SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2005 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Charles J. McCarthy, Marion V. McEttrick, James G. Mullen, Jr., David A. Colton, Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the January 10, 2005 meeting minutes as written.
Chairman McCarthy took this opportunity to express the Board’s recognition of a job well done by the Department of Public Works in its snow removal efforts. Town Administrator/DPW Director David Colton acknowledged the hard work of Assistant DPW Director, Paul Hurley and his staff, who have done such a wonderful job in making our roads and walkways safe for our residents during this monumental January snowfall.
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter.Ed.), the Board held a public hearing 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 and manholes to be located under Atherton Street.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location to Boston Edison (dba Nstar) to construct a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, to be located in Atherton Street, approximately 132 feet southeast of Blue Hill Avenue, a distance of 45 feet, subject to the following conditions: that the petitioner secures a street opening permit from the Department of Public Works and an electrical permit from the Wire Department prior to construction; the proposed conduit should be encased in concrete; and the proposed conduit beneath street pavement should be installed perpendicular to the street centerline.
The Board met the Town’s financial advisor, Lisa Dickenson to discuss the term of permanent borrowing for the school building project. After a discussion, Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the conversion of $10 million in short-term notes for the school building project into twenty year permanent bonds at the best possible rate of interest.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a renovation/addition grant application with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for proposed renovations and additions to the Main Library Building.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Bruce Manin, owner of Grono & Christie, 536 Adams Street, for new signage as specified in his application dated 10/8/04 (a 36" x 15' awning, with white letters on a green background made of cooley fabric comprising 23% of the store front area), contingent upon the removal of the existing blade sign and the limited use of lighting on the awning.
The Board discussed the relocation of Fallon Ambulance to Quincy.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Friends of the Council on Aging to use the Town’s 2006 complimentary day at Quarry Links Golf Course for its annual fund raising golf tournament.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Marc Susi Scholarship Fund Board to use the Town’s 2007 complimentary day at Quarry Links Golf Course for its annual fund raising golf tournament.
The Board accepted the resignation of Harrison Williams from the Milton Village/Central Avenue Revitalization Committee and expressed it gratitude for the many years of service that Mr. Williams has given to the Town.
Town Administrator David Colton reported that, due to the hard work of Assistant Town Administrator Annemarie Fagan, the Town has received approximately $34, 000 in credits from MIIA that will be applied to future premium costs.
The Board confirmed the February Board meetings as follows: February 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.(before the Special Town Meeting at Pierce Middle School), February 14 and 28, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the JAC Conference Room.
Selectmen Mullen requested that a discussion on the Brush Hill Road rumble strips be placed on the next agenda.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 7:00 p.m to adjourn.
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