August 6, 2024

“Mr. Zoll, then moved to approve place a Ballot Question on the November 5, 2024 Election Ballot, as follows: Shall the Town of Milton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design, construct, and equip a new Middle School, with or without Pre-Kindergarten?" The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (2-3). The motion failed. BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE NO: MUSTO: NO ZOLL: YES WELLS: NO.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)

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

“Mr. Zoll moved to approve place a Ballot Question on the November 5, 2024 Election Ballot, as follows: Shall the Town of Milton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design, construct, and equip a new Middle School, with or without Pre-Kindergarten?" The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. Chair Wells stated the motion was outside the scope of the Select Board's responsibility. The School Committee voted to approve the recommendation from the School Building Committee, and it should not be altered. Mr. Zoll requested Town Counsel's feedback. Town Counsel was not present. Mr. Milano, the Town Administrator, noted that Town Counsel is available if needed. Mr. Milano provided clarification with regard to the motion. There is no dollar value included in a debt exclusion ballot question. If the Select Board wanted to initiate a change they could remove "with or without Pre-Kindergarten." Mr. Zoll, Ms. Bradley and Chair Wells continued to debate the proposed motion and protocol. At 8:43PM, Mr. Zoll stated that he was leaving the meeting under protest. Ms. Bradley requested that the Board move forward and vote on the motion offered by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted by roll call (2-3). The motion failed. BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE NO: MUSTO: NO ZOLL: YES WELLS: NO.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)

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

“Chair Wells moved to allocate $550,000 to Broadband, $415,000 to Milton Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2024 and $225,000 for sewer infrastructure from the American Rescue Plan Act. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted, all in favor to approve the ARPA allocations..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)

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

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the maximum useful life of the listed departmental equipment authorized by the vote of the Town Meeting, passed on May 1, 2023 (Article 4), pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7, with the useful lives identified in the Town Meeting vote as presented on the list in the Board's meeting packet. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted, all in favor, to approve the useful life of departmental equipment..” (Motion: Musto, second: Keohane)

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

“Following a brief discussion, Ms. Musto moved to approve the Proposal for a Feasibility Study of the Former Milton Fire Headquarters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted, all in favor, to approve the Proposal for the Feasibility Study..” (Motion: Musto, second: Keohane)

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

“Ms. Musto moved to appoint Fiona Jevon, Kim Johnson and Anna Morgan-Barsamian to the Climate Action Planning Committee as Associate Members for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted, all in favor, to approve the appointments..” (Motion: Musto, second: Keohane)

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

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the State Primary Election Warrant dated September 3, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted, all in favor, to approve the election warrant..” (Motion: Musto, second: Wells)

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

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the Application from Maureen Conlon to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9AM-10AM for a Boot Camp fundraiser for the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted, all in favor, to approve the application..” (Motion: Musto, second: Keohane)

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

“Ms. Musto moved to approve the One-day Liquor License and Agreement between the Town of Milton, Milton Chamber of Commerce and the Milton Art Center for Manning Park on Friday, September 6, 2024 for Back to Business. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted, all in favor, to approve the one-day liquor license and agreement..” (Motion: Musto, second: Keohane)

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