MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 13, 2023
22 recorded votes, 4 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
Approve the installation of the Shade Structure at the rear of the Milton Art Center
To approve the installation of the Shade Structure at the rear of the Milton Art Center
Yes: Musto, Wells, Zoll, ZullasNo: Bradley
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the installation of the Shade Structure at the rear of the Milton Art Center. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Shade Structure. BRADLEY: NO MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Offer conditional approval of a Common Victuallar License to Joandry Vasquez for the El Barrio Mexica Grill located at 27 Central Ave
To offer conditional approval of a Common Victuallar License to Joandry Vasquez for the El Barrio Mexica Grill located at 27 Central Ave
Yes: Musto, Wells, Zoll, ZullasNo: Bradley
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Mr. Wells moved to offer conditional approval of a Common Victuallar License to Joandry Vasquez for the El Barrio Mexica Grill located at 27 Central Ave. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to offer conditional approval of a Common Victuallar License at 27 Central Ave. BRADLEY: NO MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Offer conditional approval of a Common Victuallar License to Joandry Vasquez for the El Barrio Mexica Grill located at 537 Adams St
To offer conditional approval of a Common Victuallar License to Joandry Vasquez for the El Barrio Mexica Grill located at 537 Adams St.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to offer conditional approval of a Common Victuallar License to Joandry Vasquez for the El Barrio Mexica Grill located at 537 Adams St. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to offer conditional approval of a Common Victuallar License at 537 Adams Street. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Recess the Select Board Meeting and called to order the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
To recess the Select Board Meeting and called to order the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
From the minutes
“At 8:55 PM, Mr. Wells moved to recess the Select Board Meeting and called to order the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to recess the Select Board Meeting. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Select Board's Goals and Objectives
To approve the Select Board's Goals and Objectives
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Select Board's Goals and Objectives. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Select Board's Goals and Objectives. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Approve the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives
To approve the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Approve changing the Fall Town Meeting from October 30, 2023 to December 4, 2023
To approve changing the Fall Town Meeting from October 30, 2023 to December 4, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve changing the Fall Town Meeting from October 30, 2023 to December 4, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to change the date of the Fall Town Meeting. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the application for $75,000 in funding through the Community Preservation Act, (CPA) for basketball court improvements for the playground/area on the corner of Walnut Street and Clapp St
To approve the application for $75,000 in funding through the Community Preservation Act, (CPA) for basketball court improvements for the playground/area on the corner of Walnut Street and Clapp St.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application for $75,000 in funding through the Community Preservation Act, (CPA) for basketball court improvements for the playground/area on the corner of Walnut Street and Clapp St. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5- 0) to approve the CPA application. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the application for $250,000 in funding through the Community Preservation Act, (CPA) for the benches and pergola at Manning Park
To approve the application for $250,000 in funding through the Community Preservation Act, (CPA) for the benches and pergola at Manning Park
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application for $250,000 in funding through the Community Preservation Act, (CPA) for the benches and pergola at Manning Park. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the CPA application. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Lisa Troy as the School Committee Designee and Mary Stefanidakis as the Town Administrator's Designee to the Climate Action Planning Committee for one-year terms
To appoint Lisa Troy as the School Committee Designee and Mary Stefanidakis as the Town Administrator's Designee to the Climate Action Planning Committee for one-year terms
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Lisa Troy as the School Committee Designee and Mary Stefanidakis as the Town Administrator's Designee to the Climate Action Planning Committee for one-year terms. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to the appointments to the Climate Action Planning Committee. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Ron Israel to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a term of one year
To appoint Ron Israel to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to appoint Ron Israel to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a term of one year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to the appointment to the Climate Action Planning Committee. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Wells)
Appoint Dr. Elizabeth Carroll as the School Committee Designee to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term of one year
To appoint Dr. Elizabeth Carroll as the School Committee Designee to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to appoint Dr. Elizabeth Carroll as the School Committee Designee to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term of one year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to the appointment to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)
Appoint Giselle Dimanche to the Youth Task Force for a term of one year
To appoint Giselle Dimanche to the Youth Task Force for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Giselle Dimanche to the Youth Task Force for a term of one year. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the appointment to the Youth Task Force. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Accept the donations to the Milton Coalition from the Congregation Beth Shalom Blue Hills in the amount of $100.00, the Milton Rotary Club Foundation, Inc
To accept the donations to the Milton Coalition from the Congregation Beth Shalom Blue Hills in the amount of $100.00, the Milton Rotary Club Foundation, Inc
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to accept the donations to the Milton Coalition from the Congregation Beth Shalom Blue Hills in the amount of $100.00, the Milton Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $720.00 and $500.00 from the First Congregational Church of Milton. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to accept the donations to the Milton Coalition. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute contracts of $50,000 or less in Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute contracts of $50,000 or less in Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute contracts of $50,000 or less in Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator to execute contracts of $50,000 or less in Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License Application and request to waive fee: LyndaLee Sheridan and Cypress Catering for the Milton Music Festival and Fireworks: Saturday, June 24th from 5PM-11PM and...
To approve the One-Day Liquor License Application and request to waive fee: LyndaLee Sheridan and Cypress Catering for the Milton Music Festival and Fireworks: Saturday, June 24th from 5PM-11PM and Sunday, June 25th from 12PM-9PM at Hutchinson Field
The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to approve the application and waive the $50.00 fee.", but the roll call reads: Erin G. Bradley no, Roxanne Musto yes, Richard G. Wells, Jr. abstained, Benjamin D. Zoll yes, Michael F. Zullas yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the One-Day Liquor License Application and request to waive fee: LyndaLee Sheridan and Cypress Catering for the Milton Music Festival and Fireworks: Saturday, June 24th from 5PM-11PM and Sunday, June 25th from 12PM-9PM at Hutchinson Field. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. Ms. Bradley shared her concerns regarding the request to waive the fee. The Members had a brief discussion on the matter. The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to approve the application and waive the $50.00 fee. BRADLEY: NO MUSTO: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve the meeting minutes for May 1, 2023, May 2, 2023, May 4, 2023, and May 23, 2023
To approve the meeting minutes for May 1, 2023, May 2, 2023, May 4, 2023, and May 23, 2023
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 1, 2023, May 2, 2023, May 4, 2023, and May 23, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call 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 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 Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining
From the minutes
“Milton Superior Officers Chair Zullas moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining. a. Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association b. Milton Professional Management Association c. Milton Firefighters, Local 1116 d. Milton Police Association e. Milton Superior Officers 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 unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Blue Hill Ave: B 7 5 and 676 Brush Hill Ave: B 7 4) based on my belief that discussion of this...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Blue Hill Ave: B 7 5 and 676 Brush Hill Ave: B 7 4) 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 the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Blue Hill Ave: B 7 5 and 676 Brush Hill Ave: B 7 4) 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 Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Approve the memorandum of Agreements with the Milton Police Association and the Milton Superior Officers for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
To approve the memorandum of Agreements with the Milton Police Association and the Milton Superior Officers for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the memorandum of Agreements with the Milton Police Association and the Milton Superior Officers for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the memorandum of Agreements with the Milton Police Association and the Milton Superior Officers. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 11:11PM, Mr. Wells moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: 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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