MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 24, 2020
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Tom Caputo, Adam Dash
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approve the regular meeting minutes for June 15, 2020, June 22, 2020, July 20, 2020, July 27, 2020, and August 10, 2020, as amended
Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for June 15, 2020, June 22, 2020, July 20, 2020, July 27, 2020, and August 10, 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for June 15, 2020, June 22, 2020, July 20, 2020, July 27, 2020, and August 10, 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the minutes for August 4, 2020, as amended
Motion: To approve the minutes for August 4, 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 2-0, Epstein abstained)
Yes: Caputo, DashAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the minutes for August 4, 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 2-0, Epstein abstained).”
Retain Municipal Resources, Inc. as the search firm for the new fire chief pending agreement on a successful contract
Motion: To retain Municipal Resources, Inc. as the search firm for the new fire chief pending agreement on a successful contract. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To retain Municipal Resources, Inc. as the search firm for the new fire chief pending agreement on a successful contract. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Extend the one-way closure of Leonard Street and Belmont Center to September 27", 2020 and to allow outdoor dining and retail until September 27
Motion: To extend the one-way closure of Leonard Street and Belmont Center to September 27", 2020 and to allow outdoor dining and retail until September 27". (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To extend the one-way closure of Leonard Street and Belmont Center to September 27", 2020 and to allow outdoor dining and retail until September 27". (Vote passed 3-0).”
Extend the current business licenses for antique sales, secondhand goods, and junk from June 30, 2020 to April 30, 2021
Motion: to extend the current business licenses for antique sales, secondhand goods, and junk from June 30, 2020 to April 30, 2021. (vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: to extend the current business licenses for antique sales, secondhand goods, and junk from June 30, 2020 to April 30, 2021. (vote passed 3-0).”
Committee Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Adrienne Allen and Alex Thurston as town residents, and Donald Mercier in the business representative, on the Energy Committee, all for terms ending in 2023
Motion: To appoint Adrienne Allen and Alex Thurston as town residents, and Donald Mercier in the business representative, on the Energy Committee, all for terms ending in 2023 (Vote 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Adrienne Allen and Alex Thurston as town residents, and Donald Mercier in the business representative, on the Energy Committee, all for terms ending in 2023 (Vote 3-0).”
Accept the resignation of Roger Colton from the Energy Committee
Motion: To accept the resignation of Roger Colton from the Energy Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the resignation of Roger Colton from the Energy Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Jonathan Birge to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term expiring in 2023
Motion: Move to appoint Jonathan Birge to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term expiring in 2023. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Jonathan Birge to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term expiring in 2023. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Natasha Klemek to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring in 2023
Motion: To appoint Natasha Klemek to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring in 2023. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Natasha Klemek to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring in 2023. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Marjorie Wayne with a term ending in 2023, to reappoint Theodore Dukas and Tomi Olsen for terms ending in 2023, and to reappoint Ethel Hanmann for a term ending in 2021 to the Council on Aging
Motion: To appoint Marjorie Wayne with a term ending in 2023, to reappoint Theodore Dukas and Tomi Olsen for terms ending in 2023, and to reappoint Ethel Hanmann for a term ending in 2021 to the Council on Aging. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Marjorie Wayne with a term ending in 2023, to reappoint Theodore Dukas and Tomi Olsen for terms ending in 2023, and to reappoint Ethel Hanmann for a term ending in 2021 to the Council on Aging. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Mark Clark, Emily Marsh, and Erica Zidel with terms expiring in 2023 and to reappoint Michael Lanza for a term expiring in 2022 to the Disability Access Committee
Motion: To reappoint Mark Clark, Emily Marsh, and Erica Zidel with terms expiring in 2023 and to reappoint Michael Lanza for a term expiring in 2022 to the Disability Access Committee. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Mark Clark, Emily Marsh, and Erica Zidel with terms expiring in 2023 and to reappoint Michael Lanza for a term expiring in 2022 to the Disability Access Committee. {Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Zhenzhen Sun to appointment ending in 2023 to the Education Scholarship Committee
Move to appoint Zhenzhen Sun to appointment ending in 2023 to the Education Scholarship Committee (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Zhenzhen Sun to appointment ending in 2023 to the Education Scholarship Committee (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Rodmina Abellard, Kathleen Gajdos, and Gay Asmindar to Human Right Commission with terms ending in 2023
Motion: To appoint Rodmina Abellard, Kathleen Gajdos, and Gay Asmindar to Human Right Commission with terms ending in 2023 {Vote 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Rodmina Abellard, Kathleen Gajdos, and Gay Asmindar to Human Right Commission with terms ending in 2023 {Vote 3-0).”
Appoint lan Rosenblum to ITAC with a term ending in 2023
Motion: To appoint lan Rosenblum to ITAC with a term ending in 2023. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint lan Rosenblum to ITAC with a term ending in 2023. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Rosa Sanheuza to the Belmont Planning Committee with a term ending 2023
Motion: To appoint Rosa Sanheuza to the Belmont Planning Committee with a term ending 2023 (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Rosa Sanheuza to the Belmont Planning Committee with a term ending 2023 (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Paul Cowing for a term expiring in 2022, to appoint Theresa O'Connor for a term expiring in 2021, and to reappoint Cortney Eldridge, Anthony Ferrante, and Marsha Semuels for terms expiring...
Motion: To appoint Paul Cowing for a term expiring in 2022, to appoint Theresa O'Connor for a term expiring in 2021, and to reappoint Cortney Eldridge, Anthony Ferrante, and Marsha Semuels for terms expiring in 2023 to the Recreation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Paul Cowing for a term expiring in 2022, to appoint Theresa O'Connor for a term expiring in 2021, and to reappoint Cortney Eldridge, Anthony Ferrante, and Marsha Semuels for terms expiring in 2023 to the Recreation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Robert McGaw for a term expiring in 2023 as a Democratic appointee, and to appoint Paul Miner as Republican appointee for a term ending 2021, to the Registrar of Voters
Motion: To reappoint Robert McGaw for a term expiring in 2023 as a Democratic appointee, and to appoint Paul Miner as Republican appointee for a term ending 2021, to the Registrar of Voters. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Robert McGaw for a term expiring in 2023 as a Democratic appointee, and to appoint Paul Miner as Republican appointee for a term ending 2021, to the Registrar of Voters. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Kathleen Gajdos and Lucia Gates for terms ending in 2023 to the Shade Tree Committee
Mation: To reappoint Kathleen Gajdos and Lucia Gates for terms ending in 2023 to the Shade Tree Committee (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mation: To reappoint Kathleen Gajdos and Lucia Gates for terms ending in 2023 to the Shade Tree Committee (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint David Coleman and Jeffrey Roth for terms ending in 2023 to the Transportation Advisory Committee
Motion: To reappoint David Coleman and Jeffrey Roth for terms ending in 2023 to the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0}
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint David Coleman and Jeffrey Roth for terms ending in 2023 to the Transportation Advisory Committee. (Vote passed 3-0}.”
Reappoint Justin Bakule and Gang Zhao, and appoint Amy Kirshner, to the Vision 21 implementation Committee with terms expiring in 2023
Motion: To reappoint Justin Bakule and Gang Zhao, and appoint Amy Kirshner, to the Vision 21 implementation Committee with terms expiring in 2023. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Justin Bakule and Gang Zhao, and appoint Amy Kirshner, to the Vision 21 implementation Committee with terms expiring in 2023. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Water Advisory Board
Reappoint Frank French to the Water Advisory Board for a term ending in 2023
Motion: To reappoint Frank French to the Water Advisory Board for a term ending in 2023. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Frank French to the Water Advisory Board for a term ending in 2023. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Reappoint Zachary Gillette for a term expiring in 2023, to appoint Rose Sanhueza for a term expiring in 2023, to appoint Clare Svetkeyi for a term expiring in 2022, and to appoint Abraham Dionne...
Motion: To reappoint Zachary Gillette for a term expiring in 2023, to appoint Rose Sanhueza for a term expiring in 2023, to appoint Clare Svetkeyi for a term expiring in 2022, and to appoint Abraham Dionne for a term expiring in 2021 to the Youth Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Zachary Gillette for a term expiring in 2023, to appoint Rose Sanhueza for a term expiring in 2023, to appoint Clare Svetkeyi for a term expiring in 2022, and to appoint Abraham Dionne for a term expiring in 2021 to the Youth Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the...
Motion: To enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; at 10:46pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; at 10:46pm. (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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