MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 13, 2021
12 recorded votes, 1 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 topic and left the meeting.
- Ms. Conlon returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Extend the agreement with Fallon Transformative Healthcare by $200,000 to a level up to $600,000 for COVID-19 testing and $225,000 for transportation costs for additional in-person learning
To extend the agreement with Fallon Transformative Healthcare by $200,000 to a level up to $600,000 for COVID-19 testing and $225,000 for transportation costs for additional in-person learning
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to extend the agreement with Fallon Transformative Healthcare by $200,000 to a level up to $600,000 for COVID-19 testing and $225,000 for transportation costs for additional in-person learning. Attorney Freytag advised that the Board not vote on the Fallon agreement in order to post the approval on an agenda. Mr. Wells accepted Town Counsel's comments as a friendly amendment and revised his motion to approve only the $225,000 for transportation costs for additional in-person learning. Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve the extension of the Town's audit agreement with Powers & Sullivan through the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
To approve the extension of the Town's audit agreement with Powers & Sullivan through the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the extension of the Town's audit agreement with Powers & Sullivan through the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Approve the Moderator's recommendation to hold a Virtual Town Meeting for the Special Town Meeting of February 22, 2021
To approve the Moderator's recommendation to hold a Virtual Town Meeting for the Special Town Meeting of February 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Moderator's recommendation to hold a Virtual Town Meeting for the Special Town Meeting of February 22, 2021. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve and issue the amended Request for Proposals for the Kidder Library
To approve and issue the amended Request for Proposals for the Kidder Library.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve and issue the amended Request for Proposals for the Kidder Library. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Approve contracts between the Town and Vanasse, Tetra Tech, and Davis Square subject to further review and revision from Town Counsel and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts
To approve contracts between the Town and Vanasse, Tetra Tech, and Davis Square subject to further review and revision from Town Counsel and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts.
The roll call does not give a vote for Richard G. Wells, Jr., who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve contracts between the Town and Vanasse, Tetra Tech, and Davis Square subject to further review and revision from Town Counsel and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
Engage Attorney Bill Solomon for a fee not to exceed $500.00 to review the terms of the license transfer and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the agreement
To engage Attorney Bill Solomon for a fee not to exceed $500.00 to review the terms of the license transfer and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to engage Attorney Bill Solomon for a fee not to exceed $500.00 to review the terms of the license transfer and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the agreement. 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)
Accept the following articles for inclusion in the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant pending final approval of the Planning Board, final approval by Town Counsel, and certification of...
To accept the following articles for inclusion in the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant pending final approval of the Planning Board, final approval by Town Counsel, and certification of signatures: Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Condominium Conversion Bylaw Deposit of Fill Bylaw Flood Plain Bylaw Extension of the term of the Bylaw Review Committee Home Rule Petition to Amend Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2016 Senior Override Exemption Approval - Closure of warrant for May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Chair Collins moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to accept the following articles for inclusion in the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant pending final approval of the Planning Board, final approval by Town Counsel, and certification of signatures: Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Condominium Conversion Bylaw Deposit of Fill Bylaw Flood Plain Bylaw Extension of the term of the Bylaw Review Committee Home Rule Petition to Amend Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2016 Senior Override Exemption Approval - Closure of warrant for May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting.” (Motion: Collins, second: Wells)
Close the warrant for the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
To close the warrant for the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to close the warrant for the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Accept the Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Milton Housing Authority in the amount of $9058.45
To accept the Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Milton Housing Authority in the amount of $9058.45.
From the minutes
“Chair Collins moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to accept the Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Milton Housing Authority in the amount of $9058.45. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Doyle)
Accept a grant from First Congregational Church of Milton in the amount of $1,000 and a grant from Anthony J. Cichello and Christine Marie Kamp Cichello in the amount of $200.00
To accept a grant from First Congregational Church of Milton in the amount of $1,000 and a grant from Anthony J. Cichello and Christine Marie Kamp Cichello in the amount of $200.00.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from First Congregational Church of Milton in the amount of $1,000 and a grant from Anthony J. Cichello and Christine Marie Kamp Cichello in the amount of $200.00..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Approve the letter of support for the Forbes House Museum Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council
To approve the letter of support for the Forbes House Museum Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the letter of support for the Forbes House Museum Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c
To enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c
From the minutes
“Executive Session At 10:50 PM, Chair Collins moved to enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6), sometimes known as Reason 6, - to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, based on her belief that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, specifically the parcels abutting 432 Adams Street; and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, based on her belief that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, specifically 525 Adams Street. Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
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