SELECTMEN’S MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2007 7:00 P.M.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Kathryn A. Fagan, John M. Shields, Kevin Mearn, Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept the July 26, 2007 meeting minutes as written.
The Board will meet on August 23, September 6 and 20.
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws, the Board convened a public hearing for a grant of location for conduit in Adams Street and Canton Avenue.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a petition from NSTAR Electric for a grant of location to construct a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein to be located under Adams Street at Wharf Street, approximately 1022 feet of conduit and two (2) manholes and Canton Avenue at Randolph Avenue, a distance of about 127 feet, to provide traffic and roadway improvements in the area.
Christopher Clark, Senior Project Manager for the Community Wind Collaborative of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative met with the Board and presented information regarding wind development and the process to evaluate municipal wind sites for wind power.
The Board agreed to form a wind energy committee, including representation from the School Department, to select municipal sites for evaluation. This committee will submit selected sites to MTC for evaluation.
Selectman Fagan will call the state regarding the use of DCR land as a selected site for evaluation. The Board will work toward having a committee in place for the September 6 meeting.
The Board met with Michael Blackwell and Erick Ask of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mr. Blackwell highlighted some of the projects the Committee is currently working on including the acquisition of free bicycle racks, the creation of a bike map outlining the best routes and identifying historical points of interest, and in conjunction with the Department of Public Works, the development of a bike path from the Blue Hills Reservation to the Neponset River Greenway.
Mr. Ask informed the Board about the upcoming Bike Safety Course for 4th and 5th graders. The course will include instruction on proper fit of helmets, how to inspect your bicycle before riding, and rules of the road. It will be a joint effort by the Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Milton Police and the Blue Hills Cycling Club.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town Hall parking lot and the streets and ways in the area for a bicycle safety training program sponsored by the Bicycle Advisory Committee for 4th and 5th graders to be held on Thursday, September 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Board discussed the August 1 bond rating meeting with representatives from Standard and Poors and was happy to report that the Town has retained its AA rating.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a lease agreement between the Town of Milton and the Milton Yacht Club for premises located at 25 Wharf Street for a term of two (2) years beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2009, to be used as a private yacht club including boat storage and the use of the clubhouse, according to the conditions stated in this agreement.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a license agreement with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) that affords composers, lyricists and publishers the ability to enforce their rights under the copyright laws and will allow the Town to perform copyrighted musical works publicly.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of Town’s streets and ways for the sixth annual Marine Corp Law Enforcement Foundation 10K-5K Road Race that will take place on Sunday, September 30, 2007 and whose proceeds will provide educational grants for the children of victims who died at the Pentagon on 9/11, contingent upon approval by the Police Department.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following appointments to the Commission on Disability: Leslie Collins (09), 26 Briarfield Road; Nathan Bourque (09), 88 Wharf Street; and Daniel Sacco (08), 17 Garfield Road.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following appointments to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee to serve through August 2008: John M. Shields, 142 Houston Avenue; Christopher Huban, 41 Magnolia Road; Paul J. Hogan, 56 Pierce Street; Bernard J. Lynch, III, 34 Milton Hill Road; Barbara A. Mason, 26 Quarry Lane; James L. Conley, Jr., 26 Wildwood Road; and David Grab, Town Accountant.
The Board authorized the Town Administrator to review insurance indemnification plans for Police and Fire personnel that would augment existing coverage and to also explore the purchase of natural gas with Hess (instead of Keyspan) under a contract that could potentially result in savings for the Town.
Selectman Fagan reminded the Board and the viewing audience of the Save Our Sports fund raising efforts being sponsored by the Boosters and expressed her thanks to everyone who participated in the Breast Cancer three day that traveled through Milton on August 4 and 5.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
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