MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Joint meeting
March 20, 2023
13 recorded votes, 13 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
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Approve the warrant for the April 4, 2023 Annual Town Election as presented
A Motion was made to approve the warrant for the April 4, 2023 Annual Town Election as presented. The motion was seconded and 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 warrant for the April 4, 2023 Annual Town Election as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the liquor license application of Roxana Lemus of Belmont Beer and Wine, LLC for a new §15 off-premises liquor license (beer and wine only) at 32 Leonard St., Belmont
A Motion was made to approve the liquor license application of Roxana Lemus of Belmont Beer and Wine, LLC for a new §15 off-premises liquor license (beer and wine only) at 32 Leonard St., Belmont. 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 liquor license application of Roxana Lemus of Belmont Beer and Wine, LLC for a new §15 off-premises liquor license (beer and wine only) at 32 Leonard St., Belmont. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Ms. Hewitt shared the FY2024 Final Recommendations
Authorize the use of up to $10,066,890 in Free Cash for the FY2024 budget that is presented to Town Meeting
A Motion was made for the Select Board to authorize the use of up to $10,066,890 in Free Cash for the FY2024 budget that is presented to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made for the Select Board to authorize the use of up to $10,066,890 in Free Cash for the FY2024 budget that is presented to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
The Warrant Committee to authorize the use of up to $10,066,890 in Free Cash for the FY2024 budget that is presented to Town Meeting
Town of Belmont Open Meeting of the Select Board and Joint Meeting with the Warrant Committee, March 20, 2023 A Motion was made for the Warrant Committee to authorize the use of up to $10,066,890 in Free Cash for the FY2024 budget that is presented to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Town of Belmont Open Meeting of the Select Board and Joint Meeting with the Warrant Committee, March 20, 2023 A Motion was made for the Warrant Committee to authorize the use of up to $10,066,890 in Free Cash for the FY2024 budget that is presented to Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Approve the request by the owner of 393 Belmont Street for the placement of an accessible parking space in front of their property at 393 Belmont Street
A Motion was made to approve the request by the owner of 393 Belmont Street for the placement of an accessible parking space in front of their property at 393 Belmont Street. Mr. Epstein asked if the HC Parking policy includes reassessing the need for the existing spots. Mr. Clancy said this is done through the Police Department. The motion was seconded and 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 by the owner of 393 Belmont Street for the placement of an accessible parking space in front of their property at 393 Belmont Street. Mr. Epstein asked if the HC Parking policy includes reassessing the need for the existing spots. Mr. Clancy said this is done through the Police Department. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Review of Community Preservation Committee FY2024 Applications
Approve the request from the LGBTQ+ Alliance to install twenty transgender posters and flags on the Town Green at 2 Leonard St. from March 28 through April 3, 2023, and to close the driveway in...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the LGBTQ+ Alliance to install twenty transgender posters and flags on the Town Green at 2 Leonard St. from March 28 through April 3, 2023, and to close the driveway in front of the M&T Bank on Friday, March 31st from 3:00 - 4:30 pm to host a gathering to read names and accomplishments, in celebration of Transgender Awareness Month. The motion was seconded and 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 from the LGBTQ+ Alliance to install twenty transgender posters and flags on the Town Green at 2 Leonard St. from March 28 through April 3, 2023, and to close the driveway in front of the M&T Bank on Friday, March 31st from 3:00 - 4:30 pm to host a gathering to read names and accomplishments, in celebration of Transgender Awareness Month. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the second annual road race with both the 5k and 2k races on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 7:00am to 11:30am with the routes...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the second annual road race with both the 5k and 2k races on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 7:00am to 11:30am with the routes provided. The motion was seconded and 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 from the Belmont Chinese American Association to host the second annual road race with both the 5k and 2k races on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 7:00am to 11:30am with the routes provided. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Q2 (Second Quarter) Report
Accept the $1,500.00 donation on behalf of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) from Cambridge Savings Bank for a spring networking event at Savino's Grille on March 28, 2023
A Motion was made to accept the $1,500.00 donation on behalf of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) from Cambridge Savings Bank for a spring networking event at Savino's Grille on March 28, 2023. The motion was seconded and 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 $1,500.00 donation on behalf of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) from Cambridge Savings Bank for a spring networking event at Savino's Grille on March 28, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Committee Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations - possible votes
Accept the resignations of Nushin Yazdi as a full member and Mary M. Perry as an associate member from the Belmont Historic District Commission
A Motion was made to accept the resignations of Nushin Yazdi as a full member and Mary M. Perry as an associate member from the Belmont Historic District Commission. The motion was seconded and 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 resignations of Nushin Yazdi as a full member and Mary M. Perry as an associate member from the Belmont Historic District Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Matt Scholwald to the Belmont Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 to the vacant Full Member position
A Motion was made to appoint Matt Scholwald to the Belmont Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 to the vacant Full Member position. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Matt Scholwald to the Belmont Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 to the vacant Full Member position. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Brian Antonellis to the Vision21 Implementation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023
Vision 21 Implementation Committee A Motion was made to appoint Brian Antonellis to the Vision21 Implementation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vision 21 Implementation Committee A Motion was made to appoint Brian Antonellis to the Vision21 Implementation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the March 6, 2023 Executive Session 1 and March 6, 2023 Executive Session 2 minutes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 6, 2023 - Executive Session 1 and March 6, 2023 - Executive Session 2: A Motion was made to approve the March 6, 2023 Executive Session 1 and March 6, 2023 Executive Session 2 minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 6, 2023 - Executive Session 1 and March 6, 2023 - Executive Session 2: A Motion was made to approve the March 6, 2023 Executive Session 1 and March 6, 2023 Executive Session 2 minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining..”
NEXT MEETINGS
The adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously
NEXT MEETINGS April 4, 2023 at 7:00pm - Regular Meeting April 7, 2023 at 8:00am - Reorganizational Meeting April 24, 2023 at 7:00pm - Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to the adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“NEXT MEETINGS April 4, 2023 at 7:00pm - Regular Meeting April 7, 2023 at 8:00am - Reorganizational Meeting April 24, 2023 at 7:00pm - Regular Meeting ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to the adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
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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