MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 25, 2019
13 recorded votes, 13 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
Gift to Serve a Legitimate Public Purpose
Accept the gift of free dance lessons for the Belmont Woman's Club "Dancing with the Belmont Stars" fundraiser as a legitimate purpose
For Town employees i participating in the event, it was necessary for the Board to approve the acceptance of free dance lessons to comply with ethics rules, Motion: To accept the gift of free dance lessons for the Belmont Woman's Club "Dancing with the Belmont Stars" fundraiser as a legitimate purpose. (Vote passed 2-0; Mark Paolillo recused himself, as he was an Officer of the Belmont Woman's Club)
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
“For Town employees i participating in the event, it was necessary for the Board to approve the acceptance of free dance lessons to comply with ethics rules, Motion: To accept the gift of free dance lessons for the Belmont Woman's Club "Dancing with the Belmont Stars" fundraiser as a legitimate purpose. (Vote passed 2-0; Mark Paolillo recused himself, as he was an Officer of the Belmont Woman's Club).”
Officer of the Belmont Woman's Club)
Allow the temporary relocation of the Police Station to the Water Department site; and, to authorize the Police Station and DPW Building Committee to manage and direct the temporary relocation of...
Motion: To allow the temporary relocation of the Police Station to the Water Department site; and, to authorize the Police Station and DPW Building Committee to manage and direct the temporary relocation of the Police Station to the Water Department site; and, to allow the use of Town Hall Auditorium for live storage during the temporary relocation of the Police Station. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To allow the temporary relocation of the Police Station to the Water Department site; and, to authorize the Police Station and DPW Building Committee to manage and direct the temporary relocation of the Police Station to the Water Department site; and, to allow the use of Town Hall Auditorium for live storage during the temporary relocation of the Police Station. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Each member of the Board summarized their position
Maintain its recommendation of the south side route for the Community Path, contingent on favorable responses to negotiations with Pure Coat concerning the encroaching piece of property, and...
Motion: That the Board of Selectmen maintain its recommendation of the south side route for the Community Path, contingent on favorable responses to negotiations with Pure Coat concerning the encroaching piece of property, and contingent on obtaining support from the School Committee and Belmont High School Building Committee, both within a sixty (60) day timeframe. (Vote passed 2-1; Mark Paolillo and Tom Caputo voted yes; Adam Dash voted no)
Yes: Caputo, PaolilloNo: DashThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: That the Board of Selectmen maintain its recommendation of the south side route for the Community Path, contingent on favorable responses to negotiations with Pure Coat concerning the encroaching piece of property, and contingent on obtaining support from the School Committee and Belmont High School Building Committee, both within a sixty (60) day timeframe. (Vote passed 2-1; Mark Paolillo and Tom Caputo voted yes; Adam Dash voted no).”
Install the clock gifted from Belmont Savings Bank in the location as indicated on the map
Motion: To install the clock gifted from Belmont Savings Bank in the location as indicated on the map. : . (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To install the clock gifted from Belmont Savings Bank in the location as indicated on the map. : . (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the installation of signs for the Department of Transportation's Phase Two study at the Brighton Street Crossing
Po Motion: To approve the installation of signs for the Department of Transportation's Phase Two study at the Brighton Street Crossing. {Vote passed 3-0}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Po Motion: To approve the installation of signs for the Department of Transportation's Phase Two study at the Brighton Street Crossing. {Vote passed 3-0}.”
Award the construction contract for fiscal year 2019 water main project to Cedrone in the : amount of $651,184,54
The company had previously done work in Town and was considered to be responsive : and fast-moving. a Motion: To award the construction contract for fiscal year 2019 water main project to Cedrone in the : amount of $651,184,54. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The company had previously done work in Town and was considered to be responsive : and fast-moving. a Motion: To award the construction contract for fiscal year 2019 water main project to Cedrone in the : amount of $651,184,54. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Discussion and Possible Vote on Temporary Animal Control Officer
Appoint Wes Chin as the temporary Animal Control Officer
Motion: To appoint Wes Chin as the temporary Animal Control Officer. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Wes Chin as the temporary Animal Control Officer. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from February 26, 2019 at 8:00am, to close on March 12, 2019, at end of business
Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant Motion: To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from February 26, 2019 at 8:00am, to close on March 12, 2019, at end of business. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant Motion: To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from February 26, 2019 at 8:00am, to close on March 12, 2019, at end of business. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the new business license for Pho and Thai
Motion: To approve the new business license for Pho and Thai. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the new business license for Pho and Thai. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the one day liquor license as stated above
Approve One Day Liquor License Application from the Foundation of Belmont Education for March 16, 2019 Fundraising Event ro Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approve One Day Liquor License Application from the Foundation of Belmont Education for March 16, 2019 Fundraising Event ro Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
R Approve One Day Liquor License Application from the Beth El Temple Center for March 2, 2019 Annual : Gala i Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as stated above. (Vote passed 2-0; Adam Dash recused himself as he was a member of the Temple)
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
“r Approve One Day Liquor License Application from the Beth El Temple Center for March 2, 2019 Annual : Gala i Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as stated above. (Vote passed 2-0; Adam Dash recused himself as he was a member of the Temple).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the December 17, 2018 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the December 17, 2018 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the December 17, 2018 regular session 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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