MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 13, 2018
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Richard G. Wells, Jr., Michael F. Zullas, Kathleen M. Conlon, Anthony J. Farrington
Absent: Melinda A. Collins
During the meeting:
- Kathleen M. Conlon recused herself, while the Board met with the Treasurer, James McAuliffe, regarding the issuance of bonds.
- Kathleen M. Conlon returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. C Robert Reetz
To appoint Mr. C Robert Reetz.
From the minutes
“Michael F. Zullas moved, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. C Robert Reetz..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
That the sale of the $11,020,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated August 28, 2018 (the "Bonds") to Janney Montgomery Scott LLC at the price of...
That the sale of the $11,020,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated August 28, 2018 (the "Bonds") to Janney Montgomery Scott LLC at the price of $12,063,738.95 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed.
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Anthony J. Farrington moved, Michael F. Zullas seconded and the Board voted 3-0 unanimously that the sale of the $11,020,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated August 28, 2018 (the "Bonds") to Janney Montgomery Scott LLC at the price of $12,063,738.95 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Zullas)
Approve the FY2019 Water & Sewer Rates as follows: CUBIC FEET FY 2019 WATER RATE FY2019 SEWER RATE 0-600 CF $5.51 $6.86 601-3,000 CF $6.66 $12.96 3,001-6,000 CF $7.34 $14.24 6,000 + CF $7.80 $15.21
To approve the FY2019 Water & Sewer Rates as follows: CUBIC FEET FY 2019 WATER RATE FY2019 SEWER RATE 0-600 CF $5.51 $6.86 601-3,000 CF $6.66 $12.96 3,001-6,000 CF $7.34 $14.24 6,000 + CF $7.80 $15.21
From the minutes
“Following discussion, Kathleen M. Conlon moved, Anthony J. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the FY2019 Water & Sewer Rates as follows: CUBIC FEET FY 2019 WATER RATE FY2019 SEWER RATE 0-600 CF $5.51 $6.86 601-3,000 CF $6.66 $12.96 3,001-6,000 CF $7.34 $14.24 6,000 + CF $7.80 $15.21.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Approve the FY2019 Water & Sewer Rates
To approve the FY2019 Water & Sewer Rates.
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon motioned, Anthony J. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the FY2019 Water & Sewer Rates..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Cosponsor the Article
To cosponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved to have the Board cosponsor the Article, Anthony J. Farrington seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to cosponsor the Article..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Approve the request
To approve the request.
From the minutes
“Michael F. Zullas moved to approve a Municipal Broadband Request for Proposals, Anthony J. Farrington seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the request..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Farrington)
Support 131 Eliot Street LLC's request for a height variance for the proposed project
To support 131 Eliot Street LLC's request for a height variance for the proposed project
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved to support 131 Eliot Street LLC's request for a height variance for the proposed project. Michael F. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to support the request..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
Approve and sign the letter
To approve and sign the letter.
From the minutes
“Chair Richard G. Wells, Jr. moved to approve the letter rewritten to include the agreed-upon modifications, Kathleen M. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the letter..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Form a Traffic Mitigation Committee with a proposed membership of seven to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen
To form a Traffic Mitigation Committee with a proposed membership of seven to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Michael F. Zullas moved to form a Traffic Mitigation Committee with a proposed membership of seven to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Kathleen M. Conlon seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to form a Traffic Mitigation Committee..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Approve a One Day Liquor License for the Fruit Center Marketplace on September 15, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm
To approve a One Day Liquor License for the Fruit Center Marketplace on September 15, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm
From the minutes
“Anthony J. Farrington moved to approve a One Day Liquor License for the Fruit Center Marketplace on September 15, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm. Kathleen M. Conlon seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to approve the motion..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Conlon)
Approve the following Articles for inclusion in the October 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant in the following order: 1
To approve the following Articles for inclusion in the October 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant in the following order: 1
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved to approve the following Articles for inclusion in the October 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant in the following order: 1. Amend Zoning Bylaws (Height Regulations) 2. Amend Zoning Bylaws (Home Occupation Use) 3. Amend Zoning Bylaws (Parking in Front and Side Yard Set-Back Areas) 4. Amend Zoning Bylaws (Pre-Existing, Non-Conforming Structures) 5. Amend Zoning Bylaws (Traffic Impact Mitigation) 6. Amend Zoning Bylaws (Traffic Study Revolving Fund) 7. Amend Zoning Bylaws (Add Special Permit 21: Brook Road Overlay District (Section III, Subsection S)) 8. Amend General Bylaws (Adjustment of Planning Board Term) 9. Amend General Bylaws (Planning Board Associate) 10. Home Rule Petition-Authorize the Appointment of Retired Police Officers as Special Police Officers 11. Fire Station Building Committee Composition Change 12. Plastic Bag Ban By-Law 13. Discharge of Library Building Committee 14. Transfer of Kidder Branch Library Property 15. Chief Financial Officer 16. Amend General Bylaws to Adopt Gender Neutral Language 17. Citizens Petition-Amend General Bylaws to Adopt Gender Neutral Language Michael F. Zullas seconded the motion. Kathleen M. Conlon updated the Board about a call with Town Counsel on the Plastic Bag Ban Bylaw and edits that he recommended, which have now been included in the article. Michael D. Dennehy added that the terms of retired Police Officers as Special Police Officers had changed from 4 years to 5 years as recommended by the Police Chief. The Board voted unanimously to approve the articles for inclusion in the October 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
Appoint Melinda Collins of 170 Hillside Street as a trustee of the Affordable Housing Trust, to serve through November 2018
To appoint Melinda Collins of 170 Hillside Street as a trustee of the Affordable Housing Trust, to serve through November 2018
From the minutes
“Michael F. Zullas moved to appoint Melinda Collins of 170 Hillside Street as a trustee of the Affordable Housing Trust, to serve through November 2018. Kathleen M. Conlon seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Melinda Collins as a trustee of the Affordable Housing Trust..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Appoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road and Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Avenue to the Traffic Commission, to serve through January 2019
To appoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road and Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Avenue to the Traffic Commission, to serve through January 2019
From the minutes
“Kathleen M. Conlon moved to appoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road and Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Avenue to the Traffic Commission, to serve through January 2019. Anthony J. Farrington seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to appoint them..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Send a letter to State Representative Mike Capuano regarding the FAA Reauthorization Act
To send a letter to State Representative Mike Capuano regarding the FAA Reauthorization Act
From the minutes
“Michael F. Zullas moved to send a letter to State Representative Mike Capuano regarding the FAA Reauthorization Act. Kathleen M. Conlon seconded the motion, and the Board voted its unanimous approval..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Send a letter to Jet Blue requesting the installation of Vortex Generators on the balance of its fleet and a letter to the Congressional delegation requesting that they follow up with Jet Blue
To send a letter to Jet Blue requesting the installation of Vortex Generators on the balance of its fleet and a letter to the Congressional delegation requesting that they follow up with Jet Blue
From the minutes
“Michael F. Zullas moved to send a letter to Jet Blue requesting the installation of Vortex Generators on the balance of its fleet and a letter to the Congressional delegation requesting that they follow up with Jet Blue. Kathleen M. Conlon then seconded the motion and the Board voted its unanimous approval..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Adjourn at 9:14 p.m
To adjourn at 9:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“Richard G. Wells, Jr made a motion to adjourn, Michael F. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:14 p.m..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
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