MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2021
10 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, Michael F. Zullas
Absent: Richard G. Wells, Jr.
During the meeting:
- Ms. Conlon recused herself from discussion due to her law firm's involvement as the Town's bond counsel.
- Ms. Conlon returned to the meeting.
- Mr. Doyle recused himself from the matter and left the meeting at 10:00 PM.
Every vote, in order
Endorse the 360 Tree Initiative
The Board voted 4-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved and Ms. Conlon seconded that the Select Board endorse the 360 Tree Initiative. The Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Conlon)
Appoint Bob O'Melia of 89 Otis Street to the Retirement Board with a term expiring April 30, 2023
To appoint Bob O'Melia of 89 Otis Street to the Retirement Board with a term expiring April 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Bob O'Melia of 89 Otis Street to the Retirement Board with a term expiring April 30, 2023. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Approve an amendment to the ABCC application for the Change of Officers/Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club
To approve an amendment to the ABCC application for the Change of Officers/Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve an amendment to the ABCC application for the Change of Officers/Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Approve the addendum to the lease of patio heating equipment from the Town of Milton to Milton's Opus LLC d/b/a Steel & Rye
The amendment was accepted and the Board voted 4-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Ms. Conlon moved and Mr. Zullas seconded to approve the addendum to the lease of patio heating equipment from the Town of Milton to Milton's Opus LLC d/b/a Steel & Rye. Chair Collins made a friendly amendment to add "and to authorize the Town administrator to sign the addendum" at the end of the motion. The amendment was accepted and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
Approve the application to use Streets and Ways for the Milton Monster Dash on October 31, 2021 with a rain date of November 7, 2021
To approve the application to use Streets and Ways for the Milton Monster Dash on October 31, 2021 with a rain date of November 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the application to use Streets and Ways for the Milton Monster Dash on October 31, 2021 with a rain date of November 7, 2021. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Approve the License of Reservation of Rights to the Archives of American Gardens and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the release form
To approve the License of Reservation of Rights to the Archives of American Gardens and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the release form.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the License of Reservation of Rights to the Archives of American Gardens and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the release form. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Approve the Arbor Day proclamation and declare April 30 as Arbor Day in the Town of Milton
To approve the Arbor Day proclamation and declare April 30 as Arbor Day in the Town of Milton.
From the minutes
“Approval - Arbor Day Proclamation Mr. Doyle moved, Mr. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Arbor Day proclamation and declare April 30 as Arbor Day in the Town of Milton. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Approve the Arbor Day proclamation and declare April 22 as Earth Day in the Town of Milton
To approve the Arbor Day proclamation and declare April 22 as Earth Day in the Town of Milton.
From the minutes
“Approval - Earth Day Proclamation Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Arbor Day proclamation and declare April 22 as Earth Day in the Town of Milton. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Approve meeting minutes of January 27, 2021; February 10, 2021; February 22, 2021; February 24, 2021; March 1, 2021; March 10, 2021; March 15, 2021; March 24, 2021; and March 31, 2021
To approve meeting minutes of January 27, 2021; February 10, 2021; February 22, 2021; February 24, 2021; March 1, 2021; March 10, 2021; March 15, 2021; March 24, 2021; and March 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Approval - Meeting Minutes Chair Collins moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve meeting minutes of January 27, 2021; February 10, 2021; February 22, 2021; February 24, 2021; March 1, 2021; March 10, 2021; March 15, 2021; March 24, 2021; and March 31, 2021. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c
Arthur J. Doyle stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“At 10:01 PM, Chair Collins moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1), to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Dr. Cindy Christiansen and the Select Board's response to the complaint and not to return to open session to adjourn. Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted 3-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, 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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