MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 13, 2019
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Chair Richard G. Wells, Jr. is listed as absent but took part remotely in the Milton Club liquor-license hearing, according to the minutes.
Present: Michael F. Zullas, Kathleen M. Conlon, Anthony J. Farrington, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: Melinda A. Collins
Every vote, in order
Approve the Class 2 Dealer License Application for Milton Auto Repair, 944 Canton Avenue. 6:45 p.m. - Mr. Chan's, 534 Adams St, Entertainment License Application Mr. Walter Chan, owner of Mr....
To approve the Class 2 Dealer License Application for Milton Auto Repair, 944 Canton Avenue. 6:45 p.m. - Mr. Chan's, 534 Adams St, Entertainment License Application Mr. Walter Chan, owner of Mr. Chan's Restaurant at 534 Adam's Street reported that he that he would like to obtain an entertainment license to help improve business at his restaurant.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve the Class 2 Dealer License Application for Milton Auto Repair, 944 Canton Avenue. 6:45 p.m. - Mr. Chan's, 534 Adams St, Entertainment License Application Mr. Walter Chan, owner of Mr. Chan's Restaurant at 534 Adam's Street reported that he that he would like to obtain an entertainment license to help improve business at his restaurant..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Continue the hearing to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Mr. Chan's at 534 Adam's Street until March 27, 2019 7:00pm-The Milton Club, 193 Central Ave, Liquor License...
To continue the hearing to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Mr. Chan's at 534 Adam's Street until March 27, 2019 7:00pm-The Milton Club, 193 Central Ave, Liquor License Application Mr. Zullas reported that Chair Richard G. Wells would be participating remotely for the public hearing stating that, as the acting Chair of the meeting, and in accordance with 940 CMR 29.10 adopted by the Town Milton, it was unreasonably difficult for Richard G. Wells, Jr. to attend the meeting in person due to illness, therefore, he would be participating remotely and that any votes taken during this section of the meeting would be by roll call.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to continue the hearing to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Mr. Chan's at 534 Adam's Street until March 27, 2019 7:00pm-The Milton Club, 193 Central Ave, Liquor License Application Mr. Zullas reported that Chair Richard G. Wells would be participating remotely for the public hearing stating that, as the acting Chair of the meeting, and in accordance with 940 CMR 29.10 adopted by the Town Milton, it was unreasonably difficult for Richard G. Wells, Jr. to attend the meeting in person due to illness, therefore, he would be participating remotely and that any votes taken during this section of the meeting would be by roll call..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Continue the hearing to the March 27, 2019 meeting
To continue the hearing to the March 27, 2019 meeting
The roll call does not give a vote for Anthony J. Farrington, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to continue the hearing to the March 27, 2019 meeting. Ms. Conlon proposed a friendly amendment to continue the hearing to 7:15 p.m. on March 27, 2019 in order to accommodate another public hearing also continued to that date. Mr. Zullas took a roll call vote with Ms. Conlon voting yes, Chair Wells voting yes, Mr. Farrington abstaining, and Mr. Zullas voting yes to continue the public hearing for Liquor License Application for The Milton Club at 193 Central Ave until March 27, 2019 at 7:15 p.m..” (Motion: Wells)
Reopen the Warrant for the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To withdraw the Article allowing the Select Board to contract management of the Ulin Memorial Rink, and vote to add a PEG(Public, Education and Government TV Channels) Access and Cable Fund Article, the resubmission of the Kidder Library Branch Transfer Article, and a School Committee Building Committee Appropriation Article Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to reopen the Warrant for the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to reopen the Warrant for the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Submit the Kidder Library Branch Article for inclusion in the Warrant of the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To submit the Kidder Library Branch Article for inclusion in the Warrant of the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Conlon, ZullasNo: FarringtonRichard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the board voted 2-1 (Farrington) to submit the Kidder Library Branch Article for inclusion in the Warrant of the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Withdraw the Article to Authorize the Select Board to contract management of the Ulin Memorial Rink from the Warrant of the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Mr. Farrington
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to withdraw the Article to Authorize the Select Board to contract management of the Ulin Memorial Rink from the Warrant of the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Include in the Warrant an Article regarding the creation of a Public, Education and Government Channels Access and Cable Related Fund
To include in the Warrant an Article regarding the creation of a Public, Education and Government Channels Access and Cable Related Fund.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to include in the Warrant an Article regarding the creation of a Public, Education and Government Channels Access and Cable Related Fund..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Include an Article from the School Committee on behalf of the School Building Committee for the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting requesting an appropriation for further research of space needs of the...
To include an Article from the School Committee on behalf of the School Building Committee for the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting requesting an appropriation for further research of space needs of the Milton Public Schools.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to include an Article from the School Committee on behalf of the School Building Committee for the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting requesting an appropriation for further research of space needs of the Milton Public Schools..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Conlon)
Close the Warrant for May 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To close the Warrant for May 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to close the Warrant for May 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Enter into Executive Session with School Committee and Cook & Company to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining believing that having such discussion in an open meeting may have a...
To enter into Executive Session with School Committee and Cook & Company to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining believing that having such discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Zullas moved to enter into Executive Session with School Committee and Cook & Company to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining believing that having such discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. Mr. Farrington seconded, and Mr. Zullas called for a roll call vote with Ms. Conlon voting yes, Mr. Farrington voting yes, and Mr. Zullas voting yes to move into Executive Session..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Farrington)
Adjourn from Executive Session and return to Open Session for the remainder of the meeting
To adjourn from Executive Session and return to Open Session for the remainder of the meeting
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:33pm, Vice Chair Zullas moved to adjourn from Executive Session and return to Open Session for the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Zullas called for a roll call vote with Ms. Conlon voting yes, Mr. Farrington voting yes, and Mr. Zullas voting yes to move back to Opens Session..” (Motion: Zullas)
Include the question on the April 30, 2019 Election Ballot
To include the question on the April 30, 2019 Election Ballot.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved to place on the April 30, 2019 Election a ballot question related to the appointment of Town Treasurer as stated: QUESTION 1 "Shall the Town vote to have its elected Town Treasurer/Collector of Taxes become an appointed Treasurer/Collector of Taxes of the Town? Yes ________ No ________" Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to include the question on the April 30, 2019 Election Ballot..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Allow Daniel Truog of Troop 5 Milton to proceed with his Eagle Scout project to work on the bridge behind the Milton High School to refurbish it, clean up the area and to the clean the graffiti
To allow Daniel Truog of Troop 5 Milton to proceed with his Eagle Scout project to work on the bridge behind the Milton High School to refurbish it, clean up the area and to the clean the graffiti.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to allow Daniel Truog of Troop 5 Milton to proceed with his Eagle Scout project to work on the bridge behind the Milton High School to refurbish it, clean up the area and to the clean the graffiti..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Ratify a proclamation for Therese Desmond's Retirement
To ratify a proclamation for Therese Desmond's Retirement.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously to ratify a proclamation for Therese Desmond's Retirement..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for the Eustis Estate at 1424 Canton Avenue for a Lecture on "Garden Design as Fine Art" on May 8, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and for an Opening Reception...
To approve One Day Liquor Licenses for the Eustis Estate at 1424 Canton Avenue for a Lecture on "Garden Design as Fine Art" on May 8, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and for an Opening Reception "Changing Landscape Sculpture" on June 22, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and for the Milton Club at 193 Central Ave for the Milton High School "Lauren Nolan Scholarship Fund" on March 23, 2019 from 7pm-11pm and for the Milton Spring Fling on March 30, 2019 from 8:00 p.m.-11pm.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve One Day Liquor Licenses for the Eustis Estate at 1424 Canton Avenue for a Lecture on "Garden Design as Fine Art" on May 8, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and for an Opening Reception "Changing Landscape Sculpture" on June 22, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and for the Milton Club at 193 Central Ave for the Milton High School "Lauren Nolan Scholarship Fund" on March 23, 2019 from 7pm-11pm and for the Milton Spring Fling on March 30, 2019 from 8:00 p.m.-11pm..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Conlon)
Appoint Charlene Neu of 360 Thatcher Street to the Commission on Disability to serve through March 2020
To appoint Charlene Neu of 360 Thatcher Street to the Commission on Disability to serve through March 2020.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to appoint Charlene Neu of 360 Thatcher Street to the Commission on Disability to serve through March 2020..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Adjourn Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and at 10:58pm, the Board voted unanimously 3-0 to adjourn..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
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