SELECTMEN’S MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 25, 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
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the July 13, 2006 meeting minutes as amended.
Marjorie Jeffries, 1268 Canton Avenue, addressed the Board regarding the proposed mosquito spraying in neighborhoods of the Town.
Philip Driscoll, Chair of the Board of Health, reported to the Selectmen that the Board of Health had voted unanimously to begin spraying mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 8th between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Residents who wish to have their property sprayed by the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project should call or email each week by Friday at 1:30 p.m. and residents who wish to exclude their property from these pesticide applications must send notice in writing to the Town Clerk’s office.
The Board conducted the following three Police Department interviews.: Christine Feeney, 52 Laurel Road, a candidate for a lateral transfer; Sgt. Brian P. Cherry, Sgt. Kevin Paul Foley, and Sgt. John E. King, candidates for promotion to lieutenant.
Following Ms. Feeney’s interview, Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the lateral transfer request of Christine Feeney, 52 Laurel Road, to the position of patrolman contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation and that Ms. Feeney’s present employer is agreeable to the transfer.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board, the appointment of Joseph Prondak, 75 Palmer Street, Quincy to the position of Building Commissioner.
The Board discussed a status report generated by Jonathan Brown, the Chairman of the Broadband Monitoring Committee.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Paul Yovino to the Broadband Monitoring Committee to serve through May 31, 2007.
The Board discussed a set of Financial Policy Statements that were prepared by David Colton. Mr. Shields requested two additional policy statements, one dealing with cost control and one with regionalization
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to forward the statements to the pertinent Boards and Committees and Department Heads for comment before further discussion and approval.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to refer the petition of the Hillside Neighborhood Association regarding traffic safety to the Traffic Commission for its review and recommendation.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Boston Minuteman Council, BSA, for two new signs at the entrance of the campground, Camp Sayre, and the entrance to the Egan Center, as shown on the plans filed with the Office of Planning and Community Development to enhance the visibility of the site and the safety of those entering or exiting from Camp Sayre.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support the Forbes House Museum annual fund raising and community event, River Art, to be held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 (rain date Sunday, October 1, 2006) and to approve the utilization by artists of the public space at Milton Landing for the plein art painting exhibition.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Community Preservation Act Study Committee to extend it time of appointment to October 15, 2006.
Chairman Mullen reported that he spoke with Paul Hogan, Chairman of the School Committee to discuss the 1909 wing. Mr. Mullen will also meet with residents of the Clapp Street/Bonad Road/Fairbanks Road area to discuss traffic/parking issues in that area.
13. The Board discussed the creation of an RFP for the development of the 1909 wing.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize David Colton to meet with special counsel Jon Witten and Town Planner Aaron Henry to discuss issues regarding the development of the 1909 wing.
14. Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 10:00 p.m .to adjourn.
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