MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 7, 2025
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roy Epstein, Elizabeth Dionne, Matthew Taylor
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Roy Epstein took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Open, close and sign the remote-only March 3, 2025, Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented
A Motion was made to open, close and sign the remote-only March 3, 2025, Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented. The motion was seconded and 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 open, close and sign the remote-only March 3, 2025, Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Accept the Transportation Advisory Committee Recommendation for White Street, as presented subject to the Transportation Advisory Committee formally stating that the speed tables are justified by...
A Motion was made to accept the Transportation Advisory Committee Recommendation for White Street, as presented subject to the Transportation Advisory Committee formally stating that the speed tables are justified by the existing Traffic Calming Policy. The motion was seconded and 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 accept the Transportation Advisory Committee Recommendation for White Street, as presented subject to the Transportation Advisory Committee formally stating that the speed tables are justified by the existing Traffic Calming Policy. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations
Accept the resignation of Erin Rowland from the Town Fields Working Group
Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Town Fields Working Group - E. Rowland A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Erin Rowland from the Town Fields Working Group. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion and possible vote to accept the following committee resignations: Town Fields Working Group - E. Rowland A Motion was made to accept the resignation of Erin Rowland from the Town Fields Working Group. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Town Fields Working Group
Appoint Cabell Eames to the Town Fields Working Group for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Town Fields Working Group: A Motion was made to appoint Cabell Eames to the Town Fields Working Group for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Town Fields Working Group: A Motion was made to appoint Cabell Eames to the Town Fields Working Group for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee (CPAUC)
The slate for appointment to the Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee consisting of Dana Miller, Jonathan Hakim, Joe DeStefano, Joel Mooney, and Alisa Gardner-Todreas
Mr. Epstein moved the slate for appointment to the Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee consisting of Dana Miller, Jonathan Hakim, Joe DeStefano, Joel Mooney, and Alisa Gardner-Todreas. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Epstein moved the slate for appointment to the Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee consisting of Dana Miller, Jonathan Hakim, Joe DeStefano, Joel Mooney, and Alisa Gardner-Todreas. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..” (Motion: Epstein)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Adopt a Health Opt-Out Policy
Adopt a Health Opt-Out Policy for active Town employees who chose to unenroll from town-sponsored health insurance or reduce coverage, beginning July 1, 2025 as amended
A Motion was made to adopt a Health Opt-Out Policy for active Town employees who chose to unenroll from town-sponsored health insurance or reduce coverage, beginning July 1, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded and 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 adopt a Health Opt-Out Policy for active Town employees who chose to unenroll from town-sponsored health insurance or reduce coverage, beginning July 1, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Establish monthly Health Opt-Out Incentive payments for FY2026, as presented
A Motion was made to establish monthly Health Opt-Out Incentive payments for FY2026, as presented. The motion was seconded and 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 establish monthly Health Opt-Out Incentive payments for FY2026, as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
January 6, 2025 - Regular Session
Approve the January 6, 2025 Select Board meeting as fully amended
A Motion was made to approve the January 6, 2025 Select Board meeting as fully amended. The motion was seconded and 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 approve the January 6, 2025 Select Board meeting as fully amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote..”
Approve the January 23, 2025 Budget Summit III minutes as amended
A Motion was made to approve the January 23, 2025 Budget Summit III minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0-1 roll call vote with Mr. Epstein abstaining.
Yes: Dionne, TaylorAbstained: EpsteinThe 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 January 23, 2025 Budget Summit III minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 2-0-1 roll call vote with Mr. Epstein abstaining..”
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Adjournment A Motion was made to adjourn the meeting of the Belmont Select Board. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by 3-0 roll call 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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