SELECTMEN’S MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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 February 6, 2006 meeting minutes as amended.
Webster Collins of 533 Harland Street addressed the Board regarding the RFP for the proposed development of the Town Yard.
The Board met with Kenneth Strachan from Municipal Benchmarking who made a presentation on the Municipal Yardstick Report that was prepared exclusively for Milton and presents a comparison of revenue, expenditure, staffing and debt as an aid for budget decision making.
The Board met with DPW Program Manager Reva Levin and Conservation Commission Chair Donald Neal to discuss the proposed Stormwater article that has been included in the 2006 Annual Town Meeting warrant. This article will amend our General Bylaws to provide regulations for monitoring and improving our stormwater discharge.
The Board discussed a draft Financial Policy statement presented by Town Administrator David Colton.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $6,984 to Unemployment Compensation for January activity.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Milton Fuller Housing Corporation to the COA gasoline fund.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James. G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to approve a one day liquor license to St. Agatha School for its annual auction and dinner to be held on March 25, 2006 in the school auditorium.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to approve a one day liquor license to The Campbell School for a school fund raiser to be held on May 5, 2006 at the First Parish Church in Milton.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to approve a one day liquor license to St. Elizabeth Parish for a parish social to be held on March 3, 2006 at the Parish Hall.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to approve the use of the Town’s streets and ways for the 2006 Devine Spirit Run/Walk against Melanoma to be held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. beginning and ending at Cunningham Park, contingent upon approval by the Chief of Police.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted to approve and sign a proclamation acknowledging the importance and the contributions of the American Red Cross.
James G. Mullen, Jr. moved, Charles J. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support the recommendation of the Warrant Committee to request a supplemental appropriation to complete the Collicot/Cunningham portion of the school building project (Article #1-Special Town Meeting)
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 8:55 p.m. to adjourn.
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