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June 28, 2011
BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011

In attendance:  Robert C. Sweeney, John M. Shields, J. Thomas Hurley, Kevin J. Mearn, Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary

  • The Board convened a meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 8:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.
  • John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the June 23, 2011 meeting minutes as written.
3.      The Board confirmed Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, August 18 as future        meeting dates.

4.      Chairman Sweeney extended the Board’s appreciation to the Business and  Citizens Advisory Committee for its many months of hard work in preparing the   East Milton Square Parking and Access Study that was being presented this       evening.

        Keri Pyke from the consulting firm of Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.,     reviewed the study with the Board, highlighting proposed solutions to curbside  management, proposed zoning changes and the Hybrid Plan that would allow the    creation of a parking area by closing down Adams Street between the existing    deck areas and utilizing that space to create a municipal parking lot.  

        The Board agreed to continue this discussion after it has had a chance to study the     report in greater detail.  Members agreed to discuss the report at its August   meeting.

5.      The Board discussed a time line for the fall Special Town Meeting.  The Town    Administrator proposed a date of November 7, 2011 and presented five tentative  items to be presented for Town Meeting’s consideration.

6.      John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted    unanimously to approve the recommendation of  Public Works Director Joseph      Lynch to approve the appointment of Jorge Garcia of North Dartmouth to the      position of GIS and CAD Operator/Engineering Draftsman in the Department of     Public Works, contingent upon approval by the Personnel Board.

7.      J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted    unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the transfer of     funds from the FY11 Planning Board General Expense line in the amount of $104   to the Planning Board Salary and Wage line.

        John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted    unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the transfer of     funds from the FY11 Zoning Board of Appeals General Expense line in the         amount of $62 to the Zoning Board of Appeals Salary and Wage line.

        John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted    unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the transfer of     funds from the FY11 Information Technology Salary and Wage line in the  amount of $216 to the Information Technology General Expense Line.

8.      J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted    unanimously to approve an agreement between the Town and the Milton Public      Library Staff Association for the period between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

9.      The Town Administrator informed the Board that local landscaper John Driscoll   has requested permission to maintain the Town green at no charge.  The Board    approved this request and expressed its appreciation to Mr. Driscoll for his    generosity.

9.      John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted    unanimously at 9:50 p.m. to adjourn.