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Milton Former Select Board member

Melinda A. Collins

Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record

Melinda Collins

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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

61 of 61meetings attended (100%) · whole board 93%
321votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 5split votes where Collins was in the minority · whole board 24%
5abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Collins voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Collins as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 61 of 61 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (61)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

May 3Approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services…Motion: To approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services from…Passed 4–0 · Collins: Not recorded

May 3, 2021: Approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services from the Town of Milton to Daedalus Projects Incorporated (DPI) and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the letter

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services from the Town of Milton to Daedalus Projects Incorporated (DPI) and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the letter.

The roll call does not give a vote for Michael F. Zullas, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Chair Collins moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services from the Town of Milton to Daedalus Projects Incorporated (DPI) and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the letter. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Wells)

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

Apr 28Reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a…Motion: To reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a term…Passed 4–0 · Collins: Yes

April 28, 2021: Reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiring May 31, 2024

AppointPassed · 4–0

To reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiring May 31, 2024.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, Conlon, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Doyle

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiring May 31, 2024. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle ABSTAIN Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)

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

Apr 28Support the articleMotion: To support the article.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Collins: Yes

April 28, 2021: Support the article

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To support the article.

Voted: Yes

Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Chair Collins moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to support the article. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Wells)

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

Mar 24Close the evidentiary portion of the hearingMotion: To close the evidentiary portion of the hearing.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Collins: Yes

March 24, 2021: Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the evidentiary portion of the hearing.

Voted: Yes

Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to close the evidentiary portion of the hearing. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon…Motion: To approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon propane…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Collins: Yes

March 24, 2021: Approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon propane tanks and thirteen (13) 500 gallon propane tanks to be stored in underground containers to be located at 1672 Canton…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon propane tanks and thirteen (13) 500 gallon propane tanks to be stored in underground containers to be located at 1672 Canton Ave at the Wolcott Woods Residential Development.

Voted: Yes

Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Following discussion, Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon propane tanks and thirteen (13) 500 gallon propane tanks to be stored in underground containers to be located at 1672 Canton Ave at the Wolcott Woods Residential Development. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)

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

Mar 24That the Board approve September 14th as a date…Motion: that the Board approve September 14th as a date for the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Collins: Yes

March 24, 2021: That the Board approve September 14th as a date for the Milton Junior Women's Club Annual Road Race

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board approve September 14th as a date for the Milton Junior Women's Club Annual Road Race.

Voted: Yes

Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Chair Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 in favor that the Board approve September 14th as a date for the Milton Junior Women's Club Annual Road Race. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)

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

Mar 24Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from…Motion: To approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's…Passed 5–0 · Collins: Not recorded

March 24, 2021: Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's Pizza to KME Milton, d/b/a Stevie's at 22 Central Avenue

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's Pizza to KME Milton, d/b/a Stevie's at 22 Central Avenue.

The minutes give the result as "Following discussion, Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's Pizza to KME Milton, d/b/a Stevie's at 22 Central Avenue. " Mr. Wells accepted and the Board voted 4-0 in favor.", but the roll call reads: Melinda A. Collins yes, Kathleen M. Conlon yes, Arthur J. Doyle yes, Richard G. Wells, Jr. yes. Showing the count only. Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Following discussion, Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's Pizza to KME Milton, d/b/a Stevie's at 22 Central Avenue. Ms. Conlon offered a friendly amendment to add "pending final approval from the Department of Inspectional Services, the Fire Department, and the Health Department with the proposed conditions." Mr. Wells accepted and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)

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

Mar 24Authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or…Motion: To authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or EMS…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Collins: Yes

March 24, 2021: Authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in…

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fires therein, or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail as ordered by the head of the fire department, or the Joint Base Cape Cod fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid the members of our departments shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within this municipality

Voted: Yes

Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Doyle moved to authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fires therein, or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail as ordered by the head of the fire department, or the Joint Base Cape Cod fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid the members of our departments shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within this municipality. Mr. Wells seconded and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)

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

Mar 10Approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot…Motion: To approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Collins: Yes

March 10, 2021: Approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election

Voted: Yes

Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election. Mr. Wells seconded and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)

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

Mar 10Approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee…Motion: To approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Collins: Yes

March 10, 2021: Approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented.

Voted: Yes

Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Zullas moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)

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

Votes with no disagreement (275)

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