MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 8, 2024
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion and Possible Vote on Non-Compliant Business Licenses
Administrator inform Theo's Pizzeria & Grill and Shine's Gourmet Food that they have until close of business on April 22, 2024 to provide a plan for compliance with all matters related to fire...
A motion was made that the Town Administrator inform Theo's Pizzeria & Grill and Shine's Gourmet Food that they have until close of business on April 22, 2024 to provide a plan for compliance with all matters related to fire safety and that failure to do so will result in the revocation of their business license. 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 Town Administrator inform Theo's Pizzeria & Grill and Shine's Gourmet Food that they have until close of business on April 22, 2024 to provide a plan for compliance with all matters related to fire safety and that failure to do so will result in the revocation of their business license. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from Sarah Fujiwara for a One Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for a family event at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Discussion and possible vote on request from Sarah Fujiwara for a One-Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for a family event at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 3;00PM- 5:00 PM A Motion was made to approve the request from Sarah Fujiwara for a One Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for a family event at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 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 on request from Sarah Fujiwara for a One-Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for a family event at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 3;00PM- 5:00 PM A Motion was made to approve the request from Sarah Fujiwara for a One Day Liquor License (beer and wine only) for a family event at the Belmont Gallery of Art on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote on FY2025 Water and Sewer Rates
Approve of the Water Rate recommendation for FY2025 under the Recommended column to take effect July 1, 2024 for billing beginning August 1, 2024
A Motion was made to approve of the Water Rate recommendation for FY2025 under the Recommended column to take effect July 1, 2024 for billing beginning August 1, 2024. 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 of the Water Rate recommendation for FY2025 under the Recommended column to take effect July 1, 2024 for billing beginning August 1, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the Sewer Rate Recommendation FY2025 under the Recommended column to take effect July 1, 2024 for billing beginning August 1, 2024
A motion was made to approve the Sewer Rate Recommendation FY2025 under the Recommended column to take effect July 1, 2024 for billing beginning August 1, 2024. 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 Sewer Rate Recommendation FY2025 under the Recommended column to take effect July 1, 2024 for billing beginning August 1, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
April 1, 2024 Regular Session
Approve the April 1, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the April 1, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed 2-0 by a roll call vote, with Mr. Taylor abstaining.
Yes: Dionne, EpsteinAbstained: TaylorThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the April 1, 2024 Regular session minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed 2-0 by a roll call vote, with Mr. Taylor abstaining..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy/settlement in the matter of Rhodin v
EXECUTIVE SESSION A Motion was made to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy/settlement in the matter of Rhodin v. Town of Belmont, Appeals Court No. 2024-P-0173. The Select Board may meet in Executive Session if the chair declares that such discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position. 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/settlement in the matter of Rhodin v. Town of Belmont, Appeals Court No. 2024-P-0173. The Select Board may meet in Executive Session if the chair declares that such discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position. 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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