Melinda A. Collins

“Mr. Doyle moved having convened in an open meeting on April , 2022, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Milton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the MSBA by no later than Friday, April 29, 2022 for consideration in 2022, for the Cunningham Elementary School, located at 44 Edge Hill Road, Milton, Massachusetts, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 2 - Elimination of existing severe overcrowding Priority 4 - Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments The elementary enrollment in Milton Public Schools has grown by 24% (450 students) over the past fourteen years, since the last school building project was completed - from 1,873 students (in 2008) to 2,323 students (in 2022), far exceeding the capacity of Milton elementary school buildings; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority,or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously by roll call, 3-0 to approve the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority from the Milton School Building Committee. Collins Yes Wells: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)

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“Ms. Collins moved to approve the Contract between Employee Benefits Vendor, Cook and Company and the Town of Milton. The Board agreed to allow the Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan to sign on their behalf. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call 3-0 to approve the contract. Doyle: Yes Collins Yes Wells: Abstain Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Collins, second: Doyle)

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“After a brief discussion, Mr. Wells moved to accept the final Report of the Equity and Justice for All Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to accept the final report of the Equity and Justice for All Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Wells)

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“Ms. Collins moved to approve the Warrant Article relative to the Retirement Board's Cost of Living Increase. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Warrant Article relative to the Retirement Board's Cost of Living Increase. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Abstain Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Collins, second: Doyle)

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“Mr. Doyle moved to approve the Annual Town Meeting dates: Monday, May 16, 2022, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Monday, May 23, 2022, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 and Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Mr. Wells seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call to approve the Annual Town Meeting dates. Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)

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“Mr. Wells moved to support the land swap article as presented by the School Building Committee for the Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zullas. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the article. Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Doyle: Yes.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)

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“Mr. Doyle moved to increase the membership of the Affordable Housing Trust from 5 to 9 members. The motion was seconded by Ms. Collins. Mr. Wells offered a friendly amendment appoint Kathleen Conlon to the Trust. The friendly amendment was accepted by Mr. Doyle. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to increase the membership of the Affordable Housing Trust from 5 to 9 members and appoint Kathleen Conlon to the Affordable Housing Trust. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Abstain.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Collins)

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“Mr. Zullas moved to establish a new Airplane Noise Advisory Committee, accept the Committee charge and appoint Katie Conlon to this Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. Mr. Doyle requested clarification that the motion was to include items #17 and #18. Mr. Wells confirmed "yes." The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to establish a new Airplane Noise Advisory Committee, accept the Committee charge and appoint Kathleen Conlon to the Airplane Noise Advisory Committee. Doyle: Yes Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: Yes Conlon: Abstain.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)

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“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Bylaw Review Committee's request to withdraw the article relative to Zoning Bylaw Recodification. Ms. Conlon seconded the motion. The Board voted by roll call (3-2) to withdraw the article. Doyle: No Zullas: Yes Collins: Yes Wells: No Conlon: Yes.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Conlon)

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“Ms. Collins moved to support Article I, Memory Zoning Care. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board voted all in favor, 4-0..” (Motion: Collins, second: Doyle)

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