SELECTMEN’S MEETING, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 5:30 p.m.
In attendance: Charles J. McCarthy, Marion V. McEttrick, James G. Mullen, Jr., David Colton, Town Administrator and Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the April 19, 2005 meeting minutes as amended.
The following citizens addressed the Board urging the Selectmen not to issue a Request for Proposal for commercial development of the Public Works Yard on Randolph Avenue due to the increase in traffic, noise, litter and the undue hardship it would cause in this residential neighborhood: Richard Powers, 620 Randolph Avenue; John E. Driscoll, Sr., 399 Reedsdale Road; Kathleen Tyrell, 158 Nahanton Avenue; Jeffrey Grant, 27 Pleasant Street; Kerry Paul Choi, 23 Wildwood Road; Ann Bortolotti, 690 Randolph Avenue; Walter Connelly, 40 Clifton Road; Sheila Griffin, 44 Pleasant Street; Bronislaw Talutis, 112 Hilltop Street; Walter O’Leary, 303 Reedsdale Road; James Harter, 711 Randolph Avenue; Claire Canning, 340 Reedsdale Road; John Howard, 710 Randolph Avenue; Marie-Armel Theodat, 46
Clifton Road; Joseph Hotin, 335 Reedsdale Road; Diane DiTullio Agostino, 147 Ridgewood Road; Stephen Driscoll, 50 Belcher Circle; Stephanie Hartwell, 9 Artwill Street; John Neary, 10 Highland Lane; Ella Welz, 179 Highland Street; Brendan Hoey, 15 Clifton Road; Mario Bautista, 721 Randolph Avenue; Caroline deBourbon, 295 Reedsdale Road; Henry Hell, 60 Sassamon Avenue; Ann Hanwell, Wildwood Road; Stephen Lancione, 40 Pleasant Street; Robert Mason, 26 Quarry Lane; Richard Livingston, 149 Warren Avenue;
Judy White-Orlando, 41 Deerfield Drive and Kathryn Fagan Bauer spoke in favor of a Request for Proposal for commercial development of the Public Works Yard on Randolph Avenue.
James G. Mullen, Jr. nominated Marion V. McEttrick to serve as Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Charles J. McCarthy seconded the motion. Marion V. McEttrick accepted the nomination. The vote to elect Marion V. McEttrick as Chair of the Board of Selectmen was unanimous.
4. James G. Mullen, Jr. nominated Charles J. McCarthy as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen. Marion V. McEttrick seconded the motion. Charles J. McCarthy accepted the nomination. The vote to elect Charles J. McCarthy as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen was unanimous.
5. The Board discussed the issuance of a Request for Proposal “RFP” for commercial development of the Public Works Yard on Randolph Avenue. The Board explained that the issuance of an RFP is the first step in a very lengthy process. The Board assured residents that they will receive notice of all future meeting on this subject. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to defer the issuance of an RFP until after Town Meeting, to seek professional assistance in preparing the RFP and to obtain the services of a real estate attorney to work with the Board on the Town’s behalf.
6 A conference was held with Charles and Enid Gamer and Terrence Driscoll, Member of the Board of Park Commissioners, to discuss accessibility for the handicapped and the elderly around Turner’s pond. Mr. Driscoll spoke about several ideas the Board of Park Commissioners have researched in order to make Turner’s Pond handicap accessible. The Board of Park Commissioners will seek the assistance of a consultant to look into various options available. The Park Board will also consult with the Conservation Commission regarding conservation restrictions in that area. The Board of Selectmen fully supports making Turner’s Pond handicap accessible.
7 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the appointment of Walter Heller to the position of Director of Public Works/Town Engineer.
8 The Board discussed the 2005 Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles. Following discussion, Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support the following articles:
Article 13 - Amend Chapter 13 - Personnel Bylaw
Article 14 - Amend Chapter 13 B Personnel Bylaw-fringe benefits
Article 16 - Amend General Bylaws - Penning & Tethering of Dogs
Article 26 - Acceptance of Stormwater Bylaws
Article 32 - Library Building Committee Appropriation
Article 34 - Establish Cemetery Revolving Fund
Article 49 - Amend Zoning Bylaw - Front Yard Set Back
Article 50 - Amend Zoning Bylaw - Home Occupation
Article 52 - Amend Zoning Bylaw - Side Setback
Article 53 - Citizens Petition - Amend Bylaws for Moderator’s term
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to oppose the following articles:
Article 54 - Citizens Petition - Long Range Planning Committee
Article 55 - Citizens Petition - Civil Rights and Liberties Resolution
9 The Board noted receipt of correspondence from Kenneth Quigley, President of Curry College regarding his pledge to expand the PILOT payments by Curry College to the Town of Milton and to continue future discussions on this subject.
10 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the bid for a one ton dump truck from Ford of Branford in the amount of $35,250 which included $4,500 for a trade-in for a 1989 Ford truck.
11 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a check in the amount of $210,000 from Milton Academy as payment for the final pavement cost related to construction of a new twelve inch water line, eight inch stub and hydrant in Centre Street between Randolph Avenue and Vose Lane.
12 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Julie Grimes to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for a free summer band concert by the “Hot 9" jazz band.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:15 p.m. to adjourn.
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