MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
June 15, 2020
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Dash stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
TET a Ne TS a ae aE . MISC
Approve the Grant of Location request from National Grid, work order #1124789, to: install and maintain approx. 2285 feet of 12 inch, 25 PSIG plastic main on Concord Avenue from existing 16 inch,...
Motion: To approve the Grant of Location request from National Grid, work order #1124789, to: install and maintain approx. 2285 feet of 12 inch, 25 PSIG plastic main on Concord Avenue from existing 16 inch, 25 PSIG bare steel (1930) to Goden Street; install approx. 50 feet of 4 inch, 25 PSIG plastic in Trowbridge Street from the proposed 12 inch 25 PSIG plastic in Concord Avenue; abandon and replace approx. 580 feet of 4 inch low pressure bare steel (1968) and approx. 130 feet of 4 inch low pressure plastic (1992/2002) with approx. 710 feet of 12 inch, 25 PSIG in Goden Street, from the existing 8 inch 25 PSIG plastic (1995) in School Street to Concord Avenue; convert and transfer low pressure service in Goden Street to 25 PSIG; and, to abandon approx. 470ft of 6 inch 25 PSIG plastic (2013) in Concord Avenue from Underwood Street to the existing 16 inch 25 PSIG bare steel. (Vote passed 2-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo voted yes; Adam Dash abstained)
Yes: Caputo, EpsteinAbstained: DashThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Grant of Location request from National Grid, work order #1124789, to: install and maintain approx. 2285 feet of 12 inch, 25 PSIG plastic main on Concord Avenue from existing 16 inch, 25 PSIG bare steel (1930) to Goden Street; install approx. 50 feet of 4 inch, 25 PSIG plastic in Trowbridge Street from the proposed 12 inch 25 PSIG plastic in Concord Avenue; abandon and replace approx. 580 feet of 4 inch low pressure bare steel (1968) and approx. 130 feet of 4 inch low pressure plastic (1992/2002) with approx. 710 feet of 12 inch, 25 PSIG in Goden Street, from the existing 8 inch 25 PSIG plastic (1995) in School Street to Concord Avenue; convert and transfer low pressure service in Goden Street to 25 PSIG; and, to abandon approx. 470ft of 6 inch 25 PSIG plastic (2013) in Concord Avenue from Underwood Street to the existing 16 inch 25 PSIG bare steel. (Vote passed 2-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo voted yes; Adam Dash abstained).”
Expand all existing alcohol license holders in Belmont to serve alcohol in designated outdoor seating areas, pending receipt of the associated application and an insurance binder releasing the...
Motion: To expand all existing alcohol license holders in Belmont to serve alcohol in designated outdoor seating areas, pending receipt of the associated application and an insurance binder releasing the Town from liability, as well as confirmation from the Town Administrator that all required documentation is in order. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To expand all existing alcohol license holders in Belmont to serve alcohol in designated outdoor seating areas, pending receipt of the associated application and an insurance binder releasing the Town from liability, as well as confirmation from the Town Administrator that all required documentation is in order. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Amend the Select Board's prior vote on the road closure plan for Leonard Street in such a way to allow for one-way traffic on the west (i.e
3} Page Motion: To amend the Select Board's prior vote on the road closure plan for Leonard Street in such a way to allow for one-way traffic on the west (i.e. CVS) side of the street, from Alexander Avenue to Moore Street, with final details to be approved by the Town Administrator. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“3} Page Motion: To amend the Select Board's prior vote on the road closure plan for Leonard Street in such a way to allow for one-way traffic on the west (i.e. CVS) side of the street, from Alexander Avenue to Moore Street, with final details to be approved by the Town Administrator. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}.”
Motion: To approve the eight recommended evidenced based policies for the Belmont Police Department as stated in Chief James Macisaac's memo dated June 1, 2020, and acknowledge their substantive...
As a result of the discussion, Caputo proposed a more specific motion: Motion: To approve the eight recommended evidenced based policies for the Belmont Police Department as stated in Chief James Macisaac's memo dated June 1, 2020, and acknowledge their substantive similarity with the 8Can'tWait policies. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“As a result of the discussion, Caputo proposed a more specific motion: Motion: To approve the eight recommended evidenced based policies for the Belmont Police Department as stated in Chief James Macisaac's memo dated June 1, 2020, and acknowledge their substantive similarity with the 8Can'tWait policies. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}.”
McLean Proposal - Traffic
Declare that the June 2, 2020 proposal from Northland Residential for the McLean Zone 3 Development is compliant with the Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation Agreement, dated November 22, 1999
Motion: To declare that the June 2, 2020 proposal from Northland Residential for the McLean Zone 3 Development is compliant with the Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation Agreement, dated November 22, 1999. {Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To declare that the June 2, 2020 proposal from Northland Residential for the McLean Zone 3 Development is compliant with the Traffic Monitoring and Mitigation Agreement, dated November 22, 1999. {Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Approve the additional cardboard collection one-item event in the amount of $14,409 as described in DPW Director Jay Marcotte's memo date June 15, 2020
Motion: To approve the additional cardboard collection one-item event in the amount of $14,409 as described in DPW Director Jay Marcotte's memo date June 15, 2020. {Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the additional cardboard collection one-item event in the amount of $14,409 as described in DPW Director Jay Marcotte's memo date June 15, 2020. {Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Belmont DPW contracts
Approve the contract with Green Mattress of Norfolk, MA, to process and collect mattresses curbside every other Tuesday starting June 30, 2020 and ending January 31, 2022, at a cost to the Town of...
Motion: To approve the contract with Green Mattress of Norfolk, MA, to process and collect mattresses curbside every other Tuesday starting June 30, 2020 and ending January 31, 2022, at a cost to the Town of $10 per mattress. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the contract with Green Mattress of Norfolk, MA, to process and collect mattresses curbside every other Tuesday starting June 30, 2020 and ending January 31, 2022, at a cost to the Town of $10 per mattress. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Approve the contract with Dennis K. Burke of Taunton, MA, for diesel fuel at a fixed price of 2.1482 per gallon, starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021
Motion: To approve the contract with Dennis K. Burke of Taunton, MA, for diesel fuel at a fixed price of 2.1482 per gallon, starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. {Vote passed 3-0, roll- call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the contract with Dennis K. Burke of Taunton, MA, for diesel fuel at a fixed price of 2.1482 per gallon, starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. {Vote passed 3-0, roll- call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Approve the contract with Dennis K. Burke of Taunton, MA, for gasoline at a fixed price of $2.1776 per gallon, starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021
Motion: To approve the contract with Dennis K. Burke of Taunton, MA, for gasoline at a fixed price of $2.1776 per gallon, starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the contract with Dennis K. Burke of Taunton, MA, for gasoline at a fixed price of $2.1776 per gallon, starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}.”
Approve the contract with Cassidy Corp. of Woburn, MA for bituminous concrete, permanent patching, trench and gutter repair at a price of $32 per square yard, for a total value of $210,000,...
Motion: To approve the contract with Cassidy Corp. of Woburn, MA for bituminous concrete, permanent patching, trench and gutter repair at a price of $32 per square yard, for a total value of $210,000, starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the contract with Cassidy Corp. of Woburn, MA for bituminous concrete, permanent patching, trench and gutter repair at a price of $32 per square yard, for a total value of $210,000, starting July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Approve the contract with N. Sacca & Sons of Arlington, MA for cement, concrete sidewalk and granite curbing in the amount of $164,900, starting from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
Motion: To approve the contract with N. Sacca & Sons of Arlington, MA for cement, concrete sidewalk and granite curbing in the amount of $164,900, starting from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. {Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the contract with N. Sacca & Sons of Arlington, MA for cement, concrete sidewalk and granite curbing in the amount of $164,900, starting from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. {Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}.”
Appoint Floyd Carman as the Select Board representative to the Retirement Board for a three year term starting July 1, 2020
Reappoint Floyd Carman to Retirement Board Motion: To appoint Floyd Carman as the Select Board representative to the Retirement Board for a three year term starting July 1, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Reappoint Floyd Carman to Retirement Board Motion: To appoint Floyd Carman as the Select Board representative to the Retirement Board for a three year term starting July 1, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}.”
Rolling Rally criteria
Approve the Town of Belmont Rolling Rally policy as provided today, June 15, 2020
Motion: To approve the Town of Belmont Rolling Rally policy as provided today, June 15, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Town of Belmont Rolling Rally policy as provided today, June 15, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Recommend unfavorable action on the amendment to Article 9 proposed by Julie Crockett (Town Meeting Member, Precinct 5)
Motion: To recommend unfavorable action on the amendment to Article 9 proposed by Julie Crockett (Town Meeting Member, Precinct 5). (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To recommend unfavorable action on the amendment to Article 9 proposed by Julie Crockett (Town Meeting Member, Precinct 5). (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report
Approve the Select Board policy in the event of an unexpected or short absence of the Town Administrator, as outlined in Patrice Garvin's memo dated June 11, 2020
He suggested a minor change to the memo to reflect this request. e Garvin had drafted a previously discussed policy which would permit the Town Administrator to take days off under certain circumstances, without having to seek further approval from the a pettiness eee nee F\Pace Board, and to designate the Assistant Town Administrator as Acting Town Administrator by default in such cases, Motion: To approve the Select Board policy in the event of an unexpected or short absence of the Town Administrator, as outlined in Patrice Garvin's memo dated June 11, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He suggested a minor change to the memo to reflect this request. e Garvin had drafted a previously discussed policy which would permit the Town Administrator to take days off under certain circumstances, without having to seek further approval from the a pettiness eee nee F\Pace Board, and to designate the Assistant Town Administrator as Acting Town Administrator by default in such cases, Motion: To approve the Select Board policy in the event of an unexpected or short absence of the Town Administrator, as outlined in Patrice Garvin's memo dated June 11, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0, roll-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash}.”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the June 8, 2020 regular session minutes, as amended
Motion: To approve the June 8, 2020 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0, rolf-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the June 8, 2020 regular session minutes, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0, rolf-call vote: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, and Adam Dash).”
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 10:20pm. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 10:20pm. {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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