SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, James G. Mullen, Jr., Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
Assistant DPW Director Paul Hurley presented an American flag and the Town’s gratitude to DPW employee Denis Murphy in recognition of his service to our country during his recent tour of duty in Iraq.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the February 27, 2006 meeting minutes as written.
Marvin Gordon, 163 Gun Hill Street, addressed the Board regarding the Landfill Escrow Account.
The Board met with Webster Collins, 533 Harland Street, to discuss his vision for the Town.
The Board conducted a public hearing on the proposed Demolition Delay article that was submitted by the Historical Commission for the May Town Meeting. This article will, if passed, amend the General Bylaws to include a delay/review period for buildings slated for demolition that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (or buildings that have been found eligible for listing on the National Register) or the State Register and which in whole or part were built prior to and including 1929. Nicholas Carter, Chair of the Historic Commission was in attendance to present an overview of the article and answer questions.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support this article as presented.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Historic Signage Program as presented by the Historical Commission which will allow homeowners residing in noted Milton dwellings to display signs denoting the historical significance of their property and to approve the use of the Town seal on these signs.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to award the contract for Pine Tree Brook sediment removal and channel maintenance to S.M. Lynch Corporation of Weymouth and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents pertaining to this contract.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to ratify and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Library Staff Association for the period 7/1/05 through 6/30/08.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the appointments of Brian D. Foley, 98 Sassamon Avenue and Michelle Morawiak, 14 Rose Street to the position of cadet in the Milton Police Cadet Program contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation.
Chairman McEttrick reminded the Board and the listening audience of the public meeting that will take place at 7:00 p.m at the Senior Center where members of the Urban Land Institute will review its report to the Town regarding the revitalization of the Central Avenue area.
Mrs. McEttrick requested that a discussion on the “Trash for Cash” program be placed on the March 20, 2006 agenda.
The Board agreed to draft a letter of support to the Board of Appeals regarding the transfer of land at 1200 Brush Hill Road.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 6:50 p.m. with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Charles J. McCarthy voting yes and James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining and to return to Open Session to attend the Milton Village Central Avenue Revitalization Committee public meeting with the Urban Land Institute at the Senior Center.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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