MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 12, 2022
21 recorded votes, 21 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 next steps for Elected to Hired Treasurer
Approve the request to hold the FB Apple Run Road Race on Sunday, October 2, 2022
Motion was made to approve the request to hold the FB Apple Run Road Race on Sunday, October 2, 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 approve the request to hold the FB Apple Run Road Race on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Update on the Municipal Skating Rink Building Committee
Appropriate $150K from the ARPA funds for the rink design budget for the Municipal Skating Rink Building Committee
Motion was made to appropriate $150K from the ARPA funds for the rink design budget for the Municipal Skating 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 appropriate $150K from the ARPA funds for the rink design budget for the Municipal Skating Rink Building Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Town Administrator's Performance Review
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 and return to public session
Motion was made to leave Executive Session and 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
“Motion was made to leave Executive Session and return to public session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Ratify the 2.5% merit increase for the Town Administrator effective July 1, 2022
Motion was made to ratify the 2.5% merit increase for the Town Administrator effective July 1, 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 ratify the 2.5% merit increase for the Town Administrator effective July 1, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
WARRANT ARTICLES FOR ANNUAL BELMONT TOWN MEETING November 2022
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the November 29, 2022 Special Town Meeting on September 13, 2022 at 8 am and close it on September 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Motion was made to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the November 29, 2022 Special Town Meeting on September 13, 2022 at 8 am and close it on September 14, 2022 at 4:30 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 open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the November 29, 2022 Special Town Meeting on September 13, 2022 at 8 am and close it on September 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations
Reappoint Ralph Jones to a new three-year term on the Belmont Media Center Board expiring 6/30/2025
Belmont Media Center Board of Directors Motion was made to reappoint Ralph Jones to a new three-year term on the Belmont Media Center Board expiring 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Belmont Media Center Board of Directors Motion was made to reappoint Ralph Jones to a new three-year term on the Belmont Media Center Board expiring 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Pressede Vella to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to reappoint Pressede Vella to the Conservation Committee for a three-year 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 reappoint Pressede Vella to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Miriam Weil to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to reappoint Miriam Weil to the Conservation Committee for a three-year 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 reappoint Miriam Weil to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Mark Smith to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Mark Smith to the Conservation Committee for a three-year 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 appoint Mark Smith to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Accept the resignation of Kathleen Kayta Gajdos from the Human Rights Commission
C. Human Rights Commission Motion was made to accept the resignation of Kathleen Kayta Gajdos 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
“c. Human Rights Commission Motion was made to accept the resignation of Kathleen Kayta Gajdos from the Human Rights Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Kim Haley-Jackson and Ye Pogue to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025
Motion was made to reappoint Kim Haley-Jackson and Ye Pogue to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms 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 Kim Haley-Jackson and Ye Pogue to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Youla Hana and Mike MacGillivray to the Human Rights Commission for one-year terms expiring June 30, 2023. [Filling resigned seats]
Motion was made to appoint Youla Hana and Mike MacGillivray to the Human Rights Commission for one-year terms expiring June 30, 2023. [Filling resigned seats]. 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 Youla Hana and Mike MacGillivray to the Human Rights Commission for one-year terms expiring June 30, 2023. [Filling resigned seats]. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Dipali Trivedi and Diana Cepeda to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Dipali Trivedi and Diana Cepeda to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms 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 appoint Dipali Trivedi and Diana Cepeda to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Paul Cowling to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Recreation Commission Motion was made to reappoint Paul Cowling to the Recreation Commission for a three-year 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
“Recreation Commission Motion was made to reappoint Paul Cowling to the Recreation Commission for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Joshua Gould and Steve Warner to the Recreation Commission for a three- year term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Joshua Gould and Steve Warner to the Recreation Commission for a three- year 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 Joshua Gould and Steve Warner to the Recreation Commission for a three- year term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Jay Marcotte as a Full member of the MWRA Advisory Board for a one- year term expiring June 30, 2023
MWRA Advisory Board Motion was made to reappoint Jay Marcotte as a Full member of the MWRA Advisory Board for a one- year term expiring June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MWRA Advisory Board Motion was made to reappoint Jay Marcotte as a Full member of the MWRA Advisory Board for a one- year term expiring June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Martin Mancuso as an Associate member of the MWRA Advisory Board for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2023
Motion was made to reappoint Martin Mancuso as an Associate member of the MWRA Advisory Board for a one-year term expiring 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 to reappoint Martin Mancuso as an Associate member of the MWRA Advisory Board for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint the following committee representatives to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint the following committee representatives to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee for three-year terms 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 appoint the following committee representatives to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Implementation Committee for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Clifford Gaysunas to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two- year term expiring June 30, 2024
Motion was made to reappoint Clifford Gaysunas to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two- year term expiring June 30, 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 reappoint Clifford Gaysunas to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two- year term expiring June 30, 2024. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Heather Barr and Jane Lappin to the Transportation Advisory Committee for two-year terms expiring June 30, 2024
Motion was made to appoint Heather Barr and Jane Lappin to the Transportation Advisory Committee for two-year terms expiring June 30, 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 Heather Barr and Jane Lappin to the Transportation Advisory Committee for two-year terms expiring June 30, 2024. 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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