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Belmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

October 1, 2018

15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Adam Dash, Mark Paolillo, Tom Caputo

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Tom Caputo left the meeting before it ended.

Every vote, in order

ACTION BY CONSENT

Enter executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: To enter executive session. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To enter executive session. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Leave executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

GavOoAndaA

Approve the Warrant for the November 6, 2018 State Election

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: To approve the Warrant for the November 6, 2018 State Election. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To approve the Warrant for the November 6, 2018 State Election. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Endorse Belmont Serves

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: To endorse Belmont Serves. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To endorse Belmont Serves. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Create the Transportation Advisory Committee with the changes to the charge as discussed above

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The Board further discussed the proposal to create a Town-wide traffic plan, and it was agreed that language should be added to the charge to mention this specifically as one of the objectives of the committee, Motion: To create the Transportation Advisory Committee with the changes to the charge as discussed above. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“The Board further discussed the proposal to create a Town-wide traffic plan, and it was agreed that language should be added to the charge to mention this specifically as one of the objectives of the committee, Motion: To create the Transportation Advisory Committee with the changes to the charge as discussed above. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Eliminate food/leaf composting and transfer station as options for post-closure uses of the incinerator site

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: To eliminate food/leaf composting and transfer station as options for post-closure uses of the incinerator site. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To eliminate food/leaf composting and transfer station as options for post-closure uses of the incinerator site. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Michael Cicalese, Vince Stanton, and Russ Leno to the Community Path Project } Committee

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: To appoint Michael Cicalese, Vince Stanton, and Russ Leno to the Community Path Project } Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To appoint Michael Cicalese, Vince Stanton, and Russ Leno to the Community Path Project } Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Roy Epstein to the Community Path Project Committee

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

He requested additional time to review 7 the credentials of other candidates. a Motion: To appoint Roy Epstein to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“He requested additional time to review 7 the credentials of other candidates. a Motion: To appoint Roy Epstein to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the charge of the Community Path Project Committee, as amended

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Remaining appointments would be deferred to a future meeting and no new applicants would be accepted going forward. a Motion: To approve the charge of the Community Path Project Committee, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Remaining appointments would be deferred to a future meeting and no new applicants would be accepted going forward. a Motion: To approve the charge of the Community Path Project Committee, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the One Day Liquor License for CLC Café for an Oktoberfest Celebration, Saturday October 13 from 12-4pm

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 2–0

[T. Caputo left the meeting] One Day Liquor License Application from Mary Westcott for CLC Café - Discussion and Vote Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License for CLC Café for an Oktoberfest Celebration, Saturday October 13 from 12-4pm. (Vote passed 2-0)

Yes: Dash, PaolilloTom Caputo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“[T. Caputo left the meeting] One Day Liquor License Application from Mary Westcott for CLC Café - Discussion and Vote Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License for CLC Café for an Oktoberfest Celebration, Saturday October 13 from 12-4pm. (Vote passed 2-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

Approve March 2, 2018 regular session minutes

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · 2–0

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: © March 2, 2018 regular session: 7 Motion: To approve March 2, 2018 regular session minutes, (Vote passed 2-0)

Yes: Dash, PaolilloTom Caputo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: © March 2, 2018 regular session: 7 Motion: To approve March 2, 2018 regular session minutes, (Vote passed 2-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve May 11, 2018 regular session minutes

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · 2–0

E May 11, 2018 regular session: : Motion: To approve May 11, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0)

Yes: Dash, PaolilloTom Caputo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“e May 11, 2018 regular session: : Motion: To approve May 11, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve September 17, 2018 regular session minutes as amended

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · 2–0

Motion: To approve September 17, 2018 regular session minutes as amended. (Vote passed 2-0)

Yes: Dash, PaolilloTom Caputo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To approve September 17, 2018 regular session minutes as amended. (Vote passed 2-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve September 17, 2018 executive session minutes

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

Motion: To approve September 17, 2018 executive session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0)

Yes: Dash, PaolilloTom Caputo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion: To approve September 17, 2018 executive session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

Next Meetings October 15 at 7:00pm at Belmont Town Hall in the Selectmen's Meeting Room Motion: To adjourn. (Vote passed 2-0)

Yes: Dash, PaolilloTom Caputo had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Next Meetings October 15 at 7:00pm at Belmont Town Hall in the Selectmen's Meeting Room Motion: To adjourn. (Vote passed 2-0).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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