BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
In attendance: Robert C. Sweeney, John M. Shields, J. Thomas Hurley, Kevin J. Mearn, Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
1. Chairman Sweeney convened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the John A. Cronin Conference Room of the Town Hall.
2. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the September 8, 2011 meeting minutes as written.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the September 14, 2011 meeting minutes as written.
3. The Board confirmed Thursday, October 20 as its next meeting date.
4. The Board discussed the origin of the Citizens Speak segment of the Selectmen’s meetings. Members agreed that in the future speakers should limit their comments to two or three minutes and the Board should not plan to address the issues presented during that part of the meeting.
5. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 6:40 p.m. to temporarily adjourn the Selectmen’s meeting and to convene a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Fund to update the public on the status of the sale of the Town Farm property.
6. Chairman Sweeney reconvened the Board of Selectmen’s meeting at 6:52 p.m.
7. The Board met with Representative Walter F. Timilty to discuss a proposed bill by the Town of Barnstable that would restrict the Town of Milton from erecting the wind turbine. Representative Timilty encouraged the Board and any interested town employees or residents to attend a meeting on Thursday, October 20 at Barnstable High School to learn more about this proposed bill.
Representative Timilty also informed the Board that the Town’s request for a 25 year lease for the Ulin Rink had been attached to a supplemental budget before the Legislature, had passed the House of Representatives and had moved on to the Senate.
8. The Board met with Chief Wells to discuss his recommendations for the two Patrolman vacancies in the Police Department. Chief Wells’ recommendations for conditional appointment were Kelli Little, 24 St. Mary’s Road, and Timothy Doyle, 18 Governor Belcher Lane.
After discussion John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve conditional appointment for Kelli A. Little and Timothy R. Doyle to the position of Patrolman in the Milton Police Department contingent upon pending medical screening, psychological evaluation, successful graduation from the MBTA Transit Academy and approval by the Personnel Board.
9. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Police Chief to appoint Jane K. Molloy, 112 Sea Avenue, Quincy, to the position of Traffic Supervisor, contingent upon approval by the Personnel Board.
10. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following recommendations to the Traffic Rules and Orders:
To amend Article III, Section 1, for a 30 day trial period, so as to include the following: Augusta Road-Install a “Do Not Enter M-F, 4-7 p.m.” sign on Augusta Road at the intersection of Squantum Street, to become effective December 1, 2011 due to scheduled construction on Pillon Road during October/November.
To amend Article III, Section 1, for a 30 day trial period, so as to include the following: Briarfield Road-Install a “Do Not Enter M-F, 7-9 p.m.” sign on Briarfield Road at the intersection of Brook Road.
To amend Article V, Section 8, so as to include the following: Central Avenue– Install “One Hour Parking” signs on the easterly side of Central Avenue from Brook Hill Road to School Street in order to address the currently unregulated area of Central Avenue.
To amend Article 5, Section 1, so as to include the following: Randolph Avenue- Remove the “No Parking” signs on the southbound side of Randolph Avenue from Hutchinson Street to Canton Avenue and from Russell Street to School Street.
To amend Article VIII, Section 12, so as to include the following: Otis Street-Install a “STOP” sign on Otis Street at the intersection of Adams Street.
To install a crosswalk as presented on the attached schematic design dated 4/27/11 and to install “Pedestrian Crossing Ahead” signs on the northbound side of Randolph Avenue near Gun Hill Street and on the Southbound side of Randolph Avenue near the Centre Street intersection.
The Board also requested that the Chief draft a letter to the City of Quincy regarding the MWRA project and the Quincy side of Governors Road.
11. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve Friday, January 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. as the closing date and time for articles to be submitted for inclusion in the 2012 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
12. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a three year bid proposal for the printing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and the Town Report from J&R Graphics, Hanover, MA.
13. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a Reserve Fund transfer in the amount of $17,995 to the Veterans’ Benefits Account to cover state approved veteran benefits through August 2011.
14. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following charge for the Solid Waste Advisory Committee that was created by unanimous vote of the Board on September 14, 2011: to make recommendations to the Board regarding the town’s future solid waste policy by researching/discussing the following directives: to review the level of service and performance of the current solid waste vendor; to review the industry trends and standards; to consider the advantage of a regional approach; to consider the advantage of an extension of the existing solid waste
contract; and to consider the advantage of a new RFP.
The Board also voted to approve the following appointments to this Committee to serve through October 2012: Michael Blanchard, Health Director, Imge Ceranoglu, President of Sustainable Milton, Kevin Mearn, Town Administrator, Robert Sweeney, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Maurice Mitchell, Warrant Committee representative and Ex- Officio members Joseph Lynch, DPW Director and John Thompson, Assistant Town Engineer.
15. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint a Committee consisting of seven members to study Town Government, including a member with a background in private sector management, a member with a background in public administration, a member from the Warrant Committee, a member from the School Committee or School Administration and a member from the general public all of whom shall be taxpayers of the Town of Milton and shall serve one year terms.
The Committee shall study the operation and structure of all departments and offices of Town Government with its goal being to recommend changes, if any, that would effect economics or increase efficiency including but not limited to the form of town government in Milton, potential benefits from regionalization of certain town services or town departments, potential benefits of enhanced technology to improve operating efficiency and service and consolidation of certain operations and or department within Town government. The committee shall submit a written report to the
Board of Selectmen by December 1 of each year.
16. The Board met with Warrant Committee Chair Ewan Innes to discuss a date for a special Town meeting in January. After discussion, John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to establish the date of January 30, 2012 for a Special Town Meeting and to close the warrant on November 17, 2011.
17. The Board discussed a proposed affordable housing project at 693-711 Randolph Avenue and the perceived negative impact it would have on the Town. After discussion, John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator to consult with Town Counsel John Flynn for his recommendation on special counsel to represent the Town on this matter.
18. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Milton Players to place A-frame signs announcing three separate productions during the months of November, January, February and April at the following locations: the intersection of Granite Avenue and Squantum Street, the island at Reedsdale Road near the Pierce Middle School and Blue Hills Parkway near Brook Road.
19. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve correspondence to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of DCR’s grant application for completion of the Neponset River Pedestrian and Bicycle Network.
20. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
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