BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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 23, 28 and 29, 2013 meeting minutes as written.
3. The Board confirmed November 19, and 21 as future meeting dates. The Board also approved December dates as December 3, 10 and 17, 2013.
4. Fred Kibble, 78 Governor’s Road and Gregory Hall, 72 Governor’s Road addressed the Board regarding their concerns about cut through traffic on Governor’s Road.
5. The Board met with Youth Counselor Emeritus Vicki McCarthy who presented her 2013 annual report to members. The Board and Ms. McCarthy agreed that her report could be given on a bi-annual basis going forward.
6. In conformity with the requirements of Section 70 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, the Board conducted a public hearing upon the petition of National Grid to install and maintain gas main under Nahanton Avenue.
All abutters have been notified and the Engineering Department has weighed in on this request.
After discussion, J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a grant of location request from National Grid to install approximately 40 feet of 6 inch gas pipe from the existing 6 inch gas main near/at House #40, Southerly to House #50 for a new gas service contingent upon the applicant securing a right-of-way excavation permit from the Department of Public Works prior to installation and all work within the Town’s right-of-way being complete prior to the November 15 winter shutdown.
7. The Board met with Public Works Director Joseph Lynch to discuss the Safe Routes to School preliminary assessment for the Glover School. This assessment outlines recommendations for improvements to the walking and bicycling environment near the school.
After discussion, J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to prepare correspondence to the Department of Transportation from the Board of Selectmen endorsing the advancement of the primary project (Recommendation 1) for the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Program for the Glover Elementary School including the six tasks requested in consultant team TEC’s correspondence dated October 10, 2013 to the Town Administrator which include the Town’s commitment to secure the right-of-way and easements needed to program the project.
8. The Board met with Public Works Director Joseph Lynch to discuss the Town’s desire to participate in a collaborative effort across town lines to limit costs and increase the effectiveness of stormwater programs in the future.
After discussion, Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a grant application form to certify the Town’s willingness to participate in a collaborative effort across town lines to limit costs and increase the effectiveness of stormwater programs by agreeing to the following conditions:
- Staff from DPW, Conservation, or Planning will participate in project meetings and share needed information
- The Town will contribute $5,000 as an added expression of commitment that will enhance the chances of success for the grant and increase the extent of work that can be accomplished when multiplied by the number of participating communities.
9. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders as recommended by the Traffic Commission:
To approve the following amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders as recommended by the Traffic Commission:
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 12
Magnolia Road – Install “STOP” sign on Magnolia Road at the intersection of Bonad Road.
Ferncroft Road – Install “STOP” sign on Ferncroft Road at the southbound approach to the intersection of Ferncroft Road and Truro Lane.
ARTICLE V, SECTION 7:
Avalon Road – Install “2 Hour Parking M-F 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.” signs on Avalon Road between Eliot Street and Lancaster Lane.
Valley Road – Install “2 Hour Parking M-F 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.” signs on Valley Road between Eliot Street and Rockview Road.
Valley Road Extension – Install “2 Hour Parking M-F 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.” signs on Valley Road Extension from Eliot Street to the dead end.
Reedsdale Road – Install “No Parking 4-7 p.m.” signs on the westbound side of Reedsdale Road between the intersections of Pleasant Street and Randolph Avenue.
And, to approve the recommendations of the Traffic Commission regarding future plans for Governors Road and Brook Road at Briarfield Road and Lodge Street.
10. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Central Business Office Budget in the amount of $353,226.
Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Unemployment Budget in the amount of $100,000.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Municipal Audit Budget in the amount of $58,200.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Town Reports Budget in the amount of $6,300.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Historical Commission Budget in the amount of $2,240.
11. Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to announce to the public that in keeping with state regulations 301 CMR 51.00 that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting through the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), has under consideration the acquisition of all or a portion of, or lesser interests in, an approximately .77 acre parcel of land located in the Town of Milton between the Neponset River and the MBTA’s Ashmont-Mattapan Line for conservation and recreation purposes and for an expansion of the Neponset River Reservation and extension of the Neponset River Greenway and multi-use recreation trail.
12. Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town’s courtesy day (2014) at Granite Links golf course by the Friends of Milton Crew.
13. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a request from the Milton Amateur Gardeners’ Club to display a banner on the Library lawn from November 23 to December 7, 2013 and four A-frame signs at Central Avenue (by “The Plate”), Squantum and Adams, Squantum and Granite, and Canton Avenue and Blue Hills Parkway announcing the Club’s annual greens sale.
14. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 8:08 p.m.with Denis F. Keohane voting yes, J. Thomas Hurley voting yes and Kathleen M. Conlon voting yes to enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (the Town-owned land on Central Avenue) believing that having this discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and to review executive session meeting minutes for release to the public and to return to open session to further discuss the property on Central Avenue and to adjourn.
15. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to extend the deadline for the award of bid for the sale of the Town-owned property on Central Avenue to November 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
16. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 9:25 p.m. to adjourn.
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