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SELECTMEN’S MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2006 6:30 P.M.
In attendance: James G. Mullen, Jr., John M. Shields, Marion V. McEttrick, , David A. Colton, Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
The meeting was convened at 6:30 p.m. in the workroom of the Main Office of the high school.
The Board was addressed by Patricia Heelen, 131 Otis Street regarding the override compromise.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following future meeting dates: Monday, May 22, Thursday, June 1, Thursday, June 8, Thursday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following language for Question #1 of the June 13, 2006 Special Election:
QUESTION 1
Shall the Town of Milton be allowed to assess an additional $2,411,083 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding in the additional amounts shown Police ($244,712), Fire ($205,405), Public Schools ($1,503,008), Public Works ($68,396), Solid Waste Management ($341,635), Inspectional Services ($13,654), Milton Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) ($1,589), General Government, ($77,801), Boards and Committees($11,320), Board of Health ($4,259), Library ($75,082), Cemetery ($25,371), and Parks and Recreation ($10,479); and by the lesser amounts shown Employment Security Benefits ($71,628), and the Reserve Fund ($100,000), for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and six?
YES ____________________ NO __________________________
The Board discussed Article #51 of the Annual Town Meeting and agreed to have Mr. Shields speak in support of the article on behalf of the Board.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the contract for a Pressure Reducing Valve that will eliminate the majority of above ground bypass piping throughout the Town during the MWRA’s Southern Spine Distribution Mains Rehabilitation Project and the Town’s Adam Street PWED Project to A. Vozzella & Sons in the amount of $193,453.01 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the Board.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the contract for Watermain and Construction Appurtenant Work to CN Corporation of Fall River in the amount of $647,595.04 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the Board.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the contract for performing sidewalk reconstruction, installation of granite curb and drainage along Brook Road, Churchill Street and Eliot Street to Mario Susi and Son, Inc. in the amount of $555,975. and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board.
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 $27,516 to Law Special Services to cover unanticipated legal bills for January, February and March.
The Board discussed Article #29 (Acceptance of Stormwater Bylaw).
The Board discussed the quality of the signage for the new Dunkin Donuts at 545 Adams Street.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted to recess until 7:30 p.m. at which time Town Meeting will convene.
Town Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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