MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · April–June 2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 22, 2023
15 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion and Possible Vote to Accept Recreation Department Donations
Accept the following donations on behalf of the Recreation Department
A Motion was made to accept the following donations on behalf of the Recreation Department. T-Ball donations - Each Group $300 8 Summer Movie Series - $4900 Lions Club of Belmont Lynn Findlay 9 Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E. Freiner Plumbing Stonehearth 10 Family Campout - $500 each Champions Sporting Goods Belmont Toy 11 Lynn Findlay Freiner Plumbing Shop Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E. A 12 Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. Program - Chocolate Dream 13 $500 14 Belmont Police Patrolmen's Association 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 following donations on behalf of the Recreation Department. T-Ball donations - Each Group $300 8 Summer Movie Series - $4900 Lions Club of Belmont Lynn Findlay 9 Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E. Freiner Plumbing Stonehearth 10 Family Campout - $500 each Champions Sporting Goods Belmont Toy 11 Lynn Findlay Freiner Plumbing Shop Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E. A 12 Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. Program - Chocolate Dream 13 $500 14 Belmont Police Patrolmen's Association The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Review of FY2024 Capital Projects
Open the Public Hearing
Public Hearing - Discussion and possible vote on application from Art's Specialties, LLC, 369 Trapelo Road, Belmont for a Change of Category in liquor license from a §15 off-premises liquor license (beer and wine only) to a §15 off-premises liquor license (all alcohol) A Motion was made to open the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing - Discussion and possible vote on application from Art's Specialties, LLC, 369 Trapelo Road, Belmont for a Change of Category in liquor license from a §15 off-premises liquor license (beer and wine only) to a §15 off-premises liquor license (all alcohol) A Motion was made to open the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Close the Public Hearing
A Motion was made to close the Public Hearing. 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 close the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the application from Art's Specialties, LLC, for a change of category in liquor license from a §15 off-premises liquor license (beer and wine only) to a §15off-premises liquor license (all...
A Motion was made to approve the application from Art's Specialties, LLC, for a change of category in liquor license from a §15 off-premises liquor license (beer and wine only) to a §15off-premises liquor license (all alcohol). 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 application from Art's Specialties, LLC, for a change of category in liquor license from a §15 off-premises liquor license (beer and wine only) to a §15off-premises liquor license (all alcohol). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Permanent Audit Committee Update
Approve the recommendation from the Transportation Advisory Committee to install speed tables and associated signage on Winter Street, between Marsh Street and Country Club Lane, in the locations...
A Motion was made to approve the recommendation from the Transportation Advisory Committee to install speed tables and associated signage on Winter Street, between Marsh Street and Country Club Lane, in the locations shown on the attached map. 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 recommendation from the Transportation Advisory Committee to install speed tables and associated signage on Winter Street, between Marsh Street and Country Club Lane, in the locations shown on the attached map. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the engineering services agreement from VHB in the amount of $297,600 for design services along the Grove Street corridor
A Motion was made to approve the engineering services agreement from VHB in the amount of $297,600 for design services along the Grove Street corridor. 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 engineering services agreement from VHB in the amount of $297,600 for design services along the Grove Street corridor. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Library Donation Presentations & project update
Accept the donations to the Town in the amount of $1,125,00.00 and direct the Treasurer and Town Account to deposit them for the purpose of the Library Building Project, subject to further...
A Motion was made to accept the donations to the Town in the amount of $1,125,00.00 and direct the Treasurer and Town Account to deposit them for the purpose of the Library Building Project, subject to further expenditure by the Library Building Committee. 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 donations to the Town in the amount of $1,125,00.00 and direct the Treasurer and Town Account to deposit them for the purpose of the Library Building Project, subject to further expenditure by the Library Building Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to approve the Housing Production Plan (HPP)
Approve the Housing Production Plan as presented with minor edits as discussed
A Motion was made to approve the Housing Production Plan as presented with minor edits as discussed. 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 Housing Production Plan as presented with minor edits as discussed. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible appointment of Planning Board
Appoint Carol Ann Berberian as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to appoint Carol Ann Berberian as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025. There was a discussion of the terms for Planning Board members, and which members will want to be reappointed. 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 Carol Ann Berberian as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025. There was a discussion of the terms for Planning Board members, and which members will want to be reappointed. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Andrew Osborn as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to appoint Andrew Osborn as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025. 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 Andrew Osborn as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the water and sewer rates and budget for FY2024 as presented assuming the rate increase is effective July 1 and is billed August 1
A Motion was made to approve the water and sewer rates and budget for FY2024 as presented assuming the rate increase is effective July 1 and is billed August 1. 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 water and sewer rates and budget for FY2024 as presented assuming the rate increase is effective July 1 and is billed August 1. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
April 24, 2023 Regular Session
Approve a one-time increase in COLA in FY2023 for Retirees from 3% to 5% conditioned upon adoption of Option 2 as set forth by the Retirement Board
Ms. Dionne corrected the vote for the COLA increase to read: A Motion was made to approve a one-time increase in COLA in FY2023 for Retirees from 3% to 5% conditioned upon adoption of Option 2 as set forth by the Retirement Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Dionne corrected the vote for the COLA increase to read: A Motion was made to approve a one-time increase in COLA in FY2023 for Retirees from 3% to 5% conditioned upon adoption of Option 2 as set forth by the Retirement Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the April 24, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended
Ms. Dionne also corrected the first sentence of the Vision21 motion to read: "Ms. Dionne moved that the Select Board declare that high priority work for the Vision21 Implementation Committee includes identifying…" A Motion was made to approve the April 24, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Dionne also corrected the first sentence of the Vision21 motion to read: "Ms. Dionne moved that the Select Board declare that high priority work for the Vision21 Implementation Committee includes identifying…" A Motion was made to approve the April 24, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..” (Motion: Dionne)
Monday May 1, 2023 Pre-ATM Session
Approve the April 24, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the April 24, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended. 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 April 24, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Next Meetings
Adjourn
Next Meetings May 24, 2023 at 8:00am Adjournment A motion was made to 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 May 24, 2023 at 8:00am Adjournment A motion was made to 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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