SELECTMEN’S MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: James G. Mullen, Jr., Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, David W. Owen, Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary.
The Board accepted the meeting minutes of the February 2, 2004 and February 9, 2004 as written.
Martha Donovan of 41 Central Avenue addressed the Board concerning the parking lot at 36 Central Avenue.
Edward Villard of 2 Woodward Court, currently employed by the Milton Police Department, addressed the Board concerning its hiring policy as it applies to promotions within the Police Department.
Mary Ellen Gardner and Beth Nohmy of Precinct 1 addressed the Board urging them to support the passage of an override for the completion of the Collicot/Cunningham project.
The Board met with Elaine Hutchins and Susan Mann of the Milton Garden Club and Gayle Davis of the Amateur Gardeners of Milton who presented the Board with a check for $10,000 toward the purchase of a Litter-Vac for the Town. This check represents a joint fund raising effort by both clubs with the cooperation of DPW Director, David Colton. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a gift of $10,000 from the Milton Garden Club and The Amateur Gardeners of Milton toward the purchase price of a Litter-Vac by the Department of Public Works.
The Board met with Program Manager Reva Levin to discuss proposed fee increases for certain specialized recycling services. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the establishment of a $6 fee for accepting cathode ray tubes (CRT’s) at the recycling center, and a flat fee of $30 for all white goods.
The Board discussed the Memorandum of Agreement with Milton Academy that defines the extent of its participation in the design and construction of a new water main in Centre Street. This new main is needed to support Milton Academy’s new dormitories and expansion plan. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement between Milton Academy and the Town of Milton relative to the design and construction of a replacement water main along Centre Street between Randolph Avenue and Voses Lane contingent upon approval by Town Counsel.
The Board received a check from Milton Academy, relative to the Memorandum of Agreement for new water main construction, in the amount of $87,260. This amount will pay for Milton Academy’s portion of the costs of engineering and designing the replacement water main. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the acceptance of a gift of $87,260 from Milton Academy toward the costs of engineering and designing a replacement water main in Centre Street.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve entering into a contract with Amory Engineers in the amount of $10,500 for engineering services in designing the Centre Street water mains replacement project, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract and related documents on behalf of the Board.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a contract with Weston and Sampson Engineers in the amount of $150,000 for television inspection of 57,000 linear feet of sewer inspection of 275 sewer manholes, hydraulic capacity analysis of 10,000 linear feet of sewer, sewer database development, and a report recommending sewer rehabilitation work in 2005.
The Board met with Public Works Director David Colton to discuss the promulgation of regulations relative to issuing permits to drain layers. The DPW has experienced problems in the past due to unqualified persons doing drain laying work in Town and the Department would like to establish drain layers permit regulations. After a brief discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to establish a 30-day public review and comment period on the Department of Public Works’ proposed Drain Layers Permit Regulations.
The Board discussed a request from Mass Highway regarding the alteration of their contractor’s hours on the Route 28 construction project. The present schedule has resulted in heavy traffic delays. The Board is not in favor of extending hours for this project unless it will considerably shorten the completion of it. The Board requested that the Town Administrator send a letter of reply to Mass Highway informing them of its decision and asking for more detail on what the Town stands to gain from extended work hours on this project.
The Board discussed the proposed East Milton Parking Study. Congressman Stephen Lynch has obtained Federal funding in the amount of $250,000 to study the feasibility of increased parking in the East Milton deck area near the Wood Street overpass. Chairman Mullen assured the Board that input from residents and employees of the Town will be solicited during this study to address any questions or concerns relative to this proposed project.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer request for the Group Insurance budget in the amount of $22,997 to make the first of the required payments to employees under the settlement agreement relative to the change in prescription drug co-payments.
13. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the revised FY ‘05 Group Insurance budget at $5,704,730.
14 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Building Commissioner’s request to increase the spending authorization of the Building Department’s Revolving Account from $80,000 to $90,000 per year, subject to approval of the Warrant Committee and Town Meeting.
15 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Treasurer/Collector Kevin Sorgi as Tax Title Custodian for purposes of selling the Town-owned parcel of land (Lot 35) on Heather Drive by means of public auction, and to establish a minimum bid price that will cover all taxes, interest, and charges owned on the property, plus the Town’s legal fees, court costs, and costs of the public auction.
16 The Board received a request from the Boston Baptist College seeking to increase the size of a sign that was previously approved by the Board. The previous approval was for a 12" x 18" sign to be placed along Route 138 near the intersection of Bradlee Road. The College would like to increase the size of the sign to 36" x 36". The Board restated it support for the 12" x 18" sign and will only entertain a larger sign if the College finds that this sign is too small to direct people to its campus.
17 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to St. Agatha School in conjunction with their annual fund raising dinner event in the School Auditorium on March 6, 2004 from7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
18 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to the Hoosic Club in conjunction with the St. Mary of the Hills School Spring Gala event on March 27, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
19 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted 2-0-1, with James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes, Charles J. McCarthy voting yes, and Marion V. McEttrick abstaining to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to the Hoosic Club in conjunction with the Milton Rotary Club’s fund raising event on March 13, 2004 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
20 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to Milton Academy in conjunction with their Alumni Reunion Dinner to be held in Milton Academy’s Campus Quad on May 8, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
21 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one-day liquor license to St. Elizabeth Parish Hall in conjunction with a Parish Social Dinner and Dance on March 12, 2004 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
22 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Milton Academy to hang a banner across Centre Street from May 6 to May 10 in conjunction with Milton Academy’s Graduates Weekend.
23 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Fontbonne Academy to post signage commemorating Fontbonne Academy’s 50th Anniversary on the deck in East Milton Square and other designated areas in Town.
24 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Carriage House School to hang two banners, one at the East Milton Fire House and the second at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Reedsdale Road, from March 21 through April 3, 2004 in conjunction with their Spring Fair at Cunningham Hall.
25 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation designating March as American Red Cross Month in Milton.
26 Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Amateur Gardeners of Milton to hold their Annual Geranium Sale on the front lawn of the Town Hall, including in and around the Baron Hugo gazebo, on Saturday, May 15, 2004.
27 Town Administrator David Owen informed the Board of the following information:
A meeting concerning an Nstar Telecommunications proposal that would construct three new underground transmission circuits that could impact Milton
Dates for the 2004 Spring Regional Update meetings for MMA
A request from the Planning Board for a representative from the Board to participate in revising the Open Space and Recreation Plan(Selectmen McEttrick volunteered to be the representative)
A letter of resignation from Patrolman Patrick Kane(the Board requested that a letter of appreciation be drafted for signature)
The legislation on the Hillside Street parcel has passed
Blue Hills Regional Vocational School budget has an increase of 28% over last year’s budget (Mr. Owen suggested a meeting of the participating towns to revise the budget)
Receipt of a project cancellation letter from Nstar Communications regarding their cancellation of its proposed pilot program to install a Distributed Antenna System in Milton and a letter of request from the original contractor (Maverick Construction Corp.) on the project who is requesting that he be granted the ability to install these wireless telecommunication devices(The Board requested that this item be referred to the Telecommunications Design Review Board for its approval).
28 The Board reviewed the February 23rd Special Town Meeting Articles. Also present was Town Moderator Brian Walsh.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted
unanimously to support the recommendation of the Warrant Committee on the following Warrant Articles:
Article 1-Supplemental Appropriation-Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Article 2-Supplemental Appropriation-36 Central Avenue Lease Agreement
Article 3-Supplemental Appropriation-Voting Machines
Article 4-Supplemental Appropriation-Reserve Fund
Article 5-Supplemental Appropriation-Milton Clerical Unit
Article6-Re-authorization of the Building Department’s Revolving Fund
Article 7-Acceptance of Chapter 653 of the Acts of 1989
Article 9-Expenditure of Investment Proceeds
Article 10-Authorization to Sell Former MBTA Parking Lot
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support the recommendation of the Planning of the Board on:
Article 8-Amend Zoning-Prohibition of Drive Through Restaurants
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted 2-1 to support the recommendation of the Warrant Committee on Article 11, School Building Program-Collicot and Cunningham Schools with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Charles J. McCarthy voting yes and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting no.
29. The Board discussed the need to fill the openings on the School Building committee. It was expressed that this committee needs a strong financial person, someone with a strong construction background, and someone who will keep the public informed.
30. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to draft a letter to Congressman Lynch thanking him for his efforts in obtaining federal funds for a study on the parking problem in East Milton Square.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 8:30 p.m., with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Charles J. McCarthy voting yes, and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes, to approve entering into Executive Session to discuss real estate and collective bargaining strategy, and to return to public session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:45 p.m. to adjourn
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