MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 23, 2023
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Paolillo, Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Roy Epstein took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
V. ACTION B CONSENT
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the...
V. ACTION B CONSENT EXECUTIVE SESSION A Motion was made to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. 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
“V. ACTION B CONSENT EXECUTIVE SESSION A Motion was made to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Exit the Executive Session and return to Open Session
A motion was made to exit the Executive Session and 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
“A motion was made to exit the Executive Session and return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Approve the request from Belmont Helps for use of the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM for the 4th Annual Pumpkin compost event and Pennies Drive
A Motion was made to approve the request from Belmont Helps for use of the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM for the 4th Annual Pumpkin compost event and Pennies Drive. 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 Belmont Helps for use of the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM for the 4th Annual Pumpkin compost event and Pennies Drive. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Amend the charge of the Shade Tree Committee to reflect the change in membership from 7 to 9 members
A Motion was made to amend the charge of the Shade Tree Committee to reflect the change in membership from 7 to 9 members. 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 amend the charge of the Shade Tree Committee to reflect the change in membership from 7 to 9 members. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Amend the charge of the Shade Tree to reflect the changes in the description of the committee as suggested by the Shade Tree Committee co-chairs and as amended during the meeting
Move to amend the charge of the Shade Tree to reflect the changes in the description of the committee as suggested by the Shade Tree Committee co-chairs and as amended during the meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to amend the charge of the Shade Tree to reflect the changes in the description of the committee as suggested by the Shade Tree Committee co-chairs and as amended during the meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Committee appointments, reappointments and resignations
Accept the resignation of Christine Arthur from the Vision 21 Implementation Committee and the Shade Tree Committee
Resignation - Vision 21 Implementation Committee & Shade Tree Committee A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Christine Arthur from the Vision 21 Implementation Committee and 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
“Resignation - Vision 21 Implementation Committee & Shade Tree Committee A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Christine Arthur from the Vision 21 Implementation Committee and the Shade Tree Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Michael Lanza from the Website Renewal Committee
Resignation - Website Renewal Committee A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Michael Lanza from the Website Renewal Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Resignation - Website Renewal Committee A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Michael Lanza from the Website Renewal Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reappoint Lucia Gates to the Shade Tree committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026
C. Appointments - Shade Tree Committee A Motion was made to reappoint Lucia Gates to the Shade Tree committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“c. Appointments - Shade Tree Committee A Motion was made to reappoint Lucia Gates to the Shade Tree committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Reappoint Vicki Amalfitano to the Shade Tree committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026
Motion was made to reappoint Vicki Amalfitano to the Shade Tree committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reappoint Vicki Amalfitano to the Shade Tree committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Appoint Adam Howe to the Shade Tree Committee for a two-year term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made to appoint Adam Howe to the Shade Tree Committee for a two-year term to expire 6/30/2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Adam Howe to the Shade Tree Committee for a two-year term to expire 6/30/2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Michelle Oishi to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026
A Motion was made to appoint Michelle Oishi to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. 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 Michelle Oishi to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Molly Aalyson to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026
A Motion was made to appoint Molly Aalyson to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. 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 Molly Aalyson to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Glen Valentine to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026
A Motion was made to appoint Glen Valentine to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. 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 Glen Valentine to the Shade Tree Committee for a three-year term to expire 6/30/2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the Grant of Location Petition from National Grid to install and maintain approximately 25 feet of 4-inch plastic main extending from existing 4-inch plastic in Shaw Road from existing...
A Motion was made to approve the Grant of Location Petition from National Grid to install and maintain approximately 25 feet of 4-inch plastic main extending from existing 4-inch plastic in Shaw Road from existing End-of-Main (EOM) to #56 Shaw Road. 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 Grant of Location Petition from National Grid to install and maintain approximately 25 feet of 4-inch plastic main extending from existing 4-inch plastic in Shaw Road from existing End-of-Main (EOM) to #56 Shaw Road. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Leonard St. Transformer Relocation (continued from September 25, 2023)
Approve the installation of the Leonard Street transformer as defined by Option 2, presented by the General Manager of Belmont Light
A Motion was made to approve the installation of the Leonard Street transformer as defined by Option 2, presented by the General Manager of Belmont Light. 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 installation of the Leonard Street transformer as defined by Option 2, presented by the General Manager of Belmont Light. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the retiree Medicare rates for calendar year 2024 as proposed
A Motion was made to approve the retiree Medicare rates for calendar year 2024 as proposed. 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 retiree Medicare rates for calendar year 2024 as proposed. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Ms. Dionne reviewed the off-cycle requests
Call a Special Town Meeting for January 22, 2024
A Motion was made to call a Special Town Meeting for January 22, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to call a Special Town Meeting for January 22, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Adjourn
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Joint Meeting- Budget Summit III 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
“Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 7:00 PM - Joint Meeting- Budget Summit III 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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