MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2022
12 recorded votes, 3 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the article to Amend FY2023 Budget Appropriation
To approve the article to Amend FY2023 Budget Appropriation
From the minutes
“Amend FY2023 Budget Appropriation Chair Doyle moved to approve the article to Amend FY2023 Budget Appropriation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the Warrant Article. ii..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Approve the Appropriation for Sewer System Improvements
To approve the Appropriation for Sewer System Improvements
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to approve the Appropriation for Sewer System Improvements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the Warrant Article. iii..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Approve the Appropriation for Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement Plan
To approve the Appropriation for Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement Plan
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to approve the Appropriation for Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement Plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the Warrant Article. iv..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Authorize the Select Boards to Grant a General Access Easement
To authorize the Select Boards to Grant a General Access Easement
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to authorize the Select Boards to Grant a General Access Easement. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the Warrant Article..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Amend PEG Access and Cable related Fund Appropriation
To amend PEG Access and Cable related Fund Appropriation
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to amend PEG Access and Cable related Fund Appropriation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the Warrant Article. \ vi..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Approve the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund Appropriation
To approve the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund Appropriation
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to approve the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund Appropriation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the Warrant Article. vii..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Make the Final Report of the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee available to the Council on Aging, Milton Public Library and the Milton Public Schools
To make the Final Report of the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee available to the Council on Aging, Milton Public Library and the Milton Public Schools
Yes: Doyle, Musto, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Bradley
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to make the Final Report of the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee available to the Council on Aging, Milton Public Library and the Milton Public Schools. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted 4-0 to make the Final Report of the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee available to the Council on Aging, Milton Public Library and Milton Public Schools. Ms. Bradley abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Send a written request to the Town Moderator, Robert Hiss, that would allow the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee to present their report at the Annual Town Meeting on May 1, 2023
To send a written request to the Town Moderator, Robert Hiss, that would allow the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee to present their report at the Annual Town Meeting on May 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to send a written request to the Town Moderator, Robert Hiss, that would allow the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee to present their report at the Annual Town Meeting on May 1, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously to send a written request to the Town Moderator that would allow the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee to present their Final Report during the Annual Town Meeting on May 1, 2023. Discussion/Approval - Vote to determine the maximum useful life for the following departmental equipment: MHS Auditorium theatrical lighting/fixture upgrades; BiDirectional Antenna Upgrades, Ladder Truck, Garage Lift VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD TO DETERMINE USEFUL LIFE I, Richard Wells, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Milton, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held on December 5, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with a portion of the $6,154,050 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 6, 2022 (Article 4) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: 1..” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Approve the maximum useful life for the following departmental equipment: MHS Auditorium theatrical lighting/fixture upgrades; Bi-Directional Antenna Upgrades, Ladder Truck, Garage Lift
To approve the maximum useful life for the following departmental equipment: MHS Auditorium theatrical lighting/fixture upgrades; Bi-Directional Antenna Upgrades, Ladder Truck, Garage Lift.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to approve the maximum useful life for the following departmental equipment: MHS Auditorium theatrical lighting/fixture upgrades; Bi-Directional Antenna Upgrades, Ladder Truck, Garage Lift..”
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining units: Milton Library Association, Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association,...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining units: Milton Library Association, Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association, Milton Professional Management Association, Milton Public Employee Association, Milton Firefighters, Local 1116, Milton Police Association and Milton Superior Officers 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 record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining units: Milton Library Association, Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association, Milton Professional Management Association, Milton Public Employee Association, Milton Firefighters, Local 1116, Milton Police Association and Milton Superior Officers 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 adjourn from the Executive Session and not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
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
The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter into Executive Session.", but the roll call reads: Michael F. Zullas yes, Richard G. Wells, Jr. yes, Erin G. Bradley yes, Roxanne Musto yes, Arthur J. Doyle yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“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 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 motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. With the consent of Attorney Freytag, the Select Board conducted one roll call vote. ZULLAS: YES WELLS:YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:16PM
To adjourn the meeting at 7:16PM
From the minutes
“Adjourn Mr. Wells moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:16PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor to adjourn..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
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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