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Home My WebLink About2011-03-29 Board of Selectmen Packet~o yOFRpq~~yc Town of Reading y _ 16 Lowell Street 1NCORQO¢P Reading, MA 01867-2685 r639FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter Hechenbleikner DATE: March 24, 2011 RE: Agenda -March 29, 2011 3) Proclamations have been requested for Autism Month for the month of April and for Start Walking.Day in April. 4) The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee is meeting on Monday and will have recommendations for some of the members of the Fall Street Faire Committee and also for a vacancy on the Historical Commission. 5a) We are expecting Dan McGrath in to make a presentation to the Town for a donation for the Veterans' Flower Fund at 7:25 p.m. 5b) We'll have a brief highlight of the cemetery records search system that the Technology Division and the Cemetery Division have been working on. 5c) The Town Accountant will be in with the auditor. The Town Accountant needs to be appointed (re-appointed) by April 1. 5d) The auditor will be in to do a brief presentation and answer questions about the FY2010 audit. Please bring your audit books with you. 5e) We have advertised for a hearing and noticed abutters on South Street and Curtis Street for the discussion and decision on the South Street/Jacob Way intersection design. We sent the Board by email the summary information on the traffic study and peer review for your information. 5f) The Board has an application for a variance for driveways at 21 - 23 Harrison Street. This was a tear down and reconstruction of a'two family house. The developer is the 7 same developer as the property on Franklin Street where a driveway variance was previously granted. 5g) Recreation Administrator John Feudo and representatives of Reading United Soccer Club, and Reading Youth . Lacrosse will be in to request approval to have practices on the artificial turf fields on Sunday mornings. The Board has previously granted such approval but only in circumstances where the situation was temporary - the construction at the High School, etc. Enclosed in your packet is a copy of the pertinent portions of the Selectmen's Policies limiting organized use of fields on Sunday mornings. 5h) John Feudo will be in to review with you and request Selectmen's approval on the tennis court-fees. You can see from the email that Town Counsel has given the opinion that the Board of Selectmen is the authority for approving such fees. 5i) Included in your material is the information on potential utility rate setting. This is scheduled for a hearing on April 12th, but the Board of Selectmen has requested in the past a preview of the utility rate structure prior to the hearing. 5j) Included in your packet is a copy of the Warrant Report as it exists to date. The Bylaw Committee has reviewed and made their recommendations on their Articles, and the Finance Committee will be meeting on Monday, March 28`h and Wednesday, March 30`h to review and vote on the budget and Warrant. PIH/ps 8 Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Vincent Cameron [vcameron@RMLD.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 2:45 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Kevin Sullivan; Tom O'Connor; Paula O'Leary Subject: Reading Double Pole List Attachments: Read ingDoublePoleListNov-2010.pdf Page 1 of 1 Attached is the updated Reading Double Pole List, Verizon continues to remove double poles and the list is most likely outdated the day after it is created. In the past year a total of 127 double poles have been removed (mostly by Verizon), the most progress we've ever seen. Verizon, Comcast, and Fire Alarm are also responding quicker to our notifications. Please note, we did add 10 new poles, which Verizon recently set on Franklin Street that will not be transferred until FY12. There are a total of 41 double poles +A (excluding the 10 new ones on Franklin Street), with transfers as follows: RMLD has 2 left to transfer (excluding Franklin Street). Verizon has 25 left to transfer (excluding Franklin Street). Comcast has 20 left to transfer (excluding Franklin Street) Fire Alarm has 1 left to transfer (excluding Franklin Street). 11/10/2010 9 1 (f- t 1 1 191201 0 1:53 PM 0 RMLD Double Pole List -in Reading - Updated November - 2010 1.1191201013.53 RMLD V'ERIZON COMCAST FIRE NOTES Pates ready Poles fdrremoval Removed STREET Pole # DONE ~TODO DONE 1 T000 DONE }TODD' DONE IT000. SH ADE=TO DO -~_.L- A Street 2 0 0- 0 Vedzon Removal Cut 1 Ash Street 3 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Ash Street 4 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Ash Street 5 .0 0 0 0 Vedzon Removal 7 Ash Street 6 0 0" 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 B Street 1 0• .0 0 Vedzon Removal 1 Bancroft Avenue 2 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 9 Bancroft Avenue 19 0 .0 0 RMLD Removal 1 Bancroft Avenue 29 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 Bancroft Avenue 30 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 9 _i . _Beech Street _ 4 _ 1 Verizon Removal Belmont Street 1 0 0 0 Butt in Ground Ver`izan Removal 2 - Briarwo_o_d_Avenue 5 _ Verizon Removal California Road 4 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Cedar Street 2 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Charles Street 57 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Charles Street 46 0 0 ' 0 0 Verizon Removal- 1 Chute Street 3 0 0 0. RMLD Removal [ Cumberland Road 1 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 9- Cumberland Road 2 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Cumberland Road 3 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Cumberland Road 5 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Dana Road 10 0 0 0 Vedzon Removal 1 a Eaton Street 15 -1 - I - -1 L- - - Verizon Removal Echo Avenue 3 0 0 0 Verizon Removal [ a Edgemont Street _3_ - _ RMLD R,=vaItRiser pipe,w/wire to school _ Fairview Avenue _ 2" 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Fairview Avenue 5 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 s Fairview. Avenue 6 1 1 Vedzon Removal Fairview Avenue 7 0 0 0 0- Vedzon Removal 7 11-/9/20101•:53 PM . Cs ~Jp 1 11191201013:53 RMLD VERIZON COMCAST FIRE NOTES ° Poles ready Poles " STREET POle # DONE [7O DO DONE TODD DONE iToDo DONE 1TO DO forremoval Removed Fairview Avenue 8 0 0 0 0. Verizon Removal 1 Fairview Avenue 9 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Fairview Avenue 10 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Franklin Street .16 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 Franklin Street 22 0 0 0 : RMLD Removal ( . s Franklin Street 65 1 1 _ 1 1 Verizon Removal-Poles set for FYI 2 Capital Project 7 Franklin Street 66 1 1 1 1 Verizon Removal-Poles setfor FY12 Capital Project 8 Franklin Street 67 1 ( 1 1 1 Verizon Removal-Poles setfor FY12 Capital Project s Franklin Street 68 1 1 1 -1 Verizon Removal-Poles set for FYI 2 Capital Project 1o Franklin Street 69 I 1 1 ~ 1 Verizon Removal-Poles setfor FY12 Capital Project 11 Franklin Street 70 1 1 1 1 Verizon Removal-Poles setfor FY12 Capital Project 12 Franklin Street 72 1 1 1 1 Verizon Removal-Poles set for FY12 Capital Project 13 Franklin Street 73 1 1 1 1 Verizon Removal-Poles set for FYI 2 Capital Project 14 Franklin Street 74 1• 1 1 1 Verizon Removal-Poles set for FY12 Capital Project - 1s Franklin Street 75 1 1 1 1 Verizon. Removal-Poles setfor FY12 Capital Project _ _ e Street Geor 14 _ 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 g uld Street G 4 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 o ld Street G 3 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 16 ou Gould Street 2 1 1 1 " 1 Verizon Removal. - Street G 5 - 0 - 0 - 0 0- Verizon Removal 1 reen t G St 2 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 ree reen St t Gr 1 0 0 0 0. Verizon Removal 1 ree een eet St G 16 0 0 0 Verizon Removal r reen St t 9 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 ree Grove t St G 24 0 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 17 ree rove Grove Street 25 RMLD-Removal t St G 60 0 0 0 0 RMLD Removal I 18 _ ree rove Hacripshire Road 7 1 _ _ _ RMLD Removai _ ue A H 6 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 19 ven anscom Haven Street 15 1 i 1 1 RMLD Removal 20 Street High 25 1 RMLD Pole-Town to remove equlpment _ _ d A Hi hl 4 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 venue an g d t R Hitl 4 0 0 - 0 Verizon Removal - 1 21 oa cres Hopkins Street 27 1 C 1 r - l- - 1 I - Verizon Removal 1 1119120101:53 PM . 22 23 '24 • 25 26 N z IZ i li/9120013:53 RMLD VERIZON COMCAST FIRE NOTES Polesready Poles 'STREET Howard Street Howard Street tt~~ Pole tt 18 15 DONE ; To DO 1 DONE i To DO GONE ?TO DO ^i DONE 17O 00 - Vedzon Removal Vedzon Removal fOllemDVal Removed - 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Howard Street _ 11 _ ( _ 1's Verizon Removai - never replaced Indiana _Avenu_e 0 0 Verizon Removal i tndlana Avenue 3 2 0 0 0 0 Vedzon Removal Kensington Ave Kieran Road - 7 1 - i= 1 _ 1 1 I RMLD. Removal d R L 9 1 I 1 _ ; Verizon Removal oa awrence Libby Avenue 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal RMLD Removal 1 Lincoln Street 9-1 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 Linden Street 10 0 0 0 RMLD Removal Linden Street 11 0 0 0 Top - RMLD Removal 1 Linden Street 12 0- 0 0 RMLD Removal Longview Road 4 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 Lowell Street 20 0 0 Top - RMLD Removal 1 Lowell Street 26 0 0 0 RMLD Removal (Sidewalk) 1 Lowell Street 32 0 0 0 0 Vedzon Removal 1 Main Street 8 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Main Street Main Street 10 0 Verizon Removal 0 0 Vedzon Removal Main Street 15 0 0 0 Verizon Removal- Main Street I Main Street _ 17 0 0 _ 0 - - - 0 - _ - Vedzon Removal Vedzon Removal - Main Street 19 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal i Main Street 20 0 0 0 0 Vedzon Removal 1 Main Street 22 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal . ? Main Street 23 0 0 0 ' 0 Verizon Removal Main Street ' 24 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Main Street _ . _ . 25 5 0 0 I 1._ . 1 Vedzon Removal s Main _Stre_e_t 3 _ 0 Verizon-Removal Main Street 129 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Melbourne Ave 6 0 0 ' Vedzon Removal Middle Street Middlesex Avenue 3 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 RMLD Removal w 11 /9(2010.1:53 PM 1 1191201013:53 RMLD VERIZON COMCAST FIRE - NOTES ; Poles ready Poles STREET Pole # DONE 1 TO DO i DONE ; . TO DO DONE ,TOGO DONE 1iO D0 I Farremaval Removed 0 0 RMLD'Removal Oakland Road Oakland Road 7 13 0 RMLD Removal 3a " Oakridge. Road 1 1 ( ! Verizon Removal 31 2 0 ~ 0 0 Verizon Removal 32 - - Oakrld a Road P_arkman Road _ _ - - - 1 5 _ 1 _ _l.- 0 1 _._-L_-_ 0 1 4 - - RMLD Removal Top _ Verizon Removal Pearl Street 4 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Pearl Street 19 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 33 - Pearl Street Pierce Street _ Pinevale Avenue 20 3__ _ 7 0 _ _ 1 0 ~ 0 _ - 0 - - _ Veriz _ • _ _ on Removal -Needs Outage for RMLD to transfer Verizon Removal l Pratt Street 5 0 0 0 0 Verizon Remova Verizon Removal Pratt Street t 10 6 Q 1 0 t 1 . _ 1 Verizon Remova 34 Pratt Stree t St 29 1 Top - RMLD Removal 35 _ ree Prescott _ 0 Verizon Removal Richard Road 6 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Shackford Road 3 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 South Street 1 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 South Street 45 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 South Street 44 0 _0 Verizon Removal _ 3s South Street 49 - _ - - South Street - 39 38 0- - 1 1 0 j 1 _ - _ Verizon Removal - - _ - Verizon Removal - 37 - South Street - l - 0 _ _ Verizon Removal Sturges Street 4 0 0 Verizon Removal Sunnyside Avenue 2 0 0 Q 0 Verizon Removal Sunnyside Avenue % 3 0 0 0 Verizon Removal . 1 Sunnyside Avenue 4 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Sunnyside Avenue 9 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Temple Street 1 0 Q 0 Verizon Removal 1 Torre Street 7 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Victoria Avenue 4 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Victoria Avenue 7 0 0 0 Verizon Removal l Victoria Avenue 8 0 0 Verizon Removal Village Street - Village Street 9 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 .4- 1 1 Verizon Removal i 1 1119/20101:53 PM 1 1/9/241013:53 RMLD VERIZQN CQMCAST FIRE NOTES Poles ready Poles F STREET Pole # DONE ITO00 DONE 1 TODO DONE !TO 00 - DONE 4TOOo I forremoval Removed 3s Village Street 16 4 0 0 0 _Verizon Removal Verizon Removal Virginia Avenue 5 0 , 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Virginia Avenue A V i . 6 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 venue irgin a t l ut St W 6 0 0 _ 0 0 Verizon Removal. 1 ree a n 7 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Walnut Street 8 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Walnut Street 9A 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Walnut Street 10 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1- Walnut Street 11 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Walnut Street 12 0 0 0 0. Verizon Removal 1 Walnut Street 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Walnut Street t 15 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Walnut Stree 16 . 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Walnut Street .20 0 0 0. 0 Verizon Removal Top of pale 1 Walnut Street 22 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Walnut Street 23 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal. Walnut Street 24 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal-Top of pole 1 Walnut Street 25 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Walnut Street 26 0 0 . 0 0 Verizon Removal Walnut Street 27 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 1 Walnut Street 28 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Walnut Street 29 0 0 0 0 Verizon-Removal 1 Walnut. Street 31 0 0 0 0 Verizon. Removal Walnut Street 32 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal 39 Walnut Street Walnut Street 33 41 0 1 Verizon Removal 40 Wakefield Street 9 1 1 0 1 0 0 _ Verizon Removal Verizon Removal Wakefield Street t Street W 7 96 0 1 r 1 1 RMLD Removal---* es 41 42 West Street 83 ' 1 _ i RMLD Removal .p i ' 11 /9/20101:53 PM . J 11191201413:53 RM LD VERI+ZON COMGAST FIR E NOTES ' Poles ready Pales' STREET Pole # DONE ( 11 TD oo DONE j TO DO DONE ITO DO if I DONE i TO OQ for removal Removed t 84 1 ( 1 1 ; [ RMLD Removal 43 West Stree . _ D t 50 1 Removal RML 44. West Stree ` t S 35 1 ' 1 j ,val RMLD Remo 45 tree West 36 • 1 ( ' 1 RMLD Removal 46 West" Street . 47 West Street . ' 7 1 ( ( 1 i " 1 ~ Verizon Removal 46 West Street 2 1 1 1 1 Vedzon Removal 1 o 1 t 1 1 1 1 val Vedzon Rem 49 West Stree ^ - - - - _ _ ` 1 Willard Road 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Verizon Removal Vedzon Removal : 1 so Willard Road Willard Road 2 3 0 1 { 0 1 { 1 { _ . 1 - Verizon Removal ' 1 4 1 E 9( 1 I Verizon Rem - 1 51 . - Winter Street _ 5 . -Q-• Q -O- RMLD Removal 1 WinthropAVenUe 0 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 Winthrop Avenue 3 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 Woburn- Street 14 0 . 0 0 RMLD Removal 1 Woburn Street Woodward Avenue 11 6 . 0 0 0 0 0 RMLD Removal 5 1 127 TOTALS 39 12 16 1 35 20 1 30 151 11 11 Grand Total 51 ( 51 ( 50 26 6 . Page 1 of 2 eT, Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 12:48 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: Fwd: Pulte Homes Copy to BOS under t m report please Sent from my iPhone Pete Begin forwarded message: From: "Delios, Jean" <jdelios cc ci.reading.ma.us> Date: March 24, 2011 12:33:07 PM EDT To: "Hechenbleikner, Peter" <phechenbleilazer a ci.reading.ma.us> Subject: Pulte Homes The Reading Woods project is nearing completion of Site Plan Review which is scheduled to conclude at a special meeting of the CPDC Monday night March 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The parking plans for the 424 unit Reading Woods development includes 895 parking spaces which exceeds what is required by zoning by 127 spaces as follows: Sub-District Zoning District Zoning Reqmts Units Reqd per Zonina Provided Sub-District 40R Smart 1.6 200 units 320 379 C Growth spaces/unit spaces spaces District Sub- Business C 2 spaces/unit 224 units 448 516 Districts A, spaces spaces B, and D Total 424 units 768 895 spaces s aces CPDC requested consideration of the goals of Smart Growth against this plan for parking and asked Pulte to take another look at their plan and assess if they will need all of the extra parking being provided, especially as surface parking. As a result, Pulte suggested the plan stand at 895 spaces but as an interim measure. they would. hold off on build-out of all of the spaces and consider 68 spaces as future spaces. This reduces the 437 surface parking areas to 369 with added greenspace In place of the asphalt parking stalls. They are requesting approval of all 895 spaces but will defer on full use of parking spaces*until/unless needed. Pulte has committed to a-shuttle bus program and to promoting alternative forms of transportation to reduce vehicular usage and support Smart Growth. 3/24/2011 16 tCC Page 2 of 2 I hope that this clarifies the parking plan. I am happy to provide any further details as needed. Best, Jean Jean J. Delios (:cnnmu11ilp• Sci•viCrs Director/'TM » Manner. Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 (P) 781-942-6612 (F) 781-942-9071 Town Hall Hours as of June 7, 2010 M, W, Th: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY: CLOSED jdehos«?Ci.reading.ma.us www.readngma.gov Moose let us k amv how tine arc doing by i5lling out a brief: ctastorner srrvir c survey at httP://readingma-survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/de8bdlal GdbJeGb4/ Jean J. Delios C'aarirru.tnit~ Services Director.."I'rnv1-1 Pl.armer Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 (P) 781-942-6612 (F) 781-942-9071 Town Hall Hours as of June 7, 2010 M, W, Th: 7:30 a.m. - 5.:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY: CLOSED jdelios~Q'ci.reading.ma.us www.readingma.gov 1'le&w Ict us 1:11mt troll' M are cli~int; icy fillint, (.)III a 1)r9.ef i,ustmner service survvt at http://readingma-survey.virtualtoN~mhall.net/survey/sid/de8bdaal f db9e6b4/ 17 ` C9 3/24/2011 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - HIGHWAY DIVISION NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING . Project File 606222 A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed Walter S. Parker Middle School = Safe Routes to School project in Reading, MA. WHERE: Parker Middle School Auditorium 45 Temple Street Reading, MA 01867 WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Walter S. Parker Middle School - Safe Routes to School project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. PROPOSAL: The proposed project consists of pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Temple and Woburn Streets, along the west side of Washington Street between Woburn and Prescott Streets and along the east of Sunnyside Avenue between Prescott Street and Fairview Avenue. Work consists of new sidewalk construction, ADA complaint wheelchair ramps, crosswalks, warning and regulatory signage, pavement. markings and some minor drainage improvements. A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Town of Reading is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT's policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing. Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the date of this notice and up to five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available on the MassDOT website listed below. Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Thomas F. Broderick, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, ATTN: Project Management Section, Project File No. 606222. Such submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked within ten (10) business days of this Public Hearing. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.hi gl iway@state.ma.us The community has declared that this facility is accessible to all in compliance with the ADA / Title II. However, persons in need of ADA / Title II accommodations should contact Angela Rudikoff by phone at (617) 973-7005 or email to anela.rudiltoff(a~state.ma.us. Requests must be made at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing. In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the internet at http://-,vww.massdot.state.ma.us[Righway/ FRANK A. TRAMONTOZZI, P.E. ACTING HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS F. BRODERICK, P.E. ACTING CHIEF ENGINEER Boston, Massachusetts \ C-I O 18 Page 1 of 2 T_ rn`?2 P-i; evA--r Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter. Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 11:09 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: LOC. #30355 (READING, MAO TM report for 3-29 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.,goy email town.manager@ci.read.ing.ma.u5 Please let us know how we are doing -fill out our brief customer service survey at http://rea g. survey.viLtualto«nillall..iret/survey/sidl887434dd9e2130b7/ From: Meghan Young [mailto:meghany@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, March 17, 20118:10 AM To: Delios, Jean Cc: Hechenbleikner; Peter Subject: RE: LOC. #30355 (READING, MAO Good morning, Jean- EXCELLENT work, thank you so much for taking this on. As you know I tried for almost a year to contact someone, and got absolutely no where! Pete, this is wonderful information to share with the BOS at the next meeting (maybe review the Economic Development Activity a bit) as I know Camille, in particular has always asked about this one. Many thanks, Meghan From: Delios, Jean [mailto:jdelios@ci.reading. ma.us] Sent: Thursday, March 17, 20117:59 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter. Cc: Clarke, Sheila; Delios, Jean; Douglas John; Ferullo, Michelle; Graham, Russell; Higgins, Maria; McCabe, Abigail; Rio, George; Russell, Jack; Spurr, Kathi; Tafoya, Meghan Young; Williams, Michele; Yoder, Ben; David B. Tuttle; John Weston; Nicholas Safina; Paul Bolger Subject: FW: LOC. #30355 (READING, MAO The former Getty Gas Station located at 306 Main Street has`been an expressed concern for some time now. We have identified the contact person and initiated action to at a minimum 19 Icti 3/22/2011 Page 2 of 2 clean up the eyesore. This property is owned by a REIT and is among a portfolio of 800 other properties. The REIT has entered into a lease that runs until 2015 `and collects rent from what appears to be a holding company. I have asked for information relative to their long term plans for the site. I am happy to be the point person on this and will provide updates as they become available. Best, Jean Jean J. Dehos C'oninninit y Services Direc for /"I'c)svrt P]l~'tnner Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street. Reading, MA 01867-2685 (P) 781-942-6612 (F) 781-942-9071 Town Hall Hours'as of June 7, 2010 M, W, Th: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY: CLOSED ittc ho" n ci.reading.)rta.us www.readingnia.gov 111case It'1 ll~ k,:nol.1' 1lmv wc' art'. doing; by fitting out a bri('I'{""tom"es ti('rt"ice survey al I.IttT):/%readinTx'aa- survc~~~. ~~:ir t u.a.t tci~t :nhall.n et /5ta rvc~y~;'sirl j d.c~81~d as 1. From: CLevy@gettyrealty.com [mailto:CLevy@gettyrealty.com]. Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 20115:59 PM To: PBOBACK@GETTY.COM; SHANLEY@GE TY.COM Cc: RCatalan@gettyrealty.com; Delios, Jean Subject: LOC. #30355 (READING, MAO PATTI / SCOTT - I RECEIVED A CALL A LITTLE WHILE AGO FROM MS. JEAN DELIOS (SP - TOWN PLANNER FOR THE TOWN OF READING, MA. MS. DELIOS ADVISED ME THAT THE SUBJECT LOCATION HAS NOW FALLEN INTO A VERY SERIOUS STATE OF DISREPAIR, TO INCLUDE OVERGROWN WEEDS, TRASH AND RUBBISH STREWN OVER THE PREMISES, ETC. ADDITIONALLY, M.S. DELIOS ADVISED ME THAT THE TOWN IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THE PREMISES AND THE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON AND THE TOWN IS LOOKING TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH A "RESPONSIBLE PARTY" TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER. SHE INDICATED TO ME THAT THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN NON-OPERATING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND THERE IS MUCH DEFERRED MAINTENANCE THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE PREMISES CLEANED AND SECURED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AND PLEASE HAVE THE APPROPRIATE PERSON(S) CONTACT MS.'DELIOS (781-942-6612) TO SPEAK WITH HER ABOUT THE "FUTURE" OF THIS PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS GIVE ME A SHOUT. THANKS. CHUCK 1 [-Z. 2 3/22/2011 PROCLAMATION Autism Awareness Week N Whereas: Autism now affects 1. in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys; and Whereas: More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined; and Whereas: Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States; and Whereas: Autism costs the nation over $35 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase in the next decade; and Whereas: Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases; and Whereas: Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism; and Whereas: There is no medical detection or cure for autism; and Now, therefore; we, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2011 as Autism Awareness Month in the Town of Reading. THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen A; Goldy Ben Tafoya C mg rum, MIR ~r WRILK AUTISM zop,.~ EAKS- What is Autism? Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, and form relationships. with others. First identified more than 50 years ago, autism is typically diagnosed by the age of two or three. Autism affects people of all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Few disorders are as devastating to a child and his or her family. While some people with autism are mildly affected, most people with the condition will require lifelong supervision and care and have significant language impairments. Many children with autism will never be able to tell their parents they love them. Facts About Autism • Autism now affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys • More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined • Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States • Autism costs the nation over $35 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase in the next decade • Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases • Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism • There is no medical detection or cure for autism fact sheet Prevalence vs. Private Funding . Affects Funding Leukemia 1 in 1,200 $277 million Muscular Dystrophy 1 in 100,000 $162 million Pediatric AIDS 1 in 300 $394 million Juvenile Diabetes 1 in 500 $156 million Autism 1 in 110 $79 million National Institutes of Health Funds Allocation • Total 2009.NIH budget: $35.9 billion • Of this, only $196 million goes directly to autism research. This represents 0.5% of total NIH funding. About Walk Now for Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a 5K family Walk and an autism community resource fair heightening public awareness and raising money to fund autism research. Scheduled in over 80 cities across North America in .2011, Walk Now for Autism Speaks appeal extends beyond the autism community. Participants include families and friends united in their support of those affected by autism; business and civic leaders; medical professionals; educators; and local and national celebrities. Attendees come from a wealth of backgrounds and ethnicities sharing a commitment to finding the missing piece of the puzzle. To find a Walk near you, visit www.WalkNowForAutismSpeaks.org. 3az 22 ( AUTISMSMAKS' It's t1me to Wert. About Autism Speaks Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization. Our Mission At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. Family Services • 100-Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families this free kit provides helpful, personalized information which includes local resources, support groups, where and how to find services, local conferences and recreational activities (also available in Spanish). • School Community Toolkit available online to assist members of the school community in understanding and supporting students.with autism. • Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit a tool kit to assist families in getting the critical information they need in the first 100 days after an Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism diagnosis. • Transition Toolkit The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit was created to serve as a guide to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood. fact sheet Awareness As a result of the award-winning Autism Speaks 'Odds: campaign in partnership with the Ad Council, there has been a 43 percentage point increase in public awareness of ASDs. 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Autism Votes, an initiative of Autism Speaks, is working to change state insurance laws to require private health insurance policies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Sign up to receive updates at www.autismvotes.orq. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks. orq 23 PROCLAMATION Start Walking Day - N Whereas: Each year 1.2 million Americans suffer a new or recurrent coronary attack, and *cardiovascular disease is the . nation's leading cause of death with direct and indirect costs estimated to be $448.5 billion in 2008. More physical activity can help improve these statistics. Adults may gain up to two hours of life expectancy for every hour of regular, vigorous exercise; and Whereas: In addition to increased life expectancy, regular walking has many proven benefits for an individual's overall health. Brisk walking for at least 30 minutes a day can lower both bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and high blood pressure. It can also help individuals who are overweight. achieve and maintain weight loss, and reduce their risk of stroke; and Whereas: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that physically active people save $330 per person per year in direct medical expenditures; and Whereas: On National "Start Walking" Day, April 6th, the American Heart Association's " Start Walking" movement calls on all citizens to walk at least 30 minutes to get Americans to become more physically active by walking. Now, therefore, We, the Selectmen of the Town of Reading; in recognition of the importance of regular physical activity to promote individual and community health and to reduce greenhouse emissions; do hereby proclaim April 6, 2011 as "Reading Start Walking Day" and urge all citizens to show their support for walking and the fight against heart disease and commemorate this day by taking a walls for 30 minutes or more here in town. THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN James E Bonazoli, Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen A. Goldy ~j Ben Tafoya Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:13 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Walkable Reading From: walkablereading@comcast.net [mailto:walkablereading@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 20112:52 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Walkable Reading Hi Peter, Attached is the Reading Start Walking Day proclamation. The following is some info about the walks on April 6. To encourage residents to participate in Reading Start Walking Day, Walkable Reading is sponsoring two 30 minute walks on Wednesday April 6. Join us at either I 1 AM or 6:30 PM. Meet at the Lowell Street gates to Laurel Hill Cemetery next to the Old South United Methodist Church. Thanks for your help with this, Ginny 3/22/2011 25 3 b2 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, March 23, 2011 at 8:20 p.m. in' the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,, Massachusetts regarding the design of the intersection on South Street/Jacob Way. Copies of the schematic options designs regarding this. topic are available in the Town Manager's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,- MA; M-W; Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30, p.m., Tues from 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. and is attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov ; All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, of may submit their comments iri writing or by email prior to 6:00." p.m. on March 29; 2011 tip townmanager@ ci.reading.ma. u s q a 4 By order of Peter I. 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TACITO WILLIAM GORDON KATHY MARRIER NANCY TRUSTEE JEAN K SWEENEY 85 CURTIS ST 3 GEORGE ST REALTY TRUST 81 CURTIS STREET READING, MA 01867 3 GEORGE ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 GRIFFIN PATRICIA A BRESLIN MELINDA HAMILTON ALLAN C/O KIMBERLY S MORROW JOHN BRESLIN ROBIN HAMILTON 97 CURTIS STREET 99 CURTIS ST 102 CURTIS STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 O'CONNOR TIMOTHY P ROY DONAT J ETAL (LE) SALKINS PETER B SUSAN M O'CONNOR CYNTHIA M ROY ETAL 84 CURTIS ST 96 CURTIS STREET TRUSTEES READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 92 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 DOWCETT DANIEL F DOHERTY JAMES D DOHERTY FREDERICK J KAREN E DOYLE KAREN A DOHERTY JOAN M DOHERTY 80 CURTIS ST 76 CURTIS ST 68 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 FARLEY CHRISTOPHER D'ALESSIO JOSEPH M GEE JEFFREY C/O NICOLINO ZULLO LISA M D'ALESSIO 54 CURTIS STREET 64 CURTIS ST 58 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 DIEMER CHRISTOPHER PLOTKIN RONALD J PAGAN JOHN H LAURA A DIEMER CAROL L PLOTKIN BARBARA C FAGAN 267 SOUTH ST 17 CURTIS ST 33 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 MARTINELLE DAVID M O'SULLIVAN KIERAN RIZZA FRANK JR BRIDGIT MARTINELLE DONNA O'SULLIVAN GIUSEPPINA M RIZZA 25 CURTIS ST 31 CURTIS ST 40 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 MACDONALD CRAIG S EVAN THOMAS T GEIGER ROBERT J CATHY M SUEHISA 26 CURTIS ST SHEILA M GEIGER 30 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 124 WALNUT STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 Eti uettes faciles a eler Utillisez le aabarit AVERY 5160® A Ai liez a la hachure afin de Sens de reveler le rebord Pop UpT"' charaenient i www.avery.com 1-800-GO-AVERY ' 1 Easy PeelO Labels i A Bend along line to ANMRY® 51600 Use Avery@ Template 51600 feed Paper om~ expose Pop Up EdgeTM ) -i BISHOP SARAH N LEACH STEPHEN M HOUSEHOLDER JOHN R NATHAN F BISHOP C/O JAMES SIDORE LYNN M HOUSEHOLDER 6 CURTIS ST 16 CURTIS ST 12 CURTIS ST READING,. MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 HOWLAND RONALD N HOWLAND ELLEN J 136 WALNUT STREET READING, MA 01867 Etiquettes faciles a peter, ® Ap?ez a la hachure afin de vvww.avery.com Utilisez le aabarit AVERY 051600 cheraement reveler le rebord Pop-UpTM 1-800-GO-AVERY 1 Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 4:52 PM To: Aimee Hoffman Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Jacob Way/ South St Hoffman's Thanks you. I will see that the Board of Selectmen gets your email prior to their meeting on Tuesday, March 29. Pete Hechenbleikner From: Aimee Hoffman [mailto:aimee_hoffman@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 20114:33 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Jacob Way/ South St To Whom It May Concern, Our family resides at 340 South Street, which is located just a few houses down from the Jacob Way/ South Street intersection. We have three children under the age of 5 and are highly concerned with the way this intersection impacts the traffic on South Street. We greatly prefer the prior proposed conditions, (the Y intersection) where Jacob Way becomes the street that intersects with Main St. Our reasons are this: we feel it will deter traffic coming from Main Street onto South Street and will slow traffic coming down South Street. We are opposed to the T intersection of Jabob Way with South Street. We feel that not only will traffic greatly increase on the street, but will also be traveling at increasingly fast speeds. South Street is a narrow street with no side walks, and safety especially for the youth on the street should be given priority, as there are many, many children on this street who would be put into danger by this increasing traffic pattern, which we feel the T intersection only encourages. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, The Hoffman Family 33 3/23/2011 O w -P Subdistrict A= 16 Townbomcs (Lov ri-I Ilusinass Districli Subdistrict B - 36 Senior Housing Units (1.01 A 8usinass C PisrNct/ Subdistrict C = 200-4011 Housing Units (20% Affordable) (Got A.d Gut wgr:Swan Gmwth Datriesi Subdistrict D = 122 Senior Housing Units . (Lor A•a Bnshwr's C: DisirfV11 HLINTRFss Assoc[ATFS Marchionda As>orin L._.. L11 Landscape Archilccttrrn & Lund I'lanniny . tCY2: lf~4 I:n n er an nd ~ vi.a 1.:,3i t'I.~:vviv~tvn^ ttanls r` t ~h--darctrtaruia ~ fIt NTRF s: ."OCIATVi CO 01 d r'.' r te- P PS !y;~'" 4-;Le' 1 F -I . e Existing - Conditions ~Ir1 rr~FSS ~1ssc~ciarFS Marchionda LantAcape :fahiwaurv /.lmd Planning a. w HUNTRE S ASSOciATES Irl, l.md:uqle trt hiu•cFure cH Lund Plumain of is Proposed RA~ Conditions Marchionda Ssxociu;.ev. 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Iv- I { I ,fir. .J ,L7. 1fe f r 11 ~ , ~ :r C r ti ~ ~ f / a<! /4 u }L/ ' I F ~ - c e 1- {t ill-•--- J Existing Conditions Marchionda & Associu Lr+. LP H.LINTREss AssoctATFS ® 1 <uuLscupe arr: (uk~tsurv d' Lu+rt; !'lurvrrirre; j'.~'s~`~'~ia` Memo To: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer Date: March 24, 2011 Re: 21-23 Harrison Street- Driveway Regulation Variance Request Documents reviewed: Plan entitled "Site Plan for 21-23 Harrison Street" dated June 22, 2010 with revisions to March, 2, 2011 by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. of Haverhill, MA This plan meets the Town's DrivewaylCurb Cut Regulation and was approved for by the Engineering Division on March 3, 2011 Plan entitled "Site Plan For Driveway for 21-23 Harrison Street" dated June 22, 2010 with revisions to March 3, 2011 by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. of Haverhill, MA ➢ This plan does not meet the. Town's DrivewaylCurb Cut Regulation and was rejected by the Engineering Division on March 3, 2011 The proposed driveway's are separated by 115 feet which is less than the required 125 feet The proposed northeasterly driveway is located approximately 46 feet from the Orange Street and Harrison Street intersection which is Jess than the required 50 feet In review of the submitted plans and site conditions the Engineering Division does not recommend approval of Mr. AI Couillard request for relief from the Town's driveway regulations at 21-23 Harrison Street for the following reasons: r~ The proposed driveway location fails to meet two (2) of the Towns driveway regulations, as identified above "r' The driveway can be configured / constructed (as indicated on plan approved by the Engineering Division) with an entrance that services the double width driveway that meets the Town's driveway regulations ➢ The requested variance is not to address conflicts with existing shade trees; existing utilities or to address safety issues ➢ The building is a new building and foundation constructed during this past winter that could have been placed on the site to accommodate the Town's driveway regulations • Page 1 42 ,5 FI ASSESSORS MAP 22, LO7 246 Lot 245 Area = 10,660±s.f. F- Fe9uire0 XMIn90fise10~e C1:)-.-. ExMin~ ASSESSORS - - - - SIMd MAP 22. LOT 247 F - Z I I f" Hus[m9 m V I Twn-Femlly Li I ASSESSORS D-109 ; MAP 22, LOT 244 L; I . _ . - - - J MAP A8SE58DRS 261 I MAP 225LOT 253 ASSESSORS \ ASSESSORS MAP 22, LOT 265 MAP 22, LOT 266 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN. _ ASSESSORS MAP 22. LOT 246 1T 160' 1 l' Lot 245 2a 20.ze Area = 10,6801 s.f.y I` i ftngened ye6ing ORSe1 Ll /e ITyP) J,J/ ASSESSORS MAP 22, LOT 247 uj /,JJJ/lr/,/./J///„r I I zo• -~-1 Proposed Two Family DweOing % w 0') 1 m { i Propesetl COVelAge/of2-17- 2,178 s.L H0.0 sd.=20 ASSESSORS LJ MAP 222. LOT 244 0 r- 35• i t I 20.25' Il L; 20.25• _ _ ~ 1, III I1.4~F( i~7 ~I ,1TRrl- ASSESSORS ASSESSORS MAP 22 LOT 254 A6SESSORS 1 MAP 22. LOT 285 MAP 22 LOT 266 PROPOSED SITE PLAN, I ASSESSORS MAP 22, LOT 263 LOGUS mrir- sme. 1' = 300•, ASSESSORS REFERENCE, MAP 22, LOT 245 DEED REFERENCE, M.S.R.D. BK 51183, PG 597 ZONING DISTRICT: 3-15 (FOR ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING) MIN. LOT AREA a 15, MIN FRONTAGE=101F7. MIN. FRONT YARD s 23 F7. MIN. SIDE YARD =15 FT. A?IN. REAP. YARO= 20 F(. MAX COVERAGE % OF LOT = 2S% RECORD OWNERS: WENDY SUE BLACKER, 13RIAN K. BALKU5, & WILLIAM SCOT BALKUS 23 HARR15ON STKEET READING, MA 01887 APPLICANT: ALBERT COUILLARD 5 MARION AVENUE GROVELAND, MA 01834 SITE PLAN FOR DRIVEWAY n FOR /OEMs __2'r-23 HARRISON STREET ;3 c i iN r u m READING, MASS. DA`E: JUNE 22, 2010 R N'LSN REV.: JUNE 28, 2010, AUG. 312010, MARCH 3.2011 20 40 IT SCALE: 7'=20 PROFESSIUNAI ENGINEERS 8 LAND SURVEYORS \Irlr' CNRIS7IANSEN A SERCI,SINT2DIO TEL. 976-373-0310 FAX. 97&372-3960 COOPWGI NOT 10032005 ~0 u W L Uri ASSESSORS LJ MAP 22, LOT 244 'L IT \ ASSESSORS MAP 22, LOT 266 ASSESSORS MAP 22, LOT 296 160• Lot 245 Area = 10,880± s.f. Regeie0 Zoning Me! Line (Typ.) Ezislinq _ EAUing l,e IMP ling ~ Owv I I I L -._I HARR!~-()N T RFr T ASSESSORS ASSESSORS MAP 22, LOT 265 I MAP 22, LOT 264 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN ASSESSORS MAP 22, SOT 246 Are. Pus4 be j 4-a'scAp6d N& DAAV64. - 4 Lot 245 } - PD gpM¢ 0 zD.zs Area= 10,880±s.f. 2D.2s U Requred ZoiWi Offs Lile(TW.) In--- ~D• --1 LL Proposed Two Family Dwelling I ASSESSORS W m MAP 22, LOI 294 `,F Pmpossd Coverage%of LOt=2,1]8 s.f.'10,660 s.f.=2D.0% 20.25 - 20.25' - - A+n - I AFR SUP. STPL-T ASSESSORS ' ASSESSORS I MAP 22, LOT 266 MAP 22, 1-01 265 PROPOSED SITE PLAN ASSESSORS MAP 22, LOT 247 LOCUS MAP Sfgl E: 1' = 300's ASSESSORS REFERENCE MAP 22, LOT 245 DEED REFERENCE M.S.R.D. BK 51183, PG 597 AS ESS-R-1 MAP 22 LOT 263 ZONING DISTRICT: S-15 (FOR ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING) MIN IOTAREA=15,000S.F MIN. FRONTAGE = 10D FT. MIN. FRON I YARD = 2C FT. MIN SIDE YARD=15. FT. MIN. REARYARD = 20 FT. MAX COVERAGE % OF LOT = 25% RECORD OWNERS: WENDY SUE BLACKER, BRIAN K. BALKUS, & WILLIAM SCOTT BALKUS 23 HARRISON STREET pyyTiEp tIDRIVEMIPf READING, MA01867 ASSESSORST APPLICANT MAP 22, LOT 247 QMy~YNp~ONpW ALBERT COUILLARD 3 3 ~I CylOw~o S 5 MARION AVENUE GROVELAND, MA01834 SEE NuTO SITE PLAN FOR 21-23 HARRISON STREET 6 IN READING, MASS. \ a ss"1 A' DATE: JUNE 22, 2010 REV.: JUNE 28,201D, AUG 3, 2010, MARCH 2, 2011 20 0 20 40 FT SCALE: 1'=20- AS ESSORS I ASSESSORS !f~' PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS &LAND SURVEYORS MAP 22, LOT 264 MAP 22, LOT 263 CHRISTIANSEN SL SERGI, INC. 160 SUMMER ST. HAVERHILL, MA 01830 W WV✓.CiSI-ENGR.COM TEL. 978-373-0310 FAX. 978.372-3960 COPYRIGHT 2010 DWG. NO. 10932005 , -'r Page 1 of 2 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 7:37 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: BOS this evening For Board of Selectmen 3-29 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.. read ingma.,gov email townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.vil-tualtownhall.net/survey/sid/8 87434dd9e21.3 0b7./ From: Feudo, John Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 20112:53 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: BOS this evening Peter, My apologies for not getting this to you before the BOS meeting. An update about field assignments goes as follows: The 2011 Spring Field Schedule is now set in October of the prior year. Organizations receive their permitting locations with the exception of SAT and SUN before they begin their registrations. This was done so the organizations would know up front what to expect in terms of space during "peak time" (M - F 15- 8 PM). This schedule is virtually the same as 201.0 with some minor adjustments. To address Sunday mornings, I would advocate for soccer and lax to be able to start at 10 AM on Turf 2 and Stadium fields for practice only as the Recreation Committee recommended. Based purely on the'discussion of the Recreation Committee, I am in agreement that the groups have worked hard together to solve their past issues. They are moving in the right direction and the committee felt compelled to support them because of their proactive approach. I am riot positive, but am willing to guess grass fields will be delayed opening. That should bottle neck everything to turf (good thing we have 3!). As the scheduler of the fields, it also leaves me with some wiggle room to create options for practice that aren't usually available. Please let me know if you need anymore information. I will inform RUSC and RLAX of the BOS meeting on the 29th and we will all be there. John John A. Feudo 3/17/2011 43 ,5-91 Page 2 of 2 Recreation Administrator Town of Reading Office:781-942-9075 Fax: 781-942-5441 jfeudo@ci. reading. ma. 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- sLUyey;virtualtownliall.net/survey. /sid/887434dd9e2.l3Ob7/ From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:29 AM To: Feudo, John Subject: BOS this evening Are you going to be at the Board of Selectmen meeting tonight? What time? Since Dan McGrath will not be able to be there tonight, it gives us a small hole in the, agenda. James Bonazoli asked that, if you are available, could you give the Board of Selectmen an update on field assignments, and whether or not there is a need to allow for Sunday morning use of the turf fields. If you are not going to be there at 7:25, can you give me just a brief memo in the subject? This will be on the Board of Selectmen agenda for action on 3-29, so no need to have LAX or soccer there tonight. 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 wvvw.readingma.:.go_v_ email town manager.@.ci,reading,ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhal1.net/survey/sid/887434dd9e2 l 3Ob7/ 44 3/17/2011 oe-q v Page 1 of 2 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 11:03 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Request to be placed on BOS agenda Board of Selectmen 3-29-11 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@ci.reading. ma,us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtow -diall.net/survey/sid/887434dd9e2130b7/ From: Peter Coumounduros [ma i Ito: petegc@ca rgo-transport.com] Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:31 PM To: Bonazoli, James Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter; msheedy@comcast.net; hardy, charlie Subject: Request to be placed on BOS agenda Good Afternoon James, As you know, Reading United Soccer Club (RUSC) and Reading Youth Lacrosse (RYL) have been working very closely since last summer to find ways to share resources to support both organizations. Most recently, both organizations met to discuss how going into the upcoming Spring Season, we can work together given not only the limited town field resources, but also maintaining our schedules while fields will be in tougher than usual conditions as this snow melts. Our two groups have come together as one to explore ways to eliminate pro actively any field shortage issues this Spring. We would like to request, as soon as possible given the upcoming Spring season, to placed on the BOS agenda to ask for temporary permission for use of Birch Meadow Fields. on Sunday mornings before Noon. This would allow additional field time available for teams to practice that would otherwise be over scheduled during the week. Thank you in advance for expediting .a hearing date, Pete 5111 45 3/14/2011 Page 2 of 2 Peter Coumounduros God Bless America! CARGO TRANSPORT INC 800.343.8238 x19 "The Carrier That Cares" 978.663.7381 fax "Official Supporting Sponsor to the 2010 Falmouth Road Race" http://www.falmouthroadrace.com 46 3/14/2011 Section 4.14 Rules and Regulations Relating to Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Areas . The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading hereby adopts the following Rules and Regulations governing conduct in Public Parks, including the enforcement of the Rules and Regulations and penalties for their violation: This policy shall be known and maybe cited as the "Reading Park Rules and Regulations." 4.14.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this policy, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. 1. "Town" is the Town of Reading. 2. "Park" is a park, reservation, playground, recreation center, field, playing court, pool, or any other area in the Town owned and/or used by the Town and devoted to active or passive recreation. 3. "Person" is any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind. 4. "Vehicle" is any wheeled conveyance, whether motor powered, animal-drawn, or self-propelled. The term shall include any trailer in tow of any size, kind or description. Exception is made for baby carriages, bicycles, wheel chairs, and vehicles in the service of the Town parks. 4.14.2 - General Regulations 1. Facilities under the jurisdiction of the Reading Recreation Committee are for use by Reading residents only unless specifically authorized, in writing by the Recreation Committee or their designee, to the contrary., . 2. Industries and businesses using recreation facilities must be located within the Town of Reading unless specifically authorized, in writing by the Recreation Committee or their designee, to the contrary. 3. Other than business and industrial groups, all groups using outdoor facilities must be made up of Reading residents only, except as specified by the Recreation Committee. 4. No person or business may use any public field, tennis court, basketball court or playing area to derive compensation with out the consent from the Recreation Committee or their designee. 5. All Parks and Playgrounds under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Committee shall open at 8:00 a.m. However, no sport or team shall begin any activities before noon on Sundays. An exception may be granted one time per year per organization by the Recreation Committee. 6. All Parks and Playgrounds under the jurisdiction of the tcecreation uommiuee snail. close at sunset except for the lighted facilities which shall close at 10:00 p.m. However, a game in progress on a lighted facility will be allowed to finish, with no inning, period, or game of tennis starting after 10:00 p.m. No game or match on a 4-18 Board of Selectmen Policies 47 lighted facility will be started after 9:00 p.m. A scheduled game in progress will be allowed to be, completed past the closing time,. and the park must be vacated within ten minutes of the completion of the game. The Board of Selectmen may, from time to time, establish other specific closing hours. 7. Hockey playing is permitted in a public skating area in. that section of the public skating area designated by sign for that purpose only. 8: Reservations for outdoor facilities must be requested . at the Recreation Division office. Permits for authorized use will be issued by the Recreation Committee or its designee. 9. User fees for outdoor facilities will be charged as listed in current fee schedules. Fees must generally be paid before permits will be issued. 10. The Recreation Committee will rule on situations not specifically covered in the policy, and the Recreation Committee may amend the policy at any time. 4-19 Board of Selectmen Policies / 48 (p Page 1 of 3 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 11:00 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: 2 orders of action taken at Rec committee meeting last night Board of Selectmen 3-19-11 .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 townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at htt .:/h_eadingma- survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/887434dd9e2130b7/ From: Ellen Doucette [mailto:ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com] Sent: Thursday, March 10, 20112:21 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Re: 2 orders of action taken at Rec committee meeting last night Peter, I agree that the Charter gives authority over the use of fields and parks to the Recreation Committee. As to fees, the General Bylaw, Section 4.9 User Fees, states in Section 4.9.1.1 that all elected town boards and commissions may adopt a schedule of fees for services provided by those boards and commissions. Section 4.9.1.2 however, states that the Selectmen, pursuant to c.40, sec. 22F, are authorized to review and approve all fees and charges of boards and commissions whose members are appointed by either the Selectmen or the Town Manager. So while the Recreation Committee may adopt the fees, the Selectmen must review and approve them. Please call if you have any questions. Ellen Ellen Callahan Doucette, Esq. Brackett & Lucas 19 Cedar Street Worcester, MA 01609 / 14/2011 49 3 5k I Page 2 of 3 (508) 799-9739 (508) 799-9799 Facsimile Original Message From: Hechenbleikner, Peter To: Ellen Doucette Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 12:35 PM Subject: FW: 2 orders of action taken at Rec committee meeting last night Re the tennis court fees etc, would you view this as falling under the Recreation Committee's purview, or the Board of Selectmen as Park Commissioners. I am inclined to think that it is the recreation committee. Here is the portion of the RHRC that addresses the'Recreation Committee. Section 4-9: Recreation Committee There shall be a Recreation Committee consisting of nine (9) members, eight (8) appointed by the Board of Selectmen, and one (1) appointed by the School Committee for three (3) year terms so arranged that tluee (3) terms shall expire each year. The Recreation Committee shall be responsible for the. evaluation of program activities, formulation of overall plans for the program development, and for the scheduling of Town parks and the field house when not in use by the School Department. It shall also have all the powers and duties given to Recreation Committees by the Charter, by bylaw, or by Town Meeting vote. 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 townmanager@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/887434dd9e2130b7/ .From: Feudo, John Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 11:02 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Zager, Jeff Subject: 2 orders of action taken at Rec committee meeting last night Peter, Last night the Recreation Committee made recommendations on two orders of business, here is a recap: Tennis Pass Public Hearing: The Committee recommended by a vote of 7 -1 - 0 to have a Seasonal Tennis Pass for purchase beginning June - August (exact dates TBA) for the hours of 5 - 9 PM Monday - Friday. They are limiting non-resident passes to 50. There will be no limit for Resident passes. Fees will be $10 per resident or $25 Max family, $100 for non-residents. 3/14/2011 50 Page 3 of 3 The discussion was interesting, 4 people showed from the public with some folks sending emails and letters as well. Overall the feeling was the public did not like the $10 fee but understood the reasons behind it (staffing and lights). The committee discussed having no fee for residents however, they felt they needed a nominal fee to add merit to the pass. Also, the fee is consistent with our administrative fees for using a field, so it was looked at more as a fee than a tax: We will need to make passes and administrate the program - that has a cost to it. Overall, very interesting conversation. I am not sure what the process from here is. Does the BOS need to approve this? Request to relax the Noon Time start on Sundays: The committ oted 8 -0-0 to allow Turf 2 and Stadium field to be permitted for practice use only beginning at 10 AM from April 3 June 12th at the discretion of the Recreation Administrator to address the up coming issue of wet field conditi This was an interesting conversatio s well. The issue was presented as a hardship for the organizations given that we still have a foot of snow o e fields still. The committee discussed impact, future requests etc. A motion that included other fields did not pa The committee seemed to throw these two orgs a bone here seeing that they have been working together forth st 6 months and are being proactive. I believe this is the BOS's call on the final approval. RUSC and LAX are pr red to come before the BOS with the pre-approval of the Recreation Committee. Please let me know if you need more info on either discussion. Hap issue. John John A. Feudo Recreation Administrator Town of Reading Office: 781-942-9075 Fax: 781-942-5441 jfeudo@ci_read ing.ma .us Website: www,.readingma..goylrecrgat on and talk more about both or either Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.rn - 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. virtualtovmhal].net/survey/sid/88743409. e213Ob7/ 51 3/14/2011 sti '22 TOWN OF READING FY2012 PRELIMINARY Water & Sewer Rate Calculation . (price per 100 cubic feet) Water Fund Sewer Fund Reserves Balance - July 1; 2010 $1,485,064 $792,756 Target Balance 10% of Budget (minimum) $567,271 $540,689 Available for pricing offsets $917,793 $252,067 3 yrs $305,931 $84,022 5 yrs $183,559 $50,413 no reserves use in 5yrs use in 3yrs no reserves use in 5yrs use in 3yrs cn N Required User Payments $5,427,965 $5,22-7,965 $5,127,965 $5,199,130 $5,149,130 $5,099,130 Allowance for 10% discount 0.88 $ 740,177 $ 712,904 $ 699,268 $ 708,972 $ 702,154 $ 695,336 and 2% lien to tax bills Required Billing $6,168,142 $5,940,869 $5,827,233 $5,908,102 $5,851,284 $5,794,466 User Billing Volume -100 Cu Ft 705,000 705,000 705,000 690,000 690,000 690,000 Rate per 100 Cu Ft $8.7491 $8.4268 $8.2656 $8.5625 $8.4801 $8.3978. USE - $8.75 $8.43 $8.27 $8.57 $8.49. $8.40 Water Water Water Sewer Sewer Sewer FY2011 $8.03 $8.03 $8.03 $8.44 $8.44 $8.44 FY2012 $8.75 $8.43 $8.27 $8.57 $8.49 $8.40 Chan a 9.0% 5.0% 3.0% 1.5% 0.6% -0.5% 3/24/2011 Page 2 FYI 2 W-S_Rate_Caic_Draft RCalc Enterprise Fund Budgets March 24, 2011 Approved Percent Requested Percent Estimated Percent Estimated Percent Estimated Percent , Estimated Percent No FY-2011 Change FY-2012 Change FY-2013 Change FY-2014 Change FY-2015 Change. FY-2016 Change . Storm water" Y1 Salaries and Wages 70,076 0.00% 127,765 82.32% 130,320 2.00% 132,927 2.00% 135,585 2.00% 138,297 2.00% Y2 Expenses 19,750 -7.34% 58,865 198.15% 61,829 5.00% 64,921 5.00% 68,167 5:00% 71,575 5.00% Y3 Debt Service 330,000 100.00% 317,000 -3.94% 634,000 100.00% Y4 Capital Outlay 288,000 400% 190,000 -34.03% 200,000 5.26% 150,060 -25.00% 150,000 0.00% 158,500 5.67% Y5 Storm Water Fund 377,826 29.66% 376,650 -0.31% 392,150 4.12% 677,847 72.85% . 670,752 -1.05% 1,002,372 49.44% Net Storm Water 347,826 19.371/6 376,650 8.29% 377,150 0.13% 677,847 79.73%. 670,752 -1.05% 752,372 12.11% estimated SF house 387k/yr $40 $40 +100k res. $86 +100k res. $80 $80 Reserve Fund levels Target Water 1,485,064 1,185,064 935,064 810,064 810,064 810,064 601,777 Sewer 792,756 792,756 792,756 792,756 717,756 617,756 614,846 Storm Water 275,590 275,590 260,590 360,590 460,590 210,590 150k+ water Ul W1 Salaries and Wages 632,349 0.00% 639,490 1.13% 652,280 2.00% 665,325 2.00% 676,632 2.00% 692,205 2.00% 60 W2 Expenses 2,698,736 -1.31% 2,714,129 0.57% 2,849,835 5.00% 2,992,327 5.00% 3,141,944 5.00% 3,299,041 5.00% W3 Debt Service 1,839,206 -2.70% 2,014,091 9.51% 1,326,051 -34.16% 1,299,286 -2.02% 1,539,901 18.52% 1,661,529 7.90% W4 Capital Outlay 263,000 -22.65% 305,000 15.97% . 968,000 217.38% 895,000 -7.54% 500,000 -44.13% 365,000 -27.00% W5 Water Fund 5,433,291 -2.93%1 5,672,710 4.41% 5,796,166 2.18% 5,851,939 0.96% 5,860,476 0.15% 6,017,774 2.68% Net Water Fund 5,208,291 0.70% 5,372,710 3.16% 5,546,166 3.23% 5,726,939 3.26% 5,860,476 2.33% 6,U77,fr4 Z.bS%n offsets for gen'lfund (377,367) (377,367) (386,801) (396,471) (406,383) (416,543) W99 Water Fund voted 5,055,924 5,295,343 5,409,365 5,455,467 5,454,094 5,601,232 Sewer X1 Salaries and Wages 308,147 7.64% 267,908 -13.06% 273,266 2.00% 278,731 2.00% 284,306 2.00% 289,992 2.00% X2 Expenses . 4,444,463 1.13% 4,819,780 8.44% 5,060,769 5.00% 5,313,807 5.00% 5,579,498 5.00% 5,858,473 5.00% X3 Debt Service 165,113 32.93% 162,206 -1.76% 85,800 -47.10% 76,934 -10.33% 76,934 0.00% -100.00% X4 Capital Outlay 556,001 23.56% 157,000 -71.76% 130,000 -17.20% 37,000 -71.54% -100.00% 0.00% X6 Sewer Fund 5,473,724 4.16% 5,406,894 -1.22% 5,549,835 2.64°/a 5,706,473 2.82% 5,940,738 4.11% 6,148,465 3.50% Net Sewer Fund 5,312,723 3.05% 5,406,894 offsets for gen'I fund (259,004) (259,004) X99 Sewer Fund voted 5,214,720 5,147,890 1.77% (265,479) . (272,116 5,284,356 5,434,357 2.82% (278,919) (285,892, 5,661,819 5,862,573 11,801,214 12,166,239 W&S gross 10,907,015 11,079,604 W&S reserves (386,001) 1 300,000 WS W&S combined net 10,521,014 4:88% 10 779,604 11,346,001 11,558,412 1940/6 11,433,412 2.56%4112,066,239 2;90% Enterprise Fund Budgets March 24, 2011 Approved Percent Requested Percent Estimated Percent Estimated Percent Estimated Percent Estimated Percent No FY - 2011 Change FY - 2012 Change FY - 2013 Change FY - 2014 Change FY - 2015 Change FY - 2016 Change . storm Water Y1 Salaries and Wages 70,076 0.00% 127,765 82.32% 130,320 2.00% 132,927 2.00% 135,585 2.00% 138,297 2.00% Y2 Expenses 19,750 -7.34% 58,885 198.15% 63,596 8.00% 68,683 8.00% 74,178- 8.00% 80,112 8.00% Y3 Debt Service 330,000 100.00% 317,000 -3.94% 634,000 100.00% Y4 Capital Outlay 288,000 44.00% 190,000 -34.03% 200,000 5.26% 150,000 -25.00% 150,000 0.00% 158,500 5.67% Y5 Storm Water Fund 377,826 29.66% 376,650 -0.31% 393,916 4.58% 681,610 73.03% 676,763 -0.71% 1,010,909 49.37% Net Storm Water 347,826 19.37% 376,650 8.29% 378,916 0.60% 681,610 79.88% 676,763 0.71% 760,909 o estimated SF house 387W r $40 - $46 +100k res. $80: +100k res. $80 $80 Reserve fund levels Water 1,485,064 1,185,064 935,064 810,064 810,064 Target 810,064 641,128 Sewer 792,756 792,756 792,756 792,756 717,756 617,756 684,725 Storm Water 275,590 275,590 260,590 360,590 460,590 210,590 150k+ uuater W1 Salaries and Wages 632,349 0.00% 639,490 1.13% 652,280 2.00% 665,325 2.00% 678,632 2.00% 692,205 2.00% W2 Expenses 2,698,736 -1.31% 2,714,129 0.57% 2,931,259 8.00% 3,165,760 8.00% 3,419,021 8.00% 3,692,543 8.00% W3 Debt Service 1,839,206 -2.70% 2,014,091 9.51% 1,326,051 -34.16% 1,299,286 -2.02% 1,539,901 18.52% 1,661,529 7.90% W4 Capital Outlay 263,000 -22.65% 305,000 15.97% 968,000 217.38% 895,000 -7.54% 500,000 -44.13% 365,000 -27.00% W5 Water Fund 5,433,291 -2.93% 5,672,710 4.41% 5,877,590 3.61% 6,025,371 2.51% 6,137,554 1.86% 6,411,276 4.46% Net Water Fund 5,208,291 0.70% 5,372,710 3.16% 5,627,590 4.740/. 5,900,371 4.85% 6,137,554 4.02% 6,411,276 4.46° ° offsets forgen'lfund (377,367) (377,367) (386,801) (396,471) (406,383) (416,543) W99 Water Fund voted 5,055,924 5,295,343 5,490,789 5,628,900 5,731,171 5,994,734 X1 sewer Salaries and Wages 308,147 7.64% 267,908 -13.06% 273,266 2.00% 278,731' 2.00% 284,306 2.00% 289,992 2.00% X2 Expenses 4,444,463 1.13% 4,819,780 8.44% 5,205,362 8.00% 5,621,791 8.00% 6,071,535 8.00% 6,557,257 8.00% X3 Debt Service 165,113 32.93% 162,206 -1.76% 85,800 -47.10% 76,934 -10.33% 76,934 0.00% -100.00% X4 Capital Outlay 556,001 23.56% 157,000 -71.76% 130,000 -17.20% 37,000 -71.54% -100.00% 0.00% X6 Sewer Fund 5,473,724 4.16% 5,406,894 -1.220/. 5,694,429 5.32% 6,014,457 5.62% 6,432,775 6.96% 6,847,250 6.440/6 Reserves Net Sewer Fund (161,001) 5,312,723 3.05% 5,406,894 1.77% 5,694,429 5.32% 6,014,457 5.62% (75,000) 6,357,775 5.71% 100 000 . 6,747,250 6.137/61 offsets forgen'lfund (259,004) (259,004) (265,479) (272,116) (278,919) (285,892) X99 Sewer Fund voted 5,214,720 5,147,890 5,428,949 5,742,341 6,153,856 6,561,358 W&S gross 10,907,015 11,079,604 11,572,019 12,039,828 12,570,329 13,258,526 W&S reserves 386,001 300,000 250,000 125,000 75,000 100,000 r _ WS W&S combined net 10,521,014 1.88% 10,779,604 2.46%'11,322,019 1 5.03% 11,914,828 5.24%' 12,495,329 4.87%113,158,526 Cn Cn vl S TOWN OF READING Water & Sewer Rate History (price per 100 cubic feet) FY2012 PRELIMINARY Water & Sewer Rate Calculation mmmmiva nata watpr Sewer Total % Change July 1, 1981 $1.50 $0.80 $2.30 n/a Jul 1, 1985 $1.87 $1.43 $3.30 43.5% July 1, 1986 $2.56 $2.25 $4.81 45.8% Jul 1, 1987 $2.62 $2.35 $4.97 3.3% July 1, 1988 $2.59 $2.79 $5.38 8.2% August 1, 1989 $2.50 $3.09 $5.59 3.9% August 1, 1990 $2.56 $2.96 $5.52 -1.3% August 1, 1991 $2.29 $3.31 $5.60 1.4% August 1, 1992 $1.52 $4.33 $5.85 4.5% August 1, 1993 $1.68 $5.06 $6.74 15.2% February 1, 1994 $2.13 $4.63 $6.76 0.3% August 1, 1994 $2.33 $5.13 $7.46 10.4% August 1, 1995 $239 $4.53 $6.92 February 1, 1996 $2.39 $3.84 $6.23 Composite, FY96 $2.39 $4.22 $6.61 -11.4% August 1, 1996 $2.85 $3.97 $6.82 3.2% August 1, 1997 $3.11 $5.11 $8.22 20.594o August 1, 1998 $3.39 $4.98 $8.37 1.8% August 1, 1999 $3.41 $5.30 $8.71 4.1% August 1, 2000 $3.56 $5.47 $9.03 3.7% August 1, 2001 $3.66 $5.15 $8.81 -2.4% August 1, 2002 $175 $5.28 $9.03 2.5% August 1, 2003 $4.25 $5.28 $9.53 5.5% August 1, 2004 $4.66 $5.35 $10.01 5.0% August 1, 2005 $4.78 $5.78 $10.56 5.5% September 10, 2006 $5.59 $6.06 $11.65 10.3% December 10, 2006 $6.36 $6.06 $12.42 6.6% September 10, 2007 $6.90 $6.80 $13.70 10.3% September 10, 2008 $7.65 $7.59 $15.24 11.2% September 10, 2009 $7.73 $8.02 $15.75 3.3% Se tember 10, 2010 $8.03. $8.44 $16.47 4.6% September 10, 2011 $8.75 $8.57 $17.32 5.2% September 10, 2011 $8.43 $8.49 $16.92 2.7% September 10, 2011 $8.27 $8.40 $16.67 1.2% 3/24/2011 Page 1 Sample Reserve Policies None 5yr 3yr FY12 W-S_Rate_Calc_Draft Hist FYI 2 Preliminary Water Revenues REVENUE: FY06A FY07A FY08A FY09A FY10A FY11B FY12B User Payments: $3,153,401 $3,833,282 $4,123,007 $4,709,384 $4,154,823 $4,908,495 $ 5,427,965 Other Revenue: Abatements (5,430) (1,518) (55,361) (7,086) (53,151) (10,000) (8,000) Service Const./Renew. Li 36,433 491 85 29,852 565 101 26,529 284 133 40;727 175,733 43,855 166,253 36,995 212,636 37,037 170,000 ens Real Estate Interest Charges , 21,218 , 25,852 , 29,696 33,425 42,399 40,443 42,208 Interest Income 97,733 100,727 78,189 40,457 4,218 19,722 3,500 Reimbursements: Grants 0 25,903 200;000 0 0 0 0 Retiree Fed Ins Subsidy 5,832 _ 0 0 0 Gulf Oil 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Spec. Asmt/Hazard. Waste 0 0 0 0 Premiums from Sale of Bonds Transfer from Reserve: 0 729,154 56,838 400,000 80,143 250,000 0 370,975 0 425,000 225,000 0 813,641 MTBE Subtotal - Other Revenues 964,599 739,219 742,480 660,063 1,442,215 524,796 244,745 GRAND TOTAL REVENUE REQ'T: $4,118,000 $4,572,501. $4,865,487 $5,369,447 $5,597,038 $5,433;291 5,672,710 3/24/2011 Page W1 FYI 2 W-S_Rate_Calc_Draft WRev FYI 2 Preliminary Sewer Revenues REVENUE: FY06 A FY07 A FY08 A FY09 A FY10A FY11 B FY12B FY05A User Payments: $3,354,726 $3,648,887 $3,528,952 $4,024,655 $4,546,290 $4,990,133 $4,991,530 $ 5,199,130 Other Revenue: Abatements (12,211) (3,462) (1,197) (48,010) (12,1.12) (56,411) (12,000) (14,000) Service Const Revew Real Estate Liens 92,639 95,606 117,879 142,665 3,468 168,748 161,954 0 213,466 170,000 Inspection Fees 875 035 1,875 911 23 4,755 068 28 3,913 697 28 1,000 31,879 3,217 41,357 2482 38195 2,710 40,773 cn Interest Charges Interest Income 20, 27,428 , 71,925 , 59,775 , 47,796 20,382 3,733 13044 3,000 Spec. Assessments 19,476 8,290 5,016 6,202 5,281 5,281 5000 5,281 Reimbursements:Septic Tank Sewage Disposal 2,872 0 0 Grants 0 0 0 36,270 0 0 0 Premiums from Sale of Bond 3,082 0 3,000 0 Walker's Brook 1&1 0 000 10 36,997 000 600 56,317 200,000 43,249 330,000 2,997 100,000 161,006 0 Transfer from Reserve: , , 193 421 764 207 Subtotal - Other Revenues 148,242 211,017 851,293 476,932 591,895 265,128 , , GRAND TOTAL REVENUE REQ'T: $3,502,968 $3,859,904 $4,380,245 $4,501,587 $5,138,185 $5,255,261 $5,412,723 5,406,894 l 3!24!2011 Page S1 M2 W-S_Rate_Calc Draft SRev Cn 00 1 Public Works Enterprise Funds FY12 Budget Overview The Board of Selectmen will vote on new water, sewer and storm waters rates at an upcoming hearing prior to Town Meeting. This budget assumes no use of reserves to offset the costs of running these funds. Adjustments to .these budgets will be needed in the event reserves are used.. The new rates will be effective with the September 2011 billing. Storm Water Enterprise Fund The Storm Water division consists of some activities conducted under the general fund budget, and some in the enterprise fund budget. As a whole, they are responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of all catch basins and drainage systems. As established by Town Meeting several years ago, this Enterprise Fund conducts storm water activities.that were not being done by the general fund. Federal regulations continue to bring new and expensive costs to the Town. During the past year, more than one FTE engineer has worked on these new regulations, and as was suggested a year ago, one FTE engineer has been transferred from the general fund into this enterprise fund. If this new work was not here,.the position would have been eliminated by the general fund budget. Some drainage work previously classified as capital has been moved into the operating budget because it is considered annual general maintenance. The $40 annual charge for a single family home will not need to change to support the FY12 budget. In FYI 1 $20,000 of reserves were used in the budget, but none are needed for FY12, leaving the. reserve fund at approximately $275,000. Two large scale ($4.0 million Saugus River & $2.2 million Aberjona River) capital projects that have been in the Storm Water capital improvements plan since inception now are closer to becoming reality. If these projects commence as scheduled, the $40 charge for single family homes will climb to $80 as the first third of this work begins. This budget does not yet forecast that new federal requirements will add any additional large scale projects. The chart below summarizes the FY12 budget: Storm Water Enterprise Fund Wages $127,765( +82%) Expenses $ 58,885 (+198%) Debt & Capital $190;000(-34% Other none Gross budget $376,650 -0.3%) Reserves $ 0 TBA Net budget $376,650 (+5.5%) 03/19/2011 10:49 (TOWN OF READING blelacheur NEXT YEAR BUDGET PROJECTION: 20122 FY2012 Enterprise Funds ACCOUNTS FOR: PRIOR FY3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ACTUALS HISTORICAL COMPARISON PRIOR FY2 LAST FY1 ACTUALS ACTUALS Y ACTUALS Y REV BUDGET PG 6 Ibgnyrpts FOR PERIOD 99 PROJECTION PCT LEVEL 3 CHANGE 0428 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 03 SALARIES 65003511 511417 LABORER 57,226.64 67,122.77 68,695.19 47,765.79 00 70,076.00 00 71,615.00 00 52 150 2.2% 011 65003511 511453 AST CV ENG 65003511 515000 OVERTIME .00 1,421.57 .00 2,416.89 .00 2,491.57 . 458.04 . .00 , . 2,500.00 . .0% 65003511 516050 OUT OF GRA .00 143.44 699.52 1,204.88 .00 1,5.00.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES. 56,648.21 69,683.10 71,886.28 49,428.71 70,076.00 127,765.00 82.3% 05 EXPENSES 65005519 519700 RETIREMENT .00 2,310.00 2,412.00 847.00 00 847.00 .00 885.00 00 25,000 4.5% .0% 65005524 524428 DRAINMAINT .00 00 .00 00 .00 .00 . .00 7,803.00 . 7,000.00 -10.3% 65005527 527301 EQUIP RENT 65005530.530000 OUT PRFSVC . 4,595.00 . 4,964.14 .00 1,863.00 10,200.00 10,000.00 . -2.0% 0% 65005530 530110 LEGAL COUN CLOTHING .00 86 440 202.50 374.68 .00 800.00 .00 800.00 .00 900.00 .00 1,000.00 . 11.1% 65005554 554000 65005574 574000 HEALTH INS . .00 .00 .00 .00 .00, 15,000.00 .0% co TOTAL EXPENSES 5,035.86 7,851.32 3,212.00 3,510.00 19,750.00 58,885.00 198.2% 08 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 65008585 585000 ADDTNL EQU 95,890.08 .00 126,488.36 0 151,818.00 00 173,000.00 00 55 000 156,000.00 .00 -9.8% .0% -100 65008588 588412 DRNGE IMPR 65008588 588421 MAPPING DE .00 .00 .00 50,000.00 .0 .00 . .00 , . .00 40,000.00 0 , .0% 0% 100 65008588 588425 DRAINAGE 14,780.96 13,910.00 31,418.21 4,209.34 60,000.00 00 .0 00 . - 0% 65008588 588430 SAUG RIV D .00. 150,000.00 .00 .00 . . . TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 110,671.04 213,910.00 157,906.57 156,027.34 288,000.00 196,000.00 -31.9% 09 OTHER FINANCING USES 65009596 596500 XFERTO ENT .00 .00 200,000.00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 00 355.11 174 .00 291,444.42 200,000.00 433,004.85 .00 208,966.05 .00 377,826.00 .00 382,650.00 .0% 1.3% TOTAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT , 174,355.11 291,444.42 433,004.85 208,966.05 377,826.00 382,650.00 1.3% GRAND TOTAL 9,376,280.06 10,069,098.31 11,056,163.90 7,656,257.22 11,284,841.28 11,612,254.00 2.9% END OF REPORT - Generated by Bob LeLacheur MA wn of Readin T Approved Requested Projected g, o OTAL 31241201111:04 FY-2011 FY-2012 FY-2013 FY-2014 FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 FY-2018 FY-2019 FY-2020 FY-2021 T Existing debt in green, new debt in yellow FY12 21 Storm Water CAPITAL, 288,000 190;000 200,000 150,000 150;000 156,500 100,000 ` 1001000 -1001000 100,000 10040 1,348,500 General Drainage Cash 60,000 move to Operating Budget Drainage improve (Project specific) Cash 55,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 800,000 MS4 Permit - Consult & Lab Testing Cash 40,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 190,000 Saugus River Improvement (I) 2.Omil Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt Saugus River Improvement(II) 2.0.mil Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt Debt - Marione River Design Cash 150000 150,000 Aberjona River Improvement 2.2mll Debt Debt Debt • Debt Debt - Sweeper: Elgin Pelican Cash 150,000 150,000 Truck: Int. #15 Cash 173,000 500 58 TAKEUCHI Excavator (1985) Cash 58,500 , C" C:) Town of Reading FY - 2012 Budget 312411111:05 Approved Requested Projected Projected ' Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service New - Not Approved in italics FY - 2011 FY - 2012 FY - 2013 FY - 2014 FY - 2015 FY - 2016 FY 2017 FY - 201$ - 2019 F Y FY - 2020 tOrCn . ater ` e t $ - $ - $ $ 330`,-000 , $ 317;000 $ 634,000 $ 608,000 $ 945,000 _ _ 904,T00 $ 864,400 Saugus River lm ovement(l 2.0 mil new 0 0 0 330,000 317,000 304,000 291,000 278,000 265,000 252,000 Saugus River Imrpovement ll) 2.0 mil new 0 0 0 0 0 330,000 317,000 304,000 291,000 278,000 Abedona River Improvement 2.2 mil new 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 363,000 348,700 334,400 Repayment of Principal: 0 0 0 200,000 200,000 400,000 400,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 Saugus River Imrpovement(I) 2.0 mil 10yr 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Saugus River lmrpovement(ll) 2.0 mil 10yr 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Abedona River Improvement 2.2 mil 10yr 220,000 220,000 220,000 Interest on Long Term Debt: 0 0 0 130,000 117,000 234,000 208,000 325,000 284,700 244,400 Saugus Riverlmrpovement(l) 2.0 mil 10yr 130,000 117,000 104,000 91,000 78,000 65,000 52,000 Saugus River lmrpovement(11) 2.0 mil 10yr 130,000 117,000 104,000 91,000 78,000 Abedona River Improvement 2.2 mil 10yr 143,000 128,700 114,400 rn 1 5 V Town of Reading FY - 2012 Budget 312411111:05 Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Debt Service Debt ServicEDebt ServicE Debt ServicE Debt ServicE Debt ServicEDebt ServicE )ebt Service New - Not Approved in italics FY - 2021 FY - 2022 FY - 2023 FY - 2024 FY - 2025 FY - 2026 FY - 2027 FY - 2028 tOCn1;_ , ater . e t $ ,824,100 783,800 $ 743;5.00 $%5031200 $ 475,900 $'248;600 $`234,300 $ - Saugus River lmrpovement(I) 2.0 mil new 239,000 .226,000 213,000 0 0 0 0 0 Saugus River Imrpovement(II) 2 0 mil new 265,000 252,000 239,000 226,000 213,000 0 0 0 Aberjona River Improvement 2.2 mil new 320,100 305,800 291,500 277,200 262,900 248,600 234,300 0 Repayment of Principal: 620,000 620,000 620,000 420,000 420,000 220,000 220,000 0 Saugus River Imrpovement(1) 2 0 mil 10yr 200,000 200,000 200,000 Saugus River Imrpovement(II) 2.0 mil 10yr 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Aberjona River Improvement 2.2 mil 10yr 220,000 220,000 220;000 220,000 220,000 220,000 220,000 Interest on Long-Term Debt: 204,100 163,800 123,500 83,200 55,900 28,600 14,300 0 Saugus River Imrpovement(I) 2 0 mil 10yr 39,000 26,000 13,000 Saugus River Imrpovement(II) 2 0 mil 10yr 65,000 52,000 - 39,000 26,000 13,000 Aberjona River Improvement 2.2 mil 10yr 100,100 85,800 71,500 57,200 42,900 28,600. 14,300 M N l Water Enterprise Fund This fund is comprised of Water Supply and Water Distribution, and from a budget standpoint there is a section of shared overhead costs called Water Operations. Supply is responsible for the administrative management, operation, maintenance and security of the drinking water supply in accordance with all Federal, State and local regulations. This division also provides technical support. Distribution is responsible for maintaining and operating the municipal water distribution system in accordance to industry standards and all applicable regulations. In addition, this division oversees water meter installation, repair and meter reading. The budget for Water Operations is up 7.6% for FY12, or an a, increase of $192,147. An interest free loan for, work on a water main at Haverhill-Franklin-Wakefield was recently approved by Town Meeting. The timing of this to begin in FY12 was one year sooner than would be ideal from a financial standpoint - but the attractive interest-free. loan from the MWRA was not guaranteed to be in place one year from now. Advancing this project forward by one year alone explains $228,500 of the increase in Operations. MWRA water rates are only projected to. be up about 2% for FY12. The gross water budget is up 4.4%. However there are other factors that affect the water rates, including the use of reserves to offset the costs, as well as the expected volume of usage. In FY11, $225,000 in reserves offset costs. If usage is unchanged and no reserves are used this year that would suggest an 8.9% increase in rates: C Operations supply Distribution Wages $87,741 $551,749 (-0.6% +1.4% Expenses $316,427 $1,832;585 $187,750 +5.9% -0.0% -1.5% Debt & Capital $2,014,091 $30,000 $275,000 +9.5%) +100% +4.6% Other $377;367 0% TOTAL $2,707,885 $1,950,326 $1,014,499 +7.6% +1.6% +1.7%) FYll FY12 Change Gross budget $5,433,291 $5,672,710 +4.4% Reserves $225,000 $0 TBA Net budget $5,208,291 $5,672,710 +8.9% 011 10:49 (TOWN OF READING 03/19/2 03/19/2011 NEXT YEAR BUDGET blelacheur PROJECTION: 20122 PY2012 Enterprise Funds ACCOUNTS FOR: PRIOR FY3 WATER ACTUALS HISTORICAL COMPARISON - PRIOR FY2 LAST FY1 ACTUALS ACTUALS Y ACTUALS Y REV BUDGET PG 3 Ibgnyrpts FOR PERIOD 99 PROJECTION PCT LEVEL 3 CHANGE 0450 WATER - OPERATIONS 05 EXPENSES 61005519 519000 MEDICARE EMENT 5,425.00 093:D0 89 6,000.00 00 413 16 7,000.00 075.00" 17 .00 26,724.00 7,000.00 26,724.00 7,500.00 27,927.00 7.1% 4.5% 61005519 61005529 519700 529433 RETIR HAZ WST DI , 15,346.18 . , 6,419.00 , 7,771.40 5,563.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 0% 61005530 61005530 530105 530110 PRINTING LEGAL COUN .00 15,000.00 361.13 11,159.10 .00 121.50 .00 .00 .00 16,000'.00 00 10,000.00 . -37.5% 61005530 . 530480 PRIMACEY A 5,828.03 5,451.82 567 09 5 5,530.87 06 601 7 5,551.27 957 17 3 5,531.00 140.00 7 5,500.00 7,000.00 -.6% -2.0% 61005530 61005531 530491 531000 SVC WKFLD PRDEV TRN- 5,546.76 4,044.25 . , 2,992.00 . , 2,674.00 . , 1,770.00- , 3,000.00 2,500.00 -16.7% 61005574 574000 HEALTH INS 170,952.00 165,000.00 102,645.48 00 460 104,848.18 00 017 23 149,500.00 00 44 000 165,000.00 000.00 45 10:4% 2.3% 61005574 574010 PROP/CASUA .00 31,580.00 20, . 00 . , 00 , . .00 , .00 .0% 61005574 61005574 574500 574550 DEDUCT/CLM WC INSURNC 1,499.00 63,581.00 .00 20,332.00 . 15,905.00 . 15,411.00 30,000.00 .36,000.00 20.0% TOTAL EXPENS ES 376,315.22 271,275.14 186,784.31 186,841.62 298,895.00 316,427.00 Cn 07 DEBT SE RVICE ~P 61007530 530705 DEBTCOSTS DEBT PRINC 63,049.00 00 000 756 1,412.92 000.00 225 1 .00 1,375,000.00 .00 620,000.00 .00 1,375,000.00 .00 1.;598,500.00 16.3% 61007591 61007591 591000 592000 LTDEBTINT . , 420,291.00 , , 557,170.00 514,352.50 247,712.50 464,206.00 415,591.00 -10.5% TOTAL DEBT S ERVICE 1,239,340.00 1,783,582.92 1,889,352.50 867,712.50 1,839,206.00 2,014,091.00 9.5% 09 OTHER FINANCING USES 61009596 596111 WAGE-TWNMG 14,061.00 13,886.00 14,896.00 14,896.00 14,896.00 00 14,896.00 00 .0% 0% 61009596 596112 EXP SUPP WAGE-ACING 3,187.00 00 084 9 3,234.00 226.00 9 .00 10,078.00 .00 10,078.00 . 10,078.00 . 10,078.00 . .0% 61009596 61009596 596121 596122 EXP ACTNG . , 98.00 , 95.00 247 00 0 180.00 032 00 32 180.00 032.00 32 180.00 32,032.00 180.00 32,032.00 .0% 61009596 596131 WAGE-FINCE EXEFINANCE 28,897.00 00 680 5 . : 3 , 009.00 6 . , 21,653.00 , 21,653.00 21,653.00 21,653.00 .0% 61009596 61009596 596132 596141 WAGE HR . , 4,025.00 , 4,090.00 4,900.00 4,900.00 64 00 4,900.00 264 00 2 4,900.00 00 2 264 .0% .0% 61009596 596142 EXP HR WAGE TECHN 11136.00 158 00 22 3,268.00 26;531.00 2,264.00 31,777.00 : 2,2 31,777.00 . , 31,777.00 , . 31,777.00 .0% 61009596 61009596 596151 596152 EXP TECH . , 23,667.00 27,255.00 30,418.00 30,418.00 30,418.00 690 00 30,418.00 00 104 690 .0% 0% 61009596 596161 WAGEDPWADM 84,928.00 4 39 00 110,313.00 945 00 99 104,690.00 00 407 98 104,690.00 98,407.00 . 104, 98,407.00 , . 98,407.00 . .0% 61009596 61009596 596171 596181 - WAGE ENGIN WAGE HGWY ,3 . 9 6,560.00 . , 6,730.00 . , 6,730.00 6,730.00 6,730.00 6,730.00 .0% 0% 61009596 596182 EXP HGWY 22,325.00 22,771.00 19,342.00 19,342.00 19,342.00 00 19,342.00 00 0% 61009596 596300 XFERCAPFND .00 00 75,000.00 00 .00 00 000 36 .00 .00 . .00 . .00 . .0% 61009596 ,596500 XFERTO ENT . . . , TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 320,145.00 22 00 438,600.00 06 458 2 493 413,367.00 81 503 489 2 377,367.00 431,921.12 1 377,367.00 2,515,468.00 377,367.00 2,707,885.00 .0% 7.6% TOTA L WATER - OPERATIONS . 1,935,8 . , , . , , , 0451 WATER - DISTRIBUTION v l Vim" 03/19/2011 10:49 (TOWN OF READING blelacheur NEXT YEAR BUDGET HISTORICAL COMPARISON PROJECTION: 20122 FY2012 Enterprise Funds ACCOUNTS FOR: PRIOR FY3 PRIOR FY2 LAST FYI WATER ACTUALS ACTUALS ACTUALS C" Ul IPG 4 bgnyrpts FOR PERIOD. 99 CY Cy REV PROJECTION PCT ACTUALS BUDGET LEVEL 3. CHANGE 03 SALARIES 61013511 511401 61013511 511403 61013511 511405 61013511 511409 61013511 511413 61013511 511417 61013511 511471 61013511 511481 61013511 515000 61013511 516050 610135].1 516060 61013511 516080 61013512 512000 TOTAL SALARIES 05 EXPENSES 61015521 S21301 ELECTRICIT 61015521 521303 NATRL GAS 61015521 521392 WRLS PHONE 61015530 530110 LEGAL COUN 61015530 530420 PLCE DTAIL 61015530 530470 WTR SYSTEM 61015530 530472 MAIN PIPE/ 61015530 530474 SVC PIPE/M 61015530 530478 CROSS CONN 61015531 531000 PRDEV TRN 61015536 536000 LIC SFTWR 61015540 540470 WD GEN SUP 61015540 540472 MAIN PIPE 61015540 540474 SVC METERS 61015554 554000 UNFM/CLTH 61015578 578100 LICENSES TOTAL EXPENSES .08 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 61018584 584410 BOBCATLOAD 61018584 584411 VAN #2 61018585 585000 ADDTNL EQU 61018585 585451 METRINSTAL 61018588 588450 SYSTEMS TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TOTAL WATER - DISTRIBUTION 0452 WATER - SUPPLY / TREATMENT 8,8.92.71 10,910.59 9,678.95 50 353 7,711.67 50 236 10,200.00 00 410 11,000.00 500.00 7.8% 22.0% 352.10 00 483.79 035.87 3 . 2,902.39 . 2,033.16 . .00 .00 .0% . 1,728.00 7.84, 10 85 , .00 10,271.64 .00 9,583.69 .00 10,033.41 .00 10,700.00 .00 15,000.00 .0% 40.2% , . 7,780.28 1,141.11 5,516.96 306.94 15,230.00 10,000.00 -34.3% 0% 18 9,990.00 00 10,720.00 45,325.19 9,.706.52 60,933.11 760.00 47,651.69 12,200.00 49,750.00 10,000:00 50,000.00 . - .5% . 4,960.00 5,040.00 4,900.00 1,80.0.00 8,400.00 8,000.00 -4.8% 0% .00 00 398.00 800.00 7 .00 6,236.15 .00 5,000.00 .00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 . .0% . . 19,055.09 61 29 088 , 21,488.07 2B,633.78 24,736.81 24,406.91 21,821.87 10,884.75 26,775.00 33,180.00 27,000.00 33,000.00 .8% -.516 , , 41,268.12 .00 151.00 380.00 7,625.00 7,000.00 -8.2% 0- 1,029.98 8,825.21 3,949.21 3,149.97 5,500.00 5,500.00 750 00 . 0. 5 794.00 315.00 864.00 347.00 714.00 . . 135,796.73 154,388.25 163,919.20 112,116.96 190,684.00 187,750.00 -1.5% 00 .00 .00 43,827.95 45,000.00 .00 -100.0% . 00 .00 .00 37,933.61 38,000.00 .00 -100.0% 116,761.69 - 00 .00 225.75 63 6,769.88 206,774.00 .00 347.00 .00 180,000.00 275,000.00 .00 .0% -100.0% . .00 , .00 57,595.86 .00 .00 .00 .0% 116,761.69 818,153.49 63,225.75 733,329.30 271,139.74 955,996.60 82,108.56 580,574.96 263,000.00 997,793.00 275,000.00 1,014,499.00 1.7% SUPERVISOR FOREMAN 34,253.64 578 36 54 36,820.52 32 58 065 38,826.34 58,677.28 27,074.31 41,534.30 38,831.00 58,372.00 39,609.00 59,837.00 2.0% 2.5% WRKNG FRMN UIP OPER E , . 72,465.32 74 820 136 , . 51,989.48 249 46 146 89,073.54 118.54 117 94,758.04 85,922.88 104,907.00 148,531.00 110,842.00 141,149.00 5.7% -5.0% Q SKLLD LABR . , 128.02 45 , . 82,244.85 , 78,502.24 49,117.58 83,995.00 79,672.00 -5.1% LABORER CLERK(S) , .64,423.70 15,905.34 32,280.48 16,876.29 34,104.96 17,308.15 23,666.72 11,979.44 33,032.00 17,260.00 33,032.00 17,598.00 .0% 2.0% SNOW REMOV OVERTIME -4,197.56 650.05 121 -7,709.63 71,065.11 .00 62,495.18 .00 31,337.35 -6,500.00 38,355.00 -6,500.00 50,000.00 .0% 30.4% OUT OF GRA CALL PRM , 1,055.82 130 00 8 1,394.34 270 46 10 1,894.10 760.00 9 3,732.24 7,564.00 1,882.00 8,818.00 3,000.00 8,818:00 59.4% .0% ON LONGEVITY , . 7,100.00 . , 7,337.50 2 , 6,625.00 6 552 33 6,825.00 837 58 2 7,500.00 126 00 9 7,500.00 7,192.00 .0% -21.2% WAGES TEMP 8,281.64 8,831.1 , . . , . , 565,595.07 515,715.30 520,937.66 386,349.44 544,109.00 551,749.00 1.4% 03/19/2011 10:49 blelacheur PROJECTION: 20122 ACCOUNTS FOR: WATER (TOWN OF READING NEXT YEAR BUDGET FY2012 Enterprise Funds PRIOR FY3 ACTUALS _ HISTORICAL COMPARISON PRIOR FY2 LAST FYI ACTUALS ACTUALS Y ACTUALS Y REV BUDGET PG 5 Ibgnyrpts FOR PERIOD 99 PROJECTION PCT LEVEL 3 CHANGE 03 SALARIES 61023511 511461 SUPERVISOR 78,383.52 83,798.33 84,062.88 58,618.56 84,048:00 -500 00 83,741.00 00 -500 -.4% 0% 61023511 511481 SNOW RMVL -600.64 27 564 31 -232.14 403 18 3 .00 586.11 5 .00 4,267.58 . 4,692.00 . 4,500.00 . -4.1% 61023511 515000 OVERTIME . , . , , TOTAL SALARIES 109,347.15 86,969.37 89,648.99 62,886.14 88,240.00 87,741.00 05 EXPENSES 61025521 521301 ELECTRICIT 22,108.08 13,910.65 24,721.78 00 18,512.75 077 62 2 20,000.00 000 00 6 21,000.00 000.00 3 •5.0% -50.0% 61025521 521308 61025521 521309 FUEL OIL SWR/STM WA 20,593.29 604.85 .00 439.95 . 127.90 . , 161.04 . , 470.00 , 500.00 6.4% 5% 8 61025521 521390 TELEPHONE 2,340.79 2,098.93 2,291.25 1,060.59 3,280.00 00 3,000.00 000 00 10 . - 0% 61025524 524471 0000 61025530 53 MWRA VALVE OUT PRFSVC .00 72,288.B1 .00 7,360.51 .00 12,155.56 .00 1,358.00 . 10,200.00 . , 10,000.00 0 -2.0% 0% . .61025530 530457 WELLS SUPP 5,017.15 13 424 3 00 1 806 96 .00 5,242.16 1,377.76 875.53 .00 7,000.00 .0 6,000.00 . -14.3% 61025540 540000 61025540 540455 DEPT WELLS . , .00 , . 8,384.92 13,486.93 3,763.00 57,962.00 20,000.00 -65.5% 0% 61025540 540499 WTR EMERGN MWRA .00 41 924 536 1 .00 165.00 1 636 25,200.50 1,737,501.00 .00 1,381,502.40 .00 1,726,878.00 ..00 1,759,085.00 . 1.9% 61025563 563400 CT) 61025563 563410 RESIDUALS . , , 55,324.00 , , .00 .00 .00, .00 .00 .0% TOTAL EXPENSES 1,718,62S.51 1,670,166.92 1,820,727.08 1,410,688.69 1,831,790.00 1,832,585.00 .0% 08 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 61028583 583000 PLANT .00 .00 .00 .00 0 .00 00 40,000.00 .00 .0% .0% 61028585 585452 BOOSTER TE .00 36,000.00 0 .00 00 0 . 00 . .00 .00 61028585 585453 EMERG ENGI .00 0 35,000. 00 . 00 . .00 .00 :00 .0% 61028588 588455 WELLS 75,000.00 . . TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PLY / TREAT SU 75,000.00 66 972 902 1 71,000.00 136.29 828 1 .00 1,910,376.07 .00 1,473,574.83 .00 1,920,030.00 40,000.00 1,960,326.00 .0s 2.11 ' TOTAL WATER - TOTAL WATER P . , , 4,656,926.37 , , 5,054,923.65 5,355,876.48 3,486,070.91 5,433,291.00 5,682,710.00 4.6- . U'll Town of Reading, MA Approved Requested Projected 1241201111:64 FY-2011 FY-2012 FY-2013 FY-2014 T Y-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 FY-2018 FY-2019 FY-2020 FY-2021 TOTAL FY12 21 GAWUUy UGUUn VIV011, ncrr u- III ro„- R'ater'CAPITAL 263,000 305;060 968,600 895,000 500,000 365,000 255,000 350,000 262,000 487,000 370,000 4 757,006: Water Distribution 263,000 275,000 751,000 570,000 460,000 285,000 235,000 300,000 262,000 437,000 370,000 3,945,000 nnn nnn inn nnn enn nnn water main Lining tabu - - - - - Various Water Mains ($2.471 mil) Debt WM - H St. Loop (Ivy St.) Cash 350,000 350,000 WM - Causway Road Loop Cash 276,000 276,000 WM - Larch Lane Cash 120,000 120,000 WM - Haverhill-Franklin-Batch ($420k) Debf WM - Haverhill-Franklin-WkIld ($1.865m) -Debt` WM - Howard-Cty-Summer ($1.012m) FY15 WM -South-West-Gleason ($1.02m) FY16 000 250,000 000 250 250 750,000 Meter Replacement cash 180,000 , , 000 85 WaterSystem Hydraulic Model Cash 85,000 000 12,000 12 , 24,000 Storage Tank Inspection Cash , 70,000 Tankinspectl0esign-Auburn Cash 70,000 475 000 Tank Maintenance - Auburn Cash 475,000 , 000 220 Tank Maintenance - Bear Hill Cash 220,000 , C" Storage Tank ($1.15mll.) F7y19 J 165,000 Booster Station SCADA Cash 165,000 000 25 45 000 SCADA Upgrade (every 5yrs) Cash , 20,000 , Replace Bob Cat Loader Cash 45,000 40 000 Pickup Truck #12 (1997.10yrs) Cash 40,000 , 000 35 Replace Car #2 Cash 35,000 , Replace Van #2 Cash 38,000 120,000 120,000 Replace Truck #6 Cash 120 000 Replace Truck 414 Cash 120,000 100 000 , 100,000 Replace Backhoe #420E Cash , 150,000. 150,000 Replace Utility Truck #5 Cash Water Supply 30,000 217,000 325,000 40,000 80,000 20,000 50,000 50,000 812,000 WTP design Debt . Join MWRA (partial-$3.18mil) Debt Join MWRA (full-$7.8mil) Debt Plant demo & chlorine trmt ($800k debt) Debt Plant demo & chlorine trmt ($450k debt) Debt 200 000 Water Conservation Program Cash 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 000 000 50 0 , 200 000 Wells Upgrade Gash , , 50,000 50,000 5 , 000 225 Well Abandonment Cash 225,000 , 150 000 Hydraulic Study - 2nd connection Cash 30,000 120,000 , 000 37 37 000 , Pickup Truck #3 (2003 -10yrs) Cash rn 00 Town of Reading FY - 2012 Budget 312411111:05 New - Not Approved in italics Approved Debt Service FY - 2011 Requested Debt Servic FY - 2012 Projected ' Projected Projected Projected Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service FY - 2013 FY - 2014 FY - 2015 FY - 2016 Projected Debt Service FY - 2017 Projected Debt Service FY - 2018 Projected Debt Service FY - 2019 Projected Debt Service FY - 2020 Water Debt - $1,839;206 $2,014;091 $1;325,051 $1,299,286 $1,539;901 $1,661,529 $1,607,601 $'1555,779 $1,731,127 $ 1,465,595 Join MWRA full $7.8m 08-28 Nov 01 662,513 647,400 632,775 618,150 603,525 588,656 571,350 553,800 538,200 522,600 Join MWRA partial $3.18m 07-27 Apr 15 270,656 264,656 258,656 252,656 246,656 237,719 229,719 224,069 217,669 211,269 Demo WTP/chlorinate $0.8m 09-18 Jul 01 98,300 95,860 93,420 90,980 88,540 86,100 83,660 81,220 0 0 Demo WTP/chlorinate $450k 09-13 Feb 01 156,000 153,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Water Treatment Plant Design 2005 119,800 116,300 112,700 .109,000 104,500 0 0 0 0 0 Water Mains $2.471m 08-12 Apr 15 531,938 508,375 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WM:Hvrhill-Frnkln-Wkfld 2285k MWRA 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 WM:Hwrd-Cnty-Summer 1012k new 0 0 0 0 268,180 255,024 241,868 228,712 215,556 0 WM: South-West-Gleason 1002k new 0 0 0 0 0 265,530 252,504 239,478 226,452 213,426 Storage Tank 1150k new 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 304,750 289,800 Repayment of Principal: 1,375,000 1,598,500 958,500 958,500 1,160,900 1,261,300 1,261,300 1,261,300 1,411,300 1,208,900 Join MWRA full $7.8m 08-28 Nov 01 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 Join MWRA partial $3.18m 07-27 Apr 15 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 ' 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 Demo WTP/chlorinate $0.8m 09-18 Jul 01 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 Demo WTP/chlorinate $450k 10-12 Feb 01 150,000 150,000 Water Treatment Plant Design 2005 2005 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Water Mains $2.471m 08-12 Apr 15 495,000 490,000 WM:Hvrhill-Frnkln-Wkfld 2285 MWRA 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 228,500 WM.Hwrd-Cnty-Summer 1012k 5yr 202,400 202,400 202,400 202,400. . 202,400 WM. South-West-Gleason 1002k 5yr 200,400 200,400, 200,400 200,400 200,400 Storage Tank 1150k 5yr 230,000 230,000 Interest on Long Term Debt: 464,206 415,591 367,551 340,786 379,001 400,229 346,301 294,479 . 319,827 256,695 Join MWRA full $7.8m 08-28 Nov 01 272,513 257,400 242,775 228,150 213,525 198,656 181,350 163,800 148,200 132,600 Join MWRA partial $3.18m 07-27 Apr 15 110,656 104,656 98,656 92,656 86,656 77,719 69,719 64,069 .57,669 51,269 Demo WTP/chlorinate. $0.8m 09-18 Jul 01 18,300 15,860 13,420 10,980 8,540 6,100 3,660 1,220 Demo WTP/chlorinate $450k 10-12 Feb 01 6,000 3,000 Water Treatment Plant Design 2005 2005 19,800 16,300 12,700 9,000 4,500 Water Mains $2.471m 08-12 Apr 15 36,938 18,375 WM:Hvrhill-Frnkln-Wkfld 2285 MWRA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WM:Hwrd-Cnty-Summer 1012k 5yr 65,780 52,624 39,468 26,312 13,156 WM: South-West-Gleason 1002k 5yr 65,130 52,104 39,078 26,052 13,026 Storage Tank 1150k 5yr 74,750 59,800 mil; Town of Reading -FY - 2012 Budget 312411111:05 Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected I Debt Service Debt ServiceDebt ServicEDebt ServicEDebt ServiceDebt ServicEDebt ServiOE)ebt Service New - Not Approved in italics FY - 2021 FY - 2022 FY - 2023 FY - 2024 FY - 2025 F.Y 2026 FY - 2027 FY - 2028 "WaterDebt $ 1,215,219 " $ 949;769 $ 912;819 645,869 $ 623,575 $ 591,375 $ 569,588 $397;800_.: Join MWRA(full $7.8m) 08-28 Nov 01 507,000 491,400 475,800 460,200 444,600 429,000 413,400 397,800 Join MWRA(partial $318m) Demo WTP/chlodnate($0 8m) 07-27 09-18 Apr 15 Jul 01 204,869 0 198,469 0 192,069 0 185,669 0 178,975 0 162,375 0 156,188 0 0 0 Demo WTP/chlorinate ($450k) 09-13 Feb 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Water Treatment Plant Design Water Mains($2 471 m) 2005 08-12 Apr 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WM:Hvrhill-Frnkln-Wkfid 2285k MWRA 228,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WM.•Hwrd-Cnty-Summer 1A/A11• .cnirth-WP-gQ'Iaacnn 1012k 1002k new new 0 0 0 0 .0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 rn co Storage Tank 1150k new 274,850 259,900 244,950 0 U U U U Repayment of Principal: Join MWRA(full $7.8m) 08-28 Nov 01 1,008,500 390,000 780,000 390,000 780,000 390,000 550,000 390,000 550,000 390,000 540,000 390,000 540,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 Join MWRA(partial $318m) 07-27 Apr 15 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 150,000 150,000 _ Demo WTP/chlorinate($0 8m) 09-18 Jul 01 Demo WTP/chlorinate ($450k) 10-12 Feb 01 Water Treatment Plant Design 2005 2005 Water Mains($2 471 m) 08-12 Apr 15 WM:Hvrhill-Frnkln-Wkfld 2285 MWRA 228,500 WMHwrd-Cnty-Summer 1012k 5yr WM South-West-Gleason 1002k 5yr Storage Tank .1 150k 5yr 230,000 230,000 230,000 Interest on Long Term Debt: Join MWRA(full $7.8m) 08-28 Nov 01 206,719 117,000 169,769 101,400 132,819 85,800 95,869 70,200 73,575 54,600 51;375 39,000 29,588 7,800 23,400 7,800 Join MWRA(partial $318m) 07-27 Apr 15 44,869 38,469 32,069 25,669 18,975 12,375 6,188 Demo WTP/chlorinate($0 8m) 09-18 Jul 01 Demo WTP/chlorinate ($450k) 10-12 Feb 01 Water Treatment Plant Design 2005 2005 Water Mains($2 471 m) 08-12 Apr 15 _ WM:Hvrhill-Frnkln-Wkfld 2285 MWRA 0 WMHwrd-Cnty-Summer 1012k 5yr WM. South-West-Gleason 1002k 5yr Storage Tank 1150k 5yr 44,850 29,900 14,950 l v O Sewer Enterprise Fund The- Sewer division is responsible for maintaining and operating the municipal main sewer systems in accordance with all applicable state, federal and MWRA regulations for the collection and discharge of wastewater. The specific functions are: maintenance and repair of 100 miles of sewer mains and 12 pumping stations; respond to customer complaints for sewer backups and drainage problems. The chart below summarizes the FY12 proposed budget: Sewer Enterprise Fund Wages $ 267,908(-13.1%) Expenses $4,560,776 +9.0% Debt & Capital $ 319,206 -56% Other $ 259,004 0% Gross budget $5,406,894(-1.2%) Reserves $ 0 TBA Net budget $5,406,894(+1.8%) Wage costs in the current year were overstated, as seen by the year-to-date figure well below a 60% expended rate. The MWRA sewer rate is projected to increase by 6.2%, and some annual maintenance costs ($100,000 inflow & infiltration and $40,000 sewer station and manhole repairs) have been moved from capital to the operating budget. Aside from these factors, the remaining expense budget declined slightly from FYll. Note that there is very low debt projected for this fund. At present the fund uses MWRA loans, but these are offered for three to five years at a time. If past patterns repeat, about $165,000 in annual debt should be projected forward for every year, but at present that cannot be guaranteed. 03/19,/2011 10:49 blelacheur PROJECTION, 20122. ACCOUNTS FOR: SEWER TOWN OF READING (NEXT YEAR BUDGET HISTORICAL COMPARISON FY2012 Enterprise Funds PRIOR FY3 PRIOR-FY2 LAST FYI ACTUALS ACTUALS ACTUALS Y ACTUALS Y REV BUDGET IPG 1 bgriyrpts FOR PERIOD 99 PROJECTION PCT LEVEL 3 CHANGE 0440 SEWER - OPERATIONS 03 SALARIES 62003511 511401 SUPERVISOR 34,253.64 36,820.53 38,826.38 19 55,887 27,074.33 471 63 36 38,831.00 00 954 53 39,609.00 239.00 53 2.0% -1.3. 62003511 5 511405 511409 WRKNG FRMN EQUIP OP 49,812.50 384 06 48 52,756.60 964.18 50 . 51,907.68 . , 37,190.56 . , 51,908.00 , 51,908.00 .0% 11 62003 62003511 511413 SKLLD LABR . , 38,068.30 , 67,217.19 37,375.53 3,500.21 40,987.00 .00 00 -100.0% 1. 5 62003511 511417 LABORER 37,770.97 3,272.96 53 876 16 57,800.14 308 47 17 37,289.27 76 11,979 62,862.00 260.00 17 66,062. 17,598.00 . 2.0% 62003511 62003511 511471 511481 CLERK(S) SNOW RMVL 15,905.34 -2,516.52 . , -4,648.33 , . . .00 . .00 , -2,500.00 -2,500.00 .0% 62003511 515000 OVERTIME 36,336.88 22;318.13 20,856.34 11,191.57 96 39,644.00. 00 209 35,000.00 000:00. 2 -11.7. 9% 856 62003511 11 516050 516060 OUT OF GRA ONCALL PRM 213.68 628 00 1 358.24 390.00 2 23.76 2,644.00 1,470. 1,464.00 . 2,942.00 , 2,942.00 . .0. 620035 62003511 516080 LONGEVITY . , 2,050.00 , 2,050.00 3,125.00 1,950.00 2,050.00 2,050.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 261,906.85 250,376.03 285,754.49 169,582.29 308,147.00 267,908.00 -13.1% 05 EXPENSES J •62005519 519000 MEDICARE 603.00 566 00 0 700.00 00 512 14 1,000.00 876 00 14 .00 273.00 22 1,000.00 22,273.00" 1,075.00 23,275.00 4.5. 62005519 62005521 519700 521301 RETIREMENT ELECTRICIT . 2 , 25,155.27 . , 29,451.57 . , 28,536.59 , 18,689.02 32,250.00 33,000.00 2.3. 62005524 524469 STATIONREP .00 .00' .00 .00 00 .00 00 30,000.00 00 10 000 .0. .0% 62005524 524474 MANHOLE .00 00 .00 00 .00 00 500 . 800.00 . .00 , . .00 .01 62005524 62005524 524475 524476 I&I REIMB I&IPREVENT . .00 . .00 . .00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .D. 0. 62005529 529433 HAZ WST DI .00 00 9,206.43 701 31 15 8,429.33 05 793 19 .00 10,008.13 10,000.00 16,650.00 10,000.00 16,650.00 .0% 62005530 62005530 530000 530105 PURCH SVC PRINTING . .00 . , 361.12 . , .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 0. 62005530 530110 LGL COUNSL 2,000.00 00 957 1 229.50 64 1 846 .00 844 98 1 .00 737.17 6 2,500.00 2,250.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 . 122.2% 62005530 62005530 530420 530490 PLCE DTAIL CNTSVCPUMP : , 7,476.38 , . 12,607.08 . , 18,895.01 , 5,174..63 15,725.00 15,0.00.00 -4.6% 62005530 530491 OTHCOMMSVC SYS INSPEC 16,107.68 45 793 15 .00 1 735.83 .00 14,750.00 .00 1,761.58 .00 16,950.00 .00 16,000,00 .0. -5.6. 62005530 62005531 530492 531000 PRDEV TRN . , .00 , .00 .00 00 00 .00 00 510.00 000 00 10 500.00 000.00 10 -2.0. .0. 62005536 62005540 536000 540490 LIC SFTWR PMPSTASUPP .00 1,909.97 7,000.00 2,864.54 1,0 . 12,532.04 . 4,381.58 . , 7,100.00 , 7,000.00 -1.41- 62005540 540493 DIST SYS 1,788:37 2,277.82 00 2 550 3,930.78 96 355 3 3,038.66 48 339 3 8,200.00 300.00 13 8,000.00 12,000.00 -2.4. -9.8. 62005540 62005554 540495 554000 CHEMICALS. UNFM/CLOTH .00 928.94 , . 3,414.06 . , 2,844.91 . , 1,399.99 , 2,200.00 2,200.00 0.' 62005563 563400 MWRA 3,410,216.70 3,555,143.00 3,844,457.00 3,137,665.60 3,921,051.00 4,164,476.00 00 6.2. 14 3. 62005574 574000 HEALTHINS 67,574.00 60,500..00 58,067.08 48,523.59 00 726 87,500.00 00 000 1 75,000. 100 00 1 . - 10.0% 62005574 62005574 574010 574500 P&C INSUR DEDUCT/C•LM .00 10,000.00 663.00 .00 627.00 8,415.00 . .00 . , .00 . , :00 . .0% 62005574 574550 WC INSURNC 11,496.00 8,250.00 10,181.00 10,368.00 15,000.00 18,000.00 00 20.0. 0. 62005578 578100 LICENSES 185.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 .00 . . TOTAL EXPENSES 3,593,757.76 3,729,073.90 4,054,095.73 3,274,946.43 4,185,459.00 4,560,776.00 9.0%" 07 DEBT SERVICE 0 03/19/2011 10:49 (TOWN OF READING blelaaheur NEXT YEAR BUDGET HISTORICAL COMPARISON PROJECTION: 20122 FY2012 Enterprise Funds ACCOUNTS FOR: PRIOR FY3 PRIOR FY2 LAST FY1 SEWER ACTUALS ACTUALS ACTUALS .62007591 591000 LT DBT PRI 83,677.00 62007591 592000 LTDEBTINT. .00 62007593 593000 ST.DBT INT 5,951.94 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 89,628.94 08 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 6200'8585 585000 ADDTNL EQU 104,201.90 62008585 585451 METRINSTAL .00 62008588 588411 CALIF RD S .00 62008588 588505 INFLOW/INF 277,197.13 62008588 588510 SEW ST REH .00 62008588 588512 SEW ST STU .00 62008588 588541 GLEN ROAD .00 62008588 588542 W GROVE ST .00 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 381,399.03 09 OTHER FINANCING USES - N 62009596 596111 WAGE-TWNMG 12,477.00 62009596 596112 EXP SUPP 2,828.00 62009596 596121 WAGE-ACING 7,990.00 62009596 596122 EXP ACTNG 87.00 62009596 596131 WAGE-FINCE 25,645.00 62009596 596132 EXEFINANCE 5,037.00 . 62009596 596141 WAGE HR 3,573.00 62009596 596142 EXP HR 1,008.00 62009596 596151 WAGE TECHN 19,662.00 6.2009596 596152 EXP TECH 21,001.00 62009596 596161 WAGEDPWADM 46,773.00 62009596 596171 WAGE ENGIN 57,555.00 62009596 596181 WAGE HGWY 2,358.00 62009596 596182 EXP HGWY 12,312.00 62009596 596300 XFER TO CA .00 62009596 596500 XFERTO ENT .00 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 218,306.00 TOTAL SEWER - OPERATIONS 4,544,998.58 0990 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES/USES 09 OTHER FINANCING USES 62009590 599910 DEBT COSTS TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCE TOTAL SEWER 167,543.00 10,687.50 .00 178,230.50 167,543.00 7,406.25 .00 174,949.25 PG 2 bgnyrpts FOR PERIOD 99 CY CY REV PROJECTION PCT ACTUALS BUDGET LEVEL 3 CHANGE 41,800.00 160,800.00 160,800.00 77,906.25 4,313.00 1,406.00 -67.4% .00 .00 .00 ..o% 119,706.25 165,113.00 162',206.00 -1.8% .00 122,156.00 .00 .00 167,000.00• .00 143,618.48 .00 180,000.00 .00 -100.0% .00 .00 58,481.29 246,001.28 .00 -100.0% 67,579.57 140,422.41 79,500.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 .0% .00 30,000.00 .00 30,000.DO_ 30,000.00 .D% .00 10,000.00 .00 o0 .00 .0% 169,168.24 11,282.21 .00 .00 00 .00 00 .0% 0% 10,000.00 .00 ..0o . . 246,747.81 457,479.10 137,981.29 556,001.28 297,000.00 -46.6% 13,0.10.00 14,062.00 14,062.00 14,062.00 14,062.00 .0% 3,029.00 8,642.00 .00 9,517.00 .00 9,517.00 .00 9,517.00 .00 9,517.00 .0% .0% 89.00 170.00 170.00 170.00 170.00 .0% 28,333.00 30,249.00 30,249.00 30,249.00 30,249.00 .0% 5,629.00 20,440.00 20,440.00 20,440.00 20,440.00 .0% 3,831.00 4,628.00 4,628.00 4,628.00 4,628.00 .0% 3,061.00 2,137.00 2,137.00 2,137.00 2,137.00 .0% 24,849.00 29;998.00 29,998.00 29,998.00 29,998.00 .0% 25,536.00 28,715.00 28,715.00 28,715.00 28,715.00 0% 50,424.00 47,475.00 47,475.00 47,475.00 47,475.00 0 _ 0% 0% 61,892.00 60,065.00 60,065.00 60,065.00 60,065.0 . 0% 2,419.00 2,419.00 2,419.00 2,419.00 2,419.00 . 12,558.00 9,129.00 9,129.00 9,129.00 9,129.00 00 0% 75,000.00 .00 .00 33,000.00. .00 .00 .00 .00 . .00 . .0% 318,302.00 292,004.00 259,004.00 259,004.00 259,004.00 4,722,730.24 5,264,282.57 3,961,220.26 5,473,724.28 5,546,894.00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 4,544,998.58 4,722,730.24 3,000.00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 3,000.00" .00 o0 .00 .0% 3,000.00 00 .00 .00 .0% 5,267,282.57 3,961,220.26 5,473,724.28 5,546,894.00 1.:3% Town of Reading, A TA Approved Requested Projected 31241201111:04 FY-2011 FY-2012 FY-2013 FY-2014 FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 FY-2018 FY-2019 FY-2020 FY-2021 TOTAL Existing debt in green, new debt in yellow FY12-21 si 6 CAPITAL 495,000 157,000 13),000 37;000 150,000 45;000 250,Otlo - 250;000 250,000 1,289,000 Inflow/infiltration Cash 100,000 move to Operating Budget Seal Sewer Manholes Cash move to Operating Budget Sewer Station Rehabilitation Cash 30,000 move to Operating Budget Fairview/Sunnyside $300k/4yrdebt) Debt . California Road - Sewer Main Cash 185,000 Lewis Street - Sewer Main Cash 75,000 75,000 Meter Replacements Cash 180,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 750,000 Backhoe 430D Cash 130,000 130,000 Replace Vehicles Cash 82,000 37,000 150,000 45,000 314,000 v co N I own of Reading FY - 2012 Budget 3124/1111:05 New - Not Approved in italics ewer.`_e. t MWRA Inflow & Infiltration interest loan Sunn side/Fairview Sewer 07-11 Nov 01 Approved Debt Service FY - 2011 165,113 85,800 79,313 Requested Debt Servic FY - 2012 $ 162;206 85,800 76,406 Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service FY - 2013 FY - 2014 FY - 2015 FY - 2016 FY - 2017 FY - 2018 FY - 2019 $ 85,800 $ 76;934 - 76,934 $ 85,800 76,934 76,934 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Projected Debt Service FY - 2020 0 0 Repayment of Principal: MWRA Inflow & Infiltration 160,800 32,934 160,800 32,934 85,800 32,934 76,934 32,934 76,934 32,934 0 0 0 0 0 MWRA Inflow & Infiltration 8,866 8,866 8,866 MWRA Inflow & Infiltration 44,000 44,000 44,000 44,000 44,000 Sunn side/Fairview Sewer 07-11 Nov 01 75,000 75,000 Interest on Long Term Debt: Sunnyside/Fairview Sewer 07-11 Nov 01 4,313 4,313 1,406 1,406 0 0 0_ 0 0 0 0 0 -P N W Town of Reading FY - 2012 Budget 3/2411111:05 Projected" Projected Projected Projected- Projected Projected Projected Projected Debt Service Debt ServiCEDebt ServicEDebt Senrice Debt ServicE Debt ServicEDebt Service )ebt Service New Not Approved in italics ewer t' FY 2021 FY - 2022 FY - 2023 FY - 2024 FY - 2025 FY - 2026 FY - 2027 FY - 2028 e $ MWRA Inflow & Infiltration interest loan 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sunnyside/Fairview Sewer 07-11 Nov 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Repayment of Principal:. 0 0 0 0 0 0 MWRA Inflow & Infiltration 0 0 MWRA Inflow & Infiltration MWRA Inflow & Infiltration Sunnyside/Fairview Sewer 07 11 N 01 - ov Interest on Long Term Debt: 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sunnyside/Fairview Sewer 07-11 Nov 01 0 0 J Cn DRAFT - 2011 Annual 'T'own Meeting WARRANT OUTLINE 03/24/2011 Art. Mover/ Moderator # Article Description Snonsor Comment Notes 1 Election 130ard of Selectlltcn d of Selectmen B • t of the' own 2 Reports oar . Financial rreport ..-_-.~--F- r 7,77 ,7 ' 4 Amending the Capital Improvement Board of Selectmen o Program FY 2011 FY 2020 r - _ z , a "L.. ~ ° na-, a« ~ t➢YYd' a ti 9 . : 'BttllkC. ires 2/3 vote R 5 Amend the FY 2011 Budget Board of Selectmen equ o (for SLBB) 6 Approve Payment of Prior Year's Board of Selectmen ® Indefinitely Postpone Bills _ r. ,tcl 1)( ~ un h i 1 ~,~,ru~n~ -8 Authorizing the acquisition of certain Board of Selectmen e temporary and permanent easements for the construction of sidewalks - Washington Street, Temple Street, Woburn Street, and Sunnyside < Avenue r y < t C4 _ Y .'t 1 ,-c C z ; I 4 i - '~-t l _ •.t 9 Acceptance of Pond View Drive as a Board of Selectmen ` public way v . 1 x=-F .•rs~sw~+t_ f r - °kF` 3f - - ? 7; -v ` ..i....i~..- .r ~a,~_--~,-...6n., 10 Authorize Disposition of Surplus Board of Selectmen Tangible Property T ' 1 t , -.f>. '.r'_•-mss"'W:..~; f 1... St a_.. 11 Y 2012-FY 2021 Capital Approve F Board of Selectmen Improvements Program ' ' 12 Approval of Library Improvement Library Board of I Project Trustees - 13 Authorizing new lease for Ice Arena Board of Selectmen e site } 7 h -t m~ r, 7 1 t ,1.14 7 , 76 > Re-authorizing Revolving Funds Board of Selectmen • 14 .s.. ~15 uthorize entering into a contract for School Committee T pe riod greater than three years a chool Department r 16 Authorizing additional debt -Green School Committee • Repair program 17 Accept the supplemental annual Contributory • allowance provision of Chapter 32, Retirement Board Section 101 18 Amending General Bylaw - Board of Selectmen • rescinding Section 5.15 - Storing or Handling of Crude Petroleum or any Crude Petroleum Products ~77 77 19 ' Amending General Bylaw Section Board of Selectmen • 5.13 - "Demolition of Structures of Potentially Historical Significance" T._ ALL y t iw, 20 Amending General Bylaw Section Board of Selectmen • 5.16 - "Outdoor Loudspeakers and Public Address Systems" T T 21 Amending General Bylaw Section Board of Selectmen 5.2.4 "Streets, Highways, and Public Property" to require property owners to removes snow from public sidewalks abutting their property 7"Ir 22 Amending Reading Home Rule Board of Selectmen Charter Section 3.6 "Board of Assessors" by making the Board of Assessors an appointed Board, and returning the appointment of Assessment staff to the Town Manager i ~ , 's 23 Zoning Bylaw amendment - section Community Planning 43 ) Site Plan review and Development Commission 24 Approval of Affordable Housing Board of Selectmen Trust Fund allocation plan 1115,1115, ,L . fgip l2.dIP1tVi35&IiFNJd.Tr^ 38~ 77~ 25 Authorizing the sale of certain Petition properties on Pearl Street and Audubon Road 26 Authorizing the sale of Various Petition Properties I 7 27 ~ Authorizing the Sale of Certain Petition . Properties on Lathrop Road 1, N 0) M 29 Transfer funds into the Vacation/Sick Board of Selectmen Requires 2/3 vote Leave Buy-back Stabilization Fund , r t 'S{ ^.f tr' t_i k vF 30 Removal of Town Meeting. Members Board of Selectmen per Reading Home Rule Charter Section 2-6 78 ~ 1 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I, on March 4, 2011, notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the following public places within the Town of Reading: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Precinct 5 Precinct 6 Precinct 7 Precinct 8 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Road Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 5, 2011, the date set for the Local Election' in this Warrant. I also caused a posting of this Warrant to be published to be published on the Town of Reading website on March 4, 2011. Alan W. Ulrich, Constable A true copy Attest: Laura Gemme, Town Clerk TOWN WARRANT (SEAL.) 2019 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 79 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in the Local Elections and Town affairs, to meet in the following place designated for the eight precincts in said Town, namely: Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and _8 Reading Memorial High School, Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road TUESDAY, the FIFTH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 2011 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to act on the following Articles, viz: ARTICLE 1 To elect by ballot the following Town Officers: A Moderator for one year; Two members of the Board of Selectmen for three years; One member of the Board of Assessors for three years; Two members of the Board of Library Trustees for three years; One member of the Municipal Light Board for three years; Two members of the School Committee for three years; and Sixty Eight Town Meeting Members shall be elected to represent each of the following precincts: Precinct 1 Eight members for three years; Precinct 2 Eight members for three years; One member two years; Precinct 3 Eight members for three years; Two members two years; Precinct 4 Eight members for three years; Precinct 5 Eight members for three years; Precinct 6 Eight members for three years; One member two years; Precinct 7 Eight members for three years; and Precinct 8 Eight members for three years. To vote on the.following two questions: Question 1: Shall the Town of Reading approve the amendments to Article 4 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, proposed by the November 8, 2010 Subsequent Town Meeting, which are summarized below: Article 4 - Appointed Boards and Committees Section 4-10 (a) This section will be deleted to eliminate the Land Bank Committee. Section 4-10 (b) This section is relettered as Section 4-10 (a). 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 2 80 Section 4-10 (c) This section is relettered as Section 4-10 (b). Yes No Question 2: Shall the Town of Reading approve the amendments to Article 2 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, proposed by the November 8, 2010 Subsequent Town Meeting, which are summarized below: Article 2 - Representative Town Meeting Section 2-15: Referendum Procedure This amendment clarifies the process for filing a referendum petition to submit an affirmative vote of the Town Meeting to the voters in the form of a ballot question, and establishes the form of the petition to be circulated for signatures. The amendment requires that the ballot question be set forth at the top of each petition form and be identical to the ballot question that will appear on the official ballot. Circulators may make additional copies of the petition form but each copy must be an exact duplicate. The petition form must have language advising voters that it may not be altered in any way, and that no extraneous markings may appear on the petition form or the signatures on that petition form may be invalidated. Extraneous markings do not include signatures and addresses. The petition form must also include language advising that only the signatures of registered voters will be valid, that the petition form should not be signed more than once, and that they may authorize another person to write their name and address on the petition form if they are physically unable to do so. The back of each petition form shall instruct voters to read the signer information on the front before signing. In addition to certifying signatures, the amendment authorizes the Board of Registrar of Voters to examine the petition forms for alterations and extraneous markings. In addition, the separate paragraphs of Section 2-15 have been given lettered subsections. Yes No and to meet at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading on MONDAY, the TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 2011 at seven-thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following Articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter. ARTICLE 2 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town Accountant, Treasurer-Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning & Development Commission, Town Manager and any other Official, Board or Special Committee. Board of Selectmen 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 3 -y(~ 81 Background: This article appears on the Warrant for all Town Meetings. At this Annual Town Meeting, the following report(s) are anticipated: ➢ State of the Town (Board of Selectmen) ➢ Financial Update (Finance Committee) Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 3 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the purpose of funding Town. Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: This Article appears on the Warrant of all Town Meetings. There are no known Instructional Motions at this time. The Town Moderator requires that all proposed Instructional Motions be submitted to the Town Clerk in advance so that Town Meeting Members may be "warned" as to the subject of an Instructional Motion. in advance of the motion. being made. Instructional Motions are normally held until the end of all other business at Town Meeting. Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2011 - FY 2020 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: This Article is included in every Town Meeting Warrant. Town Bylaws prohibits Town Meeting from approving any Capital Expenditure unless the project is included in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Bond ratings agencies also want to ensure that changes to a long-term CIP are adequately described. The following changes are proposed to the 2011-2020 CIP: Library renovation/expansion project (described further in Article 12) ➢ Add $100k cemetery garage design study (FY13); $1.5 mil. project (FY14) as debt ➢ Several items were advanced or deferred as capital priorities have changed Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 8 2 ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 12 of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of April 26, 2010 as' amended under Article 4 of the warrant of the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 10, 2010; and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer, from available funds, or otherwise, as the result of any such amended votes for the operation of the Town and its government, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee Background: The following budget amendments are proposed for the FY 2011 budget: General Fund - Wages and Expenses Account Line Description Decrease Increase E99 Vocational Education (Minuteman) $27,000 G92 Town Admin Expenses (Legal.$10k; $40,000 P&C Insurance $30k) K91 Community. Services Wages $10,000 (sick/vacation buyback) K92 Community Services Expenses $23,000 (animal disposal $3k;'Veteran's benefits $20k $500,000 M93 Public Works: Snow & Ice $125,000 M95 Public Works: Rubbish $100,000 N91 Public Safety (Fire) Wages U99 School department (energy) $250,000 $415,000 $660,000 Subtotals . Net from Operating Transfers and $235,000 Available Funds (Free Cash) From Town Sick/Vacation $10,000 Stabilization Fund Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 5 83 ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year 2011 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: There are no known prior year's bills and, therefore, it is likely that this Article will be indefinitely postponed. Finance Committee Report: No report Bylaw Committee Report: No report ARTICLE 7 To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing, whether in anticipation of reimbursement from the State under Chapter 44, Section 6, Massachusetts General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for highway projects in accordance with Chapter 90, Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action with respect thereto: Board of Selectmen Background: The purpose of this Article is to make Chapter 90 funds for road improvements available to the Town. The Article authorizes expenditures upon receipt of the grant. The FY 2012 Chapter 90 allocation is anticipated to be $593,943. This amount represents a $133,637 increase over the previous year's allotment: The. expectation is that the State will formally release the amount prior to the April 25 Annual Town Meeting. Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise, permanent and temporary construction easements upon and over a portion of certain properties located at Woburn Street, Sunnyside Avenue, Washington Street, Prescott Street and Fairview Avenue, as shown on a plan entitled Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division, Safe Routes to School, Parker Middle School, Woburn Street-Washington Street-Sunnyside Avenue, Preliminary Right of Way in the City of Reading, Middlesex County, 25/75% Submission, November 3, 2010" a copy of which is on file in the Town Clerk's Office, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen shall determine to be appropriate, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining sidewalks; and, further, to see if the Town will vote to raise, appropriate, transfer from available funds, accept gifts or borrow a sum of money for this purpose and any expenses related thereto, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into all agreements and take all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out this acquisition, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen -1 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 8 6 4 Background: The purpose of this Article is to authorize the Board of Selectman to acquire the temporary and permanent easements necessary to construct the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Program Project (SRTS). The SRTS project is a 100% federally funded - infrastructure program administered through MassRides of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation. The program creates and enhances. safety for school pedestrian and bicycle access. The Parker Middle School project received approval in 2008 and includes improvements to the Woburn Street and Temple Street Intersection; a new sidewalk and curb along the westerly side of Washington Street from Woburn Street to Prescott Street; and a new sidewalk and curb along the easterly side of Sunnyside Avenue from Prescott Street to Fairview Avenue. The extent of the proposed improvements and the required easements are depicted on the plans below. SE" m s v- " " , L { SUNNYSIOE AVENUE c oz + 1 ...ra b n-» - s Ya p ~ r r , gg~ S1&NYS1VC AVENUE. EE~ W ~@ I To facilitate construction of these improvements it is necessary to acquire temporary easements from 21 property owners along the project; and 1 permanent easement at the intersection of Washington Street and Woburn Street. The temporary easements enable the minor re-grading of driveways, walkways and properties which are necessary to construct the improvements. The permanent easement is necessary to reconstruct the existing sidewalk which is presently located within private property. A complete listing of the easements is as follows: 2091 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 7 85 Safe Routes Temporary Easement List Address Name Parcel Number (ROW) Square Footage 177 Woburn St. Thomas P. and Holly A. Allen TE - 1 85 171 Woburn St. David M. and Sher Waldman TE - 2 220 180 Woburn St. St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church TE - 3 620 166 Woburn St. . Victor J. Silva TE - 4 50 136 Woburn St. John H. and Donna M. Lowes TE - 5 190 142 Woburn St. Ernest C. and Marie J. Bay TE - 6 990 35 Washington St. Robert Ray and Lois H. Bell TE - 7 450 37 Washington St. Stephen and Holly Turner TE - 8 600 43 Washington St. Robert B. and Kimberly Rose Hubbard TE - 9 860 47 Washington St. Brian and Christopher Donegan TE - 10 540 37 Prescott St. Roger M. and Betty M. Stinchfeild TE - 11 545 52 Washin ton St. Damon P. Lusk and Christiner E. Tighe TE - 12 20 32 Prescott St. Timothy M. Michel and Lynda J. Ott TE - 13 10 65 Prescott St. Joseph A. and Ronda J. White TE - 14 190 12 Sunn side Ave. Nancy L. Anderson TE - 15 470 16 Sunn side Ave. Randall G. and Kimberly J. Moreau TE - 16 105 20 Sunn side Ave. James G. and Dorothy Costello TE - 17 145 28 Sunn side Ave. Sunn side Avenue Realty TE - 18 110 34 Sunn side Ave. Joseph D. and Elizabeth Gesm undo TE - 19 1105 44 Sunn side Ave. Kenny T. and Karla M. Goodreau TE - 20. 450 57 Fairview Ave. James D. and Martha Polley TE - 21 270 Safe Routes Permanant Easement List 136 Woburn St. John H. and Donna M. Lowes SW- 1 25 The easements are in the process of being appraised and a complete listing of the acquisition fess is expected to be available prior to the April 25 Annual Town Meeting. Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to accept the following roads as public ways pursuant to M.G.L. c.82, in accordance with the layouts adopted by the Board of Selectmen and on file with the Office of the Town Clerk: ® Pondview Lane and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept deeds of easement and for the fee in said roads; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase, or take such ways in fee or rights of easement by eminent domain under the provisions of M.G.L. c.79;, or to acquire said lands in fee or rights of easement therein by purchase, gift or otherwise, and to assess betterments therefore pursuant to M.G.L. c.80; and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the acquisition of said lands or. easements therein or for payment of any eminent domain damages and for the construction of said ways, or take any other action with respect thereto. . Board of Selectmen Background: The purpose of this Article is to accept the report of the Board of Selectmen upon the laying out of Pondview Lane; and to authorize the Board of Selectman to accept Pondview Lane as a public way. The construction of Pondview Lane is completed 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 8 J 86 and all subdivision . requirements have been met. The developer has maintained fee ownership of the road and therefore, the estimated betterment cost for acceptance of the roadway is $1.00 per property owner, or $10. , AV#Xr TiWN OF READING N/SSACMUSERS tlEPARfMENT OF PUBIC WORKS MEET ACCEPTANCE PfAN XZ' .,..PONDVIEW LANE ~'Nw <•.a gym- 4`r,'^" « 3 Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee' Report: No Report ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or exchange, or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, various items of Town tangible property, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: Following is a list of surplus vehicles that are scheduled to be disposed of in FY 2012: ➢ Taurus (1999) - Police ➢ Crown Victoria (2007) - Police ➢ Ford Pickup (1989) - DPW/Parks 136k miles ➢ Ford Explorer (2000) - DPW/Engineering 108k miles ➢ Ford F350 Pickup (1997) - DPW/Water 74k miles ➢ Ford F350 Pickup (2006) - DPW/Sewer 90k miles ➢ Ford F250 Pickup (2001) - DPW/Sewer 105k miles > Elgin Pelican (John Deere) Sweeper (2005).- DPW Stormwater 2658 hours run 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 9 1rL~ 87 Town Meeting members may be interested in how we disposed of tangible personal property that was authorized last year.. Last year we disposed of the following vehicles: Ford/Horton ambulance (2000) $4,000 trade-in allowance (Fire ambulance) > Ford Expedition (1998) $1,000 trade-in allowance (Police Ford Expedition) r Ford Econoline Van (1996) $1,000 trade-in allowance (Police Ford Expedition) `r Ford E250 Cargo Van (2001) 500 trade-in allowance r, Melrose Bobcat Front End Loader (1987) $1,50 0 trade-in allowance . Warco Motor Grader (1952) - still available! ➢ International dump truck (1990) $2,500 trade-in allowance ➢ Int'l dump truck w/ catch basin cleaner (1998) $15,000 trade-in allowance Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to approve the FY 2012 - FY 2021 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: Please see the Blue Pages in the Appendix of this Warrant Report for the FY 2012 - FY 2021 Capital improvements Program. Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to approve the preliminary design for the renovation and expansion of the Reading Public Library design as shown on the. architectural schematics included in the background materials, or take any other action with respect thereto. Library Board of Trustees Background: The Fall Town Meeting authorized the Library Trustees to apply for a state construction grant through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to upgrade and make more efficient use of space to serve the needs of a growing patronage. Much has changed in library services over the past 27 years. Since its relocation to the Highland School site in 1984, the Reading Public Library has seen the introduction of computers, DVDs, and numerous other media formats. Interlibrary loan requests have grown exponentially, and the meeting room has been in constant demand. The community's use of the library has doubled in immeasurable ways and skyrocketed in many others. The library trustees have studied current building deficiencies and projected needs, with the goal of serving.the community for many years to come. The trustees are committed to preserving as much of the "feel" of the current library as possible while enhancing its accessibility, functionality and flexibility. Beacon Architectural Associates, working in conjunction with Adams & Smith Architects, has prepared a proposal that calls for rearrangement of existing internal space, major capital 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 89 5,511) improvements to the exterior (such as masonry and window replacements) and a 7,596- square-foot expansion on the hill at the easterly side toward School Street. This article does not involve financial consideration. Part of the grant process includes acceptance by Town Meeting of a plan that would upgrade and expand the current facility. Funding of any improvements, if a grant is approved, will require separate Town Meeting and voter approval. Detailed information on the proposed improvements is included In a separate attachment to this report Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease of the existing indoor ice skating rink known as the Burbank Ice Arena, and the parking areas and accompanying land, all known as 51 Symonds Way, Reading, Massachusetts, and shown as lot 54 and a part of Lot 56 on Reading Assessors' Map 41, to a non-profit organization, organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be an organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue. Code, and that has at least ten years of experience in the operation of a skating rink, for the purpose of operating an ice skating rink, with usage preference for the residents of the Town, for an initial term of ten (10) years, with up to two options to extend the lease term for up to ten years each; with the net income from the rinks operations, after deducting (a) operational, maintenance, and repair costs and expenses, and (b) the funding of a cash reserve fund to cover capital replacements and contingencies, to be paid to the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, such rental payments to the Town to be made no less frequently than annually and upon such other lease terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate; or take any action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: In the early 1990's Nelson Burbank offered to give an indoor ice skating rink to the Town. In 1993 Town Meeting voted to accept such a gift from Mr. Burbank and to lease land on Symonds way for the ice rink. The Town entered into a long-term lease in 1993 with Reading Ice Arena Authority, Inc. (the Authority), a then newly formed non-profit corporation organized by Mr. Burbank, by the terms of which the Authority would construct, maintain and operate an indoor ice skating arena. Since that time it has operated a quality skating rink. The Board of Directors of the Authority is composed of Reading residents who come from various public interest groups. The Board of Selectmen appoints one of the members of the Board. Over the last 10 years, the Authority has paid to or for the Town over one million, six hundred thousand dollars ($1,600,000). Some additional contributions of the Authority to the Town and to our community are stated below. The final term of the original lease expires in 2013. The Authority would like to enter into a new lease with the Town.- The Authority respectfully requests that the Selectmen and Town 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 11 89 Meeting enable the Authority to continue to provide a high quality skating facility for the Town with continuing significant monetary benefits for the Town.. Reading Ice Arena Authority 51 Symonds Way, Reading, MA 01867 Check Cumulative # Date Purpose Amount totals Payment for Reading 's contribution to YMCA 753 1.11.99 FOR YMCA $250,000 756 8.21.99 FOR YMCA $100,000 761 1.12.00 FOR YMCA $100,000 762 4.15.00 FOR YMCA 6$ 4,968 $514,968 $514,968 Payment in Lieu of taxes for land lease 1997 $696 1998 $675 1999 $658 2000 $658 2001 $619 2002 $512 2003 $481 2004 $512 2005 $526 2006 $505 2007 $505 2008 $527 2009 $553 $7,427 5 Direct payment to the Town of Reading 757 11.9.99 TOWN REA. $50,000 764 4.10.01 TOWN REA. $130,000 766 4.22.02 TOWN REA. $204,163 767 4.1.03 TOWN REA. $116,074 768 4.4.04 TOWN REA. $107,256 769 4.16.05 TOWN REA. $110,000 770 4.18.05 TOWN REA. $10,000 771 4.12.06 TOWN REA. $120,000 772 4.17.07 TOWN REA. $120,000 9960 5.22.08 TOWN REA. $100,000 787 6.18.10 TOWN REA. _ $95,000 $1,162,493 $1,684,888 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant. 12 . 90 Improvements made to the \Burbank Arena Costs for major improvements other than general up keep Sound system $25,000 Scoreboard $14,470 Granite counter tops $15,005 Rink dehumidification $69,465 Zamboni $60,850 Monitoring system $35,649 Painting Interior $44,500 Rink lighting replacement 0 $38,00 $302,939 $302,939 improvements - Locker Room for Girls $317,099 $317,099 Total major improvements and upkeep $620,038 $620,038 Total payments to Reading and investment in facility: $ 2,304,926 RIAA QUALITATIVE BENEFITS TO TOWN OF READING In addition to the direct financial benefits to the Town as enumerated above, the Reading Ice Arena Authority has operated in a manner to maximize non financial benefits to the community and its many non-profit organizations. The following is a summary of some of these activities: ♦ Provided free Meeting Room Space and Equipment Storage Space to Reading Non- profits Since 1994. Groups Include(d): o Reading Youth Hockey o Reading Youth Lacrosse o Reading Youth Baseball o Reading Senior Baseball o Reading Youth Soccer ♦ Host the Reading. Lions Club Road Race Annually (at no Charge), Moved Here due to Parking / Traffic Constraints at Memorial Park ♦ Provided Ice Rentals at No Charge for: o Reading High School 2008 State Championship Celebration / Fundraiser o North Shore Skating Club 2009 Skate-a-thon to Benefit Dana Farber Cancer Institute ♦ Since 2000 have provided a clean, lit parking area & restrooms for Symonds Way Field, which was built without any dedicated parking area. Field Hosts: o RHS Freshmen Baseball Games o Youth Baseball Games o Youth Soccer Games o Youth Soccer Clinic which was moved here due to parking Concerns elsewhere in Town ♦ Since 2002, have been in written agreement with Town of Reading Health Division that the RIAA's Burbank Ice Arena will provide facility and labor for an Emergency Morgue in the event of a large loss of life in town. T 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 13 r1 91 ® Since inception, have lived up to all agreements with Symonds Way / Haverhill St. / Range Road neighbors Formerly Maillett & O'Brien. Presently Grimmer, Foley, Donnelly & Reading Rifle & Revolver. ♦ Have provided reasonably priced public skating sessions year-round. ♦ Member in good standing of Reading/No. Reading Chamber of Commerce, Mass. Restaurant Association, Northeast Ice Skating Managers' Association and the Ice Skating Institute ♦ Provided dedicated locker room space for Reading High School Boys' & Girls Ice Hockey teams. ♦ Hosted annual New Year's Eve Bash for children. For many years the Reading Firefighters Association co-hosted with RIAA. ♦ Host Reading Girls Scouts Martin Luther King Day Skating- Event Annually ♦ Host Reading Special Skates, Saturdays at 12noon for 18 weeks per year. ♦ Provided Cold Storage for flowers (American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days). Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report. ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to authorize -revolving funds for certain Town Departments under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 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. . Revolving Account Spending Authority Revenue Source Allowed Expenses Expenditure Limits Year End Balance Consulting and engineering Fees as provided services for the for in Reading review of designs $25,000 Conservation General Bylaws and engineering Commission Section 5.7, work for the Available for Consulting Conservation Wetlands protection of expenditure Fees Commission Protection wetlands. next year Legal, oversight and inspection, plan review, initial property appraisals and appeals, Building Plumbing, Community Wiring, Gas and Services general $200,000 other permits for management, curb the Oaktree, sidewalks and Addison-Wesley/ pedestrian safety Inspection Pearson and improvements, Available for Revolving Town Johnson Woods records archiving expenditure Fund _ Manager _ developments and other project next .ear 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 14 92 s1 1 related costs. Vaccines, materials for screening clinics and clinical supply costs, medical equipment and $25,000 supplies, Public Health Clinic Fees and immunizations, Available for Clinics and Board of third party ' educational expenditure Services Health reimbursements materials next ear Acquire Library Library Library Charges for lost or materials to replace 000 $16 Available for Materials Director and damaged Library lost or damaged , expenditure Re lacement Trustees materials items next year Utilities and all Mattera other maintenance 000 $10 Available for Cabin Recreation and operating , expenditure Operating Administrator Rental Fees expenses next ear or take any'other action with respect thereto Background: Board of Selectmen Conservation Consulting Revolving Fund -There was no activity in the Conservation Consulting Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2011. The balance remains at zero. The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to support Article 8 of the Warrant, re- authorizing the revolving fund in the amount of $25,000. These funds are used to receive payments from applicants, hire expert consultants where required, and return the balance to the applicant. Inspections Revolving Fund - Beginning, in 2004, Town Meeting approved the Inspections Revolving Funds as a way to deposit; building and other permit fees, and to use them directly purposes of plan review, inspections, legal expenses, initial property value appraisal and appeals, and general management 'of the Community Services operations related to three developments as well as for the construction of curbs, sidewalks and pedestrian safety improvements. The balances available as of March 31, 2010 in these funds are $6,879.44. The total expenses to be authorized during FY 2010 are expected to be up, to $100,000, assuming that there would be permit fees from the Walkers Brook Crossing, Oaktree, Addison-Wesley/Pearson and Johnson Woods developments. Health Clinic Revolving Fund - The Reading Health Division contracts for third party payments for a number of immunizations. The funds are used to augment the influenza vaccine supply from the State Department of Public Health to insure vaccine for the homebound clients and first responders. The Division also uses these funds for materials for cholesterol, glucose and tuberculosis screening clinics. Clinic client fees are also deposited into this fund to offset vaccine and clinical supply costs. In the coming year the State is cutting back on the free flu vaccine to be distributed to cities and towns, and the Town therefore needs to purchase an extra 800 doses at an estimated cost of $8000. The necessary amounts used for clinic, vaccine, supplies and staff salaries related to the clinics each year directly from the revolving fund is therefore approximately $35,000. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 93 S~~ Library Materials Replacement Fund - During the course of a year, the Library recovers funds from patrons who have lost or damaged books or other materials. Previously, those funds went into the Town's General Fund and at the end of the year went into Free Cash. Once this Revolving Fund was adopted (beginning in FY 2010), those funds recovered from patrons for lost or damaged materials were available directly to the Library for expenditure to purchase replacement materials and processing supplies. Through March 10, 2011, the amount recovered was $7,874.40. Mattera Cabin Operating Fund - The log cabin on the Mattera conservation land was purchased a couple of years ago. The Town has developed a program of improvements to the cabin, and is working on programming its use. Some of the use is anticipated to be revenue generating, and it is anticipated that over time the site would generate enough funding to pay the operating costs of the cabin - primarily utilities. This Article would allow those revenues to be used directly for the operating expenses of the cabin. Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12 to authorize the School Committee to enter into a contract or contracts including all extensions renewals and options for school bus transportation for a period greater than three years but not exceeding 5 years upon such terms and conditions determined by the School Committee, or take any other action with respect thereto. School Committee Background: The current three-year contract for Student Transportation Services between the Reading School Committee and North Suburban Transportation expires on June 30, 2011. The School Department has issued Invitations to Bid for a subsequent contract pursuant to Chapter 30B. While historically, the contract for transportation services has been for a three year period, recent evidence from other district procurements suggests that vendors may be willing to offer lower rates in return for a longer term contract. To explore that option, the Invitation to Bid was structured to provide an Alternative Bid for a three year contract with the option to extend for two additional one year periods. Should responses for this Alternative Bid result in lower rates, the School Committee would like the authority to exercise this option and enter into a longer term agreement. The contract would be structured such that the additional two one-year renewals would be optional and would be exercised at the discretion of the School Department rather than by mutual agreement or at the discretion of the vendor. Finance Committee Report: No Report. Bylaw Committee Report: No Report. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 1610 94 ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to supplement debt authorized under Article 9 of the 2010 Subsequent Town Meeting for the so called "Green Repair" program and if so, to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available-funds, or, otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of making improvements including but not limited to repairing and/or replacing roofs and/or windows at the Killam School and/or Birch Meadow School, including the costs of consulting services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services, and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the School Committee and/or the Superintendent of Schools; and to see if the Town will authorize the School Committee, Board-of Selectmen, Superintendent of Schools, Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town, to apply for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority or any other source of funding, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of - such improvements; and to authorize the School Committee and/or the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article, or take any other action with respect thereto. School Committee Background: Under Article 9 of the November 8, 2010 Subsequent Town Meeting, Town Meeting voted to authorize debt in an amount not to exce.ed $2,000,000 for the purpose of replacing the roof at the Killam Elementary School and windows at the Killam and Birch Meadow Elementary Schools as part of the Massachusetts School Building Authority's "Green Repair" program. The funding amount was based on the best available information and known site conditions at each building. With the necessary approvals from MSBA in place, the School Department entered into. an agreement with an.Owner's Project Manager and Architect to develop.a preliminary schematic design and project scope and budget for submission to the MSBA. The preliminary cost estimate places the total project cost at $2,900,000. The additional costs include an upgrade to the existing roofing system from an EPDM. to a PVC roofing; hazardous materials abatement costs; and other unanticipated site and market conditions. As a result of the greater than anticipated project cost and additional work that would be required if we proceed with the original project scope at Killam (including handicap accessibility upgrades), the scope of work is now being limited to replacement of the Killam roof and the windows at Birch Meadow only. We would, however, recommend installing the PVC rather than the EPDM roofing system at Killam which has a longer life and comes with an additional warranty period of ten years. Jo do so requires an increase to the original authorization in the amount of $250,000. The not to exceed amount would now be $2,250,000 with 47.21 % of that cost being eligible for MSBA reimbursement. If approved, this Article may add a small additional expense to the projected FY12 Debt Service budget that is presented in Article 29. The exact amount of new debt service should be known in time for a budget adjustment - if needed - at the November 2011 Town Meeting. Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote accept the supplemental annual allowance of $9,000 for widow(er)s of disability retirees as provided in section 101 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action with respect thereto. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 95 / Contributory. Retirement Board Background: The Reading Contributory Retirement board voted unanimously to accept the supplemental annual allowance provision of Chapter 32, Section 101. It must be approved by Town Meeting before it can take effect. This section of the General Laws applies only when a disability retiree dies of a cause unrelated to his disability. When the cause of death is directly related to the retiree's disability the surviving spouse continues to receive the retiree's pension allowance. Before 1964, there was no provision for a disability retirees to leave a benefit to his spouse when he died of a cause unrelated to his disability. In 1964, section 101 allowed widows of disabled public employees to be paid an annual allowance of $1200. It has been amended 3 times in the past 1973 increase $1200 to $1680 (9 years since inception) 1984 increase $1680 to $3000 (11 years since previous increase) 1995 increase $3000 to $6000 (11 years since previous increase) Accepting this warrant article will make the following change Proposed July 1 2012 increase $6000 to $9000 (17 years since previous increase) The Actuarial value of this change is an average increase of $8400. per year to our Pension Assessment. There is no appropriation required at this time. The Funding schedule for the Pension system is recalculated every other year. It will be revised as of June.30, 2011 and this change will be reflected in the 2012 pension assessment which be paid by the Town in FY 2013: This allowance only applies to employees who became Disability. Retirees before 1996. We have approximately 25 members in this status (it may be lower and we are checking this now.) The law changed in 1996 to allow a disability retiree to make the choice of taking a lower monthly benefit in order to leave a 2/3's lifetime benefit to the spouse. If they choose the higher benefit, then they have made the choice to leave nothing to the spouse upon their death. For our 25 disability retirees that were disabled before 1996 and were not given the opportunity to choose a lower monthly benefit, their spouses will only get the small amount allowed by this section of the law. Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the, subject matter of this article by a vote of 4-0-0. ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote to Handling of Crude Petroleum or any Crude Petroleum Bylaw, or take any other action with respect thereto. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 918 delete Section 5.15 - Storing or Products, of the Reading General Board of Selectmen 5- 5-2,11 Background: Since the Town of Reading enacted General Bylaw 5.17 Storage and Handling of Crude Petroleum or any Crude Petroleum Products on April 26, 2004, there have been significant changes in how underground storage.tanks containing these products are regulated in Massachusetts. Major changes are outlined below: 1. As of August 8, 2007, the Massachusetts Fire Prevention Code requires underground storage tanks and related piping to be inspected by a third.party inspector once every three years. Third party inspectors must have a level of training that is approved by the State Fire Marshal. 2. As of April 1, 2008, the State Fire Marshal and the local Fire Chief may prohibit delivery of product to an underground tank for a violation of the Fire Prevention Code, including conditions that endanger public health, safety and the environment. 3. As of July 1, 2000, the Massachusetts Underground Storage Tank Program was transferred to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). MassDEP is now responsible for aspects of the underground storage tank system in areas of environmental concerns and leaks. MassDEP also has rule making authority to promulgate regulations governing underground storage.tanks that relate to leak prevention. 4. Beginning on August 8, 2012 the Massachusetts Fire Prevention Code requires operators of underground storage tank systems to be operated by trained personnel. Among other requirements, this regulation will mandate a trained operator to operate underground tank installations and to inspect safety systems and leak detection systems monthly. Trained operators must have completed training that is approved by the State Fire Marshal The local Fire Chief is responsible to issue permits for underground tank installations, the product stored, self service fuel stations and the removal of underground storage tanks. The State Fire Marshal and the local Fire Chief has the authority to conduct random inspections of facilities that have been inspected by a third party inspector to ensure the integrity of the system. Therefore the local bylaw is unnecessary and redundant,. and can be rescinded. Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this article by a vote of 4-0-0. ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5.13 - "Demolition of Structures of Potentially Historical Significance" of the Reading General Bylaw, by deleting the term "twelve (12) months" from Section 5.13.3.6 thereof, and inserting in its place "six (6) months" so that section reads in its entirety: (note - GressthFoug# represents language to be eliminated and bold represents new language) 5.13.3.6 If the Commission determines that the demolition of the Potentially Significant Structure would be detrimental to the historical or architectural heritage or resources of the Town, such structure shall be considered a Preferably Preserved Historic Structure. The Commission shall so advise the applicant and the Building Inspector, and a Demolition Permit may be delayed up to twelve (12) six (6) months after the conclusion of the hearing during which time alternatives to demolition shall be considered. The Commission shall offer the owner information about options other than demolition, such as resources in the preservation field, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the Town Planner, and other interested parties that General 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 19 97 Bylaws 69 Amended through March 2010 might provide assistance in preservation, funding and/or adaptive reuse. or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: The portion of the above warrant article in the third to the last and next to the last lines that says "General Bylaws 69 Amended through March 2010" is the footer in the published bylaw and was inadvertently copied into -the text when the Article was drafted. This language was discovered by members of the Reading Historical Commission and will be left out of the motion under this article. In 1996 Town Meeting adopted General Bylaw Section 5.13 "Demolition of Structures of Potentially Historical Significance". This Bylaw was amended in 2006 and the timeframe for the demolition delay extended from six (6) months to twelve (12) months. The purpose of the Bylaw is to preserve and protect structures of potentially historical significance. The Bylaw defines potentially historically significant structures as reflecting the architectural, cultural, economic, political, or social history of the Town. A more detailed definition is contained in Section 5.13.2.4 and generally includes structures that are on the National/State Register of Historic Places; included in (or pending being listed in) the Town's Historical and Architectural Inventory; or by a vote of the Reading Historical Commission (RHC). The Bylaw further states that its goal is to encourage owners of historic structures to find alternatives to demolition. Administration of this Bylaw falls under the authority of the Reading Historical Commission (RHC). When a permit is filed with the building inspector for demolition of a potentially historical structure, it is forwarded to the RHC for an initial determination of applicability of a demolition delay under this Bylaw. The RHC determines if the structure is potentially historically significant. If the determination is positive then a public hearing is held. If the outcome of the hearing is a determination that the structure is potentially historically significant, then it is considered a Preferably Preserved Historic Structure and demolition is delayed for up to twelve (12) months. Through this demolition delay provision, the RHC works with property owners to seek alternatives to demolition. If after the 12 month, demolition delay there is no likelihood that the property owner can find. alternatives to demolition or convey the property to another owner who could, the restriction expires. If the RHC and the property owner can come to an agreement on plans for the structure then the demolition delay may be lifted at any time. Article 19 proposes to modify the regulations under Section 5.13 of the Town's General Bylaws and reduce the maximum amount of time a demolition delay order can be issued by the RHC from 12 months to 6 months and: Allow property owners to make plans for their structures in a more expedited manner; Boost economic development; • Provide a customer service benefit; Modifying the time frame will still keep the Demolition Delay Bylaw in tact and provide a tool for historic preservation, but will make it less burdensome on the applicant/property owner. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 20~?. 98 Town of Reading - Demolition Delay By-Law D ~~n of A,-+ivi+v ac of '1/1/11 - nPr Readina Historical Commission a E E a x ro Q v ) . U Regulation Outline of Issues Quantity Date 6 Month Dela 1 Town Meeting Adoption 1996 Number of Properties on List - 2 Town-wide 229 3 Application Activity applications} 10 Case Disposition; # Residential; # 8- 4 Commercial Demo 6 1 1 2 Number of Properties on List - 5 West St Historic District 0 _ 12 Month Delay 1 Town Meeting Adoption 2006 Number of Properties on List- 2 Town-wide 329 2010 3 Application Activity applications) 2 Case Disposition; No. Residential; 4 No. Commercial 2-Demo 1 1* Number of Properties on List - 5 West St Historic District 12** Notes: * Reading Housing Authority **Estimated number per RHC Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: By a vote of 1-2-0 the Bylaw Committee does not recommend the subject matter of this article. Economic Development Committee Report: The EDC recommends to the Board of Selectmen support of Article 19, by a vote of 5-0-0. ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to delete in its entirety, Section 5.16 of the Reading General Bylaw, and insert in its place the following new Section 5.16, 5.16 Outdoor Loudspeakers and Public Address Systems No commercial establishment (except for restaurants as noted below) shall install or operate any outdoor loudspeaker or public address system on its premises except for the sole purpose of direct communication with a customer to assist that customer or to conduct a specific business transaction at the commercial establishment, as for example at a drive-up window of a fast food or banking establishment, or at self-service gasoline pumps. Any such loudspeaker or public address system ,shall be operated only during the regular business 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 21 - '-Z Y 99 hours of the establishment. The owner of the establishment shall at all times ensure that the volume of sound produced outdoors by such loudspeaker or public address system shall be such as not to be audible from any portion of a public way or residential property. Restaurants, except drive-through food establishments, may provide outdoor loudspeakers for the purpose of providing music for their patrons while dining, provided that such music is not audible from any portion of a public way or abutting property. Any such loudspeaker shall be operated only during the regular business hours of the establishment. or take any other action with respect thereto: Board of Selectmen Background: Section 5.16 was adopted by Town Meeting on April 30, 1998. At that time virtually every business in Reading directly abutted residential property, and there had been no previous regulation of loudspeakers for drive through restaurants, gasoline service station, banks, and the like. The existing regulations have worked well and there have been no complaints from abutting property owners about noise from speakers from these establishments. However, since the development of the commercial development on Walkers Brook Drive, there are a number of restaurants (7) that have been developed which are isolated from abutting residential development. Several of these businesses have unknowingly installed speaker systems., and they have been directed to turn them off. However, it does not appear that there is any public purpose in not allowing speakers in these locations for the enjoyment of their dining customers, particularly with a requirement that such music is not audible from any portion of a public way or abutting property. Any such loudspeaker shall be operated only during the regular business hours of the establishment." Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this article by a vote of 3-1-0. Economic Development Committee Report: The EDC recommends to the BOS support of Article 20, by a vote of 5-0-0. ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading by deleting Section 5.2.4, and by adding a new section 5.19 as follows: 5.19 Snow and Ice Removal 5.19.1 Residences. The owner or occupant of any residentially zoned land abutting a paved sidewalk that has been designated by the Board of Selectmen as a walking route in the Town shall cause all snow and ice to be removed from said sidewalk by plowing, shoveling, scraping or otherwise so as, not to damage such sidewalk, and within eight hours between sunrise and sunset after such snow and ice have come upon the sidewalk. At a minimum, only so much of said sidewalk that meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for a minimum cleared width of thirty six inches (36') shall be required. Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $25 per day that the snow and ice are not so removed. The provisions of this bylaw may be enforced through the non-criminal disposition method as provided in 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 22 iC 'Zs 100 M.G.L. c. 40, § 21D and Section 5.11 of this Bylaw. For the purpose of non- criminal disposition, the following shall be enforcing persons: Police Officers. The Board of Selectmen is authorized to exempt citizens from the requirements of this section upon petition showing demonstrable extreme hardship due to a combination of health and financial duress. 5.19.2 Apartments / Condominiums. The owner of any residential property utilized for apartment house or multi unit condominium use that abuts a paved sidewalk in the Town shall cause all.snow and ice to be removed from the entire width of such sidewalk by plowing, shoveling, scraping or otherwise so as not to damage such sidewalk, and within the first three hours between sunrise and sunset after such snow and ice have come upon such sidewalk. Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $25 per. day that the snow and ice are not so removed. The provisions of this bylaw may be enforced through the non-criminal disposition method as provided in M.G.L. c. 40, § 21D and Section 5.11 of this Bylaw. For the purpose of non-criminal disposition, the following shall be enforcing persons: Police Officers.. 5.19.3 Businesses. The owner or occupant of any land abutting upon a paved sidewalk of a public way in this Town, which said property is zoned or used for business purposes shall cause all snow and ice to be removed from the entire width of such sidewalk. Such snow and ice shall be so removed by plowing, shoveling, scraping or otherwise so as not to damage such sidewalk, and within the first three hours between sunrise and sunset after such snow and ice has come upon such sidewalk. Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $25 per day that the snow and ice are not so removed. The provisions of this bylaw may be enforced through the non-criminal disposition method as provided in M.G.L. c. 40, § 21 D and Section 5.11. of this Bylaw. For the purpose of non-criminal disposition, the following shall be enforcing persons: Police Officers. 5.19.4 In addition to the remedies provided above, the Board of Selectmen may, in its discretion, after due notice to the owner of the . real property. and an opportunity to be heard, perform or otherwise cause the clearing or treating of snow and/or ice to be performed and recover from said owner the expense therefore which shall not exceed $500.00 per occurrence. Such expense shall constitute a municipal charge lien against the real property as provided in M.G.L. c. 40, § 58. 5.19.5 No person shall move or remove snow or ice from private lands upon any public street, sidewalk or common land of the Town in such a manner as to obstruct or impede the free passage of vehicular or pedestrian traffic upon the street, sidewalk or common land of the Town, unless he has first obtained a permit therefore issued by the Director of Public Works. No person shall lay, throw, place, or cause to be placed any ice or snow on any portion of any street, sidewalk, or common land within the Town. or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: This article would require all property owners to clear snow and ice, from sidewalks abutting their property. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case of 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 23 101 Papadopoulos v. Target Corporation makes property owners more liable for not clearing their sidewalks of snow and ice than was previously the case. The Town currently plows approximately 43 miles of sidewalk, which is divided up into 3 specific route areas (northern area, southern area, and business area). Normally, sidewalks are plowed during the storm, and scraped in the following days if needed. Sidewalks in school zones are given first priority, (except for storms during school vacation and similar situations), followed by the downtown areas, then all connecting sidewalks. The cost of plowing a mile of sidewalk in a single storm is approximately $40.00 for the northern and southern routes, and $648 by contractor for the business district. To date in FY 2011 (winter of 2010/2011) the cost of plowing sidewalks is estimated at $44,000. Also to date the snow/ice has cost Reading taxpayers approximately $1,025,000, all but $525,000 paid from cash reserves. After storms of an above average amount sidewalk snow blowers are also needed to clear heavy accumulations of snow on streets, in order to widen the streets. This is a slow process and can potentially take several days to complete. This removes sidewalk plowing equipment from potential use on sidewalks. Many of the sidewalks in the community are not plowed by the Town, and in those situations some property owners currently clear their sidewalks, and others do not. The effect is that during winter months there is no continuity of safe walking routes except on school routes and in downtown where the Town has been clearing the sidewalks. Therefore, during winter weather, residents in some neighborhoods are reduced to walking in roadways when walking dogs, visiting neighbors, or walking for exercise. In accordance with Board of Selectmen policy, 4.19, the Town Sidewalk Snowplowing Program is reviewed at the completion of each snowplowing season for potential changes which would be made on any number of factors. The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) has produced a report in 2011 entitled "Snow Removal Police Toolkit". In the information, a comparative map shows the sidewalk snow clearance policies.. The chart below summarizes the policies of a number of nearby com arable communities- Town All Commercial Residential No No clears selected sidewalks Property Owners clear sidewalks Property Owners only clear sidewalks Property Owners only clear sidewalks sidewalk clearing regulation data North Readin X X L nnfield X X Wakefield X Stoneham X X Woburn X, Wilmington X X Winchester X Bedford X Burlington X Belmont X Melrose X Shading indicates communities that require snow/ice removal from some or all sidewalks by abutting property. owners . 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 24 ~-y 102 v Note from the above chart that 6 of the 11 communities cited require some or all property owners to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice. In some of these communities the city or town also clears some walks.. Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: By a vote of 0'3-1 the Bylaw Committee does not recommend the subject matter of this article. ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Reading Home Rule Charter as follows: (note - Gassthi:eug4 represents language to be eliminated and bold represents new language) by removing "Board of Assessors" in the first paragraph of Section 3.1 so that the paragraph reads as follows: Section 3-1: General Provisions The offices to be filled by the voters shall be the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, E3eaFd of , Board of Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Moderator, Vocational School Representative and such members of regional authorities or districts as may be established by statute, interlocal agreement or otherwise, to re-number Section 3.6 as Section 4-10, and to amend the language in the new Section 4- 10 to read as follows: Section 3-6 4-10: Board of Assessors There shall be a Board of Assessors consisting of three (3) members elesteo appointed for three (3) year terms so arranged that one (1) term shall expire each year. The terms of the members of the Board of Assessors shall expire on the first day of July. Members of the Board of Assessors shall be appointed by an Appointment Committee chaired by the Moderator, consisting of the Moderator who shall have one vote, the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen who shall have one vote, and the Chairman of the Finance Committee who shall have one vote. Any vacancy on the board shall be filled by the Appointment Committee. The Board of Assessors shall have all the powers and duties given to Boards of Assessors by the Law of the Commonwealth not inconsistent with this Charter, to renumber'the present Section 4.10 as Section 4.11, or take any other action with respect thereto. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 25 103 Board of Selectmen Background: The Reading Home Rule Charter was developed in 1985 and adopted in April 1986. Members of the Charter Commission from that time have indicated that when it came to the question of the Board of Assessors being elected or appointed, a concern was expressed by 2 of the 3.incumbents at the time that making the Board of Assessors an appointed Board would have negatively affected their pensions because they were retired State employees. Because of this concern, the Board of Assessors was made an elected Board. There are several reasons to 'consider making the Board of Assessor's an appointed body at this time: I) In the last 30 years, there have been 5 instances where there was a vacancy on the Board of Assessors that had to be filled by a committee of the whole made up of the remaining members of the Board of Assessors and the full membership of the Board of Selectmen: 1984, 1989, 2000, 2007, and 2009. Additionally there was at least one instance where a vacancy was filled by a write-in vote because there were no candidates on the ballot. Again in 2011 an. incumbent on the Board of Assessors has chosen not to run for re- election, and the options are: o A write-in candidate with as little as 1 vote could be elected; or o If there are no write-in votes the remaining members of the Board of Assessors along with the full membership of the Board of Selectmen would once again appoint a member to the Board of.Assessors until the next election. 2) The work of the Board of Assessors is more technical than policy making. The Assessors are similar in operation to the appointed Board of Health or the appointed Community Planning and Development Commission, rather than a policy making body like a Board of Selectmen or a School Committee. This lends itself more to a deliberate search for residents of the community who have expertise and interest in this work. In some instances the qualifications that make a good Assessor might not reside in someone who is interested in running for election. 3) The Town has worked hard over the past several years to develop completely integrated financial systems through the use of technology. It is important that the Assessment function be fully integrated with the remaining financial systems, and that .the final decisions on such matters reside centrally within the Town administration. 4) . The Board of Selectmen is interested in examining the potential for regionalizing a number of services, and tax assessment is one that lends itself particularly well to a regional structure. Having the Board of Assessors as an appointed Board would facilitate such a process. One argument sometimes made for having an elected Board of Assessors is that it takes the politics out of the appointment process. To address this issue,. the Charter amendment proposes to have an appointment committee process just like that for the Finance Committee and Bylaw Committee. The Appointment Committee would be made up of the Town Moderator along with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the Chairman of the FINCOM. A survey of other area communities reveals that a number of comparable communities have annninted Boards of Assessors: TOWN Board of Assessors Bedford Elected Burlington Elected Danvers Appointed Lexington A pointed 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 26 104 5~201 Melrose Appointed North Andover Appointed North Reading - Appointed Stoneham Elected Wakefield Elected Wilmington Appointed Winchester Elected Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends, the subject matter of this article by a vote of 4-0-0, with the provision that the. appointment committee should be, made up of the Moderator and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the Chairman of the Board of Assessors (rather than the Chairman of the FINCOM). Thus, the Assessors Appointment Committee would mirror the format of the appointment committee for the FINCOM and the Bylaw Committee. ARTICLE 23 To see if the Town will Reading Zoning By-Laws as follows: (note eliminated' and bold represents new language) 4.3.3. SITE PLAN REVIEW vote to amend Section 4.3.3 of the Town of - sreas-t gh represents language to be 4.3.3.1. Applicability. The following types of activities and uses require site plan review by the CPDC_ Routine maintenance or replacement in-kind is exempt a. Any exterior construction, or alteration or expansion of more than five hundred (500) gross square feet of an institutional, commercial, industrial, or multi-family structure with four or more dwelling units; , , b. A change of use within an institutional, commercial, industrial, or multi- family structure; C. Interior renovations over two thousand (2,000) gross square feet, d. Construction or expansion of a parking lot for an institutional, commercial, industrial, or multi-family structure or purpose. 4.3.3.2. Procedures. Applicants for site plan approval shall submit twelve (12) copies of the site plan to the CPDC for review, and within three (3) days thereafter request a determination from the Town Planner on completeness of application. The Town Planner shall make a determination of completeness within thirty (30) days of receipt of such application. The 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 27 105 CPDC shall review and act upon the site plan, with such conditions as may be deemed appropriate, within. sixty (60) days of its determination of completeness, and notify the applicant of its decision. The decision of the CPDC approving site plan review, shall be a majority of the commission and shall be in writing. No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Building Inspector without the written approval of the site plan by the CPDC, or unless 60 days lapse from the date of a determination of completeness of the site plan without action by the CPDC. 4.3.3.3. Requirements: 4.3.3.3.1. Where the CPDC serves as the special permit granting authority for proposed work, it shall consolidate its site plan review and special permit procedures. 4.3.3.3.2. The applicant may request, and the CPDC may grant by majority vote, an extension of the time limits set forth herein. 4.3.3.3.3. No deviation from an approved site plan shall be permitted without modification. thereof approved by CPDC. 4.3.3.4. Preparation of Plans. Applicants are invited to submit a pre-application sketch of the proposed project to the CPDC and to schedule a comment period at a regular meeting of the CPDC. Site plans shall be submitted on 24-inch by 36- inch sheets, or larger if necessary for clarity. Plans shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer, registered land surveyor, architect or landscape architect, as appropriate. Dimensions and scales shall be adequate to determine that all requirements are met and to make a complete analysis and evaluation of the proposal. 4.3.3.5. Contents of Plan: The contents of the site plan are as follows: 4.3.3.5.1. Five (5) separate plans prepared at a scale of one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet or forty (40) feet or such suitable scale as may be approved by the CPDC. The plans are as follows: a. Site layout, which shall contain the boundaries of the lot(s) in the proposed development, proposed structures, drives, parking, fences, walls, walks, outdoor lighting, loading facilities, and areas for snow storage after plowing. The first sheet in this plan shall be a locus plan, at a scale acceptable to the CPDC, showing the entire project and its relation to existing areas, buildings and roads for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet from the project boundaries or such other distance as may be approved or required by the staff. b. Topography and drainage plan, which shall contain the existing and proposed final topography at two-foot in and plans for handling storm water'drainage, including resource area delineation. C. Utility, plan which shall include all facilities for refuse and sewerage disposal or storage of all wastes, the location of all hydrants, fire alarm and fire fighting facilities on and adjacent to the site, all proposed recreational facilities and open space areas, and all wetlands including flood plain areas. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 1 ~ 8 d. Architectural plans, which shall include the floor plans and architectural elevations of all proposed buildings and a color rendering or photographs of similar structures. e. Landscaping plan, showing the limits of work, existing tree lines, and all proposed landscape features and improvements including screening, planting areas with. size and type of stock for shrub or tree, and including proposed erosion control measures. 4.3.3.5.2. The site plan shall be accompanied by a written statement indicating the estimated time required to complete the,proposed project and any and all phases thereof. 4.3.3.5.3. A written summary of the contemplated projects shall be submitted with the site plan indicating, where appropriate, the number of dwelling units to be built and the acreage in residential use, the evidence of compliance with parking and off-street loading requirements, the forms of.ownership contemplated for the property and a summary of the provisions of any ownership or maintenance thereof, identification of all land that will become common or public land, and any other evidence necessary to indicate compliance with this By-Law. 4.3.3.5.4. The site plan shall be accompanied by drainage calculations by a registered professional engineer. Storm drainage design must conform to the Town of Reading subdivision regulations and Department of Environmental Protection storm water regulations. 4.3.3.5.5. The CPDC may require a narrative statement detailing the impact of the proposed use on municipal services and the environment, lighting, traffic, 'hazardous materials storage, trash, hours of operation and construction impacts. 4.3.3.5.6. Certification that the proposal is in compliance with the provisions, 'if applicable, of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Massachusetts Architectural Barriers Board. 4.3.3.5.7. All plans submitted shall be in digital format as well as prints as approved by the Town Engineer. Number of prints submitted shall be determined by the Town Planner. 4.3.3.6. Approval. Site plan approval shall be granted upon determination by the CPDC that the plan meets the following objectives. The CPDC may impose reasonable conditions at the expense of the applicant, including performance guarantees, to promote these objectives. Any new building construction or other site alteration shall provide adequate access to each structure for fire and service equipment and adequate provision for utilities and storm water drainage consistent with the functional requirements of the CPDC's Subdivision Rules and Regulations. New building construction or other site alteration shall be designed in the site plan, after considering the qualities of 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 29 3Z 107 the specific location, the proposed land use, the design of building form, the grading, egress points, and other aspects of the development, so as to: a. Minimize the volume of cut and fill, the number of removed trees 6" caliper or larger, the length of removed stone walls, the area of wetland vegetation displaced, the extent of storm water flow from the site, soil erosion, and the threat of air and water pollution; b. Maximize pedestrian and vehicular safety both on the site and approach/egression from it; . C. Minimize obstruction of scenic views from publicly accessible locations; d. Minimize visual intrusion by controlling the visibility of parking, storage, or other outdoor service areas viewed from public ways or premises residentially used or zoned through the use of landscaping and fencing; e. Minimize glare from headlights and lighting intrusion; f. Minimize unreasonable departure from the character, materials, and scale of buildings in the vicinity, as viewed from public ways and places; g. Minimize contamination of groundwater from on-site wastewater disposal systems or operations on the premises involving the use, storage, handling, or containment of hazardous substances; h. Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning By-Law; Maximize property enhancement through use of landscaping and other'site amenities; Minimize environmental impacts to adjacent properties through hours of operation, deliveries, noise, rubbish removal and storage. 4.3.3.7. Lapse. Site plan approval shall.lapse after two (2) years from the grant thereof if a substantial use thereof has not sooner commenced except for good cause. Such approval may, for good cause, be extended in writing by the CPDC upon the written request of the applicant. 4.3.3.8. Regulations. The CPDC may adopt and from time to time amend reasonable regulations for the administration of these site plan guidelines. 4.3.3.9. Fee. The CPDC may adopt reasonable administrative fees and technical review fees for site plan review at levels necessary to cover costs. The CPDC may also require the applicant to fund professional review of the filing. 4.3.3.10. Appeal. .The appeal of any decision of the CPDC hereunder shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Mass. Gen. L. Ch. 40A. X17. , St,r.a ccarb 3 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant Q J 1~8 The Gc)nstFuGti@R, expansion or alteration of a building GF StFUGtUFe does eXGee I tthripee hliuindlrled (300) gFess square feet, GF suGh alteFatien iRVG!ves only interior renevation ef less thaR one thousand (1,ODO) gress square feet; 4.3.3. 11. Minor Site Plan Review: The Community Planning and Development Commission or the Town Planner by administrative approval may waive grant approval for a minor site plan review with or without conditions provided the proposed construction, expansion or alteration will not result in any adverse impact in the areas described in Sections 4.3.3.5 or 4.3.3.6 and for any of the following reasons provided however that the property has not been approved for a minor site plan review within the last three (3) years; re n`'cciv'wTR G: a. The construction, expansion or alteration only involves the interior renovation of an existing space such. as plumbing, electrical, furniture, fixtures, mechanical systems, or interior changes to comply with the current building code such as handicap accessibility, and the b. The proposed change in use is in the same use category and will Rat result in aR adverse impaGt iR the areas deSGFibed iR SepAieRs 4.3.3.5 o 4-3 2 6. C. The property has undergane been developed according to a full site plan review and approval within the past five years. and-tie--pr-opesed GhaRges wil4--not result in an adverse iMpaGt in the areas deSGFibed in 3.3.5 OF If the Community Planning and Development Commission or Town Planner does not act within 60 W days of receiving a complete wain Minor Site Plan Review Project request, the waiver shall be deemed granted. 4.3.3.12.1. Waiver of Loading Zone Space Requirements: The Community Planning and Development Commission may waive the requirements of 6.1.1.3 as to the number of loading zone spaces, provided there is no adverse impact in the areas described in Section 4.3.3.6., or take any other action with respect thereto. 4.3.3.12.2. Waiver of Parking, Loading Space and Related Design Requirements in the Business C District. Upon the applicant's request and submission of supporting documentation, the community Planning and Development Commission may. waive or reduce the requirements under Section 6.1.1.3 and Section 6.1.2, provided there is no adverse impact in the areas described in Section 4.3.3.6. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 31~ 109 or take any other action with respect thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission Background: The purpose of Article 23 is to promote ease of permitting and improving customer service and thereby promoting economic development. The Zoning By-Law includes a provision under Section 4.3.3 for Site Plan Review. The purpose of Site Plan Review is to promote development that will be beneficial to the community and that is in keeping with its character. Site Plan Review allows the Town to manage growth and insure that it is consistent with the Zoning Bylaw and the Reading Master Plan. Site Plan Review is not required for residential construction of less than four (4) dwelling units. Article 23 seeks to modify (lessen) the threshold requirements for site plan review, omit the waiver requirement, and add a provision for Minor Site Plan Review. Article 23 proposes to change the threshold for exterior construction or alternation from 300 square feet to 500 square feet and for interior construction or alteration from 1,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet. In an effort to streamline Site Plan Review Article 23 eliminates the requirement for seeking a waiver for projects that currently qualify for site plan review but still are required to appear before the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC). To promote economic development and ease of permitting, Article 23 includes a new provision for Minor Site Plan Review which allows administrative approval by either the CPDC or the Town Planner for projects that meet the stated criteria as follows: Construction, expansion, or alteration involving an interior renovation (no exterior work) of an existing space such as plumbing, electrical, furniture, fixtures, mechanical equipment or interior changes to comply. with the current building code such as handicap access; The proposed change is in the same use category (no change of use); The property has been developed according to a full site plan review and approval within the past five years; In summary, Article 23 supports on-going efforts to streamline regulations, simplify reviews to be more customer friendly, and promote economic development. It should be noted that smaller projects that can be handled through administrative approvals will result in a big benefit to applicants who otherwise have to attend evening CPDC meetings. Public hearings -for larger projects sometimes pre-empt the smaller projects as they are scheduled first on the agenda, weeks in advance, due to advertising requirements. This requires smaller projects to be scheduled later on the agenda which can be very late into the evening. Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this article by a vote of 4-0-0. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 32 110 Economic Development Committee Report: The EDC recommends to the Board of Selectmen support of Article 23, by a vote of 5-0-0. ARTICLE 24 . To see if the Town will vote to approve an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan pursuant to Chapter 140 of the Acts 'of 2001 entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO ESTABLISH AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND", or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 authorized the Town of Reading to Establish an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. This legislation was done as a Home Rule Petition by the Town. The legislation provides in part "The Town of Reading may establish a separate fund to be known as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the purpose of creating or preserving affordable housing by the.Town of Reading, the Reading Housing Authority or a housing trust, community development corporation or similar entity created under the laws of the commonwealth for the purpose of creating, maintaining or operating affordable housing." Among the state purposes is to: "develop new or rehabilitate existing dwelling units for purchase or rental by low and moderate income housing purchasers or tenants;" According to the legislation, "Expenditures shall follow an allocation plan submitted by the Board of Selectmen annually to Town Meeting at the Annual Town. Meeting, and approved by Town Meeting." "[a]II expenditures from the fund, shall be in accordance with the allocation plan an approved by a majority vote of the full combined memberships of the Board of Selectmen and the Reading Housing Authority." The purpose of this legislation is to provide a framework for the Town to expend funds on affordable housing. The current balance in the Affordable housing Trust Fund is $458,017.68 which has been accumulated over the years as funds secured for the purpose by the CPDC, and funds deposited in at least one instance when an existing affordable unit was no longer able to be kept affordable after efforts were made to do so. There have been no expenditures to date from this fund, although there have been several attempts at using these funds - in one instance to subsidize a Reading housing Authority project. As part of the Oaktree development (the former Atlantic site) a total of'20% of the units will be affordable units, or 11 units of the total of 56 units in the development. The Town has negotiated to provide up to $400,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust fund to subsidize the development of those 11 affordable units. All of the affordable units will be affordable in perpetuity. As an aside, all of the 56 units will count on the Town's inventory of affordable housing units because the units will be developed as rental units. Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 25 To see if the Town will vote to sell at public auction the southwesterly section of Lot 28-202 (Pearl and Audubon) of the Board of Assessors' map together with the former public way known as Pearl Street, said auction to be held on or before December 31, 2011, or take any other action with respect thereto. 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 33 1~1 3C5, By Petition Background: Pursuant to M.G.L. c.40, §§3 and 15, the Selectmen may be authorized to convey or sell municipal property, but they cannot be compelled to do so. Moreover, in conveying or selling municipal property, Town Counsel recommends that a title search be conducted to confirm ownership in the Town and, possibly, to ascertain if the property is under the jurisdiction of a body other than the Board of Selectmen a situation that for example, may require compliance with §15A (conveyance from one municipal department to.another). Town Counsel has located a document recorded with the Registry of Deeds in Book 11691, Page 461 indicating that this particular parcel was taken for the establishment of a drainage/sewer easement. Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 26 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, the following real estate properties as shown on the Board of Assessors' Map, 38-54 Birch Road, 8-11 Fairmount Road, 33-37 Main Street, 23-62 Torre Street, 27-210 Locust Street, 17-215 Green Street, 32-13 off Parkman Road, 23-70 Bay State Road and 21-147 Kingston Street, or take any other action with respect thereto. By Petition Background Pursuant to M.G.L. c.40, §§3 and 15, the Selectmen may be authorized to convey or sell municipal property, but they cannot be compelled to do so. Moreover, in conveying or selling municipal property, Town Counsel recommends that a title search be conducted to confirm ownership in the Town and, possibly, to ascertain if- the property is under the jurisdiction of a body other than the Board of Selectmen, a situation that for example, may require compliance with §15A (conveyance from one municipal department to another). This article presents a "mixed bag" of parcels. Parcel 38-54 Birch Road and Parcel 8-11 Fairmount Road are tax title (land of low value) property; Parcel 17-215 Green Street is identified on deeds to abutting land as "land reserved for a drain a description which, does not imply or mean town ownership; Parcel 27-210 Locust Street is described as a "Right of Way" in deeds to abutting properties but again, this does not mean that it is town owned; and parcels on Parkman, Bay State and Kingston do not have title references that could be reviewed. Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 34 112 ARTICLE 27 To see if the Town will vote to sell at public auction Lot 9-3 (Lothrop Road) of the Board of Assessors' Map, said auction to be held on or before December 31, 2011, or take any other action with respect thereto. By Petition Background: Pursuant to M.G.L. c.40, §§3 and 15, the Selectmen may be authorized to convey or sell municipal property, but they cannot be compelled to do so. Moreover, in conveying or selling municipal property, Town Counsel recommends that a title search be conducted to confirm ownership in the Town and, possibly, to ascertain if the property is under the jurisdiction of a body other than the Board of Selectmen a situation that for example, may require compliance with §15A (conveyance from one municipal department to another). The title reference provided for this parcel goes back further than the records available online at the Registry of Deeds. More importantly, the Assessors records indicate that this.is Water Department property. Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 28 To see if the Town will vote to determine how much money the Town will appropriate by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the operation of the Town and its government for Fiscal Year 2012- beginning July 1, 2011, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee Background: Please see the yellow pages in the Appendix of this Warrant Report for the FY 2012 Budget. Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report Economic Development Committee Report: The EDC recommends to the BOS support of the Town Manger's FY2012 proposed budget as it pertains to the Community Services line item, by a vote of 5-0-0. ARTICLE 29 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds or otherwise to the Employee Sick Leave Buy-back and Vacation Leave Buyback Stabilization Fund, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen Background: The 2009 Annual Town Meeting voted to establish a stabilization fund for Town employee sick-leave and/or vacation leave buy-back. This was done because the 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 35~ 3 113 Town Departments could not accurately forecast 18 months in advance what employees might leave their employment and be eligible for these payments. In most cases, the various Town wage budgets as voted by Town Meeting did not have the capacity to support these unpredictable payments, unless a position remained unfilled for a sufficient period of time. In FY11 we have had several circumstances that required these payments and in most cases we were able to fund the costs through unused wages because a position was unfilled. In Article 5 of this Town Meeting we are requesting a transfer out of $10,000 for a department that does not have sufficient funds to cover an FY11 obligation. If this transfer under Article 5 is approved, -the remaining balance of the fund would be approximately $5,400. Article 29 seeks to add $25,000' from free cash to supplement this amount, to be used in future years by vote of Town Meeting as needed. The potential for Sick Leave buy-back is diminishing as changes in Personnel Policies and collective bargaining agreements work towards eventual elimination of this benefit. For example, as part of the bargaining process in 2010, all Sick Leave Buy-back for Police Patrol Officers and Police Superior Officers was eliminated - currently and prospectively. All other Town non-union and most other Town unions have given up sick leave buy-back prospectively from a variety of dates. Many non-union employees have never been eligible for this benefit. Vacation leave buy-back is already severely limited by limits on vacation leave carryover, and is the smaller amount of the buy-back leave. Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: No Report ARTICLE 30 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, to declare the seats of certain Town Meeting Members to be vacant and remove certain described persons from their position as Town Meeting Members for failure to take the oath of office within 30 days following the notice of election or for failure to attend one half or more of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year, or take any other action with respect thereto: Precinct 2 Lizabeth Ann Malinski Gerard McDonald John B. Sullivan Kim Marie Sullivan Richard J. Moore Robert R. Morelli Brooks E. Rice Joseph T. Connearney Sr. Wei E. Lam George A: Snow Precinct 3 David A. Craven Anthony D'Arezzo 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant ??4 5•J ✓ ' Precinct 5 Susan A. Giacalone Precinct 6 Jacquelyn A. Mandell Allison M. Piper Steven L. Cool Rick D'Angelo Chad R. Smith Precinct 7 Mario A. Jarrin Hurtado Nancy B. Matheson Precinct 8 Patricia Beckman William O. Finch Donald J. Golini Robert I. Nordstrand Board of Selectmen Background: The Reading Home Rule Charter provides for the removal by Town Meeting of Town Meeting Members who did not attend at least half of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year. There are 24 members who meet those criteria, as listed above. This compares to 10 members who were listed in the Town Meeting warrant report in 2010. The remaining Town Meeting Members from Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6„ 7 and 8 will be asked to meet in a caucus before this Article is taken up, and to evaluate the particular circumstances of each of these situations. The affected precincts will then make a recommendation to Town Meeting as to whether the member should be removed Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 371.5 b and you are directed to. serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1) public place in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 5, 2011, the date set for the Election in said Warrant, or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting. Given' under our hands this 1 st day of March, 2011. James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Stephen A. Goldy Ben Tafoya SELECTMEN OF READING Constable 2011 Annual Town Meeting Report on the Warrant 3$ 16 ` 1 Board of Selectmen Meeting March 1, 2011 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 James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleilcner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Police Chief James Cormier, Public Works Director Jeff Zager, Town Engineer George Zambouras, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Virginia Adams, Fred Van Magness, Kathy and David Greenfield, Angela. Binda, Sheila Clarke, and Michele Williams. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Ben Tafoya noted that we need to gear up our influencing effort to get the West Street project on the TIP. Richard Schubert noted that the Recreation Committee is holding a hearing on charging fees for the tennis court and he asked if the fees go into the revolving fund. The Town Manager indicated the fees do go back to the revolving fund to pay the workers. Camille Anthony noted that she and Richard Schubert met with Lorrie Johnson regarding trees. She noted that mansionization was the driving force in Lexington losing trees. Camille Anthony requested that carry in and carry out be put on the agenda as soon as possible. The Town Manager indicated it will be on the March 15th agenda. Stephen Goldy noted he will attend the hearing on Municipal Health Insurance. The Fall Street Faire Committee needs volunteers and the Parker Middle School is hosting the Fiddler on the Roof this weekend. James Bonazoli noted he met with Camille Anthony and the grand opening of the Mattera Cabin will be April 30. He thanked Fran Fink for all of her efforts and thanked the Cities for Climate Protection Advisory Committee for the blower test done at the cabin. He attended a meeting of the Economic Development Committee and the businesses are working on the sign bylaw. Camille Anthony indicated we need folding tables and chairs at the cabin. Town Manager's/Assistant Town Manager's Report report: Administrative Matters o Cultural Council survey is available on line. their members to respond, and that is fine, i would take the time to complete it. - The Town Manager gave the following While many organizations are encouraging would also be good if the general public 117 Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 1 2011 - page 2 Finance a RFQ for Assessor's CAMA system is available. Community Development ® Letter from Reading House of Pizza re: Community Development assistance on project. ® Several letters of thanks to the community for the Yankee Brigade deployment ceremony. ® Notice has been sent to the local newspapers and will be posted on the website on aerial mosquito spraying. ® The health division is putting together a rabies clinic this spring, hopefully later this month. We should have a date tomorrow and the date/time will be advertised in the usual media. Public Works ® Washington Street sidewalk - Town Engineer George Zambouras indicated that there isa tree that needs to be removed and the hearing is on hold until the Selectmen decide whether or not to remove it. Richard Schubert suggested perhaps the property owner would grant an easement and George Zambouras noted that the State will not construct a sidewalk on an easement - the Town has to own the property. Camille Anthony suggested leaving the tree and pushing the sidewalk back. ® Church snow plowing YTD 2-7-11 ® Recreation Committee's proposed regulations on tennis court fees for the Bancroft Avenue Tennis Courts. Discussion/Action Items Review of EDC Recommendations for Flower Baskets and Banners - Sheila Clarke . and Michelle Williams from the EDC were present. Sheila Clarice noted there are 82 poles for baskets. The banners would work best on Haven Street and they are thinking of doing wreaths in the winter. The total cost for the first year will be $12,125 and subsequent years will be $4150. Ben Tafoya asked who will water the plants and the Town Manager noted that installation and watering will be done by Public Works. Ben Tafoya noted that next year's budget discussion will be worse than this year and he's concerned about committing resources. Fred Van Magness suggested using artificial flowers but James Bonazoli noted that would create a storage problem. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to approve the installation in 2011 of flower baskets on light poles in the downtown area as presented by the EDC; and the installation of banners on certain light poles on Haven Street, Main Street, Lowell Street and Salem Street for 2011 as presented by the EDC, the details of which will be approved by the Town Manager, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. te-z-'Z.- 118 Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 1 2011 - page 3 Re-Districting of Precincts- The Town Manager noted that redistricting is done every 10 years. The Board of Selectmen approves the redistricting lines for the Town. Town Clerk Laura Gemme reviewed a map showing the new precincts. She noted that she used estimate data from 2009 and should have actual data in approximately two weeks. She noted, that there cannot be more than 4000 in each precinct. The Town Manager noted that all seats in Town Meeting will be vacant and everyone will have to run again. Review Proposed Regulations On Ethics Training - Town Cleric Laura Gernme noted that the Selectmen may exempt certain positions from the mandatory State Ethics Education and Training Requirements. A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to approve the following exceptions to mandated Ethics Training and/or distribution of summaries pursuant to a document entitle "Revised Mandatory Education and Training Requirements - Implementation Procedures and revised 3/18/10": • Consultants ® Election Poll Workers ® Interns ® Seasonal Employees ® Senior Tax Abatement Program Participants ® Vendors ® Volunteer Positions The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. ATM Warrant and Election Warrant Closes - The Town Manager reviewed the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Historical Commission member Angela Binda was present and handed out information to the Board. She indicated that the Commission is against Article 19 - amending the demolition delay bylaw to six months. Kathy Greenfield, former Historical Commission member, asked what the impetus is for Article 19. The Town Manager indicated to not over regulate. James Bonazoli noted that it was. never the intention to "slam" any commissions by changing bylaws. The intent is to simplify,,save time. David Greenfield noted that sometimes the values of bureaucracy are worth saving as leverage against developers. Bill Brown indicated this should be put on the Warrant for Town Meeting discussion. Virginia Adams noted that the Board should have come to the Historical Commission for discussion first. (~Q,3 119 Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 1,. 2011 -page 4 Fred Van Magness indicated he was against Article 21 requiring homeowners to remove snow from the sidewalks. David Greenfield indicated he was in favor of Article 21 and noted it was a safety issue. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting consisting of 30 Articles to take place on April 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Presentation on New Mutual Aid Law - Recommendation that Reading "Opt In" - Fire Chief Greg Burns, Police Chief James Cormier and Public Works Director Jeff Zager were present. Chief Burns made a presentation of the mutual aid laws recently enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was recommended that we opt into the public safety and fire mutual aid. A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to accent the followiniz Mutual Aid laws recentl enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: ® Public Safety Mutual Aid MGL c. 40 Section 4i ® Statewide Fire Mutual Aid MGL c. 48 section 59A The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Review Status of DPW Study - Public Works Director Jeff Zager updated the Board on vehicle maintenance. He noted that there is one vacancy but he wants to hold off on filling that position until he looks at the operation. He indicated he did look at outsourcing but it is not cost practical. Town Engineer George Zambouras reviewed the qualifications and duties of the engineers. James Bonazoli asked if the Cemetery Garage should be moved to the DPW site and Jeff Zager indicated it is a tight operation now and that is not his area of expertise. The Town Manager noted that the site needs to be cleaned up and security needs to be added. He also noted that the DPW site is not the place to put the Cemetery Garage and the Board needs to move ahead with the Cemetery Garage site selection. Ben Tafoya requested that the process for requests for road repairs be put on as a formal agenda item. Review Health Insurance Renewals - Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur noted that when. we created the FY12 budget it was presumed that health insurance would increase 10% but it came in at 13.5% which is a $400,000 difference. The Senior Technology position will be cut and cuts will be made in the health budget. The rest will come out of operations and schools. We will also meet with MIIA to find out what our options are. Approval of Minutes A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafova to approve the minutes of January 25, 2011 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. 120 Board of Selectmen Meeting - March 1 2011 - page 5 A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to approve the minutes of February 8, 2011 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Tafoya to approve the Executive Session minutes of February 8, 2011 as written was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. 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Call 617-305-3531 or 800-392-6066 or Email: consumer.complaints@state.ma.us. The Local Franchise Authority for video service is the MA DTC at the above address. The FCC ID for your town is: MA0115. 11111 ~111181~11118111~~ Closed Captioning Customers: For assistance call (800)266-2278 or go online for email or live chat at www.comcast.com/support. For written concerns contact: N. W. Patel, Comcast Closed Captioning Office, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Phila., PA 19103-2838, email: Closed _Captioning@Comcast.com, fax:(215)286-4700 or leave a message on our closed captioning line: (215)286-8000. Hearing/Speech Impaired Call 711 for Customer Service Moving? Call 1-800-COMCAST jI ' The Comcast Service Centers for your area are listed below: Somerville - 57 Holland St, M-F 9-5, S 9-2 Waltham - 984 Main St, M-F 9-5, S 9-1 Cambridge - 88 Sherman St, M-F 8:30-6, S 9:00-5, closed Sat 12-1. Office opens at 11 AM on the 3rd Thursday of every month. $5.15 a 128 WORK ORDER + i I + El TECHNICIAN WORK ORDER TYPE JOB I 1A I SALES REP ORDER NUMBER PRINT DATE I ❑ CUSTOMER NAME AND SERVICE ADDRESS HOME PHONE DATE TIME UNITS CATG REPRINT e I -OTHER PHONE CUSTOMER NUMBER CALL FIRST PRINT ID ( ORDER REASONS REOUESTOR I I I I I I I i i I i I I i I l I i I i I _ •,:J -3 WI I 1 I I l I I I I I I. I I I TV, COMPLETION TROUBLE CALL RESOLUTION CODES GROUND Dro New Re PI Exist o GTV AO New RE I Exist TECH N START TIME STOP TIME ] ] Y / N CHSI AO New Re 1 Exist I LOC CDVICDP AO New Re Dl Ust IF YOU INSTALLED SERVICE UNDERA PROMOTIONAL OR INTRODUCTORY By signing below, I represent that I am at least 18 years old; I am the owner of, or tenant in, the i (OFFER, FOLLOWING ANY PROMOTIONAL / INTRODUCTORY PERIOD, premises at the above address and that the installation, repair or other work provided has been I COMCAST'S REGULAR SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT FEB APPLY, UNLESS satisfactorily completed. If this Work Order relates to the initial installation of services, I I SERVICE IS CANCELLED. YOU MAY CANCELSERVICE ATTHE END OF ANY acknowledge receipt of Comcasts Welcome Kit(s) which contain the Comcast subscriber I (PROMOTIONAL / INTRODUCTORY PERIOD BY CALLING 1-800-COMCAST agreement(s), the Comcast subscriber privacy notice(s) and other important information about the I AND REQUESTING SERVICE CANCELLATION. service(s). I agree to be bound by the Comcast subscriber agreement(s) which constitute the i TYPE U CASH E3 PAYMENT EC 13 CREDIT CARD agreement(s) between Comcast and me for the service(s). If other non-installation work was i I APP Provided, I agree to continue to be bound by the current Comcast subscriber agreement(s). 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YOU MAY CANCELSERVICEATTHE ENDOFANY acknowledge receipt of Comcasts Welcome Kit(s) which contain the Comcast subscriber I I PROMOTIONAL / INTRODUCTORY PERIOD BY CALLING 1-800-COMCAST agreement(s), the Comcast subscriber privacy notice(s) and other important information about the I AND RE UESr1NGSERVICECANCELLATION. service(s). I agree to be bound by the Comcast subscriber agreement(s) which constitute the I ] PAYMENT TYPE ► ❑ CASH ❑ CHECK ❑ CREDIT CARD agreement(s) between Comcast and me for the service(s). If other non-installation work was I I APPROVAL CODE provided, I agree to continue to be bound by the current Comcast subscriber agreement(s). I I RECEIVED: TECHNICIANS INITIALS 11'. ] SIGNAL LEVELS ('REQUIRED)/ PROBLEM CHANNEL authorize Comcast to obtain a credit report from a consumer credit agg~ency in connection with the 2' s8 71 197 Alreded Channel provision of the service(s) I am receiving. IF 1 SUBSCRIBE TO COMCAST DIGITAL VOICE,1 ] ACKNOWLEDGE MY RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE E911 NOTICE ON THE I BACK, NEW CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF WELCOME KIT . I Rev 06/07 CUSTOMER COPY CUSTOMER SIGNATURE DATE FACE 2 SCREEN 5% 130 i WORK ORDER I I TECHNICIAN WORK ORDER TYPE JOB ❑ I u ( SALES REP ORDER NUMBER PRINT DATE ( 0 DATE TIME UNITS CATG REPRINT CUSTOMER NAME AND SERVICE ADDRESS HOME PHONE . 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YOU MAY CANCEL SERVICE ATTHE END OF ANY acknowledge receipt al Comcast's Welcome,IGt(s) Which contain the Comcast subscriber I. iPROMOTIONAL / INTRODUCTORY PERIOD BY CALLING 1-eDO•COMCAST agreement(s), the Comcast subscriber privacy_notice(s) and other important information about the I AND REQUESTING SERVICE CANCELLATION. Service(s). I agree to be bound by the Comcast subscriber agreement(S) Which Constitute the I PAYMENTTYPE ► ❑ CASH O CHECK ❑ CREDIT CARD agreement(s) between• Comcast and me for the service(s). ff other non-installation work was APPRDVAL CODE I agree to continue to be bound by the torrent Comcast subscriber agreemerlt(s). 1 provided , TECHNICIAN'S INITIALS 1* I RECEIVED: authorize Comcast to obtain a credit report from a consumer credit a ency in connection wldthfl the PROBLEMCHANNEL SIGNAL LEVELS `REQUIRED I 2' 58 71 111 Affected Channel provision of the service(s) I am receiving. IF I SUBSCRIBE TO CO CAST DIGITAL VOICE,1 ACKNOWLEDGE MY RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE E911 NOTICE ON THE I BACK, NEW CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF WELCOME KIT I 'Rev 06107 INSTALLER COPY CUSTOMER SIGNATURE DATE ~ FACE 3 SCREEN 5% 131 WORK ORDER, + .i + TECHNICIAN WORK ORDER TYPE JOB ❑ ❑ I u u I SALES REP ORDER NUMBER PRINT DATE ❑ 1 I CUSTOMER NAME AND SERVICE ADDRESS HOME PHONE DATE TIME UNrTS CATG. REPRINT ° 'I OTHER PHONE CUSTOMER NUMBER CALL FIRST PRINT ID I . ORDER REASONS l REQUESTOR I I I 1 I I I -I I I I I I I I I I i W m s I I I - I I I I I 1 I - ~ I i I I I - I - • Exist D COMPLETION TROUBLE CALL RESOLUTION CODES' 11 GROUND Drop New Rep] ° TECH # START TIME STOP TIME ClV AO New Re 1 Exist YIN CHSI AO New Re I Exist I LOC CDV/CDP AO New Re 1 Exist e IF YOU INSTALLED SERVICE UNDER APROMOTIONALOR INTRODUCTORY By signing below, I represent that 1 am at least 18 years old; I am the owner of, or tenant in, the i & (OFFER, FOLLOWING ANY PROMOTIONAL / INTRODUCTORY PERIOD, premises at the above address and that the installation, repair or other work provided has been I COMCAST'S REGULAR SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT. FEES APPLY, UNLESS Satisfactorily completed. If this Work Order relates to the - initial installation of- services, 1 ISERVICEISCANCELI YOU MAYCANCELSERVICE ATTHE END OFANY acknowledge receipt at Comcasfs Welcome Kit(s) Which contain the Comcast subscriber 1 (PROMOTIONAL/ INTRODUCTORY PERIOD BY CALLING 1-BOD-COMCAST agreement(s), the Comcast subscriber privacy notice(s) and other important information about the I AND REQUESTING SERVICECANCELLATION. service(s). I agree to be bound by the Comcast subscriber agreement(s) which consult to the I PAYMENT TYPE ► ❑ CASH ❑ CHECK 11 CREDIT CARD agreement(s) between Comcast and me for the service(s). ti other non-installation work was i I APPROVAL CODE provided, I agree to continue to be bound by the current Comcast subscriber agreement(s). I AL 0 I S RECEIVED: TECHNICIANS INm - authorize Comcast to obtain a credit report from a consumer credit agency in connection with the SIGNAL LEVELS 'REQUIRED /PROBLEM CHANNEL I IF 1 SUBSCRIBE TO COMCAST DIGITAL VOICE f the services I am receivin i i n , g. prov s o o 2 56 71 117 Affected Channel ACKNOWLEDGE MY RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE E911 NOTICE ON THE I i BACK. NEW CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF WELCOME KIT I ' Rev 06/07 CPE CUSTOMER SIGNATURE DATE FACE 4 SCREEN 5% 132 aa'( i- Jt + E911 NOTICE + 1 This notice is required by the Rules of the Federal Communications Commission. ; Comcast Digital Voice service (CDV) may have the B911 limitations specified below: I ; ' ( • In order for my 911 calls to be properly directed to emergency services, Comcast must have my correct service address. If I move CDV to a ; different address without Comeast's approval, 911 calls may be directed d I ; ress, to the wrong emergency authority, may transmit the wrong ad I and/or CDV (including 911) may fail altogether. 1 ' • CDV uses the electrical power in my home. If there is an electrical power ; outage, 911 calling may be interrupted if the battery back-up in the I ; associated multimedia terminal adapter is not installed, fails, or is I exhausted after several hours. I • Calls including calls to 911, may not be completed if there is a problem - with network facilities, including network congestion, I ; ' networktequipment/power failure, or anotl&r'technical problem ® Prior to changing my address, or if 1 •h5ye; a y 911-related questions, I ; will call 1-800-COMCAST. Comcast will need several business days to ; update my service address in the 1911 system. ; USE OF CDV AFTER DELIVERY OF,-iii IS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES YOUR IL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TFE.,E911NOTICE ABOVE. i j 1 1 I 1 1 i 1 1 i I 1 I i 1 I I ' I I I I I I 1 1 1 ~ I i ' i ( 1 I 1 I I 1 I I 1 i 1 I I 1 I 1 1 1 I I i ~ I I i I , I 1 i I . i i + I I I I ~ I I -A I I i I 1 I 1 1 i ( 1 1 ~ I I 1 I 1 1 i ( 1 I 1 I 1 -1-4- BACK 1-2 & 4 HEAD TO HEAD SCREENED 50%. 133 '~T a,L 2,-- - - - 1--r t I + . Follow-up Form High Speed Internet I ' Does Not Meet Minimum Spec's No Ground No Block Sync @ Tap No=: Commercial Install Otherplease explain) Plant lssue - r Comments Video Needs Wall Fish Defective U/G, Can't be Temped Plant Extension Needed No Ground Tap Cut Needed No Access Address on Exception List Other (please explain) Plant Issue Comments I I , I I , I I I I ; In Comments section, please clarify reason for failure. Plant issues should include ticket #'s. i ; I I , J-A ]--L+ BACK 3 HEAD TO HEAD SCREEN 50% 134 c;(a, '3 MOVING BEFORE YOU. M( us to disconnect ) for cable televisic and we will sched service area. HOW TO USE YOUR CABLE SERVICE Congratulations on your choice of one of the world's best entertainment and information media - cable TV! We have designed our Comcast cable television service to be as simple to use as it is exciting to explore! This information is provided to enable you to be more knowledgeable about your service and to answer any questions you may have about it How CABLE TELEVISION WORKS Cable television brings you more channels and generally better reception than off-air reception of broadcast television because the television signals travel to your home by way of cable, rather than through the air. Because, television stations are brought into your home through miles of high-technology cable, your television reception is uninterrupted by trees, buildings and other surface obstacles. In addition to certain local television stations, communications satellites allow you to receive many additional channels through cable television. A large selection of viewing choices is available from your cable company. Here is how these channels are received: our toll-free telephone number which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also visit our local business office listed on your billing statement. Alternatively, if you wish to put your comments in writing, your letter should be addressed to Comcast at the local address listed on your billing statement We will promptly try to resolve your complaint. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, we will notify you that we are unable to do so and explain the reason why. If you are dissatisfied with our resolution of your complaint, or we are unable to resolve your complaint, you may contact the local franchising authority to discuss your complaint Please refer to your monthly cable bill or call the local customer service number listed below for the name and address of your local franchising authority. INSTALLATION Someone over 18 years of age must be home during the installation of your cable television service. This will ensure a thorough and complete installation and will allow you to become more familiar with your cable service and equipment GENERAL DO'S AND DON'TS We have installed cable in your home in a manner that is consistent with Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") rules. Here are a few tips to keep it operating safely and reliably: same precautions you would for any small appliance, such as i. individual television programs are produced in many locations I. During severe electrical storms you should unplug your around the world* television set and cable converter to avoid damage. Comcast 2. These programs are transmitted to communication satellites and your set manufacturer are not responsible for damage that orbit the earth. These satellites stay in a fixed position which occurs due to acts of nature. 22,300 miles above the earth, allowing them to transmit signals 2. Your cable converter operates on 110 volts. Please take all the to your community. 3. checking the cord to make sure it is not worn or damaged. Local satellite dishes receive th 3. For your own safety, do not attempt to open or otherwise these signals. 4. tamper with your cable converter. The cable television control center 4. If you have someone other than Comcast install the inside -the "head-end" - processes wiring in your home, or if you do it yourself, you are these satellite signals, responsible for ensuring that the installation ls, along with the signals stations a. complies with all applicable governmental regulations from your local television so they (FCC signal leakage rules, for example), and and other sources, over b. does not interfere with the normal operations of the can be transmitted our cable system to your cable system or any other communications systems, home. such as those used by police and fire departments. 5. These quality television programs are brought to your home BILLING by way of hundreds of miles of cable, either strung on poles 613 5c;ur monthly cable bill not only gives you a listing of your current buried underground. charges, payments and credits, but it may also contain special messages to our customers. Take time to review your bill to make If you decide to di: remote control Comcast should are liable for the: equipment is ret unable to return it EMERGENCIES Emergencies suc• freezing weather r will promptly have as soon as it is saf IMPO CUSTOM[ "CABLE READY" Many subscribers receive our cable as the channel to you from using so television or VCR program while rec programs that apF generation and dis review or use otl by the television resolved, by the u: supplemental equi at electronic store type of special equ problems or if yot compatibility issue: In order to enab television and VC request, equipmei of two or more s to alternative ch equipment could multiple descrambl not available, mult bypass switches. If you plan to purc such as premium, F sure that any set- cable-ready televi using a device that a converter) that : with our system o interactive service Comcast interact! two-way services is committed to s available. Upo tech peq i acquired from retai see advertisements e nic aramete IMPORTANT INFORMATION SERVICE AREA(S) MA/NH/ME PHONE NUMBERS BILLINUREPAIR 1-800-COMCAST (266-2278) NEW SERVICES/SALES 1-800-COMCAST (266-2278) AFTER-HOURS REPAIR 1-800-COMCAST (266-2278) MAILING/OFFICE ADDRESS Comcast I Comcast Center Philadelphia, PA 19102 136 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICES FRANCHISE AUTHORITIES Consumer Division of the Department of Telecommunications and Cable 1-800-392-6066 1000 Washington St., Ste. 820 Boston, MA 021.18 Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau 33 Capitol St. Concord, NH 03301 Office of the Attorney General Consumer Information and Mediation Service 6 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 MOVING BEFORE YOU MOVE, please call Comcast. This is the best way for us to disconnect your service, recover your converter and arrange for cable television service in your new home. Call us in advance, and we will schedule a new installation if your new home is in our service area. If you decide to disconnect your cable television service, converters, remote control devices and any other equipment provided by Comcast should be returned to us immediately. Customers are liable for these items and will continue to be billed until the equipment is returned, or, if you have lost it or are otherwise unable to return it, paid for. EMERGENCIES Emergencies such as fallen utility lines, violent storms or sub- freezing weather may interfere with reception of cable service. We will promptly have one of our crews correct an emergency situation as soon as it is safely possible. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ®UR CUSTOMERS REGARDING EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY "CABLE READY" AND "CABLE COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT" Many subscribers currently rent or own set-top converters to receive our cable services. Because a set-top converter functions as the channel tuner on your television or VCR, it may prevent you from using some of the special features and functions of your television or VCR. For example, you may not be able to view one program while recording another, record two or more consecutive programs that appear on different channels, use advanced picture generation and display features such as "picture in picture," channel review or use other features that necessitate channel selection by the television set or VCR. Some of these problems may be resolved by the use of A/B switches, signal splitters, and/or other supplemental equipment that can be purchased from Comcast or at electronic stores. Please call us if you would like to discuss the type of special equipment needed to resolve individual compatibility problems or if you have any questions regarding other equipment compatibility issues. In order to enable you to utilize special features, which your television and VCR may have, we will make available, upon your request, equipment which will allow for simultaneous reception of two or more scrambled or encrypted signals and for tuning to alternative channels' on a pre-programmed schedule. This equipment could include for example, set-top converters and multiple descrambler/decoders and/or timers (or if such devices are not available, multiple set-top devices will be provided), and signal bypass switches. use illegal converters/descramblers may be subject to prosecution for theft of cable service. It is unlawful to alter or tamper with any device belonging to a cable operator in order to receive, intercept or assist in receiving or intercepting any communications service offered over a cable system. People who take such actions may be subject to fines or imprisonment AVAILABILITY OF SPECIAL BY-PASS EQUIPMENT Some of the channels offered on the Comcast cable system may also be scrambled and viewed only, if a set-top converter is used. However, as described above, a converter may limit your ability to use certain advanced features on your television set VCR, DVD Player, DVD Recorder. If you use a converter and you have problems using the special, features, additional special equipment may be necessary to regain some or all of these features. Comcast will consult with you in order to determine what specific equipment may be available to solve your particular situation. This equipment may include an additional converter, or, if you have a receiver that can tune our cable channels, possibly a switch (or a special converter with a switch) that will enable you to by-pass the converter and tune all unscrambled channels with your television set VCR, DVD Player, DVD Recorder. Please contact Comcast regarding your needs, and we will be happy to discuss alternative solutions with you and give you a schedule of applicable charges. In addition, you may purchase by-pass switches and additional converters at retail outlets. Cable converters that have descramblers in them (so-called "pirate boxes" or "black boxes") may be illegal to sell or use, unless authorized by Comcast. Because of the need to protect our scrambled services, we will not authorize the use of any converter descramblers which does not conform to all required signal security specifications. PAY-PER-VIEW PROGRAMMING Comcast may not have the right to distribute pay-per-view programming to commercial establishments, and you may not order or request pay-per-view programming for receipt, exhibition or taping in a commercial establishment. You may neither exhibit nor assist in the exhibition of pay-per-view programming in a commercial establishment unless explicitly authorized to do so in advance, by Comcast and our program provider. If you fail to abide by this restriction, you will be held liable for any claims made against you or Comcast on account of any unauthorized commercial exhibition. REMOTE CONTROLS If you use a converter with remote control capability, Comcast provides remote control devices for a monthly charge. In some areas, you may also be able to buy them from us. It is also possible the remote control that came with your TV or VCR is capable of controlling the converter box In that case, please feel free to use it. Finally, you may choose to buy a "universal" remote control device capable of working with our converters at retail outlets, including many appliance or consumer electronics stores. Examples of compatible universal remote control devices include: Zenith, including Gemini's "Rabbit" series; the Mac-10 and the Mac-20; Mentek Memorex CP-8; Universal Electronics One Four All III; and Tandy Corporation 15902. Others may be available as well. If you plan to purchase cable services that we scramble or encrypt, such as premium, pay-per-view or digital services, you should make sure that any set-top converter, or navigation device or Digital- cable-ready television (which can receive digital cable services using a device that we must provide called a CableCard in place of a converter) that you purchase from a retail outlet is compatible with our system or Note: CableCards will not support two-way, interactive services such as On Demand, pay-per-view and the Comcast interactive program guide. Sets capable of supporting two-way services will be available in the future, and Comcast is committed to supporting that technology when it becomes available. Upon your request, we will provide you with the necessary technical parameters necessary for any set-top converter rented or acquired from retail outlets to operate with our cable system. If you see advertisements for set-top converters that have descramblers in them, you should understand that these devices may be illeg1337 use. Because of the need to protect our scrambled services, we will L- ,..-.....,.«....l.l-,-.,. k1ar which rinac not Any or all of the above remote control devices may not be compatible with the DCTs required for optional services voluntarily requested by you. We hope this information has been useful. If you have any questions, please contact us. The phone number of your Comcast office is contained on your monthly bill, or in your monthly billing mailing. ~O.A • billing and invoicing; • administration; • surveys; • collection of fees and charges; • marketing; • service delivery and customization; • maintenance and operations; • technical support; • hardware and software upgrades; and • fraud prevention. More specifically, we also use personally identifiable information to: • install, configure, operate, provide, support, and maintain our cable service and other services; • confirm you are receiving the level(s) of service requested and are properly billed; • identify you when changes are made to your account or services; • make you aware of new products or services that may be of interest to you; • understand the use of, and identify improvements to, our services; • detect unauthorized reception, use, or abuse of our services; • determine whether there are violations of any applicable policies and terms of service; • manage the network supporting our services; • configure cable service and other service-related devices;. and • comply with law. The Telecommunications Act further permits Comcast to use, disclose, an~ermit access to CPNI obtained from our customers, either directly orWirectly, to: • initiate, render, bill, and collect for telecommunications services; • protect our rights and property, and protect our users of these services and other carriers from fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful use of, or subscription to, these. services; • provide any,inbound telemarketing, referral, or administrative services to you for the duration of the call, if you initiated the call and you approve of the use of this information to provide these services; and • to provide call location information concerning the user of a commercial mobile phone service. . With respect to phone services, unless we obtain your approval in accor- dance with our.policies described below under "How do I give or withhold my approval for Comcast to use CPNI to market additional products and services to me?" Comcast may not use CPNI to market products and serv- ices to you other than the phone services. Comcast transmits, and may collect and store for a period of time, personally identifiable and non-personally identifiable information about you when you use our high-speed Internet and phone services to: • send and receive e-mail, video mail, and instant messages; • transfer and share files; • make files accessible; • visit websites; • place or receive calls; • leave and receive voice mail messages; • use the SmartZone Communications Center or Comcast Digital Voice Center, as applicable; • establish custom settings or preferences; communicate with us for support; or • otherwise use the services and their features. Our transmission, collection, and storage of this information is necessary to render the services. Incertam situations, third-party service providers may transmit, collect, and store this information on our behalf to provide features of our services. These third parties are not permitted to use your personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these features. We may also combine personally identifiable information, which we col- lect as described in this notice as part of our regular business records, with personally identifiable information obtained from third parties for the purpose of creating an enhanced database or business records. We may use this database and these business records in marketing and other ac- tivities related to our cable service and other services. We also maintain records of research concerning subscriber satisfaction and viewing habits, which are obtained from subscriber interviews and questionnaires. Ill. Disclosure Under what circumstances may Comcast disclose personally iden- tifiable information to others? Comcast considers the personally identifiable information contained in our business records to be confidential. The Cable Act authorizes Com- cast as a cable operator to disclose personally identifiable information concerning any subscriber for the following purposes if the disclosure is: • necessary to render, or conduct a legitimate business activity related to, the cable service or other services provided to the subscriber; • required by law or legal process (described below under "When is Comcast required by law to disclose personally identifiable information and CPNI by law?"); or • of the names and addresses of subscribers for "mailing list" or other purposes (subject to each subscriber's right to prohibit or limit this disclosure and the CPNI Policy described below under "How do I place myself on Comcast's 'do not call' and 'do not mail' lists?"). The Cable Act prohibits us from disclosing personally identifiable information concerning any subscriber for any purposes other than those listed above without the subscriber's prior written or electronic consent. To whom may Comcast disclose personally identifiable information? We may disclose personally identifiable information as provided for in the Cable Act when it is necessary to render, or conduct a legitimate business activity related to, the cable service or other services we provide to you. These kinds of disclosures typically involve billing and collections, admin- istration, surveys; marketing, service delivery and customization, mainte- nance and operations, and fraud prevention, for example. We may also collect, use, and disclose information about you in non-personally identifi- able or aggregate formats, such as ratings surveys and service usage and other statistical reports, which do not personally identify you, your particular viewing habits, or the nature of any transaction you have made over the cable system. The frequency of any disclosure of personally identifiable information varies in accordance with our business needs and activities. The Cable Act authorizes Comcast as a cable operator to disclose limited personally identifiable information to others, such as charities, marketing organizations, or other businesses, for cable or non-cable "mailing list" or other purposes. From time to time we may disclose your name and address for these purposes. However, you have the right to prohibit or limit this kind of disclosure by contacting us by telephone at 1-800-COMCAST or by sending us a written request as described below under "How do I contact Comcast?" Any "mailing list" and related disclosures that we may make are limited by the Cable Act to disclosures of subscriber names and ad- dresses where the disclosures do not reveal, directly or indirectly, (I) the extent of any viewing or other use by the subscriber of a cable service or other service provided by us; or (ii) the nature of any transaction made by the subscriber over our cable system. . We may sometimes disclose personally identifiable information about you to our affiliates or to others who work for us. We'may also disclose per- sonally identifiable information about you to outside auditors, professional advisors, service providers and vendors, potential business merger, acqui- sition, or sale partners, and regulators. We make these disclosures as pro- vided for in the Cable Act. Typically, we make these disclosures when the disclosure is necessary to render, or conduct a legitimate business activity related to, the cable service or other services we provide to you. We may be required by law or legal process to disclose certain personally identifiable information about you to lawyers and parties in connection with litigation and to law enforcement personnel. 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W CID Basic Service CL-) WGBH-2 (PBS)/ HD Channel 802 3 CL-) HSN ® WBZ-4 (CBS)/ HD Channel 804 3 ® WCVB-5 (ABC)/ HD Channel 805 3 © New England Cable News I~ WHDH-7 (NBC)/ HD Channel 807 3 0 Public Access Channel 7 (-L-) Public Access Channel 6,7 1o Government Access Channels 11 NHPTV (PBS) z/ NHPTV Prime HD - HD Channel 8013 1z WLVI-56 (CM/ HD Channel 808 3 13 WFXT 25 (FOX)/ HD Channel 806 3 t4 WSBK-38 (IND)/ HD Channel 814 3 15 WBPX-68 (ION)/ HD Channel 803 3 is WGBX-44 (PBS) 17 WUNI-27 (UNI)/ HD Channel 816 3 1s MyTV New England (WZMY) z/ HD Channel 8113 1s WNEU-60 (Telemundo) Co WMFP-62 (IND) z1 WUTF-66 (telefutura)/ HD Channel 817 3 2z Educational Access 5 5a QVG 7z WWDP-DT 2 CO RTPi 2N WGBH World z 217 `GBH Kids z zzs Trinity Broadcasting Network z 237 WGBH Create ? 2a3 Leased Access z 2aa Universal Sports (via WZMY DT) 2 2s5 WYDN-48 (Daystar) z zss WENH Explore z zsl This TV 2 Expanded Basic Service Tier z , z4 Disney Channel z5 Nickelodeon zs ABC Family Channel - 29 MTV zs VH1 3o FX 31 TBS 3z Home & Garden TV 33 TNT 34 El EntertainmentTV 35 USA Network 3s Lifetime 37 A&E Co The Learning Channel 3s Discovery Channel 4D Food Network 41 Fox News 4z CNN 43 CNN Headline News ® C-SPAN M CNBC 47 The Weather Channel 49 ESPN 5s ESPN2 51 NESN 52 Comcast SportsNet 54 Speed 55 Spike TV 57 Bravo ' 59 AMC so Cartoon Network s1 Comedy Central sz Syfy 63 Animal Planet s4 TV Land ss VERSUS ss History sa BET Network M The Golf Channel ss Travel Channel 1as truTV CM) Hallmark Channel 234 Inspirational Network z3a EWTN M) MSNBC zlo Lifetime Movie Network 2aa Fox Business Network Family Tier 4 ( Includes Basic Service) 2a Disney Channel CM Nickelodeon 32 Home & Garden TV 4o Food Network ® CNN Headline News ® C-SPAN 47 The Weather Channel z1o National Geographic Channel z1e PBS Kids Sprout zz1 The Hub zzz Disney XD 22a TeenNick 227 The Science Channel 22s Trinity Broadcasting . Network CM Do-It-Yourself Network 247 .C-SPAN2 Digital Economy 5 (Includes Basic Service) ® HSN CH) Disney Channel 34 El EntertainmentTV 35 USA Network 3s Lifetime 37 A&E 3s Discovery Channel as Food Network 41 Fox News CAE) CNN 44 C-SPAN 47 The Weather Channel 55 Spike TV 5s QVC 59 AMC sN Cartoon Network Co Comedy Central s3 Animal Planet s4 TV Land s5 VERSUS ss History 1a5 truTV zoo Hallmark Channel 23a EWTN zal C-SPAN2 zsa CatholicTV Digital Starter (Includes Basic Service and Expanded Basic Service Tier) 193 Jewelry-TV 1s9 Hallmark Movie Channel 2NO movieplex z11 style, . 21a PBS Kids Sprout z1s G4 ear History International 2a3 bio. zas Bloomberg Television 247 C-SPAN2 CM) C-SPAN3 z5z Investigation Discovery zsl GSN zea CatholicTV Mult!Latino Max M Nickelodeon za MTV zs VH1 31 TBS 33 TNT 3a The Learning Channel as ESPN 5o ESPN2 51 NESN 52 Comcast SportsNet 57 Bravo sz Syfy s5 VERSUS 69 The Golf Channel 21a PBS Kids Sprout zlN Lifetime Movie Network Xfonity. 1-800-XFINITY 1 Some restrictions apply. Not all programming is available in all areas. Digital capable equipment is required to receive Digital TV channels. Additional equipment fees may apply. 2 Available in all digital format. Digital capable equipment is required. Channels subject to availability. 3' High-definition (HD) channels, including local signals, are subject to availability. A high-definition (HD) television set (not provided) and HD capable equipment is required. 4 Family Tier requires a digital set-top box and remote control, or a CableCARD.. Music Choice@ and On Demand are not available with the Family Tier. Family Tier can not be combined with any other XFINITY TV Package. Premium channels are available at an additional cost. Digital Economy includes a-digital set-top box and remote control, or a CableCARD on the primary outlet. A Digital Additional Outlet Service Charge may be applicable for additional outlets. If you wish to upgrade to High-Definition, the HD Technology Fee is applicable. Not all HD channels are available in all areas with Digital Economy. Available in Reading only. Available in Winchester only. Comcast. Reading & Winchester, MA 0-096 03/11 4- C:) Digital Preferred On Demand RLTV Ovation Reeiz Sundance Channel Flix Encore Action Encore Love Encore Mystery indieplex Encore Westerns Hallmark Channel National Geographic Channel style. Independent Film Channel TV One Women's Entertainment Oxygen Nicktoons The Hub Disney XD Nick Jr. TeenNick retroplex OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) The Science Channel NickToo Discovery Ft and Health Halogen TV I Nat Geo WILD PPlanet Green ThecWord Network Weatherscan Local ESPNews Military Channel Current TV NBATV NHL Network CBS Colle Sports Nege twork NFL Network MLB Network fuse MTV Hits VH11 Soul CMT Pure Country VH1 Classic Great American Country MTVJams LOGO GMT SPNU Encore NBA TV Mun2 Tr3s NFL Network Galavision Playboy VAVyyOOM TENboy espanol n Demand HD 2 Music Choice@ 4, 9 (JIM Channel information available on musicchoice.com Digital Premium HB02 HBO Signature HBO Family HBO Comedy HBO Zone HBO Latina Starz Starz Edge 2 Showcase Extreme Beyond Channel High-Definition Programming 2 aff. R~ Available Broadcasters 3 ABC CBS CW FOX NBC PBS Additional HD Networks: 38 XFINIT' 3D 4,12 34 ESPN 3D 4,12 ,i HBO Signature HD 7 7i2 HBO Family HD 7- Sports Pay-Per-View rosTEAM 1-10 GAME HD 2 HL GAME Pay-Per-View P n Demand HD 2 Home Theater Penthouse TV HBO Latino HD 7 HBO Zone HD 7 MoreMax HD 7 HDNet 5 Travel Channel HD 4 Encore HD 5 G4 HD 4 .Syle HO 5 Li etime Movie 11 Network HD Disneyy XD HO 5 Fuse HQ 5 Bravo HD 4,11 CNBC HD 4 ESPNews HD 5, 5 Bio HD 4 IFC HO 5 WE HD 5 NECN HD 4 TV One HD 5 NBA TV HD 5,6 National Geogra hic HD 5 NHL Network HD 5,6 Discovery HD 4,9 Disney HD 4,9 Nick HD 4,11 ABC Family HD 4 MTV HD 4,11 Palladia 4 11 VH1 HQ FXHD4 TBS HD 4,11 HGTV HD 4 TNT HD 4,11 El Entertainment TV HO 4 USA HD 4,9 Lifetime HD 4 A&E HD 4, 9 Tennis Channel HD 6 HD Theater 4 Fox News HD 4, 9 CNN HD 4,9 CNN Headline News HD 4 Universal HD 4 The Weather D4 Channel HD 1 Golf HD ESPN HD 4,11 ESPN2 HD 4,11 NESN HD 4.11 ComcastSporfsNetHD 4,11 NFL Network HD 5,6 Food Network HD 4, 9 Spike TV HD 4 CBS College Sports Network HD 5,6 AMC HD 4 9tral HD 4 Cartoon Network HD 4 Syfy HD 4,11 Animal Planet HD 4,9 CMT HD 5 VERSUS HD 4,11 Science Channel HD 5 TLC HO 4,11 Cinemax HD 7 HBO HD 7 HB02 HD 7 History HD 4° 9 Starz Edgge HD 7 Starz Kids & Family HD 7 Starz HD 7 Starz Comedy HD 7 Showtime HD 7 Showtime 2 HO 7 Showtime Extreme HO 7 TMC HD 7 TMC Xtra HD 7 Big Ten Network HD 6 NFL RedZone HD 6 ESPNU HD 5,6 MSNBC HD 4 truTV HD 4 Turner Classic Movies H(~ 6 MGM HD BET Network HD 4 HSN HO 4.9 Hallmark HD 4, 5,9 Planet Green HD 5 TV One HD 5 NBA TV HO 5,6 MLB Network HD 5,13 Ovation HD 5 International Channels 10 Neo Cricket Rai Italia SPT lobo Neo Cricket TV5MONDE Zee TV CTI Zhong Tian RTN MuitilLatino TBN Enlace Telefe Intemacional TeleFormula Teleritmo Latino Ciasico Cosmovision I Caribe en espanol Internacional mix Poperfrom F nS FSC 0002965 1 Some restrictions apply. Not all programming is available In all areas. Digital capable equipment is required to rece(ve Digital N channels. Additional equipmentfees may apply. 2 High-definition capable equipment Is required to receive high-definition channels. 3 High definition (HD) local broadcast signals are included with Basic Service subscription. See Basic and Expanded Basic channel line u for channel numbers and availability. 4 A minimum level of Digital Starter is required to receive.these channels. 5 A minimum level of Dlgltal Preferred service is required to receive these channels. 6 A subscription to Sports Entertainment Pack is required to receive these channels. 7 A subscription to the appropriate Digital Premtum Pack is required to receive.these channels. 8 A subscription to Playboy Channel digital service is required to receive this channel. 9 These channels are also available with a subscription to Digital Economy. Not all HD channels are available In all areas with Digital Economy. 10 Available for individual purchase only. 11 Available with a subscription to Multit-atino Max. 12 A full HD13D stereogcopicTV, manufacturer's specified 3D glasses and an RNG HD/30 set-top box is required to receive 3D channels. C-096 03111 Sports Entertainment Pack ' Open a whole new world with the next generation of television entertainment. Basic - Expanded Digital Economy . Digital Digital Franchise Service 3 Basic Service 2 (with other service) 4 Economy 4 Starter ° Related Cost ° $14.10 $40.65 $29.95 $39.95 $62.75 $0.03 $16.60 $48.90 $29.95 $39,95 $65.50 $0.03 PACKAGES New Price 'Otte Current Price Ell. 3123111 $129.99/mo. $131.99/mo. • this bun4Ws $114.99 this bun4(g js $131.99 nice with one digital set-rap box and remote control, arvice and XFlNITYVolca Comcast Unllmltede. $139.99/mo. $144.99/mo r this bundle Is $124.99 this bundle Is $144.99 just Prefemed video service with one d91W set•iop f Internet Performance SeMce and XFINRYVoice y ............$149.99/mo. $154.99/mo. r this bundle Is $134.99 this bundle Is $154,99 tied Preferred video seMce, HO Technology Fee, remote central Siaao, XFINITY interest Performance least Ungmlted6. e Play $169.99/mo. $174.991mo. r this bundle Is $154.99 • this bundle Is $17499 ghat Preferred video service, HO Technology Fee, remote central, HBO". Siarz®. XFlNfly Internet Blasull tcostunllmiteds. $199.99/mo. $109.991mo. rt this bundle Is 5174:99 r this bundle Is $199.99 Preferred and Digital Premier video service, HD I a HD/DVR orAnynoom DVB HD set-top box and / ou6et, HODS, Showfime®, StepO, Cinemax's and age, XF1NTTY Internet 81asU4-0 Service and XFINITY complete details about service, pace and egdpmenL estomers that have had XFTdple Ray 12 month smites and features subject to change. Unless me are the monthly charge for the Corresponding in rental, Installation, applicable lam, franchise fees, i Fee, other state or local fees or other applicable temational charges and actintim charges). Service terms and conditions of seMce. At trademarks am i owners. Ag rights mserved. XFINITY N Digital Value Packages,., NawPdce Current Price EN. 3123111 Includes: Access to On Demand with AnyRoom® On Demand, Interactive Program Guide, Digital PPV, and Over 44 channels of mush The fallowing services require a subscription to Digital Starter. Digital Preferred $16.95 $17.95 Digital Preferred plus one premium $31.45 $3245 Any ONE Premium Pack Cholce Digital Preferred plus $4245 $43.45 HBO & Stan Premium Packs Digital Preferred plus two premiums $4245 $43.45 Any TWO Premium Pack Choices Digital Premier .............................$56.45 $57.45 Cinemax, HBO, ShowUme, and Sim Premium Pack Choices and Sports Entertainment Pack n.. n.... Air-mi ncMAfdn DDV mu uenarar anrermnuuaurnuymnnnn,a Anynoomo On Demand FREE Start watching an On Demand program In one mom and finish watching in another room using your on Demand Saved Programs folder. Check out wwwxMlW.com for mom details. - HBO, Cinemax, ShowUme. Access Included with TMC, Starz O1911al Premium Pack subscription only. Playboy Access Included with P/ayboysubscripmon only. New Released Movies $4.99rtmia Ubrary Movies $2.99mmme High-Defnfian Movies $5.99ramvle Adult Programming •.S 9.99ntwte-S13.991xmde IFC In Theaters $6.99rrxa.ie Yearly SuhacripUon Content Howard Stem $119.99 Monthly Subscriptron Content WWE Classics $ 7.99 Howard Stem .................$10.99 Ballyvood Hits $1299 Bollywood Hits with subscription to Zee TV isoum n Liv l) . $ 999 (Lee N not available In all areas) Too Much for IV, . $14.99 Filipino 7.99 Filipino with subscription to Filipino $ 5.99 (Flllpin) not available In all areas) Disney Family Movies $ 5.99 heal 7.99 Uve Sports Events & Concerts Prices Vary By Event Digital TV Services' Currant New Price Price EN.3/23/11 Digital Economy 4 ...........................$39.95 $39.95 Digital Economy4 ...........................$29.95 $29.95 With XFlNNY Internet and/or XFINITY Voice Sports Entertainment Pack 7 $ 7.95 $ 7.95 Family'llerI ................................$14.95 $14.95 XFINiTYTV Digital Premium Pack Choices t° HBO Premium Pack $19.95 Includes: HBO, HB02, HBO Comedy, HBO Family HBO Laurie, HBO Signature, HBO Zone, HBO On Demand, HBO HD, H802 HO, HBO Family HD, HBO Latino HD, HBO SlgnjWm HD & HBO Zone HD. Cinemax Premium Pack $19.95 includes: Cinemax, SStarMax, AcmonMax, MoroMax, OuierMax,ThdgerMax, WMa%, Cinemax On Oein td lnemar.HO 8 MoreMax HD. _ Stan Premlum Pack $19.95 Includes: Slarz, Start Cinema, Start Comedy, Slert Edge, Stan: InBlack, Start kids & Famlly, Stag On Demand, Starz HO, 'Start ComedVHD, 51aa Edge HD & 5farz Kids & Family HD. Showtime Premium Pack .....................................819.95 - Indudes: Showtime, Showtime 2, ShmvUme Beyond, Showllms Extreme, Shmvtime Showcase, FlN, Showman On Demand, Showtlme HD, Showtime 2 HD & Shawmms Extreme HO. The Movie Channel Premium Pack $7995 Includes: The Mode Channel, TMC Xim, The Mode Channel On Demand, TMC HD &TMC Xtm HO. Playboy Channel t° $19.95 includes: 24-hour adult pmgmmming & Playboy On Demand. - Parental control options are available. Not availabis as pad of any other package Current New Price International Choices t0 Price EN. 3/23111 MulUlatlno(Hispanic) ..........................$14.95 $14.95 Includes:Videa On Demand an espafiof Mu i t.amno Plus (Hispanic) $24.95 $24.95 Includes: Basic Somke, Mulfilamno, and one digital set-tap box MultiLaUno.Extra (Hispanic) $39.95 $39.95 Includes: Basic Servlee, Digital Economy, Mu16Latino, and one digital set-top box Mulglatin° Max (Hispanic) $59.95 $59.95 Induces: Basic Service, Digital Economy, MUIULati m, MuRflaUna Max content, Video On Demand an espalier and one dlgiml set-top box. MuRILatino Ultra (Hispanic) $76.90 $76.90 Includes: Basic SeMce, Digital Economy, Mull[Lothm, Mu11121Me Max content, Digital Preferred, Video Do Demand an espalier and one digital set-tap box. on Zhang Tian (Chinese) ....:...............................'..$17.95 Nea Cricket (South Asian) .....................................$14.99 Hal Italia inside) $ 9.95 RTN (Russian) ..............................................$14.95 SPT(Portuguese) 995 TV Globe (Brazilian) $19.95 TV5MONOE(French) 995 Zee TV (South Asian) $14.95 Current New Price Price EN.3123111 DlgnalVMeo Retarder Service /2 $ 7.00 S 7.00 HD Technology Fee (whole house) Is required at an additional charge. Anyplace Digital Video Retarder Service it 51200 $12.00 HD Technology Fee (whole house) Is required at an additional charge. TVo Service 12 (Additional) 295 $ 295 Add TNO's software to your DVR for the ultimate television experience. TVO from Comeast combines the power of TVo's search, suggestion and recording features with the huge selection of shows, movies and On Demand content provided by Camcaet Digital to Analog Additional Outlet Service Charge 14 $ 0.00 $ 0.09 (1st and 2nd auto[) Digital to Analog AddNanal Outlet Service Charge 14 1.99 $ 1.99 (3N, 4th, 5th, etc. outlet) . Digital Additional Outlet Service Charge (with Set-Top Box)1° 7.95 $ 8.95 Charge for digital content on an additional auUeL Digital Additional Outlet Service Charge $ 6.00 $ 7.00 (with CableCARD) rs Charge for digital content an an additional outlet HD Technology Fee (whole house) 1fi It 7.95 $ 8.95 30 Technology Fee (whole house) 7° 0.00 $ 0.00 1 The minimum level of Digital TV service you may purchase Is BASIC SEANCE You must purchase BASIC SERVICE to subscmlla to any other video service offered by Comcast. Franchise Related Costs am applicable with the purchase of Basic Service. Service, programming and equipment am subject to avallabtilly: All pricing, programming and channel locations are subject to change. Prices do not Include slate or local taxes, franchise fees or FCC fees. please call 1.600-XFN[TY for further information. The purchase of premrlan channels, packages and digital services (Including IN DEMAND, Pay-Per-View and On Demand) requires the appropriate equipment. 02011 ComcasL At Bights Reserved. 2 Expanded Basic Service Is only available as a component of Digital Slogan. 3 A set-top box may not be necessary to view Basic S9Mm. Please visit www.x11n11yCem or call 1.800-XRNITY far further Information. 4 Digital Economy Includes Basic Service, Digital Economy video content and a digital set-top box and remote central, or a CabieCARD on the primary outlet A Olgind Additional Outlet SeMce Charge Is applicable for additional aumel5. It you wish to upgrade to Mgh-Defrniton, the HO Technology Fee Is applicable. 5 Digital Stager Includes Basic Service, Expanded Basic Service, 0191W Shier content, IntemcUve Program Guide, Music Choice, limited On Demand content, a digital set-top box and remote Central Ora CableCARD an the primary oumeL A Digital Addtiolol Outlet SeMce Charge Is applicable for additional outlets. if yea wish to upgrade to High-DeMrtion, the HD Technology Fee Is applicable. . 6 Franchise Related Costs are costs associated with providing public, edueadanal and/or govemment access faccUes and equipment andraother related costs In your Community. 7 Digital capable equipment is required to view these services. Prices do not Include a digital set-top box and remote control. Certain resMcrions apply. Service subject to availability. High-Definition capable equipment and a subscription to the corresponding package are required to receive high-definlgon channels. 11 you wish to upgrade to High-DeMillon, the HD Technology Fee Is applicable. 8 A minimum level of Digital Stager Is required to receive these channels. 9 Family Tier Is available to customers who subscribe to Basic Service Only. P. Tier requires a didal set-top box and remote Central, T CabieCARO, billed I addition to the Family Tier price. Music Choicoe' and On Demand are not ace with this service. Family Tier cannot be combined with any other XFINRY TV package. Premium channels are available at an additional cast. A Digital Ark Outlet Service charge Is applicable for addtional outlets. 10 Digital capable equipment, or high-deMit oh capable equipment for high-de channels, Is required to view these services. 11 Access to on Demand Darted Entertainment Programming is based upon E Package subscription level. Call 1.800-XFINnY for further Information. 12 Set-Top Box Will Digital Video Recorder capabilities Is required. DVR mcordl times are limited. On Demand programs can not be recorded with DVR Sam Pdar to obtaining a DVR tram Comeast, additional documentation or a credit verification may be necessary. TVo service is not available In all areas and r a Motorola Hlgh-DefinlUOn Digital Set-Top Box with Digital Video Recorder si 13 Applicable with a subscription to any level of digital seMce. Price includes a set-top box and remote. 14Pdce includes a Digital Transport Adapter. 15 Applicable with a stibsedption to any level of Digital service. Includes a Cabb An additional charge will apply for additional CabieCAROs in the same devlc 16 Fee for providing all outlets In the home with HD technology. Applicable to it outlet in the home Ceti HD Equipment. Depending an service level, an addd Digital set-top box fee or Digital Addiflonal Outlet Service Charge applies. 17 Requires an HD terminal box on each additional outlet up to a maximum of 0191121 Additional Outlet SeMce charge is applicable for each additional ouch M6rimum of and terminal box required. 18 Requires the HD Technology Fee at a separate monthly charge. A HD/30 stereoscopic TV, manufactures specified 30 glasses and HD13D set-top box also required to view 30 channels. .P N P INSTALLATION, SERVICE & EQUIPMENT' Current New Price Price m 65/711 Installation Charges one-Ume charges Instal latan of cable (u~wlred, primary ou eta y...... 36.95 6.00 ReInsLlliegan of cable (pre-wiled, primary audet only).. $31.95 $29.00 Installation of each Additional Outlet at gone of Initial Installation or minswilauon.......... $17.50 $15.50 Activation of each Additional Outlet at time of Initial Installation or reinstallation.......... $10.00 $_8.50 Installation of each Additional Outlet at any other Ume .$27,50 $2550 Activation of each Additional Outlet at any other Ume $18.00 $17,00 9elowgon of an existing cable cuUet $20.00 $15.00 Connection of VCRfOVO at Initial Installation.......... $ 7.95 $ 7.95 ConnecganatVCRIDVO .k$- T erv ce etges ranaaC on es one me c amen Returned check 00........ 20.00 $20.00 Late Fee (an overdue account balance) 5% 5% Name Change Fee S 1.99 S 1.99 Convenience Fee $ 4.00 $ 4.00 Office reactivation for XFlNRYIntemt 5.. ...5 5.00 S 5.00 Office reactivation for XFlNITYVoice 5.GG $ 5.00 Dittos reactivation for XFlNITYTV s .................5 5.00 S 5.00 Change of service or digital upgrade (via computer).... $ 1.99 5 1.99 Change of service downgrade (mqutdng a vI5IQ $10.00 Slim Digital Service or High-Offinfoon Upgrade (requiring a visiq.$16.o0 $16.00 Hourly Service Charge (112 hour minimum.)......... 532.00 S31.60 Customer Trouble Call (requiring a vPIU.............. $29.50 $28.50 Customer Self-instaliatian lot (SIK) (ane product).....515.00 $15.00 Customer Self-ins4dlagon tat (SIK)a (multiple products).. $30.00 $30.00 SIR Shipping & Handling (standard) $ 9.95 $ 9.95 SIR Shipping & Handling (priority) $29.95 $29.95 Shipping & Handling - Remotes (separate ship)........ $ 5.95 $ 5.95 Equipment Charges (each): Replacement Replacement Unrelomed or damaged equipment Cost Cost HemeamE'rpumhose .........................$20.00 $20.00 an arges: gas c service my set-Top Box 1.10 S 0.90 "are Service Only Hlgh-OefinIDon Set-Top Box $ 225 $ 225 Digital Sat-Top Box• $ 1.70 $ 1.75 CabieCARD N/C WC GableCARD (additional cards, same device) $ 1.50 $ 1.50 Remote Central $ 0.25 $ 0.20 Service Protection Plan (covers all products).......... S 3.30 $ 3.30 TV Guldess Weekly Magaslne imaged to your home).... $ 4.20 $ 4.20 1 Commercial and premium installations am not Included with these fees and charges. Depending an levels of service or programming recelved, additional charges for equipment Ume and materials may apply. Prices do not Include federal, state and local taxes, FCC user and franchise fees and related costs. HDTV capable set-lop box anly available to customers writ on HDTV capable television set (not provided by Common). Certain restrictions apply. HDTV signal subject to avallablilly. 2 A Convenience Fee will be charged for any payment made by phone with a Customer Care Representative. 3 It you reconnect any or all of the services after a disconnection for non-payment. In addition many other charges that you may owe, Camcast will Impose either a reactivation charge it a visit to your residence Is not required or a reinstallation charge if a visit to your residence Is required, 4 Charge related to custom work performed outside the scope of a normal Installation or Trouble Call. 5 Not applicable to customers who subscribe to a service package that Includes equipment. 6 Activation and shipping & handling charges am additional. Equipment Included with Self-Instanallan wt remains the property of Camcast and 15 subject to Camcast regularcharges. - XFINITY Voice Calling Plans Camcast Unlimited" • Unlimited nadonwide direct-dial calling from your home phone Including calls to Canada, Puerto Rica, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and Saipan/N. Mariana Islands. • 12 popular car Ing features plus voice mail. XFlNrrf Moks ...........................................$44.95/mo. XFINITY Votes with XFINITY TV and XFINm' Internet $39.951mo. Additional Wes without Calling Features $11.951mo. Additional Wes with Calling Features $21.95/mo.. Local With More" • Unlimited local direct-dial calling fman your home phone, plus nationwide long distance for just 5 cents per minute. Visit comcastcom/callingama m view the cfdes and phone numbers within your Local Calling Area. • 12 popular calling features. XFINITYValce ...........................................$34.95/mo. XFINITY Voice with XFlNrTY TV and/or XFINITY Internet............ $24.95/ma. Cement Enhanced Voice Mall S 3.951mo. Additional Wes without Calling Features $11.95/mo. Additional Wes with Calling Features $21.951mo. International Calling Plans • 100 minutes per month to call Asia, Latin America, Mexico or Western Europe. • 300 minutes to call 100 countries with the Worldwide plan. Carefree Minutes" Asia' 100 $ 4.95/ma. Carefree Minutes" Latin America' 100 $ 9.951mo. Carefree Minutes" Mexico* 100 $ 4.951ma. Carefree Minutes" Western Eumpe• 100 $ 4.95(mo. Carefree Minutes" Worldwide' 300 $14.951mo. • May not be available In all areas. Current Now Price MonU11y Service Charges Price Eff. 3/23/11 Modem Lease Fee $ 5.00/mo. $ 7.001mo. Madam Lease Fee (3 to 4 phone lines) $ 5.50/mo. $ 7.50/ma. Directory Assistance (per call Dl rectory Assistance(tmit 3 listings per call) $ 1.50 Directory Assistance with Call Completion 2.00 International Directory Assistance (limit 1 listing per call) $ 4.99 Operator Services (per call Operator-Handled Call $ 2.49 Usage for Operator-Handled Call- per minute 0.12 IntematiOnalOperator Services 4.99 Equipment Replacement Charges Modem Replacement Decals 2.0 (1 to 2lines) $70.00 Modem Replacement Decals 3.0 (1 to 2 lines) $110.00 Modem Replacement (3 to 4lines) $120.00 Other Charges XFlNRY Vaice Actin les Fee (ane-Ume charge only) $29.95 XFINrTYVoice Installation Fee (one-Ume charge only) $99.00 Additional fees, charges, and surcharges may apply. 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NO Usage Allowance limit for 4G service 2 With one year agreement the $125.00 price Is discounted to $25.00. 3 Based on Usage Allowance. 4 The activation fee Is waived with a one year agreement. 8.104 _ - Reading, MA 03111 NOTICE OF FILING AND PUBLIC HEARING D.P.U. 11-09 March 14, 2011 Petition of Boston Gas Company and Colonial Gas Company, d/b/a National Grid to the Department of Public Utilities pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 691, for review and approval of its Long-Range Forecast and Supply Plan for the forecast period 201012011 through 2014/2015. On January 21, 2011, Boston Gas Company and Colonial Gas Company, d/b/a National Grid ("National Grid" or "Company") filed a petition with the Department of Public Utilities ("Department") for approval of its Long-Range Forecast and Supply Plan for the forecast period 2010/2011 to 2014/2015. Pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 691, the Department is required to ensure a necessary energy supply for the Commonwealth with a minimum impact on the environment at the lowest possible cost. Accordingly; in this proceeding, the Department will review the Company's forecast to ensure that it accurately projects the gas sendout requirements of the utility's market area, and also will review the Company's supply plan for adequacy and cost. This matter has been docketed as D.P.U. 11-09. The Department will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Company's petition. The hearing will take place on April 6, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Department's offices, One South Station, 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. A procedural conference will follow immediately thereafter. Any person who desires to comment may do so at the time and place noted above or submit written comments to the Department not later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 6, 2011. Any person who desires to participate in the evidentiary phase of this proceeding must file a written petition for leave to intervene with the Department not later than the close of business on April 1, 2011. A petition for leave to intervene must satisfy the timing and substantive requirements of 220 C.M.R. § 1.03. Receipt by the Department, not mailing, constitutes filing and determines whether a petition has been timely filed. A petition filed late may be disallowed as untimely, unless good cause is shown for waiver under 220 C.M.R. § 1.01(4). To be allowed, a petition under 220 C.M.R. § 1.03(1) must satisfy the standing requirements of G.L. c. 30A, § 10. • An original and three (3) copies of all written comments or petitions to intervene must ,be filed with Mark D. Marini, Secretary, Department of Public Utilities, One South 143 D.P.U. 11-09 Page 2 Station - 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 not later than the close of business on the dates noted above. One copy of all written comments or petitions to intervene should also be sent to the Company's attorney, Brooke E. Skulley, Esq., National Grid, 40 Sylvan Road Waltham, Massachusetts 02451. A copy of the Company's filing is on file at the Department's offices, One South Station, Boston, Massachusetts for public viewing during normal business hours. A copy is also on file for public viewing at the offices of National Grid, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451. Any person desiring further information regarding the Company's filing should contact counsel for the Company, Brooke E. Skulley, Esq. at (781) 907-1846. Any person desiring further information regarding this notice should contact Jennifer Turnbull-Houde, Hearing Officer, Department of Public Utilities, at (617) 305-3500. All documents should also be submitted to the Department in electronic format using one of the following methods: (1) by e-mail attachment to dpu.eftling@state.ma.us and the hearing officer ~jennifer.turnbull@state.ma.us] or (2) on a 3.5" disk or CD-ROM. Thelext of the e-mail, disk label, or CD-ROM must specify: (1) the docket number of the proceeding [D.P.U. 11-091; (2) the name of the person or company submitting the filing; and (3) a brief descriptive title of the document. The electronic filing should also include the name, title, and telephone number of a person to contact in the event of questions about the filing. All' documents submitted in electronic format will be posted on the Department's website: http://www.mass.gov/dp . 144 Page 1 of I L.~ [r 13 0 S Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:19 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Verizon ROS TV Service Billing Practice Notice Attachments: 10209_MCF_MASS_Annual_Notice_Web.pdf; simple bill display.doc; Work order.pdf L Board of Selectmen copy cover email 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 townmanager@ci.reading,.ma.us. Please let us know how we are doing- fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survpy.virtualtowi-hall.net/surve_ y/sid/887434dd9e215 Q!:7/ From: Frere, Mary Louise [mailto:mary.l.frere@verizon.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 20112:48 PM To: Frere, Mary Louise Subject: Verizon FiOS TV Service Billing Practice Notice Dear Municipal Official: Pursuant to State Regulation 207 CMR 10.01 and 10.02, please find enclosed a copy of Verizon New England, Inc.'s FiOS TV Service Billing Practice Notice including Privacy Notice, list of programming services and Rates and Charges. Also enclosed is a copy of a Sample bill and Work Order. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact meat 617.743.4119 Sincerely, Mary Lou Frere Franchise Service Manager Verizon Communications 145 3/16/2011 ~G Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:19 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Verizon FiOS TV Service Billing Practice Notice Attachments: 10209_MCF_MASS_Annual_Notice_Web.pdf; simple bill display.doc; Work order.pdf L Board of Selectmen copy cover email 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@ci.reading. ma,us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhal l.net/sus v..ey/"sid/887434.dd9e2130b7/ From: Frere, Mary Louise [mailto:mary.l.frere@verizon.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 20112:48 PM To: Frere, Mary Louise Subject: Verizon ROS TV Service Billing Practice Notice Dear Municipal Official: Pursuant to State Regulation 207 CMR 10.01 and 10.02, please find enclosed a copy of Verizon New. England, Inc.'s FiOS TV Service Billing Practice Notice including Privacy Notice, list of programming services and Rates and Charges. Also enclosed is a copy of a Sample bill and Work Order. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me at 617.743.4119 Sincerely, Mary Lou Frere Franchise Service Manager Verizon Communications 3/16/2011 146 ~ G~ Page 1 of 1 4 C 16-0 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:32 AM To: Bill Cc: Reading - Selectmen; Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Causeway Road Project Linda The Town Engineer indicates that construction should begin mid May. It's been a tough winter for all of us. I am really looking forward to this project getting into construction and getting completed as quickly as possible. 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.readingrna.gov email townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readin.gma- su rvey.virtua ltownhall.net/survey/sid/887434dd9e2l3Ob7/ From: Bill [mailto:Dershe@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 20118:06 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Causeway Road Project Good morning Peter and Happy Spring! Just checking in to see if there has been an actual date set for construction to begin on Causeway Road. It has been a very long and taxing winter for our street and I know everyone is excited to have the project underway. Best Regards, Linda Wilkins 1d~ 3/16/2011 147 . c~c March 4, 7011 y 2011 MAR 16 All 10= 51 n ~✓iy Cetis ~a~ Justin Ray Twin Seafood of Reading, Inc.. 591 Main Street Reading, Ma. 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, I felt compelled to write this letter informing you of the job that Larry Ramdin is doing as health administrator. I had a meeting with Larry and Joan Vitale back in December to discuss a couple of issues that I was having with the fish market on a health stand point of view. There were a couple of things that I may have over sighted and was not doing properly that needed to be addressed. The conversation/meeting that we had was very insightful and helpful into making my business a better run place not only for me but for the community. After these issues were addressed and both sides were happy, the conversation hit a more personal level. Larry shared ideas with me on how we could make the store more appealing and more suitable to the level of seafood quality that we were providing. Now don't claim to know everything and if there is one thing I can tell you as a business owner are that I am a young guy and I take council in the years. Larry offered me some great tips and advice in which we instituted in the store, and I have to say I have received very positive feedback from my customers., To make a long story short, when I first met Larry he was rough around the edges and I felt that it was going to be a long, hard road to developing a friendship with him. That couldn't have been any further from the truth. I have developed a great working friendship with him to the point that I would even call him to bounce some ideas off of him to see his feedback. He has become influential in my business and I appreciate the time and effort that he has put into helping a small business like mine try to reach its potential. I feel that he has made our community of businesses safer from a health stand point of view and better from a personal stand point of view. I give him a thumb up for the job he's doing because it is definitely not easy dealing with. restaurants. I think that Carry is an asset to our community and I look forward to working with him in the future. He truly is doing a great job and I felt it was my duty to letyou know that personally from one of your local businesses. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, _7!5 Justin Ray Twin Seafood of Reading, Inc. 148 01 t / C. MASSACHUSETTS o - MUNICIPAL ONE WINTHROP SQUARE, BOSTON, ILIA 02110 ^ ASSOCIATION 617-426-7272 • 800-882-1498 - fax 617-695-1314 - vv%vw.inma.org March 2011 Dear Municipal Executive, As you know, the MMA is working hard. to advocate on behalf of cities and towns on one of the most pressing issues facing local government - municipal health insurance reform. Recently, opponents of the MMA's call for municipal health insurance reform have shifted to another tactic to try to impede the momentum for change, suggesting that the association has a conflict because of the MIIA program. As you know, the MMA has absolutely no conflict: This distortion is being raised as a red herring in an attempt to distract attention from the real issue facing cities and towns: taxpayers cannot afford the current restrictions on local government that are forcing higher costs. We have attached a fact sheet that you may find helpful. The MMA's municipal health insurance reform position was established by unanimous vote of hundreds of local officials at the organization's Annual Meeting in January and at previous Annual Meetings (the overwhelming number of municipal officials who set the policy serve communities that do not even participate in the MIIA health program). The MMA's policy process is driven by the members, and is totally separate from any program or service that the MMA offers or supports. The.bottom line is that there is nothing in any policy position of the MMA that would affect, promote or advance either the MMA or MI1A. There is no conflict. The matter is being raised as a red herring to distract attention away from the real issues. The MMA's policy positions are established by local officials from all member communities across the Commonwealth, culminating in a set of policy statements adopted by the general membership that guide MMA's advocacy work. MMA members set a general municipal policy, and from time-to-time adopt resolutions on specific issues such as local aid, Chapter 90, municipal health insurance reform, unfunded mandates, and other issues. The MMA position supports plan design reform authority for, all cities and towns, and the organization fully supports giving cities and towns the option and power to join the state Group. Insurance Commission without collective bargaining. The MMA's position is that cities and towns should have as many options and choices as possible, including joining the GIC if they so desire. This policy reflects the position of municipal leaders from throughout Massachusetts, as set by the members as part of the policy process. Local officials from across the state are calling for reform, and asking for the tools and authority they need to reduce health insurance costs, all for the purpose of protecting local taxpayers, preserving essential services and preventing the loss of more municipal employees who are being cut from municipal budgets due to growing health costs. Thank you again for your extraordinary leadership during the most difficult time for cities and towns in decades. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions on this, or any other matter. MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL, ONE WINTHROP SQUARE, BOSTON, MA 02110 ASSOCIATION 617-426-7272 d 800-882-1498 o fax 617-695-1314 • wlvw.mma.org MMA and ilk A History of Success for Cities and Towns The Massachusetts Municipal Association The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) was established in 1979 as a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan association to serve the needs of cities and towns, and improve the overall effectiveness of local government in the Commonwealth. The MMA is the voice of cities and towns before the Massachusetts Legislature, the administration„ regulatory bodies and agencies. The association provides the elected and appointed officials of its member communities with a wide range of services, including advocacy, training, information, policy research, publications, innovative programs, and an annual meeting and trade show which is the largest gathering of local -government officials in New England. The MMA also administers five affiliate associations serving municipal officials. They are. the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association, the Massachusetts Mayors' Association, the Massachusetts Municipal Councilors' Association, the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association, and the Association of Town Finance Committees. The MMA is the only statewide organizatibn that brings municipal officials together to establish unified municipal policies, to advocate for these policies, and to ensure the effective delivery of services to community residents. The MMA's policy positions are set and guided by the local officials of Massachusetts. Currently, 350 of the Commonwealth's 351 cities and towns are dues-paying members. The organization also provides nationally recognized programs designed exclusively to save cities and towns money in several areas, including low-cost electricity, through its MunEnergy program, and innovative low-cost insurance and risk management services, through the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA). These initiatives have saved cities and towns millions of dollars over the years. MMA Policy Positions Are Established by Member Cities and Towns Beyond the borders of cities and towns, the MMA. is mostly known for its advocacy work on behalf of local government. The MMA's policy positions are established by local officials from all member communities across the Commonwealth, culminating in a set of policy statements adopted by the general membership that guide MMA's advocacy work. MMA. members set a general municipal policy, and from time-to=time adopt resolutions on specific issues such as local aid, Chapter 90, municipal health insurance reform, unfunded mandates, and other issues. Recently, opponents of the MMA's position calling for municipal health insurance reform have. suggested that the association has a conflict because of the MIIA program. The association has absolutely no conflict, and is concerned that this distortion is being raised as a red herring to distract attention from the real issue facing cities and towns: taxpayers cannot afford the current restrictions on local government that are forcing higher costs. 150 - qj("Z The MMA's municipal health insurance reform position was established by unanimous vote of hundreds of local officials at the organization's Annual Meeting in January and at previous Annual Meetings. The overwhelming number of municipal officials who set the policy serve communities that do not participate in the MIIA health program. The MMA's policy process is driven by the members, and is totally separate from any program or service that the MMA offers or supports. The MMA position supports plan design reform authority for all cities and towns, and the organization fully supports giving cities and towns the option and power to join the state. Group Insurance Commission without collective bargaining: The members' position is that cities and towns should have as many options and choices as possible, including joining the GIC if they so desire. The MMA's policy reflects the position of municipal leaders from throughout Massachusetts, as set by the members as part of the policy process. Local officials from across the state are calling for reform, and asking for the tools and authority they need to reduce health insurance costs, all for the purpose of protecting local taxpayers, -preserving essential services and preventing the loss of more municipal employees who are being cut from municipal budgets due to growing health costs. There is nothing in any policy position of the MMA that would affect, promote or advance either the MMA or MIA. And that is not a factor in the Association's policy process, anyway. A Long History of Serving Cities and Towns This is a good opportunity to review the reasons why cities and towns asked the MMA to create the MIIA program nearly 30 years ago. Also, it is important to note that the MMA is not alone in the nation. At least 34 state municipal associations across the country have established similar programs as a service to their member municipalities, and the National League of Cities has a similar municipal insurance service program as well. The Massachusetts Municipal Association formed the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association in a time of crisis in the 1980s. The private insurance industry was abandoning the municipal insurance field, especially the workers' compensation and property and casualty market, driving insurance prices upward at an unaffordable rate. The MMA responded to calls for action and assistance from communities across the state, and established MIIA, a nonprofit entity whose sole purpose is to provide comprehensive, low-cost, high-value insurance products and services to local governments. MIIA's operating principle for all of its programs is that cities, towns and all public entities are good insurance risks, and that they can manage their claims given the proper tools and proper level of service. Flexibility, high quality wellness programs, aggressive risk management, efficient claims administration, superior customer service, and a singular focus on local government have proven to be an extremely effective approach to public entity risk management. MIIA's model is to create an interdependent pool of members in three separate areas; workers' compensation, property and casualty, and health benefits. This member-driven partnership provides unique motivation to create custom-designed, cost-effective products and services to best serve the needs of our members. Each of MIIA's.programs are overseen and governed by 151 q J~,3 local government officials who are elected from the membership to serve in these capacities. Board members are not - and have never been compensated for their volunteer services to lead MIIA. Like the traditional bam raising, where neighbors gathered to help family or friends build a new barn or replace one damaged by fire or other causes, communities banded together to form MIIA. The program began with workers' compensation services in 1982, expanded to property and casualty" services in 1984, and introduced its health program in 1992: The results are clear. MIIA has saved member communities millions of dollars since its founding: Beyond that, MBA's mere presence in the marketplace has helped even non-MIIA members realize savings by ensuring that all providers are being competitive. Today, 201 cities and towns participate in the MIIA Workers' Compensation Program, 222 cities and towns participate in the MIIA. Property and Casualty Program, and 93 cities and towns participate in the MIIA Health Program. All of MBA's programs must be competitively priced, and members join the program only when MIIA is selected by the community as the lowest priced; best value offering following a competitive local RFP process. There is nothing magic about MIIA.'s success. MIIA makes its members aware of information on the most frequent injuries in the workers compensation program and how those injuries come about. MIIA educates building managers and municipal decision-makers of the importance of making wise maintenance, personnel, and legal decisions. MIIA reviews aggregate medical claims data with managers to assist in designing wellness and disease management programs to mitigate the rising cost of health insurance. The information comes from experts who study such trends for the insurance industry as well as actual experience from Massachusetts municipalities. Members have discovered that investing in loss prevention and wellness both saves premiums and prevents costly and sometimes tragic losses, accidents, lawsuits, and illness. We hold the fundamental belief that cities, towns and all public entities are good insurance risks, and that they can manage their claims given the proper tools and proper level of service. High- quality wellness programs, risk management, claims administration, superior customer service, and a singular focus on local government have proven to be an extremely effective approach to public entity risk management. Each component of the MIIA programs, from underwriting and claims administration to investing the pools' assets is performed by acknowledged experts in their respective fields, under contract with M1IA. MIIA's own staff, who are MMA staff dedicated to MIIA, has remained small. Its function is to supervise the provision of services by third parties; to provide loss control and wellness services; and to make sure that all of MHA's programs remain focused on serving municipalities. This model has kept MIIA's administrative and management costs at a fraction of the industry norm. MIIA was formed as an organization committed to the principles of trust, integrity, service, partnership, and competence. MIIA is governed with a unique understanding of the needs and perspectives of local government. After more than 30 years the MIIA model is proven and sound, and has shown that these operating values are vitally important. 152 ~H The MMA and MIIA Operational Relationship As noted, the MMA established MIA nearly 30 years ago. Since the inception of this service to cities and towns, the MMA. has been the program administrator. The operation is highly professional and well organized to ensure maximum efficiency and economies of scale. The MMA is governed by a separate Board of Directors, and MIA has separate Boards of Directors for its programs. As noted, these members are all unpaid volunteer local officials. The MMA and MIA each adopt separate annual budgets, and maintain two separate accounting staffs to ensure that there is a clear financial wall between the two entities. To operate the program, the MMA has an administrative services arrangement with MIA. Operational and overhead costs borne by the MMA are reimbursed by MIA and expenses are reconciled quarterly. These direct costs include rent, shared personnel and other expenses, which totaled $707,435 in fiscal 2010 ($262,198 for the property and casualty program and $445,237 for the health program). MIA reimburses the MMA for institutional value and benefits of joint administration as well, and this totaled $301,999 for the property and casualty program and $648,801 for the health program during fiscal 2010. These numbers are reflected in the financial statements that follow this report. The administrative expenses for MIA are among the lowest in the country for operating such a program. Remarkable Savings For Cities and Towns In fiscal 2010 alone, the MIIA.. program offered workers' compensation premiums far below the state's published rates, returned $15,613,040 to property and casualty and workers' compensation members in the form of participation credits, underwriting credits and dividends, and the health program provided a $6,693,387 rate subsidy to its participating communities. In one year alone, the program returned or saved cities and towns $22,306,427. 151~~ 153 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 MIIA Property and Casualty Revenues Net.earned premiums Investment income and other income, net Expenses Loss and.loss adjustment expenses Ottrer underwriting expenses Direct administration - MIIA Reimbursements to MMA Direct costs Institutional value & benefit of joint administration $55,144,529 15,241,423 70,385,952 44,810,053 5,434,437 262,198 301,999 50,808,687 Excess of expenses over revenues 19,577,265 Member surplus, beginning of year 89,160,886 Participation, underwriting & other credits (15,113,040) Dividends (500, 000) Member surplus, end of year 93,125,111 MIIA Health Benefits Program Revenues Net earned premiums $309,850,099 Investment income, net 3,333,487 313,183,586 Expenses Loss and loss adjustment expenses 315,251,114 Other underwriting expenses Direct administration - MIIA 3,531,821 Reimbursements to MMA Direct costs 445,237 Institutional value & benefit 648,801 of joint administration 319, 876, 973 Excess of expenses over revenues (6,693,387) Member surplus, beginning of year 89,526,382 Balance, end of year 82,832,995 154 4~ FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 Massachusetts Municipal Association Revenues Dues $1,169,766 Annual meetings and conferences 583,628 MunEnergy program 228,000 Publications 177,299 Reimbursements - MIIA P&C/WC Direct administrative costs 262,198 Inst. value & benefit of joint admin. 301,999 Reimbursements - MIIA Health Direct administrative costs 445,237 Inst. value & benefit of joint admin. 648,801 Available net assets iased.in operations- 126,041 Other income 115,232 Interest income 7,969 4,066,170 Expenses Personnel 1,962,240* Rent 539,605* Meetings, conferences & travel 448,438 Printing 149,111.. Depreciation/amortization 63,644 Legal expenses 60,481 Postage 44,087 Other operating costs 467,852* 3, 735, 458 ' Fund balance, beginning of year 3,706,741 Change in net assets 204,671 Fund balance, end of year 3,911,412 *Includes direct cost reimbursements from MIIA of 246,195 for personnel, 334,017 for rent (based on square feet), and 127,223 in other operating costs, accounting for a total of 707,435 or 18.9% of overall expenses. 155 E = W A a DEVAL L. PATRICK GOVERNOR TIMOTHY P. MURRAY LT. GOVERNOR MARY ELIZABETH HEFFERNAN SECRETARY March 2011 (~yL~ ~QG~I?'!/jlZfh?dlL~Gl~2.~C>.~~GCI/ldt?.(~~LC(~Pi~ 96oz ,1025 19%& 6 ow, 94&m4 0-1775 (,978) 561-3-100 (978) 567^3,12-1 Dear Licensing Authority: As a result of the devastating Station Nightclub fire in Rhode Island on February 20, 2003 in which 100 people were killed and 300 others injured, the Massachusetts Legislature and the Commonwealth's Board of Fire Prevention Regulations enacted sweeping and enhanced fire safety requirements, particularly with respect to nightclubs, dancehalls discotheques and bars. Among the far reaching changes to the fire code that have been implemented were requirements for installation of automatic sprinklers in places of assembly with a capacity of 100 or more, prohibition of use of indoor pyrotechnic displays in assembly use occupancies, submission of a valid certificate of inspection issued.by the local inspector of buildings and signed by the Fire Chief for issuance and renewal of liquor licenses, and increased fines and criminal penalties for allowing certain dangerous conditions to exist in any assembly use group building. As the local Licensing Authority you should be aware of the changes which will become effective on June I; 2011 as failure to meet these requirements may impact the ability of holders of section 12 Pourer's licenses to meet the annual inspection and relicensing. requirements referenced above. These changes include: • -Designation of a Crowd Manager who is present in the facility during all hours that the facility is open to the public ® Requirements for training and testing to become a Crowd Manager ® Requirements to complete the Fire and Building Safety Checklist One of these fire code changes requires "the owner or operator of a nightclub; dance hall, discotheque or bar, with an occupant load of 100 persons or more" to "designate one crowd .manager for every 250 occupants or portion thereof based upon the Certificate of Inspection issued" under the State Building Code. 156 The fire code also requires the State Fire Marshal to provide training and a means to confirm that the training is successfully completed every three years. This training and testing will be provided on the Internet at no charge to businesses needing to meet the requirement. Third is the requirement to complete a Fire and Building Safety Checklist for each day of operation. The checklist insures that the facility is safe to open to the public through a visual inspection of the property each day prior to opening. Included with this letter is a flyer, which will provide you with information to help you further understand the Crowd Manager requirement. Copies of the applicable sections of the state fire code that put these requirements in place are available online as indicated below. The requirements to have a Crowd Manager in place and the need to complete the Fire and Building Safety Checklist each day will become effiective on June 1, 2011. The training program is now available on-line and can be accessed twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week at the Department of Fire Services website http://mass.gov/ dfs/. Simply go to the right hand side of the web page under ONLINE SERVICES and click on Crowd Manager for access to the training program, copies of the applicable fire code regulations, printable copies of the Fire and Building Safety Checklist and a Frequently Asked Questions flyer, and an email link for submitting questions and training program Help. As the Licensing Authority in your community we are asking that you work with your Fire Chief to assure that facilities required to meet this .regulation have done so prior to the next renewal of their license after the June 1, 2011 implementation date. Your Fire Chief will also receive additional information on the implementation of these requirements. The Division of Fire Safety at 978-567-3375 is available if you need additional information and direction. Sincerely, Stephen D. Coan State Fire Marshal enclosure 157 GI~2 What is occupant load? Occupant load is the total number of employees performers and patrons in an assembly facility (nightclub, dance hall, discotheque or bar) as shown on the Certificate of Inspection issued to each facility under the State Building Code. It is NOT the number of people actually present in the building at any given time. What is a Certificate oflnspection? The valid Certificate of Inspection is a document issued by the Building Official and ~co-signed by the Fire Chief in each community indicating that the facility is in compliance with the State Building Code as it relates to assembly occupancies. The occupant load is listed on the Certificate of Inspection. What i 'I don't have or can't {nd my Certificate oflnspection? You should contact your local Building Official to assist you. How will I know ifmy Crowd Manager has completed the training? Each person who successfully completes the training will be able to print a Certificate of Successful Completion at the end of the online training and online testing. . When [s a Crowd Manager required? A trained Crowd Manager must be present in any nightclub, dance hall, discotheque or bar with an occupant load of 100 or more persons during all hours when the facility is open to npatrons. How many Crowd Managers are required? The owner or operator is responsible to designate one Crowd Manager for every 250 occupants (or portion thereof). For example; . Occupant load 100-250 requires 1 Crowd Manager . Occupant load 251-500 requires 2 Crowd Managers . Occupant load 501-750 requires 3 Crowd Managers The occupant load is based upon the legal capacity of the building (as indicated on the Certificate of Inspection issued under the State Building Code) NOT the actual number of people actually present in the building at any given time. Are there anyhenalties for allowing dangerous conditions to exist rn ZPA -Use group buildings? Yes - Mass. General Law chapter 148, section 34A states that any owner, occupant, lessee or . other person having control or supervision of any assembly use group building can be fined up to $5,000 and possibly imprisoned up to 2- 1/2 years for a first offense and fines up to $25,000 and possible imprisonment up to 5 years for subsequent offenses. Can my liquor license be affected? Failure to designate and have a Crowd Manager present when open to the public is a violation of the fire code. Each year as a condition of your liquor license renewal the Building Inspector must conduct an inspection of your property. If no violations exist the Building Inspector and Head of the Fire Department sign and issue a valid certificate of inspection for the Local Licensing Authority. The Head of the Fire Deparitnent would be unable to sign the inspections eertflcate with any outstandingfre code violations. When does the regulation take effect? The requirement to have a Crowd Manager designated and present within the facility during all hours of operation AND The requirement to complete the Fire & Building Safety checklist becomes effective June 1, 2011. W[tat_additiona[ information is available? Additional information, copies of the regulations, printable copies of the Fire and Building Safety Checklist and this flyer,.online access to the training program, an email link for submitting questions and training program HELP and any new information is available and can be accessed at Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Cwww.mass.gov/dfs) -click on Crowd Manager under online Services on the right hand side- of the home page. For questions or additional ro ram infarmadon, please contact your local Fire chief or if you need urther guidance please contact the Department ofFire Services Code Compliance & Enforcement Unit at 978-567-3375. Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Requirements for Crowd Managers for Owners and Operators of Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discoth6ques & Bars 527 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 10.13 Frequently Asked Questions What facilities are required to have Crowd Managers? 527CMR10.13(2)0L & 2.a. & b. Crowd Managers are required in any facility: • With a legal occupant limit of 100 or more persons as indicated on the Certificate of Inspection; AND • Designated under the State Building Code (780 CMR) by the Building Official as an Assembly Use (A-2 or A-3 Use Group), which is" principally designed or used as a nightclub, dance hall, discotheque or bar'; OR C37 Features entertainment by live band or to recorded music generating above normal sound levels and which has a specific area designated for dancing Are any Assembly Use facilities exempt? 527CMR10.13 (2) (d) 3. a., b., & r- Yes - Buildings or structures exempt from the requirements for Crowd Manager (even if it has a capacity of 100 or more & featuring entertainment) include: • Temporary structures erected at the same location for no more than 10 days in any calendar year; OR • Facilities with fixed seating (i.e., theatre, auditorium or concert hall or similar place of assembly); OR • A facility used for private functions where: o Each guest has a seat and table for dining; AND o Attendance is limited by pre- arrangement between the owner/operator and event organizers; AND o The occupant load of the facility S provides no less than 15 square feet per occupant Are there any other requirements I should be aware or . 527CMR10.13 (2) (d) S. Yes - State Law & the State Fire Code requires that the State Fire Marshal provide Crowd Manager training and a means to confirm that the training was successfully completed. . Who is eligible to be a Crowd Manager and take the training? 527CMRI0.13 (2)(d)4. Anyone 21 years of age or older; The owner or operator of a nightclub, dance hall, discotheque or bar with an occupant load of 100 or more; OR An employee under the direct control and supervision of the owner or operator of a nightclub, dance hall, discothbque or bar What is the purpose of the training? The purpose of the training is to increase staff awareness of factors involved in fires in nightclubs, dance halls, discoth8ques or bars. As a result ofthe Station Nightclub fire in Rhode Island, the State Law and State Fire Code were changed to prevent a similar tragedy from occurring in Massachusetts. What is required in the training program? Individuals will take the training program online (approximately 30- 40 minutes to complete the training) and then take a short test on the information included in the program. If you successfully answer 70% of the questions, you will enter certain limited information and then be able to print your Certificate of Successful Completion. If you do not correctly answer 70% of the questions you will be directed to take the exam a second time; if you fail a second time you will be directed to take the training program. What kind ofinfotmation is taught in the program? Basic fire safety information is included in the program as well as specific information about the responsibilities of the Crowd Manager and the requirement to complete a Fire and Building Safety Checklist. Where do people per trained? The training is available online, 24 hours a day. Go to the website of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (www.mass.gov/dfs) and click on the link Crowd Manager under Online Services on right side of the homepage. How much does the training cost? The training program is offered free of charge. What 1s a Crowd Manager required to do? 527CMR10.13 (2)(d)4.a. & 4.& • . Maintain clear paths of egress. • Assure that the facility does not exceed its occupant load limit • Initiate a fire alarm if necessary, directing occupants to exits • Assure that exit announcements are made via an audible announcement prior to the start of each program or performance notifying occupants of the locations of exits to be used in emergencies • Complete the Fire and Building Safety Checklist daily prior to opening the facility to the public What is the Fire and Building Safety Checklist? 527CMRI0.13(2)(e.) The Fire and Building Safety Checklist is a requirement ofthe State Fire Code thatlists certain fire and life safety features that may be present in your building. The checklist is required to be completed every day by a Crowd Manager that has successfully completed the training, prior to the facility being opened to the public. What kind of items are included on the checklist? 527CM210.13(2)(e.) Items include the routine safety check of existing fire alarm and fire protection systems, fire extinguishers, exits and exit signs, interior finish, means of egress, crowd control procedures and building occupancy limits. Who keeps the checklist? 527CA R10.13(2)(e.) The original completed "checklists shall be kept on the premises for at least one year and shall be subject to inspection by the Head of the Fire Department, the State Fire Marshal or their designee. Where do I find out more about the Fire & Building Safety Checklist? The online training program provides additional information on each item for the Crowd Managers when completing the checklist.. The checklist can be downloaded at Massachusetts Department of Fire Services website (www.mass. og v/dfs) -click on Crowd Manager under Online Services on the right hand side of the home page.