MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Joint meeting
December 4, 2023
10 recorded votes, 10 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
The Tax Rate for the Residential Minimum Factor of 1, as the commercial base of Belmont is approximately 5% of the total tax base
A Motion was made that the Tax Rate for the Residential Minimum Factor of 1, as the commercial base of Belmont is approximately 5% of the total tax base. 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 Tax Rate for the Residential Minimum Factor of 1, as the commercial base of Belmont is approximately 5% of the total tax base. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Not adopt the Residential Exemption for FY24
A Motion was made to not adopt the Residential Exemption for FY24. 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 not adopt the Residential Exemption for FY24. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Adjourn
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Board of Assessors, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Board of Assessors, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment and Maintenance of the Metro Public Health Collaborative as presented
A Motion was made to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment and Maintenance of the Metro Public Health Collaborative as presented. 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 sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment and Maintenance of the Metro Public Health Collaborative as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Rescind the Intermunicipal Nursing Services Agreement between the Towns of Belmont and Arlington effective 30 days from December 4, 2023
A Motion was made to rescind the Intermunicipal Nursing Services Agreement between the Towns of Belmont and Arlington effective 30 days from December 4, 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 rescind the Intermunicipal Nursing Services Agreement between the Towns of Belmont and Arlington effective 30 days from December 4, 2023. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the recommendation of the Town Engineer to place a handicap parking spot at 38 Frederick Street
There was a discussion of the request including on-street parking restrictions, what would happen if the residents left the property, etc. A Motion was made to approve the recommendation of the Town Engineer to place a handicap parking spot at 38 Frederick Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“There was a discussion of the request including on-street parking restrictions, what would happen if the residents left the property, etc. A Motion was made to approve the recommendation of the Town Engineer to place a handicap parking spot at 38 Frederick Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Award the Contract for Community Path Phase I Design Services to Nitsch Engineering in the amount of $306,200.00
A Motion was made to award the Contract for Community Path Phase I Design Services to Nitsch Engineering in the amount of $306,200.00. 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 Contract for Community Path Phase I Design Services to Nitsch Engineering in the amount of $306,200.00. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept donations to the Town in the amount of $550,000.00 and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont Library Building Project, subject to further...
A Motion was made to accept donations to the Town in the amount of $550,000.00 and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont Library Building Project, subject to further expenditure by the Building 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 accept donations to the Town in the amount of $550,000.00 and direct the Treasurer and Town Accountant to deposit them for the purpose of the Belmont Library Building Project, subject to further expenditure by the Building Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
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Accept the resignation of Michael Chesson from the Shade Tree Committee
A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Michael Chesson 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
“A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Michael Chesson from the Shade Tree Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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...
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: Beatrice Circle. The Select Board will not 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 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: Beatrice Circle. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
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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