MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
14 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael F. Zullas, Melinda A. Collins, Anthony J. Farrington, Kathleen M. Conlon, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: None
During the meeting:
Approve and sign a citation to honor Milton Resident Tarmo Holma on his 50 years as a dedicated Member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and his WWII Army service
To approve and sign a citation to honor Milton Resident Tarmo Holma on his 50 years as a dedicated Member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and his WWII Army service.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a citation to honor Milton Resident Tarmo Holma on his 50 years as a dedicated Member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and his WWII Army service..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Approve and sign a citation for Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Human Resources Janet Sheehan on her retirement from Milton Public Schools
To approve and sign a citation for Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Human Resources Janet Sheehan on her retirement from Milton Public Schools.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a citation for Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Human Resources Janet Sheehan on her retirement from Milton Public Schools..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve and sign a proclamation for Pride Month for June 2019, for the Town of Milton
To approve and sign a proclamation for Pride Month for June 2019, for the Town of Milton.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a proclamation for Pride Month for June 2019, for the Town of Milton..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Delegate the job of appointing a Harbormaster for the Town of Milton to the Town Administrator
To delegate the job of appointing a Harbormaster for the Town of Milton to the Town Administrator.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to delegate the job of appointing a Harbormaster for the Town of Milton to the Town Administrator..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Award the $810,000 Town of Milton, Massachusetts Bond Anticipation Notes dated June 26, 2019 and maturing August 3, 2020 to Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank at a net interest cost of 1.98%
Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board 4-0 to award the $810,000 Town of Milton, Massachusetts Bond Anticipation Notes dated June 26, 2019 and maturing August 3, 2020 to Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank at a net interest cost of 1.98%.
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board 4-0 to award the $810,000 Town of Milton, Massachusetts Bond Anticipation Notes dated June 26, 2019 and maturing August 3, 2020 to Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank at a net interest cost of 1.98%..” (Motion: Wells, second: Farrington)
Approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the Year End Transfer Request from the Treasurer
Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the Year End Transfer Request from the Treasurer.
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the Year End Transfer Request from the Treasurer..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the following Year End Transfer Request: A request from the Board of Health, in the amount of $10,000.00 from its Salary and Wages line to its General...
Approval- Transfer of Funds Request- Board of Health Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the following Year End Transfer Request: A request from the Board of Health, in the amount of $10,000.00 from its Salary and Wages line to its General Expense line.
The minutes say "Approval- Transfer of Funds Request- Board of Health Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the following Year End Transfer Request: A request from the Board of Health, in the amount of $10,000.00 from its Salary and Wages line to its General Expense line.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael F. Zullas, Melinda A. Collins, Anthony J. Farrington, Kathleen M. Conlon and Richard G. Wells, Jr.). Showing the count only.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to approve and forward to the Warrant Committee the following Year End Transfer Request: A request from the Board of Health, in the amount of $10,000.00 from its Salary and Wages line to its General Expense line..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Authorize Chair Zullas on behalf of the Select Board to approve any Reserve Fund transfer requests and end of year transfer requests that are submitted after the date of this meeting
Approval- Designate Chair to approve Reserve Fund and Year End Transfers Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to authorize Chair Zullas on behalf of the Select Board to approve any Reserve Fund transfer requests and end of year transfer requests that are submitted after the date of this meeting.
The minutes say "Approval- Designate Chair to approve Reserve Fund and Year End Transfers Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to authorize Chair Zullas on behalf of the Select Board to approve any Reserve Fund transfer requests and end of year transfer requests that are submitted after the date of this meeting.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael F. Zullas, Melinda A. Collins, Anthony J. Farrington, Kathleen M. Conlon and Richard G. Wells, Jr.). Showing the count only.
“Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to authorize Chair Zullas on behalf of the Select Board to approve any Reserve Fund transfer requests and end of year transfer requests that are submitted after the date of this meeting..” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Accept donations to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton in the amount of $4000.00 for the William James College "Interface" Referral Service...
To accept donations to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton in the amount of $4000.00 for the William James College "Interface" Referral Service for Milton And a donation from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton in the amount of $3000.00 that paid for "The Big Disconnect" presentation on April 11, 2019 at Milton High School.
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept donations to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton in the amount of $4000.00 for the William James College "Interface" Referral Service for Milton And a donation from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton in the amount of $3000.00 that paid for "The Big Disconnect" presentation on April 11, 2019 at Milton High School..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Approve the amended minutes from November 14, 2018
To approve the amended minutes from November 14, 2018.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the amended minutes from November 14, 2018..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve the amended minutes from May 29, 2019
Ms. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to approve the amended minutes from May 29, 2019.
The minutes say "Ms. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to approve the amended minutes from May 29, 2019.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael F. Zullas, Melinda A. Collins, Anthony J. Farrington, Kathleen M. Conlon and Richard G. Wells, Jr.). Showing the count only.
“Ms. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board Voted 4-0 to approve the amended minutes from May 29, 2019..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve the renewal of a Taxi Cab license for 2019 for Abdelatif Naanaa/Milton Cab, Inc. Shore Transit of 8 Des Moines Road, Quincy
To approve the renewal of a Taxi Cab license for 2019 for Abdelatif Naanaa/Milton Cab, Inc. Shore Transit of 8 Des Moines Road, Quincy.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of a Taxi Cab license for 2019 for Abdelatif Naanaa/Milton Cab, Inc. Shore Transit of 8 Des Moines Road, Quincy..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for: The Milton Club at 193 Central Ave for Saturday, June 29, 2019 and for Craft and Cru at 25 Central Ave for their Sunday Super Series with "The Plate"...
To approve One Day Liquor Licenses for: The Milton Club at 193 Central Ave for Saturday, June 29, 2019 and for Craft and Cru at 25 Central Ave for their Sunday Super Series with "The Plate" restaurant at 27 Central Ave for Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 1pm-3pm.
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve One Day Liquor Licenses for: The Milton Club at 193 Central Ave for Saturday, June 29, 2019 and for Craft and Cru at 25 Central Ave for their Sunday Super Series with "The Plate" restaurant at 27 Central Ave for Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 1pm-3pm..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Enter into Executive Session with Town Counsel to discuss strategy with respect to real property, specifically the Kidder Library and Milton Landing Easement, to consider the purchase, exchange,...
To enter into Executive Session with Town Counsel to discuss strategy with respect to real property, specifically the Kidder Library and Milton Landing Easement, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property believing that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; and to approve Executive Session Minutes pursuant to Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. chapter 30A section 22(f) for public release and the Board will not return to Open Session to adjourn with Mr. Zullas voting yes, Ms. Collins voting yes, Mr. Farrington voting yes, Ms. Conlon voting yes, and Mr. Wells voting yes.
“Executive Session Mr. Zullas moved, Mr. Wells seconded and the Board voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Town Counsel to discuss strategy with respect to real property, specifically the Kidder Library and Milton Landing Easement, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property believing that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; and to approve Executive Session Minutes pursuant to Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. chapter 30A section 22(f) for public release and the Board will not return to Open Session to adjourn with Mr. Zullas voting yes, Ms. Collins voting yes, Mr. Farrington voting yes, Ms. Conlon voting yes, and Mr. Wells voting yes..” (Motion: Zullas, 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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