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Milton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 28, 2023

8 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

Increase the cap on the Senior Property Tax Volunteer Program from $1,500 per participant to $2,000

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To increase the cap on the Senior Property Tax Volunteer Program from $1,500 per participant to $2,000

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to increase the cap on the Senior Property Tax Volunteer Program from $1,500 per participant to $2,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. Chair Zullas offered a friendly amendment to increase the cost-of-living increase to 6.5%. The friendly amendment was supported by Mr. Wells and Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously in favor of increasing the cap on the Senior Property Tax Volunteer Program from $1,500 per participant to $2,000 and increasing the cost of living to 6.5%..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to opt out or stay and based on the advice of Town Counsel with respect to the DuPont Settlement

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to opt out or stay and based on the advice of Town Counsel with respect to the DuPont Settlement

From the minutes

“Following a brief discussion, Mr. Wells moved to authorize the Town Administrator to opt out or stay and based on the advice of Town Counsel with respect to the DuPont Settlement. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously all in favor to authorize the Town Administrator to address this matter..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the Letter to the Environmental Protection Agency and Mass

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Letter to the Environmental Protection Agency and Mass

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Letter to the Environmental Protection Agency and Mass. Department of Environmental Protection re: Comments on Draft Permit No. MA0103284. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously, all in favor..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the use of the Baron Hugo Gazebo on Sunday, December 3, 2023 for the Annual Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive sponsored by Francine Jeffers of Kelley & Rege Properties and on Friday, December...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the use of the Baron Hugo Gazebo on Sunday, December 3, 2023 for the Annual Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive sponsored by Francine Jeffers of Kelley & Rege Properties and on Friday, December 8th for the Memorial Tree Program and Lighting Ceremony sponsored by the Rotary Club of Milton

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the use of the Baron Hugo Gazebo on Sunday, December 3, 2023 for the Annual Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive sponsored by Francine Jeffers of Kelley & Rege Properties and on Friday, December 8th for the Memorial Tree Program and Lighting Ceremony sponsored by the Rotary Club of Milton. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously all in favor to approve the use of the Baron Hugo Gazebo..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the following one-day liquor licenses to Historic New EnglandEustis Estate for the following dates: Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast- Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3PM-5PM Christmas...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following one-day liquor licenses to Historic New EnglandEustis Estate for the following dates: Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast- Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3PM-5PM Christmas Cheers - Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 7PM -9PM Christmas Cheers - Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 7PM-9PM Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast-Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 3PM-5PM Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast -Monday, December 18, 2023 from 3PM-5PM Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast- Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 3PM-5PM

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the following one-day liquor licenses to Historic New EnglandEustis Estate for the following dates: Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast- Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3PM-5PM Christmas Cheers - Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 7PM -9PM Christmas Cheers - Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 7PM-9PM Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast-Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 3PM-5PM Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast -Monday, December 18, 2023 from 3PM-5PM Christmas Tea with Champagne Toast- Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 3PM-5PM The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously all in favor to approve the one-day liquor licenses..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the meeting minutes for October 10, 2023

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the meeting minutes for October 10, 2023

Yes: Musto, Wells, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Bradley

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the meeting minutes for October 10, 2023. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted (4-0-1) to approve the meeting minutes for October 10, 2023. Ms. Bradley abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Musto, second: Wells)

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

Approve the meeting minutes for October 24, 2023

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the meeting minutes for October 24, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes for October 24, 2023. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously all in favor to approve the meeting minutes for October 24th..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: (Milton Professional Management Association and Milton Firefighters, Local...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: (Milton Professional Management Association and 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

“Adjourn At 8:21PM, Chair Zullas moved to adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: (Milton Professional Management Association and 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 not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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