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Milton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

February 7, 2023

15 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 motions

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the motions.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells offered the motion. Mr. Milano read the motions aloud on his behalf. VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD I, Richard Wells, Secretary of the Select Board of the Town of Milton, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held February 7, 2023, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the capital projects listed below is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: Date Authorized June 6, 2022 May 4, 2021 Article No. Purpose Network switches upgrade Paving improvements Borrowing Maximum Amount Useful Life $300,000 10 years $150,000 15 years Further Voted: that the sale of the $7,855,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds of the Town dated February 16, 2023 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $8,645,522.37 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 $510,000 535,000 560,000 585,000 510,000 530,000 550,000 580,000 595,000 500,000 5.000% 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 4.000 Year Amount Interest Rate 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 $360,000 370,000 375,000 385,000 215,000 135,000 140,000 135,000 140,000 145,000 4.000% 4.000 3.000 3.125 3.250 3.375 3.375 3.500 3.500 3.500 Further Voted: to approve the sale of a $12,487,000 4.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated February 16, 2023, and payable August 30, 2023 (the "Notes"), to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $115,130.14. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 26, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated February 2, 2023 (the "Bond Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 26, 2023, as revised on February 1, 2023 and a final Official Statement dated February 2, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Bond Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds and the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds or the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§1825, as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto and the Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the motions. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Appoint Treasurer/Collector James McAuliffe as the custodian of a property off Thacher Street (Milton Assessors' Parcel ID D-11-27) in accordance with M.G.L. c

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To Appoint Treasurer/Collector James McAuliffe as the custodian of a property off Thacher Street (Milton Assessors' Parcel ID D-11-27) in accordance with M.G.L. c

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to Appoint Treasurer/Collector James McAuliffe as the custodian of a property off Thacher Street (Milton Assessors' Parcel ID D-11-27) in accordance with M.G.L. c. 60 s. 77B. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to appoint Treasurer/Collector James McAuliffe as the custodian of a property off Thacher Street (Milton Assessors' Parcel ID D-11-27). 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 following Warrant Articles: authorize 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, Lot 65) and...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following Warrant Articles: authorize 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, Lot 65) and authorize the transfer of various parcels of land and authorize the Select Board to petition the Legislature for approval under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution related to a potential school project off Gile Road

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the following Warrant Articles: authorize 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, Lot 65) and authorize the transfer of various parcels of land and authorize the Select Board to petition the Legislature for approval under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution related to a potential school project off Gile Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote (5-0) to approve these two warrant articles. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)

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

Approve the Warrant Article for a Departmental Revolving Fund: Department of Public Works Trench Excavation Application, Inspection, and Paving Fee Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Warrant Article for a Departmental Revolving Fund: Department of Public Works Trench Excavation Application, Inspection, and Paving Fee Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Warrant Article for a Departmental Revolving Fund: Department of Public Works Trench Excavation Application, Inspection, and Paving Fee Revolving Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Warrant Article for a Departmental Revolving Fund: Department of Public Works Trench Excavation Application, Inspection, and Paving Fee Revolving Fund. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)

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

Approve the Warrant Article to accept the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 200A Section 9A

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Warrant Article to accept the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 200A Section 9A

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Warrant Article to accept the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 200A Section 9A. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Warrant Article to accept the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 200A Section 9A. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Refer the Warrant Article relative to the purchase of Fontbonne Convent located at 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA back to the Select Board for further study

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To refer the Warrant Article relative to the purchase of Fontbonne Convent located at 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA back to the Select Board for further study

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to refer the Warrant Article relative to the purchase of Fontbonne Convent located at 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA back to the Select Board for further study. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. .The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to refer the purchase of Fontbonne Convent located at 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA back to the Select Board for further study. 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 Letter of Support to Preservation Massachusetts' 1772 Historic Preservation Fund for the Forbes House grant application or the restoration of the barn and carriage house

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Letter of Support to Preservation Massachusetts' 1772 Historic Preservation Fund for the Forbes House grant application or the restoration of the barn and carriage house

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Letter of Support to Preservation Massachusetts' 1772 Historic Preservation Fund for the Forbes House grant application or the restoration of the barn and carriage house. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the letter of support for the Forbes House Museum. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

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

Approve the FY2023 Milton Retirement Board Cost of Living Adjustment of 5%

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the FY2023 Milton Retirement Board Cost of Living Adjustment of 5%

The roll call does not give a vote for Arthur J. Doyle and Richard G. Wells, Jr., who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the FY2023 Milton Retirement Board Cost of Living Adjustment of 5%. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (30) to approve the COLA adjustment. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)

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

Approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership regarding Responses to Questions for the Development of a Request for Proposals for Milton's Town Farm

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership regarding Responses to Questions for the Development of a Request for Proposals for Milton's Town Farm

Yes: Bradley, Doyle, Wells, ZullasNo: Musto

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership regarding Responses to Questions for the Development of a Request for Proposals for Milton's Town Farm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to approve the letter the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: NO DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)

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

Select the proposal from Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To select the proposal from Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to select the proposal from Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc. as the most advantageous proposal, taking into consideration taking into consideration price and all other evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, subject to negotiations and positive reviews. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to select the proposal from Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc. as the most advantageous proposal, taking into consideration taking into consideration price and all other evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, subject to negotiations and positive reviews. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Post the Select Board meeting packets on-line and request that draft documents have a watermark

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To post the Select Board meeting packets on-line and request that draft documents have a watermark

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to post the Select Board meeting packets on-line and request that draft documents have a watermark. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by call vote (5-0) to post their meeting packets. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Wells)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the request of Parks and Recreation to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2023 Summer Concert Series

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request of Parks and Recreation to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2023 Summer Concert Series.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells move to approve the Request of Parks and Recreation to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2023 Summer Concert Series: June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July:12th, 19th, 26th, 27th, August: 2nd,, 9th and 16th (Rain Date). A children's concert is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the request of Parks and Recreation to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2023 Summer Concert Series. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recess the Select Board Meeting in order to call to order the meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Trust

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recess the Select Board Meeting in order to call to order the meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Trust

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to recess the Select Board Meeting in order to call to order the meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Trust. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to recess the Select Board Meeting. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Philip Johenning on January 18, 2023 against the Milton Select Board in accordance with G.L. c

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Philip Johenning on January 18, 2023 against the Milton Select Board in accordance with G.L. c

From the minutes

“Chair Doyle moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Philip Johenning on January 18, 2023 against the Milton Select Board in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(1) sometimes referred to as Purpose 1. The Select Board will adjourn from the Executive Session and not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To adjourn.

The roll call does not give a vote for Richard G. Wells, Jr., who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Adjourn At 10:39PM, Ms. Bradley moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to adjourn. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zullas)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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