MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 5, 2018
19 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jim Williams, Adam Dash, Mark Paolillo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move into the first executive session
Chairman James Williams motioned to move into the first executive session. Selectmen Adam Dash and Mark Paolillo voted in favor of the motion.
Yes: Dash, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash and Mark Paolillo voted in favor and do not say how Jim Williams voted, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chairman James Williams motioned to move into the first executive session. Selectmen Adam Dash and Mark Paolillo voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Williams)
Move into the second executive session
Chairman James Williams motioned to move into the second executive session. Selectmen ; Adam Dash and Mark Paolillo voted in favor of the motion.
Yes: Dash, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash and Mark Paolillo voted in favor and do not say how Jim Williams voted, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chairman James Williams motioned to move into the second executive session. Selectmen ; Adam Dash and Mark Paolillo voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Williams)
Leave executive session
Chairman James Williams motioned to leave executive session. Selectman Mark Paolillo seconded the motion. All members of the Board of Selectmen voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Chairman James Williams motioned to leave executive session. Selectman Mark Paolillo seconded the motion. All members of the Board of Selectmen voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Williams, second: Paolillo)
GOS
Approve amendment A to 0216-51 solid waste and collection transportation of recycling and yard waste with RDI Belmont Inc. the contactor dated February 5th, 2018
If Cassella does not provide invoices the town will be reimbursed, a Selectman Mark Paolillo motioned to approve amendment A to 0216-51 solid waste and collection transportation of recycling and yard waste with RDI Belmont Inc. the contactor dated February 5th, 2018. Selectmen Adam Dash seconded the motion. Selectmen James Williams and Mark Paolillo voted in favor of the motion.
Yes: Paolillo, WilliamsThe minutes say Jim Williams and Mark Paolillo voted in favor and do not say how Adam Dash voted, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“If Cassella does not provide invoices the town will be reimbursed, a Selectman Mark Paolillo motioned to approve amendment A to 0216-51 solid waste and collection transportation of recycling and yard waste with RDI Belmont Inc. the contactor dated February 5th, 2018. Selectmen Adam Dash seconded the motion. Selectmen James Williams and Mark Paolillo voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Motion was approved.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Approve the change in scope with the request for proposal of solid waste collection contract to single stream recycling. i Selectman Adam Dash reluctantly seconds the motion
Vice-Chair Mark Paolillo moved to approve the change in scope with the request for proposal of solid waste collection contract to single stream recycling. i Selectman Adam Dash reluctantly seconds the motion. All Selectmen voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Mark Paolillo moved to approve the change in scope with the request for proposal of solid waste collection contract to single stream recycling. i Selectman Adam Dash reluctantly seconds the motion. All Selectmen voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Motion was approved.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
As required by national law Chapter 141 section ISLA which requires the Board of Selectmen of the town to immediately designate an animal control officer Mr. John Maguranis as the animal control...
Selectmen Mark Paolillo moved as required by national law Chapter 141 section ISLA which requires the Board of Selectmen of the town to immediately designate an animal control officer Mr. John Maguranis as the animal control office of the town of Belmont. Selectman Adam Dash seconded the motion. Selectmen voted in favor.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Selectmen Mark Paolillo moved as required by national law Chapter 141 section ISLA which requires the Board of Selectmen of the town to immediately designate an animal control officer Mr. John Maguranis as the animal control office of the town of Belmont. Selectman Adam Dash seconded the motion. Selectmen voted in favor..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Motion was approved.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Selectmen
Approve the revised Liquor Regulations prepared by Selectmen Adam Dash excluding the section that discusses the Alcohol Beverage Advisory Board
Mark Paolillo motioned to approve the revised Liquor Regulations prepared by Selectmen Adam Dash excluding the section that discusses the Alcohol Beverage Advisory Board. Adam Dash seconded the motion. James Williams confirmed that they are approving the revisions based on each decision that they made as they went through the document. Patrice Garvin confirmed that she has recorded and will make changes to the documents as discussed. Selectmen James Williams, Adam Dash, and Mark Paolillo voted to pass the revisions, No objections were presented. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Mark Paolillo motioned to approve the revised Liquor Regulations prepared by Selectmen Adam Dash excluding the section that discusses the Alcohol Beverage Advisory Board. Adam Dash seconded the motion. James Williams confirmed that they are approving the revisions based on each decision that they made as they went through the document. Patrice Garvin confirmed that she has recorded and will make changes to the documents as discussed. Selectmen James Williams, Adam Dash, and Mark Paolillo voted to pass the revisions, No objections were presented. Motion passed.” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Accept the gift from the Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation for the Belmont Recreation's SPORT Program
7:40 P.M. Vote to accept a gift from the Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation in the amount of $750.00 for the Belmont Recreation Department's SPORT Program Adam Dash moved to accept the gift from the Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation for the Belmont Recreation's SPORT Program. James Williams and Mark Paolillo voted in favor of the motion.
Yes: Paolillo, WilliamsThe minutes say Jim Williams and Mark Paolillo voted in favor and do not say how Adam Dash voted, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“7:40 P.M. Vote to accept a gift from the Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation in the amount of $750.00 for the Belmont Recreation Department's SPORT Program Adam Dash moved to accept the gift from the Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation for the Belmont Recreation's SPORT Program. James Williams and Mark Paolillo voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Dash)
Approve the request from the Brendan Grant Foundation to use the Town public ways and Belmont High School track facility for the 17th Annual Brendan's Home Run 5k on Father's Day, June 17, 2018
Mark Paolillo moved to approve the request from the Brendan Grant Foundation to use the Town public ways and Belmont High School track facility for the 17th Annual Brendan's Home Run 5k on Father's Day, June 17, 2018. Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen all voted in favor
From the minutes
“Mark Paolillo moved to approve the request from the Brendan Grant Foundation to use the Town public ways and Belmont High School track facility for the 17th Annual Brendan's Home Run 5k on Father's Day, June 17, 2018. Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen all voted in favor.” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Approve the request from the Belmont Savings Bank and the Belmont Boosters to hold the Becca Pizzi Fun Run on April 29, 2018 at 9am and to use the Town public ways
She won seven in seven days on seven continents. : Mark Paolillo moved to approve the request from the Belmont Savings Bank and the Belmont Boosters to hold the Becca Pizzi Fun Run on April 29, 2018 at 9am and to use the Town public ways. Event organizers must meet all police detail requirements stated by the Belmont police department. Event organizers must meet all the requirements of the reviewing town departments. : Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“She won seven in seven days on seven continents. : Mark Paolillo moved to approve the request from the Belmont Savings Bank and the Belmont Boosters to hold the Becca Pizzi Fun Run on April 29, 2018 at 9am and to use the Town public ways. Event organizers must meet all police detail requirements stated by the Belmont police department. Event organizers must meet all the requirements of the reviewing town departments. : Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Approve an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Ms. Emily Lazar and Mr. Mare Cantor of Belmont for a Bar Mitzvah party to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Beech Street...
2018 at the Beech Street Center from 7pm to 10pm. - James Williams confirmed with Patrice Garvin that all requirements had been met. : Mark Paolillo moved to approve an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Ms. Emily Lazar and Mr. Mare Cantor of Belmont for a Bar Mitzvah party to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Beech Street Center from 7pm to 10pm. Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion.(08:33pm) - 8:00 P.M. Approval of an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr. David Stievater, Belmont Library Foundation, for the Books in Bloom Opening Reception to be held at the Belmont Public Library on March 2, 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm James Williams confirmed
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“2018 at the Beech Street Center from 7pm to 10pm. - James Williams confirmed with Patrice Garvin that all requirements had been met. : Mark Paolillo moved to approve an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Ms. Emily Lazar and Mr. Mare Cantor of Belmont for a Bar Mitzvah party to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Beech Street Center from 7pm to 10pm. Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion.(08:33pm) - 8:00 P.M. Approval of an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr. David Stievater, Belmont Library Foundation, for the Books in Bloom Opening Reception to be held at the Belmont Public Library on March 2, 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm James Williams confirmed.” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Approve an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr, David Stievater, Belmont Library Foundation, for the Books in Bloom Opening Reception to be held at the Belmont Public Library...
Adam Dash moved to approve an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr, David Stievater, Belmont Library Foundation, for the Books in Bloom Opening Reception to be held at the Belmont Public Library on March 2, 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. In accordance with state regulations no one under the age of 18 may serve alcohol and no one under the age of 21 may : consume alcohol at these premises. Mark Paolillo seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Adam Dash moved to approve an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr, David Stievater, Belmont Library Foundation, for the Books in Bloom Opening Reception to be held at the Belmont Public Library on March 2, 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. In accordance with state regulations no one under the age of 18 may serve alcohol and no one under the age of 21 may : consume alcohol at these premises. Mark Paolillo seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Dash, second: Paolillo)
Deny the Demolition Delay Appeal application from Barbara M. Watson at 43 Village Hill Road
Mark Paolillo moved to deny the Demolition Delay Appeal application from Barbara M. Watson at 43 Village Hill Road. Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Mark Paolillo moved to deny the Demolition Delay Appeal application from Barbara M. Watson at 43 Village Hill Road. Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Continue the Demolition Delay Appeal application from Derek Staples at 27 Dorset Road continued to February 26th, 2018 and that this is the last continuance
Mark Paolillo moved to continue the Demolition Delay Appeal application from Derek Staples at 27 Dorset Road continued to February 26th, 2018 and that this is the last continuance. Adam Dash seconded the motion. Martin Paolillo and Adam Dash voted in favor of the motion. James Williams : voted in opposition to the motion.
Yes: Dash, PaolilloNo: Williams
From the minutes
“Mark Paolillo moved to continue the Demolition Delay Appeal application from Derek Staples at 27 Dorset Road continued to February 26th, 2018 and that this is the last continuance. Adam Dash seconded the motion. Martin Paolillo and Adam Dash voted in favor of the motion. James Williams : voted in opposition to the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Approve the use of Belmont Municipal Parking Lot in Belmont Center by the Farmer's Market for a period of time of June 7th through October 26th, every Thursday for the use of 19 spaces all day
Mark Paolillo moved that we approve the use of Belmont Municipal Parking Lot in Belmont Center by the Farmer's Market for a period of time of June 7th through October 26th, every Thursday for the use of 19 spaces all day. Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Mark Paolillo moved that we approve the use of Belmont Municipal Parking Lot in Belmont Center by the Farmer's Market for a period of time of June 7th through October 26th, every Thursday for the use of 19 spaces all day. Adam Dash seconded the motion. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Open the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, : 2018 at 9:00am and to close the warrant on Monday, March 5th, 2018 at 3:00pm
(09:17pm) / 8:30 P.M. Vote to Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant-Annual Town Meeting, April 30, 2018 Adam Dash motioned to open the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, : 2018 at 9:00am and to close the warrant on Monday, March 5th, 2018 at 3:00pm. Mark Paolillo seconded the motion. James Williams commented that the publication and distribution of the warrant is determined by the Belmont General Laws and Massachusetts General Laws except for procedural matters. All subject to be acted upon by town meeting shall be placed on the warrants issued by the Selectmen. (Question) James Williams: So it's up to us to determine the warrant? (Answer) Patrice Garvin: Yes. James Williams continued that all requests to place items must be submitted in writing and each request shall be submitted as a separate petition. (Question) James Williams: Citizen petitions can be made to the Board of Selectmen or Town Meeting? Are the petitions made to the Board of Selectmen or Town Clerk? E (Answer) Phyllis Marshall: The Town Clerk's office. r (Question) James Williams: We are required by bylaw and state law to accept a citizen's petition that's dually authorized? (Answer) Patrice Garvin: Correct. : James Williams continued that the final language of citizen petition warrant article signed by at least 10 registered voters of the Town of Belmont must be certified by the Town Clerk prior to insertion in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. It is recommended that citizen petitions con
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“(09:17pm) / 8:30 P.M. Vote to Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant-Annual Town Meeting, April 30, 2018 Adam Dash motioned to open the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, : 2018 at 9:00am and to close the warrant on Monday, March 5th, 2018 at 3:00pm. Mark Paolillo seconded the motion. James Williams commented that the publication and distribution of the warrant is determined by the Belmont General Laws and Massachusetts General Laws except for procedural matters. All subject to be acted upon by town meeting shall be placed on the warrants issued by the Selectmen. (Question) James Williams: So it's up to us to determine the warrant? (Answer) Patrice Garvin: Yes. James Williams continued that all requests to place items must be submitted in writing and each request shall be submitted as a separate petition. (Question) James Williams: Citizen petitions can be made to the Board of Selectmen or Town Meeting? Are the petitions made to the Board of Selectmen or Town Clerk? E (Answer) Phyllis Marshall: The Town Clerk's office. r (Question) James Williams: We are required by bylaw and state law to accept a citizen's petition that's dually authorized? (Answer) Patrice Garvin: Correct. : James Williams continued that the final language of citizen petition warrant article signed by at least 10 registered voters of the Town of Belmont must be certified by the Town Clerk prior to insertion in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. It is recommended that citizen petitions contain at least 15 signatures to ensure that the required 10 can be certified for inclusion of the article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. We don't need 100 signatures for a citizen warrant petition. We : need 15 to put something on the warrant. The warrant will be open from Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 at 9:00am to Monday, March 5th, 2018 at 3:00pm. Citizen petitions can be submitted with . _ the required signatures. The Selectmen voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Dash, second: Paolillo)
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