MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 2019
14 recorded votes, 14 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
Discussion on forming a Website Committee
Approve the request from the Belmont Lions Club for a parking exclusion in front of the Belmont Lions Club house at 1 Common Street, from Saturday November 30, 2019 to Tuesday December 24, 2019,...
Motion: To approve the request from the Belmont Lions Club for a parking exclusion in front of the Belmont Lions Club house at 1 Common Street, from Saturday November 30, 2019 to Tuesday December 24, 2019, for the Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale, and to grant permission to use the War Memorial Delta across the street for tree storage and sale; to approve a parking exclusion in front of the Belmont Lions Club house for the Friends of Belmont Softball Mother's Day Flower Sale, Friday May 8, 2020 through : Sunday May 10, 2020; to approve a parking exclusion in front of the Belmont Lions Club house for the Belmont Garden Club's Annual Perennial Plant Sale, Saturday May 16, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the request from the Belmont Lions Club for a parking exclusion in front of the Belmont Lions Club house at 1 Common Street, from Saturday November 30, 2019 to Tuesday December 24, 2019, for the Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale, and to grant permission to use the War Memorial Delta across the street for tree storage and sale; to approve a parking exclusion in front of the Belmont Lions Club house for the Friends of Belmont Softball Mother's Day Flower Sale, Friday May 8, 2020 through : Sunday May 10, 2020; to approve a parking exclusion in front of the Belmont Lions Club house for the Belmont Garden Club's Annual Perennial Plant Sale, Saturday May 16, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
The Board raised a series of concerns regarding the application
Continue the Public Hearing regarding Extenet Systems, Inc. Grant of Location Request to construct a small wireless facility at 223 Channing Road to November 18, 2019
The Extenet representatives agreed to these terms and there was mutual agreement to : continue the hearing at the Select Board's meeting on November 18, 2019, Motion: To continue the Public Hearing regarding Extenet Systems, Inc. Grant of Location Request to construct a small wireless facility at 223 Channing Road to November 18, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Extenet representatives agreed to these terms and there was mutual agreement to : continue the hearing at the Select Board's meeting on November 18, 2019, Motion: To continue the Public Hearing regarding Extenet Systems, Inc. Grant of Location Request to construct a small wireless facility at 223 Channing Road to November 18, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Continue the Public Hearing regarding Extenet Systems, Inc. Grant of Location Request to : construct a small wireless facility at 19 Moore Street to December 2, 2019
Motion: To continue the Public Hearing regarding Extenet Systems, Inc. Grant of Location Request to : construct a small wireless facility at 19 Moore Street to December 2, 2019, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To continue the Public Hearing regarding Extenet Systems, Inc. Grant of Location Request to : construct a small wireless facility at 19 Moore Street to December 2, 2019, (Vote passed 3-0).”
Award the Bituminous Concreter Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair contract to N. Sacca & Sons, inc. in the amount of $198,000
Motion: To award the Bituminous Concreter Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair contract to N. Sacca & Sons, inc. in the amount of $198,000. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To award the Bituminous Concreter Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair contract to N. Sacca & Sons, inc. in the amount of $198,000. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the request as stated above
Caputo said the Financial Task : Force {I had discussed the matter at its last meeting on Friday, but no consensus had been reached on a recommendation as to the amount. i Caputo requested time for a follow-up discussion with Town Treasurer Carman; Garvin was also interested in having the Warrant Committee weigh in at its upcoming meeting on Wednesday. ) Vote to approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host the "Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting Ceremony" on Thursday December 5, 2019 from 5:45pm-8:30pm Motion: To approve the request as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Caputo said the Financial Task : Force {I had discussed the matter at its last meeting on Friday, but no consensus had been reached on a recommendation as to the amount. i Caputo requested time for a follow-up discussion with Town Treasurer Carman; Garvin was also interested in having the Warrant Committee weigh in at its upcoming meeting on Wednesday. ) Vote to approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host the "Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting Ceremony" on Thursday December 5, 2019 from 5:45pm-8:30pm Motion: To approve the request as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Maria Tourreilles to the Youth Commission for a term expiring in 2020; to appoint Andrew Mountford to the Youth Commission for a term expiring in 2021
Motion: To appoint Maria Tourreilles to the Youth Commission for a term expiring in 2020; to appoint Andrew Mountford to the Youth Commission for a term expiring in 2021. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Maria Tourreilles to the Youth Commission for a term expiring in 2020; to appoint Andrew Mountford to the Youth Commission for a term expiring in 2021. (Vote passed 3-0).”
TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Allow Town offices to be closed at noon on Tuesday December 24, 2019
0 Motion: To allow Town offices to be closed at noon on Tuesday December 24, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“0 Motion: To allow Town offices to be closed at noon on Tuesday December 24, 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the September 23, 2019, Executive Session minutes
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: : e September 23, 2019, Executive Session: ) Motion: To approve the September 23, 2019, Executive Session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: : e September 23, 2019, Executive Session: ) Motion: To approve the September 23, 2019, Executive Session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the September 24, 2019, Regular Session minutes
Motion: To approve the September 24, 2019, Regular Session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the September 24, 2019, Regular Session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the October 7, 2019, Executive Session minutes
Motion: To approve the October 7, 2019, Executive Session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the October 7, 2019, Executive Session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the October 7, 2019, Regular Session minutes
Motion: To approve the October 7, 2019, Regular Session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the October 7, 2019, Regular Session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the October 21, 2019, Executive Session minutes
Motion: To approve the October 21, 2019, Executive Session minutes. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the October 21, 2019, Executive Session minutes. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the October 21, 2019, Regular Session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the October 21, 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 October 21, 2019, Regular Session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 9:45pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 9:45pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
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