MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 15, 2022
19 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Arthur J. Doyle, Michael F. Zullas, Erin G. Bradley, Roxanne Musto, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Wells joined the meeting at 8:24PM.
- Mr. Wells left the meeting at 9:35PM.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Special Town Meeting beginning on Monday, February 27, 2023
To approve the Special Town Meeting beginning on Monday, February 27, 2023
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the Special Town Meeting beginning on Monday, February 27, 2023. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Special Town Meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zullas)
Approve the timeline for the Special Town Meeting on February 27, 2023
To approve the timeline for the Special Town Meeting on February 27, 2023
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to approve the timeline for the Special Town Meeting on February 27, 2023. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call vote (4-0) to approve the timeline for the Special Town Meeting on February 27, 2023. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Approve the Warrant Closing Date for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023
To approve the Warrant Closing Date for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Annual Town Meeting timeline Chair Doyle moved to approve the Warrant Closing Date for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Warrant Closing deadline for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Approve the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023
To approve the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)
Approve the Milton Fire Department's request for Educational Incentives in the amount of .$102, 749.50
To approve the Milton Fire Department's request for Educational Incentives in the amount of .$102, 749.50
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the Milton Fire Department's request for Educational Incentives in the amount of .$102, 749.50. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to support the educational incentives for the Milton Fire Department. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Zullas)
Approve the Request for Qualifications for Design Services for Town I-Net
To approve the Request for Qualifications for Design Services for Town I-Net
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Request for Qualifications for Design Services for Town I-Net. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Request for Qualifications for Design Services for Town I-Net. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)
Approve the Request for Proposals for a general access easement over a parcel of land approximately shown as "Access Road Town of Milton 40' Wide" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Access Road,...
To approve the Request for Proposals for a general access easement over a parcel of land approximately shown as "Access Road Town of Milton 40' Wide" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Access Road, Milton Massachusetts" dated, August 26, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the Request for Proposals for a general access easement over a parcel of land approximately shown as "Access Road Town of Milton 40' Wide" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Access Road, Milton Massachusetts" dated, August 26, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the Request for Proposals for a general access easement over a parcel of land approximately shown as "Access Road Town of Milton 40' Wide" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Access Road, Milton Massachusetts" dated, August 26, 2022. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve a small business grant in the amount of $23,250 to the Boston Irish Tourism Association for website and design development
To accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve a small business grant in the amount of $23,250 to the Boston Irish Tourism Association for website and design development
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve a small business grant in the amount of $23,250 to the Boston Irish Tourism Association for website and design development. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll vote (5-0) to approve a small business grant in the amount of $23,250 .to Boston Irish Tourism Association. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Accept the recommendation of the Airplane Noise Committee and appoint Raj Pathak .to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a term of one year
To accept the recommendation of the Airplane Noise Committee and appoint Raj Pathak .to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a term of one year
Yes: Bradley, Doyle, Musto, ZullasAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to accept the recommendation of the Airplane Noise Committee and appoint Raj Pathak .to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a term of one year. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted (4-0) to approve the appointment of Raj Pathak to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Appoint the following individuals to the Advisory Committee on Equity and Justice for All for a two year term: Patricia Latimore, Christopher Hart and Linda Champion
To appoint the following individuals to the Advisory Committee on Equity and Justice for All for a two year term: Patricia Latimore, Christopher Hart and Linda Champion
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to appoint the following individuals to the Advisory Committee on Equity and Justice for All for a two year term: Patricia Latimore, Christopher Hart and Linda Champion. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the appointments of Patricia Latimore, Christopher Hart and Linda Champion to the Advisory Committee on Equity and Justice for All. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Approve the amended meeting minutes for September 7, 2022 and corrected the roll call tally: (3-1) for item #12
To approve the amended meeting minutes for September 7, 2022 and corrected the roll call tally: (3-1) for item #12
The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the amended minutes for September 7, 2022.", but the roll call reads: Michael F. Zullas yes, Richard G. Wells, Jr. yes, Erin G. Bradley abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the amended meeting minutes for September 7, 2022 and corrected the roll call tally: (3-1) for item #12. Pursuant to the advice of Kevin Freytag from the Office of Town Counsel, the roll call vote taken on September 7, 2022 relative to the Youth Task Force is void. The motion was seconded by Chair Doyle. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the amended minutes for September 7, 2022. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: ABSTAIN.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Approve the PILOT payment of $10,000 from the Mary M B Wakefield Charitable Trust
To approve the PILOT payment of $10,000 from the Mary M B Wakefield Charitable Trust
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to approve the PILOT payment of $10,000 from the Mary M B Wakefield Charitable Trust. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call to approve the PILOT payment. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Approve the consent agenda for one-day liquor licenses: Forbes House Museum - Winter Solstice Celebration, Saturday, December 17, 2022 4PM-6PM; Eustis Estate-Historic New England Christmas Cheers...
To approve the consent agenda for one-day liquor licenses: Forbes House Museum - Winter Solstice Celebration, Saturday, December 17, 2022 4PM-6PM; Eustis Estate-Historic New England Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate-Friday, December 2, 2022, 7PM-9PM; Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate-Sunday, December 4, 2022, 3PM-5PM; Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate-Sunday, December 11, 2022, 3PM-5PM; Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate-Monday, December 12, 2022, 3PM-5PM; Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate-Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 3PM-5PM and Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate- Sunday, December 18, 2022, 5PM-7PM
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to approve the consent agenda for one-day liquor licenses: Forbes House Museum - Winter Solstice Celebration, Saturday, December 17, 2022 4PM-6PM; Eustis Estate-Historic New England Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate-Friday, December 2, 2022, 7PM-9PM; Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate-Sunday, December 4, 2022, 3PM-5PM; Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate-Sunday, December 11, 2022, 3PM-5PM; Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate-Monday, December 12, 2022, 3PM-5PM; Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate-Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 3PM-5PM and Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate- Sunday, December 18, 2022, 5PM-7PM The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call to approve the consent agenda for one-day liquor licenses. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Approve the meeting minutes for October 5, 2022, October 18, 2022 and October 20, 2022
To approve the meeting minutes for October 5, 2022, October 18, 2022 and October 20, 2022
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the meeting minutes for October 5, 2022, October 18, 2022 and October 20, 2022. The motion was seconded by Chair Doyle. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the meeting minutes. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Doyle)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to property known as lot 72D that abuts 99 Thatcher Street, based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to property known as lot 72D that abuts 99 Thatcher Street, 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
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to property known as lot 72D that abuts 99 Thatcher Street, 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 Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter into Executive Session. The Board will not return to Open Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)
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...
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
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley 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 Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter into Executive Session. The Board will not return to Open Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
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...
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
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
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 not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter into Executive Session. The Board will not return to Open Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located 930 Brook Road (Fontbonne Convent, Sisters of St. Joseph) based on my belief that...
To enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located 930 Brook Road (Fontbonne Convent, Sisters of St. Joseph) 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
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located 930 Brook Road (Fontbonne Convent, Sisters of St. Joseph) 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 not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter into Executive Session. The Board will not return to Open Session. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Adjourn at 10:34PM
To adjourn at 10:34PM
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Adjourn Ms. Musto moved to adjourn at 10:34PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to adjourn. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)
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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