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Belmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

April 25, 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

Approve the Armenian Genocide proclamation

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion was made to approve the Armenian Genocide 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 approve the Armenian Genocide proclamation. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the proclamation to recognize Belmont as Tree City USA

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion was made to approve the proclamation to recognize Belmont as Tree City USA. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. e Fuel Tank Public Forum will be postponed to Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the proclamation to recognize Belmont as Tree City USA. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. e Fuel Tank Public Forum will be postponed to Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Declare the 2007 Ford Expedition with VIN ending 8032 as surplus

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion was made to declare the 2007 Ford Expedition with VIN ending 8032 as surplus. 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 declare the 2007 Ford Expedition with VIN ending 8032 as surplus. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

New firefighters

Recognize the achievement of the above-named firefighters

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion was made to recognize the achievement of the above-named firefighters. 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 recognize the achievement of the above-named firefighters. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adopt the recommendation of the TAC on the Concord Ave. striping

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Motion was made to adopt the recommendation of the TAC on the Concord Ave. striping. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-1. Epstein voted against the recommendation.

Yes: Dash, PaolilloNo: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adopt the recommendation of the TAC on the Concord Ave. striping. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-1. Epstein voted against the recommendation..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Increase the number of seats on the Economic Development Committee from 7 to 9 members by adding two additional seats for persons who are either a resident, real estate business person, landowner,...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion was made to increase the number of seats on the Economic Development Committee from 7 to 9 members by adding two additional seats for persons who are either a resident, real estate business person, landowner, or business owner. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. : Update from the Board of Library Trustees regarding the Library Building Project and cost estimation Claire Colburn, Chair of the Library Building Committee, and Kathy Keohane, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and member of the Library Building Committee, gave an update on th

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to increase the number of seats on the Economic Development Committee from 7 to 9 members by adding two additional seats for persons who are either a resident, real estate business person, landowner, or business owner. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. : Update from the Board of Library Trustees regarding the Library Building Project and cost estimation Claire Colburn, Chair of the Library Building Committee, and Kathy Keohane, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and member of the Library Building Committee, gave an update on th.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENTS about the Library Building Project

Approve the amended April 11, 2022 minutes

Minutes, page 9

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

April 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve the amended April 11, 2022 minutes. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“April 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve the amended April 11, 2022 minutes. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Next Meetings

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Next Meetings: Monday, May 2, 2022 - 5:30 PM - Pre-ATM Meeting Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 5:30 PM - Pre-ATM Meeting Monday, May 9, 2022 - 5:30 PM - Pre-ATM Meeting Motion made to adjourn the Select Board meeting was approved by a vote of 3-0.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Next Meetings: Monday, May 2, 2022 - 5:30 PM - Pre-ATM Meeting Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 5:30 PM - Pre-ATM Meeting Monday, May 9, 2022 - 5:30 PM - Pre-ATM Meeting Motion made to adjourn the Select Board meeting was approved by a vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

File an amendment to Article 9 to alter the total number of licenses to 10 (four (4) all alcohol and six (6) beer and wine)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion was made to file an amendment to Article 9 to alter the total number of licenses to 10 (four (4) all alcohol and six (6) beer and wine). 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 file an amendment to Article 9 to alter the total number of licenses to 10 (four (4) all alcohol and six (6) beer and wine). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the above listed Antique/Second Hands Good licenses

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Belmont Consignment Furniture, 695-697 Belmont St - Donata Barber Motion was made to approve the above listed Antique/Second Hands Good licenses. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Belmont Consignment Furniture, 695-697 Belmont St - Donata Barber Motion was made to approve the above listed Antique/Second Hands Good licenses. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Vote to approve renewal of Taxi Cab License(s)

Approve the renewal of Taxi Cab License for Yellow Cab of Belmont

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White St. Motion was made to approve the renewal of Taxi Cab License for Yellow Cab of Belmont. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Yellow Cab of Belmont, 61 White St. Motion was made to approve the renewal of Taxi Cab License for Yellow Cab of Belmont. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Possible votes to approve requests for the following one-day liquor licenses

Approve the above one-day liquor licenses

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Belmont Hill School {all alcohol) -for Alumni Reception -Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM : Motion was made to approve the above one-day liquor licenses. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. Discussion and Vote on Extension of Student Parking Restrictions [Adam Dash was recused from this discussion.]

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Belmont Hill School {all alcohol) -for Alumni Reception -Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM : Motion was made to approve the above one-day liquor licenses. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. Discussion and Vote on Extension of Student Parking Restrictions [Adam Dash was recused from this discussion.].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

PM

Extend the parking restrictions approved on March 14, 2022 to June 2022

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion was made to extend the parking restrictions approved on March 14, 2022 to June 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 extend the parking restrictions approved on March 14, 2022 to June 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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