MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2020
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Melinda A. Collins, Kathleen M. Conlon, Arthur J. Doyle, Richard G. Wells, Jr., Michael F. Zullas
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Conlon recused herself from this item and left the meeting.
- Ms. Conlon returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
That block party applications shall be suspended until December 31, 2020 and come under reconsideration at that time
That block party applications shall be suspended until December 31, 2020 and come under reconsideration at that time.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 that block party applications shall be suspended until December 31, 2020 and come under reconsideration at that time. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
That the Board recommend an order to the Board of Health with respect to mandatory mask zones
That the Board recommend an order to the Board of Health with respect to mandatory mask zones
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved that the Board recommend an order to the Board of Health with respect to mandatory mask zones. Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Approve the four-tier water and sewer rates as set forth in the letter from Director of Public Works Chase Berkeley
To approve the four-tier water and sewer rates as set forth in the letter from Director of Public Works Chase Berkeley.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the four-tier water and sewer rates as set forth in the letter from Director of Public Works Chase Berkeley. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Vote that the sale of the $1,264,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 17, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other...
To vote that the sale of the $1,264,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 17, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to vote that the sale of the $1,264,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 17, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2021 $126,400 2026 $126,400 2022 126,400 2027 126,400 2023 126,400 2028 126,400 2024 126,400 2029 126,400 2025 126,400 2030 126,400 and: that the sale of the $287,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 17, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2021 $28,750 2026 $28,750 2022 28,750 2027 28,750 2023 28,750 2028 28,750 2024 28,750 2029 28,750 2025 28,750 2030 28,750 and: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. Mr. Zullas seconded and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Approve and sign the warrant for the September 1 Primary Election
To approve and sign the warrant for the September 1 Primary Election.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the warrant for the September 1 Primary Election. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Reappoint Cheryl Tougias to the Master Plan Implementation Committee
To reappoint Cheryl Tougias to the Master Plan Implementation Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Cheryl Tougias to the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Appoint Karen Groce-Horan of Courageous Conversations Towards Racial Justice, Patricia Latimore of Citizens for a Diverse Milton, and The Reverend Lisa Ward of the Milton Interfaith Clergy...
To appoint Karen Groce-Horan of Courageous Conversations Towards Racial Justice, Patricia Latimore of Citizens for a Diverse Milton, and The Reverend Lisa Ward of the Milton Interfaith Clergy Association to the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Karen Groce-Horan of Courageous Conversations Towards Racial Justice, Patricia Latimore of Citizens for a Diverse Milton, and The Reverend Lisa Ward of the Milton Interfaith Clergy Association to the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Proceed with the third option as described by Town Counsel
To proceed with the third option as described by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted to proceed with the third option as described by Town Counsel. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Delegate Michael Zullas to select and recommend the eight committee members
To delegate Michael Zullas to select and recommend the eight committee members.
Yes: Collins, Conlon, Doyle, WellsAbstained: Zullas
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to delegate Michael Zullas to select and recommend the eight committee members. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas ABSTAIN.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Amend the proposal for the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee to include two alternate members as presented
To amend the proposal for the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee to include two alternate members as presented
Yes: Collins, Conlon, Doyle, ZullasNo: Wells
From the minutes
“Following discussion, Mr. Zullas moved to amend the proposal for the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee to include two alternate members as presented. Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted 4-1 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells NO Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Authorize a $5,000 reserve fund transfer for the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee
To authorize a $5,000 reserve fund transfer for the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to authorize a $5,000 reserve fund transfer for the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Enter executive session
To enter executive session for the following business and not to return to open session: 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 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Director of Consolidated Facilities and to defer the following agenda item: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, believing that having such discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, specifically the Town parcel abutting 145 and 167 Lyman Road Ms. Conlon offered a friendly amendment to add "believing that having such discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board" after "Director of Consolidated Facilities"
From the minutes
“Executive Session Chair Collins moved to enter executive session for the following business and not to return to open session: 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 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Director of Consolidated Facilities and to defer the following agenda item: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, believing that having such discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, specifically the Town parcel abutting 145 and 167 Lyman Road Ms. Conlon offered a friendly amendment to add "believing that having such discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board" after "Director of Consolidated Facilities". Chair Collins accepted the amendment, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Wells)
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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