MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 15, 2022
15 recorded votes, 15 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
Discussion on Cell Tower Draft Lease Agreement - Police Tower
Approve the request from the Belmont Youth Activities, and DARE Inc. for the use of the rear portion of the Claflin St. parking lot on Sunday, October 8, 2022 for the "Touch a Truck" event
Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Youth Activities, and DARE Inc. for the use of the rear portion of the Claflin St. parking lot on Sunday, October 8, 2022 for the "Touch a Truck" event. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0 (Paolillo recused himself because he is a member of the Belmont Youth Activities).
Yes: Dash, EpsteinThe minutes say Mark Paolillo stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Youth Activities, and DARE Inc. for the use of the rear portion of the Claflin St. parking lot on Sunday, October 8, 2022 for the "Touch a Truck" event. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0 (Paolillo recused himself because he is a member of the Belmont Youth Activities)..”
Approve the request from The Belmont Lion's Club to install and maintain an honorary bench near the World War I Memorial monument
Motion was made to approve the request from The Belmont Lion's Club to install and maintain an honorary bench near the World War I Memorial monument. 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 The Belmont Lion's Club to install and maintain an honorary bench near the World War I Memorial monument. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the contract for the FY23 cleaning services to MP Building Services, Methuen, MA in the amount of $692,240 and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute said contract
Motion was made to approve the contract for the FY23 cleaning services to MP Building Services, Methuen, MA in the amount of $692,240 and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute said contract. 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 FY23 cleaning services to MP Building Services, Methuen, MA in the amount of $692,240 and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute said contract. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the contract for the Town Field Playground Construction Renovation to M.J. Cataldo of Littleton, MA for the amount of $870,000
Motion was made to approve the contract for the Town Field Playground Construction Renovation to M.J. Cataldo of Littleton, MA for the amount of $870,000. 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 Town Field Playground Construction Renovation to M.J. Cataldo of Littleton, MA for the amount of $870,000. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Presentation by the Wayfinding Advisory Working Group
Adopt the recommendation of the Wayfinding Advisory Working Group to have the Belmont Wayfinding imagery be the white gardenia design on the dark blue background
Motion was made to adopt the recommendation of the Wayfinding Advisory Working Group to have the Belmont Wayfinding imagery be the white gardenia design on the dark blue background. 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 adopt the recommendation of the Wayfinding Advisory Working Group to have the Belmont Wayfinding imagery be the white gardenia design on the dark blue background. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations
Reappoint Theresa McNutt to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Full Member with a term expiring June 30, 2027
Zoning Board of Appeals Motion was made to reappoint Theresa McNutt to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Full Member with a term expiring June 30, 2027. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Zoning Board of Appeals Motion was made to reappoint Theresa McNutt to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Full Member with a term expiring June 30, 2027. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint David Stiff to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member with a term expiring June 30, 2025
Motion was made to reappoint David Stiff to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member with a term expiring 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 David Stiff to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member with a term expiring June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Leslie Aitken and Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2025
Education Scholarship Committee Motion was made to reappoint Leslie Aitken and Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee 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
“Education Scholarship Committee Motion was made to reappoint Leslie Aitken and Stephanie King to the Education Scholarship Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Glenn Logan to the Permanent Audit Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
C. Permanent Audit Committee Motion was made to reappoint Glenn Logan to the Permanent Audit 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
“c. Permanent Audit Committee Motion was made to reappoint Glenn Logan to the Permanent Audit Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Phillip Lawrence, Mark Kagan, Holly Muson and Steven Engler to the Community Path Project Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2025. e
Community Path Project Committee Motion was made to reappoint Phillip Lawrence, Mark Kagan, Holly Muson and Steven Engler to the Community Path Project Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2025. e. Economic Development Committee Paul Joy, Co-chair of the Economic Development Committee joined the group. He said that Marie Warner, came and presented her ideas in person to the Committee so the members voted unanimously to support her candidacy.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Community Path Project Committee Motion was made to reappoint Phillip Lawrence, Mark Kagan, Holly Muson and Steven Engler to the Community Path Project Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2025. e. Economic Development Committee Paul Joy, Co-chair of the Economic Development Committee joined the group. He said that Marie Warner, came and presented her ideas in person to the Committee so the members voted unanimously to support her candidacy..”
Appoint Marie Warner to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Marie Warner to the Economic Development 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
“Motion was made to appoint Marie Warner to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request from Belmont Hill School for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a Welcoming Event at the Belmont Hill School Chapel Lawn on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 6:30...
Motion was made to approve the request from Belmont Hill School for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a Welcoming Event at the Belmont Hill School Chapel Lawn on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM contingent on the approval by the Belmont Fire Prevention Division for the tent and any potential propane use. 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 Belmont Hill School for a one-day liquor license, beer and wine only, for a Welcoming Event at the Belmont Hill School Chapel Lawn on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM contingent on the approval by the Belmont Fire Prevention Division for the tent and any potential propane use. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the August 3, 2022 Select Board Joint meeting notes as amended
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made to approve the August 3, 2022 Select Board Joint meeting notes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made to approve the August 3, 2022 Select Board Joint meeting notes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the August 8, 2022 Select Board Regular meeting notes as amended
Motion was made to approve the August 8, 2022 Select Board Regular meeting notes 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 approve the August 8, 2022 Select Board Regular meeting notes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Adjourn
Motion was made to adjourn the Select Board meeting and approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn the Select Board meeting and 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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