MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 12, 2020
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Anthony J. Farrington and Richard G. Wells, Jr. are listed as absent, but the minutes say they entered during the executive session and joined the open session afterward.
Present: Michael F. Zullas, Melinda A. Collins, Kathleen M. Conlon, Anthony J. Farrington, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Conlon recused herself from the Board's discussion of bonded capital items and left the room.
- Ms. Conlon returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session: to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, specifically the Kidder Library, believing that having such discussion in open session may have a...
To enter Executive Session: to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, specifically the Kidder Library, believing that having such discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; and to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1).
Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived. Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“At 6:39pm, Chair Zullas moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted to enter Executive Session: to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, specifically the Kidder Library, believing that having such discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; and to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1). Collins AYE Conlon AYE Zullas AYE.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Collins)
Approve and sign a proclamation honoring Nathan Borque's accomplishments and service to the Town, including service on the Warrant Committee and Commission on Disability
To approve and sign a proclamation honoring Nathan Borque's accomplishments and service to the Town, including service on the Warrant Committee and Commission on Disability.
From the minutes
“Proclamation - Nathan Bourque Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation honoring Nathan Borque's accomplishments and service to the Town, including service on the Warrant Committee and Commission on Disability..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Appoint Michael Dennehy of 525 Canton Avenue to the office of Fence Viewer with a term expiring February 28, 2021
To appoint Michael Dennehy of 525 Canton Avenue to the office of Fence Viewer with a term expiring February 28, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Michael Dennehy of 525 Canton Avenue to the office of Fence Viewer with a term expiring February 28, 2021..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Request that the CIPC reconsider its recommendation for non-bonded capital items with a target of reducing the total non-bonded items by $200,000
To request that the CIPC reconsider its recommendation for non-bonded capital items with a target of reducing the total non-bonded items by $200,000.
Yes: Collins, Conlon, Farrington, ZullasNo: Wells
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted 4-1 (Wells) to request that the CIPC reconsider its recommendation for non-bonded capital items with a target of reducing the total non-bonded items by $200,000..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Accept the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund for inclusion in the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To accept the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund for inclusion in the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“PEG Access and Cable Related Fund Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to accept the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund for inclusion in the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Accept the Community Preservation Act article for inclusion in the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To accept the Community Preservation Act article for inclusion in the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to accept the Community Preservation Act article for inclusion in the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Remove the article submitted by the Fire Station Building Committee from the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting
To remove the article submitted by the Fire Station Building Committee from the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Fire Station Building Committee Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to remove the article submitted by the Fire Station Building Committee from the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Remove the article submitted by the School Building Committee from the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting
To remove the article submitted by the School Building Committee from the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to remove the article submitted by the School Building Committee from the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Collins)
Close the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting
To close the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to close the warrant for the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Reappoint Paige Eppolito, Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director, of 525 Canton Avenue to serve as the Town's Privacy Officer with a term expiring February 28, 2021
To reappoint Paige Eppolito, Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director, of 525 Canton Avenue to serve as the Town's Privacy Officer with a term expiring February 28, 2021.
From the minutes
“Reappointment - Privacy Officer Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Paige Eppolito, Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director, of 525 Canton Avenue to serve as the Town's Privacy Officer with a term expiring February 28, 2021..” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Reappoint Paige Eppolito, William Murphy, Jr., Joseph Fahey, Michael Collins, Margaret Gibbons, Kerri Devin, Jason Scherer, Robert Mallett, Dean Alexander, Jan Parr, Mary Fitzgerald, all of 525...
To reappoint Paige Eppolito, William Murphy, Jr., Joseph Fahey, Michael Collins, Margaret Gibbons, Kerri Devin, Jason Scherer, Robert Mallett, Dean Alexander, Jan Parr, Mary Fitzgerald, all of 525 Canton Avenue, to the Group Insurance Advisory Committee with terms expiring February 28, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Paige Eppolito, William Murphy, Jr., Joseph Fahey, Michael Collins, Margaret Gibbons, Kerri Devin, Jason Scherer, Robert Mallett, Dean Alexander, Jan Parr, Mary Fitzgerald, all of 525 Canton Avenue, to the Group Insurance Advisory Committee with terms expiring February 28, 2021..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Reappoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road, Lee Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road, and Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Avenue to the Traffic Commission with terms expiring February 28, 2021
To reappoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road, Lee Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road, and Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Avenue to the Traffic Commission with terms expiring February 28, 2021.
From the minutes
“Reappointment - Traffic Commission Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Marion Driscoll of 40 Margaret Road, Lee Toma of 58 Aberdeen Road, and Steven Geyster of 50 Canton Avenue to the Traffic Commission with terms expiring February 28, 2021..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Approve and sign the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Warrant
To approve and sign the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Warrant..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Accept a grant from the Association of Food and Drug Officials to the Health Department for $3,000 for 2020 Milton Food Training Opportunities; and to accept a $2,400 Retail Food Safety Inspection...
To accept a grant from the Association of Food and Drug Officials to the Health Department for $3,000 for 2020 Milton Food Training Opportunities; and to accept a $2,400 Retail Food Safety Inspection Modernization Grant to cover the cost of food safety inspection software and an iPad.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from the Association of Food and Drug Officials to the Health Department for $3,000 for 2020 Milton Food Training Opportunities; and to accept a $2,400 Retail Food Safety Inspection Modernization Grant to cover the cost of food safety inspection software and an iPad..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Approve one-day liquor licenses for: - The Milton Club on February 15, 2020 for the Costello Engagement Party; - Milton Art Center on February 15, 2020 for Comedy Night; - Milton Art Center on...
To approve one-day liquor licenses for: - The Milton Club on February 15, 2020 for the Costello Engagement Party; - Milton Art Center on February 15, 2020 for Comedy Night; - Milton Art Center on February 21, 2020 for Trivia Night; - The Eustis Estate on February 28, for a concert; - Saint Elizabeth Parish on February 29, 2020 for Irish Night; - The M. B. Wakefield Estate on March 7th, 2020 for the Blue Hills Winter Soupfest. - Milton Art Center on March 14, 2020 for Saint Patrick's Day Party; - The Eustis Estate on March 15, 2020 for a concert; - Milton Art Center on March 20, 2020 for Trivia Night.
From the minutes
“Approval - One Day Liquor Licenses Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve one-day liquor licenses for: - The Milton Club on February 15, 2020 for the Costello Engagement Party; - Milton Art Center on February 15, 2020 for Comedy Night; - Milton Art Center on February 21, 2020 for Trivia Night; - The Eustis Estate on February 28, for a concert; - Saint Elizabeth Parish on February 29, 2020 for Irish Night; - The M. B. Wakefield Estate on March 7th, 2020 for the Blue Hills Winter Soupfest. - Milton Art Center on March 14, 2020 for Saint Patrick's Day Party; - The Eustis Estate on March 15, 2020 for a concert; - Milton Art Center on March 20, 2020 for Trivia Night..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020 as written
To approve the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020 as written.
From the minutes
“Approval - Meeting Minutes Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020 as written..” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 10:37pm, Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
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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