Collector, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow pursuant to said loan, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ~3 ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) from the sale of real estate and/or other funds for the purpose of designing a building or buildings to replace the present service building in Laurel Hill Cemetery including but not limited to design specifications, test borings, surveying and any other items incidental thereto, said funds to be expended by the Town Manager, and that the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said funds to carry out the purpose of this vote, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Cemetery Trustees ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c. 64L, § 2(a) to impose a local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals originating within the Town by a vendor at the rate of .75 percent of the gross receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant meals to take effect January 1, 2010, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 12 To see if'the Town will vote to amend Article 5, Public Order, of the Town of Reading General Bylaws as follows: (New language is in italics.) 5.5.4 Public Buildinqs, Public Property and Public Ways 5.5.4.1 No person shall gamble or keep, use or have in his possession any spirituous or intoxicating liquor in any building or room owned or occupied by the Town or upon any public property or public ways, except as otherwise authorized by the Board of Selectmen, special Statute or general laws. 5.5.4.2 No person shall smoke or have in his possession any lighted cigar, cigarette, or other tobacco product in any building or room owned or occupied by the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.5, Licenses, of the Town of Reading General Bylaws by deleting there from in its entirety Section 4.5.2, Junk, and inserting therein a new provision as follows: 4.5.2 Junk Old and Precious Metals and Secondhand Articles 4.5.2.1 License Required 4.5.2.1.1 Every person who is in the business of collecting, dealing in, or keeping a shop for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old and precious metals including gold and silver, and/or secondhand articles, shall be licensed by the Board of Selectmen. i4 4.5.2.1.2 No person shall use any building, enclosure or other structure for the storage, sale or keeping of rags, waster paper stock or other inflammable material without a license therefore from the Board of Selectmen. 4.5.2.2 Application for License; Term; Fee 4.5.2.2.1 Each application for a license shall be made in writing to the Board of Selectmen and set forth the name of the party licensed, the nature of the business and the building or place in which it is to be carried out. 4.5.2.2.2 Each license for the keeping of a shop for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old and precious metals including gold and silver, and/or secondhand articles shall be issued on a location specific basis. 4.5.2.2.3 Licenses under this bylaw may be issued only after notice and a public hearing and shall be for a period of one (1) year unless sooner revoked by the Board of Selectmen. 4.5.2.2.4 The fee for each such license shall be determined by-the Board of Selectmen. 4.5.2.2.5 The license shall be clearly and prominently displayed in a suitable and conspicuous place on the premises. 4.5.2.2.6 Such license shall run from April until May of the following year. 4.5.2.3 Record of Purchases, Examination and Inspection of Records and Articles 4.5.2.3.1 Every junk dealer, old and precious metal dealer or secondhand article dealer shall keep a book in which shall be written at the time of each purchase, a description thereof, the name, age and residence of the person from whom the purchase was made, and the day and hour when such purchase was made. Photocopies of picture identification shall be taken and maintained for any person who sells or barters an item. 4.5.2.3.2 A list of all purchases and acquisitions shall be submitted to the Reading Police Department within one (1) week of such purchase or acquisition. 4.5.2.3.3 The Chief of Police or his designee shall at all times have the authority to inspect or examine all books kept by the dealer or keeper of the shop and shall have the right to inspect and examine all articles and merchandise therein. 4.5.2.4 Purchases from Persons less than Eighteen (18) Years of Ape Prohibited No junk dealer, old and precious metal dealer or secondhand article dealer or any employee thereof shall directly or indirectly purchase or receive by way of barter or exchange any junk, old and precious metals or secondhand articles from a person under the age of eighteen (18) years. ~S 4.5.2.5 Articles Purchased or Received to be Retained for Fourteen (14) Days No item purchased or received by any dealer or keeper of a shop licensed under this bylaw shall be removed from the Town, sold, or otherwise disposed of for at least fourteen (14) days from its date of purchase or acquisition unless permission has been obtained from the Chief of Police or his designee who may request to inspect or photograph the item. 4.5.2.6 Testing of Weighing and Measuring Devices All weighing or measuring devices used by a licensee in the conduct of the licensed business shall be tested and sealed by the Town of Reading Sealer of Weights and Measures prior to being placed into service. All weighing and measuring devices shall thereafter be inspected and tested on an annual basis. 4.5.2.7 Rules and Regulations The Board of Selectmen may adopt rules and regulations governing the issuance and conduct of business for the sale of junk, old and precious metals and secondhand articles pursuant to the authority granted by M.G.L. Chapter 140, §54 and the authority granted by this bylaw. 4.5.2.8 Suspension or Revocation of License Any license issued hereunder may be suspended or revoked, after a notice and hearing, for cause or violation of this bylaw and/or the Board of Selectmen's rules and regulations. 4.5.2.9 Enforcement and Penalties Violations of this bylaw shall be subject to a fine of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00). Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. This penalty may be enforced pursuant to Section 5.11, Non-Criminal Disposition of Certain Violations of Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, of this bylaw. 4.5.2.10 Severability If any provision of this bylaw is held to be invalid, it shall not affect the validity or application of the remaining provisions, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Cemetery Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading by rescinding the previous Cemetery Rules and Regulations and adopting the following Cemetery Rules and Regulations: RULES AND REGULATIONS Foreword The Town of Reading Home Rule Charter adopted on March 24, 1986 and amended November 13, 2004 provides that: "The Board of Cemetery Trustees shall be responsible for the preservation, care, improvement and embellishment of the Town's cemeteries and burial lots therein and such other powers and duties given to the Board of Cemetery Trustees under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth, by the Charter, by bylaw or by Town Meeting vote." Working under this charge, the Board of Cemetery Trustees strives not only to fulfill its legal responsibilities regarding the Town's cemeteries, but also to preserve the aesthetic quality of our heritage by establishing the following rules and regulations. The Trustees encourage public comment at regularly schedule meetings or via correspondence. TOWN OF READING CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS The Board of Cemetery Trustees has set forth the following rules and. regulations for the ownership, use and care of burial sites in the Town's cemeteries. The authority to do this is found in Chapter 114 of Massachusetts General Laws. Resident Requirements 1. The sale of lots is limited to current Reading residents only. Ownership of Lots 2. The Trustees shall set the price of lots. All lots must be paid in full at the time of the sale. 3. The owner of a lot is limited to burying human remains in that site. The owner has a right to place a memorial subject to limitations as outlined in other sections of these regulations. 4. When a lot is purchased, the owner will be issued a deed specifying the location and dimensions of the lot. The Trustees are responsible for corner posts set at each lot. These will clearly define the number of the lot. The deed will contain certain terms and conditions for the use of this lot. Copies of lost deeds may be obtained by paying an established fee. 5. The owner of a lot may only transfer ownership of that lot by deed if such transfer is approved by the Trustees. A fee will be charged for the recording of deed transfer. The owner does not have a right to lease the property. 6. Lots may be resold only to the Town of Reading, at the original purchase price. 7. Upon the death of the lot owner, ownership shall pass as provided by the statutes of Massachusetts in force at that time. The Trustees will require proof of the rights of ownership of such lot. Care of Lots 8. The Trustees shall require certain deposits to be made at the time of sale for perpetual care of the lot or grave without expense to the Town. (I "Perpetual Care" means the cutting of grass on the grave or lot at reasonable intervals, raking and cleaning, reseeding and other work as may be necessary to keep the lot or lots in good condition. Perpetual care will not include the repairing or replacing of memorials. Memorials 9. A memorial may be installed on a lot. The Trustees must approve the design and specifications for any memorial. Flat markers shall be of granite or bronze; upright memorials shall be of granite. No other materials shall be allowed. 10. Where permitted only one upright memorial of granite may be placed on a lot subject of limitations as outlined in other sections of these regulations. One flat marker may be set on an individual grave. Markers may not be set to embrace two or more graves. All markers shall be set flush with the ground. The foundations for all memorials will be installed by the Cemetery Department and a fee will be charged. 11. In Laurel Hill, a memorial will not be installed unless the lot is endowed with perpetual care. On old lots matching markers may be used if existing markers exceed regulation size. If upright headstones become broken or excessively tipped, the right is reserved to lay these into the ground as flat markers. 12. Neither the Trustees nor the Town shall be liable for damage to memorials or markers. 13. A stone cutter or other person who is to do work on a structure erected on a lot or grave must obtain a written permit from the Cemetery Director before beginning work. Work must be performed under the supervision of the Director. The work area must be left in proper condition. 14. An owner of a lot or lots does not have the right to plant trees, shrubs or plants on the lot(s). Nor does the owner have the right to erect a fence, curbing, hedge or any other landmark. The Trustees have the right to remove any shrub, hedge, root or branch that they may deem detrimental to other cemetery lots. The Trustees also have the right to remove unsightly flowers, old vases and other containers that may present an unsafe condition or be detrimental to the looks of the lot or the cemetery in general. No vigil lights or wooden crosses will be allowed on any lot or grave. Memorial Regulations 15. The following regulations are for upright memorials. These limitations must be followed or the memorial may not be erected. On a two grave lot, maximum size 3'0"x 1'0" base, 3' high. On a three grave lot, maximum size 4'0"x 1'3" base, 3' high. On a four grave lot, maximum size 4'6"x 1'6" base, 4' high. On a five grave lot, maximum size 4'6"x 1'6" base, 4' high. On a six grave lot, maximum size 5'x 2' base, 4' high. On a seven grave lot, maximum size 5'6"x 2' base, 4' high. On an eight grave lot, maximum size 6'x 2' base, 4' high. On a single grave, only a flat marker is allowed. Unless otherwise noted all markers shall be 2' x 1', and shall be of bronze or granite. Baby grave markers shall be 1'3" x 0'8". Granite markers shall be consistently 4" thick. In all veteran sections, grave markers shall only be of bronze. Special Regulations for Charles Lawn Memorial Park 16. No upright memorial will be allowed on lots within this cemetery. Each individual or extra depth grave space may have a flush marker. A central marker will be allowed on lots of two or more burial spaces. This will be no larger than 3'x 1'. 17. Floral decorations are limited to one pot of 8 inches in diameter per grave. Urn Gardens at Forest Glen and Charles Lawn 18. Two cremation urns may be interred in each grave. 19. Memorialization will be limited to one 2'x1' bronze flush marker in Forest Glen. Granite or bronze markers may be used in Charles Lawn. Interments and Removals 20. No interment may be made before (a) a permit is issued by the Board of Health to the Director, (b) the owner of the lot gives an order to use the lot, and (c) all fees have been paid. 21. The Director must be given reasonable advance notice of an interment or removal. This notice must give the lot number, the grave number, name and age of deceased for a burial, size of box and name of the undertaker in charge. Neither the Director nor the trustees will be held responsible for any error in the given 'notice (including any order given by phone). Fees for opening graves, making and recording interments, reinterments, funerals after working hours or Saturday afternoons or holidays as well as other services will be established by the Trustees and shall be paid in advance.. 22. Funerals will not be allowed on Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day nor Christmas Day. 23. All burial cases must be sectional concrete or monolithic containers. 24. In each regular grave space, one regular interment plus one cremation urn or two cremation urns will be allowed, except extra depth lots in Charles Lawn, where provisions have been made for two burials in one grave space. General Regulations 25. All funeral processions in the cemetery are under the direction and control of the Director. 26. No firearms are allowed in any cemetery except for military and memorial services. 8 27. Vehicles, except for those in a funeral, procession, may be excluded from any cemetery. Maximum speed limit in any cemetery is fifteen miles per hour. 28. All persons walking through a cemetery must keep to the pathways and not trespass on lots except for gaining access to their own lots. Parents must take full responsibility for their children and not permit them to climb on headstones. Loitering, playing and dogs are not allowed. 29. Unauthorized gravestone rubbing is not allowed. 30. Cemeteries are open from sunrise to one half hour after sunset. 31. The soliciting of business by anyone within the cemetery is prohibited. 32. No employee shall receive any fee or gratuity from any person except the standard fees prescribed by the Trustees and to be paid to the Town. Any employee violating this rule will be subject to disciplinary action. 33. The Trustees shall have authority to grant to owners to depart in special instances from the provisions of the foregoing regulations in cases where it clearly appears that the spirit and intent of the regulation will not thereby be violated. or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Cemetery Trustees ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6.3.17 of the Town of Reading Zoning By-laws as follows: (Language underlined shows deletions/words in italics denotes new language.) 6.3.17. Reconstruction after Destruction (by a Special Permit) The Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit for the reconstruction of a use, structure, building, sign, parking space or loading bay or other situation allowed by Special Permit, which is destroyed or damaged by explosion, collapse, fire, storm, natural disaster or other catastrophic event, any of which is beyond the control of the owner or by the proposed voluntary action of the owner, to demolish, in whole or in part, in a manner different from the prior conditions, provided that the Board determines that: a. The reconstruction conforms to the current requirements of this bylaw to the maximum extent practicable. b. The reconstruction is appropriate in scale and mass for the neighborhood, with particular consideration of abutting properties. b. c. In the case of the reconstruction of a nonconforming use, that it complies with the standards for the substitution of a nonconforming use. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 16 D and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1) public place in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 9, 2009, the date set for the meeting in said Warrant, and to publish this Warrant in a newspaper published in the Town, or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member. 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 22nd day of September, 2009. Ben Tafoya, Chairman James E. Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Secretary Stephen A. Goldy Richard W. Schubert SELECTMEN OF READING Thomas H. Freeman, Constable 10 . (j~) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I, on notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the following public places within the Town of Reading: Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street Precinct 2 Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Road Precinct 3 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue Precinct 5 Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street Precinct 6 Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow.Street Precinct 7 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 9, 2009, the date set for the Subsequent Town Meeting in this Warrant. also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be published in the Reading Chronicle in the issue of Thomas H. Freeman, Constable A true copy. Attest: Laura Gemme, Town Clerk 11 ZZ Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Gary S. Brackett [gsbrackett@brackettlucas.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 3:09 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Ellen Callahan Doucette Subject: West Street Historic District Commission From: ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com [mailto:ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 9:36 PM To: gsbrackett@brackettlucas.com Subject: Fwd: West Street Historic District Commission Importance: High Peter, I am writing regarding the options available to address the issue of the complete vacancy of membership for the West Street Historic District Commission in light of two pending applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for work to be undertaken on dwellings within the District. I offer the following: One option is for Town Meeting to rescind the bylaw establishing Local Historic Districts and/or removing the West Street Historic District (identified in the Appendix to the bylaw),in accordance with G.L. c.4, sec. 4B. However, rescission of the bylaw is equal to an amendment of the bylaw which requires not only a 2/3 vote of Town Meeting, but a recommendation from the Historical Commission, or the passage of 60 days without such recommendation. This time frame allows for the possibility of a Historical Commission recommendation prior to the November 9, 2009 STM. The form of the article would be similar to that provided you regarding the Quinn Bill. In the event that the town wishes to preserve the West Street Historic District and its Commission and the procedure for the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness, it is my opinion that, in the absence of nominations from the various local organizations (Board of Realtors, Architects) the Board of Selectmen is not limited in the individuals it may appoint. G.L. c.40C, sec. 4 states that if the Board of Selectmen does not receive nominations from the various organizations within 30 days of their written request to such organizations, "the appointing body may proceed to make the appointment to the commission without nomination by such organization." Section 5.18.4.2 of the bylaw states this alternative more simply: that the Selectmen "if possible" may appoint individuals nominated by local organizations but if no such nominations are received, it "may proceed to make appointments as it sees fit." The ability of the Selectmen to appoint as they desire in the absence of nominations would allow for the possibility of appointing members of the Reading Historical Commission as members of the West Street Historic District, if they agreed to accept. In addition, whether or not the members of the RHC are regular or special municipal employees, holding two or more unpaid appointed positions will not violate the provisions of c.268A, sec. 20 relative to multiple positions. I am available by cell phone Tuesday if you need to discuss this with me, and I have also discussed this specific issue with Gary Brackett if you wish to call the office to discuss this further with him. Regards Ellen 9/22/2009 Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:31 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Parking Regulations Mt Vernon For Board of Selectmen this evening From: Bill Hecht [maiIto: hecht.bill @gmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 6:16 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Parking Ruglations Mt Vernon Peter As a resident of Mt. Vernon St. I whole heartedly agree with the parking change to no parking either side within 130 feet of High Street. With the conversion of Chute street into one way only the High Street/Mt Vernon intersection has seen increased utilization. The hill at that end of Mt. Vernon forces cars to take the corner wide and slowly. The commuters essentially create a single passable lane and its much worse in the winter. An enforced parking ban such as the one mentioned would greatly enhance the safety of this road, my only concern is the residents who regularly park on that end of the street, perhaps there is a provision you can make for them. Bill Hecht 57 Mt Vernon st 9/22/2009 24 Page 1 of 1 Hechenblefter, Peter From: Doug Cowell [doug@douglascowell.com] Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:09 PM To: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Subject: Board/Committee/Commission Comments Request From: Doug Cowell Email: dour (i%oIMIascowell.com Address: 958 Main Street City: Reading State: MA Zip: 01867-1719 Phone: Organization: Resident On parking issue for Birchmeadow Drive: The restrictions should read "On School Days". Otherwise, during weekend activities this will be counter productive. I recently viewed the artist design drawing for the Atlantic Constriction site. Why does Reading consistently approve such hideous buildings? This Post Modem design beside a Colonial pleasing structure in a area near the 1890's Rail Station is beyond belief. Years ago you let McDonalds put the eye sore jungle gym on Main Street; haven't there been enough out of place buildings in this square? All that new improvement and this is what you allow? Take some action and have this re-designed to complement the area, it is only the fagade, and should not be a cost issue. 9/21/2009 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter 'Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 10:03 AM To: Ginny Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Rescinding Parking Regulations on Birch Meadow Drive, Hillside Rd, Waverly Road and Londgellow Road Thank you for your email. I will see that your concerns get raised at eh hearing on Tuesday. Pete c BOS -----Original Message----- From: Ginny [mailto:virginiamartinaverizon.net] Sent: Sat 9/19/2009 1:56 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Rescinding Parking Regulations on Birch Meadow Drive, Hillside Rd, Waverly Road and Londgellow Road Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner; I am responding to your letter concerning rescinding parking regulations on Longfellow Road. I have resided at 51 Longfellow Road for the past 23 years. I am on the corner of Longfellow and Oakland Road. I would like to see the parking restrictions remain in place. This road has many young children who have been able to play safely without the threat of a speeding car taking off from its parking place in the neighborhood: Also, the children who walk home from school down my street can now do so without jumping out of the way of a speeding vehicle! I have been able to get out of my driveway without having to call the police to come and remove cars from either across or in the way of me exiting my driveway. I have not had to be concerned with cars parking in such a way the emergency vehicles would be unable to turn the corner because the high school kids park any which way they please even extending past the foot limit from the corner. And I have been most happy with not having to pick up the remains of McDonald's', Dunkin Donuts',.Wendy's bags, cups, uneaten food, cans, school supplies, papers, socks, shoes and any.other unused junk, trash or what-have-you that these drivers leave on the street, sidewalk, my yard, the middle of the street etc. I am not able to attend Tuesday's public hearing, so I am submitting this email in hopes that the parking regulations for Longfellow Road, Oakland Road and others nearby remain in place indefinitely. I feel there is adequate parking at our new high school and that Birch Meadow Drive should remain open for student parking. Thank you for considering my comments in the review of this matter. Yours truly Virginia M. Martin 51 Longfellow Road Reading, MA (f2:1~ Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: rnrchambercom@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 3:51 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Short Term Parking Hello Pete, I know you spoke to Bill Crowley already but here is what he reported back to me regarding Short Term parking needs on Main Street. You can let me know if you need any more assistance from us. Irene All but one business owner desires to have shorter parking limits imposed in the municipal lot in front of their respective businesses. The recommended time limit is 20-30 minutes, especiallly between the hours of 4PM and 8 or 9PM, Monday through Saturday. I suggested to those owners, and they all agreed, that there is no need to impose these limits on all 24 (non-handicap) parking spaces. 6 - 8 spaces could be designated, and that they all be on one side of the parking area. The Town Manager indicated that the Police Chief may have reservations about such a change bacause of staffing for enforcement during the evening hours. However, the hours of 4 pm to 8 or 9 pm was a common request. Best regards, William F. Crowley First Vice President Reading - North Reading Chamber of Commece 9/22/2009 9