MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 18, 2023
26 recorded votes, 26 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
PUBLIC HEARING - Storm Water Management and Erosion
Adopt the Rules & Regulations as presented by Mr. Clancy
A Motion was made to adopt the Rules & Regulations as presented by Mr. 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 adopt the Rules & Regulations as presented by Mr. Clancy. 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..”
Recognition of work done by D. Muzzioli Associates at Joey's Park
Accept the donation of $9,525.00 from Elisabeth and Graham Allison for the purchase and training of a service dog for the Belmont Police Department
A Motion was made to accept the donation of $9,525.00 from Elisabeth and Graham Allison for the purchase and training of a service dog for the Belmont Police Department. 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 of $9,525.00 from Elisabeth and Graham Allison for the purchase and training of a service dog for the Belmont Police Department. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Award Pequossette Park Basketball Court Renovation contract to Cataldo, Inc., Littleton, MA, in the amount of $168,600
A Motion was made to award Pequossette Park Basketball Court Renovation contract to Cataldo, Inc., Littleton, MA, in the amount of $168,600. 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 Pequossette Park Basketball Court Renovation contract to Cataldo, Inc., Littleton, MA, in the amount of $168,600. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Open Special Town Meeting Warrant scheduled for November 6, 2023
Refer any possible amendment of the zoning bylaw for Section 4.1, Section 3.3, and Section 6 of the Belmont Zoning Bylaws to the Planning Board
A motion was made to refer any possible amendment of the zoning bylaw for Section 4.1, Section 3.3, and Section 6 of the Belmont Zoning Bylaws to the Planning 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 refer any possible amendment of the zoning bylaw for Section 4.1, Section 3.3, and Section 6 of the Belmont Zoning Bylaws to the Planning Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on September 19, 2023 at 8:00am and close it on September 25, 2023 at 5:00pm
A Motion was made to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on September 19, 2023 at 8:00am and close it on September 25, 2023 at 5:00pm. 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 Special Town Meeting Warrant on September 19, 2023 at 8:00am and close it on September 25, 2023 at 5:00pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve a new Common Victualler license for Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common Street
Discussion and possible vote to approve a new Common Victualler license for Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common Street A Motion was made to approve a new Common Victualler license for Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common 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 a new Common Victualler license for Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common Street A Motion was made to approve a new Common Victualler license for Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a private event at the Beech Street Center, September 23, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Discussion and possible vote to approve one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a private event at the Beech Street Center, September 23, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM A Motion was made to approve one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a private event at the Beech Street Center, September 23, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to approve one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a private event at the Beech Street Center, September 23, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM A Motion was made to approve one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a private event at the Beech Street Center, September 23, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the Family Bike Ride Halloween event for Sunday, October 22, with a rain date of October 29, 2023 from 10:15 AM to 12:20 PM
A Motion was made to approve the Family Bike Ride Halloween event for Sunday, October 22, with a rain date of October 29, 2023 from 10:15 AM to 12:20 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 Family Bike Ride Halloween event for Sunday, October 22, with a rain date of October 29, 2023 from 10:15 AM to 12:20 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to accept committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Zhenzhen Zhang from the Youth Commission
Youth Commission - Zhenzhen Zhang: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Zhenzhen Zhang from the Youth Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Youth Commission - Zhenzhen Zhang: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Zhenzhen Zhang from the Youth Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Chris Bauge from the Youth Commission
Youth Commission - Chris Bauge: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Chris Bauge from the Youth Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Youth Commission - Chris Bauge: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Chris Bauge from the Youth Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Christine Arthur from the Shade Tree Committee
C. Shade Tree Committee - Christine Arthur: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Christine Arthur from the Shade Tree 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. Shade Tree Committee - Christine Arthur: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Christine Arthur from the Shade Tree Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Joshua Gould from the Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission - Joshua Gould: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Joshua Gould 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 - Joshua Gould: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Joshua Gould from the Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Reappoint Zhenzhen Sun to the Education Scholarship Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Education Scholarship Committee Zhenzhen Sun: A Motion was made to reappoint Zhenzhen Sun to the Education Scholarship Committee for a three-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
“Education Scholarship Committee Zhenzhen Sun: A Motion was made to reappoint Zhenzhen Sun to the Education Scholarship Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Aurora Sanfeliz to the Education Scholarship Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Aurora Sanfeliz: A Motion was made to appoint Aurora Sanfeliz to the Education Scholarship Committee for a three-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
“Aurora Sanfeliz: A Motion was made to appoint Aurora Sanfeliz to the Education Scholarship Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint David Coleman to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Transportation Advisory Committee David Coleman: A Motion was made to reappoint David Coleman to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-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
“Transportation Advisory Committee David Coleman: A Motion was made to reappoint David Coleman to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Ken Lind to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Ken Lind: A Motion was made to reappoint Ken Lind to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-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
“Ken Lind: A Motion was made to reappoint Ken Lind to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Jeffrey Roth to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Jeffrey Roth: A Motion was made to reappoint Jeffrey Roth to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-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
“Jeffrey Roth: A Motion was made to reappoint Jeffrey Roth to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Kathrine Baratta to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2024
Katherine Baratta: A Motion was made to appoint Kathrine Baratta to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a one-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
“Katherine Baratta: A Motion was made to appoint Kathrine Baratta to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the advance of funds in the amount of $4,358,000.00 in lieu of borrowing for the Skating Rink
A Motion was made to approve the advance of funds in the amount of $4,358,000.00 in lieu of borrowing for the Skating Rink. 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 advance of funds in the amount of $4,358,000.00 in lieu of borrowing for the Skating Rink. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion...
EXECUTIVE SESSION A Motion was made to enter 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; Fire Chief and Police Union. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“EXECUTIVE SESSION A Motion was made to enter 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; Fire Chief and Police Union. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Return to Open Session
The Select Board went into Executive Session at 8:48pm A motion was made to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Select Board went into Executive Session at 8:48pm A motion was made to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Belmont and Fire Chief David DeStefano for a three-year term effective March 15, 2024 through March 15, 2027
A motion was made to ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Belmont and Fire Chief David DeStefano for a three-year term effective March 15, 2024 through March 15, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Belmont and Fire Chief David DeStefano for a three-year term effective March 15, 2024 through March 15, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
August 30, 2023 Community Path Working Session
Approve the date, August 30, 2023 Working Session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the date, August 30, 2023 Working 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 date, August 30, 2023 Working Session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the September 7, 2023 Civil Service Public Input Session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the September 7, 2023 Civil Service Public Input 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 September 7, 2023 Civil Service Public Input Session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Adjournment
Adjourn
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
“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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