MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 18, 2022
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Arthur J. Doyle, Michael F. Zullas, Richard G. Wells, Jr., Erin G. Bradley, Roxanne Musto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Musto recused herself from the discussion and vote relative to the Health Department's ARPA request.
- Ms. Musto returned to the meeting.
- Ms. Bradley arrived at 7:11PM Meeting Location: Remote-Zoom/Webinar Time Meeting Called to Order: 7:01PM Time Meeting Adjourned: 10:00PM 1.
Every vote, in order
Approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to appropriate $39, 970 to the Health Department for Permitting Software
To approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to appropriate $39, 970 to the Health Department for Permitting Software
Roxanne Musto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to appropriate $39, 970 to the Health Department for Permitting Software. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the $ 39, 970 to the Health Department for Permitting Software. Zullas: Yes Wells: Yes: Bradley: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Approve the reduction in the amount of $294,589 from the FY'23 available funds under free cash to cover FY'21 transfers into the following funds: Special Debt Service Stabilization Fund: $219,589...
To approve the reduction in the amount of $294,589 from the FY'23 available funds under free cash to cover FY'21 transfers into the following funds: Special Debt Service Stabilization Fund: $219,589 and Capital Projects Fund: $75,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the reduction in the amount of $294,589 from the FY'23 available funds under free cash to cover FY'21 transfers into the following funds: Special Debt Service Stabilization Fund: $219,589 and Capital Projects Fund: $75,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. Ms. Fagan, the Interim Town Administrator asked to include a friendly amendment to approve the available FY'23 budget expenditure reductions from Article 4: Capital Projects: $231.970 and Article 39: OPEB: $62,619. Mr. Wells and Ms. Bradley accepted the friendly amendment. Prior to the roll call vote, the Board Members had a brief discussion with regard to the reduction in the Capital Project expenditure that reduced the animal shelter appropriation by $200,000. The Board also discussed reducing expenditures from another account other than OPEB. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the reduction in the amount of $294, 589 from the FY'23 available funds under free cash to cover FY'21 transfers and approve the available FY'23 budget expenditure reductions from Article 4: Capital Expenditures and Article 39: OPEB. Zullas: Yes Wells: Yes: Bradley: Yes Musto: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Approve the new amendment relative to Town Meeting Article 34-Change of Use and Home Rule Petition - Town Owned Land at Gile Road and Blue Hills Parkway
To approve the new amendment relative to Town Meeting Article 34-Change of Use and Home Rule Petition - Town Owned Land at Gile Road and Blue Hills Parkway
Yes: Bradley, Doyle, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Musto
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the new amendment relative to Town Meeting Article 34-Change of Use and Home Rule Petition - Town Owned Land at Gile Road and Blue Hills Parkway. The new language includes a fifty-foot strip of land that would run along the entire westerly edge of Blue Hills Parkway and be under the care and control of the Conservation Commission and further, to authorize the Town of Milton to use said land solely for school purposes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the new amendment relative to Article 34. Zullas: Yes Wells: Yes Bradley: Yes Musto: Abstain Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Doyle)
Approve the contract in the amount of $10,400 between GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc
To approve the contract in the amount of $10,400 between GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the contract in the amount of $10,400 between GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and the Town of Milton for hydrology and hydraulic consultation recommended by the Milton Conservation Commission for the 40B project proposed for 582 Blue Hill Avenue and authorize Annemarie Fagan, the Interim Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the contract. Zullas: Yes Wells: Yes: Bradley: Yes Musto: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
"vacate" Ms. Musto from the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee (P.I.L.O.T)
To "vacate" Ms. Musto from the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee (P.I.L.O.T)
Yes: Bradley, Doyle, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Musto
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to "vacate" Ms. Musto from the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee (P.I.L.O.T). The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call 4-0 to "vacate" Ms. Musto from this Committee. Mr. Wells offered a friendly amendment to change rescind to vacate. The amendment was accepted by both Ms. Bradley and Mr. Doyle. Zullas: Yes Wells: Yes: Bradley: Yes Musto: Abstain Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)
Appoint Arthur Doyle and Michael Zullas to the Finance Committee
To appoint Arthur Doyle and Michael Zullas to the Finance Committee
Yes: Bradley, Musto, WellsAbstained: Doyle, Zullas
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Arthur Doyle and Michael Zullas to the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (3-0) to appoint Arthur Doyle and Michael Zullas to the Finance Committee. Zullas: Abstain Wells: Yes: Bradley: Yes Musto: Yes Doyle: Abstain.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Richard Wells and Roxanne Musto to the Milton Landing Committee
To appoint Richard Wells and Roxanne Musto to the Milton Landing Committee
Yes: Bradley, Doyle, ZullasAbstained: Musto, Wells
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to appoint Richard Wells and Roxanne Musto to the Milton Landing Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted by roll call (3-0) to appoint Richard Wells and Roxanne Musto to the Milton Landing Committee Zullas: Yes Wells: abstain Bradley: Yes Musto: abstain Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Appoint Arthur Doyle. to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee and Erin Bradley to the Finance Committee
To appoint Arthur Doyle
Yes: Musto, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Bradley, Doyle
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Arthur Doyle. to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee and appoint Erin Bradley to the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted (3-0) to appoint Arthur Doyle. to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee and Erin Bradley to the Finance Committee. Zullas: Yes Wells: Yes Bradley: Abstain Musto: Yes Doyle: Abstain.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Thank Karen Preval for her excellent work, effort, tenacity, skill
To thank Karen Preval for her excellent work, effort, tenacity, skill
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to thank Karen Preval for her excellent work, effort, tenacity, skill. diligence and for the time she has served the Town of Milton. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the motion of appreciation for Ms. Preval. Zullas: Yes Wells: Yes: Bradley: Yes Musto: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Enter into an Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of...
To enter into an Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Adjourn from Open Session At 9:26PM, Chair Doyle moved to enter into an Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. The Board will adjourn from the Executive Session and not return to Open Session. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter into Executive Session. The Open Session concluded at 9:26PM. Zullas: Yes Wells: Yes: Bradley: Yes Musto: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle)
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