MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Joint meeting
July 30, 2018
20 recorded votes, 20 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
ACTION BY CONSENT
ACTION BY CONSENT
Bob McLaughlin (Warrant Committee) urged the Chair that this was not the : appropriate forum to revisit the decision to withdraw from the network and that the issue should be a addressed after the vote for the High School Project. : M. Paolillo asked about the Board's involvement in this issue in terms of next steps; J. Phelan replied that Po the path forward was to continue bringing together the relevant committees for discussion, and wanted : to make sure at this stage that the results of the working group were brought before the Board. a [Chair Roy Epstein entertained a motion to adjourn the Warrant Committee which passed unanimously
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Bob McLaughlin (Warrant Committee) urged the Chair that this was not the : appropriate forum to revisit the decision to withdraw from the network and that the issue should be a addressed after the vote for the High School Project. : M. Paolillo asked about the Board's involvement in this issue in terms of next steps; J. Phelan replied that Po the path forward was to continue bringing together the relevant committees for discussion, and wanted : to make sure at this stage that the results of the working group were brought before the Board. a [Chair Roy Epstein entertained a motion to adjourn the Warrant Committee which passed unanimously.”
Approve an outdoor liquor license as discussed for the CLC Café for Saturday September 22, 2018 from 12naon-4pm, contingent on approval from the Police Chief
P. Garvin would follow up to ensure the Police Chief had no concerns, : Motion: To approve an outdoor liquor license as discussed for the CLC Café for Saturday September 22, 2018 from 12naon-4pm, contingent on approval from the Police Chief. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“P. Garvin would follow up to ensure the Police Chief had no concerns, : Motion: To approve an outdoor liquor license as discussed for the CLC Café for Saturday September 22, 2018 from 12naon-4pm, contingent on approval from the Police Chief. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the annual Crate Escape 5k Road Race on Sunday October 21, 2018 with a 10am start
H Annual Crate Escape CCC 5k Road Race Approval Motion: To approve the annual Crate Escape 5k Road Race on Sunday October 21, 2018 with a 10am start. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“H Annual Crate Escape CCC 5k Road Race Approval Motion: To approve the annual Crate Escape 5k Road Race on Sunday October 21, 2018 with a 10am start. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the three fuel contracts described above
He explained the Town has participated in the cooperative for the past 20 years and that it helped to secure good prices for fuel; the vendors often change from year to year, but all were reliable and acceptable. i Motion: To approve the three fuel contracts described above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He explained the Town has participated in the cooperative for the past 20 years and that it helped to secure good prices for fuel; the vendors often change from year to year, but all were reliable and acceptable. i Motion: To approve the three fuel contracts described above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the bituminous concrete permanent patching trench and gutter repair contract with N. Sacca and Sons of Arlington for $33 / square yard
The Town had used N. Sacca and Sons for other contracts and J. Marcotte stated they were reliable and do quality work. : Motion: To approve the bituminous concrete permanent patching trench and gutter repair contract with N. Sacca and Sons of Arlington for $33 / square yard. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Town had used N. Sacca and Sons for other contracts and J. Marcotte stated they were reliable and do quality work. : Motion: To approve the bituminous concrete permanent patching trench and gutter repair contract with N. Sacca and Sons of Arlington for $33 / square yard. (Vote passed 3-0).”
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Approve the establishment of time accrual system under the Town Administrator or designee
Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the establishment of time accrual system under the Town Administrator or designee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: That the Board of Selectmen approve the establishment of time accrual system under the Town Administrator or designee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adam Dash stated that several committee vacancies needed to be addressed
Appoint Renee Guo, Rogelio Fussa, and Taylor Yates to the Vision 21 implementation Committee for three terms, expiring in 2021
Motion: To appoint Renee Guo, Rogelio Fussa, and Taylor Yates to the Vision 21 implementation Committee for three terms, expiring in 2021. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Renee Guo, Rogelio Fussa, and Taylor Yates to the Vision 21 implementation Committee for three terms, expiring in 2021. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Nien Lieu to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to fill a resigned seat, for aterm : expiring in 2020
Motion: To appoint Nien Lieu to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to fill a resigned seat, for aterm : expiring in 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Nien Lieu to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to fill a resigned seat, for aterm : expiring in 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Terese Hammerle to the Vision 21 implementation Committee to fill a resigned seat, 7 for a term expiring in 2019
= Motion: To appoint Terese Hammerle to the Vision 21 implementation Committee to fill a resigned seat, 7 for a term expiring in 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“= Motion: To appoint Terese Hammerle to the Vision 21 implementation Committee to fill a resigned seat, 7 for a term expiring in 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Chay Lim to the Meet Belmont Committee to a term expiring in 2021
: Meet Belmont. : Motion: To appoint Chay Lim to the Meet Belmont Committee to a term expiring in 2021. (Vote passed 3- 9 _ Constables. Motion: To appoint James Tortola as a Constable for the Town of Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: Meet Belmont. : Motion: To appoint Chay Lim to the Meet Belmont Committee to a term expiring in 2021. (Vote passed 3- 9 _ Constables. Motion: To appoint James Tortola as a Constable for the Town of Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Meet Belmont.
Approve the Warrant for the 2018 State Primary
Joseph Zarro had applied, ae but his party affiliation was unknown and would need to be determined before making an appointment. : Warrant for 2018 State Primary - Vote to Approve : Motion: To approve the Warrant for the 2018 State Primary. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Joseph Zarro had applied, ae but his party affiliation was unknown and would need to be determined before making an appointment. : Warrant for 2018 State Primary - Vote to Approve : Motion: To approve the Warrant for the 2018 State Primary. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Warrant for 2018 State Primary - Vote to Approve
Appoint Jessica Porter as acting Town Administrator, August 4-11, 2018. !
The Board was in agreement to move forward with investigating these options further, after which another public forum would be held. a TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: = P. Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report: e Requesting that Jessica Porter (HR Director) be appointed as acting Town Administrator during P. Garvin's vacation, August 4-11. © Motion: To appoint Jessica Porter as acting Town Administrator, August 4-11, 2018. ! (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board was in agreement to move forward with investigating these options further, after which another public forum would be held. a TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: = P. Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report: e Requesting that Jessica Porter (HR Director) be appointed as acting Town Administrator during P. Garvin's vacation, August 4-11. © Motion: To appoint Jessica Porter as acting Town Administrator, August 4-11, 2018. ! (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Appoint Cate Bowen as the School Committee representative to the High School Traffic Working Group
High School Traffic Working Group Appointments Motion: To appoint Cate Bowen as the School Committee representative 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
“High School Traffic Working Group Appointments Motion: To appoint Cate Bowen as the School Committee representative to the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Appoint Dana Miller as the Traffic Advisory Committee representative to the High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To appoint Dana Miller as the Traffic Advisory Committee representative 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 Dana Miller as the Traffic Advisory Committee representative to the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Appoint Bill Lovalio as the High School Building Committee representative to the High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To appoint Bill Lovalio as the High School Building Committee representative 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 Bill Lovalio as the High School Building Committee representative to the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Appoint Sgt. Ben Mailhot as the Police Department representative to the High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To appoint Sgt. Ben Mailhot as the Police Department representative 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 Sgt. Ben Mailhot as the Police Department representative to the High School Traffic Working Group. {Vote passed 2-0).”
Appoint Jay Marcotte as the Department of Public Works representative to the High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To appoint Jay Marcotte as the Department of Public Works representative 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 Jay Marcotte as the Department of Public Works representative to the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Appoint Glenn Clancy as the Office of Community Development representative to the High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To appoint Glenn Clancy as the Office of Community Development representative 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 Glenn Clancy as the Office of Community Development representative to the High School Traffic Working Group. ( Vote passed 2-0).”
Appoint Anne Marie Mahoney, Anne Paulsen, and Mary Wybieralla as resident representatives to the High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To appoint Anne Marie Mahoney, Anne Paulsen, and Mary Wybieralla as resident representatives 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 Anne Marie Mahoney, Anne Paulsen, and Mary Wybieralla as resident representatives to the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
ADJOURNMENT
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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