SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2006 7:30 P.M.
In attendance: James G. Mullen, Jr., John M. Shields, Marion V. McEttrick, David A. Colton, Town Administrator, and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted to approve the September 7, 2006 meeting minutes (2-0-1 Mullen) as amended.
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed), the Board convened a public hearing upon the petition of Boston Edison Company d/b/a NSTAR Electric for a grant of location to relocate three (3) poles on Edge Hill Road.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted to approve a grant of location to Boston Edison Company, d/b/a NSTAR Electric to relocate three poles, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures along and across the northwesterly side of Edge Hill Road, approximately 553 feet northeast of Pleasant Street to provide electric service to Collicot Cunningham Elementary School.
Ricka Marsh, 10 Sumner Street, Jeffrey Cruikshank, 21 Canton Avenue, Walter Jonas, 109 Capen Street and Karen Bullis, 20 Austin Steet addressed the Board regarding their objection to remarks made to Debra Felton at the September 21, 2006 Board meeting. John Kelly, 7 Morton Road, addressed the Board in support of the relocation of a bus stop in the Central Avenue area.
David Colton presented an update on the Milton Village PWED Project based on a report by the Planning Director Aaron Henry. Because the bids received for this project were higher than expected, this project has a revised scope and schedule. The following modifications are proposed: the removal of all traffic signal work from the base bid; the elimination of all full depth construction; the reduction in the limits of work; and the inclusion of underground utilities between Wharf Street and Randolph Avenue. Public hearings will be scheduled in November and Mr. Henry will return in December for final approval of this project.
The Board discussed the proposed fourth amendment to the lease agreement between Quarry Hills and the Town that will allow conversion of the present methane flare to a generator that will produce electricity using methane gas as fuel and will provide the Town with 10% of all gross revenues received from the sale of electricity to the utility company. A decision was deferred until the Board holds a public hearing which is scheduled for the November 2, 2006 Board meeting.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request that deserves exception from the standards of the Bylaw and does not negatively affect the area or the community at large from the operators of Mellie Hair Salon, 376 Granite Avenue, for a sign and awning as shown on the plans filed with the Office of Planning and Community Development.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously To approve a request that deserves exception from the standards of the Bylaw and does not negatively affect the area or the community at large from the operators of Belle Visage, 564 Adams Street,, for a sign and awning as shown on the plans filed with the Office of Planning and Community Development.
The Board deferred a decision on a request for signage by Dunkin Donuts until more specific information could be provided.
John M. Shieilds moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to extend the term of the Community Preservation Act Study Committee through December 31, 2006.
John M. Shieilds moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted
unanimously to approve the use of Town streets and ways for the 30th Annual Milton Road Race that will take place on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m., starting and ending at Cunningham Park contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request and signage for the fifth annual Ricky Coombs Memorial Fun Run on Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Cunningham Park contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Milton Art Museum to display a banner announcing its Giant Holiday Sale that will be held on December 1 and 2, 2006 at the First Congregational Church.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Village School Board of Trustees to display a banner promoting enrollment in their school.
The following residents were voted by the Board to serve on the Town Administrator’s search committee: Emily Keys Innes, 300 Reedsdale Road; Stephen P. Affanato, 45 Governors Road; Terence J. Driscoll, 331 Centre Street, with Mr. Driscoll being designated as Chair. Mr. Colton will provide a charge for this committee at the next Board meeting.
The Board deferred a discussion on its position on Question #1 of the State Election ballot (Sale of Wine by Food Stores) until the next Board meeting.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to consult with our MASSPORT liaison regarding airplane noise and the constant use of the pathway over Milton and the Squatum, Marina Bay area and to draft a letter of protest that will be signed at the next Board meeting.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously in affirmation of the principles and goals, and the Town’s commitment to, the Milton No Place for Hate Committee.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 8:35 p.m. to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining, real estate and the deployment of security personnel or devices and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 10:00 p.m. to adjourn.
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