SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 17, 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, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted to approve the May 14, 2007 meeting minutes as written.
The Board acknowledged the exceptional work done by the DPW workers Paul Hazel and Joaquin Pavon during a recent pipe malfunction in the Granite Avenue pumping station. The Board voted unanimously to reward each employee by giving them a day off with pay.
The Board confirmed the following future meeting dates: May 31, June 6 (Wednesday) and June 21.
The Board met with Thomas K. Steel, Jr., Vice President and Regulatory Counsel, Richard Wadman, Sr. Vice President/General Manager, and David Tabor, Senior Manager for Network Operations for NSTAR to discuss amending RCN’s existing agreement with the Town to make cable service available to residents of Milton.
RCN stressed its competitive rates, community based services, choice of four high speed internet services, strong Spanish tier and its five premium channels included in digital service. Also discussed was the availability of NSTAR infrastructure that would expedite the cable activation process. The Board agreed to start the mandatory public comment process. RCN will begin connecting cable from the Hyde Park hub (at its own risk) in the Phase 1 neighborhoods.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve eleven one day liquor licenses to Milton Academy for the weekend of June 16 for activities associated with high school reunions.
Mrs. McEttrick reported to the Board that she received a response from Robin Robertson, Head of School at Milton Academy, to the Board’s letter of concern about the potential closure of the lower school. Ms. Robertston stated that she will try to be cognizant of the changes this will bring to the Town and promised to stay in touch.
Mrs. McEttrick discussed the possibility of broadening the geographic scope of the Milton Village/Central Avenue Revitalization Committee. The Board agreed to contact Committee members about their intentions to remain serving should the scope be changed and to further discuss this issue at the May 31 meeting.
The Board agreed to allow Sustainable Milton to set up a table for the distribution of information to residents at the summer band concerts.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a letter to the Norfolk County District Attorney regarding an October 19, 2006 Open Meeting Law Inquiry.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following residents to the Police Chief Screening Committee: Tracey West Bolden, 1031 Metropolitan Avenue; Sergeant Charles M. Caputo, 15 California Avenue; Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator; Stephen G. Hennessy, 621 Harland Street; Peter A. Mullin, 19 Gaskins Lane; Leroy J. Walker, 452 Truman Parkway and requested that this committee meet as soon as possible to begin this process. The Board also requested that thank you letters be sent to all residents who volunteered to serve on this committee.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan 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 collective bargaining and litigation and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:50 p.m. to adjourn.
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