MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 14, 2020
19 recorded votes, 19 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
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the regular meeting minutes for June 25", 2020
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - June 25, 2020 - Regular Meeting Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for June 25", 2020 (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - June 25, 2020 - Regular Meeting Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for June 25", 2020 (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the regular meeting minutes for June 30", 2020, as amended
- June 30, 2020 - Regular Meeting Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for June 30", 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“- June 30, 2020 - Regular Meeting Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for June 30", 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the executive session meeting minutes for August 24", 2020, as amended
- August 24, 2020 - Executive Session Motion: To approve the executive session meeting minutes for August 24", 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“- August 24, 2020 - Executive Session Motion: To approve the executive session meeting minutes for August 24", 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the regular meeting minutes for August 31%, 2020, as amended
- August 31, 2020 - Regular Meeting Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for August 31%, 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“- August 31, 2020 - Regular Meeting Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for August 31%, 2020, as amended. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the regular meeting minutes for September 2, 2020
- September 2, 2020 - Regular Meeting Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for September 2, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“- September 2, 2020 - Regular Meeting Motion: To approve the regular meeting minutes for September 2, 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Allow the Lion's Club of Belmont, Inc. to host their Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale from Saturday, November 28, 2020 to Thursday, December 24, 2020 provided that they abide by the recommendations of...
Motion: To allow the Lion's Club of Belmont, Inc. to host their Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale from Saturday, November 28, 2020 to Thursday, December 24, 2020 provided that they abide by the recommendations of the Community Development Director and Public Health Director. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To allow the Lion's Club of Belmont, Inc. to host their Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale from Saturday, November 28, 2020 to Thursday, December 24, 2020 provided that they abide by the recommendations of the Community Development Director and Public Health Director. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Claus Becker to the Belmont Energy Committee for a term ending in 2022 and Brian Kopperl as the institutional representative for a term ending in 2023
Motion: To appoint Claus Becker to the Belmont Energy Committee for a term ending in 2022 and Brian Kopperl as the institutional representative for a term ending in 2023 (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Claus Becker to the Belmont Energy Committee for a term ending in 2022 and Brian Kopperl as the institutional representative for a term ending in 2023 (Vote passed 3-0).”
Enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion...
Motion: To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Leave Executive Session
Motion: To leave Executive Session. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: To leave Executive Session. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Favorable action on Article 2 regarding Carleton Circle
[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on Article 2 regarding Carleton Circle. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on Article 2 regarding Carleton Circle. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Favorable action on Article 3 regarding authorization of temporary easements
[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on Article 3 regarding authorization of temporary easements. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on Article 3 regarding authorization of temporary easements. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Favorable action on motions A-E of Article 4 regarding the FY21 Community Preservation Committee Budget and Projects
[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on motions A-E of Article 4 regarding the FY21 Community Preservation Committee Budget and Projects. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on motions A-E of Article 4 regarding the FY21 Community Preservation Committee Budget and Projects. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Favorable action on Article 5 regarding the purchase of trailers with water retained earnings
[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on Article 5 regarding the purchase of trailers with water retained earnings. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on Article 5 regarding the purchase of trailers with water retained earnings. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Favorable action on Article 6 regarding transfer of remaining water capital balances
[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on Article 6 regarding transfer of remaining water capital balances. (Vote passed 3- 0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“[Close public comment] Motion: Favorable action on Article 6 regarding transfer of remaining water capital balances. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
Favorable action on Article 7 regarding transfer of remaining sewer capital balances
Article 7: Transfer of remaining sewer capital balances Motion: Favorable action on Article 7 regarding transfer of remaining sewer capital balances. (Vote passed 3- 0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Article 7: Transfer of remaining sewer capital balances Motion: Favorable action on Article 7 regarding transfer of remaining sewer capital balances. (Vote passed 3- 0).”
Favorable action on Article 8 regarding amending a zoning bylaw
Article 8: Amend Zoning Bylaw: Grammar in zoning Motion: Favorable action on Article 8 regarding amending a zoning bylaw. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Article 8: Amend Zoning Bylaw: Grammar in zoning Motion: Favorable action on Article 8 regarding amending a zoning bylaw. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Favorable action on Article 9 regarding amending a zoning bylaw to include the McLean District 3 Overlay
Motion: Favorable action on Article 9 regarding amending a zoning bylaw to include the McLean District 3 Overlay. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: Favorable action on Article 9 regarding amending a zoning bylaw to include the McLean District 3 Overlay. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Favorable action on Article 10
Motion: Favorable action on Article 10. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion: Favorable action on Article 10. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Adjourn
Caputo reported that the Capital Budget Committee and Financial Task Force Il would both meet later in the week ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 10:45pm (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Caputo reported that the Capital Budget Committee and Financial Task Force Il would both meet later in the week ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 10:45pm (Vote passed 3-0).”
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