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Belmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Joint meeting

September 23, 2024

8 recorded votes, 8 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 to Sign Comcast Franchise Renewal Agreement

Sign the Comcast Franchise Renewal Agreement as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to sign the Comcast Franchise Renewal Agreement as presented. 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 Comcast Franchise Renewal Agreement as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the request from the Foundation for Belmont Education to host the annual FBE Apple 5K and 2K runs on Sunday, October 27, 2024 Interested

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to approve the request from the Foundation for Belmont Education to host the annual FBE Apple 5K and 2K runs on Sunday, October 27, 2024 Interested. 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 Foundation for Belmont Education to host the annual FBE Apple 5K and 2K runs on Sunday, October 27, 2024 Interested. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a new livery license for Harun Arslan, LLC, of 377 Acorn Park Drive, Belmont, MA Interested

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to approve a new livery license for Harun Arslan, LLC, of 377 Acorn Park Drive, Belmont, MA Interested. 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 a new livery license for Harun Arslan, LLC, of 377 Acorn Park Drive, Belmont, MA Interested. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adopt the vote as prepared by Bond Counsel in connection with the sale of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to adopt the vote as prepared by Bond Counsel in connection with the sale of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes. 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 adopt the vote as prepared by Bond Counsel in connection with the sale of General Obligation Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations

Accept the resignation of Dipali Trivedi from the Human Rights Commission

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Human Rights - Dipali Trivedi A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Dipali Trivedi from the Human Rights 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: Human Rights - Dipali Trivedi A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Dipali Trivedi from the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments

Reappoint Brian Kopperl to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to reappoint Brian Kopperl to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. 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 reappoint Brian Kopperl to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Jay Marcotte as the Tree Warden for a term to expire December 31, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A Motion was made to appoint Jay Marcotte as the Tree Warden for a term to expire December 31, 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 appoint Jay Marcotte as the Tree Warden for a term to expire December 31, 2024. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Other Business Not Anticipated by the Chair - None Approval of Minutes - None Adjournment A motion was made to the adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Other Business Not Anticipated by the Chair - None Approval of Minutes - None Adjournment A motion was made to the adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board Committee, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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