SELECTMENS MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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
1. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the September 7, 2006 meeting minutes as amended.
2. Paul Vaughan, 58 Nancy Road, addressed the Board with questions about Boards and Committee appointments; David M. Shea, 307 Highland Street addressed the Board regarding the hospital expansion; and Jeffrey Stone, 15 Lufbery Street addressed the Board with an invitation to a civic leaders workshop on October 22, 2006.
3. The Board interviewed Police Cadets Joseph Bennett, 34 Sheldon Street, Milton and Kenny Sanchez, 576 Washington Street, Weymouth.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of Police Chief Kevin Mearn to conditionally appoint Joseph Bennett, 34 Sheldon Street, Milton and Kenny Sanchez, 576 Washington Street, Weymouth to the position of patrol officer under the cadet preference statute contingent on successful completion of medical and psychological evaluations and the Physical Agility Test, availability of a police academy and approval by the Personnel Board.
4. The developers of 2 Adams Street (the Residences at Lower Mills) made a presentation to the Board regarding their proposal to develop nineteen new condominiums and a restaurant and retail space at this site.
5. The Board discussed a draft job description for the Town Administrators position and authorized Mr. Colton to make agreed upon adjustments and to bring this draft back to the next Board meeting for further discussion.
6. The Board discussed the reduction of Trash Sticker Fees and agreed that any reduction should be done in conjunction with the budget process.
7. Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one day liquor license to St. Agathas church for a fund raising event (Danny Whelans Recovery) to be held on October 14, 2006 from 7 to 11 p.m.
8. The Board confirmed future meeting dates: October 5, 19, 26, and November 2.
9. Mr. Mullen read a letter of resignation from David Colton which states that he has accepted the job of Town Administrator in the Town of Easton and his date of departure from the Town will be November 10, 2006.
10. Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
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