FORTY-SECOND MEETING WARRANT COMMITTEE APRIL 19, 2006
PRESENT: K. Conlon, T. Lowney, D. Biagiotti, J. Conley, W. Connors, H. Crichlow, L. Dee, N. Gray, T. Hurley, S. Keel, B. Mason, P. Nolan, J. O’Connor, L. J. Walker, C. Winston
RESERVE FUND BALANCE: $238,193
Assessors Set Aside 5,123
Warrant Committee Set Aside 500
Fire Department Set Aside 14,630
$217,940
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The Committee received a copy of a handout prepared by former Town Administrator John A. Cronin and given to those attending the recent Planning Board hearing on the Central Avenue Planning Unit Development, a copy of a power point presentation prepared and presented by the Town Planner at the Planning Board hearing and a copy of the December 2, 2005 report prepared by the Boston District Council of the Urban Land Institute, who studied the Central Avenue Business District.
A conference was held with Vance Welch, owner of Java Joe’s, and his Attorney. Ned Corcoran, who reviewed with the Committee Article 54, a proposed home rule petition for authorization to issue a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of a restaurant at 556 Adams Street, currently the site of Java Joe’s Coffee Shop. Following this conference, the Committee voted 13-0-0, on a motion made by Member Gray and seconded by Secretary Lowney, to recommend a yes vote on Article 54 to the Annual Town Meeting.
Zoning Subcommittee Chair Dan Biagiotti presented the Subcommittee’s recommendations on Articles 50 and 51.
A conference was held with John Zychowicz and Katherine Dunphy, representatives of the Milton Village-Central Avenue Revitalization Committee, who reviewed with the Committee Article 51, (Central Avenue Planned Unit Development). Following the conference, the Committee voted 14-0-0, on a motion made by Member Biagiotti and seconded by Member Walker, to recommend in favor of Article 51 to the Annual Town Meeting.
The Committee reviewed and discussed Article 50 (Definition of Family). The Committee voted 14-0-0, on a motion made by Member Biagiotti and seconded by Member Gray, to recommend in favor of Article 50 to the Annual Town Meeting. Zoning Subcommittee Chair Dan Biagiotti will discuss with the Town Planner whether the definition would apply to a group home. Should group homes be affected by this zoning bylaw revision, the Committee may reconsider its vote prior to Town Meeting.
The Committee received an $8,351.50 bill for the printing of the May Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The Committee voted 14-0-0, on a motion made by Member Walker and seconded by Member Hurley, to approve a $1,165 Reserve Fund transfer to the FY 2006 Warrant Committee General Expenses for full payment of the voucher.
The Committee reviewed the $60,000 Reserve Fund transfer request from the Department of Public Works to cover outstanding invoices for fuel and emergency repairs to fire and police vehicles. The Committee requested additional information but did vote 11-3-0, on a motion made by Member Connors and seconded by Member Biagiotti, to approve a $20,000 Reserve Fund transfer to allow for payment of immediately pressing bills.
The request of Fire Chief Malcolm Larson for a $20,000 Reserve Fund transfer to Fire General Expenses to cover unforseen expenses and anticipated energy costs was deferred for further review. Public Safety Subcommittee Chair William Connors will contact Chief Larson with the Committee’s questions about the invoices submitted.
The Committee, on a motion made by Member Crichlow and seconded by Member Connors, voted 12-0-2 to approve the minutes of April 5, 2006.
The Chair reviewed with the Committee the status of the Overlay Reserve and the fact that, because no Special Town Meeting for an article to replenish the FY 06 Reserve Fund was scheduled, a small amount of free cash is available for appropriation to the FY 07 budget. The Chair will meet with the Town Accountant prior to the next Warrant Committee meeting.
RESERVE FUND BALANCE: $217,028
Assessors Set Aside 5,123
Warrant Committee Set Aside 500
Fire Department Set Aside 14,630
$196,775
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
The next meeting of the Warrant Committee will be on April 26, 2006
Respectfully submitted,
Carol A. Blute, Senior Administrative Clerk
April 26, 2006
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