MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 25, 2019
25 recorded votes, 25 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
CALL TO ORDER
Hire Groux-White as the Police Chief Search consultant, with pricing as outline by HR Director Jessica Porter
Motion: To hire Groux-White as the Police Chief Search consultant, with pricing as outline by HR Director Jessica Porter. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To hire Groux-White as the Police Chief Search consultant, with pricing as outline by HR Director Jessica Porter. (Vote passed 3-0).”
CIVORTSA
Increase the number of general citizen positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee from 2 to 3
Motion: To increase the number of general citizen positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee from 2 to 3. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To increase the number of general citizen positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee from 2 to 3. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Council on Aging
Appoint Maryann Scali as the Council on Aging representative to the Police Chief Search Committee
Motion: To appoint Maryann Scali as the Council on Aging representative to the Police Chief Search Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Maryann Scali as the Council on Aging representative to the Police Chief Search Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
General public
Appoint Wendy Murphy as a general citizen member to the Police Chief Search Committee
Motion: To appoint Wendy Murphy as a general citizen member to the Police Chief Search Committee. (Vote passed 3-0}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Wendy Murphy as a general citizen member to the Police Chief Search Committee. (Vote passed 3-0}.”
Appoint Gi Yoon-Huang and Frank French as general citizen members to the Police Chief Search Committee
Motion: To appoint Gi Yoon-Huang and Frank French as general citizen members to the Police Chief Search Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Gi Yoon-Huang and Frank French as general citizen members to the Police Chief Search Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
Approve the request from Paramount Studios for an additional day of filming on Ivy Road, : Lawrence Lane, and Richmond Road, from 12noon to midnight on July 19, 2019
Caputo noted positive neighborhood feedback to the filming overall. a Motion: To approve the request from Paramount Studios for an additional day of filming on Ivy Road, : Lawrence Lane, and Richmond Road, from 12noon to midnight on July 19, 2019. (Vote passed 2-0; Caputo : recused himself because he lives in the neighborhood.)
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
“Caputo noted positive neighborhood feedback to the filming overall. a Motion: To approve the request from Paramount Studios for an additional day of filming on Ivy Road, : Lawrence Lane, and Richmond Road, from 12noon to midnight on July 19, 2019. (Vote passed 2-0; Caputo : recused himself because he lives in the neighborhood.).”
Approve the request as stated above
Discussion and vote on request from The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian, Universalist, to host an "End of Summer Open House Barbeque" on the Town Green on Wednesday August 28, 2019 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm a Motion: To approve the request as stated above. (Vote passed 2-0; Caputo recused himself as a member of The First Church.)
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
“Discussion and vote on request from The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian, Universalist, to host an "End of Summer Open House Barbeque" on the Town Green on Wednesday August 28, 2019 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm a Motion: To approve the request as stated above. (Vote passed 2-0; Caputo recused himself as a member of The First Church.).”
Accept the donation as outlined above
. a Acceptance of donation to the Recreation Department's Special Needs Programming in the amount of i $450 from the Watertown Savings Bank's sponsored "Shred It" portion of DPW's semi-annual Recycling : Day _ John Marshall (Assistant Town Administrator / Recreation Director) appeared on behalf of the Recreation Department. oo Motion: To accept the donation as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“. a Acceptance of donation to the Recreation Department's Special Needs Programming in the amount of i $450 from the Watertown Savings Bank's sponsored "Shred It" portion of DPW's semi-annual Recycling : Day _ John Marshall (Assistant Town Administrator / Recreation Director) appeared on behalf of the Recreation Department. oo Motion: To accept the donation as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Acceptance of donation to the Recreation Department's Special Needs Programming from the 6" and 7" grade students at Temple Beth Elohim's Purim Carnival proceeds in the amount of $625.20 a Motion: To accept the donation as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Acceptance of donation to the Recreation Department's Special Needs Programming from the 6" and 7" grade students at Temple Beth Elohim's Purim Carnival proceeds in the amount of $625.20 a Motion: To accept the donation as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Motion: To accept the donation as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the donation as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the contract for sand, gravel, and stone to E.H. Perkins in the amount of $144, 250
Motion: To approve the contract for sand, gravel, and stone to E.H. Perkins in the amount of $144, 250, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the contract for sand, gravel, and stone to E.H. Perkins in the amount of $144, 250, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Award the contract for construction of the Intergenerational Walking Path at Grove Street Park to Bautista Masonry in the amount of $574,000, contingent on approval from the Town Accountant
Motion: To award the contract for construction of the Intergenerational Walking Path at Grove Street Park to Bautista Masonry in the amount of $574,000, contingent on approval from the Town Accountant. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To award the contract for construction of the Intergenerational Walking Path at Grove Street Park to Bautista Masonry in the amount of $574,000, contingent on approval from the Town Accountant. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint James Gammill as the Town of Belmont representative to the Minuteman School Committee for a one year term ending on June 30, 2020
Motion: To reappoint James Gammill as the Town of Belmont representative to the Minuteman School Committee for a one year term ending on June 30, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint James Gammill as the Town of Belmont representative to the Minuteman School Committee for a one year term ending on June 30, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Jeffery Wheeler as the Town of Belmont's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Discussion and possible vote on Metropolitan Area Planning Council's (MAPC) Appointed Representative and Alternate : Motion: To appoint Jeffery Wheeler as the Town of Belmont's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote on Metropolitan Area Planning Council's (MAPC) Appointed Representative and Alternate : Motion: To appoint Jeffery Wheeler as the Town of Belmont's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Representative and Alternate
Appoint Spencer Gober as the Town of Belmont's alternate representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Motion: To appoint Spencer Gober as the Town of Belmont's alternate representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Spencer Gober as the Town of Belmont's alternate representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract renewals a) through h), listed above, ! effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
Motion: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract renewals a) through h), listed above, ! effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract renewals a) through h), listed above, ! effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the resignation of Nien Liu from the Vision 21 Committee
A Resignation of Vision 21 Committee Member Nien Liu Motion: To accept the resignation of Nien Liu from the Vision 21 Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“a Resignation of Vision 21 Committee Member Nien Liu Motion: To accept the resignation of Nien Liu from the Vision 21 Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Tom Caputo to the internal working group representative for the new ice rink project
Caputo noted the School Committee had appointed two members to engage in an internal working group over the summer in order to keep the project moving forward at the necessary pace. : Motion: To appoint Tom Caputo to the internal working group representative for the new ice rink project. : : (Vote passed 2-0; Caputo recused)
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
“Caputo noted the School Committee had appointed two members to engage in an internal working group over the summer in order to keep the project moving forward at the necessary pace. : Motion: To appoint Tom Caputo to the internal working group representative for the new ice rink project. : : (Vote passed 2-0; Caputo recused).”
Discussion of Planning Board Appointment Process
Extend the sunset date of parking restrictions previously approved by the Board of Selectmen for the Cushing Village Construction project till June 30, 2020, subject to being shortened if the...
Motion: To extend the sunset date of parking restrictions previously approved by the Board of Selectmen for the Cushing Village Construction project till June 30, 2020, subject to being shortened if the Cushing : Village parking lot is opened and analyzed by staff and then reported back to the Board. (Vote passed 3- 0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To extend the sunset date of parking restrictions previously approved by the Board of Selectmen for the Cushing Village Construction project till June 30, 2020, subject to being shortened if the Cushing : Village parking lot is opened and analyzed by staff and then reported back to the Board. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
BOARD OF SELECTMEN COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Approve the May 13, 2019 regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the May 13, 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 May 13, 2019 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the May 14, 2019 regular session minutes
: i e May 14, 2019 regular: Motion: To approve the May 14, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: i e May 14, 2019 regular: Motion: To approve the May 14, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the May 29, 2019 regular session minutes
E May 29, 2019 regular: Motion: To approve the May 29, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“e May 29, 2019 regular: Motion: To approve the May 29, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the June 5, 2019 regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the June 5, 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 June 5, 2019 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the June 5, 2019 executive session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the June 5, 2019 executive session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the June 5, 2019 executive session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 9:48am. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 9:48am. (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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