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Belmont Select Board · April–June 2023 Board · Regular meeting

June 26, 2023

12 recorded votes, 12 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

Approve the request from the Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E., Inc. to use the rear portion of the Claflin Street Municipal Parking Lot for a Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 7 from...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Youth Activities and D.A.R.E., Inc. to use the rear portion of the Claflin Street Municipal Parking Lot for a Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 7 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. 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 Youth Activities and D.A.R.E., Inc. to use the rear portion of the Claflin Street Municipal Parking Lot for a Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 7 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the contract to repair the Town Hall slate roof to Almar, LLC in the amount of $147,250.00 plus 10% contingency and authorize Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator, to sign on behalf of the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to approve the contract to repair the Town Hall slate roof to Almar, LLC in the amount of $147,250.00 plus 10% contingency and authorize Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator, to sign on behalf of the Select Board. 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 contract to repair the Town Hall slate roof to Almar, LLC in the amount of $147,250.00 plus 10% contingency and authorize Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator, to sign on behalf of the Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the contract for phone system replacement to Sangoma Technologies Corp, Ontario, Canada, in the amount of $23,077.42 per month for 60 months

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to approve the contract for phone system replacement to Sangoma Technologies Corp, Ontario, Canada, in the amount of $23,077.42 per month for 60 months. 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 contract for phone system replacement to Sangoma Technologies Corp, Ontario, Canada, in the amount of $23,077.42 per month for 60 months. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept $118,000 in donations to the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to accept $118,000 in donations to the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility. 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 $118,000 in donations to the Belmont Rink and Sports Facility. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Grant an Agricultural Wine permit to the Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the Housing Bear Brewing, LLC, to sell wine at the Belmont Farmers Market for a period of once a month (lune 29, July 27, August...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to grant an Agricultural Wine permit to the Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the Housing Bear Brewing, LLC, to sell wine at the Belmont Farmers Market for a period of once a month (lune 29, July 27, August 24, September 21 and October 19 for the remainder of the Belmont Farmers Market 2023 season. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made to grant an Agricultural Wine permit to the Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the Housing Bear Brewing, LLC, to sell wine at the Belmont Farmers Market for a period of once a month (lune 29, July 27, August 24, September 21 and October 19 for the remainder of the Belmont Farmers Market 2023 season. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The parking configuration in front of the Post Office be restored so that the parking is along the curb, with the exact limits of that area to be determined by July 10, 2023

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 2–1

A Motion was made that the parking configuration in front of the Post Office be restored so that the parking is along the curb, with the exact limits of that area to be determined by July 10, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed 2-1 with Ms. Dionne opposed.

Yes: Epstein, PaolilloNo: DionneThe minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A Motion was made that the parking configuration in front of the Post Office be restored so that the parking is along the curb, with the exact limits of that area to be determined by July 10, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed 2-1 with Ms. Dionne opposed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Discussion and possible vote to approve new Common Victualler licenses to

Approve the new Common Victualler licenses to Dunkin Donuts, 52 Church Street and Dunkin Donuts, 353 Trapelo Road

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Dunkin Donuts, 353 Trapelo Road, Belmont A Motion was made to approve the new Common Victualler licenses to Dunkin Donuts, 52 Church Street and Dunkin Donuts, 353 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Dunkin Donuts, 353 Trapelo Road, Belmont A Motion was made to approve the new Common Victualler licenses to Dunkin Donuts, 52 Church Street and Dunkin Donuts, 353 Trapelo Road. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Good license to Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont Street

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Discussion and possible vote to approve renewal Antique/Secondhand Goods license to Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont St. A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Good license to Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Discussion and possible vote to approve renewal Antique/Secondhand Goods license to Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont St. A Motion was made to approve the renewal of the Antique/Second Hand Good license to Belmont Consignment Furniture, 697 Belmont Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Elliot Daniels from Associate Member to Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 6/23/2026

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to appoint Elliot Daniels from Associate Member to Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 6/23/2026. 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 Elliot Daniels from Associate Member to Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 6/23/2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint David Stiff from Associate Member to Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 6/23/2025

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to appoint David Stiff from Associate Member to Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 6/23/2025. 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 David Stiff from Associate Member to Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 6/23/2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the June 5, 2023 and June 7, 2023 Pre-ATM session minutes as amended by Mr. Epstein

Minutes, page 6

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approval of Minutes June 5, 2023 and June 7, 2023 Pre-ATM Sessions: A Motion was made to approve the June 5, 2023 and June 7, 2023 Pre-ATM session minutes as amended by Mr. Epstein. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Approval of Minutes June 5, 2023 and June 7, 2023 Pre-ATM Sessions: A Motion was made to approve the June 5, 2023 and June 7, 2023 Pre-ATM session minutes as amended by Mr. Epstein. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

June 5, 2023 and June 7, 2023 Pre-ATM Sessions

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

August 28, 2023 5 Adjournment 6 A motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the 7 motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“August 28, 2023 5 Adjournment 6 A motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the 7 motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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