MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2022
16 recorded votes, 3 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 regarding the land swap article and asked Mr. Doyle to act as Chair.
Every vote, in order
Support the land swap article as presented by the School Building Committee for the Annual Town Meeting
To support the land swap article as presented by the School Building Committee for the Annual Town Meeting
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to support the land swap article as presented by the School Building Committee for the Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the article. Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Support the Citizens' Petition-Algerine Corner
To support the Citizens' Petition-Algerine Corner.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved not to support the Citizens' Petition-Algerine Corner. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) not to support the Citizens' Petition-Algerine Corner. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Approve the contract for consulting services with the Collins Center at UMass and authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan to sign on the Board's behalf
To approve the contract for consulting services with the Collins Center at UMass and authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan to sign on the Board's behalf
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the contract for consulting services with the Collins Center at UMass and authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the contract with the Collins Center. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Approve the recommendations of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for the FY23 Capital Budget in the amount of $7,147,020
To approve the recommendations of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for the FY23 Capital Budget in the amount of $7,147,020
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the recommendations of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for the FY23 Capital Budget in the amount of $7,147,020. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Capital Improvement Planning Committee's FY'23 budget. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Approve the FY'23 balanced budget in the amount of $123,415,275
To approve the FY'23 balanced budget in the amount of $123,415,275
From the minutes
“FY'23 Budget Mr. Zullas moved to approve the FY'23 balanced budget in the amount of $123,415,275. The motion was seconded by Richard Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the FY'23 budget. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Approve the Finance Committee's recommendation to appropriate $997,686 in supplemental funding for Milton Public Schools account using ARPA funding
To approve the Finance Committee's recommendation to appropriate $997,686 in supplemental funding for Milton Public Schools account using ARPA funding
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Finance Committee's recommendation to appropriate $997,686 in supplemental funding for Milton Public Schools account using ARPA funding. available through either Norfolk County or the Treasury. The motion was seconded by Ms. Collins. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the supplemental funding for Milton Public schools. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Collins)
Approve the Finance Committee's recommendation to appropriate up to $5,000 for the Contingency Project/Purposes using ARPA funding available through the Treasury
To approve the Finance Committee's recommendation to appropriate up to $5,000 for the Contingency Project/Purposes using ARPA funding available through the Treasury
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Finance Committee's recommendation to appropriate up to $5,000 for the Contingency Project/Purposes using ARPA funding available through the Treasury. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (50) to approve the appropriation for the Contingency Project. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Approve the first reading of the Select Board Policies and Procedures and move them to a second reading
To approve the first reading of the following Select Board Policies and Procedures and moved these policies and procedures to a second reading on April 13th: Select Board Operational Goals and Objectives, Evaluation of Select Board operational procedures, Select Board legal status and authority, Select Board powers and responsibilities, Select Board member authority and duties, Select Board membership and term of office, Select Board member resignation, vacancies, extended absences, and unexpired term fulfillment, Select Board member ethics, Select Board organizational meeting and Special procedures for conducting public hearings
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the first reading of the following Select Board Policies and Procedures and moved these policies and procedures to a second reading on April 13th: Select Board Operational Goals and Objectives, Evaluation of Select Board operational procedures, Select Board legal status and authority, Select Board powers and responsibilities, Select Board member authority and duties, Select Board membership and term of office, Select Board member resignation, vacancies, extended absences, and unexpired term fulfillment, Select Board member ethics, Select Board organizational meeting and Special procedures for conducting public hearings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) by roll call to approve the first reading of the Select Board Policies and Procedures and move them to a second reading. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Approve the second reading and adopt the following Select Board Policies and Procedures as amended by the Members: Agendas, Committees, Duties of the Chair, Duties of the Vice Chair, Duties of the...
To approve the second reading and adopt the following Select Board Policies and Procedures as amended by the Members: Agendas, Committees, Duties of the Chair, Duties of the Vice Chair, Duties of the Secretary, Executive Sessions, Finance Committee, Meetings, Policy Adoption, Rules of Order and Public Comment
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the second reading and adopt the following Select Board Policies and Procedures as amended by the Members: Agendas, Committees, Duties of the Chair, Duties of the Vice Chair, Duties of the Secretary, Executive Sessions, Finance Committee, Meetings, Policy Adoption, Rules of Order and Public Comment. The motion was seconded by Ms. Collins. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the second reading and adopt the policies as amended. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
Increase the membership of the Affordable Housing Trust from 5 to 9 members
To increase the membership of the Affordable Housing Trust from 5 to 9 members
Yes: Collins, Doyle, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Conlon
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to increase the membership of the Affordable Housing Trust from 5 to 9 members. The motion was seconded by Ms. Collins. Mr. Wells offered a friendly amendment appoint Kathleen Conlon to the Trust. The friendly amendment was accepted by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to increase the membership of the Affordable Housing Trust from 5 to 9 members and appoint Kathleen Conlon to the Affordable Housing Trust. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Abstain.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Collins)
Establish a new Airplane Noise Advisory Committee, accept the Committee charge and appoint Katie Conlon to this Committee
To establish a new Airplane Noise Advisory Committee, accept the Committee charge and appoint Katie Conlon to this Committee
Yes: Collins, Doyle, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Conlon
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to establish a new Airplane Noise Advisory Committee, accept the Committee charge and appoint Katie Conlon to this Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. Mr. Doyle requested clarification that the motion was to include items #17 and #18. Mr. Wells confirmed "yes." The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to establish a new Airplane Noise Advisory Committee, accept the Committee charge and appoint Kathleen Conlon to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Abstain.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Appoint Douglas Scibeck to Local Historic District Study Committee
To appoint Douglas Scibeck to Local Historic District Study Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Collins moved to appoint Douglas Scibeck to Local Historic District Study Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to appoint Doug Scibeck to Local Historic District Study Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Collins, second: Doyle)
Allow Ms. Conlon to prepare the Select Board's FY'22 submission for the annual report
To allow Ms. Conlon to prepare the Select Board's FY'22 submission for the annual report
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to allow Ms. Conlon to prepare the Select Board's FY'22 submission for the annual report. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to allow Ms. Conlon to prepare the Select Board's FY'22 Annual Report. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Approve the meeting minutes for March 31, 2022
To approve the meeting minutes for March 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to approve the meeting minutes for March 31, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the meeting minutes for March 31. 2022. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
Approve the thank you letter with recommended changes to Mr. McEttrick for donating the flag of the Ukraine to the Town of Milton
To approve the thank you letter with recommended changes to Mr. McEttrick for donating the flag of the Ukraine to the Town of Milton
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to approve the thank you letter with recommended changes to Mr. McEttrick for donating the flag of the Ukraine to the Town of Milton. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the thank you letter. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss the lease and value of real property at two locations: Kidder Branch Library: 101 Blue Hills Parkway and East Milton Library: 334 Edge Hill Road if the...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss the lease and value of real property at two locations: Kidder Branch Library: 101 Blue Hills Parkway and East Milton Library: 334 Edge Hill Road if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 10:16PM Chair Conlon moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss the lease and value of real property at two locations: Kidder Branch Library: 101 Blue Hills Parkway and East Milton Library: 334 Edge Hill Road if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter into Executive Session. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
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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