MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 21, 2019
12 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael F. Zullas, Melinda A. Collins, Anthony J. Farrington, Kathleen M. Conlon
Absent: Richard G. Wells, Jr.
During the meeting:
- Ms. Conlon left the meeting due to a family commitment.
Every vote, in order
Consider a BYOB policy
To consider a BYOB policy.
From the minutes
“on a motion made by Ms. Conlon and seconded by Ms. Collins, the Board voted unanimously to consider a BYOB policy..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)
Approve in substantially the form presented a comment letter to the USDOT regarding the FAA's proposed regulations on supersonic flight operations and to submit copies of the letter to Milton's...
To approve in substantially the form presented a comment letter to the USDOT regarding the FAA's proposed regulations on supersonic flight operations and to submit copies of the letter to Milton's congressional delegation.
From the minutes
“Following discussion, Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve in substantially the form presented a comment letter to the USDOT regarding the FAA's proposed regulations on supersonic flight operations and to submit copies of the letter to Milton's congressional delegation..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Suspend the Select Board meeting and enter into a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees, to return to the Select Board meeting after concluding the Governor Stoughton meeting
To suspend the Select Board meeting and enter into a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees, to return to the Select Board meeting after concluding the Governor Stoughton meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to suspend the Select Board meeting and enter into a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees, to return to the Select Board meeting after concluding the Governor Stoughton meeting..” (Motion: Collins, second: Farrington)
Suspend the Meeting of Governor Stoughton Trustees
To suspend the Meeting of Governor Stoughton Trustees.
From the minutes
“At 8:57 p.m., Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon, seconded and the Board voted unanimously to suspend the Meeting of Governor Stoughton Trustees..” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Return the Select Board meeting
To return the Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, the Board voted unanimously to return the Select Board meeting..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Conlon)
Approve the following four-tier water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2020 set forth in the letter from Chase Berkeley to the Select Board dated August 21, 2019: Water Rates Tier Unit FY19 Rate...
To approve the following four-tier water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2020 set forth in the letter from Chase Berkeley to the Select Board dated August 21, 2019: Water Rates Tier Unit FY19 Rate Proposed Increase FY20 Rate 0-600 601-3000 3001-6000 Over 6001 ccf ccf ccf ccf $5.51 $6.66 $7.34 $7.80 8.8% 8.8% 8.8% 8.8% $5.99 $7.24 $7.98 $8.48 Tier 0-600 601-3000 30016000 Over 6001 Sewer Rates FY19 Proposed Unit Rate Increase ccf $6.86 4.3% ccf $12.93 4.3% ccf $14.24 4.3% FY20 Rate $7.16 $13.49 $14.85 ccf $15.87 $15.21 4.3% Confirm Future Meeting Dates The Board will meet again on September 4, 2019, September 11, 2019 and September 25, 2019.
From the minutes
“Following discussion, Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the following four-tier water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2020 set forth in the letter from Chase Berkeley to the Select Board dated August 21, 2019: Water Rates Tier Unit FY19 Rate Proposed Increase FY20 Rate 0-600 601-3000 3001-6000 Over 6001 ccf ccf ccf ccf $5.51 $6.66 $7.34 $7.80 8.8% 8.8% 8.8% 8.8% $5.99 $7.24 $7.98 $8.48 Tier 0-600 601-3000 30016000 Over 6001 Sewer Rates FY19 Proposed Unit Rate Increase ccf $6.86 4.3% ccf $12.93 4.3% ccf $14.24 4.3% FY20 Rate $7.16 $13.49 $14.85 ccf $15.87 $15.21 4.3% Confirm Future Meeting Dates The Board will meet again on September 4, 2019, September 11, 2019 and September 25, 2019..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)
Accept a $5,000.00 donation from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton and a $1,000.00 donation from the First Congregational Church of Milton to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
To accept a $5,000.00 donation from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton and a $1,000.00 donation from the First Congregational Church of Milton to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to accept a $5,000.00 donation from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton and a $1,000.00 donation from the First Congregational Church of Milton to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition..” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Approve OneDay Liquor Licenses for the Forbes House Museum at 215 Adams Street on August 22, 2019 for a Family Picnic Event and September 20, 2019 for Barnfest; the Milton Art Center at 334 Edge...
To approve OneDay Liquor Licenses for the Forbes House Museum at 215 Adams Street on August 22, 2019 for a Family Picnic Event and September 20, 2019 for Barnfest; the Milton Art Center at 334 Edge Hill Road on September 7, 2019 for the Evan Murphy Concert, September 14, 2019 for the Steve Sweeney Comedy Show, and October 3, 2019 for the Change-makers Open Mic Concert.
Kathleen M. Conlon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve OneDay Liquor Licenses for the Forbes House Museum at 215 Adams Street on August 22, 2019 for a Family Picnic Event and September 20, 2019 for Barnfest; the Milton Art Center at 334 Edge Hill Road on September 7, 2019 for the Evan Murphy Concert, September 14, 2019 for the Steve Sweeney Comedy Show, and October 3, 2019 for the Change-makers Open Mic Concert..” (Motion: Collins, second: Farrington)
Reappoint Joseph Reardon of 49 Grafton Avenue, as the Norfolk County Advisory Representative through August 30, 2020
To reappoint Joseph Reardon of 49 Grafton Avenue, as the Norfolk County Advisory Representative through August 30, 2020.
Kathleen M. Conlon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Joseph Reardon of 49 Grafton Avenue, as the Norfolk County Advisory Representative through August 30, 2020..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Collins)
Approve an extension of the agreement between the Town of Milton, MA and MPEG Access, Inc. through September 30th, 2019
To approve an extension of the agreement between the Town of Milton, MA and MPEG Access, Inc. through September 30th, 2019.
Kathleen M. Conlon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Mr. Farrington seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve an extension of the agreement between the Town of Milton, MA and MPEG Access, Inc. through September 30th, 2019..” (Motion: Collins, second: Farrington)
Approve the meeting minutes as amended from December 12, 2018, December 19, 2018, December 26, 2018, and January 9, 2019
To approve the meeting minutes as amended from December 12, 2018, December 19, 2018, December 26, 2018, and January 9, 2019.
Kathleen M. Conlon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Approval - Meeting Minutes Mr. Farrington moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes as amended from December 12, 2018, December 19, 2018, December 26, 2018, and January 9, 2019..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Collins)
Adjourn the Select Board meeting
To adjourn the Select Board meeting.
Kathleen M. Conlon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Select Board meeting..” (Motion: Collins, second: Farrington)
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