MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2018
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Mark Paolillo as absent.
Present: Adam Dash, Tom Caputo
Absent: Mark Paolillo
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve signing of the $1,000,000 MWRA water bond
Mr. Carmen described that this is Phase 3 of the program of which Belmont has participated in the first two phases, and that money will be used for water main replacements. a Motion: To approve signing of the $1,000,000 MWRA water bond. Vote passed 2-0. a Mass Cultural Council (MCC) Greater Boston Regional Meeting - Update : Juliet Jenkins and Rebecca Richards provided an update from the recent MCC meeting in Watertown on July 17, 2018.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carmen described that this is Phase 3 of the program of which Belmont has participated in the first two phases, and that money will be used for water main replacements. a Motion: To approve signing of the $1,000,000 MWRA water bond. Vote passed 2-0. a Mass Cultural Council (MCC) Greater Boston Regional Meeting - Update : Juliet Jenkins and Rebecca Richards provided an update from the recent MCC meeting in Watertown on July 17, 2018..”
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Approve Elster Honeywell contract for Smart Meters with amount not to exceed $1,711,559
Motion: To approve Elster Honeywell contract for Smart Meters with amount not to exceed $1,711,559. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve Elster Honeywell contract for Smart Meters with amount not to exceed $1,711,559. Vote passed 2-0..”
Approve contract for Insituform Technologies not to exceed an amount of $127,405 for Common Street Water Main Rehabilitation project
Motion: To approve contract for Insituform Technologies not to exceed an amount of $127,405 for Common Street Water Main Rehabilitation project. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve contract for Insituform Technologies not to exceed an amount of $127,405 for Common Street Water Main Rehabilitation project. Vote passed 2-0..”
Additional Comments for the Public Record from Glenn Clancy
Approve cleaning contract to MP Building Services not to exceed $1,888,640
S. Dorrance : explained the low bidder often cannot deliver services, but was unsure why the high bidder was so high. : Motion: To approve cleaning contract to MP Building Services not to exceed $1,888,640. Vote ; passed 2-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“S. Dorrance : explained the low bidder often cannot deliver services, but was unsure why the high bidder was so high. : Motion: To approve cleaning contract to MP Building Services not to exceed $1,888,640. Vote ; passed 2-0.”
Declare Burbank Modular Tires Surplus
Declare tires from Burbank modular as surplus
Motion: To declare tires from Burbank modular as surplus. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To declare tires from Burbank modular as surplus. Vote passed 2-0..”
Authorize the chair to sign the eligibility notification for Phase 1 of MassDOT Highway Division project 609-204
Motion: To authorize the chair to sign the eligibility notification for Phase 1 of MassDOT Highway Division project 609-204. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize the chair to sign the eligibility notification for Phase 1 of MassDOT Highway Division project 609-204. Vote passed 2-0..”
Approve the Warrant for the Special Town Election on September 25, 2018 regarding the regulation of adult use marijuana establishments in the Town of Belmont
Motion: To approve the Warrant for the Special Town Election on September 25, 2018 regarding the regulation of adult use marijuana establishments in the Town of Belmont. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Warrant for the Special Town Election on September 25, 2018 regarding the regulation of adult use marijuana establishments in the Town of Belmont. Vote passed 2-0..”
Donation to Belmont Public Library
Approve gift of up to $212,500 to the Belmont Public Library from estate of Philip F. May
Motion: To approve gift of up to $212,500 to the Belmont Public Library from estate of Philip F. May. Vote passed 2-0. a A picture was taken P. Struzziero and G. Mann with the Board and Town Administrator presenting the donation.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve gift of up to $212,500 to the Belmont Public Library from estate of Philip F. May. Vote passed 2-0. a A picture was taken P. Struzziero and G. Mann with the Board and Town Administrator presenting the donation..”
Approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between Board of : Selectmen, School Committee and Town Administrator regarding Department of Public F Facilities
Senior work-off and Residential Exemption, Discussion with Assessors and Possible Vote Public Facilities Department MOA, Discussion and Vote A. Dash explained this is a ministerial change to implement intent of joint facilities; the item has to be i passed by Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, who are taking up the matter next month. : Motion: To approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between Board of : Selectmen, School Committee and Town Administrator regarding Department of Public F Facilities. Vote passed 2-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Senior work-off and Residential Exemption, Discussion with Assessors and Possible Vote Public Facilities Department MOA, Discussion and Vote A. Dash explained this is a ministerial change to implement intent of joint facilities; the item has to be i passed by Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, who are taking up the matter next month. : Motion: To approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between Board of : Selectmen, School Committee and Town Administrator regarding Department of Public F Facilities. Vote passed 2-0.”
Facilities. Vote passed 2-0.
Increase the limit from $750 to $1,500 for the Senior Work-off Tax Exemption program
Motion: To increase the limit from $750 to $1,500 for the Senior Work-off Tax Exemption program. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To increase the limit from $750 to $1,500 for the Senior Work-off Tax Exemption program. Vote passed 2-0..”
Appoint Stanley Dzierzeski to the Registrar of Voters
Motion: To appoint Stanley Dzierzeski to the Registrar of Voters. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Stanley Dzierzeski to the Registrar of Voters. Vote passed 2-0..”
Appoint Rev
Motion: To appoint Rev. Joseph Zarro to the Housing Trust. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Rev. Joseph Zarro to the Housing Trust. Vote passed 2-0..”
Appoint Judy Walberg to be a regular member of the Disability Access Commission, i Vote passed 2-0
Motion: To appoint Judy Walberg to be a regular member of the Disability Access Commission, i Vote passed 2-0. i Water Advisory Board: Joseph Barrell Jr.. whose term was up, decided he would like to be reappointed.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Judy Walberg to be a regular member of the Disability Access Commission, i Vote passed 2-0. i Water Advisory Board: Joseph Barrell Jr.. whose term was up, decided he would like to be reappointed..”
Appoint Joseph Barrell Jr, to the Water Advisory Board
No other applicants at this time. a Motion: To appoint Joseph Barrell Jr, to the Water Advisory Board. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“No other applicants at this time. a Motion: To appoint Joseph Barrell Jr, to the Water Advisory Board. Vote passed 2-0..”
Re-appoint Chester Messer to Cable TV advisory
Chester Messer would like to be re-appointed. : Motion: To re-appoint Chester Messer to Cable TV advisory. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Chester Messer would like to be re-appointed. : Motion: To re-appoint Chester Messer to Cable TV advisory. Vote passed 2-0..”
Re-appoint Laura Simmons and appoint Julie Woo, Rachel Berger, Julia Corbett, Jennifer Parker, and Caroline Hurwitch to the Shade Tree Committee
Caroline Hurwitch applied without any specific committee : mentioned; given her background in risk/insurance, the Board thought she would be an asset to the a Committee. a Motion: To re-appoint Laura Simmons and appoint Julie Woo, Rachel Berger, Julia Corbett, Jennifer Parker, and Caroline Hurwitch to the Shade Tree Committee. Vote passed 2-0. i Belmont Business Study: This is a committee that will report on how Belmont can be more business friendly.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Caroline Hurwitch applied without any specific committee : mentioned; given her background in risk/insurance, the Board thought she would be an asset to the a Committee. a Motion: To re-appoint Laura Simmons and appoint Julie Woo, Rachel Berger, Julia Corbett, Jennifer Parker, and Caroline Hurwitch to the Shade Tree Committee. Vote passed 2-0. i Belmont Business Study: This is a committee that will report on how Belmont can be more business friendly..”
Appoint Wendy Etkind, Emma Thurston, Catherine Venzke, and Suzanne Schalow to the Belmont Business Study Committee, Vote passed 2-0
Applicants thus far include: Wendy Etkin (resident, non-business owner; software developer at Oracle); : Emma Thurston {non-Belmont Center owner and resident; also a Town Meeting member); Catherine L Vensky (Cushing Square business owner); Susanne Shallow (Belmont Center business owner). : A. Dash expressed the desire for new people on the committee to give fresh perspective and recommended appointing current applicants so that the committee will have quorum and can begin ; applying for grants. i Motion: To appoint Wendy Etkind, Emma Thurston, Catherine Venzke, and Suzanne Schalow to the Belmont Business Study Committee, Vote passed 2-0. i A. Dash appealed to the public for further applicants for the Belmont Business Study Committee.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Applicants thus far include: Wendy Etkin (resident, non-business owner; software developer at Oracle); : Emma Thurston {non-Belmont Center owner and resident; also a Town Meeting member); Catherine L Vensky (Cushing Square business owner); Susanne Shallow (Belmont Center business owner). : A. Dash expressed the desire for new people on the committee to give fresh perspective and recommended appointing current applicants so that the committee will have quorum and can begin ; applying for grants. i Motion: To appoint Wendy Etkind, Emma Thurston, Catherine Venzke, and Suzanne Schalow to the Belmont Business Study Committee, Vote passed 2-0. i A. Dash appealed to the public for further applicants for the Belmont Business Study Committee..”
Approve Community Development Director Glenn Clancy as acting Town Administrator during the period September 1-7, with the recommendation that he approach Board Chair Adam Dash with any issues of...
Motion: To approve Community Development Director Glenn Clancy as acting Town Administrator during the period September 1-7, with the recommendation that he approach Board Chair Adam Dash with any issues of significance. Vote passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve Community Development Director Glenn Clancy as acting Town Administrator during the period September 1-7, with the recommendation that he approach Board Chair Adam Dash with any issues of significance. Vote passed 2-0..”
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn Motion: To adjourn at 9:55pm. Vote passed 2-0, JL - / eo i (ff 4 Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Motion: To adjourn at 9:55pm. Vote passed 2-0, JL - / eo i (ff 4 Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator.”
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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