MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 6, 2020
16 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
Enter into executive session to discuss the following business, and to return to open session thereafter: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton...
To enter into executive session to discuss the following business, and to return to open session thereafter: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Patrol Officers Unit, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Superior Officers Unit, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint made by Cindy Christiansen against the Select Board and the Select Board's response to the complaint
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas called the meeting to order at 7:05pm and immediately moved to enter into executive session to discuss the following business, and to return to open session thereafter: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Patrol Officers Unit, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, specifically with the Milton Superior Officers Unit, believing that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint made by Cindy Christiansen against the Select Board and the Select Board's response to the complaint Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Authorize the Town Administrator to make a written request to the Division of Local Services that the Division pay the Town for liabilities in excess of appropriation related to the COVID-19 emergency
To authorize the Town Administrator to make a written request to the Division of Local Services that the Division pay the Town for liabilities in excess of appropriation related to the COVID-19 emergency.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to make a written request to the Division of Local Services that the Division pay the Town for liabilities in excess of appropriation related to the COVID-19 emergency. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Revise the budget as submitted by the Town Accountant and Town Administrator
To revise the budget as submitted by the Town Accountant and Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to revise the budget as submitted by the Town Accountant and Town Administrator, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve the Annual Report of the Select Board for the year ending June 30, 2019
To approve the Annual Report of the Select Board for the year ending June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Update - FY 2019 Annual Report Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Annual Report of the Select Board for the year ending June 30, 2019. The Board thanked Mr. Wells for drafting the report. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)
Approve the supplemental letter for 648 Canton Avenue
To approve the supplemental letter for 648 Canton Avenue.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the supplemental letter for 648 Canton Avenue. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve and sign the memorandum of agreement with the Milton Police Association as presented
To approve and sign the memorandum of agreement with the Milton Police Association as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the memorandum of agreement with the Milton Police Association as presented. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Approve the memorandum of agreement with the Milton Police Superior Officers as presented
To approve the memorandum of agreement with the Milton Police Superior Officers as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the memorandum of agreement with the Milton Police Superior Officers as presented. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Approve the Animal Shelter Owner's Project Manager Request for Qualifications
To approve the Animal Shelter Owner's Project Manager Request for Qualifications.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Animal Shelter Owner's Project Manager Request for Qualifications. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)
Reopen the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Town Meeting
To reopen the warrant for the June 15, 2020 Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved, Ms. Conlon 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: Conlon)
Replace the current article proposing electronic delivery of Town Meeting warrants with the most recent version drafted by Town Counsel
To replace the current article proposing electronic delivery of Town Meeting warrants with the most recent version drafted by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Following discussion, Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the board voted 5-0 to replace the current article proposing electronic delivery of Town Meeting warrants with the most recent version drafted by Town Counsel. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Insert an article approving use of stabilization funds and number this article #5
To insert an article approving use of stabilization funds and number this article #5.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to insert an article approving use of stabilization funds and number this article #5. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Close the warrant for the June 15th, 2020 town meeting
To close the warrant for the June 15th, 2020 town meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to close the warrant for the June 15th, 2020 town meeting. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Approve the index page of the June 15, 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended
To approve the index page of the June 15, 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the index page of the June 15, 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Reappoint Taber Keally of 674 Brush Hill Road to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council with a term expiring May 31, 2023
To reappoint Taber Keally of 674 Brush Hill Road to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council with a term expiring May 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Taber Keally of 674 Brush Hill Road to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council with a term expiring May 31, 2023. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)
Approve meeting minutes of April 22 and April 28, 2020 as amended
To approve meeting minutes of April 22 and April 28, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“Approval - Meeting Minutes Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve meeting minutes of April 22 and April 28, 2020 as amended. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 10:56pm, Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (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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