Milton Select Board

“Following the discussion, Ms. Bradley moved to approve the appeal of a decision made by the Sign Review Committee relative to Infinite Beauty Lounge located at 75 Adams Street, Suite F to permit illumination of the sign during operating hours of 10AM-7PM, Monday through Friday. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll (3-2) call to approve the appeal. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: NO BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: NO DOYLE: YES.” (second: Zullas)

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“Mr. Zullas moved to recommend that the Sign Review Committee issue an order that is consistent with the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to recommend that the Sign Review Committee issue an order that is consistent with the Select Board. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas)

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“Chair Doyle moved having convened in an open meeting on April 11, 2023, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Milton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the MSBA by no later than Friday, April 14, 2023 for consideration in 2023, for the Cunningham Elementary School, located at 44 Edge Hill Road, Milton, Massachusetts, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 2 - Elimination of existing severe overcrowding Priority 4 - Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments The elementary enrollment in Milton Public Schools has grown by 24% (451 students) over the past fifteen years, since the last school building project was completed - from 1,873 students (in 2008) to 2,324 students (in 2023), far exceeding the capacity of Milton elementary school buildings; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority; and hereby, further authorizes the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)

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“" Mr. Zullas moved to support Ballot Question #1 at the Annual Town Election: "Shall the Town vote to have its elected Town Treasurer/Collector of Taxes become an appointed Treasurer/Collector of Taxes of the Town." The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to support Ballot Question #1. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)

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“Ms. Bradley moved to authorize the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee to investigate whether or not re-building the animal shelter on the current site (Governor Stoughton property) is appropriate. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. Mr. Zullas added a friendly amendment: while continuing work with respect to the access road site. The amendment was accepted by the Select Board members. The Select Board voted unanimously by roll call, (5-0) to authorize the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee to investigate whether or not re-building the animal shelter on the current site (Governor Stoughton property) is appropriate while continuing work with respect to the access road site. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (second: Musto)

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“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement with Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc. for the purchase of the Kidder Branch Library located at 101 Blue Hills Parkway. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to the approve the purchase and d Sales Agreement with Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc. for the purchase of the Kidder Branch Library. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

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“Following a discussion, Mr. Wells moved to approve the Transfers of the following parcels (AE) of land from the Select Board to the Conservation Commission, contingent upon approval of Town Meeting: *a* approximately six (6) acres of land located on Randolph Avenue, shown on the Town of Milton Assessor's Maps as Map I, Block 38D, Lot 10A; *b* approximately three (3) acres of land located on Herrick Drive, shown on the Town of Milton Assessor's Maps as Map E, Block 17, Lot 34 and Map E, Block 17, Lot 35; *c*approximately one (1) acre of land located on School Street, shown on the Town of Milton Assessor's Maps as Map E, Block 17, Lot 19; *d* approximately five (5) acres of land located at the corner of Highland Street and Canton Avenue, shown on the Town of Milton Assessor's Maps as Map K, Block 2, Lot 1A; *e* approximately forty-one (41) acres of land located around and inclusive of Pope's Pond, shown on the Town of Milton Assessor's Maps as Map C, Block 34A, Lot 4; The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call to approve the Transfers of land from the Select Board to the Conservation Commission. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: ABSTAIN DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

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“Chair Doyle moved to amend the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article authorizing the Select Board to acquire land owned by the Town of Milton located off Gile Road and Blue Hills Parkway (Assessor's Map D, Block 6A and 6B, Lot 65) to include: six (6) acres of land located on Randolph Avenue, approximately three (3) acres of land located on Herrick Drive, approximately one (1) acre of land located on School Street, approximately five (5) acres of land located at the corner of Highland Street and Canton Avenue, approximately forty-one (41) acres of land located around Popes Pond, and possibly other land to be determined prior to Town Meeting, which are all held by the Town for general municipal purposes, as shown on plans, copies of which are on file at the office of the Director of Planning and Community Development. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. Mr. Zullas offered a friendly amendment to remove the following text: "for general municipal purposes." Chair Doyle and Ms. Bradley accepted the friendly amendment. Ms. Musto shared her reservations about adopting the eminent domain article. Ms. Musto will be voting "No." Mr. Wells also shared his concerns regarding the eminent domain article. Chair Doyle offered a friendly amendment to include the following text: "of land located around and inclusive of Pope's Pond." The friendly amendment was accepted by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted 3-2 in favor of the including the amended article in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Bradley)

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“Mr. Wells moved to close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Wells)

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“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Town Administrator's 2024 fiscal Year budget as presented with respect for the Department of Public Works line items. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Town Administrator's 2024 budget with respect to the Department of Public Works line items. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: ABSTAIN DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)

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