MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2018
7 recorded votes, 7 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
Discussion and Vote on Board/Committee/Commission Meeting Rules
Approve the rule proposed by Selectman Dash on who may call meetings of the Board, committees and commissions
Selectman Dash's motion was still on the table. Chair Williams permitted a second. Vice Chair Paolillo seconded the motion. Selectmen Dash and Vice Chair Paolillo voted in favor / of the motion. Chair Williams voted in opposition of the motion.
Yes: Dash, PaolilloNo: WilliamsEarlier in the item the minutes say “Selectman Dash moved approval. Chair Williams did not call for a second.” After Town Counsel spoke, “Chair Williams permitted a second.” Dash and Paolillo voted in favor and Williams against.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dash's motion was still on the table. Chair Williams permitted a second. Vice Chair Paolillo seconded the motion. Selectmen Dash and Vice Chair Paolillo voted in favor / of the motion. Chair Williams voted in opposition of the motion..” (Motion: Dash, second: Paolillo)
Executive session
8:25 P.M. 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; International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 for the period July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2020 Vice Chair Paolillo motioned to move to executive session. BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“8:25 P.M. 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; International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 for the period July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2020 Vice Chair Paolillo motioned to move to executive session. BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo)
Approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Belmont and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 for the period July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2020
Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Belmont and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 for the period July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2020. Selectmen Dash seconded. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Belmont and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 for the period July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2020. Selectmen Dash seconded. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Veterans Services Department Budget Discussion . EO
Approve the Department of Public Works to execute a pilot : project at Joey's Park and Town Field for a period of 3 months for Carry In and Carry Out policy
2 Carry In and Carry Out e Issue of illegal dumping e Parks in disrepair because of trash -_ © March 2017 - Issues with illegal dumping _ © October 2017 - Complaints about the rats _ m Joey's Park closed for month for cleaning _ m Signage added to the park about fines for dumping and overflowing _ trash barrels a Powerpoint presentation ff 17 P| @ Service Schedule for Public Barrels e DPW Recommends a Carry-In Carry-Out Policy e Pilot Program Plan Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the Department of Public Works to execute a pilot : project at Joey's Park and Town Field for a period of 3 months for Carry In and Carry Out policy. Selectman Dash seconded. The BOS voted in favor of the motion, (10:41 PM) 9:50 P.M. Acceptance of Nan Donald's resignation from the Human Rights Commission
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“2 Carry In and Carry Out e Issue of illegal dumping e Parks in disrepair because of trash -_ © March 2017 - Issues with illegal dumping _ © October 2017 - Complaints about the rats _ m Joey's Park closed for month for cleaning _ m Signage added to the park about fines for dumping and overflowing _ trash barrels a Powerpoint presentation ff 17 P| @ Service Schedule for Public Barrels e DPW Recommends a Carry-In Carry-Out Policy e Pilot Program Plan Vice Chair Paolillo moved to approve the Department of Public Works to execute a pilot : project at Joey's Park and Town Field for a period of 3 months for Carry In and Carry Out policy. Selectman Dash seconded. The BOS voted in favor of the motion, (10:41 PM) 9:50 P.M. Acceptance of Nan Donald's resignation from the Human Rights Commission.” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Accept Nan Donald's resignation from the Human Rights 1 Commission
Vice Chair Paolillo moved to accept Nan Donald's resignation from the Human Rights 1 Commission. Selectman Dash seconded. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Paolillo moved to accept Nan Donald's resignation from the Human Rights 1 Commission. Selectman Dash seconded. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
Appoint Ashley Lang, Lisa Scudder, Emily Farris
(10:47 PM) 9:55 P.M. Appointment to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee Natalie Leino Member of the Meet Belmont Planning Committee was present. e Ashley Lang and Lisa Scudder appointed to a 3 year term. e Emily Farris and Valerie Krimpis appointed to a 2 year term. @ Natalie Leino and Brian Saber appointed to a 1 year term. : © 4 new people who have not been on a board before Selectman Dash moved to appoint Ashley Lang, Lisa Scudder, Emily Farris. Valerie Krimpis, Natalie Leino, and Brian Saber to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee. Vice : Chair Paolillo seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“(10:47 PM) 9:55 P.M. Appointment to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee Natalie Leino Member of the Meet Belmont Planning Committee was present. e Ashley Lang and Lisa Scudder appointed to a 3 year term. e Emily Farris and Valerie Krimpis appointed to a 2 year term. @ Natalie Leino and Brian Saber appointed to a 1 year term. : © 4 new people who have not been on a board before Selectman Dash moved to appoint Ashley Lang, Lisa Scudder, Emily Farris. Valerie Krimpis, Natalie Leino, and Brian Saber to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee. Vice : Chair Paolillo seconded the motion. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Dash, second: Paolillo)
Adjourn
(10:45 PM) 10:00 P.M. Clear Gov Presentation Brian Burdock President and Co-Founder of Clear Gov was present. f Clear Gov demo e Met with Administrator Garvin to talk about the product e Transparency and benchmarking platform to help local governments e Offering a risk free trial or a 1 week free trial ® Method of introducing transparency Vice Chair Paolillo moved to adjourn, Selectmen Dash seconded. The BOS voted in favor of the motion.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“(10:45 PM) 10:00 P.M. Clear Gov Presentation Brian Burdock President and Co-Founder of Clear Gov was present. f Clear Gov demo e Met with Administrator Garvin to talk about the product e Transparency and benchmarking platform to help local governments e Offering a risk free trial or a 1 week free trial ® Method of introducing transparency Vice Chair Paolillo moved to adjourn, Selectmen Dash seconded. The BOS voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Paolillo, second: Dash)
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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