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Milton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

September 26, 2023

18 recorded votes, 18 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 a change request for additional demolition and new MEP systems at the second and the third floor of the former fire headquarters building in the amount of $269,139.09

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve a change request for additional demolition and new MEP systems at the second and the third floor of the former fire headquarters building in the amount of $269,139.09

The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the change order.", but the roll call reads: Erin G. Bradley yes, Roxanne Musto yes, Richard G. Wells, Jr. abstained, Michael F. Zullas yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Chair Zullas moved to approve a change request for additional demolition and new MEP systems at the second and the third floor of the former fire headquarters building in the amount of $269,139.09. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the change order. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)

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

Authorize the Purchase/Installation of Hometown Hero Banners

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To authorize the Purchase/Installation of Hometown Hero Banners

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to authorize the Purchase/Installation of Hometown Hero Banners. Chair Zullas offered a friendly amendment: we authorize and support the purchase of the Hometown Hero Banners including the brackets. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. Ms. Musto accepted the friendly amendment. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Wells)

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

Approve the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A Multi-family zoning as-ofright in MBTA communities in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Chair Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (3-0-1) to include the Warrant Article. Prior to the vote, Ms. Musto stated that she would abstain. Ms. Musto would prefer that the Planning Bord offer their recommendation before taking action. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: ABSTAIN WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zullas)

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

Include an article to Amend the FY2024 Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To include an article to Amend the FY2024 Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to include an article to Amend the FY2024 Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to include the Warrant Article. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Include an Article establishing a Bylaw to Require Recording and Posting of Meetings of Elected Public Bodies in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To include an Article establishing a Bylaw to Require Recording and Posting of Meetings of Elected Public Bodies in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to include an Article establishing a Bylaw to Require Recording and Posting of Meetings of Elected Public Bodies in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to include the Warrant Article. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)

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

Include a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Requiring Mixed Use in the Milton Village Subdistrict

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To include a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Requiring Mixed Use in the Milton Village Subdistrict

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Chair Zullas moved to include a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Requiring Mixed Use in the Milton Village Subdistrict. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted (4-0) to include the amendment/article in the Warrant. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)

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

Include the Article for the Local Historic District Bylaw in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To include the Article for the Local Historic District Bylaw in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting

The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to include the Warrant Article.", but the roll call reads: Erin G. Bradley abstained, Roxanne Musto yes, Richard G. Wells, Jr. yes, Michael F. Zullas yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to include the Article for the Local Historic District Bylaw in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to include the Warrant Article. BRADLEY: ABSTAIN MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, December 4, 2023

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, December 4, 2023

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“c. Close the Warrant Ms. Bradley moved to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, December 4, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to close the Warrant. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)

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

Approve the amended comment letter

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the amended comment letter.

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the amended comment letter. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.”

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

Reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Lori Connelly, John Folcarelli and Michael Hale

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · 3–0

To reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Lori Connelly, John Folcarelli and Michael Hale

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Lori Connelly, John Folcarelli and Michael Hale. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. Ther Board voted by roll call (3-0-1) to approve the Committee reappointments. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)

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

Reappoint the following individuals to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Stephen O'Donnell, Ellen Anselone, Meredith Hall, Frederick McFadden, William Mullen and...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · 4–0

To reappoint the following individuals to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Stephen O'Donnell, Ellen Anselone, Meredith Hall, Frederick McFadden, William Mullen and Linda Weld

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Historical Commission Reappointments Ms. Musto moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024: Stephen O'Donnell, Ellen Anselone, Meredith Hall, Frederick McFadden, William Mullen and Linda Weld. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Committee reappointments. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Wells)

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

Reappoint Elaine Benson and Regina Campbell-Malone to the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a tern to expire on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · 4–0

To reappoint Elaine Benson and Regina Campbell-Malone to the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a tern to expire on June 30, 2024

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to reappoint Elaine Benson and Regina Campbell-Malone to the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a tern to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Committee reappointments. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Wells)

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

Appoint David Godine to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint David Godine to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to appoint David Godine to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Committee reappointments. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)

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

Approve the one day liquor license for Mass Audubon at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum located at 1904 Canton Ave

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the one day liquor license for Mass Audubon at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum located at 1904 Canton Ave

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the one day liquor license for Mass Audubon at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum located at 1904 Canton Ave. for Flocktoberfest on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 4PM-7PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the one-day liquor license. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)

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

Approve the one-day liquor license for John Morton of the Catholic Parishes of the Blue Hills (Saint Pius X Church), located at 101 Wolcott Road for the Designer Purse Bingo on Saturday, October...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the one-day liquor license for John Morton of the Catholic Parishes of the Blue Hills (Saint Pius X Church), located at 101 Wolcott Road for the Designer Purse Bingo on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 6PM-9PM

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“(b) Ms. Musto moved to approve the one-day liquor license for John Morton of the Catholic Parishes of the Blue Hills (Saint Pius X Church), located at 101 Wolcott Road for the Designer Purse Bingo on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 6PM-9PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the one-day liquor license. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Wells)

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

Approve the one-day liquor license for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road for the Teaching Artists Art Exhibit on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 6PM10PM

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the one-day liquor license for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road for the Teaching Artists Art Exhibit on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 6PM10PM

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“(c) Ms. Musto moved to approve the one-day liquor license for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road for the Teaching Artists Art Exhibit on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 6PM10PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the one-day liquor license. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Wells)

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

Approve the meeting minutes as amended for August 22, 2023

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the meeting minutes as amended for August 22, 2023

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“" Ms. Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes as amended for August 22, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted to approve the amended meeting minutes. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To adjourn.

The roll call does not give a vote for Benjamin D. Zoll, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Adjourn At 9:19PM, Ms. Musto moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to adjourn. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (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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