MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 14, 2022
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Adam Dash, Roy Epstein, Mark Paolillo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Dash stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
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Approve Peter Hoerr for the retiree representative for the Insurance Advisory Committee
Motion was made to approve Peter Hoerr for the retiree representative for the Insurance Advisory 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 approve Peter Hoerr for the retiree representative for the Insurance Advisory Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Town health insurance rate at 3% for FY23
Motion was made to approve the Town health insurance rate at 3% for FY23. 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 Town health insurance rate at 3% for FY23. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Grant approval for a one-day liquor license to Kate Blumenreich on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM for a family event to be held at the Beech St. Center
Motion was made to grant approval for a one-day liquor license to Kate Blumenreich on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM for a family event to be held at the Beech St. Center. Applicant is advised no one under 21 years can consume alcohol and no alcohol can be consumed outside the building. 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 grant approval for a one-day liquor license to Kate Blumenreich on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM for a family event to be held at the Beech St. Center. Applicant is advised no one under 21 years can consume alcohol and no alcohol can be consumed outside the building. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Set rates for Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds and Budget
Accept the 0% increase for water and sewer enterprise rates
Motion was made to accept the 0% increase for water and sewer enterprise rates. 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 accept the 0% increase for water and sewer enterprise rates. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Transfer the costs of the old meter maintenance for residents who still have old meters for an annual fee of $100
Motion was made to transfer the costs of the old meter maintenance for residents who still have old meters for an annual fee of $100. 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 transfer the costs of the old meter maintenance for residents who still have old meters for an annual fee of $100. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the hiring of Galante Architectural Studio as the designer for the rink
Motion was made to approve the hiring of Galante Architectural Studio as the designer for the rink. 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 hiring of Galante Architectural Studio as the designer for the rink. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible committee appointments
Appoint Jaqueline Apple as the alternative member to the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
Motion was made to appoint Jaqueline Apple as the alternative member to the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. 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 Jaqueline Apple as the alternative member to the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Steve Engler as resident member of the Community Path Project Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2022
Motion was made to appoint Steve Engler as resident member of the Community Path Project Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2022. 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 Steve Engler as resident member of the Community Path Project Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Mark Kagan as resident member of the Community Path Project Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2022
Motion was made to appoint Mark Kagan as resident member of the Community Path Project Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2022. 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 Mark Kagan as resident member of the Community Path Project Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Extend the student parking restrictions approved by the Select Board on January 24,2022 to April 29, 2022
Motion was made to extend the student parking restrictions approved by the Select Board on January 24,2022 to April 29, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash is 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
“Motion was made to extend the student parking restrictions approved by the Select Board on January 24,2022 to April 29, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash is recused from this vote.].”
Student parking restrictions for Underwood, Baker and Trowbridge St
Motion was made that student parking restrictions for Underwood, Baker and Trowbridge St. approved by the Select Board on December 20, 2021 be removed. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash is 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
“Motion was made that student parking restrictions for Underwood, Baker and Trowbridge St. approved by the Select Board on December 20, 2021 be removed. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. [Dash is recused from this vote.].”
Approve the February 16, 2022 joint meeting minutes as amended
February 28, 2022 - Regular Meeting c. March 7, 2022 - Joint Meeting with Board of Health and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Public Forum Motion was made to approve the February 16, 2022 joint meeting minutes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“February 28, 2022 - Regular Meeting c. March 7, 2022 - Joint Meeting with Board of Health and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Public Forum Motion was made to approve the February 16, 2022 joint meeting minutes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the February 28, 2022 regular meeting minutes
Motion was made to approve the February 28, 2022 regular meeting minutes. 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 February 28, 2022 regular meeting minutes. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the March 7, 2022 joint meeting minutes as amended
Motion was made to approve the March 7, 2022 joint meeting minutes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. : The next Select Board meeting will be held on March 21, 2022. : The Select Board reorganization meeting will be held on April 6, 2022 at 8:30 am.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the March 7, 2022 joint meeting minutes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. : The next Select Board meeting will be held on March 21, 2022. : The Select Board reorganization meeting will be held on April 6, 2022 at 8:30 am..”
Adjourn
Motion was made to adjourn and approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn and approved by a 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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