SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006 5:30 P.M.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Charles J. McCarthy, James G. Mullen, Jr., David A. Colton, Town Administrator and Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator
1 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the January 9, 2006 meeting minutes, as amended.
2 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the January 19, 2006 meeting minutes.
3 The Board discussed the following new articles submitted for inclusion in the 2006 Annual Town Meeting Warrant:
Amend General Bylaws - Stormwater
Amend General Bylaws - Wetlands
Amend General Bylaws-Lien Procedures WITHDRAWN
Amend General Bylaws - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings
Amend Zoning Bylaws-Outdoor Lighting
Amend Zoning Bylaws-Drive Throughs
Amend Zoning Bylaws-Definition of Family
Amend Zoning Bylaws-Central Avenue Planned Unit Development
Acceptance of Land on Brush Hill Road
Transfer of Land on Brush Hill Road
Authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition an act to modify Conservation Restriction
Authorize the Board of Selectmen to retain Randolph Avenue Planning Consultant
Accept Section 1, Chapter 157, MGL-additional retirement allowance
Accept Section 2, Chapter 157, MGL-additional retroactive retirement allowance
Accept Section 19K, Chapter 41, MGL, Town Clerk
Authorize Town Clerk to sell election equipment
Traffic Commission Article
Capital Article-Public Works-Third year lease payment
Capital Stabilization Article
Capital Article
Actuarial Study Appropriation
Petition General Court-liquor license-citizens petition
Petition General Court-liquor license-Board of Selectmen
DPW-Sidewalks
DPW-Trees
East Milton Library repairs appropriation
Kidder Building repairs appropriation
4 A presentation was held by Assistant Town Engineer John Thompson and Bruce Adams, of Weston & Sampson, on the sewer infiltration reduction plan and the subsurface drainage improvements plan, as well as the addition of a new ten year plan for the Town’s water distribution system and roadway network.
5 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Neponset River Watershed Association that will ensure the ongoing operation of a water-quality monitoring program and will support achievement of Milton’s water quality goals and facilitate compliance with regulator mandates.
6 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the appointment of Sean Casey, 9 Thacher Street for seasonal employment with the Department of Public Works.
7 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 Agnes G. Dillon, 54 Avalon Road, and Marcia P. Childs, 55 Cypress Road, to the position of substitute traffic supervisor in the Milton Police Department.
8 The Board discussed the procedure for interviewing candidates for patrol officer appointments and agreed going forward to resume the process of interviewing candidates within the Board of Selectmen’s meetings. Following discussion, Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the following Patrol Officer appointments, subject to successful completion of background checks, medical and psychological exams and a Physical Agility Test:
Jason R. Conklin, 47 Glendale Road, Milton
Matthew J. Morrissey, 10 Maitland Street, Milton
Eric Choi, 140 Safford Street, Quincy
Jennifer K. Daukas, 19 Jordan Drive, Weymouth
9 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to use Town streets and ways for a 5K fund raising walk/run for the Vascular Birthmark Foundation on Monday, May 15, 2006, contingent upon the approval of the Chief of Police.
10 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing the Forbes House Museum’s Lincoln Day celebration on February 20, 2006.
11 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee the following Reserve Fund Transfer Requests:
Selectmen’s General Expense Line $25,000
Unemployment $ 7,382
12 Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Board of Park Commissioners to use the Town’s 2008 complimentary day at Granite Links Golf Course for a fund raising golf event.
13 Marion McEttrick reported on a meeting held with Town Officials and the Department of Revenue to discuss handling additional borrowing for the school building project appropriations as a result of the October and February Special Town Meetings.
Charles J. McCarthy moved, James G. Mullen, Jr. seconded and the Board voted at 7:45 p.m. to adjourn.
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