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Milton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

June 27, 2023

24 recorded votes, 24 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

During the meeting:

  • Mr. Wells left the meeting at: 7:14PM Ms. Musto began her remarks by sharing the roles and responsibilities of the Select Board.

Every vote, in order

Approve the Animal Shelter Building Project Site Selection / Request for Proposals

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Animal Shelter Building Project Site Selection / Request for Proposals

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the Animal Shelter Building Project Site Selection / Request for Proposals. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Approve the Class II Dealer License Renewal- RBM Motor Masters, Inc

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Class II Dealer License Renewal- RBM Motor Masters, Inc

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the Class II Dealer License Renewal- RBM Motor Masters, Inc. d/b/a Milton Auto Repair located at 944 Canton Ave., Milton, MA. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Reappoint Andrew Schmidt to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Andrew Schmidt to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Airplane Noise Advisory Committee Mr. Zoll moved to reappoint Andrew Schmidt to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Reappoint John E. King, Chief of Police, as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint John E. King, Chief of Police, as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Keeper of the Lock-Up Ms. Musto moved to reappoint John E. King, Chief of Police, as Keeper of the Lockup for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Reappoint the following individuals to the Local Historic District Study Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Larry Lawfer, Williams S. Mullen and Mallory Walsh

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint the following individuals to the Local Historic District Study Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Larry Lawfer, Williams S. Mullen and Mallory Walsh

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Local Historic District Study Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Larry Lawfer, Williams S. Mullen and Mallory Walsh. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Reappoint the following individuals to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Mark Day, Robert F. Lynch, Jr., Johns E. Sullivan, Jr. and Jospeh Chamberlin

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint the following individuals to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Mark Day, Robert F. Lynch, Jr., Johns E. Sullivan, Jr. and Jospeh Chamberlin

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Municipal Broadband Committee Ms. Musto moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Mark Day, Robert F. Lynch, Jr., Johns E. Sullivan, Jr. and Jospeh Chamberlin. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Increase the Membership to the Municipal Broadband Committee to two Members and update the Charge

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To increase the Membership to the Municipal Broadband Committee to two Members and update the Charge

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to increase the Membership to the Municipal Broadband Committee to two Members and update the Charge. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Ralph Parent and Kenji Metayer

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Ralph Parent and Kenji Metayer

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Equity and Justice for All Committee Ms. Musto moved to appoint Ralph Parent and Kenji Metayer. to the Equity and Justice for All Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Reappoint Winston Daley as the Parks and Recreation Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Committee for a one-year tern to expire on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Winston Daley as the Parks and Recreation Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Committee for a one-year tern to expire on June 30, 2024

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to reappoint Winston Daley as the Parks and Recreation Designee to the Open Space and Recreation Committee for a one-year tern to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Reappoint the following individuals to the Select Board Landing Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Richard Burke, Theodore Carroll and Tim Czerwienski

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint the following individuals to the Select Board Landing Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Richard Burke, Theodore Carroll and Tim Czerwienski

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Select Board Landing Committee Ms. Musto moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Select Board Landing Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024: Richard Burke, Theodore Carroll and Tim Czerwienski. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Christina Lilliehook .to the Youth Task Force for a term of one year to expire on June 30,2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Christina Lilliehook .to the Youth Task Force for a term of one year to expire on June 30,2024

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Youth Task Force Mr. Zoll moved to appoint Christina Lilliehook .to the Youth Task Force for a term of one year to expire on June 30,2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Deborah Azerrad Savona and Lara Simondi to the Sign Review Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Deborah Azerrad Savona and Lara Simondi to the Sign Review Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Sign Review Committee Mr. Zoll moved to appoint Deborah Azerrad Savona and Lara Simondi to the Sign Review Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto.. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Appoint Cheryl Tougias as the Planning Board Designee and Kathleen O'Donnell as the Select Board Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a threeyear term to expire on June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Cheryl Tougias as the Planning Board Designee and Kathleen O'Donnell as the Select Board Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a threeyear term to expire on June 30, 2026

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Community Preservation Committee Ms. Musto moved to appoint Cheryl Tougias as the Planning Board Designee and Kathleen O'Donnell as the Select Board Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a threeyear term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Reappoint Roberta Leary as a Member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026 and appoint Denisse Rochlin and reappoint John Fleming as Associate...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Roberta Leary as a Member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026 and appoint Denisse Rochlin and reappoint John Fleming as Associate Members for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Council on Aging Board of Directors Ms. Musto moved to reappoint Roberta Leary as a Member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026 and appoint Denisse Rochlin and reappoint John Fleming as Associate Members for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Reappoint the following individuals to the Commission on Disability for a (three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026): Diane DiTullio-Agostino, Coleman Irwin, Charlene Neu, Alex Rosenberg and...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint the following individuals to the Commission on Disability for a (three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026): Diane DiTullio-Agostino, Coleman Irwin, Charlene Neu, Alex Rosenberg and Kathryn Upatham

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Commission on Disability Ms. Musto moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Commission on Disability for a (three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026): Diane DiTullio-Agostino, Coleman Irwin, Charlene Neu, Alex Rosenberg and Kathryn Upatham. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Approve the Grant of Easement to USC LLC over the Dump Access Road and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Grant of Easement to USC LLC over the Dump Access Road and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the Grant of Easement to USC LLC over the Dump Access Road and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Approve the contract with Foulsham Corp

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the contract with Foulsham Corp

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the contract with Foulsham Corp. for the Milton Public Library Handicap Ramp project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the contract with Foulsham Corp

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the contract with Foulsham Corp. for the Colicott/Cunningham Stormwater BMP. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Town Administrator's Annual Performance Evaluation in accordance with his contract

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Town Administrator's Annual Performance Evaluation in accordance with his contract

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Town Administrator's Annual Performance Evaluation in accordance with his contract. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes for June 3, 2023 and June 13, 2023

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the meeting minutes for June 3, 2023 and June 13, 2023

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 3, 2023 and June 13, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“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 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. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. MUSTO: YES ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

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 Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. MUSTO: YES ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Town Landing, Wharf Street) based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter into Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Town Landing, Wharf Street) 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

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Chair Zullas moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Town Landing, Wharf Street) 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. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. MUSTO: YES ZULLAS: YES BRADLEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn.

Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Adjourn At 10:55PM, Ms. Musto moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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