MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS
We, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Belmont, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 12, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at i...
Carman noted the efforts of DPW Director Marcotte and Community Development Director Clancy in assembling the application materials. : Motion: We, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Belmont, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 12, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at i [ : ! CAVONGOA : Vi shich ¢ aderuya wes Afesént, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the beard in our custody: Voted: that the sale of the $245,850 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 19, 2019, to Massachusetts : Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official i
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Carman noted the efforts of DPW Director Marcotte and Community Development Director Clancy in assembling the application materials. : Motion: We, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Belmont, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 12, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at i [ : ! CAVONGOA : Vi shich ¢ aderuya wes Afesént, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the beard in our custody: Voted: that the sale of the $245,850 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 19, 2019, to Massachusetts : Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official i.”
Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk, and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts : : : or...
The bond shail be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: [Year ___| Installment __ [Year __| Installment __ Further voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk, and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts : : : or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. : (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The bond shail be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: [Year ___| Installment __ [Year __| Installment __ Further voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk, and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts : : : or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. : (Vote passed 3-0).”
Table the Public Tree Hearing, 35 Myrtle Street, 8" oak
Public Tree Hearing - 35 Myrtle St. - 8" Oak Caputo opened the tree hearing, but explained the Board would first go into executive session before returning to the hearing. a Motion: To table the Public Tree Hearing, 35 Myrtle Street, 8" oak. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Public Tree Hearing - 35 Myrtle St. - 8" Oak Caputo opened the tree hearing, but explained the Board would first go into executive session before returning to the hearing. a Motion: To table the Public Tree Hearing, 35 Myrtle Street, 8" oak. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Enter executive session as described above. (Roll call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)
Motion: To enter executive session as described above. (Roll call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To enter executive session as described above. (Roll call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”
Come out of executive session as described above. (Rall call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy : Epstein) Motion: To take the Public Tree Hearing off the table
L Motion: To come out of executive session as described above. (Rall call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy : Epstein) Motion: To take the Public Tree Hearing off the table. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“L Motion: To come out of executive session as described above. (Rall call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy : Epstein) Motion: To take the Public Tree Hearing off the table. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Epstein)
Allow the homeowner to remove the 8" caliper street tree in front of 35 Myrtle Street, with the following provisos: 1) to plant two root bail trees of the largest size possible as replacement -...
Motion: To allow the homeowner to remove the 8" caliper street tree in front of 35 Myrtle Street, with the following provisos: 1) to plant two root bail trees of the largest size possible as replacement - planting may occur after the completion of major construction so long as the new trees are planted within ten months of the removal of the current living oak tree and before the disrupted sidewalk is repaired and fixed; 2) install granite curbs and adequate soil backfill to protect the new trees and give them the best chance for survival, and repair any sidewalk damage. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To allow the homeowner to remove the 8" caliper street tree in front of 35 Myrtle Street, with the following provisos: 1) to plant two root bail trees of the largest size possible as replacement - planting may occur after the completion of major construction so long as the new trees are planted within ten months of the removal of the current living oak tree and before the disrupted sidewalk is repaired and fixed; 2) install granite curbs and adequate soil backfill to protect the new trees and give them the best chance for survival, and repair any sidewalk damage. (Vote passed 3-0).”
The fiscal year 2021 to 2025 second amendment to the service agreement for trash disposal be awarded to Wheelabrator North Andover Inc., with revised cost per ton as noted in the memo from Jay...
Finally, Marcotte highlighted success of the new trash disposal program which had brought down the waste tonnage to 6200 tons per year, from an average of 7500, Motion: That the fiscal year 2021 to 2025 second amendment to the service agreement for trash disposal be awarded to Wheelabrator North Andover Inc., with revised cost per ton as noted in the memo from Jay Marcotte dated August 7, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Finally, Marcotte highlighted success of the new trash disposal program which had brought down the waste tonnage to 6200 tons per year, from an average of 7500, Motion: That the fiscal year 2021 to 2025 second amendment to the service agreement for trash disposal be awarded to Wheelabrator North Andover Inc., with revised cost per ton as noted in the memo from Jay Marcotte dated August 7, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Allow the use of Town Green space on August 29, 2019 by the Belmont After School Enrichment r Collaborative for a picnic and BBQ
The Church had agreed to share facilities and resources for hosting the event. i Motion: To allow the use of Town Green space on August 29, 2019 by the Belmont After School Enrichment r Collaborative for a picnic and BBQ. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Church had agreed to share facilities and resources for hosting the event. i Motion: To allow the use of Town Green space on August 29, 2019 by the Belmont After School Enrichment r Collaborative for a picnic and BBQ. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Discussion and possible appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
Appoint Phil Ruggiero to a three year term as full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals; to appoint Andrew Kelly to a three year term as associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals; to...
Motion: To appoint Phil Ruggiero to a three year term as full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals; to appoint Andrew Kelly to a three year term as associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals; to appoint Theresa McNutt to a two year term as associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Phil Ruggiero to a three year term as full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals; to appoint Andrew Kelly to a three year term as associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals; to appoint Theresa McNutt to a two year term as associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Discussion and possible appointments to the Planning Board
Appoint Matthew Lowrie as a full member to the Planning Board for a three year term; to appoint Renee Guo as an associate member to the Planning Board for a three year term
Motion: To appoint Matthew Lowrie as a full member to the Planning Board for a three year term; to appoint Renee Guo as an associate member to the Planning Board for a three year term. (Vote passed 3- 0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Matthew Lowrie as a full member to the Planning Board for a three year term; to appoint Renee Guo as an associate member to the Planning Board for a three year term. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
Change the charge of the Community Path Project Committee, to the effect that ex officio : members be specified as non-voting
Epstein raised that the charter was unclear on whether the four ex officio members were voting members; Garvin said it was intended that they be non-voting. ; Motion: To change the charge of the Community Path Project Committee, to the effect that ex officio : members be specified as non-voting. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Epstein raised that the charter was unclear on whether the four ex officio members were voting members; Garvin said it was intended that they be non-voting. ; Motion: To change the charge of the Community Path Project Committee, to the effect that ex officio : members be specified as non-voting. (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the May 1, 2019 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the May 1, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the May 1, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the May 30, 2019 minutes, as amended
Dash requested the acronym 'PPP' be defined and to check i instances of PPP - some of them should refer to RFP instead. , Motion: To approve the May 30, 2019 minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Dash requested the acronym 'PPP' be defined and to check i instances of PPP - some of them should refer to RFP instead. , Motion: To approve the May 30, 2019 minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the June 21, 2019 minutes
Motion: To approve the June 21, 2019 minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the June 21, 2019 minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the June 24, 2019 minutes
Motion: To approve the June 24, 2019 minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the June 24, 2019 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →