MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2018
25 recorded votes, 25 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
Enter executive session
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).”
ACTION BY CONSENT
(Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Authorize the Board of Selectmen representative to the High School Traffic Working Group to sign the Memorandum of Agreement
The HS Traffic Working Group had voted to sign the MOA; T. Caputo and G. Clancy were both supportive. ae Motion: To authorize the Board of Selectmen representative to the High School Traffic Working Group to sign the Memorandum of Agreement. (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
“The HS Traffic Working Group had voted to sign the MOA; T. Caputo and G. Clancy were both supportive. ae Motion: To authorize the Board of Selectmen representative to the High School Traffic Working Group to sign the Memorandum of Agreement. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Explore the preservation of existing parking conditions on Lower Goden Street
Ro Motion: That the Board of Selectmen explore the preservation of existing parking conditions on Lower Goden Street. (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
“Ro Motion: That the Board of Selectmen explore the preservation of existing parking conditions on Lower Goden Street. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Place a priority on preserving and maintaining the median, including the trees on the median, on Concord Avenue
A Motion: That the Board of Selectmen place a priority on preserving and maintaining the median, including the trees on the median, on Concord Avenue. (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
“a Motion: That the Board of Selectmen place a priority on preserving and maintaining the median, including the trees on the median, on Concord Avenue. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Identify and support primary walking routes to the i High School and incorporate these routes into any transportation plans
DO Motion: That the Board of Selectmen identify and support primary walking routes to the i High School and incorporate these routes into any transportation plans. (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
“DO Motion: That the Board of Selectmen identify and support primary walking routes to the i High School and incorporate these routes into any transportation plans. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
J. Wheeler replied that, in general, the change would be revenue neutral at worst; further, any potential developer would need to submit a fiscal impact study to the Planning Board for its : consideration. m Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 3. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“J. Wheeler replied that, in general, the change would be revenue neutral at worst; further, any potential developer would need to submit a fiscal impact study to the Planning Board for its : consideration. m Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 3. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 4
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 4. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 4. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 5
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 5. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 5. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 6
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 6. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 6. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 7
Article 7: The proposal for a reduction in the interest rate for the Senior Tax Deferral program a from 8% to 4.5%, to take effect in fiscal year 2020. ae Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 7. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 7: The proposal for a reduction in the interest rate for the Senior Tax Deferral program a from 8% to 4.5%, to take effect in fiscal year 2020. ae Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 7. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 2, contingent on the passage of the debt exclusion
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 2, contingent on the passage of the debt exclusion. (Vote passed 2-0; A, Dash recused himself)
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 recommend favorable action on Article 2, contingent on the passage of the debt exclusion. (Vote passed 2-0; A, Dash recused himself).”
Approve the Smartmeter Installation Contract with Bay State Wind Supply : Company for an amount not to exceed $980,397
J. Marcotte requested approval for an installation contract a with Bay State Wind Supply, with installation starting in January 2019 and taking 18 months to complete. , Motion: To approve the Smartmeter Installation Contract with Bay State Wind Supply : Company for an amount not to exceed $980,397. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“J. Marcotte requested approval for an installation contract a with Bay State Wind Supply, with installation starting in January 2019 and taking 18 months to complete. , Motion: To approve the Smartmeter Installation Contract with Bay State Wind Supply : Company for an amount not to exceed $980,397. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the consulting services contract with Weston and Sampson for an amount not to exceed $187,800
A. Dash added that it is a discrete project with a fixed end date. - Motion: To approve the consulting services contract with Weston and Sampson for an amount not to exceed $187,800. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A. Dash added that it is a discrete project with a fixed end date. - Motion: To approve the consulting services contract with Weston and Sampson for an amount not to exceed $187,800. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the purchase of water meter bodies from the Stiles Company for a price not to exceed $340,648
Motion: To approve the purchase of water meter bodies from the Stiles Company for a price not to exceed $340,648. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the purchase of water meter bodies from the Stiles Company for a price not to exceed $340,648. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Discussion and Possible Approval of Town Asset Naming Policy
Adopt the Town Asset Naming Policy, as amended
T. Caputo proposed a revision i to the policy to reflect this sentiment. é Gail Mann (Secretary, Board of Library Trustees) stated that the change proposed by T. Caputo : had addressed the concern she had come to the meeting to address. bo Motion: To adopt the Town Asset Naming Policy, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“T. Caputo proposed a revision i to the policy to reflect this sentiment. é Gail Mann (Secretary, Board of Library Trustees) stated that the change proposed by T. Caputo : had addressed the concern she had come to the meeting to address. bo Motion: To adopt the Town Asset Naming Policy, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Change the name of Pequossette Playground to Pequossette Park
; Discussion for Request for Permission to Install Pequossette Park Sign . : Motion: To change the name of Pequossette Playground to Pequossette Park. (Vote passed : 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“; Discussion for Request for Permission to Install Pequossette Park Sign . : Motion: To change the name of Pequossette Playground to Pequossette Park. (Vote passed : 3-0).”
Give permission to install the Pequossette Park sign donated by the Eagle Co Scouts
A Motion: To give permission to install the Pequossette Park sign donated by the Eagle Co Scouts. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“a Motion: To give permission to install the Pequossette Park sign donated by the Eagle Co Scouts. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the contract with Langdon Environmental LLC to conduct a feasibility study for an anaerobic digester at the former incinerator site, in an amount not to exceed $8,250
She did not understand why the Board could allocate funds for a mo feasibility study but not for additional 'yield-to-pedestrian' signs across town. ae Motion: To approve the contract with Langdon Environmental LLC to conduct a feasibility study for an anaerobic digester at the former incinerator site, in an amount not to exceed $8,250. i (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“She did not understand why the Board could allocate funds for a mo feasibility study but not for additional 'yield-to-pedestrian' signs across town. ae Motion: To approve the contract with Langdon Environmental LLC to conduct a feasibility study for an anaerobic digester at the former incinerator site, in an amount not to exceed $8,250. i (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the signature for a letter of support for State environmental bond funding for the Amelia Earhart Dam
7 Discussion and Possible Signature of Letter of Support for State Environmental' Bond / Funding for the Amelia Earhart Dam Lo Many surrounding communities had signed the letter of support to install a fourth pump at the Bo damn for resiliency, given that server weather can cause the river to back up into these so communities, including Belmont. : Motion: To approve the signature for a letter of support for State environmental bond funding for the Amelia Earhart Dam. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“7 Discussion and Possible Signature of Letter of Support for State Environmental' Bond / Funding for the Amelia Earhart Dam Lo Many surrounding communities had signed the letter of support to install a fourth pump at the Bo damn for resiliency, given that server weather can cause the river to back up into these so communities, including Belmont. : Motion: To approve the signature for a letter of support for State environmental bond funding for the Amelia Earhart Dam. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Sign the letter of agreement from Philip May Revocable Trust regarding i Library donation
A. Dash confirmed with P. Garvin that the letter had D _ been vetted by Town Counsel. _- Motion: To sign the letter of agreement from Philip May Revocable Trust regarding i Library donation. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A. Dash confirmed with P. Garvin that the letter had D _ been vetted by Town Counsel. _- Motion: To sign the letter of agreement from Philip May Revocable Trust regarding i Library donation. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the request from Lions Club for parking exclusion for their Annual poy Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale
Approve Request from Lions Club for Parking Exclusion for Their Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale Py Motion: To approve the request from Lions Club for parking exclusion for their Annual poy Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approve Request from Lions Club for Parking Exclusion for Their Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale Py Motion: To approve the request from Lions Club for parking exclusion for their Annual poy Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Allow the Belmont Food Pantry to begin moving inventory into Town Hall. '
A. Dash made two comments: 1) : include financial consideration ($1) to make it legally binding 2) specify that opening hours would avoid late Monday night hours and election days. ae While the MOU was being finalized, P. Garvin requested approval from the Board to allow the po Belmont Food Pantry to start moving some items into storage. - Motion: To allow the Belmont Food Pantry to begin moving inventory into Town Hall. ' (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A. Dash made two comments: 1) : include financial consideration ($1) to make it legally binding 2) specify that opening hours would avoid late Monday night hours and election days. ae While the MOU was being finalized, P. Garvin requested approval from the Board to allow the po Belmont Food Pantry to start moving some items into storage. - Motion: To allow the Belmont Food Pantry to begin moving inventory into Town Hall. ' (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the collection of meeting minutes as discussed, with amendments to the September 28, 2018 minutes
Bo Motion: To approve the collection of meeting minutes as discussed, with amendments to the September 28, 2018 minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Bo Motion: To approve the collection of meeting minutes as discussed, with amendments to the September 28, 2018 minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
A ADJOURNMENT: : Motion: To adjourn. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“a ADJOURNMENT: : Motion: To adjourn. (Vote passed 3-0).”
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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