MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 14, 2023
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Arthur J. Doyle, Michael F. Zullas, Richard G. Wells, Jr., Erin G. Bradley, Roxanne Musto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chair Doyle recused himself from the discussion and asked Mr. Zullas to act as Chair on this matter.
Every vote, in order
Approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for the FY 2024 Capital Budget in the amount of $.6,742,022
To approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for the FY 2024 Capital Budget in the amount of $.6,742,022
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for the FY 2024 Capital Budget in the amount of $.6,742,022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for the FY 2024 Capital Budget in the amount of $.6,742,022. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Approve the Town Administrator's 2024 fiscal Year budget as presented expect with respect for the Department of Public Works line items
To approve the Town Administrator's 2024 fiscal Year budget as presented expect with respect for the Department of Public Works line items
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Town Administrator's 2024 fiscal Year budget as presented expect with respect for the Department of Public Works line items. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Town Administrator's 2024 budget with the exception of the Department of Public Works. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)
Approve the Town Administrator's 2024 fiscal Year budget as presented with respect for the Department of Public Works line items
To approve the Town Administrator's 2024 fiscal Year budget as presented with respect for the Department of Public Works line items
Yes: Bradley, Doyle, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Musto
From the minutes
“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)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to open the Town Warrant. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Amend the warrant article and remove the following text: "for general municipal purposes, including without limitation."
To amend the warrant article and remove the following text: "for general municipal purposes, including without limitation."
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Mr. Wells moved to amend the warrant article and remove the following text: "for general municipal purposes, including without limitation." The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the amendment to remove text from the warrant article. Amended ARTICLE ____ To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire for school purposes, by purchase, taking by eminent domain or otherwise, all or a portion of parcels of land owned by the Town of Milton and located off Gile Road and Blue Hills Parkway, which parcels are shown on the Town of Milton Assessor's Maps as Map D, Blocks 6A and 6B, Lot 65; and to see what consideration the Town will vote for the purposes of this Article, whether by appropriation, transfer of land or otherwise; and to act on anything relating thereto. Submitted by the Select Board ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Approve the amended Annual Town Meeting warrant article 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 approve the amended Annual Town Meeting warrant article 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)
Yes: Bradley, Doyle, Wells, ZullasNo: Musto
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the amended Annual Town Meeting warrant article 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). The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to approve the amended Town Meeting warrant article 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). ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: NO DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Adopt the reversion clause
To adopt the reversion clause.
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
“Mr. Zullas moved to adopt paragraph 6, to what has been previously moved and seconded: "provided that, in the event that the Town does not appropriate funding for the aforementioned school purposes on the Blue Hills Parkway Parcel on or before June 30, 2028, the Blue Hills Parkway Parcel shall be transferred back to the care, custody and control of the Milton Conservation Commission, to be subject to the provisions of Article 97, the Randolph Avenue Parcel, the School Street parcel, and the Herrick Drive Parcels shall be transferred back to the Select Board to be used for general municipal purposes, and the Gile Road Parcel shall be transferred back to the Parks and Recreation Department for active recreation purposes, and the Select Board shall be authorized to petition the General Court to enact special legislation to authorize the Town of Milton to use the Randolph Avenue Parcel, the School Street parcel, and the Herrick Drive Parcels for general municipal purposes and without any restrictions imposed on such use by Article 97 and to act on anything relating thereto." The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call to adopt the reversion clause. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: ABSTAIN DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)
Approve the amended Annual Town Meeting warrant article to authorize the transfer of various parcels of land and authorize the Select Board to petition the Legislature for approval under Article...
To approve the amended Annual Town Meeting warrant article to 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 roll call does not give a vote for Richard G. Wells, Jr., who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Submitted by the Select Board Mr. Zullas moved to approve the amended Annual Town Meeting warrant article to 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 The Board voted by roll call to approve the amended Annual Town Meeting warrant article to 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 Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call to approve the amended Annual Town Meeting Warrant article. ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: ABSTAIN DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas)
Approve the warrant article for an appropriation of $275,000 for the School Building Committee for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To approve the warrant article for an appropriation of $275,000 for the School Building Committee for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Following a discussion, Mr. Zullas moved to approve the warrant article for an appropriation of $275,000 for the School Building Committee for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley . The Board voted unanimously to approve the appropriation of $275,000 for the School Building Committee for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)
Close the Annal Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annal Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to close the Annal Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously to close the Annal Town Meeting Warrant. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Approve the Letter of Support to the MA Historical Commission Preservation Projects Fund for the Forbes House grant application to restore the barn and carriage house
To approve the Letter of Support to the MA Historical Commission Preservation Projects Fund for the Forbes House grant application to restore the barn and carriage house
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Letter of Support to the MA Historical Commission Preservation Projects Fund for the Forbes House grant application to restore the barn and carriage house. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the letter of support to the MA Historical Commission Preservation Projects Fund for the Forbes House grant application. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the request of the Milton Art Center to rent the space for a political fundraiser on March 26, 2023
To approve the request of the Milton Art Center to rent the space for a political fundraiser on March 26, 2023
Arthur J. Doyle stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the request of the Milton Art Center to rent the space for a political fundraiser on March 26, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the request of the Milton Art Center. WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Adjourn at 9:34PM
To adjourn at 9:34PM
From the minutes
“Adjourn Mr. Zullas moved to adjourn at 9:34PM. 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: Zullas, 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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →