MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 29, 2019
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Adam Dash, Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Caputo arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS
Approve a Common Victualler License for Lisa's Family Pizzeria, 368 Trapelo Road
He explained that this was actually a correction to : the license already issued - management of the restaurant remained the same. ; Motion: To approve a Common Victualler License for Lisa's Family Pizzeria, 368 Trapelo Road. (Vote passed 2-0)
Yes: Dash, EpsteinTom Caputo had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He explained that this was actually a correction to : the license already issued - management of the restaurant remained the same. ; Motion: To approve a Common Victualler License for Lisa's Family Pizzeria, 368 Trapelo Road. (Vote passed 2-0).”
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(Vote passed. 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Approve the New Common Victualler License for Starbucks, 110 Trapelo Road, with hours of operation from 5am to 10pm, seven days a week, contingent on receipt of the Occupancy Certificate
Motion: To approve the New Common Victualler License for Starbucks, 110 Trapelo Road, with hours of operation from 5am to 10pm, seven days a week, contingent on receipt of the Occupancy Certificate. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the New Common Victualler License for Starbucks, 110 Trapelo Road, with hours of operation from 5am to 10pm, seven days a week, contingent on receipt of the Occupancy Certificate. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 13
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 13. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 13. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 14
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 14. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 14. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 15
: Article 15: MWRA local financial assistance program. : Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 15. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: Article 15: MWRA local financial assistance program. : Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 15. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 16
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 16. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 16. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Articles 22a, 22b and 22c
She explained that the recent authorization of funds for the Police Station Lo renovation project had freed up $40k in the Capital Budget originally allocated towards moving costs. a These funds were reallocated to repairs of the Town Hall roof ($15k) and replacement of the concrete apron in front of the Fire Station ($25k). a Motion: To recommend favorable action on Articles 22a, 22b and 22c. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“She explained that the recent authorization of funds for the Police Station Lo renovation project had freed up $40k in the Capital Budget originally allocated towards moving costs. a These funds were reallocated to repairs of the Town Hall roof ($15k) and replacement of the concrete apron in front of the Fire Station ($25k). a Motion: To recommend favorable action on Articles 22a, 22b and 22c. (Vote passed 3-0).”
(the minutes do not state the motion)
- Epstein seconded, while requesting the Board take up discussion of road paving policies in the near future. - (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“- Epstein seconded, while requesting the Board take up discussion of road paving policies in the near future. - (Vote passed 3-0).” (second: Epstein)
Recommend favorable action on Article 20
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 20. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 20. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 21
Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 21. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 21. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recommend favorable action on Article 1 of Special Town Meeting, June 5, 2019
Caputo confirmed from previous discussion on the matter that the Belmont Hill School was assuming all related costs, Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 1 of Special Town Meeting, June 5, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Caputo confirmed from previous discussion on the matter that the Belmont Hill School was assuming all related costs, Motion: To recommend favorable action on Article 1 of Special Town Meeting, June 5, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Issue the proclamation as written
Proclamation to honor Joseph Scali Motion: To issue the proclamation as written. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Proclamation to honor Joseph Scali Motion: To issue the proclamation as written. (Vote passed 3-0).”
TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Issue the press release as written
Motion: To issue the press release as written. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To issue the press release as written. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 6:57pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 6:57pm. (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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