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January 27, 2025
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Roy Epstein as absent.
Present: Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor
Absent: Roy Epstein
Every vote, in order
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Enter close Open Session and enter Executive Session discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
A Motion was made to enter close Open Session and enter Executive Session 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; Belmont Police Superior Officers Association and/or Employee Benefits. The motion passed unanimously by 2-0 by roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to enter close Open Session and enter Executive Session 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; Belmont Police Superior Officers Association and/or Employee Benefits. The motion passed unanimously by 2-0 by roll call vote..”
Return to close Executive Session and return to Open Session
A Motion was made to return to close Executive Session and return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to return to close Executive Session and return to Open Session. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 roll call vote..”
Cancel the Special Town Meeting Scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025
A Motion was made to cancel the Special Town Meeting Scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to cancel the Special Town Meeting Scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0 vote..”
Call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, March 3, 2025
A Motion was made to call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, March 3, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, March 3, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Approve the request from the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition to host the 2025 Multicultural Lunar New Year Festival and Rolling Motor Parade on Sunday, February 23, 2025 (Rain date Sunday, March 2,...
A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition to host the 2025 Multicultural Lunar New Year Festival and Rolling Motor Parade on Sunday, February 23, 2025 (Rain date Sunday, March 2, 2025) and to block off Moore Street and the Leonard Street Delta from 11:00am through 4:00pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition to host the 2025 Multicultural Lunar New Year Festival and Rolling Motor Parade on Sunday, February 23, 2025 (Rain date Sunday, March 2, 2025) and to block off Moore Street and the Leonard Street Delta from 11:00am through 4:00pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Discussion and Possible Vote on Two One-Day Liquor License Requests from
Approve the request from the Belmont High School PAC Patrons for a one-day (beer and wine) liquor license for a fundraising event to be held at the Beech Street Center, Friday, January 31, 2025...
Discussion and Possible Vote on Two One-Day Liquor License Requests from: Belmont High School PAC Patrons for a one-day (beer and wine) liquor license for a fundraising event to be held at the Beech Street Center, Friday, January 31, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont High School PAC Patrons for a one-day (beer and wine) liquor license for a fundraising event to be held at the Beech Street Center, Friday, January 31, 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and Possible Vote on Two One-Day Liquor License Requests from: Belmont High School PAC Patrons for a one-day (beer and wine) liquor license for a fundraising event to be held at the Beech Street Center, Friday, January 31, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm A Motion was made to approve the request from the Belmont High School PAC Patrons for a one-day (beer and wine) liquor license for a fundraising event to be held at the Beech Street Center, Friday, January 31, 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Conditionally approve the request from the Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church for a one-day (all alcohol) liquor license for a fundraising event to be held at the Holy Cross Armenian Catholic...
A Motion was made to conditionally approve the request from the Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church for a one-day (all alcohol) liquor license for a fundraising event to be held at the Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church Hall, 200 Lexington Street, Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, conditional upon receipt of a food permit and the Fire Department's approval. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to conditionally approve the request from the Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church for a one-day (all alcohol) liquor license for a fundraising event to be held at the Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church Hall, 200 Lexington Street, Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, conditional upon receipt of a food permit and the Fire Department's approval. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Accept the following donations: $7500 from the Winn Brook Elementary Parent Teacher Association and $10,900 from the Piechota Family for improvements made to the Monroe/Pleasant Street Crosswalk
A Motion was made to accept the following donations: $7500 from the Winn Brook Elementary Parent Teacher Association and $10,900 from the Piechota Family for improvements made to the Monroe/Pleasant Street Crosswalk. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to accept the following donations: $7500 from the Winn Brook Elementary Parent Teacher Association and $10,900 from the Piechota Family for improvements made to the Monroe/Pleasant Street Crosswalk. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve a Contract with HUB Care
Approve a contract with HUB Care
There were questions and discussion about the proposal and benefits of the contract, how the vendor was selected, how it will work logistically, etc. A Motion was made to approve a contract with HUB Care. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“There were questions and discussion about the proposal and benefits of the contract, how the vendor was selected, how it will work logistically, etc. A Motion was made to approve a contract with HUB Care. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Award a Land Lease for a Cell Tower at 780 Concord Ave to SBA Communications and to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize and sign the lease
A Motion was made to award a Land Lease for a Cell Tower at 780 Concord Ave to SBA Communications and to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize and sign the lease. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to award a Land Lease for a Cell Tower at 780 Concord Ave to SBA Communications and to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize and sign the lease. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
Approve the charge of the Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee
A Motion was made to approve the charge of the Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made to approve the charge of the Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Kenneth Gray from the Human Rights Commission
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Human Rights Commission: K. Gray A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Kenneth Gray from the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Human Rights Commission: K. Gray A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Kenneth Gray from the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Accept the resignation of Mike MacGillivray from the Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission: M. Mac Gillivray A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Mike MacGillivray from the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Human Rights Commission: M. Mac Gillivray A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Mike MacGillivray from the Human Rights Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Energy Committee
Reappoint John Kolterman to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027
Energy Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint John Kolterman to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 2 members were at the meeting (Elizabeth Dionne and Matthew Taylor). Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Energy Committee: A Motion was made to reappoint John Kolterman to the Energy Committee for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 vote..”
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC)
Move to appoint the following people to the Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2026: Vicki Amalfitano, Amy Checkoway, Wendy Etkind, Erin Rowland, Didier...
A Motion was made Move to appoint the following people to the Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2026: Vicki Amalfitano, Amy Checkoway, Wendy Etkind, Erin Rowland, Didier Moise, and Chris Ryan (Ex-Officio). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made Move to appoint the following people to the Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2026: Vicki Amalfitano, Amy Checkoway, Wendy Etkind, Erin Rowland, Didier Moise, and Chris Ryan (Ex-Officio). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the December 16, 2024 and December 23, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended
Approval of Minutes December 16, 2024 and December 23, 2024 - Regular Sessions: A Motion was made to approve the December 16, 2024 and December 23, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes December 16, 2024 and December 23, 2024 - Regular Sessions: A Motion was made to approve the December 16, 2024 and December 23, 2024 minutes of the Select Board meeting as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
December 16, 2024 and December 23, 2024 - Regular Sessions
Adjourn
COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS: None Other Business Not Anticipated by the Chair: None Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“COMMENTS FROM TOWN RESIDENTS: None Other Business Not Anticipated by the Chair: None Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..”
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