MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 27, 2023
9 recorded votes, 9 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 Economic Development Committee
Adjourn
Next steps suggested by the Select Board were interviewing restaurant owners about their process of opening their business, continue discussions with landlords, A Motion was made to adjourn the Economic Development Committee. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Next steps suggested by the Select Board were interviewing restaurant owners about their process of opening their business, continue discussions with landlords, A Motion was made to adjourn the Economic Development Committee. The motion passed unanimously..”
Discussion on Six-Month Review of Concord Avenue Layout
Retain the existing configuration on Concord Avenue and that the Transportation Advisory Board explore additional signage, painting, markings, bollards and other safety measures along the length...
A Motion was made to retain the existing configuration on Concord Avenue and that the Transportation Advisory Board explore additional signage, painting, markings, bollards and other safety measures along the length of Concord Avenue, and that they return in 3 months with a recommendation. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to retain the existing configuration on Concord Avenue and that the Transportation Advisory Board explore additional signage, painting, markings, bollards and other safety measures along the length of Concord Avenue, and that they return in 3 months with a recommendation. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Update on Payson Park Music Festival
Approve the request to declare the following Fire Department apparatus as surplus material and authorize the sale of those items through Municipal Auction Site: a) 34 Scott 4.5 Air Packs Frames...
A Motion was made to approve the request to declare the following Fire Department apparatus as surplus material and authorize the sale of those items through Municipal Auction Site: a) 34 Scott 4.5 Air Packs Frames with Air Cylinders b) 4 Rapid Intervention Air Packs with Air Cylinders c) 54 Scott 4.5 Air Cylinders The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the request to declare the following Fire Department apparatus as surplus material and authorize the sale of those items through Municipal Auction Site: a) 34 Scott 4.5 Air Packs Frames with Air Cylinders b) 4 Rapid Intervention Air Packs with Air Cylinders c) 54 Scott 4.5 Air Cylinders The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the disclosure by a non-elected municipal employee of financial interest and determination by appointing authority as required by MGL Chapter 268(a) Section 19 by Jeffrey Birenbaum of the...
A Motion was made to accept the disclosure by a non-elected municipal employee of financial interest and determination by appointing authority as required by MGL Chapter 268(a) Section 19 by Jeffrey Birenbaum of the Planning Board and allow him to participate in Board Case 23-0-5 regarding the Belmont High School and Middle School. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept the disclosure by a non-elected municipal employee of financial interest and determination by appointing authority as required by MGL Chapter 268(a) Section 19 by Jeffrey Birenbaum of the Planning Board and allow him to participate in Board Case 23-0-5 regarding the Belmont High School and Middle School. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request for a one day liquor license (beer & wine only) from Kristen Clark, Friends of the Belmont Public Library to host a Putt and Sip fundraiser on Friday, March 10, 2023 from the...
Discussion and possible vote on request for one day liquor license (beer & wine only) from Kristen Clark, Friends of the Belmont Public Library to host a Putt and Sip fundraiser on Friday, March 10, 2023 from the hours of 6:00 PM through 9:00 PM at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont A Motion was made to approve the request for a one day liquor license (beer & wine only) from Kristen Clark, Friends of the Belmont Public Library to host a Putt and Sip fundraiser on Friday, March 10, 2023 from the hours of 6:00 PM through 9:00 PM at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont. Ms. Garvin explained that there was a discussion with the Fire Chief about the Library needing to resolve some items from the inspection. Chief DeStefano said the requirements have been met. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote on request for one day liquor license (beer & wine only) from Kristen Clark, Friends of the Belmont Public Library to host a Putt and Sip fundraiser on Friday, March 10, 2023 from the hours of 6:00 PM through 9:00 PM at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont A Motion was made to approve the request for a one day liquor license (beer & wine only) from Kristen Clark, Friends of the Belmont Public Library to host a Putt and Sip fundraiser on Friday, March 10, 2023 from the hours of 6:00 PM through 9:00 PM at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont. Ms. Garvin explained that there was a discussion with the Fire Chief about the Library needing to resolve some items from the inspection. Chief DeStefano said the requirements have been met. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Kenneth Krill to a 3-year term to the Recreation Commission to expire June 30, 2025
Committee Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations a) Recreation Commission - appointment A Motion was made to appoint Kenneth Krill to a 3-year term to the Recreation Commission to expire June 30, 2025. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Committee Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations a) Recreation Commission - appointment A Motion was made to appoint Kenneth Krill to a 3-year term to the Recreation Commission to expire June 30, 2025. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Millie Rahn from the Cultural Council effective February 27, 2023
B) Cultural Council - resignation A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Millie Rahn from the Cultural Council effective February 27, 2023. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“b) Cultural Council - resignation A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Millie Rahn from the Cultural Council effective February 27, 2023. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the: September 20, 2022 Executive Session minutes December 5, 2022 Executive Session minutes January 23, 2023 Regular Session minutes as amended January 23 2023 Executive Session minutes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES A Motion was made to approve the: September 20, 2022 Executive Session minutes December 5, 2022 Executive Session minutes January 23, 2023 Regular Session minutes as amended January 23 2023 Executive Session minutes. January 30, 2023 Pre-Special Town Meeting Session minutes February 6, 2023 Regular Session minutes as amended February 6, 2023 Executive Session minutes The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MINUTES A Motion was made to approve the: September 20, 2022 Executive Session minutes December 5, 2022 Executive Session minutes January 23, 2023 Regular Session minutes as amended January 23 2023 Executive Session minutes. January 30, 2023 Pre-Special Town Meeting Session minutes February 6, 2023 Regular Session minutes as amended February 6, 2023 Executive Session minutes The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
ADJOURNMENT
The adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and
ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to the adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to the adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion passed unanimously..”
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