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Milton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 28, 2020

8 recorded votes, 0 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

Every vote, in order

That the Board support and recommend the use of approximately $1,482,000 from free cash and up to $1 million from the stabilization fund for purposes of the operating budget

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board support and recommend the use of approximately $1,482,000 from free cash and up to $1 million from the stabilization fund for purposes of the operating budget

From the minutes

“Ms. Conlon moved that the Board support and recommend the use of approximately $1,482,000 from free cash and up to $1 million from the stabilization fund for purposes of the operating budget. Chair Zullas offered a friendly amendment to replace "approximately" with "up to", which Ms. Conlon accepted. Following discussion, Ms. Conlon amended her motion to replace "$1,482,000 with "$1,764,662". Ms. Collins seconded and the Board voted 5-0 to support and recommend the use of up to $1,764,662 from free cash and up to $1 million from the stabilization fund for purposes of the operating budget. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Reopen the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Town Meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reopen the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Collins moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reopen the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Town Meeting. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Farrington)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Remove Articles 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44 from the warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To remove Articles 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44 from the warrant.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to remove Articles 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44 from the warrant. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Include in the warrant an article approving the use of stabilization funds

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include in the warrant an article approving the use of stabilization funds.

From the minutes

“Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to include in the warrant an article approving the use of stabilization funds. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Remove the current Article 36 and insert in its place a revised article to amend Chapter 21 of the General Bylaws

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To remove the current Article 36 and insert in its place a revised article to amend Chapter 21 of the General Bylaws.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to remove the current Article 36 and insert in its place a revised article to amend Chapter 21 of the General Bylaws. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Remove the current Article 38 and insert in its place a revised article for electronic alternative delivery of Town Meeting warrants drafted by Town Counsel

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To remove the current Article 38 and insert in its place a revised article for electronic alternative delivery of Town Meeting warrants drafted by Town Counsel.

From the minutes

“Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to remove the current Article 38 and insert in its place a revised article for electronic alternative delivery of Town Meeting warrants drafted by Town Counsel. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to close the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Town Meeting..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Enter executive session to discuss the following business, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position; and not to...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session to discuss the following business, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position; and not to return to open session: 13. to discuss to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Patrol Officers Unit 14. to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Superior Officers Unit Roll call vote

From the minutes

“Public Comment Response At 6:37pm, Chair Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss the following business, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position; and not to return to open session: 13. to discuss to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Patrol Officers Unit 14. 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: Conlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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