MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 4, 2023
16 recorded votes, 0 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 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant
To approve the 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Contract with MAPC to develop mixed-use overlay zoning for East Milton Square
To approve the Contract with MAPC to develop mixed-use overlay zoning for East Milton Square
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Contract with MAPC to develop mixed-use overlay zoning for East Milton Square. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the contract..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Contract Clean Energy Solutions, Inc
To approve the Contract Clean Energy Solutions, Inc
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Contract Clean Energy Solutions, Inc. for a Microgrid Feasibility Analysis. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the contract..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Accept the recommendation of the Municipal Broadband Committee to approve a Contract with Comm Tract Corp for I-NET Design Services
To accept the recommendation of the Municipal Broadband Committee to approve a Contract with Comm Tract Corp for I-NET Design Services
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to accept the recommendation of the Municipal Broadband Committee to approve a Contract with Comm Tract Corp for I-NET Design Services. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the contract..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the recommendation of the SB Finance Committee to appropriate $645,000 in town allocated ARPA funding for positions within the Milton Public Schools
To approve the recommendation of the SB Finance Committee to appropriate $645,000 in town allocated ARPA funding for positions within the Milton Public Schools
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the recommendation of the SB Finance Committee to appropriate $645,000 in town allocated ARPA funding for positions within the Milton Public Schools. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to approve the ARPA appropriation..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Approve the FY24 Engagement Letter with Murphy Hesse Toomey Lehane
To approve the FY24 Engagement Letter with Murphy Hesse Toomey Lehane
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Mr. Wells moved to approve the FY24 Engagement Letter with Murphy Hesse Toomey Lehane. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the FY 2024 engagement letter..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Town Administrator's Strategic Planning Group
To approve the Town Administrator's Strategic Planning Group
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Town Administrator's Strategic Planning Group. Mr. Doyle added a friendly amendment: a working group of up to five members to formulate and report out to the Select Board within six months a strategic planning framework for the Town of Milton. Mr. Wells accepted the amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Town Administrator's Strategic Planning Group..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Re-appoint the following individuals to the Board of Registrars: Frances Manning Westhaver for a three-year term to expire on April 4, 2026, Mary Sennott Burke for a two-year term to expire on...
To re-appoint the following individuals to the Board of Registrars: Frances Manning Westhaver for a three-year term to expire on April 4, 2026, Mary Sennott Burke for a two-year term to expire on April 4, 2025 and Jean Peterson to the Board of Registrars for a one -year term to expire on April 4, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to re-appoint the following individuals to the Board of Registrars: Frances Manning Westhaver for a three-year term to expire on April 4, 2026, Mary Sennott Burke for a two-year term to expire on April 4, 2025 and Jean Peterson to the Board of Registrars for a one -year term to expire on April 4, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointments to the Board of Registrars..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Re-appoint the following individuals to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a tern to expire on June 30, 2024: Laura Beebe, Nancy Chisholm, Maura Doherty, Carol Stocker, Fred Taylor
To re-appoint the following individuals to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a tern to expire on June 30, 2024: Laura Beebe, Nancy Chisholm, Maura Doherty, Carol Stocker, Fred Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to re-appoint the following individuals to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a tern to expire on June 30, 2024: Laura Beebe, Nancy Chisholm, Maura Doherty, Carol Stocker, Fred Taylor. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the re-appointment to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the consent agenda as it appears on the Select Board meeting notice
To approve the consent agenda as it appears on the Select Board meeting notice
From the minutes
“Chair Doyle moved to approve the consent agenda as it appears on the Select Board meeting notice. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously all in favor to approve the consent agenda..” (Motion: Doyle, second: Zullas)
Approve the meeting minutes dated March 7, 2023
To approve the meeting minutes dated March 7, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes dated March 7, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes..” (Motion: Wells, 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 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)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining units: Milton Library Association, Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association;...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining units: Milton Library Association, Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association; Milton Professional Management Association, Milton Public Employee Association; Milton Firefighters, Local 1116, Milton Police Association and Milton Superior Officers 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
“Milton Superior Officers Chair Doyle moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining units: Milton Library Association, Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association; Milton Professional Management Association, Milton Public Employee Association; Milton Firefighters, Local 1116, Milton Police Association and Milton Superior Officers 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 Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
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 Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call to enter Executive Session. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9:43 PM, Mr. Wells moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to adjourn. ZULLAS: YES WELLS: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES DOYLE: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
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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