MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 13, 2020
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
Accept the donations as stated above on behalf of the Belmont Fire Department, for the purpose of funding supplies for the annual employee appreciation event
2 Motion: To accept the donations as stated above on behalf of the Belmont Fire Department, for the purpose of funding supplies for the annual employee appreciation event. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“2 Motion: To accept the donations as stated above on behalf of the Belmont Fire Department, for the purpose of funding supplies for the annual employee appreciation event. (Vote passed 3-0).”
The Board provided feedback on the Traffic Calming Policy
Adopt the Traffic Calming Policy as presented by the Transportation Advisory Committee, with . : the clarification that Town Boards and Departments be exempted from the signature requirements for...
Clancy added the wording gives latitude for the Town Engineer to address items as resources are available. {Open public comment; there was none; close public comment.] : Motion: To adopt the Traffic Calming Policy as presented by the Transportation Advisory Committee, with . : the clarification that Town Boards and Departments be exempted from the signature requirements for i initiating a traffic calming request. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Clancy added the wording gives latitude for the Town Engineer to address items as resources are available. {Open public comment; there was none; close public comment.] : Motion: To adopt the Traffic Calming Policy as presented by the Transportation Advisory Committee, with . : the clarification that Town Boards and Departments be exempted from the signature requirements for i initiating a traffic calming request. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the request from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Sons & Daughters of America to : host a 5k race in Belmont on Sunday April 19, 2020, commencing at 10:00am
Motion: To approve the request from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Sons & Daughters of America to : host a 5k race in Belmont on Sunday April 19, 2020, commencing at 10:00am. Race organizer is requested : to contact Sgt. Kim Hurley on or before April 5 to make arrangements for a police detail. (Vote passed 3-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the request from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Sons & Daughters of America to : host a 5k race in Belmont on Sunday April 19, 2020, commencing at 10:00am. Race organizer is requested : to contact Sgt. Kim Hurley on or before April 5 to make arrangements for a police detail. (Vote passed 3-0.”
Approve the request from Rebecca Pizzi to host the Becca Pizzi 5k and 1 mile races on Sunday April 26, 2020
Motion: To approve the request from Rebecca Pizzi to host the Becca Pizzi 5k and 1 mile races on Sunday April 26, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the request from Rebecca Pizzi to host the Becca Pizzi 5k and 1 mile races on Sunday April 26, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve Suzanne Trasavage as the Town of Belmont's animal control officer for calendar i year 2020
Annual designation of Animal Control Officer P Motion: To approve Suzanne Trasavage as the Town of Belmont's animal control officer for calendar i year 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Annual designation of Animal Control Officer P Motion: To approve Suzanne Trasavage as the Town of Belmont's animal control officer for calendar i year 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above
: One Day Liquor Licenses: : Vote to approve request from the Belmont Gallery of Art for a One Day Liquor License (Wine & Malt only) for the purpose of hosting an Art Reception on Friday January 24, 2020, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at : the Belmont Gallery of Art, 19 Moore St., Belmont 7 Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: One Day Liquor Licenses: : Vote to approve request from the Belmont Gallery of Art for a One Day Liquor License (Wine & Malt only) for the purpose of hosting an Art Reception on Friday January 24, 2020, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at : the Belmont Gallery of Art, 19 Moore St., Belmont 7 Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Vote to approve request from the PATRONS OF Belmont Performing Arts for a One Day Liquor License : (Wine & Malt only) for the purpose of hosting a Trivia Night Fundraiser to benefit the BHS Theater Department on Friday February 7, 2020 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at the Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St., Belmont Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request from the PATRONS OF Belmont Performing Arts for a One Day Liquor License : (Wine & Malt only) for the purpose of hosting a Trivia Night Fundraiser to benefit the BHS Theater Department on Friday February 7, 2020 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at the Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St., Belmont Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Vote to approve request from the First Church in Belmont, UU, for a One Day Liquor License (Wine & Malt only) for the purpose of hosting a Fundraiser Auction for the Church on Saturday, February 8, 2020 (snow date Sunday, February 9, 2020), from 5:30pm-10:00pm at the First Church, 404 Concord Ave., Belmont Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 2-0; Caputo recused, as he is a member of the Church)
Yes: Dash, EpsteinThe minutes say Tom Caputo stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve request from the First Church in Belmont, UU, for a One Day Liquor License (Wine & Malt only) for the purpose of hosting a Fundraiser Auction for the Church on Saturday, February 8, 2020 (snow date Sunday, February 9, 2020), from 5:30pm-10:00pm at the First Church, 404 Concord Ave., Belmont Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 2-0; Caputo recused, as he is a member of the Church).”
Appoint Beverly Freeman, Tim Flood, and Eileen Teil to the Age Friendly Advisory Council for one year terms
Motion: To appoint Beverly Freeman, Tim Flood, and Eileen Teil to the Age Friendly Advisory Council for one year terms. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Beverly Freeman, Tim Flood, and Eileen Teil to the Age Friendly Advisory Council for one year terms. (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the October 31, 2019 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the October 31, 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 31, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the December 18, 2019 regular session minutes
® December 18, 2019, regular session: , Motion: To approve the December 18, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“® December 18, 2019, regular session: , Motion: To approve the December 18, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: i Motion: To adjourn at 8:29pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT: i Motion: To adjourn at 8:29pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
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