MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 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
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve the request to hold the third annual Belmont Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11, 2022, including use of the Town Green at Wellington Station from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Motion was made to approve the request to hold the third annual Belmont Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11, 2022, including use of the Town Green at Wellington Station from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. 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 to hold the third annual Belmont Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11, 2022, including use of the Town Green at Wellington Station from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Approve the request to hold the Becca Pizzi 5k Road Race on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 6 am to 12 noon
Motion was made to approve the request to hold the Becca Pizzi 5k Road Race on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 6 am to 12 noon. 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 to hold the Becca Pizzi 5k Road Race on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 6 am to 12 noon. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion and possible vote on Fuel Tank Article for Town Meeting
Favor installation of under-ground storage tanks (4K diesel, 4K regular gas) at the DPW yard in the current location without the construction of special canopies or fencing
Motion was made to favor installation of under-ground storage tanks (4K diesel, 4K regular gas) at the DPW yard in the current location without the construction of special canopies or fencing. 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 favor installation of under-ground storage tanks (4K diesel, 4K regular gas) at the DPW yard in the current location without the construction of special canopies or fencing. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Propose funding for the two 4K under-ground tanks by using the available balance of the originally approved $404,868, allocation of S200K from Belmont Light, and a draw on Free Cash of $649,999...
Motion was made to propose funding for the two 4K under-ground tanks by using the available balance of the originally approved $404,868, allocation of S200K from Belmont Light, and a draw on Free Cash of $649,999 and ARPA funding in the amount of $649,999. 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 propose funding for the two 4K under-ground tanks by using the available balance of the originally approved $404,868, allocation of S200K from Belmont Light, and a draw on Free Cash of $649,999 and ARPA funding in the amount of $649,999. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
FY23 Budget
Favorable action on Article 14: FY23 Community Preservation Committee Budget and Projects
Motion was made for favorable action on Article 14: FY23 Community Preservation Committee Budget and Projects. 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 favorable action on Article 14: FY23 Community Preservation Committee Budget and Projects. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Favorable action on Article 15: Salaries of Elected Officials
Article 15: Salaries of Elected Officials Motion was made for favorable action on Article 15: Salaries of Elected Officials. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 15: Salaries of Elected Officials Motion was made for favorable action on Article 15: Salaries of Elected Officials. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Favorable action on Article 16: Enterprise Funds for Water, Sewer and Stormwater
Article 16: Enterprise Funds for Water, Sewer and Stormwater Motion was made for favorable action on Article 16: Enterprise Funds for Water, Sewer and Stormwater. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 16: Enterprise Funds for Water, Sewer and Stormwater Motion was made for favorable action on Article 16: Enterprise Funds for Water, Sewer and Stormwater. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Favorable action on Article 17: Establish Expenditure Limitation for Revolving Funds
Article 17: Establish Expenditure Limitation for Revolving Funds Motion was made for favorable action on Article 17: Establish Expenditure Limitation for Revolving Funds. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. etic tsniiintniitinniintnnnnneniitet ttt SIP jee .
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 17: Establish Expenditure Limitation for Revolving Funds Motion was made for favorable action on Article 17: Establish Expenditure Limitation for Revolving Funds. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. etic tsniiintniitinniintnnnnneniitet ttt SIP jee ..”
Favorable action on Article 18: Appropriation of Transportation Grant
Motion was made for favorable action on Article 18: Appropriation of Transportation Grant. 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 favorable action on Article 18: Appropriation of Transportation Grant. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Favorable action on Article 21: Appropriation to Other Post-Employment Benefits
Article 21: Appropriation to Other Post-Employment Benefits Motion was made for favorable action on Article 21: Appropriation to Other Post-Employment Benefits. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 21: Appropriation to Other Post-Employment Benefits Motion was made for favorable action on Article 21: Appropriation to Other Post-Employment Benefits. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Vote to approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods License(s)
Approve the renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods license for Dick's Place at 360 Trapelo Road
Vote to approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods License(s): Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road Motion was made to approve the renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods license for Dick's Place at 360 Trapelo Road. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve Renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods License(s): Dick's Place, 360 Trapelo Road Motion was made to approve the renewal of Antique/Second Hand Goods license for Dick's Place at 360 Trapelo Road. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Vote to approve renewal of Junk Licenses(s)
Approve the renewal of the Junk license for A. Sacca Junk at 51-53 Baker St
Vote to approve renewal of Junk Licenses(s): A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker St. Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Junk license for A. Sacca Junk at 51-53 Baker St. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve renewal of Junk Licenses(s): A. Sacca Junk, 51-53 Baker St. Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Junk license for A. Sacca Junk at 51-53 Baker St. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appropriate funds for FY23 for the operating budget, ESSER and Fuel Tanks
Motion was made to appropriate funds for FY23 for the operating budget, ESSER and Fuel Tanks. 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 appropriate funds for FY23 for the operating budget, ESSER and Fuel Tanks. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Expenses
Approve the April 25, 2022 regular meeting and the May 2, 2022 pre-ATM meeting
May 2, 2022 - Pre-ATM Meeting Motion was made to approve the April 25, 2022 regular meeting and the May 2, 2022 pre-ATM meeting. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“May 2, 2022 - Pre-ATM Meeting Motion was made to approve the April 25, 2022 regular meeting and the May 2, 2022 pre-ATM meeting. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Go to Executive Session and not return to public session
Executive Session #1: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares Executive Session #2: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; All unions : Motion was made to go to 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
“Executive Session #1: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares Executive Session #2: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; All unions : Motion was made to go to 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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