MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2020
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
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 this matter and left the meeting.
- Ms. Conlon returned to the meeting.
- Mr. Wells recused himself from discussion of this matter and left the meeting.
- Mr. Wells returned to the meeting.
- Ms. Collins recused herself from this matter and left the meeting.
- Ms. Collins returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Waive the reading of the following motion and approve the motion as written, and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Statement of Interest Form
To waive the reading of the following motion and approve the motion as written, and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Statement of Interest Form.
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to waive the reading of the following motion and approve the motion as written, and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Statement of Interest Form. Having convened in an open meeting on April 22, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Milton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the MSBA by no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2020 for consideration in 2020, for the Cunningham Elementary School, located at 44 Edge Hill Road, Milton, Massachusetts, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 2 - Elimination of existing severe overcrowding Priority 4 - Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments The elementary enrollment in Milton Public Schools (MPS) has grown by 27% (513 students) over the past twelve years, since the last school building project was completed - from 1,873 students (in 2008) to 2,386 students (in 2020), far exceeding the capacity of Milton elementary school buildings; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority; and hereby authorizes the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Statement of Interest Form. Roll call vote Collins YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Authorize the Chair and the Vice Chair to meet with MassHousing regarding pending applications under section 40B
To authorize the Chair and the Vice Chair to meet with MassHousing regarding pending applications under section 40B.
From the minutes
“Update/Approval - 40B Proposals Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Chair and the Vice Chair to meet with MassHousing regarding pending applications under section 40B. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Farrington)
Accept grants of $25.00 from Pastor Shelley Davis and Elizabeth Olson and of $22,052.00 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
To accept grants of $25.00 from Pastor Shelley Davis and Elizabeth Olson and of $22,052.00 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to accept grants of $25.00 from Pastor Shelley Davis and Elizabeth Olson and of $22,052.00 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Approve an amendment to the ABCC application for the Change of Officers/Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club
To approve an amendment to the ABCC application for the Change of Officers/Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club.
Melinda A. Collins stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve an amendment to the ABCC application for the Change of Officers/Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club. Roll call vote Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Reappoint John Zychowicz of 245 Atherton Street, Chad Lundeen of 23 Valley Road, Michael Wilcox of 42 Hills View Road, and Ruth Heiden of 88 Wharf Street to the Milton Village/Central Avenue...
To reappoint John Zychowicz of 245 Atherton Street, Chad Lundeen of 23 Valley Road, Michael Wilcox of 42 Hills View Road, and Ruth Heiden of 88 Wharf Street to the Milton Village/Central Avenue Revitalization Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint John Zychowicz of 245 Atherton Street, Chad Lundeen of 23 Valley Road, Michael Wilcox of 42 Hills View Road, and Ruth Heiden of 88 Wharf Street to the Milton Village/Central Avenue Revitalization Committee. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Reappoint William Ritchie of 525 Canton Ave, John Sheldon of 213 School Street, Denis Keohane of 1035 Brush Hill Road, Daniel Daly of 15 Quarry Lane, Alyssa Cooke of 70 Fairbanks Road, and Therese...
To reappoint William Ritchie of 525 Canton Ave, John Sheldon of 213 School Street, Denis Keohane of 1035 Brush Hill Road, Daniel Daly of 15 Quarry Lane, Alyssa Cooke of 70 Fairbanks Road, and Therese Desmond of Marilyn Road to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint William Ritchie of 525 Canton Ave, John Sheldon of 213 School Street, Denis Keohane of 1035 Brush Hill Road, Daniel Daly of 15 Quarry Lane, Alyssa Cooke of 70 Fairbanks Road, and Therese Desmond of Marilyn Road to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)
Approve meeting minutes of March 23, March 25, April 7, April 9, April 14, and April 17 as amended
To approve meeting minutes of March 23, March 25, April 7, April 9, April 14, and April 17 as amended.
From the minutes
“Approval - Meeting Minutes Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve meeting minutes of March 23, March 25, April 7, April 9, April 14, and April 17 as amended. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Recess the Select Board meeting and convene a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Fund and return to the Select Board meeting thereafter
To recess the Select Board meeting and convene a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Fund and return to the Select Board meeting thereafter.
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to recess the Select Board meeting and convene a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Fund and return to the Select Board meeting thereafter. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Enter into executive session to discuss the following business, and not to return to open session, believing that having such discussion would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining...
To enter into executive session to discuss the following business, and not to return to open session, believing that having such discussion would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position: - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Patrol Officers Unit to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Superior Officers Unit Roll call vote
From the minutes
“At 9:19pm, Chair Zullas moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to enter into executive session to discuss the following business, and not to return to open session, believing that having such discussion would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position: - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Patrol Officers Unit to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Superior Officers Unit Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
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