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January 22, 2024
11 recorded votes, 11 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
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...
Monday, February 26, 2024 Select Board Members Present Staff Members Roy Epstein, Chair Yes Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator Yes Elizabeth Dionne, Vice-Chair Yes Jennifer Hewitt, ATA/Finance Director Yes Mark Paolillo, Member Yes Kelli King, Human Resources Director Yes David DeStefano, Fire Chief Yes Susan Peghiny, Recording Secretary Yes David DeStefano, Fire Chief Yes 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; Police Chief. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Monday, February 26, 2024 Select Board Members Present Staff Members Roy Epstein, Chair Yes Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator Yes Elizabeth Dionne, Vice-Chair Yes Jennifer Hewitt, ATA/Finance Director Yes Mark Paolillo, Member Yes Kelli King, Human Resources Director Yes David DeStefano, Fire Chief Yes Susan Peghiny, Recording Secretary Yes David DeStefano, Fire Chief Yes 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; Police Chief. The Select Board will return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to Open Session
A motion was made to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Approve the Employment Agreement between the Town of Belmont and James MacIsaac as presented
A Motion was made to approve the Employment Agreement between the Town of Belmont and James MacIsaac as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the Employment Agreement between the Town of Belmont and James MacIsaac as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Animal Control Officer for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024
A Motion was made to designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Animal Control Officer for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to designate Suzanne Trasavage as the Animal Control Officer for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Planning Committee
Appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026: Chief David DeStefano Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Tobio Asst
Mr. Paolillo made the following motions: Moved, to appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026: Chief David DeStefano Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Tobio Asst. Police Chief Mark Hurley Cpt. Scott Spuria, (Haz Mat) The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Paolillo made the following motions: Moved, to appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026: Chief David DeStefano Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Tobio Asst. Police Chief Mark Hurley Cpt. Scott Spuria, (Haz Mat) The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026
Appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025: Lt. Michael Madruga, Belmont Fire Dept
Moved, to appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025: Lt. Michael Madruga, Belmont Fire Dept. Lt. Michael Dayton, EMS David Neylon (RN) Jay Marcotte, Director, DPW The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Moved, to appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025: Lt. Michael Madruga, Belmont Fire Dept. Lt. Michael Dayton, EMS David Neylon (RN) Jay Marcotte, Director, DPW The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025
Appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024: Lucia Sullivan, Belmont Public Schools Sam Osmancevic, Belmont Light...
Moved, to appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024: Lucia Sullivan, Belmont Public Schools Sam Osmancevic, Belmont Light John Farino, Pure Coat North Sarah Augood, Ph.D., McLean Hospital. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Moved, to appoint the following individuals as full members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024: Lucia Sullivan, Belmont Public Schools Sam Osmancevic, Belmont Light John Farino, Pure Coat North Sarah Augood, Ph.D., McLean Hospital. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024
Appoint the following individuals as alternate members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024: Mark Piccarini, Belmont Light Diana Ekman Sid Allmendinger,...
Moved, to appoint the following individuals as alternate members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024: Mark Piccarini, Belmont Light Diana Ekman Sid Allmendinger, McLean Hospital The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Moved, to appoint the following individuals as alternate members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2024: Mark Piccarini, Belmont Light Diana Ekman Sid Allmendinger, McLean Hospital The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a roll call vote..”
Recommend favorable action on Article 2 Transition from Elected to Appointed Board of Assessors as stated in the motions for the January 22, 2024 Special Town Meeting
A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 2 Transition from Elected to Appointed Board of Assessors as stated in the motions for the January 22, 2024 Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed by 2-1 by roll call vote with Mr. Paolillo opposing.
Yes: Dionne, EpsteinNo: PaolilloThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to recommend favorable action on Article 2 Transition from Elected to Appointed Board of Assessors as stated in the motions for the January 22, 2024 Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed by 2-1 by roll call vote with Mr. Paolillo opposing..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the following Select Board meetings, as amended: November 15, 2023, Department Budget Presentations November 17, 2023, Department Budget Presentations November 30, 2023...
Approval of Minutes A Motion was made to approve the minutes of the following Select Board meetings, as amended: November 15, 2023, Department Budget Presentations November 17, 2023, Department Budget Presentations November 30, 2023 Joint Meeting - Budget Summit III December 4, 2023 Regular Session December 11, 2023 Regular Session December 18, 2023 Regular Session December 20, 2023 Regular 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
“Approval of Minutes A Motion was made to approve the minutes of the following Select Board meetings, as amended: November 15, 2023, Department Budget Presentations November 17, 2023, Department Budget Presentations November 30, 2023 Joint Meeting - Budget Summit III December 4, 2023 Regular Session December 11, 2023 Regular Session December 18, 2023 Regular Session December 20, 2023 Regular Session The motion was seconded and passed unanimously 3-0 by a roll call vote..”
Continue the meeting of the Belmont Select Board at the Special Town Meeting
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Adjournment A motion was made to continue the meeting of the Belmont Select Board at the Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Monday, February 26, 2024 - 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Adjournment A motion was made to continue the meeting of the Belmont Select Board at the Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by a 3-0 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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