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SELECTMEN’S MEETING, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 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 March 21, 2005 meeting minutes as amended.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the March 28, 2005 meeting minutes as amended.
A conference was held with Town Counsel John P. Flynn. Discussed were zoning violations at 26 Prince Street and 16 Quentin Street. Following discussion, James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize Town Counsel to begin legal proceedings against the owner of 26 Prince Street and 16 Quentin Street.
The Board discussed the FY06 budget process and the impact that it has had on all Town departments; its commitment to public safety as well as the schools and its role in advocating for the police and fire department FY06 budgets; and the impact of the 22% increase in health insurance costs for FY06.
The following citizens addressed the Board regarding the Warrant Committee process, the proposed FY06 School Department budget cuts and urged the Board of Selectmen to work with the School Department to find money to cover the School Department shortfall: Brian Scott, 25 Belvoir Road, Margaret Eberhardt, 18 Stanton Road, Katie Marsano, 65 Morton Road, Carolyn Newman, 228 Eliot Street, Paul Andreani, 874 Brush Hill Road, Laura Barone, 18 Darby Road, Katherine Ware, 152 Eliot Street, Claire Lawton, 100 Hillside Street, Wojciech Wasilewski, 31 Hudson Street, Richard Fischer, 546 Eliot Street, Greg Hall, 72 Governors Road, Erika Donahue, 117 Reedsdale Road, Luke Cadigan, 36 Spafford Road, David Shea, 56 Pierce Street, Philip Mathews, 154 Reedsdale
Road, Brian Kelly, 11 Hope Avenue, Kevin Grassa, 4 Cary Avenue, Ambrose Hayes, 61 Marilyn Road, and Bill White, 73 Plymouth Avenue.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following revised FY06 budgets:
Building/Plumbing Department $ 308,480
Public Works $4,775,113
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to award a contract in the amount of $734,298.60 to Tiffany Equipment and Construction Corporation, 100 Mary Ann Way, Taunton, for water main replacement and lead service removal on Eliot Street and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Neponset River Watershed Association to host a River Festival along the River Walk on Wharf Street at Milton Landing and to hang banners announcing this public celebration on the River Walk with planned events on April 23, April 30, and May 7, 2005.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request by Milton Hospital to upgrade its signage located on State highways that are situated within the limits of the Town, which includes the installation of a new Hospital Guide Sign on I-93 southbound at Exit 5B, and the upgrade of existing signage near Exits 2, 5 and 10 and to forward the Board’s approval to the State Department of Public Works.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of St. Agatha’s Parish for the issuance of a one-day liquor license to the Milton Hoosic Club for a Chernobyl Children’s Project Fund raiser on April 29, 2005 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of Equipment Bonds for a term of fifteen (15) years as permitted by Section 7(9) of Chapter 44, as amended, for:
Replacement of Ladder #1 with a new and unused ladder truck equipped as specified by the Fire Chief in the amount of $600,000.
Replacement of 66 windows at all three fire houses including miscellaneous carpentry and repainting of window trim in the amount of $56,500.
Replacement of eight overhead doors with insulated metal doors including electrical connections in the amount of $30,000.
Replacement of Emergency Generator at Police Headquarters in the amount of $145,000.
Replacement of 23 windows at Police Headquarters including miscellaneous carpentry and repainting of window trim at a cost of $19,700.
Refurbishing Park Facilities at a cost of $80,000.
As authorized by vote of Town Meeting at the February 2005 Special Town Meeting.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from the Veterans Agent in the amount of $2,275 to cover the cost of State approved benefits.
The Board signed proclamations for the following recipients of the Kiwanis annual awards:
Joseph V. Morrissey, President, Milton Hospital - Citizen of the Year Award
Milton Food Pantry - Humanitarian of the Year Award
Alan Cron, Anthony Sammarco, Mark Williams - Special Community Recognition Awards
Edwin R. Durfer and Virginia Hannigan - Kiwanis Hall of Fame Inductees
The Town Administrator informed the Board of an insurance settlement for a School Department employee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:02 p.m.
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