MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 8, 2019
29 recorded votes, 29 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
In order to save interest costs, the Town Treasurer is authorized to provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under General Laws Chapter 44 Section 21a, to refund all or any portion of the...
Due to the bond rating call with Moody's held in February for the financing of the 7-12 School project, where Belmont had received a AAA rating, there was no need for another bond call for the refinancing. : Motion: That in order to save interest costs, the Town Treasurer is authorized to provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under General Laws Chapter 44 Section 21a, to refund all or any portion of the remaining principal of, and redemption premium and interest on, the Town's General Obligation bonds dated April 15, 2009, and February, 15, 2010, and that for this purpose the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement, provided, however, that no bonds shall be issued under this vote unless and until the final interest rates and other terms of the refunding bonds are approved by the Board of Selectmen. - Epstein confirmed with Carman that the result of the financing would be a decrease in property taxes, versus savings accrued to the Town, - (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Due to the bond rating call with Moody's held in February for the financing of the 7-12 School project, where Belmont had received a AAA rating, there was no need for another bond call for the refinancing. : Motion: That in order to save interest costs, the Town Treasurer is authorized to provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under General Laws Chapter 44 Section 21a, to refund all or any portion of the remaining principal of, and redemption premium and interest on, the Town's General Obligation bonds dated April 15, 2009, and February, 15, 2010, and that for this purpose the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement, provided, however, that no bonds shall be issued under this vote unless and until the final interest rates and other terms of the refunding bonds are approved by the Board of Selectmen. - Epstein confirmed with Carman that the result of the financing would be a decrease in property taxes, versus savings accrued to the Town, - (Vote passed 3-0).”
Grant permission to hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 27, 2019; and that the Board order all flags on Town buildings to be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on May...
Approve Memorial Day Parade - May 27, 2019 Caputo relayed the request from Veteran's Service Officer Bob Upton: Motion: For the Board of Selectmen to grant permission to hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 27, 2019; and that the Board order all flags on Town buildings to be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on May 27, 2019, in honor of those who have given their lives for this great nation. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approve Memorial Day Parade - May 27, 2019 Caputo relayed the request from Veteran's Service Officer Bob Upton: Motion: For the Board of Selectmen to grant permission to hold the annual Memorial Day parade and exercises on May 27, 2019; and that the Board order all flags on Town buildings to be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on May 27, 2019, in honor of those who have given their lives for this great nation. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Caputo relayed the request from Veteran's Service Officer Bob Upton
Approve the Paramount Studios request for an additional film location on Rutledge Road for 2- 3 hours during daylight time on April 29, 2019
Motion: To approve the Paramount Studios request for an additional film location on Rutledge Road for 2- 3 hours during daylight time on April 29, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To approve the Paramount Studios request for an additional film location on Rutledge Road for 2- 3 hours during daylight time on April 29, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept a donation from Paramount Studios for the Police Station / DPW building projection
Motion: To accept a donation from Paramount Studios for the Police Station / DPW building projection. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To accept a donation from Paramount Studios for the Police Station / DPW building projection. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Position on Articles for Segment A of Annual Town Meeting r
Recommend favorable action on Article 10
Since that time, Dash had suggested language : changes to the effect that the positions of Moderator, Clerk, and Treasurer be rotating in election 7 years. o Epstein asked what would happen if a Moderator doesn't serve out the full three year term; Widmer replied that Town Meeting would vote to appoint someone to fill the remaining term. a Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 10. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Since that time, Dash had suggested language : changes to the effect that the positions of Moderator, Clerk, and Treasurer be rotating in election 7 years. o Epstein asked what would happen if a Moderator doesn't serve out the full three year term; Widmer replied that Town Meeting would vote to appoint someone to fill the remaining term. a Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 10. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
- Article 2: a Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 2. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“- Article 2: a Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 2. (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.
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“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 4. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 3. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 3. (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.
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“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.
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“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 6. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 8
Also, may send a clear message to Belmont Light about the support by the community for reaching climate goals, given that Town Meeting cannot legally direct Belmont Light to take action. : Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 8. (Vote passed 2-1; Roy Epstein voted 'nay')
Yes: Caputo, DashNo: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Also, may send a clear message to Belmont Light about the support by the community for reaching climate goals, given that Town Meeting cannot legally direct Belmont Light to take action. : Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 8. (Vote passed 2-1; Roy Epstein voted 'nay').”
Recommend favorable action on Article 9
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 9. (Vote passed 2-1; Roy Epstein voted 'nay')
Yes: Caputo, DashNo: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 9. (Vote passed 2-1; Roy Epstein voted 'nay').”
Recommend favorable action on the Belmont Police Station for $787,575.10
Therefore, = he suggested tabling of a vote on the Tower Clock project to a later date. : 0 Motion: To recommend favorable action on the Belmont Police Station for $787,575.10. - (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Therefore, = he suggested tabling of a vote on the Tower Clock project to a later date. : 0 Motion: To recommend favorable action on the Belmont Police Station for $787,575.10. - (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on the Town Hall Complex slate roof for : $100,000
F © Motion: To recommend favorable action on the Town Hall Complex slate roof for : $100,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“f © Motion: To recommend favorable action on the Town Hall Complex slate roof for : $100,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on the Community Path Phase 1b, Brighton Street to the Clark Street Bridge design, for $1,000,000
: © Motion: To recommend favorable action on the Community Path Phase 1b, Brighton Street to the Clark Street Bridge design, for $1,000,000. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“: © Motion: To recommend favorable action on the Community Path Phase 1b, Brighton Street to the Clark Street Bridge design, for $1,000,000. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Town Field playground restoration (design) fo for $60,000
Oo © Motion: To recommend favorable action on Town Field playground restoration (design) fo for $60,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“oo © Motion: To recommend favorable action on Town Field playground restoration (design) fo for $60,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Payson Park Music Festival Bandstand i (construction) for $90,000
P| 0 Motion: To recommend favorable action on Payson Park Music Festival Bandstand i (construction) for $90,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“P| 0 Motion: To recommend favorable action on Payson Park Music Festival Bandstand i (construction) for $90,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Claypit Pond preservation and restoration of : vegetation for $20,000
L o Motion: To recommend favorable action on Claypit Pond preservation and restoration of : vegetation for $20,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“L o Motion: To recommend favorable action on Claypit Pond preservation and restoration of : vegetation for $20,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Rock Meadow habitat preservation and i / control of non-native invasive species for $25,400
Po © Motion: To recommend favorable action on Rock Meadow habitat preservation and i / control of non-native invasive species for $25,400. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“po © Motion: To recommend favorable action on Rock Meadow habitat preservation and i / control of non-native invasive species for $25,400. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Sign the professional service agreement with the Collins Center in an amount not to exceed $5,000
Page 5 of 7 : Motion: To sign the professional service agreement with the Collins Center in an amount not to exceed $5,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Page 5 of 7 : Motion: To sign the professional service agreement with the Collins Center in an amount not to exceed $5,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant of Articles 1-4 for May 1", as amended
Motion: To sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant of Articles 1-4 for May 1", as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant of Articles 1-4 for May 1", as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Favor endorsing an increase in State funding for Community Preservation Act applications, as outlined by MAPC to support current legislation H2463 and $1618
Deadline: April 12, 2019 Regarding legislation to increase the match to CPA funds by the State, which has been declining in recent years. ' Motion: To favor endorsing an increase in State funding for Community Preservation Act applications, as outlined by MAPC to support current legislation H2463 and $1618. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Deadline: April 12, 2019 Regarding legislation to increase the match to CPA funds by the State, which has been declining in recent years. ' Motion: To favor endorsing an increase in State funding for Community Preservation Act applications, as outlined by MAPC to support current legislation H2463 and $1618. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the letter to Town Meeting members, as amended
Motion: To approve the letter to Town Meeting members, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To approve the letter to Town Meeting members, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Renew the antique/second hand goods license as specified above
Vote to Renew Antique/Second Hand Goods License: - A, Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street Motion: To renew the antique/second hand goods license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Vote to Renew Antique/Second Hand Goods License: - A, Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker Street Motion: To renew the antique/second hand goods license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Vote to Renew Antique/Second Hand Goods License
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: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“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: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”
Leave executive session
Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0. Roll call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0. Roll call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the February 4, 2019 minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the February 4, 2019 minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 2-0; Roy Epstein abstained)
Yes: Caputo, DashAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To approve the February 4, 2019 minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 2-0; Roy Epstein abstained).”
Approve the March 11, 2019 minutes
Motion: To approve the March 11, 2019 minutes. (Vote passed 2-0; Roy Epstein abstained)
Yes: Caputo, DashAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To approve the March 11, 2019 minutes. (Vote passed 2-0; Roy Epstein abstained).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: _ Motion: To adjourn, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“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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