SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2004 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Charles J. McCarthy, Marion V. McEttrick, James G. Mullen, Jr., David A. Colton, Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept the meeting minutes of September 28 and October 18, 2004.
Deborah Felton of 20 Willoughby Road introduced Caitlin Rotman of 127 Woodland Road and Britni Steingard of 7 Valley Road, co-director and co-producer for the Milton High School Dramatic Society. Ms. Rotman and Ms. Steingard invited the Board to Milton High School’s production of “The Laramie Project” and to participate in the post production discussion regarding the town of Laramie, Wyoming’s reaction to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard.
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter.Ed.) the Board held a public hearing upon petition of Boston Edison Company (Nstar Electric) requesting permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located under the following public way: Barberry Lane, northerly, approximately 308 feet northwest of Brierbrook Street, a distance of 58 feet.
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 Barberry Lane, northerly, approximately 308 feet northwest of Brierbrook Street, a distance of 58 feet, subject to the condition that the conduit be installed perpendicular to the street centerline, the issuance of a street opening permit and an electrical permit.
Chief Kevin Mearn met with the Board to discuss the Reverend Henderson Brome incident. Chief Mearn took this opportunity to publicly apologize to Rev. Brome for detaining him during the incident of mistaken identity that took place on July 28, 2004. The investigation of this incident revealed that, overall, proper police methods were employed and that no disciplinary measures are necessary or warranted against the members of the Milton Police force. Chief Mearn continued to inform the Board that although no discipline measures are warranted, he will be scheduling a staff meeting with all supervisors to discuss this particular incident and to review internal communication procedures for maximizing descriptions of individuals wanted in connection with a police
matter.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments of Theresa Shine, 10 Arnold Road, N. Quincy, and Kathleen Potter, 69 St. Mary’s Road to the position of Traffic Supervisor subject to the approval of the Personnel Board.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appoint of the following candidates to the Police Cadet Program, subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation and approval by the Personnel Board:
Joseph J. Bennett, 34 Sheldon St., Milton
Jahvari J. Junior, 75 Blue Hill Ave., Milton
Robert Ranton, 54 Franklin St., Milton
Kenny Sanchez, 9 Tara Drive, Weymouth
Christopher Potts, 145 Truro Lane, Milton
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve sewer bonds in the amount of $19,250., payable on November 15, in each year, $3,850 in 2005 to 2009 inclusive; authorized pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1), of the General Laws, as amended and supplemented,, and being a portion of the $774,694 Sewer Bonds authorized by a vote duly adopted by the Town, under Article 26 of the Warrant at the 2004 Annual Town Meeting.
The Board met with Town Engineer, Walter Heller, to discuss the proposal of a new section (21), in the General Bylaws being presented to meet the federal mandate regarding Stormwater Management. Copies of these proposed bylaws will be on display for public review in the Engineering department, the Selectmen’s Office and the Public Library.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve granting a skeleton day to Chapter 13 and non-union staff on either the day before or the day after Thanksgiving, as well a half-day on December 23, 2004.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to donate $200 from the M.L. Peabody Fund to Diane Ferrari, Coordinator of the Milton Residents Fund, to disperse to needy Milton residents.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use by Milton Hospital of the complimentary golf outing that is granted the Town annually by Quarry Hills for its annual “Tee Off” fund raising tournament for 2005.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the erection by Corcoran Construction of a temporary 4' x 8' construction sign with white letters on a background of green, supported by posts on each side, for a period of two years for a subdivision off Highland Street.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of Town ways for the running of the third annual Ricky Coombs Memorial Fun Run on November 21, 2004 subject to the approval of the police department.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Rachel Shanor to hang a banner announcing the third annual Ricky Coombs Memorial Fun Run at Reedsdale Road from November 12 through November 19, 2004.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of Town ways for the fourth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot race on Thursday, November 25, 2004, subject to the approval of the police department.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town Hall area by the Milton High School Dramatics Society for a fund raising bottle and can drive on Saturday, November 13 (rain date November 14) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign letters of recognition for the following 2004 recipients of the Eagle Scout of Honor award: Matthew Marotta, Michael Mazeika, Matthew Puleo, Edward Villard, Ryan Villard and Justin Wilson.
Chairman McCarthy reminded the Board about the upcoming Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 11.
Town Administrator David Colton updated the Board on the status of the availability of the flu vaccine for this upcoming season. He informed them that the Town received a check from Fuller Housing toward the reconfiguration of the intersection of Brush Hill Road and Neponset Valley Parkway and reported to them on recent improvements to Pine Tree Brook.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 6:35 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 litigation and collective bargaining and to return to open session only for the purpose of adjournment.
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