MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 15, 2019
12 recorded votes, 12 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
Amend the May 13, 2019 Grant of Locations for Structures in Public Ways with changes to Paragraphs 1 and 10, as described above
Motion: To amend the May 13, 2019 Grant of Locations for Structures in Public Ways with changes to Paragraphs 1 and 10, as described above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To amend the May 13, 2019 Grant of Locations for Structures in Public Ways with changes to Paragraphs 1 and 10, as described above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the One Day Liquor License as specified above, from 6-10pm on August 3, 2019
Approve request for one day liquor license for Beer and Wine only for Pamela Reich for a Wedding at the Beech Street Center on Saturday August 3, 2019 : Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as specified above, from 6-10pm on August 3, 2019. The Board of Selectmen offered congratulations to the couple. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approve request for one day liquor license for Beer and Wine only for Pamela Reich for a Wedding at the Beech Street Center on Saturday August 3, 2019 : Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as specified above, from 6-10pm on August 3, 2019. The Board of Selectmen offered congratulations to the couple. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Allow National Grid to install and maintain 3900 feet of 12" gas line on Belmont Street, starting from Lexington Street and moving easterly to the Bradford development at Cushing Square, with the...
Motion: To allow National Grid to install and maintain 3900 feet of 12" gas line on Belmont Street, starting from Lexington Street and moving easterly to the Bradford development at Cushing Square, with the restriction that no work be allowed the week of September 2, 2019 at or around the intersection of Belmont Street and Common Street. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To allow National Grid to install and maintain 3900 feet of 12" gas line on Belmont Street, starting from Lexington Street and moving easterly to the Bradford development at Cushing Square, with the restriction that no work be allowed the week of September 2, 2019 at or around the intersection of Belmont Street and Common Street. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Submit a MassWorks Grant for the Park Ave. road project, as described in the conceptual improvement plan from Vanasse & Associates
Motion: To submit a MassWorks Grant for the Park Ave. road project, as described in the conceptual improvement plan from Vanasse & Associates. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To submit a MassWorks Grant for the Park Ave. road project, as described in the conceptual improvement plan from Vanasse & Associates. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the gift of engineering services from Belmont Hill School for the MassWorks Grant in : the amount of $225,000 for the Park Ave. improvements just discussed
Acceptance of gift of engineering services from Belmont Hill School for MassWorks Grant Motion: To accept the gift of engineering services from Belmont Hill School for the MassWorks Grant in : the amount of $225,000 for the Park Ave. improvements just discussed. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Acceptance of gift of engineering services from Belmont Hill School for MassWorks Grant Motion: To accept the gift of engineering services from Belmont Hill School for the MassWorks Grant in : the amount of $225,000 for the Park Ave. improvements just discussed. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the construction contract for the Underwood-Trowbridge neighborhood improvements project in the amount of $1,088,242.41, awarded to Tasco Construction Inc
Motion: To approve the construction contract for the Underwood-Trowbridge neighborhood improvements project in the amount of $1,088,242.41, awarded to Tasco Construction Inc. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the construction contract for the Underwood-Trowbridge neighborhood improvements project in the amount of $1,088,242.41, awarded to Tasco Construction Inc. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the resignation of Natalie Leino from the Vision 21 Implementation Committee
Accept resignation of Vision 21 Implementation Committee member - Natalie Leino : Motion: To accept the resignation of Natalie Leino from the Vision 21 Implementation Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Accept resignation of Vision 21 Implementation Committee member - Natalie Leino : Motion: To accept the resignation of Natalie Leino from the Vision 21 Implementation Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept the resignation of Natalie Leino from the Meet Belmont Planning Committee
Accept resignation of Meet Belmont Planning Committee member - Natalie Leino Motion: To accept the resignation of Natalie Leino from the Meet Belmont Planning Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Accept resignation of Meet Belmont Planning Committee member - Natalie Leino Motion: To accept the resignation of Natalie Leino from the Meet Belmont Planning Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appointments to the Community Path Project Committee (CPPC)
Appoint Andrew Wall to the Community Path Project Committee to fill the slot vacated by Michael Cicalese
Motion: To appoint Andrew Wall to the Community Path Project Committee to fill the slot vacated by Michael Cicalese. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Andrew Wall to the Community Path Project Committee to fill the slot vacated by Michael Cicalese. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Discussion and possible vote on Financial Task Force II reorganization
Amend the Financial Task Force I! charge to the effect that there be 11 members instead of 9, with the additional two members being designated as 'resident' slots
Motion: To amend the Financial Task Force I! charge to the effect that there be 11 members instead of 9, with the additional two members being designated as 'resident' slots. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To amend the Financial Task Force I! charge to the effect that there be 11 members instead of 9, with the additional two members being designated as 'resident' slots. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Assistant Town Administrator John Marshall as Acting Town Administrator during the period August 2-9, 2019, while Patrice Garvin is on vacation
TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report: ® Motion: To appoint Assistant Town Administrator John Marshall as Acting Town Administrator during the period August 2-9, 2019, while Patrice Garvin is on vacation. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report: ® Motion: To appoint Assistant Town Administrator John Marshall as Acting Town Administrator during the period August 2-9, 2019, while Patrice Garvin is on vacation. (Vote passed 3-0).”
ADJOURNMENT
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).”
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