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Home My WebLink About2009-11-24 Board of Selectmen Packet~o NOFIR? Town of reading - 'A 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 63g:1NCORQ~~P FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.read!ng.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM DATE: November 20, 2009 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner d RE: Agenda for November 24, 2009 lbl. Public Comment- The Advisory Committee for the Cities for Climate Protection wants to make a very brief presentation on the weatherization program scheduled for the Reading Public Library on December 5, 2009. 3a. Appointment - RCTV Board - Attached are copies of the Minutes of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Meeting of November 9, 2009 and the application information for John Cogswell who was a candidate. 4a. Economic Development Committee Update to Board of Selectmen - The Economic Development Committee will be doing an update for the Board of Selectmen. 4b. Hearing - Tax Classification - The annual Tax Classification hearing will be held. Attached is a copy of the 2007 ad hoc committee report on whether or not. to do tax classifications. The tax classification presentation will be done by the Board of Assessors. 4c. Hearing - Policy On Sidewalk Snow Plowing - Attached is the proposed policy on sidewalk snow plowing as the Board had previously discussed. 4d. Hearing - Polite Establishing an ad hoc Municipal Building Committee - Attached is a copy of the ad hoc Municipal Building Committee Policy as previously discussed. The Finance Committee has appointed George Hines to the Committee. I have asked the School Committee and Library Board to designate their appointees ASAP. 2. 4e. Hearing,- All Alcohol Liquor License for O'Yes - Attached is an application for an All Alcohol Liquor License for the former Bear Rock Caf6 site at 26 Walkers Brook Drive. There were no concerns raised with regard to the license by the Health Administrator or the Town Planner; however, the Police Department has some concerns. There is a matter of fees and taxes being paid, and I am not sure that will be handled by the time of the hearing. 4f. Review of Liquor License Renewals - Attached is a copy of the liquor license establishments in Reading to be considered for renewal. Also attached is a copy of the Police Department's review of activity with regard to the liquor licensees. The Board may want to consider whether or not to have the licensee or licensees with some level of activity with the Police Department come before the Board of Selectmen at their next meeting when the licenses are renewed. 4g. Review of Other Licenses - Attached is a list of the Other Licenses. We will proceed to approve the renewal of these licenses unless the Board wanted further information on any of the licenses. PIH:Im. r~! - ti=t n t +~ti4l~tAj~ f l R-. Iva ll"4~ F ~N~~' 2~"' R"" E E ,L~- E ~n,, Reading Public Library Saturday, December 5, 2009 1:00 TO 3:00 PM E M S E F n zm a L "MI FRE., M 1, ~ r IS£ MIMED Want to reduce your home energy costs? Looking for inexpensive, .o-it-yourself solutions? iba Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Meeting November 9, 2009 The meeting convened at 7:15 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School, Room 224, 62 Oakland Road, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Board of Selectmen Chairman Ben Tafoya, Selectman Richard Schubert, applicant John Cogswell and Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner. Appointments RCTV Board - Following interview and discussion, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee voted to recommend John Cogswell to fill a vacancy on the RCTV Board with a term expiring 6-30-2012. The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee voted to adjourn their meeting of 3RD fn b ? APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 2009 Reading Community TV Board of Directors Term: 3 years 1 Vacancy Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen, School Committee Orig. Term d Term (s) ( b Date E u s) an er Present Mem Edward Smethurst (BOS) 86 Gleason Road (08) 2011 Chris Caruso (School) 77 Hartshorn Street (08) 2011 Vacancy (BOS) ( ) 2012 Candidates: John Cogswell 3az READING COMMUNITY TELEVISION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Term Three years Apb~ inting Authority Board of Selectmen appoints 3 School Department appoints 1 Boa4of Directors appoints 3 Number. of Members At least five members and no more than seven whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. purpose To encourage and support the creation of informative and entertaining public, educational and governmental cable television programs by members of the Reading community, and' to facilitate the broadcast of these programs to Reading cable television subscribers. 3 cc3 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO ]3OARDS/CONIlV.Q.TTEES/CONIlVIISSIONS Name: tye.~l .~a~i,n ?k [riC4 Date: (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: gra rt!9" a of olk4n Tel. (Home) 7,1, G g Tel. (Work) F64 -J'A6 -41 (Is this number listed?)_~C C 11 Ptia' * t Occupation: tAle4#lt ~YrGrf4/CrM / rAG ~L C # of years in Reading:.-. fwe-11 i" V4,h0 p • e*p't'^ Are you a registered voter in Reading7a_ e-mail address: COY Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Animal Control Appeals Committee Aquatics Advisory Board -Audit Committee -Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee -Celebration Committee -Cities for Climate Protection -Commissioner of Trust Funds "Community Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging -Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee ( Finance Committee Historical Commission Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee :D Metropolitan Atea Planning Council _Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee _RMI,D Citizens Advisory Board Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee -Town Forest Committee Trails Committee est Street Historic District Commis ion ZOther, Q- t! R ,a A, Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: 1 t7 N try co Vv4 .John. P. Cogswell, CFA. 10 Granger Ave.• Reading, MA • 01867 Mobile Phone: (781) 696-3869 Email: cogswelljria yahoo.com EXPERIENCE May 2001 - Present Kobren Insight Management Wellesley, MA Senior Vice President ■ Manage many of the firm's largest clients within the Private Client Group. ■ Analyze investment portfolios with regard to appropriate asset allocations, sector weights and individual security characteristics. ■ Create and present reviews/proposals for both clients and prospective clients. ■ Serve as an Investment Committee member determining asset allocation for new clients and strategy changes for existing clients. ■ Maintain continuous communication with clients, accountants, and attorneys to ensure that objectives are being met for a client base in excess of $180 million. ■ Develop and execute strategies to attract new clients, and gain a greater share of assets from existing clients. ■ Consult with proprietary hedge fund of funds limited partners (Alumni Partners, LLP). ■ Educate referral channels (Fidelity and E*TRADE) on our people, process, and philosophy. January 1999 - May 2001 A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Boston, MA. Financial Consultant ■ Obtained and managed over 200 client accounts. , ■ Recognized as top representative for establishing new relationships within branch. ■ Developed both financial and/or estate plans in order to execute personal investment strategies for clients. ■ Screened and interviewed various fund mutual funds and/or money managers for client suitability. ■ Prospected for new clients via networking, direct mailings, conducting seminars and presenting at ttade shows. November 1995 -January 1999 Gruntal & Co.' Boston, MA. Account Executive ■ Completed intense training program by developing account base for Senior Vice President. ■ Developed client portfolios to ensure proper asset allocation. ■ Recruited and trained new junior brokers. EDUCATION 1995 Northeastern University Boston, MA ■ B.A., Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and International Finance. LICENSES /DESIGNATIONS . Series 7, Series 63, and Series 66. CFA Charterholder ~c LEGAL NOTICE OFREA Gf e+ c r~`~9eINCORQ~~P~ TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in accordance with ' the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 369 of the Acts of 1982 on the issue of determining a residential factor in assessing the percentage of tax burden to be borne by each class of prop- erty for Fiscal Year 2010- The hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell . Street, Reading, MA. Oral or written information by interested parties will. be received by the Selectmen at the hearing. and will be received by email up to 4:00 p.m. on November 24th to town- manager@ci.reading.ma.us. The five classes of property involved are residential, open space, commercial, industrial and personal property. By order of Deter I..Fieehenblefter Town Manager 11/10 & 11/17 q1t, Tax Classification Advisory Committee Report to the Board of Selectmen Fall = 2007 Introduction w On February 6, 2007, the Board of Selectmen the Board) established an ad-hoc Tax Classification Advisory Committee (the "Committee") of five members', for the purpose of. 1) advising the Board on matters of policy related to the setting of a residential real estate tax factor;. 2) determining whether to establish an open space discount; 3) determining whether to establish a residential exemption; and 4) determining whether to establish a commercial exemption. In selecting the Committee members, the Board gave consideration to a member or designee of the following community groups: ➢ The Economic Development Committee; ➢ The Finance Committee; ➢ The Board of Selectman; ➢ The Community Planning and Development Committee; and i ➢ The Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce. (The Policy sheet establishing the Committee is attached as Exhibit A.) 1 The Board appointed the first three members on March 27, 2007. At an appointment hearing on May 15, 2007; the Board reviewed applications from three qualified citizens to fill the remaining two spots. Because of the quality of the applicants, the Board decided to expand `the size of the Committee from five members to six members and appointed all three applicants. Page 1 of 8 v( The Committee Members and participants are as follows: Committee Chairman: Richard McDonald Town Meeting Member and Former Chairman of the Reading Finance Committee. Committee Vice Chairman: Neil L. Cohen Town Meeting Member and Former Member of the Reading Finance Committee. Committee Members: Karen Herrick Town Meeting Member, Assoc. Member of the Reading Historical Commission. Leslie McGonagle Reading resident and business owner and designee of the Economic Development Committee. Kenneth Rossetti Reading resident and business owner and designee of the Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce. Ben Tafoya Member, Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting Member. Participants: Steven Cool Reading resident, Chairman of the 1993 Tax Classification Task Force Cynthia Cool Reading resident Town Staff- Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. Committee Secretary, Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director, Town of Reading. David Billard Assessor, Town of Reading Page 2 of 8 1 _ The Committee held public meetings on the following dates:, Monday, May 21, 2007 Monday, June 11, 2007 Thursday, June 28, 2007 . Thursday, July 12, 2007 Monday, July 30, 2007 Monday, August 20, 2007 Thursday, September 13, 2007 Conclusion of the Committee On July 30, 2007, by a vote of 2 to 4, the Committee did not approve a motion to recommend to the Board that the residential property and commercial and industrial property (CIP) rates remain the same and that a residential real estate tax factor of 1.0 be established at the Board's Tax Classification Hearing in the Fall of 2007. It was the majority's opinion that a shift in the tax rates from residential property to CIP should be recommended to the Board. Thereafter, the Committee, by a vote of 4 to 2, approved a motion to recommend to the Board a 10% shift from residential property to CIP at the Board's Tax Classification Hearing in the Fall of 2007 and a further shift of 15% (to bring the total shift to 25%) be instituted at the Board's Tax Classification. Hearing in the Fall of 2009. It was the majority's belief that a shift in the real estate tax rate was proper and necessary. The majority felt that a gradual phase-in of the shift will give CIP property owners a chance to adjust to the change as well as give the Board a chance to reconsider their actions. Although not requested by the Board, by avote of 5 to 1, the Committee approved a motion to recommend that the Board consider establishing a similar tax classification committee to study the issue within the next five years. Page 3 of 8 ~~u It was the feeling of the majority that the considerable period that had elapsed since the previous study should not be repeated. This issue is too important to the residents and business owners of the Town of Reading, and too critical to the health of the Town, to not be revisited within a reasonable time. The Committee, by a vote of 6 to 0, approved a motion to make no recommendation to the Board on the open space discount. The Committee, by a vote of 6 to 0, approved a motion to recommend to the Board that no residential exemption be established. The Committee, by a vote of 6 to 0, approved a motion to recommend that, if the Board follows the majority's recommendation to shift the tax rate from residential property to CIP, the Board should implement the maximum commercial tax exemption available under law. The Committee hopes that by implementing the maximum commercial tax exemption available, the small businesses in the Town will be spared some of the additional tax burden. The Committee understands, however, that the definition of a small business (average annual employment of no more than 10 people,.as certified by the Commissioner of the Depart ment of Employment and Training and a property valuation of less than one million dollars) is quite. limiting. According to information supplied by the Town Assessor in 2007, only 33 out of 252 CIP owners would qualify for this exemption. In addition, there is little community experience available- with this exemption within the Commonwealth; in the fourteen years this exemption has been available only 3 municipalities of 351 have adopted it. Previous Consideration of Tax Classifications The Board conducts a public hearing and considers the issues of the setting of a residential real estate tax factor each year in October or November before setting the real estate tax rate for the or coming fiscal. year. The Board has•never adopted a tax classification option and has always applied a single tax rate to both residential and CIP property owners. The last time the Board constituted a group to study this issue was 1993 when they established what was referred to as the Tax Classification-Task Force (the "Task Force"). The recommendation of the Task Force Page 4 of 8 was that the Board not adopt a shift in the tax rate. There were several reasons behind this recommendation, the most prominent being that they felt the greatest possible benefit to the Town would result from the selling of Town owned property. There was some concern that increasing the tax rate on the CIP tax base would impede the sale and development of the Town owned property. A large portion of the Town owned property in question at the time has since been sold and developed. Discussion When this issue was last studied by the Task Force in 1993, the total assessed value of all the property in the Town was $1,375,638,600. This value was broken down as follows: Residential CIP $1,240,608,666 90.18% 9.82% $ 135,029,934 For this same study, the total tax levy on this assessment was $20,689,604. In 2007, the total assessed value of all the property in the Town was $3,785,159,436 and was broken down as follows: Residential $3,509,857,100 92.73% CIP $ 275,302,336 7.27% The total'tax levy for 2007 was $45,686,874. These numbers reveal several important facts that lead to the majority of the Committee voting to make the recommendations discussed earlier. First, while the tax levy has increased by 120.82%, the total assessed value of the property in the Town has increased by 175.16%. (See Exhibit B.) In addition, the breakdown of the assessed values reveals that the total, assessed value of the residential property in dollars has increased by 182.91% while the total assessed value of the CIP property in dollars has increased by 103.88%. In other words, the assessed value on residential property almost tripled over that period while the assessed value on CIP property merely doubled. This has lead to an incremental increase in the total assessed value of the residential property in the Town from 90.18% of the total to 92.73% of the total - despite the Page 5 of 8 V tt sale and development and addition to the tax base of such Town owned properties as the former landfill site on Walkers Brook Drive. In fact, the increase in the number of residential units (single family homes and condos) over the period was 8.46% (6,703 units v..7,27,0 units) while the increase in the number of commercial units (Commercial & Industrial) over the period was 14.06% (192 v. 219). This reveals that the increase in the physical number of commercial units has outpaced the increase in the physical number of residential units over the period by over 5% yet the increase in the assessed value of the residential property has outpaced the increase in the value of the CIP property by 791/o. These numbers reflect the disproportionate increase in the property tax levy over the period that has been borne by the residential property owners in Town. One would be troubled to contemplate what would have happened to the residential real estate tax base if the Town owned land had not been sold and the CIP tax base.increased by such a large amount. Classification issue: The Committee studied what surrounding towns have done during it review and deliberations. As usual, these are the towns that Reading generally compares itself to when studying new issues and revisiting old issue. (See Exhibit.C.) Of the.twenty towns listed, only three, Reading, Belmont and North Reading have yet to enact a split tax rate. Statewide there are approximately 100 municipalities out of 35-1 that have enacted a'split tax rate. Most of these municipalities are in the eastern part of the state, and of those, a great portion are within the Rt. 495/95 area. (See Exhibit D.) In studying the issue, the majority did not take the position that the Town should follow the recent trend of neighboring communities and shift the real estate tax rates simply because everyone else had done it. Nor was the majority concerned with being the last group to the party. The majority studied the issue, looked into why it was not recommended when the last study was conducted in 1993 and tried to understand how the Town had changed since the last study. The Committee also discussed and understood the result of a shift on each of the parties affected; a shift of even a small amount would create minor relief to the residential property'owner while creating a.larger burden to the CIP owner. The feeling of the majority, however, was that if the burden had been evenly allocated earlier in time, the residential property owners would have Page 6 of 8 born less of an unbalanced burden from the start. (For a comparison of the changes in the property tax liability on three commercial properties and three residential properties for FY 2003 through FY 2007, see Exhibit E.) Effect on Tax Rates: The following is an illustration of the changes to the tax rate with the adoption of the recommended 10%o shift, based on FY 2007 numbers, as well as a full 25% shift. Res. Taxes Res. Factor =Res. Taxes Div by Res. Val =Tax Rate Res. Total Taxes Less Res. Taxes =CIP Taxes Div. by CIP Val. =Tax Rate CIP 100% $42,636,977 100.0000% $42,363,977 $3,509,957,100 $12.07 $45,686,874 $42,363,977 $ 3,332,897 $275,302,336 $12.07 110% $42,363,977 99.2157% $42,031,712 $3,509,957,100 $11.98 $45,686,874 $42,031,712 $ 3,655,163 $275,302,336 $13.28 Page 7of8 125% $42,363,977 98.0391% $41,533,261 $3,509,957,100 $11.83 $45,686,874 $41533,261 $ 4,153,613 $275,302,336 $15.09 H .'r" , Based on FY 2007 numbers, and the median value of commercial and residential properties, the taxes owed would be as follows: No Shift ($12.07/$12.07) Median Value of CIP $454,350 $ 5,121 Median Value of SFH2 $424,300 $ 5,484 Median Value of Condo $283,800 $ 3,425 Shift of 10% Shift of 25% ($11.98/$13.28) ($11.83/$15:09) $ 5,635 $ 6,403 $ 5,443 $ 5,375 $ 3,400 $ 3,357 If the Board adopts the recommendation of this Committee, the tax owed by a CIP property owner at the median value would increase by $514 in the first year and by another $768 in year three. Conversely, the tax owed in the first'year by a. residential property owner at the median values would decrease by $41 for the single family home owner and by $25 for the condo owner. In year three, the tax owed would decrease by an additional $68 for the single family home owner and by an additional $43 for the condo owner. Single Family Home - although we have lumped single family homes and condos under the category of Residential throughout this report, the Assessor's Office is not able to supply the median value of residential property; they are only able to supply the information broken down into its two components. Page 8of8 ~~a o~ oPR M k G M ,P3a+lt1~00.P0P' APPENDIX A: Folicy establishing an ad-hoc Tax Class cation Committee . There is hereby established a five (5) member ad-hoc Tax Classification Committee (Committee) to advise the Board of Selectmen on matters related.to the tax classification process. The purposes of the Committee are to advise the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager on matters of policy related but not limited to: • The residential factor; • The open space discount; • The residential exemption; • The commercial exemption. The Committee will be created from the date of this hearing until'December 31, 2007, unless such term is modified by the Board of Selectmen. They will deliver final recommendations to the Board by October 31, 2007. In selecting the Committee membership of members, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall give consideration to members representing the following interests within the community: • Member or designee of the Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce; • Member or designee of the Economic Development Committee; • Member or designee of the Board of Selectmen; • Member or designee of the Finance Committee; • Member or designee of the Community Planning and Development Committee. The Committee shall be advisory in all matters. Decisions as to whether or not to implement measures shall rest as appropriate with the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or other body having jurisdiction in. the matter. This Committee shall administratively fall within the Finance Department. Staff as available will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. Adopted 2-6-07 ~f Exhibit B Reading Tax Classification Advisory Committee Comparison Calculations since 1993 Study 1993 2007 Increase Over Time Levy 20,689,604 45,686,874 120.82% Ass. Value 1,375,638,600 3,785,159,436 175.16% Tax Rate 15.04 12.07 Breaking down the increase on assessed value over time - Ass. Value 1,375,638,600 3,785,159,436 175.16% Res. Share 1,240,6081666 3,509,857,100 182.91% Com. Share 135,029,934 275,302,336 103.88% Calculating change in residential v. commercial share over time - Res. Share 90.18% 92.73% 2.82% Com: Share 9.82% 7.27% -25.90% Comparison of increase in residential units and commercial units overtime - Residential 6,703 7,270 8.46% (SF & Condo) Commercial 192 219 14.06% (C&1) EXHIBIT ]a Community Parcels CO'm% Salit Shift Max Shift Lincoln 2,227 3.4% Y 1.25* 1.5 Melrose 8,822 •5.0% Y 1.715 1.795 Belmont 71811 5.1% N 1.0 1.5 Winchester 79568 5.1%. Y 1.5 .Winthrop 5,275 5.4% Y 1.08* .1.5 Reading 8,213 6.6% N 4.0 1.5 Lynnfield 4,214 7.4% Y 1.13*. 1.5 Stoneham. 7,472 11.2% Y 1.601 1.627 N. Reading 51521 1.1.7% N 1.0_ 1.5 Lexington 111042 .12.2% Y 1.78 1.90 Needham 9,893 12.4% Y 1.75 1:8245 N. Andover 9'1337 12-.5% Y 1.18 1.50 Wakefield 8,656 14.8% Y 1:90* 1:90 Saugus 9,958 18.6%0 . Y 1.90 1.90 Watertown 9,446 18.8% Y 1.75 1.8088 Andover 11,052. 20.8% Y 1.42* 1.75. N. Attleboro 91848 20.9% Y 1.05 1.50 Wilmington 8,108 22.5% Y 1.90 1.90 Woburn .12,119 28.7% Y 1.75 1.7920 Burlington 7;723 32.7% Y 1.893 1.90. ~i 1~ EXHIBIT, D 13 N m CD Q CL CD C o~ V V Q m 'C m E a tD E E 8 CA a w J N T n z~ W C9 U co fY w a cc to a ;s W t- U) O CnD gc4q It ~ TO OC~~spr) NI Gr~CCpp ! ~~gvav}vsv}~ t- m g pp 0 N Ng$ ~~°r°of°0- t N -1 O to 't IY T / m 88,088 '0 NNNNN Drn Q a . zG U~ c w CL. uQ! } to O~ U- n CC1N '17 m C ul) 0 ~D nd•It rCO E d; CC) O h; CD 0) f- M {CQ nC7S n 0) r N T 1M f) Cr r2 li C r T r r T ~ ,00000 C O O O O O ~wN Mr-C14N JLIt O NO~CO0 Oj T N T T > T r r T T N Q O O O O `p aN N ON N N W N J N U) CD w M a W CL CC t~i} LO ~LO d• } cs tD d9 NCO CO ~N N n N ti CD CC)N OHO C0 LXOaCerr i1Ov9 v~ CO ~Qf C- U a >1w ~HBuooioo ~J COCOn nn NO > ngg~~'n~rM 0 C, CO, W D Q r v° a w a cc U) V- N w ~ v Q tD 16 m} y CDOOd y, N 1,; N O rrui 6 G f ccC Qi m °0 9i 2% rlm ~ t!~ t9 a rR ~~appgaag C C~NN0CO 5 N r N N O¢ n n n w W T > N 0 0 0 0 ~p yNy..N}ON..cmy.yNy.. Q lL ~ tL LL LL n CD W p ap D to -i N N Q r T a w U (c w W n. 0 u~ Q 00 W } r LO CH cli CTOC9CODdn.LQ r C7 CO CC) m 0) LO N m CO CO Cn Cl c ~ ago = F- ~w° 9 g rr- d c`~i chi chi cep n? m O w 08 o e8 J` O O I r T z U~ w W CL a LL rn U. o Q 8 ccr- 4% °O to m 0 (D 00 M > CO te~~S fli q( O! m ao to r C77 OO ao ao ai aD n ~ 80000 L CD (DnOto Q 3 C 9 M N w nnnCDW T m }5 }}(\I}CdC4 cm Q lL IL 8 R O X F- 0 Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: rnrchambercom@aol.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:29 AM To: RNRchambercom@aol.com Subject: North Reading Tax Classification Update North Reading Board of Selectmen voted to maintain a Uniform Tax Rate in 2010. f r„ ~ p®rtant Tax lassii i Public Hearings j'd m Tax Rate Afa n rc a n Reading ~ {r'a rr-y~! YY.}' in r i "1a 35~y, ry~fp1,>, 5„ ~~i~ f {4 1k 3~ i~ ~ ~l s Y~ri. ttv~1 ' Sf ~ 4t pfµt~ i~ f, u k r4 11/19/2009 Page 2 of 2 r II 000 O Q Q DOD Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce PO Box 771, Reading,MA 01867 www. 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C t~t~Sdist~3fiC+~Fg4C, g Z] pry L_:_ RNR Chamber of Commerce I PO Box 771 1 Reading I MA 101867 11/19/2009 ti LEGAL NOTICE OFRRgo'~ C ti r ~ 639' /NCOtiQ~~P TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold the follow- ing public hearing on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: Policy on Sidewalk Snow Plowing 8:30 p.m. Policy Establishing an Ad Hoc Municipal Building Committee' 8:45 p.m. Copies of the proposed doc- uments regarding 'these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F and are attached to the hearing notice on the website at ..www.readingma.gov All interested parties may appear in person, may submit their comments in writing, or by email to ' townmanag- eKaci:reading.ma.us. By order of Peter 1. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 107 40,1 Section 4 .19 Process for considering changes to sidewalk snow plowing Over time, due to changes in the community and/or changes in available resources, the Town must consider adding, subtracting, or modifying the sidewalk snow-plowing routes performed by the Reading DPW. The following process shall be used in considering any such changes: • The Director of the Department of Public Works shall review the sidewalk snow plowing routes as soon as possible after the conclusion of the snow plowing season - April or May of each year. • The review will be conducted with DPW staff, the Reading Police Chief, the Town Manager, the principals of the schools, and others who may have interest in this topic. • In proposing changes to snow plowing routes, the Director of Public Works shall consider: o density of pedestrian activity, o safety of school children, o safety of commuters, o interconnection of plowed routes, o maximizing the use of available resources, o requests from citizens, businesses, and the Board of Selectmen, and o meeting other community goals. • Proposed changes in snow plowing routes will be established by the Director, committed in writing, and will be transmitted to the Board of Selectmen in their role as Road Commissioners. The Director will also keep the Board of Selectmen informed of the level of resources need to maintain the sidewalk plowing program, and the status of those resources. • When there is any proposed change in sidewalk snow plowing, the DPW Director shall then inform abutters of sidewalks of the proposed changes. This shall be done by August 1 of each year. At the same time, the Director shall inform the principals of the schools and the Police Chief of those changes. Community notices of changes will be made on available media including newspapers, cable TV, and the Town web site. • The changes shall be implemented with the beginning of that show plowing season. • To the extent possible, the community will be informed during the snow plowing season on any major changes in the routes - due to equipment breakdown or other factors. Generally this will be done through the web site, reverse 911, or other electronic means. 10/26/2009 ~v Z4 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF.READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold the follow- ing public hearing on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: Policy on Sidewalk Snow Plowing 8:30 p.m. Policy Establishing an Ad (2Comhiitfttee' oc Municipal Building 8:45 p.m. Copies of the proposed. doc- uments' regarding 'these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA from 8:$0 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F and are attached to the hearing notice on ' the website at .www.readingma.gov All interested parties may appear in person, may submit their comments in writing, or by email to * townmanag- er@ci.reading.ma.us. By order of Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 11/17 DRAFT Policy establishing an ad hoc Municipal Building Committee ad hoc Municipal Building Committee "Municipal" Buildings shall include Town and School Department buildings. There is hereby created an ad hoc Municipal Building Committee, which shall exist iultil December 31, 2010 or until such earlier date the ad hoc Committee may have completed its work. The ad hoc committee and its member's terms may be extended by the Board of Selectmen for up to an additional 12 months. The ad hoc Municipal Building Committee shall consist of seven (7) residents of Reading for terns expiring December 31, 2010. In selecting the membership, an attempt will be made to fill the membership as follows: 0 1 Member appointed by the School Committee 0 1 Member appointed by the Board of Library Trustees 0 1 Member appointed by the Finance Committee 0 1 Member of the Board of Selectmen appointed by the Board of Selectmen 0 3 Residents at Large that do not fulfill any other requirements of the other categories. The Board of Selectmen will attempt to include in those members some members who have experience and expertise in building design and construction. It is the intent of the Board of Selectmen that staff members should serve as a resource to the ad hoc committee, but not serve as members of the committee. The ad hoc Committee shall perform the following activities related to developing conceptual plans and programs for Municipal Building projects over the next 10 years: 1. Review and understand the scope of the charge to the ad hoc committee, and develop a suggested work plan and schedule; 2. Reach out to Town Departments and Boards/Committees/Commissions that may have building space needs within the next 10 years (2020) for their information and ideas; 3. Understand the resources available to potentially address Municipal Building needs, including Town owned property on Oakland Road which is currently under the care, custody, and control of the Board of Selectmen; 4. Prepare a preliminary report on the scope of foreseeable Municipal Building needs through the 2020; 5. Submit the preliminary to the Board of Selectmen for their review and comment; 6. Based on Board of Selectmen review, advance priority projects forward to a point where Town Meeting authorization for funds to design and build the individual or collective facilities may be sought; 7. Report to the Board of Selectmen and get feedback at key milestones in this process, including prior to the development of the final report.. In conducting its work, the Municipal Building Committee shall place a priority on the issue of need, scope, and siting of garage and related space for the DPW Cemetery Division. Staff and Town Counsel will be assigned to world with the ad hoc Municipal Building Committee through the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools as appropriate. The ad hoc Municipal Building Committee will be considered to be part of the Town Managers Office for administrative purposes. Adopted /09 L+ ~-v LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of -the Town of Reading: You are hereby notified that an application for an All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License has been applied for by Kok, Inc. d/b/a O'Yes. The application is for the premises at 26 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, Massachusetts.' Under the provisions of Chapter 138, Section 15. of the Massachusetts~General Laws, a public, hearing will be held by the Board of Selectmen con- cerning this application on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. All interested parties are invited to attend or submit their comments. in writing, or by email prior to 4:00 p.m. on November 24th to town mana4- erOci reading.ma.us. By order of Peter I.` Hechenbleikner. Town Manager 11/10 OF READING POLICE DEPARTMENT ' k 15 Union Street - Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Qp Emergency Only: 911 • All Other Calls: (781) 944-1212,- Fax: (781) 944-2893 Web: www.ci.reading.ma.us/police/ DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2009 Q TO: CHIEF JAMES W. CORMIER .a FROM: SGT. DETECTIVE MARK D. SEGALLA RE: KOK INC. - NEW LIQUOR LICENSE I received an application for a new liquor license for Kok Inc., 26 Walkers Brook Drive, Reang MA. N CD . I reviewed the ABCC's Application in which Kevin is listed on the " application as the President. A B.O.P, Q2 One, and QH (III) were run for Kevin Ye which came back "no matching record". I then ran the social security number listed on the application for Kevin Ye ( which carne back to Wan Feng Ye ( . On Wan Feng Ye's B.O.P there was an entry on 10/02/06 for Forgery of a RMV Document out of Quincy District Court (Dismissed). I requested and received a copy of the arrest report from Quincy Police Department. Upon reviewing the arrest report I discovered that Wan Feng Ye was arrested in Quincy for a Department of Homeland Security's Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency warrant (file #A75565541), violation of Massachusetts law Chapter 90 Section 24 Forgery of a Registry document, and Massachusetts law Chapter 90 Section 7 Defective Equipment (headlight). In addition, there are two alias names listed on Wang Feng Ye's QH (III). On Wednesday 11/18/09, I followed up with Ye's attorney (Wei Jia, Esq.). Attorney Jia stated to me that he had "Ye change his name to Kevin so its easier to say in English for business purposes.". He also stated that it was a mistake that Ye had provided the wrong date of birth on the application (he provided 11/24/1976, when in fact his date of birth is 10/01/1975). Due to the fact that Kevin Ye is not Wan Feng Ye's legal name and the wrong date of birth was given on the application, I believe that there needs to be a further explanation by Ye before this license is approved. t" w Ll~ Q G~a,c~su4~lJ /1~G 1'" Alme'l /V j w is / oA) - ~l -l~ 201 ~oNurn,,q~'y Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 1NCOF4p4 Reading, MA 01867-2685 P FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Website: www. readingma.gov MEMORANDUM DATE: November 6, 2009 TO: Police Chief Jim Cormier Health Administrator Larry Ramdin Building Inspector Glen Redmond Jean Delios, Planning Division FROM: Lillian Marino, Town Manager's Office RE: Application for All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 Attached is an application for an All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Kok, Inc. d/b/a UYes located at 26 Walkers Brook Drive. This application will be going before the Board of Selectmen at their meeting on November 24, 2009.. Please review this material and get back to us with your comments. Thank you for your assistance.. lm Attachment L~cc~-, 0 Vy~,~t.,R„/~ ~ ~ a✓~a t 1 Page 1 of 1 Marino, Lillian From: Delios, Jean Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:25 PM To: Marino, Lillian Subject: Kok Liquor License - Comments I do not have any comments at this time. Jean J. Delios Connnimity Services Director/Town Planner Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 Tel 781-942-6612 Fax 781-942-9071 jdehos:~i'cixeading.ma.us Nww .reading na.gov L~p 11/12/2009 2460570000000010 2460570000000020 SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK IODICE MICHAEL F JR TR A MASS CHARTERED SAVINGS BA M J II REALTY TRUST 210 ESSEX ST 29 CRAFTS ST STE 250 SALEM, MA 01970 NEWTONVILLE, MA 02160 246057000000012& ZANNI DOROTHY M TR LAKEVIEW REALTY TRUST 22 LAKEVIEW AVE READING, MA 01867 246057000000012& ZANNI DOROTHY M TR LAKEVIEW REALTY TRUST 22 LAKEVIEW AVE READING, MA 01867 246057000000021A 246057000000021B HD DEVELOPMENT OF MARYLAND JORDAN'S FURNITURE INC INC ATTN A/P DEPARTMENT HOME DEPOT USA INC 450 REVOLUTIONARY. DRIVE 2455 PACES FERRY RD E. 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W m W J W w C, O Y Q m LL. ~t 45 Cn.~ S t~:.~ i Ir fr MA- ~glit r r f r r of I 1 1 i 1 1 f 57 Ul Ooh 41Q 4 ~/q , k. l 2d 92 uy - - 66A nor- 57 4 Yse9. oa fry R~~FG i i 46 5 - 44, y II it 100 1 AT f41 26 i! , obo I I I I I t ff I I ! f 09 t O f f A +I~b b? l9 ~d 6 nV Jib,// L~ ~lq I LAW OFFICES OF W]EI JIA ATTORNEY AT LAW 59 TEMPLE PLACE, SUITE 1100 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02111 TEL: (617) 542-1548 • FAX: (617) 542-0932 iiawei2001na msn.com October 21, 2009 Lillian Maribo N Administrative Secretary 8 Town Manager's Office Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street ~ Reading, MA 01867 . -Q Re: Application for Liquor License, CV and Entertainment Licenses Applicant: Kok, Inc. Dear Lillian: Enclosed for filing please find the following documents: 1. ABCC five-page application, ABCC Form A, and ABCC Form 43. 2. Applications for CV and Entertainment Lict-ises. 3. Corporate vote. 4. Floor Plan. 5. Lease and Assignment of Lease. 6. Articles of Organization. 7. Assets Purchase and Sale Agreement. 8. Copy of proposed manager's Certificate of Naturalization and Alcohol Server ID. I have also enclosed three checks respectively in the amount of $3,400, $100, and $200 for All Alcohol license fee, ABCC filing fee, and application fees for CV and entertainment licenses. Please provide abutters' information as well as a copy of the hearing notice for me to notify the abutters. Thank you very much for your kind assistance in this matter. Very truly yours, R, i Y~ pia Enclosures 4¢ u' THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION FORM 43 Reading License Number City/Town Type of Transaction (Please check all relevant transactional ()9 New License O New Officer/Director ( ) Transfer of License Change of Location ( ) Change of Manager Alter Premises ( ) Transfer of Stock Kok, Inc. Name of licensee Date Pledge of License Pledge of Stock O Other FID of Licensee O'Yes Yau H. Tang D/B/A Manager 26 Walkers Brook Drive 01867 Address: Number Street Zip Code Annual All Alcohol Annual or 6easonat Category: All Alcohol, Wine & Malt Restaurant Type: Restaurant, Club, Package Store, Inn, General on Premise, Etc. Description of Licensed Premises: Approximately 4517 sq.ft, more or less, with front enhance and rear exits. Both the kitchen and dining areas are on the same floor. Application was filed: 11/04/09 5:.45 Advertised: 11/10/09. Chroncle Date & time D O& Publication Abutters Notified rYes No Person to contact regarding this transaction: Name: Wei Jia, Esq. Address: 59 Temple Place, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02111 Phone 617-542-1548 Remarks: The Local Licensing Authorities By: Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission FCecutive Director Remarks: q~ S~j I ii, Print Form S-\ The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Bev-,ages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA. 02114 Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Retail Sale City/Town: Reading New License ( E) Transfer of License ( [3 Transfer of Stock Section 1 Kok, Inc. Name to appear on the license: O'Yes Business Name (d/b/a, if different): Yao H. Tang Manager of Record: 26 Walkers Brook Drive Address of Premises: 646-595-9536 Phone number of premises: Section 2 Type of license: (check one only) ([3 Club ([3 Package Store (n) General on Premise Qg Restaurant ( E~ Innholder ( Tavern . Section 3 License Category ( ) All Alcoholic ( Wine and Malt (Eb Malt Only ( Wine Only (ED Wine and Malt with Cordials Permit Section 4 License Class FID of Licensee: ([a Veterans Club ( CP . Other (Q) Annual (0 Seasonal Section 5 Person (attorney if applicable) who can be contacted concerning this application Wei Jia, Esq. Name: 59 Temple Place, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02111 Address: 617-542-1548 Phone Number: ¢~v New Officer/Director Other (specify) 01867 Zip Code: Section 6 Give a full description of the premises to be licensed, including location of all entrances and exits: Approximately 4,517 sq.ft., more or less, with front entrance and rear exits. Kitchen area is on the same floor of the dining area. 6a. 105 Seating Capacity: _ Occupancy Number: Section 7 Applicant is an: Association ( b Corporation ( Individual ( ( 0) Partnership ( Non-profit corporation ( D LLC Section 8 If applicant is an individual or partnership - List for individual or each partner: i Full Name Home Address DOB SSN 8a. Is individual or all partners United States citizens? ( E) Yes ( No if no, specify citizenship: 8b. Is individual or all partners involved at least twenty-one years old?(Q) Yes ( D No Section 9 If the applicant is a corporation, complete the following: Massachusetts 08/17/2009 State of Incorporation: Date of Incorporation: 08/17/2009 Date qualified to do business in MA: 100 100 9a. How many shares of stock are authorized: How many shares are issued: Provide in the box the names if all officers, directors, stockholders and manager. Use * to indicate director Title Full Name Home Address OB SSN Shares of stock owned or controlled President Kevin Ye J16 62 Mary St., Quincy, MA 02 0 9b. Attach a copy of the vote by the Board of Directors appointing a manager or principal representatives. N ¢13, 9c. If the applicant is a corporation, answer the following questions: 1. Are the majority of directors United States citizens? (x Yes (M) . No 2. Are the majority of directors citizens of Massachusetts? ( Yes ( No' 3. Is the manager or principal representative a U.S. citizen? ( Yes (EP No Section 10 If the applicant is an association, provide in the box below the names of all association officers and members. Title Full Name Home Address DOB SSN Phone Number 10b. Attach a list of -all members of the LLC. Section 11 Will there be any construction, remodeling, redecorating or building on the premises for this license? (EI) Yes ( [D No (If yes complete a,b, c and d) a. Give an exact description of the construction, remodeling, redecorating or building on the premises: Build a sushi bar and a regular bar; paint walls, purchase additional equipments. $100,000 b. What are the estimated costs: 4-5 months including permit application process c. What is the construction schedule: Personal loans d. State all sources of construction financing: Section 12 Do you own the premises? ( Yes ( b No. If yes, please respond to the question below. (E]) As an individual ( Jointly Name of Realty Trust of Corporation (EI) Other _ (If you do not own the premises to be licensed, provide the following information about the owner.) Name: Walkers Brook Crossing, LLC Phone Number: 617-770-1955 1266 Furnace Brook Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169 Address: LpOq f 10163.25 month 12a. If a lease or rental, provide the following information: $ per Effective Date Beginning date of lease (provide copy of the lease) FINANCIAL Section 13 What assets were purchased and cost? 65000 10000 Equipment: $ Furniture: $ 0 0 Inventory: $ License: $ 70000 13a. Total Purchase Price: $ 131, Identify below all sources of financing: 0 Goodwill: 0 Premise: $ Mortgage: $ Seller: $ Cash: $ 70000 Other (specify): $ Document all sources e.g. Loan papers, checking accounts, stock sales, etc. 13c. None All other terms and conditions: (provide purchase and sale documents) 13d. Are you seeking approval for license to be pledged: ( E, , I Yes (0) If yes, to whom: x 13e. Will the inventory be pledged: O Yes If yes, specify to whom: 13f. If a corporation, are you seeking approval for any corporate stock to be pledged: (ED Yes ( b If yes, identify to whom and identify the number of shares: OWNERSHIP INTERESTS No No Section 14 State the following information for all persons or entities who will have any direct or indirect beneficial or financial interest in this license: Full Name Home Address DOB SSN Phone Number Kevin Ye 62 Mary Street, Quincy, MA 02169 No (month, year, etc.) 07/31/2020 Ending Date of lease 14a. Describe all types of beneficial or financial interest each person or entity identified in Question 14 will have in this license: Person or entity Beneficial or financial interest Kevin Ye 80% of issued and outstanding shares Dacun Pan 20% of issued and outstanding shares 14b. Does any person or entity listed in Question 14 have any direct or indirect beneficial or financial interest in any other license granted under Chapter 138? ( Yes (x~ No Name Type of license License Name and Address Description of Interest 14c. Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever held a license or a beneficial interest in a license issued under Chapter 138 which is not presently held? (Q) Yes (x No (If yes, provide the following for each person or entity.) Name Type of License License Name and Address Date ownership surrendered 14d. Describe how all licenses in Question 14c were terminated (e.g. transfer of ownership, non-renewal, surrender, etc.) Date License Reason why the license was terminated L~ 9u 14e. Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever had a license suspended, revoked or cancelled? O Yes ( rRI) No (If yes, provide the following information) Date License Reason why the license was suspended, revoked or cancelled 14f. Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever been convicted of violating any state, federal or military law? ( ) Yes ) No 15. a. Each individual applicant must sign. b. Applications by a partnership must be signed by a majority of the partners. C. Applications by a corporation must be signed by an officer authorized by a vote of the corporations Board of Directors. d. Applications by an association must be signed by a majority of the members if the governing body. All signers must have answered question 10. e. False information or failure to disclose are reasons to revolve a license or deny a license ,application. Y , 20 9 Signed and subscribed to under the penalty of perjury, this r_ day of J C h''V BY: Signature of Full Name Title v- D FPrint ro, 11 ~L\ The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION FORM A LICENSEE PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH: A. NEW LICENSE APPLICANT B. APPOINTMENT OR CHANGE OF MANAGER IN A CORPORATION 0 C. TRANSFER OF LICENSE (RETAIL ONLY-SEC. 12 & SEC. 15) (Please check which transaction is the subject of an application accompanying this Form A.) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS PROVIDED OR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 1. LICENSEE NAME Kok, Inc. (NAME AS IT WILL APPEAR ON THE LICENSE) 2. NAME OF (PROPOSED) MANAGER Yau H. Tang 3. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 4. HOME (STREET) ADDRESS 1 Nassau Street, # 1007, Boston, MA 02111 5. AREA CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (S): (Give both, your home telephone and a number at which you can be reached during the day). 617-759-7886 HOME#617-759-7886 DAY TIME # 6. 8. 9. 10 PLACE OF BIRTH: 7. DATE OF BIRTH: REGISTERED VOTER: YES NO 8A. WHERE?: ARE YOU A U. S. CITIZEN: 2 YES NO COURT AND DATE OF NATURALIZATION (IF APPLICABLE): USCIS, Boston, 08/11/2004 (Submit proof of citizenship and/or naturalization such as Voter=s Certificate, Birth Certificate or Naturalization Papers) 11 Feng Gow Chan 12. MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: 13. IDENTIFY YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD, (Massachusetts, Military, any other State or Federal): ANY OTHER ARREST OR APPEARANCE IN CRIMINAL COURT CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE REGARDLESS OF FINAL DISPS2.SITION: L YES 1x NO (MUST CHECK EITHER YES OR NO) IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE OFFENSE (S) SPECIFIC CHARGE AND DISPOSITION (FINE, PENALTY, ETC.) 14. PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE LIQUOR INDUSTRY. YES E NO IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE: Beijing Palace of Swampscott, Swampscott, MA, Waiter, 10/2004-Present Chung King Restaurant, Billerica, MA Waiter, 01/2004-09/2004 Chef Oriental, Worcester, MA, Waiter, 06/2000-07/2003 15. FINANCIAL INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN THIS QR ANY OTHER LIQUOR LICENSE, PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE: YES In. NO IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE: 16. EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS (Dates, Position, Employer, Address and if known, Telephone Numbers): Beijing Palace of Swampscott, Swampscott, MA, Waiter, 10/2004-Present Chung King Restaurant, Billerica, MA Waiter, 0112004-09/2004 Chef Oriental, Worcester, MA, Waiter, 06/2000-07/2003 40 17. HOURS PER WEEK TO BE SPENT ON THE LICENSED PREMISES: 18. 1 HEREBY SWEAR THAT UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION I HAVE GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. BY: OPOSED MANAGER SIGNATURE DATE FAFILESIMAUREEN. iWAUREEMFORMSTORMA. W M 9/99 9 Wing Tang FATHER'S NAME: MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS October 5, 2009 The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Kok, Inc.held at the offices of the Corporation on October 5, 2009. The sole Director and all the Shareholders were present. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the meeting proceeded to the adoption of a resolution to file an all alcohol beverage license with the City of rEADING and Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Thereupon, a ballot being had, said resolution was duly adopted. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the meeting proceeded to the appointment of Manager to operate the business known as Asian Sea in Reading, Massachusetts. Thereupon, a ballot being had, the President announced that all the votes were cast for Yau H. Tang and he was duly appointed as the Manager.. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: To adjourn. Adjourned. A true record. ATTEST: ECR, T Y C.~ 4 I I O I o MI I aava rt u u I 0000000 11 II I I D r-f I, O 1 0 ~ 10 I i .O I p ~r ~ O 0 O ~p o O ICI E S I O€ 10 II O I . O I 10 I 10 " O A000 MA 77 - FL~ I: D ' I fb I I I o I I I, I ; 1 1 ( I I I I z i I 0 t r q~ KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 11 SANBORN STREET READING, MA 01867 MEADOW BROOK GOLF CLUB 292 GROVE STREET READING, MA 01867 AMERICAN LEGION POST 62 37 ASH STREET READING, MA 01867 READING OVERSEAS VETERANS 575 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 NORTH SIDE LIQUORS 150 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 BERTUCCI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 45 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 COLOMBO'S PIZZA & CAFE 2 BRANDE COURT READING, MA 01867 LONGHORN STEAK HOUSE 39 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 TWIN SE F OD 591 MAIN REET READI 01867 ~ M T SQUARE LIQUORS 11 HIGH STREET READING, MA 01867 WINE SHOP OF READING 676 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 CAFE CAPRI 355 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT 530 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 MANDARIN READING RESTAURANT 296 SALEM STREET READING, MA 01867 VENETIAN MOON RESTAURANT 680 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 BUSA'S LIQUORS 345 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 BANGKOK SPICE THAI RESTAURANT 76 HAVEN STREET READING, MA 01867 CHILI'S GRILL & BAR 70 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 FUDDRUCKERS 50 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL C/O MAC ACQUISITIONS GRAY ROBINSON P. O. BOX 3324 TAMPA, FL 33601 RISTORANTE PAVAROTTI 601 MAIN STREET READING, MA 018677 Date: OCTOBER 29, 2009 TO: CHIEF JAMES W. CORMIER From: SGT. DET. MARK SEGALLA RE: 2010 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS I reviewed the Department's in house computer history (01/01/2009 to 10/29/2009) of the above Licensee Renewals for 2010 with the following results for your review. LI UOR: 21 Licensees. No unusual call history for 15 of the 21 Reading Veteran's Association, 37 Ash Street, had 7 noise complaints. Emperor's Choice Restaurant, 530 Main Street, had the following incident involving a police response: 1) 469891, 02/14/09 18:57 hours, Comp being harassed by intoxicated male at restaurant bar. Both parties were intoxicated. A 51A was filed on behalf of infant child. Department of Children and Family responded. ar Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street, had the following incidents involving a police response: 1) 469063, 01/31/09 00:44 hours, possible fight in progress. Misunderstanding between customers and staff about closing time. Several involved parties were transported home by RPD. 2) 472754, 04/09/09 23:18 hours, report of altercation. Individuals had minor argument with owner of Venetian Moon as they were leaving the establishment. 3) 476167, 06/14/09 00:32 hours, manager request officer to check customers driving ability. Request cab for transport to Woburn. Female party transported home by cab. 4) 480301, 08/29/09 22:31 hours, possible DK female is attempting to enter m/v. Located and made arraignments to be driven home by a friend. 5) 481507, 09/22/09 20:06 hours, male trespassed from the establishment. Male party given verbal "no trespass" order and advised not to come back. 6) 481655, 09/24/09 23:26 hours, unruly guest. Involved party given verbal "no trespass" order and advised not to come back. 7) 482157, 10/04/09 00:09 hours, owner stated $2000 dollars worth of damage to couch inside restaurant. 2 males and 2 females left the scene in a white SUV heading up Lowell Street towards Wilmington, no plate was given. GOA. L Chili's Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive, had the following incidents involving a police presence: 1) 469655, 02/10/09 19:46 hours, DK male walking in street. Male party was asked to leave Chili's Restaurant due to being intoxicated. He was offered a cab but refused and left the restaurant on foot. Male was placed into protective custody. 2) 471365, 03/14/09 23:13 hours, manager reporting 3 males at the bar acting up. Bar manager called reporting 3 males at the bar acting up. The involved individuals paid their tab and will no longer be served. Romano's Macaroni Grill, 48 Walkers Brook Drive, had the following incidents involving a police presence: 1) 471697, 03/20/09 22:51 hours, report of 2 males urinating in parking lot. GOA. 2) 472105, 03/28/09 20:07 hours, alleged DK male assaulted employee. Apparent misunderstanding between parties. Manager issued verbal "no trespass" order to involved party. Longhorn Steak House, 39 Walkers Brook Drive, had the following incident involving a police presence: 1) 479171, 08/09/09 15:47 hours, intoxicated male at bar. Male placed into protective custody. Based upon the above information, I see no reason why the above licenses should not be renewed. e2 - OWN OFRp TOWN OF READING' 16° ,F.rowell Street,.. ,639 INGUPQ°¢P Reading, MA 01867 . FAX 781-942-9037 COLLECTOR'S OFFICE 781-942-9023 DATE: November 19, 2009 TO: Lillian Marino FROM: Janine Brussard Collector's Office RE: Renewal of Licenses for 2010 Attached is the listing of the vendors for their 2010 Liquor License renewal. 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Pizza World 583 Main Street Quiznos Sub 505 Main Street COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSEES (Continued) Reading Ice Arena Authority 51 Symonds Way Richardson's Ice Cream 50 Walkers Brook Drive Ristorante Pavarotti 601 Main Street Romano Macaroni Grill 48 Walkers Brook Drive Starbucks Coffee 228 Main Street Starbucks Coffee 24 Walkers Brook Drive Stop & Shop for Starbuck's 25 Walkers Brook Drive Swiss Bakers 32 Lincoln Street Town Pizza & Deli 648 Main Street Twin Seafood 591 Main Street Venetian Moon 680 Main Street AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT LICENSEES Jordan's Furniture, Inc. d/b/a Jordan's Duck Derby 50 Walkers Brook Drive Reading Veteran's Association 37 Ash Street Reading Overseas Veteran's, Inc. 575 Main Street ~~3 ENTERTAINMENT LICENSEES Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant' 76 Haven Street Cafe Capri 355 Main Street Chili's Grill & Bar 70 Walkers Brook Drive Colombo's Pizza and Cafe 2 Brande Court Emperor's Choice Restaurant 530 Main Street I-Max Theater 50 Walkers Brook Drive Knights of Columbus 11 Sanborn Street Mandarin Reading Restaurant 296 Salem Street Meadow Brook Golf Club 292 Grove Street Reading Veteran's Association 37 Ash Street Reading Overseas Veteran's Association 575 Main Street Ristorante Pavarotti 601 Main Street Romano's Macaroni Grill 48 Walkers Brook Drive Venetian Moon 680 Main Street CLASS I II AND III MOTOR VEHICLES LICENSEES 128 Tire, Inc. 459 Main Street Brown's Auto Repair 35 Lincoln Street Gallery North, Inc. d/b/a Honda Gallery 88-98 Walkers Brook Drive Reading Auto Sales 550 Main Street Reading Foreign Motors, Inc. 4 Minot Street Gasco, Inc. d/b/a Reading Motors 1337 Main Street Reading Square Auto Body, Inc. 9 Chapin Avenue Reading Square Shell 749 Main Street Universal Machinery 2 Brande Court North Reading Auto & Recon, Inc. d/b/a Gray's Towing 4 Minot Street TAXI AND LIVERY LICENSEE Paul's Sedan Service 40 Orange Street LAUNDROMAT LICENSEE Lava Laundry 47 High Street LODGING HOUSE LICENSEE 83 Hamden Street X195 Date: NOVEMBER 05, 2009 TO: CHIEF JAMES W. CORMIER From: SGT. DET. MARK SEGALLA RE: 2010 LICENSEES RENEWALS FOR ENTERTAINMENT, AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENTS DEVICES, LAUNDROMAT, LIVERY, AND CLASS II AND III MOTOR VEHICLES I reviewed the Department's in house computer history (01/01/2009 to 11/05/2009) of the above Licensee Renewals for 2010 with the following results for your review. AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENTS: 4 Licensees. No unusual call history for 3 out of the 4. However the Reading Veteran's Association, 37 Ash Street, had 7 noise complaints during the time parameters requiring a police response. As you know, the Legion rents out the property for functions. TAXI AND LIVERY: 1 Licensee. No unusual call history. LAUNDROMAT: 1 Licensee. No unusual call history. CLASS II AND III: 10 Licensees. No unusual call history. - c~ ENTERTAINMENT: 16 Licensees. No unusual call for 10 of the 16. _ w The Reading Veteran's Association, 37 Ash Street, is listed under this license category as well as Automatic Amusements so I am including the 7 noise complaints here as well. Emperor's Choice Restaurant, 530 Main Street, had the following incident involving a police response: 1) 469891, 02/14/09 18:57 hours, Comp being harassed by intoxicated male at restaurant bar. Both parties were intoxicated. A 51A was filed on behalf of infant child. Department of Cluldren and Family responded. Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street, had the following incidents involving a police response: 1) 469063, 01/31/09 00:44 hours, possible fight in progress. Misunderstanding between customers and staff about closing time. Several involved parties were transported home by RPD. 2) 472754, 04/09/09 23:18 hours, report of altercation. Individuals had minor argument with owner of Venetian Moon as they were leaving the establishment. ~9 ~ 3) 476167, 06/14/09 00:32 hours, manager request officer to check customers driving ability. Request cab for transport to Woburn. Female party transported home by cab. 4) 480301, 08/29/09 22:31 hours, possible DK female is attempting to enter m/v. Located and made arraignments to be driven home by a friend. 5) 481507, 09/22/09 20:06 hours, male trespassed from the establishment. Male party given verbal "no trespass" order and advised not to come back. 6) 481655, 09/24/09 23:26 hours, unruly guest. Involved party given verbal "no trespass" order and advised not to come back. 7) 482157, 10/04/09 00:09 hours, owner stated $2000 dollars worth of damage to couch inside restaurant. 2 males and 2 females left the scene in a white SW heading up Lowell Street towards Wilmington, no plate was given. GOA. Chili's Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive, had the following incidents involving a police response: 1) 469655, 02/10/09 19:46 hours, DK male walking in street. Male party was asked to leave Chili's Restaurant due to being intoxicated. He was offered a cab but refused and left the restaurant on foot. Male was placed into protective custody. 2) 471365, 03/14/09 23:13 hours, manager reporting 3 males at the bar acting up. Bar manager called reporting 3 males at the bar acting up. The involved individuals paid their tab and will no longer be served. Romano's Macaroni Grill, 48 Walkers Brook Drive, had the following incidents involving a police response: 1) 471697, 03/20/09 22:51 hours, report of 2 males urinating in parking lot. GOA. 2) 472105, 03/28/09 20:07 hours, alleged DK male assaulted employee. Apparent 'misunderstanding between parties. Manager issued verbal "no trespass" order to involved party. Longhorn Steak House, 39 Walkers Brook Drive, had the following incident involving a police response: 479171, 08/09/09 15:47 hours, intoxicated male at bar. Male placed into protective custody. Based upon the above information, I see no reason why the above licenses should not be renewed. q9 -1 Board of Selectmen Meeting October 27, 2009 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 7:10 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, new Student Representative Patrick Mahoney, Library Director Ruth Urell, Town Clerk Laura Gemme, Community Services Director/Town Planner Jean Delios, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Police Chief Jim Cormier, and the following list of interested parties: John Carpenter, Dick Curtis, John Bizezenski, Stephen Crook, Priscilla Gottwald, Barry Berman, Marsie West, George Hines, David Hutchinson, Dave Mancuso. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Richard Schubert attended a West Street Historic District Meeting last week which now has more volunteer applicants than open seats. Selectman Stephen Goldy inquired if out-of-town athletes. that are Special Education students are subject to the higher recreation fees. He suggested that Town staff be empowered to make individual exceptions to any Selectmen's Policy as long as a memo explaining the circumstances, and the decision was sent to the Board. He also mentioned the Friends of Reading Recreation Halloween Parade, and thanked Pizza World for opening on Sunday just to donate pizza to the event. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli stated that the Compost Center was now open, and that residents should be courteous by obeying the speed limits and covering their leaves during their trip. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that there was a 40R Meeting next Monday at the Senior Center held by CPDC. Town Mana$ter's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • Ongoing discussions with Cedar Glen concerning affordability in perpetuity versus for a minimum of 50 years continue. The Town would like a resident preference to be included. • The West Street project may be eligible for Federal stimulus ARRA funds. • Unused prescription drugs may now be returned to the Police Station. • The Tax Classification Hearing has been moved to November 24, 2009. Discussion/Action Items Introduction to Youth Liaison - RMHS student Patrick Mahoney was introduced as the new Student Representative to the Board of Selectmen. Board of Selectmen Meeting - October 27, 2009 - Page 2 Town Clerk - Election Update - Town Clerk Laura Gemme gave a presentation on the upcoming elections. December 8"' is the State Primary - November 18th is the last day to register. The Clerk's Office will be open until 8:00 p.m. that evening. January 19th is the date for the State Election - December 30th is the last day to register. Lastly, April 6th is the Local Election for Reading. Holiday Decorations - New Trees/Light Posts - The Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations (POB 771, Reading) to add garlands to 32 of the 85 new light poles in the Downtown area. The estimated cost will be $3500. Even at six hours x 40 nights the cost of electricity will be just over $100. Library Board re: Building Assessment - Board of Library Trustees member David Hutchinson and Library Director Ruth Urell were present. The Trustees are requesting a feasibility study to be conducted at an estimated cost of $50K - 60K. They presented three different options including a simple remodeling, a remodel and addition, and a new building in a new location. The latter is roughly estimated to cost at least $9 million, based on 45,000 sq. ft. x $200 per sq. ft. The Selectmen discussed the need to do any significant building project as a debt exclusion, since the existing capital plan cannot handle the magnitude of these projects. They also discussed the role of the proposed Building Committee in setting priorities for the DPW Garage, Cemetery Garage and the Library. Discussion - Customer Service - A group of residents called Making Reading Better has been recently organized by Realtor Maryanne Quinn (Century 21 @ the Depot). Finance Committee Chairman George Hines stated that this group was not just a gripe session, and that the goal was improvements. Dave Mancuso (Howard Street) noted that it was an informal group, well organized and intending on finding a helpful role to play. Community Services Director/Town Planner Jean Delios described several efforts underway to improve communication and customer service in the areas of building inspection, conservation and health services. Review Regional Initiatives - The Town Manager reviewed efforts including the Assessors and Dispatch. Fire Chief Greg Burns and Police Chief Jim Cormier described the Reading- Wakefield-Stoneham-Melrose group that formed a year ago to review combining dispatch capabilities. A benefit of this group of four is the shared NEMLEC, Fire Mutual Aid, and Emergency Planning networks that they currently participate in. A motion by GOO seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting of October 27, 2009 at 10.05 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Board of Selectmen Meeting November 3, 2009 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 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Camille Anthony, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Community Services Director/Town Planner Jean Delios, Police Chief Jim Cormier, Elder/Human Services Administrator Dawn Folopoulos, Student Representative Patrick Mahoney, and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Irene Collins, Bill Crowley, Stephen Crook, Police Officer Patrick Silva. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Richard Schubert held Office Hours tonight, and a question arose as to why the Board of Cemeteries was required by the Charter to notice the Bylaw Committee and the Finance Committee, in addition to the Board of Selectmen and Town Counsel about proposed rule changes. These two bodies are - by the Charter - advisory to Town Meeting and perhaps should not be included in the notice list. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that the regional efforts of a group of Selectmen in neighboring communities were starting up again with a meeting next Thursday in Andover. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the 40R CPDC Meeting on Monday drew a crowd of about 50 residents. He requested that Town Planner Jean Delios' Power Point presentation be forwarded to the Board. He noted that much of the conversation was about the size of the proposed Oaktree Development. In fact, current zoning would allow a commercial structure as high as the proposal; however, it would allow three stories of residential whereas the current zoning does not allow residential uses and upper stories would have to be commercial or office. The 40R proposal would increase lot coverage from 85% to 100% which in that location seemed appropriate and consistent with the prior use which was the Atlantic Supermarket. A suitable amount of trees would be required to be planted on streets and in parking lots. He also noted that the proposed 50 housing units would have 72 underground parking spaces. Student Representative Patrick Mahoney pointed out that students who would be 18 years old by December 8"' could register to vote at the Town Clerk's Office. Town Manager's and Assistant Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • Flu clinic- seasonal flu- Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -Coolidge Middle School. Information is also on the website • Rx Roundup - is in operation. s~i Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 3, 2009 - Page 2 • The full Town Meeting report is on the website. • Reading Rotary is taking overt the administration of the Adopt-A-Family Program this year. • DiCara's Deli has opened at 1349 Main Street. • The Town has been accepted to participate in the MMA's 6th grade essay contest. • Because of construction this Fall/Winter and/or next Spring/Summer, the Town would not be flooding Memorial park for ice skating this Winter. The Board of Selectmen asked that residents and the community be made aware of this. • The Town Manager noted that we are proceeding to get Jordan's Furniture to cut off signs and lights after the store and theater close as they had previously committed. Dates and Events: • Veterans Day -November 11th -11:00 a.m. • Tree Lighting -November 29th • Shop the Block - December 3rd • Special elections to fill the U.S. Senator seat from MA are o December 8th (Primary Election) and o January 18th • The Financial Forum on November 18th has been cancelled - a regular FINCOM meeting will be held that night. Personnel and Appointments Badge Pinning - Police Officer - Police Chief Jim Cormier, representatives of the Reading Police Department and members of the Silva family were present for the Badge Pinning Ceremony for new Police Patrol Officer Patrick Silva. Selectman Richard Schubert reported on the Volunteer Appointment Sub-Committee and then made the following motions: On motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy. the Board of Selectmen voted to appoint two members to the West Street Historic District Commission for terms expiring 6-30-2010: Everett Blodgett and Stephen O' Shea Both candidates received five votes each and were appointed. On motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy, the Board of Selectmen voted to appoint two Alternate members to the West Street Historic District Commission for terms expiring 6- 30-11: Ilene J Bornstein and Sharlene Reynolds Santos. Both candidates received five votes each and were appointed: On motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy, the Board of Selectmen voted to appoint one Associate member to the Trails Committee for a term expiring 6-30-2010: Thomas Connerv Mr. Connerv received five votes and was appointed. On motion by Schubert seconded by Goidy, the Board of Selectmen voted to appoint one member to the Cultural Council for a term expiring 6-30-2010: Matthew Conway. Mr. Conway received five votes and was appointed. Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 3, 2009 - Page 3 Discussion/Action Items Preview of Holiday Lighting Program - Chamber of Commerce - Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Irene Collins and Board member Bill Crowley were present to remind the Board of Selectmen and the community of the upcoming tree lighting ceremonies. Donations for lights and for garlands for the new light posts are being accepted (Tree Lighting, PO Box 771, Eastern Bank, Reading). November 29th will be the tree lighting event and ceremony. Highlights - Town Planner - Community Services Director/Town Planner Jean Delios reviewed the organization of the Community Services Department. She noted that the key to good customer service in the department was constant communication. Selectman Richard Schubert asked if there was some effective way to display the vacant/unused properties in town on the website so that residents could more easily see what parcels do have plans-in-progress. A list does exist in the Economic Development Committee web page, but is not easy to visualize: http•//www reading ogv/Pages/ReadingMA BComm/EDCdocs/does/ComSpaceAvailWebVer sion.pdf Request to Amend Senior Tax Work Program - Elder/Human Services Administrator Dawn Folopoulos presented a pair of requests to the Board of Selectmen along with the justification and expected additional work to be done. First was to increase the individual maximum abatement from $750 to $1,000 per tax worker. Second was to expand the program from 21 workers to 30 workers. She has seen an increased interest in this program this year above the traditional 21 slots (the year begins December 1 st). A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to: • Raise the abatement limit from $750 to $1,000 effective December 1, 2009; • Increase the number of slots in the program from 21 to 30 effective December 1, 2009. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Selectmen's Positions on Town Meeting Articles - The Town Manager and the Assistant Town Manager reviewed Articles 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 15 with the Board. The Selectmen decided to take Article 11 (meals tax) and Article 13 (junk bylaw) out of order. Selectman Stephen Goldy and Vice Chairman James Bonazoli spoke in opposition of the meals tax at a time when residents were faced with difficult economic times and already increasing State heals taxes. Each agreed that there would be no significant impact on businesses. Selectmen Richard Schubert and Camille Anthony and Chairman Ben Tafoya spoke in support of the meals tax, arguing that the legislature had finally given some revenue-raising ability to local government, and that the tax was a voluntary one if people chose to eat out. A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthony to recommend the subject material of Article 11 (meals tax) was approved by a vote of 3-2-0, with Stephen Goldv and James Bonazoli opposed). . 5_~" Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 3, 2009 - Page 4 Selectman Camille Anthony asked to have a summary of the intent of Article 13. Other Selectmen echoed her comments, and wondered if a bylaw was the optimal solution instead of using Selectmen's policies. Chairman Ben Tafoya determined there was no reason to put this Article forward until the Board was convinced it was the best solution. A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthony to indefinitely postpone Article 13 (junk bylaw) was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Bonazoll seconded by Anthony to recommend the subject material of Articles 3, 4 except for Line E97 (Vocational Schools), 6, 8, 9 and 12 was approved by a vote of 5-0- 0. Preview of Report to Town Meeting re: Cemetery Garage - The Town Manager reviewed a three page summary of work done to date to develop the scope of a Cemetery Garage project of 4700 square feet. The Town Manager will make a brief report of progress to Town Meeting. The Board of Selectmen asked if the Cemetery Board is aware of the progress to date. Follow Up Municipal Building Committee - The Board of Selectmen discussed the draft policy. There was a division among the Board of Selectmen as to whether or not such an ad hoc committee was a good idea. The majority of the Board of Selectmen agreed to move forward with the policy, and a hearing will be scheduled for November 24th. No posting for the citizen members will be done in advance of the hearing, but the constituent Boards, Committees and Commissions will be asked for their nominees to the proposed ad hoc committee. Review Downtown Parking Recommendations - The Town manager reviewed with the Board of Selectmen the 14 major short-term recommendations of the study, and discussion ensued around each of them. The priority items that the Town staff will work on include the following items which are underlined: 1 Expand Employee Parking - The "Blue Zone" has been expanded on Gould Street, and on a temporary basis in the Brande Court parking lot behind the foriner Atlantic Supermarket. 2 Parking Transportation Fund - This would be established with any proceeds from the 40R development related to parking, or from mixed use development. 3 Adjust Time Limits - Issues related in large part to enforcement. 4 Expand parking enforcement - Does not seem feasible at this time. To implement some of the recommendations, changes to parking regulations would be required 5 Improve Parking Directional Signs - We have a "peer to peer" consultant who can provide some recommendations on this. This should be a relatively low cost item 6 Sharing of Private Parking Spaces - We will try a pilot project in the area bounded by Main, Haven, Sanborn and Woburn Streets. 7 Valet Parking - We will explore with the Venetian Moon whether or not this will work 8 Expand Parking Supply - The Board of Selectmen is very interested in exploring this on High Street with reversed angled parking. The Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force will review and get the recommendation of the Police Department. 9 Reduce minimum parking requirements. s Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 3, 2009 - Page 5 10 In lieu of Parking Requirement - This is part of the mixed use zoning,in Downtown and also 40R smart growth. 11 Zoning Relief from Parking Requirements - "unbundling" - This is included to some extent in the zoning for Downtown. We can explore whether "zip car" is an option. 12 Monitor Parking Utilization - This can be done when some redevelopment begins in Downtown. 13 Bike Racks - Three new bike racks have been installed in Downtown. There is additional potential for bike rack grants. We will be eliminating one parking space next to Rotary Square, and expanding the Square and installing a large bike rack 14 Bus Shelters - We will work with the T and others to see if there is a location or locations where we can install shelters - suggestions were Walkers Brook Drive at new Crossing Road, and also Salem Street near Bay State Road. We will look to develop a high quality of design with ease of maintenance. Chairman Ben Tafoya recommended a graphic to be presented at the Special Town Meeting that compares parking requirements under existing zoning, mixed use zoning, and 40R smart growth zoning. Approval of Minutes A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of October 6, 2009 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of October 20, 2009 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Anthony seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meeting of November 3, 2009 at 10:40 D.M. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary TOWN OF READING Number 2009-6 This is to certify that MICHAEL NAVISKY OF THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE, 40 COURT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 THE ABOVE NAMED NON-PROFIT CORPORATION IS HEREBY GRANTED A SPECIAL ONE-DAY LICENSE TO SERVE ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE PREMISES AT A FUNDRAISER AT JORDAN'S FURNITURE, 50 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M. Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act. Holders of the license must purchase all liquor from a licensed wholesaler. Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages to attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at any event approved as a one day license. This p!~ sion is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating tharat; a its eax$ires A9. 3 v.m., November 22, 2009, unless suspended,or revolted. Date Issued: November 16, 2009 ` November 18, 2009 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Mystic Valley ELDER SERVICES Information • Advice • Solutions Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: F Thank you for your continued support of Mystic Valley Elder Services. Enclosed is a detailed inventory and value of services delivered to Reading's older residents by Mystic Valley Elder Services during the past year. I believe that this accounting demonstrates in a concrete way how Z74 your local contribution assists us in returning a substantial amount of direct support to Reading. Without Reading's assistance and that of the other seven participating cities and towns, Mystic= Valley Elder Services would be unable to continue to provide the level of crucial supportive services currently available. C~l W We have enclosed an invoice in the amount of $5,593 for Reading's FY 2010 cash contribution. Payment of the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt of this bill would be most helpful to us in meeting our FY 2010 fiscal and programmatic obligations. As you may know, Mystic Valley Elder Services is both the federally designated Area Agency on Aging as well as the state's designated Aging Service Access Point for the Town of Reading. We received these designations through an application process approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Executive Office of Elder Affairs. For next fiscal year (FY 2011), we are asking that you budget the same amount as this year's contribution of $5,593. Our goal is to raise the additional money we need to meet the increasing demand for services directly from private sources. However, your support is crucial to our ability to provide needed in home and community based services to area residents. I want to personally thank you for your community's continued support of MVES' programs and services through good and bad economic times. We will always be here for you and the residents of Reading who need help at home. If you have any questions concerning the enclosed bill or our service accounting, please feel free to call me or Sean Hubacz, Director of Finance at,(781) 324-7705. Cc: Dawn Folopoulos 300 Commercial Street, #19 • Malden, MA 02148 • FAX 781-324-1369 • TTY/TTD 781-321-8880 781-324-7705 a www.mves.org • 1-800-AGE INFO Serving the communities of Everett, Malden, Medford Melrose, North, Reading, Reading, Stonebam, and Wakefield since 1975. CL,~ Enclosures MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES, INC. 19 RIVERVIEW BUSINESS PARK 300 COMMERCIAL STREET MALDEN, MA 02148 (781) 324-7705. To: Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Date: November 18, 2009 (Terms: Older Americans Act Cash Match For Fiscal Year 2010 Cash Match Billing for FY 2010 $5,593.00 Payable within 30 days of receipt. Thank You! Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. 19 Riverview Business Park 300 Commercial Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148 Title III-B (Social Services) and Title III-C (Nutrition Services) provided to Reading elders in Fiscal Year 2009. Title III-C Nutrition Program Meals Served Value of Service Home Delivered Meals 21,021 $95,829 Congregate Meals 5,117 $32,432 Site Managers (Wages/Benefits) $10,191 Home Delivered Meals Drivers $25,325 (Wages/Benefits) TOTAL TITLE III-C VALUE $163,777 Title III-Supportive Services Clients Total Value of Legal Services Served Value Services Greater Boston Legal Services, Inc. Total Cases/Consults 229 Total Reading Residents Served 14 Budget 10/08-09/09 $ 51,000.00 % in Reading : 6.11% Reading's Cost (Budget x 6.11 $3,118 Clients Total Value of Medical Transportation Served Value Services Total Residents Served 60 Total Reading Residents Served 2 Amount Spent on Reading Elders $ 1,450 3 Services to Blind Elders Massachusetts Association for the Blind Total Residents Served Total Reading Residents Served Budget 10/08 - 9/09 % in Reading: 26.67% Reading's Cost (Budget x 26.67%) Minority Outreach Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center Total Residents Served Total Reading Residents Served Budget 10/08 - 9109 % in Reading = 0.63% Reading's Cost (Budget x 0.63%) Title III E Familv Careaiver Proaram MVES Caregiver Support and Eldercare Advice Cost 10/08-09/09 % in Reading: 4.44% Reading's Cost (Budget x 4.44%) Title III Health Promotions Title III Health Promtions Funding Project Safe Cost 10/08-09/09 % in Reading : 74.91% Reading's Cost (Budget x 74.91 Friendly Visitor Grants Awarded to Council on Aging during FFY' 09 60 16- 160 1 $ 5,000.00 $15,000.00 $169,289 $49,979 $1,333 $94 $7,524 $37,437 $2,597 ~c Q Money Management Program Total Residents Served Total Reading Residents Served Budget 10/08 - 9/09 % in Reading : 4.17% Reading's Cost SHINE Program Total Residents Served Total Reading Residents Served Budget 10/08 - 9/09 % in Reading : 6.46% Reading's Cost $3,239 $2,151 TOTAL OF TITLE III AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM $222,720 SERVICES PROVIDED TO READING ELDERS STATE HOME CARE PROGRAM 219 Reading residents received home care services for the year ending June 30, 2009. These services included intake & referral, case management, chore, transportation, social day care, adult day health, personal care, home health aides, laundry, personal emergency response, companionship, homemaker and respite care $1,317,964 TOTAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO READING ELDERS $1,540,684 96 4 $77,730 1889 122 $33,302 / / Chairman, State Treasurer Via E-mail November 18, 2009 Ms. Nancy Heffernan Treasurer Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Final Grant Letter - Reading High School (Project # W20034415) Dear Ms. Heffernan, Executive Director This letter will serve as notice to you of the final audit results and final grant payment for Project # W20034415, the Reading High School, from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) in accordance with chapter 208 of the Acts of 2004, as authorized by the Board of the MSBA. On behalf of the Board of the MSBA, I am pleased to expedite this final payment and accelerate the completion of the project audit fi-om the timeline originally anticipated when the community applied for reimbursement for the project. The MSBA's accelerated reimbursement process will help reduce the debt burden and tax rates for many cities and towns across the Commonwealth. The results of the audit are included in the attached report. This project was added to the Department of Education's Priority Waitlist in 2003 at a reimbursement rate of 59.79%, The following is a summary of the audit findings, the details of which are included in the attached report: Construction: Reading High School Original Estimate $53,012,316 Final Construction Costs Submitted $57,103,039 Eligible MSBA Construction Costs $54,704,214 Interest: Original Estimate $23,931,705 Final Interest Costs Submitted $18,355,520 Eligible MSBA Interest $2,850,228 TOTAL GRANT FROM MSBA PLUS INTEREST*: $35,557,877 The audit results and grant amount of $35,557,877 are final and are not subject to further review or adjustment. Please note, however, that if the community were to sell, lease, or otherwise remove from service a school building for which it has received grant payments from the MSBA, M.G.L. c. 70B, § 15 authorizes the MSBA to recoup its investment. Also, the cormnunity,.a city, 3 Center Plaza, Suite 430 o Boston, MA 02108 9 Phone: 617-720-4466 a Fax: 617-720-5260 Timothy P. Cahill Katherine P. Craven town or regional school district must provide 6-month prior notice to the MSBA of any sale, lease or removal from service of an assisted school building. The MSBA will make a lump-sum payment totaling $13,392,903 to the District on or about Monday, March 15, 2010 by wire transfer. In addition to the lump-sum payment of $13,392,903 and the previous payments totaling $20,675,606, the District is eligible for another grant payment of up to $1,489,368 (the "holdback") related to costs which the District has not paid yet. The MSBA cannot pay the $1,489,368 until we receive documentation and proof of payment for these costs fi•om the District. These amounts total $35,557,877 and represent 100% of your grant, which is based on the MSBA's share (59.79%) of the final eligible audited project costs of $54,704,214. In addition, Christine Nolan, MSBA Associate General Counsel, will be contacting you regarding any outstanding items related to the Project Funding Agreement. We are pleased to provide you with this grant amount. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Joanna Aalto, Controller and Director of Audits, if you have any questions at (617) 720-4466. Very truly yours, Katherine P. Craven Executive Director Cc: Senator Richard R. Tisei (State House, Room 308) Representative James J, Dwyer (State House, Room 39) Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (State House, Room 124) Mr. Ben Tafoya, Chair, Board of Selectmen Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Mr. Robert W. Lelacheur, Jr., Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Ms. Gail LaPointe, Town Accountant Mr. Patrick A. Schettini, Jr., Superintendent of Schools Mr. Tony Rassias, Department of Revenue Attachment