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Milton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

December 12, 2018

12 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, Melinda A. Collins

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Ms. Conlon recused herself because she works with the Town's Bond Counsel, and Ms. Collins recused herself due to her Father-in-law being a member of the Fire Station Building Committee.
  • Ms. Collins recused herself due to her Father-in-law being a member of the Fire Station Building Committee.
  • Ms. Collins returned to the meeting.

Every vote, in order

Approve the amended minutes from February 13, 2018 and April 11, 2018, August 13, 2018, September 26, 2018, and October 10, 2018

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the amended minutes from February 13, 2018 and April 11, 2018, August 13, 2018, September 26, 2018, and October 10, 2018.

From the minutes

“Approval of Meeting Minutes Mr. Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the amended minutes from February 13, 2018 and April 11, 2018, August 13, 2018, September 26, 2018, and October 10, 2018..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve a Special Town Meeting on February 25th and 26th of 2019

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a Special Town Meeting on February 25th and 26th of 2019.

Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Chair Wells moved, Vice Chair Zullas seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve a Special Town Meeting on February 25th and 26th of 2019..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Place two referendum questions on the ballot for the April 30, 2019 election, one pertaining to Article 15 from the 2018 October Town Meeting regarding the appointed Town Treasurer position and...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place two referendum questions on the ballot for the April 30, 2019 election, one pertaining to Article 15 from the 2018 October Town Meeting regarding the appointed Town Treasurer position and one pertaining to Article 37 from the 2015 Annual Town Meeting relating to the financing of capital projects.

From the minutes

“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to place two referendum questions on the ballot for the April 30, 2019 election, one pertaining to Article 15 from the 2018 October Town Meeting regarding the appointed Town Treasurer position and one pertaining to Article 37 from the 2015 Annual Town Meeting relating to the financing of capital projects..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the following FY2019 Common Victualler Licenses: 556 Adams Street, LLC (d/b/a Novara) 556 Adams Street B & D Ichiro, Inc. d/b/a/ Ichiro Sushi 538 A Adams Street Behind the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal of the following FY2019 Common Victualler Licenses: 556 Adams Street, LLC (d/b/a Novara) 556 Adams Street B & D Ichiro, Inc. d/b/a/ Ichiro Sushi 538 A Adams Street Behind the Other Net 11 Unquity Road Coffee Break Café, Inc. 24 Central Avenue Ho Jarn, Inc. d/b/a/ Mr. Chan's 534 Adams Street K & K Kitchens, Etc.

From the minutes

“Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of the following FY2019 Common Victualler Licenses: 556 Adams Street, LLC (d/b/a Novara) 556 Adams Street B & D Ichiro, Inc. d/b/a/ Ichiro Sushi 538 A Adams Street Behind the Other Net 11 Unquity Road Coffee Break Café, Inc. 24 Central Avenue Ho Jarn, Inc. d/b/a/ Mr. Chan's 534 Adams Street K & K Kitchens, Etc..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Collins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the following One Day Liquor Licenses: The Eustis Estate for January 16, 2019 for the "Head to Toe" Craft workshop The Eustis Estate for February 8, 2019 for the "Three Stages of Love"...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following One Day Liquor Licenses: The Eustis Estate for January 16, 2019 for the "Head to Toe" Craft workshop The Eustis Estate for February 8, 2019 for the "Three Stages of Love" Concert The Trustees (formerly Trustees of Reservations) for December 21, 2018 for Solstice Illumination Night Boards & Committee Appointments-Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following One Day Liquor Licenses: The Eustis Estate for January 16, 2019 for the "Head to Toe" Craft workshop The Eustis Estate for February 8, 2019 for the "Three Stages of Love" Concert The Trustees (formerly Trustees of Reservations) for December 21, 2018 for Solstice Illumination Night Boards & Committee Appointments-Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reappoint Thomas Callahan of 16 Orono Street, Julie Creamer of 58 Frothingham Street, Philips Murphy of 1050 Canton Avenue, Frank Davis of 66 Valley Road to serve as Trustees of the Affordable...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Thomas Callahan of 16 Orono Street, Julie Creamer of 58 Frothingham Street, Philips Murphy of 1050 Canton Avenue, Frank Davis of 66 Valley Road to serve as Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust through November of 2019.

From the minutes

“Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Thomas Callahan of 16 Orono Street, Julie Creamer of 58 Frothingham Street, Philips Murphy of 1050 Canton Avenue, Frank Davis of 66 Valley Road to serve as Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust through November of 2019..” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Laura Beebe of 1514 Canton Ave, Nancy Chisholm of 129 Gulliver Street, Kristen Kleiman of 99 Otis Street, Branch Lane of 85 Highland Street, Christine Paxia of 1072 Brush Hill Road, Jean...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Laura Beebe of 1514 Canton Ave, Nancy Chisholm of 129 Gulliver Street, Kristen Kleiman of 99 Otis Street, Branch Lane of 85 Highland Street, Christine Paxia of 1072 Brush Hill Road, Jean Powers of 1372 Brush Hill Road #B307, Carol Stocker of 291 Hillside Street, Frank Taylor of 98 Gulliver Street to serve on the Shade Tree Advisory Committee through November, 2019.

From the minutes

“Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Laura Beebe of 1514 Canton Ave, Nancy Chisholm of 129 Gulliver Street, Kristen Kleiman of 99 Otis Street, Branch Lane of 85 Highland Street, Christine Paxia of 1072 Brush Hill Road, Jean Powers of 1372 Brush Hill Road #B307, Carol Stocker of 291 Hillside Street, Frank Taylor of 98 Gulliver Street to serve on the Shade Tree Advisory Committee through November, 2019..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Collins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Mary M.B. Wakefield Estate PILOT payment in the amount of $10,000.00

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Mary M.B. Wakefield Estate PILOT payment in the amount of $10,000.00.

From the minutes

“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the Mary M.B. Wakefield Estate PILOT payment in the amount of $10,000.00..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Extend the non-emergency National Grid Moratorium for an open ended period of time with specific carve out, for Milton residents who experience a sudden secession of heat as a result of a...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To extend the non-emergency National Grid Moratorium for an open ended period of time with specific carve out, for Milton residents who experience a sudden secession of heat as a result of a compromised gas line.

From the minutes

“National Grid Moratorium Extension Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to extend the non-emergency National Grid Moratorium for an open ended period of time with specific carve out, for Milton residents who experience a sudden secession of heat as a result of a compromised gas line..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Conlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve and adopt the follow policies of the Board as amended: 1

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and adopt the follow policies of the Board as amended: 1.

From the minutes

“Ms. Zullas moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and adopt the follow policies of the Board as amended: 1..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Farrington)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Move into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the negotiation of current contracts with solid waste and recycling facilities, believing that having such discussion in open...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the negotiation of current contracts with solid waste and recycling facilities, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, and to return to Open Session to adjourn.

From the minutes

“Chair Wells moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Mr. Farrington voting yes, Ms. Conlon voting yes, Mr. Zullas voting yes, Mr. Wells voting yes, and Ms. Collins voting yes to move into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the negotiation of current contracts with solid waste and recycling facilities, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, and to return to Open Session to adjourn..” (Motion: Wells, second: Farrington)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Chair Wells moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Wells, second: Farrington)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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