MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 3, 2023
13 recorded votes, 12 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
Mr. Dash then read the Town of Belmont Select Board Proclamation
Approve the request from the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $245,000.00 for security projects at the Butler, Burbank...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $245,000.00 for security projects at the Butler, Burbank and Winn Brook schools. 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 Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $245,000.00 for security projects at the Butler, Burbank and Winn Brook schools. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $892,214.00 for repairs to the Butler school
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $892,214.00 for repairs to the Butler school. 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 Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $892,214.00 for repairs to the Butler school. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the liquor license application of Syx Belmont Corp, dba Hanami for a new §12 on-premises restaurant liquor license (all alcoholic beverages) 89 Trapelo Road, Belmont
A Motion was made to approve the liquor license application of Syx Belmont Corp, dba Hanami for a new §12 on-premises restaurant liquor license (all alcoholic beverages) 89 Trapelo Road, Belmont. 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 liquor license application of Syx Belmont Corp, dba Hanami for a new §12 on-premises restaurant liquor license (all alcoholic beverages) 89 Trapelo Road, Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Award the contract for the 2023 Roadway Patching Contract to Cassidy Corporation of Haverhill, AfA for an amount not to exceed $145,269.00
A motion was made to award the contract for the 2023 Roadway Patching Contract to Cassidy Corporation of Haverhill, AfA for an amount not to exceed $145,269.00. 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 award the contract for the 2023 Roadway Patching Contract to Cassidy Corporation of Haverhill, AfA for an amount not to exceed $145,269.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Refer the citizens petition submitted by Ralph Jones to the Planning Board in order to hold a public hearing in time to hold an Annual Town Meeting
A motion was made to refer the citizens petition submitted by Ralph Jones to the Planning Board in order to hold a public hearing in time to hold an Annual 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 to refer the citizens petition submitted by Ralph Jones to the Planning Board in order to hold a public hearing in time to hold an Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Take position on Community Preservation Committee Applications. Applicant
Favorable action on the following Community Preservation Act projects and amounts: Conservation Fund, $200,000 Fund to Support the Creation of New Affordable Housing, $250,000 Grove Street...
Mr. Dash moved favorable action on the following Community Preservation Act projects and amounts: Conservation Fund, $200,000 Fund to Support the Creation of New Affordable Housing, $250,000 Grove Street Baseball and Basketball Reconstruction, $941,935.07 Historical Object Preservation Plan - Belmont Public Library, $86,787 PQ Basketball Court Replacement - In Kind, $124,592 Predevelopment Planning for Rejuvenation of Sherman Gardens, $40,000 FY24 - Off-Cycle Final Application - Belmont Women's Club Request, $31,500 For a total of $2,034,814.07 Town of Belmont Select Board Open Meeting, April 3, 2023 Page 3 Ms. Dionne pointed out that the request for the Predevelopment of Sherman Gardens should read $400,000 (not $40,000). Mr. Dash amended his motion to read $400,000. Mr. Epstein asked if the Conservation Fund and the Fund for Affordable Housing will create a protocol for spending the money. Ms. Dionne explained that for the Affordable House Fund the existing Housing Trust grant agreement would be amended to reflect the additional amounts, and that something similar would be done for the Conservation Fund. Oversight of the spending of the funds was discussed. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dash moved favorable action on the following Community Preservation Act projects and amounts: Conservation Fund, $200,000 Fund to Support the Creation of New Affordable Housing, $250,000 Grove Street Baseball and Basketball Reconstruction, $941,935.07 Historical Object Preservation Plan - Belmont Public Library, $86,787 PQ Basketball Court Replacement - In Kind, $124,592 Predevelopment Planning for Rejuvenation of Sherman Gardens, $40,000 FY24 - Off-Cycle Final Application - Belmont Women's Club Request, $31,500 For a total of $2,034,814.07 Town of Belmont Select Board Open Meeting, April 3, 2023 Page 3 Ms. Dionne pointed out that the request for the Predevelopment of Sherman Gardens should read $400,000 (not $40,000). Mr. Dash amended his motion to read $400,000. Mr. Epstein asked if the Conservation Fund and the Fund for Affordable Housing will create a protocol for spending the money. Ms. Dionne explained that for the Affordable House Fund the existing Housing Trust grant agreement would be amended to reflect the additional amounts, and that something similar would be done for the Conservation Fund. Oversight of the spending of the funds was discussed. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..” (Motion: Dash)
Move to approve a one-day liquor license for an event on Friday, April 28, 2023 from the hours of 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont hosted by The...
A Motion was made Move to approve a one-day liquor license for an event on Friday, April 28, 2023 from the hours of 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont hosted by The Friends of the Belmont Public Library. 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 Move to approve a one-day liquor license for an event on Friday, April 28, 2023 from the hours of 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont hosted by The Friends of the Belmont Public Library. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association for proposed outdoor dining plan and traffic plan as presented to start on May 2, 2023 and end on October 31, 2023 and include a...
A motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association for proposed outdoor dining plan and traffic plan as presented to start on May 2, 2023 and end on October 31, 2023 and include a space for Bake House at the Town Administrator's discretion. 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 Center Business Association for proposed outdoor dining plan and traffic plan as presented to start on May 2, 2023 and end on October 31, 2023 and include a space for Bake House at the Town Administrator's discretion. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
February 27, 2023 & March 6, 2023 Open Session
Approve the February 27, 2023 minutes as amended and the March 6, 2023 Regular Session minutes
A Motion was made to approve the February 27, 2023 minutes as amended and the March 6, 2023 Regular Session minutes. 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 February 27, 2023 minutes as amended and the March 6, 2023 Regular Session minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Go into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for 12 negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract 13 negotiations with...
10 Executive Session 11 A motion was made go into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for 12 negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract 13 negotiations with nonunion personnel; Belmont Fire Chief. The motion was seconded and passed 14 unanimously by 3-0 rollcall vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“10 Executive Session 11 A motion was made go into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for 12 negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract 13 negotiations with nonunion personnel; Belmont Fire Chief. The motion was seconded and passed 14 unanimously by 3-0 rollcall vote..”
Return to Open Session
16 A motion was made to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 17 3-0 rollcall vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“16 A motion was made to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 17 3-0 rollcall vote..”
Go into Executive Session to discuss the deployment of 23 security personnel or devices, or strategies in respect thereto; Information Technology
22 A motion was made for the Select Board to go into Executive Session to discuss the deployment of 23 security personnel or devices, or strategies in respect thereto; Information Technology. The motion 24 was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call 3-0 rollcall vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“22 A motion was made for the Select Board to go into Executive Session to discuss the deployment of 23 security personnel or devices, or strategies in respect thereto; Information Technology. The motion 24 was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call 3-0 rollcall vote..”
The Information Technology Advisory Committee to go into Executive Session to 26 discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies in respect thereto; Information 27 Technology
25 A Motion was made for the Information Technology Advisory Committee to go into Executive Session to 26 discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies in respect thereto; Information 27 Technology. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“25 A Motion was made for the Information Technology Advisory Committee to go into Executive Session to 26 discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies in respect thereto; Information 27 Technology. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
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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