MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 16, 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 revised indoor mask mandate
Motion was made to adopt the revised indoor mask mandate. 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 was made to adopt the revised indoor mask mandate. Motion was approved.”
PUBLIC COMMENTS on ExteNet installation
Approve request from ExteNet Systems Inc. to install a new street light fixture and all necessary internal antennae and assemble the equipment at 84 Statler Road
Motion was made to approve request from ExteNet Systems Inc. to install a new street light fixture and all necessary internal antennae and assemble the equipment at 84 Statler Road. 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 request from ExteNet Systems Inc. to install a new street light fixture and all necessary internal antennae and assemble the equipment at 84 Statler Road. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Lion's Club request to host a cookout on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 4 pm until 9 pm
Motion made to approve the Lion's Club request to host a cookout on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 4 pm until 9 pm. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve the Lion's Club request to host a cookout on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 4 pm until 9 pm. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request from the First Church for the use of the Town Green on September 12th, October 3rd and November 7th from 8 am to 12 pm for outdoor worship services with rain dates of October...
Motion was made to approve the request from the First Church for the use of the Town Green on September 12th, October 3rd and November 7th from 8 am to 12 pm for outdoor worship services with rain dates of October 10th and November 14th. 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 request from the First Church for the use of the Town Green on September 12th, October 3rd and November 7th from 8 am to 12 pm for outdoor worship services with rain dates of October 10th and November 14th. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion and possible vote on Financial Policies
Approve the Belmont Media Center agreement for the Town of Belmont dated August 16, 2021 for a period of five years
Motion was made to approve the Belmont Media Center agreement for the Town of Belmont dated August 16, 2021 for a period of five years. 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 Belmont Media Center agreement for the Town of Belmont dated August 16, 2021 for a period of five years. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Amend the end date of the Diversity Task Force to February 1, 2022 and to amend the charge to deliver a report no later than December 1, 2021
Motion was made to amend the end date of the Diversity Task Force to February 1, 2022 and to amend the charge to deliver a report no later than December 1, 2021. 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 amend the end date of the Diversity Task Force to February 1, 2022 and to amend the charge to deliver a report no later than December 1, 2021. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible Committee Appointments
Appoint Tom Caputo as representative from the Financial Task Force, Meg Moriarty as the representative from the School Committee, and Ellen Schreiber as the representative from the Warrant...
Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee Motion was made to appoint Tom Caputo as representative from the Financial Task Force, Meg Moriarty as the representative from the School Committee, and Ellen Schreiber as the representative from the Warrant Committee to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee Motion was made to appoint Tom Caputo as representative from the Financial Task Force, Meg Moriarty as the representative from the School Committee, and Ellen Schreiber as the representative from the Warrant Committee to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Mark Paolillo as the Select Board Liaison to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee
Motion was made to appoint Mark Paolillo as the Select Board Liaison to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. >| e There are six applications for the remaining four seats on this committee.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Mark Paolillo as the Select Board Liaison to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. >| e There are six applications for the remaining four seats on this committee..”
Appoint Dante Muzzioli as the representative from the hockey community on the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee
Motion was made to appoint Dante Muzzioli as the representative from the hockey community on the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. 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 appoint Dante Muzzioli as the representative from the hockey community on the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Frank French as the representative from the hockey community on the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee
Motion was made to appoint Frank French as the representative from the hockey community on the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. 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 appoint Frank French as the representative from the hockey community on the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Karen McElroy as the resident representative to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee
Motion was made to appoint Karen McElroy as the resident representative to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. 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 appoint Karen McElroy as the resident representative to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Kayla Wiggins as the resident representative to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee
Motion was made to appoint Kayla Wiggins as the resident representative to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. e Patrice Garvin will serve as a non-voting member until a new Finance Director is hired who will then take her place.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Kayla Wiggins as the resident representative to the Viglirolo Ice Skating Rink Financing Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. e Patrice Garvin will serve as a non-voting member until a new Finance Director is hired who will then take her place..”
Appoint Sreehaas Digumarthi to the Human Rights Commission for a two-year term
Motion was made to appoint Sreehaas Digumarthi to the Human Rights Commission for a two-year term. 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 appoint Sreehaas Digumarthi to the Human Rights Commission for a two-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Paul Joy as the "business owner other" member of the Economic Development Committee for a two-year term
Economic Development Committee Motion was made to appoint Paul Joy as the "business owner other" member of the Economic Development Committee for a two-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Economic Development Committee Motion was made to appoint Paul Joy as the "business owner other" member of the Economic Development Committee for a two-year term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Accept the resignation of Jessie Bennett from the High School Traffic Working Group
Accept Resignation of Jessie Bennett from the High School Traffic Working Group Motion was made to accept the resignation of Jessie Bennett from the High School Traffic Working Group. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Dash was recused from this vote.
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloThe minutes say Adam Dash stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Accept Resignation of Jessie Bennett from the High School Traffic Working Group Motion was made to accept the resignation of Jessie Bennett from the High School Traffic Working Group. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Dash was recused from this vote..”
Enter into Executive Session
Motion to enter into Executive Session was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter into Executive Session was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Return to public session
Motion was made to return to public session. 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 return to public session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Ratify the Police Chief contract as outlined
Motion was made to ratify the Police Chief contract as outlined. 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 ratify the Police Chief contract as outlined. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the above notes as amended
August 6, 2021 - Special Meeting Motion was made to approve the above notes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“August 6, 2021 - Special Meeting Motion was made to approve the above notes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made to adjourn was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made 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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