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Milton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

October 24, 2023

17 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 letters of Appreciation to Steel and Rye and Novara/Abby Park for their donations for the Staff Lunch Event

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the letters of Appreciation to Steel and Rye and Novara/Abby Park for their donations for the Staff Lunch Event

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the letters of Appreciation to Steel and Rye and Novara/Abby Park for their donations for the Staff Lunch Event. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 5-0) to approve the letters. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve PMA Consultants as the Owner's Project Manager for the new school project recommended by the School Building Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve PMA Consultants as the Owner's Project Manager for the new school project recommended by the School Building Committee

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve PMA Consultants as the Owner's Project Manager for the new school project recommended by the School Building Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve PMA Consultants as the Owner's Project Manager for the new school. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Accept the updated changes to the Article regarding the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To accept the updated changes to the Article regarding the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c

Yes: Bradley, Wells, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Musto

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to accept the updated changes to the Article regarding the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A Multi-family zoning as-of-right in MBTA communities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-01) to accept the updated changes to the Article and include it in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. MUSTO: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)

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

Accept the changes to the Mandatory Mixed-Use Amendment Article regarding Milton/Central Ave

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To accept the changes to the Mandatory Mixed-Use Amendment Article regarding Milton/Central Ave

Yes: Bradley, Wells, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Musto

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to accept the changes to the Mandatory Mixed-Use Amendment Article regarding Milton/Central Ave. Station Sub-District. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to accept the updated changes to the Article and include it in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. MUSTO: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)

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

Approve the Warrant Article with respect to the Transfer of Land to the Conservation Commission

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Warrant Article with respect to the Transfer of Land to the Conservation Commission

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Warrant Article with respect to the Transfer of Land to the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the Warrant Article. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)

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

Approve the Warrant Article with respect to the School Building Committee Appropriation

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Warrant Article with respect to the School Building Committee Appropriation

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Warrant Article with respect to the School Building Committee Appropriation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the Warrant Article. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the Warrant Article with respect to the updated Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Warrant Article with respect to the updated Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c

Yes: Bradley, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Musto, Wells

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Warrant Article with respect to the updated Zoning Bylaw Amendment for compliance with M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A Multi-family zoning as-of-right in MBTA communities. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (30-2) to approve the Warrant Article. MUSTO: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)

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

Approve the Warrant Article with respect to the updated Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Mandatory Mixed Use in the Milton/Central Station Subdistrict

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Warrant Article with respect to the updated Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Mandatory Mixed Use in the Milton/Central Station Subdistrict

Yes: Bradley, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Musto, Wells

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Warrant Article with respect to the updated Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Mandatory Mixed Use in the Milton/Central Station Subdistrict The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (3-0-2) to approve the Warrant Article. MUSTO: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)

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

Approve the Warrant Article with respect to Amending the FY2024 Budget

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Warrant Article with respect to Amending the FY2024 Budget

From the minutes

“(e) Amend FY2024 Budget Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Warrant Article with respect to Amending the FY2024 Budget The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the Warrant Article. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)

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

Approve the Index and Greeting Pages for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Index and Greeting Pages for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“" (8c) Index and Greeting Pages Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Index and Greeting Pages for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) by roll call vote to approve the Index and Greeting Pages. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Recess the Select Board Meeting for a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Trust

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recess the Select Board Meeting for a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Trust

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to recess the Select Board Meeting for a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Trust. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll (5-0) call to recess for a meeting of the Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Trust. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Approve the letter of Support for the South Shore Regional Chamber of Commerce application for a Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the letter of Support for the South Shore Regional Chamber of Commerce application for a Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the letter of Support for the South Shore Regional Chamber of Commerce application for a Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the letter of support. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Approve flying the Flag of Israel in the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the month of November

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve flying the Flag of Israel in the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the month of November

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve flying the Flag of Israel in the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the month of November. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve flying the Flag of Israel in the Baron Hugo Gazebo MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the Arbor Day Proclamation

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Arbor Day Proclamation

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Arbor Day Proclamation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Arbor Day Proclamation. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Appoint Johanna McCarthy to the Milton Retirement Board for a tern to expire on July 31, 2024

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Johanna McCarthy to the Milton Retirement Board for a tern to expire on July 31, 2024

From the minutes

“Milton Retirement Board Mr. Wells moved to appoint Johanna McCarthy to the Milton Retirement Board for a tern to expire on July 31, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the appointment. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes for September 5, 2023 and September 12, 2023

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the meeting minutes for September 5, 2023 and September 12, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes for September 5, 2023 and September 12, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the meeting minutes. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation against the Town based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open...

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation against the Town 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 adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation against the Town 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 not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to adjourn the Open Session and enter into Executive Session. MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES WELLS: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (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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