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Milton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

April 23, 2024

14 recorded votes, 2 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 recommendation of the Climate Action Planning Committee to amend the Charge and add two additional members

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the recommendation of the Climate Action Planning Committee to amend the Charge and add two additional members

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the recommendation of the Climate Action Planning Committee to amend the Charge and add two additional members. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the amended charge and two additional members..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the Town Administrator's revised budget recommendation

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Town Administrator's revised budget recommendation

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Town Administrator's revised budget recommendation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Town Administrator's revised budget recommendation..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Support the amended letters to the addressee previously noted

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To support the amended letters to the addressee previously noted

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to support the amended letters to the addressee previously noted. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. Chair Zullas offered a friendly amendment: to approve, sign and mail the letters. The friendly amendment was accepted by Mr. Wells and Ms. Musto. The Board voted in favor (3-2) to approve the amended letters..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the Contract with Metropolitan Area Planning Council, (MAPC) for an Economic Development Plan

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Contract with Metropolitan Area Planning Council, (MAPC) for an Economic Development Plan

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Contract with Metropolitan Area Planning Council, (MAPC) for an Economic Development Plan. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Contract with Metropolitan Area Planning Council, (MAPC.)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the amended Proclamations celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the amended Proclamations celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the amended Proclamations celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the proclamations..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Proclamation as amended honoring the Centennial Celebration of President George H.W. Bush

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Proclamation as amended honoring the Centennial Celebration of President George H.W. Bush

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Proclamation as amended honoring the Centennial Celebration of President George H.W. Bush. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the proclamations..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Donation from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Milton to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $15,000.00

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Donation from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Milton to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $15,000.00

Yes: Bradley, Wells, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Musto

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Donation from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Milton to the Milton Coalition in the amount of $15,000.00. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted 4-0-1 to approve. Ms. Musto abstained..” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes for March 12, 2024 and March 26

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the meeting minutes for March 12, 2024 and March 26

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes for March 12, 2024 and March 26. 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes for March 12th and March 26th..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation filed by the Attorney General v

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 -13580 (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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel 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 enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: April 18, 2023, May 23, 2023, June 13, 2023, June 27, 2023, June 27, 2023, July 11, 2023, September 5, 2023, October 24,...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: April 18, 2023, May 23, 2023, June 13, 2023, June 27, 2023, June 27, 2023, July 11, 2023, September 5, 2023, October 24, 2023, November 2, 2023, November 9, 2023, November 14, 2023, November 22, 2023, November 28, 2023, December 4, 2023, December 11, 2023, December 19, 2023 and December 28, 2023, January 9, 2024, February 26, 2024, February 27, 2024 and March 4, 2024

From the minutes

“Chair Zullas moved to enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: April 18, 2023, May 23, 2023, June 13, 2023, June 27, 2023, June 27, 2023, July 11, 2023, September 5, 2023, October 24, 2023, November 2, 2023, November 9, 2023, November 14, 2023, November 22, 2023, November 28, 2023, December 4, 2023, December 11, 2023, December 19, 2023 and December 28, 2023, January 9, 2024, February 26, 2024, February 27, 2024 and March 4, 2024. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Enter Executive Session to Review/Release Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: dated September 5, 2023, December 19, 2023, December 28, 2023 and January 9, 2024 with respect to litigation...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session to Review/Release Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: dated September 5, 2023, December 19, 2023, December 28, 2023 and January 9, 2024 with respect to litigation filed by the Town of Milton v

From the minutes

“Chair Zullas moved to enter Executive Session to Review/Release Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: dated September 5, 2023, December 19, 2023, December 28, 2023 and January 9, 2024 with respect to litigation filed by the Town of Milton v. Federal Aviation Administration, No. 22-1521 (U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit). The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (50) to enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Milton Firefighters, Local 1116), based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Milton Firefighters, Local 1116), 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

“Milton Firefighters, Local 1116 Chair Zullas moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Milton Firefighters, Local 1116), 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn from open session. 2024 WARRANT ARTICLES 1

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn from open session. 2024 WARRANT ARTICLES 1.

From the minutes

“Adjourn At 9:20pm, Mr. Wells moved to adjourn The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn from open session. 2024 WARRANT ARTICLES 1..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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