SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2003 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: James G. Mullen, Jr., Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, David Owen, Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary.
The meeting minutes from the November 3, 2003 meeting were approved as written.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location for Boston Edison d/b/a Nstar Electric to install approximately 15 feet of electrical conduit in the northerly side of Pleasant Street opposite Gerald Road to provide an underground service to the residence at 258 Pleasant Street, as per a plan entitled “Plan of Pleasant Street, Milton Showing Proposed Customer Conduit Location” dated October 7, 2003.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location for Boston Edison d/b/a/ Nstar Electric to install approximately 20 feet of electrical conduit in Hillside Street approximately 1,798 feet southwest of Forest Street to provide an underground service to the residence at 428 Hillside Street, as per a plant entitled “Plan of: HILLSIDE STREET, MILTON Showing: PROPOSED CONDUIT LOCATION” dated October 28, 2003.
Under the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 56 of MGL, the Board conducted a public hearing to discuss the allocating of the local property tax levy amount for the five classes of property, residential, open space, commercial, industrial and personal property for FY 2004 tax bills. Jeff d’Ambly, Chief Assessor, and M. Joseph Manning of the Board of Assessors made a presentation to the Board that included the recommendations of the Board of Assessors regarding the property tax burden to be borne by each class of property. After a brief discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to recommend the following:
A Minimum Residential factor of 97.8187
No residential exemption be adopted
No open space discount be adopted
No small commercial exemption be adopted
5 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to award the bid for the purchase of a Ford 250 heavy duty pick-up truck with an extended cab to Colony Ford Truck Center, Inc., Warwick, RI in the amount of $23,573.
6 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve entering into a grant contract agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of $80,000 for channel maintenance and structural improvements and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said agreement on behalf of the Board.
7 Public Works Director David Colton, Program Manager Reva Levin and Civil Engineer John Thompson met with the Board to discuss the Town’s Stormwater Management Plan developed by Camp Dresser McKee, Inc., and their plans for implementing it. The Board was informed of the Town’s legal responsibility to protect and improve the quality of storm water discharge to receiving waters and possible violations concerning water quality standards for Unquity and Pine Tree Brooks. Also discussed were permit requirements and mandated management practices. After reviewing drainage and water quality findings by CDM, appropriate action to address these issues were discussed and a Stormwater Capital Plan was presented. The plan
would span a ten year period and each year would target a priority area recommended by CDM and the Department of Public Works. The goals of the Department of Public Works are to gain approval of the Capital Improvement Plan, secure funding of $500,000 per year for ten years and to implement the Best Management Practices mandated by EPA.
8 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the renewals of Common Victualler’s licenses to the following:
Radio Coffeehouse, 24 Central Avenue, Milton, 02186
Milton Youth Hockey, Ulin Rink, Milton, 02186
Java Jo’s Coffee Shop, 556 Adams Street, Milton 02186
The Towne Deli, 27 Central Avenue, Milton 02186
Newcomb Farms, 1130 Randolph Avenue, Milton 02186
LETHE, LLC (New England) d/b/a Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, Milton 02186
CJ’s Sandwich Shoppe, Inc.,537 Adams Street
Sodexho Operations, LLC, 2 Granite Avenue
Najjar Concessions, 27 Rita Road, Braintree, 02184
Ho Jarn, Inc, d/b/a Mr. Chan’s, 534Adams Street, Milton, 02186
A Lighter Fare, 110 Antwerp Street, Milton, 02186
Tino’s Pizza, 22 Central Avenue., Milton, 02186
Stella’s Luncheonette, 558 Adams Street, Milton, 02186
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the renewals of Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the following establishments:
East Milton Package Store, 368 Granite Avenue, Milton, 02186
American Legion Post #114, 123 Granite Avenue, Milton, 02186
Fuller Village, 1399 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, 02186
Esprit du Vin, 25 Central Avenue, Milton, 02186
Central Liquor Mart, 26 Central Avenue, Milton, 02186
Wollaston Golf Club, 999 Randolph Avenue, Milton, 02186
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the renewal of an Entertainment License for the following:
Java Jo’s Coffee Shop, 556 Adams Street, Milton, 02186
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve permits for the East Milton Package Store, Central Liquor Mart, and Esprit du Vin to sell alcoholic beverages on the Sunday before Thanksgiving and each Sunday thereafter until New Year’s Day, subject to the conditions of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
9 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to the Thacher Montessori School, 1425 Blue Hill Avenue, for a Parent Social on November 14, 2003 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the school’s Gymnasium.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to the Hoosic Club for the 1967 Class Reunion form 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on November 28, 2003.
10 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the acceptance of gifts of $400 each from Mary C. McSharry for a park bench in memory of her husband and son, and from Ann M. (Hannigan) Sheehan for a park bench in memory of her son.
11 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of St. Michael’s Church to hang a banner at the intersection of Randolph Avenue, Reedsdale Road, and Pleasant Street from November 18 through November 22, 2003 in conjunction with their annual fair, and sandwich signs at East Milton Square, the Lower Mills area and the front of Cunningham Hall (contingent upon approval from the owners of the property in front of which the signs will displayed).
12 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Boy Scout Troop 3 in Milton to use the Baron Hugo Gazebo for a Toys-for-Tots collection on Saturday, November 29, 2003.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted
unanimously to approve the request of the Milton Rotary Club to place a lighted tree in the Baron Hugo Gazebo, and to hold an observance in the gazebo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2003.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted
unanimously to approve and sign letters of congratulations to the following new Eagle Scouts: Christoper Stephen Talutis; Joseph Adone Bonomi; Nicholas Vincent Sparagna; and William Paul Melville.
13 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of FAME to use the front of the Town Hall parking lot for a bottle and can drive on Saturday, December 13, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. subject to not obstructing access to and from the Fire Station.
14 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve granting a paid holiday to Chapter 13 and non-union staff on either the day before or after Thanksgiving, as well as a half day on Christmas Eve.
15 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $14,497 for the Unemployment Compensation budget, and to forward it to the Warrant Committee.
16 Town Administrator David Owen informed the Board of a vacancy on the Commission on Disability and reminded the public that rubbish and trash collection would be a day late due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Mr. Owen also informed the Board that the Electric Supply Contract will be ready for discussion/approval at the next Board meeting.
17 Marion McEttrick voiced her concern for traffic issues and blocked driveways in the St. Mary of the Hills School and Glover School area. She feels that these issues need to be addressed by the Police Department.
18 James G. Mullen, Jr. informed the Board that he has been asked by the Director of Public Records of the Commonwealth to sponsor a public records seminar.
19 The Board met with Charles Winchester, Chair of the School Building Committee and Tony Cichello, Board member, to receive an update on the progress of the School Building projects and the shortfall for the Cunningham/Collicot Schools project. Also discussed were dates and locations for a Special Town Meeting for February. The Board asked Mr. Winchester to attend the December 1st Board meeting to discuss numbers for a potential debt exclusion override for the schools for anything that is approved by Town Meeting in February.
20 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 7:45 p.m., with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Charles J. McCarthy voting yes, and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes, to approve entering into Executive Session to discuss litigation and collective bargaining strategy, and to return to public session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
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