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BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 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 November 19 and 21, 2013 meeting minutes as amended.
3. The Board confirmed December 10 and 17, 2013 as future meeting dates.
4. During Citizen Speak, Sheryl Fleitman from Milton Citizens Against Aviation Impact updated the Board on recent progress being made by her group regarding the number of flights that are impacting our town lately.
Christopher Stone, a resident of Lodge Street, addressed the Board and handed out a petition to members, stating opposition to Lodge Street as an access route to the proposed Temple site on the Gordon property.
Ralph Jaeger, 188 Hillside Street, President of the Hillside Neighborhood Association, addressed the Board in opposition to the proposed 40B project on Hillside Street and Ford Ranch Road.
5. 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.
The Board met with James Henderson, Chair of the Board of Assessors, William Bennett, Secretary of the Board of Assessors and Jeffrey d’Ambly, Chief Appraiser, to discuss the information submitted by the Board of Assessors to assist the Board in making policy decisions regarding the property tax burdens.
After discussion, Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adopt a Minimum Residential factor of 97.8855, to not adopt a residential exemption, to not adopt an open space discount and to not adopt a small commercial exemption.
6. The Board met with Treasurer James McAuliffe to discuss the refinancing of 2006 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds in the amount of $13,404,000. (Selectman Conlon recused herself from this discussion and vote).
After discussion, J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all of the Town’s $13,404,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2006 Bonds dated January 15, 2006 maturing on and after January 15, 2015 (the “Refunded Bonds”) and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds.
That the sale of the $6,260,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Town dated December 11, 2013 (the “Bonds”), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $6,512,766.41 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on January 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows:
Year |
Amount |
Interest ~~~Rate~~~ |
Year |
Amount |
Interest ~~~Rate~~~
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2015 |
$645,000 |
2.00% |
2021 |
$485,000 |
3.00% |
2016 |
595,000 |
2.00 |
2022 |
480,000 |
3.00 |
2017 |
580,000 |
3.00 |
2023 |
470,000 |
2.50 |
2018 |
575,000 |
2.00 |
2024 |
455,000 |
2.50 |
2019 |
560,000 |
2.00 |
2025 |
445,000 |
3.00 |
2020 |
540,000 |
4.00 |
2026 |
430,000 |
3.00 |
That in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated November 12, 2013, and a final Official Statement dated November 25, 2013 (the “Official Statement”), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
That the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement.
That the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time.
That the Board authorizes and directs the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds.
That each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.
7. Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the FY14 Fire Department Education Incentive in the amount of $96,162.25, which reflects 1993 total credits at $48.25 per credit.
8. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Public Works Director to appoint Sean Peterson, 9 Harold Street, to the position of Laborer (W-3) in the Department of Public Works, contingent upon approval by the Personnel Board, a successful pre-employment physical exam and CORI background check.
Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Public Works Director to appoint Warren Nicholson, 77 Lancaster Street, Quincy, to the position of Mechanic (W-6) in the Department of Public Works, contingent upon approval by the Personnel Board, a successful pre-employment physical exam and CORI background check.
9. Kathleen M. Conlon moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a change of manager for 88 Wharf Restaurant from John Collings to Marc Wakem and to forward the pertinent paperwork to the ABCC.
10. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the town’s streets and ways for the seventh annual “Blue Hills Classic” race sponsored by the Blue Hills Cycling Club scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 4, 2014, contingent upon approval by the Chief of Police.
11. Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Amy Dexter, Annemarie Fagan and James McAuliffe to a committee that will explore the consolidation of school and town functions. The School Committee has appointed Glenn Pavlicek and Michael Zullas as its representatives on this committee.
12. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Michael Hale, 500 Brook Road, to serve on the Capital Improvement Planning Committee to serve through August, 2014.
13. The Town Administrator reported that Town Counsel had filed the Complaint (for Equitable Relief pursuant to M.G.L. c. 214 Section 10B, to sell a portion of the Governor Stoughton property) in probate court. Ms. Fagan also reported that there will be an Artisan Fair at the Milton Art Center on Saturday, December 7, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and that Congressman Capuano will hold a public meeting to address questions on airplane issues at the Council on Aging on December 16 at 6:30 p.m. With regard to the PILOT Committee, the Town Administrator reported that four residents had expressed interest in serving on this committee and that it was suggested that there be representation from the non-profits in the community on this committee. The Town Administrator will reach out to the non-profits and invite them to join this committee.
14. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 7:33 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 strategy with respect to Litigation (Hamilton 40B Project) 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.
15. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:21 p.m.
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