SELECTMEN’S MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2003 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Chair; James G. Mullen, Jr., Secretary, Charles J. McCarthy, Member; David Owen, Town Administrator and Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator.
The Board approved the minutes of the February 3, 2003 meeting.
Susan Mann, of the Milton Garden Club, addressed the Board regarding the upcoming fund raiser sponsored by the Milton Garden Club and Amateur Gardeners of Milton to help purchase a litter vac for the Department of Public Works.
David Shea, 307 Highland Street, Milton, addressed the Board regarding telephone line problems in the Highland Street area and requested that the Board send a letter to Verizon. Mr. Shea also complimented the Department of Public Works for its excellent performance during the snow storm on Monday, February 17, 2003.
Interviews were held with the following two candidates for the Town Engineer’s position:
Philip Paradis, 62 Neponset Avenue, Hyde Park, MA
Walter Heller, 168 Hilltop Street, Milton, MA 02186
The actual appointment of a new Town Engineer will be made at the Board’s March 3, 2003 meeting.
5 A conference was held with David A. Colton, Director of Public Works, Thomas Lionetta, P.E, New England Manager of Transportation Services and John Daniels, of Earth Tech. Discussed was the costs of developing plans and specifications for improvements in the Adams Street corridor relative to a Public Works Economic Development (“PWED”) grant application. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., of Concord, MA in an amount not to exceed $138,900 for purposes of developing plans and specifications for the improvements in the Adams Street corridor and preparation of a Public
Works/Economic Development grant application.
6 The Board discussed with David A. Colton, Director of Public Works, correspondence received from Congressman Stephen F. Lynch relative to transportation projects that the Town would like to try to get funded through the Transportation Equity Act. Mr. Colton suggested that the Town submit a transportation improvement plan for the Route 28 Corridor. James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to submit an application for consideration to Congressman Lynch.
7 The Board discussed the status of the snow and ice budget with David A. Colton, Director of Public Works.
8 The Board discussed the Department of Public Works’ revised draft Sewer Regulations with David A. Colton, Director of Public Works. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve establishing a 30-day public review and comment period on the Department of Public Works’ proposed revised sewer regulations.
9 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a reduction in the number of collection dates for yard waste during Spring FY2003 and the elimination of all yard waste pickup in July, August and September of FY2004.
10 A Conference was held with Charles Winchester, Chair, School Building Project Committee. Discussed was the Committee’s request to submit Special Legislation to allow pre-qualification of contractors and subcontractors as to worker compensation ratings in connection with Milton’s School Building Program and status of the School Building Project. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a letter to Governor Mitt Romney to request that he file the following bill with the General Court: An Act Relative to Certain School Construction Projects in the Town of Milton.
11 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Land Management Agreement with the Public Access Board relative to the proposed development of a Public Access Facility for small boats (canoes, kayaks, etc.) at the Captain’s Landing location. The Board understands that the Public Access Board will work with the Town to develop appropriate signage and/or pavement markings relative to the use of the designated ten parking spaces.
12 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator to seek sealed bids for the 23.6 acre parcel of Town-owned land off Hillside Street.
13 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Daniel N. Carney, 80 St. Agatha’s Road, to the Broadband Monitoring Committee through May 31, 2003 to fill the vacancy created by Catherine Shaffer’s move from Town.
14 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Police Department in the amount of $1,180 to repair the heating system at the dog pound.
15 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Town Administrator in the amount of $9,800 for purposes of obtaining an appraisal of a Town-owned parcel of land.
16 The Board discussed the Waterway Application No. W02-0622-N Milton Landing revised Boat Storage Plan AA-3 developed by the Milton Yacht Club. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve Plan A which utilized a portion of the Town Landing parcel as well as the easement area on the Hood-owned parking lot, and to request the developer to incorporate certain improvements into the plan for the development, subject to the approval of the Conservation Commission. The following list of improvements will be required to implement the revised boat storage plan:
1 Extend the adjacent drainage system to the Town Landing parcel as shown in Plan A.
2 Pave the area to the right of the marine railway on the Town Landing parcel, with grading to tie into the stormwater collection and drainage system on the adjacent H.P. Hood Inc. owned parking lot.
3 Fill and pave a 10' x 20' area on the right end of the marine railway launch area.
4 Retain light and power panel in area on Town Landing parcel designated for boat storage.
5 Retain water source on Town Landing parcel designated for boat storage.
6 Pour a foundation for a new winch at the southerly end of the H.P. Hood, Inc. property designation for boat storage.
7 Supply a light pole with a 110.220 panel on the H.P. Hood, Inc. property designated for boat storage.
8 Supply water source on H.P. Hood’s property designated for boat storage (a 1" residential-type service should suffice.)
9 Supply and set deadmen as required.
17 A conference was held with Malcolm Larson, Fire Chief. Discussed was the Fire Chief’s FY2004 Goals and Objectives. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Fire Chief’s FY2004 Goals and Objectives.
18 A conference was held with Kevin J. Mearn, Chief of Police. Discussed was the Police Chief’s FY2004 Goals and Objectives and the recommended amendments to the Town of Milton Traffic Rules and Orders. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following recommendation made by the Traffic Commission:
To amend Article V, Section 6, Service Zone Parking, of the Traffic Rules and Orders, so as to include the following:
Brook Hill Road: To re-designate twelve current service zone parking spaces as Service Zone “A” Parking, beginning at the intersection of Eliot Street and Brook Hill Road, on the easterly side of Brook Hill Road. The Service Zone “A” parking spaces would be only authorized for the owners and employees of businesses in the Central Avenue business area.
To amend Article V, Section I, Handicap Parking, of the Traffic Rules and Orders, so as to include the following:
Hollis Street: To designate a “Handicap Parking” space on the westerly side of Hollis Street from a point 3.1 meters (10 feet) from the intersection of Adams Street.
To amend Article V, Section 2, No Parking, of the Traffic Rules and Orders, so as to include the following:
Randolph Avenue: To include “No Parking” from a point 3.1 meters (10 feet) northerly and southerly of the driveway at 100 Randolph Avenue, St. Michael’s Church.
To amend Article V, Section 2, No Parking, of the Traffic Rules and Orders, so as to include the following:
Bassett Street: To include “No Parking Here to Corner” on the westerly side of Bassett Street from Franklin Street to a point 3.1 meters (10 feet) easterly.
To amend Article VIII, Section 12, Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs, of the Traffic Rules and Orders, so as to include the following:
Trout Brook Road: All traffic shall stop in an easterly direction before entering Sumner Street.
James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Police Chief’s FY2004 Goals and Objectives.
19 The Board discussed the list of consultants being used by various Town departments.
20 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Amateur Gardeners of Milton to hold their Annual Geranium sale on the front lawn of the Town Office Building, including the Baron Hugo gazebo, to use the lobby of Town Hall on Saturday, May 17, 2003 and the posting of a banner in front of the gazebo one week prior to the event.
21 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of 15 additional hackney licenses for the Milton Cab Company, subject to each vehicle being inspected by the Milton Police Department and the Sealer of Weights and Measures before being put into service.
22 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign Form 43 for a Change of Manager and a Change of the Board of Directors of the Wollaston Golf Club, with Phillipe Marie Bogaerts to serve as the new manager.
23 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one day liquor license to St. Elizabeth Parish in conjunction with a Dinner-Social to be held in the Church Hall between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. on March 14, 2003.
24 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one day liquor license to the Hoosic Club in conjunction with a fundraiser-auction for St. Mary’s of the Hills Parent Council between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on March 29, 2003.
25 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one day liquor license to Milton Academy in conjunction with an Alumni Reunion Dinner to be held at the Milton Academy Campus Quad between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on May 3, 2003.
26 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one day liquor license to Milton Healthcare in conjunction with a Nursing Home Open House to be held between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on March 14, 2003.
27 James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve acceptance of a gift of a twelve inch color television from James Hooley, 9 Russell Street and to acknowledge Mr. Hooley’s gift with a letter of thanks.
28 The Board noted receipt of a resignation letter from Anthony M. Sammarco as a member of the Trustees of the Milton Public Library.
29 The Town Administrator reported the following:
Monday, February 17, 2003 trash and recycling was cancelled. Tuesday, February 18, 2003 through Friday, February 21, 2003 will be delayed one day.
The Milton Cable Studio in the High School has been closed for repairs.
Receipt of an inquiry from a local insurance agent relative to going out to bid on the general insurance for the Town.
30 The Board discussed Stop and Shop’s recent marketing sale of its warehouse in Hyde Park with “easy access to the highway”. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr., moved, Charles J. McCarthy, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a letter to Elizabeth Frank, Stop and Shop Companies, 1385 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 outlining the Town’s concerns about the truck use along the MDC’s roadways and the structural integrity of Paul’s Bridge.
31 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 10:10 p.m., with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes and Charles J. McCarthy voting yes to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining, and to return to public session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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