MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2023
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
During the meeting:
- Roy Epstein took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Conduct the January 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting by remote participation
Motion was made to conduct the January 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting by remote participation. 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 conduct the January 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting by remote participation. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Vote to sign the January 30, 2023 STM Warrant
Sign the January 30, 2023 STM warrant as presented
Motion was made to sign the January 30, 2023 STM warrant as presented. 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 sign the January 30, 2023 STM warrant as presented. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Designate the members of the Library Committee as Special Municipal Employees
Motion was made to designate the members of the Library Committee as Special Municipal Employees. 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 designate the members of the Library Committee as Special Municipal Employees. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Update by the Municipal Skating Rink Building Committee
Lay the update from the Rink Building Committee on the table for the National Grid public hearing
Motion was made to lay the update from the Rink Building Committee on the table for the National Grid public hearing. 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 the update from the Rink Building Committee on the table for the National Grid public hearing. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Amend the motion and add that repaving would be curb to curb
Motion was made to amend the motion and add that repaving would be curb to curb. 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 amend the motion and add that repaving would be curb to curb. Amended Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Remove the update by the Municipal Building Committee from the table
Motion was made to remove the update by the Municipal Building Committee 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 to remove the update by the Municipal Building Committee from the table. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Garvin reiterated the three options
Appropriate out of ARPA funds, $124,000 towards the Town operating budget and $1,876,000 towards the School operating budget for two years
Motion was made to appropriate out of ARPA funds, $124,000 towards the Town operating budget and $1,876,000 towards the School operating budget for two years. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Epstein abstained.
Yes: Dash, PaolilloAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appropriate out of ARPA funds, $124,000 towards the Town operating budget and $1,876,000 towards the School operating budget for two years. Motion was approved by a vote of 2-0. Epstein abstained..”
Update from the Belmont High School Building Committee
Appropriate ARPA funds in the amount of $290,633 for the purchase and installation of 345 solar panels on the Belmont Middle and High School to be expended by the Belmont Middle and High School...
Motion was made to appropriate ARPA funds in the amount of $290,633 for the purchase and installation of 345 solar panels on the Belmont Middle and High School to be expended by the Belmont Middle and High School Building Committee. Motion was made to appropriate ARPA funds in the amount of $1,137,214 towards the capital budget and expended at the discretion of the Select Board with the consultation and recommendation from the Comprehensive Capital Budget 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 ARPA funds in the amount of $290,633 for the purchase and installation of 345 solar panels on the Belmont Middle and High School to be expended by the Belmont Middle and High School Building Committee. Motion was made to appropriate ARPA funds in the amount of $1,137,214 towards the capital budget and expended at the discretion of the Select Board with the consultation and recommendation from the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition and the Chinese American Heritage Foundation to host the Belmont portion of the 3rd Annual Chinese/Lunar New Year Rolling Parade on Sunday,...
Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition and the Chinese American Heritage Foundation to host the Belmont portion of the 3rd Annual Chinese/Lunar New Year Rolling Parade on Sunday, February 12, 2023 (rain date: Sunday February 19, 2023) and to close the "driveway" in front of M&T Bank and Moore St. from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 12, 2023 for the purpose of the motorcade parking and festivities. Town Hall complex to be reserved for parking. 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 Pan-Asian Coalition and the Chinese American Heritage Foundation to host the Belmont portion of the 3rd Annual Chinese/Lunar New Year Rolling Parade on Sunday, February 12, 2023 (rain date: Sunday February 19, 2023) and to close the "driveway" in front of M&T Bank and Moore St. from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 12, 2023 for the purpose of the motorcade parking and festivities. Town Hall complex to be reserved for parking. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Farmers' Market Committee to hold the 2023 Belmont Farmers' Market at the Claflin St. Municipal parking lot from June 1, 2023 through October 26, 2023 using...
Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Farmers' Market Committee to hold the 2023 Belmont Farmers' Market at the Claflin St. Municipal parking lot from June 1, 2023 through October 26, 2023 using the same footprint as the 2022 season. 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 Farmers' Market Committee to hold the 2023 Belmont Farmers' Market at the Claflin St. Municipal parking lot from June 1, 2023 through October 26, 2023 using the same footprint as the 2022 season. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Of Belmont to partner with the Belmont LGBTQ+ alliance in the "Belmont Welcomes" initiative
Motion was made for the Town of Belmont to partner with the Belmont LGBTQ+ alliance in the "Belmont Welcomes" initiative. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Town of Belmont to partner with the Belmont LGBTQ+ alliance in the "Belmont Welcomes" initiative. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Discussion and possible vote on Belmont's MBTA Communities Action Plan
Accept and endorse the MBTA Communities Action Plan as presented
Motion was made to accept and endorse the MBTA Communities Action Plan as presented. 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 accept and endorse the MBTA Communities Action Plan as presented. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Possible vote on appointments, reappointments and acceptance of resignations
Appoint Richard Waruingi as an alternate member to the Disabilities Access Commission to term to expires on June 30, 2025
Disabilities Access Commission - Appointment Motion was made to appoint Richard Waruingi as an alternate member to the Disabilities Access Commission to term to expires on June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Disabilities Access Commission - Appointment Motion was made to appoint Richard Waruingi as an alternate member to the Disabilities Access Commission to term to expires on June 30, 2025. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appoint Rui "Renee" Guo as Planning/Zoning Board member to a 2 year term to expire 6/30/2024 to fill the remaining term of Jeffrey Birenbaum
Economic Development Committee - Appointment Motion was made to appoint Rui "Renee" Guo as Planning/Zoning Board member to a 2 year term to expire 6/30/2024 to fill the remaining term of Jeffrey Birenbaum. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Economic Development Committee - Appointment Motion was made to appoint Rui "Renee" Guo as Planning/Zoning Board member to a 2 year term to expire 6/30/2024 to fill the remaining term of Jeffrey Birenbaum. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Accept the resignation of Paul Rickter from the Housing Trust
C. Housing Trust - Resignation Motion was made to accept the resignation of Paul Rickter from the Housing Trust. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“c. Housing Trust - Resignation Motion was made to accept the resignation of Paul Rickter from the Housing Trust. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Executive Sessions -
Move to Executive Session and return to public session after completion of the Executive Session
Discussion and possible vote to ratify Memorandum of Agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 Motion was made to move to Executive Session and return to public session after completion of the Executive Session. 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 ratify Memorandum of Agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 Motion was made to move to Executive Session and return to public session after completion of the Executive Session. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Leave Executive Session and join the public meeting
Motion was made to leave Executive Session and join the public meeting. 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 join the public meeting. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Ratify the MOA of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 as presented
Motion was made to ratify the MOA of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 as presented. 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 MOA of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637 from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 as presented. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Ratify the MOA for the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 as presented
Motion was made to ratify the MOA for the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 as presented. 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 MOA for the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1637 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 as presented. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
Appropriate $100K from ARPA fund for stipends for EMT and Paramedics
Motion was made to appropriate $100K from ARPA fund for stipends for EMT and Paramedics. 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 $100K from ARPA fund for stipends for EMT and Paramedics. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0..”
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Accept the December 5, 2022 and December 19, 2022 regular minutes as amended
December 19, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to accept the December 5, 2022 and December 19, 2022 regular minutes as amended. Motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“December 19, 2022 - Regular Meeting Motion was made to accept the December 5, 2022 and December 19, 2022 regular minutes as amended. 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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