MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2024
13 recorded votes, 3 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 Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on February 13, 2024 from 7am to 8PM regarding Article 1 of the December 4, 2023 Special Town Meeting in accordance with Section 7 of the Town Charter
To approve the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on February 13, 2024 from 7am to 8PM regarding Article 1 of the December 4, 2023 Special Town Meeting in accordance with Section 7 of the Town Charter
From the minutes
“" Following the discussion, Ms. Musto moved to approve the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on February 13, 2024 from 7am to 8PM regarding Article 1 of the December 4, 2023 Special Town Meeting in accordance with Section 7 of the Town Charter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Special Town Meeting Election Warrant. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)
Approve the amended letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ("EOHLC") in response to EOHLC's request for information with respect to compliance with the MBTA Communities Act
To approve the amended letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ("EOHLC") in response to EOHLC's request for information with respect to compliance with the MBTA Communities Act
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the amended letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ("EOHLC") in response to EOHLC's request for information with respect to compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the amended letter. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)
Place the following three articles from the December 4, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Transfer of land to Conservation Commission, Recording of Meetings of...
To place the following three articles from the December 4, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Transfer of land to Conservation Commission, Recording of Meetings of Elected Public Bodies and Citizens Petition to transfer the Pope's Pond parcel to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to place the following three articles from the December 4, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Transfer of land to Conservation Commission, Recording of Meetings of Elected Public Bodies and Citizens Petition to transfer the Pope's Pond parcel to the Conservation Commission. The Motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve these articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Reappoint Raju Pathak to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
To reappoint Raju Pathak to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Raju Pathak Ms. Musto moved to reappoint Raju Pathak 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 unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the appointment. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)
Approve the letter of support for the Council on Aging's application to the Community Transit Grant Program for a 14-passenger wheelchair accessible minibus
To approve the letter of support for the Council on Aging's application to the Community Transit Grant Program for a 14-passenger wheelchair accessible minibus
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the letter of support for the Council on Aging's application to the Community Transit Grant Program for a 14-passenger wheelchair accessible minibus. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the letter of support. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)
Approve the No Place for Hate Proclamation to be read Monday, January 15, 2024 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
To approve the No Place for Hate Proclamation to be read Monday, January 15, 2024 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the No Place for Hate Proclamation to be read Monday, January 15, 2024 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the proclamation. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)
Approve the amended meeting minutes for November 3rd, 2024
To approve the amended meeting minutes for November 3rd, 2024
Yes: Bradley, Musto, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Zoll
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the amended meeting minutes for November 3rd, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to approve the minutes. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: ABSTAIN ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Approve the amended meeting minutes for November 9th, November 14th and November 28, 2024
To approve the amended meeting minutes for November 9th, November 14th and November 28, 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the amended meeting minutes for November 9th, November 14th and November 28, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the minutes. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Accept the donation to the Milton Coalition for $100.00 from Anthony Cichello and Christine Marie Kamp
To accept the donation to the Milton Coalition for $100.00 from Anthony Cichello and Christine Marie Kamp
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to accept the donation to the Milton Coalition for $100.00 from Anthony Cichello and Christine Marie Kamp. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to accept the donation to the Milton Coalition. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Bradley)
Adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss (litigation) strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Town of Milton v
To adjourn from the Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss (litigation) strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Town of Milton v
The roll call lists Mr. Wells as "a. YES b. ABSTAIN" on a motion with one part, so his vote is unclear. The other four members voted yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to adjourn from the Open Session and 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 not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn and enter executive session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)
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 Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn and enter executive session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Bradley)
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 negotiating 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 negotiating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
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 bargaining position of the Select Board
The roll call does not give a vote for Michael F. Zullas, Richard G. Wells, Jr. and Benjamin D. Zoll, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9 21PM, 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 bargaining position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
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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