SELECTMEN’S MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008 6:15 P.M.
In attendance: Kathryn A. Fagan, John M. Shields, Marion V. McEttrick, Kevin J. Mearn, Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
1. The Chairman called the meeting to order.
2. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Kathryn A. Fagan voting yes, John M. Shields voting yes and Marion V. McEttrick voting yes to enter Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations and to return to Open Session to complete agenda business.
3. The Board returned to Open Session at 7:25 p.m.
4. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the May 22, 2008 meeting minutes as amended.
5. The Board confirmed July 16 as a future meeting date.
6. Laurie MacIntosh from Sustainable Milton addressed the Board regarding the location for the placement of two, 2 kilowatt solar arrays that had been earned through the Milton Community Solar Challenge.
Sandy Capplis, 21 Coolidge Road, addressed the Board and submitted a petition regarding a parent initiative to cap Milton first grade classes at 20-21 students by restoring one first grade French class and one first grade English class to the elementary schools.
7. School Building Committee Chair Charles Winchester met with the Board and updated members on the status of the work at the front entrance of the Pierce Middle School. Mr. Winchester feels that the work at the front entrance (except seeding of grassy areas) will be completed by June 30 and that Gilbane staff will vacate the town-owned building at the Yard by that date as well.
8. In conformity with the requirements of Section 13 of Chapter 148 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Ter.Ed.), the Board convened a public hearing upon application by Thacher Montessori School to install two (2), 1,000 gallon propane storage tanks at 1425 Blue Hill Avenue.
Fred Catlin, Head of School, represented Thacher Montessori School and addressed questions from the Board. There were no questions from abutters.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Thacher Montessori School for a license to install two (2), additional 1,000 gallon storage tanks at 1425 Blue Hill Avenue, bringing the total capacity at this site to 4,000 gallons; said license then to be submitted along with an application to the Fire Department for a permit to install LP-Gas.
9. Council on Aging Director Mary Ann Sullivan met with the Board and updated members on the status of the Senior Tax Work-Off Program for the next fiscal year. Mrs. Sullivan feels that the program has been mutually beneficial for residents as it has been for the Town and requested that the Board approve five additional openings for the upcoming year and capping the program at that number.
Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the continuance of the Senior Tax Write-Off Program for the next fiscal year and the request to expand and cap the program at thirty positions.
10. Park Commissioner Terence Driscoll and Park Superintendent David Perdios met with the Board to discuss the Turner’s Pond Accessibility Project which will make the area around the pond accessible to strollers, bikes and wheelchairs. In addition to the accessibility issue, the Park Department hopes to resolve certain drainage problems in that area. Mr. Driscoll reported that impact studies were conducted demonstrating no impact to the area. He also shared with members a sampling of the types of materials that are available to create this path. The Park Department has held open meetings so that neighbors would have an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McCarthy seconded and the Board voted unanimously to write a letter of support for the proposed Turner’s Pond Accessibility Project.
11. Youth Counselor Vicky McCarthy met with the Board to update members on the status of the Milton Healthy Communities Initiative. Ms. McCarthy also presented the Board with a check for $200, the final installment due to cover training/tuition costs for participants of this program.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a check in the amount of $200 from resident Jonathan Ramage to help with tuition costs for the Healthy Communities Initiative.
12. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following Boards and Committees reappointments:
Bicycle Advisory Committee: Michael Blackwell, Marjorie Jeffries, David Forsyth, Erick Ask, Jay Ritchie, Wendy Ingram, Lee Toma, Hugh Stringer, Mike Maholchic
Broadband Monitoring Committee: Jonathan Brown, Paul Yovino
Celebration of Holidays Committee: Frank Stout, Mary Mullen Burke, J. Alexander Harte, Stephen Murphy
Commission on Disability: Joseph Prondak, Daniel C. Sacco
Conservation Commission: John T. McGrath, Judith Darrell-Kemp, Michael Blutt
Council on Aging: Barbara Jackson, Enid Chapman, Betsy Buchbinder
Council on Aging (Associate): Martha Adams, Mary Ellen Berman, Joseph G. Graziani, Jr., Deborah Neely, Elva S. Proctor, John Fleming, Margaret Flaherty
Cultural Council: David Levy
Fair Housing Committee: Thomas Callahan, Rev. George Welles, Jr., Joseph A. Duffy, Jr., Alexander Whiteside, Karen Horan and William B. Clark-Fair Housing Officer
Historical Commission: Stephen V. O’Donnell, Bryan C. Cheney, Joseph M. Cunningham, Jr.
In Service Safety and Training Committee: Paul Hurley, John Calabro
Local Emergency Planning Committee: Dep. Chief Brian Linehan, Chief Richard Wells, Mark Williams, Christopher Grazioso, Maria Gabriel, Brian Greeley, John J. Hackett, Jr., Joseph Martinelli, William Ritchie, Clifford Flynn, John Fleming, William Clark, Sgt. Charles Caputo, Lt. Brad Ellis, Michael Blanchard, Margaret Gibbons, Paul Hopkins, Joseph Prondak, Carolyn Kinsella, Steven Moran
MASSPORT Liaison: Judith Kennedy, David Godine (Alternate)
Metropolitan Area Planning Committee: Taber Keally
Milton Village/Central Avenue Revitalization Committee: John Zychowicz, Katherine Dunphy, Wendy Ingram, Michael Wilcox, Shirin Karanfiloglu, Everett Hayward, Ruth Heiden, David St. Denis
Quarry Hills Financial Oversight Committee: Kevin G. Sorgi, Kathleen Bowen, Barbara Brown, M. Joseph Manning, Edward Broderick, Jr.
Radio Amateur Communications Emergency System Operators: Walter L. McDermott, Jr., Paul Hopkins
Sign Review Committee: John Zychowicz, Maralin Manning, Raymond Thill
Telecommunications Design Review Committee: Edward L. Duffy, John P. Lawton
Tree Warden: Branch B. Lane
13. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $9,634 to the Selectmen’s Professional Service line to cover unanticipated labor bills through April 2008.
John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve forwarding to the Warrant Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer request in the amount of $276 to Unemployment Compensation to cover April 2008 activity.
14. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign correspondence to the Governor requesting payments to the Town under Chapter 32 §22B of MGL.
15. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following DPW seasonal employment appointments: Ralph Jacques, 30 Blue Hill Avenue, and Kathryn Daly, 60 Huntington Road.
16. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a three year renewal contract with Power Options, Inc. for the supply of natural gas.
17. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Kathryn A. Fagan voting yes, John M. Shields voting yes and Marion V. McEttrick voting yes to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations and real estate and to return to Open Session for the purpose of adjournment.
18. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:35 p.m.
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