MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 8, 2022
17 recorded votes, 17 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
ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve the request from Mary Bradley to use the Town Green on Sept. 10, 2022 for the Porchfest event from 1:30 to 7 pm
Motion was made to approve the request from Mary Bradley to use the Town Green on Sept. 10, 2022 for the Porchfest event from 1:30 to 7 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 from Mary Bradley to use the Town Green on Sept. 10, 2022 for the Porchfest event from 1:30 to 7 pm. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request for the Town of Belmont to host a tree dedication ceremony at the corner of Morris St. and Pleasant St. in memory of the victims of 9/11 on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Motion was made to approve the request for the Town of Belmont to host a tree dedication ceremony at the corner of Morris St. and Pleasant St. in memory of the victims of 9/11 on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 10:28 AM. 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 for the Town of Belmont to host a tree dedication ceremony at the corner of Morris St. and Pleasant St. in memory of the victims of 9/11 on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 10:28 AM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS about the ARPA appropriation for further rink design
Approve the appropriation of S200K from ARPA funds for the purpose of refining the overall cost of the rink before the November debt exclusion vote
Dash suggested approving $200K and then once the first report is received, additional ARPA funding can be approved, if needed. anni wii wipes infinite 1p : ee Motion was made to approve the appropriation of S200K from ARPA funds for the purpose of refining the overall cost of the rink before the November debt exclusion vote. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Dash suggested approving $200K and then once the first report is received, additional ARPA funding can be approved, if needed. anni wii wipes infinite 1p : ee Motion was made to approve the appropriation of S200K from ARPA funds for the purpose of refining the overall cost of the rink before the November debt exclusion vote. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Go into Executive Session and return to public session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
Motion was made to go into Executive Session and return to public session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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 go into Executive Session and return to public session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Leave Executive Session
Motion was made to leave Executive Session. 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 leave Executive Session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve a merit increase of 2.5% for Chief James Macisaac
Motion was made to approve a merit increase of 2.5% for Chief James Macisaac. 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 a merit increase of 2.5% for Chief James Macisaac. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations
Accept the resignation of Francesca Kitch and Adrienne Allen from the Energy Committee
Energy Committee Motion was made to accept the resignation of Francesca Kitch and Adrienne Allen from the Energy Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Energy Committee Motion was made to accept the resignation of Francesca Kitch and Adrienne Allen from the Energy Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Marty Bitner, Claus Becker and Greg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee for aterm to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to reappoint Marty Bitner, Claus Becker and Greg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee for aterm to expire June 30, 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 Marty Bitner, Claus Becker and Greg Piotrowicz to the Energy Committee for aterm to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Eliana Lesser to the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2023
Motion was made appoint Eliana Lesser to the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. :
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made appoint Eliana Lesser to the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. :.”
Appoint John Kolterman to the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024
Motion was made to appoint John Kolterman to the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024, Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. b,.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint John Kolterman to the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024, Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. b,..”
Reappoint Mark Carthy to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Cable Television Advisory Committee Motion was made to reappoint Mark Carthy to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Cable Television Advisory Committee Motion was made to reappoint Mark Carthy to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Andrea Paschal, Maryann Scali, Joel Semuels and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging for terms to expire June 30, 2025
C. Council on Aging Motion was made to reappoint Andrea Paschal, Maryann Scali, Joel Semuels and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging for terms to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“c. Council on Aging Motion was made to reappoint Andrea Paschal, Maryann Scali, Joel Semuels and Ellen Sullivan to the Council on Aging for terms to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Vickie Amalfitano, Evelyn Corsini, Millie Rahn and May Ye to the Cultural Council for terms to expire June 30, 2025
Cultural Council Motion was made to reappoint Vickie Amalfitano, Evelyn Corsini, Millie Rahn and May Ye to the Cultural Council for terms to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Cultural Council Motion was made to reappoint Vickie Amalfitano, Evelyn Corsini, Millie Rahn and May Ye to the Cultural Council for terms to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Judith Fein and Rachel Heller to the Housing Trust for terms to expire June 30, 2025
Housing Trust Motion was made to reappoint Judith Fein and Rachel Heller to the Housing Trust for terms to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. ee lea 3 .
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Housing Trust Motion was made to reappoint Judith Fein and Rachel Heller to the Housing Trust for terms to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0. ee lea 3 ..”
Appoint Mark Kagan to the Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Mark Kagan to the Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 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 Mark Kagan to the Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Elizabeth Dionne to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Community Preservation Committee Motion was made Reappoint Elizabeth Dionne to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Community Preservation Committee Motion was made Reappoint Elizabeth Dionne to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the July 25, 2022 Executive Session minutes as submitted
Motion was made to approve the July 25, 2022 Executive Session minutes as submitted. Motion was made to go into Executive Session and not return to public 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; all unions. 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 July 25, 2022 Executive Session minutes as submitted. Motion was made to go into Executive Session and not return to public 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; all unions. 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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