MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 27, 2022
25 recorded votes, 25 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
Accept the donation for $2000 from the Belmont Lion's Club
Motion was made to accept the donation for $2000 from the Belmont Lion's Club. 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 donation for $2000 from the Belmont Lion's Club. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. ..”
Accept the resignation of Ed Starzec from the Planning Board
Motion was made to accept the resignation of Ed Starzec from the Planning Board. 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 resignation of Ed Starzec from the Planning Board. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Matt Lowrie to a three-year term on the Planning Board ending in 2025
Motion was made to reappoint Matt Lowrie to a three-year term on the Planning Board ending in 2025. 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 reappoint Matt Lowrie to a three-year term on the Planning Board ending in 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Rui Renee Guo as a full member of the Planning Board to fill the remainder of Ed Starzec's term ending in 2024
Motion was made to appoint Rui Renee Guo as a full member of the Planning Board to fill the remainder of Ed Starzec's term ending in 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 Rui Renee Guo as a full member of the Planning Board to fill the remainder of Ed Starzec's term ending in 2024. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Jeffrey Birenbaum to a three-year term as associate member of the Planning Board ending in 2025
Motion was made to appoint Jeffrey Birenbaum to a three-year term as associate member of the Planning Board ending in 2025. 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 Jeffrey Birenbaum to a three-year term as associate member of the Planning Board ending in 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Sign the conveyance of general release for sale of the Belmont Fire Department surplus vehicle in the amount of $9500 pending approval of the Peru Select Board
Motion was made to sign the conveyance of general release for sale of the Belmont Fire Department surplus vehicle in the amount of $9500 pending approval of the Peru Select Board. 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 sign the conveyance of general release for sale of the Belmont Fire Department surplus vehicle in the amount of $9500 pending approval of the Peru Select Board. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the paving contract with Newport Construction for $2,467,070.34
Motion was made to approve the paving contract with Newport Construction for $2,467,070.34. 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 paving contract with Newport Construction for $2,467,070.34. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the contract for cement concrete sidewalk and granite curbing with N. Sacca & Sons for $339,680.00
Motion was made to approve the contract for cement concrete sidewalk and granite curbing with N. Sacca & Sons for $339,680.00. 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 contract for cement concrete sidewalk and granite curbing with N. Sacca & Sons for $339,680.00. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the cooperative fuel contracts for estimated annual costs as follows: a
Motion was made to approve the cooperative fuel contracts for estimated annual costs as follows: a. Diesel with Dennis K. Burke for $118,254.00 ($3.50 gal.) b. Gasoline with Sprague Operating Resources for $112,581.00. ($3.31 gal.) c. Heating Oil with Devaney Energy for $101,406.00. ($3.35 gal.) 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 cooperative fuel contracts for estimated annual costs as follows: a. Diesel with Dennis K. Burke for $118,254.00 ($3.50 gal.) b. Gasoline with Sprague Operating Resources for $112,581.00. ($3.31 gal.) c. Heating Oil with Devaney Energy for $101,406.00. ($3.35 gal.) Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the sand, gravel and stone contracts with E.H Perkins Construction for $174,375.00 and J&J Landscape Supply for $24,000.00
Motion was made to approve the sand, gravel and stone contracts with E.H Perkins Construction for $174,375.00 and J&J Landscape Supply for $24,000.00. 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 sand, gravel and stone contracts with E.H Perkins Construction for $174,375.00 and J&J Landscape Supply for $24,000.00. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. ; 6) Bituminous Concrete Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair Contract with N. Sacca & Sons, Inc. for $29.50 per square yard for a total bid price of $383,500.00 N. Sacca & Sons were the low bidder.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. ; 6) Bituminous Concrete Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair Contract with N. Sacca & Sons, Inc. for $29.50 per square yard for a total bid price of $383,500.00 N. Sacca & Sons were the low bidder..”
Approve the Bituminous Concrete Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair Contract with N. Sacca & Sons of Arlington MA for total bid price of $383,500.00
Motion was made to approve the Bituminous Concrete Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair Contract with N. Sacca & Sons of Arlington MA for total bid price of $383,500.00. 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 Bituminous Concrete Permanent Patching Trench and Gutter Repair Contract with N. Sacca & Sons of Arlington MA for total bid price of $383,500.00. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the HVAC services contract with Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) of Newburyport MA for $586,370.00
Motion was made to approve the HVAC services contract with Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) of Newburyport MA for $586,370.00. 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 HVAC services contract with Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) of Newburyport MA for $586,370.00. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the contract for the Butler Elementary School fire alarm and replacement and upgrade contract to Your Electronic Solutions Inc. of Pembroke for $227,000.00
Motion was made to approve the contract for the Butler Elementary School fire alarm and replacement and upgrade contract to Your Electronic Solutions Inc. of Pembroke for $227,000.00. 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 contract for the Butler Elementary School fire alarm and replacement and upgrade contract to Your Electronic Solutions Inc. of Pembroke for $227,000.00. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Renew the insurance contract for the underground fuel storage tanks for FY23 with Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation for a premium of $16,536 and to designate the Town Administrator to execute...
Motion was made to renew the insurance contract for the underground fuel storage tanks for FY23 with Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation for a premium of $16,536 and to designate the Town Administrator to execute the various documents needed to procure the insurance. 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 renew the insurance contract for the underground fuel storage tanks for FY23 with Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation for a premium of $16,536 and to designate the Town Administrator to execute the various documents needed to procure the insurance. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Disband the Structural Change Impact Group because their services, as charged, have been completed
The next step is for the Select Board to consider creating a Structural Change Advocacy : Group. : Motion was made to disband the Structural Change Impact Group because their services, as charged, have been completed. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The next step is for the Select Board to consider creating a Structural Change Advocacy : Group. : Motion was made to disband the Structural Change Impact Group because their services, as charged, have been completed. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Group.
Approve the charge with the following amendments: 1) remove the word "advocacy" in the committee name; 2) remove the reference to the preference language for member selection; 3) use the word...
Motion was made to approve the charge with the following amendments: 1) remove the word "advocacy" in the committee name; 2) remove the reference to the preference language for member selection; 3) use the word "recommend" instead of "advocate." 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 charge with the following amendments: 1) remove the word "advocacy" in the committee name; 2) remove the reference to the preference language for member selection; 3) use the word "recommend" instead of "advocate." Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Support the appointment by the Town Moderator of Thomas Caputo to the Municipal Rink Building Committee
Motion was made to support the appointment by the Town Moderator of Thomas Caputo to the Municipal Rink Building 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 support the appointment by the Town Moderator of Thomas Caputo to the Municipal Rink Building Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Vote to accept committee resignation
Accept the resignation of Gaye Ozpinar from the Human Rights Commission
Gaye Ozpinar, Human Rights Commission Motion was made to accept the resignation of Gaye Ozpinar from the Human Rights Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Gaye Ozpinar, Human Rights Commission Motion was made to accept the resignation of Gaye Ozpinar from the Human Rights Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve Business License(s)
Approve the above Antique/Second Hand Goods renewal licenses
Antique/Second Hand Goods License(s) (Renewals): (1) Design Jewelry by GVS, 6 Trapelo Rd, Vladimir Arustamyan (2) Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont St., Donata Barber Motion was made to approve the above Antique/Second Hand Goods renewal licenses. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0 b.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Antique/Second Hand Goods License(s) (Renewals): (1) Design Jewelry by GVS, 6 Trapelo Rd, Vladimir Arustamyan (2) Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont St., Donata Barber Motion was made to approve the above Antique/Second Hand Goods renewal licenses. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0 b..”
Approve the above Common Victualler licenses
Approve Common Victualler License(s) (New): (1) Ovenbird Café, 105 Trapelo Road, Jason Reed (2) Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common St., Athanasios Paikopoulos Motion was made to approve the above Common Victualler licenses. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0,
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approve Common Victualler License(s) (New): (1) Ovenbird Café, 105 Trapelo Road, Jason Reed (2) Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common St., Athanasios Paikopoulos Motion was made to approve the above Common Victualler licenses. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0,.”
Move to Executive Session 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...
Motion was made to move to Executive Session 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; Superior Officers; SEIU Local 888. 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 move to Executive Session 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; Superior Officers; SEIU Local 888. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Authorize the expenditure of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of S65K under new contracts for ACSME, Dispatchers and Superior Officers
Motion was made to authorize the expenditure of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of S65K under new contracts for ACSME, Dispatchers and Superior Officers. 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 authorize the expenditure of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of S65K under new contracts for ACSME, Dispatchers and Superior Officers. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Ratify the SEIU Local 888 agreement as outlined by the HR Director
Motion was made to ratify the SEIU Local 888 agreement as outlined by the HR Director. 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 SEIU Local 888 agreement as outlined by the HR Director. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the above minutes
June 13, 2022 - Pre-ATM Meeting Motion was made to approve the above minutes. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“June 13, 2022 - Pre-ATM Meeting Motion was made to approve the above minutes. 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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