Milton, Massachusetts - July 16, 2008

“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, brining 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.”

4. Police Chief Richard Wells introduced his new Deputy, Charles Paris to the Board. Chief Wells also updated the Board with the following information: Patrolman Liam Roper will be the new Student Resource Officer at the High School this year; four new recruits that were appointed by the Board recently are in their twelfth week of training, at the top of their class, and are expected to graduate in October; National Night Out is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.; Thursdays, from 1-3 p.m. at the Farmers Market will be “Hot Dogs with the Chief”, when people will have an opportunity to speak to Chief Wells about issues of concern.

5. Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to amend Article V, Section, 8, of the Traffic Rules and Orders, so as to include the following: Adams Street-To designate the parking spaces on the easterly side of Adams Street between Church Street and Adams Court as “One Hour Parking”.

John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to temporarily amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Article III, Section 1, for a period of ninety days, beginning September 1, 2008, so as to include: Coolidge Road-Installation of “Do Not Enter 7-9 a.m.” sign at the intersection of Reedsdale Road.

John M. Shields moved, Marin V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to temporarily amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Article III, Section 1, for a period of ninety days, beginning September 1, 2008, so as to include: Sias Lane-Installation of “Do Not Enter 4-6 p.m.” sign at the intersection of Centre Street.

John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to temporarily amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Article III, Section 1, for a period of ninety days, beginning September 1, 2008 so as to include: Centre Lane-Installation of “Do Not Enter 4-6 p.m.” sign at the intersection of Centre Street

John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, Article 8, Section 12, so as to include the following: Waldeck Road: Installation of a “STOP” sign on Waldeck Road at the intersection of Reservation Road.

Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to install flashing “School Zone” signals at 250 Brook Road pending funding, possibly through Senate Bill 2272 or other grants.

John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to amend and approve the previous motion to include that the Board will send a request to our legislators asking for financial support for the installation of this flashing signal.

Marion V. McEttrick moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to bring out the curb of Lawndale Road at the intersection of Kenilworth Road so as to create a T-intersection, pending a cost estimate from DPW.

John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to change the flashing yellow light at the intersection of Eliot Street and Capen Street to flashing red; to install “No Commercial Vehicles” (over 2 ? tons and up) signs on Eliot Street at the intersection of Central Avenue and at the intersection of Blue Hills Parkway.

6. Mary Bures, Director of Public Affairs for Partners Home Care, met with the Board and reviewed the mission of Partners and the services it provides to the Town. Partners Home Care has serviced 505 residents, paying 8,604 visits this past year. In addition to the home care, Partners supports the efforts of the Council on Aging through the blood pressure and blood glucose screening program and with the help of the Copeland Family Foundation has been able to purchase telemonitoring devices that have resulted in a 42% reduction in hospital use. It also provides wound care, home health aid services and a hospice program. Partners accepts all insurance and is able to provide free care to uninsured or underinsured residents.

7. Vance Welch, owner of Java Jo’s Coffee House, met with the Board to update members on his new proposed restaurant (Stone Park) at 550 Adams Street. With the approval of a liquor license, Mr. Welch hopes to open sometime in November.

8. Assistant Town Engineer John Thompson and Executive Director of the Neponset River Watershed Association Ian Cooke met with the Board to present and discuss a joint project between the Town and NepRWA for the installation of tree filter boxes on Brook Road in the vicinity of Pine Tree Brook.

9. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation to the Council on Aging to be used to help offset the cost of the van transportation program.

John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a grant in the amount of $50 from Anita and Paul Tierney to the Milton Healthy Communities initiative.

10. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Kathleen Bowen to the newly created Senior Administrative Clerk/Conservation Commission position, Level 5, Step 6, effective July 21, 2008.

11. Marion V. McEttrick moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to appoint John M. Shields as its representative to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee through August 2009.

12. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of the Town’s streets and ways for the seventh annual Marine Corp Law Enforcement Foundation 10K-5K Road Race at Houghton’s Pond that will take place on Hillside Street, Chickatawbut Road, Forest Street, Harland Street and Unquity Road on Sunday, September 28, contingent upon approve by the Police Chief.

13. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept a bid in the amount of $400,001 from Steven A. Connelly, 20 Cary Avenue, Milton, for the purchase of town-owned land located on Central Avenue adjacent to the MBTA right-of-way.

14. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Town Treasurer for authorization for an inter-fund borrowing action to pay the legally obligated medical expenses of Firefighter Antonio Pickens.

15. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board approved the use of the Baron Hugo Gazebo by resident Francis Anderson, 41 Gerald Road, for an hour long musical performance on Friday, July 25 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

16. John M. Shields moved, Marion V. McEttrick seconded and the Board approved the use of the Baron Hugo Gazebo by Governor Deval Patrick for a “Town Meeting” on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

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.