SELECTMENS MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 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
1. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the February 1, 2007 meeting minutes as amended.
2. The Board confirmed future meeting dates: February 22, March 8, March 22.
3. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a joint petition from Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric for a grant of location to place one new pole (pole 102/8-1), necessary to provide proper guying support for the pole line on School Street, at Herrick Drive, approximately 35 feet easterly of existing Pole 102/8 School Street contingent upon the petitioner securing a street opening permit from the Department of Public Works.
4. Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Personnel Board the appointment of William B. Clark, Jr., 116 Ridgewood Road, to the position of Director of Planning and Community Development, level 9, step 4 with two weeks vacation in calendar year 2007 and three weeks in calendar year 2008 contingent upon Mr. Clark achieving American Institute
of Certified Planners certification within two years of employment.
5. The Board deferred a decision on a new janitorial contract for the Town Hall, Libraries, Council on Aging and the Gilbane office.
6. Terence Driscoll and Stephen Affanato of The Town Administrator Screening Committee met with the Board and recommended two new candidates from the most recent round of applicant interviews. These candidates, Kevin Mearn and Stephen Delaney, will be interviewed on February 22nd.
7. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve an agreement between the Town of Milton and MPEG Access, Inc. which states the public, educational and governmental programming and services that will be provided by MPEG Access, Inc. to PEG Access users, Subscribers and the Town.
8. DPW Director Walter Heller and representatives from Beta Group updated the Board on the proposed improvements to Blue Hills Parkway.
9. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the change of Board of Directors for Wollaston Golf Club as voted by the Trustees at their December 14, 2006 meeting (Francis X. Costello and Sean F. OBrien,) and to sign and forward the paperwork to the ABCC for its approval.
10. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board unanimously voted to forward the following Reserve Fund Transfer Requests to the Warrant Committee:
$4,909.48 to DPW Vehicle Maintenance for the repair of Ladder #1.
$5,273.97 to DPW Vehicle Maintenance for the repair of the Fire Departments Ford Expedition.
$73,990 to Fire General Expenses for repairs to Engine #1.
$2,431 to Selectmens E & R General Expenses to cover the mailing costs associated with the November 27, 2006 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
$5,883 to Selectmens General Expenses to cover advertising expenses associated with the hiring process for a new Town Administrator and Director of Planning and Community Development.
11. Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Board of Park Commissioners to use the Baron Hugo Gazebo, Town Green and Town Hall for its Summer Band Concert Series that will run most Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., June through August.
12 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Amateur Gardeners for use of the Gazebo, Town Green and Town Hall for its annual Plant Sale that will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to noon
13 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Campbell School for a one day liquor license to the First Parish Church Hall for a fund raiser/silent auction to be held on May 4, 2007 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
14 John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Carriage House to display a banner at the East Milton Fire Station and the fence outside the 1909 wing (contingent upon approval by the School Department) announcing its fund raiser that will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Cunningham Park.
15 Chairman Mullen discussed the sticker reduction fee issue and informed the Board that he hopes to invite real estate developer Merrill Diamond to a future meeting with the Board to discuss the 1909 wing.
16 Mr. Shields discussed ways to resolve the Canton water usage issue.
16 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 to discuss negotiations and to return to Open Session on ly for the purpose of adjournment.
17 Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:30 p.m. to adjourn.
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