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Home My WebLink About2010-04-26 Annual Town Meeting MinutesANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 2G.2U1O Town Clerk, LounsQenome and Moderator, Alan FnuNn swore in elected Town Meeting members before their precinct meetings. Precinct 2 Brooks E Rice was voted in with o3 year term 14-0-Alice MC'SuUivan requested to be voted out and was voted out 14-0- Paul McNeice was appointed to fill the vacancy of Alice K8 O'Sullivan - Lizobeth Ann MoUnoki was voted in with a 2 year term 14-0 - Gerard yW McDonald was voted in with a1 year term 14-O Precinct Did not vote ee Kristen Ann Eagkaaton. Thomas D Quinn and John A Burke, Jr was not present Precinct 6 Did not fill the 3 year vacancy or the 1 year vacancy The meeting was called to order bythe Moderator, Alan E Fou|do, at 7:40 p.m., there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Philip B. Pecino. Precinct 5followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. All newly elected and appointed Town Meeting Members were sworn in by the Moderator. The Warrant was partially reed by the Town C|erk, Laura Gernnne, when on nnoUnn by Ban Tofoya of the Board of Ge|eotnnen, it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant except for the Officer's Return, which was read by the Town Clerk. Making Reeding Better presented information on the upcoming Public Seminar "Staying Safe in Your Backyard This Summer" Tick and Tick Bite Prevention In Your Neighborhood - May 6, 2010 Parker Middle 5ohno|. Reading ARTICLE 2 — Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Ben Tafoye. gave the following State of the Town Report: KAc Moderator, Town Meeting W1embem, guests and naoidents, staff and elected offioials, welcome to Town Meeting 2010. | would like to thank my colleagues on the Board of Selectmen for the opportunity to serve as chair this year and the chance to address you tonight for a few minutes on the state of the town. 2009. As a|vveyo | must thank our Town. KAanager, Peter Heuhenb|e}kner and our Office Manager, Paula Gchena and the rest of town staff for their help in compiling this information. The opinions of course are my own. The salient fact of life in our country during 2008 is summarized by this 'ntotioUca from the Bureau of Economic Research; the nation's Gross Domestic Product declined 2.496. While we might hope our town could be ohe|banad from the economic storm that buffeted our country and quite frankly the world; that is not possible. Since the beginning of the recession in |aba 2007. too many of our conversations with neighbors covered job losses and income cuts. We have all been touched by this reality in one way or another. Despite thia, our town continues to funution, serve the population and in many respects thrive. Change is o constant element in our town. New faces joined our senior staff; Joan De|ioajoined the town as Director ofCommunity Services and has had on immediate and positive impact on / | our community. Jeff Zoger was hired as Director of Public Works nap|oqing Tod McIntyre who Annual Town Meeting April 2G.2O1O retired after o long and valued career with the town. Laura Gemma was hired as Town Clerk and dived right in and coordinated a special primary election in December that attracted higher than expected turnout. Some change was not planned. Each year we feel the loss of many of our citizens, and tonight | cannot mention everyone that is deserving of note but | want to draw your attention to three people who had a major impact on the work vvedo as a community. Ban Nioho\o, who set a very high standard for community involvement passed away after full century. Neil Sullivan, who was a former member of our Community Planning and Development Commission and made a valuable contribution to our current moob*r p|an, passed away. Neil was e gentle person who showed exceptional compassion ho his neighbors in making decisions involving public policy. VVe also mourned the passing of our School Superintendent and fellow town meeting member Pat Schettini, whose connection to all of us was seen in the huge outpouring of support for his family, friends and colleagues at his visiting hours and funeral. He is dearly missed but the successes of our schools, and the respect they are shown by folks throughout the Commonwealth stand as o major baobanoent to his life and work. These paasing'u remind us of our responsibility 0o be involved but to a|su encourage others in the community to step forward and be involved to help each other achieve our goals for the community, For example, the School Department turned to Dr. John Doherty for able leadership and we thank him for making Reading his priority when he had other opportunities. The Board of Selectmen made dozens of appointments and re-appointments to our boards, committees and commissions. | am continually amazed by the popularity of some of our newest bodies such as the Trails Committoa, Economic Development Committee and the Advisory Committee on Climate Protection. At the conclusion of u long discussion and evaluation the Board of Selectmen formed another new body to help with future p|anning, the ad hoc Municipal Building Committee. It has started meeting and will help the town make decisions about our public buildings including the Cemetery Garage, per the instruction of town nneeting, and based on the extensive data collection forthcoming from the DPW. We have also appointed a new sub-committae ofthe Board of Selectmen to help the Board handle volunteer appointments. My colleague Rick Schubert and | have interviewed a number of candidates for board appointments through this process and have received positive feedback. We are now gearing up for our busy season of BCC appointments and will give a fuller report to our colleagues on the Board of Selectmen ot the conclusion. So what else did we accomplish in 2008 outside of two new committees? As o community here are m few ofthe highlights... VVe authorized the first lodging house license in the town's history. Town Meeting created our second smart growth zoning district, this one for our downtown. Through most of two construction seasons and after many years of planning and anticipation our downtown atpeetscape project was oomp|eted. We discussed and rejected the W1VVR/Ys proposal for two large water storage tanks within the town limits. We developed and adopted master plans for three parks; VVaohington. K8omoha| and Birch Meadow. 2 Annual Town Meeting April 2S.201O The Board of Selectmen adopted policies on outdoor dining, all alcohol licenses for establishments with less than 100 seats, alcohol service on public property and various individual liquor licenses. 6 new businesses opened including a butcher, a baker but we are still looking for the candle stick maker. 298 students graduated from Reading Memorial High School at commencement last June. 486 members participated in the Reading Coalition against Substance Abuse. 655 voters participated in the local elections in April. 680 building permits were issued. 1200 families receive health insurance through the town. 1808 Emergency Medical Service calls were received. 2369 immunizations and tests were administered by our health department. 2551 people participated in recreation programs offered by the town. 4068 voters participated in a special primary in December. 5230 children and adults participated in organized sporting events on our playing fields. Countless thousands of people were brought to our community as a result of the incredibly successful Reading Fall Street Faire in September of last year. Reading is more than a collection of numbers or even interesting events, but each of these examples shows the broad array of involvements of our neighbors. The street fair was a great example of what can be done with citizen initiative and town cooperation; our town shined as brightly as in any day in memory thanks to the volunteers and vendors and business people and police and fire and public works and inspectional services and management; and now it will be as anticipated an annual event as any on the calendar. And the surplus funds raised will go toward projects to further improve our downtown. ............ Reading has prepared itself to weather the current financial storm due to strong policies of fiscal prudence in budgeting and spending. We have been saving money for a rainy day. And it is raining. We should acknowledge the fact that much of this is possible because of the cooperation and sacrifice made by our town employees who are. partners in this effort. The budget proposed for fiscal year 2011 does not include salary increases that had not been previously negotiated. Last year's budget was successful in large measure because the Town in cooperation with our employees and retirees implemented significant changes to our health insurance plan to lower costs to the town and employees, and put us far ahead of the curve with respect to this issue in the Commonwealth. This is not to say we do not have continuing challenges, we do. During the past few years we continued to work to make town government more responsive and transparent. Our list of goals for town government this year is long and complex, but even with limited resources we can make great strides. It should be no surprise that we can persevere through these challenges. Our town has been here for most of four centuries now. Think about the history we have traversed.... Revolution, Slavery and Civil War, Depressions in the 19th and 20th Centuries, World Wars, social and economic changes and challenges ... and our town is still strong and a great place to live. It'is a testament to everyone active in Reading and your efforts to have the town reflect our values of progress and community. We have some difficult choices ahead of us at this town meeting and a full agenda. I wish us well as we take on these challenges and I thank you for your kind attention tonight. ARTICLE 2 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to table the subject matter of Article 2. 3 Annual Town Meeting April 26, 2010 Motion Carried ARTICLE 3 — On motion by James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to table the subject matter of Article 3. Motion Carried ARTICLE 4 — On motion by Camille Anthony, Secretary of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to approve the following amendments to the FY 2010 - FY 2019 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended, by adding the following described projects: ♦ Library Building Feasibility Study ($85,000 in FY10) ♦ Fire, Police and DPW Defibrillators ($27,000 in FY10) ♦ Killam Parking Lot Paving and Repairs ($83,000 in FY11) Background given by Bob LeLacheur Library Board of Trustees report given Trustees FinCom Report given by David Greenfield, Motion Carried by David Hutchinson, Chair of the Library Board of Vice Chairman of Finance Committee ARTICLE 5 — On motion by George Hines, Chairman of Finance Committee, it was voted to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 14 of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of April 27, 2009, as amended under Article 4 of the November 9, 2009 Subsequent Town Meeting and appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, as noted for the operation of the Town and its government, as follows: Motion made Ben Tafoya, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to dispense of further reading Motion to Dispense Carried General Fund — Wages and Expenses Account Line Description Decrease Increase B9 Benefits: Health Insurance $200,000 E97 Northeast Regional Vocational $17,864 191 Finance: Wages (Assessors) $10,000 192 Finance: Expenses (Assessors) $25,000 4 Annual Town Meeting April 26, 2010 K92 Community Services — Expenses (animal disposal — beavers $4k; Veteran's benefits $20k) Decrease $24,000 M92 Public Works: Expenses (hwy equip) $30,000 M93 Public Works: Snow & Ice $255,000 M94 Public Works: Street Lightingli $10,000 M95 Public Works: Rubbish $75,000 N91 Public Safety (Fire) Wages $93,000 N92 Public Safety (Police) Expenses (Police Academy reimbursed by new Officers into the general fund) $3,000 Subtotals of operating transfers $285,000 $457,864 From Free Cash $172,864 General Fund — Capital Account Line Description Decrease Increase C99 Library — Building Study = $85k $112,000 Police, Fire, Public Works: Local share of $95k in ALS Equipment = $27k From Sale of Real Estate Fund $86,000 From Free Cash $27,000 Presentation given by Bob baLocheur- Presentation Attached FinCom report given by Harold Torman - FinCom voted to support 7-0-0 Motion Carried Annual Town Meeting April 2G.2O1O i0lN NUNN 070 Wine M� Projected Reserves Status 5% of FY10 net ava861e revenue TARGET: 1 $ 3,504,000 - "Free Cash" offer November Town Meeting $ 5,312,000 • FY10 budget (proposed -Art. 5) $ (199,864) FY31 budget (proposed - Art.11) $ ( 25,000) FYI budget (proposed - Art.12) $ (936,000) • FYii budget (prapoxd - Art 141 5 (350 000) Adjusted Free Cash- $ 3,801,136 Stabilization Funds $ 1,415,000 General $1,390,000 Town buyback $ 25,000 smwl fxro" h $ 700.000 Finance Lonun(tiee Reserves $ 105 870 Total reserves projected at 7.6% $ 5,322,006 Surplus versus 5% minimum target $ 1.818,006 • tie (gtu•e ca+h regaivgnon 1+ prermed " ErclW<d from roladoflint FINCOM Reserves Policy The Finance Committee (FINCOM) of the Town of Reading hereby establishes and adopts a Policy, establishing a minimum target for cash reserves of 60K of Net Availabla Revenue {as defined below). Further, the FINCOM recognizes that circumstances may occur which would require the FINCOM to raise or lower this minimum from time to time. The FINCOM recognizes that the financial health of the Town of Reading is of paramount importance to its residents who receive essential services; to its bondholders who provide funding for long -term Town projects; to its vendors who provide services and equipment to the Town; and to its current and retired employees. This Policy on Cash Reserves is designed to protect the community from sudden and unexpected changes in revenues or expenses ... Online full text: Projected Reserves Status Sale of Real Estate Sale of Real Estate $ 1,379,287 FY30 budget (proposed -Art. 5)) $ ( 85,000) FYli budget (proposed - Art. 121 $ (300 0001 Balance after 2010 Annual Town Meeting $994,287 Projected use to offset Capital expenses: FY12 $275k FY13 $250k FY14 $200k FY15 $150k FY16 $100k FY17 $ 50k (additional Interest will be earned) 1 ARTICLE 6 — On motion by Richard Schubert, member of Board of Selectmen, it was voted to indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 6. Motion Carried ARTICLE 7 — On Motion by Stephen Goldy, member of Board of Selectmen, it was voted that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or exchange, or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, the following items of tangible property: Motion made Stephen Goldy, Board of Selectmen to dispense of further reading Motion to Dispense Carried Department Equipment Fire 2000 Model Year Type III Ford/ Horton Ambulance Police Two Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruisers DPW 2000 Ford E250 Cargo Van Extender DPW 1987 Melrose Bobcat Front End Loader DPW 1952 Warco Diesel Powered Motor Grader DPW 1990 International Dump Truck # (16) Model # 4900 4x2 DPW 1998 International Dump Truck with Mounted Catch Basin Cleaner (Stetco Model 950t/13) Information given by Peter Hechenbleikner FinCom Report given by Harold Torman - FinCom voted to support Motion Carried ARTICLE 8 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to authorize revolving funds for certain Town Departments under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E % for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 with the receipts, as specified, credited to each fund, the purposes, as listed, for which each fund may be spent, the maximum amount that may be spent from each fund for the fiscal year, and the disposition of the balance of each fund at fiscal year end: Motion made James Bonazoli, Board of Selectmen to dispense of further reading Motion to Dispense Carried 6 Annual Town Meeting April 26, 2010 Revolving Spending Revenue Allowed Expenditure Year End Account Authority Source Expenses Limits Balance Consulting and engineering services for the review of Conservation Fees as provided for designs and $25,000 Commission in Reading General engineering work for Available for Consulting Conservation Bylaws Section 5.7, the protection of expenditure Fees Commission Wetlands Protection wetlands nextyear Legal, oversight and inspection, plan review, initial property appraisals and Building Plumbing, appeals, Community Wiring, Gas and Services general other permits for the management, landfill $200,000 Walkers Brook monitoring costs, curb Crossing, Oaktree, sidewalks and Addison-Wesley/ pedestrian safety Inspection Pearson and improvements, records Available for Revolving Town Johnson Woods archiving and other expenditure Fund _Manager developments project related costs nextyear Vaccines, materials for screening clinics and clinical supply costs, medical equipment and $25,000 Public Health Clinic Fees and third supplies, Available for Clinics and Board of party immunizations, expenditure Services Health reimbursements educational materials nextyear Library Library Charges for lost or Acquire Library Available for Materials Director and damaged Library materials to replace $15,000 expenditure Replacement Trustees materials lost or damaged items nextyear Utilities and all other Available for Mattera Cabin Recreation maintenance and $10,000 expenditure Operating Administrator Rental Fees _opera ing expenses —next year Information given by PeterHeohenb|eiknor FinCum report given by Marsie West - F|nComvote to support Motion by William Brown. Precinct to change Expenditure Limits of Inspection Revolving fund from $200,000 to $100,000 Motion to Amend Does Not Carry After Discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried Annual Town Meeting April 2G.2O1U ARTICLE U — On motion by James Bonuzoi, Vice Chairmen of Board of Selectmen, it was voted that the Town approve the FY 2011 — FY 2020 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as detailed on page 68 of the "Report ofthe | / Warrant, 201O Annual Town KAaeUng" \ / PreeentetongivonbvBobLaLuoheur - Pr*aentationAttaohed FinComReportgivenbyGeorgeHineo - FinComvotedhuoupport Motion Carried 8 Annual Town Meeting April 26.2O1O �a��gRy CO us X?i_? 1. 141 10 ® FF Debt C Capital. FY2011 Budget - Capital $2.90 $ $0.96 pages 65 -69 • FINCOM designates FINCOM $2.53 $ $1.44 a certain amount of funding towards mil) Policy' $1.89 $ $2.20 debt 6 capital each year, in order to $4.98 $ $0.84 $ $4.14 preserve the Towns FY12 $3.92 $2.78 $1.14 infrastructure. • This annual amount is not sufficient to fully address the needs of the Town. • As debt is paid down, more funding is available for 'cash ind�dee��orom«d capital'. �e Ay_W.pdwi ff.". om�drnr o =. ($ D Debt C Capital. FY11 $ $3.86 $ $2.90 $ $0.96 FY13 $ $3.96 $ $2.53 $ $1.44 FY14 $ $4.08 $ $1.89 $ $2.20 FY20 $ $4.98 $ $0.84 $ $4.14 FY2011 Budget - Capital pages 65 -69 $993k in FYI - a bit higher than FINCOM policy • $425k roads (in addition to $460k from Chapter 90 funding) • $230k Ambulance $115k DPW sander $83k Killom parking lot repairs $40k General curb /sidewalk $30k Killam playground (annual program) $25k Patient care system $20k School security system $15k General playground surfaces $10k Street sign replacements Criteria for Evaluating Projects: - Life /health /safety - Public safety - Infrastructure -laws - Cost savings - Infrastructure - economics - Departmental high priority - One -time opport unity - Leverage Town resources - Key goo) of community C� FY2011 Budget - Capital pages 65 -69 • Adopt new 10 -year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) found on page 69 of the Warrant for F1'1l- FY20. • The list of CIP projects shown on page 65 are the highest priorities for FYIi. 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SA Street Signs 25,000 10,000 40,000 10,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 365,000 10,000 Downtown Improve ($650k 1Oyr bond) Reconstruction: West Street Debt Debt Debt 7,500,000 Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt - 7,500,000 Skim Coating & Crack Seal Patch Various Streets /local fund Repair Killam parking lot West Street design ($155k) West Street - Local share ($480k) Various Streets /Ch. 90 fund or grants 50,000 350,000 450,000 50,000 375,000 83,000 450,000 50,000 245,000 155,000 450,000 50,000 185,000 240,000 450,000 50,000 210,000 240,000 450,000 50,000 475,000 450,000 50,000 500,000 450,000 50,000 550,000 450,000 50,000 600,000 450,OOD 50,000 650,000 450,000 50,000 700,000 450,000 500,000 4,490,000 83,000 155,000 480,000 4,500,000 Total Cost 885,000 1,008,000 8,425,000 950,000 975,000 1,000,000 1,025,000 1,100,000 1,150,000 1,200,000 1,250,000 18,083,000 Chapter 90 or Grants 450,000 450,000 7,950,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,OOD 450,000 450,000 12,000,000 General Fund Cost 435,000 558,000 475,000 500,000 525,000 550,000 575,000 650,000 700,000 750,000 800,000 6,083,000 ARTICLE 10 — On motion by Camille Anthony, Secretary of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted that the Town appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Six Dollars ($460,306) for the purposes of repair, construction, maintenance and preservation of the Town's roads and bridges together with other related costs, said sum to be offset by reimbursement from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90. Presentation given by George Zambouras - Presentation Attached After Discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried 9 Annual Town Meeting April 26, 2010 ® 9ii — YMMOFMOM Y1,110, 1V' ABRIE i 11 1/11-119 VO Article 10: FY 2011 Chapter 90 Allocation Enables Chapter 90 funds to be used for road improvements Chapter 90 funding is a reimbursement program Need to appropriate funds in anticipation of receipt of Chapter 90 funds • No debt has ever been sold in anticipation of Chapter 90 Article 10: FY 2011 Roadway Improvements Re- Inspection of roadways underway Annual pavement plan — end May Maximize pavement life — Roadway paving — Minor maintenance — Crack Sealing Article 10: FY 2011 Chapter 90 Allocation FY 2011 $460,306 $ 14,209 Increase over FY 2010 Article 10: FY 2011 Roadway Improvement Funding CH 90 FY2011 $460,306 Capital Funds FY2011 $375,000 Total Roadway FY2D11 $835,306 1 ARTICLE 11 — On Motion by Mike Monahan, First Baptist Church it was voted that the town appropriate the sum of $25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Dollars) for snowplowing and /or removal in all church parking lots. It is the opinion of Town Counsel that the adoption of this article by Town Meeting may violate the provisions of Section 2 of Article 18 of the Articles of Amendment to the Mass. Constitution, further amended by Articles 46 and 103 commonly (and more simply) known as the "Anti -Aid Amendment". Specifically, Section of Amended Article 18 states that "no grant, appropriation or use of public money or property or loan of credit shall be made or authorized by the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof for the purpose of funding, maintaining or aiding any infirmary, institution, primary or secondary school, or charitable or religious undertaking which is not publicly owned and under the exclusive control, order or supervision of public officers or public agents authorized by the commonwealth or federal authority or both ... and no such grant, appropriation or use of public money or property or loan of credit shall be made- or authorized for the purpose of funding, maintaining or aiding any church, religious denomination or society." Presentation given by Tony Rickley FinCom Report given by Bryan Walsh Presentation given by Non Town Meeting Member Thomas Ryan Motion made by David Talbot, Precinct 5 to Dispense of Discussion 2/3 Vote required 116 Voted in the affirmative 47 Voted in the negative Motion to Dispense of Discussion Does Not Carry Motion to indefinitely postpone made by John Arena, Precinct 1 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Does Not Carry After Discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Does Not Carry ARTICLE 12 Budget Motions Motion to Table until Thursday, April 29, 2010 Motion to Table Carried 10 Annual Town Meeting April 26, 2010 ARTICLE 13 — On motion by George Hines, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was voted to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L, § 2(a) to impose a local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals originating within the Town by a vendor at the rate of .75 percent of the gross receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant meals to take effect July 1, 2010. Motion to Table until Thursday, April 29, 2010 Motion to Table Carried ARTICLE 14 - On motion by Richard Schubert, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to change the name of the Gateway Smart Growth Zoning Incentive Payment Stabilization Fund to the Smart Growth Zoning Incentive Payment Stabilization Fund, and that the purposes of the Stabilization Fund be revised to include the deposit of all Zoning Incentive Payments received by the Town of Reading for any 40R project and further, that the sum of $350,000 be transferred from free cash into the Stabilization Fund. Information presented by Gail LaPointe FinCom Report given by David Greenfield - Voted to Support by 7 -0 -0 2/3 Vote required Declared unanimous by Moderator Motion Carried 11 Annual Town Meeting April 26, 2010 ARTICLE 1S—Onmotion by Robert Nordstrand.Chairman of Board of Assessors, it was voted pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59. Section 5, Clause 41C to adopt the following changes effective for FY 2011 in the income, asset and age limits of certain elderly tax exemptions aefollows: ' To increase the income limits for unmarried persons ho$2O.0O0.OU and for married persons to $30.000.00; to increase the asset limits for unmarried persons to $40.000.00 and for married persons to $55,000.00; to nadums the age of eligibility to 65 years or older; and to increase the exemption amount from $500.00to$75O.O0. Presentation given by Bob LeLachour- Presentation Attached FinCom Report given by Berry Berman -FinCom supported Article 157-O-O Board of Assessor Report given by Robert Nordmtnand - Board of Assessor supported Article 15 3-O Motion made by Ronald D'Adderio. Precinct for amendment to change $20.000 to $26.000 - $30.000 ho$40.000 -$40.000 bo'$50.000 -$55.000 to$68.000 Motion to Amend Determined to be Out of Order [Notion made by Ronald D'Addoho. Precinct G for amendment tochange $750 to $1000 Motion to Amend Does Not Carry Motion made by Pete Dahl, Precinct for amendment ho change age limit from 65 to 70 Motion Amend Does Not Carry After Discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried as Originally Presented 12 Annual Town Meeting April 38.2018 11 ONW& 1 ffiff MYGB7rr i7(�.�£ildce(r" D Elderly Tax Exemptions These changes will bring Reading in line with many surrounding communities; The cost of the current elderly exemptions program is fully reimbursed as State Aid in the following year. Increased costs will be absorbed entirely by the Town of Reading through the Assessors overlay account. T� Elderly Tax Exemptions The Board of Assessors recommend to make three changes to allow for increased participation and one change to increase benefits for Reading elderly tax payers in these difficult economic times: • increase income limits; • increase asset limits; • reduce the age of eligibility; • increase the exemption amount. % =5 EM Elderly Tax Exemptions Income limits (000s) Age limits Asset limits (000x) R/E tax reduction Current $17/21 70+ $28/30 $500 Proposed $20/30 65+ $40/55 $750 Average of Surrounding Communities $21/31 66+ $40152 $710+ ARTICLE 16 - On motion by Stephen Goldy, member of Board of Selectmen, it was voted pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12 to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract or contracts including all extensions renewals and options for a period greater than three years for ♦ the collection of rubbish and recyclables, not to exceed 10 years ♦ for the disposal of rubbish not exceeding 20 years upon such terms and conditions determined by the Town Manager 2/3 Vote required 135 Voted in the affirmative 8 Voted in the negative Information presented by Peter Hechenbleikner FinCom Report given by Bryan Walsh Motion Carried On motion by Ben Tafoya, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted that this Annual Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m. 163 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy. Attest: Laura A. Gemme Town Clerk 13 Annual Town Meeting April 26, 2010 Thank you, Mr. Moderator. I'm Jack Russell. Precinct 8 and President of the Downtown Steering Committee Corporation. I'd like to give you a little history leading up to this motion. As you may know, and have probably forgotten by now, the Downtown Steering Committee was formed as a non-profit corporation in 1996, 14 years ago, by a group of residents and business owners. Its purpose was to help define, and contribute to the revitalized streetscape of the downtown area. As this major task approached completion, the DSC turned its attention to organizing and raising money for other downtown improvements and events. The Alleyway Initiative, which resulted in the beautiful wall mural, improved 'lighting, brick paving and decorative arches was a great improvement of the alleyway between Main St. and the central parking lot. The I't Annual Fall Street Faire held last September to celebrate the completion of the streetscape Project was so successful that planning for the 2nd Annual Fall Street Faire has started, It will be held on Sunday September 121h. Save the date! In the 3 years since the Economic Development Committee was formed in 2007, several of the EDC members became members of the Downtown Steering Committee. Currently 4 of the 7 DSC directors are associated with the EDC and I is a member of the Historical commission. This by itself is not a problem unless it is necessary to do business with the Town, in which case we run afoul of the State Conflict of interest law' * We do have to do business with the town for events like the Faire and when coordinating other downtown improvements, Thus; either the Downtown Steering Committee members who are associated with Town Boards would have to resign from one or the other, which none of us wanted to do, or we could dissolve the DSC and carry out the DSC function through the EDC. This second option becomes more attractive in view of the fact that the Downtown Steering Committee is a 501(c)(4) non-profit which does not allow donors to deduct donations from their income tax. We were about to embark on a long, torturous, and potentially expensive path to become a 501(c)(3) non-profit which would allow donors to deduct their gifts. By becoming a town trust, donations to which are tax deductable, fund raising will be much easier and more effective. .--In view of the above, on April 1-2, 2010;- The - Downtown Steering Committee Directors voted 6:0:0 to dissolve the Corporation and transfer all remaining assets, currently about $15,000 un-encumbered, to the Downtown Improvement and Events Trust if such trust is approved by this Town Meeting under the motion before you. We recommend that you establish this Trust. Thank You On motion by William Brown, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted that this Annual Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, on Monday, May 3, 2010. Meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m. 158 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy. Attest: Laura A. Gemme Town Clerk 9 Annual Town Meeting April 29, 2010 FY 2011 Town Manager's Budget Presentation 4-29-10 This level of government — local government - touches the lives of all of our citizens in many ways every single day. That is why our employees, our volunteers, and you as Town Meeting members are involved. This is our collective passion. Ben Tafoya told Town Meeting on Monday night that in spite of the worldwide financial meltdown, Reading is thriving. My presentation this evening is intended to show you, in very real terms, evidence that as a community we are thriving, and why that is so. The Town's Mission Statement and values guide us in what we do and how we do it: "The Town of Reading strives for excellence in all its .services — - from education to government — and seeks to enhance and enrich the social, intellectual, and leisure life of the community" Our Values and guiding principals are detailed summarized on the slides in front of you. Integrity and Transparency • highest standards of ethics and integrity. • open government. • keep the community informed. • civil, professional, and mutually respectful xcellence • excellence will be the standard continuous improvement • careful planning Diversity • diversity and respect for differences on pages 56 and 57 of your warrant report, and are Community • Sustainability • Tolerance, Civility and. Cultural Diversity • Volunteerism and Civic Engagement • Historic Preservation and Open Space • Recreational, Cultural, and Educational Opportunities It is the people — volunteers, employees, and residents that make this community what it is. Our employees and volunteers, plus equipment and materials, are the raw materials from which we produce services to our community. Ben Tafoya talked about our wonderful residents and volunteers Monday night, and I agree with his comments. They are all "off budget" though, so I will talk about our employees, and how they are working in partnership with our volunteers and residents to make this community thrive. I first want to recognize the leadership of our Department Heads. They are all expert in their fields, 7nd in addition are outstanding leaders in this community. Two new Department heads — DPW pirector Jeff Zager and Community Services Director Jean Delios, have added wonderful experience ,ind expertise to an already great team. And while they are not part of the municipal budget, I also want to recognize Facilities Director Joe Huggins, Director of School Finance and Operations Mary Delai, Superintendent of Schools John Doherty, and RMLD General Manager Vinnie Cameron. They are an integral part of the senior management team that this community can be very proud of. I want to talk for a couple of minutes about 5 areas related to our employees: • Staffing levels • Health Insurance • Salaries 2011 • Customer Service success • Achieving results together with limited resources The staffing levels for municipal government in 2011 are the same as in 2008, and slightly below 2009 levels, even though self imposed increases in service, and state and federally mandated workloads have increased appreciably. Health Insurance is a major cost driver for municipal budgets. The Town in partnership with our employees as represented by the Public Employee Committee has negotiated 5 major changes in the health insurance program over the past 7 years. Beginning in July 1 2009 all active employees moved into a 3 tiered insurance program that reduced premiums from 2% to 27%. The Tow-, evaluated the option of going into the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) program, and our analysi is that this program provides neither the cost savings nor the quality of program that our new prograr offers. While our rates are going up over 9% for FY 2011, following a significant reduction in rates in FY 2010, the GIC rates are going up 13% to 15%. . Salaries • 251 regular municipal employees (not including seasonal) • 113 non-union employees • 6 Municipal Unions • 3 contracts settled for FY2011 - 55 employees • 3 contracts under negotiation - 83 employees For FY2011, no COLA beyond what is in place on 6-30-10. For example, as part of the previous 3 year contract, the Firefighters union accepted the deferral of a portion of their salary increase until the last day of their contract. And as part of the Town Manager's salary increase for FY 2010, approved by the Board of Selectmen in December 2008, a portion of the salary increase was deferred 'til mid year. For FY2011 — no stop movement except for employees who complete their probationary period. Customer service We are working hard to emphasize excellent customer service. This is very hard to measure, but beginning in January 2009 we have provided customer survey cards, a copy of wh ic was distributed to Town Meeting members. Last year we had about 100 surveys returned. This ye we had 100 surveys returned during the first quarter. The slide shows that those who respond rate lour customer service very highly. We will continue to strive for excellence in this area. lAchieving results together with limited resources could be a 2:hour slide show. The examples are intended to illustrate — not be a complete listing: * comprehensive records management system, savings in storage and search costs, and more documents to be available to the community , ♦ Significantly increased service to veterans. ♦ 2 of our employees were deployed yesterday first to Fort Dix, and then on to Afghanistan Police Patrol Officers Mike Lee and Christine Amendola. We wish them a safe journey and good health. ♦ Staff secured grants and are coordinating trail building * new Town Clerk was faced with 2 unexpected elections ♦ MSBA Funding — reduced property tax ♦ MUNIs implementation + Refinancing debt * Improvements in technology ♦ Flood prevention — through efforts of Conservation Commission ♦ Flood mitigation — DPW — with new equipment ♦ Pumping of basements — Fire ♦ Pumping of back yards — DPW ♦ Large (not large enough) road construction program - $900,000 per year * Some done by contractor, some by DPW crews + RNA grant for curb, sidewalk, and roadway — DPW did work ♦ Library — more hours — Sundays ♦ All statistics are on the rise ♦ Increasing programs ♦ Increasing interlibrary loans + Induction of Children's Librarian Corinne Fisher into the MA Library Hall of Fame this Friday ♦ Performance Contracting — $5.5 million, undertaken by Mary Delai of the School Department, and implementation under the direction of Joe Huggins of Facilities Department. + Additional grant of $150,000; work with RIVILD ♦ Largest flu clinic in our history ♦ On again/off again H 1 N 1 vaccination —work with schools * New mandates on sharps collection � ♦ Fire Department has expanded availability of ALS by placing equipment on fire apparatus ♦ Police Department has highest volume of activity of any Police Department around, and Reading is one of safest communities in suburban Boston ♦ Expanded drainage work ♦ Water line installation ♦ Sewer inflow/infiltration — lowering incidents of sewer back-ups — still more to be done ♦ Significantly expanded recreational facilities and programs It takes funding to make sure that we have the people we need, and the equipment and materials required, to provide the services we want to maintain the community that we cherish. That is the essence of our budget cm READING A Community of Excellence a= t � M= Values Integrity and Transparency highest standards of ethics and integrity. open government. keep the community informed, civil, professional, and mutually respectful . Excellence Excellence will be the standard — continuous improvement careful planning Diversity • diversity and respect for differences Many of our employees, and all of our volunteers, are residents of Reading. Town of Reading Mission The Town of Reading strives for excellence in all its services — from education to government — and seeks to enhance and enrich the social, intellectual, and leisure life of the community. Values Community Sustainability Tolerance, Civility and Cultural Diversity Volunteerism and Civic Engagement Historic Preservation and Open Space Recreational, Cultural, and Educational Opportunities ®® Partnership with Employees • Staffing levels • Health Insurance • Salaries 2011 • Customer Service success • Achieving results together with limited resources STAFFING LEVELS Effective Date Major Change Rate FY2007 TO FY 2011 90.32% - 2007 2008 2009 2010 - 2.011 TOWN AOMINISTRATiON 2.50 -2.50 2.50 2.40 2.40 COMMUNITY SERVICES - 17.40 19.20 19.20 17.50 16.90 ACCOUNTING - 2.50 2.50 - 2.50 2.50 2.50 FINANCE - - - 18.60 18.40 18.30 19.50 19.50 '...... PUBLIC.SAFETY _ Milo, 99.80 101.80 101.80. 101.80 PUBLIC,WORKS 43.50 43.50 43.50 43.00 43.00 LIBRARY 19.70 19.70 19.70 19.70 19.70 TOTAL 203.00 205.60 207.50 206.40 205.80 SALARY LEVELS 2011 251 regular municipal employees (not including seasonal) • 113 non -union employees 6 Municipal Unions 3 contracts settled for FY2011 - 55 employees • 3 contracts under negotiation - 63 employees • For FY2011, no.COLA beyond what is in place on 6 -30 -10 For FY2011 - no step movement except for employees who complete their probationary period. 4 0® HEALTH INSURANCE 5 major changes in 7 years Effective Date Major Change Rate Prior to 3 -1 -04 Increase co -pays; Inc, prescription drugs 90.32% 3 -14)4 7.2% 3 -1 -05 _ Increase co -pays 18 %/20% 3 -1 -06 90.32% 4.9% 6 -1 -06 Increase co -pays; Increase mail prescription drugs 0%/29% 6 -1 -07 0.00% 6A% 6 -1 -08 Increase co -pays; change to Medex 2 /Part 0 3.8 %16.1 %o 1 -1 -09 Medex 2 and Part 0 1.9% 6 -1 -09 Switch to tiered product (like GIC) - 2 %/ -27% 1 -1 -10 Medex 2 and Part 0 4.9% 7 -1 -10 9.7% -(i &- CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCCESS Were you assisted in a timely manner? Good 6.45% Excellent 90.32% Was the person who assisted you knowledgeable? Good 9.68% Excellent 90.32% Did you accomplish what you came for? Good 0.00% Excellent 96.77% Was the person you spoke with professional /courteous? Good 0.00% Excellent 100.00% ®�j� ® Finance Team l�� t `�641�6r �L ��ri•O n "fiwi 'A�'^�h `n With the School Department - Refinanced �'g processed several debt Issues, funding for saving x r RMHS $160,000 per a xvl� year r ff{ a Flood Prevention and Storm.Water Management wor Interlibrary mo 40N. .. through the .. E � - , .; ait�te Lr 16ra�y'Loan Serv(co'� s' 1 3 IF ,tl A N71 P -Y Highway Work HE a Kl X If �� a�Xy 3 ® Utility work ®fit It takes funding to make sure that we have the ep ople we need, and the equipment and materials required, to provide the services we want to maintain the community that we cherish. That is the essence of our budget Fi ®® Improved Recreational Facilities M K 'cox i ,?= •5,�'raRrfZS #: ",�'�'°' %':I 11