MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Joint meeting
April 11, 2022
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL TO ORDER
Issue the proclamation
Motion was made to issue the proclamation. 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 issue the proclamation. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Accept layout of Oakmont Lane
Accept Oakmont Lane as a public road
Motion was made to accept Oakmont Lane as a public 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 accept Oakmont Lane as a public road. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS on MBTA Community Zoning
Make June 19" a Town of Belmont paid holiday effective June 19, 2022
Motion was made to make June 19" a Town of Belmont paid holiday effective June 19, 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 make June 19" a Town of Belmont paid holiday effective June 19, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion and possible vote on actions for the Shade Tree Committee
Accept the resignations of Jennifer Parker, Kathleen Gajdos and Caroline Hurwitch from the Shade Tree Committee
Motion was made to accept the resignations of Jennifer Parker, Kathleen Gajdos and Caroline Hurwitch from the Shade Tree 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 accept the resignations of Jennifer Parker, Kathleen Gajdos and Caroline Hurwitch from the Shade Tree Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Vickie Amalfitano to the Shade Tree Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2023
Appoint two committee members Motion was made to appoint Vickie Amalfitano to the Shade Tree Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Appoint two committee members Motion was made to appoint Vickie Amalfitano to the Shade Tree Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Christine Arthur to the Shade Tree Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022
Motion was made to appoint Christine Arthur to the Shade Tree Committee with a term expiring 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 Christine Arthur to the Shade Tree Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Amend the charge of the Shade Tree Committee to reflect the change in membership from 12 to 7 members
C. Amend the Charge Motion was made to amend the charge of the Shade Tree Committee to reflect the change in membership from 12 to 7 members. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“c. Amend the Charge Motion was made to amend the charge of the Shade Tree Committee to reflect the change in membership from 12 to 7 members. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Veterans Officer to hold annual Memorial Day Parade & Observation Ceremonies on Monday, May 30, 2022
Discussion and possible vote on request from Belmont Veterans Officer to hold annual Memorial Day Parade & Observation Ceremonies on Monday, May 30, 2022 Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Veterans Officer to hold annual Memorial Day Parade & Observation Ceremonies on Monday, May 30, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3- 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote on request from Belmont Veterans Officer to hold annual Memorial Day Parade & Observation Ceremonies on Monday, May 30, 2022 Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Veterans Officer to hold annual Memorial Day Parade & Observation Ceremonies on Monday, May 30, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3- 0..”
Approve the request for an Agricultural Wine permit for the House Bear Brewing, LLC to sell wine at the Belmont Farmer's Market, June 2, 2022 through October 27, 2022
Possible vote to approve request for an Agricultural Wine permit for the House Bear Brewing, LLC to sell wine at the Belmont Farmer's Market, June 2, 2022 through October 27, 2022 Motion was made to approve the request for an Agricultural Wine permit for the House Bear Brewing, LLC to sell wine at the Belmont Farmer's Market, June 2, 2022 through October 27, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Possible vote to approve request for an Agricultural Wine permit for the House Bear Brewing, LLC to sell wine at the Belmont Farmer's Market, June 2, 2022 through October 27, 2022 Motion was made to approve the request for an Agricultural Wine permit for the House Bear Brewing, LLC to sell wine at the Belmont Farmer's Market, June 2, 2022 through October 27, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Grant approval for one day liquor license (beer & wine only) to A. Cole for an event at the Beech Street Center on April 23, 2022 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Possible vote to approve request for a one day liquor license (beer & wine only) to A. Cole for an event at the Beech Street Center on April 23, 2022 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM "iisiiiauimniinniiiiiiuiittiiiiRiinininnniittninnnnitinittienennti a ipage Motion was made to grant approval for one day liquor license (beer & wine only) to A. Cole for an event at the Beech Street Center on April 23, 2022 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3- 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Possible vote to approve request for a one day liquor license (beer & wine only) to A. Cole for an event at the Beech Street Center on April 23, 2022 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM "iisiiiauimniinniiiiiiuiittiiiiRiinininnniittninnnnitinittienennti a ipage Motion was made to grant approval for one day liquor license (beer & wine only) to A. Cole for an event at the Beech Street Center on April 23, 2022 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3- 0..”
Accept the meeting schedule as amended
Motion was made to accept the meeting schedule as amended. 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 meeting schedule as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Accept the meeting minutes as amended
April 6, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to accept the 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
“April 6, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to accept the meeting minutes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Executive Sessions
Enter Executive Session and not return to public session
To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual Motion was made to enter Executive Session and not 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
“To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual Motion was made to enter Executive Session and not return to public session. Motion was 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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