BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013
In attendance: J. Thomas Hurley, Denis F. Keohane, Robert C. Sweeney, and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
1. Chairman Hurley convened the meeting at 6:35 p.m. at the Milton Senior Center.
2. Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the January 24, 2013 meeting minutes as written.
3. The Board met with Town Accountant Amy Dexter and DPW Director Joseph Lynch to discuss the Capital Improvement Planning Committee, FY14 Capital Needs recommendations.
After discussion, Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee to fund the 2014 capital needs of the Town departments as presented in its February 1, 2013 memo to the Board of Selectmen.
4. The Board met with Senator Brian Joyce to discuss the proposed new departures from Runway 33L and the potential impact it will have on the Town. After reviewing data from the FAA and meeting with representatives from MASSPORT at the State House, it was Senator Joyce’s opinion that the new departures would not adversely affect the town and that areas of the town would conceivably benefit from this proposal.
5. 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 Wolcott Road. All abutters were notified and NSTAR had a representative to address questions. Selectmen Keohane recused himself from the discussion and the vote of this request.
After discussion, Robert C. Sweeney moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted 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 Wolcott Road, Southwesterly, approximately 220 feet southeast of Big Blue Drive, a distance of about 5 feet at pole 151/10, contingent upon the applicant securing a right-of-way excavation permit prior to installation.
6. Representatives from MASSPORT addressed the Board and read a statement regarding the proposed additional airplane departures from Runway 33L at Logan Airport. Included in this statement was an explanation of the duties of MASSPORT and the FAA and how they differ, a description and usage of the five major runways and background on the new 33L area navigation. The FAA has extended the comment period for an additional 30 days so that residents will have a better opportunity to ask questions and comment on this proposal.
7. The daughter of the Town’s MASSPORT Liaison Judith Kennedy conducted a power point presentation on her behalf in an effort to demonstrate the change in departures from Runway 33L at Logan Airport and the potential impact it would have on the town. The following residents commented on the changes: Philip Johenning, 23 Parkwood Drive, Paul Yovino, 6 Sheridan Drive, Virginia Corcoran, 36 Highland Lane, Sheryl Fleitman, 75 Crown Street, Elizabeth Neville, 5 Cliff Road, Cindy Christiansen, 59 Collamore Street, Judith Kennedy, 170 Atherton Street, Roxanne Musto, 101 Milton Street and Jeanne Val, 33 Pope Hill Road.
8. The Board met with resident and former Chair of the Wind Energy Committee Richard Kleiman to discuss a solar program agreement between the School Department and Wildcat Energy that could potentially benefit the town should the Selectmen agree to participate in this program. The Board will consult with Town Counsel as to the next step in the process and discuss this matter further at a future meeting.
9. The Board discussed the Town Administrator screening process. Due to schedule conflicts, the Board re-scheduled the date for interviews to Monday, February 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Board was informed that one of the four candidates had removed himself from consideration for the position. The Board will ask the Town Administrator Screening Committee to recommend another candidate for consideration. Members will also forward its interview questions to the Board Secretary for review in an effort to eliminate duplicate questions.
10. Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee a revised FY14 Fire Department budget in the amount of $4,731,656.
11. Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Mystic Valley Amateur Radio Group to use the Baron Hugo Gazebo for its annual Amateur Radio Field Day to be held on June 22-23, 2013.
12. Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a one day liquor license from the Milton Woman’s Club for a fund raising event that will take place on March 16, 2013.
13. The Board met with Planning Director William Clark to discuss the ice time fees at the Ulin Rink.
After discussion, J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted 2-0-1 (Sweeney) to authorize Mr. Clark to prepare correspondence to the DCR allowing the Town to increase the ice time fees for non-profit groups-municipal users by 8.6% and all other users by 10%.
14. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:50 p.m. with J. Thomas Hurley voting yes, Denis F. Keohane voting yes and Robert C. Sweeney voting yes to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation regarding the Fandry property off Hillside Street and the purchase of land off Pleasant Street and Deer Run Lane owned by ECO Coastal Homes, believing that having these discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and to return to Open Session for the purpose of adjournment.
15. Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:55 p.m.
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