BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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. The Board confirmed December 3, 10 and 17, 2013 as future meeting dates.
3. Pursuant to Chapter 40, Section 56 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Board convened a public hearing on Property Tax Classification specifically to make decisions regarding the property tax burden to be borne by each class of property,( Residential, Open Space, Commercial, Industrial and Personal.)
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to continue this public hearing until December 3, 2013 so that the Board of Assessors can receive the final approval of figures from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
4. The Board met with Public Works Director Joseph Lynch to discuss the Town of Milton vs. National Grid litigation.
After discussion, Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize special counsel, William J. Crowley, to enter into mediation on behalf of the Town regarding the lawsuit, Town of Milton v. National Grid, that is pending in Norfolk Superior Court and to grant Attorney Crowley the authority to settle the case on behalf of the Town.
5. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Public Works General budget in the amount of $1,784,898 (level dollar), $1,858,307 (level service).
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Public Works Solid Waste budget in the amount of $1,905,825 (level dollar), $1,940,715 (level service).
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Public Works Vehicle Maintenance budget in the amount of $461,716 (level dollar), $493,396 (level service).
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Public Works Water budget in the amount of $1,198,753.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Public Works Sewer budget in the amount of $766,972 (level dollar), $1,858,307 (level service).
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Council on Aging budget in the amount of $200,031 (level dollar), $203,781 (level service).
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Information Technology budget in the amount of $325,888 (level dollar), $367,263 (level service).
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Selectmen’s E&R budget in the amount of $69,380.
J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the FY15 Veterans’ Services budget in the amount of $181,388.
6. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town’s streets and ways for a half-marathon fund raising event called, “Run Milton 2014, a Half-Marathon sponsored by Milton Boot Camp” that is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2014 with proceeds to be split between Fontbonne Academy’s Wellness Center and the Council on Aging, contingent upon approval by the Police Chief. (Selectman Conlon recused herself from this discussion and vote).
7. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 8:06 p.m. with Denis F. Keohane voting yes, J. Thomas Hurley voting yes and Kathleen M. Conlon voting yes to enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations (Quarry Hills Lease Agreement) believing that having this discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and to return to open session to adjourn.
8. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 8:55 p.m. to adjourn.
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