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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-13 Board of Selectmen Packet~O~~yOFREq~'~4 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 39lNCORQ~¢ FAX: (781) 942-9071 94 MANAGER Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN ANAG Website: www. readingma.gov MEMORANDUM DATE: July 8, 2010 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner r RE: Agenda - July 13, 2010 Three members of the Board of Selectmen will be present - Chairman James Bonazoli, and Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert. Bob LeLacheur will be Acting Town Manager and will attend the meeting. I will be on vacation. Chairman James Bonazoli has Office Hours starting at 6:30 p.m. 2a. Proclamation - 20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act - This Proclamation was put forward at the request of a North Shore group that deals with disabled individuals. I do not anticipate that anyone will be present to accept the Proclamation. 2b. Certificate of Recognition - Margaret and Bill Veronelli This Certificate is presented at the request of the Recreation Committee. I would expect that Margaret and Bill will be present, and John Feudo may be present as well. 2c. Certificates of Appreciation Volunteers who are retiring with five years or more service - There are four volunteers who are retiring after five or more years of service to the community. We have traditionally issued Certificates of Appreciation to these individuals. We have called the volunteers and Douglas Cowell and Thomas Connery will be present to accept their Certificates. Nancy Najmi will not be present but I thanked her for her service and indicated that we would mail her Certificate. Benjamin Ream was left a message. 3) Personnel & Appointments The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee met and their recommendations are included in the motion. There is background material behind each of the positions. I hope to have the Minutes of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee completed and also included in your packet. 2. 4a. Quarterly Review with Town Accountant - Town Accountant Gail LaPointe will be present to meet with the Board.of Selectmen in her traditional quarterly review. 4b. Approval., of Section 20 Exemption. for Hal Croft as a member of the School Committee - The attached material from Town Counsel and the Ethics Commission outline the constraints that Hal Croft will need to operate under as a member of the School Committee because he is also an employee of the School Department (Track Coach and monitor of the Fitness Center). I have informed Mr. Croft that this is on the agenda and suggested that he be present. I have also informed the Superintendent of Schools. Town Counsel will be present in case there are any questions that the Board may have. The form requires the signature of the Board of Selectmen (I believe the Chairman can sign for the Board once they.approve the exemption.) 4c. Hearing - Approval of Revised Local Initiative Program Regulations - The Board of Selectmen has previously reviewed the draft of the revised Local Initiative Program Regulations. This is a public hearing on the regulations, and Town Counsel will be present in the event that there are any questions by the Board. 4d. Adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan - Joan Blaustein from the MAPC had made a presentation to the Board of Selectmen last year on the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Since that time, the plan has been finalized and approved by MEMA and FEMA. The Board of Selectmen now needs to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town. The full plan was submitted this to the Board of Selectmen, since it is a large document. Unless the Board requests otherwise, we will not plan on copying it for the Board members for Tuesday night. 4e. _Approve Board of Selectmen Liaison Assignments - The Chairman will present the proposed Liaison Assignments, reflecting the requests that Board members had for the assignments. This should then be approved by motion by the Board of Selectmen. PIH:Im 2 Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Zager, Jeff Sent: Thursday,.July 08, 2010 11:17 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Tassi, Peter; Richardson, Jim Subject: FW: Water conservation article Attachmen ts: Water conservation article.doc Peter; FYI Although were still in pretty good shape, we thought it was a good idea to put out this friendly reminder notice in the newspapers, which I guess we have done from time to time in the past. Will also put it on the Town website. Jeffrey T. Zager 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Tel: 781-942-9077 Fax: 781-942-9081 web: www.readingma.gov jzager@ci.reading.ma.us From: O'Halloran, Michael Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:03 AM To: Zager, Jeff Subject: Water conservation article Jeff Attached is the article you requested. Let me know ASAP so that I can get it to the papers Thanks 1•ticheme Town of Reading 16 Lowell St Reading MA 01867 Tel: 781-942-6671 Fax: 781-942-5441 Web: www.readin ma:gov 7/8/2010 5 ! 1. . o~N OF R9bi Town of Reading t ao'~ .16 Lowell Street Reading, NU 01867-2683 X639, INCOR4O~P Fax: (781) 942-5441 Website: www.readingma.gov ***Public Notice*** Request Goes Out to Conserve Water PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077 The Town of Reading Water Department requests that residents and businesses conserve water as part of a regional effort to lower the water demand. This advisory is being issued due to the recent lack of precipitation combined with a string of high temperatures resulting in unusually high water demand. Water Conservation Program The hours for outdoor water use are as follows: Monda throu h Sunda 4:00. a.m. to 9:00 a. m. & 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Watering is permitted for even numbered addresses on even numbered days of the month and for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered days of the month as specified above. There are no restrictions on hand held devices Violation of these regulations is punishable by a $300.00 fine The best way to save water is to eliminate unnecessary uses such as lawn watering, leaks, and inefficient fixtures and water use practices in the home. in summer, one of the best places to save water is in the yard. Lawns can survive dry periods. Here are some tips on how to make your lawn more drought-resistant: 1. Don't cut the lawn short.- short grass has shallow roots, which are more susceptible to drought, pest and weeds. 3"-3 1/2" is short enough; 2,- Don't water so often-frequent, light waterings discourage deep rooting; 3. Use drought-resistant grasses such as little bluestem, tall fescue or Canada bluegrass. Seed into existing lawns during spring/fall maintenance; 4. Add compost, absorbent polymers or other water absorbers to. soil; 5. Don't water the sidewalk or driveway, and water early or late in the day, and when there is little wind. Use low-volume sprinkler so water sinks into ground; 6. Consider reducing the size of your lawn for less watering and maintenance; consult your nursery for a list of attractive plants, which require less water and maintenance. 6 J Gy. Inside, you can save tens of thousands of gallons of water a year by installing water efficient toilets, showerheads and faucets. These devices have improved a lot recently, many of them work much better than old fixtures. Saving water indoors will also mean you'll save sewer charges (or prolong the life of your septic system.) Fixing leaks will also save you money! Other tips include: 1. Keep a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator, instead of running water until it gets cold from the tap. 2. Insulate water pipes in the basement. 3. Don't run the tub with the drain open while the water wanes up (the cold water will mix with the hot). 4. Use a broom, instead of water, to clean sidewalks and driveways. 5. Run washing machines and dishwashers only when full. 6. Shut off the water when you're brushing your teeth or shaving. Residents are also reminded of the Water Conservation Rebate Program that is currently in place. If you are unaware of the program or would like a copy, it is available at the Town Hall online at www readingma ov or by calling the DPW office at 781-942-9077. ~c3 From: Jones, Bradley -Rep. (HOU) [maiIto: Bradley.Jones@state.ma.us] Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:01 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Section 127 of Economic Development Bill Peter: This section was removed. It was included in the Senate version so we will have to see how it is addressed by the Conference Committee. There was great concern that it was too broad in its 'scope.' Brad From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto: phechenbleikner@ci.read ing.ma.us] Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 8:03 AM To: Jones, Bradley - Rep. (HOU); Dwyer, James J. - Rep. (HOU). Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: Section 127 of Economic Development Bill Brad, Jim Section 127 of the Economic Development Bill is a bad law. It is a solution in search of a problem. It is unnecessary, and may have unintended consequences. Currently, extensions of development proposals are available by applying to the permit granting authority, and extensions have been granted by those bodies in Reading. Cities and towns are highly motivated to extend local. permits for already-approved projects in order to gain the revenue and economic benefits of development. Section 127 would unilaterally extend permits for all projects without regard to viability or likelihood for actual. construction of individual projects - it would even extend permits for non-viable projects that would have effect of delaying development of important parcels nearby. In Reading one project that I know of that could be affected is the Beacon Woods development, a highly coritroversial small 40B on Beacon Street, where the developer has not been savvy enough to apply for an extension - is this the type of project that the state wants to unilaterally extend? There is no evidence that viable projects are being held up or jeopardized undercurrent law - This proposal would not help local economic development and would likely delay 8 /~~f PROCLAMATION AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DAY WHEREAS: July 26, 2010 marks. the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and WHEREAS: The Town of Reading celebrates the contributions that people with disabilities have made and continue to make, and the Town renews its commitment to upholding the nondiscrimination principles of the ADA; and WHEREAS: Many organizations locally, regionally and nationally work tirelessly to support citizens with disabilities, and those organizations deserve the recognition, respect and support of their communities for their service. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do hereby proclaim July 26, 2010 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day in Reading, and urge that all citizens support the efforts of the many organizations which support persons with disabilities and their families. This Proclamation is an acknowledgement of the rights of all persons with disabilities under the ADA and their daily activities, struggles and triumphs here in the Town of Reading. BOARD OF SELECTMEN James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Stephen A. Goldy Ben Tafoya 9 INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER of the North. Shore and Cape Ann, Inc. SERVING: Beverly Danvers Essex Gloucester Hamilton Ipswich Lynn Lynnfield Manchester By-The-Sea. Marblehead Melrose Middleton Nahant North Reading Peabody Reading Rockport Rowley 27 CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 107 - SALEM, MA 01970 (978) 741 - 0077 v (978) 745 -1735 T -v • TOLL FREE : (888) 751 - 0077 v / m FAx: (978) 741-1133 EMAIL:Information@ilcnsca.org WEB ADDRESS: WWW.ilcnsca..org o February 12, 2010 Qo 1 ° Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager F3 16 Lowell Street C=) Reading, MA 01867 tJ Dear Town Manager Hechenbleikner: with July 26, 2010 marks the Twentieth anniversary of the signin ge I he Americans Living Center Disabilities Act (ADA). To commemorate this anniversary, of the North Shore and Cape Ann, Inc. (ILCNSCA) requests that the Town of Reading proclaim July 26, 2010 as "DADA Day". The ILCNSCA will designate one of our employees, and perhaps a Board member, to visit Reading odder to further this pioela ation and we will send a press release to the local press publz your issuing of this important proclamation. arrange If you can honor this request please contact me, at (978)741-00 40 to would like location, date and time for this proclamation issuance evt. If possible, you to present your proclamation at our ADA Celebration & Barbeque tentatively. scheduled. for July 23, 2010 at Winter Island in Salem. We will follow up with more details about that event in the Spring. If you cannot arrange to issue your proclamation to ILCNSCA directly, you may send it by mail to Mary Margaret Moore, Executive Director, at the address above. For your convenience, I have enclosed a sample proclamation that mtionay adapt for contact your municipality. If you have any questions or need further in , please me at (978) 741-0077 x 140, by fax at (978) 741-1133 or by email at smcduff@ilcnsca.org. Thank you. Salem Yours truly, Saugus Stoneham Shawn McDuff Swampscott Director of Access and Advocacy Topsfield Board President, CC: Mary Margaret Moore, Executive Director; Gregg Murray, Wakefield ILCNSCA; File r Wenham Enclosure: Proclamation sample "SERVICES AND ADVOCACF FOR AN ,INDEPENDENT LIFE" O F~ V ~ . u CC3 V cC ~ AO c~ ® GJ 4-o 0) O O bA O W O -4mol b O W o o M PIZ o ct! 11 Page 1 of 2 Marino, Lillian From: Feudo, John Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 6:37 PM To: Marino, Lillian Subject: FW: Challenger Baseball Program HI Lillian, Margaret and Bill Veronelli For your Leadership and Dedication to the Reading Recreation Challenger Baseball Program over the past 8 seasons. Thanks. John A. Feudo Recreation Administrator Town of Reading Office: 781 -942-9075 Fax: 781-942-5441 ifeudo o)-ci reading ma us Website: www.readinqma.gov/recreation Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/de8bdaal 6db9e6b4/ From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 6:01 PM To: Feudo, John Cc: Marino, Lillian Subject: RE: Challenger Baseball Program Give Lillian the information and we will do a certificate of recognition at our next meeting - July 13. Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours. effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web vvww:readingma.gov email townmanager&i.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- 12 6/23/201.0 Page 2 of 2 b4/ survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/de8bdaal 6db9e6 From: Feudo, John Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 5:47 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Challenger Baseball Program Hi Peter, Margaret and Bill Veronelli are stepping away as our lead volunteers of the Reading Recreation. Challenger Baseball Program. They have been doing this program for the past 8 seasons and have been tremendously helpful. I would like to see if we can do some type of recognition with them with the BOS. I am working on an appreciation plaque as we speak. Let me know if this will work and I will invite them in. John John A. Feudo Recreation Administrator Town of Reading Office: 781-942-9075 Fax: 781-942-5441 ifeudo0)-ci reading ma.us Website: www readingma qov/recreation Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readinqma- survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/de8b aal6db9e6b4/ 13 a4-3. 4 11) 12 /1) A 1 n DRAFT MOTION APPOINTMENTS Move that the Board of Selectmen accept the report of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee and confirm the following appointments to the following Boards, Committees, and Commissions: Two Associate positions on the Economic Development Committee for terms expiring 6-30-11: Michelle Ferullo Maria Higgins One Associate position on the Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection for a term expiring 6-30-11 Ron D'Addario one position on the Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection for a term expiring 6-30-12 Joan Boegel: One position on the RCTV Board of Directors for a term expiring 6-30-2012 Joe Lachiana One Associate position on the recreation Committee for a term expiring 6030-11: John Winne One position on the Recreation Committee for a term expiring 6-30-12: Eric Hughes One Associate position on the historical Commission for a term expiring 6-30-11: Sharlene Reynolds Santo One position on the Historical Commission for a term expiring 6-30-13: Angela Binda 15 Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Meeting July 7, 2010 The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee (VASC) meeting convened at 12:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Berger Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Selectmen Camille Anthony and Stephen Goldy, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and applicants Maria Higgins and Joe Lachiana. There is a vacancy on the CPDC, and one applicant has submitted an application, and another is expected. The one applicant was not present for interview. The VASC will reschedule an interview once the other applicant has submitted their formal application. The VASC interviewed Maria, Higgins for a position- on the Economic Development Committee. Maria has attended EDC meetings, has a law degree and has worked with commercial real estate developers. Michelle Ferullo is also an applicant for an associate position. On motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee recommends Michelle Ferullo and Maria Higgms for associate positions on the Economic Development Committee for terms expirincr June 30, 2011 The motion was approved by a vote of 2-0-0. Joe Lachiana is interested in the position on the RCTV Board of Directors. He has participated in utilizing technology to produce shows and U-Tube presentations. He is excited and enthusiastic about helping the RCTV utilize their excellent assets to expand Cable TV viewership in Reading. On motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy, the Volunteer. A ointment Subcommittee recommends Joe Lachiana on the RCTV Board of Directors for a term expiring June 30, 2012 The motion was approved bV a vote of 2-0-0. The Committee considered the Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection. There are two applicants for one position. Selectman Stephen Goldy was able to contact Ron D'Addario and Ron would be willing to accept an associate position Joan Boegel would be recommended for a'full position on the.Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection. Sharlene Reynolds Santo is a full member of the Historical Commission, and is interested in moving to an associate position. Angela Binda is an associate member and is interested in moving to a full position. 3 16 On motion by Goldv seconded by Anthony, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee recommends Sharlene Reynolds Santo for an associate position on the Historical Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2011, and Angela Bmda for a full position on the Historical Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2013. The motion was approved by a vote of 2-0-0. Eric Hughes on the Recreation Committee''is interested in a full position, and John Winne is interested in moving from a full position to an associate position: On motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee recommends the appointment of Bernie Winne (John Winne to an associate position on the Recreation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2011, and Eric Hughes to a full position on the Recreation Committee for a term expirm~ June 30, 2012 The motion was approved by a vote of 2-0-0. On motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee voted to adiourn their meeting of July 7, 2010 at 2:10 p.m. by a vote of 2-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 17 APPOINTMENT'S TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY I, 2010 Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee Term: 3 years Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen I Vacancy Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Stephanie Anderberg 181 Lowell Street (06) 2011 Tracy Ellen Sopchak 364 Franklin Street (06) ' 2011 Ray Porter, Chairman 529 Franklin Street (07) 2012 Tony Capobianco 8 Gould Street (10) 2013 Vacancy O 2013 Michelle Benson (Associate) 128 Eastway (06) 2011 Gina Snyder (Associate) 11 Jadem Terrace (06) 2011 Ron Taupier.(Associate) 51 Redgate Lane (10) 2011 David Williams (Associate) 258 Haverhill Street (08) 2011 Candidates: Ron Daddario Joan Boegel *indicates incumbent seeking reappointment 18 APPOINTMENTS TO. BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY .11 2010 Economic Development Committee fate Ap ointing_Authority: Board of Selectmen Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term (s) Date. Expires Sheila Clarke, V. Chr. 536 Haverhill -St. (06) 2011 Russell T. Graham 68 Maple Ridge Rd. (06) 2011 Meghan A. Young-Tafoya, Chr. 40 Oak Street (06) 2013 George Rio 11 Estate Lane (08) 2012 Michele R. Williams 31 Melbourne Ave. (07) 2013 John Russell (Associate). 91 Spruce Road (06). 2011, Ben Yoder (Associate) ' 94 Oak Street, (10) 2011 *Michelle Ferullo (Associate) 46 Howard Street (08) 2010 Candidates: Maria Tzlaro Higgins -will be present *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 19 3(r/ RECEIVED TOWN CORK READING, MASS. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTN~iTIC iT ( ' ' pM_WrTEES/COYBUS$IONS Name: -fl //11 ~ MAP-(A ( tLIII' `O (Last) ' (First) (Middle) . Address: 5`7 AVa I, Occupation: AM Date: Tel.. (Home) 781-" qq4 ` pq Tel. (Work) 761 - qqq - 50D as this number listed?)_~. # of years in Reading:. Are you a registered voter in Reading?.._ e-mail address: vvr Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available) _Animal Control Appeals Committee Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee _Board of Appeals _Board of Cemetery Trustees _Board of Health _Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee _Celebration Committee Cities for Climate Protection Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning &.Development Comm. Conservation Commission !Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Please outline relevant experience for the KILL, 4~~L Economic Development Committee Finance Committee ^Historical Commission _Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee _MBTA Advisory_ Committee _Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Mystic Valley Elder Services _RCTV Board of Directors. _Recreation Committee RMLD Citizens Advisory Board . _Telecommunications and Technology Advisory. Committee Town Forest Committee _Trails Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other 20 sought. I I V? ~C~ NLARIA TILARO H.IGGINS 57 Avalon Road Reading, MA 01867 Tel: (781) 944-4580 Fax: (781) 942-3866 E-mail: mtbigkiol,@comcast.net PRACTICE SUMMARY Experienced commercial real estate attorney with focus on business results and creative problem resolution extensive experience directing all aspects of major commercial transactions, including development, financing, permitting, and leasing m purchase- and sale transactions negotiation and documentation, and management and review of acquisition due diligence, including zoning, environmental, title and survey and resolution of due diligence issues a representing borrower for construction and permanent project financing; including commitment letter, loan documents and loan closings ® st6leturing.of complex transactions and real estate ownership situations involving multi- party participants and ownership vehicles m leasing negotiations, documentation and resolution of property management issues for industrial/office/retail properties e representing lenders in ORE dispositions, load workouts and commercial loan transactions PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2005-2009 TE[E H' CIH COMTANY/ }IECHIT DEVELOPMENT, Concord, MA. Senior Counsel to real estate company developing ground-up shopping centers and other retail properties (totaling $35+ million and 800,000+ sx.). Instrumental in formation of Hecht Development and related subsidiaries with sophisticated real estate capital partner. Structured and implemented all project acquisitions, due diligence reviews, development process, construction and permanent financing, dispositions, and leases. Managed general corporate and human resources matters, developed legal policies and processes, and trained and supervised staff. 2003-2005 Private practice focusing on real estate projects for various firms, and representing commercial and residential real estate. clients, including The Hecht Company. 1996-2002 DIONNE & GASS, Boston, MA Of counsel to firm with sophisticated national commercial real estate practice, representing developers and owners in purchases, sales, financing (both securitized and conventional) of $1.0 million + real estate projects, including porffolio transactions 21 1992-1996 BANC ONE NR ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Manchester, NH in-house counsel (Attorney Ill) for FDIC servicer liquidating real estate and loan assets of 15 failed Nevi Hampshire banks, chief attorney representing ORE department disposing of over $200 million in real estate assets, closing over 400 conveyances of commercialfresidential property, including multi-use resort, retail centers, office and condominium projects, management of five multi-seller ballroom auctions, and negotiating and documenting loan workouts/settlements 1989-1992 BERNKOPF,•GOODMAN & BASEMAN, Boston, MA Associate specializing in commercial transactions at real estate specialty firm, representing lenders in $1-10 million commercial loan transactions in several states, supervising over 50 mortgage foreclosures from commencement to sale and advising firm regarding foreclosure procedures, representing developers and property owners in commercial development, sales, leasing and loan transactions 1986-1989 POSTERNAK,'BLANKSTEI1V & LUND, Boston, MA Associate in business department concentrating on commercial real estate transactions, including representing developers in construction and permanent financing of office and mixed use projects, commercial loans, zoning and condominium conversions PROFESSIONAL Admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1986 Admitted to New Hampshire bar, 1992 Member: Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) New Hampshire Bar Association, Real Property Section EDUCATION Boston University School of Law J.D. cum laude, 1986 Edward F, Hennessey Distinguished Scholar (top 10% of third-year class) Paul J. Liacos Scholar (top 25% of second-year class) Probate Law Journal, Articles Editor Am Jur Book Award in Professional Responsibility St. Lawrence University B.A. Government Dean's List, foreign study in Vienna, Austria 22 o~ OFRfigdry Town VY 6\eCAdOng 16 Lowell Street REi:~EIWEo e °WH CLERK Reading, MA 01867-2685riEAGildG. h~rSS, 'rBr 1NCORQp4 FAX: (781) 942-9071 2010 JUN 28 A 138, Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Michelle Ferullo 46 Howard Street Reading, MA 01867 echenbleikner t~ FROM: Peter I. H DATE: April 26, 2010 RE: Reappointment to Economic Development Committee (Associate) Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire, on June 30, 2010. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will Clerlc questionnaire s Office by May g7 2010 wire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 17, 2010. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assum~thatdo not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be co idered f appoi tment. Signature cc: Committee Chairman 23 0 la Date APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 Historical Commission Anpointiniz Authority: Board of Selectmen Term: 3 years Term: 1 year - Associate Members Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Kathryn Greenfield, Chair 192 Woburn Street (05) 2013 Virginia M. Adams 59 Azalea Circle (78) 2011 Mark Cardono 26 Boswell Road (98) 2013 Roberta M. Sullivan, Treasurer 76 Minot Street (96) 2011 Sharlene Reynolds Santo 46 Wakefield Street (99) 2011 Angela Binda (Assoc.) 10 Orchard Park Drive (08) 2011 Candidates: See attached emails *IndicatQs incumbents seeldng'reappointment 24 ~C r Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Sharlene Reynolds Santo [SRSRoots@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 2:46 PM To: Schena, Paula Cc: Greenfield, Kathryn Subject: RHC Associate membership Paula, Per our conversation of this afternoon I am writing to formalize my request that I become an associate member on the Reading Historical Commission for 2010-2011. 1 understand that Angela Binda; who has been an Associate member: is interested in taking my place as a full member of the commission. Thank you for attention to this request. s,~e Sharlene Reynolds Santo 781.942.1848 6/14/2010 G' 25 Schena, Paula From: tunacat [tunacat@corpcast.net] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 T16 PM To: Scheha, Paula Cc: Reynolds.Santo, Shari; Greenfield; Kathryn . Subject: Historical Commission appointment Hi Paula, I was recently reappointed as-an associate member of*the Historical Commission. I have spoken with Sharlene Reynolds Santo, who was recently reapponted as a full voting member of the RHC, but who wishes to become an associate member. I would be interested in becoming a full voting member of the RHC if Sharlene'becomes an associate member.. Thank you, Angela Binda d i 26 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 I2ecreati m Committee Term: 3 years Term: 1 year - Associate Members ApMointinL Authority: Board of Selectmen & School Committee Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) 29 Clover Circle Date (97) E~ Xp. 2012 John Winne Kaminer Catherine R 37 Warren Avenue (88) 2013 . Francis P. Driscoll 7 Ordway Terrace d R o (04) (03) 2013 2011 Mary Anne 'Kozlows1d oa n 16 West L - (04) 2013 Michael DiPetro, V. Chr. ane .23 Sanborn t i S . (00) 2012 Mary Ellen Stolecki . tree s 33 Lew t S (03) Nancy Linn Swain, Chairman tree 35 Minot d o (93) 2011 Christopher Campbell a 12 Overlook R i D (06) 2011 Beth Claroni (School Com.) ve r 32 Emerald t S (08) 2011 Eric Hughes (Associate) tree 143 Salem 8 Gardner Road . (08) 2011 Adam Chase (Associate) Joseph Rossetti (Associate) 4 Crosby Road (09) 2011- . Candidates: See attached emails *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 27 3c4l' Page 1 of 3 Schena, Paula From: Feudo, John . Sent: Wednesday, June 16,2010 11:13 AM To: Schena, Paula Cc: Hughes, Eric Subject: FW: Paula, Let me know if we need anything further from Eric. Thanks, John John A. Feudo Recreation Administrator. Town-of Reading Office:781-942-9075 Fax: 781-942-6441 jfeudo ci readW-cL- a.us WebSite: www readingma goy/recreation Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m,Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http:///readingma- surveyvirtualtownhall net/survey/sid/de8bdaa16db9e6b4/ From: Hughes, Eric [mailto:Eric.Hughes@fieldturf.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 10:20 AM To. Feudo, John Subject: RE: John, Per our discussions, I would like to be considered for a voting recreation committee member position: Please let me know what I need to do in the process. Thanks. Eric Hughes Regional Sales Manager G)FIelffurf ATarkett Sports Company P,O. Box 113 Reading Massachusetts 01867 United States Tel:.+1 781 883 9663 Fax: +1781-944-2336 6/16/2010 3cP -2-, 28 Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Feudo, John Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 201012:38 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Hi Paula, Bernie will step down to associate and I would like to move Eric Hughes from Associate.to voting member Let me know what else we need to do. John John A. Feudo Recreation Administrator Town of Reading Office:781-942-9075 Fax: 781-942-5441 lfeudo@cLreading.ma:us Website: www.readingma.gov/recreation Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 201 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:3.0 p.m.Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http:Hreadingma- surveyvirtuaitownhall. net/survey/sid/de8bdaa16db9e6b4/ From: Bernie Winne [mailto:BWinne@bosfirecu.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2610 10:40 AM To.: Feudo, John Subject: John Please consider this to be my formal notification that I will resign my position as a voting member of the Recreation Committee as of June 30, 2010 a6d accept an appointment as an associate member of the committee if that is available. Bernie Winne President/CEO Boston Firefighters Credit Union 617-288-2420 r The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged.. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, or distribution is prohibited and may be unlawful. 6/15/2010 29 3d3/ APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE July 1, 2010 Readinlz Community TV Board of Directors Term: 3 years Y Vacancy Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen, School Committee Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. F,dward Smethurst (BOS) 86 Gleason Road (08) 2011 Chris Caruso (School) 77 Hartshorn Street (08) .2011 Vacancy (BOS) ( ) 2012 Candidates: Joe Lachiana - will be present Anthony D'Arezzo - will be present 30 I~EGEIVED TOWN GLEk READING, MASS. APPLICATION FOR ApPOINT]V7lIiJ1VT TO BOA S~,~' ~ 7~ SJCOAUVJISSIONS U 1 J t 1Vaane• G~ 1 GlN ]Dated U ..~G', ZGr (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: ~V~ ~ Tel. moane) _ V Tel. (Wort€) (Is this number listed?). Occupation: # of years in Reading: Are you a registered voter in Reading?~ e-mail address'` CCAlN Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with#l being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available) Animal Control Appeals Committee Aquatics Advisory Board -Audit Committee -Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health -Board of Registrars -Bylaw Committee. Celebration Committee Cities for Climate Protection -Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm. ^Conservation Commission -Constable -Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging --Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee ^Finance Committee . Historical Commission Housing Authority Human. Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee ,META Advisory Committee _Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services YRCTV Board of Directors. -Recreation Committee _RMLD Citizens Advisory Board -Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee . Town Forest Committee -Trails Committee -West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: 5.: ~Qz 31 Print l=orm DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST BY SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE AND APPROVAL BY OF EXEMPTION RECEIVED AS REQUIRED BY G. L.C.268A, 20(c) AND §20(d)* W E K Note: You are eligible for this exemption'only i you satisfy the requirements of a "special municipal employ ae~ ~ ASS. §1(n), as follows: t(( • you are a selectman in a town with a population of ten thousand or fewer persons; OR • you are not a mayor, a member of the board of aldermen, a member of a city council, or a selectman "OAPRvit' I P 12: 0 2 population in excess of ten thousand persons; AND • you occupy a position for which no compensation is provided; OR • you occupy a position which, by its classification in the municipal agency involved or by the terms of the contract or conditions of employment, permits personal or private employment dunng normal working hours; OR • you do not earn compensation as a municipal employee for an aggregate of more than eight hundred hours during the preceding three hundred and sixty-five days; AND • your position has been expressly classified by the city council, or board of aldermen if there is no city council, or board of selectmen- as that of a special municipal employee I Name: i e or osi ion: D gency epa men : ~C r^ g e n c y ress: Q 1 C G / <l~ C9- 0 ce one: Contracting municipal agency: & contract is r (Attached additional pages if necessary): Fin5ncial interest of employee and immediate family (Attach additional pages if necessary): mp ayee Signature: / - ate: 0 APPROVAL OF EXEMPTION (needed for §20(d)) The city or town council, board of aldermen, or board of selectmen approve this exemption from §20. After disclosure (and approval, if needed) are completed and signed, file this form with the city or town clerk. Attach additional pages if necessary. q-,P( 32 Commonwealth of Massachusetts STATE, ETHICS COMMISSION r` - 1L E - John W. M°Gormack Office Building - One Ashburton Place - Room 6;1 P: L Boston, Massachusetts 02108-1501 2010 AN I b A 10 S6 June 11, 2010 Ellen Callahan Doucette Brackett & Lucas 19 Cedar St. Worcester, MA 01609 Re: Harold Croft Dear Ms. Doucette, On May 26, 2010, the Ethics Commission received your opinion of May 25, 2010 to Harold Croft. I have reviewed the opinion pursuant to the Commission's municipal advisory opinion regulation, 930 CMR 1.03(3). While I generally concur with the conclusions you stated, it's important to state explicitly that for Mr. Croft to be eligible for the exemption contained in Section 20(d) of the conflict law, allowing him to continue to hold his paid positions as a track coach and monitor with the school department, he is going to need the approval of the Board of Selectmen, and they will need to sign the disclosure form to indicate their approval. Only if he obtains that approval and then files the disclosure form with the town clerk can he continue to hold. his paid positions while serving on the School Committee. Very truly yours, Deirdre Roney General Counsel cc: Harold Croft Reading Town Clerk PHONE: 617/371-9500 or 8485-4766 FAX: 617/723-5851 '~®a www.mass.gov/ethics i~ C IV D 0 4'14 CLERK BRACKETT & LUCAF (I f; I N G, M a, S S. COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET 22 10 MAY 2b A R;. 5b WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS~16o9 508-799-9739 Fax 508-799-9799 GARY S. BRACKETT JUDITH A. PICKETT ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE JASON D. GROSSFIELD May 25, 20.10 Laura Gemme, Town Clerk Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Conflict of Interest Opinion - Harold A. Croft Reading School Committee Dear Ms. Gemme: OF COUNSEL ELAINE M. LUCAS Direct email: ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 268A, §22; enclosed herewith for filing you will please find a copy of a legal opinion issued to Harold A. Croft, a member of the Reading School Committee. Thank you for your attention to this'matter. Very truly yours, Ellen Ca "an Doucette ECD/ Enclosure: cc: Harold A. Croft 4 q~ 34 BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01609 508-799-9739 Fax 508-799-9799 GARY S. BRACKETT JUDITH A. PICKEIT ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE JASON D. GROSSFIELD OF COUNSEL ELAINE M. LUCAS Direct email: ecdoucette@brackettlucas. com May 25,1010 Mr. Harold A. Croft Reading School Committee 122 Lowell Road Reading, MA 01867 Re: Conflict of Interest Opinion Dear Mr. Croft: You requested that this office provide you with a legal opinion pursuant to M.O.L. Chapter 268A, §22, the "conflict of interest law", regarding the restrictions imposed by that statute, which may impact you and your official actions as a newly elected member of the Reading School Committee. Any limitations and restrictions that maybe imposed upon your conduct by c.268A will be determined by the facts which apply to your particular situation, which you have set forth in your May 5, 2010 email which is attached hereto for reference. Inquiries regarding hiring and whether or not the School Committee members receive compensation were submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, whose responses were incorporated into the facts set forth below. FACTS 1. You were recently elected to serve as a member of the Reading School Committee ("Committee"). The Committee is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the Town of Reading school district which responsibility includes, but is certainly not limited to, academics as well as athletic activities. 2. The members of the Committee have been designated by the Board of ,Selectmen as "special municipal employees" as that term is defined by c. 268A, §1. 3. The members of the Committee serve without compensation. (1, , 35 4. At the time of your election to the Committee, you held and continue to hold the part-time position of Reading Memorial High School ("RMHS") Head Boys Track Coach for both the winter and spring seasons. Additionally, once a week you serve as a Monitor at the RMHS Fitness Center, a position for which you also receive compensation. 5. Coaches for the RMHS athletic teams are hired by the Athletic Director subject to approval by the Superintendent of Schools. The Fitness Center monitors are hired by the RMHS principal. 6. Although you state that you are not a member of the union, I have been informed that your positions are bargained for by the Reading Teacher's Association and that those positions are covered by and included in the collective bargaining agreement. QUESTIONS PRESENTED Based upon the foregoing set of facts, what restrictions apply to your conduct as both an elected member of the Reading School Committee and as a part-time employee of the Reading School Department? Further, if a conflict of interest under c. 268A exists or, if the potential for a conflict of interest arises, are there any statutory exemptions applicable to your situation and, if so, could you qualify for such an exemption? ANALYSIS Appointed and elected positions within a municipality are included within the definition of "Municipal employee" set forth in M.G.L. c.268A, § L As such, you are required to conduct yourself in accordance with the provisions thereof. The benefit of holding a position that has been designated by the Board of Selectmen as a "special municipal employee" as defined by §1, means that some provisions of c.268A, specifically § 17 and §20, will apply less restrictively to that position. However, special municipal employee status does not eliminate any of the restrictions imposed by c.268A. With respect to the restrictions under which you must conduct yourself as both a Committee member and a school_ department employee, you are advised that M.G.L. e.268A, §19 prohibits you from participating in a particular matter in which to his knowledge he, his immediate family or partner, has a financial interest As defined by § 10), "Participate" is interpreted rather broadly and applies to any . approval, disapproval, decision, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation or otherwise." A "Particular matter", as defined by' § 1(k) is exceptionally broad and includes, "...contract(s),...decision(s), determination(s), [and] finding(s) The restrictions of § 19 will apply unless you can meet the criteria for one of the exemptions set forth therein. However because the only exemption in § 19(b)(2) applies to elected municipal officials making demand bank deposits of municipal funds, which, does not apply to your situation, I must conclude that § 19 prohibits you, as a member of the Committee, from deliberating, discussing or voting on any portion of the school C14-5 ` 36 budget that includes your salary as track coach or as a monitor of the RMHS Fitness Center, or for any related benefits to which you may be entitled as a school department employee such as insurance and retirement benefits. In addition, you must abstain from participating in collective bargaining matters that affect the Reading Teachers Association. Even if you are not a dues paying member, your position is subject to collective bargaining by that union and as a result, your financial interest is affected. Additionally, 'c.268A, §20 prohibits a municipal employee from having a financial interest, either directly or indirectly; in a contract with the same municipal department or board that employs them. In applying §20, the State Ethics Commission ("Commission") instructs that we must look at each position from the perspective of the other. EC-COI- 93-21. From the perspective of an appointed municipal employee holding an elected position, there is no conflict with the elected position; even if paid, because an elected position does not involve a contract with the municipality. However, from the perspective of a Committee member, your two part-time appointed positions with the School Department represent employment contracts that are. financial interests within the meaning of §20. These financial interests may be affected by your election to the Committee unless one of the exemptions of §20 applies to your specific situation. Because Committee members have been designated special municipal employees, the prohibitions of §20 can be overcome if you comply with the exemption set forth in §20 (d) which requires the filing of a disclosure of your financial interests in your appointed positions with the Town Clerk. For your convenience, I have enclosed, the requisite disclosure form. You are also advised that the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 268A, §23 proscribe standards of conduct for all municipal employees: The intended goal of this statutory provision is to avoid even the "appearance of impropriety". The provisions of §23 (b)(2) require you to exercise caution in dealing with your subordinates, if any, in the RMHS athletic department in order to avoid any unintended coercion or pressure that may come to bear because of your position as a School Committee member. Of course, intentional coercion or undue influence by you with respect to subordinates is prohibited, and you are required to avoid giving the appearance of conducting yourself in anything other than a completely objection manner. The prohibition against any appearance of impropriety extends to any business you may conduct as the track coach with vendors who supply the track team. Additionally, §23(b) (3) prohibits municipal employees from "act[ing] in any manner which would cause a reasonable person, having knowledge of the relevant circumstances, to conclude that any person can improperly influence or unduly enjoy his favor in the performance of his official duties, or that he is likely to act or fail to act as a result of kinship, rank, position or undue influence of any party or person." The obvious intent of this section is to allay any concerns members of the public may have that an_~ 37 µa~ member of a municipal board, agency or commission might use their status to perform favors for family, friends or business associates. As such, you may never disclose confidential information, data or material which you gained or learned as a member of. the Committee; you may not use your position as a member of the Committee to obtain privileges or special treatment, for the track team. In sum, you may not take any action which could create the appearance of impropriety or cause an impartial observer to believe that your actions as a member of the Committee are tainted with bias or favoritism. The previous comment is not intended to infer that you would exert such influence in one position to benefit the other, it is merely a consideration that must be given when examining application of the conflict of interest law under any circumstances and situations and I would be remiss if I did not advise you of such. However, §23(b) (3) also provides that it would be unreasonable to conclude that you could be so influenced if such officer or employee has disclosed in writing to his appointing authority the facts, which would otherwise lead to such a conclusion." I have enclosed herewith a §23(b) (3) disclosure form. CONCLUSION The foregoing discussion cites the sections of c.268A which impact on your specific situation. Based upon the facts which currently apply to your situation, it is my legal opinion that you will not violate any of the provisions of c.268A simply because you were an employee of the Reading School Department when you were elected to the School Committee- However, to avoid a conflict of interest you must refrain from any participation as a member of the School Committee when preparing, deliberating and voting on the athletic department budget and more specifically, any line item in the budget that affects the RMHS track team or personnel staffing of the Fitness Center. You may however vote on the budget as a whole. In addition, you may not participate in negotiations with the RMHS union including, in my opinion, any executive sessions held by the School Committee wherein the collective bargaining agreement is discussed. In these situations, the better practice is to abstain from participating and to leave the room. The prohibition against participation is in addition to the appearance of impropriety, and to address concerns about the improper disclosure of confidential information that maybe obtained by participating in -School Committee bargaining discussions, even if such concerns are unfounded. The enclosed disclosures forms should be filled out completely and filled with the Town Clerk's office. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.268A, §22 and 930 CMR 1.03, a copy of this opinion will be filed with the office of the Town Clerk and is being submitted to the State Ethics Commission for review and/or comment. The State Ethics Commission's review may result in further advice on this issue, and the protections afforded you by §22 against a 38 q 4-- BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01609 508-799-9739• Fax 508-799-9799 GARY S. BRACKETT JUDITH A. PICKETT ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE JASON D. GROSSFIELD May 25, 2010 Karen L. Nober, Executive Director State Ethics Commission One Ashburton Place Room 619 Boston, MA 02108 Re: Conflict of Interest Opinion - Harold Croft Reading School Committee Dear Ms. Nobler:. OF COUNSEL ELAINE M. LUCAS Direct email: ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com Pursuant to the provisions of 930 CMR 1.03, for your review/comment and approval, you will please find enclosed a copy of a legal opinion, issued to Harold A. Croft, who is a newly elected member of the Reading School Committee. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions or require .further information, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerel Ellen allahan Dou e ECD/ Enclosure: cc: Harold A. Croft Laura Gemme, Town Clerk 39 L~4-~ P LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of. Reading will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July T3, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. 'in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 1;6 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts on the Approval of Revised Local Initiative Program Regulations. ; A copy of the proposed doc- ument regarding this topic4s available in the Town Manages Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, M-W-Thurs from . .7:30 am-5:30 pm; Tues 7:30 am-7:00 pm, and is attached'4o the hearing notice on the web- site at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing,'-or may submit their commentsIn writing or by email prior to 6:60 . pm on July 13, 2010 to to tOvrP- manager@ci.reading.ma.us. ; By orderV Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Mana(Ar .J / G 1 40 ARTICLE 5 - COMMUNITY SERVICES POLICIES Section 5.2 Local Initiative Program (LIP) Regulations 5.2.1 Purpose The Local Initiative Program ("LIP") is a state housing program that was established to give cities and towns significantly more flexibility in their efforts to provide low and moderate income housing by permitting the Town to provide non- financial assistance. Projects undertaken through the LIP must, as part of the application to Department of Housing and Community Development (`.`DHCD"), have the written endorsement of the Board of Selectmen as the "chief elected official" of the Town. In a LIP project, the Town becomes a partner and proponent of the project. Therefore, the Board of Selectmen needs to be assured that its participation in the project fully meets the Board's expectation for the production of low and moderate income housing in the Town of Reading and is consistent with the Town's Housing Plan, Master Plan, and Open Space Plan. . It is the intent of the Board of Selectmen to encourage applications for affordable housing under the LIP program and in order to give the Board of Selectmen and the Community an opportunity to have early input into affordable housing developments, these regulations are hereby established to set forth the substantive and procedural requirements for review of LIP applications submitted to the Board of Selectmen. 5.2.2 Review Process Upon notification by an applicant that it would like to propose an affordable housing project under LIP,. the Board of Selectmen shall refer the applicant to the Town Planner who will coordinate review of the project and shall at the completion thereof, bring forward a report for the Board of Selectmen's consideration. This review process is intended as a preliminary review to assist the Board of Selectmen in deciding whether to endorse the project by issuing a letter of support to be filed with the. LIP application to DHCD. The review process is not intended to either extend or delay the time frames otherwise allowed for a LIP or Comprehensive Permit process and will not prejudice the formal comprehensive permit process. The review process shall begin with the submittal of 20 copies of the preliminary or concept plan depicting the design of the project to allow for early review thereof while its design is still flexible.. To facilitate this preliminary review, the Town Planner shall have the authority to request that the applicant meet at least once with the Town of Reading Development Review Team.(DRT), and, if needed, with the following entities, boards and commissions in order to obtain their preliminary comments: 1 41 C~ C,-, a. Community Planning and Development Commission; b. Conservation Commission; C. Board of Health; d. Police and Fire Departments; e. Engineering Division; ff, any other board of department that the Town Planner believes would provide assistance in the preliminary review; and g. abutters to the project. Materials to submit for DRT and Board of Selectmen Review must include owner name, applicant name, certified plot plan, site plan showing the contours. of the site and the footprint of all proposed buildings, roads, and parking, wetlands delineation, open space, front and rear elevations for each building, a description of the proposed units, number of units, and proposed rental or sales prices Prior to any DRT meeting, the Town Planner will send a written request to each such board or commission directly that it review the preliminary design and concept of the project and provide written comments. The scope of review at these meetings is intended to be a review of the preliminary design and concept of the project and is not intended to be viewed as a final approval of the project by any board or commission. The Town Planner shall compile the comments and work with the applicant to develop a design concept for presentation to the Board of Selectmen which concept shall include a discussion of the following: a. fiscal impact of the project on Town Services; b. public benefits of the project; c. number of affordable units to be provided and restrictions to be instituted for long term affordability; d. site design and engineering issues;. e. traffic issues; f. the infrastructure necessary to support the project;. g. off-site improvements; and h. scale and size of proposed development At a time or times to be mutually arranged by the Town Manager and the Applicant, a presentation of the LIP conceptual plan shall be made to the Board of Selectmen for review and consideration. The Board of Selectmen may request from the applicant or town board or commission any other information which it deems necessary in order to review and evaluate the project. The Board of Selectmen shall then determine whether to endorse the project and issue a written letter of support. qG 4~ 5.2.3 No Waiver This process in no way relieves the applicant, upon receiving a site eligibility letter, from then having to submit an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals ("ZBA") for a comprehensive permit pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, §§21-23. This process also does not prohibit the ZBA from soliciting its own comments from other town boards, commissions and committees nor from undertaking its own review process. 5.2.4 Owner Occupancy Requirements All units sold under a home ownership LIP program shall be owner-occupied. 5.2.5 Affordable Unit Design, Location, Access, Timing The affordable units shall be indistinguishable from the market-rate units and shall be comparable in initial construction quality and exterior design to the market-rate units. The affordable units must have access to all on-site amenities. Affordable units shall be dispersed throughout the project. All affordable units must be constructed and occupied. not later than concurrently with construction and occupation of the market-rate units, and affordable units in phased development projects shall be constructed and occupied in proportion to number of units in each phase of the project. The total number of bedrooms in the affordable units must be in the same proportion to the number of units in each phase of the project. 5.2.6 Local Preference The maximum number of affordable units allowed by law and the applicable subsidy program, but no more than seventy percent (70%) of the Affordable Units, shall be reserved. for sale to persons or families Who satisfy all of the eligibility requirements, and who are either Reading residents; parents or children of Reading residents; employees of the Town of Reading or its school system, including the Northeast Regional Vocational Technical School; employees of Reading businesses; and veterans. Adopted /10 qc' 49 Page 1 of 3 -e"L, Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter, Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 3:35 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Template email for Local. Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plans / Stoneham's & Reading Cond Approved plans attached Attachments: Reading Revised PLAN _ MEMA 4-22-10.pdf Board of Selectmen July 13 Give this to. them at the meeting prior - it's a lot to read Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: .Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www readingma.gov email town manager(g-)ci reading.rna.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey virtualt6wnhall net/survey/sid/de8bdaa16db9e6b4/ From: Zambouras, deorge Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:12 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: Template email for Local Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plans / Stoneham's & Reading Cond Approved plans attached Peter, Our answer the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan, see below. The Selectman will need to vote to "adopt" the plan. We then attached copies of the vote and meeting minutes to the plan and forward to FEMA via MAPC George J. Zambouras, P.E. Town Erigineer 781-942-6683 781-942-5441(fax) Email: gzambouras@ci.reading.ma.us From: Blaustein, loan [mailto:3Blaustein@MAPC.0RG] Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 3:18 PM Subject: FW: Template email for Local Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plans / Stoneham's & Reading Con Approved plans attached 44 vu~ 6/1/2010 Page 2 of 3 Hi George. I don't know who in Reading was notified but FEMA has approved your hazard mitigation plan. The letter may have gone to the Town Manager. As per the e-mail below, the final step for Reading in the hazard mitigation plan process is adoption of the plan by the Board of Selectmen. The e-mail below provides the information necessary for you to take this final step. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. From: Blaustein, Joan Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 3:08 PM To: Blaustein, Joan Subject: FW: Template email for Local Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plans / Stoneham's & Reading Cond Approved plans attached From: Blaustein, Joan Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 3:08 PM To: Blaustein, Joan Subject: FW: Template email for Local Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plans / Stoneham's & Reading Cond Approved plans attached From: Pillsbury, Martin - Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 2:47 PM To: Blaustein, Joan Subject: Template email for Local Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plans / Stoneham's & Reading Cond Approved plans attached Joan, FEMA has also conditionally approved Reading's plan. The local adoption email template is below, and both approved plans are attached. Since FEMA required a few changes during their review that were not in the draft plans that went to the local public hearings, the FEMA approved version is attached to these emails, and the text below highlights the changes made by FEMA. -Martin Congratulations on getting FEMA's conditional approval of 's Hazard Mitigation Plan. As noted in the FEMA letter, all that remains to complete the process is for the [Board of Selectmen/ City Council] to take a vote to adopt the plan. Please note that according to FEMA's requirements, the motion for the [Selectmen's / Council's] vote should be worded "adopt" the plan, not other alternatives like "approve" or "endorse" or other similar terms. Once the vote has been taken please send a copy of the minutes o the meeting, an we wi a a 45 5/28/2010 Page 3 of 3 to the plan's appendix and publish the final. version. We will submit the final plan to FEMA electronically and send you a copy, as well as a hard copy. A copy of the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan that FEMA conditionally approved is attached. The main thing that has changed since the earlier draft is Section IX, Plant Adoption and Maintenance, which has . some revised language that FEMA required for approval of the plan. The maps were also added to the appendix. These were the only changes FEMA required in order to find that the plan meets the Federal guidelines for hazard mitigation plans. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Please be advised that the Massachusetts secretary of State considers e-mail to be a public record, and therefore subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c. 66 § 10. 46 µd3 5/28/2010 Board of Selectmen Meeting June 22, 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 7:00 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, Selectman Stephen Goldy, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Recreation Administrator John Feudo, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Russ Graham, Marsie West, Jack Russell, Sheila Clarke, Patricia Dababneh, Ben Yoder, John Russell, Michele Williams. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Stephen Goldy congratulated everyone on another successful Friends and Family Day. He met with residents of Tennyson and Whittier Roads regarding flooding and sewer backups in that area. He noted that roads are in need of repair, and that the residents on Palmer Hill. Road complained about sink holes and DPW responded right away. He also noted that he spoke. with John Doherty about getting a student liaison. He noted that there are dig safe markings on Hillcrest Road that road was recently redone. .Selectman Camille Anthony noted that she attended a meeting of the Commissioners of Trust Funds. The student loan account is not being used so they are looking, at turning it into a scholarship. Public Comment - Marsie West encouraged residents to go out and vote tomorrow, and noted that the taxes pay for such things like road repairs, schools, etc. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative Matters o Election tomorrow (Wednesday, June 23rd) on the meals tax. A YES vote is a vote approving the meals tax. Community Development o Reading Fall Street Faire o Sign inventory has been completed. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that 395 of the businesses are not in compliance and he would like this put on an agenda ASAP and to hold off enforcement until then. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli suggested doing a walk starting at 6:30 p.m. before a workshop meeting. Sa I, 47 Board of Selectmen Meeting L June 22, 2010 -Page 2 Public Works ♦ I have signed an extension of our rubbish disposal contract with Covanta with an expiration date of June 30, 2015. . This was a regional effort with Wakefield and Stoneham. This is a very favorable rate, and rates will be frozen from FY 2010 levels for one year. ♦ A new "Big Belly" trash compactor with an attached recycling bin is being installed in Downtown. ♦ Downtown Tree Booster Program - All 48 trees are adopted plus the trees in the alleyway. s Train Quiet Zone (no whistle blowing) - Improvements are needed, and we are moving forward to install additional protections (traversable medians) at Ash Street and at New Crossing Road. ♦ We have received the Environmental Notification Form for the Northern Intermediate High Service Area Water Distribution Redundancy from the MWRA. It does not include proposals for water storage - it is solely pipeline work at this point. Construction Projects in progress or to be done this year: ♦ Paving completed - Bear Hill Road, North Street, Pinevale Avenue and Juniper Circle. o 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 Street. ♦ Additional Road Improvements - Temple Street. o Memorial Park - Basketball and tennis courts sub-base installed and graded. The Pine tree, to be removed, at the tennis court cannot be removed until August. This will delay the completion of the tennis courts. Skating ponds have been shaped, sub-drains and stone sub-base have been installed. The liner is being installed. Additional site drainage has been installed, loam for pathways has been removed. Installing electrical conduit. o 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 guardrail. He started just after the March floods when the meadow was under water. o Trail Construction - Bare Meadow - The Trails Committee installed boardwalk in April, May and June. Other trail-hardening was done last Fall with application of stone aggregate in soft areas. Sign boards are ordered, blazes and additional work on directional information, and plant the meadow where it is eroding is to be done in June. Grant period ends June'30th. o Washington Park Playground - The playground has been installed. The brick campaign continues. We will continue the initial brick campaign until late Summer, and then establish a patio and walkway using the bricks to lead to the playground. Proceeds of the brick campaign will allow for purchase of picnic tables and benches and other amenities. 48 Board of -Selectmen Meeting - June 22, 2010 - Page 3 o Killam School Playground - The Killam Playground has been advertised and we received playground proposals from capable companies. The PTO has virtually accomplished its goal of raising $15K (about $1 K short). The playground structure will be located based on the Killam master plan. Installation should take place in August. This installation may be done as a supervised community build so the install date will not be clear until the contract is awarded. Master Plan for Joshua Eaton Playground - Board of Selectmen Hearing is on June 22nd. 0 Barrows Site Master Plan - Process will begin in the Summer after recreation staff have completed the JEMP, and gotten Summer activities started. The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Finance Committee welcomes the Selectmen's input on what works well. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that we used too much free cash this year, and the Selectmen did not have a say in it. She is very concerned about next year and feels that we need a plan for free cash. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the Selectmen did charts to set priorities but they didn't get to discuss it, and he feels that they need to do that this year. Personnel and Appointments Economic Development Committee - Chairman Ben Tafoya recused himself from the meeting due to the fact that his wife is a member of the Economic Development Committee who is up for reappointment. The Board interviewed Ben Yoder, John Russell and Michele Williams for positions on the Economic Development Committee. Goldy moved and Anthony seconded to place the following names into nomination for two- positions on the Economic Development Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2013: Meghan A Young Tafoya and Michele R Williams. Each applicant received three votes and were appointed. Anthony moved and Goldy seconded to place the following names into nomination for two Associate positions on the Economic Development Committee with terms expiring June 30, _2011• John Russell and Ben Yoder. Each applicant received three votes and were appointed. Cities for Climate Protection Committee - This will be rescheduled. Town Forest Committee - Goldy moved and Anthony seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Town Forest Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2013• Mark L Wetzel Mr. Wetzel received four votes and was appointed. Conservation Commission - Goldy moved and Anthony seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Conservation Commission with a, term expiring June 30, 2013• James T Maughan Mr. Maughan received four votes and was 49 s0 Board of Selectmen Meeting June 22 2010 Page 4 Discussion/Action Items Board of Selectmen Reorganization - The Town Manager accepted nominations for Chairman of the Board.of Selectmen. Anthony moved and Gold seconded to lace the name of James Bonazoli into nomination as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to close the nominations was approved b a vote of 4-0-0. James Bonazoh received four votes and was appointed Chairman. Goldy moved and Tafova seconded to place the name of Camille Anthony into nomination as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to close the nominations was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Camille Anthony received four votes and was appointed Vice Chairman. Tafova moved and Anthony seconded to place the name of Richard Schubert into nomination for the position as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen. A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to close the nominations was approved by 'a vote of 4-0-0. Richard Schubert received four votes and was appointed Secretary. Re-appointment of Town Counsel - Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested reappointing Town Counsel now and then set the process later. A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to reappoint the firm of Brackett & Lucas as _Town Counsel for FY 2010 and FY 2011 with a term expiring June 30, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Presentation - Fall Street Faire - Sheila Clarke noted that there will be a 5K Run this year along with a Chili Cook Off, Patriots Tail Gate, Realtor's Family Feud, and they will be expanding the kid's zone. Ms. Clarke noted that all profits go toward benefiting the Downtown area. Chairman James Bonazoli asked if they are looking at closing more streets, and.Ms. Clarke noted that they will be closing High Street. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she had concerns about children being allowed in the drinking area, and the Selectmen decided that was something that needs to be discussed at a future meeting. Presentation "Passport" - by Economic Development Committee - Sheila Clarke noted that this started at a good advice guide. Abby McCabe has worked very hard on this and the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring it. The goal is to walk people through the permitting process. This was a result of meeting with old and new businesses, and the intention is to assign a liaison from the Economic Development Committee to work with the new businesses. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that his only concern is that the Economic Development Committee would look like staff and we already have a Permits Coordinator to do that. Ms. Clarke noted that everyone has looked at this and it was very clear that they are not staff. 50 Board of Selectmen Meeting - June 22, 2010 - Page 5 Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested that after the edits, sitting down with the Boards, Committees and Commissions who are affected by this, and talk about how we get everyone on the same page. Hearing - Joshua Eaton Master Plan - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the playground improvements need to be done so a master plan was created. Recreation Administrator John Feudo noted that the parking lot will be more. functional with 18 extra spaces. There will be a handicap accessible ramp, the raised island will. be removed to ease plowing, there is a 90 x 65 playground area, the ball fields remain the same, the batting cage is semi permanent, and the driveway in the back will be for police and fire only. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that it would be nice if the walkway through the field was shoveled in the Winter time, and shade trees would also be nice in, the play area. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to close the hearing on the Joshua Eaton Master Plan was approved by a vote of A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to approve the Joshua Eaton Master Plan, as presented, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Discuss Request for Parking Restrictions on Hopkins Street east of Main Street - Patricia Dababneh noted that she lives next door to Sam's Bistro on Hopkins Street and has concerns about the possibility of overflow parking. She also noted that when cars are parked on the south side of Hopkins Street, she can't see backing out of her driveway. She feels that it is a. safety issue and is therefore requesting no parking. The Town Manager noted that the Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force has discussed this, and Hopkins Street is wide enough for parking on one side and two lanes of traffic. Ms. Dababneh noted that a Police Officer parked in her driveway and that it was a safety issue. Chairman James Bonazoli asked if there will be sufficient parking for Sam's Bistro. The Town Manager indicated that there will be sufficient parking but it will be tight. The owner has a verbal agreement with Meineke for employee parking, and he has also talked to the neighbors to the south of him. Ms. Dababneh noted that the liquor license will generate noise and traffic. She also noted that a traffic study was done and there was also an accident on May 18th due to the parking. She noted that there were other neighbors at the CPDC meeting who had concerns regarding parking. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she would like information from Sam's Bistro -regarding what they've agreed to for parking, and also the number of seats and hours of operation. L s~ 51 Board of Selectmen Meeting -June 22 2010 - Page.6 Hearing -.,Policy Establishing the Town Forest Committee - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager reviewed the draft proposed policy. He noted that the Town Forest Committee will create the regulations and the Police will enforce. A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to close the hearing on the policy establishing the Town Forest Committee was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to approve the policy establishing the Town Forest Committee was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Hearing - Policy Establishing; the Volunteer Appointment Process - Selectman Ben Tafoya. noted that the process has gone well. A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to close the hearing on the policy establishing the Volunteer Appointment process was approved by a- vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to approve the policy establishing the Volunteer Appointment process was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Review Revised LIP Regulations - The consensus of the Board is that the regulations are significantly simpler. The Town Manager will schedule a hearing. Approval of Drainage Easements - Howard and West Streets - The Town Manager noted that this is a 25 foot drainage easement that was approved at Town Meeting. A ach of Approval of Minutes A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of May 25, 2010 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to approve the Minutes of June 8, 2010 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, not to come back into Open Session was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, s 52 TIDE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Number: 2010-4 TOWN OF READING This is to certify that DARIO MORELLI, 292 GROVE STREET, READING, MASS. IS HEREBY GRANTED A SPECIAL ONE-DAY LICENSE TO SERVE BEER AT A GOLF TOURNAMENT ON THE PREMISES OF THE GOLF COURSE LOCATED AT THE MEADOW BROOK GOLF CLUB ON WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 7-11,2010 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act. Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages to'attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at any event approved as a one day license. This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto expires at 4:00 p.m., July 11, 2010, unless suspended or~revoked. Date Issued: June. 24, 2010 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Number: 2010-5 TOWN OF READING This is to certify that DARIO MORELLI, 292 GROVE STREET, READING, MASS. IS HEREBY GRANTED A SPECIAL ONE-DAY LICENSE TO SERVE ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT A DINNER/DANCE ON THE PREMISES OF THE TENNIS COURT AND ADJACENT LAWNED AREA LOCATED AT THE MEADOW BROOK GOLF CLUB ON SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. TO 11:45 P.M. Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act. Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages to attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at any event approved as a one day license. This permission is, granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating there expires at 11:45 p.m., July 31, 2010, unless suspended or revoked. : June 24, 2010 L /C 6&~ Reading - North Reading Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 771 -Reading, Massachusetts 01867 June 28, 2010 Reading Downtown Steering Committee 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Committee Members: On behalf of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce I would like to thank you for the generous donation of $5,000 to complete our Holiday Light garland project. We are very happy to coordinate the illumination of the Downtown during the holiday season. Reading will be a beautiful place to visit, dine and shop during the holidays because your donation will allow us to purchase enough garlands for every lamppost in the downtown area. Thank you very, very much and we are looking forward to this year's holiday season. Sincerely, Irene Collins Executive Director Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce o.a C= . O e Z W C3 x~- 0 w co Tel. 781-944-8824 Web Site: readi*readingchamber.org . Fax 781-944-6125 2010 JUN 28 All 10: 24 June 24, 2010 Chief Bums Reading Fire Department Reading, MA 01867 Dear Chief Burns: We are long-time neighbors of the Woburn Street Fire Station and are most appreciative of your cooperation in matters that concern us. We are hoping that we can continue this cooperation and request that the RV (i.e fire education mobile class room) parked directly adjacent to our stockade fence, which constitute a very unsightly view from our porch and deck in the spring and summer, be parked somewhere else. It has been parked at the main fire station for a month which seems to be a much more suitable location as it is a commercial rather than residential district. Alternatively it could be parked at the DPW facility or other suitable non-residential area. Not only is the RV inches from our fence and property line, maneuvering the RV and other similar vehicles have resulted in collisions with our fence on more than one occasion. We have made this request before and were told that there was too much potential for vandalism so the RVs could not stay at the DPW facility. Since that time, the area has significantly developed to include two large grocery stores as well as renovated retail stores and restaurants. Since this development occurred we have noticed that the Reading Senior Van and other valuable assets are stored overnight at the DPW facility without vandalism or other. damage. We hope that it may now be possible to move the RVs to that area since there is such a large commercial presence. ` W are not complaining, simply requesting a shift which may not pose a problem for you. Thank you for your consideration. We can be reached at 781-779-1049 if you have any questions or suggestions. Sincerely yours, Jamie and Emily Maughan 263 Woburn Street Reading cc Reading BOS 56 SENATOR RICHARD R. TISEI MIDDLESEX AND ESSEX ROOM 308, STATE HOUSE . (617)722-1206 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SENATE MINORITY ' FADER STATE HOUSE, BOSTON 021b: E,3 June 17, 2010 Ms. Ruth Urell Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Ave Reading, MA 01867 Dear Ms. Urell: t DISTRICT OFFICE 979 MAIN STREET WAKEFIELD, MA 01880 (781) 246-3660 Thank you for contacting me about public library funding. Our public libraries are a vital resource to the people of Massachusetts, and I appreciate that you took the time to share your informed perspective with me. As you may know, the Senate approved.the following library-related line items for the fiscal year 2011 state Midget: " 7000-9101 For the operation of the board of library commissioners ...............................$938,042 7000-9401 For state aid to regional public libraries ....:................................................$8,781,475 7000-9402 • For the talking book library at the Worcester public library .........................$421,143 7000-9406 For the Braille and talking book library at Watertown, including the operation of the machine lending agency ...............................:.....................................$2,241,016 7000-9501 For state aid to public libraries ...................................................................$6,823,657 7000-9506 For the technology and automated resource sharing networks ..................$1,929,238 7000-9702 For the purposes of a federally; funded grant entitled, Library Service Technology Act... 'The Senate also adopted the following amendments to the budget: - A -1 17'1 4V &unen= nt 2 q keep the regional libFary system intact; and 57 150,000 to keep branch libraries open in order to receive state funding. Also please note that the line items and Senate amendments above will be subject to conference committee review where there are differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget. Please always feel free to contact me about these or any other issues of concern. 58 ~G~ tlcP Town of Reading CONSERVATION COMMISSION Phone (781) 942-6616 16 Lowell Street Fax (781) 942-9071 Reading, MA 01867-2683 ff@ci.reading.ina.us July 1, 2010 Secretary Ian A. Bowles Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Attn: MEPA Office Aisling Eglington, EEA No. 14617 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 Re: ENF, Mass. Water Resources Authority, Northern Intermediate High Service Area Section 89/29 Water Distribution Redundancy Dear Secretary Bowles: The Reading Conservation Commission has reviewed the ENF for the proposed water distribution system in Stoneham, Wakefield, Reading, and Woburn. The Commission has the following comments: 1. Section 11.1 of the Land Section indicates that the project site is currently being regulated under Chapter 21E, but does not provide the RTN or any description of the nature of this matter. If this matter concerns a site in Reading, we would ask that the MWRA contact the Commission and provide further information about the site. 2. The Wetlands, Waterways, and Tidelands Section indicates that a Notice of Intent will be required under the Wetlands Protection. Act, and that work will be subject to the Stoneham Wetlands Protection Bylaw. Reading is not specifically mentioned in this section: The maps of Reading provided in Appendix B show some, but not all; of the wetlands and streams along the proposed pipeline route. There are streams that cross under or run parallel to Walnut Street, South Street, and West Street, and there are vegetated wetlands in several additional locations along the proposed route. The MWRA should consult with local Conservation Commissions and delineate wetland resource areas and buffer zones in all four municipalities by filing Abbreviated Notices of Resource Area Delineation. Where work is proposed within wetlands and buffer zones, the MWRA should then file Notices of Intent in each municipality. Construction staging areas and permanent structures should be sited to avoid or minimize wetlands impacts. Notices of Intent should also include erosion an sedimentation control plans and other information concerning construction methods to prevent wetlands impacts. t. 59 Appendix A cites the "limited project" section of the wetlands regulations, 310 CMR 10.53(3)(d), but does not quote this section in its entirety, or the first paragraph of 310 CMR 10.53(3). Thus, important conditional provisions are not quoted. The limited project section should only to be used ( and is only needed) for projects that can not be designed to meet the performance standards in Section 10.54 through 10.58, and only after the proponent has considered reasonable alternatives that would avoid, minimize and mitigate the wetlands impacts. The issuing authority may deny projects where there are less harmful alternatives available or where the work does not meet the conditions stated in 10.53 and/or can not be conditioned such that the project will not result in significant impacts to wetlands resource areas. By routing the proposed pipeline within existing roadways, the MWRA does appear to be designing the project to avoid direct wetlands impacts in general. After the wetlands have been delineated, the designs can be refined as needed to meet the standards in 310 CMR 10.00 and applicable local bylaws. 4. The Commission recently issued an Order of Conditions to the Reading Department of Public Works for reconstruction of West Street, including the section proposed for water main installation by the MWRA. If possible, timing of construction should be coordinated with the DPW so that the water main is installed before West Street is repaved. The DPW should also be consulted about existing utilities along the proposed route of the water main, in order to determine the least disruptive layout for the proposed pipeline, and to prepare for necessary disruptions during construction. 5. Segment 10 of the traffic management plan in Appendix H indicates that the construction period in the Route 28/Route 128 intersection will be 24-36 weeks. This time period is considerably longer than those for similar lengths of pipeline in other work segments. Is the time period stated correctly? If so, why? Also, Mass Highway maintains two construction yards within the interchange which might be utilized as staging areas if space is available. The Conservation Commission is available to assist MWRA officials with preliminary wetlands delineation and design work as the project moves forward. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. Sincerely, Frances M. Fink Conservation Administrator cc: MWRA, 100 First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129 Ms. Erica M. Lotz, Fay, Spofford, & Thomdike, 5 Burlington Woods, Burlington, MA 01803 DEP, Northeast Regional Office, Attn: MEPA Coordinator, 205B Lowell Street; Wilmington, MA 01887 George Zambouras, Town Engineer Jeffrey Zager, Director of Public Works Jean Delios, Community Services Director/Town Planner Peter ec en ei er, own Manager Peter Tassi, Water Supervisor 60 Ccomcast he June 30, 2010, Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: 0c (~r-t a C= 11 e a` In keeping with our efforts to provide updates regarding our service, I would like to inform you of this: W following: ao As of June 8, 2010 WZMY HD ch 811 and WZMY Universal Sports ch 288 launched as part of our Basic Service. A minimum subscription to Basic service and a digital QAM turner TV, CableCARD or digital set-top box will be required to view. Please note high-definition capable equipment is required to receive high- definition channels. 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Should residents contact you with questions regarding these changes, please do not hesitate to direct them to our toll free customer service number: 1-800-COMCAST. Our Customer Account Executives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions they may have regarding Comcast products, services and prices. If you have any questions about this or any other issue, please feel free to contact me directly at 978-927-5700, ext. 4409. Sincerely, Jane M. Lyman Senior Manager of Government & Community Relations ~Q 61 Page 1 of 1 L,/G Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 8:03 AM To: Jones, Bradley - Rep. (HOU); Dwyer, James J. - Rep. (HOU) Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: Section 127 of Economic Development Bill Brad, Jim Section 127 of the Economic Development Bill is a bad law. It is a solution in search of a problem. It is unnecessary, and may have unintended consequences. Currently, extensions of development proposals are available by applying to the permit granting authority, and extensions have been granted by those bodies in Reading. Cities and towns are highly motivated to extend local permits for already-approved projects in order to gain the revenue and economic benefits of development. Section 127 would unilaterally extend permits for all projects without regard to viability or likelihood for actual construction of individual projects - it would even extend permits for non-viable projects that would have effect of delaying development of important parcels nearby. In Reading one project that I know of that could be affected is the Beacon Woods development, a highly controversial small 40B on Beacon Street, where the developer has not been savvy enough to apply for an extension - is this the. type of project that the state wants to unilaterally extend? There is no evidence that viable projects are being held up or jeopardized under current law - This proposal would not help local economic development and would likely delay key development plans in many communiti4s where development projects are vying for scarce infrastructure capacity.. The provision establishes a dangerous precedent - the State should not be involved in or interfere with local permitting decisions. Peter`!. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 I/c Board of Selectmen Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:'30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday; CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.read,i,ngma.gov email town manager(d)ci reading. ma. us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http:///eadingma- survey.virtualtovvnhall net/survey/sid/de8bdaal6db9e6b4% 62 6/28/2010 Page 1 of 2 yG ADS Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:59 AM To: Administrator; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: June 23, 2010 Meals Tax Election Karen Thanks for the email regarding the election on the Meals. Tax. I won't comment on most of the email because it would be inappropriate for me to. However I did want to let you know that the timing of the election is not of the Town's making. Below is a portion of the Reading Home Rule Charter which is in effect the Constitution for the Town. The Charter and state law regulate the minimum and maximum time within which an election on a referendum must be called. The Town consulted at length with the Attorney General's office with regard to the schedule. The date selected was the absolute earliest date that the election could be called. The Board of Selectmen shared your concern about timing, and wanted to make sure that it was as early as possible before residents set their vacation plans, to ensure the maximum opportunity for residents to participate. Reading Home Rule Charter 8 With all revisions through April, 2006 Section 2-I5: Referendum Procedures No final affirmative vote of a Town Meeting on any Warrant Article shall be operative until after the expiration of seven (7) days following the dissolution of the Town Meeting except the following: (a) a vote to adjourn or dissolve; (b) votes appropriating money for the payment of notes or bonds of the Town and interest becoming due within the then current fiscal year; (c) votes for the temporary borrowing of money in anticipation of revenue or, (d) a vote declared by preamble by a two-thirds vote of Town Meeting to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health, safety or convenience of the Town. If a referendum petition is not filed within the said seven (7) days, the votes of the Town Meeting shall then become operative. If, within said seven (7) days, a petition. signed by not less than three (3) percent of the voters certified by the Registrars of Voters, containing their names and addresses, is filed with the Board of Selectmen requesting that any question be submitted to the voters, then the operation of such vote shall be further suspended pending its determination as provided below. The Board of Selectmen shall, within ten (10) days after the filing of such petition, call a Special Election that shall be held within thirty (30) days or such longer period as may be required by law after issuing the call, for the purpose o presenting to the voters any such question. If, however, a regular or special election is to be held not more than sixty (60) days following the date the petition is filed, the Board of Selectmen may provide that any such question be presented to the voters at that election. Any question so submitted shall be determined by a majority vote of the voters voting in said election, but no action of the Town Meeting shall be reversed unless at least twenty percent (20%) of the eligible voters vote in such election. Each question so submitted shall be in the form of the following question which shall . e p ace on the o icla a Town Meeting whereby it was voted (brief description of the substance of the vote in substantially the 619.419.010 63 ~ I ) I Page 2 of 2 same language and form in which it was stated when presented by the Moderator to the Town Meeting, as appears in the records of the Clerk of the meeting) I/c Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7,2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www readingma.gov email townmanagerCa7ci reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/de8bdaal6dbge6b4/ From: Administrator [mailto:Admin@mahercarey.com] Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 8:51 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: June 23, 2010 Meals Tax Election Dear Selectman: I am a Reading resident who recently voted "NO" on the July 23, 2010 Meals Tax. I am extremely upset at the fact that this Meals Tax will be enacted regardless of the majority of Reading Voters indicating our disagreement with this tax increase. This election was scheduled at a time when many, many people are on vacation and a low turnout was inevitable. Our vote regardless of the numbers should be heard. This is a country based on Democracy and this Town is not listing to the people. The fact that we put in a $800,000.00 turf field at Parker Middle School and now taxing Residents at every opportunity is unacceptable. Please note that it is my feeling and opinion that unless the Selectman of this Town start to listen to the Residents your future elections will not be favorable. It is my hope that you will take note that Reading residents and business owners are becoming very disconnected with the Town Manager. I have been a lifelong resident in Reading, and my neighbors and friends are voicing this discontent as well. This meals tax increase is not acceptable, and in addition you need to stop increasing our property taxes instead this Town needs to cut back on its spending. These are times when everybody needs tighten their belts not ask for more money from residents whom are already struggling to make ends meet. Sincerely, Karen E. Patalano 12 Woodward Ave. Reading, MA 781-944-1802 64 6/9.4/9.010 Page 1 of 1 ZAG & a_s Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 4:06 PM To: Sheila Clarke Cc: Delios, Jean; Schena, Paula Subject: outdoor dining - Venetian Moon and others We have determined from the ABCC that outdoor dining (sidewalk dining) is considered an alteration of a licensed premises, and it therefore requires a $200 fee and a public hearing by the Board of Selectmen, and approval by the ABCC. ABCC approvals are running as long as 2 months. I/c Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m = 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www readingma.-a email town manager(d)-ci. reading. ma. us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey virtualtownhall net/survey/sid/de8bdaa16db9e6b4/ g, lf\.~I 65 6/24/2010 Page 1 of 1 q c. aDs Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:29 PM To: Delios, Jean Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: Sign enforcement The Board of Selectmen appreciated receiving the inventory of the sign violations. Their intent is to discuss this further on July 27 at their workshop meeting, beginning with a site walk at 6 PM. It would be good if you were available. Can we do some sort of color coding of violations on a GIS map? The Board of Selectmen has asked: o For a sort of the violations, clustering together those that gall in the category of "deferred enforcement", pending CPDC/Town Meeting action ♦ Which situations might be ripe for ZBA action ♦ Defer further enforcement action until after the Board of Selectmen has met on July 27 I/c Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www reading ma. _q'o email town managerCa)-ci reading. ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http:Hreadingma- surveV virtualtownhall net/survey/sid/de8bdaa16db9e6b4/ 66 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2010 12:45 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Zager, Jeff; Zambouras, George Subject: FW: General Comments to the Town From: Gerry MacDonald [mailto:LeoMac1133@gmail .com] Sent: Saturday, July 03, 20].0 8:50 AM To: Finance Subject: General Comments to the Town Request From: Gerry MacDonald Email: I eult[ac1113igmaiLcom sourceIP: 71.184:123.240 Address: 9 Bear Hill Rd. City: Reading State: Ma Zip: 01867 Phone: 781-944-0668 Organization: Great job on new surface on Bear Hill. I went to Engineering about gully on street after work done and they responded with fill on 7/2/ 10 for both sides of street. Wanted to be sure they and Peter know we appreciate it. 67 7/6/2010 8g