MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 27, 2024
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Richard G. Wells, Jr., Roxanne Musto, John C. Keohane, Benjamin D. Zoll
Absent: Erin G. Bradley
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing for Welch Restaurant Management LLC, d/b/a Abby Park (00012-RS-0720)
To close the public hearing for Welch Restaurant Management LLC, d/b/a Abby Park (00012-RS-0720)
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to close the public hearing for Welch Restaurant Management LLC, d/b/a Abby Park (00012-RS-0720). The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted in favor of closing the hearing, (3-0-1)..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)
Approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership Interest (minority share) - Welch Restaurant Management LLC, d/b/a Abby Park
To approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership Interest (minority share) - Welch Restaurant Management LLC, d/b/a Abby Park
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership Interest (minority share) - Welch Restaurant Management LLC, d/b/a Abby Park. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted in favor to approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership Interest, (3-0-1)..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Close the public hearing for 556 Adams Street, LLC d/b/a Novara (00016RS-0720)
To close the public hearing for 556 Adams Street, LLC d/b/a Novara (00016RS-0720)
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to close the public hearing for 556 Adams Street, LLC d/b/a Novara (00016RS-0720). The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing, ( 4-0)..” (Motion: Musto, second: Keohane)
Approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership Interest (minority share) - 556 Adams Street, LLC d/b/a Novara
To approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership Interest (minority share) - 556 Adams Street, LLC d/b/a Novara
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership Interest (minority share) - 556 Adams Street, LLC d/b/a Novara. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Liquor License Change of Ownership Interest, ( 4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Recess the Select Board Meeting for a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
To recess the Select Board Meeting for a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
From the minutes
“At 7:33PM, Chair Wells moved to recess the Select Board Meeting for a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to recess their meeting, (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Contract Amendment with Vertex for Owner's Project Management Services for the East Milton Fire Station project
To approve the Contract Amendment with Vertex for Owner's Project Management Services for the East Milton Fire Station project
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the Contract Amendment with Vertex for Owner's Project Management Services for the East Milton Fire Station project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Contract Amendment, (4-0)..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)
Approve the FY'2025 water and sewer rates
To approve the FY'2025 water and sewer rates
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the FY'2025 water and sewer rates. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (4-0), to approve the water and sewer rates for FY'2025 according to the table below: WATER RATE % INCREASE Tier 1 $6.96 3.0% $8.76 7.8% Tier 2 $8.40 3.0% $16.50 7.8% Tier 3 $9.26 3.0% $18.15 7.8% Tier 4 $9.84 3.0% $19.41 7.8% SEWER RATE % INCREASE 12..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve the $20,930,000 General Obligation Fire Station Bonds, Series A, dated August 29, 2024, to Huntington Securities, Inc
To approve the $20,930,000 General Obligation Fire Station Bonds, Series A, dated August 29, 2024, to Huntington Securities, Inc
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to approve the $20,930,000 General Obligation Fire Station Bonds, Series A, dated August 29, 2024, to Huntington Securities, Inc. and approve $2,735,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds, Series B, dated August 29, 2024, to Raymond James and Associates, Inc. and to waive the reading of the entire formal vote. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the bond sales, (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Extension of Agreement with DCR and CAIN 176 Corp
To approve the Extension of Agreement with DCR and CAIN 176 Corp
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to approve the Extension of Agreement with DCR and CAIN 176 Corp. for the Ulin Rink permit for a period of three years. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Extension of Agreement, (4-0) 16..” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)
Reappoint the following individuals to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
To reappoint the following individuals to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. Ingrid Beattie, Arthur Doyle and Wendy Garpow. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments, (4-0)..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License Applications for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road for the events noted below
To approve the One-Day Liquor License Applications for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road for the events noted below
From the minutes
“Mr. Wels moved to approve the One-Day Liquor License Applications for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road for the events noted below. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted all in favor to approve the one-day licenses..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Suffolk Resolves Day Proclamation
To approve the Suffolk Resolves Day Proclamation
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Suffolk Resolves Day Proclamation. The motion was seconded by Chair Wells. The Board voted unanimously to approve the proclamation, (4-0)..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve the Milton Community Concerts Proclamation
To approve the Milton Community Concerts Proclamation
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to approve the Milton Community Concerts Proclamation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the proclamation, (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the minutes for July 23, 2024
To approve the minutes for July 23, 2024
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chairs Wells moved to approve the minutes for July 23, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted in favor of the minutes, (3-0-1)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Keohane)
Approve the meeting minutes dated August 14, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes dated August 14, 2024
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes dated August 14, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes, (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located on Jill Kathleen Lane based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may...
To enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located on Jill Kathleen Lane 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
“Adjourn At 9:43PM, Chair Wells moved to enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located on Jill Kathleen Lane 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 adjourn from Open Session and not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to adjourn and enter Executive Session. ZOLL: YES MUSTO: YES KEOHANE: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
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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