MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 7, 2022
27 recorded votes, 27 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
Treasurer/Collector
Lay on table the discussion on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion was made to lay on table the discussion on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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 lay on table the discussion on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Section 12 liquor license for wine and malt only application for 11 Comellas Brighton LLC, d/b/a Comella's Restaurant
Motion was made to approve the Section 12 liquor license for wine and malt only application for 11 Comellas Brighton LLC, d/b/a Comella's Restaurant. 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 Section 12 liquor license for wine and malt only application for 11 Comellas Brighton LLC, d/b/a Comella's Restaurant. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Take off the table the discussion about the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion was made to take off the table the discussion about the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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 take off the table the discussion about the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Leaf Blower Bylaw
Include the Article 6 Leaf Blow Bylaw in the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November including the most recent language provided by Roy Epstein
Motion was made to include the Article 6 Leaf Blow Bylaw in the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November including the most recent language provided by Roy Epstein. 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 include the Article 6 Leaf Blow Bylaw in the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November including the most recent language provided by Roy Epstein. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion and possible vote to sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Delete Article 5 Establish Capital Stabilization Fund from the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion was made to delete Article 5 Establish Capital Stabilization Fund from the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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 delete Article 5 Establish Capital Stabilization Fund from the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Remove Article 7 Transition from Elected to Appointed Treasurer/Collector from the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion was made to remove Article 7 Transition from Elected to Appointed Treasurer/Collector from the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Approved by a vote of 2-1. Dash opposed.
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloNo: DashThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to remove Article 7 Transition from Elected to Appointed Treasurer/Collector from the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Approved by a vote of 2-1. Dash opposed..”
Approve the requests from the LGBTQ+ Alliance to place posters of trans individuals murdered in 2022 on the Leonard St. delta in front of M&T Bank from November 16 through November 21, 2022 and...
Motion was made to approve the requests from the LGBTQ+ Alliance to place posters of trans individuals murdered in 2022 on the Leonard St. delta in front of M&T Bank from November 16 through November 21, 2022 and request to close down the "driveway" in front of M&T Bank on Sunday, November 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 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 approve the requests from the LGBTQ+ Alliance to place posters of trans individuals murdered in 2022 on the Leonard St. delta in front of M&T Bank from November 16 through November 21, 2022 and request to close down the "driveway" in front of M&T Bank on Sunday, November 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Article 2 - Reduce FY2023 Debt Service Amount
Open the Warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 29, 2022 at 7 pm
Motion was made to open the Warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 29, 2022 at 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 open the Warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 29, 2022 at 7 pm. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Place two Articles on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 29, 2022 at 7 pm
Motion was made to place two Articles on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 29, 2022 at 7 pm. Article 1: Supplemental budget for Recreation Department with language discussed. Article 2: to reduce the FY2023 Debt Service amount. 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 place two Articles on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 29, 2022 at 7 pm. Article 1: Supplemental budget for Recreation Department with language discussed. Article 2: to reduce the FY2023 Debt Service amount. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Close the Warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 29, 2022 at 7 pm
Motion was made to close the Warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 29, 2022 at 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 close the Warrant for Special Town Meeting on November 29, 2022 at 7 pm. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee
Appoint Vice Chair Adam Dash to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Select Board designee with a term to expire 4/4/2023
Motion was made to appoint Vice Chair Adam Dash to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Select Board designee with a term to expire 4/4/2023. 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 appoint Vice Chair Adam Dash to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Select Board designee with a term to expire 4/4/2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Chris Doyle to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Warrant Committee designee with a term to expire 6/30/2023
Motion was made to appoint Chris Doyle to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Warrant Committee designee with a term to expire 6/30/2023. 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 appoint Chris Doyle to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Warrant Committee designee with a term to expire 6/30/2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Claus Becker to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Energy Committee designee with a term to expire 6/30/2023
Motion was made to appoint Claus Becker to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Energy Committee designee with a term to expire 6/30/2023. 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 appoint Claus Becker to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Energy Committee designee with a term to expire 6/30/2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Catherine Bowen to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as School Committee designee with a term to expire 4/4/2023
Motion was made to appoint Catherine Bowen to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as School Committee designee with a term to expire 4/4/2023. 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 appoint Catherine Bowen to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as School Committee designee with a term to expire 4/4/2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Jennifer Hewitt to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Town Administrator's Designee (non-voting)
Motion was made to appoint Jennifer Hewitt to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Town Administrator's Designee (non-voting). 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 Jennifer Hewitt to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Town Administrator's Designee (non-voting). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint John Phelan, or designee, to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Superintendent of School's Designee (non-voting)
Motion was made to appoint John Phelan, or designee, to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Superintendent of School's Designee (non-voting). 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 John Phelan, or designee, to the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee as Superintendent of School's Designee (non-voting). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Shade Tree Committee
Reappoint Eva Hoffman to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025
Shade Tree Committee Motion was made to reappoint Eva Hoffman to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Shade Tree Committee Motion was made to reappoint Eva Hoffman to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Christine Arthur to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to reappoint Christine Arthur to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. 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 Christine Arthur to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Michael Chesson to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to reappoint Michael Chesson to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. 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 Michael Chesson to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint DeNee Reiton Skipper to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to reappoint DeNee Reiton Skipper to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. 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 DeNee Reiton Skipper to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Youth Commission
Accept the resignation of Agnes Shen and Anya Chen from the Youth Commission
Youth Commission Motion was made to accept the resignation of Agnes Shen and Anya Chen from the Youth Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Youth Commission Motion was made to accept the resignation of Agnes Shen and Anya Chen from the Youth Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Chris Bauge to three-year term on the Youth Commission to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to reappoint Chris Bauge to three-year term on the Youth Commission to expire 6/30/2025. 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 Chris Bauge to three-year term on the Youth Commission to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
ToaAppoint Brittany Ray to a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025 (Anya Chen seat)
Motion was made toaAppoint Brittany Ray to a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025 (Anya Chen seat). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made toaAppoint Brittany Ray to a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025 (Anya Chen seat). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Youth Commission
Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Transportation Advisory Committee (total of 9 members)
Appoint Richard Hartley to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2024 to fulfill the rest of Larry McDonald's term
Transportation Advisory Committee (total of 9 members) Motion was made to appoint Richard Hartley to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2024 to fulfill the rest of Larry McDonald's term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Transportation Advisory Committee (total of 9 members) Motion was made to appoint Richard Hartley to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2024 to fulfill the rest of Larry McDonald's term. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion and possible vote to disband the Long-Term Capital Planning Committee
Disband the Long-Term Planning Committee effective November 7, 2022
Discussion and possible vote to disband the Long-Term Capital Planning Committee Motion was made to disband the Long-Term Planning Committee effective November 7, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to disband the Long-Term Capital Planning Committee Motion was made to disband the Long-Term Planning Committee effective November 7, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the minutes of September 15, 2022, October 3, 2022 (as amended), October 18, 2022 (as amended) and October 20, 2022
October 20, 2022 - Joint Meeting - Budget Summit II Motion was made to approve the minutes of September 15, 2022, October 3, 2022 (as amended), October 18, 2022 (as amended) and October 20, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“October 20, 2022 - Joint Meeting - Budget Summit II Motion was made to approve the minutes of September 15, 2022, October 3, 2022 (as amended), October 18, 2022 (as amended) and October 20, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
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