MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 7, 2023
32 recorded votes, 32 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
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Award the Cement Concrete Sidewalk and Granite Curbing Contract for FY2024 to N. Sacca & Sons, Inc., of Arlington, MA in the amount of$432,980.00
A Motion was made to award the Cement Concrete Sidewalk and Granite Curbing Contract for FY2024 to N. Sacca & Sons, Inc., of Arlington, MA in the amount of$432,980.00. 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 Cement Concrete Sidewalk and Granite Curbing Contract for FY2024 to N. Sacca & Sons, Inc., of Arlington, MA in the amount of$432,980.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Open the Public Hearing
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
“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 liquor license application from Star Markets Company, Inc., d/b/a Star Market, located at 535 Trapelo Road, Belmont, lUA for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers
A Motion was made to approve the liquor license application from Star Markets Company, Inc., d/b/a Star Market, located at 535 Trapelo Road, Belmont, lUA for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. 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 from Star Markets Company, Inc., d/b/a Star Market, located at 535 Trapelo Road, Belmont, lUA for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
The sale of the $500,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 28, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate...
A Motion was made that the sale of the $500,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 28, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2024 $50,000 2029 $50,000 2025 50,000 2030 50,000 2026 50,000 2031 50,000 2027 50,000 2032 50,000 2028 50,000 2033 50,000 Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. 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 that the sale of the $500,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 28, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2024 $50,000 2029 $50,000 2025 50,000 2030 50,000 2026 50,000 2031 50,000 2027 50,000 2032 50,000 2028 50,000 2033 50,000 Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
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Approve the request from the Foundation for Belmont Education to host the annual FBE Apple Run on October 29, 2023
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Foundation for Belmont Education to host the annual FBE Apple Run on October 29, 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 approve the request from the Foundation for Belmont Education to host the annual FBE Apple Run on October 29, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the new Common Victualler license to Tatte Bakery & Cafe, 495 Trapelo Road, Belmont
A Motion was made to approve the new Common Victualler license to Tatte Bakery & Cafe, 495 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 new Common Victualler license to Tatte Bakery & Cafe, 495 Trapelo Road, Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the relocation of the Belmont Public Library Children's Room to the Everett C. Benton Library to be utilized based on the proposal as proposed by the Library Board of Trustees
A Motion was made to approve the relocation of the Belmont Public Library Children's Room to the Everett C. Benton Library to be utilized based on the proposal as proposed by the Library Board of Trustees. 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 relocation of the Belmont Public Library Children's Room to the Everett C. Benton Library to be utilized based on the proposal as proposed by the Library Board of Trustees. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement on possible temporary use of Everett C. Benton Library
A Motion was made to approve the Memorandum of Agreement on possible temporary use of Everett C. Benton 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 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement on possible temporary use of Everett C. Benton Library. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to accept committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Russell Leino from the Community Path Project Committee
Community Path Project Committee - Russell Leino A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Russell Leino from the Community Path Project Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Community Path Project Committee - Russell Leino A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Russell Leino from the Community Path Project Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Ye Zhang Pogue from the Belmont Human Rights Commission
Belmont Human Rights Commission - Ye Zhang Pogue A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Ye Zhang Pogue from the Belmont Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Belmont Human Rights Commission - Ye Zhang Pogue A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Ye Zhang Pogue from the Belmont Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Theodore Dukas to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
Council on Aging A Motion was made to reappoint Theodore Dukas to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on 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
“Council on Aging A Motion was made to reappoint Theodore Dukas to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Tommasina Olson to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Tommasina Olson to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on 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 reappoint Tommasina Olson to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Margaret Callanan to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Margaret Callanan to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on 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 Margaret Callanan to the Council on Aging for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Brian Antonellis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3- Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
Vision 21 Implementation Committee A Motion was made to reappoint Brian Antonellis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3- Year Term to expire on 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
“Vision 21 Implementation Committee A Motion was made to reappoint Brian Antonellis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3- Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Gang Zhao to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Gang Zhao to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3-Year Term to expire on 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 reappoint Gang Zhao to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Candidate Erin Lubien to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Candidate Erin Lubien to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3-Year Term to expire on 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 Candidate Erin Lubien to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint the list of Election Worker as presented to the Select Board by the Democratic Committee and the Republican Committee
A Motion was made to appoint the list of Election Worker as presented to the Select Board by the Democratic Committee and the Republican 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 appoint the list of Election Worker as presented to the Select Board by the Democratic Committee and the Republican Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Jason Marcotte to the MWRA Advisory Board for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024
MWRA Advisory Board A Motion was made to reappoint Jason Marcotte to the MWRA Advisory Board for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MWRA Advisory Board A Motion was made to reappoint Jason Marcotte to the MWRA Advisory Board for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Mark Mancuso to the MWRA Advisory Board for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024
A Motion was made to reappoint Mark Mancuso to the MWRA Advisory Board for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024. 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 Mark Mancuso to the MWRA Advisory Board for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Cortney Eldridge to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
Recreation Commission A Motion was made to reappoint Cortney Eldridge to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on 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
“Recreation Commission A Motion was made to reappoint Cortney Eldridge to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Anthony Ferrante to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint Anthony Ferrante to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on 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 reappoint Anthony Ferrante to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint David Lind to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to reappoint David Lind to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on 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 reappoint David Lind to the Recreation Commission for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Michael Capitani to the Recreation Commission for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024
A Motion was made to appoint Michael Capitani to the Recreation Commission for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024. 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 Michael Capitani to the Recreation Commission for a 1-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Frank French to the Water Advisory Board for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026
Water Advisory Board A Motion was made to reappoint Frank French to the Water Advisory Board for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. Approval of Minutes June 26, 2023 Regular Session: Ms. Dionne explained that she had voted against the proposed restriping of the parking and bike path in front of the Post Office.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Water Advisory Board A Motion was made to reappoint Frank French to the Water Advisory Board for a 3-Year Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. Approval of Minutes June 26, 2023 Regular Session: Ms. Dionne explained that she had voted against the proposed restriping of the parking and bike path in front of the Post Office..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the July 23, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the July 23, 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 July 23, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
July 10, 2023 Regular Session
Approve the June 10, 2023 Regular session minutes
A Motion was made to approve the June 10, 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 June 10, 2023 Regular session minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
January 19, 2023 Public Forum
Approve the January 19, 2023 Public Forum minutes
January 19, 2023 Public Forum: A Motion was made to approve the January 19, 2023 Public Forum minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-1 vote with Ms. Dionne abstaining.
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloAbstained: DionneThe minutes write the count as 2-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“January 19, 2023 Public Forum: A Motion was made to approve the January 19, 2023 Public Forum minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-1 vote with Ms. Dionne abstaining..”
Approve the July 17, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the July 17, 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 July 17, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Go into to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Belmont...
Executive Session A Motion was made to go into to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Belmont Police Superior Officers Association; Belmont Fire Chief. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Executive Session A Motion was made to go into to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Belmont Police Superior Officers Association; Belmont Fire Chief. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Exit the Executive Session of the Belmont Select Board
A motion was made to exit the Executive Session of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to exit the Executive Session of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote..”
Next Meetings & Upcoming Topics
Adjourn
Next Meetings & Upcoming Topics Monday, August 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, September 18, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, September 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session 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 & Upcoming Topics Monday, August 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, September 18, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session Monday, September 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Regular Session 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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