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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-21 Board of Selectmen PacketOFRFy~Iy Town ® of Reading. ' 16 Lowell Street o ~a Reading, MA 01867-2685 fs`S9fN[ORQ~~P FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Website: www. readingma.gov TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: June 16, 2011 RE: Agenda -June 21, 2011 3a) Included in your packet is material on an effort to establish a memorial in Washington, D.C. recognizing the contribution of African American Revolutionary War Patriots. I have vetted this information with Congressman Tierney's office and with our local -Historical Commission and it all appears to be legitimate. I find it fascinating that Reading was the home of 10 of these patriots. Keep in mind that Reading at the time included Wakefield and North Reading. 4a) The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee is meeting on June 20th and will have a report for the Board of Selectmen on their recommendations for appointments to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions of the Town. This will be done as a single vote to approve the recommendation of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee on these appointments. Board members will have the ability to take out of the list and vote separately any of the appointments recommended. 4b) Town Counsel's term expires on June 30, 2011, and I would recommend reappointment of Brackett and Lucas as Town Counsel. 5a) At some time during the meeting at the convenience of the Board, the Board needs to reorganize and elect its Chairman, Vice Chairman, and its Secretary for the year starting in this meeting. 5b) Gail LaPointe will be in to review Town Accountant issues as part of her quarterly report. 5c) Sammy Jo's Bakery has applied for and is the first applicant for outdoor dining on the sidewalk. Her application is complete and we can recommend approval. This is an annual license and would be up for renewal effective January 1, 2012. 4 5d) Hearing,= Approval of FY2012 Compensation Plan - Included in your packet is the existing classification plan and the proposed compensation plan. Both are unchanged from fiscal year 2011. This means that there are no new positions added or positions recommended to be removed from the classification plan. It also means that there is no cost of living increase for non-union personnel. 5e) Further Consideration of the Use of Amplified Sound - Summer 2011 - Reading Bulldogs - The Board of Selectmen has received and we have recopied in your packet a copy of the email correspondence between Chairman Bonazoli and John Halsey. As the Board has subsequently become aware, Mr. Halsey was ill and unable to attend the Selectmen's Meeting when this was discussed. We have sent a copy of the agenda to all of those who signed the petitioned that was submitted to the Board of Selectmen on June 7. 5f) Town Manager's Goals - Included in your packet is a report on the status of goal implementation for 2011. As I indicated to the Board members when we proposed the FY2012 budget, the changes anticipated in the budget were not anticipated when the goals were established, and therefore I asked the Board for some leeway in working on some of these goals. However, I think the Board will be impressed at the progress that we have made to date. 5g) The Board of Selectmen needs to establish the Town Manager's salary for FY2012. I have included in your packet the page from the Finance Committee report to Town Meeting that reviews the salary budget and also history. A couple of comments on that document: the "Prior FY3 Actuals" under Town Manager line item includes salaries also of the Office Manager and Administrative Secretary. It's shown this was as part of the transition into Munis accounting system. In "Last FYI I Actuals to current year actuals" it appears that the Town Manager received a salary increase in FY2011. The Town Manager's salary did not increase in 2011 as it also did not for other non-union employees. However; if the Board of Selectmen remembers, the Town Manager's salary increase for 2010 was a mid year salary increase and therefore it appears as an increase between FY2010 and FY2011. The salary recommended for 2012, is $132,700, that is a 2% increase from the FY2011 salary. PIH/ps 5 A. RESOLUTION rn CY-) Concerning African American Revolutionary War Patriots of Reading, Massachusetts and the Proposed National Liberty Memorial Whereas, Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut and Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa have introduced S. 883, the National Liberty Memorial Act, in the U.S. Senate which would provide for the construction of an entirely citizen-funded National Liberty Memorial to African Americans of the Revolutionary War at a location in the monumental core of Washington, D.C.; and Whereas, from 1775 to 1783, an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 slaves and free African Americans served as soldiers, marines and patriots in the Revolutionary War in addition to tens of thousands of men, women and children who provided civilian assistance, ran away from slavery and petitioned courts and legislatures for freedom; and Whereas, more than 1,570 African from 194 of 351 municipalities and all 14 counties of Massachusetts Americans served in the Revolutionary War ; including 10 African American soldiers and patriots from Reading who participated in the struggle for independence-and Whereas, beginning in 1984, landmark legislation was approved by Congress, including Public Law 98-245 commemorating African American patriotism and Public Laws 99-558 and. 100-265 which authorize a national memorial and declare the history of African Americans in the Revolutionary War to be of "preeminent historical and lasting significance to the nation." Whereas, these efforts over 24 years helped propel the publication in 2008 of Forgotten Patriots, African American and American Indian Patriots in the Revolutionary War, which contains the most extensive list so far of African Americans in the Revolutionary War. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts joins the National Mall Liberty Fund, D.C, the congressional sponsors and the original cosponsors of the National Liberty Memorial Act, including Rep. Donald Payne of New Jersey and Rep. Frank Wolf of Virginia, and those. who applaud the decision of Congress and President Reagan in 1988 to authorize a memorial commemorating these African American patriots at a site between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen A. Goldy Ben Tafoya The Hometowns of Massachusetts' African American Soldiers, Marines and Patriots of the Revolutionary War ~4 F~T f f ..I rr ,<t~~ ~ ~ \ n11„i t ~ 4r~ .~,p+'~ I~. rkw _ L. f ~.r✓a~ . fr rr ~-!!~,'-,L•~ I'ao o~t'' ! '~y'"j ~~w ~ A'r' /..t'u..,'.'" ',I t--r ~ S.t 1~ i w..+4 ~ ) r s° fG ~ .¢i'r 1 "'d t+ ~ I ,5y .u ~ 5<rc 14i t. . '":E J'. I!; -\:Y}.♦ f J ^-'1 'tvx „-t n. yl,: ..t e o 4 _~t y l ytS r. vt in slrx e u fur ~fnA'~ 'q'xY. I ..fit 1~~•c` '`L •j 1 lµy < ..icy NATIONAL MALL LIBERTY FUND DC www.libertyfunddc.org Maurice A. Barboza mbarboza@libertyfunddc.org 703-299-0408 7 Number of African. American Patriots by Municipality Municipality Abington Acton Adams Amesbury Amherst Andover -Arlington Ashby Ashfield' Attleborough Auburn Barnstable Barre Becket Bedford Belchertown Bellingham Berkley Berkshire Beverly Billerica Bolton Boston Boxford Brairtree : Bridgewater Brookfield Brookline Cambridge Cape Ann Carlisle Charlestown Chariton Chatham Chelmsford Chelsea Cheshire Chester Chesterfield Cohasset Colrain Concord Conway Cummmgto Danvers Dartmouth Dedham Deerfield Dighton # Municipality # Municipality # I municipality 5.., Dorchester 7 ; Marblehead 15 Sheffield 3 Douglas 1 i Marlborough 5 1 Shelburne 3 Dracut 6 Marshfield 4 1 Shrewsbury 8 Dunstable 5 Martha's Vineyard 5 ! South Hadley 3 East Bridgewater 1 Mashpee 2 Southampton 23 Eastham 4 : Medfield 6 ; Spencer 1 Easton 3 Medford 15' Springfield 1 Edgartown 2 Medway 5 Stockbridge 2 Essex 1 j Mendon 2 i Stoneham 3 Falmouth 12 Methuen 1 ' Stoughton 1 Fitchburg 1 ; Middleborough 10 Stow 9 Framingham 14 Middleton 5 Sturbridge 4 Franklin 3 ` Monson 1 Sudbury 1 F=reetown 17 Montague 1 Sunderland 6 Georgetown 1 Nantucket 5 Sutton 3 Gloucester 3 : Natick 11 Swan$ea 5 Grafton 9 Needham 3 : Taunton 4 Granville 5 : New Braintree 1 Templeton 8 Great Barrington 6 Newbury 18 i Tewksbury 11 Groton 4 j Newburyport 9 Topsfield 4 Hadley 4 Newton 2 I Tyringham 3 Halifax 1 Northam ton 10 Upton 93 : Hampshire . 6 Northborough ; 1 ` Uxbridge 3 Hanover 8 Northfield 1 Waltham 9.. .Hardwick.., 4..1 Norton Ware 40 Harvard 3 Oakham 1 Wareham 4 Harwich 6 ; Oxford { 2 Warren 4 . Hatfield 4 ; Palmer 3 ;Warwick 13 Haverhill 2 Paxton 3 Watertown 1 Hingham 7 Pelham 5 Wellfleet 1 Holden 2 : Pembroke 5 } VVenham 10 Holliston 6 ; Pepperell 2 West Springfield • 5 Ipswich 9 a Petersham 2. West Stockbridge„ 3 Kingston 4 i Pittsfield 12 Westborough 3 Lancaster 23 Plymouth 26 Westfield 2 Lanesborough 4 Plympton 5 _ Westford 3 Lee 1 Raynham 2 ' Weston 1 Leicester 13 Reading 10 Westport 5 Lenox 1 Rehoboth 15 . Weymouth 2 Leominster 1 Richmond 4 Whately 4 . Lexington 9 : Rochester 6 Wilbraham 15 Lincoln 5 : Rowley 3 Williamstown 3 Littleton 5 i Roxbury 5 Wilmington 1 Ludlow 1 Salem 25 Woburn 13 LUhenburg 4 , Salisbury . 3 Worcester 25 Lynn 5 a Sandisfield 3 Wrentham 5 Maiden 7.3 Sandwich 17 Yarmouth 4 Manchester 2'1 Scituate 10 + 16 Mansfield 4 r Sharon n 3 5` 7 2 3 5 2 10 9 11 5 2, 2 4 1 3 10 17 1 4 2. 2 3 5 2... 3 3 1 6 1 ~t 7 2 1 6 2 1 1 1 3 1 16 21 5 2. 3°3 Pacts about Massachusetts' African American Soldiers, Marines and Patriots of the revolutionary War _ r r r l' r P' P 11 African Americans served in all of the "Boston" as a surname and 46 took the major battles of the Revolutionary War surname "Freeman" to express their (1775-1783), from Lexington and Concord aspirations. At least one "Freeman" also to Yorktown. used the surname "Liberty." Revised estimates suggest that between These are the names of a few wives 5,000 and 10,000 could have served as Hannah Woods; Cate Green, Rhoda, soldiers, marines and civilian workers Phoebe Rosier (described as Indian) (referred to interchangeably as soldiers The patriots served in many roles: soldier, and patriots), sailor, marine, patriotic service, cook's For generations, historians had estimated mate, waiter, barber, landsman, drummer, that at least 5,000 served: however, less fifer, carpenter, servant, and gentleman than half were known until Forgotten soldier. ('The vast majority were fighting Patriots. African American and American men. All were put in harm's way.) Indian Patriots of the Revolutionary War r Sailors served on board the Frigate was published by the National Society Boston, Schooner Resolution, Ship Essex, Daughters of the American Revolution in Privateer Thomas, Ship Pilgrim and Ship 2008. Deane, among others. At least 1,570 patriots served in the r Boys served on the Brigantines Hazard Continental Army and state militia of and Independence. Massachusetts. y At least 59 soldiers applied for a pension. At least 1,174 patriots are connected by r At least seven soldiers died in service birth, enlistment or residence to a r 33 towns in Middlesex County were home Massachusetts community ('"resident to 193 soldiers, the highest of any county. soldiers.") Woburn (16) had the most. Counties 31 percent of the 5,000 known patriots ranking second and third are Essex (157) resided in Massachusetts and Plymouth (136). 48 percent of the 5,000 known patriots y The total for Middlesex County represents resided in Massachusetts and Connecticut. 16 percent of the state's total and 5 194 of the 351 municipalities of percent of the nation's total of resident Massachusetts are connected to one or soldiers. more patriots. (234 municipalities existed r Boston (93) had the highest number of. during the Revolutionary War.) resident soldiers of any municipality, 336 patriots are riot associated with a representing 79 percent of Suffolk community. County's total and 8 percent of the state's 51 patriots were residents of neighboring total. states and served in Massachusetts units. r The 117 resident soldiers of Suffolk 9 patriots are associated with a county but County, including Boston, represent 10 not a town. percent of the state's 1,177 resident Descriptive lists record them as Negro, soldiers and 3 percent of the nation's. black. mulatto, yellow: wool hair, colored, r These towns sent between 21 and 40 brown, dark, copper, Azorean, Iberian, patriots into battle: Bridgewater (40), African, part Indian, rnan of color and Plymouth (26), Dartmouth (25), Salem "former enslaved man." (25), Andover (23), Lancaster (23) and Most black patriots had typical European Worcester (21). surnames; however, 20 used the town of 9 JP 1 HARDEN/HARDN CHARLSTOWN/CHARLESTOW MIDDLESEX , Natick N/CHARLS LAMBERT/LAMBORD PLATO MIDDLESEX Natick SPEAN/SPEEN ' JACOB MIDDLESEX Natick Ti•IOMPSON/THOMSON CAESAR MIDDLESEX Natick BREWER—: CATO MIDDLESEX Newton GOING PRINCE MIDDLESEX Newton ANGER DANISH MIDDLESEX Pepperell PHILLIS/PHILES POMP/POMPEY MIDDLESEX Pepperell BACCHUS No Surname MIDDLESEX { Reading EATON CATO MIDDLESEX Reading EATON ISRAEL MIDDLESEX Reading FREEMAN CAESAR MIDDLESEX Reading FREEMAN DOSS MIDDLESEX Reading FREEMAN JONAS MIDDLESEX, Reading GARY CAESAR MIDDLESEX Reading GREEN JACK MIDDLESEX Reading THOMAS EDMUND MIDDLESEX Beading WYMAN CAESAR MIDDLESEX Reading BAILEY ISAIAH MIDDLESEX Stoneham BARJONAH ISSACHAR/ISIAH/ISAIAH MIDDLESEX Stoneham BRiENT/BRIANT JACK aka JACK THARE MIDDLESEX Stoneham FREEMAN CAB MIDDLESEX Stoneham FREEMAN SHARPER MIDDLESEX Stoneham GREEN CATO MIDDLESEX Stoneham GREEN POMP MIDDLESEX Stoneham MALCOLM/MALCOME CAESARICASAR MIDDLESEX Stoneham POTAMIA/POTAMI TITUS MIDDLESEX Stoneham POTOMIA TITUS MIDDLESEX Stoneham WEBB JOHN MIDDLESEX Stoneham e STONE ZUBAL MIDDLESEX Stow WETHER BEENVEATH ERB EE CAESAR MIDDLESEX Stow CUDDY PORTER MIDDLESEX Sudbury GIDGER (GIGGER) NICODEMUS MIDDLESEX Sudbury HOMER FORTUN/FORTUNE MIDDLESEX Sudbury NIMROD/NIMRO/NIMROE/NIMROO CUFF MIDDLESEX Sudbury DIKE HERCULES MIDDLESEX Tewksbury HUBBARD/NUBBRT 4 CATO/KETO MIDDLESEX . s Tewksbury . SHED MARCUS MIDDLESEX Tewksbury DYKE ARCHELAUS MIDDLESEX ..Tewksbury BETTIS JOHN MIDDLESEX Waltham BUMPO/BUMPAS MICAH/MIKE J MIDDLESEX Waltham GOWEN/GOING PRINCE MIDDLESEX Waltham POLAINA . JOHN MIDDLESEX Waltham POTEIMA/POTAMIA/POTAMIEIPOTAMY/PO TA JO FIN MIDDLESEX Waltham MYA/PUTAMY FAIRSERVICE CAESAR MIDDLESEX Watertown FREEMAN CATO MIDDLESEX Watertown FROTH INGHAM/FROTH INHAM CATO MIDDLESEX Watertown MILLS CAESAR MIDDLESEX Watertown BAKER Sim MIDDLESEX Watertown BEALS CATO MIDDLESEX Watertown WILLIAMS PRINCE MIDDLESEX Weston COBIN TITUS MIDDLESEX Wilmington EIGHTEN PRENS/PRINCE MIDDLESEX Woburn BEACHMANIBEACKMAN POMP MIDDLESEX Woburn BLACKMAN KEMER/KEMOR/KAMER MIDDLESEX Woburn CALDWE:LL ADAM MIDDLESEX Woburn EATON PRINCE MIDDLESEX Woburn LENOX CORNELIUS MIDDLESEX Woburn LIBERTY FRANCIS MIDDLESEX Woburn LUNNOX ORNELIUS MIDDLESEX Woburn MERCO PRINCE MIDDLESEX Woburn RAND JACKIAUSTIN MIDDLESEX Woburn 10 3a;< x 2011 Board of Selectmen Appointments Rr.r.. o~ t~ o~y 0/', Animal Control (ACAC) 3 1 Tina Ohlson Tina Ohlson Board of Appeals 5 2 John Miles John Miles GlaFk P-EAssk e . Board of Appeals Assoc 2 1 Damase Caouette Damase Caouette Cemetery Trustees 6 2 Olive Hecht Olive Hecht Janet Baronian Janet Baronian Board of Health 3 1 Board of Registrars 4 1 Harry Simmons Harry Simmons ACCCP 5 2 David Williams Ronald Daddario Ronald Daddario ACCCP Associates 3 5 Gina Snyder Gina Snyder David Williams David Williams wants full membership Ronald Taupier ~Y &GpG#a7k Michele Benson Michele Benson Comm. Trust Funds 5 2 Beth Klepeis Beth Klepeis 6/16/2011 Strikethrough indicates person not seeking reappointment 1 6/16/2011 t t` NcP O~ t`V BCC CPDC 5 2 David Tuttle David Tuttle Charles Adams Charles Adams CPDC Associates 2 2 George Katsoufis George Katsoufis William Keating William Keating Conservation Com. 7 2 William Hecht William Hecht Thomas Loughlin T-in Constables 3 1 Sally Hoyt Sally Hoyt N Council on Aging 10 4 Dorothy Derosa Dorothy Derosa Carol Oniskey CarolOniskey' vacancy Cultural Council 7 3 Margaret Caouette Margaret Caouette Susan-Pay ~~i~~~Atr-ems Economic Dev. Com. 5 2 Sheila Clarke Sheila Clarke Karl Weld Ben Yoder Economic Dev. Com. Associates 3 4 Jack Russell Jack Russell Maria Higgins Maria Higgins Ben Yoder - wants to Ben Yoder be full member Michelle Ferullo Michelle Ferullo 6/1612011 Strikethrough indicates person not seeking reappointment 2 6/16/2011 RCC w •S t ~ i Fall Street Faire Com. 5 1 Ben Tafoya Ben Tafoya Denise Benard Historical Commission 5 3 Virginia Adams Virginia Adams (Associate) Ali Janann Roberta Sullivan Roberta Sullivan Cherri Dubois Vacancy Historical Com. Assoc. 0 Virginia Adams Human Relations Adv. 7 1 Margaret Soli HRAC Associates 2 1 ° Rda4 MAPC 2 2. Steven Sadwick Steven Sadwick Vacancy RCTV Board of Directors 3 2 Edward Smethurst Edward Smethurst Kevin Walsh Vacancy Reading Ice Arena Authority 1 1 Carl McFadden Carl McFadden i C 10 2 Adam Chase ttee omm Recreation Mar ~ q46L&zleWski y , Recreation Associates 3 '^h ~"r Adam Chase Adam Chase (wants full membership) Joseph Rossetti Joseph Rossetti 6/16/2011 Strikethrough indicates person not seeking reappointment 6/16/2011 Rr.C .p Board of Selectmen Interview and decision Vacancies with no applicants g~ 6/16/2011 Strikethrough indicates person not seeking reappointment S 0 Jam/ 1410 / X S~O4, e~ c 10 V, ZX RMLD Citizen Advisory Board 1 1 Tony Capobianco Tony Capobianco Town Forest Com. 5 2 Louis deBrigard Louis deBrigard.` (Associate) - Vacancy. Town Forest Assoc. Louis deBrigard Trails Committee 5 1 Alan Rosh Alan Rosh Trails Committee Assoc. 2 2 John E. Parsons John Parsons Will Finch nn-+tt e'Ag IlPgMR1Iles VASC 2 2 Camille Anthony Stephen Goldy West Street Historic District 5 1 Richard Schubert West Street Historic District (Associates) 2 2 Ilene Bornstein Ilene Bornstein - Sharlene Reynolds Sant Sharlene Reynolds Santo 4 6/16/2011 of Reading APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR DINING ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS Applications need to be submitted at least 30 days prior to the commencement of outdoor seating Outdoor sidewalk seating permitted April 15 - October 31 Licenses must be renewed yearly 1. Business Applicant Iq AV P&Z.- -4Z' Business Name & Address Z Business Owner 1#161ti1 d-j Business Manager 2. Building Owner. Contact information (name, mailing address, phone number, email address) 3. Do you possess a current Town of Reading Common Victualers license? YES V NO 4. Do you possess a current License for Sale of Alcoholic Beverages? YES NO If yes, alcohol may be served at the outdoor sidewalk seating. You will need to submit a plan/strategy for serving alcohol at sidewalk seating. (turn over to continue application) 15 Contact information (mailing address, phone number, email address) aAo -/704 5. Have you had a license. revoked, suspended or been fined by the Town of Reading or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within the past 12 months? 'YES NO If yes, please explain: 6. (a) Current indoor seating capacity dO ~1~ (b) Proposed seating capacity for sidewalk seating: 7. Days and Hours of operation: 00 00 /-1/1 I attest that 1 have read and understand the Town of Reading Regulations for Outdoor Dining Licenses utilizing Public Sidewalks and agree to uphold these regulations. Am~ Date CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION itr Signed application form Proof of Business Ownership £ PQU of Town of Reading issued Common Victualers license If premises are leased, copy of lease or w,, n perm'ssinn by building owner P rmi to Operate a Food Service Establishment issued by the Reading Board of Health Prof~nnally drawn plan and all supporting documents containing the information required in order to make a decisions to the license and shall also include a plan for outdoor lighting if any is proposed d-e S LA ..4 Q' WL- S I t % (11 C * C'If applicant business possesses an Alcohol License - Alcohol control plan including Managers plan regarding service of alcohol on the licensed premises and the sidewalk area Two photos of location where sidewalk seating will be placed in relation to establishment ~-refundable yearly application fee of $100 payable to Town of Reading CHECKLIST AFTER APPROVAL OF APPLICATION iYf Certificate of Insurance naming Town of Reading as additional insured Final Photograph of approved sidewalk seating Submit applications to: Office of the Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 ~G 2 16 00 s Unit 302 Table <-Table p Sidewalk ~ o 0 a o Curb Line 2 Haven Street Sammy Jo s Bakery Outside Seating Plan fi ~a 's';9rrNCOR~~¢~ Town of Reading ]BUSINESS CERTIFICATE - CertificateW: 2010/86 Original Issue: July 26, 2010 Type: New Renew: Expiration: July 26, 2014 In conformity with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Ch 110 Sec 5, as amended, the undersigned hereby declares that 'a business is conducted under the title of Sammy Jo's Bakery & Cafe 2 Haven Street Reading, MA 01867 Phone: 781-944-2300 Said business is conducted by the following named person(s). If a corporation, include the title of each corporate officer signing the certificate. Name Address Melinda Nimblett 58 Hopkins Street Wakefield, MA 01880 Xelinda Nimblett Type of Business: Bakery/Cafe Appeared before me. the above named p son(s) and acknowledged the foregoing to be a true and accurate account, given under the pains and penalties of perjury this 26th day of July 2010. ' Laura A. Genune, Town Clerk in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts Laws the business certificate shall be in effect for a period of 4 years from the date of issue and shall be renewable by the applicant every four years thereafter. In the event of discontinuance, withdrawal of partner, retirement, or amendment of the certificate in any manner it shall be necessary to file with the Town Clerk such change, under oath. Such change shall be recorded with and become part of the original filing. Copies of the Business Certificate shall be available at the address of the business and shall be furnished to any person(s), making purchases of goods or services upon request. This is not a license to do business. Necessary.licenses and permits must be obtained at the Town Manager's Office or Board of Health. s~3 17 t AT THE DEPOT REALTY TRUST ~y. ' . w 286 PARK STREET © NORTH READING, MA 01864 978-664-1656 ~_4 FAX 978-664-2363 mghallcontractors@verizon.net paula.mghall@verizon.net April 29, 2011 Melinda Nimblett SammyJo's Bakery & Cafe 2 Haven Street, Unit # 102 Reading, MA 01867 Dear Melinda: I am sending this letter to give permission to you for outside seating at Sammy Jo's Bakery & Cafe. I hope this will help with business and bring more customers in. Please just send confirmation from the Town of Reading with their approval for our records. Should anyone from the Town need additional information regarding this approval letter, they can contact Paula my office manager @ 978-664-1656 anytime Monday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. If you require anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail or phone. I wish you luck and continued success especially with the outside seating at the Haven Street Cafe. Thank you, Mark G. Hall Trustee 2 Haven Street, Unit # 102 e~~ 7 rw a 20 T THE DEPOT REALTY TRUST 286 PARK STREET NORTH READING, MA 01864 978-664-1656 FAX 978-664-2363 mghallcontractors(averizon.net paula mghall @veri.zon.net April 29, 2011 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 To Whom It May Concern: I Mark G. Hall Trustee and unit owner for 2 Haven Street, units 101, 102, 103, 104, give permission for Melinda Nimblett of Sammy Jo's Bakery & Italian Caf6 to have outside seating, as long as the Town of Reading also approves this. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself or my Office Manager Paula Squadrito at the number and or e-mail listed above. Sincerely, Ohtwld-wi '7'r4sia Trustee & Owner G~ 21 - ~9~ r~ ~sr ~ . Section 310 -Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks. for Outdoor Dining The Board of Selectmen desires to encourage restaurants to provide outdoor dining on public sidewalks in the downtown area of Reading in a safe and orderly manner. These regulations are adopted pursuant to Section 5.2.1 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading, which provides in part that "No person shall place or cause to' be placed any obstruction in any street, public place or private way in the Town without permission of the Board of Selectmen...." Outdoor dining on private property may be permitted in addition to or in lieu of outdoor dining on a public sidewak upon site plan approval by the Community Planning and Development Commission: This policy addresses only outdoor dining on public sidewalks. The following regulations shall apply for licenses for utilizing public sidewalks for outdoor dining, or "Outdoor Dining Licenses": Application 1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. These guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board .but are guidelines to the Applicant. 2. Applications for Outdoor Dining Licenses utilizing public sidewalks shall be made to the Board of Selectmen by submission of an Application Form. The application will include the name, address, email address, and telephone number of the owner of'the building within which the restaurant is located, proof of ownership, a lease, or written approval of the property owner within which the restaurant is located `(if other than the applicant) for the use of the premises for the license period. The application shall be signed by the owner of the restaurant and shall be accompanied by a copy of the current Permit to Operate a Food Establishment issued by the Board of Health. 3. The application shall also include 10 copies of a professionally drawn plan and all supporting documents containing the information required in order to be able to make a decision as to the license, and shall also include a plan for outdoor lighting if any is proposed. 4. The License is revocable at will by the Town for any reason whatsoever upon written notice to the Licensee from the Town. The License Agreement shall stipulate that in the event of such revocation, the Licensee shall have no recourse or claim against the Town for such revocation whether by way of monetary charges, a suit in equity or otherwise. 5. Outdoor Dining Licenses shall be issued only to Inn-holders and Common Victualers for portions of public sidewalks directly abutting their business, and will be issued only within a commercial or industrial zoning district within the Town, unless such a business shall exist and has pre-dated zoning, or has been granted a variance to do business in a location that is not in a business or industrial zoning district. 6. Prior to the issuance of a license for outdoor dining on public sidewalks, the Board may require a review by the Community Services Director, Health Services Administrator, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Engineer, and the Building/Zoning Inspector and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been issued. 3-1 Board of Selectmen Policies 22 Sale and Service of Alcoholic Beverages 7. Pursuant to section 5.5.6 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading, the Board of Selectmen may permit service and consumption of alcohol while on a public way. Therefore, the Board of Selectmen may approve the modification of a plan of the "licensed premises" pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Board of Selectmen policies, for: ® Restaurant Licenses to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises; and a Restaurant,Licenses to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drank on the Premises (less than 100 seats) to allow alcohol service and consumption on a sidewalk area as part of a "Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining." 8. Applicants who hold an alcoholic beverages license and who elect to apply for an Outdoor Dining License which would include sale and service of alcoholic beverages shall provide a detailed alcohol control plan/strategy as part of their Outdoor Dining License application packet. The alcohol control plan shall include what steps the manager shall take to ensure that alcohol remains only on the licensed premises (including the sidewalk area). Such a plan/strategy may include signage, staff instructions, monitoring of the outdoor dining area, etc. The applicant shall also submit as part of the application packet the alcohol server training certificates for all managers and servers of the restaurant which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. 9. There shall be no service of alcohol in an outdoor dining area unless the customer also orders food from the menu. Standards for Operation 10. The area licensed for outdoor dining shall be limited to the sidewalk area immediately abutting an establishment otherwise licensed as a "Common Victualer", and the licensee shall limit the placement of seating and other outdoor firnishings to the sidewalk immediately in front of the licensed establishment. 11. There shall be no bar or service bar located on the public sidewalk. All alcohol service shall be limited to customers who are seated at a table. 12. Due to the seasonal and temporary nature of an outdoor dining area, the seating within an outdoor dining area will not be considered an increase in the number of seats serving a restaurant or eating establishment and will not be counted toward any off-street parking requirement 13. Outdoor dining areas shall be considered as part of the restaurant and shall comply with Board of Health Regulations. In addition to any other requirements, smoking is prohibited in seasonal outdoor dining areas per Board of Health regulations. 14. The Board of Selectmen may require outdoor dining areas to be separated from their surroundings by a temporary removable perimeter barrier. No such barriers may damage the public sidewalk. 15. Perimeter treatments, umbrellas, furniture and trash receptacles shall be supplied by the applicant and shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner by the applicant. All perimeter treatments, umbrellas, furniture and trash receptacles must be removed at the 3-2 Board of Selectmen Policies 23 6ec,~ end of each season. 16. The licensee shall provide, maintain, and empty as needed, outdoor trash receptacles during the times that the licensed premises are open for business. All trash receptacles shall be covered and trash removed nightly. 17. The licensee shall be responsible for keeping the portion of the sidewalk subject to an Outdoor Dining License clean and free of dirt, dust, and other, debris from April 15 through October 31 of each year. In addition, the Outdoor Dining Licensee shall be responsible for preventing and/or cleaning up litter from the licensed establishment in areas abutting the licensed premises. 18. In no event shall the placement of outdoor dining furniture, umbrellas, or perimeter barriers create a pedestrian or wheelchair passage along the public sidewalk of less than four feet in width. Restaurants shall have an accessible path of travel at least 36 inches wide from the traveled portion of the public sidewalk to the doorway(s) of the establishment through the outdoor dining area. 19. Outdoor food preparation shall not be allowed unless approved by the Board of Health in accordance with their procedures and regulations. 20. The Outdoor Dining License shall be considered annually and, every license shall expire on December 31 of each year, subject to renewal. No facilities or furniture shall be placed on the sidewalk as part of the license except for the period between April 15 and October 31 of each year. 21. Within the period from April 15 to October 31, upon notification from the Department of Public Works or from Public Safety personnel that weather conditions or work to be performed on the property of the Town requires removal of the outdoor dining furniture, the applicant shall immediately remove all of its property associated with the Outdoor Dining License from the public property. Administrative Requirements 22. If the license is approved by the Board of Selectmen the owner and operator of the restaurant shall sign a License Agreement and shall provide a required Certificate of insurance before issuance of the License and before commencement of any activities under the License. .23. The Licensee shall provide evidence of insurance as required by the Town Manager and by State Statute. Such insurance shall cover the use of all equipment related to the premises related to the Outdoor Dining License. The Comprehensive General Liability Policy shall insure against all claims and demands for bodily injury and property damage with respect to the sidewalk dining facilities and services, and the Town shall be named as an "additional insured" in all policies of such insurance. If alcohol sale and service is to be part of the outdoor dining license, a liquor liability insurance policy shall also be required. The Licensee. (and their heirs, successors and assigns in interest) shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Town of Reading and its employees and agents from any responsibility, liability and claims arising out of or related to the operations under the Outdoor Dining License. 24. The Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws (including the sign portions of the . Zoning by-laws), rules, regulations, and conditions of other licenses and permits. 3-3 Board of Selectmen Policies 24 /G ID S NUMBER FEE BHP-2011-0293 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS $75.00 Town of Reading . Board of Health SammyJo's Bakery & Cafe I NAME 2 Haven Street READING, MA 01867 ADDRESS IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMIT Food Service - 0-50 Seats This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and expires December 31, 2011 unless sooner suspended or revoked. January 01, 2011 Board of ----------------------------------1----------------f------------------ Health Health Services Administrator E- A `t'7`-~/ NUMBER COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BHP-2011-0294 Town of Reading Board of Health SammyJo's Bakery & Cafe 2 Haven Street READING, MA. 01867 ADDRESS IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMIT Food Service - Bakery This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and December 31, 2011 -------------unless sooner suspended or revoked. expires FEE $50M January Ol, 2011 - Health services Administrator Board of Health S' NUMBER FEE BHP-2011-0295 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS $15.00 Town of Reading Board of Health S ammyJo's Bakery & Cafe NAME 2 Haven Street READING, MA 01867 . ADDRESS IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMIT Food Service - Milk. This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and expires December-31, 2011 unless sooner suspended or revoked. - January 01, 2011 Board of Health Health Services Admini trator 27 ~G~ v STEIL. e y ~ .t ! r o ,f r r k 1 4 1 1 r 1 "sh?~ ~ Dade ,lss~ec~ October.4, 210 , , _ , 1 t' - 1 tip . ,4a Y Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Foley, Darlene Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:31 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Sammy Jo's Outdoor Seating Request Melinda Nimblett, SammyJo's Bakery/Cafe has submitted application to Town of Reading requesting outdoor seating for 4 to 6 people. After review of the application, having requirements for trash removal and sanitation satisfied, the Board voted 3:0:0 to support the request. From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:03 AM To: Foley, Darlene Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: Sammy Jo's Can you do the portion of the BOH minutes of their discussion/recommendation for the outdoor dining at Sammy Jo's - I want to include this in the Board of Selectmen packet at noon tomorrow. 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 man aggLr@.qLiLeqd:Lagmg.ILq Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at httpWreading_ma- survey virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/887434dd9e2l3Ob7/ 6/15/2011 29 S,011 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Delios,-Jean Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 1:21 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Application for sidewalk dining Peter My comments are as follows: 1. How will the trash generated by the outdoor seating be handled? I do not see any outdoor trash receptacles. 2. How does the demand for cleaning the added tables relate to the existing staffing plan? Will there be sufficient staff capacity to properly clean and clear the outdoor tables? 3. Do the regulations allow patrons of the outdoor dining area to bring their pets (dogs, cats, birds, other)? Are there any restrictions or other requirements related to requiring that dogs be on leashes or related to proper clean up of dog waste? 4. The A-Frame sign has not complied with the license terms even though it has repeatedly been brought to the attention of the business owner. The location as depicted on the plans of the A- Frame sign is not where it has been placed which creates concern for clearance as required by the outdoor dining policy. 5. With demolition anticipated to start in the corning weeks of the adjacent property at 30 Haven Street, what will the impact be to potential patrons of this outdoor seating area. Parking will be at a premium with the loss of spaces in front of 30 Haven Street and the addition of more activity around the long vacant 30 Haven Street. Best, Jean Jean J. Delios Community Services Director/Town }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 jdelios~3ci.rcadiaig.naa.us wtirGV.readingma. gov Please let us know how we are doing by filling out a brief customer service survey at hup://readingiz?a- su.rvey.virtualtownhall.j,jet/survey/sid/de5bclaai 6dl)oeCb4/ From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, May 16, 20111:01 PM To: Delios, Jean; Zambouras, George; Cormier, Jim; Vitale, Joan Subject: Application for sidewalk dining please review the attached adn get me your comments by next Monday - 5-23-11. 5/16/2011 30 LEGAL NOTICE. . ,639'ixwRe°4'~•t TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take nbtice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town .of Reading will. hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June '21,, 2011 at 8:10 'p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts on the FY.2012 Compensation Plan. Copies of the proposed doc- uments regarding this topic,is available in the Town Manager's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,';MA, 1111-W1 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-6n the website. At. www.readingma.gov_ : ° All interested. parties are, invited to attend the hearing, or may submit. their comments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. on June 21 .2011 to.town- . manager@ci.readirig.ma.us By order-of Peter 1. Hechenbleikner Town Manager. 6114 Sd ~ 31 DRAFT FY 2012 TOWN OF READING CLASSIFICATION PLAN gn-hariule A-1 W N Parking Enforcement A Van Driver Library Technician Officer B Clerk Senior Library Technician C Administrative Secretary Senior Library Associate Community Outr each D Administrative Assistant Permits & Licensing Coordinator Coordinator of Volunteers Veteran's Service Officer Senior Center Coordinator Animal Control Officer Prgm Coord. (5.year Recreation Program RCASA grant)' Coordinator E Social Worker Librarian Assistant Collector Assistant Treasurer Assistant Appraiser Assistant Town Clerk Conservation Assistant Building Administrator Inspector Health Inspector Stag Planner Plumbing/Gas Inspector Wiring Inspector F Retirement Bd Head Public Safety Office Manager Admin/Ass't Town Acct Technician Dispatcher Division Head- Division Head-Children's Division Head- Division Head -Technical G Public Health Nurse Nurse Advocate Circulation Services Information Services Services Elder/Human Services Police Business DPW Business H Administrator Assistant Library Director Town Clerk GIS Coordinator Adminstrator Administrator Recreation Administrator Public Health Human Resources Project Director (5 year Forestry, Park & Highway[Equipment I Administrator Administrator RCASA grant) Cemetary Supervisor Supervisor Water/Sewer Supervisor Water Quality Supervisor J Building Inspector Appraiser Network Administrator Database Administrator Treasurer/Collector K Library Director Town Engineer Community Services Asst Town Mgr J L Director/Town Planner Town Accountant Finance Director M Fire Chief Police Chief DPW Director DRAFT FY 2012 TOWN OF READING COMPENSATION PLAN Schedule B-1 (0% increase over FY11) ANNUAL Gra( A B C D E F G H 1 J K L. W M W HOURLY Gr; A B C D F G H I J K L. 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I genuinely appreciate this opportunity, 'and look forward to the open discussion from all parties regarding the issue at hand. Please communicate my thanks on to all concerned .........see you next Tuesday. Sincerely, John Halsey From: Bonazoli@comcast.net [mailto:bonazoli@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 20115:32 PM To: John Halsey Cc: Peter' 'Hechenbleikner; John' 'Feudo; jbonazoli@ci.reading. ma. us; rchubert@ci.reading. ma.us; sgoldy@ci. reading. ma. us;, btafoya@ci. reading. ma. us; cwanthony@ci.reading.ma.us Subject: Re: June 7th Selectmen's Meeting Mr. Halsey am sorry Murphy's Law struck and caused you to be ill on the night we finally had the Bulldogs on the agenda. Glad you are feeling better. As I know you are aware the Board of Selectmen always operates honorably and in full transparency. We do are best to address issues as they come before us and as the arguments presented to us to rescind the application were sound we moved forward that way. With that said I agree we should have a discussion with you as the whole Board to allow you "due process". I have asked Peter to add the Bulldogs to our June 21st agenda at 8:20 PM and sincerely hope you can make it., We will also be letting the neighbors and Recreation Committee know of this agenda item as well. Thank you for all your time James Bonazoli Original Message From:."John Halsey" <johnhalsey@verizon.net> To: jbonazoli@ci.reading.ma.us, rschubert@ci.reading.ma.us, sgoldy@ci.reading.ma.0s, btafoya@ci.read ing.ma.us, cwanthony@ci.reading.ma.us Cc: "Peter' 'Hechenbleikner" <phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us>, "John' 'Feudo" 6/16/2011 34 ~5zA Page 2 of 4 <jfeudo@ci.reading. ma.us> Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 8:01:39 PM Subject: June 7th Selectmen's Meeting Dear Selectmen Frankly I am little surprised at a number of things that have or have not transpired recently. First and foremost I am surprised that no one extended me the courtesy of a response to my email of Wednesday morning. I am also quite surprised that an impromptu "public meeting" was held regarding my validated permit for amplified sound without proper notice to me. I was casually informed at the end of the private session with Selectmen Bonazoli and Schubert, Peter Hechenbleikner, John Feudo, and Mary Ellen Stolecki that on June .7th the Selectmen would be initiating the process of reviewing permit distribution for amplified sound. I was told that I was welcome, but not required to attend as my permit was settled for the 2011 season and would not be the topic on the agenda. Obviously I was made aware that my usage of the permit was always subject to review and scrutiny. This seemed reasonable to me then as it does now. As you all know from my last note and request to you that I was unable to attend due to illness. I was never formally invited to this meeting nor was informed that my permit would be the subject of the evening. I had planned to attend for information purposes but as you know could not do so. In reviewing the meeting as well as the "Daily Times Chronicle" and your various quotes it is clear none of you were aware of the event that was the source of the complaints from the neighborhood. The event in question was planned and conducted exclusively by the "Reading Babe Ruth League" as their annual All Star Day celebration. In did indeed start sometime between 9:30 and 10:00 and lasted late into the afternoon. Although I was not present.l was told directly by their event committee members that they indeed used amplified sound throughout the day. Since I wasn't present, nor do I have any connection to RBRL I cannot comment on how the amplified sound was used or as to how or if the 6/16/2011 35 S671--l Page 3 of 4 organization secured a permit for same. Let me clarify that the Reading Bulldogs had nothing to do with the event in question and the validity of our permit should not be judged on the actions of others. The first and only time we have used our sound system was this past Sunday, June 5th exactly as proscribed in the schedule I provided no deviation. Furthermore I personally committed at the recent off-line meeting with Selectmen Bonazoli and Schubert that we would keep our volume and tone low key. That is exactly what we did. The speakers were placed closely behind the backstop in the direction of the outfield and the sounds were audible but not understandable at the Tennis Courts. In short very low key and very moderate volume. It is my guess that most of the homeowners on the petition were not even aware we were there. It is my understanding that neighbors with complaints had their issues with an event that had nothing to do with us and that the petition in question was signed before we even played our first game at Morton Field. 1 would implore you to at least reopen an informal discussion with me regarding this information as soon as possible. If in fact the permit must be revoked let it be for some reason connected to our organization. If revocation is how you all feel at this moment in light of these facts at least allow me "due process". I anxiously await your earliest possible reply on this matter. Respectfully Submitted , John R Halsey 75 Beaver Road Reading, MA 01867 6/16/2011 36 s~~ R,e c~nA4 (.11-711,1 Resident Petition to Prohibit Amplified Sound at Morton Field To the Reading Board of Selectmen: We, as ' residents of the Birch Meadow / Morton Field neighborhood, request that the Town rescind the , recently-issued permit allowing the Reading Bulldogs (or any other team) to use amplified sound at Morton Field for the current season. The use of amplified sound-at any volume-is intrusive and negatively impacts our right to peace and'quiet in the nei fiborhood. Furthermore, we request that the Board of Selectmen update and clarify the rules and regulations regarding the use of amplified sound in public parks so that permission for such is granted only as a rare EXCEPTION and not for any ongoing, regular or continued use. Thank you for your quick attention to this matter. C Signature Address GG~/ 9 L Ar L2Le2 P a - a0 e I,c 1 r U k (~-Q - - C f4 6y IAO) 1 V Y I V/ Y ftrcl . a3 G _ _2 J Z7 2 3 a ~G A. ' VIA 1 V Me c~ '7 dc~ 0 U?°. Gam` ' c 38,22.9' IAIAr"rj co-' Jay Resident Petition to Prohibit Amplified Sound at Morton. Field To the Reading Board of Selectmen: We, as residents of the Birch Meadow / Morton Field neighborhood, request that the Town rescind the recently-issued permit allowing the Reading Bulldogs (or any other team) to use amplified sound at Morton Field for the current season. The use of amplified sound-at any volume-is intrusive and negatively impacts our right to peace and quiet in the neighborhood. Furthermore, we request that the Board of Selectmen update and clarify the rules and regulations regarding the use of amplified sound in public parks so that permission for such is granted only as a rare EXCEPTION apd,pot fwany ongoing, reg-ular.or.continued use. . . Thank you for your quick"attention to this matter. 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X 6-30-11 50% . ® Peter Sanborn Place Ongoing ® additional units in downtown as feasible 18 Construction of major downtown private developments X Ongoing 19 South Main Street design guidelines X,. 11-15-11 50% 20 Downtown Improvements and Events Trust programming - 2-29-11 75% o Way-finding system, ® Fall Street Faire, ® fayade design/loan program 21 Implement priority downtown parking action items - improve parking directional signs (Wayfinding project); ® sharing of private parking spaces; X- Ongoing o valet parking; 3-31-11 100% ® expand parking supply; Ongoing 6/15/2011 I 2011 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA .Q w Shaded blocks represent action items that are completed. Responsible Department Head a ~ c T v A W U U ti N ti ~ a U > ° W U A o U ® bike routes throughout town - 12-31-11 ® bus shelters - find funding sources 6-30-11 75% 22 Continue sign enforcement efforts X'- Ongoing 23 Re-use and/or redevelopment of the properties behind the RMLD X, X 12-31-11 10% 24 Evaluate acceptance of Green Communities program X" 'I ' X 6-30-11 50% 25 Continue to meet sustamabilrty goals X X Ongoing I i ^Sk-3' Y r n a . - t* S- a 1 v S J ai T! FF : H `l1.. r i` r .y s _11 C 4f ciry, Asset Management 26 Complete ad hoc Municipal Building Committee X 2-28-11 100% 27 Process and funding mechanism - X ® Cemetery Garage , . 6-30-11 100% ® Library 12-31-11 50% ® DPW Vehicle Maintenance 6-30-11 100% ® operation, safety/security, and aesthetics, of DPW site 3-31-11 28 Grant application, design, approval, funding, and construction of 12-31-11 50% additions to and renovation of the Reading Public Library . 29 Implement "Green Repair" program at Birch Meadow and Killam X.: . 12-31-11 100% Schools. 30 Implement the Haverhill Street water main distribution project X 12-31-11 31 Landscape Architect for Birch Meadow X ; X 3-31-11 100% 32 Add to Town's trail system, including Ipswich River Greenway X' Ongoing 33 Funding for the West Street project ~ 9-31-11 ry ` 4- y -i-.2 ea3 t Xa l`r. Lr 1.5 3 'S - l.u xr. 'i 3 _`eFi - cT *~-L t~TT . G~ rir:: 2 .q 34 Scope for Zoning Bylaw revision X Ongoing 35 Earth Removal regulations x 2-28-11 1009/o 36 Facility and site naming policy 3-31-11 37 Communications policy X X 3-31-11 25% W 6/15/2011 2011 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA -P -P Shaded blocks represent action items that are completed. Responsible Department Head c o c A U a, A ~7 z a > W V A 38 Review/Revise Traffic Rules and Regulations X 6-31-11 39 Complete General Bylaw review 15-11 11- 7 % _V }F3. -I 'tom .n •n~tl •?-'~-.t'4_-T .~Y'~ 3, - Stl- 3i a~ ~ 5[e3. :~_Y.F~~. --T.a-~-~.3 ~l ~x-y' L f J 4. _r~ _Y.- ^rr.4"'~i.. t-:~ r-,ZT Y us_ u,+w~...~u~T..: .•.~.1. fS 1.__. Y'vu_ r 5t ic. Y. a3~.L'F'K T " k. 1 ~ .T~'~ ~i-'~{ il 1'~yL- fV ytciF' -f.~ ~dJ 1 3"Y~I L1 ,tJ.i ~ ~iC^'. ~J . -r._-:.1~*-~..r,,.-n _lt,.~..-_•c~_... #.ti _"~~:~•~.._~_Y..}__~):e:: 4o=2 ....._I~'~.. _ ..t~1".~. x,~c- ^n ~ -~'K _..a_ Human Resources/Personnel 40 Consider Disability Insurance X X 6-30=11 100% 41 Continue B/C/C Chair and Vice Chair training X 9-31-11 100% 42 Implement Ethics/Open Meeting Law training and record keeping X ongoing 100% - :-ti... F_.~ ~r~.. -srL N. - . r.Sw'. li. 2 P _ _z~';}J -M Clc ~ ' r - z k47ry.~ . .z . L Y~ x+zrl.- ' ~ ~ss i• - :.r' - i ~5 ' - a a'f il-n< 1 -x,u.~,r.-la t ' te.'fiw. ^7 sue;. 41'o-y?sCmf-t-._.`r-. .If.:apt'..Y't:-T+~~ri--r„i..Sv_`a'^o T.rrz, u 0- ' e . ~=;r ~ - =F~. t- a.. .a N PH - Hechenbleikner RLe - LeLacheur GLa - LaPointe JDe - Delios GB - Burns JC = Cormier JZ - Zager RU - Urell VC - Cameron JDo - Doherty ALL - all Department Heads Key of Department Heads: v 6/15/2011 2011 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA. 44- M 3. Finance 1. Complete labor negotiations for terms ending 6-30-2014 ® Negotiate contracts with each of 3 unions by June30, 2011 o Dispatch - 3 year -completed o DPW - 3 year - completed o Engineers - 3 year - 75% complete o Negotiate contracts with each of 2 unions by June 30, 2012 o Patrol Officers - 2 year o Police Superior Officers - 2 year 2. Participate in the School labor contract negotiations per Education Reform Act provisions ® Participate as a member of the School Committee on strategy/voting - 80% complete - approved -4 of 5 contracts • Goal is to have 3 year contracts and have all Town and School contracts coterminous - all are 3 years ® Goal is to have first year mirror 2011 Town contracts/non-union salaries -one Vear of each of the 3 year contracts mirror's the Town FY 2011 wage pattern Limit reliance on non-recurring revenue including reserves. 4 Goal is to have use of reserves limited at $1.5 million as approved by FINCOM - use of reserved has been reduced to 900000 App IV for outside resources funding to support operating and capital or other one time expenses. ® Continue efforts from previous years on a variety of additional funding sources and grants • Green Communities grant - $984,448 ® Main Street Corridor transit grant - $15,000 - • $100,000 FEMA reimbursement for January 2011 blizzard - Applied for grants from federal, state, and other sources, including Mass Foundation for Humanities, American Library Association, National Endowment for the Humanities, etc. Received $7500 LSTA (Federal) grant for Change Makes a Difference: A grant project to provide education and resources about energy and green initiatives. • Applied for state construction grant. • Applied to Reading Public Library Foundation for funding for several programs, including children's writing series, American Voices book discussions, author visits, and arts programs. • Applied to anonymous donor for funding for Volunteen program - no funding awarded. • All Contracts Expire 2011 4. 6/15/2011 5 2011 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA 5. Participate in and encourage public/private partnerships that provide in-kind services provide significant cost savings and as such should be expanded to achieve added savings. • Develop additional public/private partnerships: a. Joshua Eaton Playground with PTO b. Completion of Memorial Park facilities with FoRR c. Chamber of Commerce or others on pilot program of hanging baskets. in one area of Downtown d. Bus Shelter in Walkers Brook Drive area with local businesses e. Walkable Reading, (recording and creating podcasts and hosting/circulating them); f. Cities for Climate Protection - programs and co-hosting events and observances g. RMLD I Water Dept - for displays and public education h. Antiquarian Society, Historical Commission, etc. For programming & volunteer activities i. Creative Arts - programming 6. Investigate the feasibility of the highest priority FINCOM recommendations on revenue enhancement resulting from the September 2010 Financial Forum and begin the process of implementing those items that can be implemented: • Sale of land - Pearl Street .A • Sale of land - Lothrop Road rn • Use/sale of Oakland Road • Additional cell sites • Advertising via billboards Services 7. Train employees on the customer service policy; continue to measure customer satisfaction.; identify and recommend changes to regulations that do not meet customer service goals or that will make them easier for customers to understand and use. • Identify areas that need to be targeted for future training • Continue Customer Service Survey report tote h Board of Selectmen semi-annually complete • Develop mechanism to capture customer comments that are not included in the survey 8. Review and improve the Town web site Provide electronic customer interaction with the Town including a "customer service request" module. • Implement broad based customer request module accessible from the web site - 9. Develop and implement programs at the Mattera cabin and develop a funding program to make the cabin self sustaining • Operations 6/15/2011 6 2011. Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading IAA 10. Continue to work on the priority items from the DPW Management study 11. Add additional technology including: ® Assessors CAMA o Issue RFP -January 2011 :completed ® Evaluate RFPs & select vendor- February 2011. completed Data conversion - March & April 2011. Vendor selected & contract negotiations about to begin. .Target implementation is December 2011 through March 2012 ® Training & implementation - May & June 2011. Will be delayed by one year to conform to assessor's annual schedule - May & June 2012 Master Address database ® Design address database (SQL Server?) - February 2011. completed Build or purchase address maintenance tool. completed ® Integrate address database with other database systems - ongoing. Done as new systems come online ® New MUNIS modules ® Implement cash registers - 70% complete. town clerk register is running as of June 1, .2011 . There is potential for a register in the community services department and this will'be explored while the permitting software is implemented. ® Implement Human Resources Module 80% complete. Estimated completion June 2011. We will do the July 1 step increase thru MUNIs Personnel Actions, but new hires , terminations and promotions are still in the test stages. The personnel actions includes a lot of payroll information that only the payroll department can complete so we are trying to come up with the best way for someone to initiate a change without having to enter technical pay codes and classes. Migrate to version 8.3 by May 2011 completed ® Crystal reports Training. Town Accountant is building simple reports using the MUNIs Support Representatives assistance. ® Employee Self Service - to be started after Human-Resources module is completed. ® Mass Communications system ® Implementation begins November 2010 -first phase is emergency system. completed o Building database of contacts with Verizon December 2010. completed ® Training and testing of emergency capabilities scheduled for January 2011. completed ® Roll out to non-emergency sectors scheduled for March 2011. In progress May/June 2011 a Roll-out will include opt-in for residents and business via website. completed 6/15/2011 7 2011 'own /m'anager's Goals and Action Plan , Town of Reading MA ® Non-emergency uses will be an evolving project and include tasks such as elderly well checks for Community Services and late bill-payment reminders from Finance. Options selected, content to be determined by Departments. ® Evaluate the use of social media into the Town's communication network, and set policies for use of social media Outline a set of objectives for the Town of Reading ® Outline a set of policy guidelines s Outline an implementation strategy 12.Implement a tracking and management system for permits and licenses for most Town Departments that issue permits and licenses. ® Public input on permits process January 2011 (questionnaire; possible meeting) complete o Vendor presentations January 2011 (Jean, Bob, Kim, Laura) complete * Vendor selection expected by 1131/11 complete ® Buildings permits target completion date-613011-1 12-31-11 Contract negotiation (nearly complete) with selected vendor prescribed a different product deployment than had been planned. All modules will be done concurrently and should be ready for internal testing December 2011 with a public launch to follow bV March 2012. co ho Dog licenses target completion date 7/30111 (see above) - * Compost/depot sticker target completion' date 8130/11 (see above) Other permits, licenses & forms will be completed during the year (see above} ® Implement customer service request module (see goal #8) _ Evaluate other electronic customer interaction 13. Conduct an operational review of one programmatic area in the CommunitV Services Department starting with the Health Division. Established Work Plans for Each Division 14. Expand the Records Management efforts including beginning to provide records as appropriate to the public via the web site. ® Fire, Police and Library are in progress. ® Human Resources in progress. ® Public Works, Community Services and Finance scheduled for 2011. High priority for Community Services to tie- in with License & Permits system. ® Policy decisions on public access. ® Create public access. Health and Safety 6-1 6/15/2011 8 2011 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Leading MA 15.Complete evaluation of regionalization of Public Safety Dispatch Reading is part of multi-community effort that is currently exploring: the feasibility of providing a regional 9-1-1 dispatch center. We have completed the'second phase of the project which was to develop a detailed feasibility and information. plan for establishing a Regional Emergency Communications Center to serve the city of Melrose and the Towns of Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield as well as the Middlesex Sheriff's Office (MSO)Phase III is underway and includes a grant request through the State 9-1-1 Department and the filing of enabling legislation These items are complete and we expect to receive information on our grant request in the fall 16. Focus public health School Substance Abuse and other resources on a Healthy Community model with an initial focus on obesity prevention as one of the major health crises facing our country Find ways to encourage walking cycling and other activities These efforts may involve many departments with efforts led by the Health Division. Community Development] Sustainability 17. Continue progress towards meeting the required 10% of housing units (as re-defined by the 2010 federal census) as affordable. This goal may be met through development of the: Mostly Completed. Addison Wesley Pearson site, All local approvals in place CO o® Oaktree All local.approvals in place ® Mawn ® Peter Sanborn Place, All local approvals in place ® additional units in downtown as feasible. 18.Work towards the beginning of construction of major private downtown development projects - Oaktree, Mawn, Lynch, and other opportunities.(same as 17 19. Complete South Main Street design guidelines and proposed amendments to zoning to achieve those design guidelines. draft to be finalized 20. With the Economic Development Committee develop and implement a process of annual designation of improvements and events consistent with resources and the new "Downtown Improvements and Events Trust Fund. First draft sent, revised by Town Manager as to format and 5 year plan Will be complete with next cycle in winter 2011 after the Fall Street Faire ® begin implementation of Wayfinding signs Plan for next year's Fall Street Faire -make the Fall Street Faire committee a formal committee of the Town • Begin the fagade design and loan program 21. Implement high priority parking recommendations for downtown: ® improve parking directional signs (Wayfinding project); ® sharing of private parking spaces; • valet parking; 6/15/2011 2011 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading M,A. ® expand parking supply; ® bike routes throughout town ® bus shelters -find funding sources style selected -funding being sought 22. Continue sign enforcement efforts to bring all non-conforming signs into compliance 23. Develop an action plan for re-use and/or redevelopment of the properties behind the RMLD in the area bounded by Ash Street, the RR tracks, and Pond View Drive considerable work with an EDC subcommittee. Evaluated funding and/or state programs- 24. Evaluate the acceptance of the Green Communities program in Reading. 25. Continue to work with Town, School, Facilities, and Light Departments to meet Sustainability goals for CO reduction, anti-idling, etc.. Asset Management 26. Complete the work of the ad hoc Municipal Building Committee: 27. Develop a process and funding mechanism for implementing high priority building projects: C) a Cemetery Garage Cemetery Garage in house analysis/ recommendation complete, design funding request FYI 3. -in CEP ® Library application for state funding complete and submitted, Town Meeting approved the project. Waiting on ward on state grant `r \ ® DPW vehicle maintenance. Site cleanup initiated, security system funded through CIPI facilities, site survey/ master plan committee in place, improvements (drainage, storm water, etc. target complete FY 12 - in CIP ® Improvements to operation, safety/security, and aesthetics of DPW site see above 28. Continue the process of grant application design approval funding, and construction of additions to and renovation of the Reading Public Library 29. If successful in obtaining the grant implement the "Green Repair" program at Birch Meadow and Killam Schools. Complete on scaled back basis - limited by code on what we could do at Killam School 30. Subject to funding approval in 2010, implement the Haverhill Street water main distribution project 31. Secure the services of a Landscape architect for Birch Meadow site. completed 32.. Continue efforts to add to the Town's trail system including progress to implementing the Ipswich River Greenway; Continue to work towards funding for the West Street project. Engineering/Town Manager/Board of Selectmen meetings with NIPO reps, potential' funding before FY15 if other projects dropped, or federal funding received. Goal to complete 100 % design in FYI 2 to be in best position possible to receive funding. 6/15/2011 10 2011 'T'own Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Governance, Requlation, and Policy Development 34. Develop funding for comprehensive review and revision of the Zoning BVlaw. 35. Review the need for Earth Removal regulations and determine the best way to implement regulations. 36. Establish a policy on naming of facilities and sites in the community. 37. Establish a communications policy for the town working off the elements of a past Department head retreat on communications. Specifically include in the policy and subsequent training policies on the use of social media as part of the Town's efforts to communicate with its residents and others. . In preparation for Reading Community Alerts, data gathered from many departments as to ongoing public communications. Types prioritized as part of this opt-in system. 38. Conduct a complete review and re-write of the Traffic Rules and Regulations. 39. Complete with the Bylaw Committee Town Clerk and Town Counsel a full review of the general bylaws (required every 10 Vears _ bV Charter) Great deal of progress made - complete draft .Human Resources/Personnel 40. Evaluate the provision of a Disability Insurance program for active employees and the parameters of any such program. complete 41. Continue B/C/C ChairNice Chair training. 42. Implement training on Ethics and Open Meeting law as required by the recent changes in law. complete U1 6/15/2011 11 PG 1 I bgnyrpts X2/22/2011 16:40 ( TOWN NEXT OF READING YEAR BUDGET HISTORICAL COMPARISON FOR PERIOD 99 b3.elaaheur PROJECTION: 20121 2 012 General Fund LAST FYI CY CY REV PROJECTION PCT LEVEL 3 CHANGE ACCOUNTS FOR: PRIOR FY3 ACTUALS PRIOR FY2 ACTUALS ACTUALS ACTUALS BUDGET TOWN ADMINISTRATION 0122 SELECTMEN 05 EXPENSES 06 285 1 .66 993 971.99 1,400.00 200.00 1,200.00 .00 - -14.3%* 100.0% 11225530 530100 ADVERTISNG ,634.67 184 72 . , 200.00 52.93 07.68 2 65 193 500.00 400.00 -20.0% 11225542 542000 78 578000 OFFC SUPPL OTHER EXPN 1,918.12 1,057.08 1,146.82 . 00 100 2 .1,600.00 -23.8% 112255 637.51 3 2,542.14 2,193.41 1,373.32 373.32 1 . , 2,100.00 1,600.00 -23.8% TOTAL EXPENSES , 31637.51 2,542.14 2,193.41 1 TOTAL SELECTMEN 0123 TOWN MANAGER 03 SALARIES 595.72 127 129,200.49 80` 905.00 156 158,040.00 Z.0% 11233511 511000 TOWN MGR OFFICE MGR 194,136.79 .00 , 55,458.88 57,079.09 686:57 15 145.70 35, 9;294.91 16 240.00 1 ` 0 13,3.71.00 500.00 3 -17.7k -12.5% 511002 11233511 11233511-511011 ADMIN SECR pp 41 830 3 18,685.3 6 3,555.97. , 1,918.66 21.079.62 80 2 619 4,0.00.0 4,400.00 , 5,000.00 0 13.6% O.Q 11233511'515000 OVERTIME WAGES TEMP . , 4,291.68 4,771.44 5,285.45 00 . 1 3,580.69 .00 p . . 11233512 512000 11233517 517017 SICK LEAVE :Q0 .00 26 170 209 133,074.64 211,646.00 212,611.00 •5 202,258.88 210,067..37 . , SALARIES TOTAL 05 EXPENSES 00 868 828,00 1,000.00 850.00 .00 -15.0% -100.0% 11235524 524900 EQUIP RPR ADVERTISNG 1,867.52 00 830.00 .00 . .00 3 00• 1,17400 100.00 7,800.00 4,900.00 000•.00 3 22.5% -61.5% 11235530 530100 105 11235530 530 PRINTING TRN ,970.00 22,770, 20 31185.00 600.00 '.25 656 50 592 6,447.23 00 , 51730.00 100 00 1 .0% -45.0% 11235531 531000 11235,531 531010 PRDEV PRDEV DUES 00 00 6,536.00 2,534.75 . 6, 3,029.65 11197.64 52 395 7 2,000.00 2,000.00 , 00 00 _100.0% 0% 11235531 531090 2 542125• PRDEV REG COPY SUPP .00 5,259.01 32 891 7 5,421.23 8,560.10 . , 6,759..10 20,000.00 00 000 35 20 33,000. ,000.00 . -5. . 1123554 11235542 542126 COPY LEASE TAGE 18,881.19 :24,054.13 . , 28,553-88 19 8,260.02 61 439 12,899.60 7,527.95 . , 10,000.00 ,000.00 10 0t 0% 11235542 542127 11235578 578000 POS OTHER EXPN .00 •.7,688.50 . , 07 44 229 81,900.00 78,580.00 00 -4.1% 81 - 57,552.04 63,378.46 56825.68 265,995.94 . 177,303.71 293,546.00 291,191. • TOTAL EXPENSES 259,810.92 273,445.83 TOTAL TOWN MANAGER 0151 LAW 05 EXPENSES 44 035 80 371711.56 16,032.04 66,000.00 000.00 12 60,000.00 12,000.00 0 11515530 530110 LEGAL CNSL L 59,935.80 771.57 22 . , 37,545.11 351120.48 00 16,613.0010 , .00 ,Upp Q .0% Oo 11515530 530115 530117 CNS LABOR AL OTH , 17,996.50 •00 00 • 225.00 75.00 00 11515530 11515578 578009 RECORDING REC .00 , 4 057 73 2,720.65 000.00 78 0 72,000.•00 000.00 72 -7.7% -7.7% TOTAL EXPENSES 100,703.87 100,703.87 117,580.55 .117,580.55 . , 73,057.04 321720.65 78,000.0 x LAW TOTAL N LA Joint Board of Selectmen and Reading Housing Authority Meeting May 3, 2011 The meeting convened at 8:00 -p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were: Selectmen - Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya; Housing Authority - Diane Cohen, Kevin Mulvey, Karen Flammia and Mary Connors; staff - Town Manager Peter Hdchenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Lynn Whyte; Oaktree - Paul Ognibene, Phil Tetras, Jeff Hirsch; and Chuck Eisenberg, consultant to the Town from Housing Partners, Inc. The Town Manager noted that additional information had been submitted and material was just available this evening. Chairman James Bonazoli apologized to the Reading Housing Authority because we did not communicate with the Housing Authority very well. Camille Anthony noted that Chapter 140 of the Mass General Laws says that the Board of Selectmen can look to the CPDC or the Reading Housing Authority for guidance. Lynn Whyte noted that the proposed Affordable Housing Allocation Plan approved by the Board of Selectmen to date does not allocate an adequate amount for maintenance and improvement of existing housing stock. Ben Tafoya noted that the Affordable Housing Allocation Plan can change from year to year. The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen's goals are to try to expand the affordable housing inventory. Lyn Whyte noted that the Gazebo Circle development is hard to keep affordable. The Town Manager noted that it is not a 40B development. Camille Anthony indicated that in going forward, the discussions about the Affordable Housing Allocation Plan need to be held with the Reading Housing Authority in advance of the allocation plan. James Bonazoli asked about the need for maintenance now. The Town Manager noted that in the language of Chapter 140, the issue of maintenance does not mean physical maintenance of the facility but means that the funds could be used to continue affordable housing. Lyn Whyte noted that a decision may need to be made in the near future on an affordable housing unit in Gazebo Circle. The cost of the unit is between $188,000 and $190,000. David Greenfield indicated a concern the Finance Committee had about giving funds to Oaktree. Financial information needs to be put forward. It appears to him that funding the Oaktree 53 1®~ Board of Selectmen Meeting_ May 3, 2011 - page 2 development is not the best use.of the funds. He admitted that the Finance Committee voted to recommend an Affordable Housing Allocation Plan that uses money for the Oaktree development by a vote of 7-1 in favor. Camille Anthony asked if we had all the information that we needed. The Town Manager indicated that we do not have it in writing. The Board of Selectmen reviewed the previously approved Affordable Housing Allocation Plan that was approved by the Board of Selectmen. On motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony the Board voted to reconsider the vote of April 26, 2011 approving an Affordable Housing Allocation Plan by a vote of 5-0-0. Ben Tafoya proposed the following language be substituted for the previously approved Affordable Housing Allocation Plan: Affordable Housing Allocation Plan, May 3, 2011 pursuant to Article 24 of the 2011 Annual Town Meeting and Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan and for fiscal year 2012 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 is as follows: Available Balance - Unrestricted Funds: $458,017.68. Available Balance - Restricted Funds: $ 0 a. Unrestricted, funds shall be used for the following purposes: 99% for constructing affordable housing; including loan and grant programs, or for repairing and improving affordability of existing housing stock or for the purchase of existing housing stock to add it to. or to maintain as part of the existing affordable housing inventory 1% for administration of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund b. Restricted funds received into the AHTF for designated purposes for grants, gifts, donations or the like shall be allocated at 100% towards the state purposes. The members of the Reading Housing Authority, on motion by Cohen seconded by Connors voted to recommend the above language as the 2012 Affordable Housing Allocation Plan. That motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Anthony the Board of Selectmen accepted the Reading Housing Authority's recommendation for the 2012 Affordable Housing Plan by a vote of 5- 0-0. Paul Ognibene introduced the Oaktree team. He is the project leader, Phil Tetras is the designer and Jed Hersh is the construction manager. Mr. Ognibene gave an overview of the project: it is the redevelopment of the Atlantic site. It will include 53 rental residential units constructed above 20,000 square feet of retail space which is constructed above a 75 space underground parking garage. This is the first 40R development within the downtown smart growth area. Eleven of the housing units will be affordable and will be deemed restricted in perpetuity. ~¢v 54 Board of Selectmen Meeting May 3, 2011 - page 3 They've been working with the Town on this project for a while. They have been looking for financing and have established financing as follows: • debt $13 million • equity partner $4 million • equity provided by Oaktree Partners $900,000 • needed grant $400,000 They had been looking at alternatives including tax incentives, permit fee waivers, etc. to close this gap. They are asking for $400,000 in grant funding from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. They had looked at trying to receive a state grant or grants but the timeline and uncertainty did not work to meet the Town's and Oaktree's proposed schedule for the project. They closed on the land in January. They closed on the loan with their equity partner. They plan to file for a demolition permit and foundation plan tomorrow. Oaktree feels that an investment of a $400,000 grant is a good investment for the Town. It will be paid back to the Town as follows: • the State payment of $159,000 upon issuance of building permits ($3,000) per building permit; • the permit fees of $140,000 For the remaining grant funding that would not be reimbursed in the above manner, the Town would get 11 affordable housing units in perpetuity and Oaktree will have the responsibility to maintain and operate them. The Town will also receive 42 market rate units. The Town will also see an increase of $200,000 per year in property taxes. , Additionally, there are potential benefits including rejuvenation of downtown with a restaurant, high end gourmet shop and other tenants. The addition of 53 housing units in the downtown, all of which would count towards the Town's 10% affordable housing requirement. The Town's investment in affordable housing is protected through deed restrictions. Paul Ognibene indicated that a loan does not work because Oaktree has a commitment to its equity partners that the funding would be a grant. The Oaktree principals are responsible to guarantee any loan. The Town's consultant did not have any clear picture of the financing structure when they submitted their report. to ~3 55 Board of Selectmen Meeting=May 3, 2011 - page 4 James Bonazoli noted that the 40R applies to approximately half of the downtown area. Inspection fees should not be considered as part of the offset against the grant. In downtown under the 40R there will be approximately 200 housing units. He asked what is the grant going to buy. Paul Ognibene noted it will provide for 11 units that the Town does not own. He also noted that the Town does not have the operating and maintenance responsibility for the units either. Ben Tafoya noted that in the proforma it indicates that Mass Housing Partnership refinancing might be available. If Mass Housing Partnership financing is done, then there would be less of a gap in the financing structure. He asked how the Town should review its risks and what guarantees Oaktree can give including potential repayment. The Town's funding should be reviewed differently as an investment that would be "the last money in" and perhaps as a deferred payment loan. Ben Tafoya asked how, if the project is converted into condos, that would change the financing. Paul Ognibene indicated that it is Oaktree's intent to maintain the property as rental but that it could be converted to condominiums. Richard Schubert noted that the $400,000 is 2% of the total project. Paul Ognibene indicated that Oaktree would be willing to consider that if the total project comes in at less than $18.3 million, they'd be happy to pay the $400,000 to the Town or not utilize the $400,000 initially. Camille Anthony asked Chuck Eisenberg from Housing Partners Inc. about the last paragraph in the conclusion. Mr. Eisenberg noted that their conclusion had been that funding could be done as a loan rather than a grant, but during the Finance Committee discussion the initial information on the financing structure was given. Kevin Mulvey asked if the $159,000, when received from the state, could go back to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Town Manager responded yes. He asked if the permit fees could go back to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Town Manager indicated they could not. Oaktree was asked whether or not they had leveraged some of the projects they own or all. Paul Ognibene indicated that they have three projects in the works, two in Cambridge and one in Reading, they have leveraged all of the projects that they own. Lyn Whyte indicated that $400,000 is less than 2% of the overall project. If they have a housing partnership commitment how much is it for (somewhere between $12 and $13 million, at this point $12.5 million but not more than $13 million). Overall, the benefit of the Mass Housing Partnership funding would be 1% - their current financing is 5.75% permanent financing and Mass Housing Partnership would be between 4.38 and 4.5% which would equal 1.25% difference times a $13 million loan equals $135,000 per year. Jacqui Carson asked how many of the properties that Oaktree owns do they operate. Typically Oaktree manages the condominiums that they have developed. They now have 150 units in development that are projected to be rental units. They have been managing units for 11 years and manage several buildings. Mixed uses are a new trend but there are two active projects that are mixed uses. Oaktree is very familiar with affordable housing requirements. Carson indicated 6 OLA 56 Board of Selectmen Meeting - May 3, 2011 -page 5 that the Mass Housing Partnership financing has to exclude commercial rents, but Oaktree indicated that commercial rents do count towards the overall loan balance. Oaktree indicated that if they refinance with'the Mass Housing funding then there would be better marketability of the project but that they would be willing to consider returning funding to the 'Town. Steve Goldy asked what the exit strategy is. Oaktree indicated that it is likely the equity partner who would buy Oaktree out and keep it as a rental project. With regard to the timeframe, Paul Ognibene indicated that it is likely to take 18 months to construct, lease, and stabilize the property and that Oaktree would probably look to sell their interest after that. Steve Goldy asked if Enterprise, the bank that loaned the $13 million, would subordinate to the Town for $400,000. Paul Ognibene indicated that they would not. Dave Greenfield asked if one of the financial partners is a supplier and Paul Ognibene indicated that their equity partner is the supplier of the modular units. This is Oaktree's first effort at an integrated development where the architecture and construction is done in-house. Ben Tafoya suggested that a subcommittee meet with Oaktree and see if they can work out the details of how a project could be financed. The Board of Selectmen and the Reading Housing Authority agreed to meet on May 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. before their regularly scheduled business at 7:30 p.m. The following people volunteered to work on a subcommittee: Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya from the Selectmen and Diane Cohen and Kevin Mulvey from the Reading Housing Authority. On motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya the Board of Selection voted to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to labor negotiations and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and not to convene in Open .Session. The motion was approved on a roll call vote with all five members of the Board of Selectmen voting in the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, Secretary e0"-S 57 Board of Selectmen Meeting May 24, 2011 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in M hick 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, Selectman Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Carl Anderson, J. Senders, Karl Weld, Pete Dahl, Erin Calio Darin, Kim Honetschlager, Mary Delai, Kevin Mulvey, Diane Cohen, Mary Connors, Paul Ognibene, and Arthur Klipfel. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Camille Anthony noted that her'friend is a realtor in Andover and she has been working with Reading staff and highly praised the Town of Reading employees. Ben Tafoya noted that he, the Town Manager and Town Engineer have been visiting MPO communities to get support for the West Street project. Town Manager's Report - Bob LeLacheur gave the following Town Manager's report: Administrative matters ® Memorial Day observance is scheduled for this coming Monday. ® It is time for the annual Board/Committee/Commission appointment process. ® Town Counsel's tracking -for hours/expenditure for April is included in your packet. A We have received the new liquor license allocation from the ABCC - copied in the Board of Selectmen packet. ® The Board of Selectmen has a disclosure form for your information from new CPDC member Charlie Adams - about 10 years ago when he was with the Cambridge Housing Authority he worked with Oaktree.. Finance ® We have the paperwork for the MSBA Green Repair program that I will sign once it has been reviewed. Community Development ® Aine's Boutique is moving from Haven Street into the space being vacated by Bee Gifted. Public Safety 0 We are making good progress on the roll out of the mass communications system and are targeting Friends & Family day in June for the public launch. 58 ~~t Board of Selectmen Minutes - May 24, 2011 - page 2 Public Works 4 Annual street sweeping is done ® Reading Recreation has successfully joined the DCR."Use Nature as Your Guide" program. The Recreation Division now has a Massachusetts Parks Pass Parking Tag that our residents can borrow to use for free parking at any of the 50+ Outdoor Recreation areas in the state. The pass is available on a first come, first serve basis and you must come down to the Recreation Division to sign it out. The pass may be signed out for 24 Hours Monday - Wednesday and on Thursday for the weekend. You are encouraged to call the office to make sure the pass is available. See the Recreation page of the website for further information. ® The plastics and paper shredding recycling were a huge success and we are evaluating whether or not we can do them twice a year. ® MWRA water interconnection with Stoneham - work this fall - will be completed summer of 2012. - a copy of the notice of advertisement is in your packet.. Construction projects ® Causeway Road - Trees have been removed; RMLD will be starting pole relocation this week, DPW to start drain installation next week (weather permitting). ® We just received the signed contracts and insurance from the paving contractor. Paving will most likely start in June on Lowell Street Proclamations/Certificates. of Appreciation National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Week - Sergeant Peter Garchinsky was present to receive the proclamation. A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthony to approve the proclamation for National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Week was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Discussion/action Items Approve Inter-local Municipal Agreement Re: Substitute Teacher Program - Mary Delai noted that this is a joint effort with Wakefield and will result in savings on administration charges, training, etc. This needs the Board of Selectmen approval because it is being done with another community. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen approve the signing of the agreement between the Reading School Department and Wakefield School Department on hiring substitute teachers was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Approval of Precinct Boundaries - GIS Coordinator Kim Honetschlager indicated that some census blocks were moved. There cannot be more than 4,000 people in a precinct and the lines need to follow something visible such as a road, or stream or railroad. Ben Tafoya indicated there was an email from a resident who had concerns regarding Hancock Street. Kim Honetschlager indicated that half of the street is in Precinct 6 and the other half is in Precinct 7. If we change that we need state approval. 59 6 Board of Selectmen Minutes - May 24 2011 - page 3 A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to approve the Precinct Boundaries as shown on the map entitled "Town of Reading dated 5/24/11" and authorize the Town Manager to sign the final map and precinct boundary descriptions and any other information required by the State to implement the new precinct boundaries, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Joint Meeting with Reading Housing Authority Re: Use of Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Reading Housing Authority Members Kevin Mulvey, Diane Cohen and Mary Connors were present. Ben Tafoya noted that the subcommittee met with Oaktree on Thursday and went through a document. He suggested simplifying it by making a grant for $200,000. Oaktree liked that idea, but they still needed $400,000. In tonight's handout Oaktree suggests $200,000 with no repay and $200,000 repay of $.50 of every $1 to Oaktree and $.50 to the Town. The Town Manager noted that item C under F would ensure the funds would be paid back no later than June 30, 2014. Ben Tafoya noted that page 18 reconfirms that our money is the last money in and reports will be available to the Town.. Kevin Mulvey asked how the developer will deal with cost overruns. Mr. Ognibene indicated there is a $500,000 contingency and they do not anticipate going over. Camille Anthony noted that she finds it amazing that $200,000 is such a big deal for an $18 million project. She noted the Town is not in the real estate business and the sense of the subcommittee is they are willing to commit to $200,000. Kevin Mulvey suggested that Oaktree take $200,000 from the Town and tap $200,000 out of the contingency. Mr. Ognibene indicated if they don't get $400,000 then the project will not move forward. _A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen and the Reading HousinIZ Authority Board, voting as a committee of the whole, pursuant to the enabling legislation creating the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, voted to approve funds for the Oaktree Development in Reading in the amount of $200,000 as a grant with due diligence as last money into the project and the Town Manager and Town Counsel are directed to prepare the necessary documentation to carry out the purposes of this vote, was approved by a vote of 7-0-0. A motion by Cohen seconded by Mulvey for the Housing Authority to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. Oaktree Approval for Municipal Parking, Lot - Arthur Klipfel was present to review Oaktree's plans for the Brande Court parking lot. Mr. Klipfel indicated the lighting will be 'improved and 60 Board of Selectmen Minutes - May 24, 2011 - page 4 they will be changing the curve of the sidewalk slightly. The Town Manager noted that we will lose two parking spaces. James Bonazoli asked about staging and the Town Manager noted that the sidewalk will be eliminated during construction and the modular units will not be stored onsite. Richard Schubert asked if the abutters have been notified and have seen the staging. Mr. Klipfel indicated that everyone has been notified and they were invited to a CPDC meeting. The Town Manager noted that weekly emails can be sent out to abutters to keep them up to date with the progress. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen approve the Brande Court Parking Lot layout plan labeled C-1 dated 5.2.11 for 30 Haven Street, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Birch Meadow Master Plan Updated per Landscape Architect - The Town Manager noted that this is a supplemental document to the Master Plan that was already approved. Juli Riemenschneider from Green International Affiliates noted it would be nice to add a tree lined walkway and it would be good to reinforce the edges of the park with supplemental tree plantings. Juli Riemenschneider reviewed the different types of shelters and tree plantings that are available. She indicated that the there needs to be an identity for the park. Richard Schubert indicated there are too many fences and it would be nice to get rid of some of them. Ms. Riemenschneider indicated that we might need some fences to keep cars off of the fields. Richard Schubert asked about carousels and Ms. Riemenschneider indicated it should be approximately 50' X 50' and there will need to be 10 - 15 feet of pavement around that.. A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen approve the landscape plan for the Birch Meadow area entitled "Birch Meadow Master Plan, ReadinLr, MAC Green International Affiliates, Inc., April 2011" as part of the Master Plan for the Birch Meadow Area previously approved by the Board of Selectmen -on 10/20/09, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Approval of Additional Lighting - Birch Meadow - Recreation Administrator John Feudo noted that additional lighting will open up more practice area. The plan is to install one pole and add lights to existing poles. Chief Bergeron from the Army Core of Engineers was present. He noted.that the Army will do the work for free as a training exercise. They will provide the manpower, equipment and fuel. John Feudo noted that the cost for materials will be $11,000-and the source of funding will be the youth organizations. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen approve the additional lighting for the Birch Meadow area as presented on a plan entitled "Proposed 61 (6LA Board of Selectmen Minutes - May 24, 2011 - page 5 additional light at the Multi-purpose Field at Birch Meadow" as presented to the Board of Selectmen on 5-24-11, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Review of Pavement Management Program - Town Engineer George Zambouras noted that the Town uses a computerized program, but we do inspect the roadways every three years. The pavement condition index is 73. The Town's current funding does not maintain the PCI. The Town would need to increase funding 20% to improve. Sign the Kylie Drive Acceptance Plan - The Board signed the previously approved plan. Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafoya seconded by Schubert to approve the minutes of April 25, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Schubert to approve the minutes of April 26, 2011 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. _A motion by Tafoya seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen 14o into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to labor negotiations for the Engineers AFSCME Union, Police Patrol Officers union, Police Superior Officers Union and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and to discuss settlement of litigation, and Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body, not to reconvene in Open Session was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 62 ~bS OFI? I THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Number: 2011-2 TOWN OF READING ~I This is to certify that DARIO MORELLI, 292 GROVE STREET, READING, MA I IS HEREBY GRANTED A SPECIAL ONE-DAY LICENSE TO SERVE BEER AT A GOLF TOURNAMENT ON 'THE GOLF COURSE LOCATED AT MEADOW BROOK GOLF CLUB TO BE HELD ON JULY S, 9 AND 10, 2011 MEADOW BROOK GOLF CLUB, 292 GROVE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M TO 4:00 P.M. Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act. Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages to attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at any event ® approved as a one day license. This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto and expires at 4:00 on July 10, 2011, unless suspended or revoked subject to `I the following conditions: 1. Liquor to be purchased from authorized distributor: ® 2. Liquor to be stored on site only before and aft%aent. ' ':r ;W.w> - --.._r-~:i-+~-'-• -d• ..,r-s.'x°;u~"`"'~~ ~.~a~- ;N ask' +i't t''ka-ygg ^1.' Date Issued: June 6, 2011 G lcp P Oaktree Development 129 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02 1 3 8-5766 T 617.491.9100 F 617.491.6004 www.oakdev.com Dear Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner, Oaktree Development invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 7pm at the Reading Public Library Meeting Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading MA 01 867 for an update on 30 Haven Street, the exciting new multi-family, multi-use project at the former Atlantic Market site. The update will include an overview of the project, construction schedule and a Q&A. Please contact cgibson@oakdev.com with any questions or to RSVP. We would also greatly appreciate your email address for future correspondences and notifications. Please see our website for more information. We look forward to seeing you. Sincerely Jeff Hirsch Oaktree Development 0 ..n cr qcll.~' I I 64