BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014
In attendance: Kathleen M. Conlon, Denis F. Keohane, J. Thomas Hurley, Annemarie Fagan, Town Administrator and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
1. Chairman Conlon convened the meeting at 6:40 p.m. at the Senior Center.
2. The Board observed a moment of silence in memory of long time Town Meeting Member Robert Foster who passed away this week.
3. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the June 3, 2014 meeting minutes.
4. The Board confirmed July 1 and 23, 2014 as future meeting dates.
5. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the current payroll/vendor warrants.
6. The Board met with Linda Palmer, President of the Milton Animal League, and the League’s attorney, Marion McEttrick, to discuss a potential memorandum of understanding between the Town and the Animal League. The purpose of the memorandum would be to clarify the Town’s responsibility and resolve differences in establishing a location for and building a new animal shelter. The Board authorized the Town Administrator to enter into discussions with Ms. Palmer and Ms. McEttrick to prepare a draft document for review by the Board.
7. The Board met with Fire Chief Jack Grant. Chief Grant introduced his new Deputy Chief James R. Daly and his new Lieutenant John Earner and three new firefighters, Joseph Byron, James R. Daly, Jr. and Terrance Mayo, Jr.
Chief Grant presented the Fire Department’s Incident Report for the months of January through June 16, 2014 and updated the Board on the training of the new Firefighters who will graduate on August 29.
The Board approved forwarding a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $16,078 from the Fire Department to the Warrant Committee to cover the unexpected cost of replacing a radio systems repeater.
8. The Board met with DPW Director Joseph Lynch to discuss the recommendations of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
After discussion, Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to approve a five year contract commencing on July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2019 between the Town and Recycle Solutions, LLC of Raynham, MA for the disposal of municipal solid waste at the Dedham Transfer Station and to authorize the Town Administrator, to sign all pertinent paperwork on behalf of the Board.
Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to approve a five year contract between the Town and Purchase America, Inc., d/b/a Sunrise Scavenger, for curbside collection and transportation of municipal solid waste to the Dedham Transfer Station, the curbside collection, transportation and processing of single-stream recycle materials at the Wellesley Recycle Center and the curbside collection, transportation and processing of curbside organic yard waste to the American Legion Highway, Boston Yardwaste Center and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all pertinent paperwork on behalf of the Board.
9. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Engineering Department to award a contract in the amount of $409,527.50 to Inland Waters, Inc., to perform sewer system infiltration rehabilitation (year nine of a ten year program) and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all pertinent paperwork on behalf of the Board.
10. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Engineering Department to award contracts for material supply as specified below and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all pertinent paperwork on behalf of the Board:
1. CEMENT CONCRETE BLOCKS & PRECAST MANHOLES
• Awarded to M.J. Pirolli & Sons, Inc., as the low bidder on the various items.
2. DRAIN AND SEWER CASTINGS
• Awarded to E.J. USA, Inc., as the low bidder on the various items.
3. PORTLAND CEMENT AND CONCRETE MIX
• Awarded to M.J. Pirolli & Sons, Inc., as the low bidder on the various items.
4. READY-MIXED CONCRETE AND CONTROLLED DENSITY FILL
• Awarded to P.A. Landers, Inc., as the low bidder on various items.
5. GRANITE CURBING
• Awarded to Williams Stone Co, Inc., as the low bidder on the various items.
6. BANK GRAVEL
• Awarded to P.A. Landers, Inc., and Dedham Recycled Gravel Co. Inc., as the low bidders on the various items.
7. CRUSHED BANK GRAVEL
• Awarded to P.A. Landers, Inc., as the low bidder on the various items.
8. WASHED STONE
• Awarded to Lorusso Co, J & J Landscape Supply Co. LLC., and S.M. Lorusso & Sons, Inc., as the low bidders on various items.
9. CRUSHED STONE, STONE DUST & CRUSHER RUN AND RECLAIMED PAVEMENT BORROW MATERIAL
• Awarded to Lorusso Corp, J & J Landscaping Supply Co. LLC., T. L. Edwards Inc., and S.M. Lorusso & Sons, Inc., as the low bidders on various items.
10. SAND
• Awarded to G. Lopes Construction, Inc., and Kingstown Co., as the low bidders on various items.
11. LOAM
• Awarded to J & J Landscape Supply Co. LLC., and T. L Edwards, Inc. as the low bidders on the various items.
12 PURE PINE BARK MULCH
• Awarded to G. Lopes Construction, Inc., and J & J Landscape Supply Co. LLC., as the low bidders on the various items.
13. RENTAL OF HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
• Awarded to Paul E. West Crane Service, Inc., Araco Sewer & Drain Service, Inc., and J & J Landscape Supply Co. LLC., as the low bidders on various items.
14. GRASS SEED TYPE A, B, & C
• Awarded to Central Garden & Pet, Inc., and J & J Landscape Supply Co. LLC., as the low bidders on various items.
15. FERTILIZER
• Awarded to Central Garden & Pet, Inc., and J & J Landscape Supply Co. LLC., as the low bidders on various items.
16. TRAFFIC LINE PAINT & GLASS SPHERES
• Awarded to Hi-Way Safety Systems, Inc., and Franklin Paint, as the low bidders on the various items.
18. BITUMINOUS CONCRETE, COLD PATCH AND ASPHALT BERN MIX
• Awarded to M. Susi HMA, LLC, Aggregate Industries-Northeast Region, Inc., and T.L. Edwards, Inc., as the low bidders on various items.
11. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously
to approve the recommendation of the Engineering Department to award contracts for waterworks supplies as specified below and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all pertinent paperwork on behalf of the Board:
A. DUCTILE IRON PIPE
• Awarded to HD Supply and The Vellano Corporation, the low bidders on various items
B. MAIN PIPE FITTINGS/REPAIR CLAMPS/WATER SERVICE & GATE BOXES
• Awarded to Ferguson Waterworks, HD Supply Waterworks, The Vellano Corporation, Stiles Company Inc., Waterworks Supply, and E.J. Prescott Inc., the low bidders on various items.
C. FIRE HYDRANTS
• Awarded to HD Supply Waterworks, the low bidder on specified hydrants.
D. BRASS GOODS
• Awarded to HD Supply Waterworks, Ti Sales, Stiles Company Inc., Ferguson Waterworks, E.J. Prescott Inc., the low bidders on various items.
E. PVC SEWER PIPE/CLAY TO PVC TRANSITION COUPLINGS
• Awarded to HD Supply Waterworks, The Vellano Corporation, and E.J. Prescott Inc., the low bidders on various items.
12. The Board met with Police Chief Richard Wells to discuss the recommendations made by the Traffic Commission at its May 27, 2014 meeting. After discussion Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders:
1. Article V, Section 1:
Church Street-Install “No Parking” signs in front of 11 Church Street on the northerly side of the driveway.
Chief Wells distributed a draft plan and asked the Board to consider designating the space behind the Milton Art Center as public parking. It would cost an estimated $60,000 and would provide fourteen additional parking spaces for the business district.
13. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee, a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $8,500 for payment of a new cruiser to replace Cruiser 720 which was totaled in February of 2014.
14. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one-time, end of year transfer of funds from the Police FY2014 salary and wage line to the FY2014 general expense line in the amount of up to $65,000.
15. The Board and the Police Chief discussed recent complaints from residents regarding noise from fireworks that are based in Dorchester. The Chief assured the Board that he is working with the Boston Police Department in its efforts to stop the noise and the inconvenience of these fireworks that seem to be persistent and a distraction for residents on the west side of Town.
16. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a change of manager for 88 Wharf Street from John Collins to Eric Buckley and to forward the paperwork to the ABCC for its reconsideration of this application.
17. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a change of manager for American Legion Post #114 from Robert F. Terrell to John H. McDonough and to forward the paperwork to the ABCC for its consideration of this application.
18. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to award a bid for Stop Loss Insurance for Fiscal Year 2015 to Stop Loss Insurance Brokers, Inc.
19. Selectman Keohane and Assistant Town Administrator Michael Blanchard updated the Board on their recent efforts to solicit support on the issue of airplane noise. Mr. Keohane has reached out to representatives from the Lower Mills, Cedar Grove and Port Norfolk areas of Dorchester, Representative Dan Cullinane and Councilor Tim McCarthy from Hyde Park. Mr. Keohane will also reach out to Mayor Walsh. Mr. Blanchard has reached out to the towns of Randolph, Canton and Belmont and has contacted Representative Lynch and Capuano for their assistance.
20. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Conlon, on behalf of the Board, to approve forwarding all reserve fund transfer requests to the Warrant Committee that may be submitted after this meeting and any end of year 3% transfer requests.
21. Denis F. Keohane moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously to delegate to the Town Administrator the following duties of the Board of Selectmen:
A. To act upon all applications for temporary (45 days) signs.
B. To act upon all requests for abatements and/or payment plans relating to water and sewer charges, except in the context of unbilled sewer charges, which are to be handled in accordance with the Police Regarding Previously Unknown Sewer Connections and Non-Billed Sewer Accounts.
C. To act upon all applications to use the Town’s streets and ways for charitable or other walks or runs, any approval thereof being contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
D. To authorize the use of the Town gazebo for concerts and other events.
E. To close Town offices in the event of a snow emergency or other weather-related or emergency related conditions.
22. 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 5K Run/Walk in memory of Daniel J. Breen that will take place on Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. contingent upon approval by the Police Chief.
23. The Town Administrator reported on the recent Police Academy graduation for four new officers. Ms. Fagan also informed the Board that she, Selectman Hurley and the Assistant Town Administrator had met with the Town’s consultant for cable issues, Attorney Peter Epstein, regarding the renewal of the RCN contract.
24. Chairman Conlon recognized Elizabeth Hiss, recipient of the Girl Scout’s highest award, the Gold Award, and Eagle Scout recipients Jack Clark and Conor Murphy. Ms. Conlon also asked the Board to sign a letter to President George H.W. Bush on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Ms. Conlon reported on the upcoming festivities sponsored by “We Are Milton” that will take place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
25. Kathleen M. Conlon moved, J. Thomas Hurley seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 8:48 p.m. with Kathleen M. Conlon voting yes, Denis F. Keohane voting yes and J. Thomas Hurley voting yes to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (0 Central Avenue), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, believing that having these conversations in open session would compromise the bargaining position of the body and to return to open session to adjourn.
26. J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 11:35 to adjourn.
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