MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 1, 2021
15 recorded votes, 14 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
CALL TO ORDER
Table all meeting minutes until March 15 meeting
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES e January 11, 2021 - Executive Session (tabled from 2/8/2021 meeting) e January 27, 2021 - Special Meeting (tabled from 2/8/2021 meeting) e january 21, 2021 - Special Meeting e January 22, 2021 - Joint Meeting e February 8, 2021 - Regular Meeting e February 8, 2021 - Executive Session e February 11, 2021 - Joint Meeting Motion to table all meeting minutes until March 15 meeting was approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES e January 11, 2021 - Executive Session (tabled from 2/8/2021 meeting) e January 27, 2021 - Special Meeting (tabled from 2/8/2021 meeting) e january 21, 2021 - Special Meeting e January 22, 2021 - Joint Meeting e February 8, 2021 - Regular Meeting e February 8, 2021 - Executive Session e February 11, 2021 - Joint Meeting Motion to table all meeting minutes until March 15 meeting was approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Accept Donations and Gifts
Accept 8 trees from Emily Peterson for Orchard St. to replace trees previously removed
Motion to accept 8 trees from Emily Peterson for Orchard St. to replace trees previously removed. Motion approved
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept 8 trees from Emily Peterson for Orchard St. to replace trees previously removed. Motion approved.”
Accept $2300 from the Belmont Police Union for maintenance program for defibrillators
Motion to accept $2300 from the Belmont Police Union for maintenance program for defibrillators. Motion approved by vote (3-0). e For Donation of Funds for a Memorial Park Bench at Grove Street Park Decision was made to defer park bench donation vote to March 15.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept $2300 from the Belmont Police Union for maintenance program for defibrillators. Motion approved by vote (3-0). e For Donation of Funds for a Memorial Park Bench at Grove Street Park Decision was made to defer park bench donation vote to March 15..”
Amend the CPA article regarding new tennis courts at Winn Brook field to an amount that reflects adding one new court
Motion made to amend the CPA article regarding new tennis courts at Winn Brook field to an amount that reflects adding one new court. Motion approved by vote (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to amend the CPA article regarding new tennis courts at Winn Brook field to an amount that reflects adding one new court. Motion approved by vote (3-0)..”
Comments from residents
Favorable action regarding the CPA article on community path acquisition
Motion made for favorable action regarding the CPA article on community path acquisition. Motion approved by vote (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made for favorable action regarding the CPA article on community path acquisition. Motion approved by vote (3-0)..”
Favorable action regarding the CPA article on the Payson Park renovation consulting services
Motion made for favorable action regarding the CPA article on the Payson Park renovation consulting services. Motion approved by vote (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made for favorable action regarding the CPA article on the Payson Park renovation consulting services. Motion approved by vote (3-0)..”
Comments from residents about Belmont Housing Trust Transfer
Comments from residents about Belmont Housing Trust Transfer
Motion approved by vote (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Favorable action regarding the CPA article on the Winn Brook courts with the revision voted earlier this meeting
Winn Brook Tennis Courts Motion made for favorable action regarding the CPA article on the Winn Brook courts with the revision voted earlier this meeting. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Winn Brook Tennis Courts Motion made for favorable action regarding the CPA article on the Winn Brook courts with the revision voted earlier this meeting. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Discussion and Possible Vote on Positions on Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve common victualler license for La Victoria Taqueria, 66 Leonard St
Move to approve common victualler license for La Victoria Taqueria, 66 Leonard St. Motion approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to approve common victualler license for La Victoria Taqueria, 66 Leonard St. Motion approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Vote to Accept Resignations
Made to accept resignation of Stacey Zawel
Vote to Accept Resignations: e Stacey Zawel from Economic Development Committee Move made to accept resignation of Stacey Zawel. Approved by vote (3-0). e Tracy Marquis from Historic District Commission (moving out of town).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to Accept Resignations: e Stacey Zawel from Economic Development Committee Move made to accept resignation of Stacey Zawel. Approved by vote (3-0). e Tracy Marquis from Historic District Commission (moving out of town)..”
Accept the resignation of Tracy Marquis from the Historic District Commission
Move to accept the resignation of Tracy Marquis from the Historic District Commission. Motion approved by vote (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the resignation of Tracy Marquis from the Historic District Commission. Motion approved by vote (3-0)..”
Select Board Appointments
Appoint Katherine Venzke to the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2021
Move to appoint Katherine Venzke to the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2021. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Katherine Venzke to the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2021. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Nominate appoint Angela Middleton to the Diversity Task Force as the Belmont Against Racism representative term expiring Oct. 31, 2021
Garvin said they were doing that and they are aware of the due date for application. e Epstein nominated Patrice Garvin to be Town representative for the Diversity Task Force. Motion made to appoint Angela Middleton to the Diversity Task Force as the Belmont Against Racism representative term expiring Oct. 31, 2021. Approved by vote of (3-0).
From the minutes
“Garvin said they were doing that and they are aware of the due date for application. e Epstein nominated Patrice Garvin to be Town representative for the Diversity Task Force. Motion made to appoint Angela Middleton to the Diversity Task Force as the Belmont Against Racism representative term expiring Oct. 31, 2021. Approved by vote of (3-0)..” (Motion: Epstein)
Appoint Kimberly Haley-Jackson to the Diversity Task Force as the Human Rights Commission representative for term expiring October 31, 2021
Motion made to appoint Kimberly Haley-Jackson to the Diversity Task Force as the Human Rights Commission representative for term expiring October 31, 2021. Motion made to appoint Patrice Garvin to the Diversity Task Force as the Town representative for term expiring October 31, 2021. All are approved by vote of (3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to appoint Kimberly Haley-Jackson to the Diversity Task Force as the Human Rights Commission representative for term expiring October 31, 2021. Motion made to appoint Patrice Garvin to the Diversity Task Force as the Town representative for term expiring October 31, 2021. All are approved by vote of (3-0).”
Move to enter Executive Session
Enter Executive Session: 1
Move to enter Executive Session: 1. 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; Litigation 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Union Negotiation Strategies Motion approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to enter Executive Session: 1. 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; Litigation 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Union Negotiation Strategies Motion approved by vote of 3-0..”
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