BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013
In attendance: J. Thomas Hurley, Denis F. Keohane, Robert C. Sweeney, Annemarie Fagan, Interim Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
1. Chairman Hurley convened the meeting at 6:54 p.m. in the Cronin Conference Room.
2. Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the February 25, and the February 28, 2013 meeting minutes as written.
3. The Board confirmed March 21, March 28 and April 4 as future meeting dates.
4. Lynda Lee Sheridan, 57 Clifton Road, met with the Board to discuss a proposal to create a non-profit committee to plan town events similar to the Big Weekend of the 350th Anniversary celebration that was held in June of 2012.
5. Police Chief Richard Wells met with the Board to discuss his request to appoint an acting deputy chief prior to Deputy Chief Paris’ retirement in July.
After discussion, Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Chief Richard Wells to appoint Lt. John King to the position of acting deputy chief beginning on April 1, 2013 and upon the retirement of Deputy Chief Paris as permanent deputy chief beginning on July 1, 2013.
6. The Board met with Planning Director William Clark and Planning Board Chair Alex Whiteside to discuss a Housing Production Plan for the Town. Mr. Whiteside shared his thoughts with the Board concerning the proper procedure to create such a plan including identifying specific sites that will hopefully help the town to work towards meeting its affordable housing quota with the state. The Town has already received a proposal from consultant Karen Sunnarborg.
After discussion, J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize Planning Director William Clark to review Ms. Sunnarborg’s proposal to confirm that it meets the Board’s criteria and prepare an RFP document to solicit two additional quotes for consideration.
7. The Board discussed the creation of a committee to research the uses of the state-owned parcel on Granite Avenue. Four residents have already expressed interest, Andrea Doherty, Brian Beane, Cindy Christensen and April Lamoureux. The Board appointed William Clark as its liaison to this committee and requested that development of this parcel be planned in conjunction with the town’s master plan.
8. The Board met with Emma Jean Moulton, member of the 350th Anniversary Committee, to discuss its legacy gift to the town. Two clocks are being suggested; members gave unanimous approval to the gift and discussed potential locations for the clocks.
9. The Board discussed the site approval application submitted to Mass Housing by Milton Mews Venture LLC for the development of property located at 1259, 1375 and 1383 Brush Hill Road for 270 units of rental housing.
10. Annemarie Fagan recused herself from the following discussion. The Board discussed the final candidates for the Town Administrator’s position.
After discussion Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Annemarie Fagan as Town Administrator contingent upon successful contract negotiations.
Ms. Fagan returned to the meeting.
11. The Board met with DPW Director Joseph Lynch and Planning Director William Clark to discuss the plan for the East Milton business area. Discussion included identifying what is needed to implement the plan by Mr. Clark and short term options such as pavement markings and signage. The Board requested that Mr. Clark and Mr. Lynch design a “map” illustrating what can be implemented within our current budget and more discussion will take place at a future meeting.
12. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Michael Perkins, 118 Wolcott Road, Milton, as a contractual employee for the Department of Public Works who would serve as a full-time Engineering Inspector throughout the 2013 construction season as a clerk of the works on large projects.
13. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to forward to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $43,270.90 to the Fire Department General Expense line for repairs to Ladder 1, for damage sustained during fire-fighting operations.
14. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Milton Academy for one day liquor licenses for the following dates and locations:
June 14, 2013:
Straus Library, 6-7p.m., Cox Library, 6-7:30 p.m., Schwarz Student Center 6:30-10 p.m.
June 15, 2013:
Wigglesworth Hall, 6-9:30 p.m., Admissions Office Lobby, Warren Hall, 6-9:30 p.m., Straus Library, 6-9:30 p.m., Cox Library, 6-9:30 p.m., Elliott Commons, Millet House, 6-9:30 p.m., Pritzker Science Center, 6-9:30 p.m., Peih Commons, Kellner Performing Arts Building, 6-9:30 p.m., Schwarz Student Center, 6-9:30 p.m. and the Robert Saltonstall Gymnasium, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a one day liquor license from the Campbell School for a fund raising event that will be held on May 17, 2013 at the First Parish Church Hall.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from St. Mary of the Hills PTO for a one day liquor license for a fund raising event that will be held on April 6, 2013 at 250 Brook Road from 7-11:00 p.m.
15. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously with J. Thomas Hurley voting yes, Denis F. Keohane voting yes and Robert C. Sweeney voting yes to enter Executive Session to discuss real estate, the proposed development of the property at 704 Randolph Avenue, believing that having this discussion in Open Session would be detrimental to the bargaining position of the body and to return to Open Session to adjourn.
16. Robert C. Sweeney moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 11:00 p.m.
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