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Milton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

December 6, 2022

12 recorded votes, 1 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

That the Town of Milton adopt a minimum residential factor of .9765, NOT to adopt a residential exemption and NOT to adopt a small commercial exemption

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Town of Milton adopt a minimum residential factor of .9765, NOT to adopt a residential exemption and NOT to adopt a small commercial exemption

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved that the Town of Milton adopt a minimum residential factor of .9765, NOT to adopt a residential exemption and NOT to adopt a small commercial exemption. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the tax classification for the Town of Milton for 2023. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

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

Close the public hearing on Property Tax Classification

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing on Property Tax Classification

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to close the public hearing on Property Tax Classification. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)

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

Approve the 2023 Common Victualler License renewals for 556 Adams Street, LLC (d/b/a Novara); B & D Ichiro, Inc

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 Common Victualler License renewals for 556 Adams Street, LLC (d/b/a Novara); B & D Ichiro, Inc

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the 2023 Common Victualler License renewals for 556 Adams Street, LLC (d/b/a Novara); B & D Ichiro, Inc. d/b/a Ichiro Sushi; Caribou Coffee, d/b/a Bruegger's Bagel Bakery; Coffee Break Café, Inc.; Ho Jarn, Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chan's; Miltdun, LLC, d/b/a Dunkin' Donuts; Milton Fuller Housing Corp. d/b/a Fuller Village at two locations; Milton's Opus, LLC d/b/a Steel and Rye Restaurant; Newcomb Farms; Peel Pizza; PB Milton, LLC d/b/a Playa Bowls; Revive & Co; Starbucks Coffee #7565; Stella's Luncheonette; Stevie's; The Plate at Milton Marketplace; Welch Restaurant Management, LLC d/b/a Abby Park; 88 Wharf Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Madre Osteria. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the 2023 Common Victualler License Renewals. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve 2023 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve 2023 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire Department) as follows: American Legion Post #114- 123 Granite Avenue - Veterans Club License; Wollaston Golf Club - 999 Randolph Avenue - Club License; NPP, Inc., d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue - Retail Package Store License; Delaney Liquors, Inc

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve 2023 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire Department) as follows: American Legion Post #114- 123 Granite Avenue - Veterans Club License; Wollaston Golf Club - 999 Randolph Avenue - Club License; NPP, Inc., d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue - Retail Package Store License; Delaney Liquors, Inc. - d/b/a East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc. 368 Granite Avenue - Retail Package Store License; Craft & Cru - 25 Central Avenue- Retail Package Store License; The Fruit Center, Inc. - 10 Bassett Street- Retail Package Store License; Milton Fuller Housing Corporation - 1399 Blue Hill Avenue - Restaurant License; Milton Fuller Housing Corporation - 1372 Brush Hill Road - Restaurant License; 88 Wharf Hospitality, LLC - d/b/a Madre Osteria - 88 Wharf Street - Restaurant License; Welch Restaurant Management, LLC - d/b/a Abby Park - 550 Adams Street - Restaurant License; Milton Opus, LLC - d/b/a Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street Restaurant License; Ho Jarn Inc. - d/b/a Mr. Chan's - 534 Adams Street - Restaurant License; 556 Adams Street, LLC - d/b/a/ Novara - 556 Adams Street - Restaurant License; Lombardi Enterprises LLC - d/b/a/ the plate at Milton Marketplace - Restaurant License; B & D Ichiro, Inc. - d/b/a Ichiro Sushi - 538A Adams Street - Restaurant License Wine & Beer only. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) by roll call to approve the 2023 liquor license renewals. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

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

Approve the 2023 Sunday Opening Permit Requests to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the following businesses: Delaney Liquors, Inc., d/b/a/ East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2023 Sunday Opening Permit Requests to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the following businesses: Delaney Liquors, Inc., d/b/a/ East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the 2023 Sunday Opening Permit Requests to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the following businesses: Delaney Liquors, Inc., d/b/a/ East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc. - 368 Granite Avenue; Craft & Cru - 25 Central Avenue; NPP, Inc - d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) by roll call to approve the 2023 Sunday Opening Permits. . ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

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

Approve the following 2023 Entertainment License Renewals: Milton's Opus, d/b/a Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street; Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a Abby Park - 550 Adams Street; Wharf Street...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following 2023 Entertainment License Renewals: Milton's Opus, d/b/a Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street; Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a Abby Park - 550 Adams Street; Wharf Street Restaurant Group, LLC, d/b/a Madre Osteria - 88 Wharf Street; 556 Adams Street, LLC, d/b/a Novara - 556 Adams Street; Ho Jarn, Inc - d/b/a Mr. Chan's - 534 Adams Street

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the following 2023 Entertainment License Renewals: Milton's Opus, d/b/a Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street; Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a Abby Park - 550 Adams Street; Wharf Street Restaurant Group, LLC, d/b/a Madre Osteria - 88 Wharf Street; 556 Adams Street, LLC, d/b/a Novara - 556 Adams Street; Ho Jarn, Inc - d/b/a Mr. Chan's - 534 Adams Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) by roll call to approve the 2023 Entertainment Licenses. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the One-Day Liquor License to Shop the Cue- Fruit Center Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2022 from 6PM-8PM

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the One-Day Liquor License to Shop the Cue- Fruit Center Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2022 from 6PM-8PM

From the minutes

“December 14, 2022 6PM-8PM Mr. Wells moved to approve the One-Day Liquor License to Shop the Cue- Fruit Center Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2022 from 6PM-8PM. The notion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) by roll call to approve the 2023 Entertainment Licenses. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Enter into Executive Session

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session.

From the minutes

“At 6:49PM, Chair Doyle moved on behalf of the Select Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Town of Milton v. Federal Aviation Administration, No. 22-152 (U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit) 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 Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to enter into Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)

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

Approve the charge for the Youth Task Force

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the charge for the Youth Task Force

Yes: Bradley, Doyle, ZullasNo: Musto, Wells

From the minutes

“Chair Doyle moved to approve the charge for the Youth Task Force. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. Ms. Bradley requested the following amendments be made: Include a Member of the Select Board and change the Board of Health to the Health Department. The amendments were accepted by Chair Doyle and Mr. Zullas. The Members had a brief discussion on the Youth Task Force and the proposed charge. Ms. Musto and Mr. Wells shared their concerns. The Board voted by roll call (3-2) to approve the charge for the Youth Task Force. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: NO BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: NO DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)

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

Approve the FY'2023 stormwater rates

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the FY'2023 stormwater rates

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the FY'2023 stormwater rates. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call, (5-0) to approve the stormwater rates for FY'2023. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the Request for Proposals for the Kidder Branch Library

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Request for Proposals for the Kidder Branch Library

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Request for Proposals for the Kidder Branch Library. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote (5-0) to approve the updated Request for Proposals for the Kidder Branch Library. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

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

Adjourn at 9:04PM

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:04PM

From the minutes

“Adjourn Mr. Wells moved to adjourn at 9:04PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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