MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2023
28 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael F. Zullas, Erin G. Bradley, Roxanne Musto, Richard G. Wells, Jr., Benjamin D. Zoll
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“After further discussion, Mr. Wells moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Approve the application of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Small Wireless Facility Installations on Canton Ave (Poles 3/79 and 3/8)
To approve the application of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Small Wireless Facility Installations on Canton Ave (Poles 3/79 and 3/8)
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Small Wireless Facility Installations on Canton Ave (Poles 3/79 and 3/8). The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the application of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Small Wireless Facility Installations on Canton Ave (Poles 3/79 and 3/8) 6..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Local Initiative Program Application for 4 affordable Local Action Units at 131 Eliot Street
To approve the Local Initiative Program Application for 4 affordable Local Action Units at 131 Eliot Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Local Initiative Program Application for 4 affordable Local Action Units at 131 Eliot Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Local Initiative Program Application for 4 affordable Local Action Units at 131 Eliot Street..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Grant of Easement to USC LLC over the Dump Access Road
To approve the Grant of Easement to USC LLC over the Dump Access Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Grant of Easement to USC LLC over the Dump Access Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Grant of Easement to USC LLC over the Dump Access Road..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Pride Flag Display at Manning Park and the Town Green/Hugo Baron Gazebo from June 1st to June 30th
To approve the Pride Flag Display at Manning Park and the Town Green/Hugo Baron Gazebo from June 1st to June 30th
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Pride Flag Display at Manning Park and the Town Green/Hugo Baron Gazebo from June 1st to June 30th. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Pride Flag Display at Manning Park and the Town Green/Hugo Baron Gazebo..” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Approve the Pride Month Proclamation
To approve the Pride Month Proclamation
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Pride Month Proclamation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Pride Month Proclamation..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Erin Bradley and Benjamin Zoll to the Select Board Finance Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Erin Bradley and Benjamin Zoll to the Select Board Finance Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to appoint Erin Bradley and Benjamin Zoll to the Select Board Finance Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments to the Select Board Finance Committee..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Appoint Erin Bradley and Roxanne Musto to the Select Board Policy Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Erin Bradley and Roxanne Musto to the Select Board Policy Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Erin Bradley and Roxanne Musto to the Select Board Policy Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments to the Select Board Policy Committee..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Appoint Mr. Zoll .to the Affordable Housing Trust to Boards for a one-year term
To appoint Mr. Zoll .to the Affordable Housing Trust to Boards for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Mr. Zoll .to the Affordable Housing Trust to Boards for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Richard Wells to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Richard Wells to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to appoint Richard Wells to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Appoint Roxanne Musto to the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Roxanne Musto to the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Roxanne Musto to the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment to the Master Plan Implementation Committee.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Appoint Richard Wells and Roxanne Musto .to the Milton Landing Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Richard Wells and Roxanne Musto .to the Milton Landing Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to appoint Richard Wells and Roxanne Musto .to the Milton Landing Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments to the Milton Landing Committee..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)
Appoint Erin Bradley to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee for a oneyear term
To appoint Erin Bradley to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee for a oneyear term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Erin Bradley to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee for a oneyear term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Michael Zullas to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a oneyear term
To appoint Michael Zullas to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a oneyear term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Michael Zullas to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a oneyear term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. . The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment to the Municipal Broadband Committee..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Michael Zullas to the School Building Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Michael Zullas to the School Building Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Michael Zullas to the School Building Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment to the School Building Committee..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Roxanne Musto.to the Municipal Public Educational and Governmental (MPEG) Access, Inc., Board of Directors for a one-year term
To appoint Roxanne Musto.to the Municipal Public Educational and Governmental (MPEG) Access, Inc., Board of Directors for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Roxanne Musto.to the Municipal Public Educational and Governmental (MPEG) Access, Inc., Board of Directors for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment to the Municipal Public Educational and Governmental (MPEG) Access, Inc., Board of Directors.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Appoint Benjamin Zoll.to the Youth Task Force for a one-year term
To appoint Benjamin Zoll.to the Youth Task Force for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Benjamin Zoll.to the Youth Task Force for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment to the Youth Task Force..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the following committee appointments: Climate Action Planning Committee: Arthur Doyle (Conservation Commission), Maggie Oldfield (Planning Board) Master Plan Implementation Committee:...
To approve the following committee appointments: Climate Action Planning Committee: Arthur Doyle (Conservation Commission), Maggie Oldfield (Planning Board) Master Plan Implementation Committee: Cheryl Tougias (Planning Board) Open Space and Recreation Committee: Meredith Hall (Planning Board) Capital Improvement Planning Committee: James "Jim Davis (Planning Board) Telecommunications Design Review Committee: Sean Fahy (Planning Board) and Nick Gray, Reappointment Milton Cultural Council: Meg Folcarelli Appointment of Chis Hayden
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the following committee appointments: Climate Action Planning Committee: Arthur Doyle (Conservation Commission), Maggie Oldfield (Planning Board) Master Plan Implementation Committee: Cheryl Tougias (Planning Board) Open Space and Recreation Committee: Meredith Hall (Planning Board) Capital Improvement Planning Committee: James "Jim Davis (Planning Board) Telecommunications Design Review Committee: Sean Fahy (Planning Board) and Nick Gray, Reappointment Milton Cultural Council: Meg Folcarelli Appointment of Chis Hayden. Director of Consolidated Facilities to: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Capital Improvement Planning Committee, Local Emergency Planning Committee and Milton Landing Committee Airplane Noise Advisory Committee: Christopher Hart Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee: Christopher Hart The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously to approve all the Committee appointments..” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Accept the PILOT Payment from Milton Academy in the amount of $210,000
To accept the PILOT Payment from Milton Academy in the amount of $210,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to accept the PILOT Payment from Milton Academy in the amount of $210,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to accept the PILOT payment..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the donation in the amount of $200.00 from the First Parish in Milton to the Milton Coalition
To approve the donation in the amount of $200.00 from the First Parish in Milton to the Milton Coalition
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the donation in the amount of $200.00 from the First Parish in Milton to the Milton Coalition. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to accept the donation from the First Parish..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the citation honoring the Fruit Center Marketplace's 50th Anniversary
To approve the citation honoring the Fruit Center Marketplace's 50th Anniversary
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the citation honoring the Fruit Center Marketplace's 50th Anniversary. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the citation..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the applications from Milton Parks and Recreation-Use of the Town Green/ Barron Hugo Gazebo - End of Year Celebration for the Teen Center on June 6, 2023 (Rain date: June 13, 2023) from...
To approve the applications from Milton Parks and Recreation-Use of the Town Green/ Barron Hugo Gazebo - End of Year Celebration for the Teen Center on June 6, 2023 (Rain date: June 13, 2023) from 3PM-5PM and the Milton Coalition-Use of the Town Green/Baron Hugo Gazebo -End of Year Celebration for the Milton Youth Advocates for Change on June 20, 2023 from 6:30PM-8PM.The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the applications from Milton Parks and Recreation-Use of the Town Green/ Barron Hugo Gazebo - End of Year Celebration for the Teen Center on June 6, 2023 (Rain date: June 13, 2023) from 3PM-5PM and the Milton Coalition-Use of the Town Green/Baron Hugo Gazebo -End of Year Celebration for the Milton Youth Advocates for Change on June 20, 2023 from 6:30PM-8PM.The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the applications to use the Town Green/Baron Hugo Gazebo..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the One Day Liquor License Applications for the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum, 1465 Brush Hill Road: Dogwood Days Lawn Party-June 3, 2023 from 5PM to 8PM Garden Concert, June 7, 2023...
To approve the One Day Liquor License Applications for the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum, 1465 Brush Hill Road: Dogwood Days Lawn Party-June 3, 2023 from 5PM to 8PM Garden Concert, June 7, 2023 from 6PM to 8PM Wine, Cheese and Trees Tour, June 8, 2023 from 6PM-8PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the One Day Liquor License Applications for the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum, 1465 Brush Hill Road: Dogwood Days Lawn Party-June 3, 2023 from 5PM to 8PM Garden Concert, June 7, 2023 from 6PM to 8PM Wine, Cheese and Trees Tour, June 8, 2023 from 6PM-8PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the one-day liquor licenses..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the meeting minutes for April 4th, April 11th, April 18th and April 28th
To approve the meeting minutes for April 4th, April 11th, April 18th and April 28th
The minutes name Benjamin D. Zoll as abstaining but give no count and do not say how the others voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes for April 4th, April 11th, April 18th and April 28th. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted to approve the meeting minutes. Mr. Zoll abstained from approving the minutes for April 4th, April 11th and April 18th..” (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 Zullas 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 return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
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 Zullas 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 return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Milton Public Employee Association July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Milton Public Employee Association July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Milton Public Employee Association July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9:56PM, Mr. Wells moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (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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