MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 13, 2019
23 recorded votes, 23 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.
- Adam Dash stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS
Accept the donation for the Belmont Youth Commission from the Belmont Youth Activities and DARE, Inc. in the amount of $1,000
Caputo noted the sponsored programs were geared I toward out-of-school activities away from electronic devices. : Motion: To accept the donation for the Belmont Youth Commission from the Belmont Youth Activities and DARE, Inc. in the amount of $1,000, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Caputo noted the sponsored programs were geared I toward out-of-school activities away from electronic devices. : Motion: To accept the donation for the Belmont Youth Commission from the Belmont Youth Activities and DARE, Inc. in the amount of $1,000, (Vote passed 3-0).”
CIVOAG4A
Accept the donation for the Recreation Department from the Lions Club of Belmont in the amount of $1,000 to help fund the defibrillators on the fields project
Motion: To accept the donation for the Recreation Department from the Lions Club of Belmont in the amount of $1,000 to help fund the defibrillators on the fields project. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the donation for the Recreation Department from the Lions Club of Belmont in the amount of $1,000 to help fund the defibrillators on the fields project. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor request as stated above, from 5-9pm on June 15, 2019. - Reminder that no under 18 is permitted to serve alcohol, and no one under 21 may partake
Motion: To approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor request as stated above, from 5-9pm on June 15, 2019. - Reminder that no under 18 is permitted to serve alcohol, and no one under 21 may partake. Also no alcohol outside the building. - (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the One Day Beer and Wine Liquor request as stated above, from 5-9pm on June 15, 2019. - Reminder that no under 18 is permitted to serve alcohol, and no one under 21 may partake. Also no alcohol outside the building. - (Vote passed 3-0).”
Award the contract for diesel fuel and gasoline to Dennis K. Burke in the amount of $185,253; to award the contract for gasoline to Dennis K. Burke in the amount of $100,117; to award the contract...
Motion: To award the contract for diesel fuel and gasoline to Dennis K. Burke in the amount of $185,253; to award the contract for gasoline to Dennis K. Burke in the amount of $100,117; to award the contract for Number 2 fuel to Devaney Energy in the amount of $86,839. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To award the contract for diesel fuel and gasoline to Dennis K. Burke in the amount of $185,253; to award the contract for gasoline to Dennis K. Burke in the amount of $100,117; to award the contract for Number 2 fuel to Devaney Energy in the amount of $86,839. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Award the contract for concrete sidewalks to N. Sacca & Sons in the amount of $260,925
Motion: To award the contract for concrete sidewalks to N. Sacca & Sons in the amount of $260,925. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To award the contract for concrete sidewalks to N. Sacca & Sons in the amount of $260,925. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Amend the statement of work with the Municipal Area Planning Council for the Regional Dockless Bicycle Program, to delete the prohibition against electric motorized bicycles
Caputo requested an update on the utilization of the bikes sometime in the summer. : Motion: To amend the statement of work with the Municipal Area Planning Council for the Regional Dockless Bicycle Program, to delete the prohibition against electric motorized bicycles. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Caputo requested an update on the utilization of the bikes sometime in the summer. : Motion: To amend the statement of work with the Municipal Area Planning Council for the Regional Dockless Bicycle Program, to delete the prohibition against electric motorized bicycles. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Award the contract for the treatment and stabilization of the Historic McLean Barn to Calhas i Restoration and Weatherproofing Company for a base price of $124,000
Work would start in the next few weeks and Po conclude by November. a Motion: To award the contract for the treatment and stabilization of the Historic McLean Barn to Calhas i Restoration and Weatherproofing Company for a base price of $124,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Work would start in the next few weeks and Po conclude by November. a Motion: To award the contract for the treatment and stabilization of the Historic McLean Barn to Calhas i Restoration and Weatherproofing Company for a base price of $124,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the use of Town Green by the First Church in Belmont for their annual picnic on June 9, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Motion: To approve the use of Town Green by the First Church in Belmont for their annual picnic on June 9, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. (Vote passed 2-0)
Yes: Dash, EpsteinThe 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 approve the use of Town Green by the First Church in Belmont for their annual picnic on June 9, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. (Vote passed 2-0).”
Approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 5, 2019
Motion: To approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 5, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 5, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the One Day All Alcoholic Liquor License for Mara White, for a fundraising event at the Waldorf High School, 160 Lexington Street, on May 18, 2019 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Vote to approve request for a One Day All Alcoholic Liquor License from Mara White, Waldorf High School, for a fundraising event on May 18, 2019 Motion: To approve the One Day All Alcoholic Liquor License for Mara White, for a fundraising event at the Waldorf High School, 160 Lexington Street, on May 18, 2019 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request for a One Day All Alcoholic Liquor License from Mara White, Waldorf High School, for a fundraising event on May 18, 2019 Motion: To approve the One Day All Alcoholic Liquor License for Mara White, for a fundraising event at the Waldorf High School, 160 Lexington Street, on May 18, 2019 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adopt the regulations regarding Grants of Locations for Structures in Public Ways, as amended by Counsel
The regulations were seen as a living i ' document that could be developed/improved over time. : Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the regulations regarding Grants of Locations for Structures in Public Ways, as amended by Counsel. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The regulations were seen as a living i ' document that could be developed/improved over time. : Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the regulations regarding Grants of Locations for Structures in Public Ways, as amended by Counsel. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Amend the charge of the High School Traffic Working Group as voted July 16, 2018, to add an : additional member (Resident)
This required a formal amendment to the charge of the Working Group. a Motion: To amend the charge of the High School Traffic Working Group as voted July 16, 2018, to add an : additional member (Resident). (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
“This required a formal amendment to the charge of the Working Group. a Motion: To amend the charge of the High School Traffic Working Group as voted July 16, 2018, to add an : additional member (Resident). (Vote passed 2-0).”
Concord Ave, given the plan to move bus stops.
Approve the Antique / Second Hand Goods Business License as outlined above
Vote to approve new Antique / Second Hand Goods Business License for the Blue Butterfly, Aaron and Heather Brown, 113 Trapelo Road, Belmont Motion: To approve the Antique / Second Hand Goods Business License as outlined above. (Vote passed 3- 0}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve new Antique / Second Hand Goods Business License for the Blue Butterfly, Aaron and Heather Brown, 113 Trapelo Road, Belmont Motion: To approve the Antique / Second Hand Goods Business License as outlined above. (Vote passed 3- 0}.”
Approve the request for an Agricultural Wine Permit for Dan Clapp, as outlined above
Vote to approve request for an Agricultural Wine Permit for Dan Clapp, 1634 Meadery, to serve 1 oz samples of wine at the Belmont Farmers Market on June 20, July 18, August 15 and September 26, 2019 Motion: To approve the request for an Agricultural Wine Permit for Dan Clapp, as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request for an Agricultural Wine Permit for Dan Clapp, 1634 Meadery, to serve 1 oz samples of wine at the Belmont Farmers Market on June 20, July 18, August 15 and September 26, 2019 Motion: To approve the request for an Agricultural Wine Permit for Dan Clapp, as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Lawrence Link to a one year term as resident member of the Belmont High School Traffic Working Group
Epstein and Caputo debated between Link and Burge; Epstein was : indifferent aside from having someone from the Orchard Street area - Caputo favored Link due to his : experience in similar roles in other towns. a Of Motion: To appoint Lawrence Link to a one year term as resident member of the Belmont 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
“Epstein and Caputo debated between Link and Burge; Epstein was : indifferent aside from having someone from the Orchard Street area - Caputo favored Link due to his : experience in similar roles in other towns. a Of Motion: To appoint Lawrence Link to a one year term as resident member of the Belmont High School Traffic Working Group. (Vote passed 2-0).”
P, Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report
Approve additional filming dates for Paramount Studios on May 22, 23 and 24 from 10am to 1am at the Ivy Road location, and to utilize parking in front of Plymouth Congregational Church as was done...
As with past i requests, the neighborhood had been notified. i © Motion: To approve additional filming dates for Paramount Studios on May 22, 23 and 24 from 10am to 1am at the Ivy Road location, and to utilize parking in front of Plymouth Congregational Church as was done previously. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“As with past i requests, the neighborhood had been notified. i © Motion: To approve additional filming dates for Paramount Studios on May 22, 23 and 24 from 10am to 1am at the Ivy Road location, and to utilize parking in front of Plymouth Congregational Church as was done previously. (Vote passed 3-0).”
BOARD OF SELECTMEN COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Approve the March 18, 2019, regular session minutes
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: _ e March 18, 2019, Regular Session: : Motion: To approve the March 18, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0; Epstein abstained)
Yes: Caputo, DashAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: _ e March 18, 2019, Regular Session: : Motion: To approve the March 18, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0; Epstein abstained).”
Approve the March 18, 2019, executive session minutes
Motion: To approve the March 18, 2019, executive session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0; Epstein abstained)
Yes: Caputo, DashAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the March 18, 2019, executive session minutes. (Vote passed 2-0; Epstein abstained).”
Approve the April 1, 2019, regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the April 1, 2019, regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 2-0; Epstein abstained)
Yes: Caputo, DashAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the April 1, 2019, regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 2-0; Epstein abstained).”
Approve the April 1, 2019, executive session minutes
Motion: To approve the April 1, 2019, executive session minutes, (Vote passed 2-0; Epstein abstained)
Yes: Caputo, DashAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the April 1, 2019, executive session minutes, (Vote passed 2-0; Epstein abstained).”
Approve the April 3, 2019, regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the April 3, 2019, regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the April 3, 2019, regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the April 8, 2019, regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the April 8, 2019, regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the April 8, 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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