MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 14, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 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 grant agreement with the Copeland foundation for the animal shelter building project subject to Town Counsel's review and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the board's behalf
To approve the grant agreement with the Copeland foundation for the animal shelter building project subject to Town Counsel's review and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the board's behalf
Yes: Bradley, Musto, Zoll, ZullasNo: Wells
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the grant agreement with the Copeland foundation for the animal shelter building project subject to Town Counsel's review and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted, 4-1, to approve. Mr. Wells did not vote favorably..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)
Approve the application from the Chamber of Commerce to use Maning Park for the Holiday Stroll and the Chamber's application for a One-Day Liquor License on December 2nd
To approve the application from the Chamber of Commerce to use Maning Park for the Holiday Stroll and the Chamber's application for a One-Day Liquor License on December 2nd
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application from the Chamber of Commerce to use Maning Park for the Holiday Stroll and the Chamber's application for a One-Day Liquor License on December 2nd. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve the Chamber's application to Use Manning Park and an application for a OneDay Liquor License..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Recess to the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
To recess to the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
From the minutes
“At 755PM, Mr. Wells moved to recess to the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to recess to the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve, as amended, the letter to MassDOT re: proposed project at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Chickatawbut Road
To approve, as amended, the letter to MassDOT re: proposed project at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Chickatawbut Road
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Mr. Zoll moved to approve, as amended, the letter to MassDOT re: proposed project at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Chickatawbut Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve the FY'2024 stormwater rates
To approve the FY'2024 stormwater rates
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the FY'2024 stormwater rates. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the stormwater rates for FY'2024..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Contract with PMA Consultants as the Owner's Project Manager for the new school project and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
To approve the Contract with PMA Consultants as the Owner's Project Manager for the new school project and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Contract with PMA Consultants as the Owner's Project Manager for the new school project and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve the Contract with PMA Consultants as the Owner's Project Manager for the new school project and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to allocate $48,000 from ARPA funding to the Fiber to the Home Master Plan
To approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to allocate $48,000 from ARPA funding to the Fiber to the Home Master Plan
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to allocate $48,000 from ARPA funding to the Fiber to the Home Master Plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Wells)
Approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to allocate $55,000 from ARPA funding for additional School Bus for School Year 2023/2024
To approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to allocate $55,000 from ARPA funding for additional School Bus for School Year 2023/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the recommendation of the Finance Committee to allocate $55,000 from ARPA funding for additional School Bus for School Year 2023/2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the revised OPEB Policy
To approve the revised OPEB Policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the revised OPEB Policy. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve agreement for $450.00 a month rental fee in exchange for dock/ramp removal
To approve agreement for $450.00 a month rental fee in exchange for dock/ramp removal
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to approve agreement for $450.00 a month rental fee in exchange for dock/ramp removal. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the agreement..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)
Approve the Adoption of Written Procedures for Designer Selection, in accordance with M.G.L. c
To approve the Adoption of Written Procedures for Designer Selection, in accordance with M.G.L. c
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Adoption of Written Procedures for Designer Selection, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 7C, §§ 44-58. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Approve the Milton Art Center's application for a One Day Liquor License for the Homecoming Holiday Even on November 25, 2023
To approve the Milton Art Center's application for a One Day Liquor License for the Homecoming Holiday Even on November 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Milton Art Center's application for a One Day Liquor License for the Homecoming Holiday Even on November 25, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Milton Art Center..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Thank you letter to Driscoll Landscaping
To approve the Thank you letter to Driscoll Landscaping
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Thank you letter to Driscoll Landscaping. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor to approve the letter..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the amended meeting minutes dated September 19, 2023 and September 26, 2023
To approve the amended meeting minutes dated September 19, 2023 and September 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the amended meeting minutes dated September 19, 2023 and September 26, 2023. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor of approving the meeting minutes..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to approve and release Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated 6/29/2022, 10/5/2022, 12/6/2022, 1/18/2023, 3/7/2023, and 9/5/2023 related to...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to approve and release Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated 6/29/2022, 10/5/2022, 12/6/2022, 1/18/2023, 3/7/2023, and 9/5/2023 related to the Town's litigation against the FAA and Executive Session Minutes dated 2/7/2023 related to an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Philip Johenning on January 18, 2023 against the Milton Select Board
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to approve and release Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated 6/29/2022, 10/5/2022, 12/6/2022, 1/18/2023, 3/7/2023, and 9/5/2023 related to the Town's litigation against the FAA and Executive Session Minutes dated 2/7/2023 related to an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Philip Johenning on January 18, 2023 against the Milton Select Board. The Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (50) to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS:YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a...
To adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation 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 litigation 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 unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)
Adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have...
To adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation 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 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 unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Zoll)
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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