MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Joint meeting
December 10, 2018
18 recorded votes, 18 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
Financial Task Force Charge - Discussion and Possible Vote
Evaluate access restriction to Goden Street, Oak Street, and Orchard Street from Concord Avenue from 7-9am
Motion: To evaluate access restriction to Goden Street, Oak Street, and Orchard Street from Concord Avenue from 7-9am. (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 evaluate access restriction to Goden Street, Oak Street, and Orchard Street from Concord Avenue from 7-9am. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Approve the annual victualler license renewal for Star Markets Company, Inc., 535 Trapelo : Road
What was currently being used. i A. Dash expressed concern that alcohol related displays, e.g., red cups and ping pong balls, were being placed at the end of food aisles, not in the area designated for liquor. : : Motion: To approve the annual victualler license renewal for Star Markets Company, Inc., 535 Trapelo : Road. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“What was currently being used. i A. Dash expressed concern that alcohol related displays, e.g., red cups and ping pong balls, were being placed at the end of food aisles, not in the area designated for liquor. : : Motion: To approve the annual victualler license renewal for Star Markets Company, Inc., 535 Trapelo : Road. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the liquor license renewal for Star Markets Company, Inc., 535 Trapelo Road
A Motion: To approve the liquor license renewal for Star Markets Company, Inc., 535 Trapelo Road. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“a Motion: To approve the liquor license renewal for Star Markets Company, Inc., 535 Trapelo Road. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the gift from Cumming Properties Employee Directed Giving in the amount of $1,000 to ~ the Belmont Fire Department
Accept Gift from Cummings Properties Employee Directed Giving in the Amount of $1,000 to the Belmont Fire Department PO David Frizzell (Fire Chief) explained the gift was from a former Belmont resident, to be used for employee appreciation. a Motion: To accept the gift from Cumming Properties Employee Directed Giving in the amount of $1,000 to ~ the Belmont Fire Department. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Accept Gift from Cummings Properties Employee Directed Giving in the Amount of $1,000 to the Belmont Fire Department PO David Frizzell (Fire Chief) explained the gift was from a former Belmont resident, to be used for employee appreciation. a Motion: To accept the gift from Cumming Properties Employee Directed Giving in the amount of $1,000 to ~ the Belmont Fire Department. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the gift from Belmont Soccer Association in the amount of $10,000
Motion: To accept the gift from Belmont Soccer Association in the amount of $10,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the gift from Belmont Soccer Association in the amount of $10,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Environmental Protection
Approve the signing of the sustainable materials recovery program grant award from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
This would in turn free up money in the DPW budget. i Motion: To approve the signing of the sustainable materials recovery program grant award from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This would in turn free up money in the DPW budget. i Motion: To approve the signing of the sustainable materials recovery program grant award from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. (Vote passed 3-0)
Approve the charge of the Belmont Youth Commission, with changes as noted
Motion: To approve the charge of the Belmont Youth Commission, with changes as noted. (Vote passed 3- 0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the charge of the Belmont Youth Commission, with changes as noted. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
Approve the One Day Liquor License application as noted above
Discussion and Vote of One Day Liquor License Application for Event on December 15, 2018 at the Beech Street Center Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License application as noted above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and Vote of One Day Liquor License Application for Event on December 15, 2018 at the Beech Street Center Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License application as noted above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the business license renewal for Cityside Subaru
Business License Renewals - Cityside Subaru Motion: To approve the business license renewal for Cityside Subaru. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Business License Renewals - Cityside Subaru Motion: To approve the business license renewal for Cityside Subaru. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the renewal of the following Livery License: - Boston Executive Coach, (Armen Grigorian), 500 Common St
Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Following Business Licenses: Motion: To approve the renewal of the following Livery License: - Boston Executive Coach, (Armen Grigorian), 500 Common St (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Following Business Licenses: Motion: To approve the renewal of the following Livery License: - Boston Executive Coach, (Armen Grigorian), 500 Common St (Vote passed 3-0).”
Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Following Business Licenses
Approve the renewal of the following Class II Licenses: - Brother's Auto Service, inc., (Yeghie Aroyian), 337 Mill St., , - Waverly Auto Exchange, (Frank Basile), 134 Waverly St
Motion: To approve the renewal of the following Class II Licenses: - Brother's Auto Service, inc., (Yeghie Aroyian), 337 Mill St., , - Waverly Auto Exchange, (Frank Basile), 134 Waverly St. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the renewal of the following Class II Licenses: - Brother's Auto Service, inc., (Yeghie Aroyian), 337 Mill St., , - Waverly Auto Exchange, (Frank Basile), 134 Waverly St. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the renewal of the following Common Victualler Licenses: - Ani Catering, John Janessian), 687 Belmont St.; - Gen Sushi/HG Asia, inc., (Teresa Liang), 61 Concord Ave.; : - Rancatore's Ice...
Motion: To approve the renewal of the following Common Victualler Licenses: - Ani Catering, John Janessian), 687 Belmont St.; - Gen Sushi/HG Asia, inc., (Teresa Liang), 61 Concord Ave.; : - Rancatore's Ice Cream, (Joe Rancatore, Jr.), 36 Leonard St.; - - Spoodles Soup Factory, (Jose Rios), 374 Trapelo Ra.; By - My Other Kitchen / Take Away 762, LLC, (George Manetas), 762 Pleasant St.; bo - Breugger's Bagel Bakery, (Tim Staffanson), 41 Leonard St.; : : - Gregory's House of Pizza, (Tony Tzovaras), 27-29 Leonard St.; if - Seta Café, Seta's Mediterranean Foods, inc., (Seta Dakessian), 271 Belmont St.; : - Vicki Lee's, (Vicki Lee Boyajian), 105 Trapelo Rd. oo i (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the renewal of the following Common Victualler Licenses: - Ani Catering, John Janessian), 687 Belmont St.; - Gen Sushi/HG Asia, inc., (Teresa Liang), 61 Concord Ave.; : - Rancatore's Ice Cream, (Joe Rancatore, Jr.), 36 Leonard St.; - - Spoodles Soup Factory, (Jose Rios), 374 Trapelo Ra.; By - My Other Kitchen / Take Away 762, LLC, (George Manetas), 762 Pleasant St.; bo - Breugger's Bagel Bakery, (Tim Staffanson), 41 Leonard St.; : : - Gregory's House of Pizza, (Tony Tzovaras), 27-29 Leonard St.; if - Seta Café, Seta's Mediterranean Foods, inc., (Seta Dakessian), 271 Belmont St.; : - Vicki Lee's, (Vicki Lee Boyajian), 105 Trapelo Rd. oo i (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the renewal of the liquor license for Shangri-La, 149 Belmont St., Wine and Malt Beverages
I Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Following Liquor License Motion: To approve the renewal of the liquor license for Shangri-La, 149 Belmont St., Wine and Malt Beverages. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“i Vote to Approve the Renewal of the Following Liquor License Motion: To approve the renewal of the liquor license for Shangri-La, 149 Belmont St., Wine and Malt Beverages. (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the October 15, 2018 regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the October 15, 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 October 15, 2018 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
Approve the October 18, 2018 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the October 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 October 18, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the November 13, 2018 pre-Special Town Meeting minutes
Motion: To approve the November 13, 2018 pre-Special Town Meeting minutes. (Vote passed 3- 0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the November 13, 2018 pre-Special Town Meeting minutes. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
Approve the November 14, 2018 pre-Special Town Meeting minutes
Motion: To approve the November 14, 2018 pre-Special Town Meeting minutes. (Vote passed 3- 0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the November 14, 2018 pre-Special Town Meeting minutes. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“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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