MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 16, 2018
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Adam Dash, Mark Paolillo, Tom Caputo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Dash stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Sidewal k Contract Vote
Approve the contract with N, Sacca and Sons in the amount of $127,375.00 for cement concrete sidewalk work and granite curbing work, for Fiscal Year 2019
Motion: To approve the contract with N, Sacca and Sons in the amount of $127,375.00 for cement concrete sidewalk work and granite curbing work, for Fiscal Year 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the contract with N, Sacca and Sons in the amount of $127,375.00 for cement concrete sidewalk work and granite curbing work, for Fiscal Year 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept a donation in the amount of $100 from Iris Chin Ponte and the Henry Frost Children's Program to be used for the care of Officer Grim
Motion: To accept a donation in the amount of $100 from Iris Chin Ponte and the Henry Frost Children's Program to be used for the care of Officer Grim. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept a donation in the amount of $100 from Iris Chin Ponte and the Henry Frost Children's Program to be used for the care of Officer Grim. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Submit an off-cycle application to the Community Preservation : Committee for $400,000 in design funds for Phase 1A of the Community Path, the Alexander Avenue
Motion: That the Board of Selectmen submit an off-cycle application to the Community Preservation : Committee for $400,000 in design funds for Phase 1A of the Community Path, the Alexander Avenue . underpass. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: That the Board of Selectmen submit an off-cycle application to the Community Preservation : Committee for $400,000 in design funds for Phase 1A of the Community Path, the Alexander Avenue . underpass. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the use of Town Green by the First Church for a BBQ Meet and Greet on August 29, 2018, 4-8pm
Approval to Use Town Green by the First Church for BBQ Meet and Greet Motion: To approve the use of Town Green by the First Church for a BBQ Meet and Greet on August 29, 2018, 4-8pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval to Use Town Green by the First Church for BBQ Meet and Greet Motion: To approve the use of Town Green by the First Church for a BBQ Meet and Greet on August 29, 2018, 4-8pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Authorize the Office of Community Development to implement four-way stop traffic controls at the intersections of Sherman St. and Waterhouse Rd. and Sherman St. and Dean St
Motion: To authorize the Office of Community Development to implement four-way stop traffic controls at the intersections of Sherman St. and Waterhouse Rd. and Sherman St. and Dean St. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize the Office of Community Development to implement four-way stop traffic controls at the intersections of Sherman St. and Waterhouse Rd. and Sherman St. and Dean St. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Authorize installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Marsh St. and Winter St. for a period of six months
Motion: That the Board of Selectmen authorize installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Marsh St. and Winter St. for a period of six months. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: That the Board of Selectmen authorize installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Marsh St. and Winter St. for a period of six months. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Contract Approval - Sewer Service Lateral Lining i
Award the sewer services lateral lining rehabilitation project to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $164,700
Motion: To award the sewer services lateral lining rehabilitation project to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $164,700, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To award the sewer services lateral lining rehabilitation project to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $164,700, (Vote passed 3-0).”
BOARD OF SELECTMEN COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Approve the November 13, 2017 pre Special Town Meeting minutes
Motion: To approve the November 13, 2017 pre Special Town Meeting minutes. (Vote passed 2- 0; Tom Caputo abstained)
Yes: Dash, PaolilloAbstained: CaputoThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the November 13, 2017 pre Special Town Meeting minutes. (Vote passed 2- 0; Tom Caputo abstained).”
Approve the November 20, 2017 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the November 20, 2017 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0; Tom Caputo abstained)
Yes: Dash, PaolilloAbstained: CaputoThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the November 20, 2017 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0; Tom Caputo abstained).”
Caputo abstained) Do
Approve the March 12, 2018 regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the March 12, 2018 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 2-0; Tom Caputo abstained)
Yes: Dash, PaolilloAbstained: CaputoThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the March 12, 2018 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 2-0; Tom Caputo abstained).”
Approve the April 30, 2018 executive session minutes
Motion: To approve the April 30, 2018 executive session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the April 30, 2018 executive session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the May 2, 2018 regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the May 2, 2018 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the May 2, 2018 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the June 8, 2018 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the June 8, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the June 8, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the June 11, 2018 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the June 11, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the June 11, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the June 18, 2018 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the June 18, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the June 18, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
The debt exclusion question, as read, will be added to the November 6, 2018 State election ballot for Belmont voters, and that the Town Clerk be authorized to transmit this information to the...
Motion: That the debt exclusion question, as read, will be added to the November 6, 2018 State election ballot for Belmont voters, and that the Town Clerk be authorized to transmit this information to the Secretary of the Commonwealth for inclusion on such ballot. (Vote passed 2-0)
Yes: Caputo, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: That the debt exclusion question, as read, will be added to the November 6, 2018 State election ballot for Belmont voters, and that the Town Clerk be authorized to transmit this information to the Secretary of the Commonwealth for inclusion on such ballot. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Approve the temporary High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To approve the temporary High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0)
Yes: Caputo, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the temporary High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Appoint Mark Paolillo as representative of the Selectmen to the High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To appoint Mark Paolillo as representative of the Selectmen to the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0)
Yes: Caputo, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Mark Paolillo as representative of the Selectmen to the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn. (Vote passed 2-0)
Yes: Caputo, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn. (Vote passed 2-0).”
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