MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 1, 2019
26 recorded votes, 26 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
COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS
Sponsor an Article on Town Meeting Warrant to change the name of "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board
Motion: To sponsor an Article on Town Meeting Warrant to change the name of "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board". (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To sponsor an Article on Town Meeting Warrant to change the name of "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board". (Vote passed 3-0).”
The resignation was due to health issues.
Accept the resignation of Jennifer D'Urso from the Community Path Project Committee
The resignation was due to health issues. : Motion: To accept the resignation of Jennifer D'Urso from the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The resignation was due to health issues. : Motion: To accept the resignation of Jennifer D'Urso from the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Phil Lawrence to the Community Path Project Committee
R. Leino recommended Phil Lawrence due to his demonstrated interest in the Path, as wellas his background : as civil engineer. _ Motion: To appoint Phil Lawrence to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“R. Leino recommended Phil Lawrence due to his demonstrated interest in the Path, as wellas his background : as civil engineer. _ Motion: To appoint Phil Lawrence to the Community Path Project Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Sarah Wynn to the Belmont Youth Commission to aterm expiring in 2022
Motion: To appoint Sarah Wynn to the Belmont Youth Commission to aterm expiring in 2022. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Sarah Wynn to the Belmont Youth Commission to aterm expiring in 2022. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Rev
Motion: To appoint Rev. Joseph Zarro to the Board of Registrars of Voters. (Vote passed 2-0; Mark Paolillo recused himself because 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 Rev. Joseph Zarro to the Board of Registrars of Voters. (Vote passed 2-0; Mark Paolillo recused himself because he belongs to Rev. Zarro's church.).”
Approve the FY20 water and sewer budget with no increase to customer rates
This would draw down retained earnings (S800k from water; $1.1m from sewer) but ; not below the recommended 90 day reserve level. i Motion: To approve the FY20 water and sewer budget with no increase to customer rates. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This would draw down retained earnings (S800k from water; $1.1m from sewer) but ; not below the recommended 90 day reserve level. i Motion: To approve the FY20 water and sewer budget with no increase to customer rates. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommendations from the former Traffic Advisory Committee
Approve one hour parking restriction for four spaces located at 458 Trapelo Rd
Motion: To approve one hour parking restriction for four spaces located at 458 Trapelo Rd. (Vote i passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve one hour parking restriction for four spaces located at 458 Trapelo Rd. (Vote i passed 3-0).”
Approve the posting of 'No parking here to corner' signs near the intersection of Beech Street and Upland Road
Motion: To approve the posting of 'No parking here to corner' signs near the intersection of Beech Street and Upland Road. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the posting of 'No parking here to corner' signs near the intersection of Beech Street and Upland Road. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve adding a two hour restriction to 6 spaces along Belmont Street close to Payson Park Church
The recommendation was to designate six spaces as being two-hour to help free up spots. : Motion: To approve adding a two hour restriction to 6 spaces along Belmont Street close to Payson Park Church, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The recommendation was to designate six spaces as being two-hour to help free up spots. : Motion: To approve adding a two hour restriction to 6 spaces along Belmont Street close to Payson Park Church, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Send the Belmont Hill School proposed roadway improvements project to the Transportation i Advisory Committee for review and a public hearing
After further discussion, the Board recommended that the project be brought before : TAC for further vetting and a public hearing, after which the Board could vote on whether or not to lend P| support. po Motion: To send the Belmont Hill School proposed roadway improvements project to the Transportation i Advisory Committee for review and a public hearing. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“After further discussion, the Board recommended that the project be brought before : TAC for further vetting and a public hearing, after which the Board could vote on whether or not to lend P| support. po Motion: To send the Belmont Hill School proposed roadway improvements project to the Transportation i Advisory Committee for review and a public hearing. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Enter executive session as described above
To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares than an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Possible acquisition of land Motion: To enter executive session as described above. (Vote passed 3-0. Roll call vote: Adam Dash, Mark ' Paolillo, Torn Caputo)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares than an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Possible acquisition of land Motion: To enter executive session as described above. (Vote passed 3-0. Roll call vote: Adam Dash, Mark ' Paolillo, Torn Caputo).”
Leave executive session
Po Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0. Roll call vote: Adam Dash, Mark Paolillo, Tom L Caputo)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Po Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0. Roll call vote: Adam Dash, Mark Paolillo, Tom L Caputo).”
Approve the antique/second hand goods license as specified above
Po Motion: To approve the antique/second hand goods license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Po Motion: To approve the antique/second hand goods license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Renew the antique/second hand goods licenses as specified above
Vote to Renew Antique/Second Hand Goods License: - Belmont Jewelry Place, Levon Terzian, 5 Williston Road, Permitted Operation: Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-3pm . - BenchCraft Jewelers, Tony Minassian, 383 Trapelo Road, Permitted Operation: Tuesday to ' Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 10am-3pm a - As Tyme Goes By, Annette Hannon, 97 Trapelo Road, Permitted Operation: Tuesday to Saturday, : 10am-3pm : Motion: To renew the antique/second hand goods licenses as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to Renew Antique/Second Hand Goods License: - Belmont Jewelry Place, Levon Terzian, 5 Williston Road, Permitted Operation: Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-3pm . - BenchCraft Jewelers, Tony Minassian, 383 Trapelo Road, Permitted Operation: Tuesday to ' Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 10am-3pm a - As Tyme Goes By, Annette Hannon, 97 Trapelo Road, Permitted Operation: Tuesday to Saturday, : 10am-3pm : Motion: To renew the antique/second hand goods licenses as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Open and Close Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant set for May 1, 2019 at 7:30pm, to be closed end of business Wednesday April 3, 2019
Motion: To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant set for May 1, 2019 at 7:30pm, to be closed end of business Wednesday April 3, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant set for May 1, 2019 at 7:30pm, to be closed end of business Wednesday April 3, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the signing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, with the change that the Board of Selectmen sponsor an additional Article based on a citizen's petition to change the name "Board of...
Sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant Motion: To approve the signing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, with the change that the Board of Selectmen sponsor an additional Article based on a citizen's petition to change the name "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board". - T. Caputo amended the motion, noting that the Schoo! Committee should be added to the list of bodies that would report on Article 21. - (The motion passed as amended by a vote of 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant Motion: To approve the signing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, with the change that the Board of Selectmen sponsor an additional Article based on a citizen's petition to change the name "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board". - T. Caputo amended the motion, noting that the Schoo! Committee should be added to the list of bodies that would report on Article 21. - (The motion passed as amended by a vote of 3-0).”
Approve that the Town Administrator submit a request for additional State Legislature appropriations for the purposes of tree removal, and for installation of a traffic signal at the intersection...
Motion: To approve that the Town Administrator submit a request for additional State Legislature appropriations for the purposes of tree removal, and for installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Lexington and Sycamore Streets. - A, Dash amended the motion, to the effect that the request also include addressing the mold problem at the old Belmont Light building, if the Town Administrator deems it reasonable to add. - The motion passed as amended by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve that the Town Administrator submit a request for additional State Legislature appropriations for the purposes of tree removal, and for installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Lexington and Sycamore Streets. - A, Dash amended the motion, to the effect that the request also include addressing the mold problem at the old Belmont Light building, if the Town Administrator deems it reasonable to add. - The motion passed as amended by a vote of 3-0..”
Extend the appointments to the Belmont Business Study Committee an additional six months
Motion: To extend the appointments to the Belmont Business Study Committee an additional six months. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To extend the appointments to the Belmont Business Study Committee an additional six months. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the one day liquor license as specified above
Approve One Day Liquor License Request from the Belmont Women's Club for Dancing with the Belmont Stars event on Friday, April 5, 2019 Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approve One Day Liquor License Request from the Belmont Women's Club for Dancing with the Belmont Stars event on Friday, April 5, 2019 Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve One Day Liquor License Request from the Belmont Gallery of Art for an Art Reception on Friday, 7 April 12, 2019 = Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approve One Day Liquor License Request from the Belmont Gallery of Art for an Art Reception on Friday, 7 April 12, 2019 = Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the August 24, 2019, regular session minutes
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: e August 24, 2019, regular session: 7 Motion: To approve the August 24, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: e August 24, 2019, regular session: 7 Motion: To approve the August 24, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the August 27, 2019, regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the August 27, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the August 27, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the February 25, 2019, regular session minutes
: e February 25, 2019, regular session: : Motion: To approve the February 25, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: e February 25, 2019, regular session: : Motion: To approve the February 25, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the March 1, 2019, regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the March 1, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the March 1, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the March 4, 2019, regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the March 4, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the March 4, 2019, 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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