MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2024
11 recorded votes, 11 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
Worship Services
Approve the request from The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, for use of the Town Green from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sunday, Sunday September 8 and Sunday, October 6 for outdoor worship
A Motion was made to approve the request from The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, for use of the Town Green from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sunday, Sunday September 8 and Sunday, October 6 for outdoor worship. 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, for use of the Town Green from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sunday, Sunday September 8 and Sunday, October 6 for outdoor worship. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Open Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 18, 2024
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 18, 2024 on August 27 at 8:00 AM and close it on September 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM
A Motion was made to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 18, 2024 on August 27 at 8:00 AM and close it on September 4, 2024 at 4:00 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 open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 18, 2024 on August 27 at 8:00 AM and close it on September 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM. 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 Miriam Wells from the Conservation Commission
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Miriam Wells, Conservation Commission A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Miriam Wells from the Conservation Commission. 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: Miriam Wells, Conservation Commission A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Miriam Wells from the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Accept the resignation of Barbara Becker from the Shade Tree Committee
Barbara Becker, Shade Tree Committee A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Barbara Becker 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
“Barbara Becker, Shade Tree Committee A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Barbara Becker from the Shade Tree Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Enter into Executive Session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Fire Chief,...
A Motion was made to enter into Executive Session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Fire Chief, Police Chief. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to enter into Executive Session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Fire Chief, Police Chief. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Move into 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...
A Motion was made to move into 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; Local 408, State Council 93, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to move into 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; Local 408, State Council 93, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Close the Executive Session of the Belmont Select Board and return to open session
A motion was made to close the Executive Session of the Belmont Select Board and return to open session. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to close the Executive Session of the Belmont Select Board and return to open session. The motion passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Merit Increase for Fire Chief
Ratify a 2% merit increase for Fire Chief David DeStefano retroactive to July 1, 2024
A Motion was made to ratify a 2% merit increase for Fire Chief David DeStefano retroactive to July 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 ratify a 2% merit increase for Fire Chief David DeStefano retroactive to July 1, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Merit Increase for Police Chief
Ratify a 2% merit increase for Police Chief James MacIsaac retroactive to July 1, 2024
Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Merit Increase for Police Chief A Motion was made to ratify a 2% merit increase for Police Chief James MacIsaac retroactive to July 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
“Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Merit Increase for Police Chief A Motion was made to ratify a 2% merit increase for Police Chief James MacIsaac retroactive to July 1, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the July 8, 2024, July 29, 2024, August 1, 2024, and August 12, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
A Motion was made to approve the July 8, 2024, July 29, 2024, August 1, 2024, and August 12, 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 8, 2024, July 29, 2024, August 1, 2024, and August 12, 2024 minutes of the Select Board 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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