BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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 October 4, 2011 meeting minutes as written.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 5, 2011 meeting minutes as written.
John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 6, 2011 meeting minutes as amended.
3. In conformity with the requirements of Section 70 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, the Board convened a public hearing for a grant of location request from National Grid to install and maintain gas main in Harland Street.
After discussion, John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a petition from National Grid to install 100 feet, more or less, of 6 inch gas main in Harland Street from the existing 4 inch gas main at House #510, northerly to House #500 for new gas service, contingent upon the applicant securing a right-of-way excavation permit from the Department of Public Works prior to installation, and that all work in the Town of Milton right-of-way be completed by November 15, 2011. The Department of
Public Works will require that a temporary trench pavement patch be applied when work is completed and a permanent trench patch with a mailing machine be provided in the spring of 2012.
4. In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.), the Board convened a public hearing upon a request from NSTAR Electric to install eight (8) new poles on the old landfill access road.
After discussion, John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a petition from NSTAR Electric to place eight (8) new poles, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the old landfill access road between P2/81 Randolph Avenue and P93/5-8 Access Road.
5. The Board met with Town Accountant Amy Dexter and President and CEO of Primoris Benefit Advisors, Inc., Parker Elmore to discuss an actuarial valuation of the Town’s Other Postemployment Benefits Plan (OPEB) for such benefits as healthcare, dental insurance and life insurance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. With the implementation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB 45) the accounting of these benefits has changed from a pay-as-you-go basis to an accrual basis, recognizing costs over the working lifetime of employees.
6. The Board met with Jay Kennedy owner of Kennedy Carpet Showroom located at 502 Granite Avenue. Mr. Kennedy is requesting that the Board consider his request to reposition his LED sign from the front of the building to the south facing side of the roof. After discussion, the Board deferred a vote on this request until the next meeting so that members can gather input from abutters.
7. The Board met with Representative Timilty on a proposed bill by the Town of Barnstable to prevent building of wind turbines on public land. Mr. Timilty also updated the Board on the Town’s request for an extended lease on the Ulin Rink.
8. Lynda Lee Sheridan and Mary McLaughlin from the 350th Anniversary Committee met with the Board and updated members on the progress being made in planning the festivities for 2012.
9. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the owner of the commercial property at 2 Reedsdale Road to post a temporary commercial Real Estate sign at that site advertising that property for sale.
10. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Sweeney to vote its choice of candidates for the 2011 Municipal Elections to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization.
11. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the 11th Annual Turkey Trot in memory of Theresa Haley that will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 24, beginning at 8:00 a.m., contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
12. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointment of Judith Kennedy as MASSPORT Liaison and David Godine as MASSPORT alternate to serve through October 2012.
13. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Coach Bernie Crowley of the Milton Jr. Wildcats Youth Football Program to fund raise (canning) in East Milton Square on Saturday, October 22, from 8-12 Noon being mindful of the Sidewalk Fundraising Safety Regulations created by the Board of Selectmen.
14. J. Thomas Hurley moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following Joint Salt Bids for FY2012 as presented by the Director of Public Works and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board: Eastern Minerals, Inc.--$47.20, International Salt Co., LLC-- $52.93, American Rock Salt Co., LLC--$55.78.
15. The Board confirmed November 3 and November 17, 2011 as future meeting dates.
16. Chairman Sweeney moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Robert C. Sweeney voting yes, John M. Shields voting yes and J. Thomas Hurley voting yes to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy for union and non union collective bargaining and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property believing that having these discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
17. John M. Shields moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 11:15 p.m. to adjourn.
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