SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, MAY 3, 2004 6:00 P.M.
In attendance: James G. Mullen, Jr., Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, David W. Owen, Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded his motion to nominate Charles J. McCarthy as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Charles J. McCarthy accepted the nomination. The vote to elect Charles J. McCarthy as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen was unanimous.
Marion V. McEttrick moved to nominate James G. Mullen, Jr. as Secretary of the Board
of Selectmen. Mr. Mullen declined the nomination.
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded his motion to nominate
Marion V. McEttrick as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen. Marion V. McEttrick accepted the nomination. The vote to elect Marion V. McEttrick as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen was unanimous.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the April 20, 2004 meeting minutes as amended.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to award the $870,600 Town of Milton, Massachusetts Bond Anticipation Notes for the Woodland Road sewer project sold on April 28, 2004 and to be dated May 14, 2004 and maturing May 13, 2005 to Eastern Bank Capital Markets at a net interest cost of 1.75 %.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of the following taxicab licenses: Milton Taxi, Inc., (26 Taxicab Licenses); Milton Cab Co.-(26 Taxicab Licenses); and Owl Taxi Co-(1 Taxicab License).
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following health insurance programs for Town Employees at the following rates for FY ‘05:
Total Monthly Town’s Monthly Employee’s
Premium Contribution Weekly Contr.
Harvard Pilgrim Ind $ 396.94 $337.42 $14.88
Fam 1,067.77 907.61 40.04
HMO Blue Ind. 388.99 330.67 14.58
Fam 1,040.60 884.52 39.02
BC/BS VIP 2000 Ind 543.10 271.55 67.88
Fam 1,346.07 673.03 168.26
Blue Value Plus Ind 365.65 310.81 13.71
Fam 978.16 831.44 36.88
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments of the following individuals to the positions and for the terms listed below:
Town Counsel and Legislative Counsel-John Flynn-one year
Assistant Town Administrator-Annemarie Fagan-one year
Keeper of the Lockup (Chief of Police)-Kevin Mearn-one year
Inspector of Wires-Clifford Flynn-one year
Plumbing and Gas Inspector and Sealer of Weights and Measures-Mark Kelly-one year
Building Commissioner-Steven Crawford-one year
Director of Public Works-David Colton-one year
Assistant Director of Public Works (Operations) and Local Superintendent for the suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths-Paul Hurley-one year
Town Engineer-Walter Heller-one year
Director of Milton Emergency Management Agency-Mark Williams-one year
Veterans’ and Burial Agent and Director of Veterans’ Services-Richard Mearn-one year
Veterans’ Grave Officer-Richard Mearn-one year
Registrar of Voters (one each year - Term = 3 years)-Mary E. Browne-three years
Agent for the Peabody Fund-Cherie Dolgin-one year
Town Accountant (every third year - due to expire 2004) David Grab-three years
7 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a new Master Box fee schedule for the Milton Fire Department as follows:
Monitoring Fee $200/year + 100 for each additional box
Connection Fee $250/new box
8 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer request of the Fire Department in the amount of $1,638 for the Fire Department’s General Expenses (Miscellaneous) account, and to forward the request to the Warrant Committee.
9 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to the Milton Hoosic Club in conjunction with an auction and dinner on behalf of the Thacher Montessori School on May 21, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m
10 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the following proclamations:
A proclamation designating the week of May through May 15, 2004 as Milton Senior Citizen Week.
A proclamation designating the week of May 16, 2004 as National Public Works Week.
A proclamation congratulating David J. Purcell, M.D. for his selection to receive the 2004 Lira Family Award for Physician Excellence.
A proclamation congratulating Paul G. Paganelli, M.D. for his selection to receive the 2004 Lira Family Award for Physician Excellence.
A proclamation congratulating Norma H. Bowman for her selection to receive the Highland Award.
A proclamation congratulating Manfred M. Ernesti, M.D. for his selection to receive the M. Vassar Pierce, M.D. Award.
A proclamation congratulating Kevin T. Henry for his selection to receive the Mary A. Cunningham Award.
11 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Charles J. McCarthy to sign and cast the Town’s votes for the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
12 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support Article 8 (Capital Items Appropriation-Financial Management Software)and Article 31 (Acceptance of Library Schematic Design) and to defer discussion on Article 38 (Rental of Ulin Rink), and Article 51 (Amend Chapter 6, Section 34 of the General Bylaws-Alcoholic Beverages on Leased Premises).
13 The Board discussed the revised budget recommendations for Public Safety with Chief Kevin Mearn and Chief Malcolm Larson and the impact of cuts to the DPW budget with David Colton.
14 Chairman McCarthy discussed a letter from the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Post Closure Use permit for the Milton Landfill Area/Quarry Hill Recreational Complex and the present landfill gas extraction process. It has been reported that the flare that serves to burn off the gas is not always operable and the residents in the area are concerned. Chairman McCarthy requested DPW David Colton to draft correspondence to the DEP stating the Town’s concerns before the Post Closure Permit is approved.
15 Town Administrator David Owen reported to the Board that the Planning Board is extending an invitation to its June 3rd meeting to discuss the Central Avenue and Wharf Street land swap. Mr. Owen also presented the deed for the Hillside Property for signatures and requested a meeting date from the Board to conduct Police Department interviews for Sergeant and Lieutenant positions. The Board agreed to meet with the Planning Board on June 3rd and to post May 10th @ 5:30 p.m. to conduct Police interviews.
16 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Milton Garden Club to hang a banner announcing its annual plant sale. The original request was for the Reedsdale Road site which was not available. The East Milton Fire Station was approved as an alternative.
17 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously, at 6:50 p.m., with James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes, Marion McEttrick voting yes and Charles McCarthy voting yes, to enter into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and to return to public session only for the purpose of adjournment.
18 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to recess until 7:30 p.m.
19 Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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