SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2004 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Charles J. McCarthy, Marion V. McEttrick, James G. Mullen, Jr., David W. Owen, 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 June 7, 2004 as amended.
Dr. David Harte addressed the Board in support of his Matrix Band concert on June 24 at the Baron Hugo Gazebo.
The Board met with Peter Racicot, Vice President for Marketing and Business Development for Fallon Ambulance, regarding a new contract agreement for the provision of Emergency Ambulance Services. Under this new agreement the Contractor will establish a resupply system for disposable EMS equipment, lease defibrillator units for the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per year per unit, and will establish an annual scholarship program for Milton Highs School graduates.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a contract agreement with Fallon Ambulance Service for the provision of Emergency Ambulance Services, including Advanced Life Support Services, in the Town of Milton for a 5-year term beginning July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009.
The Board met with Charles Winchester, Chair of the School Building Committee, to discuss a request by the School Building Committee for the continued closure of Gile Road until all of the construction at the high school is completed. Mr. Winchester also updated the Board on the progress of the School Building project. Glover School’s final touches will be completed in another month. Tucker School will be ready for the opening of school in September. Pierce Middle School will have a temporary certificate of occupancy for the opening of school in September. The High School’s cafeteria and music rooms will be ready for the opening of school in September and the Auditorium will be ready sometime between December and February. The RFP
for the demolition contract for Collicot will be published in July and awarded in mid August and plans for Collicot/Cunningham will be scheduled for late fall or early winter.
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the continued temporary closure of Gile Road to the general public until March 1, 2005.
Police Chief Kevin Mearn and Deputy Police Chief Richard Wells met with the Board to discuss the impact of traffic closures during the Democratic National Convention. Both Chief Mearn and Deputy Chief Wells do not think that the convention will directly impact the town except for making the commute to Boston more time consuming, and if there are any breakdowns, this may cause overflow onto the main streets of the town. The Board was assured that there will be extra police in East Milton, Lower Mills and Blue Hills Parkway during that four day time frame to accommodate traffic concerns.
The Board met with Steven Crawford and Kevin Mearn, members of the Zoning, Building, and Health Codes Committee, to discuss neighborhood nuisance enforcement.
Steve Crawford provided a handout outlining how complaints regarding zoning issues are presently handled by the Building Department. The Board feels that it is important to get an idea of where the chronic problems exist and to address them. It was suggested that the Town employ seasonal help, perhaps a college student, to catalog zoning violations and report them to the Building Department for appropriate action.
The Board met with Michael Hornbrook and Michele Gillen of the MWRA, and DPW Director David Colton to discuss the Authority’s Water Main Replacement Project in Adams Street. Mr. Hornbrook’s presentation included an alternate alignment which will take the project around the East Milton business district. Mr. Hornbrook also addressed a chronic sewer odor problem that is being experienced by residents at 45 Milton Street.
The Board met with Anthony Lionetta of Earth Tech, Inc. and DPW Director David Colton regarding the proposed development of a plan to make improvements to Brush Hill Road/Neponset Valley Parkway/Milton Street Intersection. After a presentation by Mr. Lionetta, Mr. Colton recommended that the Board award the contract for engineering services for design services to Earth Tech.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve entering into an Engineering Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $82,300 for the design of improvements at the intersection of Brush Hill Road, Neponset Valley Parkway, and Milton Street, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign this contract on behalf of the Board.
The Board met with Bruce Adams and Leah Stanton of Weston and Sampson and DPW Director David Colton to discuss the comprehensive water system study proposed by Weston and Sampson. A presentation was given demonstrating the work involved and the benefits of performing the study, developing the hydraulic model of the water system and utilizing geographic information systems.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign an Agreement for Engineering Services with Weston and Sampson Engineers, Inc., to do a Water Distribution Systems Study and GIS for an amount not to exceed $97,700.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve entering into a contract with Earth Tech in the amount of $18,900 for the design of improvements to the intersection of Canton Avenue, Thacher Street, and Highland Street, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the Board.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Department of Public Works to order two vehicles, a heavy-duty six-wheel dump truck with plow, sander, and liquid calcium system at a cost of $115,870 and a 30,000 GVW Forestry Truck with 55 ft aerial bucket system, chip body and storage cabinets at a cost of $108,410, from M-H-Q Municipal Vehicles, Marlboro, MA, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a lease/purchase agreement to finance these acquisitions, subject to Town Counsel’s review and approval.
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the acceptance of a gift of $308,752.58 from Milton Academy toward the costs of the Centre Street Water Main Replacement project.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the award of the contract for the Centre Street Water Main project to Metro Equipment Corporation of Braintree, MA in the amount of $352,487.99 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the Board.
DPW Director David Colton informed the Board that due to budget constraints the Recycling Center at 629 Randolph Avenue will be closing on Saturday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. Starting August 7th, the Recycling Center will be open the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon. The Recycling Center will be closed for the month of July and when it reopens, it will only accepting items that are not picked up curbside.
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Fidelity First Financial Corporation to hold a 2-day auction on July 4-5, 2004 at the Milton Woman’s Club, 90 Reedsdale Road.
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to reiterate that the Town Administrator has been, and continues to be, authorized to sign grant applications and related grant documents for the Council on Aging on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to award the contract for office supplies to Corporate Express at a discount price of 79.7% off catalog prices, and to award a contract for toners and ink cartridges to W. B. Mason at a discount of 42.6% off catalog prices.
Town Administrator David Owen informed the Board of the following information:
The Town’s annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Kelly Field at 9:30 a.m.
Because of its participation in the 2004 MIIA Rewards Program, the Town has earned a credit of $12,686 toward its FY05 insurance premium.
The Board is in receipt of a Construction Project Status report on the Route 28 project.
June 28th and June 29th Board meetings will be for Police Department interviews.
18 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Charles J. McCarthy voting yes, Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes to enter into Executive Session to discuss real estate and collective bargaining, and to return to public session only for the purpose of adjournment.
19 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
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