MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 21, 2023
17 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
Accept the donation in the amount of $275,000 to the Milton Fire Department for health and safety equipment
To accept the donation in the amount of $275,000 to the Milton Fire Department for health and safety equipment
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to accept the donation in the amount of $275,000 to the Milton Fire Department for health and safety equipment. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Accept contribution to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $12,500 from the Mulcahy Family, sponsors of the Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse
To accept contribution to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $12,500 from the Mulcahy Family, sponsors of the Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to accept contribution to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $12,500 from the Mulcahy Family, sponsors of the Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor to accept the contribution..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Traffic Commission recommendation- amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders: Article V - Section 12: Granite Avenue, Adams Street to Basset Street to create three (3) 15minute...
To approve the Traffic Commission recommendation- amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders: Article V - Section 12: Granite Avenue, Adams Street to Basset Street to create three (3) 15minute parking spots and Article V - Section 12: Central Avenue Business District - The parking standardization plan presented by the Planning Dept
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Traffic Commission recommendation- amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders: Article V - Section 12: Granite Avenue, Adams Street to Basset Street to create three (3) 15minute parking spots and Article V - Section 12: Central Avenue Business District - The parking standardization plan presented by the Planning Dept. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the request for use of Manning Park for a temporary installation of a cultural display, option two-string of lights with crescent moons and stars
To approve the request for use of Manning Park for a temporary installation of a cultural display, option two-string of lights with crescent moons and stars
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the request for use of Manning Park for a temporary installation of a cultural display, option two-string of lights with crescent moons and stars. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
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 all in favor..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
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...
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 minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“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)
Approve the Greeting and Index Pages for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To approve the Greeting and Index Pages for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“(iii) Index and Greeting Page Mr. Wells moved to approve the Greeting and Index Pages for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“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)
Approve the Opioid Settlement Funds appropriation for FY2024
To approve the Opioid Settlement Funds appropriation for FY2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the Opioid Settlement Funds appropriation for FY2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted all in favor..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zullas)
Appoint Dr. Alex Hasha, John Godleski and Tracy Dyke Redmond to the Climate Action Planning Committee
To amend his original motion to include the following individuals as residents with expertise to the Climate Action Planning Committee: John Godleski and Tracy Dyke Redmond
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Dr. Alex Hasha to the Climate Action Planning Committee as a representative from Sustainable Milton for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. After a brief discussion, Mr. Wells moved to amend his original motion to include the following individuals as residents with expertise to the Climate Action Planning Committee: John Godleski and Tracy Dyke Redmond. The amendment was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted all in favor of the appointments..” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Appoint the following individuals to the Youth Task Force for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Jaime Levash, Zaidee Rose, John Varghese, Rachel Pozzar and Griffin Angus
To appoint the following individuals to the Youth Task Force for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Jaime Levash, Zaidee Rose, John Varghese, Rachel Pozzar and Griffin Angus
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint the following individuals to the Youth Task Force for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Jaime Levash, Zaidee Rose, John Varghese, Rachel Pozzar and Griffin Angus. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted all in favor of the appointments..” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Appoint Branch Lane as Tree Warden for a three-year term
To appoint Branch Lane as Tree Warden for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Branch Lane Mr. Wells moved to appoint Branch Lane as Tree Warden for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor of the appointment..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Change of Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club
To approve the Change of Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Change of Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Approve the meeting minutes of February 21, 2023
To approve the meeting minutes of February 21, 2023
Yes: Bradley, Doyle, Musto, ZullasAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 21, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor. Mr. Wells abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
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
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 not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS:YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located at 101 Blue Hills Parkway (Kidder Branch Library) based on my belief that discussion of...
To enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located at 101 Blue Hills Parkway (Kidder Branch Library) 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
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located at 101 Blue Hills Parkway (Kidder Branch Library) 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 not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Musto)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9:36PM, Mr. Wells moved to adjourn. Ms. Musto seconded the motion. 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)
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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