MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 6, 2023
7 recorded votes, 7 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS on the Rink
Approve the following ballot question be placed on the April 4, 2023 annual election ballot: shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Prop 2 ½ (so called) the amounts...
Motion was made to approve the following ballot question be placed on the April 4, 2023 annual election ballot: shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Prop 2 ½ (so called) the amounts required to pay the bonds issue in order to pay the cost of designing, demolishing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility located at 345 Concord Ave. in Belmont MA and all costs and expenses related thereto. Yes or No. 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 following ballot question be placed on the April 4, 2023 annual election ballot: shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Prop 2 ½ (so called) the amounts required to pay the bonds issue in order to pay the cost of designing, demolishing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility located at 345 Concord Ave. in Belmont MA and all costs and expenses related thereto. Yes or No. Motion was approved by a vote of 3- 0..”
Approve a separate method for collecting parking fees for EV Charging Stations and Town will no longer be due any parking revenues from Belmont Light
Motion was made to approve a separate method for collecting parking fees for EV Charging Stations and Town will no longer be due any parking revenues from Belmont Light. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve a separate method for collecting parking fees for EV Charging Stations and Town will no longer be due any parking revenues from Belmont Light. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Discussion and possible vote on request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Motion made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote on request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Motion made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to host Belmont Town Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Approve the following ballot question as approved by Town Meeting on January 30, 2023 be formally submitted to the Town Clerk to be included in the April 4, 2023 Election Ballot: Question 2 --...
Motion was made to approve the following ballot question as approved by Town Meeting on January 30, 2023 be formally submitted to the Town Clerk to be included in the April 4, 2023 Election Ballot: Question 2 -- Shall the Town vote to the have its elected Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes become an appointed Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes? Yes or No. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the following ballot question as approved by Town Meeting on January 30, 2023 be formally submitted to the Town Clerk to be included in the April 4, 2023 Election Ballot: Question 2 -- Shall the Town vote to the have its elected Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes become an appointed Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes? Yes or No. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Approve the Common Victualler License for CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice, 43 Leonard Street, Belmont
Discussion and possible vote on approval of new Common Victualler License for CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice, 43 Leonard Street, Belmont Motion was made to approve the Common Victualler License for CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice, 43 Leonard Street, Belmont. SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee met last week. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the December 21, 2022 Joint Meeting minutes with the Community Path Project Committee will be delayed until next meeting. Motion was to approve the January 9, 2023 Select Board regular meeting minutes as amended. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote on approval of new Common Victualler License for CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice, 43 Leonard Street, Belmont Motion was made to approve the Common Victualler License for CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice, 43 Leonard Street, Belmont. SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee met last week. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the December 21, 2022 Joint Meeting minutes with the Community Path Project Committee will be delayed until next meeting. Motion was to approve the January 9, 2023 Select Board regular meeting minutes as amended. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the January 9, 2023 Executive Session minutes
Motion was made to approve the January 9, 2023 Executive Session minutes. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the January 9, 2023 Executive Session minutes. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
Move to Executive Session and not return to public session
Executive Session -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 Fire Fighters Local 1637 Motion was made to move to Executive Session and not return to public session. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Executive Session -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 Fire Fighters Local 1637 Motion was made to move to Executive Session and not return to public session. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0. Motion was approved by vote of 3-0..”
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