SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007 7:00 P.M.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Kathryn A. Fagan, John M. Shields, Kevin Mearn, Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept the July 12, 2007 meeting minutes as amended.
The Board will meet on Wednesday, August 8 and tentatively set Thursday, August 23 as the next meeting.
The Board met with Joseph DeAngelis, the president of the new Milton Lions Club, who requested the use of the Kelly Field parking lot as a site for the district 33K Eyemobile that will provide a free health screening for eyes, hearing and blood pressure checks for residents.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Kelly Field parking lot by the Milton Lions Club for free screening for residents that will include eye/hearing testing and blood pressure checks on Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following Traffic Commission recommendations: installation of a three-way stop at the Highland Street/Marshall Road intersection; change the service zone parking on the north side of Eliot Street from Central Avenue to Adams Street to 2-hour public parking.
The Board met with DPW Director Walter Heller to discuss the FY08 water and sewer rates. Mr. Heller presented a new 4-tier water and sewer rate structure for the Board’s consideration as an effort to equitably spread out the 2.3% increase from the MWRA for FY08 Water and Sewer assessments, and to encourage conservation.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following four-tier progressive water and sewer rate structure and rates for FY’08 effective August 15, 2007:
Water $23.70 minimum charge ($3.95 per 100 cubic feet) for any consumption up to 600 cubic feet per quarter; $4.65 for each 100 cubic feet from 601-3,000cubic feet, $4.80 for each 100 cubic feet from 3,001 - 6,000 cubic feet and $4.96 for each 100 cubic feet above 6,001 cubic feet.
Sewer $28.80 minimum charge ($4.80 per 100 cubic feet) for any discharge up to 600 cubic feet per quarter; $8.71 for each 100 cubic feet from 601-3,000cubic feet, $8.95 for each 100 cubic feet from 3,001-6,000 cubic feet and $9.22for each 100 cubic feet above 6,001 cubic feet discharged.
6 John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Milton Chamber of Commerce to display patriotic banners in the East Milton Square business district.
7 Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the ¡CelebrateMilton! Working Group to display banners and five A-frame signs announcing this year’s event which will take place on Sunday, September 30, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at Milton High School. The requested sites for the A-frames are as follows: Canton Avenue at Blue Hills Parkway; Blue Hills Parkway at Blue Hill Avenue; Squantum Street at Adams Street; Central Avenue at Brook Road; Adams Street at Randolph Avenue. Sites in areas where construction is ongoing may be relocated if necessary.
8 Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Milton Kiwanis Club to display a banner announcing its annual golf tournament that will take place on Monday, September 17, at President’s Golf Club.
9 Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a Common Victualler’s license to Sanoussi, Inc. d/b/a Milton House of Pizza, 537 Adams Street contingent upon the applicant complying with all Health Code requirements at a pre-operational inspection before opening and pulling all required permits for anticipated renovations to the property.
10 John M .Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Stephen V. O’Donnell, 65 Hills View Road, to the Historical Commission to serve through May 31, 2008.
11 Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Kathryn A. Fagan voting yes, and John M. Shields voting yes to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation and to return to Open Session for the purpose of adjournment.
12 Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:00 p.m
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