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FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER
Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942 -9043
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter Hechenbleikner
DATE: June 3, 2010
RE: Agenda — June 8, 2010
Ben Tafoya has office hours starting at 6:30 p.m.
3a) We will provide to you at the meeting a spreadsheet showing the Volunteer. Appointment
Subcommittee's recommendations with regard to appointments, along with a draft
motion for the Board to do a number of appointments in a block. The procedure would
be for any member of the Board to pull an item off of the motion and deal with it
separately. Otherwise, the entire motion would be made as one. There are a couple of
items that need to be held for full board action on June 22 including interview and
appointment of the Economic Development Committee (because Ben could not vote on
this due to a potential conflict of interest.) At the meeting on June 22, the Board should
also review how it feels about the appointment process and whether or not it wants to
make this trial process permanent.
4a) Chief Burns will be in to do highlights on the Fire Department.
4b) Enclosed in your packet is a draft policy for the Town Forest Committee. The Town
Forest Committee is established only by one line in the Reading Home Rule Charter and
its mission is not determined in any other manner. Therefore, it is appropriate for the
Board of Selectmen to adopt a policy regarding the Town Forest Committee. The draft
policy has been discussed with the Town Forest Committee and they have to date offered
no comments or suggestions. We will notify the Town Forest Committee of this item on
the agenda.
4c) Even though there is no change in the Compensation Plan for 2011 from 2010, we would
like the Board to adopt a 2011 Classification and Compensation Plan. There is one
change in the Classification Plan that is a change in title from Health Services
Administrator to Health Administrator. This makes the purpose of the position clearer to
outside parties.
4d) The Board of Health will be in to review and discuss the outdoor dining policy with the
Board of Selectmen. This is a request of the Board of Selectmen to make sure that the
Board of Health and Board of Selectmen are on the same page with regard to providing
for outdoor dining. Also enclosed is material requested by Ben Tafoya regarding the
issue of open windows in restaurants. What we found is that the federal food code which
was adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applies in all situations, and that all
communities that we have checked with — Boston, Arlington, Cambridge — use that code.
4e) The owner of the property at 130 Franklin Street has requested a second driveway curb
cut. Attached is a letter from him, as well as two other optional maps one showing a
single curb cut and one showing two curb cuts. The lot is narrower than what we allow
two curb cuts for other than with Selectmen's approval.
4f) Enclosed is material from Public Works regarding options for Temple Street and cost of
those options. It would be very helpful for the Board to make a decision on Tuesday
night so that we can move forward with our road improvement program this summer.
4g) This item would establish the Town Manager's salary for 2011. The salary will be the
same as it is for 2010 which is an annual salary of $129, 603.
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DRAFT Amendment
to the Board of Selectmen Policies
2.2.8 — Town Forest Committee
Town Meeting in 1930 established the "Committee on Re- forestation" which we now
refer to as the Town Forest Committee. Article 4 -10 of the Reading Home Rule Charter
provides for the appointment by the Board of Selectmen of a Town Forest Committee.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the structure and purpose of the Town Forest
Committee.
There is hereby established a 5 member Town Forest committee whose members shall be
appointed for three (3) year terms, so appointed that as close as possible to an even
number of terms shall expire each year. The Board of Selectmen shall give consideration
to applicants with the following credentials when selecting and appointing members of
the Town Forest Committee:
• Knowledge of the community
• Familiarity with and interest in the Town Forest
• Experience with open space preservation .
• Interest and knowledge in protection of wildlife habitats, forest ecosystems,
wetlands, trails, and soil and water resources.
The Town Forest Committee shall serve as the stewards of the Town owned lands owned
as the Town Forest land. As stewards of the Town Forest, the Town Forest Committee
shall undertake the following tasks with and in cooperation with appropriate Town staff:
• With staff, develop a Town Forest Master Plan and a Forest Stewardship Plan
which will act as a guide in future planning. .
• Develop community input into the Town Forest Master Plan and the Forest
Stewardship Plan
• Maintain ongoing files of information pertaining to the Town Forest, using the
most current available technology.
• Develop and adopt rules and regulations for the Town Forest.
• Issue temporary permits as appropriate for the use of all or a portion of the Town
Forest by various community groups
The Town Forest Committee shall administratively fall under the Department of
Community Services. Staff as available shall be assigned by the Town Manager to work
with the Town Forest Committee.
Adopted--A-110
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF READING
To the. Inhabitants of the
Town of Reading:
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Please take notice that the
Board of Selectmen' of the Town
of Reading will hold a public.
hearing on Tuesday, June 8.,
2010 at 8:30 p.m. 'in th'e ,:-.,
Selectmen's Meeting. Room-,'11 6
Lowell.. .Street, . Reading,
Massachusetts. -on the 2011-',:
Classification' and
Compensation Plan.
A copy:of the proposed' doc-
ument regarding this topic. ..is
available in the Town Manager's
Office; • 16' Lowell Street,
Reading; MA from 8:30 a.m. —
5:00 p.m., M -F and is attached
to the hearing notice on the
website at www.readingma.gov
All interested parties are
invited to attend, may submit
their comments in writing, or by.
email prior to 4:00 p.m. on June
8,. '2010 to townmanag•-
&@ci.reading.ma.us.
By order-of .
Peter 1. Hechenbleikner-
Town Manager
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Section 3.10 — Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining
The Board of Selectmen desires to encourage restaurants to provide outdoor dining on
public sidewalks in the downtown area of Reading in a safe and orderly manner. These
regulations are adopted pursuant to Section 5.2.1 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading,
which provides in part that "No person shall place or cause to be placed any obstruction in any
street, public place or private way in the Town without permission of the Board of
Selectmen...."
Outdoor dining on private property may be permitted in addition to or in lieu of outdoor
dining on a public sidewalk, upon site plan approval by the Community Planning and
Development Commission. This policy addresses only outdoor dining on public sidewalks.
The following regulations shall apply for licenses for utilizing public sidewalks for
outdoor dining, or "Outdoor Dining Licenses ":
Application
1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. These guidelines are not
intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are guidelines to the
Applicant.
2. Applications for Outdoor Dining Licenses utilizing public sidewalks shall be made to the
Board of Selectmen by submission of an Application Form. The application will include
the name, address, email address, and telephone number of the owner of the building
within which the restaurant is located, proof of ownership, a lease, or written approval of
the property owner within which the restaurant is located (if other than the applicant) for
the use of the premises for the license period. The application shall be signed by the
owner of the restaurant and .shall be accompanied by a copy of the current Permit to
Operate a Food Establishment issued by the Board of Health.
3. The application shall also include 10 copies of a professionally drawn plan and all
supporting documents containing the information required in order to be able to make a
decision. as to the license, and shall also include a plan for outdoor lighting if any is
proposed.
4. The License is revocable at will by the Town for any reason whatsoever upon written
notice to the Licensee from the Town. The License Agreement shall stipulate that in the
event of such revocation, the Licensee shall have no recourse or claim against the Town
for such revocation whether by way of monetary charges; a suit in equity or otherwise.
5. Outdoor Dining Licenses shall be issued only to Inn - holders and Common Victualers for
portions of public sidewalks directly abutting their business, and will be issued only
within a commercial or industrial zoning district within the Town, unless such a business
shall exist and has pre -dated zoning, or has been granted a variance to do business in a
location that is not in a business or industrial zoning district.
6. Prior to the issuance of a license for outdoor dining on public sidewalks, the Board may
require a review by the Community Services Director, Health Services Administrator,
Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Engineer, and the Building /Zoning Inspector and proof
that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been
issued.
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Sale and Service of Alcoholic Beverages
7. Pursuant to section 5.5.6 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading, the Board of
Selectmen may permit service and consumption of alcohol while on a public way.
Therefore, the Board of Selectmen may approve the modification of a plan of the
"licensed premises" pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Board of Selectmen policies, for:
• Restaurant Licenses to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic
Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises; and
• Restaurant Licenses to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages
to be Drunk on the Premises (less than 100 seats)
to allow alcohol service and consumption on a sidewalk area as part of a "Licenses for
Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining."
8. Applicants who hold an alcoholic beverages. license and who elect to apply for an
Outdoor Dining License which would include sale and service of alcoholic beverages
shall provide a detailed alcohol control plan/strategy as part of their Outdoor Dining
License application packet.'The alcohol control plan shall include what steps the manager
shall take to ensure that alcohol remains only on the licensed premises (including the
sidewalk area). Such a plan/strategy may include signage, staff instructions, monitoring
of the outdoor dining area, etc. The applicant shall also submit as part of the application.
packet the alcohol server training certificates for all managers and servers of the
restaurant which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
9. There shall be no service of alcohol in an outdoor dining area unless the customer also
orders food from the menu.
Standards for Operation
10. The area licensed for outdoor dining shall be limited to the sidewalk area immediately
abutting an establishment otherwise licensed as a "Common Victualer ", and the licensee
shall limit the placement of seating and other outdoor furnishings to the sidewalk
immediately in front of the licensed establishment.
11. There shall be no bar or service bar located on the public sidewalk. All alcohol service
shall be limited to customers who are seated at a table.
12. Due to the seasonal and temporary nature of an outdoor dining area, the seating within an
outdoor dining area will not be considered an . increase in the number of seats serving a
restaurant or eating .establishment and will not be counted toward any off - street parking
requirement
13. Outdoor dining areas shall be considered as part of the restaurant and shall comply with
Board of Health Regulations. In addition to any other requirements, smoking is
prohibited in seasonal outdoor dining areas per Board of Health regulations.
14. The Board of Selectmen may require outdoor dining areas to be separated from their
surroundings by a temporary removable perimeter barrier. No such barriers may damage
the public sidewalk..
15. Perimeter treatments, umbrellas, furniture and trash receptacles shall be supplied by the
applicant and shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner by the applicant. All
perimeter treatments, umbrellas, furniture and trash receptacles must be removed at the
end of each season.
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16. The licensee shall provide, maintain, and empty as needed, outdoor trash receptacles
during the times that the licensed premises are open for business. All trash receptacles
shall be covered and trash removed nightly.
17. The licensee shall be responsible for keeping the portion of the sidewalk subject to an
Outdoor Dining License clean and free of dirt , dust, and other debris from April 15
through October 31 of each year. In addition, the Outdoor Dining Licensee shall be
responsible for preventing and/or cleaning up litter from the licensed establishment in
areas abutting the licensed premises.
18. In no event shall the placement of outdoor dining furniture, umbrellas, or perimeter
barriers create a pedestrian or wheelchair passage along the public sidewalk of less than
four feet in width. Restaurants shall have an accessible path of travel at least 36 inches
wide from the traveled portion of the public sidewalk to the doorway(s) of the
establishment through the outdoor dining area.
19. Outdoor food preparation shall not be allowed unless approved by the Board of Health in
accordance with their procedures and regulations.
20. The Outdoor Dining License shall be considered annually and every license shall expire
on December 31 of each year, subject to renewal. No facilities . or furniture shall be
placed on the sidewalk as part of the license except for the period between April 15 and
October 31 of each year.
21. Within the period from April 15 to October 31, upon notification from the Department of
Public Works or from Public Safety personnel that weather conditions or work to be
performed on the property of the Town requires removal of the outdoor dining furniture,
the applicant shall immediately remove all of its property associated with the Outdoor
Dining License from the public property.
Administrative Requirements
22: If the license is approved by the .Board of Selectmen the owner and operator of the
restaurant shall sign a License Agreement and shall provide a required Certificate of
Insurance before issuance of the License and before commencement of any activities
under the License.
23. The Licensee shall provide evidence of,insurance as required by the Town Manager and
by State Statute. Such insurance shall cover the use of all equipment related to the
premises related to the Outdoor Dining License. The Comprehensive General Liability
Policy shall insure against all claims and demands for bodily injury and property damage
with respect to the sidewalk dining facilities and services, and the Town shall be named
as an "additional insured" in all policies of such insurance. If alcohol sale and service is
to be part of the outdoor dining license, a liquor liability insurance policy shall also be
required. The Licensee (and their heirs, successors and assigns in interest) shall hold
harmless, defend and indemnify the Town of Reading and its employees and agents from
any responsibility, liability and claims arising out of or related to the operations under the
Outdoor Dining License.
24. The Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws (including the sign portions of the
Zoning by- laws), rules, regulations, and conditions of other licenses and permits.
25. The license fee for the use of the public sidewalk shall be $ 1.00 per year and shall be
payable upon initial application for an Outdoor Dining License, and for annual renewal of
the license.
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Hechenblefter, Peter
From: Ookm`Jean
Sent: Wednesday, May 12.2O1O3:4UPK8
To: Henhenbleikner, Peter
Subject: RE:Umk)g - mponwmdowo .
I have spoken with representatives from the State and the City Uf Boston and theV'bOthecho
Larry's interpretation.
Jean T. DehQs
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Reading, MA 01867-2685)
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From: Hechanbkeikner, Peter
Sent: May 11,3O1O8:36AM '
Tm:Deios Jean
Subject: Dining - opcnwinUovvs '
Can you find out what regulations, health or and Arlington have with regard to
restaurants operating with open windows - i.e. pressure differential. between kitchen and dining area, screens,
Peter iHechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town ofReading
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Hechenbleikoer,Peter,
From: Deics,Jean '
Sent: VVedneodoy, May 13.2O1U3:48PM
To: HnohenNeikner,Petar,
Subject: FW: Relevant Excerpt?
What I got from Carol
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Town of' Reading
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Fax 781-942-9071
From: Carol Kowalski [mailto:CKowolsN@town.a .nxa.uo
Sent: May 11,201O 10:52 AM
Tm:Oeios Jean
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Jean,
|1| be talking with Natasha hare.
Below seems to be the relevant excerpt of the federal code. 6-202.15 (D)(3), "Other effective means' give some
latitude, one might think, (E)in the same section is also noteworthy. MACK4R may be more specific than the
updated Federal code. '
Carol
FOATond Code 28US: Chapter 0- Physical Facilities
6-202'15 Outer Openings, Protected'
l. in J�(0'(C).and (E) and under I (D) of this section, outer openings ofaFOOD
ESTABLISHMENT Shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
l. (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, waUn.andmeiUnga;
2. C2\ Closed, tight-fitting windows; and
3. (3) Solid, . tight-fitting doors. `
2. -' office building, such `� Paragraph ` voVd�Q^orkdo apply �ouhedob�o�unp such and
from the / rg rora tuohedoboctunaone thee nbyofnmemb and rodents
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2. (2) Designated for use only when en emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has
jurisdiction over the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; and
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3, (3) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than
the designated emergency exit use.
4. (D) Except as specified in TT (13) and (E) of this section, if the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,
or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located, are kept open for ventilation or other
purposes or a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT'is not provided with windows and doors as specified under
(A) of this section, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
1. (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (.16 mesh to I inch) screens;
2. (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or
3. (3) Other effective means.
5. (E) Paragraph, (D) of this section does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the
location of the ESTABLISHMENT, the weather, or other limiting condition.
6-202.16 Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier.
Perimeter walls and roofs of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather
and the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
6-202.17 Outdoor Food Vending Areas, Overhead Protection.
Except for machines that vend canned BEVERAGES, if located outside, a machine used to vend FOOD shall be
provided with overhead protection.
6-202.18 Outdoor Servicing Areas, Overhead Protection.
Except for areas used only for the loading of water or the discharge Of SEWAGE and other liquid waste, through the
use of a closed system of hoses, SERVICING AREAS shall be provided with overhead protection.
6-202.19 Outdoor Walking and Driving Surfaces, Graded to Drain.
Exterior walking and driving surfaces shall be graded to drain.
6-202.110 Outdoor Refuse Areas, Curbed and Graded to Drain.
Outdoor REFUSE areas shall be constructed in accordance with LAw and shall be curbed and graded to drain to
collect and dispose of liquid waste that results from the REFUSE and from cleaning the area and waste receptacles.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Ramdin, Larry
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 2:49 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Delios, Jean; Barbara Meade; Barbara Meade; Colleen Seferian; David Mitchell Singer
Subject: RE: Food Code
Peter,
A copy of the Chapter X of the State Sanitary code can be obtained at
http:.l /www.. mass., goy/ Eeohhs 2 (dacs /d.phlredsl,1..05cmr5W,pdf
As to the authority for adoption of the federal Food Code it is
Chapter X of the State Sanitary Code 105 CMR590 section 590.001:
590.001: Adoption of Federal Edition of the federal 1999 Food Code
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In addition to the provisions set forth in 105 CMR 590.002 through 590.021, the Department of
Public Health
hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the federal 1999 Food Code (not including Annex 1-
7) published
by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Food and
Drug
Administration, Washington, D.C. 20204 provided, however, that the Department does not adopt
those
provisions of the federal 199.9 Food Code, which are specifically stricken or modified by 105 CMR
590.000.
Copies of the federal 1999 Food Code are available on -line: federal 1999 Food Code in HTML or PDF
versions (I Mb; 1.2Mb uncompressed) and Word Perfect 6/7/8
version compressed in self - extracting zip format (523Kb; 2Mb uncompressed) are available. on -line and.
can
be downloaded from the following FDA website: http: / /vm.cfsan.fda .gov /— dms /foodeode.11tml #get99
Copies of the federal 1999 Food Code may also be ordered from:
The State Book Store, Room 116, Massachusetts State House; Boston, Massachusetts, 617- 727 -2834,
theWestern Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, 436 Dwight Street, Springfield, MA, 413
784 -1376,
or the Southeast District of the Secretary of the Commonwealth at 218 South Main Street, Suite 206,
Fall
River, MA, 508- 646 -1374. Additional information on purchasing the 1999 Food Code and
Massachusetts
State Regulations is available online at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Homepage:
www_s.,tatema.us /sec.. National Technical Information Service (NTIS). For ordering options, call NTIS
at 1- 800 -553 -6847 or 703-
605 -6000.
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Spiral bound order number: PB99- 115925.
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Electronic Edition on CD -ROM (also includes the Adobe Reader,. Draft HACCP Guide, and Plan Review
Manual) order number: PB99- 500506; Electronic Edition on Diskette order number: PB99 - 501033;
WordPerfect on Diskette order number: PB99 - 501025.
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In adopting the 1999 Food Code no Changes were made to Chapter 6 therefore it was adopted as written in the
1999 Food Code
See below the section of 105CMR590.00
590.007: Physical Facilities - federal 1999 Food Code Chapter 6
Thus Massachusetts Adopted section 6- 202 -15 in its entirety
6- 202.15 Outer Openings, Protected.
(A) Except as specified in ¶j (B), (C) and (E) and under T (D) of this section, outer openings of a food
establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
(1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;
(2) Closed, tight- fitting windows; and
(3) Solid, self - closing, tight - fitting doors.
(B) Paragraph (A) of this section does not apply if a food establishment opens into a larger structure,
such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer
openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
(C) Exterior doors used as exits need not be self - closing if they are.
(1) Solid and tight- fitting; .
(2) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has
jurisdiction over the food establishment; and
(3) Restricted so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the
designated emergency exit use.
(D) Except as specified in % (B) and E) of this section, if the windows or doors of a food establislunent,
or of a larger structure within which a food establislunent is located, are kept open for ventilation or
other purposes or a temporary food establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified
under T (A) of this section, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
(1) 16 mesh to 25.4mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens;
(2) Properly designed and installed air curtains; or
(3) Other effective means.
(E) Paragraph (D) of this section does not apply if f ying insects and other pests are absent due to the
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location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition.
6- 202.16 Exterior Walls and hoofs, Protective Barrier.
Perimeter walls and roofs of a food establislunent shall effectively protect the establishment from the
weather and the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
The application of the rules are as your put it are universal, in that the requirements are the same for each
of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. Municipalities may choose to have regulations that are
more stringent than state code but they may not be less strict.
On the Air curtain issue, it is situational based on the assessable risk of the establishment and the air
curtain has to be of a power that will create an air wall to preclude the entry of airborne contaminants
and flying insects and birds into the establishment. The air curtain has to be used at the outer opening.
Larry
Larry A. Ramdin MA REHS CHO
Health Services Administrator
Reading Health Division
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 5:03 PM
To. Ramdin, Larry
Cc: Delios, Jean
Subject: Food Code
In order to be prepared for the discussion between the Board of Selectmen and the BOH tomorrow about outdoor
dining, the Board of Selectmen has an excerpt of the federal food code relative to open windows. Can you Q
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provide me with the following information?
+ A copy of the regulation pr law that adopts the federal food code aa the K8A state food code
+ A copy of whatever has been adopted that specifically applies 6-202.15 to restaurants
The issue that I am trying to understand is whether or not how Reading treats a situation — like the open window
issue, varies among communities, orieuniversal. |n order tobe competitive and further economic development
objectives it would be preferable if the way issues like this are treated is universal.
In addition, I am of the understanding that an air curtain, if used when a restaurant has an open window, is
between the kitchen and the dining room, not at the open window. |o this correct, or unclear, oroptional?
Peter iHeohenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
10 Lowell Street
Reading MA01BO7
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105 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
590.002: continued
Covered Food Establishment, for purposes of 105 CMR 590.009(G): Posting of Calorie Information, means a
food establishment that:
(1) Is engaged in the business of preparing and selling food items for immediate human
consumption on the premises or off the premises, including but not limited to a restaurant, cafe,
cafeteria, cocktail lounge or bar, coffee or pastry shop, and,
(2) Offers for sale substantially the same menu items, utilizing menus, menu boards or food item
tags, in servings that are standardized for portion size and content, and
(3) Is one of a group of 20 or more food establishments doing business in Massachusetts that:
(a) operates under common ownership or control, or
(b) operates as franchised outlets of a parent business, or
(c) does business under the same name.
Covered food establishment does not include the following:
1. Kitchen preparing food for students, clients, patients, residents, or inmates in
a school, camp, licensed health care facility, day care facility, assisted living
residence, group residence, prison or other institutional setting in which food is
prepared and/or served to a specific population;
2. Retail food establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of fresh
produce and packaged.foods, such as a market, grocery store, or convenience
store, except for a separately -owned covered food establishment to which 105
CMR 590.002: Purpose and Definitions otherwise applies that is located in
such retail food establishment;
3. Private club or membership association;
4. Temporary food establishment;
5. Caterer; or
6. Vending machine.
Critical Item means, in addition to the definition set forth in the federal 1999 Food Code, any other violation
of 105 CMR 590.000 so designated by the board of health after written notice to the permit holder that the
violation has the potential to seriously affect the public health.
DEP means the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Department means the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Director means the Director of the Division of Food and Drugs.
Drinking Water means water that meets 310 CMR 22.00: Drinking Water.
FC- Regulatory Authority means for the purpose of 105 CMR 590.000, in addition to the definition set forth
in FC 1- 201.10, the board of health.
Food Code Interventions means the following set of preventive measures:
(1) Demonstration of Knowledge
(2) Employee Health
(3) Hands as a Vehicle of Contamination
(4) Time - temperature Relationships
(5) Consumer Advisory
Food Employee means an individual working with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food -.
contact surfaces. This could include the owner, individual having supervisory or management duties, person
on the payroll, family member, volunteer, person performing work under contractual agreement, or any other
person working in a food establishment. In health care facilities, this includes those who set up trays for
patients to eat, feed or assist patients in eating, give oral medications or give mouth /denture care. In day care
operations, schools and long term care facilities, which are licensed food establishments, this includes those
who prepare food for clients to eat, feed or assist clients in eating or give oral medications.
Food Establishment.
(1) Food establishment means an operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or
otherwise provides food for human consumption:
6/12/09 105 CMR — 3577
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590.002: continued
105 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(a) Such as a restaurant; satellite or catered feeding' location when these locations are
equipped with facilities to prepare, store or serve food; catering operation if the operation
provides food directly to a consumer or to a conveyance used to transport people; market;
retail bakery; vending location; institution; food bank; residential kitchens in bed and
breakfast homes and bed and breakfast establishments; residential kitchens for retail sale
and,
(b) That relinquishes possession of food to a consumer directly, or indirectly through a
delivery service such as home delivery of grocery orders or restaurant takeout orders, or
delivery service that is provided by common carriers. (FC)
(2) Food establishment includes:
(a) An element of the operation such as a transportation vehicle or a central preparation
facility that supplies a vending location or satellite feeding location unless the vending or
feeding location is permitted by the regulatory authority; and (FC)
(b) An operation that is conducted in a mobile, stationary, temporary, or permanent
facility or location; where consumption is on or off the premises; and regardless of
whether there is a charge for the food.
(3) Food establishment does not include:
(a) A produce stand that only offers whole, uncut fresh fruits and vegetables;
(b) A food processing plant;
(c) A kitchen in a private home if only food that is not potentially hazardous is prepared
for sale or service at a function such as a religious or charitable organization's bake sale;
(d) A kitchen in a private home that prepares food for distribution to a charitable facility
in accordance with M.G.L c. 94, § 328;
(e) An area where food that is prepared as specified in 105 CMR 590.002: Food
Establishment(3)(c) is sold or offered for human consumption;
(f) A kitchen in a private ]ionic, such as a family daycare provider; or a bed and breakfast
home that serves only a continental breakfast; or,
(g) A private home that receives catered or home- delivered food. (FC)
Food Item Tan means a label or placard that identifies any food item displayed for sale at a covered food
establishment.
Food Processing Plant means in addition to the definition set forth in FC 1- 201.10, the definition of Food
Processing Operation in 105 CMR 500.000.
Full Breakfast means a breakfast meal including foods other than those listed in 105 CMR 590.002, definition
of "continental breakfast."
Menu means a printed Fist or pictorial display of a food item or items and their price(s) that are available for
sale from a covered food establishment, and includes menus distributed or provided outside of the
establishment.
Menu Board means any list or pictorial display of a food item or items and their price(s) posted within or
outside a covered food establishment.
Menu Item means any individual food item, or combination of food items, listed or displayed on a menu
board or menu, or identified with a food item tag that is /are sold by a covered food establishment.
Misbranded Food means the definition in M.G.L. c. 94, § 187.
Residential Kitchen means a kitchen in a private home.
Risk Factors
( I ) Risk Factors mean improper practices or procedures, which have been identified by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through epidemiological data as the most prevalent
contributing factors of foodbome illness or injury.
(2) Risk Factors include:
6/12/09 105 CMR — 3578
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 8:30 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Waiver Request Franklin St
For Board of Selectmen 6 -8 -10
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
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From: AI Couillard [mailto:albuilt @comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010.8:15 AM
To: Town Manager
Subject: Waiver Request Franklin St
Al Couillard .
5 Marion Ave
Groveland, MA 01834
(978) 994 -1782
May 25, 2010
Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
RE: Board of Selectmen Driveway Waiver 130 Franklin St, Reading
Mr. Hechenbleikner,
At this time I would like to request a waiver to allow two curb cuts at the property located on 130
Franklin Street, Reading. The property is .14,000 square feet with 80 feet of frontage, it is in the
business A District in which one of it's allowable uses is a two - family dwelling, which is my intention
in this case. Because a small portion of the right front corner of the property is in the aquifer protection
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district, the entire parcel is held to no greater than 20% impervious area on the lot, which includes all
driveways and walkways regardless of their material. Whereas the zoning allows for a two - family
dwelling to be constructed on this site, it seems to me to be logical that each unit would have it's own
driveway.
As you and the Selectmen are probably aware, Franklin Street at this particular location is a little narrow
and has a high traffic flow. From a safety standpoint, it would be much more conducive to allow each
unit to have it's own driveway, whereas I could install the driveway in such a manner (plan will be
submitted at the. meeting) to allow for the occupants to turn around in their own driveway and exit the
properly facing Franklin Street as opposed to backing out on this busy street.
I look forward to seeing you at the Selectmen's meeting on June 8. Thank you for your consideration of
this matter.
Sincerely;
Al Couillard
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130 Franklin Street
Memo
To: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
Date: July 3, 2008
Re: 130 Franklin Street — Driveway Regulation Variance
In review of the request by Mr. Al Couillard for relief from the Town's driveway regulations we have
reviewed the following information:
• Plan submitted by Mr. Couillard depicting the existing conditions and proposed dual driveway (This
plan was denied a permit by the Engineering Division)
• Plan submitted by Mr. Couillard depicting the existing conditions and proposed single., driveway
(Plan accepted by the Engineering Division)
• Email wavier request dated may 25, 2010
Based on the above information and review of the existing site conditions (.recommend that the request
be denied for the following reasons:
• The parcel has only 80. linear feet of frontage and the dual driveway plan (denied by
Engineering) will result in two (2) driveways having a separation of only 20 feet
• The driveway can be configured/constructed with a single entrance that services both units
and enable vehicles to turn around within the parcel, similar to the dual driveway request
• The parcel is located approximately 110 linear feet from the Main Street intersection and it is
inevitable that vehicles will back out into Franklin Street rather than turn around within the
parcel
• Based on the location of the site to the intersection, volume of traffic, limited frontage and the
inability to control vehicles from backing out onto Franklin Street, I believe the one driveway
access is safer than two.
Attachments: Plans submitted to Engineering for curb cut access pen-nit, site photos and GIS map of
site
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Date: June 4, 2010
.Re: Temple Street - Improvements
Town
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Roadway Rehabilitation
$
Engineering
Curbing Installation (School side)
$
Division
.Curbing Installation (Right side)
Itemized below please find the estimated projects costs for various combinations of roadway rehabilitation,
sidewalk and curbing installation on Temple Street:
Individual Cost
Roadway Rehabilitation
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99,300
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$
49,269
.Curbing Installation (Right side)
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Concrete Sidewalk Installation (School side)
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Concrete Sidewalk Installation (Right side)
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Roadway with curbing (Both sides)
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Roadway, curbing, sidewalk, and tree lawn (School side only)
$
212,196
Roadway, curbing (both sides), sidewalk, and tree lawn (School side
only)
$
268,726
Roadway with curbing, sidewalk, and tree lawn (Both sides)
$
323,128
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
May 11, 2010
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 7:09 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, RCTV Director
Phil Rushworth, Recreation Administrator John Feudo, Office Manager Paula Schena and the
following list of interested parties: Barry Berman, Sgt. Peter Garchinsky, Marcel Dubois, Ted
Smethurst, Bruce Cooper, Dermoit Bulger, Philip Wynne, Recreation Committee Chairman
Bernie Winne and Joshua Eaton Principal Patty deGaravilla.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he did not
have any visitors at Office Hours, this evening. He attended the CPDC hearing last night
regarding Oak Tree.
Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the Census Takers are going door to door. He met with
representatives from the Clergy Association, and noted that someone needs to send them
something in writing regarding snow plowing.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli asked if the Board will act on the petition for the Special
Election tonight. The Town Manager noted that the Board needs to act on the petition within 10
days of receipt to set an Election date within 30 days.
Selectman Stephen Goldy requested that the Town Manager look into having a "stop here on
red" sign on Woburn Street at the Venetian Moon Restaurant. He noted that he received a call
from Andover and they are interested in regionalization for inspections.
Town Manager's Report
The.Town Manager gave the following report:
Administrative Matters
♦ Special Election re: Meals Tax
♦ Election for Voke School
s Sharps Collection
♦ RCASA has distributed to all. liquor establishments in Reading a list of dates of local
proms and graduations in order to increase vigilance of these establishments.
♦ Memorial Day Celebration
♦ Draft letter re: legislation.
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Community Development
♦ Reading Fall Street Faire
♦ Notices to businesses on non - conforming signs
♦ Update re: Mattera Cabin
Public Works
♦ Street sweeping completed.
♦ Restoration of Annual Water Main Flushing Program June 1 st.
♦ Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Reading on May 22nd, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
DPW Garage — Reading and Wakefield residents only. There is also a Fall collection in
Wakefield.
♦ Response to Water Emergency — May 1 st through May 4th.
♦ Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting
Construction Projects in progress or to be done this year between now and June 30, 2010):
♦ Done except-for loam and seed - School Street, Lincoln Street, Sandra Lane, South Street
— Main to Hopkins Scotland Road. Working to get our contractor back in to complete. If
unsuccessful, we may need to go to the second lowest bidder and take the bond of the
lowest bidder.
♦ Paving to occur in mid to late Spring - Bear Hill Road, North Street, Pinevale Avenue,
Juniper Circle. Structures have been lowered. Contractor is due in tomorrow, May l lth
starting on Juniper Circle.
♦ Micro -Chip Seal — Mid to late Spring - Hopkins Street (Main to Wakefield Town Line),
and two to three other streets.
♦ Skim coating of local streets - Lewis
♦ Fishing Pier — Lobs Pound Mill — The contractor for the fishing platform has installed the
additional parking spaces and has poured the concrete pad for the bench near the river.
He has not been on site for several weeks — probably waiting for the meadow near the
river to get dry enough to install the walkway and platform and guard rail. He started just
after the March floods, when the meadow was under water.
♦ Trail Construction — Bare Meadow — The Trails Committee installed the first section of
the boardwalk in April and liked the concrete piers. We ordered enough for the rest of
the boardwalk and a short section near Haverhill Street that is also wet. The route. was
staked out last weekend, and there will be additional work days on May 8th and 15th —
hopefully, ending with completion of the boardwalks. Other trail hardening was done last
Fall with application of stone aggregate in soft areas. We also need to install sign boards,
blazes and directional information, and plant the meadow where it is eroding — to be done
in June. Grant period ends June 30th, and we hope to meet that deadline..
♦ Memorial Park -'Basketball and tennis courts demolished, and work underway for new
tennis court. One drain line installed from Harrison Street to manhole between the two
ponds so ponds can be reconfigured — old drain line is in the way and will be removed.
Top soil has been stripped from the lawn above the ponds where they are to be
expanded. Top soil is being stripped from the floors of the ponds and stockpiled
separately. The north pond has been wet for the last few days which may be limited
progress there. I have not seen the south pond since it was stripped so do not know
whether water is also present there.
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♦ Washington Park Playground - Washington Park Playground is slated to be installed
between the middle and end of June. The playground info is on the Recreation Website
and you can also view drawings of the proposed. The neighbors of the park through
Friends of Reading Recreation continue to work on fundraising for site amenities such as
benches, picnic tables; etc. There is a brick campaign going on as well as a fundraiser at
Fuddruckers next Thursday night, May 13th
♦ Killam School Play r�; ound - Killam Elementary School Playground will go out for RFP
in mid -May. We .expect to have a contract awarded by late June /early July and
installation before the start of school. The Killam PTO has asked for an RFP to include a
community supervised install with an add alt for vendor installation as they are
considering a community build. The PTO has raised over $12K thus far, and will use the
funding to supplement Town Funding.
♦ Master Plan for Joshua Eaton Piay rg ound - The Joshua Eaton Master plan is in the final
stages. The Recreation Committee held a public hearing on April 15th. The plan will be
before the BOS for a joint discussion with the Recreation Committee on May 11th and a
final public hearing will be needed by the BOS to approve the plan. The written
component of the plan is also virtually completed but any changes will need to be noted
in that report. Expected time of completion - late May /early June.
♦ Barrows Site Master Plan - Process will begin in the Summer after Recreation staff have
completed the JEMP and have gotten Summer activities started.
Dates and Events:
♦ Friends and Family Day (aka Town Day), June 19th
♦ Fall Street Faire, September 12th
Assistant Town Manager's Report
The Assistant Town Manager noted that starting next Monday, it will cost $50.00 more to license
a dog. He also noted that the cost for a Special Election is $18,000, and the Town Manager will
request a reserve fund transfer for the Election.
Barry Berman of 54 Longview Road noted that the Town is required to hold a Special Election
for the cost of $18,000 and 20% of the voters have to vote in order for it to be legitimate. He
asked if there is less than 20% voting, does the Town Meeting vote still stand. The Town
Manager noted that it does still stand but does not go into effect until October. He also noted
that once it is implemented, it cannot be rescinded for three years.
Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation — Tom Darrin — A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to
approve the Certificate of Appreciation for Tom Darrin was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Proclamation — Police Week — Sgt. Peter Garchinsky was present to receive the Proclamation on
behalf of the Police Department.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy to proclaim the week of May 9 — May 15, 2010 as
Police Week in the Town of Reading was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
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Discussion /Action Items
Highlights — RCTV — RCTV Executive Director Phil Rushworth and Board Members Marcel
Dubois, Ted Smethurst and Bruce Cooper were present. Phil Rushworth distributed the RCTV
Annual Report and reviewed the programs that'are being offered. He noted that they are having
an Open House on May 26th at their new studio on Main Street.
Hearing — Grumpy Doyle's Liquor License — The Secretary read the hearing notice.
Detmoit Bulger and Philip Wynne were present representing Grumpy Doyle's. The Town
Manager noted that this is a transfer of a liquor license. The assignment of lease and updated
floor plan are in tonight's handout. The Police-report is also included. The outdoor dining is on
private property.
Mr. Bulger noted that this is an Irish theme club. They are investing $250,000 in renovations.
They have a 60-40 ratio of food to alcohol.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if they are familiar with the TIPS policy and if they are aware
of our closing hours. Mr. Bulger indicated that they are aware of these items. Selectman
Schubert also asked about the time frame, and Mr. Bulger noted that they are looking at August
1 st for an opening date.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli asked about a stage for the band, and Mr. Bulger noted that there
will be no stage and no drums — the music will be very low key. Vice Chairman Bonazoli also
asked about parking, and Mr. Bulger noted there is parking for 24 in the lot, plus parking for
employees in the back. He also noted that they are looking at overflow parking at Bill Crowley's
location in.the evening. The Town Manager asked about access to the outdoor dining, and Mr.
Bulger noted that access will be only from the inside.
On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy, the Board of Selectmen voted to close the
hearing on the application for the transfer of an All Alcohol Liquor License for Phider
Corp. d/b /a Grumpy Doyle's at 530 Main Street, Reading, by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
On motion by Schubert, seconded by Bonazoli, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the
transfer of an All Alcohol Liquor License applied for by Phider Corp. d/b /a Grumpy
Doyle's at 530 Main Street, Reading, for a term expiring December 31, 2010 subject to the
following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection
of the establishment by the Town Manager by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Hearing — Outdoor Dining — Policy Amendment — The Secretary read the hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that the biggest concern is #9 regarding no alcohol outside unless
customer orders and is served food from the menu. He noted the way that reads means a person
cannot have a drink while they are waiting for their food. He also noted that the Boston
Licensing Authority requires that alcohol is to be served at their establishments only in
conjunction with food. The patios and outdoor dining areas also have to be staffed at all times.
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The consensus of the Board was to remove the wording "and is served food" from #9.
Regarding the approval process, the consensus of the Board was that a plan would be sufficient.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to close the hearing on amendments to the
outdoor dining policy was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the amendments to Section 3.10 of
the Board of Selectmen Policies — Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor
Dining, as amended, was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Review Joshua Eaton Master Plan — Jointly with the Recreation Committee — Recreation
Administrator John Feudo, Recreation Committee Chairman Bernie Winne and Joshua Eaton
Principal Patty deGaravilla were present.
John Feudo noted that the Recreation Committee held a public hearing and 30 neighbors were
present. He reviewed the Master Plan which included a large box playground next to the
basketball court, the baseball fields stay where they are, the area will be made handicap
accessible, and they are also proposing a batting cage which the neighbors did not like.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli suggested allowing only wooden bats in the batting cages
because they are not as noisy as the metal bats which is probably what the neighbors, complain
about.
The Town Manager noted that the abutting land is wetlands and utilized by kids going to school.
He suggested that the Town should consider buying the land.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if the parking has any negative affect on the way the area is
being used now. Patty deGaravilla noted that it does not — the large playground will. be the big
attraction and there is still a good four square area.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if there is any additional fencing. John Feudo noted that there
is fencing around the outside perimeter of the parking lot and a containment fence dividing the
play area from the basketball area.
Selectman Richard Schubert also asked if putting an extension off the backstop would answer the
batting cage issue. John Feudo noted that it would be more of a nuisance with the kids hanging
off of it. Bernie Winne noted that when you put netting on the backstop, the diamond can't be
used at the same time.
The Town Manager noted that there is only funding for the playground at this time, and asked if
the Selectmen want to hold a hearing. The consensus of the Board was to hold a hearing on the
master plan.
Comments re: Oak Tree 40R Development — Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he attended
the CPDC Meeting. Some people did not get notification of the meeting and there was some
frustration that there were no answers to a lot of questions that should be known by now.
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Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that if people have an interest in this project, then it is there
responsibility to pay special attention to the CPDC agendas. The information is out there, and
people need to pay attention.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that this is the first application for a OR district in Reading
and CPDC needs more information. The Town Manager noted that the Town has to identify
issues that need. to be addressed. The developer needs to respond to issues. By the end of the
month, all parties will have asked for details.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that this is a new process and it can be confusing. He also
noted that CPDC might need guidance from Town Counsel.
Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the Selectmen need to monitor the process. If CPDC needs
information, they should get it from the developer. Chairman'Tafoya also noted that he liked the
bump out.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the fagade details have less articulation in the back. He
would like to see more of a front fagade in the back instead of a flat wall.
The Town Manager noted that the Town will be looking at a package store license for the store
location and it could be considered for Town Meeting action. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that it
would be better to start that process sooner rather than later.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the developer has changed from condo's to rentals, and
Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the Selectmen have no say over that.
The Town Manager reviewed the Selectmen's comments as follows:
• The number of parking spaces and layout is fine.
• The bump out is fine.
• The Board is skeptical about the one way — traffic flow is more important than pedestrian
flow.
• There is a need for Housing Trust Funds.
• The Town will apply for an additional All Alcohol Package Store License.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that DPW should speak up regarding the trees in the
parking lot. Chairman Ben Tafoya suggested that they put trees elsewhere in Town.
Review Progress on Goals — The Town Manager reviewed progress to date on CY 2010 goals.
The Board of Selectmen lilted the reporting forms.
Under Goal 18, the Board of Selectmen suggested that we set up a meeting with Pearson to
include a couple of members of the Board of Selectmen, CPDC, and the EDC to talk with
Pearson about their plans for marketing the property. The Board of Selectmen felt that a part of
the issue in the property being stagnant is the asking price.
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Approval of Minutes
A motion by Schubert seconded.by Goldy to approve the Minutes of April 13, 2010 was
approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of April 27, 2010 was
approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of May 3, 2010 was
approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to approve the Executive Session Minutes of.
April 27, 2010, as written, was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in
the affirmative.
On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert, the Board of Selectmen voted to adjourn the
meeting of May 11, 2010 at 10:10 p.m. by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
May 18, 2010
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, Town Counsel Ellen Doucette, Town Clerk Laura Gemme, Office Manager Paula
Schena, and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Kara Fratto, John Arena, Barry
Berman, Linda Anderson, Meghan Young, Karl Weld, Janice Murphy, Stephen Crook, Nancy
Graham, Janice Jones, Marsie West, Matt Wilson, Marie and Thomas Fratto, Dan Ensminger,
Michelle Tassinari.
Discussion/Action Items
Call for Special Election— Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur noted that Article 13 was
approved at the Annual Town Meeting on May 3rd by a vote of 116 -35. A referendum petition
was filed on May 12th. There were five written objections to the petition filed on May 14th. The
Board of Registrars held a hearing on May 17th, and the Selectmen are meeting this evening to
call a Special Election.
Town Counsel Ellen Doucette noted that there was concern regarding the variation in language:
There are four versions of the petition, and they are considered to be one petition even though
some people thought they were separate and didn't have enough signatures.
Town Counsel cited case law and noted that the Auburn matter was when the Selectmen declined
to have a Special Election but the Superior Court decided that the subject matter was clear and
they had to have an Election.
Michelle Tassinari from the Secretary of State's Office confirmed that all the petitions refer to a
referendum petition a ballot question answering yes or no and referencing Article 13 so the
subject matter is very clear. Walsh and Hurst are not applicable because the "exact copy" ruling
is only for the State.
Town Counsel noted that there is no basis for the Selectmen to decline a'Special Election in this
matter.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the wording was substantially different, and some people
might not have known what they were signing. Town Counsel indicated that the Board of
Registrars' hearing was the time for people to have their name removed from the list.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the Town has done their due diligence. He also noted
that the intent was clear regarding Town Meeting action on the meals tax.
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Town Clerk Laura Gemme noted that June 23rd is the earliest date that the Special Election can
be set because she needs at least 35 days to hold the Election. She also noted that no matter
which date they pick; we will be dislocating either a basketball or baseball camp for the day
unless the Election is on a Saturday. There was discussion among the Board about the best date
to hold the Election.
John Arena of 26 Francis Drive asked Town Counsel for clarification regarding the Board of
Selectmen's discretion in calling for a Special Election. Town Counsel indicated that if the
subject matter is not clear, then the Board can decline a Special Election.
Nancy Graham of 26 Holly Road asked if it would be more expensive to hold the Special
Election on a Saturday.. The Town Manager noted that the set up would be the same but the take
down on a Sunday would be at a premium.
Barry Berman of 54 Longview Road suggested changing the Charter to be in line with the State
regarding exact copies. He also recommended changing the threshold on the number of
signatures required.
Janice Murphy of 5 Mt. Vernon Street noted that she went back to get signatures a second time
when the language changed on the petitions.
Schubert moved. and Anthony seconded, to call a Special Election pursuant to a petition
filed pursuant to Section 2 -15 of the Readinp- Home Rule Charter, amended through April
2006; said Election to be held at the Hawkes Field House at the Reading .Memorial High
School, 62 Oakland Road on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The
sole item on the ballot at the Election shall read:
"Shall the Town vote to approve the action of the representative Town Meeting
whereby it was voted to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 64L, Section 2(a) to impose a local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant
meals originating within the Town by a vendor at the rate of .75 percent of the gross
receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant meals? Yes No"
A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazofi to amend the main motion by changing the date
to June 23rd was approved by a vote of 3 -2 -0. The main motion, as amended, was
approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to adjourn the meeting of May 18, 2010 at 7:58
p.m. was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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May 13, 2010
Nicholas Safina
Chairperson
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Town Hall
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Nick:
I want to thank the Committee for being so understanding about my. situation and your
support, but things have not improved with the health of mother and I just do not have the
time to commit to this service. I understand that a committee depends on full
participation and know that this committee has a very full plate. In fairness to the other
committee members and the Town, therefore, I am submitting my resignation as a
member of the CPDC. I enjoyed being part of the committee and learned a great deal,
and I sincerely commend all the members for your time commitment, hard work, and
dedication to the residents of Reading.
Sincerely,
Claire Paradiso
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Frederick A. Laskey
Executive Director
May 21, 2010
Peter Hechenbleilmer
Town Manager
Town of Reading
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Reading, MA 01867
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Telephone: 617)242 -6000
Fax: (617) 788 -4899
TTY: (617) 788 -4971
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority, I would like to thank you for your assistance and support during our recent water
main break.
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Please convey our deepest thanks to all to the DPW, Water and Emergency Response staff
in your community. It was incredible that they were able to mobilize so quickly - especially on a
sunny weekend in May - and provide a very professional response.
We have scheduled a debriefing meeting with community staff on June 3rd. We thought it
would be helpful to meet while the incident is still fresh on everyone's minds to discuss what
worked well - and what didn't - so that we are all ready in the event of a similar situation in the
future.
Thank you again. Without this kind of cooperative effort, it would not have been possible to
notify all of the water customers or get the water system back to normal as quickly as we were
able to.
Sincerely,
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Executive Director
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Making Reading Better (MRB) remains a strong supporter mf the Town's Policy on Customer Service and
the Customer Service Standards of Performance adopted by the Board of Selectman this winter. As you
know, delivering superior customer service to residents and businesses is important to both the quality of
life and economic development in Reading, in both simple and complex transactions.
point, As we approach the mid-year members have had a number of interactions with
Town employees. The support we received from DJ1 Cacciapuoti, the staff at the Parker Middle School
and Larry Ramdin in the Health Department for our recent public health event on ticks and Lyme disease
was exemplary, for example.
At the same time, some employees do not seem familiar with the new policies and standards and the
distribution of comment cards does not yet appear to be a consistent component Of every transaction.
The comment cards, while providing a great tool for capturing customer experiences during routine
service delivery (renewing a dog license, paying bills, etc.) may not sufficiently capture the service
experience for more complex transactions that involve permitting, interpretation of bylaws or town rules
and regulations. To that end, it would be good to hear more about where the Town ioonthe
implementation of customer service project mnonmgemon[oofbwmpethotvveaboingdimcuseed.|fthe
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Recognizing that the implementation of new policies and procedures takes time, MRB respectfully
requests an update on the progress that has been made disseminatingand training Town employees on
the new customer service policy and performance standards. Keeping in mind that MRB stands ready to
help in any way we can, we would like to schedule a time to meet with you to discuss the program's
progress. An MRB representative will call your office soon to mutually see when you might be available
to meet.
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James Bonazo|i. Vice Chairman, Reading Board ofSelectmen
Camille Anthony, Secretary, Reading Board ofSelectmen
Richard Shubert, Reading Board ofSelectmen
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Reading Board of Selectmen
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1. Check for $25,000 to fund the Patrons for Older Adults Scholarship, a perpetual
scholarship as is described in the Complaint for Voluntary Dissolution and the Town
Meeting Vote; and
2. Two checks totaling $126,482.38 to establish a perpetual fund to be known as the
Patrons for Older Adults Fund with the income to be used no less frequently than
annually to sponsor programs with supports the social needs of Reading senior citizens
as is described in the Complaint for Voluntary Dissolution and the Town Meeting Vote.
Would you please sign the enclosed Affidavit of Receipt and the Motion for Entry of Judgment
and return them to me. I shall then send the Motion to the Attorney General for her signature.
Once she signs it, we shall submit the entire package to the Supreme Judicial Court for the final
Judgment.
I have sent a. copy of this letter and the enclosures to Town Counsel.
Thank you.
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Funded Ratios
Funded Ratio
Return (2009)
5 -Year Return
10 -Year
' Return
25 -Year
Return
NORTHAMPTON
16.88
5.66
4.05
9.42
NORTHBRIDGE
17.64
4.11
4.22
9.46
NORWOOD
23.61
5.23
5.02 -
9.34
PEABODY
17.74
1.61
2.76
8.55
PITTSFIELD .
14.07
1.37
1.99
7.99
PLYMOUTH
22.46
3.35
3.22
8.70
PLYMOUTH COUNTY `
20.42
2.89
3.28 ` .
9.21
PRIM BOARD
17.55.
4.05
4.15
9.73
9UINCY
18.13,
3.04
4.02
8.34
READING
17.85
4.21 .4.22
1/1/2008
937
REVERE
16.91
3.98
4.03
8.30
SALEM
15.38
1.53
2.74
8.02
SAUGUS '
17.69
4.17
4.20
9.30
18.75
SHREWSBURY
20.04
3.23
2.86
9.01
SOMERVILLE .'.
22.63
3.93
5.10
SOUTHBRIDGE
13.87
0.22
3.07
7.94
SPRINGFIELD'
14.38
2.64
2.54
8.23
STATE
17.86
4.17
4.17
9.59
STATETEACHERS
17.86
4.17
4.17
9.60
STONEHAM
17.67
4.17
4.28
8.78
SWAMPSCOTT _; .
13.39
3.32
3.42
9.17
TAUNTON
20.12
3.29
4.64
9.69
WAKEFIELD
17.76
4.14
4:19
9.85
WALTHAM
8.60
1.71
2.41 18.49
WATERTOWN ' .
17.03
2.62
3.31
8.21
WEBSTER
22.61
3.24
2.91
7.88
WELLESLEY
17.82
2.89 '
3.84
10.24
WESTSPRINGFIELD
13.72
2.39
4.18
7.91
WESTFIELD
21.53
3.00
3.19
8.53
WEYMOUTH
21.84
3.50
3.89
10.11
WINCHESTER
17.85
4.47
5.05
9.49
WINTHROP
16.89
4.08
4.31
8.68
WOBURN
22.44
3.91
4.38
9.42
WORCESTER
20.23
3.84
3.80
9.04
WORCESTER REGIONAL
E13.15
1.47
1.53
808
COMPOSITE
2
3.97
4.02 19.30
Funded Ratios
Funded Ratio
Date of
Most Recent
Valuation
66.0%
1/1/2008
84.8%
1/1/2008
89.7%
1/1/2007
60.3%
1/1/2008
43.2%
1/1/2009:
68.7%
1/1/2008
b1.4%
1/1/2007
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
65.0%
1/1/2007
68.2%
7/1/2009
59.4%
1/1/2008
55.7%
1/1/2008
59.9%
1/1/2009'
77.0%
1/1/2008
65.5%
1/1/2008'
58.6%
1/1/2008
42:4%
1/1/2008
76.5%
11112010
1/1/2009
r
65.5%
1/1/2009
51?.6%
1/1/2008
68.1%
1/1/2008
1/1/2008 '
64.4%
1/1/2008
57.30/b
1/1/2010..
49.4%
1/1/2008
86.7%
1/1/2010
62.2%
1/1/2008
74.0%
1/1/2007
71:9%
1/1/2007
76.0%
1/1/2009
62.9%
1/1/2009
77.9%
1/1/2008
68.0%
1/1/2009
56.3%
1/1/2007
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Friday, June.04, 2010 10:00 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Bullying By Adults
1/c Board'of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town.Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 9:59 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Bullying By Adults
FYI - read this with the email from John Feudo that I will also forward.
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
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Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Elaine Webb [mailto:elwsail4l@verizon.net]
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:44 AM
To: Robbins, Richard
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Doherty, John
Subject: Bullying By Adults
Lt. Richard Robbins,
Executive officer, Reading Police Dept.
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If you could please share this,email with the Chief, I would appreciate it. I could only
find your email address on the Town web page.
It strikes me that as we try to teach our children not to bully and that being a by-
stander to bullying is just as unacceptable, YET we allow the adult bullies in our
community to blatantly get away with it our children will never get the message, Our
curriculum and instruction in the classrooms, and character and culture programs in school
won't make a difference if we don't model it in our community. As parents, we all know
that our kids watch our actions more astutely than our words.
Surely I don't know the whole story, as my information comes from this email below,
however, I wonder why even the Reading Police could not stop the bully. Certainly it was
not the Lacrosse players fault and I understand allowing them to continue play was what
was best for those children. What about what was best for the soccer players? What about
the lesson that we taught all those boys.? Even the police couldn't stop this abuse.
The entire community is talking about this, even if you don't have any kids in sports at
all. I hope that the Adults (Soccer, Lacrosse, Recreation, and the Police) involved in
this situation will come to an agreement, make the necessary apologies and make them
public, and in the end teach our children and our community a much more appropriate
lesson. Certainly the recent situation with the perfect baseball game and the bad call
by the ref and how that was subsequently handled with integrity, respect, honor, and care
is where I think this community strives to be.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Elaine L. Webb
This email was sent to all soccer participants parents.
To All RUSC Members,
You may have noticed the Police Chronicles item regarding a "field dispute" at RMHS in
Friday's newspaper. This dispute did involve soccer. As you may know, all youth sports
organizations in Reading have access to field space as defined by permits issued by the
Recreation Department.
The dispute on Thursday involved the RMHS Turf II field. Lacrosse has the permit for this
field until 8:00pm, and Reading United Soccer has the permit from 8:00-10:00PM., While two
hours for a practice sounds generous, the soccer teams scheduled to use this permitted
time slot usually plan workouts,to conclude at 9:00pm, in consideration of the need for
young players to wrap up homework and get to sleep.
on Thursday, Reading Youth Lacrosse scheduled two games on the RMHS Turf II field, to be
played back-to back. The soccer teams arrived at 7:30 pm to warm -up on a grassy area in
preparation for taking the field at 8:00 pm. The second lacrosse game started at 7,:45, at
which time the Lacrosse Boys.Commissioner informed the soccer coaches that they were ,
staying late and suggested we go somewhere else. Since it would be too dark after 8:20pm
for a safe work-out, the soccer teams had limited options, and parents had already dropped
off players.
This situation was particularly disturbing because Youth Lacrosse had the permit for the
Coolidge Field, directly across the street, and did not use this field at all on Thursday.
The Coolidge field is lined for lacrosse and lacrosse goals are on the fi6ld. The two
games could have been played simultaneously to maintain lacrosse activities during
lacrosse-permitted field times. Had there been some advance notice from lacrosse that
they intended to violate the soccer permit on Thursday, the soccer coaches would have been
happy to re-schedule session to.an earlier time at Coolidge, or some other available space
— had lacrosse also been willing to extend permission to do so.
As it was, the soccer coaches called me to inquire about changes to the permits for
Thursday. I had no knowledge of a change and contacted John Feudo, the Recreation
Director. The Recreation Director assured me that Lacrosse was to vacate the field at.
8:00pm. By 8:15, the second quarter of the game had just started and Mr. Feudo called the
Reading Police Department to clear the field. A Reading Police officer arrived on the
site and was informed by the Lacrosse Coach that they intended to complete their game.
The game concluded at 9:00pm, the time soccer practice was scheduled to end.
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This is a second offense by the same lacrosse coach to violate permit restrictions.
Currently, I am communicating with recreation administrator, John Feudo, for punitive
consequences to the lacrosse coach.
Mike Sheedy
Elaine L. Webb
309 Pearl Street
Reading, MA 01867
elwsail4l@verizon.net
781 944-1817 home
781 307-1226 cell
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Friday, June O4.2O1O1O:DOAM
To: Reoding - Selectmen
Co; Schena.Pouha
Subject: FW: Last Thursday night
KcBoard of Selectmen
Peter iHechnnb|eikner
Town Manager
Town ofReading
1O Lowell Street
Reading NlAO18O7
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From: Feudo.John
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 10:36 AM
To:Hechenbleikner Peter
Cc: Zagar,Jeff
Subject: Last thusdaynight
Hi Peter,
| thought |ehou|dfiU you in regarding o field incident last Thursday evening mt Turf 2 with youth, lacrosse and
Reading United Soccer. At approximately 7:30 PM I received a call at home that RYLAX was about to start a
second game on Turf. Problem is RUSC was scheduled to come on to the field at 8 PM. I wanted to believe that
this was some, kind of scrimmage and they would be done by 8PM so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. I got
confirmation 8PM the game was still going on. I phone RPD and asked for them to request LAX be off the field by
8:15 PM as there was a RUSC Red Thunder Group scheduled. The RYLAX group refused to get off the field
even after the police asked them to per my request. I relayed the message through RPD that if the field was not
vacated the Recreation Committee would likely be pulling permits — they still did not vacate the field. All accounts
are the game was played to its conclusion (ended between 8:45 and 9:00 PM).
There are some other symptomatic issues that Qo along with this incident. Too much todetail.
The issue was noted in the Reading Chronicle Police Log yesterday as a "field dispute"
Quick editorial — RLAX had no right to continue after the PD arrived and asked them hovacate per my
order. There are accounts of the RUSC coach using abusive language toward the Lax coaches, RUSC really
pushed the issue knowing fully they had the right to use Turf 2. Most people would have just worked around it
and gone elsewhere.
Lax usually uses the field for practice.' Why they scheduled two games that would take 3 hours ina2hrblock
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seems fishy. LAX claimed the away team showed up late meaning the game started late causing the need to go
over their allocated time, but traditional games take at least 1 % hrs, so they had to know going in booking two
games, even if they started on time would have put them at 8:30 PM anyway. (Coolidge Field was wide open and
scheduled for lacrosse). No apologies from Lax, they saw no issue with their action.
Probably more detail than U need, | can sit and talk more with you about this. The Recreation Committee will
have their hands full with-this one.
John 4`Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town ofReading
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