MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 29, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David T. Burnes, Kathleen M. Conlon, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kathleen M. Conlon recused herself from the item regarding capital project certificates, as she works with the Town's bond counsel.
- Ms. Conlon returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from November 13, 2017, November 27, 2017, December 12, 2017 and January 9, 2018 as written
To approve the meeting minutes from November 13, 2017, November 27, 2017, December 12, 2017 and January 9, 2018 as written.
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved, Richard G. Wells, Jr. seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes from November 13, 2017, November 27, 2017, December 12, 2017 and January 9, 2018 as written..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Approve the following recommendations and amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders made by the Traffic Commission: To post "Thickly Settled Speed Limit 25 Unless Otherwise Posted" signs at...
To approve the following recommendations and amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders made by the Traffic Commission: To post "Thickly Settled Speed Limit 25 Unless Otherwise Posted" signs at jurisdictional boundaries of the Town.
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved, Richard G. Wells, Jr. seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following recommendations and amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders made by the Traffic Commission: To post "Thickly Settled Speed Limit 25 Unless Otherwise Posted" signs at jurisdictional boundaries of the Town..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Approve a One Day Liquor License for the Forbes House Museum for its "Scotch Whiskey Tasting" to be held at 215 Adams Street on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
To approve a One Day Liquor License for the Forbes House Museum for its "Scotch Whiskey Tasting" to be held at 215 Adams Street on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Richard G. Wells, Jr. moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Liquor License for the Forbes House Museum for its "Scotch Whiskey Tasting" to be held at 215 Adams Street on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
That the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $978,601 portion of the borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed under...
That the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $978,601 portion of the borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed under Article 5 at the May 1, 2017 Annual Town Meeting is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(9) to be as follows: Dept.
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Richard G. Wells, Jr. moved, David T. Burnes seconded, and the Board voted 2-0 that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $978,601 portion of the borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed under Article 5 at the May 1, 2017 Annual Town Meeting is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(9) to be as follows: Dept..” (Motion: Wells, second: Burnes)
Approve the Town's participation in the Quincy HOME Consortium Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Quincy, Holbrook, Braintree and Weymouth through June 30, 2021
To approve the Town's participation in the Quincy HOME Consortium Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Quincy, Holbrook, Braintree and Weymouth through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved, Richard G. Wells, Jr. seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Town's participation in the Quincy HOME Consortium Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Quincy, Holbrook, Braintree and Weymouth through June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Approve and sign a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Massachusetts Port Authority concerning Block 2 of the ongoing RNAV study
To approve and sign a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Massachusetts Port Authority concerning Block 2 of the ongoing RNAV study.
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved, Richard G. Wells, Jr. seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Massachusetts Port Authority concerning Block 2 of the ongoing RNAV study..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Accept donations to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in the amount of $250 from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, of $2000 from the First Congregational Church of...
To accept donations to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in the amount of $250 from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, of $2000 from the First Congregational Church of Milton and of $27,500 from the proceeds of the inaugural "Mike's 5k to Crush Substance Abuse".
From the minutes
“Richard G. Wells, Jr. moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to accept donations to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in the amount of $250 from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, of $2000 from the First Congregational Church of Milton and of $27,500 from the proceeds of the inaugural "Mike's 5k to Crush Substance Abuse"..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Ratify a proclamation reaffirming the Board's support of the "No Place for Hate" program in the Town of Milton
To ratify a proclamation reaffirming the Board's support of the "No Place for Hate" program in the Town of Milton.
From the minutes
“Richard G. Wells, Jr. moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to ratify a proclamation reaffirming the Board's support of the "No Place for Hate" program in the Town of Milton..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Appoint Nathalie Bellemare of 234 Lyman Road to the Commission on Disability, to serve through July 2021
To appoint Nathalie Bellemare of 234 Lyman Road to the Commission on Disability, to serve through July 2021.
From the minutes
“Richard G. Wells, Jr. moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Nathalie Bellemare of 234 Lyman Road to the Commission on Disability, to serve through July 2021..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Appoint Joseph Chamberlin of 131 Clapp Street, Steven Paxhia of 1027 Brush Hill Road, Mark Day of 70 Cliff Road, John E. Sullivan, Jr. of 334 Elmwood Avenue, James Fundling of 39 Sias Lane, Mark...
To appoint Joseph Chamberlin of 131 Clapp Street, Steven Paxhia of 1027 Brush Hill Road, Mark Day of 70 Cliff Road, John E. Sullivan, Jr. of 334 Elmwood Avenue, James Fundling of 39 Sias Lane, Mark Botelho of 33 Coolidge Road and James Sgroi, IT Director, of 525 Canton Avenue to the Municipal Broadband Committee, to serve through January 2019.
From the minutes
“Richard G. Wells, Jr. moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Joseph Chamberlin of 131 Clapp Street, Steven Paxhia of 1027 Brush Hill Road, Mark Day of 70 Cliff Road, John E. Sullivan, Jr. of 334 Elmwood Avenue, James Fundling of 39 Sias Lane, Mark Botelho of 33 Coolidge Road and James Sgroi, IT Director, of 525 Canton Avenue to the Municipal Broadband Committee, to serve through January 2019..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Appoint Leonardo Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road to the Traffic Commission, to serve through January 2019
To appoint Leonardo Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road to the Traffic Commission, to serve through January 2019.
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved, Richard G. Wells, Jr. seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Leonardo Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road to the Traffic Commission, to serve through January 2019..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Appoint Chase Berkeley of 629 Randolph Avenue, Michael Dennehy of 525 Canton Avenue, Hillary Waite of 525 Canton Avenue, Caroline Kinsella of 525 Canton Avenue, Imge Ceranoglu of 2 Eliot Circle,...
To appoint Chase Berkeley of 629 Randolph Avenue, Michael Dennehy of 525 Canton Avenue, Hillary Waite of 525 Canton Avenue, Caroline Kinsella of 525 Canton Avenue, Imge Ceranoglu of 2 Eliot Circle, Richard G. Wells, Jr. of 31 Granite Place and John E. Driscoll of 718 Randolph Avenue to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, to serve through January 2019.
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved, David T. Burnes seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Chase Berkeley of 629 Randolph Avenue, Michael Dennehy of 525 Canton Avenue, Hillary Waite of 525 Canton Avenue, Caroline Kinsella of 525 Canton Avenue, Imge Ceranoglu of 2 Eliot Circle, Richard G. Wells, Jr. of 31 Granite Place and John E. Driscoll of 718 Randolph Avenue to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, to serve through January 2019..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Burnes)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of Real Property (0 Central Avenue - Consider the Conveyance of Property and...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of Real Property (0 Central Avenue - Consider the Conveyance of Property and Adjoining Parcel), believing that having such discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, and to return to Open Session to adjourn.
From the minutes
“David T. Burnes moved, Richard G. Wells, Jr. seconded, and at 9:00 p.m. the Board voted unanimously, with Richard G. Wells, Jr. voting yes, Kathleen M. Conlon voting yes and David T. Burnes. voting yes, to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of Real Property (0 Central Avenue - Consider the Conveyance of Property and Adjoining Parcel), believing that having such discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, and to return to Open Session to adjourn..” (Motion: Burnes, second: Wells)
From the Milton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the members’ campaign websites (Winston Daley, Meghan Haggerty), The Milton Scene (Peter Obersheimer) and the Milton Times (Megan Nolan, photo by Jose Zamora; John Driscoll).
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