MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 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
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Accept the gift of a Copper Beech tree for the War Memorial Center
Motion: To accept the gift of a Copper Beech tree for the War Memorial Center. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the gift of a Copper Beech tree for the War Memorial Center. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Adrian Allen and Erin Lynch to the Energy Committee
M. Paolillo pointed out Erin Lynch's r resume as someone with good credentials who could provide a youthful perspective on the committee. & Motion: To appoint Adrian Allen and Erin Lynch to the Energy Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“M. Paolillo pointed out Erin Lynch's r resume as someone with good credentials who could provide a youthful perspective on the committee. & Motion: To appoint Adrian Allen and Erin Lynch to the Energy Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute Amendment 2 with Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger for designer fees in the amount of $135,516.00, for the Fire Department Substation Exterior Repairs Project
Paolillo asked where the funds would come from; P. Garvin stated that $1.6 million had been allocated towards capital at Town Meeting, and the amount would have to come out of this appropriation. bo Motion: To authorize the Town Administrator to execute Amendment 2 with Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger for designer fees in the amount of $135,516.00, for the Fire Department Substation Exterior Repairs Project. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Paolillo asked where the funds would come from; P. Garvin stated that $1.6 million had been allocated towards capital at Town Meeting, and the amount would have to come out of this appropriation. bo Motion: To authorize the Town Administrator to execute Amendment 2 with Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger for designer fees in the amount of $135,516.00, for the Fire Department Substation Exterior Repairs Project. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Mark Mancuso as an alternate member to the MWRA Advisory Board
; Mark Mancuso Appointment to MWRA Advisory Board J. Marcotte explained that DPW had gone a full year without an alternate, and Mark Mancuso would therefore be appointed to fill the alternate position. : Motion: To appoint Mark Mancuso as an alternate member to the MWRA Advisory Board. (Vote passed 3-0}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“; Mark Mancuso Appointment to MWRA Advisory Board J. Marcotte explained that DPW had gone a full year without an alternate, and Mark Mancuso would therefore be appointed to fill the alternate position. : Motion: To appoint Mark Mancuso as an alternate member to the MWRA Advisory Board. (Vote passed 3-0}.”
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Appointments
Appoint Larry MacDonald, Dana Miller, and Jessie Bennett to three year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee
Motion: To appoint Larry MacDonald, Dana Miller, and Jessie Bennett to three year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Larry MacDonald, Dana Miller, and Jessie Bennett to three year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Jeff Roth, David Coleman and Annis Sengupta to two year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee
Motion: To appoint Jeff Roth, David Coleman and Annis Sengupta to two year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Jeff Roth, David Coleman and Annis Sengupta to two year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Clifford Gaysunas and Jeremy Romanul to one year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee
Motion: To appoint Clifford Gaysunas and Jeremy Romanul to one year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Clifford Gaysunas and Jeremy Romanul to one year terms on the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Charles Hamad to a one year term on the Transportation Advisory Committee
Motion: To appoint Charles Hamad to a one year term on the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Charles Hamad to a one year term on the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Dissolve the Traffic Advisory Committee
Motion: To dissolve the Traffic Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To dissolve the Traffic Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the resignations of Carolyn Bunyan and James Staton from the Council on Aging
Carolyn Bunyan, James Staton Mation: To accept the resignations of Carolyn Bunyan and James Staton from the Council on Aging. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Carolyn Bunyan, James Staton Mation: To accept the resignations of Carolyn Bunyan and James Staton from the Council on Aging. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Terese Hammerle and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging
Motion: To appoint Terese Hammerle and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Terese Hammerle and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the resignation of James Staton from the Board of Registrars
Jim Staton Resignation from Board of Registrars, Possible Appointment to the Board of Registrars Motion: To accept the resignation of James Staton from the Board of Registrars. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Jim Staton Resignation from Board of Registrars, Possible Appointment to the Board of Registrars Motion: To accept the resignation of James Staton from the Board of Registrars. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Joseph Zarro to the Board of Registrars
Motion: To appoint Joseph Zarro to the Board of Registrars, (Vote passed 2-0; Mark Paolillo recused himself, as he belongs to Rev. Zarro's church)
Yes: Caputo, DashThe minutes say Mark Paolillo 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 Joseph Zarro to the Board of Registrars, (Vote passed 2-0; Mark Paolillo recused himself, as he belongs to Rev. Zarro's church).”
Discuss and Approve Housing Trust Agreement
Approve the Housing Trust Agreement
Motion: To approve the Housing Trust Agreement. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Housing Trust Agreement. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Vote to Approve Becca Pizzi 5k Road Race
Approve the Becca Pizzi 5k Road Race
Po Motion: To approve the Becca Pizzi 5k Road Race. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Po Motion: To approve the Becca Pizzi 5k Road Race. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Remove Subash Malik from the Conservation Commission
Po Motion: To remove Subash Malik from the Conservation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Po Motion: To remove Subash Malik from the Conservation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint the alternate member of the Conservation Commission to full membership
; Motion: To appoint the alternate member of the Conservation Commission to full membership. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“; Motion: To appoint the alternate member of the Conservation Commission to full membership. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the charge of the Financial Task Force
The Town Treasurer had requested that he be able to appoint a designee to the Task Force, and this change was also incorporated. : Motion: To approve the charge of the Financial Task Force. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Town Treasurer had requested that he be able to appoint a designee to the Task Force, and this change was also incorporated. : Motion: To approve the charge of the Financial Task Force. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Tom Caputo to the Financial Task Force
Motion: To appoint Tom Caputo to the Financial Task Force. (Vote passed 2-0; Tom Caputo recused himself)
Yes: Dash, PaolilloThe minutes say Tom Caputo 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 Tom Caputo to the Financial Task Force. (Vote passed 2-0; Tom Caputo recused himself).”
Rink Update
Adjourn
M. Paolillo recognized the recent passing of Ernie D'Agnelli, offering his condolences to his family and noting Ernie's service to the community. a ADJOURNMENT: i Motion: To adjourn. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“M. Paolillo recognized the recent passing of Ernie D'Agnelli, offering his condolences to his family and noting Ernie's service to the community. a ADJOURNMENT: i Motion: To adjourn. {Vote passed 3-0).”
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