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Milton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 10, 2022

12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Arthur J. Doyle, Michael F. Zullas, Erin G. Bradley, Roxanne Musto

Absent: Richard G. Wells, Jr.

Every vote, in order

Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the new Town Administrator based on my belief that discussion of this matter in...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter Executive Session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the new Town Administrator based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board

From the minutes

“Chair Doyle moved to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the new Town Administrator based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property of the Kidder Branch Library: 101 Blue Hills Parkway based on my belief that discussion of this...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property of the Kidder Branch Library: 101 Blue Hills Parkway based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board

The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session.", but the roll call reads: Michael F. Zullas yes, Erin G. Bradley yes, Arthur J. Doyle yes. Showing the count only. Roxanne Musto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Chair Doyle moved to enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property of the Kidder Branch Library: 101 Blue Hills Parkway based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: RECUSED DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Enter Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy against the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) related to the condition of the stairs at the MBTA station located at Adams Street,...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy against the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) related to the condition of the stairs at the MBTA station located at Adams Street, Milton, MA based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board

From the minutes

“Chair Doyle moved to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy against the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) related to the condition of the stairs at the MBTA station located at Adams Street, Milton, MA based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session meeting minutes based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session meeting minutes based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board

From the minutes

“Chair Doyle moved to enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session meeting minutes based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Primary Election Warrant for Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Primary Election Warrant for Tuesday, September 6, 2022

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the Primary Election Warrant for Tuesday, September 6, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Primary Election Warrant. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Establish Monday, December5, 2022 for the Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To establish Monday, December5, 2022 for the Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to establish Monday, December5, 2022 for the Fall Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to set December 5, 2022 for the Fall Town Meeting. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Designate Milton Chief of Police or his/her Designee to continue to assign Police Officers at Polling Locations during all elections pursuant to Section 72 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To designate Milton Chief of Police or his/her Designee to continue to assign Police Officers at Polling Locations during all elections pursuant to Section 72 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, Election Reform Law

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to designate Milton Chief of Police or his/her Designee to continue to assign Police Officers at Polling Locations during all elections pursuant to Section 72 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, Election Reform Law. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to designate Milton Chief of Police or his/her Designee to continue to assign Police Officers at Polling Locations during all elections pursuant to Section 72 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, Election Reform Law. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the FY'23 Water and Sewer Rates

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the FY'23 Water and Sewer Rates

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the FY'23 Water and Sewer Rates. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted 4-0 by roll call to set water and sewer rates for FY23 according to the following table: WATER RATE % INCREASE SEWER RATE % INCREASE Tier 1 6.55 2.50% $7.31 1.1% Tier 2 7.91 2.50% $13.77 1.1% Tier 3 8.72 2.50% $15.15 1.1% Tier 4 9.72 2.50% $16.20 1.1% ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Zullas)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Institutional Network Request for Proposal Consultant Contract between EntryPoint Networks and the Town of Milton, MA not to exceed $5,000

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Institutional Network Request for Proposal Consultant Contract between EntryPoint Networks and the Town of Milton, MA not to exceed $5,000

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Institutional Network Request for Proposal Consultant Contract between EntryPoint Networks and the Town of Milton, MA not to exceed $5,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Consultant Contract for EntryPoint Networks. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Susan Philips to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee for a oneyear term

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Susan Philips to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee for a oneyear term

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to appoint Susan Philips to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee for a oneyear term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the appointment of Ms. Philips to the Animal Shelter. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes of May 18, 2022, June 1, 2022, June 29, 2022, July 13, 2022, and July 21, 2022

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the meeting minutes of May 18, 2022, June 1, 2022, June 29, 2022, July 13, 2022, and July 21, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 18, 2022, June 1, 2022, June 29, 2022, July 13, 2022, and July 21, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the meeting minutes. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy against the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) related to the condition of the stairs at the MBTA station located at Adams...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy against the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) related to the condition of the stairs at the MBTA station located at Adams Street, Milton, MA based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board

From the minutes

“Adjourn from Open Session At 10:13PM, Chair Doyle moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy against the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) related to the condition of the stairs at the MBTA station located at Adams Street, Milton, MA based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session and adjourn from Open Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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