MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2019
21 recorded votes, 21 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
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Put on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November a question as to whether to rescind Belmont's withdrawal from the Minuteman Regional School District
Motion: To put on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November a question as to whether to rescind Belmont's withdrawal from the Minuteman Regional School District. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To put on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November a question as to whether to rescind Belmont's withdrawal from the Minuteman Regional School District. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Belmont's withdrawal from the Minuteman Regional School District. (Vote passed 3-0)
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License as specified above
Motion: To approve the request for a One Day Liquor License as specified above. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the request for a One Day Liquor License as specified above. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Federal Census Complete Count Committee
Appoint Kimberly Hayley Jackson and Fran Yuan to three year terms on the Human Rights Commission; to appoint Brian Nadeau and Yi Pogue to the Human Rights Commission for terms associated with the...
Motion: To appoint Kimberly Hayley Jackson and Fran Yuan to three year terms on the Human Rights Commission; to appoint Brian Nadeau and Yi Pogue to the Human Rights Commission for terms associated with the remaining two vacancies. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Kimberly Hayley Jackson and Fran Yuan to three year terms on the Human Rights Commission; to appoint Brian Nadeau and Yi Pogue to the Human Rights Commission for terms associated with the remaining two vacancies. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Elizabeth Harmer Dionne to the Community Preservation Committee
Motion: To appoint Elizabeth Harmer Dionne to the Community Preservation Committee. (Vote passed 3- 0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Elizabeth Harmer Dionne to the Community Preservation Committee. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
Reappoint Charles Chiang, Jeffrey North and Miriam Weil to the Conservation Commission
Motion: To reappoint Charles Chiang, Jeffrey North and Miriam Weil to the Conservation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Charles Chiang, Jeffrey North and Miriam Weil to the Conservation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Renew the appointment of Richard Picceri as a Belmont Constable
Motion: To renew the appointment of Richard Picceri as a Belmont Constable. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To renew the appointment of Richard Picceri as a Belmont Constable. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Cultural Council
Reappoint Jennifer Angel to a three year term on the Belmont Cultural Council; to appoint Karen Twietmeyer to a three year term filling a vacancy on the Belmont Cultural Council
Motion: To reappoint Jennifer Angel to a three year term on the Belmont Cultural Council; to appoint Karen Twietmeyer to a three year term filling a vacancy on the Belmont Cultural Council. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Jennifer Angel to a three year term on the Belmont Cultural Council; to appoint Karen Twietmeyer to a three year term filling a vacancy on the Belmont Cultural Council. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Evelyn Corsini and Robert Nalbandov to three year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council
: Motion: To appoint Evelyn Corsini and Robert Nalbandov to three year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: Motion: To appoint Evelyn Corsini and Robert Nalbandov to three year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Eve Halpern and Bethany Murray to two year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council
Motion: To appoint Eve Halpern and Bethany Murray to two year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Eve Halpern and Bethany Murray to two year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Millie Rahn and May Ye to one year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council
Motion: To appoint Millie Rahn and May Ye to one year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council. (Vote ' passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Millie Rahn and May Ye to one year terms on the Belmont Cultural Council. (Vote ' passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Nancy Donald and Janet MacDonald to the Disability Access Commission
Motion: To reappoint Nancy Donald and Janet MacDonald to the Disability Access Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Nancy Donald and Janet MacDonald to the Disability Access Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Leslie Aiken to the Education Scholarship Committee; to appoint Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee
Leslie Aitken was seeking : reappointment (Carman supported); June Yacubian had withdrawn consideration for reappointment. r Dash and Caputo had identified Stephanie King for the remaining slot, Epstein was in agreement. : Motion: To reappoint Leslie Aiken to the Education Scholarship Committee; to appoint Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Leslie Aitken was seeking : reappointment (Carman supported); June Yacubian had withdrawn consideration for reappointment. r Dash and Caputo had identified Stephanie King for the remaining slot, Epstein was in agreement. : Motion: To reappoint Leslie Aiken to the Education Scholarship Committee; to appoint Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Roger Colton, Marty Bitner, and Gregg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee
It was agreed to follow up with Romanul before making the final appointment. : Motion: To appoint Roger Colton, Marty Bitner, and Gregg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“It was agreed to follow up with Romanul before making the final appointment. : Motion: To appoint Roger Colton, Marty Bitner, and Gregg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
IT Advisory Committee
Reappoint Daniel Ellard, Glenn Wong and Charles Smart to the IT Advisory Committee; to appoint Jonathan Birge to the IT Advisory Committee
Motion: To reappoint Daniel Ellard, Glenn Wong and Charles Smart to the IT Advisory Committee; to appoint Jonathan Birge to the IT Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Daniel Ellard, Glenn Wong and Charles Smart to the IT Advisory Committee; to appoint Jonathan Birge to the IT Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Glenn Logan to the Permanent Audit Committee
Permanent Audit Committee Glenn Logan was seeking reappointment; Town Treasurer Carman highly recommended him, ' Motion: To reappoint Glenn Logan to the Permanent Audit Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Permanent Audit Committee Glenn Logan was seeking reappointment; Town Treasurer Carman highly recommended him, ' Motion: To reappoint Glenn Logan to the Permanent Audit Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Anne Helgen to the Recreation Commission; to appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Recreation Commission
Motion: To reappoint Anne Helgen to the Recreation Commission; to appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Recreation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Anne Helgen to the Recreation Commission; to appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Recreation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Michael Chesson, Jennifer Parker and DeNee Reiton Skipper to the Shade Tree Committee; to appoint, Ava Hoffman and Isabella Molina to the Shade Tree Committee
Shade Tree Motion: To reappoint Michael Chesson, Jennifer Parker and DeNee Reiton Skipper to the Shade Tree Committee; to appoint, Ava Hoffman and Isabella Molina to the Shade Tree Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Shade Tree Motion: To reappoint Michael Chesson, Jennifer Parker and DeNee Reiton Skipper to the Shade Tree Committee; to appoint, Ava Hoffman and Isabella Molina to the Shade Tree Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Cliff Gaysunas, Charles Hamad and Jeremy Romanul to the Transportation Advisory Committee
Motion: To reappoint Cliff Gaysunas, Charles Hamad and Jeremy Romanul to the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Cliff Gaysunas, Charles Hamad and Jeremy Romanul to the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Epstein
Approve the July 8, 2019 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the July 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 July 8, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the July 15, 2019 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the July 15, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the July 15, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 9:28pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 9:28pm. (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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