Belmont Select Board Meeting, September 18, 2023
Channel: Belmont Media Center
Date: 19/09/2023

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Meeting Recap: (Detail transcribed by BMC)
00:58 - Community Announcements
02:54  - Comments from Town residents
07:52 - Town Administrator's Report:
9:00 - Update on status of green space in front of the Underwood Pool
1:55:30 - Update on High School Debt Summary
25:33 - Update on Rink Input Session, Sept. 13
26:50 - Update on Family Campout at Rock Meadow

15:20 - Public hearing - Storm Water Management Erosion

30:00 - Public Hearing - Comcast Cable Television License Renewal

1:02:00 - Recognition of work done by D. Muzzioli Associates at Joey's Park

1:12:00 - Discussion and possible vote to accept donation in the amount of $9,525.00 from Elisabeth and Graham Allison for the purchase and training of a service dog for the Belmont Police Department.
APPROVED.

1:18:00 - Reorganization of the Office of Community Development to the Office of Planning and Building

1:44:06 - Discussion and possible vote to award Pequossett (PQ) Park Basketball Court Renovation contract to Cataldo, Inc., Littleton, MA in the amount of $168,600.00. 
APPROVED.

2:07:36 - FY2025 Budget Discussion

2:12:02 - Open Special Town Meeting Warrant scheduled for November 6, 2023

2:24:21 - Discussion and possible vote to approve a new Common Victualler license for Teddy's Kitchen, 462 Common Street.
APPROVED.

2:24:48 - Discussion and possible vote to approve one day liquor license (beer and wine only) for a private event at the Beech Street Center, September 23, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
APPROVED.

2:25:45 - Discussion and possible vote to approve Family Bike Ride Halloween event for Sunday, October 22, from 10:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
APPROVED.

2:34:14 - Discussion and possible vote to accept committee resignations:
a. Youth Commission - Zhenzhen Zhang
b. Youth Commission - Chris Bauge
c. Shade Tree Committee - Christine Arthur
d. Recreation Commission - Joshua Gould
Resignations ACCEPTED

2:35:39 - Discussion and possible vote on committee appointments and reappointments
a. Education Scholarship Committee
b. Transportation Advisory Committee
Appointments APPROVED

2:42:30 - Discussion and possible vote to approve advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for skating rink.
APPROVED.

2:48:09 - Executive Session: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Fire Chief, Police.

RETURN to OPEN SESSION
2:48:59 - Discussion and possible vote to ratify contract for Fire Chief David DeStefano.
Three year contract RATIFIED, March 15, 2024 to March 15, 2027
Comps of salaries of fire chiefs in 12 surrounding towns of similar size was researched to determine the chief's salary for the new contract. The salary agreed upon is the median of the comparables, $177,000. He will also be receiving a 2% cost of living increase on July 1, 2024, bringing his salary to $180,000. The contract also includes an annual stipend of $3,500 for the chief being a member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
His current salary is $168,00

02:55:41 - ADJOURNED

Next Meeting Dates (others may be added, as needed):
Monday, September 25, 2023 – 7:00 PM – Regular Session
Thursday, September 28, 2023 – 7:00 PM – Public Input Session – FY2025 Budget & Override
Monday, October 23, 2023 – 7:00 PM – Regular Session
Monday, October 30, 2023 – 7:00 P M – Regular Session