MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 23, 2022
17 recorded votes, 17 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.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Michael Zullas to the Town Administrator Screening Committee
To appoint Michael Zullas to the Town Administrator Screening 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
“Chair Conlon moved to appoint Michael Zullas to the Town Administrator Screening Committee. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call 4-0-1 to appoint Michael Zullas to the committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Abstain Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Doyle)
Appoint Richard Wells to the Town Administrator Screening Committee
To appoint Richard Wells to the Town Administrator Screening 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 Richard Wells to the Town Administrator Screening Committee. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call 4-0-1 to appoint Ricard Wells to the committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Abstain Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Collins)
Increase the Screening Committee membership to nine members: two from the Select Board and seven citizens: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny,...
To increase the Screening Committee membership to nine members: two from the Select Board and seven citizens: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny, April Anderson, Chase Berkeley and Maritta Manning Cronin
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 increase the Screening Committee membership to nine members: two from the Select Board and seven citizens: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny, April Anderson, Chase Berkeley and Maritta Manning Cronin. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. Doyle: Yes Zullas: No Collins: No Wells: Yes Conlon: No.” (Motion: Doyle)
Appoint a nine member screening committee to include the following: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny April Anderson, Maritta Manning Cronin...
To appoint a nine member screening committee to include the following: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny April Anderson, Maritta Manning Cronin and Barbara Martin
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. Zullas moved to appoint a nine member screening committee to include the following: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny April Anderson, Maritta Manning Cronin and Barbara Martin. Chair Conlon seconded the motion. Mr. Doyle offered a friendly amendment to replace Barbara Martin with Joe Parlavecchio. Mr. Zullas did not accept the friendly amendment. Doyle: No Zullas: Yes Collins: No Wells: No Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)
Appoint a nine-member screening committee to include the following: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny, April Anderson, Maritta Manning Cronin...
To appoint a nine-member screening committee to include the following: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny, April Anderson, Maritta Manning Cronin and Cheryl Tougias
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 appoint a nine-member screening committee to include the following: Mr. Zullas, Mr. Wells, Pat Latimore, Glenn Pavlicek, Deborah Felton, Beverly Ross Denny, April Anderson, Maritta Manning Cronin and Cheryl Tougias. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. Mr. Doyle made a friendly amendment to appoint Joe Parlavecchio in lieu of Cheryl Tougias. Mr. Wells supported the friendly amendment. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Doyle)
Accept the article relative to the Retirement Board Cost of Living Increase
To accept the article relative to the Retirement Board Cost of Living Increase
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. Zullas moved to accept the article relative to the Retirement Board Cost of Living Increase. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-1 by roll call vote to accept the article for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Abstain Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Appoint Thomas Palmer to a three-year term to the Conservation Commission
To appoint Thomas Palmer to a three-year term to the Conservation Commission
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
“Committee Appointments Ms. Collins moved to appoint Thomas Palmer to a three-year term to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Thomas Palmer to the Conservation Commission. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Collins)
Appoint Charlene Neu to a three-year term to the Commission on Disability
To appoint Charlene Neu to a three-year term to the Commission on Disability
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 appoint Charlene Neu to a three-year term to the Commission on Disability. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Charlene Neu to the Commission on Disability. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Zullas)
Appoint Branch Lane to a one-year term as Tree Warden
To appoint Branch Lane to a one-year term as Tree Warden
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 appoint Branch Lane to a one-year term as Tree Warden. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Branch Lane as Tree Warden. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Doyle)
Appoint Andrew Hoffman to the Local Historic District Study Committee
To appoint Andrew Hoffman to 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. 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
“Ms. Collins moved to appoint Andrew Hoffman to the Local Historic District Study Committee. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Andrew Hoffman to the Local Historic District Study Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Collins)
Appoint Caroline Kinsella and Sara Truog to a three-year term to the Council on Aging
To appoint Caroline Kinsella and Sara Truog to a three-year term to the Council on Aging
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 appoint Caroline Kinsella and Sara Truog to a three-year term to the Council on Aging. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Caroline Kinesella and Sara Truog to the Council on Aging. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Zullas)
Appoint Katherine Levesque to a three-year term to the Milton Cultural Council
To appoint Katherine Levesque to a three-year term to the Milton Cultural Council
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 appoint Katherine Levesque to a three-year term to the Milton Cultural Council. Ms. Collins second the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Katherine Levesque to the Cultural Council. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.”
Approve the request of Parks and Recreation to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on the following dates: June 8, 9, 15, 22, 29, July: 6, 13, 20, 27, August: 3, 10, 17
To approve the request of Parks and Recreation to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on the following dates: June 8, 9, 15, 22, 29, July: 6, 13, 20, 27, August: 3, 10, 17
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. Zullas moved to approve the request of Parks and Recreation to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series on the following dates: June 8, 9, 15, 22, 29, July: 6, 13, 20, 27, August: 3, 10, 17. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Summer Concert Series. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas)
Approve the congratulatory letters for the following Eagle Scout Recipients: Eliot West Hiss, Philip Tri Phuoc Phan, Max Lenz and Maxwell Callahan Hollingsworth-Hays
To approve the congratulatory letters for the following Eagle Scout Recipients: Eliot West Hiss, Philip Tri Phuoc Phan, Max Lenz and Maxwell Callahan Hollingsworth-Hays
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 approve the congratulatory letters for the following Eagle Scout Recipients: Eliot West Hiss, Philip Tri Phuoc Phan, Max Lenz and Maxwell Callahan Hollingsworth-Hays. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to approve the congratulatory letters. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Approve the Select Board's FY21 Annual Report
To approve the Select Board's FY21 Annual Report
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 Select Board's FY21 Annual Report. Ms. Conlon seconded the motion. Mr. Zullas requested a friendly amendment- "in substantially form presented". Mr. Wells agreed. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to approve the Select Board's 2021 Annual Report. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Conlon)
Approve the meeting minutes for January 28th and February 4th
To approve the meeting minutes for January 28th and February 4th
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 meeting minutes for January 28th and February 4th. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to approve the meeting minutes. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (second: Doyle)
Adjourn at 10:23PM
To adjourn at 10:23PM
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
“Adjourn Mr. Doyle moved to adjourn at 10:23PM. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: 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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