HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-16 Board of Selectmen HandoutDRAFT MOTIONS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MARCH 16, 2010
Tafoya; Bonazoli, A th -sfnw; Goldy, Schubert Hechenbleikner
lc) ' Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Compliance Certificate
for the sale of 6 Sumner Cheney Place and authorize the Town Manager
to sign all documents related to the sale of 6 Sumner Cheney Place.
4a) Move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Gail LaPointe as Town
Accountant with a term expiring March 31, 2011 or until a successor is
appointed.
2a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve a declaration designating
Reading as "Idle Free Reading" and encourage all residents of the
community to embrace the intent of this declaration..
4f) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Change of Manager
from George Cogan to Dario L. Morelli for Meadow Brook Golf Club
Corp. d /b /a Meadow Brook Golf Club at 292 Grove Street in Reading.
5a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of February 23,
2010 as amended.
Sb) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of March 2,
2010 as amended.
Move that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session for the
purpose of labor negotiations and approval of minutes, not to come
back into Open Session.
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TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
We have all been busy with the impact of the storm. The Massachusetts
Emergency Management Agency will be compiling a list of damage . as a result of
the storm in an effort to reach a level for a Presidential Disaster Assistance for
Public Assistance and for Individual Assistance. To assist with the project I will need
a list of information of impacted areas such as:
® Road closures
® Sewer back ups in homes
® Cellar Flooding
® Damage to public buildings
# Update re Mattera Cabin and meeting with the Voke School
* Causeway Road site visit — March 26. Board of Selectmen liaison
# We have taken bids on the Memorial Park project our project donors — Nelson and
Rita Burbank have agreed to fund the entire project as bid. The project includes the
skating ponds, the tennis courts, the basketball court, curbing along Harrison Street,
pathways, and conduit for lighting. There will be a ground breaking ceremony in
April.
There will be a dedication of the new Tennis Courts in April. The tennis courts are
now open, and the lights on Bancroft Avenue are on.
The Spring guide for recreation activities in reading will be out by the end of next
week.
885 Main Street 40B comments have been submitted to MassHousing..
Reading is scheduled to receive Common Cause Massachusetts' 2010 e-
Government Award with Distinction on Tuesday, March 16th at 11 am in Hearing
Room A-1 at the State House in Boston. You can find the award criteria at
www.commoncause.org/egovl 0.
Compost Center opens Friday, April 2.
The Household Hazardous waste Collection will be in Reading on May 22. There is
a fall collection in Wakefield.
Board of Selectmen presence at FINCOM budget meetings:
o March 17 - Tafoya
o March 24
Dates and Events:
+Election April 6, 7 am to 8 PM
* Earth Day Fair will be April 10th, RIVILD, 11:00 am — 3:00 pm.
*Annual Town Meeting starts April 26
+ Friends and Family Day (AKA Town Day), June 19
+Fall Street Faire, September 12
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
400 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702-5399
Deval L. Patrick Tel: 508-820-2000 Fax: 508-820-2030
Governor Don R. Boyce
Website: www.mass.gov/mema Director
Timothy P. Murray
Lieutenant Qovemor
Mary Elizabeth Heffernan
Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Peter Judge, MEMA PIO
March 15, 2010 (508) 820-2002
GOVERNOR PATRICK DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO
MARCH NOWEASTER
Winter Storm Presents Challenges from Wind, Flooding and Road Closures
WALTHAM, MA — Governor Deval Patrick has declared a statewide State of Emergency in response
to the impact of the March 13th Nor'easter that has produced three days of high winds, heavy rains,
beach erosion, major flooding, and widespread road closures. The Governor made the declaration
following a briefing with public safety, transportation and Waltham officials at Waltham City Hall, a
community that has been hard hit by the storm.
"We have been monitoring the storm since Friday and it has been challenging from the beginning,"
said Governor Patrick. "I have declared a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth to deal with the
flood conditions here in Waltham and elsewhere. I want to thank all of the first responders here in
Waltham and those we have been able to work with across the Commonwealth. It will take a couple of
days for the water to abate after the storm so we ask that the public be patient and work with us by
letting us know where the needs are."
The declaration of a State of Emergency enables the Governor to take the appropriate steps to mobilize
many of the Commonwealth's assets, such as the National Guard, and conduct other emergency
business to assist local communities is their response to and recovery from the many impacts of this
winter storm. While in Waltham, the Governor toured the Moody Street Dam which has been severely
impacted by the storm. The city of Waltham has declared a local state of emergency and is
experiencing significant flooding of city roads. Additionally, Lieutenant Governor Murray will travel
to Clinton this afternoon to view damages caused by flooding in the area.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is the state agency responsible for
coordinating federal, state, local, voluntary and private resources during emergencies and disasters in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MEMA provides leadership to: develop plans for effective
response to all hazards, disasters or threats; train emergency personnel to protect the public; provide
infon-nation to the citizenry; and assist individuals, families, businesses and communities to mitigate
against, prepare for, and respond to and recover from emergencies, both natural and man made. For
additional information about MEMA go to www.mass.gov/mema.
Bill
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Hechenbleik0er, Peter
From: [}|dfie|d. Cynthia (HOU) KCynthia.[Udfiekj@ntuta.nla.us]
Sent Tuesday, March 1O.2U18S:25AM
Subject: Governor Declares a State ofEmergency.
Importance: High
Attachments: News Release Gov's Dec for March 15 Nor'Easter.doc
Please note this declaration Of emergency iSseparate from the presidential declaration Of@
disaster. MEM/\ needs h] have the storm end and damage assessments completed before the
Governor can make 8 request for the presidential declaration (see below for summary
explanation).
A summary about the Process:
Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance
A Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance would facilitate reimbursement to the state and eligible
municipalities for 75Y6of their costs of domagetnpub|icfaciUties.(roada'bhdgen,pub|iobui|dinge'pubUodooko
and wharfs, public sea walls, oto.) and (ii) emergency protective no�aeures (emergency public oafet costs). Thereioabwopo�pr0000atodetermine vvhethartheGuvennormayopp|yforoPnssidenUa|DinooterUoclendion
for Public Assistance. First, total costs (state and municipal costs) associated with damage to public facilities
and emergency protective measures must exceed $8.1 M (the state threshold), Second, only those state and
county costs incurred in counties that exceed county cost thresholds are eligible for reimbursement.
Presidential Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance
There are no specific thresholds that must be met in order to apply for and receive an Individual Assistance
Declaration. Rather, Massachusetts must show that the disaster has impacted individuals, families and
businesses to such an extent that thestaha cannot recover on it's own without Federal Assistance. |n making its
eUgibi|ity determination, FEK4A not only looks ot the level of impact, but the agencies and organizations who are
assisting and their capacity to aid indiv|dua|a, famiUee, and businesses.
Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration
Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Declaration would. provide low interest loans to homeowners and
businesses that incurred storm related costs. The criteria for applying for on SBA declaration is: "in any county ..
. at least 25 homes or 25 businesses, or combination of at least 25 homes, businesses, or other institutions, each
sustain uninsured losses of 40 percent or more of the estimated fair replacement value or pre-disaster fair market
value Vf the damaged property, whichever io|owec"
CynibioE.O\dfic)d
Di rector o[Locn|Afr�im
Office ufthe House Minority Leador
Represeombve Bradley Fl. luney.Jr.
5uitc Hoosc.Ounm 124
Boston, NA02133
7: (617)722'2100
P:(6I7)722-2390
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 4:17 PM
To: Reading Selectmen; LeLacheur, Bob
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Legislative Leaders Announce up to 4% Local Aid Cut
Attachments: MMALocalAidStatement31210.pdf
Copy to Board of Selectmen in 3 -16 materials on 3 -16
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
phone: 781 -942 -9043
fax 781 -942 -9071
web www.readinclma.gov
email townmanager @ci.reading.ma,us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-
surve . virtualtownhall. net/survey /sid/603ffd2e45471753/
From: Geoff Beckwith [mailto:gbeckwith @mma.org]
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 4:09 PM
To: Geoffrey Beckwith
Subject: Legislative Leaders Announce up to 4% Local Aid Cut
Friday, March 12, 2010
Legislative Leaders Announce Local Aid Cut of 4 Percent,
or $200 Million
MMA Statement Attached
Dear Municipal Leader-
Moments ago, House 'and Senate budget leaders announced that they will be framing their fiscal 2011
state budget plan with a cut of up to 4 percent cut in Section 3 local aid, which would translate into a
$200 million reduction in the combined unrestricted general government aid and Chapter 70 education
aid amounts. Specific numbers for each account, and for each community, are not available, and may
not be released until the House Ways, and Means version of the budget it is reported to the full House in
mid -April
In their statement, legislative leaders said that the total Section 3 reduction would be no more than 4
percent, and that all communities and school districts would receive the Chapter 70 aid they need to be
kept at foundation level. With the foundation budget expected to go down by 2.2 percent next year, this
would allow for a cut in education aid. To the extent that the $4 billion Chapter 70 account decreases by
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less than 4 percent; then legislative leaders would propose to reduce the $936 million unrestricted
general government aid account by more than 4 percent to make up the difference.
Please see the attached MMA statement calling for the protection of local aid during the budget debate,
and passage of health insurance plan design reform. Please continue to contact your legislators and tell
them what a 4 percent local aid cut would mean for your community, and call for immediate passage of
health insurance plan design reform.
Check the MMA's website at www.mma.or for updates and late - breaking information.
Thank you.
Geoffrey C. Beckwith
Executive Director, MMA
1 Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110
617- 426 -7272 fax) 617- 695 -1314
www.mma.org
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Ellen Doucette .con]
Sent: Tuesday, March 1G'201O8:58AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Pater OaUoo.Jean
Subject: Fw:20O0-P-1282-E'nobceofopinion
The Appeals Court reversed the grant of ouoonacy judgment for the owner of the Danis
property on the basis that there were material issues of fact.
Summary judgments are only supposed to be granted if there are no material issues of fact
and application of the la* to those facts requires a specific outcome. All this means is
that the parties will have to conduct a trial in the superior court.
We have only been monitoring the matter and do not expect to be participating at the
trial.
Ellen
Ellen Callahan Doucette, Eag.
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TABLE 2
A-M and FM Peak Hour Trufflc Volumes and Pedestrian Crossinp.
Mami Street att Frafflmhi n Street, Readjmg
stivet name
MainStreet (Route 2a)
Frankiiii Street
Northbol-und
Southbound
Eastbound
Westbultmd
Teitall
Turnm'g -MCINrement
L
TH
RT
LT
TH
RT
LT
TH
RT
LT
TH
RT
Turning-volume
35
334
20
235
57B
83
78
49.
50
85
124- 1
167'
AINI
peak
Approach volume
—
389
8.96
177
376
hot w
Pedeshi.,an, cras . lin
0
2
0!
2
Turning vulume.
'=24�-
45
6--6-
231
2106
PM
pf,,,Ik
Approach volume
722
788
2.33
363
hom. �
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0
1.
0.,
1
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Imtersection Capacity Analyslis, Existing Conditions,
Main, Strut at Fl-w-fln Min Street, Reading
main stivet (koute 28)
Franklin Street
Store et n me
Northb ound
hbound
S-out
Eastbound
W... tbound
OveraH
Turku ment'
1111119
LT
TH
RT
LT
LT
LT
IT
LO
I
D
AM
peak
baur
Dolay
20
27
P11
LOS
B
F
D
D
peak
our
h llr
19
20
135
-41
36--
Dolay (sed-veh)
1
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Alterntives v
I MA, 1 40: 9
Intersection CtWacity Analysis of Alternative Improvements-
Existing Traffic Vo�'s
Main Street, at Frankh-1n. Street Reading.
Noto Performance measures* Level of Service (A to E) /Average Delay: econds per vehic
Alternative I:,-- Ratime T. raffic Signal with Existing Phasing Sequence and Intersection Geometry.
G
Alternative 1. Change EBMVB Operation: to Split-
Phase under Existing eam
Alternative 3- Add a WB Right -Turn Lane and Retime Signal with-. Existing Phasing Sequence
,
alternative 4- Add a Lane on Both EB./W.B.Approa 4 ches and Change EB.fV-%(B Operation to Split-Phase
Mam'Street (R-w-ute 2.8)..
FrankUn Street
Ov.eraR
Approach
NorthbGund
SouthbouRd
Eastbo-tmd
'Westbound
Exishng
B118
B120
D/37
D147
C/2-7
Aftem-ifi ve 1
C/22
_C12.1.
C/34
D142
C/27
AM
peak
Altemative 2
C/23
C-13 0
D"141 I
E156
C/35
our
Altemative 3
B/16
B-116.
D/418
C/26
C/21
Alternativ, e 4
C/22
C121
D/47
D135
C/27
BIZO
F/135
D14-1
/36
D
Existing
B/19
Alta at I
C/2-7
C127
D-151
C/29
C/3-0
PM
peak
.41temative 2
D/37
W40
F187
E/701
D149,
hour
B119
B117
D47
B114
C121
Altemafive 3
Alternative 4
C/21
B-118
D/50
C132
C/25
Noto Performance measures* Level of Service (A to E) /Average Delay: econds per vehic
Alternative I:,-- Ratime T. raffic Signal with Existing Phasing Sequence and Intersection Geometry.
G
Alternative 1. Change EBMVB Operation: to Split-
Phase under Existing eam
Alternative 3- Add a WB Right -Turn Lane and Retime Signal with-. Existing Phasing Sequence
,
alternative 4- Add a Lane on Both EB./W.B.Approa 4 ches and Change EB.fV-%(B Operation to Split-Phase
11.3 ,11 C
Intersection Capacity Anil ynis. of'AlternatWe Improvements
Pr ojected 2030 Traffic Growth
-M ' Street at Franklin* Street, Rea&mg
am
Street Ume
Main Street (Roifte 2
i 1 Street
Ove raff
-Approach
Northboiiiid
Soulhbound
Eastbound.
West-bo.-iind
Eris ft-
B119
0126-
D141-9
E173
D,/36
Altern-afive I
C/23
C130
D141
E156
0135
AM
pv.,-tk
Alter native 2
C/34
E167
E/58
F/17* 5
F18-1
hum,
Altem-dive 3
C/22
C122
D/50
C/25
C125
Alternafive 4
C123
C125
E161
1 141
C131
itlrr
Afternaft'vie I
0121
C129
F1261
E/6
E/57
D/37
D/37
E178
U-13
D,141
PM
peak-
Alterna-five 2
E/60
F182
E/71
F*1131
F182
hoiu:
A.Itemahive 3
C
C12-5
D10 5
B/14
C126
Alte-ruafive. 4
0122
'C
E162
E/62
D/238
C/2- 9
Note Performance measures-- Level rat e ice (A to F).[ Average Delay (seconds: per vehicle)
Alternative I_ Retime Tragic Signal with Existing Phasing Sequence and Intersection Geometry
Alternative 2:-- Change EBMB. Operafion, to split Phase under E)d -sting Geometry
Alternative 3,-Add a V Right Turn Lane and Refirn, e Signal With Existing Phasing Sequence.
Alternative 4- Add a Lane on Both EBM-B Approaches and Change EBAIVB Ope'ration! to Split-Phase.
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Easy to - implement
Maintains cycle timing
Monitor improvements
• RTL significantly increases capacity of
intp.r.qp.r.tion
LOS
lnters�ection LOS D in PM
to Split- Pha