MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 28, 2024
11 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Elizabeth Dionne took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
He also reviewed the proposed next steps
Approve the request from the Town Engineer for the installation of a disabled parking spot at 16 Temple Street
A Motion was made approve the request from the Town Engineer for the installation of a disabled parking spot at 16 Temple 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 approve the request from the Town Engineer for the installation of a disabled parking spot at 16 Temple Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Town Engineer for the Installation of a Disabled Parking Spot at 30-32 Grove Street
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Town Engineer for the Installation of a Disabled Parking Spot at 30-32 Grove 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 the request from the Town Engineer for the Installation of a Disabled Parking Spot at 30-32 Grove Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the donations from Belmont Youth Soccer, Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E, the Conley League T-Ball Program, and Belmont residents to support Recreation programming
A Motion was made to accept the donations from Belmont Youth Soccer, Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E, the Conley League T-Ball Program, and Belmont residents to support Recreation programming. 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 donations from Belmont Youth Soccer, Belmont Youth Activities & D.A.R.E, the Conley League T-Ball Program, and Belmont residents to support Recreation programming. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to support Council on Aging programming
A Motion was made to accept the donation from the Friends of the Council on Aging to support Council on Aging programming. 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 Friends of the Council on Aging to support Council on Aging programming. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations
Accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - J. Davis A Motion was made to accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee. 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 accept the following committee resignations: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - J. Davis A Motion was made to accept the resignation of John Davis from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Macharia Waruingi from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - M. Waruingi A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Macharia Waruingi from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Committee - M. Waruingi A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Macharia Waruingi from the Diversity, Equity, and Implementation Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Anthony Ferrante from the Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission - A. Ferrante A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Anthony Ferrante from the Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Recreation Commission - A. Ferrante A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Anthony Ferrante from the Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Appoint Sarah Augood as an Alternate Member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025
Local Emergency Planning Committee - A Motion was made to appoint Sarah Augood as an Alternate Member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term expiring June 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
“Local Emergency Planning Committee - A Motion was made to appoint Sarah Augood as an Alternate Member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Reconsider the vote on Ms. Augood's appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee
Mr. Epstein moved to reconsider the vote on Ms. Augood's appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Epstein moved to reconsider the vote on Ms. Augood's appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..” (Motion: Epstein)
Approve the May 20, 2024, May 29, 2024, May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
A Motion was made to approve the May 20, 2024, May 29, 2024, May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with Mr. Epstein abstaining from the May 29, 2024 vote.
Yes: Dionne, TaylorAbstained: EpsteinThe minutes say Roy Epstein abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the May 20, 2024, May 29, 2024, May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with Mr. Epstein abstaining from the May 29, 2024 vote..”
Other Business Not Anticipated by the Chair
Adjourn
Adjournment: A Motion was made to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: A Motion was made to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 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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