SELECTMEN’S MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 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
The Board approved the June 8, 2006 meeting minutes as amended.
Joseph Curran, 30 Grafton Avenue, addressed the Board concerning a pedestrian light at the corner of Bryant and Boulevard Streets.
Steven Morash, 47 Standish Road, addressed the Board concerning the recent override election.
The following residents addressed the Board concerning traffic and parking issues in the Clapp Street/Central Avenue/Bonad Road area: Paul Crehan, 37 Bonad Road; Sheila Hayward, 112 Clapp Street; Gloria Hicks, 5 Magnolia Road; Julia Burke, 25 Bonad Road; Kate Carroll, 73 Clapp Street.
Mr. Shields reported to the Board on a meeting that he, David Colton and Special Counsel Jon Witten attended with representatives from Milton Centre, LLC. Milton Centre LLC requested that the Board issue the RFP for the development of the Town Yard.
Resident Webster Collins addressed the Board regarding the proposed development of the Town Yard. Mr. Collins urged the Board to rescind its August 1, 2005 vote to declare the Town Yard as surplus land available for disposition. He suggested that the Board appoint a Citizens Advisory Committee to determine the best use for properties and to maximize revenue to the Town.
The Board was updated by Tom Martinson, Chair of the Library Building Committee, regarding the progress of the Library expansion project.
Senator Brian A. Joyce addressed the Board regarding the “State of the State and its impact on Milton”. Senator Joyce stated that he is cautiously optimistic about the recovery of the state’s fiscal health and that state aid to Milton will be higher than projected.
Joseph Shea from engineering firm Woodard and Curran and Program Manager Reva Levin made a presentation to the Board regarding water conservation in Town Departments. This program will minimize water and sewer costs and create a structure for incentives. This effort will reduce future operational expenses and serve as a model for residents as well.
John Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following Seasonal Employees for the DPW to begin employment on July 5, 2006:
Charles Baker, 234 Eliot Street
Jessica H. Baylor, 20 Willoughby Road
Joanmarie Berry, 31 Fullers Lane
Richard Cyriac, 93 Brook Road
Ralph Jacques, 30 Blue Hill Terrace
Kyle Ledonx, 10 Bradford Road
Matthew Lynch, 34 Milton Hill Road
Arnoux Nicolas, 111 Truro Lane
Randy Omoregie, 45 Adanac Road
Matthew Sullivan, 40 Whitelawn Avenue
9 Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a donation in the amount of $800 from St. Agatha’s Parish to be used to defray the fuel costs of the Council on Aging van service.
10 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a donation in the amount of $25,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation to be used for the support and operation of the Council on Aging’s vans.
11 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a donation in the amount of $30,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation to be used specifically for the replacement and installation of new red street signs.
12 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $3,216.11 to Inspectional Services/General Expenses for unforseen costs associated with the hiring of a new Building Commissioner.
13 Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $3,008 to Unemployment Compensation for May commitments.
14 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $8,456.50 to Law Special Services to cover unanticipated legal bills for May and for consulting fees.
15 Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $1,496 to Selectmen/Professional Services to cover unanticipated labor bills for May.
16 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation acknowledging St. Mary of the Hills 75th Anniversary.
17 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to approve, on the recommendation of the Town Accountant, fiscal year end transfers in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006.
18 Marion V. McEttrick moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted (2-0-1, Mr. Shields) to approve the release of Executive Session meeting minutes from April 3 and April 18, 2006.
19 The Town Administrator reported the following information to the Board:
The resignation of Patrolman Michael L. LeVangie, effective July 10, 2006, to take a job overseas as an international police officer in Iraq
The issuance of a permit from DCR for the purpose of traffic improvements at Canton Avenue, Blue Hills Parkway and Unquity Road.
A reduction in this year’s premium from MIIA for the Loss Control Grant awarded Milton for the “Hands-On Driver Training” for the Fire Department
Business Manager Darlene McGrath’s completion of the Supplies and Services Contracting certification seminar in the Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official program conducted by the Office of the Inspector General.
A request for a change of the July 27th meeting date to accommodate schedules for Police interviews (July 25th was chosen)
A request from MRE for approval of additional vouchers for Unquity House.
20 Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following changes to the Senior Center Rental Fees: modify the fee for non-Milton non-profit renters from $500 to $300 and include, “Milton non-profit events where there will be more than 75 people” to that criteria; add, “ Milton non-profit events where there will be less than 75 people” to the criteria for Milton non-profit renters; add the following language to the general criteria: “No block rentals will be allowed. The building may not be rented in advance for more than one rental at a time.”
21 Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 11:00 p.m. to enter Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining and pending litigation and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
22 The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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