MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 26, 2022
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kathleen M. Conlon, Arthur J. Doyle, Michael F. Zullas, Melinda A. Collins
Absent: Richard G. Wells, Jr.
During the meeting:
- Chair Conlon returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
That the maximum useful life of the following projects to be financed in part with the $2,925,000 Capital Project Bonds authorized by the vote of the 2021 Milton Annual Town Meeting passed May 4,...
That the maximum useful life of the following projects to be financed in part with the $2,925,000 Capital Project Bonds authorized by the vote of the 2021 Milton Annual Town Meeting passed May 4, 2021 (Article 4) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be: a
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the seconder, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown. Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved that the maximum useful life of the following projects to be financed in part with the $2,925,000 Capital Project Bonds authorized by the vote of the 2021 Milton Annual Town Meeting passed May 4, 2021 (Article 4) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be: a. DPW Pinroth Sidewalk Tractor 15 Years DPW 3-5 Ton articulating vibratory roller 15 years $185,000 $50,000 DPW Waster Oil Burner 15 Years Town Facilities Generator 10 Years $30,000 $40,000 Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the useful life vote for various capital projects. Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Doyle: Yes Conlon: Recused.” (Motion: Collins)
Approve the sale of $7,474,536 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated February 17, 2022, and payable February 17, 2023, to TD Securities (USA) LLC...
To approve the sale of $7,474,536 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated February 17, 2022, and payable February 17, 2023, to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $108,903.99
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the seconder, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to approve the sale of $7,474,536 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated February 17, 2022, and payable February 17, 2023, to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $108,903.99. And further: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 18, 2022, and a final Official Statement dated January 25, 2022, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. And further: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. And further: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. And further: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. And further: 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 votes. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the Bond Anticipation Notes for various capital projects. Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle)
Approve the following declaration: The Town does not currently anticipate that 432 Adams Street in Milton, which is to be acquired with $890,000 of Land Acquisition Bonds, or any portion thereof,...
To approve the following declaration: The Town does not currently anticipate that 432 Adams Street in Milton, which is to be acquired with $890,000 of Land Acquisition Bonds, or any portion thereof, will be leased, rented, managed or otherwise exclusively committed to a third party, or sold for so long as any bonds or notes are outstanding, including a description of what the land will be used for
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the following declaration: The Town does not currently anticipate that 432 Adams Street in Milton, which is to be acquired with $890,000 of Land Acquisition Bonds, or any portion thereof, will be leased, rented, managed or otherwise exclusively committed to a third party, or sold for so long as any bonds or notes are outstanding, including a description of what the land will be used for. The land will be the home of the East Milton Fire Station. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the anticipated use of 432 Adams Street. Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (second: Zullas)
Approve the fourth and fifth amendments of the contract between Context Architecture and the Town of Milton and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
To approve the fourth and fifth amendments of the contract between Context Architecture and the Town of Milton and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the fourth and fifth amendments of the contract between Context Architecture and the Town of Milton and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the amendments of the contract. Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (second: Collins)
Approve the PILOT payment in the amount of $200,000 from Milton Academy to the Town of Milton
To approve the PILOT payment in the amount of $200,000 from Milton Academy to the Town of Milton
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the PILOT payment in the amount of $200,000 from Milton Academy to the Town of Milton. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 5-0 to approve the PILOT Payment of $200,000 from Milton Academy to the Town of Milton. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Zullas)
Approve the Technical Assistance Program grant application from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a parking management plan for the East Milton business district
To approve the Technical Assistance Program grant application from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a parking management plan for the East Milton business district
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the seconder, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to approve the Technical Assistance Program grant application from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a parking management plan for the East Milton business district. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 5-0 to approve the grant application. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle)
Appoint Elaine Benson to a one-year term on the Master Plan Implementation Committee
To appoint Elaine Benson to a one-year term on the Master Plan Implementation Committee
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Committee Appointments Mr. Wells moved to appoint Elaine Benson to a one-year term on the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 5-0 to appoint Elaine Benson to a one-year term on the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Doyle)
Appoint Tom McGrath and Harriett Manning to one-year terms on the Local Historic District Study Committee
To appoint Tom McGrath and Harriett Manning to one-year terms on the Local Historic District Study Committee
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to appoint Tom McGrath and Harriett Manning to one-year terms on the Local Historic District Study Committee. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 5-0 to appoint Tom McGrath and Harriett Manning to one-year terms on the Local Historic District Study Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Approve the minutes for December 8, 2021 subject to the Chair's final comments
To approve the minutes for December 8, 2021 subject to the Chair's final comments
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the minutes for December 8, 2021 subject to the Chair's final comments. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted to approve the meeting minutes for December 8th with corrections. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Zullas)
Approve the minutes with changes for January 4, 2022
To approve the minutes with changes for January 4, 2022
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the minutes with changes for January 4, 2022. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by a roll call 5-0 to approve the meeting minutes. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Doyle)
Authorize the advertisement of the Request for Proposals for an employee/ health benefits consultant
To authorize the advertisement of the Request for Proposals for an employee/ health benefits consultant
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to authorize the advertisement of the Request for Proposals for an employee/ health benefits consultant. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by a roll call 5-0 to authorize the advertisement of the Request for Proposals for an employee/ health benefits consultant. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Adjourn at 9:10PM
To adjourn at 9:10PM
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Adjourn Mr. Wells moved to adjourn at 9:10PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. He Board voted unanimously by a roll call 5-0 to adjourn. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Doyle)
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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