MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 5, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 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 re-joined the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Contract with Coastal EMS, LLC
To approve the Contract with Coastal EMS, LLC
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the Contract with Coastal EMS, LLC. For ambulance services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Boad voted unanimously to approve the Contract with Coastal EMS, LLC. For ambulance services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)
Submit the zoning bylaw amendment for compliance M.G.L. c
To submit the zoning bylaw amendment for compliance M.G.L. c
Yes: Bradley, Wells, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Musto
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Ms. Bradley moved to submit the zoning bylaw amendment for compliance M.G.L. c. 40 Section 3A multi-family zoning as-of-right in MBTA communities to the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. Chair Zullas offered a friendly amendment: after moved… "include in the Special Town Meeting Warrant." The friendly amendment was accepted by Ms. Bradley and Mr. Zoll. Chair Zullas noted that by voting on this article this evening, the Select Board is giving the Planning Board the maximum amount of time (65 days) allowed under the statute Chapter 48, Section 5 to conduct a public hearing and issue their report. Th Report may contain amendments to the proposed article, or the Planning Board could propose a whole new article for consideration. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to include in the Special Town Meeting Warrant, a zoning bylaw amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c. 40 Section 3A multi-family zoning as-of-right in MBTA communities to the Planning Board. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: ABSTAIN WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)
Approve the bylaw to require recording and posting of elected public bodies and request Town Counsel to review and put into proper legal form
To approve the bylaw to require recording and posting of elected public bodies and request Town Counsel to review and put into proper legal form
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the bylaw to require recording and posting of elected public bodies and request Town Counsel to review and put into proper legal form. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board Members discussed the pros and cons of including sub-committees into the recording bylaw. Following the discussion, the Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the bylaw to require recording and posting of elected public bodies and request Town Counsel to review and put into proper legal form. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)
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...
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
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 (5-0) to enter into Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining : Milton Firefighters, Local 1116 based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining : 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
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining : 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 (5-0) to enter into Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss (litigation) strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Town of Milton v
To enter into Executive Session to discuss (litigation) strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Town of Milton v
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss (litigation) strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Town of Milton v. Federal Aviation Administration, No. 22-152 (U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit) 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 Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter into Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)
Approve the Lease Agreement with the Neponset Rowing Club for Lot C at the Town Landing in the amount of $7,200 for year one of a five-year lease with an increase of 2.5% each year
To approve the Lease Agreement with the Neponset Rowing Club for Lot C at the Town Landing in the amount of $7,200 for year one of a five-year lease with an increase of 2.5% each year
The roll call does not give a vote for Richard G. Wells, Jr., who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Milton Yacht Club Chair Zullas moved to approve the Lease Agreement with the Neponset Rowing Club for Lot C at the Town Landing in the amount of $7,200 for year one of a five-year lease with an increase of 2.5% each year. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Approve the Lease Agreement with the Milton Yacht Club for 25 Wharf Street in the amount of $2,500 a year for a five-year lease
To approve the Lease Agreement with the Milton Yacht Club for 25 Wharf Street in the amount of $2,500 a year for a five-year lease
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to approve the Lease Agreement with the Milton Yacht Club for 25 Wharf Street in the amount of $2,500 a year for a five-year lease. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve. Mr. Zoll noted that Mr. Wells was in attendance during the Executive Session to discuss the leases, but his internet connection and has not yet re-joined. Chair Zullas thanked Mr. Wells for his support in negotiating the new agreements. Mr. Wells re-joined the meeting. He did express his support in favor of the agreement with the Neponset Rowing Club. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Adjourn at 10:47PM
To adjourn at 10:47PM
From the minutes
“Adjourn Ms. Musto made a motion to adjourn at 10:47PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)
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