SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 2, 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 Board voted to accept the meeting minutes of May 27, 2003.
The Board met with Senator Brian Joyce who reviewed the state-wide core services that were voted for funding by the Senate. He also discussed the funding for specific items impacting the town and informed the Board that State Aid will be approximately $200,000 more than what was projected at Town Meeting if the Senate budget recommendations are accepted.
The Board met with Tim Martin, Marvin Gordon, Tom Flatley and Dick Kane to discuss Fuller Village, Phase II. Mr. Kane made a brief presentation of this new senior housing development and discussed its many amenities, some of which will be made available to the town. This group will be submitting a site plan to the Planning Board soon and will also be having a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed development and its impact.
The Board held a public hearing in conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter.Ed.) upon the petition of Boston Edison Company requesting permission for a grant of location for a line of conduit in Wharf Street. Charles J. McCarthy moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location to NStar for the placement of underground conduit in Wharf Street, beginning at a point approximately 203 feet east of Adams Street for the distance of 89 feet northeasterly to provide service to 88 Wharf Street.
The Board met with Kevin Mearn regarding the replacement of the Pine Tree Brook Bridge and the curtailment of vandalism and youth disturbances in that vicinity. Chief Mearn attended a neighborhood meeting on May 27 and highlighted some of the requests of the residents who attended that meeting. Residents are requesting that some beautification of the area take place before the reinstallation of the bridge and that the Building Commissioner check to see if the bridge is up to code. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17th at 7:30 p.m. in the Basement Conference Room. Residents are also requesting that there be representation from the DPW, School Department and School Building Committee at the next meeting.
The Board discussed the proposed sale of the Stop and Shop distribution facility. Town Administrator David Owen reported that he and Marion McEttrick met with the public relations person from Stop and Shop and were informed that they have four interested developers, none of whom would use the space as intensively as Stop and Shop. Concerns were expressed by all regarding the huge impact the amount of traffic has had on traffic flow through Milton and the historic Paul’s Bridge. It is the consensus of the Board that direct access to 128/95 should be developed from this facility. There will be another meeting between Stop and Shop and the Town when the purchase of the property is at hand.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Department of Public Works’ new Water Regulations dated June 2003.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve only Division 4 (Driveway/Entrance Permit) of the Department of Public Works’ new Right of Way Regulations dated April, 2003.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments of the following individuals as seasonal employees in the Department of Public Works, subject to Personnel Board Approval: Anthony LaVita, 57 Wendell Park; Michael Perry, 270 Blue Hill Parkway; Jonathan Richard, 807 Canton Avenue; and Paul Twomey, 10 Denmark Avenue.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign an easement agreement with Verizon New England, Inc. for the placement of an electronics cabinet on a portion of land at 25 Gile Road.
The Board met with Chick Geilich from Quarry Hills who introduced Chris Sleeper, their new Golf Professional, and Joanne Parks, who works for Senior Tour Player. They discussed the condition of the golf course and when the official opening will be. Also discussed was the license agreement to use a small amount of Milton land for the opening and operation of the Milton 9. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a License Agreement with Quarry Hills Associates relative to the temporary access to and use of Town land in conjunction with the opening and operation of the Milton 9 at Quarry Hills (Granite Links).
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a temporary sign permit for the installation of a 6' x 8' illuminated sign for the Quarry Hills golf course on Town land at least 25 feet off Randolph Avenue. Approval of two other directional signs were deferred pending the review of the Police Department.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $12,921 for the Elections and Registration budget, and to forward that request to the Warrant Committee.
14. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve entering into a contractual services agreement with Toby Teel, 195 Williams Avenue, to provide seasonal assistance to the Building Department in computerizing its records relative to the School Building Program.
15. Town Administrator David Owen reported that he received notification of a change in the treatment of Bond Premium revenues from the Department of Revenue.
He also received correspondence from a Town Meeting member in Lexington who is asking for the support of the Board for House Bill #H1468, relative to the purchase of municipal lighting plants. After a brief discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to draft a letter to Patrick Mehr of the Lexington Electric Utility Committee in support of House Bill #H1468 which is legislation that will assist Lexington and other communities interested in acquiring distribution plants from incumbent investor-owned-utilities, and to operate them as Municipal Light Plants.
Mr. Owen also reported that he received a request from the Boys Scouts seeking a reduced building permit fee for the proposed Egan Activity Center at Camp Sayre. In return for the reduced fee, the pool at this facility is intended to be shared with the community. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a building permit fee in the amount of $20,000 for the proposed Egan Activity Center at Camp Sayre.
16. The Board voted unanimously at 7:50 p.m. with James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes, Marion V. McEttrick voting yes and Charles J. McCarthy voting yes to enter into Executive Session to discuss real estate and return to public session only for the purpose of adjournment.
17 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
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