SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 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
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the August 1, 2005 meeting minutes.
John Michael Shields, 142 Houston Avenue, addressed the Board regarding submission of a citizen petition article for the October 17, 2005 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Ter.Ed.), a public hearing was convened upon the petition of Boston Edison (Nstar Electric) requesting permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits to be located under Hillside Street to increase the electrical service at 147 Hillside Street. Boston Edison/ Nstar Representative Rena Banks Clark addressed the Board to answer questions. Following discussion, Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Boston Edison (Nstar Electric) for a grant of location to construct a line of conduits and manholes with the
necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits to be located under Hillside Street, northwesterly @ pole 14/16 approximately 315 feet southwest of Ford Ranch Road, a distance of 12 feet, contingent upon the applicant securing a street opening permit from the Department of Public Works prior to installation and that the electrical conduit beneath the street pavement be encased in concrete as requested by the Assistant Town Engineer.
4 In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Ter.Ed.), a public hearing was convened upon the petition of Verizon New England, Inc. and Boston Edison (Nstar Electric) to locate a pole, including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures along and across Brush Hill Road to reroute wires from crossing over the property at 1045 Brush Hill Road. Verizon Representative Penny Kane addressed the Board to answer questions. Anne Millington, 1057 Brush Hill Road had a question about placement of the new pole. Following discussion, Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location to
Verizon New England, Inc. and Boston Edison Company (Nstar Electric) to place one new pole, Pole 27/55-1X on Brush Hill Road at the owner’s request to reroute wires from crossing over the property at 1045 Brush Hill Road.
5 Charles Winchester, Chair, School Building Committee updated the Board on the status of the School Building Project and bids for the Collicot/Cunningham School Project.
6 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to officially close the warrant for the October 17, 2005 Special Town Meeting and discussed the nine articles submitted for inclusion in the warrant.
7 The Board conducted interviews with the following three candidates for the Lieutenant position in the Milton Police Department:
James A. O’Neil, 40 Graziano Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
Brian P. Cherry, 31 Gordon Road, Milton, MA 02186
John King, 105 Pleasant Street, Milton, MA 02186
The Board will vote on the lieutenant promotion at its September 6, 2005 meeting.
8 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the transfer of $22,223 from the Police Federal Drug account to the Police Department New Equipment account to help finance the replacement of two unmarked police sedans.
9 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Taber Keally, 674 Brush Hill Road, to serve as the Town’s representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Committee to serve through June 30, 2008.
10 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following individuals to the Town Yard Citizen Advisory Committee: Phillipe Plageman, as Chair, 38 School Street; Joseph R. Mullins, 300 Highland Street; Mark E. Boyle, 25 Lawrence Road; Shirin Karanfiloglu, 4 Hutchinson Street; Richard B. Neely, 23 Russell Street.
11 The Board discussed the request of Stella’s Luncheonette, 559 Adams Street, Milton, to place a second sign on the corner of Church Street and Adams Street. Katherine Leftas, who represented Stella’s Luncheonette addressed the Board to answer questions. Following discussion, Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously that some kind of directional sign should be permitted and requested that the Sign Review Committee work with Stella’s to come up with an acceptable plan.
The Board discussed the request of Exxon Mobil Corporation for Mobil Station, 352 Granite Avenue to add a backlit blue halo around the existing white pump canopy. Steve Decoursey, of Bohler Engineering, addressed the Board on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corporation. Following discussion, Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a non internally illuminated four sided blue band around the existing canopy. If Exxon Mobile Corporation wishes to pursue the request for a “Mobil”logo it must have the approval of the Sign Review Committee.
12 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve an Estoppel Certificate and Agreement as presented in the execution copy provided the sentence “No further plan approvals are required with respect to the construction of improvements on the premise except for approvals under Section 3.4 or 5.2 of the Lease with respect to any modifications to the approved Definitive Plan occurring during Construction” is deleted from Section 2. (c) of the proposed certificate and agreement; and that the Board execute such certificate and agreement upon the recommendation of Town Counsel.
13 Charles J. McCarthy moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously the following charge for the newly appointed Community Preservation Act Study Committee:
The Community Preservation Act Study Committee shall investigate the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town in relation to enacting the Community Preservation Act. As part of its studies, the Committee shall hold one or more public informational hearings on the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town, notice of which shall be posted publicly, including on the Town’s web page, and published for each of two weeks preceding a hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town.
Upon completion of its study the Community Preservation Act Study Committee shall make its recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. A final report of the Committee shall be made to the Board of Selectmen not later than one year from the date of its first meeting. Interim reports may be made as often as the Committee deems necessary.
14 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation for the Celebrate Milton event to be held Saturday, September 17th at Milton High School.
15 The Town Administrator reported the following:
Letter to Congressman Stephen Lynch regarding a rule change proposed by the Electric Generating industry to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Light fixture changes at the Council on Aging
Campanelli Companies, through Cushman & Wakefield Real Estate is actively marketing access to the Boston Business Park at Rte 128 in Readville through Milton Streets. The Town Administrator will obtain special environmental counsel. Selectman Mullen requested a tour of the facility.
A recent meeting with the Massachusetts Highway Department and Department of Conservation and Recreation to discuss coordination of transportation improvement projects planned in Milton.
New accounts payable procedures in the Central Business Office
Broadband Monitoring Committee meeting August 9th to discuss strategy for license renewal
Receipt of a $6,000 gift from Milton Hospital to assist the Town in addressing traffic concerns around Milton Hospital. Milton Hospital also agreed to assist with funding for other traffic improvements around Milton Hospital and to meet with the neighborhood within thirty days to discuss buffer zone issue.
16 James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept the $6,000 gift from Milton Hospital to address traffic improvements around Milton Hospital.
17 Charles J. McCarthy moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to delegate Charles J. McCarthy as the Board’s Representative at the dedication of the John Carroll Water Treatment Plant in Marlboro and to sign a proclamation.
18 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:25 p.m. to adjourn.
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