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Milton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

July 23, 2024

18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Richard G. Wells, Jr., Roxanne Musto, John C. Keohane, Erin G. Bradley, Benjamin D. Zoll

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the American Rescue Plan Act allocations as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the American Rescue Plan Act allocations as presented

From the minutes

“Following further discussion, Chair Wells moved to approve the American Rescue Plan Act allocations as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Approve the application from the Milton Art Center and the Chamber of Commerce to use Manning Park on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 4PM for "First Friday: Back to Business

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application from the Milton Art Center and the Chamber of Commerce to use Manning Park on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 4PM for "First Friday: Back to Business

From the minutes

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the application from the Milton Art Center and the Chamber of Commerce to use Manning Park on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 4PM for "First Friday: Back to Business. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the application to use Manning Park..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Appoint Sean Bentley and Kevin Chrisom, Jr. to the Affordable Housing Trust for a one-year term

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Sean Bentley and Kevin Chrisom, Jr. to the Affordable Housing Trust for a one-year term.

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to appoint Sean Bentley and Kevin Chrisom, Jr. to the Affordable Housing Trust for a one-year term.. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Reappoint the following individuals to the Youth Task Force for a one-year term: Griffin Angus (MHS Student), Gisele Dimanche (MHS Student), Christina Lilliehook, Rachel Pozzar, Zaidee Rose and...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint the following individuals to the Youth Task Force for a one-year term: Griffin Angus (MHS Student), Gisele Dimanche (MHS Student), Christina Lilliehook, Rachel Pozzar, Zaidee Rose and John Varghese

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Youth Task Force for a one-year term: Griffin Angus (MHS Student), Gisele Dimanche (MHS Student), Christina Lilliehook, Rachel Pozzar, Zaidee Rose and John Varghese. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Re-appoint the following individuals ss Members of the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term: Jeanne Leslie, Marshall Levy, Denise Rochlin and Loraine Sumner

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To re-appoint the following individuals ss Members of the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term: Jeanne Leslie, Marshall Levy, Denise Rochlin and Loraine Sumner

From the minutes

“COA: Members Ms. Musto moved to re-appoint the following individuals ss Members of the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a three year term: Jeanne Leslie, Marshall Levy, Denise Rochlin and Loraine Sumner. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Appoint the following individuals as Associate Members to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a one -year term: David Cornish and Yvonne Readdy

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint the following individuals as Associate Members to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a one -year term: David Cornish and Yvonne Readdy

From the minutes

“COA Alternates Ms. Musto moved to appoint the following individuals as Associate Members to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a one -year term: David Cornish and Yvonne Readdy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)

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

Reappoint Lisa Troy to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Lisa Troy to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term

From the minutes

“Climate Action Planning Committee Mr. Zoll moved to reappoint Lisa Troy to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term: The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Appoint Matt Panucci and Stephen Popkin to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Matt Panucci and Stephen Popkin to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to appoint Matt Panucci and Stephen Popkin to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Appoint S. Kyle Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint S. Kyle Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to appoint S. Kyle Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term: The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)

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

Appoint R. Eric Miller to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint R. Eric Miller to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to appoint R. Eric Miller to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term: The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Approve the application from the Milton Public Library to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 3PM-5:30PM for an end of summer reading event with Bryson Lang:...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application from the Milton Public Library to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 3PM-5:30PM for an end of summer reading event with Bryson Lang: juggling and magic show

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the application from the Milton Public Library to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 3PM-5:30PM for an end of summer reading event with Bryson Lang: juggling and magic show. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the application to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)

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

Approve the PILOT Payment from Milton Academy for Fiscal year 2024 in the amount of $225,000.00

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the PILOT Payment from Milton Academy for Fiscal year 2024 in the amount of $225,000.00

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the PILOT Payment from Milton Academy for Fiscal year 2024 in the amount of $225,000.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to accept the PILOT payment..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)

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

Approve the donation from the East Congregational Church in the amount of $600.00 to the Milton Coalition

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the donation from the East Congregational Church in the amount of $600.00 to the Milton Coalition

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the donation from the East Congregational Church in the amount of $600.00 to the Milton Coalition. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to accept the donation..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)

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

Approve the One Day Liquor License application from the Forbes House Museum located at 215 Adams Street for BarnFest on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6PM9PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the One Day Liquor License application from the Forbes House Museum located at 215 Adams Street for BarnFest on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6PM9PM

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the One Day Liquor License application from the Forbes House Museum located at 215 Adams Street for BarnFest on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6PM9PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the one-day liquor license..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)

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

Approve the meeting minutes dated June 20, 2024

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the meeting minutes dated June 20, 2024

Yes: Keohane, Musto, ZollAbstained: Bradley, Wells

From the minutes

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes dated June 20, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted 3-0 to approve the meeting minutes. Chair Wells and Ms. Bradley abstained..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)

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

Approve the amended meeting minutes dated June 11, 2024, June 25, 2024 and July 15, 2024

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the amended meeting minutes dated June 11, 2024, June 25, 2024 and July 15, 2024

From the minutes

“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the amended meeting minutes dated June 11, 2024, June 25, 2024 and July 15, 2024. The Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes..” (Motion: Bradley)

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

Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation filed by the Attorney General v

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Wells moved 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-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 to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation Town of Milton v

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation Town of Milton v

From the minutes

“Adjourn Chair Wells moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation Town of Milton v. Clarke, et al., No. 2482CV00447 (Superior Court, Norfolk 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 Board voted unanimously by roll call to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES MUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Wells)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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