MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 25, 2023
17 recorded votes, 17 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
III. COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS
Table the Public Hearing to consider the Grant of Location Petition from Belmont Light to locate poles, wires and fixtures along Waverley Street and Beech Street as part of the Station 1...
A motion was made to table the Public Hearing to consider the Grant of Location Petition from Belmont Light to locate poles, wires and fixtures along Waverley Street and Beech Street as part of the Station 1 Conversion Project, subsequent to the reading of the Proclamation for National Senior Center Month. 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 table the Public Hearing to consider the Grant of Location Petition from Belmont Light to locate poles, wires and fixtures along Waverley Street and Beech Street as part of the Station 1 Conversion Project, subsequent to the reading of the Proclamation for National Senior Center Month. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
PROCLAMATION
Approve the request from the First Church of Belmont and the Belmont Religious Council to use the Town Green for Belmont Serves on October 9, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Discussion and possible vote to approve the request from the First Church of Belmont and the Belmont Religious Council to use the Town Green for Belmont Serves on October 9, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM A Motion was made to approve the request from the First Church of Belmont and the Belmont Religious Council to use the Town Green for Belmont Serves on October 9, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 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 the request from the First Church of Belmont and the Belmont Religious Council to use the Town Green for Belmont Serves on October 9, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM A Motion was made to approve the request from the First Church of Belmont and the Belmont Religious Council to use the Town Green for Belmont Serves on October 9, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Support the Town Moderator's recommendation to conduct the Fall Town Meeting in a hybrid manner
A Motion was made to support the Town Moderator's recommendation to conduct the Fall Town Meeting in a hybrid manner. 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 support the Town Moderator's recommendation to conduct the Fall Town Meeting in a hybrid manner. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Remove the Public Hearing to consider the Grant of Location Petition from Belmont Light to locate poles, wires and fixtures along Waverley Street and Beech Street as part of the Station 1...
PUBLIC HEARING - to consider the Grant of Location Petition from Belmont Light to locate poles, wires and fixtures along Waverley Street and Beech Street as part of the Station 1 Conversion Project A Motion was made to remove the Public Hearing to consider the Grant of Location Petition from Belmont Light to locate poles, wires and fixtures along Waverley Street and Beech Street as part of the Station 1 Conversion Project from the table. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARING - to consider the Grant of Location Petition from Belmont Light to locate poles, wires and fixtures along Waverley Street and Beech Street as part of the Station 1 Conversion Project A Motion was made to remove the Public Hearing to consider the Grant of Location Petition from Belmont Light to locate poles, wires and fixtures along Waverley Street and Beech Street as part of the Station 1 Conversion Project from the table. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Approve the petition from Belmont Light for a Grant of Location to locate poles, wires and fixtures along the following public ways: a
A Motion was made to approve the petition from Belmont Light for a Grant of Location to locate poles, wires and fixtures along the following public ways: a. Waverly St- Belmont Light to install 1 sole owned pole 85' east of existing pole #13 located on the north side of Waverly St. b. Beech St- Belmont Light to install 1 sole owned pole and 1 sole owned anchor 45' south of existing aluminum pole #15 which is located on the south side of Waverly St. 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 petition from Belmont Light for a Grant of Location to locate poles, wires and fixtures along the following public ways: a. Waverly St- Belmont Light to install 1 sole owned pole 85' east of existing pole #13 located on the north side of Waverly St. b. Beech St- Belmont Light to install 1 sole owned pole and 1 sole owned anchor 45' south of existing aluminum pole #15 which is located on the south side of Waverly St. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Leonard Street Transformer Relocation
Approve the Pavement Management Contract to Newport Construction in the amount of $2,587,203.57
A Motion was made to approve the Pavement Management Contract to Newport Construction in the amount of $2,587,203.57. 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 Pavement Management Contract to Newport Construction in the amount of $2,587,203.57. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the Nitsch Engineering amendment for design services in the amount of $170,725.00
A Motion was made to approve the Nitsch Engineering amendment for design services in the amount of $170,725.00. 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 Nitsch Engineering amendment for design services in the amount of $170,725.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve Fire Lange Signage along McLean Coal Road and Pleasant Street
A Motion was made to approve Fire Lange Signage along McLean Coal Road and Pleasant Street. 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 Fire Lange Signage along McLean Coal Road and Pleasant Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Update on Structural Change Implementation Committee
Approve one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a wedding at the First Church, October 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM contingent on approval from the Board of Health
A Motion was made to approve one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a wedding at the First Church, October 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM contingent on approval from the Board of Health. 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 one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a wedding at the First Church, October 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM contingent on approval from the Board of Health. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to approve committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Heidi Wickersham from the Youth Commission
Youth Commission - Heidi Wickersham: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Heidi Wickersham 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 - Heidi Wickersham: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Heidi Wickersham from the Youth Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Aurora Sanfeliz from the Education Scholarship Committee
Education Scholarship Committee - Aurora Sanfeliz: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Aurora Sanfeliz from the Education Scholarship Committee. 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 - Aurora Sanfeliz: A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Aurora Sanfeliz from the Education Scholarship Committee. 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; Town Administrator, Belmont Police Superior Officers Association. 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; Town Administrator, Belmont Police Superior Officers Association. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Return to exit Executive Session
A motion was made to return to exit Executive 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
“A motion was made to return to exit Executive Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Approve a 3% merit increase for Town Administrator, Patrice Garvin
A Motion was made to approve a 3% merit increase for Town Administrator, Patrice Garvin. 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 a 3% merit increase for Town Administrator, Patrice Garvin. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Ratify a 3-year contract extension for the Belmont Superior Officer's Association
A Motion was made to ratify a 3-year contract extension for the Belmont Superior Officer's Association. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to ratify a 3-year contract extension for the Belmont Superior Officer's Association. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the donation from the Cambridge Savings Bank in the amount of $1,500.00 for an Economic Development Committee Networking Event on October 3, 2023
A Motion was made to accept the donation from the Cambridge Savings Bank in the amount of $1,500.00 for an Economic Development Committee Networking Event on October 3, 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 accept the donation from the Cambridge Savings Bank in the amount of $1,500.00 for an Economic Development Committee Networking Event on October 3, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approval of Minutes
Adjourn
October 30, 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
“October 30, 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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