SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, James G. Mullen, Jr., David A. Colton, Town Administrator, and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the March 27, 2006 meeting minutes as written.
The Board met with Council On Aging Director Mary Ann Sullivan to discuss the possible expansion of the Senior Tax Work-Off Program and Senior Center rental fees.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to increase the number of eligible senior citizens for the Senior Tax Work-Off Program from 15 to 20.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to reduce the rental fee for the Senior Center for private (for profit) groups from $750 to $300.
The Board met with Vance Welch, the owner of Java Jo’s Coffee House and his attorney, Edward Corcoran, to discuss the expansion of the coffee house to a full service restaurant and Mr. Welch’s application for a liquor license for this new business. The 2006 Annual Town Meeting warrant includes a citizens’ petition article that will, if approved, authorize the Town to petition the General Court for an additional liquor license.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support Annual Town Meeting article #54, an article that will authorize the Town to petition the General Court for an additional liquor license.
The Board met with Town Counsel John Flynn to discuss the relocation of hiking trails at the Quarry Hills Recreational Complex due to a MEPA review and discovery of significant Native American historic and archeological sites within this area. The Board discussed the process by which this decision was made and due to its lack of knowledge and involvement in the process agreed to authorize Mr. Flynn to pursue an appeal process for this decision.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize Town Counsel to consult with the city of Quincy regarding the decision to relocate hiking trails at the Quarry Hills Recreational Complex and to file paperwork with the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs protecting the town’s right to appeal this decision.
The Board received a petition from Hugh Stringer, 549 Eliot Street, signed by thirteen proponents requesting the removal of most of the service zone parking designations on Eliot Street and Brook Hill Road.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to refer this request to the Traffic Commission for its review. Further discussion will take place when the Board receives a report from the Traffic Commission.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $14,629.60 to Fire General Expenses for the purchase of a backup radio repeater.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously To approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $20,000 to Fire General Expenses to cover unforseen expenses and anticipated energy costs for the rest of the fiscal year.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer
Request in the amount of $9,200 to Police General Expenses to cover the expense of four police recruits at the Weymouth Police Academy.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $60,000 to Public Works Vehicle Maintenance to cover outstanding invoices for fuel and emergency repairs for fire and police vehicles.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the promotion of Bryan Carroll to the position of Working Foreman, Public Works Construction and Maintenance Craftsman, Motor Equipment Repairman-Helper, Motor Equipment Operator, Grade 2.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Police Department the request of the Rotary Club of Milton to use the Town’s streets and ways for the third annual Rotary Bicycle Day on Saturday, May 13, 2006 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Village School to display a banner announcing its annual Spring Fair Fund Raiser to be held on May 20, 2006.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Milton Public Schools to display a banner announcing its African Odyssey event to be held on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Milton High School.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following one day liquor licenses to Milton Academy: June 16, 2006, Reunion Dinner at Straus Library and Wigglesworth Hall from 6-9 p.m.; Reunion Get Together at Schwarz Student Center from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; June 17, 2006, Brunch on the Quad from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Clambake on the Quad from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one day liquor license to Fuller Village, (Brush Hill Campus) for a resident cocktail party to be held on April 11, 2006 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Board met with Police Chief Kevin Mearn, Fire Chief Malcolm Larson and DPW Director Walter Heller to discuss the impact of the contingent and non-contingent budget recommendations on each of their budgets.
The Board met with Warrant Committee Chair Kathleen Conlon to discuss the 2006 Warrant recommendations.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the 2006 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to draft a letter to the Board of Appeals in support of a dimensional variance that is needed by Milton Health Care (1200 Brush Hill Road) in order to gift a parcel of their land to the Town.
Town Administrator David Colton reported that the Open Space and Recreation Plan was well received by the state and expressed his thanks to all who worked on it. He also reviewed the increases in health insurance costs and stressed that although the increases are substantial, they are less because the town is now self insured.
Chairman McEttrick updated the Board on meetings she attended regarding the Milton Yacht Club lease and the Turner’s Pond pathway.
The Board voted at 8:55 p.m. to enter Executive Session with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Charles J. McCarthy voting yes and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes to discuss Collective Bargaining and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. Seconded and the Board voted to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
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