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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Board of Selectmen
Date: 2017 -07 -25 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business
2011 JUL 20 P 11 '5# 1
Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Agenda:
Meeting Called By: Caitlin Saunders on behalf of Chairman John Arena
Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk's hours of
operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting is made in an
adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be
discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda.
All Meeting Postings must be submitted in typed format; handwritten notices will not be accepted.
Topics of Discussion:
1) Reports and Comments
a. Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments
b. Public Comment
C. Town Manager's /Assistant Town Manager's Report
2) Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48
hours in advance of the meeting
3) Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation
4) Personnel & Appointments
5) Discussion /Action Items
a. Hearing — FYI Classification Plan
b. Amend Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 3 Licenses
C. Adopt KENO Policy
d. Finalize Town Manager FYI Goals
C. BOS Survey
6) Approval of Minutes
a. June 27th, 2017
7) Licenses, Permits and Approvals
8) Executive Session
9) Correspondence
a. Email from Julie Mercier, re: Historical Commission Public Hearing.
b. Email from Suburban Coalition, re: Announcement
c. Correspondence from National Grid, re: Natural Gas Work
d. Correspondence from Sally Hoyt, re: House Bill No. 2252 — Constables
7:20
7:30
8:00
9:00
9:15
This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily Include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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2011 JUL 20 P 11 '5# 1
Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Agenda:
Meeting Called By: Caitlin Saunders on behalf of Chairman John Arena
Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk's hours of
operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting is made in an
adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be
discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda.
All Meeting Postings must be submitted in typed format; handwritten notices will not be accepted.
Topics of Discussion:
1) Reports and Comments
a. Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments
b. Public Comment
C. Town Manager's /Assistant Town Manager's Report
2) Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48
hours in advance of the meeting
3) Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation
4) Personnel & Appointments
5) Discussion /Action Items
a. Hearing — FYI Classification Plan
b. Amend Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 3 Licenses
C. Adopt KENO Policy
d. Finalize Town Manager FYI Goals
C. BOS Survey
6) Approval of Minutes
a. June 27th, 2017
7) Licenses, Permits and Approvals
8) Executive Session
9) Correspondence
a. Email from Julie Mercier, re: Historical Commission Public Hearing.
b. Email from Suburban Coalition, re: Announcement
c. Correspondence from National Grid, re: Natural Gas Work
d. Correspondence from Sally Hoyt, re: House Bill No. 2252 — Constables
7:20
7:30
8:00
9:00
9:15
This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily Include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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DRAFT MOTIONS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
July 25, 2017
Arena, Berman, Ensmin2er, Halsey, Friedmann LeLacheur
5a) Move that the Board of Selectmen amend the FY18 Classification Plan
as presented.
5c) Move that the Board of Selectmen adopt the KENO Policy as amended.
6a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of June 271H,
2017 as written / amended.
Move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at p.m.
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TOWN OF READING
KENO PROCEDURES
I. Purpose.
The purpose of this Policy is to establish the procedures for reviewing
Applications for a KENO License in accordance with M.G.L. c.10, §27A, and to
ensure that KENO operations do not detract from the quality of life within a
specific neighborhood and in the Town as a whole, while at the same time
promoting a vibrant local economy. t his policy shall not apply to KENO- To•Go[._
II. Definition.
A. Commission shall mean the Massachusetts I
B. Chair shall mean the Chair of the Reading I
C. The Board shall mean the Reading Board of
D. KENO shall mean an on -line lottery g4 which a p1W selects from one
to twelve numbers from a field of 80, tunbegs he lottery randomly selects
20 numbers from the same field of 80 nuxber§Depeiding on the quantity of
numbers matched and validation of"tvhe t, ket, t i slayer may win a prize.
KENO, as used herein, shall not, inc o -Go, where a player views
the winning numbers on a device outsie $hlocation from which the player
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purchased the KENO Tp Go ticket.
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E. KENO License ghall mean he apprQVal from the Commission to provide
KENO in accordance with §27A.
III.
""At th s:'e time that anipplicant files a KENO License Application with the
Comma 4$, copy shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen. Copies of the
KENO Ll�c'erlsepphoa£ ions maybe submitted electronically to or
in hard c ell St, Reading, MA 01867.
IV. Review and Hearing Process.
A. Initial review. Upon receipt of notice from the Commission that it has
received a KENO License Application, the Chair or his /her designee, shall
review the Application and determine whether the Board will hold a hearing
to determine whether to object to the issuance of the KENO License. If the
Chair or his /her designee determines that the Board will not object to the
issuance, no hearing is required and no further action is necessary. If a
hearing is warranted, the Board shall proceed as specified in Sections IV.B
through D, below.
Comment [IF1j: Does the Board want
this policy to apply to;KENO- To•Go?
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B. Hearing. When required, a hearing shall.be held within of
notice from the Commission that the Application has been filed. Notice of the
hearing shall be provided to the Applicant at least � days_prior to the
hearing. During the hearing, the Applicant shall be afforded an opportunity
to speak on his /her behalf.
C. Finding.
i. If the Board (a) objects to the issuance of the KENO License, or (b) has
no objection to the issuance of the KENO License if certain conditions
beyond those specified in Section V of this Policy re met, it shall so
inform the Commission in writing within,21 day of e'eipt of the
notice from the Commission. The Boar`31 alysed a cop of its
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letter to the Applicant.
ii. No further action is required if the Boa des not obleb¢he
issuance of the license.Uti�.,
D. Commission Hearing. If the Commission elects to hol kl�e� ' ng, a
representative of the Board may elect tosb�nd.
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V. Basic Conditions.w
The Board shall object to the issuance of aruXpphcation if any of the following
Basic Conditions are not satisfi0d`��r
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A. The establishment islacaed more than feet from a place where
children t c Mj ongregat j clucj��ng a park or school;
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B AIENO televiiQdsplays fact inward and are not visible from outside the
plies with all applicable provisions of the Town's
laws, including, but not limited to, compliance with all
tions contained in Section 8.0 of the Zoning Bylaw.
These Standar conditions shall be provided to the Commission in writing upon
the adoption pf this policy. Nothing in this Policy, however, shall be deemed to
prevent the Board from objecting to the issuance of a KENO licenses for an
articulable reason not specified herein.
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Town of Reading Board of Selectmen Survey
JULY 2017
In October 2016 the Board of Selectmen (BOS) placed a Ballot Question in front of Reading
voters, asking for an operational Override, for the first time since 2003. About 37% of Reading
voters turned out at the polls and by a margin of S9 % -41% voted NO to this question at a
Special Election. The BOS is considering placing another operational Override question before
the voters at the annual Town Election in April 2018. To help guide their deliberations, the
Selectmen are asking for your assistance by completing the following survey. The survey is
anonymous, and space is provided at the end to ask questions or bring ideas forward. Thank
you very much for your consideration and for your assistance!
1. Did you vote on Question 1 on the October 16, 2016 special election? (circle one)
a. I voted YES (please respond only to Question 2a.)
b. I voted NO (please respond only to Question 2b.)
C. I did not vote (please respond only to Question 2c.)
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2a. If you voted YES, please OY4+e°all that apply and then skip to Question 3:
a. Historical cuts to the Municipal budget (such as Public Safety, Public Works,
Recreation, Library etc ..) had me concerned about services.
b. Historical cuts to the School budget (such as Teachers /Class Sizes, Curriculum,
etc ..) had me concerned about services.
c. Future cuts to the municipal budget had me concerned.
d. Future cuts to the School budget had me concerned.
e. Presentations by Town and School leaders convinced me that further cuts would
be needed unless we passed an Override.
f. Keeping up service levels protects the resale value of my home.
g. I typically vote for Overrides.
h. Other (please explain)
2b. If you voted NO, please circle all that apply and then skip to Question 3:
L The Town (Municipal budget) did not justify the need for an Override and explain
where the funds would be used.
j. The Schools did not justify the need for an Override and explain where the funds
would be used.
k. The Override request was simply too large.
I. I'm having financial hardship and cannot afford to spend more.
m. I am retired and am on a fixed income (if you have not yet heard about our new
Senior Tax Relief program, please send us an email!)
n. I typically vote against Overrides.
o. Other (please explain)
2c. If you DID NOT vote, please circle all that apply and then skip to Question 3:
p. I didn't realize the election was happening.
q. I intended to vote but could not get to the polls.
r. I didn't feel informed enough about the issues.
s. I didn't believe the issues were relevant to me.
t. Other (please explain)
3. 1 would Vote YES on an April 2018 Override if (circle all that apply):
a. I knew there was such a request being made.
b. The Override request was smaller in size.
c. There was more clarity about how the funds would be spent.
d. I had a ride to the polls.
e. The Selectmen and School Committee convince me they have cut costs as much
as possible.
f. Other (please explain)
4. Please tell us where you typically gather your information about local activities, such
as the information about an Override? (check all that apply)
a. Reading Advocate, Daily Times Chronicle, or other print news source.
b. Town of Reading website.
c. Social Media pages (which ones ?):
d. Board of Selectmen /School Committee meetings on RCTV.
e. Attending a Community Listening session.
f. Conversation with Town /School employees or elected officials.
g. Conversation with neighbors.
h. Other? (please list)
5. Reading compares itself to 25 other Peer communities in Massachusetts for many
statistical and demographic evaluations. Compared to these Peers, if you lived in the
average $500,000 assessed value home in Reading, how would your tax bill compare
to our peers average tax bill? (Please select one answer):
a. $1,000 or more higher annually than Peer average tax bills.
b. Between $500 and $1,000 higher than Peer averages.
c. About the same as Peer averages.
d. Between $500 and $1,000 lower than Peer averages.
e. $1,000 or more lower than Peer averages.
f. I have no idea.
6. If you lived in the average $500,000 Reading home, you would vote YES on an April
2018 Override if (Please select one answer):
a. Even if the amount were over a $1,000 annual increase.
b. Only if the amount were $750 or less annually.
c. Only if the amount were $500 or less annually.
d. Only if the amount were $250 or less annually.
e. I would not vote YES for any amount.
7. Which of the following statement best describes your use of the Reading Public
Schools (RPS) (please select one answer):
a. I graduated from the Reading Public Schools
b. I have not had any children attend (or plan to attend) the RPS.
c. I have children that are too young, but plan to attend the RPS.
d. I have children currently attending the RPS.
e. I had children attend the RPS, but none attend today.
8. Which of the following Municipal Services have you or your family used in the past
three years? (Please check all that apply)
a.
Human /Elder Services
b.
Public Library
c.
Public Safety (Police, 911 Dispatch, Fire, EMS /Ambulance, etc..)
d.
Public Works (Paving, Tree Services, Water, Sewer, etc..)
e.
Recreation
f.
Veteran's Services
g.
Other (Please describe)
9. For statistical purposes my age is:
a.
Below 18
b.
18 -25
c.
26 -35
d.
36 -45
e.
46 -55
f.
56 -65
g.
66 -75
h.
76 or older
10. For statistical purposes, I have lived in Reading for:
a. Less than 3 years.
b. Between 3 and 6 years.
c. Between 6 and 10 years.
d. Between 10 and 20 years.
e. Between 20 and 30 years.
f. More than 30 years.
Thank you again for your assistance with this survey! If you have any
questions about Reading's finances (or anything else) please contact us at
selectmen _ ci.reading. ma. us.
11. Finally, is there anything you want to share with us as we deliberate on the state of
the Town of Reading's finances?
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Office of the Town Manager
781 - 942 -9043
16 Lowell Street townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
Reading, MA 01867 www.readingma.gov /town - manager
MassWorks Infrastructure Program
Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development
One Ashburton Place, Room 2101
Boston, MA 02108
From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Date: July 23, 2017
RE: MassWorks Grant for North Reading
CC: Michael Gilleberto, North Reading
Board of Selectmen, Reading
I am writing in ongoing support of the Town of North Reading's application for MassWorks grant funding
to support the construction water mains and a water pump station. This memo is supplemental to one I
issued on August 30, 2016 which is attached.
The Town of North Reading continues to pursue joining the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
for all of its potable water supply effective July 1, 2019. These water mains and pump station are critical
to the Town's plan to join the MWRA, pumping MWRA water through Reading to our mutual border and
then into the North Reading water distribution system.
The Town of North Reading, subsequent to my August 2016 memo, has now signed a purchase and sales
agreement with Pulte Homes to build 400 units of 55+ housing on the former JT Berry property. Water
supply is a critical component for this economic development opportunity. In addition, North Reading
continues to pursue growth opportunities along the Main Street corridor. Finally, they have purchased
land for the site of the water pump station.
The Town of Reading through our Board of Selectmen and Town Manager have worked collaboratively
with our neighbors to the north for three years on this project, and they have our full support.
Thank you for your consideration.
Office of the Town Manager 781 -942 -9043
16 Lowell Street townmanaserEci.readuing.ma.us
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Reading, MA 01867 www.readin . ma. ,ov(town- manager
To: MassWorks Infrastructure Program
Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development
One Ashburton Place, Room 2101
Boston, MA 02108
From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Date: August 30, 2016
RE: MassWorks Grant for North Reading
CC: Michael Gilleberto, North Reading
Board of Selectmen, Reading
I am writing in support of the Town of North Reading's application for MassWorks grant funding to
support the construction of a potable water pump station.
The Town of North Reading intends to join the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for all of its
potable water supply effective July 1, 2019. This pump station is critical to the Town's plan to join the
MWRA, pumping MWRA water through Reading to our mutual border and then into the North Reading
water distribution system.
The Town of North Reading currently has 2.21 million gallons of water per day, from the Ipswich River
and the Town of Andover. North Reading's existing peak demand is 2.56 million gallons per day,
projected to grow to 2.58 million gallons in the next 15 years. Joining the MWRA will provide the Town
of North Reading a reliable source of water for the long -term, meeting and if necessary exceeding the
Town's identified need of 2.58 gallons
As you know, water is critical to nearly any economic development activity. While the Town does not
have a specific development plan identified at this time, the Town is .submitting an application to
coincide with the start of MWRA — related construction in the second half of 2017. A readily available
water supply will be critical to re- development at the former JT Berry state facility on Lowell Road, for
which the Town will solicit proposals in the fall of 2016, as well as to potential re- development in its
Concord Street and Main Street corridors.
The Town of Reading through our Board of Selectmen and Town Manager have worked collaboratively
with our neighbors to the north for two years on this project, and they have our full support.
Thank you for your consideration.
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