MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 6, 2019
15 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining believing that having such discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining believing that having such discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, and also to consider the lease of real property at the First Congregational Church at 495 Canton Ave, Milton believing that having such a conversation in Open Session may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board and to return to Open Session to continue with their meeting.
From the minutes
“Richard G. Wells, Jr. moved, Mr. Zullas seconded, and at 7:06 p.m. the Board voted unanimously, with Mr. Zullas voting yes, Mr. Farrington voting yes, Ms. Conlon voting yes, Ms. Collins voting yes, and Mr. Wells voting yes, to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining believing that having such discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, and also to consider the lease of real property at the First Congregational Church at 495 Canton Ave, Milton believing that having such a conversation in Open Session may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board and to return to Open Session to continue with their meeting..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2019 as written
To approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2019 as written.
From the minutes
“Approval of Meeting Minutes Mr. Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2019 as written..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Approve the meeting minutes from February 1, 2019 as written
To approve the meeting minutes from February 1, 2019 as written.
Yes: Collins, Conlon, WellsAbstained: Farrington, Zullas
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, Mr. Zullas and Mr. Farrington abstained, and the Board voted 3-0 to approve the meeting minutes from February 1, 2019 as written..” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Approve the application process as articulated from correspondence from Town Counsel, on February 1, 2019 relative to a Class 2 Dealer License in the Town of Milton
To approve the application process as articulated from correspondence from Town Counsel, on February 1, 2019 relative to a Class 2 Dealer License in the Town of Milton.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the application process as articulated from correspondence from Town Counsel, on February 1, 2019 relative to a Class 2 Dealer License in the Town of Milton..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Ratify a $2k expenditure for the "wiki map" software for the Traffic Mitigation Committee
To ratify a $2k expenditure for the "wiki map" software for the Traffic Mitigation Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to ratify a $2k expenditure for the "wiki map" software for the Traffic Mitigation Committee..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Appoint a Park Commissioner to the Youth Task Force
To appoint a Park Commissioner to the Youth Task Force.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas voted, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to appoint a Park Commissioner to the Youth Task Force..” (second: Conlon)
Approve 2019 PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) letters for distribution, with Ms
Vice Chair Zullas moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board 4-0-1 to approve 2019 PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) letters for distribution, with Ms. Conlon voting no.
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Kathleen M. Conlon, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Zullas moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board 4-0-1 to approve 2019 PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) letters for distribution, with Ms. Conlon voting no..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Farrington)
Approve a letter of opposition to the FCC regarding PEG funding
To approve a letter of opposition to the FCC regarding PEG funding.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve a letter of opposition to the FCC regarding PEG funding..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Approve a letter of nomination for Town Clerk Susan Galvin for "Town Clerk of the Year"
To approve a letter of nomination for Town Clerk Susan Galvin for "Town Clerk of the Year".
From the minutes
“Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve a letter of nomination for Town Clerk Susan Galvin for "Town Clerk of the Year"..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Conlon)
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for the following: The Wakefield Estate, 1465 Brush Hill Road for Saturday, February 23, 2019 for Blue Hills Winter Soup-fest Community Fundraiser St. Pius X, 101...
To approve One Day Liquor Licenses for the following: The Wakefield Estate, 1465 Brush Hill Road for Saturday, February 23, 2019 for Blue Hills Winter Soup-fest Community Fundraiser St. Pius X, 101 Wolcott Road, for Saturday, February 23, 2019 for "Family Feud" Parish Social St. Elizabeth's Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, for Saturday, March 9, 2019 for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration Forbes House Museum, 25 Adam's Street, Milton for Friday, May 10, 2019 for "Barnfest 2", and for Saturday, June 1, 2019 for the "Spring Gala", and for "Barnfest-3" for Friday, June 3, 2019 The Milton Club, 193 Central Ave for Saturday, February 9, 2019 for a Bar Mitzvah Boards & Committee Reappointments-Group Insurance Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Approval-One Day Liquor Licenses Chair Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve One Day Liquor Licenses for the following: The Wakefield Estate, 1465 Brush Hill Road for Saturday, February 23, 2019 for Blue Hills Winter Soup-fest Community Fundraiser St. Pius X, 101 Wolcott Road, for Saturday, February 23, 2019 for "Family Feud" Parish Social St. Elizabeth's Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, for Saturday, March 9, 2019 for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration Forbes House Museum, 25 Adam's Street, Milton for Friday, May 10, 2019 for "Barnfest 2", and for Saturday, June 1, 2019 for the "Spring Gala", and for "Barnfest-3" for Friday, June 3, 2019 The Milton Club, 193 Central Ave for Saturday, February 9, 2019 for a Bar Mitzvah Boards & Committee Reappointments-Group Insurance Advisory Committee.” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Reappoint Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resource Director Paige Eppolito, Lt
To reappoint Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resource Director Paige Eppolito, Lt. Michael Collins of the Milton Police Superior Officers Association, William H. Murphy, Jr. of the International Association of Firefighters, Philip Driscoll of the Southeastern Public Employees Association, Jason Scherer of the AFL-CIO State Council 93, Local 1395, Margaret Gibbons of the Milton Educators Association, Kerri Devin of the Milton Educators Association, Joseph Fahey of the Milton Police Association, Robert Mallet of Milton Managers Union, Annemarie Fagan a Town Retiree, Dean Alexander of MEPA, Jan Parr of the Library Association to serve on the Group Insurance Advisory Committee through February 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Vice Chair Zullas seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resource Director Paige Eppolito, Lt. Michael Collins of the Milton Police Superior Officers Association, William H. Murphy, Jr. of the International Association of Firefighters, Philip Driscoll of the Southeastern Public Employees Association, Jason Scherer of the AFL-CIO State Council 93, Local 1395, Margaret Gibbons of the Milton Educators Association, Kerri Devin of the Milton Educators Association, Joseph Fahey of the Milton Police Association, Robert Mallet of Milton Managers Union, Annemarie Fagan a Town Retiree, Dean Alexander of MEPA, Jan Parr of the Library Association to serve on the Group Insurance Advisory Committee through February 2020..” (Motion: Collins, second: Zullas)
Reappoint Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resource Director, Paige Eppolito through February 2020
To reappoint Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resource Director, Paige Eppolito through February 2020.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Zullas moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resource Director, Paige Eppolito through February 2020..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Collins)
Reappoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road, Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Ave, and Lee Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road, to serve on the Traffic Commission through January 2020
To reappoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road, Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Ave, and Lee Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road, to serve on the Traffic Commission through January 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road, Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Ave, and Lee Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road, to serve on the Traffic Commission through January 2020..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)
Reappoint Denise Swenson of 65 Green Street, and Kurt Fraser of 35 Norman Street to serve on the Telecommunications Design Committee through February 2020
To reappoint Denise Swenson of 65 Green Street, and Kurt Fraser of 35 Norman Street to serve on the Telecommunications Design Committee through February 2020.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Zullas moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Denise Swenson of 65 Green Street, and Kurt Fraser of 35 Norman Street to serve on the Telecommunications Design Committee through February 2020..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Farrington)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Non-Union Personnel (Town Administrators Contract), believing that having such discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Non-Union Personnel (Town Administrators Contract), believing that having such discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board and that they would not return to Open Session to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved, Vice Chair Zullas seconded, and at 10:29 p.m. the Board voted unanimously, with Mr. Zullas voting yes, Mr. Farrington voting yes, Ms. Conlon voting yes, Ms. Collins voting yes, and Mr. Wells voting yes, to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Non-Union Personnel (Town Administrators Contract), believing that having such discussions in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board and that they would not return to Open Session to adjourn..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
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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