SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2005 5:30 p.m.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, James G. Mullen, Jr., David A. Colton, Town Administrator and Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator
1 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the November 7, 2005 meeting minutes.
2 Dr. Richard Shea, 246 Highland Street, addressed the Board regarding the Request for Proposal for the Town yard.
Stephanie Hartwell, 9 Artwill Street, addressed the Board regarding the Request for Proposal for the Town yard and the effect it is having on her neighborhood.
Elzbieta Welz, 179 Highland Street, addressed the Board regarding the Request for Proposal for the Town yard.
3 In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter.Ed.), a public hearing was held upon the petition of Boston Edison (Nstar Electric) to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes to be located under Maitland Street to provide the electrical service to 11 Maitland Street. Sheila Gillis, Representative for Boston Edison addressed the Board regarding this request. Following discussion, Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location to Boston Edison to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes to be located under Maitland Street, northeasterly approximately 125 feet
northwest of Pleasant Street, a distance of 7 feet contingent upon a street opening permit being issued by the Department of Public Works.
4 In conformity with the requirements of Chapter 40, Section 56 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Board convened a public hearing on property tax classification. Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing until December 5, 2005.
5 A conference was held with Nancy Saievetz of 1016 Blue Hill Avenue regarding water drainage problems on her property. The Town will take a look at the situation outlined by Mrs. Saievetz and work with her to see what the Town can do to help Mrs. Saievetz rectify the situation.
6 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve Phase II earned college credits for the Fire Department in the amount of $84,246.50 reflecting 1,994 credits at $42.25 per credit.
7 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve an interest rate of 5% for the betterment of Woodland Road.
8 Senator Brian A. Joyce gave a brief report on State finances and its impact on the Town.
9 The Board discussed the proposed FY07 personnel changes outlined in the Town Administrators memorandum dated November 2, 2005. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to postpone for further review a vote on the proposed changes until its December 19th meeting.
10 A conference was held with Attorney Susan Kiernan regarding the proposal for three additional condominium units at Brush Hill Estates. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Charles McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to send a letter to the Planning Board in support of the three new condominium units at Brush Hill Estates.
11 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following FY07 budgets:
Council on Aging $ 166,077
Inspectional Services $ 315,842
Information Technology $ 238,953
Group Insurance $7,862,912
Law Department $ 166,000
Insurance General $ 779,250
Election & Registration $ 41,020
12 James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Charles McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the FY07 Town Report budget in the amount of $6,300.
13 The Board deferred for further review the Public Works Department and Selectmen’s Office FY07 budgets.
14 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the renewals of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following establishments:
American Legion Post #114, 123 Granite Avenue
Fuller Village, 1399 Blue Hill Avenue
Esprit du Vin, 25 Central Avenue
Central Liquor Mart, 26 Central Avenue
Wollaston Golf Club, 999 Randolph Avenue
Milton Hoosic Club, Central Avenue
The Fruit Center, 10 Bassett Street
The Board deferred until November 30, 2005 the approval of the renewal of Alcoholic Beverage License for the East Milton Package Store.
15 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the renewals of Common Victualler’’s Licenses for the following establishments:
Radio Coffeehouse, 24 Central Avenue
Milton Youth Hockey, Ulin Rink
Java Jo’s Coffee Shop, 556 Adams Street
Newcomb Farms, 1130 Randolph Avenue
LETHE,LLC (New England) d/b/a Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, 360 Granite Avenue
On ah Roll, 537 Adams Street
Sodexho Operations, LLC, 2 Granite Avenue
Mr. Chan’s Restaurant Group, (Fiesta’’s) 538 Adams Street
Ho Jarn, Inc., d/b/a Mr. Chan’’s (Mozzarella’s, 534 Adams Street
Mr. Chan’s 534A Adams Street
Dean’s Special Events Catering, 50 Terminal St., Charlestown, 02129
A Lighter Fare, 110 Antwerp Street
Tino’s Pizza, 22 Central Avenue
Stella’s Luncheonette, 558 Adams Street
G. H. Bent, 7 Pleasant Street
Starbucks, 552 Adams Street
16 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a renewal of an Entertainment License for Java Jo’s Coffee Shop, 556 Adams Street
17 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the application of Ninie Etienne, 48 Blue Hill Terrace, for the position of Substitute Traffic Supervisor.
18 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator to work with Milton Fuller Housing Corporation and the Council on Aging in an effort to resolve the increased demand on the Council on Aging for transportation by the resident of Fuller Village.
19 Marion McEttrick moved, Charles McCarthy seconded and the Board voted 2 to 1, with James G. Mullen, Jr. voting no, not to support the original legislation for the sale of DCR land on Hurlcroft Road.
20 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of Town ways for the annual Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot contingent upon the approval of the Police Department.
21 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one day liquor license for St. Agatha School for a fund raiser to be held on December 8, 2005 in the school cafeteria.
22 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 10:15 p.m., with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Charles J. McCarthy voting yes and James G. Mullen, Jr voting yes, to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and to return to open session only for the purpose of adjournment.
23 Charles McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 10:48 p.m. to adjourn.
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