MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 16, 2019
22 recorded votes, 22 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
Proclamation in honor of Chief Richard McLaughlin
Execute the proclamation for Chief Richard McLaughlin, as provided
Proclamation in honor of Chief Richard McLaughlin The proclamation would be read tomorrow at the retirement celebration. é Motion: To execute the proclamation for Chief Richard McLaughlin, as provided. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Proclamation in honor of Chief Richard McLaughlin The proclamation would be read tomorrow at the retirement celebration. é Motion: To execute the proclamation for Chief Richard McLaughlin, as provided. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Enter into executive session as outlined above
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union . ' personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; Police Chief Motion: To enter into executive session as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0; Roll-call: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union . ' personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; Police Chief Motion: To enter into executive session as outlined above. (Vote passed 3-0; Roll-call: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”
Dash, Roy Epstein)
Leave executive session
: Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0; Rolf-call: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: Motion: To leave executive session. (Vote passed 3-0; Rolf-call: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”
Recommend Approval of a joint statement on dispersion on the RNAV study process regarding Logan Airport : noise, and authorize the Town Administrator to communicate that approval
Motion: Approval of a joint statement on dispersion on the RNAV study process regarding Logan Airport : noise, and authorize the Town Administrator to communicate that approval. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: Approval of a joint statement on dispersion on the RNAV study process regarding Logan Airport : noise, and authorize the Town Administrator to communicate that approval. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Discussion and possible vote on License Agreement with Benton Library ,
Approve the request from the Friends of the Benton Library to renew the license agreement for , three years, commencing on January 1, 2020
Motion: To approve the request from the Friends of the Benton Library to renew the license agreement for , three years, commencing on January 1, 2020. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the request from the Friends of the Benton Library to renew the license agreement for , three years, commencing on January 1, 2020. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Update on the Youth Commission and discussion on membership
Approve the request from the Belmont Food Collaborative to host the Belmont Farmers' : Market, and for the use of 20 parking spaces in the corner of the Claflin Street Parking Lot, from Wednesdays...
Motion: To approve the request from the Belmont Food Collaborative to host the Belmont Farmers' : Market, and for the use of 20 parking spaces in the corner of the Claflin Street Parking Lot, from Wednesdays at 11:30pm to Thursdays at 7:30pm, from June 4, 2020 through October 30, 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 Food Collaborative to host the Belmont Farmers' : Market, and for the use of 20 parking spaces in the corner of the Claflin Street Parking Lot, from Wednesdays at 11:30pm to Thursdays at 7:30pm, from June 4, 2020 through October 30, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the charge of the Long Term Capital Planning Committee, with amendments as : discussed
Epstein had several minor wordsmithing changes to the charge as well. i : Motion: To approve the charge of the Long Term Capital Planning Committee, with amendments as : discussed. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Epstein had several minor wordsmithing changes to the charge as well. i : Motion: To approve the charge of the Long Term Capital Planning Committee, with amendments as : discussed. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the Nursing Services Agreement, as provided
On approval, she would circulate a clean version and forward to Lexington Town Manager to sign the contract. : Motion: To approve the Nursing Services Agreement, as provided. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On approval, she would circulate a clean version and forward to Lexington Town Manager to sign the contract. : Motion: To approve the Nursing Services Agreement, as provided. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the charge of the Belmont Economic Development Committee dated December 16, - 2019
Discussed at the previous Select Board meeting; Garvin had incorporated changes based on feedback from the Board, including having one representative from each business district and standardizing the format. = On approval, the positions would be advertised on the Town website. i Motion: To approve the charge of the Belmont Economic Development Committee dated December 16, - 2019. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussed at the previous Select Board meeting; Garvin had incorporated changes based on feedback from the Board, including having one representative from each business district and standardizing the format. = On approval, the positions would be advertised on the Town website. i Motion: To approve the charge of the Belmont Economic Development Committee dated December 16, - 2019. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Accept resignation from Human Rights Commission Member, Kris Foster
Accept the resignation of Kris Foster from the Human Rights Commission
Accept resignation from Human Rights Commission Member, Kris Foster Motion: To accept the resignation of Kris Foster from the Human Rights Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Accept resignation from Human Rights Commission Member, Kris Foster Motion: To accept the resignation of Kris Foster from the Human Rights Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Robert Nalbandov to the Human Rights Commission to fill the term vacated by Dovie King; to appoint Jess Hicks to the Human Rights Commission to fill the term vacated by Kris Foster
Motion: To appoint Robert Nalbandov to the Human Rights Commission to fill the term vacated by Dovie King; to appoint Jess Hicks to the Human Rights Commission to fill the term vacated by Kris Foster. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Robert Nalbandov to the Human Rights Commission to fill the term vacated by Dovie King; to appoint Jess Hicks to the Human Rights Commission to fill the term vacated by Kris Foster. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Meet Belmont Planning Committee
Appoint Rosa Sanhueza to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee for the term with the least amount of time left; to appoint Alriona Costigan to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee for the term with...
Motion: To appoint Rosa Sanhueza to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee for the term with the least amount of time left; to appoint Alriona Costigan to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee for the term with the most amount of time. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Rosa Sanhueza to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee for the term with the least amount of time left; to appoint Alriona Costigan to the Meet Belmont Planning Committee for the term with the most amount of time. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Age Friendly Advisory Committee
Appoint Peter Struzziero, Kristin Daley, David Frizzell, Alice Melnikoff, Wes Chin, Heidi : Barberio, and Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Advisory Committee
Motion: To appoint Peter Struzziero, Kristin Daley, David Frizzell, Alice Melnikoff, Wes Chin, Heidi : Barberio, and Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Peter Struzziero, Kristin Daley, David Frizzell, Alice Melnikoff, Wes Chin, Heidi : Barberio, and Susan Polit to the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Possible vote to renew/approve business licenses
Renew the Motion Picture Exhibition License as specified above
Possible vote to renew/approve business licenses : Three licenses listed as conditional on the agenda were no longer conditional, as outstanding taxes had : been paid (Lodging House, Belmont Pizza, and Bruegger's bagels). : Motion Picture Exhibition: : - Studio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Rd. Mation: To renew the Motion Picture Exhibition License as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Possible vote to renew/approve business licenses : Three licenses listed as conditional on the agenda were no longer conditional, as outstanding taxes had : been paid (Lodging House, Belmont Pizza, and Bruegger's bagels). : Motion Picture Exhibition: : - Studio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Rd. Mation: To renew the Motion Picture Exhibition License as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Renew the Class License as specified above
Class Licenses: : , - Cityside Subaru, 790 Pleasant St. , Motion: To renew the Class License as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Class Licenses: : , - Cityside Subaru, 790 Pleasant St. , Motion: To renew the Class License as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Renew the Class if Licenses as specified above
: ' Class II Licenses: : - Brother's Auto Service, Inc., 337 Mill St. - Waverly Auto Exchange, 134 Waverly St. - Automotive Service of Belmont, 259 Belmont St. : Motion: To renew the Class if Licenses as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: ' Class II Licenses: : - Brother's Auto Service, Inc., 337 Mill St. - Waverly Auto Exchange, 134 Waverly St. - Automotive Service of Belmont, 259 Belmont St. : Motion: To renew the Class if Licenses as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Livery Licenses
Renew the Livery License as specified above
Motion: To renew the Livery License as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To renew the Livery License as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Renew the Common Victualler Licenses as specified above
Common Victualler: - Bellmont Caffe, 80 Leonard St. : - Nick's Place Il, 6 Channing Rd. - Shine's, 30 Leonard St. - Aram's Coffee Café, 85 Trapelo Rd. - Gill's Spice Delight Corp., 63 Concord Ave. - Spoodles Soup Factory, 374 Trapelo Rd. - My Other Kitchen / Take Away 762, LLC, 762 Pleasant St. - Gregory's House of Pizza, 27-29 Leonard St. . : - Starbucks #51917, 110 Trapelo Rd. - CLC Café, 442 Common St. - Gen Sushi / HG Asia, Inc., 61 Concord Ave. J - Number 1 Taste, 382 Trapelo Rd. : - Star Markets Co., Inc., #2583, 535 Trapelo Rd. B - Belmont Country Club, Inc., 181 Winter St. - Belmont Pizza, 388 Trapelo Rd. : - Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, 41 Leonard St. : Motion: To renew the Common Victualler Licenses as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Common Victualler: - Bellmont Caffe, 80 Leonard St. : - Nick's Place Il, 6 Channing Rd. - Shine's, 30 Leonard St. - Aram's Coffee Café, 85 Trapelo Rd. - Gill's Spice Delight Corp., 63 Concord Ave. - Spoodles Soup Factory, 374 Trapelo Rd. - My Other Kitchen / Take Away 762, LLC, 762 Pleasant St. - Gregory's House of Pizza, 27-29 Leonard St. . : - Starbucks #51917, 110 Trapelo Rd. - CLC Café, 442 Common St. - Gen Sushi / HG Asia, Inc., 61 Concord Ave. J - Number 1 Taste, 382 Trapelo Rd. : - Star Markets Co., Inc., #2583, 535 Trapelo Rd. B - Belmont Country Club, Inc., 181 Winter St. - Belmont Pizza, 388 Trapelo Rd. : - Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, 41 Leonard St. : Motion: To renew the Common Victualler Licenses as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Common Victualler
Approve the new Common Victualler License as specified above
: Common Victualler, New: - Mozza Italian Kitchen, 27 Leonard St. Motion: To approve the new Common Victualler License as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: Common Victualler, New: - Mozza Italian Kitchen, 27 Leonard St. Motion: To approve the new Common Victualler License as specified above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Common Victualler, New
Renew the Common Victualler and Wine & Beer Liquor License as specified above, conditional on the Treasurer's approval
Common Victualler and Wind & Beer Liquor, Conditional: - Stonehearth Pizza, 57 Leonard St. Motion: To renew the Common Victualler and Wine & Beer Liquor License as specified above, conditional on the Treasurer's approval. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Common Victualler and Wind & Beer Liquor, Conditional: - Stonehearth Pizza, 57 Leonard St. Motion: To renew the Common Victualler and Wine & Beer Liquor License as specified above, conditional on the Treasurer's approval. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Common Victualler and Wind & Beer Liquor, Conditional
Renew the Lodging House License as specified above
Lodging House: - Lodging House @ 386 Common St., 386 Common St. Motion: To renew the Lodging House License as specified above, (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Lodging House: - Lodging House @ 386 Common St., 386 Common St. Motion: To renew the Lodging House License as specified above, (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the November 18, 2019 executive session minutes. . : e December 2, 2019 regular session: Request for clarification on several of the business licenses that were approved at the meeting -...
To approve the November 18, 2019 regular session minutes. * November 18, 2019 executive session: i Motion: To approve the November 18, 2019 executive session minutes. . : e December 2, 2019 regular session: Request for clarification on several of the business licenses that were approved at the meeting - approval deferred to future meeting. 7 ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 8:54pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“To approve the November 18, 2019 regular session minutes. * November 18, 2019 executive session: i Motion: To approve the November 18, 2019 executive session minutes. . : e December 2, 2019 regular session: Request for clarification on several of the business licenses that were approved at the meeting - approval deferred to future meeting. 7 ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 8:54pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
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