MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2019
24 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Caputo stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.
- Adam Dash stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Have the Belmont Police Chief Screening Committee application put forward, with addendum provided by HR Director Jessica Porter, and feedback as discussed
There was also agreement to instruct the screening committee to : draft criteria for evaluating the candidates, which would then be reviewed by the Board. : Motion: To have the Belmont Police Chief Screening Committee application put forward, with addendum provided by HR Director Jessica Porter, and feedback as discussed. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“There was also agreement to instruct the screening committee to : draft criteria for evaluating the candidates, which would then be reviewed by the Board. : Motion: To have the Belmont Police Chief Screening Committee application put forward, with addendum provided by HR Director Jessica Porter, and feedback as discussed. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Position on afticles for Special Town Meeting
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 2. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 2. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
I Article 3: Appropriating "19k in Uber/Lyft ride share tax revenue from the State, towards design work for a traffic signal at the Lexington/Sycamore intersection, Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 3. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“i Article 3: Appropriating "19k in Uber/Lyft ride share tax revenue from the State, towards design work for a traffic signal at the Lexington/Sycamore intersection, Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 3. (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.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 4. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Dissolve the Major Capital Projects Working Group
Motion: To dissolve the Major Capital Projects Working Group. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To dissolve the Major Capital Projects Working Group. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the new Liquor License for Spice Corner LLC
Motion: To approve the new Liquor License for Spice Corner LLC. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the new Liquor License for Spice Corner LLC. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the change of ownership for Stone Hearth Also, Inc., contingent on receipt of the Certificate of Good Standing
Dash pointed out the application was missing a Certificate of Good Standing. : Motion: To approve the change of ownership for Stone Hearth Also, Inc., contingent on receipt of the Certificate of Good Standing. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Dash pointed out the application was missing a Certificate of Good Standing. : Motion: To approve the change of ownership for Stone Hearth Also, Inc., contingent on receipt of the Certificate of Good Standing. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the One Day Liquor License for Craft Beer Cellars on May 4, 2019 for the event with Belmont Book Story Slam
P| Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License for Craft Beer Cellars on May 4, 2019 for the event with Belmont Book Story Slam. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“P| Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License for Craft Beer Cellars on May 4, 2019 for the event with Belmont Book Story Slam. (Vote passed 3-0).”
_- Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License for Craft Beer Cellars on May 4, 2019 for the event with Belmont Book Story Slam. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“_- Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License for Craft Beer Cellars on May 4, 2019 for the event with Belmont Book Story Slam. (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 a 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.
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 a 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
I Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0. Roll cail vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“i Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0. Roll cail vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”
The route of the Community Path to go from the Alexander Ave. Underpass to Brighton Street on the north side of the tracks. - [Caputo opened discussion to the public; there was none.]
Motion: For the route of the Community Path to go from the Alexander Ave. Underpass to Brighton Street on the north side of the tracks. - [Caputo opened discussion to the public; there was none.] - (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: For the route of the Community Path to go from the Alexander Ave. Underpass to Brighton Street on the north side of the tracks. - [Caputo opened discussion to the public; there was none.] - (Vote passed 3-0).”
Apply to the Municipality Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Program
Motion: To apply to the Municipality Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Program. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To apply to the Municipality Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Program. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Enter executive session as described above
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator 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.
From the minutes
“To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator 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.
From the minutes
“Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0, Roll call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”
Approve the Town Administrator's contract as amended, contingent on executing a written amended version
Motion: To approve the Town Administrator's contract as amended, contingent on executing a written amended version. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Town Administrator's contract as amended, contingent on executing a written amended version. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the Town Administrator's goals and objectives, as amended
Garvin highlighted goals for the upcoming year and the Board provided some amendments to some of the goals and objectives. an Motion: To approve the Town Administrator's goals and objectives, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Garvin highlighted goals for the upcoming year and the Board provided some amendments to some of the goals and objectives. an Motion: To approve the Town Administrator's goals and objectives, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 8, as amended
This was to a keep discussion focused on the specific initiatives for Belmont and in consideration of time constraints, : Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 8, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This was to a keep discussion focused on the specific initiatives for Belmont and in consideration of time constraints, : Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 8, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Roy Epstein to the MBTA Advisory Board, and to direct the Town Administrator to : complete and file the required membership form
Appoint MBTA Advisory Board Member, R. Epstein Motion: To appoint Roy Epstein to the MBTA Advisory Board, and to direct the Town Administrator to : complete and file the required membership form, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Appoint MBTA Advisory Board Member, R. Epstein Motion: To appoint Roy Epstein to the MBTA Advisory Board, and to direct the Town Administrator to : complete and file the required membership form, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the resignation of Anne Marie Mahoney from the High School Traffic Working Group
Motion: To accept the resignation of Anne Marie Mahoney from the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0)
Yes: Caputo, EpsteinThe 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 accept the resignation of Anne Marie Mahoney from the High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Vote to renew Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses
Renew the antique/second hand goods licenses as specified above
Vote to renew Antique/Second Hand Goods Licenses: - Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road, A - All That Matter, 400 Trapelo Road - Design Jewellery by GVS, 6 Trapelo Road - Westcott Mercantile, 432-444 Common Street 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 Licenses: - Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road, A - All That Matter, 400 Trapelo Road - Design Jewellery by GVS, 6 Trapelo Road - Westcott Mercantile, 432-444 Common Street Motion: To renew the antique/second hand goods licenses as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Renew the taxi cab license as specified above
Vote to renew Taxi Cab License: - Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White Street, R Motion: To renew the taxi cab license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to renew Taxi Cab License: - Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White Street, R Motion: To renew the taxi cab license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Vote to renew Taxi Cab License
Approve the one day liquor license as specified above
Vote to approve One Day Liquor License for Laura Lowery for a Bar Mitzvah at the Beech Street Center on May 11, 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
“Vote to approve One Day Liquor License for Laura Lowery for a Bar Mitzvah at the Beech Street Center on May 11, 2019 Motion: To approve the one day liquor license as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
BOARD OF SELECTMEN COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Adjourn
BOARD OF SELECTMEN COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS: [None] ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“BOARD OF SELECTMEN COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS: [None] 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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