MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 10, 2023
29 recorded votes, 29 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 of hiring a consultant to work on ZBA Zoning By-laws
Approve the renewal contract with Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) for preventative maintenance in all Town and School Buildings in the amount of$586,370.00
A motion was made to approve the renewal contract with Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) for preventative maintenance in all Town and School Buildings in the amount of$586,370.00. 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 approve the renewal contract with Ambient Temperature Corporation (ATCO) for preventative maintenance in all Town and School Buildings in the amount of$586,370.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the renewal contract with M.P Building Services for a cleaning contract in the amount of$1,059,190.00
A motion was made to approve the renewal contract with M.P Building Services for a cleaning contract in the amount of$1,059,190.00. 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 approve the renewal contract with M.P Building Services for a cleaning contract in the amount of$1,059,190.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the contract to install a new Public Address system for the Butler School to Galaxy Integrated Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $125,924.84
A motion was made to approve the contract to install a new Public Address system for the Butler School to Galaxy Integrated Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $125,924.84. 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 install a new Public Address system for the Butler School to Galaxy Integrated Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $125,924.84. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the Memorandums of Agreement for Facilities and Shared Services as presented
A motion was made to approve the Memorandums of Agreement for Facilities and Shared Services 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 Memorandums of Agreement for Facilities and Shared Services as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Update on Belmont Police Co-Responder Program
Approve the request for a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) to Binod Rijal on July 22,2023 from the hours of 5:00 to 10:00 PM at the First Church in Belmont, UU for a religious ceremony
A motion was made to approve the request for a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) to Binod Rijal on July 22,2023 from the hours of 5:00 to 10:00 PM at the First Church in Belmont, UU for a religious ceremony. 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 for a one-day liquor license (all alcohol) to Binod Rijal on July 22,2023 from the hours of 5:00 to 10:00 PM at the First Church in Belmont, UU for a religious ceremony. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to reschedule Town Day to Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM through 4:00 PM
A motion was made to approve request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to reschedule Town Day to Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM through 4:00 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 request from the Belmont Center Business Association (BCBA) to reschedule Town Day to Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM through 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Change the direction of travel on Understood Street from one-way northbound to one-way southbound
A motion was made to change the direction of travel on Understood Street from one-way northbound to one-way southbound. 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 change the direction of travel on Understood Street from one-way northbound to one-way southbound. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Concord Ave
Construct two parking spaces on Underwood Street traveling southbound as diagramed by Director of Community Development Glenn Clancy, one space being marked "Handicapped Only" and the second being...
A motion was made to construct two parking spaces on Underwood Street traveling southbound as diagramed by Director of Community Development Glenn Clancy, one space being marked "Handicapped Only" and the second being unmarked until further study. 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 construct two parking spaces on Underwood Street traveling southbound as diagramed by Director of Community Development Glenn Clancy, one space being marked "Handicapped Only" and the second being unmarked until further study. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Redo the bike lane layout at the Post Office on Concord Avenue as outlined by Director of Community Development Glenn Clancy
A motion was made to redo the bike lane layout at the Post Office on Concord Avenue as outlined by Director of Community Development Glenn Clancy. 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 redo the bike lane layout at the Post Office on Concord Avenue as outlined by Director of Community Development Glenn Clancy. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Meenal Bagla from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee - Meenal Bagla A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Meenal Bagla from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee - Meenal Bagla A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Meenal Bagla from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Steve Colello from the Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission - Steve Colello A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Steve Colello from the Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Recreation Commission - Steve Colello A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Steve Colello from the Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of May Ye from the Cultural Council
C. Cultural Council - May Ye A Motion was made to accept the resignation of May Ye from the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“c. Cultural Council - May Ye A Motion was made to accept the resignation of May Ye from the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Paul Joy to the Economic Development Committee for a 2- year term ending June 30, 2025
Economic Development Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Paul Joy to the Economic Development Committee for a 2- year term ending 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
“Economic Development Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Paul Joy to the Economic Development Committee for a 2- year term ending June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Schuyler Wiggin to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to appoint Schuyler Wiggin to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term ending 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 Schuyler Wiggin to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Armine Humphrey to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to appoint Armine Humphrey to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term ending 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 Armine Humphrey to the Economic Development Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Reappoint Gloria Pimentel to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
Cultural Council: A Motion was made to reappoint Gloria Pimentel to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Cultural Council: A Motion was made to reappoint Gloria Pimentel to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Karen Bauerle to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Karen Bauerle to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 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 Karen Bauerle to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Emily Kennerley to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Emily Kennerley to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 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 Emily Kennerley to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Sue Morris to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Sue Morris to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 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 Sue Morris to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Vera Savage to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Vera Savage to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 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 Vera Savage to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Radha Iyengar to the Land Management Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 20, 2026
Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill: A Motion was made to reappoint Radha Iyengar to the Land Management Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 20, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill: A Motion was made to reappoint Radha Iyengar to the Land Management Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 20, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Reappoint Carl Solander to the Land Management Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 20, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Carl Solander to the Land Management Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 20, 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 reappoint Carl Solander to the Land Management Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 20, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Appoint Rick Bodmer to the Land Management Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 20, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Rick Bodmer to the Land Management Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 20, 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 Rick Bodmer to the Land Management Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 20, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint John Kolterman to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
Structural Change Implementation Committee: A Motion was made to appoint John Kolterman to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Structural Change Implementation Committee: A Motion was made to appoint John Kolterman to the Structural Change Implementation Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Brian Antonellis to the Retirement Board for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
Retirement Board: A Motion was made to appoint Brian Antonellis to the Retirement Board for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Retirement Board: A Motion was made to appoint Brian Antonellis to the Retirement Board for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Community Preservation Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025
Community Preservation Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Community Preservation Committee for a 2-year term ending 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
“Community Preservation Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Community Preservation Committee for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Anne Marie Mahoney to the Community Preservation Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Anne Marie Mahoney to the Community Preservation Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 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 Anne Marie Mahoney to the Community Preservation Committee for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to disband Meet Belmont Planning Committee
Disband the Meet Belmont Planning Committee and thanked all of those who served
A Motion was made to disband the Meet Belmont Planning Committee and thanked all of those who served. 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 disband the Meet Belmont Planning Committee and thanked all of those who served. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Adjourn
None 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
“None 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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