MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2024
17 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 Milton Fire Department Application for a SAFER Grant (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response)
To approve the Milton Fire Department Application for a SAFER Grant (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response)
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Milton Fire Department Application for a SAFER Grant (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response). The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Approve the Celebrate Milton resolution
To approve the Celebrate Milton resolution
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Celebrate Milton resolution. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Celebrate Milton Resolution. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Town Warrant in substantiated form and subject to any final ministerial changes from Town Counsel
To approve the Town Warrant in substantiated form and subject to any final ministerial changes from Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Town Warrant in substantiated form and subject to any final ministerial changes from Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Annual Town Warrant. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant in substantiated form and subject to any ministerial changes from Town Counsel
To approve the Annual Town Election Warrant in substantiated form and subject to any ministerial changes from Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant in substantiated form and subject to any ministerial changes from Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Renew the Community Electricity Aggregation Program with the default option at 10% Green
To approve.
Yes: Bradley, Musto, Wells, ZullasNo: Zoll
From the minutes
“After further discussion, Mr. Wells moved the approval to renew the Community Electricity Aggregation Program with the default option at 10% Green. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to approve. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL:NO ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the electricity Supply agreement with the Lowest Qualified Bidder
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the electricity Supply agreement with the Lowest Qualified Bidder
Yes: Bradley, Musto, Wells, ZullasNo: Zoll
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the electricity Supply agreement with the Lowest Qualified Bidder. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to approve. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL:NO ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Mary Ann Merrigan and Sara Truog to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027
To appoint Mary Ann Merrigan and Sara Truog to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Milton Landing Committee Mr. Wells moved to appoint Mary Ann Merrigan and Sara Truog to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the appointments to the Council on Aging Board of Directors. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Thomas McCarthy, Consolidated Facilities Director, to the following Committees for a one-year term: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Capital Improvement Planning Committee, Local...
To appoint Thomas McCarthy, Consolidated Facilities Director, to the following Committees for a one-year term: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Capital Improvement Planning Committee, Local Emergency Planning and Milton Landing Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Thomas McCarthy, Consolidated Facilities Director, to the following Committees for a one-year term: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Capital Improvement Planning Committee, Local Emergency Planning and Milton Landing Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the appointments. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the FY2023 Annual Report submission by the Select Board
To approve the FY2023 Annual Report submission by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the FY2023 Annual Report submission by the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Select Board's submission to the Annual Report. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the donation from the Milton Junior Women's Club to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $1,000
To approve the donation from the Milton Junior Women's Club to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $1,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the donation from the Milton Junior Women's Club to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $1,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the donation to the Milton Coalition. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the application from the First Congregational Church to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for the 10th Annual Strawberry Festival from 9AM-3PM
To approve the application from the First Congregational Church to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for the 10th Annual Strawberry Festival from 9AM-3PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application from the First Congregational Church to reserve the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for the 10th Annual Strawberry Festival from 9AM-3PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the use of the Town Green and Gazebo by the First Congregational Church BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License for We are Milton: Music Fest and Fireworks: Saturday, June 22nd 5PM-11PM and Sunday, June 23rd from 2PM-8PM at Hutchinson Field
To approve the One-Day Liquor License for We are Milton: Music Fest and Fireworks: Saturday, June 22nd 5PM-11PM and Sunday, June 23rd from 2PM-8PM at Hutchinson Field
Yes: Bradley, Musto, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the One-Day Liquor License for We are Milton: Music Fest and Fireworks: Saturday, June 22nd 5PM-11PM and Sunday, June 23rd from 2PM-8PM at Hutchinson Field. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to approve. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Zullas)
Approve the meeting minutes for February 27, 2024, March 4, 2024 and March 11, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes for February 27, 2024, March 4, 2024 and March 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes for February 27, 2024, March 4, 2024 and March 11, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the meeting minutes. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Recess for the Meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
To recess for the Meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
From the minutes
“At 8:55PM, Mr. Wells moved to recess for the Meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation filed by the Attorney General v
To 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 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 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)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel 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
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel 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 unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9:18PM, Ms. Musto 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: Musto, 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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