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March 15, 2021
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
Lay National Grid work order request 490000207671 on the table
Motion to lay National Grid work order request 490000207671 on the table. Motion approved by 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion to lay National Grid work order request 490000207671 on the table. Motion approved by 3-0..”
Remove the public hearing on National Grid work order request #90000207671 from the table
Motion to remove the public hearing on National Grid work order request #90000207671 from the table. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to remove the public hearing on National Grid work order request #90000207671 from the table. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT NATIONAL GRID PROJECT
Approve request from National Grid for work order 490000207671 which entails National Grid replacing station 232 on School St. and relocating it on proposed wider sidewalk in front of St. Joseph'...
He explained that National Grid and MASS DOT consultant have been working several weeks to find spot. e Jay Marcotte said he would review and make sure it is safe. {Epstein closed the public portion of the hearing.} Public Hearing on the Grant of Location Petition Request from National Grid for Work Order #90000207671 - School Street Motion made to approve request from National Grid for work order 490000207671 which entails National Grid replacing station 232 on School St. and relocating it on proposed wider sidewalk in front of St. Joseph' s church parking lot. New station will be underground 6 inch regulator installed flush with new sidewalk. Approximately 400 feet of 12-inch piping will be relayed down School St. to feed new Station. Station will have 20-inch outlet that will be tied to existing 16-inch main. Station will be installed before DOT paves new sidewalk. Temporary sidewalk will be permitted to protrude onto road by 3 feet before DOT starts Safe Roads to School project. Granite curbing will be removed across from new station and sidewalk will be narrowed down to maintain road width at all times. Motion approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He explained that National Grid and MASS DOT consultant have been working several weeks to find spot. e Jay Marcotte said he would review and make sure it is safe. {Epstein closed the public portion of the hearing.} Public Hearing on the Grant of Location Petition Request from National Grid for Work Order #90000207671 - School Street Motion made to approve request from National Grid for work order 490000207671 which entails National Grid replacing station 232 on School St. and relocating it on proposed wider sidewalk in front of St. Joseph' s church parking lot. New station will be underground 6 inch regulator installed flush with new sidewalk. Approximately 400 feet of 12-inch piping will be relayed down School St. to feed new Station. Station will have 20-inch outlet that will be tied to existing 16-inch main. Station will be installed before DOT paves new sidewalk. Temporary sidewalk will be permitted to protrude onto road by 3 feet before DOT starts Safe Roads to School project. Granite curbing will be removed across from new station and sidewalk will be narrowed down to maintain road width at all times. Motion approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Deferral of Leonard St. item
Approve the Election Warrant for the April 6, 2021 annual town election at the polling locations as shown on the draft Election Warrant presented by the Town Clerk, being the same polling...
Motion made to approve the Election Warrant for the April 6, 2021 annual town election at the polling locations as shown on the draft Election Warrant presented by the Town Clerk, being the same polling locations as typically used in the past. Approved by vote (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve the Election Warrant for the April 6, 2021 annual town election at the polling locations as shown on the draft Election Warrant presented by the Town Clerk, being the same polling locations as typically used in the past. Approved by vote (3-0)..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Open the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Motion to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Add to the Annual Town Meeting warrant an article regarding reimbursement for foster student transportation as described in this meeting
Motion made to add to the Annual Town Meeting warrant an article regarding reimbursement for foster student transportation as described in this meeting. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to add to the Annual Town Meeting warrant an article regarding reimbursement for foster student transportation as described in this meeting. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Close the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Motion made to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Widmer summarized the request
Call the Annual Town Meeting to begin on May 3, 2021 to be held by remote participation
Motion made to call the Annual Town Meeting to begin on May 3, 2021 to be held by remote participation. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to call the Annual Town Meeting to begin on May 3, 2021 to be held by remote participation. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Approve contract amendment #4 Guardian Energy Management Solutions for $208,698 which includes Winn Brook domestic hot water installation ($99,999), hot water ($99,999), project coordination ($8700)
Motion to approve contract amendment #4 Guardian Energy Management Solutions for $208,698 which includes Winn Brook domestic hot water installation ($99,999), hot water ($99,999), project coordination ($8700). Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve contract amendment #4 Guardian Energy Management Solutions for $208,698 which includes Winn Brook domestic hot water installation ($99,999), hot water ($99,999), project coordination ($8700). Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Reduce health insurance rate to 3% for FY22
Motion made to reduce health insurance rate to 3% for FY22. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to reduce health insurance rate to 3% for FY22. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Remove from the first "whereas" clause the wording "...cite local ordinance if there is _ one", and to delete resolution #3 for reasons previously stated
Motion made to remove from the first "whereas" clause the wording "...cite local ordinance if there is _ one", and to delete resolution #3 for reasons previously stated. Approved by vote of (3-0.)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to remove from the first "whereas" clause the wording "...cite local ordinance if there is _ one", and to delete resolution #3 for reasons previously stated. Approved by vote of (3-0.).”
Strike language in "whereas" clause #3 as outlined by Town Counsel, "including trafficking women and girls as young as nine," and to strike language in clause #4, "... and all told millions of...
Motion made to strike language in "whereas" clause #3 as outlined by Town Counsel, "including trafficking women and girls as young as nine," and to strike language in clause #4, "... and all told millions of indigenous persons were exterminated in the Caribbean Basin alone." Approved by vote of (2- 1}. Dash voted against.
Yes: Caputo, EpsteinNo: DashThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to strike language in "whereas" clause #3 as outlined by Town Counsel, "including trafficking women and girls as young as nine," and to strike language in clause #4, "... and all told millions of indigenous persons were exterminated in the Caribbean Basin alone." Approved by vote of (2- 1}. Dash voted against..”
Recommend favorable action of the Indigenous People's Day article, as amended
Motion to recommend favorable action of the Indigenous People's Day article, as amended. Approved by vote of (2-1}. Epstein voted against.
Yes: Caputo, DashNo: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend favorable action of the Indigenous People's Day article, as amended. Approved by vote of (2-1}. Epstein voted against..”
Accept donation for a memorial park bench at Grove Street Park in amount of $3,050
Move to accept donation for a memorial park bench at Grove Street Park in amount of $3,050. Motion approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to accept donation for a memorial park bench at Grove Street Park in amount of $3,050. Motion approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Appoint the following persons to the Diversity Task Force: Jennipher Burgess, COS Roger Fussa, Vision 21 Implementation Committee Lixin Qin, Belmont Chinese American Association Denise LaPolla,...
Motion made to appoint the following persons to the Diversity Task Force: Jennipher Burgess, COS Roger Fussa, Vision 21 Implementation Committee Lixin Qin, Belmont Chinese American Association Denise LaPolla, Belmont Public Schools. 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 made to appoint the following persons to the Diversity Task Force: Jennipher Burgess, COS Roger Fussa, Vision 21 Implementation Committee Lixin Qin, Belmont Chinese American Association Denise LaPolla, Belmont Public Schools. Motion approved.”
Appoint Jordan Biggers and Pritha Mitra-Stiff to the Diversity Task Force
Motion made to appoint Jordan Biggers and Pritha Mitra-Stiff to the Diversity Task Force. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to appoint Jordan Biggers and Pritha Mitra-Stiff to the Diversity Task Force. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
Approve the Class If license for Boston Motor Werks, LLC
Vote to Approve New Class Il Business License for Boston Motor Werks, LLC, 1000 Pleasant Street, Belmont Motion made to approve the Class If license for Boston Motor Werks, LLC. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to Approve New Class Il Business License for Boston Motor Werks, LLC, 1000 Pleasant Street, Belmont Motion made to approve the Class If license for Boston Motor Werks, LLC. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approve amended meeting minutes of January 11 Executive Session, January 21 special meeting, January 22 joint meeting, January 27 special meeting, February 8 regular meeting, February 8 Executive...
Motion made to approve amended meeting minutes of January 11 Executive Session, January 21 special meeting, January 22 joint meeting, January 27 special meeting, February 8 regular meeting, February 8 Executive Session, and February 11 joint meeting. Motion was approved
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve amended meeting minutes of January 11 Executive Session, January 21 special meeting, January 22 joint meeting, January 27 special meeting, February 8 regular meeting, February 8 Executive Session, and February 11 joint meeting. Motion was approved.”
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORT
Adjourn
Motion made to adjourn Select Board meeting of March 15, 2021. Approved by vote of (3-0).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to adjourn Select Board meeting of March 15, 2021. Approved by vote of (3-0)..”
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