MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 9, 2022
20 recorded votes, 2 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, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chair Conlon recused herself from the discussion relative to the recommendations of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee relative to bond requests.
- Chair Conlon returned to the meeting.
- Chair Conlon recused herself from the vote relative to Article IV: Sewer Betterment Appropriation-Randolph Ave. Mr. Doyle acted as the Chair.
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing on Woodlot Drive
To close the public hearing on Woodlot Drive
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to close the public hearing on Woodlot Drive. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 5-0 to close the public hearing on Woodlot Drive. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
Accept Woodlot Drive as a public way
To accept Woodlot Drive as a public way
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to accept Woodlot Drive as a public way. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 5-0 to approve Woodlot Drive as a public way. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, (MBTA) and the Town of Milton and authorized the Interim Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan to sign on the...
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, (MBTA) and the Town of Milton and authorized the Interim Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan to sign on the Board's behalf
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, (MBTA) and the Town of Milton and authorized the Interim Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan to sign on the Board's behalf. Ms. Conlon seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, (MBTA) and the Town of Milton. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Not approve the LED Billboard Proposal at 2 Granite Ave
To not approve the LED Billboard Proposal at 2 Granite Ave
From the minutes
“Chair Conlon moved to not approve the LED Billboard Proposal at 2 Granite Ave. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote (5-0) not to approve the LED Billboard proposal. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Authorize Town Counsel on behalf of the Select Board submit on behalf of the Town an application to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation pursuant to Code of MA Regulations 700 CMR 3.07...
To authorize Town Counsel on behalf of the Select Board submit on behalf of the Town an application to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation pursuant to Code of MA Regulations 700 CMR 3.07 Sub-Section 10 for sign free areas or sign-free corridors in Milton's various business districts on grounds of environmental significance, in particular or any other reasons that Town Counsel deems relevant
From the minutes
“Chair Conlon moved to authorize Town Counsel on behalf of the Select Board submit on behalf of the Town an application to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation pursuant to Code of MA Regulations 700 CMR 3.07 Sub-Section 10 for sign free areas or sign-free corridors in Milton's various business districts on grounds of environmental significance, in particular or any other reasons that Town Counsel deems relevant. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board vote unanimously by roll call (5-0) to authorize Town Counsel to submit an application to Massachusetts Department of Transportation for sign free areas or sign-free corridors in Milton's various business districts. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
Approve Membership and Charge for Permanent Equity and Justice for all Committee
To approve Membership and Charge for Permanent Equity and Justice for all Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Membership and Charge for Permanent Equity and Justice for all Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the membership and change for the Permanent Equity and Justice for all Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Approve the charge to the Town Administrator Screening Committee
To approve the charge to the Town Administrator Screening Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the charge to the Town Administrator Screening Committee. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call, (5-0) to approve the charge for the Town Administrator Screening Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Approve the Finance Committee's recommendations that the Select Board appropriate up to $500,000 from County-provided ARPA funding Small Business Assistance Grants for businesses located in Milton...
To approve the Finance Committee's recommendations that the Select Board appropriate up to $500,000 from County-provided ARPA funding Small Business Assistance Grants for businesses located in Milton and that individual business grants be in amounts of up to $50,000.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Finance Committee's recommendations that the Select Board appropriate up to $500,000 from County-provided ARPA funding Small Business Assistance Grants for businesses located in Milton and that individual business grants be in amounts of up to $50,000.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5- 0) to approve the ARPA disbursements for small business grants. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Reallocate $62,581.91 in Town-provided ARPA funds previously appropriated for use by the Heath Department to be used by the Health Department to hire a fulltime Community Social Worker for FY23,...
To reallocate $62,581.91 in Town-provided ARPA funds previously appropriated for use by the Heath Department to be used by the Health Department to hire a fulltime Community Social Worker for FY23, and to appropriate up to an additional $7,500 from Town-provided ARPA funding for that purpose for a total of $70,081.91
From the minutes
“Board of Health Mr. Doyle moved to reallocate $62,581.91 in Town-provided ARPA funds previously appropriated for use by the Heath Department to be used by the Health Department to hire a fulltime Community Social Worker for FY23, and to appropriate up to an additional $7,500 from Town-provided ARPA funding for that purpose for a total of $70,081.91. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the ARPA appropriations for the full-time Community Social Worker. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
Approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to appropriate up to $554,100 from Norfolk County-provided ARPA for the following FY23 Capital Projects: Lower Gile Field Reconstruction...
To approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to appropriate up to $554,100 from Norfolk County-provided ARPA for the following FY23 Capital Projects: Lower Gile Field Reconstruction project: $400,000; Town Hall Chiller Plant replacement: $110,000; .Upgrades to Library HVAC system: $44, 100
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to appropriate up to $554,100 from Norfolk County-provided ARPA for the following FY23 Capital Projects: Lower Gile Field Reconstruction project: $400,000; Town Hall Chiller Plant replacement: $110,000; .Upgrades to Library HVAC system: $44, 100. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Capital Improvement appropriation for FY'23. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Approve to the following individuals to a one-year term on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee: Alyssa Cook, Daniel Daly, Therese Desmond, William Ritchie, John Sheldon and George Tougias
To approve to the following individuals to a one-year term on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee: Alyssa Cook, Daniel Daly, Therese Desmond, William Ritchie, John Sheldon and George Tougias
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve to the following individuals to a one-year term on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee: Alyssa Cook, Daniel Daly, Therese Desmond, William Ritchie, John Sheldon and George Tougias. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call, (5-0) to approve the appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Approve to Yawa Degboe to a three-year term on the Education Fund Committee-MPACE
To approve to Yawa Degboe to a three-year term on the Education Fund Committee-MPACE
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve to Yawa Degboe to a three-year term on the Education Fund Committee-MPACE. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call, (5-0) to approve the appointments to the Education Fund Committee-MPACE. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Oppose the recommendation by the Warrant Committee of Article II and proposed to amend Chapter 10 of the General By-laws as submitted by the Planning Board in Article II
To oppose the recommendation by the Warrant Committee of Article II and proposed to amend Chapter 10 of the General By-laws as submitted by the Planning Board in Article II
Yes: Collins, Doyle, Wells, ZullasNo: Conlon
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to oppose the recommendation by the Warrant Committee of Article II and proposed to amend Chapter 10 of the General By-laws as submitted by the Planning Board in Article II. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to approve the motion and provide it to the Town Moderator in preparation for the Special Town Meeting on Monday, March 14th. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: No.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Approve Article III: Home Rule Petition - Liquor License - 1 Eliot Street
To approve Article III: Home Rule Petition - Liquor License - 1 Eliot Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article III: Home Rule Petition - Liquor License - 1 Eliot Street. Seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote (5-0) to approve Article III: Home Rule Petition - Liquor License - 1 Eliot Street. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells)
Approve Article IV: Sewer Betterment Appropriation-Randolph Ave
To approve Article IV: Sewer Betterment Appropriation-Randolph Ave
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article IV: Sewer Betterment Appropriation-Randolph Ave. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Article IV: Sewer Betterment Appropriation-Randolph Ave. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Recused.” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Approve Article I: Amend Zoning Bylaws (Memory Care Residence Development)
To approve Article I: Amend Zoning Bylaws (Memory Care Residence Development)
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article I: Amend Zoning Bylaws (Memory Care Residence Development). Ms. Collins seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (50) to approve the Article I: Amend Zoning Bylaws (Memory Care Residence Development). Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Approve the letter of support for the Forbes House Museum as part of the Preservation Projects Fund Grant
To approve the letter of support for the Forbes House Museum as part of the Preservation Projects Fund Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the letter of support for the Forbes House Museum as part of the Preservation Projects Fund Grant. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the letter of support. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Approve the meeting minutes for January 19, 2022 and January 26, 2022
To approve the meeting minutes for January 19, 2022 and January 26, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes for January 19, 2022 and January 26, 2022. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the meeting minutes. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Authorize the Chair, Kathleen Conlon of the Select Board to approve and release of the Executive Session meeting minutes by April 26
To authorize the Chair, Kathleen Conlon of the Select Board to approve and release of the Executive Session meeting minutes by April 26
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to authorize the Chair, Kathleen Conlon of the Select Board to approve and release of the Executive Session meeting minutes by April 26. 2022. Mr. Zullas seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to allow the Chair to release the Executive Session meeting minutes. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Adjourn at 10:29PM
To adjourn at 10:29PM
From the minutes
“Adjourn Mr. Wells moved to adjourn at 10:29PM. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, 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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