MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 26, 2021
27 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Adam Dash, Roy Epstein, Mark Paolillo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the proclamations in honor of Mary Ehler and the proclamation for COVID-19 victims
Motion was made to adopt the proclamations in honor of Mary Ehler and the proclamation for COVID-19 victims. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adopt the proclamations in honor of Mary Ehler and the proclamation for COVID-19 victims. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Release the Select Board executive session minutes dated February 8, 2021, that were
Vote to release the Select Board Executive Session minutes from February 8, 2021 Motion to release the Select Board executive session minutes dated February 8, 2021, that were approved by the Select Board on March 15, 2021. Motion approved by a vote of 2-0 (Paolillo abstained).
Yes: Dash, EpsteinAbstained: PaolilloThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to release the Select Board Executive Session minutes from February 8, 2021 Motion to release the Select Board executive session minutes dated February 8, 2021, that were approved by the Select Board on March 15, 2021. Motion approved by a vote of 2-0 (Paolillo abstained)..”
Approve the response prepared by George Hall, subject to any additional edits agreed appropriate
Motion made to approve the response prepared by George Hall, subject to any additional edits agreed appropriate. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve the response prepared by George Hall, subject to any additional edits agreed appropriate. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Remove the public hearing from table
Motion made to remove the public hearing from table. Motion approved by vote of 3-0. e James Watt, subcontractor for Verizon spoke about the project.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to remove the public hearing from table. Motion approved by vote of 3-0. e James Watt, subcontractor for Verizon spoke about the project..”
Approve request from Verizon for job number #1A4MB8ED to place (1) 4-inch PVC conduit approximately 12 feet in north easterly direction from existing main conduit line which is located on the...
If it is not possible to complete it all on the private way, then they may have to go back to petition for 30 and 40 Common St. Motion made to approve request from Verizon for job number #1A4MB8ED to place (1) 4-inch PVC conduit approximately 12 feet in north easterly direction from existing main conduit line which is located on the eastern side of Common St. Set point is +- 262 feet south easterly from existing manhole MH21-5. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“If it is not possible to complete it all on the private way, then they may have to go back to petition for 30 and 40 Common St. Motion made to approve request from Verizon for job number #1A4MB8ED to place (1) 4-inch PVC conduit approximately 12 feet in north easterly direction from existing main conduit line which is located on the eastern side of Common St. Set point is +- 262 feet south easterly from existing manhole MH21-5. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Public Comments
Approve the request from NANCA Nature Club to operate a fundraiser on Friday April 30, 2021 from 4-6 pm at the delta in front of People's Bank on Leonard St. for the purpose of fundraising for...
3 Page Motion made to approve the request from NANCA Nature Club to operate a fundraiser on Friday April 30, 2021 from 4-6 pm at the delta in front of People's Bank on Leonard St. for the purpose of fundraising for environmental causes. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“3 Page Motion made to approve the request from NANCA Nature Club to operate a fundraiser on Friday April 30, 2021 from 4-6 pm at the delta in front of People's Bank on Leonard St. for the purpose of fundraising for environmental causes. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Amend charge to increase Diversity Task Force from 9 to 11 members, with one representative each from LGBTQ Alliance and Pan Asian Coalition
Motion to amend charge to increase Diversity Task Force from 9 to 11 members, with one representative each from LGBTQ Alliance and Pan Asian Coalition. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to amend charge to increase Diversity Task Force from 9 to 11 members, with one representative each from LGBTQ Alliance and Pan Asian Coalition. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Sharon Rich (from LGBTQ Alliance)
Fill the Pan Asian and LGBTQ Alliance seat on the Diversity Task Force
Motion was made to fill the Pan Asian and LGBTQ Alliance seat on the Diversity Task Force. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to fill the Pan Asian and LGBTQ Alliance seat on the Diversity Task Force. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Julie Wu to Diversity Task Force as the representative of Pan Asian Alliance
Motion was made to appoint Julie Wu to Diversity Task Force as the representative of Pan Asian Alliance. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Julie Wu to Diversity Task Force as the representative of Pan Asian Alliance. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Ellen Wolk to the Diversity Task Force as the representative of LGBTQ Alliance
Motion was made to appoint Ellen Wolk to the Diversity Task Force as the representative of LGBTQ Alliance. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Ellen Wolk to the Diversity Task Force as the representative of LGBTQ Alliance. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Increase the Structural Change Impact Group membership by one member to make it an 11-member body, including one additional Town resident
Motion made to increase the Structural Change Impact Group membership by one member to make it an 11-member body, including one additional Town resident. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to increase the Structural Change Impact Group membership by one member to make it an 11-member body, including one additional Town resident. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Brian Antonellis to the Structural Change Impact Group
Motion made to appoint Brian Antonellis to the Structural Change Impact Group. Motion approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to appoint Brian Antonellis to the Structural Change Impact Group. Motion approved by vote of 3-0..”
Expenses from Q3
Favorable action on the Light Board Governance Article 2
Motion made for favorable action on the Light Board Governance Article 2. Motion approved by vote of 2-1. Dash voted against. e Epstein presented slides on the Light Board governance that he will be showing at Town Meeting.
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloNo: DashThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made for favorable action on the Light Board Governance Article 2. Motion approved by vote of 2-1. Dash voted against. e Epstein presented slides on the Light Board governance that he will be showing at Town Meeting..”
Public Comments about Article 10
Favorable action to amend Article 10 as proposed by Roy Epstein
Motion made for favorable action to amend Article 10 as proposed by Roy Epstein. Motion approved by vote of 2-1. Dash voted against.
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloNo: DashThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made for favorable action to amend Article 10 as proposed by Roy Epstein. Motion approved by vote of 2-1. Dash voted against..”
Approve favorable action on amendment to Article 11
Motion made to approve favorable action on amendment to Article 11. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve favorable action on amendment to Article 11. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Public Comments
Approve Contract Amendment #5 with Guardian Energy Management Solutions, Marlborough, MA, to remove and replace the second of two (2) boilers at the Butler Elementary School
Motion to approve Contract Amendment #5 with Guardian Energy Management Solutions, Marlborough, MA, to remove and replace the second of two (2) boilers at the Butler Elementary School. Components include: Domestic Hot Water Installation in the amount of $59,233.00 and Heating Hot Water Installation in the amount of $80,849.00 for a contract amendment total of $140,082.00. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Contract Amendment #5 with Guardian Energy Management Solutions, Marlborough, MA, to remove and replace the second of two (2) boilers at the Butler Elementary School. Components include: Domestic Hot Water Installation in the amount of $59,233.00 and Heating Hot Water Installation in the amount of $80,849.00 for a contract amendment total of $140,082.00. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve Contract Amendment #6 with Guardian Energy Management Solutions, Marlborough, MA, to remove and replace the second of two (2) boilers at the Burbank Elementary School
Motion made to approve Contract Amendment #6 with Guardian Energy Management Solutions, Marlborough, MA, to remove and replace the second of two (2) boilers at the Burbank Elementary School. Components include: Domestic Hot Water Installation in the amount of $63,985.00 and Heating Hot water Installation in the amount of $85,277 for a contract amendment total of $149,262.00. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve Contract Amendment #6 with Guardian Energy Management Solutions, Marlborough, MA, to remove and replace the second of two (2) boilers at the Burbank Elementary School. Components include: Domestic Hot Water Installation in the amount of $63,985.00 and Heating Hot water Installation in the amount of $85,277 for a contract amendment total of $149,262.00. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve changes to the regular meeting schedule
Motion made to approve changes to the regular meeting schedule. 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 changes to the regular meeting schedule. Motion was approved.”
Vote to approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hands Goods Licenses
Renew licenses for the above establishments
Motion made to renew licenses for the above establishments. Motion approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to renew licenses for the above establishments. Motion approved by vote of 3-0..”
Vote to approve renewal of Junk License(s)
Renew junk license for Sacca Junk
Vote to approve renewal of Junk License(s): Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker St. 16/P 9:10 PM Motion made to renew junk license for Sacca Junk. Motion approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve renewal of Junk License(s): Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker St. 16/P 9:10 PM Motion made to renew junk license for Sacca Junk. Motion approved by vote of 3-0..”
Vote to approve renewal of Taxi Cab License(s)
Renew Taxi Cab license for Yellow Cab of Belmont
Vote to approve renewal of Taxi Cab License(s): Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White St. Motion was made to renew Taxi Cab license for Yellow Cab of Belmont. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve renewal of Taxi Cab License(s): Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White St. Motion was made to renew Taxi Cab license for Yellow Cab of Belmont. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Vote to conditionally approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hands Goods Licenses for
Conditionally approve renewal of antique second-hand licenses for The Blue Butterfly and Design Jewelry
Motion was made to conditionally approve renewal of antique second-hand licenses for The Blue Butterfly and Design Jewelry. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to conditionally approve renewal of antique second-hand licenses for The Blue Butterfly and Design Jewelry. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Grant the Town Administrator the power to issue the licenses once documentation is provided
Motion was made to grant the Town Administrator the power to issue the licenses once documentation is provided. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the Town Administrator the power to issue the licenses once documentation is provided. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Approve vacation for Town Administrator for the dates of: June 30 -July 5, August 4 -- August 8, and October 4 - 8
Motion was made to approve vacation for Town Administrator for the dates of: June 30 -July 5, August 4 -- August 8, and October 4 - 8. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve vacation for Town Administrator for the dates of: June 30 -July 5, August 4 -- August 8, and October 4 - 8. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
The requests include the following items
Approve April 5 meeting notes
April 7, 2021 - Reorganizational Meeting Motion made to approve April 5 meeting notes. Motion approved by vote of 2-0. Paolillo abstained.
Yes: Dash, EpsteinAbstained: PaolilloThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“April 7, 2021 - Reorganizational Meeting Motion made to approve April 5 meeting notes. Motion approved by vote of 2-0. Paolillo abstained..”
Approve April 7 meeting minutes
Motion made to approve April 7 meeting minutes. Motion approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve April 7 meeting minutes. Motion approved by vote of 3-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made to adjourn. Motion approved by vote of 3-0. yy).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to adjourn. Motion approved by vote of 3-0. yy)..”
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