SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2004 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Charles J. McCarthy, James G. Mullen, Jr., Marion V. McEttrick, 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 accept the May 17, 2004 meeting minutes as written.
Pursuant to Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, a public hearing was held upon request of the Fruit Center, Inc., 10 Bassett Street, Milton, MA 02186, for a liquor license to sell at retail, wine, malt and cordials at 10 Bassett Street, Milton, MA 02186. Representing the Fruit Center were Attorney Michael Modestino, Michael Mignosa, Manager of the Milton Fruit Center and Steven DiGiusto, General Manager. Mr. Modestino gave the Board an overview of the Fruit Center’s application and answered questions from the Selectmen and residents of the Town. Because of the Building Commissioner’s determination that this application presents a proposed expansion of a non-conforming use and will require additional application to the Board of Appeals, it
was decided that this hearing be continued. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on this application until after such time as the Board of Appeals acts on the applicant’s proposed expanded use, at which time the Board of Appeals’ decision in this matter and additional public comment will be taken into consideration before rendering a decision on this license application.
The Board met with members of Partners Home Care who gave an overview of the services provided by their organization. It is the hope of this organization that the Board, in their capacity as Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Fund, will continue to support them, and the community based programs that provide services to the Town of Milton.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Milton Farmer’s Market to reserve the use of the Town parking lot on Wharf Street for the use of its patrons beginning Thursday, June 24th, and every successive Thursday throughout the summer.
The Board met with Michael Moreau, President of Municipal Management Associates, Inc.(MMA), the Town’s new parking ticket processing and collection vendor. Mr. Moreau informed the Board that Milton has a significant amount of outstanding unpaid parking ticket fines, and the Town’s penalty fees for failing to pay parking tickets within the statutory time frame are less than those of most Towns. MMA provides a program to pursue and collect parking tickets more than two years old for a percentage of the amount that they collect. After discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve entering into the Citation 2000 Plus program with Municipal Management Associates, Inc. to pursue outstanding parking
ticket fines and penalties dating back to January 1, 1994.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to increase the penalty fee for the non-payment of parking tickets within the statutory 21-day time period to $10 for both the first and second penalties.
The Board discussed the parcel of land off Randolph Avenue that was leased to Quarry Hills for temporary use. This License Agreement has expired and there is considerable debris that needs to be cleaned up to restore the land to the satisfaction of the Town and to be in compliance with the conditions of the license agreement. The Board will do a site walk and compose a list of things that need to be done by Quarry Hills.
The Board discussed the status of the Randolph Avenue reconstruction with Police Chief Kevin Mearn. He informed the Board that Saturday work has started. The Board is requesting that they receive timely reports on this project.
(Selectmen Mullen left the meeting temporarily at this time, 6:55 p.m.)
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the acceptance of a gift of $581,514 from the Copeland Family Foundation toward the Tucker Elementary School Project.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the acceptance of a gift for the purchase of a park bench in memory of Richard K. Newcomb from the Copeland Family Foundation.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the acceptance of a bulletin board and paint for the Town Hall from the Amateur Gardeners of Milton.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the appointment of Michael Perry, 270 Blue Hills Parkway; Paul Twomey, 10 Denmark Avenue; James Walsh, 33 Pilgrim Road and Michael Fiore, 155 Hilltop Street to the positions of Seasonal Laborer in the Department of Public Works, subject to the concurrence of the Personnel Board.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the appointment of Town Planner Aaron Henry to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Inner Core Committee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the appointment of William Mee, 48 Pagoda Circle to the Council on Aging for a one-year term as an Associate Member.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve and sign the Annual Dog Warrant.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the award of the contract for Police Uniforms and Clothing to Doughboy Police, Fire, and EMS Supply, 55 American Legion Parkway, Revere, MA for the items and prices indicated in their bid, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the Board.
The Board discussed the Police-Directed Towing Contract and the insurance levels recommended by Town Counsel. The sole bidder on this contract, Auto Service and Tire of Mattapan, does not have the insurance levels recommended by Town Counsel and increasing its insurance levels would cause it to substantially increase its cost of doing business. Inasmuch as this vendor has provided police-directed towing services to the Town for ten years at their present level without any problems, it is the Town Administrator’s recommendation that the Board waive the higher insurance levels in favor of the insurance coverages and limits that the vendor currently has. This will require that the contract for these services to be rebid. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J.
McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the issuance of Revised Bid Specification documents for the procurement of Police-directed towing services.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from the Police Department in the amount of $6,412.24 for the General Expenses-Electricity Account, and to forward the request to the Warrant Committee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from the Police Department in the amount of $3,568 for the General Expenses-Heat Account, and to forward the request to the Warrant Committee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from the Police Department in the amount of $1,192 for the Police Leash Law Account, and to forward the request to the Warrant Committee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from the Police Department in the amount of
$720 for the Police Leash Law Account, and to forward the request to the Warrant Committee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from the Wire Department in the amount of $12,676.50 for the Street Lighting Account, and to forward the request to the Warrant Committee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from Law Special Services in the amount of $53,969, and to forward the request to the Warrant Committee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve and sign Change Order Number 2 to the contract with P.J. Hayes, Inc. in the amount of $113,868.70 for work completed on the Reedsdale Road Water Project.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted to approve the Town’s participation in the Metro Southwest/I-95 South Partnership sponsored by the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, and to authorize the expenditure of $500 by the Department of Public Works to fund the Town’s portion of costs of a feasibility study for a Regional Economic Development Program.
(Selectmen Mullen returned at this time, 7:45 p.m.)
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to the First Parish Church in conjunction with a wine tasting fund-raising event for the 12-year old Little League team on June 5, 2004, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to approve the request of the Milton Police Department to install a banner at the intersection of Reedsdale Road and Randolph Avenue to promote the State’s “Click It or Ticket” program.
Chairman McCarthy acknowledged the recent bench dedication on the Town Green and the fact that resurfacing of Reedsdale Road has been completed.
The Town Administrator informed the Board of the following information:
David Owen and Kevin Mearn will attend A No Place for Hate Awards Ceremony on June 8 in Boston.
The Library will be having its Centennial Dinner on Wednesday, June 9.
Comcast has responded to the Renewal License Notice of Breach letters dated May 17, 2004 from the Board of Selectmen.
The “Entering Milton” signs have been installed.
The Information Technology Committee will be meeting on Thursday, June 10 to review the new phone system proposals, the Police have been invited to the meeting.
The Town has received a letter from the Archdiocese of Boston in response to a letter from Town Planner Aaron Henry re: the development of church properties in Milton stating that local officials will be invited to any meetings that have to do with the disposition of St. Pius X Church.
20. Selectmen Mullen requested that a letter of appreciation be prepared for Board signature to acknowledge the many years of service given by Roger Gregg as a member of the Board of Appeals.
21. 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.
22 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
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