MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2024
27 recorded votes, 27 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
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Approve the second amendment to the wireless facilities lease agreement to approve an interim extension of the cell tower lease at 780 Concord Avenue
A motion was made to approve the second amendment to the wireless facilities lease agreement to approve an interim extension of the cell tower lease at 780 Concord Avenue. 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 second amendment to the wireless facilities lease agreement to approve an interim extension of the cell tower lease at 780 Concord Avenue. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, 404 Concord Ave, for use of the Town Green on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an Open House Event
A Motion was made to approve the request from the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, 404 Concord Ave, for use of the Town Green on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an Open House Event. 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 First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, 404 Concord Ave, for use of the Town Green on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an Open House Event. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from Mary Bradley to hold Porchfest on Saturday, September 7, 2024 (Rain Date Sunday, September 8) pending approval from DPW, with the closure of Washington between Garden and...
A Motion was made to approve the request from Mary Bradley to hold Porchfest on Saturday, September 7, 2024 (Rain Date Sunday, September 8) pending approval from DPW, with the closure of Washington between Garden and Charlton from 11am to 6:00pm and Broad Street between 4pm and 6:00pm. 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 Mary Bradley to hold Porchfest on Saturday, September 7, 2024 (Rain Date Sunday, September 8) pending approval from DPW, with the closure of Washington between Garden and Charlton from 11am to 6:00pm and Broad Street between 4pm and 6:00pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to reschedule the 35th Annual Belmont Town Day to Sunday, September 15, 2024 and to close Leonard Street to traffic from 9:00 AM to...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to reschedule the 35th Annual Belmont Town Day to Sunday, September 15, 2024 and to close Leonard Street to traffic from 9:00 AM to 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
“A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Center Business Association to reschedule the 35th Annual Belmont Town Day to Sunday, September 15, 2024 and to close Leonard Street to traffic from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approve the Second Annual Town Wide Yard Sale for Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
A Motion was made to approve the Second Annual Town Wide Yard Sale for Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the Second Annual Town Wide Yard Sale for Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Sign the Warrant for the September 3, 2024 State Primary Election
A Motion was made to sign the Warrant for the September 3, 2024 State Primary Election. 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 Warrant for the September 3, 2024 State Primary Election. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote on ARPA Project Allocations
Allocate ARPA funds to the following projects in the following amounts: Master Plan - $100,000, Chenery Auditorium Hybrid Town Meeting Updates - $76,730, and Printer/Scanners for Engineering and...
A Motion was made to allocate ARPA funds to the following projects in the following amounts: Master Plan - $100,000, Chenery Auditorium Hybrid Town Meeting Updates - $76,730, and Printer/Scanners for Engineering and Planning Offices - $20,000. 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 allocate ARPA funds to the following projects in the following amounts: Master Plan - $100,000, Chenery Auditorium Hybrid Town Meeting Updates - $76,730, and Printer/Scanners for Engineering and Planning Offices - $20,000. 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 Siobhan Gallagher from the Council on Aging
A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Siobhan Gallagher from the Council on Aging. 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 Siobhan Gallagher from the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
Appoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 1-year term to expire April 1, 2025
A Motion was made to appoint Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 1-year term to expire April 1, 2025. 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 Anthony Leccese to the Board of Assessors for a 1-year term to expire April 1, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Marianne Lynch to the Conservation Commission for a for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to appoint Marianne Lynch to the Conservation Commission for a for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027. 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 Marianne Lynch to the Conservation Commission for a for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3- 0 vote..”
Reappoint Jane Shapiro to the Council on Aging for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Council on Aging A Motion was made to reappoint Jane Shapiro to the Council on Aging for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote e.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Council on Aging A Motion was made to reappoint Jane Shapiro to the Council on Aging for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote e..”
Reappoint Annette Goodro to the Cultural Council for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Cultural Council A Motion was made to reappoint Annette Goodro to the Cultural Council for a 2-year term to expire June 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
“Cultural Council A Motion was made to reappoint Annette Goodro to the Cultural Council for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Appoint Marianne Lynch to the Cultural Council for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Marianne Lynch to the Cultural Council for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025. 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 appoint Marianne Lynch to the Cultural Council for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Appoint Curtis Eames to the Cultural Council for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made to appoint Curtis Eames to the Cultural Council for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote f.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Curtis Eames to the Cultural Council for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote f..”
Reappoint Sebahattin Demirkan to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Education Scholarship Committee A Motion was made to reappoint Sebahattin Demirkan to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Education Scholarship Committee A Motion was made to reappoint Sebahattin Demirkan to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Silvia Moron to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to appoint Silvia Moron to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027. 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 Silvia Moron to the Education Scholarship Committee for a 3- year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Appoint Gloria Leipzig to the Housing Trust for a3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
A Motion was made to appoint Gloria Leipzig to the Housing Trust for a3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to appoint Gloria Leipzig to the Housing Trust for a3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Reappoint Tommasina Olson to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion was made to reappoint Tommasina Olson to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 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 Tommasina Olson to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Appoint Karen Bauerle to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion was made to appoint Karen Bauerle to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 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 appoint Karen Bauerle to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Appoint Michael MacNamara to the Housing Trust for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Motion was made to appoint Michael MacNamara to the Housing Trust for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. 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 appoint Michael MacNamara to the Housing Trust for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Reappoint Michael Marotta to the Housing Trust for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Motion was made to reappoint Michael Marotta to the Housing Trust for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. 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 Michael Marotta to the Housing Trust for a 3-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote A.”
Appoint Margaret Clough to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion was made to appoint Margaret Clough to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote i.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Margaret Clough to the Housing Trust for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote i..”
Reappoint Katherine Baratta to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Transportation Advisory Committee A Motion was made to reappoint Katherine Baratta to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote j.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Transportation Advisory Committee A Motion was made to reappoint Katherine Baratta to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote j..”
Approve the June 7, 2024 list of Election Workers provided and referenced by the Board of Registrars letter dated June 12, 2024, excluding any individuals deemed unqualified
A Motion was made to approve the June 7, 2024 list of Election Workers provided and referenced by the Board of Registrars letter dated June 12, 2024, excluding any individuals deemed unqualified. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. k.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the June 7, 2024 list of Election Workers provided and referenced by the Board of Registrars letter dated June 12, 2024, excluding any individuals deemed unqualified. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote. k..”
July 22, 2024- Regular Session
Approve the July 22, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
A Motion was made to approve the July 22, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the July 22, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining..”
July 22, 2024 - Goal Setting Session
Approve the July 22, 2024 minutes of the Select Board Goal Setting meeting as amended
A Motion was made to approve the July 22, 2024 minutes of the Select Board Goal Setting meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the July 22, 2024 minutes of the Select Board Goal Setting meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote with names abstaining..”
Adjournment
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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