MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 12, 2024
23 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- Ms. Musto recused herself from the discussion.
- Ms. Musto returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approve the contract amendment for design with a second bay and to support a second bay at the East Milton Fire Station
To approve the contract amendment for design with a second bay and to support a second bay at the East Milton Fire Station
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the contract amendment for design with a second bay and to support a second bay at the East Milton Fire Station. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Members voted unanimously to approve the contract amendment that includes a second bay. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the dock design subject to any revisions of the Milton Landing Committee
To approve the dock design subject to any revisions of the Milton Landing Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the dock design subject to any revisions of the Milton Landing Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to the dock design subject to any revisions made by the Milton Landing Committee BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Accept the budget recommendation of the Select Board Finance Committee for FY2025
To accept the budget recommendation of the Select Board Finance Committee for FY2025
From the minutes
“Mr. wells moved to accept the budget recommendation of the Select Board Finance Committee for FY2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to accept the budget recommendation of the Select Board Finance Committee for FY2025. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Trash Cart / Sticker Fee $1 Increase for FY2025
To approve the Trash Cart / Sticker Fee $1 Increase for FY2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Trash Cart / Sticker Fee $1 Increase for FY2025. The Motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. .The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Trash Cart / Sticker Fee $1 Increase for FY2025. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the FY2025 Capital Budget
To approve the FY2025 Capital Budget
The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the Capital Budget for FY2025.", but the roll call reads: Erin G. Bradley yes, Roxanne Musto yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the FY2025 Capital Budget. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the Capital Budget for FY2025. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Useful Life 15 years 15 years 15 years 15 years 20 years 20 years 20 years 20 years 20 years
Useful Life 15 years 15 years 15 years 15 years 20 years 20 years 20 years 20 years 20 years
The roll call does not give a vote for Erin G. Bradley and Roxanne Musto, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Useful Life 15 years 15 years 15 years 15 years 20 years 20 years 20 years 20 years 20 years WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.”
Reopen the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To reopen the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Reopen Annual Town Meeting Warrant Mr. Zoll moved to reopen the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to reopen the warrant. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve the revised Community Preservation Committee Project Recommendations with the addition of $75,000 for Peverly Park for inclusion in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To approve the revised Community Preservation Committee Project Recommendations with the addition of $75,000 for Peverly Park for inclusion in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Roxanne Musto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the revised Community Preservation Committee Project Recommendations with the addition of $75,000 for Peverly Park for inclusion in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted by roll call to approve the updated warrant article. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: RECUSED WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Approve the revised Milton Village Historic District and Local Historic District Bylaw for inclusion in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To approve the revised Milton Village Historic District and Local Historic District Bylaw for inclusion in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the revised Milton Village Historic District and Local Historic District Bylaw for inclusion in the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the updated warrant article. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve an article to extend the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a term of one year
To approve an article to extend the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve an article to extend the Master Plan Implementation Committee for a term of one year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. Ms. Musto offered a friendly amendment to correct two items in the article: "anticipated steps to be completed in one year" and "will exist for 11 years." The amendment was accepted by Mr. Wells and Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the warrant article relative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Close the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To close the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Close the Warrant Mr. Zoll moved to close the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to close the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Recess the Select Board meeting in order to Call Order the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
To recess the Select Board meeting in order to Call Order the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
From the minutes
“At 8:50PM, Mr. Wells moved to recess the Select Board meeting in order to Call Order the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board Members voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to recess the Select Board Meeting. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss "I move to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation filed by the Attorney...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss "I move to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation filed by the Attorney General v
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss "I move to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation filed by the Attorney General v. the Town of Milton et. al., No. SJ-2024-0078 (Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk County). 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 return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call 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 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 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 return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Approve engagement of counsel for litigation filed by the Attorney General v
To approve engagement of counsel for litigation filed by the Attorney General v
Yes: Musto, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Bradley, Zoll
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve engagement of counsel for litigation filed by the Attorney General v. the Town of Milton et. al., No. SJ-2024-0078 (Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk County) with Foley Hoag and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (3-0-2) to approve. BRADLEY: ABSTAIN MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: ABSTAIN ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Erikk Hokenson to the Affordable Housing Trust for a tern to expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Erikk Hokenson to the Affordable Housing Trust for a tern to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Erikk Hokenson Mr. Wells moved to appoint Erikk Hokenson to the Affordable Housing Trust for a tern to expire on June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Members voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to appoint Erikk Hokenson as a Trustee of the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of one year. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Approve the letters requesting .gov domains for the Town and Police Department websites
To approve the letters requesting .gov domains for the Town and Police Department websites
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the letters requesting .gov domains for the Town and Police Department websites. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Members voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the letters. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the application from Sustainable Milton to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2024 Green Fair scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9AM-6PM
To approve the application from Sustainable Milton to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2024 Green Fair scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9AM-6PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application from Sustainable Milton to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2024 Green Fair scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9AM-6PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll (5-0) to approve the application from Sustainable Milton. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the application from the Milton Coalition to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo
To the application from the Milton Coalition to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2nd Annual Milton Coalition Against Substance Abuse scheduled for April 28, 2024, from 6:30PM-8PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to the application from the Milton Coalition to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the 2nd Annual Milton Coalition Against Substance Abuse scheduled for April 28, 2024, from 6:30PM-8PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll (5-0) to approve the application from the Milton Coalition. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the application from the Milton Coalition to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Milton Public Library's Annual Picnic and Children's Concert featuring Ben Anna Band ono...
To approve the application from the Milton Coalition to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Milton Public Library's Annual Picnic and Children's Concert featuring Ben Anna Band ono May 29, 2024, from 11:00AM-12:30PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application from the Milton Coalition to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Milton Public Library's Annual Picnic and Children's Concert featuring Ben Anna Band ono May 29, 2024, from 11:00AM-12:30PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll (5-0) to approve the application from the Milton Public Library. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the one-day liquor license application from St. Agatha Parish
To approve the one-day liquor license application from St. Agatha Parish.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved approve the One-Day Liquor License for St. Agatha Parish located at 432 Adams Street on Saturday, April 6th from 5PM to 8PM for a fundraiser featuring Danny Gill and the Old Brigade. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll (5-0) to approve the one-day liquor license application from St. Agatha Parish. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the meeting minutes for January 9th, January 23rd, February 1st and February 12, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes for January 9th, January 23rd, February 1st and February 12, 2024
The roll call reads "WELLS: YES ... ABSTAIN FOR MINUTES DATED FEB. 1st": Mr. Wells voted yes but abstained on the February 1 minutes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes for January 9th, January 23rd, February 1st and February 12, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call to approve the meeting minutes. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ABSTAIN FOR MINUTES DATED FEB. 1st ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 10:27PM, Mr. Zoll moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
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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