MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 24, 2021
20 recorded votes, 20 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 Age Friendly Action Plan as produced by the Belmont Age Friendly Council
Motion made to adopt the Age Friendly Action Plan as produced by the Belmont Age Friendly Council. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to adopt the Age Friendly Action Plan as produced by the Belmont Age Friendly Council. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Co-sponsor the 2" Belmont Pride Parade on Sat
Motion was made to co-sponsor the 2" Belmont Pride Parade on Sat. June 12 at 1 pm starting at the Unitarian Church. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to co-sponsor the 2" Belmont Pride Parade on Sat. June 12 at 1 pm starting at the Unitarian Church. Motion approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 13
Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 13. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0 Article 15 - Salaries of Elected Officials.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 13. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0 Article 15 - Salaries of Elected Officials..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 15
Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 15. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0 Article 17 - Establish Expenditure Limitation for Revolving Funds.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 15. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0 Article 17 - Establish Expenditure Limitation for Revolving Funds..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 17
Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 17. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 17. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 18
Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 18. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 18. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 20
Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 20. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 20. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS on ARTICLE 12
Recommend favorable action on the motion within Article 12 that the town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from FY22 estimated receipts of $1,300,000 as recommended by the Community...
Motion #1 was made that the Select Board recommend favorable action on the motion within Article 12 that the town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from FY22 estimated receipts of $1,300,000 as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: 1) $130,000 for open space/recreation 2) $130,000 for historical preservation 3) $130,000 for community housing 4) $855,000 for the budgeted reserve 5) $80,000 for administrative expenses. Motion #1 was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion #1 was made that the Select Board recommend favorable action on the motion within Article 12 that the town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from FY22 estimated receipts of $1,300,000 as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: 1) $130,000 for open space/recreation 2) $130,000 for historical preservation 3) $130,000 for community housing 4) $855,000 for the budgeted reserve 5) $80,000 for administrative expenses. Motion #1 was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Recommend favorable action for $35K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Payson Park consulting services
Motion #2 was made that the Select Board recommend favorable action for $35K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Payson Park consulting services. Motion approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion #2 was made that the Select Board recommend favorable action for $35K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Payson Park consulting services. Motion approved by vote of 3-0..”
Recommend favorable action for $200k to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Preparation for Community Path Right of Way Acquisition
Motion #3 was made that the Select Board recommend favorable action for $200k to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Preparation for Community Path Right of Way Acquisition. Motion approved by vote of 2-1. Epstein opposed.
Yes: Dash, PaolilloNo: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion #3 was made that the Select Board recommend favorable action for $200k to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Preparation for Community Path Right of Way Acquisition. Motion approved by vote of 2-1. Epstein opposed..”
Recommend favorable action for 250K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Transfer to the Belmont Housing Trust
Motion #4 was made that the Select Board recommend favorable action for 250K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Transfer to the Belmont Housing Trust. Motion approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion #4 was made that the Select Board recommend favorable action for 250K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Transfer to the Belmont Housing Trust. Motion approved by vote of 3-0..”
Recommend favorable action for $190K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Tennis Court Expansion at Winn Brook
Motion #5 was made to recommend favorable action for $190K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Tennis Court Expansion at Winn Brook. Motion was passed by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion #5 was made to recommend favorable action for $190K to be appropriated from the undesignated fund balance of the Community Preservation Fund for Tennis Court Expansion at Winn Brook. Motion was passed by vote of 3-0..”
ARTICLE 14- FOSTER CHILDREN TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT FROM STATE
Recommend favorable action on Article 14
Motion was made for the Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 14. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 14. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS on ARTICLE 16 and 19
Recommend favorable action on Article 16 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR WATER SEWER AND STORM WATER SERVICES
Motion was made for the Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 16 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR WATER SEWER AND STORM WATER SERVICES. Motion was approved by vote of 2-1. Paolillo voted against.
Yes: Dash, EpsteinNo: PaolilloThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 16 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR WATER SEWER AND STORM WATER SERVICES. Motion was approved by vote of 2-1. Paolillo voted against..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 19 CAPITAL BUDGET
Motion was made for the Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 19 CAPITAL BUDGET. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 19 CAPITAL BUDGET. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 22
Motion was made for the Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 22. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Select Board to recommend favorable action on Article 22. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the amendment to the existing engineering services agreement for environmental monitoring and analysis at the former incinerator site at 1130 Concord Ave
Motion was made to approve the amendment to the existing engineering services agreement for environmental monitoring and analysis at the former incinerator site at 1130 Concord Ave. 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 the amendment to the existing engineering services agreement for environmental monitoring and analysis at the former incinerator site at 1130 Concord Ave. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS on restriping plan
Approve new business license for Belmont Consignment Furniture at 697 Belmont Street
12|Page Motion made to approve new business license for Belmont Consignment Furniture at 697 Belmont Street. Motions was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“12|Page Motion made to approve new business license for Belmont Consignment Furniture at 697 Belmont Street. Motions was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the amended meeting notes from May 12, 2021
APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 12, 2021 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve the amended meeting notes from May 12, 2021. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 12, 2021 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve the amended meeting notes from May 12, 2021. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Motion to adjourn was approved by vote of 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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