MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 2, 2020
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
Questions / Comments from the Board
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as of March 3, 2020 at 8:00am, and to close the : Warrant as of March 20, 2020 at 12noon
It was decided to close the Warrant on March 20, to give additional time following the next Select Board meeting on March 16. : Motion: To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as of March 3, 2020 at 8:00am, and to close the : Warrant as of March 20, 2020 at 12noon. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“It was decided to close the Warrant on March 20, to give additional time following the next Select Board meeting on March 16. : Motion: To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as of March 3, 2020 at 8:00am, and to close the : Warrant as of March 20, 2020 at 12noon. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approval of Master Plan Refresh Committee Charge
Approve the charge of the Master Plan Refresh Committee as provided today
Motion: To approve the charge of the Master Plan Refresh Committee as provided today. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the charge of the Master Plan Refresh Committee as provided today. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above
Approve One Day Liquor License Request (Wine & Malt only) from the Belmont Gallery of Art to host an Art Reception on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm : : 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
“Approve One Day Liquor License Request (Wine & Malt only) from the Belmont Gallery of Art to host an Art Reception on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm : : Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve One Day Liquor License Request (All Alcoholic Beverages) from the Foundation for Belmont : Education to host an Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm at the : Jordan Athletic Center at the Belmont Hill School 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
“Approve One Day Liquor License Request (All Alcoholic Beverages) from the Foundation for Belmont : Education to host an Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm at the : Jordan Athletic Center at the Belmont Hill School Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Jordan Athletic Center at the Belmont Hill School
Approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above
Approve One Day Liquor License Request (Wine & Malt only) from the Folk Art Center of New England to host a Fundraising Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 7:30pm until 10:30pm at the Belmont UU Church 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
“Approve One Day Liquor License Request (Wine & Malt only) from the Folk Art Center of New England to host a Fundraising Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 7:30pm until 10:30pm at the Belmont UU Church Motion: To approve the One Day Liquor License as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Church
Amend the charge of the Transportation Advisory Committee to reflect the following: add the Fire Chief or designee as an ex-officio member; change 'Board of Selectman' to 'Select Board'
Motion: To amend the charge of the Transportation Advisory Committee to reflect the following: add the Fire Chief or designee as an ex-officio member; change 'Board of Selectman' to 'Select Board'. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To amend the charge of the Transportation Advisory Committee to reflect the following: add the Fire Chief or designee as an ex-officio member; change 'Board of Selectman' to 'Select Board'. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Belmont Fire Chief David Frizzell, or his designee, to the Transportation Advisory : Committee
: Vote to appoint member to the Transportation Advisory Committee Motion: To appoint Belmont Fire Chief David Frizzell, or his designee, to the Transportation Advisory : Committee (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“: Vote to appoint member to the Transportation Advisory Committee Motion: To appoint Belmont Fire Chief David Frizzell, or his designee, to the Transportation Advisory : Committee (Vote passed 3-0).”
Committee (Vote passed 3-0)
Appoint Jon Marshall as acting Town Administration during the period March i 28, 2020 to April 4, 2020
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report: ¢ Applied for federal appropriation through Congresswoman Clark's office to access funds towards capping incinerator site. e Requesting vacation March 28 to April 4 and to name Jon Marshal as acting Town Administrator during this time. : © Motion: To appoint Jon Marshall as acting Town Administration during the period March i 28, 2020 to April 4, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report: ¢ Applied for federal appropriation through Congresswoman Clark's office to access funds towards capping incinerator site. e Requesting vacation March 28 to April 4 and to name Jon Marshal as acting Town Administrator during this time. : © Motion: To appoint Jon Marshall as acting Town Administration during the period March i 28, 2020 to April 4, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the December 9, 2019 regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the December 9, 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 December 9, 2019 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the January 7, 2020 executive session minutes
E January 7, 2020, executive sessions #1 and #2: Motion: To approve the January 7, 2020 executive session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“e January 7, 2020, executive sessions #1 and #2: Motion: To approve the January 7, 2020 executive session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the January 13, 2020 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the January 13, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the January 13, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the February 3, 2020 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the February 3, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the February 3, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the February 10, 2020 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the February 10, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the February 10, 2020 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 10:03pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 10:03pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
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