SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 7:30 P.M.
In attendance: James G. Mullen, Jr., John M. Shields, Marion V. McEttrick, Annemarie Fagan, Interim Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept the November 30, 2006 meeting minutes as amended.
The Board confirmed the following meeting dates: December 21, 2006 and January 4 and 18, 2007.
Rev. George Welles addressed the Board asking for support of the Martin Luther King
annual memorial celebration to be held on January 15, 2007 at Temple Shalom. The Board was also addressed by Daryl Warner, 66 Martin Road who is advocating for strong recycling habits and appealed to the Board to not reduce the trash sticker fees.
The Board met with School Building Committee Chair Charles Winchester to discuss a school project agreement that has to do with maximizing energy efficiency in the Collicot Cunningham project.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve Project Grant Agreement No. GS-DA-03-02 (Green School Grant) between the Milton Public Schools and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (including amendments 1,2, and 3) that will maximize energy efficiency opportunities indoors and outdoors at the Collicot Cunningham School.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a payment of $10,000 from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to cover the cost of a completed Energy Leaseback study that was conducted as part of Amendment #2 to the Green School Grant.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority Draft Agreed-Upon Procedures Report Acceptance/Non-Acceptance form for Milton High School, Pierce Middle School, Tucker Elementary School and Glover School agreeing with the schedules, findings and ineligible costs contained in the report.
The Board met with Fire Chief Malcolm Larson and Town Counsel John Flynn regarding the replacement of Engine #1. Chief Larson reviewed the bid process with the Board informing them that Greenwood Apparatus offered the lowest price for a lease/purchase agreement. The Board authorized John Flynn to draft language for the next Board meeting for approval of a lease/purchase agreement with Greenwood Apparatus.
The Board discussed the property on Randolph Avenue that is owned by Milton Centre, LLC and authorized Mr. Shields to pursue information regarding potential development of this property.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to amend the charge of the Town Administrator’s Screening Committee to reflect a change in the deadline date from December 14 to December 21, 2006 and to increase the number of potential candidates if necessary.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the revised FY 08 budget for the Veterans’ Services in the amount of $21,652.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of the following 2007 Common Victualler’s licenses and the drafting of a letter to be signed by the Chairman requesting help from these merchants in keeping trash under control in their area:
Radio Coffeehouse, 24 Central Avenue, Milton
Milton Youth Hockey, Ulin Rink, Milton
Java Jo’s Coffee Shop, 556 Adams Street, Milton
Newcomb Farms, 1130 Randolph Avenue, Milton
LETHE, LLC (New England) d/b/a Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, Milton
On ah Roll, 537 Adams Street, Milton
Sodexho Operations, LLC, 2 Granite Avenue, Milton
Mr. Chan’s Restaurant Group, 538 (Fiesta’s) Adams Street, Milton
Ho Jarn, Inc, d/b/a Mr. Chan’s, 534 (Mozzarella’s) Adams Street, Milton
Mr. Chan’s, 534A Adams Street, Milton, MA
Ichiro Sushi, 538A Adams Street, Milton, MA
Dean’s Special Events Catering, 15 Garfield Avenue, Somerville, 02145
A Lighter Fare, 110 Antwerp Street, Milton
Tino’s Pizza, 22 Central Avenue., Milton
Stella’s Luncheonette, 558 Adams Street, Milton
Starbuck’s Coffee, 552 Adams Street, Milton
G. H. Bent, 7 Pleasant Street, Milton
Dunkin Donuts, 545 Adams Street, Milton
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal for 2007 of an Entertainment License for Java Jo’s Coffee Shop, 556 Adams Street.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign a municipal waste reduction grant agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for public space recycling containers.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Liquor license to Thacher Montessori School for a parent social to be held on January 19, 2007.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Baron Hugo Gazebo by the Milton Rotary Club for its annual Memorial Tree activities that will include the display of a tree and a lighting ceremony on December14th.
The Board discussed the hiring process for a new Town Planner and authorized Mr. Mullen to speak with Alexander Whiteside, the Chairman of the Planning Board, regarding this issue.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously with James G. Mullen, Jr. voting yes, John M. Shields voting yes and Marion V. McEttrick voting yes to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:00 p.m. to adjourn.
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