SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2004 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Charles J. McCarthy, Marion V. McEttrick, James G. Mullen, Jr., David A. Colton, Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the November 22, 2004 meeting minutes.
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter.ED.), the Board of Selectmen held a public hearing upon the petition of Boston Edison (Nstar Electric) requesting permission to construct, and a location for, a line of conduits under Woodland Road.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location to Boston Edison (dba Nstar) to construct a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, to be located in Woodland Road, approximately 1,950 feet southeast of Atherton Street, a distance of 40 feet, subject to the following conditions: that the petitioner secures a street opening permit from the Department of Public Works and an electric permit from the Wire Department prior to construction; any
conduit installed in the Town’s right of way should be encased in concrete; any excavation beneath street pavement should be backfilled with flowable fill and the pavement patch shall be blended with infrared in the coming spring; and that the Town’s right of way be restored to its present condition.
The Board met with Mr. John Shortsleeve of Bay State Consultants regarding electricity procurement for the Town. Mr. Shortsleeve stressed that his company differs from other companies in that it negotiates with all suppliers through the end of the process and provides ongoing consulting support to the Town.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize Town Administrator David Colton to initiate electricity procurement with Bay State Consultants.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the installation of an outdoor decorative street light at the intersection of Cary and Cabot Street by the Doug Bognanno neighborhood foundation.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the award of a bid for the printing of the Annual Town Report in the amount of $6,185 to Eagle Graphics contingent upon the receipt of a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $285.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to request a Reserve Fund Transfer of $285 to the Town Reports/Bylaws budget to cover the shortfall created by the FY05 budget process and to meet the bid price for printing the Annual Town Report.
The Board discussed the initiation of a DPW Holiday Employee Recognition Program. A letter of solicitation was sent to various merchants for donations to fund this new program and a total of $1,450 was received. The donations will be used to provide a holiday brunch and to purchase hats inscribed with “Milton D.P.W., 2005" for each employee. The Board unanimously supports this program, but feels that, in the future, a separate entity should be involved in soliciting financial support.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve gift donations from Tedeschi’s, Tino’s Pizza, Fitness Unlimited, CRT Recycling, D.A. Bosworth, McLaughlin Brothers, and Bob’s Speed and Auto Parts, Inc. in the amount of $1,450 to initiate the DPW Holiday Employee Recognition Program.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the conditional appointment of Vicki Cyriac, 93 Brook Road to the cadet program, contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation and approval by the Personnel Board.
The Board confirmed the January meeting dates as Monday, January 10th and Monday, January 24th.
The Board discussed the rumble strips that have been installed on Brush Hill Road.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 7:00 p.m. with Charles J. McCarthy voting yes, Marion V. McEttrick voting yes and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and to return to open session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 7:20 p.m. to adjourn.
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