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SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 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 June 21 meeting minutes as amended.
The Board will meet on Thursday, July 26 and August 9.
Fire Chief Malcolm Larson met with the Board and updated members on the status of Antonio Pickens, a Milton firefighter who was injured while coming to the aid of car crash victims on Blue Hill Avenue near the Atherton Street station. Chief Larson announced a blood drive, fund raiser and prayer service; all efforts being made to assist Firefighter Pickens.
Chief Larson also reported on an incident that three Milton firefighters had responded to at the Holiday Inn in Randolph where they were able to help revive a 12 year old drowning victim.
Frank O’Neil, 46 Columbine Road and owner and managing partner of the 24-30 Central Avenue retail block addressed the Board regarding roadway and street scape improvements to the Central Avenue business district.
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws, the Board convened a public hearing upon the petition of NSTAR Electric to install conduit in Guilford Road.
Paul Levins, 1 Guilford Road, addressed the Board regarding his concerns about how the proposed street opening will impact his property.
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 Guilford Road easterly, approximately 115 feet south of Granite Avenue, a distance of about 36 feet at pole 307/12 for electrical service to the MWRA valve control cabinet located at #175 Granite Avenue, contingent upon the applicant securing a street opening permit from the Department of Public Works prior to installation.
The Board met with DPW Director Walter Heller and Engineer Christopher Roy from Beta Group to discuss construction plans for the Blue Hills Parkway at Brook Road improvements project that includes signalization, street scape/landscape improvements and the inclusion of a bike path on Blue Hills Parkway from Eliot Street to Brook Road in Phase I. An upgrade of the lighting is too costly for Phase I. The Board was given a choice of doing the improvements to only half of the proposed parcel of land in Phase I including the lighting upgrade, or improvements to all of the proposed parcel of land, delaying the lighting upgrade until Phase II. Senator Joyce might be able to secure additional funds from the Department of Conservation and Recreation for lighting. The Board
agreed to do the street scape improvements to the entire parcel from Eliot Street to Brook Road and defer the lighting upgrade until Phase II.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the display of a “Tree City USA” flag at the firefighters memorial on the East Milton deck contingent upon the approval by the Milton Fire Department and a plaque of this award in the Town Hall.
Mr. Heller informed the Board of an award bestowed on the DPW and the Pine Tree Brook Association for its commitment and vision in relation to water quality improvements in Pine Tree Brook.
The Board discussed the quote received for appraisal of the commercial parcel of land located on Central Avenue adjacent to the MBTA Central Avenue station and agreed that it would like to solicit more bids. Town Administrator will consult with Town Counsel on the process going forward.
The Board discussed a change in the plan for traffic improvements to the Central Avenue/Eliot Street business district that would place the Central Avenue and Eliot Street crosswalk directly at the intersection with a new island on Central Avenue that would include a new stop sign.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted 2-1 (Shields) to approve a revenue neutral change in location of crosswalks on the Central Avenue/Eliot Street business district improvement plan including a new island on Central Avenue that will include a new stop sign, contingent upon review and approval by Beta Group, Inc.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments of the following poll workers to serve through August 2008 and to avail the Town of training for these workers that is offered by the state:
William H. Silk, 91 Oak Street, Nora A. Cummings, 43 Aberdeen Road, Enid R. McNeil, 57 Blue Hilll Terrace Street, Carol Hahnfeld, 81 Blue Hill Terrace Street, Bridget Bowen, 131 Elm Street, Grace F. Locker, 30 Curtis Road, Barbara A. Stevens, 1372 Brush Hill Road, Anne J. Clark, 167 Brook Road, James M. O’Rourke, 65 Gulliver Street, Mary Quinlan, 12 Fairlawn Avenue, Virginia O. Connors, 18 Myers Lane, Carrie A. Dailey, 193 Clapp Street, Joanne M. Daly, 55 Marilyn Road, Lenore A. Fidler, 12 Lodge Street, Jane E. Tufts, 47 Russell Street, Peter Rizzi, 47 Dyer Avenue, Jean T. Donahue, 120 Reedsdale Road, Marie J. Santo, 1372 Brush Hill Road, Justin A. Sullivan, Jr., 83 Governors Road, Ellen M. Pierce, 44 Badger Circle, Agnes L. Dillon, 54 Avalon Road, Alice W. Mercer, 34 Willoughby Road, Kenneth
C.G.Foster, 165 Hilltop Street, Janice M. Rota, 349 Thacher Street, Violanda L. Martinelli, 354 Thacher Street, Joseph Santo, 1372 Brush Hill Road, Jean M. O’Brien, 8 Cherry Blossom Way, Joseph P. McGovern, 59 Fairbanks Road, Karen M. Neary, 10 Highland Lane, Mary M. Stubbs, 12 Thompson Lane, Jean N. Callahan, 38 Mountain Laurel Path, Robert J. Rota, 349 Thacher Street, Ruth G. Goggin, 600 Canton Avenue, Dorothy Lorraine Tower, 207 Blue Hills Parkway, Kevin J. Cleary, 17 Melbourne Road, John L. Croke, 21 Brandon Road, Edith Chase, 28 State Street, Thomas Grunin, 1372 Brush Hill Road, Phyllis A. Hanscom, 109 Quarry Lane, Rosemary A. Holub, 36 Reedsdale Road, L. Frances Croke, 21 Brandon Road, Richard J. Harrington, 41 Franklin Street, Ann M. Sheehan, 18 Jeremiah’s Way, Joseph F. Murphy, 17 Fox Hill Lane, Nicholas H. Gabriel, 244 Lyman Road, Patricia E. Fisher, 489 Pleasant Street, Gertrude T. Hynes, 20 Reservation Road, Eleanor M. McDonough, 1199 Brook Road, Mary C.
Martin, 4 Hope Avenue, Carole J. Kavey, 8 Dean Road, Lois F. Brown, 7 Cottage Place, Ann F. O’Connor, 18 Edge Hill Road, Kathryn F. Steele, 53 Nahanton Avenue, Vanessa L. Martin, 4 Hope Avenue, Kenneth P. Lodge, 29 Winthrop Street, Marie E. Roche, 519 Randolph Avenue, Barbara M. Mahoney, 67 Sias Lane, Emmanuel J. Feeney, Jr., 53 Fairbanks Road, Stanley D. Dworkin, 81 Central Avenue, Paul L. Kelly, 84 Audubon Road, George E. Holland, Jr., 115 Gulliver Street, Janice K. Walwood, 13 Artwill Street, Frances K. McInnis, 80 Courtland Circle, Jean D. Mullen, 78 Reservation Road, Noreen M. Remmes, 182 Granite Avenue, Mary Gabriel, 244 Lyman Road, Paula Sweeney, 1045 Canton Avenue, Philip R. Zona, 22 Gile Road, Barbara L. Jackson,
179 Clapp Street, Catherine L. Brennan, 97 Truro Lane, Evelyn C. O’Sullivan, 202 Churchills Lane, Mary E. Howard, 710 Randolph Avenue, Adlene Hardison, 4 Adanac Road, Eileen Tangney, 40 Sias Lane.
The Board discussed the contract with Municipal Management Associates, Inc. for the processing and collection of the Town’s parking ticket violations. The contract reflects a substantial increase in processing fees.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to offer Municipal Management Associates, Inc. an extension of its present contract and to bid out the processing and collection of the Town’s parking ticket violations.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following residents to the Milton Village Central Avenue Revitalization Committee to serve through May 2008:
David St. Denis, 67 Standish Road; Katherine Dunphy, 90 Governor Stoughton Lane; Everett Hayward, 26 Eliot Street; Wendy Ingram, 28 Standish Road; Shirin Karanfiloglu, 4 Hutchinson Street; Richard Kleiman, 99 Otis Street; Ruth Heiden, 314 Eliot Street; Michael Wilcox, 42 Hillsview Road; John Zychowicz, 8 Morton Terrace.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the following applicants to the position of traffic supervisor: Theresa Shine, 104 Cedar Street, Quincy; Cathy L. Labbe, 131 Lynn Road, Brockton.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a check in the amount of $46,929. from Curry College which represents a voluntary payment in lieu of taxes payment for the current fiscal year.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town Hall parking lot by MRE on Sunday, August 19 between the hours of 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. to accommodate family members and staff parking for a family picnic at 600 Canton Avenue.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one day liquor license to the Milton Woman’s Club for a birthday celebration to be held on Saturday, July 14 from 7:00 to 11:45 p.m.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Forbes House Museum to display a banner and sandwich board signs (Squantum/Adams; Central Avenue/ Reedsdale and Brook; Blue Hill/Canton from August 30 to September 15) announcing a fall family festival that will be held on Saturday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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 discussing litigation and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment and to convene a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Fund.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 11:00 p.m. to adjourn.
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