SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Charles J. McCarthy, Marion V. McEttrick, James G. Mullen, Jr., David A. Colton, Town Administrator and Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator.
1 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the February 7, 2005 meeting minutes.
2 In conformity with Chapter 138 of the M.G. L., a public hearing was held at 5:35 p.m. upon the request of the Milton Hoosic Club, 193 Central Avenue, Milton, for a liquor license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises by members and guests. Michael Brynes and Patricia Lamb spoke on behalf of this application. There were no residents that spoke in opposition of this request. The Board questioned whether they could restrict the approval of the application to events only and requested an opinion from Town Counsel whether they could place such a condition on the application. Following discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted
unanimously to continue this public hearing until February 28, 2005.
3 A conference was held with Town Treasurer/Collector Kevin Sorgi. Discussed was the creation of a committee to oversee and monitor the operation of the Granite Links accounting system. Following discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to establish the Quarry Hills Financial Oversight Committee to monitor the Granite Links operation and accounting system to ensure that the Town of Milton is receiving its benefits as outlined in the lease agreement. The Committee will consist of the Treasurer/Collector, member of the Board of Assessors, member of the Board of Park Commissioners and two citizens. The initial charge to the Committee would be as follows:
Review the Lease conditions which provide financial benefit to the Town of Milton.
Meet with representative of Granite Links Golf Club to establish a regular system of reporting, on a monthly basis, the data required by the Lease including tax bills issued and tax payments made.
Request that the Town engage an Auditing Firm to examine the business and accounting practices of the Golf Club and report its finds to the Board of Selectmen, not later than June 30, 2005.
Prepare a written quarterly report to the Board of Selectmen.
Immediately report any irregularities directly to the Board of Selectmen.
Prepare and submit a fiscal year 2005 annual report no later than September 30, 2005.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following individuals to the Quarry Hills Financial Oversight Committee:
Treasurer/Collector Kevin G. Sorgi, as Chairman; Board of Assessor Member M. Joseph Manning; Board of Park Commissioner Member Barbara Brown; Kathleen Bowen and Edward Broderick, Jr.
4 A conference was held with Fire Chief Malcolm Larson. Discussed was the award of the bid for the ladder truck. Following discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to award the bid for the ladder truck to Greenwood Fire Apparatus in the amount of $598,854 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
5 A conference was held with Police Chief Kevin Mearn, Animal Control Officer Linda Kippenberger, Animal Shelter volunteers Nancy and Beth Bersani. Discussed was the tethering and penning of dogs article included in the 2005 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
6 A conference was held with Town Planner Aaron Henry. Discussed was the status of the zoning articles included in the 2005 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
7 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to set a hearing date of March 8, 2005 to review charges that have been brought against East Milton Wine and Spirits, 368 Granite Avenue, for selling alcohol to a person under twenty-one years of age and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign notices of the hearing that will be sent to East Milton Wine and Spirits and to the parents or guardian of the minor who was able to purchase alcohol at this establishment.
8 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to reopen the vote relative to appointment of the Quarry Hills Financial Oversight Committee.
9 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to establish the term of the Quarry Hills Financial Oversight Committee through May 31, 2006.
10 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Shirin Karanfiloglu to the Milton Village Central Avenue Revitalization Committee, to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of Harrison Williams, through May 31, 2005.
11 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of Town roads and ways for the running of the First Annual Devine Spirit 5k/10k Walk/Run against Melanoma on October 1, 2005 at 12 noon contingent upon the approval of the Chief of Police.
12 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 Town Administrator/DPW Director David Colton, in the amount of $250,000, for snow and ice, $240,000 being transferred to Pubic Works General and $10,000 being transferred to Vehicle Maintenance.
13 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one day liquor license to St. Agatha’s School for its annual fund-raising Auction and Dinner on March 5, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 12 midnight.
14 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to defer reopening the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
15 The Town Administrator reported the following:
A gift from the Copeland Foundation of a new Animal Control Officer vehicle. Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept the gift from the Copeland Foundation of a new Animal Control Officer vehicle and to forward a letter of thanks to the Foundation for this generous gift.
That the Department of Conservation and Recreation is interested in acquiring a conservation restriction upon approximately 20 acres of land located on Hillside Street in Milton.
MWRA water and sewer charges for FY06.
Addressed comments made by the School Building Project Engineer Mr. Cutts and Architect Mr. Olsen that was reported in last week’s “Milton Times” regarding the relocation of sewer and drain that is presently under the proposed new Cunningham/Collicot School.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously, at 7:00 p.m., with Charles J. McCarthy voting yes, Marion V. McEttrick voting yes and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes, to enter Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining and to return to Open Session for the purpose of adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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