MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 26, 2018
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jim Williams, Adam Dash, Mark Paolillo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mark Paolillo arrived after the meeting began.
- Adam Dash left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
CAVON A
Go into Executive Session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices
Motion: To go into Executive Session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To go into Executive Session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Come out of Executive Session
Motion: To come out of Executive Session. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To come out of Executive Session. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Town,
Create Meet Belmont committee to run the Meet Belmont event, the Talk of the Town event, and any other events for newcomers to the town
Motion: To create Meet Belmont committee to run the Meet Belmont event, the Talk of the Town event, and any other events for newcomers to the town. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To create Meet Belmont committee to run the Meet Belmont event, the Talk of the Town event, and any other events for newcomers to the town. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Natalie Leino to a one year term on the Meet Belmont Committee
Motion: To appoint Natalie Leino to a one year term on the Meet Belmont Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Natalie Leino to a one year term on the Meet Belmont Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2018
J. 4 Williams stressed the importance of local elections for the residents of Belmont. i Motion: To approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2018. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“J. 4 Williams stressed the importance of local elections for the residents of Belmont. i Motion: To approve the Annual Town Election Warrant for April 3, 2018. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Discussion and Vote to Award Solid Waste and Recycling Bid
Award automated trash, automated single-stream recycling, and yard waste collection contract to Waste Management Inc. for a term of five years
Motion: To award automated trash, automated single-stream recycling, and yard waste collection contract to Waste Management Inc. for a term of five years, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To award automated trash, automated single-stream recycling, and yard waste collection contract to Waste Management Inc. for a term of five years, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Report from the Committee to Study the Number of Selectmen
Endorse holding of a Porchfest event in the town of Belmont
Motion: To endorse holding of a Porchfest event in the town of Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To endorse holding of a Porchfest event in the town of Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Put article on Town Warrant regarding a ban on single-use plastic bags, in the fashion provided in Selectmen's package
Even though we support the by-law, we have to understand impact on Town 2 resources. a i Motion: To put article on Town Warrant regarding a ban on single-use plastic bags, in the fashion provided in Selectmen's package. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Even though we support the by-law, we have to understand impact on Town 2 resources. a i Motion: To put article on Town Warrant regarding a ban on single-use plastic bags, in the fashion provided in Selectmen's package. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 28, 2018
Vote to approve request from Bob Upton, Veteran Services Officer, to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade and Exercises on May 28, 2018 - Motion: To hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 28, 2018. (Vote passed : 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request from Bob Upton, Veteran Services Officer, to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade and Exercises on May 28, 2018 - Motion: To hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 28, 2018. (Vote passed : 3-0).”
Approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28" Annual Town Day on Saturday, May 19, from 7:00am-5:00pm
Vote to approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28 Annual Town Day on May 19", from 7:00am-5:00pm. : Motion: To approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28" Annual Town Day on Saturday, May 19, from 7:00am-5:00pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28 Annual Town Day on May 19", from 7:00am-5:00pm. : Motion: To approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association to hold the 28" Annual Town Day on Saturday, May 19, from 7:00am-5:00pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Foundation for Belmont Education for their Fundraiser for Belmont Public Schools scheduled for March 17, : 2018 to be held...
Motion: To approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Foundation for Belmont Education for their Fundraiser for Belmont Public Schools scheduled for March 17, : 2018 to be held from 7-10:30pm at the Belmont Hill School. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Foundation for Belmont Education for their Fundraiser for Belmont Public Schools scheduled for March 17, : 2018 to be held from 7-10:30pm at the Belmont Hill School. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay, 160 Lexington St., Belmont, for their Better Together Festival ; and Fundraiser to...
Motion: To approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay, 160 Lexington St., Belmont, for their Better Together Festival ; and Fundraiser to be held on April 28, 2018 from 6:30-10:30pm.. (Vote passed 3-0}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages One Day License application from the Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay, 160 Lexington St., Belmont, for their Better Together Festival ; and Fundraiser to be held on April 28, 2018 from 6:30-10:30pm.. (Vote passed 3-0}.”
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt Application from Mr. Chris Bigler, for a Fundraiser Event to be held at the Beth El Temple Center on March 17, 2018 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Motion: To approve a One Day Wine and Malt Application from Mr. Chris Bigler, for a Fundraiser Event to be held at the Beth El Temple Center on March 17, 2018 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve a One Day Wine and Malt Application from Mr. Chris Bigler, for a Fundraiser Event to be held at the Beth El Temple Center on March 17, 2018 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Award contract for Burbank modular building utility connection and site improvement work to WL French Excavating Corp. in the amount of $841,000
Motion: To award contract for Burbank modular building utility connection and site improvement work to WL French Excavating Corp. in the amount of $841,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To award contract for Burbank modular building utility connection and site improvement work to WL French Excavating Corp. in the amount of $841,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
P. Garvin summarized the report
Include Warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting concerning a 3% : : marijuana tax and to extend the moratorium on marijuana businesses to December 31, i ' 2018
M. Paolillo: yes. a Motion: To include Warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting concerning a 3% : : marijuana tax and to extend the moratorium on marijuana businesses to December 31, i ' 2018, (Vote passed: 3-0)
The count (3-0) is every member present, so all are shown voting yes. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“M. Paolillo: yes. a Motion: To include Warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting concerning a 3% : : marijuana tax and to extend the moratorium on marijuana businesses to December 31, i ' 2018, (Vote passed: 3-0).”
Enter Executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with union...
Motion: To enter Executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with union personnel; SEIU (Service Employees International Union). (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To enter Executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with union personnel; SEIU (Service Employees International Union). (Vote passed 3-0).”
Re-enter open session
Motion: To re-enter open session. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To re-enter open session. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Vote to accept SEIU (Service Employees International Union) contract
Accept the contract with SEIU from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020
Motion: To accept the contract with SEIU from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the contract with SEIU from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn the meeting until noon. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To adjourn the meeting until noon. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Motion: To adjourn. Vote passed 2-0. ; plesped fully Submitted, le. to Patrice Gary, , Town Administrator Page 10] 10
Yes: Paolillo, WilliamsAdam Dash had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To adjourn. Vote passed 2-0. ; plesped fully Submitted, le. to Patrice Gary, , Town Administrator Page 10] 10.”
From the Belmont Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Belmontonian — Matthew Taylor and Carol Berberian (April 2026); Yates for Belmont campaign website — Taylor Yates. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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