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June 7, 2012
BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012

In attendance:  J. Thomas Hurley, Robert C. Sweeney, Denis F. Keohane,  Kevin J. Mearn, Town Administrator,  and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary

  • Chairman Hurley convened the meeting at 6:35 p.m. in the John A. Cronin Conference Room of the Town Hall.
  • Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the May 31, 2012 meeting minutes as written.
  • The Board confirmed the following future meeting dates:  June 19 (a joint meeting with the School Committee), June 21 at 8:00 p.m. in the Cronin Conference Room.
  • Margaret Donovan, 41 Central Avenue, addressed the Board regarding the Hendries property at 131 Eliot Street.
  • In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter.Ed.), the Board convened a public hearing upon the petition of NSTAR Electric for permission to install conduit in Adams Street.
All abutters were notified and Engineering has made a favorable recommendation to the Board.  After a brief discussion with the representative from NSTAR, Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from NSTAR for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, to be located under Adams Street, northeasterly, approximately 580 feet southeast of Dudley Lane, a distance of about 11 feet at pole 215/39.

  • Pursuant to Chapter 41, Section 11 of MGL, the Board met in joint session with the Board of Assessors to fill a vacancy on the Board of Assessors which has been created by the resignation of Kathleen Heffernen.
Chairman Manning addressed the Board and reviewed the process for filling the vacancy on the Board of Assessors.  Mr. Manning informed the Selectmen that the Board of Assessors unanimously voted to recommend William E. Bennett, 37 Westvale Road, as its choice to replace Ms. Heffernen.

Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Boards voted unanimously with J. Thomas Hurley voting yes, Denis F. Keohane voting yes, Robert C. Sweeney voting yes, M. Joseph Manning voting yes and James A. Henderson voting yes to approve the interim appointment of William E. Bennett, 37 Westvale Road, to the Board of Assessors to serve through the next town election, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of former Assessor Kathleen Heffernen.

  • John A. Cronin addressed the Board regarding the future of the East Milton deck and proposals put forth by the Business and Citizens Advisory Committee.  Mr. Cronin believes that this property has been designated as park land and to change its designation would require a lengthy legislative process that should not be undertaken.
Paul Hogan, spokesman for the Chamber of Commerce, Paul Maduri, business owner and member of the Chamber and Steve Weiser, architect and member of the Chamber met with the Board to discuss their proposals for the use of the deck.  

Planning Director William Clark described the process involved in going forward with any proposals to develop the deck and suggested the initiation of Phase II of the BCAC’s report.  This would entail an RFP process for a scope of services, including a modeling plan that would test the viability of proposed traffic pattern changes and other parts of the study that can be implemented.  This schematic could then be presented to the state for approval.  If approved the funding could then be allocated.

Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Planning Director to issue an RFP for a scope of services to include modeling and construction costs for Phase II of the BCAC’s report on the development of the East Milton deck.

  • Lynda Lee Sheridan, Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Committee updated the Board on the upcoming weekend festivities including the fireworks display, parade and family picnic.
  • The Board discussed recommendations to the Traffic Rules and Orders submitted by the Traffic Commission.
Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to amend Article III, Section 1, so as to include the following:  Gun Hill Street-Install a warning sign on the eastbound side of Gun Hill Street at the crest of the hill alerting motorists to a sharp curve that exists on the downward hill before the cemetery gate.

Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to amend Article III, Section 1, so as to include the following for a trial 30-day period:  Canton Avenue-install a “No Left Turn” sign on the southbound side of Canton Avenue adjacent to the entrance to the parking lot of Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue.

J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously To amend Article III, Section 1, so as to include the following:  (30 DAY TRIAL) Governors Road-install a “No Left Turn” sign on Governors Road at the intersection of Edge Hill Road; and install a “No Left  Turn” sign on Governors Road at the intersection of Warner Road.

Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously To amend Article III, Section 1, so as to include the following:  Randolph Avenue-install “Crosswalk Ahead” warning signs on the northbound and southbound sides of Randolph Avenue at the existing crosswalk in the vicinity of the Village School, 112 Randolph Avenue.
Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to amend Article III, Section 1, so as to include the following:  Oak Street-install a “Do not Enter M-F, 7-9 a.m. and 2-4 p.m.” sign on Oak Street at the intersection of Blue Hills Parkway.

Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to amend Article III, Section 1, so as to include the following:  Pleasant Street-install a “Truck Exclusion” sign on Pleasant Street at the northbound intersection of Randolph Avenue (Route 28).  (The alternate route will be to stay on Randolph Avenue northbound, turn left onto Adams Street and continue to the Boston line).

  • Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the annual Dog Warrant giving the Chief of Police authority in keeping with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law to deal with canine related issues in the Town.
  • Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund transfer request in the amount of $48,728 to the Law Professional/Special Service disbursement lines to cover the cost of unanticipated bills through April 30, 2012.
  • Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a temporary signage request from Dolan Chapman Funeral Services that will reflect the new status of the business and be displayed until the permanent sign can be created and approved by the Town.
Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a temporary signage request from the First Congregational Church to display two banners on church property announcing a family outing and yard sale that will take place on Saturday, June 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a temporary signage request from the managers of the Farmer’s Market to display three signs at the following intersections from June 21 through mid October:  Adams Street in front of the Verizon Building; Adams Street at Algerine Corner; Reedsdale Road at Canton Avenue on First Congregational Church property.

  • Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointments of the following members to the Conservation Commission to serve through May 2014:  Ingrid Beattie, Kenneth Naide and Tammy Murphy.
Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointments of the following members of the Bicycle Advisory Committee to serve through May 2013:  Michael Balckwell, Martin Bauer, Lee Toma, Erick Ask, Hugh Stringer, Sally Hayward, Kurt Fraser, Richard Panciera, Thomas Buchau and Diane Sawyer.
Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Susan Galvin to the Board of Registrars to serve through May 2014.
  • Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve August 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. as the deadline for submitting articles for consideration at the October 22, 2012 Town Meeting.
  • Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation for the 350th anniversary of the Town.
  • Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:25 p.m. to adjourn.