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Milton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

April 11, 2023

8 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Arthur J. Doyle, Michael F. Zullas, Richard G. Wells, Jr., Roxanne Musto

Absent: Erin G. Bradley

Every vote, in order

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...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–2

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 roll call lists Erin G. Bradley, but the minutes show this member as not present (Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Erin G. Bradley as the mover, but Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend that the Sign Review Committee issue an order that is consistent with the Select Board

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · 5–0

To recommend that the Sign Review Committee issue an order that is consistent with the Select Board

The roll call lists Erin G. Bradley, but the minutes show this member as not present (Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Erin G. Bradley as the seconder, but Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

The roll call lists Erin G. Bradley, but the minutes show this member as not present (Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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."

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 5–0

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 roll call lists Erin G. Bradley, but the minutes show this member as not present (Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“" 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 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

The roll call lists Erin G. Bradley, but the minutes show this member as not present (Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Erin G. Bradley as the mover, but Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement with Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement with Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc

The roll call lists Erin G. Bradley, but the minutes show this member as not present (Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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 roll call lists Erin G. Bradley, but the minutes show this member as not present (Erin G. Bradley is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:49PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 9:49PM

From the minutes

“Adjourn Ms. Musto moved to adjourn at 9:49PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to adjourn..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zullas)

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

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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