MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 12, 2018
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jim Williams, Mark Paolillo, Adam Dash
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CAVORSGA
Direct Town Administrator Garvin and the Police Chief to investigate the installation of a SRO in the Middle School including funding in collaboration with both the School Department and School...
Vice Chair Paolillo moved that we direct Town Administrator Garvin and the Police Chief to investigate the installation of a SRO in the Middle School including funding in collaboration with both the School Department and School Committee. Selectman Dash seconded. BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Paolillo moved that we direct Town Administrator Garvin and the Police Chief to investigate the installation of a SRO in the Middle School including funding in collaboration with both the School Department and School Committee. Selectman Dash seconded. BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
In favor of the motion
BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Approve the town of Belmont's curbing installation sidewalk i construction policy that has been provided to the BOS
7 Selectman Dash moved to approve the town of Belmont's curbing installation sidewalk i construction policy that has been provided to the BOS. Vice Chair Paolillo seconded the J motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“7 Selectman Dash moved to approve the town of Belmont's curbing installation sidewalk i construction policy that has been provided to the BOS. Vice Chair Paolillo seconded the J motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Dash, second: Paolillo)
Accept the withdrawal of the Demolition Delay appeal application for properties 49-63 Leonard Street
Therefore the work can proceed, Vice Chair Paolillo moved to accept the withdrawal of the Demolition Delay appeal application for properties 49-63 Leonard Street. Selectmen Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Therefore the work can proceed, Vice Chair Paolillo moved to accept the withdrawal of the Demolition Delay appeal application for properties 49-63 Leonard Street. Selectmen Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Approve the appeal from the applicant to remove the properties located at 73-89 Leonard Street from the Demolition Delay Bylaw
(09:04 PM) Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the appeal from the applicant to remove the properties located at 73-89 Leonard Street from the Demolition Delay Bylaw. Selectmen Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“(09:04 PM) Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the appeal from the applicant to remove the properties located at 73-89 Leonard Street from the Demolition Delay Bylaw. Selectmen Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Deny the Demolition Delay appeal application from Mr. Derek _ Staples for 27 Dorset Road
(Comment) Vice Chair Paolillo: With all due respect to Mr. Staples, he's a fine gentleman, fo we gave him plenty of opportunity to present his case to us. _ Vice Chair Paolillo moved to deny the Demolition Delay appeal application from Mr. Derek _ Staples for 27 Dorset Road. Selectmen Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor i of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“(Comment) Vice Chair Paolillo: With all due respect to Mr. Staples, he's a fine gentleman, fo we gave him plenty of opportunity to present his case to us. _ Vice Chair Paolillo moved to deny the Demolition Delay appeal application from Mr. Derek _ Staples for 27 Dorset Road. Selectmen Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor i of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Chief gave his input.
Approve the application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from the Belmont Gallery of Art for an event scheduled for March 23, 2018 from 6:30pm- 8:30pm at the Homer Art Gallery
9:00 P.M. Approval of an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from the Belmont Gallery of Art for an event scheduled for March 23, 2018 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Homer Art Gallery Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from the Belmont Gallery of Art for an event scheduled for March 23, 2018 from 6:30pm- 8:30pm at the Homer Art Gallery. Selectman Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“9:00 P.M. Approval of an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from the Belmont Gallery of Art for an event scheduled for March 23, 2018 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Homer Art Gallery Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from the Belmont Gallery of Art for an event scheduled for March 23, 2018 from 6:30pm- 8:30pm at the Homer Art Gallery. Selectman Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Approve the application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr. Daniel Coplon-Newfield for a private event to be held at the Beech Street Center on March 24, 2018 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm
(10:00 PM) 9:05 P.M. Approval of an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr. Daniel Coplon-Newfield for a private event to be held at the Beech Street Center on March 24, 2018 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr. Daniel Coplon-Newfield for a private event to be held at the Beech Street Center on March 24, 2018 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Selectmen Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“(10:00 PM) 9:05 P.M. Approval of an application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr. Daniel Coplon-Newfield for a private event to be held at the Beech Street Center on March 24, 2018 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the application for a One Day Wine and Malt License from Mr. Daniel Coplon-Newfield for a private event to be held at the Beech Street Center on March 24, 2018 from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Selectmen Dash seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
VI. BOARD OF SELECTMEN COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
In favor of the motion
The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The BOS voted in favor of the motion..”
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