SELECTMEN’S MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2003 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: James G. Mullen, Jr., Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, David W. Owen, Town Administrator, and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary.
The minutes of the September 22, 2003 meeting were approved 2-0-1. (Mr. McCarthy was not present after item #4 of these minutes and consequently abstained from voting)
Kathryn McSweeney of 26 Pleasant Street and Jeff Grant of 27 Pleasant Street addressed the Board regarding their concerns about the speed of traffic on their street and the safety of pedestrians in this area. Ms. McSweeney also requested that the Selectmen consider installing sidewalks on this end of Pleasant Street.
The Board received a request for a transfer of liquor license for Central Liquor Mart. After a brief discussion with the new owner’s attorney, Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beverages License for the premises at 26 Central Avenue to Ramila Patel, 20 Francis Drive, Apartment #5, Randolph, MA with the stipulation that the hours of business remain the same and be clearly stated on the license, and to forward the pertinent paper work to the ABCC for its final approval.
The Board met with Katherine Dunphy, the Town’s representative to the MWRA Advisory Board regarding information on, and support for, a piece of legislation that would protect the quality of the Town’s water by transferring the responsibility of managing the watersheds providing the water supply to the metropolitan Boston area from the Commonwealth to the MWRA. After a presentation by Mrs. Dunphy and brief discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to sign the letter dated 10/7/03, from the Milton Board of Selectmen to the respective Chairmen of the Legislature’s Joint Natural Resources Committee, supporting Senate Bill Number 1259, an Act to transfer care and control of the watershed to MWRA and to send copies to
Senator Joyce and Representatives Finneran and Timilty.
The Board met with the members of the Board of Library Trustees to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Herbert Wotiz, who resigned in August, 2003. Kathryn Fagan, Chair of the Board of Library Trustees, put forth the name of Michael Maholchic of 5 Bunton Street to replace Dr. Herbert Wotiz. After considering the Board of Library Trustees recommendation, Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted by roll call vote with James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes, Marion V. McEttrick voting yes and Charles J. McCarthy voting yes to approve the appointment of Michael Maholchic to the Board of Library Trustees to complete the term of retired board member Dr. Herbert Wotiz which expires in April 2004. James G. Mullen, Jr. polled the members of the
Library Trustees who voted by roll call vote with Kathryn Fagan voting yes, Robert Varnerin voting yes, Anna Bennet voting yes, Eugene Boylan voting yes, Mary Regan voting yes, Andrea Gordon voting yes, and Marjorie Jeffries voting yes, to approve the appointment of Michael Maholchic to the Board of Library Trustees to complete the term of retired board member Dr. Herbert Wotiz which expires in April 2004.
The Board met with DPW Director, David Colton for an update on the Public Works Department’s implementation of its reorganization plan. Mr. Colton reported that of the twenty-nine positions requested, Town Meeting funded twenty-eight and the department presently has filled all but three entry-level positions that are vacant but are being actively recruited. Mr. Colton sited the importance of skilled engineers and a strong team of managers who are well organized to support the Department’s goals and objectives. He introduced the new Town Planner, Mr. Aaron Henry.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Daniel M. Rota, Jr. of 27 Pinewood Road, Avon to a W-2 position in the Department of Public Works.
The Board met with Police Chief Kevin Mearn regarding his request for approval of two Civilian Emergency Dispatch Positions. Chief Mearn explained that as part of the civilian dispatch reorganization plan, the number of cadets in the Police Department will be reduced from eleven to nine. Four cadets applied for these new positions and Chief Mearn is recommending two candidates that he feels are qualified. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Kristen P. Chipman, 4 Galen Street and Alicia M. McGrail, 64 Sheldon Street, as full-time Civilian Emergency Dispatchers in the Milton Police Department, such appointments to become effective October 11, 2003, subject to the concurrence of the
Personnel Board.
Chief Mearn recommended the appointments of two new Auxiliary Police Officers. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments of Kevin S. McDonnell, 12 Lewis Drive, Randolph and Nancy Santana, 71 Oak Street, #2, Milton as members of the Auxiliary Police Unit.
Chief Mearn recommended the hiring of an additional substitute traffic supervisor. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Bettye J. Hudson, 18 Rock View Road, to the position of substitute traffic supervisor subject to the concurrence of the Personnel Board.
The Board received correspondence from Deputy Chief Richard Wells, the Chairman of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, who is recommending the addition of two members to the Committee. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments of John Fleming, Captain of the Fire Auxiliary, and Cliff Flynn, Inspector of Wires, to the Local Emergency Planning Committee, effective immediately.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve contractual service agreements with Donald G. Robbins, 195 Ridge Road, Marshfield and Carolyn P. Redfern, 290 Fletcher Road, North Kingstown, RI to provide building inspection services relative to the School Building Program, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said agreements on behalf of the Board.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the School Departments’s request to sell the current food service truck for $500 trade-in value toward the purchase of an appropriate vehicle.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Celebration for Education Committee to hang a banner at the intersection of Reedsdale Road and Pleasant Street from October 6-24th, in conjunction with their fund raising event at Lombardo’s.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request from Keith and Linda Mills, Proprietors of Esprit du Vin, 25 Central Avenue, to sell household trash stickers at their establishment.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation on the occasion of the retirement from Town service of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Grassa O’Neill and to recognize and thank her for her many years of dedicated service to the Town of Milton.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. Mccarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation designating October 24, 2003 as UNITED NATIONS DAY in Milton.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the preliminary FY ‘05 General Insurance Budget at $709,689.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the preliminary FY ‘05 Town Reports and Bylaws Budget at $6,300.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the preliminary FY ‘05 Unemployment Compensation Budget at $150,000.
Town Administrator David Owen reported that he attended the International City/County Management Association Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina and that he felt that it was most beneficial.
David Owen also reported that he had received a salary reclassification request from the Wire Inspector Cliff Flynn, for himself and for the Assistant Superintendent of Wires. The Board requested more definitive information on how the administrative duties of the Wire Inspector have changed since assuming the maintenance of the street light program before they consider this request.
David Owen reported the free cash figure as of July 1, 2003 for the Town of Milton is $1,039,600. The Selectmen requested that Mr. Owen get a break down on this figure from the Town Accountant.
David Owen reported the resignation of Peter Gilmartin from the Historical Commission. The Board signed a letter of thanks to Mr. Gilmartin.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of the Town’s membership in the Suburban Coalition.
Chairman Mullen informed the Board that there will be stricter enforcement in regards to unregistered cars in Town. He also expressed his approval of the manner in which the opening of school was conducted.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 7:40 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 real estate, litigation, and labor relations and to return to public session only for the purpose of adjournment.
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Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:20 p.m.
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