MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 14, 2022
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Roy Epstein took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve the proclamation of Edward Jones
Motion was made to approve the proclamation of Edward Jones. 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 proclamation of Edward Jones. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Proclamation in honor of Veterans Day
Approve the proclamation as read by Adam Dash
Motion was made to approve the proclamation as read by Adam Dash. 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 proclamation as read by Adam Dash. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Michael Klug
Appoint Carol Ann Berberian as the Associate Member to the Planning Board for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Carol Ann Berberian as the Associate Member to the Planning Board 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 Carol Ann Berberian as the Associate Member to the Planning Board for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Library Debt Exclusion Article
Reopen the Warrant for STM 1
Motion was made to reopen the Warrant for STM 1. 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 reopen the Warrant for STM 1. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Amend that Warrant by deleting Article 2 (off-cycle Town Hall roof appropriation) and Article 4 (municipal skating rink authorization to borrow)
Motion was made to amend that Warrant by deleting Article 2 (off-cycle Town Hall roof appropriation) and Article 4 (municipal skating rink authorization to borrow). 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 amend that Warrant by deleting Article 2 (off-cycle Town Hall roof appropriation) and Article 4 (municipal skating rink authorization to borrow). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Amend the remaining Article 2 (appropriation Belmont Library authorization to borrow) to add the explanatory note read earlier by Dash, and to change the amount of the funds to be borrowed in the...
Motion was made to amend the remaining Article 2 (appropriation Belmont Library authorization to borrow) to add the explanatory note read earlier by Dash, and to change the amount of the funds to be borrowed in the motion to $34.5M. 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 amend the remaining Article 2 (appropriation Belmont Library authorization to borrow) to add the explanatory note read earlier by Dash, and to change the amount of the funds to be borrowed in the motion to $34.5M. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Close the Warrant and sign the Warrant for STM 1
Motion was made to close the Warrant and sign the Warrant for STM 1. 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 and sign the Warrant for STM 1. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reopen the Warrant for STM 2 (STM within STM)
Motion was made to reopen the Warrant for STM 2 (STM within STM). 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 reopen the Warrant for STM 2 (STM within STM). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Amend the STM within STM Warrant to add Article 3 (off-cycle Town Hall roof appropriation)
Motion was made to amend the STM within STM Warrant to add Article 3 (off-cycle Town Hall roof appropriation). 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 amend the STM within STM Warrant to add Article 3 (off-cycle Town Hall roof appropriation). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Close and sign the Warrant for the STM 2 (STM within STM)
Motion was made to close and sign the Warrant for the STM 2 (STM within STM). 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 and sign the Warrant for the STM 2 (STM within STM). Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reopen the Warrant for STM 1
Motion was made to reopen the Warrant for STM 1. 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 reopen the Warrant for STM 1. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Leaf Blower Bylaw Article
Amend the Leaf Blower Bylaw Article Section of 60-121.0 to add I and J as proposed by Roy Epstein
Motion was made to amend the Leaf Blower Bylaw Article Section of 60-121.0 to add I and J as proposed 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 amend the Leaf Blower Bylaw Article Section of 60-121.0 to add I and J as proposed by Roy Epstein. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Close and sign the Warrant for STM 1
Motion made to close and sign the Warrant for STM 1. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion made to close and sign the Warrant for STM 1. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Open a Warrant for STM to begin January 30, 2023
Open STM Warrant for January 30, 2023 for the purpose of adding one article for Treasurer/Collector and to immediately close Motion was made to open a Warrant for STM to begin January 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Open STM Warrant for January 30, 2023 for the purpose of adding one article for Treasurer/Collector and to immediately close Motion was made to open a Warrant for STM to begin January 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Add one Article to STM starting January 30, 2023 for the purpose of making the Treasurer/Collector position appointed
Motion was made to add one Article to STM starting January 30, 2023 for the purpose of making the Treasurer/Collector position appointed. 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 add one Article to STM starting January 30, 2023 for the purpose of making the Treasurer/Collector position appointed. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Close and sign the STM Warrant to begin January 30, 2023
Motion was made to close and sign the STM Warrant to begin January 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 close and sign the STM Warrant to begin January 30, 2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations
Accept the resignation of Agnes Shen from the Youth Commission
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations: Youth Commission (the appointments below supersede the appointments made at November 7th Select Board meeting) Motion was made to accept the resignation of Agnes Shen 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
“Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations: Youth Commission (the appointments below supersede the appointments made at November 7th Select Board meeting) Motion was made to accept the resignation of Agnes Shen from the Youth Commission. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Anya Chen to the Youth Commission for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to reappoint Anya Chen to the Youth Commission 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 Anya Chen to the Youth Commission for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Reappoint Chris Bauge to the Youth Commission for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to reappoint Chris Bauge to the Youth Commission 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 Chris Bauge to the Youth Commission for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Brittany Ray to the Youth Commission for a one-year term to expire 6/30/2023
Motion was made to appoint Brittany Ray to the Youth Commission for a one-year 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 Brittany Ray to the Youth Commission for a one-year term to expire 6/30/2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Tim Bucarelli to the Youth Commission for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to appoint Tim Bucarelli to the Youth Commission 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 appoint Tim Bucarelli to the Youth Commission for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint William Shea to the Water Advisory Board for a term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to appoint William Shea to the Water Advisory Board for a 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 appoint William Shea to the Water Advisory Board for a term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the minutes of October 27, 2022
APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 27, 2022 - Select Board Public Forum Motion was made to approve the minutes of October 27, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 27, 2022 - Select Board Public Forum Motion was made to approve the minutes of October 27, 2022. 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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