MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2022
19 recorded votes, 19 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
OPEN JOINT SESSION WITH BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Table the Tax Classification Hearing until 8 pm
Motion was made by the Select Board to table the Tax Classification Hearing until 8 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 by the Select Board to table the Tax Classification Hearing until 8 pm. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Remove the rink discussion from the table
Motion was made by the Select Board to remove the rink discussion from the table. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by the Select Board to remove the rink discussion from the table. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Important points
Close the Assessors public hearing by a vote of 3-0
Motion was made by the Select Board to close the Assessors public hearing by a vote of 3-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by the Select Board to close the Assessors public hearing by a vote of 3-0.”
Adopt and maintain a single tax rate with the residential minimum factor of 1 for FY2023
Motion was made to adopt and maintain a single tax rate with the residential minimum factor of 1 for FY2023. 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 and maintain a single tax rate with the residential minimum factor of 1 for FY2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Not adopt the residential exemption for FY2023
Motion was made to not adopt the residential exemption for FY2023. 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 not adopt the residential exemption for FY2023. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
CLOSE JOINT SESSION WITH BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Approve the request from the Center for Jewish Life Arlington-Belmont from 3:30 until 6 pm to allow the Menorah to stay until Dec. 26,, 2022 pending Belmont Light's approval
Motion was made to approve the request from the Center for Jewish Life Arlington-Belmont from 3:30 until 6 pm to allow the Menorah to stay until Dec. 26,, 2022 pending Belmont Light's approval. 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 Center for Jewish Life Arlington-Belmont from 3:30 until 6 pm to allow the Menorah to stay until Dec. 26,, 2022 pending Belmont Light's approval. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
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Enter in contract negotiations with Pare
Leino said they interviewed Nitsch Engineering and Pare Corp and it was unanimously voted to enter in contract negotiations with Pare.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Leino said they interviewed Nitsch Engineering and Pare Corp and it was unanimously voted to enter in contract negotiations with Pare..”
Accept the recommendation of the Community Path Project Committee for Community Path Phase II design service contract with Pare Corp. and that the Select Board execute the contract for designer...
Motion was made to accept the recommendation of the Community Path Project Committee for Community Path Phase II design service contract with Pare Corp. and that the Select Board execute the contract for designer services between the Town of Belmont and Pare Corp. of Foxborough, MA as amended by Town Counsel. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-1. Epstein opposed.
Yes: Dash, PaolilloNo: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the recommendation of the Community Path Project Committee for Community Path Phase II design service contract with Pare Corp. and that the Select Board execute the contract for designer services between the Town of Belmont and Pare Corp. of Foxborough, MA as amended by Town Counsel. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-1. Epstein opposed..”
Amend the charge of the Structural Change Implementation Committee to add "or designee of the committee" for both Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee and Energy Committee members
Motion was made to amend the charge of the Structural Change Implementation Committee to add "or designee of the committee" for both Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee and Energy Committee members. 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 charge of the Structural Change Implementation Committee to add "or designee of the committee" for both Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee and Energy Committee members. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Michael Klug and Christine Arthur to Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations Vision 21 Implementation Committee Motion was made to appoint Michael Klug and Christine Arthur to Vision 21 Implementation 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
“Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations Vision 21 Implementation Committee Motion was made to appoint Michael Klug and Christine Arthur to Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Structural Change Implementation Committee
Appoint Larry Link to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Structural Change Implementation Committee Motion was made to appoint Larry Link to the Structural Change Implementation 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
“Structural Change Implementation Committee Motion was made to appoint Larry Link to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee
Appoint Kathy Miller to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee as the representative from Belmont Against Racism for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee Motion was made to appoint Kathy Miller to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee as the representative from Belmont Against Racism 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
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee Motion was made to appoint Kathy Miller to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee as the representative from Belmont Against Racism for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Andrew Poulson to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee as the representative from the Disability Access Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Andrew Poulson to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee as the representative from the Disability Access 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 Andrew Poulson to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee as the representative from the Disability Access Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Massport Communities Advisory Committee
Accept the resignation of Myron Kassaraba from the Massport Communities Advisory Committee effective December 16, 2022
Massport Communities Advisory Committee Motion was made to accept the resignation of Myron Kassaraba from the Massport Communities Advisory Committee effective December 16, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Massport Communities Advisory Committee Motion was made to accept the resignation of Myron Kassaraba from the Massport Communities Advisory Committee effective December 16, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Rachelle Reinhart to the Massport Communities Advisory Committee to begin December 16, 2022
Motion was made to appoint Rachelle Reinhart to the Massport Communities Advisory Committee to begin December 16, 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 appoint Rachelle Reinhart to the Massport Communities Advisory Committee to begin December 16, 2022. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Enter Executive Session and return to public session
Executive Session #1 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; Joint Public Safety Dispatchers International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 Executive Session #2 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; Executive Session #3 To discuss strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Motion was made to enter 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
“Executive Session #1 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; Joint Public Safety Dispatchers International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 Executive Session #2 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; Executive Session #3 To discuss strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Motion was made to enter Executive Session and return to public session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
Leave Executive Session and return to public session
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
“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..”
Ratify and execute the Town Administrator contract as outlined by Mr. Epstein
Motion was made to ratify and execute the Town Administrator contract as outlined by Mr. 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 ratify and execute the Town Administrator contract as outlined by Mr. Epstein. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve minutes as amended by a vote of 3-0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve minutes as amended by a vote of 3-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to approve minutes as amended 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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