SELECTMEN’S MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2004 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Charles J. McCarthy, Marion V. McEttrick, James G. Mullen, Jr., David 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 meeting minutes of September 20, 2004.
The Board met with Joseph Duffy, manager of East Milton Wine and Spirits, who was representing the owner, Mr. Barry Levine, to discuss the Board’s revocation of this establishment’s Sunday Opening Permit. The Board renewed this liquor license in November 2003 and granted a Sunday Opening Permit in April 2004, contingent upon Mr. Levine replacing his business sign and awning. Because the Board’s conditions were not honored, it revoked Mr. Levine’s Sunday Opening Permit on September 8, 2004.
Mr. Duffy informed the Board that Mr. Levine has obtained cost estimates to replace the signage and the awning and that it will take 60 to 90 days to complete the processing of a new lease and the replacement of the signage. He asked that the Board consider restoring the permit while this process is taking place. The Board declined to do so and informed Mr. Duffy of the procedure that needs to be followed regarding the installation of new signage in Milton. Mr. Duffy was given a Sign and Facade Design Handbook and was asked to encourage Mr. Levine to demonstrate his good faith by following the procedure in this book. The Board agreed to meet Mr. Duffy, or Mr. Levine, again in the near future, to consider the re-issuance of East Milton Wine and Spirits’ Sunday Opening
Permit based on the good faith demonstrated.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Peter F. Jackson, 14 Capen Street, to the Milton Village/Central Avenue Revitalization Committee.
The Board met with Town Planner, Aaron Henry, to discuss proposed Zoning Bylaw changes. Discussed were proposed articles that would address the following issues:
Side Yard Setbacks, Home Occupation, Mixed-Use Zoning Overlay, Drive Throughs, and the Impervious Surface bylaw.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase, by Public Works, of a Ford 350 heavy duty pickup truck from MHQ Municipal Vehicles, Inc., at the low bid of $24,536.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the award of a contract for the purchase of liquid calcium to All States Asphalt of Sunderland, MA, for the purchase price of $0.66 per gallon delivered.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the award of contracts for winter salt as follows:
Calcium Chloride to: Granite State Minerals, Inc. at the bid price of $38.12 (delivered) and to American Rock Salt Col, LLC at the bid price of $40.49 (delivered).
Sodium Chloride to: Eastern Minerals, Inc., at the bid price of $41.05 (delivered), and to Eastern Salt Co., Inc. at the bid price of $41.99 (delivered).
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following Snow Plow and Sander Rates for the 2004-2005 season:
3/4 ton 4 x 4 - $50.00 per hour
1 ton 4 x 4 - $60.00 per hour
6 Wheeler under 30,000 - $65.00 per hour
6 Wheeler over 30,000 - $75.00 per hour
6 Wheeler with sander - $100.00 per hour
Ten Wheeler - $85.00 per hour
Tri Axel - $85.00 per hour
2-3 Yard Loader - $75.00 per hour
4-5 Yard Loader - $105.00 per hour
6 Yard Loader - $105.00 per hour
6+ Yard Loader - $115.00 per hour
Backhoe w/power angle plow - $80.00 per hour
Backhoe w/angle plow - $75.00 per hour
10 Wheeler w/sander and plow - $125.00 per hour
9. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Engineer to sign the Project Completion Certificate for the Forbes Road Sewer Project.
10. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of Town roads and ways for the running of the sixth annual Milton Monster Dash in memory of Sam Cichello, subject to the approval of the Police Chief.
11. The owners of 450 Granite Avenue (NEXTEL) are remodeling their building, but the remodeling plans and elevations have not been reviewed by the Planning Board or the Building Commissioner. The Sign Review Committee is recommending that the Board approve temporary signage while this work is being completed.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve temporary signs for 450 Granite Avenue as follows: one sign on the front of the building with the trademark name NEXTEL appearing with black letters on a yellow background. The letters shall not be larger than 18" high and width not to exceed 8' 6". The letters shall be opaque 2" thick reverse channel letters with concealed lighting within the channel so as to create a halo effect around the letters when pinned off the background. (The letters shall not glow). The second temporary sign will be similar to the first and located on the south side of the building with letters not to exceed 15" high and a width not to exceed 6'.
12. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of Town ways by the Milton Knights of Columbus for their annual Tootsie Roll fund raising drive to benefit children with disabilities.
13. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the promotion of Christopher LaRose to the position of Working Foreman, Public Works Construction and Maintenance Craftsman, Motor Equipment Operator, Grade 2, subject to the approval of the Personnel Board.
14. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the transfer of Bryan Carroll from the Cemetery Department to the position of Maintenance Man, MEO, Grade 1 in the Public Works Department, at the rate of W-2(4), subject to the approval of the Personnel Board.
15. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of John Donovan, 43 Harding Avenue, Braintree, and Karim Brown of 195 Ashmont Street, Dorchester, to the position of Maintenance Man, MEO, Grade 1 in the Public Works Department, at the rate of W-2(1), subject to the approval of the Personnel Board and that they successfully complete the required pre-employment medical examination.
16. James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the permanent polling location for Precinct 1 and Precinct 11 to be Tucker School.
The Board requested that letters of appreciation to Reverend Anthony Brima, pastor of the Parkway United Methodist Church, and Timothy Martin, Executive Director of Milton Residence for the Elderly, be prepared for signature, thanking these gentlemen.
17. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Warrant for the November 2004 Election.
18. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a three year contract for HVAC services for the Town Office Building, Fire Stations, Libraries and Council on Aging to the low bidder, Mercury Mechanical Services, Inc.
19. Chairman McCarthy discussed the open meetings with residents of Thacher Street regarding the reconfiguration of that street between Central Avenue and Canton Avenue.
20. Town Administrator, David Colton, informed the Board that Melinda Collins, a member of the Conservation Commission for five years has resigned. Chairman Donald Neal is reviewing Talent Bank forms for a replacement.
Mr. Colton also informed the Board that Mass Highway responded to a letter sent by the Selectmen’s Office complaining about the condition of Route 28 by resurfacing the road.
The Board approved and signed a letter of congratulations to Video to Go on the occasion of its 20th anniversary in Milton.
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 one item of pending litigation and 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 to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
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