MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 10, 2021
13 recorded votes, 2 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 the matter and left the meeting.
- Ms. Conlon returned to the meeting.
- Ms. Conlon recused herself from this item and left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approve and sign the letter regarding a vaccination site at the Council on Aging as amended
To approve and sign the letter regarding a vaccination site at the Council on Aging as amended.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the letter regarding a vaccination site at the Council on Aging as amended. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Approve the application
To approve the application
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application. Ms. Conlon seconded. Mr. Zullas offered a friendly amendment to add "subject to the approval of the Director of Public Health" at the end of the motion. Mr. Wells accepted and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
That the Town of Milton conduct a Remote Town Meeting in conformance with the requirements set forth in Section 8 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 signed by Governor Baker on June 5, 2020
That the Town of Milton conduct a Remote Town Meeting in conformance with the requirements set forth in Section 8 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 signed by Governor Baker on June 5, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 that the Town of Milton conduct a Remote Town Meeting in conformance with the requirements set forth in Section 8 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 signed by Governor Baker on June 5, 2020. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Support and approve the application to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for technical assistance related to reinvigorating Milton's Fair Housing Committee
To support and approve the application to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for technical assistance related to reinvigorating Milton's Fair Housing Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved to support and approve the application to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for technical assistance related to reinvigorating Milton's Fair Housing Committee. Mr. Zullas seconded and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
Approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election
To approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election. Mr. Wells seconded and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Include in the warrant the articles to Raise Income Threshold for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments, to Reduce interest rate for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments, and the Citizens' petition...
To include in the warrant the articles to Raise Income Threshold for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments, to Reduce interest rate for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments, and the Citizens' petition regarding trash barrels
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved to include in the warrant the articles to Raise Income Threshold for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments, to Reduce interest rate for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments, and the Citizens' petition regarding trash barrels. Mr. Zullas seconded and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
Approve the letter of comment on the FAA's Neighborhood Environmental Survey and authorize electronic signatures to be used on the letter
To approve the letter of comment on the FAA's Neighborhood Environmental Survey and authorize electronic signatures to be used on the letter.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the letter of comment on the FAA's Neighborhood Environmental Survey and authorize electronic signatures to be used on the letter..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Approve the letter of comment on the Logan Airport Environmental Data Report for 2018-2019 and authorize electronic signatures to be used on the letter
To approve the letter of comment on the Logan Airport Environmental Data Report for 2018-2019 and authorize electronic signatures to be used on the letter.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the letter of comment on the Logan Airport Environmental Data Report for 2018-2019 and authorize electronic signatures to be used on the letter. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Support the Town Administrator's budget proposal with the amendments discussed
To support the Town Administrator's budget proposal with the amendments discussed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to support the Town Administrator's budget proposal with the amendments discussed. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented
To approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented.
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Support the following articles: Home Rule Petition - Town Administrator Legislation Raise Income Threshold for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments Reduce interest rate for Senior Real Property Tax...
To support the following articles: Home Rule Petition - Town Administrator Legislation Raise Income Threshold for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments Reduce interest rate for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments Extend the Term of the Bylaw Review Committee
From the minutes
“Discussion - Town Meeting Articles Mr. Wells moved and Mr. Doyle seconded to support the following articles: Home Rule Petition - Town Administrator Legislation Raise Income Threshold for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments Reduce interest rate for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments Extend the Term of the Bylaw Review Committee Establishment of a Municipal Lighting Plant Amend Zoning Bylaws Section III Accessory Dwelling Units Amend Zoning Bylaws Section IV A Earth Materials Removal and Deposit of Fill Amend Zoning Bylaws Section VI C Flood Plain District Boundaries and Base Flood Elevation Date Ms. Conlon offered a friendly amendment to strike Amend Zoning Bylaws Section III Accessory Dwelling Units; Amend Zoning Bylaws Section IV A Earth Materials Removal and Deposit of Fill; and Amend Zoning Bylaws Section VI C Flood Plain District Boundaries and Base Flood Elevation Date from the motion in order to give the Select Board more time to review these articles. Mr. Wells and Mr. Doyle accepted the amendment. Chair Collins asked Attorney Freytag whether the Establishment of a Municipal Lighting Plant article was in a form acceptable to the Office of Town Counsel. Attorney Freytag responded that he was still reviewing the article with the state Department of Public Utilities. Chair Collins offered a friendly amendment to Mr. Wells' motion to strike the Establishment of a Municipal Lighting Plant article. Mr. Wells and Mr. Doyle accepted the amendment. The Board voted 5-0 to support the following articles: Home Rule Petition - Town Administrator Legislation Raise Income Threshold for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments Reduce interest rate for Senior Real Property Tax Deferments Extend the Term of the Bylaw Review Committee Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Accept a grant of $10,000 from Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
To accept a grant of $10,000 from Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.
From the minutes
“Chair Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant of $10,000 from Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse to the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Enter executive session
Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted 5-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Community Happenings At 9:51 PM, Chair Collins moved pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) to enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, sometimes known as purpose 6, based on her belief that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board, specifically 432 Adams Street, 41 Wharf Street, and 334 Edge Hill Road, and not to return to open session to adjourn. 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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