BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Robert C. Sweeney, John M. Shields, Kevin J. Mearn, Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
1. The Board convened a meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 6:30 p.m. in the John A. Cronin Conference Room.
2. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the March 17, 2011 meeting minutes as written.
3. The Board confirmed April 21, 2011 as its next meeting date.
4. The Board met with Daniel Kerrigan who is planning a new restaurant at 95 Eliot Street (the Fallon building) and on whose behalf the Town has submitted a Home Rule Petition article for a liquor license to the 2011 Special Town Meeting. Mr. Kerrigan presented his renovation plans and proposed menu and discussed the application process with the Board.
5. In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the MGL (Ter.Ed.), the Board convened a public hearing to discuss the installation of conduit in High Street to provide electric service at #17 Canton Avenue. A representative from NSTAR was present to address questions.
After discussion, John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location to NSTAR to install a distance of about two (2) feet of conduit at pole 56/5 in High Street contingent upon the applicant securing a right-of-way excavation permit from the Department of Public Works.
4. In conformity with the requirements of Section 13 of Chapter 148 of the MGL (Ter.Ed.), the Board convened a public hearing upon the petition of Milton Gas Company to install one underground gasoline storage tank at 310 Granite Avenue. Attorney Robert Sheffield and owner Rabih Moujahad were present to address questions.
After discussion, John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the installation of one 10,000 gallon gasoline tank (5,000 gallons of regular gas and 5,000 gallons of diesel gas) at 310 Granite Avenue.
5. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the acceptance of a grant of $30,000 from Milton Academy to help defray the cost of the reconstruction of a sidewalk area along Randolph Avenue near the school campus.
6. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Dean Alexander, 7 Wall Street, Quincy, and James M. Henwood, 384 Manet Avenue, Quincy, to the position of W3 in the Department of Public Works contingent upon a favorable background report, a pre-employment medical physical and approval by the Personnel Board.
John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the promotion of Gabriel Febo from the position of W4 to the position of W5 in the Department of Public Works, and that said promotion become effective immediately upon approval by the Personnel Board.
John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the promotion of Patrick Sweeney from the position of W5 to the position of W6 in the Department of Public Works, and that said promotion become effective immediately upon approval by the Personnel Board.
7. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town green and the Town’s streets and ways (Canton Avenue to Gile Road) for the Milton National Little League’s opening day festivities which will be held on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 11:00 a.m., contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
John 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 Milton American Little League/Milton Girl’s Youth Softball League’s opening day parade (Huntington Road to Edge Hill Road to Cunningham Park) which will be held on Saturday, April 23, contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
8. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request by Milton Hospital to display three double-sided A-frame signs from May 6 through May 26, announcing its annual Spring Gala fund raiser. Signs will be displayed on the following traffic islands, Canton Avenue and Blue Hills Parkway, Reedsdale Road and Brook Road, Adams Street and West Squantum Street, and will be updated on May 26 through June 18 to promote the Hospital’s Second Annual Community Health Walk.
9. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Campbell School for a one day liquor license to be issued to the Milton Woman’s Club, 90 Reedsdale Road, for a fund raiser that will take place on Friday, May 6, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
10. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request to use the Town’s streets and ways for a fund raising road race/walk in memory of Milton resident Mary Gardiner to be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
11. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Set Aside request from the Fire Chief in the amount of $55,000 to be transferred to General Expenses (Medical) to cover the cost of unanticipated medical bills through the end of the fiscal year.
12. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Engineering Department to award a contract in the amount of $827,100 to Freitas Construction, Inc. to replace old, cast iron and unlined water mains on Bradford Road, Governors Road, Pillon Road, Pleasant Street and Taff Road.
13. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Sustainable Milton to display four A-frame signs from April 16 to April 24, advertising the “Green Homes” event that is being held on Saturday, April 23 at Cunningham Hall. The display locations are as follows: Brook Road at Pierce Middle School, the corner of Randolph Avenue and Reedsdale Road, the intersection of Brook Road and Adams Street at East Milton.
14. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 7:25 p.m. 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 conducting collective bargaining strategy in preparation for negotiations with union and non union personnel, and contract negotiations, believing that discussion of these topics in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and to return to Open Session to adjourn and to convene a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Fund.
15. John M. Shields moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
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