BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Robert C. Sweeney, John M. Shields, Kevin J. Mearn, Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
- The Board convened a meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the John A. Cronin Conference Room of the Town Hall.
2. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the July 19, 2010 meeting minutes as written.
3. The Board confirmed Monday, August 16 as its next meeting date.
4. The Board was addressed by Brian O’Mahony, 69 Capen Street, Andrea Synnott, 60 Capen Street, C. Carter Fahy, 21 Capen Street, Donna Dickerson, 14 Capen Street, Peter Jackson, 14 Capen Street, and Marian Mehegan, 126 Cliff Road regarding the options for the extension of the Neponset River Greenway Trail.
5. The Board convened a public hearing to discuss the acceptance of Appendix 120.AA of the Massachusetts Building Code, 780CMR, the “Stretch Energy Code”, including amendments or modifications thereto, regulating the design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy. As part of the criteria required to be accepted as a “Green Community” and eligible for government grants, the Stretch Energy Code is a warrant article in the September Special Town Meeting.
Caitriona Cooke from Conservation Services presented an overview of the Massachusetts Stretch Code which is an addendum to the base code. Ms. Cooke was assisted by Kari Hewitt from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, the firm that is overseeing our Green Communities application.
Kathy Doyle from Sustainable Milton, Tara Manno and JB Clancy from the Alternate Energy Committee and resident Andrew Koh (225 Gun Hill Street) spoke in support of the adoption of the Stretch Code.
Eugene Irwin, Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member spoke against the adoption.
6. DPW Director Joseph Lynch met with the Board to present an FY11 Water and Sewer Rate Analysis and Recommendation Report. Mr. Lynch was joined by Toby Fedder, P.E. from Woodward and Curran, the Town’s consulting firm.
After discussion that included information on revenue and expenses, the rate structure calculations, projected revenue and a rate discussion, John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted (2-1 Sweeney) that the water rates for FY11 be increased over the FY10 water rates by a factor of 6.9% and that said percent increase be applied equally to all four water rate tiers.
John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted (2-1 Sweeney) that the sewer rates for FY11 be increased over the FY10 sewer rates by a factor of 4.2% and that said percent increase be applied equally to all four sewer rate tiers.
7. Robert C. Sweeney moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation to be used to offset the cost of running the DARE Camp for two weeks in August.
8. The Board discussed the management of the Ulin Rink and the structural issues that need to be addressed. The deadline for the RFP is next Thursday (August 12)
9. The Board discussed the recent site walks for the extension of the Neponset River Greenway Trail. The end of the comment period for this project is August 14 and the Board encouraged residents to send their comments to the DCR before that date. The Board will prepare a draft letter to the DCR for review at its next meeting.
10. Robert C. Sweeney moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the display of three double-sided A-frame signs to promote Milton Hospital’s 16th Annual “TeeOff” Golf Tournament to be positioned on traffic islands in the following locations: Canton Avenue and Blue Hills Parkway; Reedsdale Road and Brook Road; and Adams Street and West Squantum Street.
Robert C. Sweeney moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the display of temporary signage in the form of two vertical banners and one horizontal banner to promote the Discovery Schoolhouse child care and community arts program.
Robert C. Sweeney moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a permanent sign acknowledging the donation of landscape maintenance services for the Library by Driscoll Landscaping, such sign to be placed at the exit of the Library and not to interfere with visibility of those who are exiting the Library parking lot.
11. The Board agreed to send a request for “No Overnight Parking in Milton” signs to the Traffic Commission.
12. Jon M Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town’s streets and ways for the Third Annual Thanksgiving 5K Road Race to benefit Best Buddies Massachusetts that will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
13. Robert C. Sweeney moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the placement of one camera at Pope’s Pond. as part of the Town’s Critical Infrastructure Monitoring System.
14. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a 2.5% salary increase in Year 2 (7/1/10-6/30/11) of the contractual agreement between the Town and the Fire Chief.
15. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of Phase II of the contract between the Town of Milton and Beacon Integrated Solutions, LLC for consultant services associated with owner’s agent support services for renewable energy project contracting.
16. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Robert C. Sweeney voting yes and John M. Shields voting yes to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining and Contract Negotiations and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
17. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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