BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013
In attendance: Denis F. Keohane, J. Thomas Hurley, Kathleen M. Conlon, Annemarie Fagan, Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
1. Chairman Keohane convened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Cronin Conference Room of the Town Hall.
2. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 3, 2013 meeting minutes as amended.
3. The Board confirmed October 23, 28 and November 7, 14, and 21 as future meeting dates.
4. The Board was introduced to Peter Healey, the new CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, and Michael Brady, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
The Board was introduced to Christopher Zambuto, the newly appointed MASSPORT Liaison for the Town.
5. James O’Donoghue, 11 Lodge Street, apologized to the Board, and members of the Temple regarding his statements at a previous meeting on the construction of a new temple on Gun Hill Street that were construed as hurtful.
Andrea Gordon, representing her husband Marvin, thanked Mr. O’Donoghue for his apology and addressed the Board to clarify any questions on the Gordons offer to donate a portion of their land to the temple.
Sheryl Fleitman updated the Board on airplane noise.
Aileen Kenney and numerous other residents of Lodge Street were recognized by the Board for their presence at the meeting in opposition to the temple access road being proposed from Lodge Street.
Timothy Kernan, 642 Brush Hill Road, updated the Board on a recent Curry College annual neighborhood meeting and proposed new dormitory.
6. The Board met with Parker Elmore from Odyssey Advisors and Amy Dexter, the Town Accountant to discuss the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB 45) costs, benefits and funding.
7. The Board met with Joan Clifford, Director of the Milton Arts Center, regarding her request to extend the reduced monthly rent ($500) for another six months. (Selectman Keohane recused himself from this discussion) After discussion, the Board agreed to take the request under advisement and asked the Town Administrator to meet with Ms. Clifford and make a recommendation to members.
8. The Board met with Planning Director William Clark who reviewed MGL Section 3, Chapter 40A (The Dover Amendment) and how it defines the role of the Town in the building of a new temple. The Board of Selectmen would have no role in approving the building of a new temple. The only approval needed is by the Planning Board on the proposed subdivision and with its approval, the process would continue to the Building Commissioner and DPW for pertinent permits and approvals. The Board discussed the project with Mrs. Gordon.
9. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the maximum life of the departmental equipment listed below, pursuant to MGL c.44,§7(9), to be financed with the proceeds of the $1,506,577 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 7, 2012 (Article 7):
Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful Life
Chevrolet Pickup Truck $ 25,530 15 years
Chevy C2500 Pick Up Truck $ 25,530 15 years
Bombardier Sidewalk Tractor $165,867 15 years
Madvac $ 35,000 15 years
DPW Yard Security Gate $ 20,000 20 years
Truck Lift System $ 45,000 20 years
Backup Generators $174,200 10 years
Pickup Truck $ 35,000 15 years
Duct Work-MHS $680,000 20 years
Beck Trailerable Generator $ 42,007 15 years
Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the maximum life of the departmental equipment listed below, pursuant to MGL c.44,§7(9), to be financed with the proceeds of the $381,700 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 6, 2013 (Article 8):
Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful Life
F250 Truck $ 30,000 15 years
F250 Truck $ 30,000 15 years
F250 Truck $ 41,000 15 years
Replace Flatbed
Dump Truck $186,700 15 years
Case 680L Backhoe/Loader $ 69,000 15 years
Replace 100 Voting Booths $ 25,000 10 years
10. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Keohane to cast a vote for each of the following nominees who are running for vacant Metropolitan Planning Organization seats: Dennis Giombetti for the MetroWest Regional Collaborative and Joseph A. Curtatone for the Inner Core Committee.
11. Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the issuance of a one day liquor license to Michael Dwyer of the Fruit Center Marketplace for a beer sampling event that will take place on November 1, 2013 at the Marketplace Café.
12. The Board discussed the Financial Management Review Report prepared by the Department of Revenue as suggested by the Town Government Study Committee and requested by the Board of Selectmen and School Committee.
After discussion, Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to request that the Warrant Committee revise its recommendation on Article #3 (establish Audit Committee) of the October Town Meeting Warrant to recommend that this article be referred to the Board of Selectmen for further study.
The Board also agreed to establish and create a charge for a five member Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Committee.
13. The Board reviewed the October Town Meeting articles.
14. Ken Lewandowski, 24 Granite Place, addressed the Board regarding a request for a permanent sign for Crane Field. Friends of Crane Field, in keeping with the 100th anniversary of the field, have raised funds to replace the existing sign.
After discussion, J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request for a permanent sign as submitted by the Friends of Crane Field and approved by the Sign Review Committee.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted 2-0-1 (Selectman Conlon abstained from this vote) to approve a request from BID-Milton Hospital to display three, temporary, double-sided A-frame signs at the following locations from October 21 through November 16, announcing the hospital’s third annual holiday bazaar: Canton Avenue and Blue Hills Parkway, Reedsdale Road and Brook Road, Adams Street and West Squantum Street.
Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Milton Players to display three sandwich board signs announcing dates of their 2013-2014 schedule, to be displayed a week before and removed directly after each event at the following locations: Granite Avenue and Squantum Street, Reedsdale Road at Pierce School and Blue Hill Avenue near Brook Road.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Milton Youth Lacrosse to display three, temporary sandwich board signs announcing its “Fall Ball” program and spring registration at the following locations through November 30: Granite Avenue and Squantum Street, Blue Hills Parkway at Brook Road and Blue Hills Parkway at Canton Avenue.
Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from Kathy’s Comfort Massage, a new establishment located at 11 High Street, to display a temporary sign at the corner of Eliot Street and High Street to promote her new business.
15. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to acknowledge and sign a letter of appreciation to Judy Kennedy for her years of service to the Town as MASSPORT Liaison.
16. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following candidates to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to serve through October 2014 to review the Town’s solid waste policies, to review the level of service and performance of the current solid waste vendor, to review the industry trends and standards, and to consider if a regional approach is advantageous, and to consider if an extension of the existing solid waste contract or program recommendation to the Board of Selectmen: Joseph Lynch, John Thompson, Michael Blanchard, Imge Ceranoglu, Richard Boehler, Annemarie Fagan (or designee), (former citizen representatives) John Driscoll, Carter Fahy and a member of the Board of Selectmen
(Kathleen M. Conlon).
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to establish an Affordable Housing Trust Committee to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Milton.
17. Planning Director William Clark met with the Board to discuss the Ulin Rink and what steps need to be taken to secure a 25 year lease with the DCR. A sample contract for the town of Arlington was forwarded to the Town by the DCR for purposes of discussion.
18. The Board acknowledged the receipt of one bid for the purchase of the town-owned property on Central Avenue.
19. Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation recognizing October 24, 2013 as United Nations Day and to acknowledge the peace-building efforts of the United Nations.
20. The Board discussed setting a date for a less formal meeting in December to set goals and objectives for the Town Administrator.
21. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Denis F. Keohane voting yes, J. Thomas Hurley voting yes and Kathleen M. Conlon voting yes at 10:11 p.m.to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for the Milton Professional Management Association, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (the Town-owned land on Central Avenue) and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation on the proposed Milton MEWS Project believing that having these discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining/litigating position of the body and to return to open session for the purpose of adjournment.
22. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 11:54 p.m.
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