MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 28, 2023
33 recorded votes, 33 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
Update on Belmont Middle and High School Building Project
Approve use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) funding for the Grove Street Park Project in the amount of $70,000.00
A Motion was made to approve use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) funding for the Grove Street Park Project in the amount of $70,000.00. 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 use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) funding for the Grove Street Park Project in the amount of $70,000.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the awarding of a contract to M.J Cataldo in the amount of $939,612 for the Grove Street Playground basketball court and baseball field renovation project
A motion was made to approve the awarding of a contract to M.J Cataldo in the amount of $939,612 for the Grove Street Playground basketball court and baseball field renovation project. 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 awarding of a contract to M.J Cataldo in the amount of $939,612 for the Grove Street Playground basketball court and baseball field renovation project. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) funding for the White Field House Project in the amount of $ 350,00.00
A Motion was made to approve use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) funding for the White Field House Project in the amount of $ 350,00.00. 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 use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) funding for the White Field House Project in the amount of $ 350,00.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the signing of a letter of support for Bills H 74 and S.34 - An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming
A Motion was made to approve the signing of a letter of support for Bills H 74 and S.34 - An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming. 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 signing of a letter of support for Bills H 74 and S.34 - An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the donation in the amount of $40,000.00 from Judy Record Fund for the maintenance of the Pine Allee
A Motion was made to accept the donation in the amount of $40,000.00 from Judy Record Fund for the maintenance of the Pine Allee. 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 donation in the amount of $40,000.00 from Judy Record Fund for the maintenance of the Pine Allee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the donation in the amount of $1,500.00 from Shawn Boilard for the Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time (S.P.O.R.T) Program
A Motion was made to accept the donation in the amount of $1,500.00 from Shawn Boilard for the Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time (S.P.O.R.T) Program. 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 donation in the amount of $1,500.00 from Shawn Boilard for the Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time (S.P.O.R.T) Program. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the new Common Victualler license to Hanami, 89 Trapelo Road, Belmont
A Motion was made to approve the new Common Victualler license to Hanami, 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 new Common Victualler license to Hanami, 89 Trapelo Road, Belmont. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Hungarian Society of Massachusetts for use of the Town Green at Wellington Station on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM contingent upon...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Hungarian Society of Massachusetts for use of the Town Green at Wellington Station on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance denoting Belmont as an additional insured. 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 Hungarian Society of Massachusetts for use of the Town Green at Wellington Station on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance denoting Belmont as an additional insured. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with...
Executive Session A Motion was made to enter into Executive Session 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 Chief, 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 enter into Executive Session 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 Chief, Belmont Fire Chief. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Leave into Executive Session
A Motion was made to leave into Executive Session. 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 leave into Executive Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Provide a 3% merit pay increase to Chief of Police James MacIsaac
Discussion and possible vote to approve merit pay for Police Chief A Motion was made to provide a 3% merit pay increase to Chief of Police James MacIsaac. 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 merit pay for Police Chief A Motion was made to provide a 3% merit pay increase to Chief of Police James MacIsaac. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to accept committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Aaron Pikcilingis from the Vision 21 Implementation Committee
Vision 21 Implementation Committee - Aaron Pikcilingis: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Aaron Pikcilingis from the Vision 21 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
“Vision 21 Implementation Committee - Aaron Pikcilingis: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Aaron Pikcilingis from the Vision 21 Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Karen Bauerle from the Cultural Council
Cultural Council - Karen Bauerle: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Karen Bauerle 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
“Cultural Council - Karen Bauerle: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Karen Bauerle from the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Kate Bowen from the Community Path Project Committee
C. Community Path Project Committee - Kate Bowen: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Kate Bowen 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
“c. Community Path Project Committee - Kate Bowen: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Kate Bowen from the Community Path Project Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Michael Lanza from the Disability Access Commission
Disability Access Commission - Michael Lanza: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Michael Lanza from the Disability Access Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Disability Access Commission - Michael Lanza: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Michael Lanza from the Disability Access Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Allison Lenk to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2024
Vision 21 Implementation Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Allison Lenk to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 1-year term to expire 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
“Vision 21 Implementation Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Allison Lenk to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Appoint Patrick Murphy to the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2024
MBTA Communities Advisory Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Patrick Murphy to the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire 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
“MBTA Communities Advisory Committee: A Motion was made to appoint Patrick Murphy to the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Richard Waruingi as a full member to the Disability Access Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Disability Access Commission: A Motion was made to appoint Richard Waruingi as a full member to the Disability Access Commission for a 2-year 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
“Disability Access Commission: A Motion was made to appoint Richard Waruingi as a full member to the Disability Access Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Karen Bauerle to the Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Karen Bauerle to the Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire 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 Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Kim Sliney to the Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Kim Sliney to the Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire 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 Kim Sliney to the Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Michael McNamara as an Alternate Member to the Disability Access Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2025
A Motion was made to appoint Michael McNamara as an Alternate Member to the Disability Access Commission for a 2-year 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 Michael McNamara as an Alternate Member to the Disability Access Commission for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Aurora Sanfeliz as an Alternate Member to the Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2026
A Motion was made to appoint Aurora Sanfeliz as an Alternate Member to the Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire 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 Aurora Sanfeliz as an Alternate Member to the Disability Access Commission for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Rachelle Reinhart to the Massport Community Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30 2024
Massport Community Advisory Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Rachelle Reinhart to the Massport Community Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire 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
“Massport Community Advisory Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint Rachelle Reinhart to the Massport Community Advisory Committee for a 1-year term to expire June 30 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Casey Williams to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028
Zoning Board of Appeals: A Motion was made to reappoint Casey Williams to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Zoning Board of Appeals: A Motion was made to reappoint Casey Williams to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Andrew Kelley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028
A Motion was made to reappoint Andrew Kelley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028. 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 Andrew Kelley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reconsider the appointment of Andrew Kelly to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028
A motion was made to reconsider the appointment of Andrew Kelly to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion to reconsider 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 reconsider the appointment of Andrew Kelly to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2028. The motion to reconsider was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Andrew Kelley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2024
A Motion was made to reappoint Andrew Kelley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 1-year term to expire 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 Andrew Kelley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Dan Barry and Alexandra Danahy as Associate Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2023
A Motion was made to appoint Dan Barry and Alexandra Danahy as Associate Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 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 appoint Dan Barry and Alexandra Danahy as Associate Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the December 14, 2023 Regular session minutes
Approval of Minutes December 14, 2022 Budget Summit III: A Motion was made to approve the December 14, 2023 Regular session minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0-1 vote with Ms. Dionne abstaining.
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloAbstained: DionneThe minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes December 14, 2022 Budget Summit III: A Motion was made to approve the December 14, 2023 Regular session minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0-1 vote with Ms. Dionne abstaining..”
Mr. Epstein made the following corrections
Approve the January 12, 2023 Budget Summit minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the January 12, 2023 Budget Summit minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed 2-0-1 vote with Ms. Dionne abstaining.
Yes: Epstein, PaolilloAbstained: DionneThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the January 12, 2023 Budget Summit minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed 2-0-1 vote with Ms. Dionne abstaining..”
August 3, 2023 Regular Session
Approve the August 3, 2023 Regular session minutes
A Motion was made to approve the August 3, 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 August 3, 2023 Regular session minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Ms. Dionne made the following changes
Approve the August 7, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the August 7, 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 August 7, 2023 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Adjourn
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Public Input Session - Budget Override 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
“Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Public Input Session - Budget Override 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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