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Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on October 12, 2005 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 Registry of Motor Vehicles, 275 Salem Street
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 Mobil on the Run, 1330 Main Street
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 14, 2005,
the date set for the Subsequent Town Meeting in this Warrant.
I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be published in the Reading
Chronicle in the issue of October 18, 2005.
Thomas H. • eeman, Constable
A true copy. Attest:
heryl ohnson, wn Clerk
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 14, 2005, 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 2006 — FY 2015,
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 authorize the payment during Fiscal
Year 2006 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.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes
taken under Article 15 of the April 25, 2005 Annual Town Meeting relating to the Fiscal
Year 2006 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 6 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Mass. General Laws
Chapter 308, Section 12, to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract,
including all extensions, renewals and options, for the collection of rubbish and
recyclables for a period greater than three years but not exceeding 20 years upon such
terms and conditions determined by the Town Manager, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter
44, Section 53FY2 of the Massachusetts General Laws establishing the Town's Storm
Water Utility as an Enterprise Fund effective Fiscal Year 2007, or take any other action
with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to rescind authorized but unused debt
for the sewer system as authorized by Article 12 of the May 3, 2004 Annual Town
Meeting, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote taken under Article
5 of the January 13, 2003 Special Town Meeting to appropriate by borrowing, or transfer
from available funds, or otherwise, for the purpose of making extraordinary repairs
and/or additions to the Reading Memorial High School at 62 Oakland Road, including
the costs of engineering and architectural fees, plans, documents, cost estimates, and
related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to
be expended by and under the direction of the School Committee; and to see if the Town
will vote to authorize the School Building Committee, the School Committee, or any
other agency of the Town to file applications for a grant or grants to be used to defray
the cost of all or any part of the cost of the project; and to see if the Town will vote to
authorize the School Committee to enter into all contracts and agreements as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article; provided however that any borrowing
authorized by this Article and any appropriation subject to this Article shall be contingent
upon the passage of a debt exclusion referendum question under General Laws Chapter
59, s 21c within 90 days of the close of this Special Town Meeting, or take any other
action with respect thereto.
School Committee
ARTICLE 10 To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by-borrowing,
or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, pursuant nd to Chapter 44 Section 8 (5) and
(6) of the Massachusetts General Laws for the purpose of constructing and
reconstructing water mains, including the cost of engineering services, plans,
documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto
and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended., by and under the
direction of the Town Manager; and to see if the Town' will authorize the Board of
Selectmen, the Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town to apply for a grant or
grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, said water system
improvements; and to authorize the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts
and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article, or take
any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen.
ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 20 of
the Massachusetts General Laws, to appropriate the balance of $3422.74 remaining on
I the completed Summer Avenue water main reconstruction project, authorized by vote
_ under Article 11 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of April 22, 2002, as an
addition to the sum authorized by vote under Article 13 of the Warrant for the
Subsequent Town Meeting of November 10, 2003, for the purpose of constructing a
replacement 20 inch diameter water main extending from Bancroft Avenue at the
intersection of Hartshorn Street, northerly to approximately the intersection of Forest
Street and Colburn Road, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate contributions from all or
any one of the following or other developers:
Walkers Brook Crossing
♦ Johnson Farms
Maplewood Village
e Archstone Development
for purposes including but not limited to street design, road improvements, sidewalk and
curb improvements, trail improvements, water and sewer improvements, or any other
related improvements as approved by the Town Manager, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to transfer the care, custody, and
control to the Board of Selectmen any and all of the following ,parcels of land which are
in the care, custody, and control of the School Department and /or the Board of
Selectmen; and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell,
exchange or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, all or
any part of the following described parcels of land on Oakland Road, and to discontinue
any and all public and /or private ways as the Board of Selectmen deem necessary
abutting such parcels of land:
Map 123, Parcels: 16 -32, 34, 48 -54, 58 -62, 139
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to
transfer lands of the Town including portions of George Street in excess of a 40' wide
right of way to an abutting property owner or owners; and to see if the Town will
authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept from an abutting property owner or owners,
portions of private property to establish a right of way of George Street of not less than
40', both actions under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may
determine, or take any other action with respect thereto,
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectman to
acquire by purchase, eminent domain, gift or otherwise, a parcel of land containing
approximately 10.4 acres located on Kieran Road shown as Lot 2 on Board of
Assessor's Map 205 currently believed to be owned by Hillcrest Realty, Inc., said land to
be used for open space, water supply, and for conservation purposes in accordance with
the provisions of Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, to be under the care,
management and control of the Town of Reading Conservation Commission and further
to be dedicated in perpetuity to purposes stated in Article 97 of the Amendments to the
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including the protection of water
resources and shall be fully protected by all provisions of Article 97 and shall be open to
the general public for appropriate outdoor /recreational use consistent with 310 CMR
22.00; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into any and all agreements
upon terms and conditions as they may determine to be necessary to carry out the
acquisition of such parcel and the purposes of this Article; and to see if the Town will
authorize the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and /or the Conservation Commission
to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of the
purchase price for such parcel of land, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 2.2.1, Rules 4 and 8
of the Town of Reading General Bylaws as follows:
Rule 4. The following words shall be inserted after the word "Charter," "petitions
for a special act or local acceptance by Town Meeting of a state statute" so it shall read
as follows:
Rule 4. Prior to a debate on each Article in a Warrant involving changes in the
Bylaw or Charter, petitions for a special act or local acceptance by Town Meeting of a
state statute, the Bylaw Committee shall advise the Town Meeting as to its
recommendations and reasons therefore.
Rule 8. Substitute the phrase "Non -Town Meeting Member" for "inhabitant" in the
text and insert a new sentence after the first sentence as follows: "A proponent of an
article may speak only on such article after first having identified himself to the
Moderator and obtaining permission of Town Meeting to speak." As amended, Rule 8
shall read as follows:
Rule 8: Any Non -Town Meeting Member may speak at a Town Meeting having
first identified himself to the Moderator as an inhabitant of the Town. A proponent of an
article may speak only on such article after first identifying himself to the Moderator and
obtaining permission of Town Meeting to speak. No Non -Town Meeting Member shall
speak on any question more than five (5) minutes without first obtaining the permission
of the Meeting. Non -Town Meeting Members shall be given the privilege of speaking at
Town Meetings only after all Town Meeting Members who desire to speak upon the
question under consideration have first been given an opportunity to do so.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 17 . To see if the Town will vote to amend Rule 19, Section 2.2.1 of the
Town of Reading General Bylaws by deleting the words "Robert's Rules of Order
Revised, so far as they may be adapted to Town Meeting" and replace them with the
words "Town Meeting Time Third Edition" except that to lay on the table shall only
require a majority vote, so that Rule 19 will read as follows:
"Rule 19. The duties of the Moderator and the conduct and method of
proceeding at all Town Meetings, not prescribed by law or by rules set forth in this
Article, shall be determined by rules of practice set forth in Town Meeting Time Third
Edition except that to lay on the table shall only require a majority vote."
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Rules Committee
ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 2, Section 2.1.6 of
the Town of Reading General Bylaws by substituting the word "providing" for the word
"'mailing" in the last line so it shall read as follows:
2.1.6 The Board of Selectmen shall give notice of the Annual, Subsequent or
any Special Town Meeting at least fourteen (14) days prior to the time of
holding said Meeting by causing an attested copy of the Warrant calling
the same to be posted in one (1) or more public places in each precinct of
the Town, and either causing such attested copy to be published in a
local newspaper or providing an attested copy of said Warrant to each
Town Meeting Member.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to amend Sections 4.8.6.2.4.6 and
4.8.6.2.4.14 of the Zoning By-Laws to add the bold language as noted below:
4.8.6.2 Prohibited Uses:
4.8.6.2.4.6. storage of Toxic or Hazardous Materials as defined in Section 4.8.3 and
liquid petroleum products, with the exception of liquid propane products for normal
household use, allowed and used in accordance with all local, state and federal
laws and regulations; unless such storage is (remainder of section is the same).
4.8.6.2.4.14. 'underground storage tanks containing Toxic and Hazardous Materials as
defined in Section 4.8.3 related to activities in Section 4.8.6.1 except for liquid propane
products for normal household use allowed and used in accordance with all local,
state and federal laws and regulations.
Or take any other action with respect thereto
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to add a mixed use overlay district to
the Zoning By -Laws and Zoning Map.
Definitions: --
The addition of the following definition:
2.2.21.2. Mixed Use: The combining of retail /commercial and /or service uses
with residential or office use in the same building or on the same site.
4.2.2. Table of Uses:
Under PRINCIPAL USES - Other Uses, the inclusion of the Mixed Use District as
follows:
RES RES RES BUS BUS BUS IND
S -15 A-40 A -80 A B C
S -20
S-40
Mixed Use No No No No SPP No No
4.6 Mixed Use Overlay District
4.6.1 Purpose
Mixed Use allows by Special Permit from the CPDC an alternative pattern of land
development to the pattern normally permitted in the underlying District. It is intended
to create mixed commercial, residential, and open space areas consistent with the
character and identity of the Town and in conformance with the objectives of the 2005
Master Plan.
4.6.2 Authority
The CPDC shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority for Mixed Use
developments. The CPDC may vary the dimensional and parking requirements of
Section 4.6 if it determines such change will result in an improved design of the
development. This authority continues subsequent to occupancy.
4.6.3 Permitted Uses
Only the following types of uses shall be permitted in Mixed Use developments.
These uses-may be commingled into a single structure or structures or may be located
in separate structures on the site.
Residential
Multifamily Dwellings
Apartments
Condominiums
Retail
Retail Store
Restaurant
Municipal Uses
Utilities
Post-Office
W
Commercial /Office
Business and Professional Office
Research Facility
Personal Service Shop (Example,
Private Recreation
Garages
Travel Agency, Lawyer, Beauty Salon, Bank)
No less than 20% of the total number of residential units shall be affordable
to households at or below 80% of the median household income for the Boston Metro-
politan Area as determined by the most recent calculation of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development. If 20% of the total residential units are
affordable, the FAR shall be no greater than 0.8; at 25% affordable, the FAR shall be no
greater than 1.0.
The following Table shall be used as the basis to determine the affordable unit
requirement:
Up to 0.8 FAR
Total Units and/or Contribution
1.
$48,000 or 1 unit
2.
$96,000 or 1 unit
3.
$144,000 or 1 unit
4.
$192,000 or 1 unit
5.
1 unit
6.
1 unit plus $48,000 or 2 units
7.
1 unit plus $96,000 or 2 units
Greater than 0.8 FAR but less than 1.0 FAR
Total Units and/or Contribution
1.
$60,000
2.
$120,000
3.
$180,000
4.
1 unit
5.
1 unit plus $60,000, or 2 units
6.
1 unit plus $120,000, or 2 units
7.
1 unit plus $180,000, or 2 units
. Contributions would go to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The affordable
units must be subject to Use Restrictions to ensure that the units remain available in
perpetuity, exclusively to persons with qualifying incomes. The units must be sold or
rented on a fair and open basis and the Applicant shall provide for CPDC approval an
affirmative fair marketing plan for the affordable units. The minimum square footage of
living area for any of the residential units within the Mixed Use. Overlay District shall 'be
no less that 550 square feet and the maximum area shall not exceed 1000 square feet.
The average size shall be 750 square feet (plus or minus 25 square feet). Residential
Units shall be developed under the Local Initiative Program of the Massachusetts
Department of Housing and Community Development or another subsidy program that
allows the housing to count towards the affordable housing requirements of Chapter 40B
of the Massachusetts General Law.
4.6.4 Parking Facility
Section 4.6.10 of this by-law applies with respect to the CPDC's consideration of
the grant of a Special Permit for the Mixed Use Overlay development.
4.6.5 Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements below shall apply.
4.6.5.1 Minimum Contiguous Area of the Mixed Use Development
Minimum contiguous lot area of the Mixed-Use development shall be
10,000 square feet. The site of any new principal structure. shall conform to
Section 5.2.1 of the Zoning By-Laws.
4.6.5.2 Minimum Lot Frontage
Minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
4.6.5.3 Maximum Front Yard
The maximum front yard shall be 20 feet, and there is no minimum
front yard.
4.6.5.4 Minimum Rear Yard
Minimum rear yard shall be 15 feet and there is no minimum side yard.
There shall also be at least 15 feet separation between any 2 structures in the
development on the same lot and the areas behind and between all structures
shall be clear and accessible to the Town's fire suppression vehicles.
4.6.5.5 Maximum Height ,
Maximum height shall be 42 feet.
4.6.5.6 Maximum Lot Coverage
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40% percent.
4.6.5.7 Minimum Landscaping
Minimum landscaping shall be 25%, and shall meet the requirements
of Section 6.2.12 of these by-laws.
4.6.5.8 Maximum Floor Area -
Maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.8, except as otherwise provided in
Section 4.6.3.
4.6.6 Mixed Use Developments
The mixture of uses shall not be constrained in any way, however, residential
units are prohibited from the front of the 1st floor and parking garages are prohibited from
the front of the lot.
In all Mixed Use developments adequate off-street parkingtshall be provided. The
CPDC and the Applicant shall have as a goal for the purposes of defining adequate off-
street parking .making the most efficient use of the parking facilities to be provided and
minimizing the area of land to be paved for this purpose. In implementing this goal, the
CPDC may consider compleinentary or shared use of parking areas by activities having
different peak demand times, and the Applicant may be requited to locate adjacent uses
in such a manner as will facilitate the complementary-, use of such parking areas.'
Implementation of such complementary use of parking areas may result in the CPDC
reducing and/or waiving parking requirements.
4.6.6.1 Parking Locations
Parking may be provided at ground level, underground or in a parking
garage. Parking garages can be free standing or as part of buildings dedicated
to other permitted uses.
Parking spaces must be assigned to specific uses (including shared uses) at
the time of the submission of the Final Plan.
4.6.6.2 Parking at Buildings
Parking shall be primarily located at the rear or at the side of buildings.
4.6.6.3 Curb Cuts
One curb cut providing access to the development from any public way
may be required. Additional curb cuts may be required as deemed necessary by
the permitting authority. A development having frontage on 2 or more streets
may be permitted additional curb cuts if deemed necessary by the CPDC.
Whenever possible, there shall be shared curb cuts with adjacent developments.
4.6.6.4 Parking Requirements are:
Residential
550-700 sq. ft.= 1 space per unit
701 -1000 sq. ft.= 2 spaces per unit
Commercial/Office
3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Retail
1.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Garages
TBD
Municipal Uses
Exempt
4.6.6.5 Granting of Relief from Parking Regulations
In those instances where the Applicant has made a concerted effort to
provide all the required number of parking spaces, the CPDC may require an
impact fee for each parking space not provided. The money may be used for
short or long term parking solutions for the Town.
4.6.7 Application
Any person who desires a Special Permit for a Mixed Use development shall
submit 14 copies of the application in such form as the CPDC may require which shall
include the following:
4.6.7.1 Development Statement
A Development Statement shall consist of a petition, a list of the parties
in interest with respect to the tract, a list of the development team and a written
statement describing the major, aspects of the proposed development.
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4.6.7.2 Development Plans
Development plans bearing the seal of a Massachusetts Registered
Architect, Registered Civil Engineer or similar professional as appropriate and
consisting of.
(a) Site plans and specifications showing all site improvements and
meeting the requirements set forth for a Site Plan under Section
4.3.3.
(b) Site perspective, sections, elevations 1/8 inch = 1 foot.
(c) Detailed plans for disposal of sanitary sewage and surface
drainage and
(d) Detailed plans for landscaping.
4.6.7.3 Additional information as the CPDC may determine.
4.6.8 CPDC Board Findings
A Special Permit shall be issued under this Section if the CPDC finds that the
development is in harmony with the purpose, and intent of this Section and that it con-
tains a compatible mix of uses sufficiently advantageous to the Town to render it
appropriate to depart from the requirements of the by -law otherwise applicable to the
District in which the development is located.
4.6.9 Amendments
After approval, the developer may seek amendments to the approved plan. Minor
amendments may be made by a majority vote of the CPDC without a public hearing. The
CPDC shall make a finding whether a requested amendment is deemed to be major or
minor. A major amendment shall require the filing of an' amended Special Permit
application and public hearing.
4.6.10 Existing Structures
4.6.10.1 Change in Use
A Special Permit may be granted to legally existing nonconforming
structures, as of the date of the passage of this by -law, applying for a change of
use in the Mixed Use Overlay District provided that parking for the existing and
new uses meets the requirements of Section 4.6.6.4 unless waived by CPDC.
4.6.10.2 Additions
A Special Permit may be granted to legally existing nonconforming
structures, as of the date of the passage of this by -law, applying for a change of
use and an addition to the structure provided that the footprint of the building
structure remains unchanged or does not exceed 40 % lot coverage, whichever is
greater, and the FAR of 0.8 is not exceeded.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
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ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town
of Reading by placing the following properties into the Business B Zoning District:
Plat 64, Parcels: 21, 21 a, 22, 23, 24
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will vote to approve an amendment to the
Reading Home Rule Charter to amend Section 4 -4 to increase the membership on the
Zoning Board of Appeals from 3 regular members and 3 associate members, to 5
regular members and 2 associate members, so that Section 4 -4 of the Reading Home
Rule Charter will read as follows:
Section 4 -4: Board of Appeals
There shall be a Board of Appeals consisting of 5 members and 2 associate
members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three (3) year terms so arranged that
as near an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year.
The Board of Appeals shall have the powers and duties of Zoning Boards of
Appeal under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth and such
additional powers and duties as may be authorized by the Charter, by bylaw, or by Town
Meeting vote.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
By Petition
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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 14, 2005, the date set for the meeting in said Warrant, and to publish this
Warrant in a newspaper published in the Town, or by mailing an attested copy of said
Warrant to each Town Meeting Member at least fourteen (14) days prior to the time of
holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to
the Town Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this 27th day of September, 2005.
nthony, Chairman
Thomas H. Froeemcfn, Constable
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Richard W. Schubert, Vice Chairman
Joseph G. Duffy, Secretary
'AJa es E. Bona oli
Be a a
SELECTMEN OF READING
SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School November 14, 2005
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:38 p.m., there being a
quorum present.
The Invocation was given by The Reverend Edward Malone of St. Agnes Church, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, Cheryl A. Johnson, when on motion by,
Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to dispense with further
reading of the Warrant except for the Officer's Return, which was read by the Town Clerk.
ARTICLE 1— Patrick Schettini, Superintendent of Schools, presented the Superintendents
Award for academic excellence to Daniel J. Finigan, Class of 2006 and Alexandra Scharr, Class
of 2006
ARTICLE 1— Robert L. Spadafora, Jr., Chairman of the School Committee, gave the attached
report of the schools:
ARTICLE 1— Chris Reilly, Town Planner and Richard Howard, Chairman of the Master Plan
Advisory Committee, gave the attached Master Plan presentation.
ARTICLE 1— Ronald M. D'Addario, Precinct, 6, gave the attached Cities for Climate Change
report.
ARTICLE 1 — On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was
moved to table the subject matter of Article 1.
ARTICLE 2 — On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was
moved to table the subject matter of Article 2.
ARTICLE 3 — On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to amend the FY 2006 — FY 2015, Capital Improvements Program.as provided for in
Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter by adopting a revised: "Town of Reading
Massachusetts, Ten Year Capital Improvement Program, Fiscal Years 2006 through 2015 printed
14Nov2005 ".
ARTICLE 4 — On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted
to indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 4.
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Town Meeting
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Reading Public Schools
State of the Schools
Town Meeting
Readinir Public Schools
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Academics
• 92.4% of the Class of 2005 attending college
• Acceptances to many fine colleges and
universities
• AP and SAT scores continue to be very high
• 2005 MCAS
• 100% of the RMHS graduating class of 2005 passed
• Aggressively addressing improvement of MCAS
scores across the district as the difficulty of the tests
have increased
Reading • • IM
Accomplishments
• Reading Schools Recognized for Meeting High
Standards
• Reading Students Demonstrate Their High Academic
Achievement
• Reading Students Display Their Talents Outside
the Classroom
• Reading Drama and Band Programs Continue to
Dominate
• Reading Sports Teams Show High Level of Success
• Reading Teachers and Administrators
Recognized by State and National, Orgapizations
Reading Public Schools
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Superintendent's Awards
Daniel Finigan
Class of 2006
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Superintendent's Awards
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Reading Public Schools
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Reading Public Schools
Wood End Elementary School
Reading Public Schools
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The Reading Public Schools
Welcomes a New School Community
• Wood End Elementary School is the newest member of our
school district
• Parents, students, teachers and administrators are working
together to build a positive and respectful school culture and
climate for this new school community
• The much needed parking spaces have been built,
dramatically minimizing the parking and traffic impact on the
neighborhood
Reading CM
Barrows Elementary School
Public Reading .o
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Barrows Elementary
School
• The Barrows
Elementary School UbrarylMedla center
renovation and
addition project is now
completed
• On -Time and On-
Budget
• 19 classrooms
renovated or
reconfigured from
existing space
• Portables eliminated
• New Media Center and
Gymnasium
Reading Public Schools
Reading Memorial High School
Reading Public Schools
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Phase One
Completed
Artificial Turf Fields
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Phase` Two
Renovation of the
Former Math Science Building and Library
• The new Humanities building is
underway
• New home for English, Social
Studies, Foreign Language, and Ai
• Rise will occupy the bottom floor
will have a large playground area
• The Library will be a single floor
expanded area equipped with cum
technology
• A new 900 seat Auditorium with
state -of -the -art sound and lighting
• Band and Drama will have new
rehearsal /practice /preparation areas
Reading Public Schools
Phasing Overview
Summer 2004:
Mobilization
School Year 04 -05:
New Math /Science Building, New Field House
Locker Room, First Artificial Turf Field
Summer 2005:
Field House Renovations begin, Stadium
Field installed, Demolition of Section of Old Building,
Many Moves within the New and Old Buildings
—School Year 05 -06:
Renovate Current Math /Science Building and
Library, Build New Auditorium and Music /Drama Area,
Field House Renovations and Stadium Track continues
Summer 2006:
Field House Renovations, Many Moves into New
and Renovated Areas, Extensive Site Work Begins
School year 06 -07: Extensive Site Work Continues
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FYOG Budgetary Concerns
• Skyrocketing Energy Costs
Natural Gas
Electricity
Gasoline
• Special Education Costs
Began the year with no "unanticipated
tuitions" in the FY06 Budget
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Mission
The Reading Public Schools strives to ensure that all
students will have common challenging meaningful
learning experiences in the academics, health and wellness,
the arts, community service, co- curricular activities and
athletics.
We will lead and manage our school community to
reflect the values and culture of the Reading Community,
and guide and support out students to develop the
appropriate skills, strategies, creativity, and knowledge
necessary to be productive informed independent citizens
in a global society.
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Focus Area 1: Climate and Culture
Within the next three years, the Reading Public Schools will
be a school community that...
Target 1 ...has a respectful, healthy, safe, drug -free,
intimidation -free, environment.
Target 2 ...removes obstacles to learning and promotes
positive social, emotional, and physical
development.
Target 3 ... collects and interprets data to make informed
decisions leading to continuous improvement.
Target 4 ...instills personal qualities such as citizenship,
leadership, collaboration, risk - taking and effective
effort.
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Focus Area 2: Teaching and Learning
Within the next three years, the Reading Public Schools will be a
school community that...
Target 5
...holds each student to high standards and
expectations for behavior and academic achievement.
Target 6
...has a well- developed district -wide standards based
curriculum in all subject areas that is aligned to the
Department of Education Frameworks and is well
articulated vertically and horizontally.
Target 7
... uses student work protocols, intelligently developed
benchmark assessments, MCAS results, and authentic
assessments to evaluate student achievement.
Target 8
... commits to the utilization of technologgyy to promote
student learning and increase operational efficiency and
communication.
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Focus Area 3: Fiscal and Human
Resource Management
Within the next three years, the Reading Public Schools will
be a school community that...
Target 9: ...is supported by resources (time, fiscal, policy and
personnel) that meets the educational needs of all
students.
Target 10 :... has well- maintained and clean facilities that
support teaching and learning.
Target 11: ... values the recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating,
and retaining of high quality and diverse personnel,
and supports and holds them to achieve a high level
of professional standards and expectations of
performance.
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ARTICLE 5 — On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted
to amend votes taken under Article 15 of the April 25, 2005 Annual Town Meeting relating the
following line items of the Fiscal Year 2006 Municipal Budget, and that the Town vote to
transfer from available funds as noted, and appropriate the following:
Budget
Line
Account #
Description
Amount
B25
015
Community Services Expenses
$ 600
E1
111
Police Salaries
$35,000
B12
552
Veterans Aid
$34,000
F6
303
DPW — Highway Expenses
$4,000
F8
313
DPW —Parks & Forestry Expenses
$1,800
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Library Technology
- $10,000
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Town Building Irn rovements
$10,000
Total General Fund from Free Cash
$75,400
L2
400
DPW — Water Expenses
$9,500
L2
400
DPW — Water Expenses
$5,650
L2
405
DPW — Water Expenses
$25,800
L4
400
DPW Water Capital )
$105,282
L4
400
DPW — Water Capital
$41,000
L4
400
DPW — Water Capital
$65,000
Total Water from Water Reserves
$252,232
ARTICLE 5 — On motion by William C. Brown, Precinct 8, it was moved to amend Article 5 by
deleting line B25 ($600).
Motion to amend did not carry.
ARTICLE 5 — On motion by Gail F. Wood, Precinct 2, it was moved to amend Article 5 by
deleting line E1 ($35,000).
Motion to amend did not carry.
ARTICLE 5 — On motion by David Bauman Tuttle, Precinct 3, it was. moved to amend Article 5
by increasing E1 by $35,000 to $70,000.
Motion to amend did not carry.
ARTICLE 6 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, member of the Board of Selectmen, and amended by
Robert A. Brown, Precinct 6, pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12, it was
voted to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract, including all extensions, renewals
and options, for the collection of rubbish and recyclables for a period greater than three years but
not exceeding -20 10 years upon such.terms and conditions determined by the Town Manager.
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ARTICLE 6 — On motion by Robert A. Brown, Precinct 6, it was moved to amend Article 6 by
changing 20 years to 10 years.
Motion carried.
ARTICLE 7 _ On motion by James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 7.
ARTICLE 8 - On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to rescind authorized but unused debt for the sewer system in the amount of $835 as
authorized by Article 12 of the May 3, 2004 Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 19 — On motion by James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to take Article 19 out of order.
ARTICLE 19 — On motion by James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to amend Sections 4.8.6.2.4.6 and 4.8.6.2.4.14 of the Zoning By -Laws to add the language
as noted below in italics (italics are for identification purposes only and not to be italicized in the
final text):
4.8.6.2 Prohibited Uses:
4.8.6.2.4.6. storage of Toxic or Hazardous Materials as defined in Section 4.8.3 and liquid
petroleum products, with the exception of liquid propane products for normal household use,
— allowed and used in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations; unless
such storage is (remainder of section is the same).
4.8.6.2.4.14. underground storage tanks containing Toxic and Hazardous Materials as defined in
Section 4.8.3. related to activities in Section 4.8.6.1 except for liquid propane products for
normal household use installed and used in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and
regulations.
2/3 vote required
117 voted in the affirmative
6 voted in the negative
ARTICLE 9 — On motion by Robert L. Spadafora, Jr., Precinct 8, it was voted to table the
subject matter of Article 9.
ARTICLE 10 — On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to appropriate by borrowing pursuant to Chapter 44 Section 8 (5) and (6) of the
Massachusetts General Laws the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of
constructing and reconstructing water mains, including the cost of engineering services, plans,
documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and
necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the
Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen, the Town
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Manager, or any other agency of the Town to apply for a grant or grants; to be used to defray the
cost of all, or any part of, said water system improvements; and to authorize the Town Manager
to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes
of this Article.
2/3 vote required
Motion carried unanimously
ARTICLE 11— On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 20 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to appropriate the
balance of $3,422.74 remaining on the completed Summer Avenue water main reconstruction
project, authorized by vote under Article 11 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of
April 22, 2002, as an addition to the sum authorized by vote under Article 13 of the Warrant for
the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 10, 2003, for the purpose of constructing a
replacement 20 inch diameter water main extending from Bancroft Avenue at the intersection of
Hartshorn Street, northerly to approximately the intersection of Forest Street and Colburn Road.
ARTICLE 12 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to
appropriate contributions from Maplewood Village development in the amount of $12,000 for
the purposes of building a trail on public lands, said sum to be expended by and under the
direction of the Conservation Administrator.
ARTICLE 13 — On motion by James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 13.
ARTICLE 14 — On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it
was moved to table the subject matter of Article 14.
On motion by William C. Brown, Precinct 8, it was moved to adjourn at 10:55 p.m.
Motion did not carry.
ARTICLE 15 — On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, and
amended by Stephen L. Crook, Precinct 3, it was voted to authorize the Board of Selectman to
acquire by purchase, eminent domain, gift or otherwise, a parcel of land containing
approximately 10.4 acres located on Kieran Road shown as Lot 2. on Board of Assessor's Map
205 currently believed to be owned by Hillcrest Realty, Inc., said land to be used for open space,
water supply, and conservation purposes in accordance with the provisions 'of Mass. General
Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, to be under the care, management and control jointly of the Town
of Reading Water Division of the Department of Public Works and the Reading Conservation
Commission and further to be dedicated in perpetuity to purposes stated in Article 97 of the
Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including the
protection of water resources and shall be fully protected by all provisions of Article 97 and shall
be open to the general public for appropriate outdoor /recreational use consistent with 310 CMR
22.00; and that the Town appropriate the sum of forty thousand dollars ($40,000) from Water
Reserires Free Cash to cover the cost of acquisition, including all'legal and other fees associated
with the acquisition, and the cost of signs on the property as required by any granting authority,
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ARTICLE 6 — On motion by Robert A. Brown, Precinct 6, it was moved to amend Article 6 by
changing 20 years to 10 years.
Motion carried.
ARTICLE 7 — On motion by James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 7.
ARTICLE 8 — On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to rescind authorized but unused debt for the sewer system in the amount of $835 as
authorized by Article 12 of the May 3, 2004 Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 19 — On motion by James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to take Article 19 out of order.
ARTICLE 19 — On motion by James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
moved to amend Sections 4.8.6.2.4.6 and 4.8.6.2.4.14 of the Zoning By -Laws to add the
language as noted below in italics (italics are for identification purposes only and not to be
italicized in the final text):
4.8.6.2 Prohibited Uses:
-- 4.8.6.2.4.6. storage of Toxic or Hazardous Materials as defined in Section 4.8.3 and liquid
petroleum products, with the exception of liquid propane products for normal household use,
allowed and used in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations; unless
such storage is (remainder of section is the same).
4.8.6.2.4.14. underground storage tanks containing Toxic and Hazardous Materials as defined in
Section 4.8.3 related to activities in Section 4.8.6.1 except for liquid propane products for
normal household use installed and used in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and
regulations.
2/3 vote required
117 voted in the affirmative
6 voted in the negative
ARTICLE 9 — On motion by Robert L. Spadafora, Jr., Precinct 8, it was voted to table the
subject matter of Article 9.
ARTICLE 10 — On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to appropriate by borrowing pursuant to Chapter 44 Section 8 (5) and (6) of the
Massachusetts General Laws the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of
constructing and reconstructing water mains, including the cost of engineering services, plans,
documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and
necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the
Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen, the Town
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Manager, or any other agency of the Town to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the
cost of all, or any part of, said water system improvements; and to authorize the Town Manager
to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes
of this Article.
2/3 vote required
Motion carried unanimously
ARTICLE 11— On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 20 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to appropriate the
balance of $3,422.74 remaining on the completed Summer Avenue water main reconstruction
project, authorized by vote under Article 11 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of
April 22, 2002, as an addition to the sum authorized by vote under Article 13 of the Warrant for
the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 10, 2003, for the purpose of constructing a
replacement 20 inch diameter water main extending from Bancroft Avenue at the intersection of
Hartshorn Street, northerly to approximately the intersection of Forest Street and Colburn Road.
ARTICLE 12 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to
appropriate contributions from Maplewood Village development in the amount of $12,000 for
the purposes of building a trail on public lands, said sum to be expended by and under the
direction of the Conservation Administrator.
ARTICLE 13 — On motion by James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 13.
ARTICLE 14 — On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it
was moved to table the subject matter of Article 14.
On motion by William C. Brown, Precinct 8, it was moved to adjourn at 10:55 p.m.
Motion did not carry.
ARTICLE 15 — On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, and
amended by Stephen L. Crook, Precinct 3, it was voted to authorize the Board of Selectman to
acquire by purchase, eminent domain, gift or otherwise, a parcel of land containing
approximately 10.4 acres located on Kieran Road shown as Lot 2 on Board of Assessor's Map
205 currently believed to be owned by Hillcrest Realty, Inc., said land to be used for open space,
water supply, and conservation purposes in accordance with the provisions of Mass. General
Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, to be under the care, management and control jointly of the Town
of Reading Water Division of the Department of Public Works and the Reading Conservation
Commission and further to be dedicated in perpetuity to purposes stated in Article 97 of the
Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including the
protection of water resources and shall be fully protected by all provisions of Article 97 and shall
be open to the general public for appropriate outdoor /recreational use consistent with 310 CMR
22.00; and that the Town appropriate the sum of forty thousand dollars ($40,000) from �z� —
Free Cash to cover the cost of acquisition, including all legal and other fees associated
with the acquisition, and the cost of signs on the property as required by any granting authority, -
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and the cost of a trail or trails on the property; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter
into any and all agreements upon terms and conditions as they may determine to be necessary to
carry out the acquisition of such parcel and the purposes of this Article; and that the Town
authorizes the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and/or the Conservation Commission to
apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of the purchase price
and related expenses for such parcel of land.
ARTICLE 15 — On motion by Stephen L. Crook, Precinct 3, it was moved to replace ($40,000)
from Water Reserves with ($40,000) from Free Cash.
Motion Carried.
2/3 vote required
106 voted in the affirmative
6 voted in the negative
On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted that this
Subsequent Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High
School, on Thursday, November 17, 2005.
Meeting adjourned at 11 p.m.
157 Town Meeting Members were present.
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SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School November 17, 2005
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:45 p.m., there being a
quorum present.
The Invocation was given by Philip B. Pacino, Precinct 5, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ARTICLE 1— On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was
moved to take Article 1 from the table.
ARTICLE 1— Andrew K. Herlihy, Reading Municipal Light Board Commissioner, gave the
following Report on the Municipal Light Department:
2005 Highlights
• The RMLD has moved its fiscal year to a June 30 year ending, which coincides
with the Town of Reading"s Fiscal Year.
• The RMLD will return $2,137,387 to the Town of Reading in 2005.
• The kilowatt-hour
sales for
the period January through
June,
2005 were
336,158,249, which
represents
a 2% decrease as compared
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to the
six-month
period ended June, 2004. The decrease was due to milder weather and the recent
loss of two large commercial customers.
• The RMLD registered a record peak demand of 167.2 megawatts in July, 2005,
which is about 10 megawatts higher than the previous peak.
• The RMLD's revenues for the six-month ending period June, 2005 were $33.2
million, which produced a Net Income of $3.3 million.
• The RMLD fuel costs for the period January through June, 2005 were 16.9%
higher than in the period January through June, 2004.
• The RMLD has used over $3 million of reserves to meet it fuel expenses in 2005
so that the fuel cost increases were smoothly passed onto all customers.
• The RMLD is depositing $1.7 million from Operating Cash into its Deferred Fuel
Reserve to help offset anticipated fuel price spikes this coming winter.
ARTICLE 1— James E. Bonazoli, member of the Board of Selectmen, gave the attached Nurse
Advocacy for Frail Elders report:
ARTICLE 1— Ben Tafoya, member of the Board of Selectmen, gave the attached report on
Health Insurance:
ARTICLE 1— Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner gave the following status report on the
Water Supply.
STATUS REPORT ON WATER SUPPLY
0 November 17,, 2005
• The MWRA Board has approved Reading's purchase of supplemental water for
summer water use.
• This is the final approval required, and in May 2006 the Town will. be implementing
this program.
• Previous.water restrictions will return — i.e. odd /even, 4 am "til 9 am; 5 PM "til 8 PM
unless there is an additional drought situation.
• The Board of Selectmen has heard presentations on 2 options for long term water
supply:
• Construction of a new Water Treatment Plant on either the current site or on the site
of the compost center — cost of approximately $23 million
• Expand the MWRA water purchase to cover the Town's entire water needs
• The Board of Selectmen is further considering this matter on November 29t'.
• Community input into this very important decision is essential.
• Town Meeting approval will be required for funding of either option.
ARTICLE 1— On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was
moved to table the subject matter of Article 1.
ARTICLE 9 - Scott Dunlop, Project Manager, made a presentation to update residents on
contingency fund for culvert. Gail LaPointe, Town Accountant discussed waiting until the end
of the project before deciding any amount.
There was heated discussion on this Article 9 by Linda M. Phillips, Precinct 6, regarding the
collapsed culvert and whether this was already approved at a previous Town Meeting. Mrs.
Phillips was questioning the honesty of the parties involved in bringing the culvert up as an
additional item. Moderator, Alan Foulds admonished Mrs. Phillips againstpersonal accusations.
Gary D. Phillips, Precinct 6, was recognized and cautioned about making similar accusations and
to stick to facts. Robert L. Spadafora, Jr. stated he was not going to address either Phillips when
disparaging comments are being made and if they continue to be disruptive, they will be
removed from Town Meeting. Mr. Phillips continued making accusations and comments that
were off the topic and lost the floor on Mr. Foulds' direction.
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ARTICLE 9 — On motion by Stephen L. Crook, Precinct 3, it was voted to move the question.
2/3 vote required
121 voted in the affirmative
12 voted in the negative
ARTICLE 9 — On motion by Robert L. Spadafora, Jr., Precinct 8, it was voted to indefinitely
postpone the subject matter of Article 9.
ARTICLE 16 — On motion by Joseph G. Duffy, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to amend Article 2.2.1, Rules 4 and 8 of the Town of Reading General Bylaws as follows:
Rule 4. The following words shall be inserted after the word "Charter," "petitions for a
special act, or local acceptance by Town Meeting of a state statute" so it shall read as follows:
Rule 4. Prior to a debate on each Article in a Warrant involving -changes in the Bylaw or
Charter, petitions for a special act, or local acceptance by Town Meeting of a state statute, the
Bylaw Committee shall advise the Town Meeting as to its recommendations and reasons
therefore.
Rule 8. Substitute the phrase "non -Town Meeting Member" for "inhabitant" in the text
and insert a new sentence after the first sentence as follows: "A proponent of an article may
speak only on such article after first having identified himself to the Moderator and obtaining
permission of Town Meeting to speak." As amended, Rule 8 shall read as follows:
Rule 8. Any non -Town Meeting Member may speak at a Town Meeting having .first
identified himself to the Moderator. A proponent of an article may speak on such article only
after first identifying himself to the Moderator and obtaining permission of Town Meeting to
speak. No non -Town Meeting Member shall speak on any question more than five (5) minutes
without first obtaining the permission of the Meeting. Non -Town Meeting Members shall be
given the privilege of speaking at Town Meetings only after all Town Meeting Members who
desire to speak upon the question under consideration have first been given an opportunity to do
SO.
ARTICLE 17 — On motion by Glen M Hartzler, Precinct 4, and amendment by Philip B. Pacino,
Precinct 5, it was voted to amend Rule 19, Section 2.2.1 of the Town of Reading General Bylaws
by deleting the words "Robert's Rules of Order Revised, so far as they maybe adapted to Town
Meeting" and replace them with the words "Town Meeting Time Third Edition except that to lay
on the table shall only require a majority vote. ", so that Rule 19 will read as follows:
"Rule 19. The duties of the Moderator and the conduct and method of proceeding at all
Town Meetings, not prescribed by law or by rules set forth in this Article, shall be determined by
rules of practice set forth in Town Meeting Time Third Edition except that to lay on the table
shall only require a majority vote."
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ARTICLE 17 — On motion by Philip B. Pacino, Precinct 5, it was voted to amend Article 17 by
deleting the word "only ",
Motion to amend carried.
Rules Committee
Annual Report
November 17, 2005
Pursuant to the Reading Home Rule Charter, section 2 -12, the Town Meeting Rules Committee
met on June 13, 2005 to review and make recommendations on possible - changes in the conduct
of Town Meeting.
It was decided to recommend to Town Meeting that Rule 19 of article 2.2.1 of the Reading
Bylaws be changed to reference Town Meeting Time, 3rd Edition as the back -up rules of order,
replacing Robert's Rules of Order, Revised.
The change was recommended because it was felt by the committee that Town Meeting Time is
fine -tuned to deal with issues arising in Massachusetts town meetings, and Robert's Rules is
meant for more generalized meetings. A change would bring the town into line with a majority
of the towns in the Commonwealth that now use Town Meeting Time.
By a vote of 6 -0 the committee created a sub - committee to review both publications, research the
differences, and report back to the full committee.
On October 27, 2005 the Rules Committee met and reviewed the findings. At that time it was
voted 4 -0 to present the town with a motion for the change, but added a clause to maintain the
status quo on the issue of tabling, considered the only major difference in the two books.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Foulds
Moderator and Non - voting Chair of the Rules Committee
ARTICLE 18 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to
amend Article 2, Section 2.1.6 of the Town of Reading General Bylaws by substituting the word
"providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pick up, or mailing" for the
word "'mailing" in the last line so it shall read as follows:
2.1.6 The Board of Selectmen shall give notice of the Annual, Subsequent or any Special Town
Meeting at least fourteen (14) days prior to the time of holding said Meeting by causing
an attested copy of the Warrant calling the same to be posted in one (1) or more public
places in each precinct of the Town, and either causing such attested copy to be published
in a local newspaper or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for
pick up, or mailing, an attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member.
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ARTICLE 20 — On motion by Jonathan E. Barnes, Precinct 4, it was voted to add a mixed use
special permit provisions to the Zoning By-Laws, said mixed use special permit applicable to the
entirety of the downtown Business B Zoning District as amended by the 2005 Subsequent Town
Meeting and principally traversed by Main and Haven Streets,
The Reading Zoning By-Laws shall be amended as follows:
(III]
The addition of the following definition:
2.2.21.2. Mixed Use: The combining of retail/commercial and/or service uses with
residential or office use in the same building or on the same site.
4.2.2. Table of Uses:
Under PRINCIPAL USES - Other Uses, the inclusion of the Mixed Use District as follows:
RES
S-15
S-20
S-40
Mixed Use No
RES RES BUS
A-40 A-80
No No No
BUS BUS IND
B C
SPP No No
Mixed Use Overlay may be permitted only in the downtown Business B District, principally
traversed by Main and Haven Streets.
4.6 Mixed Use Overlay District
4.6.1 Purpose
The Mixed Use Overly District allows by Special Permit from the CPDC an alternative
pattern of land development to the pattern normally permitted in the underlying Zoning District.
It is intended to create mixed commercial, residential, and open space areas consistent with the
character and identity of the Town and in conformance with the objectives of the Town of
Reading 2005 Master Plan.
4.6.2 Authority
The CPDC shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority for Mixed Use developments.
The CPDC may vary the dimensional and parking requirements of Section 4.6 if it determines
such change will result in an improved design of the development. The authority of the CPDC to
vary the dimensional and parking requirements shall continue subsequent to occupancy upon the
change of use of any of the commercial areas and upon application for such change by the
applicant.
4.6.3 Permitted Uses
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Only the following types of uses shall be permitted in Mixed Use developments. These
uses may be commingled into a single structure or structures or may be located in separate
structures on the site.
Residential
Multifamily Dwellings
Retail
Retail Store
Restaurant
Governmental Uses
Utilities
Cell Towers
Post Office
Commercial /Office
Business and Professional Office
Research Facility
Personal Service Shop (Example,
Private Recreation
Parking Garages
Travel Agency, Lawyer, Beauty Salon, Bank)
No less than 20% of the total number of residential units shall be affordable to
households at or below 80 % of the median household income for the Boston Metropolitan Area
as determined by the most recent calculation of the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development. The table listed below shall dictate the number of affordable units that
must be provided for any project.
In determining the total number of affordable housing units required to be constructed
under this section, calculation of a fractional unit of .5 or more shall be regarded as a whole unit.
The applicant, in its discretion, may pay a fee as an alternative to the construction of an
affordable unit as provided in the following table:
Projects with up to 0.8 FAR
Total Number of Units and/or Contribution:
One Unit
Two Units
Three Units
Four Units
Five Units
Six Units
Seven Units
Etc.
$48,000 or 1 unit
$96,000 or 1 unit
$144,000 or 1 unit
$192,000 or 1 unit
1 unit
1 unit plus $48,000 or 2 units
1 unit plus $96,000 or 2 units
Greater Than 0.8 FAR But Less Than 1.0 FAR
Total Number of Units and/or Contribution:
One Unit $60,000
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Two Units
Three Units
Four Units
Five Units
Six Units
Seven Units
Etc.
$120,000
$180,000
1 unit
1 unit plus $60,000, or 2 units
1 unit plus $120,000, or 2 units
1 unit plus $180,000, or 2 units
All Contributions shall be made to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The affordable
units must be subject to Use Restrictions to ensure that the units remain available as affordable
units in perpetuity, exclusively to persons with qualifying incomes. The units must be sold or
rented on a fair and open basis and the applicant shall provide for CPDC approval an affirmative
fair marketing plan for the affordable units. The minimum square footage of living area for any
of the residential units within the Mixed Use Overlay District shall be no less than 550 square
feet and the maximum area shall not exceed 1100 square feet. The average size shall be 800
square feet (plus or minus 25 square feet). Residential Units shall be developed under the Local
Initiative Program of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
or another subsidy program that allows the housing to count towards the affordable housing
requirements of Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Law.
4.6.4 Parking Facility
- - Section 4.6.8 of this By -Law applies with respect to the CPDC's consideration of the
grant of a Special Permit for the Mixed Use Overlay development.
.4.6.5 Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements below shall apply.
4.6.5.1 Minimum Contiguous Area of the Mixed Use Development
Minimum contiguous lot area of the Mixed -Use development shall be 10,000
square feet. The site of any new principal structure shall conform to Section 5.2.1 of the
Zoning By -Laws.
4.6.5.2 Minimum Lot Frontage
Minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
4.6.5.3 Maximum Front Yard
The maximum front yard shall be 20 feet, and there is no minimum front yard.
4.6.5.4 Minimum Rear Yard
Minimum rear yard shall be 15 feet and there is no minimum side yard. There
shall also be at least 15 feet separation between any 2 structures in the development on
the same lot and the areas behind and between all structures shall be clear and accessible
to the Town's fire suppression vehicles.
4.6.5.5 Maximum Height
Maximum height shall be 42 feet.
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4.6.5.6 Maximum Lot Coverage
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40 %.
4.6.5.7 Minimum Landscaping
Minimum landscaping shall be 25% of lot area. The applicant shall submit a
landscaping plan for approval.
4.6.5.8 Maximum Floor Area
Maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.8, except as otherwise provided in Section
4.6.3.
4.6.6 Mixed Use Developments
The mixture of uses allowed shall not be constrained in any way, however, residential
units are prohibited from the front of the 1" floor and parking garages are prohibited from the
front of the lot.
In all Mixed Use developments adequate off - street parking shall be provided. The.CPDC
and the Applicant shall have as a goal for the purposes of defining adequate off - street parking,
making the most efficient use of the parking facilities to be provided and minimizing the area of
land to be paved for this purpose. In implementing this goal the CPDC may consider
complementary or shared use of parking areas by activities having different peak demand times,
and the Applicant may be required to locate adjacent uses in such a manner as will facilitate the
complementary use of such parking areas. Implementation of such complementary use of
parking areas may result in the CPDC reducing and/or waiving parking requirements.
4.6.6.1 Parking Locations
Parking may be provided at ground level, underground or in a parking garage. Parking garages
can be free standing or as part of buildings dedicated to other permitted uses.
Parking spaces must be assigned to specific uses (including shared uses) at the
time of the submission of the Final Plan.
4.6.6.2 Parking at Buildings
Parking shall be primarily located at the rear or at the side of buildings.
4.6.6.3 Curb Cuts
One curb cut providing access to the development from aTiy public way may be
required. Additional curb cuts may be required as deemed necessary by the permitting
authority. A development having frontage on 2 or more streets may be permitted
additional curb cuts if deemed necessary by the CPDC. Whenever possible there shall be
shared curb cuts with adjacent developments.
4.6.6.4 Parking Requirements Are:
Residential
550 - 700 sq. ft. =1 space per unit
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701 - 1100 sq. ft. =2 spaces per unit
Commercial/Office
3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Retail
1.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Garages
To be determined by the CPDC.
Municipal Uses
Exempt
4.6.6.5 Granting of Relief from Parking Regulations
In those instances where the Applicant has made a concerted effort to provide all
the required number of parking spaces and is unable to do so, the CPDC may allow the
applicant to pay an impact fee of $20,000 for each parking space.not provided. The
money shall be deposited into a separate account and may only be used for short or long
term parking solutions for the Town in the Mixed Use Overlay District.
4.6.7 Application
Any person who desires a Special Permit for a Mixed Use development shall submit 14
copies of the application in such form as the CPDC may require which shall include the
following:
4.6.7.1 Development Statement
A Development Statement shall consist of a petition, a list of the parties in interest
with respect to the site, a list of the development team and a written statement describing
the major aspects of the proposed development.
4.6.7.2 Development Plans
. Development plans bearing the seal of a Massachusetts 'Registered Architect,
Registered Civil Engineer or similar professional as appropriate and consisting of:
(a) Site plans and specifications showing all site improvements and meeting the
requirements set forth for a Site Plan under Section 4.3.3.
(b) Site perspective, sections, elevations 1/8 inch =1 foot.
(c) Detailed plans for disposal of sanitary sewage and surface drainage;
and
(d) Detailed plans for landscaping.
4.6.7.3 Additional information as the CPDC may determine.
4.6.8 CPDC Board Findings
A special permit shall be issued under this Section if the CPDC finds that the
development is in harmony with the purpose, and intent of this Section and that it contains a
compatible mix of uses sufficiently advantageous to the Town to render it appropriate to depart
from the requirements of the applicable zoning district in which the development is located.
4.6.9 Amendments
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After issuance of a special permit, the applicant may seek amendments to the approved
plan. Minor amendments may be made by a majority vote of the CPDC without a public hearing.
The CPDC shall make a finding whether a requested amendment is deemed to be major or
minor. A major amendment shall require the filing of an amended special permit application and
public hearing.
4.6. 10 Existing Structures
4.6.10.1 Change in Use
A special permit may be granted to legally existing nonconforming structures, as
of the date of the passage of this By -Law, applying for a change of use in the Mixed Use
Overlay District provided that parking for the existing uses meet the requirements of the
underlying Zoning District and parking for and new uses meets the requirements of
Section 4.6.6.4. CPDC may grant relief from these parking requirements in accordance
with Section 4.6.6.5.
4.6.10.2 Additions
A special permit may be granted to legally existing nonconforming structures, as of the date of
the passage of this By -Law, applying for a change of use and an addition to the structure '
provided that the footprint of the building structure remains unchanged or is no greater than the
original footprint (lot coverage) including addition, and the. FAR of 0.8 is not exceeded except as
provided in Section 4.6.3. Parking for existing uses shall meet the requirements of the
underlying Zoning District and parking for new uses shall meet the requirements of Section
4.6.6.4. CPDC may grant relief from such parking requirements in accordance with Section
4.6.6.5.
2/3 vote required
113 voted in the affirmative
15 voted in the negative
ARTICLE 20 — On motion by Joseph Westerman, Precinct 3, it was moved to amend Article 20
by deleting Section 4.6.6.5.
Motion to amend did not carry.
.ARTICLE 21— On motion by Jonathan E. Barnes, Precinct 4, it was voted to table the subject
matter of Article 21.
ARTICLE 22 — On motion by Sally Hoyt, Precinct 4, it was voted to approve an amendment to
the Reading Home Rule Charter to amend Section 4 -4 to increase the membership on the Zoning
Board of Appeals from 3 regular members and 3 associate members, to 5 regular members and 2
associate members, so that Section 4 -4 of the Reading Home Rule Charter will read as follows:
Section 4 -4: Board of Appeals
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There shall be a Board of Appeals consisting of 5 members and 2 associate members
appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three (3) year terms so arranged that as near an equal
- number of terms as possible shall expire each year.
The Board of Appeals shall have the powers and duties of Zoning Boards of Appeal
under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth and such additional powers and
duties as may be authorized by the Charter, by bylaw, or by Town Meeting vote.
2/3 vote required
92 voted in the affirmative
30 voted in the negative
ARTICLE 2 — On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen; it was
moved to take Article 2 from the table.
ARTICLE 2 — On motion by George V. Hines, Precinct 7, it was moved that the Board of
Selectmen be requested to convene a Summit Meeting with the Reading School Committee, the
Reading Board of Health, The Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee, the
Reading Police and Fire Departments, and any other committee resource deemed appropriate, to
formulate an improved approach to the substance abuse problems in Reading, specifically drug
and alcohol abuse, that this problem be given the highest possible priority and that a report on the
components of the program and progress achieved be presented no later than the Spring 2006
Annual Town Meeting.
Motion carried.
ARTICLE 2 — On motion by Richard J. Moore, member of Water, Sewer and Storm Water
Management Advisory Committee and Precinct 2, it was moved to instruct the Board of
Selectmen to report on the status of the water main construction projects authorized by vote
under Article 10 of the Warrant for the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 14, 2005 yearly:
Reason: There are 6 projects covered by Article 10 scheduled from FY 2006 to FY 2010. A
yearly report on the progress of the projects and whether they were within expected budgets
would provide a prudent level of monitoring and cost reporting to the Town Meeting.
Motion carried.
ARTICLE 2 — On motion by Thomas J. Ryan, Precinct 1, it was moved that the CPDC be and
hereby is instructed to study Chapters 40R and 40S of the General Laws of Massachusetts and
their impact on current and proposed development in Reading to see if certain trust fund moneys
could be brought to the town in the form of zoning incentive payments, density bonus payments
and smart growth revenues for education. Further, the CPDC is instructed to report its findings
at Annual Town Meeting in the spring of 2006.
Motion carried.
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November 17, 2005
ARTICLE 2 — On motion by Mary Ellen O'Neill, Precinct 6, it was moved to instruct CPDC to
review the matter of impervious surface cover, including what surfaces or structures are included
in the definition of impervious surface and our local bylaw regarding construction of residential
garages.
Motion carried.
ARTICLE 2 — On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,* it was
voted to lay Article 2 on the table.
Ronald M. D'Addario, Precinct 6, requested a point of privilege regarding outbreaks and
attacking people that he knows and respects. He wanted to apologize to Robert L. Spadafora, Jr.
for not stopping the personal attack. He acknowledged that people have knowledge and were
trying to convey their knowledge but they don't have the right to personally attack people.
On motion by Camille W. Anthony, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted that this
Subsequent Town Meeting stand adjourned sine die.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
139 Town Meeting Members were present.
A true copy. Attest: Nancy L� . Smethurst
Temporary Town Clerk
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