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Motions for the First Session of ATM 2003 and STM, April 30, 2003
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SCHEDULE OF ARTICLES AND MOTIONS
First Session of the Annual Town Meeting 2003
Special Town Meeting, April 30, 2003
Below find a table of articles and their draft motions, along with the anticipated date in which each will be taken up. This list will be updated as the Town Meeting progresses. Please check back often. The motion language is subject to change.
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Annual Town Meeting, Monday April 28, 2003, 7:30 PM Articles in Order of Appearance and Tentative Date of Discussion | Draft Motion(s), as of April 29, 2003 (subject to change) |
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| MOVED: That the Articles in the Warrant be considered in the following order: 1, 2, 9, 20, 21, 27, through 32, 34 through 38, 25, 26, 10, 23, 24, 39, 40, 41, 22, 33, 5 through 8, 11 through 19, 28, 29, 30, 31, 4 and 3. | Article 2: Authorization to Represent Town's Legal Interests | MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and it hereby is, authorized to bring and defend actions for and against the Town, to submit any such claims to arbitration, and to enter into settlement on account of the same in behalf of the Town as and when it deems it for the best interest of the Town so to do; said power shall be vested solely in the Board of Selectmen. | Article 9: Personnel Policy Guide Revision | MOVED: That Article 9 be dismissed. | Article 20: Amendment to Public Safety and Property By-Law (Increasing Fines) | MOVED: That the Town vote to amend Article 20 of the General By-Laws of the Town entitled "Public Safety and Property" by deleting Section 20.10.16 thereof and by substituting therefore the following:
"20.10.16 Violations of this Section 20.10 shall be disposed of, in the discretion of the Board of Health, either in the manner provided in Section 8.5 of the General By-Laws or if applicable, pursuant to the provisions of Section 173A of Chapter 140 of the General Laws. A non-criminal citation will be issued on the following schedule: First offense -- written warning; Second offense - $25; Third offense and each succeeding offense of the same section of the By-Law occurring within a 12 month period - $50. The fines specified in the preceding sentence shall be in lieu of the schedule of fines specified in Section 173A." | Article 21: Amendment to Newsracks By-Law (Fees) | MOVED: That the Town vote to amend Article 27.3.7 of the General By-Laws of the town entitled "Newsracks" by deleting the last sentence thereof. | Article 27: Adopt Age Requirement for Original Appointment to Public Safety Position | MOVED: That the Town vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 31, Section 58A, of the General Laws which provide that no person shall be eligible to have his or her name certified for original appointment to the position of firefighter or police office is such person has reached his or her thirty-second birthday on the date of the entrance examination, and that any veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision by up to four years. | Article 28: Establish Water Enterprise Fund | MOVED: That the Town vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53F1/2, of the General Laws which permit the Town to establish a separate account classified as an "Enterprise Fund" for water service, to become effective July 1, 2004. | Article 29: Establish Sewer and Stormwater Enterprise Fund | MOVED: That the Town vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53F1/2, of the General Laws which permit the Town to establish a separate account classified as an "Enterprise Fund" for sewer and stormwater service, to become effective July 1, 2004. | Article 30: Broaden Eligibility for senior Tax Exemption and Increase Exemptions | MOVED: To see if the Town will vote to adopt amendments made to Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C of the General Laws which provide that, effective on the first day of fiscal year 2004, the Town shall adjust the amount of the exemption the Town may grant to eligible senior citizens and adjust the income and asset requirements senior citizens must meet to qualify for a property tax exemption as follows:
1. The exemption amount granted to eligible applicants shall be increased to $1,000.00 or a valuation of $8,000.00 or more, if greater;
2. The gross receipts limitation shall be increased to $20,000 for single applicants and $30,000 for married applicants;
3. The whole estate limitation shall be increased to $40,000 for single applicants and $55,000 for married applicants;
4. The whole estate exclusion for the value of the applicant's domicile shall be increased to no more than three units in addition to the unit occupied by the applicant. | Article 31: Establish Committee to Study Competitive Supply of Power | MOVED: That pursuant to Chapter 164, Section 47A, of the General Laws the Moderator be, and hereby is, to authorized to appoint a committee for the purpose of conducting a study, holding public hearings, and making recommendations relative to competitive choice of generation supply for the customers of the Town's municipal lighting plant. | Article 32: Authorization to Enter Into Environmental Joint Powers Agreement | MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into an "Environmental Joint Powers Agreement" with the Town of Arlington and the City of Cambridge pursuant to Chapter 21A, Section 20, of the General Laws which agreement will permit the three municipalities to work jointly to exercise environmental control in the Alewife watershed, such Agreement to be in substantially the same form as is the agreement of the same name dated April 28, 2003, a copy of which is filed in the Town Clerk's office. | Article 34: Home Rule Petition--Authorization to Institute Quarterly Tax Billing | MOVED: That the Town vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 59, Section 57C, of the General Laws which permit the Town to issue quarterly property tax bills.
MOVED: That under Article 34 the reading of the proposed special law be dispensed with the same being set forth in full, under Article 34 in the Warrant for this Meeting and having been distributed to each Town Meeting Member.
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to petition the General Court for the enactment of a special law in substantially the form set forth in Article 34 of the Warrant for this Meeting on file in the office of the Town Clerk. | Article 35: Home Rule Petition--Reorganization of Public Works Functions | MOVED: That under Article 35 the reading of the proposed special law be dispensed with the same being set forth in full under Article 35 in the Warrant for this Meeting and having been distributed to each Town Meeting Member.
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to petition the General Court for the enactment of a special law in substantially the form set forth in Article 35 of the Warrant for this Meeting on file in the office of the Town Clerk. | Article 36: Amendment to General By-Laws--Director of Public Works | MOVED: That the Town vote to amend Article 4 of the General By-Laws of the Town entitled "Board of Selectmen" by re-numbering Section 4.8.5 thereof and by substituting therefor, "Section 4.8.6", and by adding a new Section 4.8.5 as follows:
4.8.5 The Selectmen may appoint and prescribe the duties of a Director of Public Works who shall be especially fitted by education, training, and experience to perform the duties of said office. Such director shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 31 of the General Laws. The term of office of the director shall be determined by the Selectmen and said director shall serve at the pleasure of the Selectmen."
Provided, however, that this amendment shall not take effect before passage of the special act entitled "HOME RULE PETITION FOR BELMONT, AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS FUNCTIONS IN THE TOWN OF BELMONT". | Article 37: Amendment to General By-Laws--Water Advisory Board | MOVED: That under Article 37 the reading of the proposed new Article 7 of the General By-Laws of the Town entitled "Water Advisory Board" be dispensed with the same being set forth in full under Article 37 in the Warrant for this Meeting and having been distributed to each Town Meeting Member.
MOVED: That the Town vote to amend the General By-Laws of the Town by deleting the present Article 7 entitled "Water Commissioners" and by substituting therefore the Article entitled "Water Advisory Board" as set forth in full under Article 37 in the Warrant for this Meeting. | Article 38: Amendment to General By-Laws--Board of Cemetery Commissioners | MOVED: That under Article 38 the reading of the proposed new Article 10 of the General Laws of the Town entitled "Board of Cemetery Commissioners" be dispensed with the same being set forth in full under Article 37 in the Warrant for this Meeting and having been distributed to each Town Meeting Member.
MOVED: That the Town vote to amend the General By-Laws of the Town by deleting the present Article 7 entitled "Cemetery Commissioners" and by substituting therefore the Article entitled "Board of Cemetery Commissioners" as set forth in full under Article 38 in the Warrant for this Meeting. |
Special Town Meeting, Wednesday, April 30, 2003, 7:30 PM Articles in Order of Appearance and Tentative Date of Discussion | Draft Motion(s), as of April 29, 2003 (subject to change) |
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Article 2: Easements for Pleasant Street Reconstruction Project | MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to acquire by gift additional easements on and over certain parcels of land and interests therein for the purpose of obtaining a secure and public right of way, in connection with the construction and maintenance of roadway improvements for the Pleasant Street Reconstruction Project; said parcels are shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land Pleasant Street in Belmont, MA, Scale 1"=20', April 1, 2003 by The BSC Group, Inc.", a copy of said plan being on file in the Town Clerk's Office. | Article 3: Funding for Temporary Relocation of Waverley Fire Station | MOVED: That there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $242,900 for the relocation of the Waverley Fire Station and the Belmont Emergency Management Agency headquarters to temporary facilities, said sum to be raised by transfer from the "Special Revenue Fund-Kendall Fire Insurance Reimbursement" account, and expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. | Article 4: Appropriation of Funds to Replace Fire Emergency Equipment | MOVED: That there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $6,587.05 to the Fire Department's budget to be expended to replace equipment damaged during response to an incident at the Cambridge Plating facility, said sum having been received by the Town as part of restitution for damage done to Fire Department property and to be raised by transfer from the "Restitution-Cambridge Plating Company" account. | Article 5: Transfer Funds from Prior Year Capital Budget Projects to Reserve Fund | MOVED: That the Town Accountant be, and hereby is, authorized to transfer the following funds previously appropriated for prior fiscal years' capital budget projects to the fiscal year 2003 Reserve Fund:
6972.112 Cemetery Backhoe $531.00
6970.12 Council on Aging Vehicle Replacement $2,028.00
6969.22 Benton Library Building Repair $273.00
6971.11 Fire Station Feasibility Study $6.82
6973.14 Recreation Field Tractor $200.00
6969.1 Town Hall Furnishings and Equipment $1,914.30
6972.8 Highway Garage Security System $8,000.00
6970.8 Tennis Court Repairs $18,518.00
6968.2 Playground Improvements $8,000.00
6971.1 Fire Department Radio System $172.53
6972.2 Ambulance Replacement $225.00
6969.13 Highway Department Material Spreader $100.00
6971.3 Highway Garage Exhaust System $11,410.72
6972.3 Highway Fuel Dispensing System $641.00
6969.12 Furnishings-Phase 1 $15,160.99
6969.9 LAN PC Workstation System $228.19
6972.4 Library Van $4,920.28
6973.025 Police Mobile Laptop Units $147.64
6973.09 Wellington School Windows $3,293.00 | Article 6: Transfer Funds from Water Fund to General Fund | MOVED: That the Town Accountant be, and hereby is, authorized to transfer $100,000 previously appropriated for the fiscal year 2003 Water Fund to the Town's General Fund for the purpose of offsetting department costs of administrative, ancillary and other services which are provided to operate said Water Fund. | Article 7: Alewife Tax Legislation | MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to petition the General Court for the enactment of a special law in substantially the following form:
"HOME RULE PETITION FOR BELMONT
AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TAXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF BELMONT.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provision of any general or special law to the contrary, the taxation of the real property described within a certain Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the town of Belmont and AP Cambridge Partners II, LLC , dated May 28, 2002, and also described within a Supplemental Agreement by and between the same parties, dated May 28, 2002 shall be governed by said Memorandum of Agreement and said Supplemental Agreement.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage." | Preliminary Motion (Order of Articles) | MOVED: That the Articles in the Warrant be considered in the following order: 1, 25, 26, 33, 23, 24, 39, 40, 41, 22, 5 through 8, 10 through 19, 4 and 3 | Article 25: Amendment to Zoning By-Laws--Inclusionary Housing By-Law | MOVED: That under Article 25 the reading of the proposed new Section 6.10 of the Zoning By-Law of the Town entitled "Inclusionary Housing" be dispensed with the same being set forth in full under Article 25 in the Warrant for this meeting and having been distributed to each Town Meeting Member.
MOVED: That the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by adding a new Section 10 "Inclusionary Zoning" after Section 6.9 "Affordable Housing" as set forth in full under Article 25 in the Warrant for this Meeting. |
Annual Town Meeting, Monday, May 5, 2003, 7:30 PM Articles in Order of Appearance and Tentative Date of Discussion | Draft Motion(s), as of April 29, 2003 (subject to change) |
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Article 26: Amendment to Zoning By-Law--Companion to Inclusionary Housing By-Law | MOVED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town by deleting from Section 3.3 "Schedule of Use Regulations, Cluster Development" the letter "N" under the GR column (General Residence Zoning District) and by substituting therefor "SP" (Special Permit).
MOVED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town by adding to Section 3.3 "Schedule of Use Regulations, Accessory Uses" a new use entitled "Residential" after "Lodging and Boarding" and before "Sale of food or drink ready for consumption without further preparation" as follows:
[CHART IN TOWN MEETING WARRANT BOOKLET]
MOVED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town by deleting Section 6.3.1 b) "Public Building and School Conversion, Objectives" and by substituting therefor the following:
"b) To provide additional housing units, including diversity in type and affordability."
MOVED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town by deleting Section 6.3.3 c) under "Public Building and School Conversion, Special Permit Criteria" and by substituting therefor the following:
"c) There will be provided a minimum of 1,200 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit. However, a minimum 1,000 square feet is allowed if the developer meets the following affordable housing requirements. The fifth housing unit and every third unit thereafter shall be an affordable housing unit; except that beginning with the 23rd unit, that 23rd unit and every fourth unit thereafter shall be an affordable housing unit. Nothing in this section shall preclude a developer from providing more affordable housing units than required under the provisions of this by-law."
MOVED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town by adding to Section 6.5.1 "Cluster Development, Objectives" a new subsection "d)" as follows:
"d) Creating opportunities for affordable housing."
MOVED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town by adding to Section 6.5.2 "Cluster Development, Tract Size" a minimum requirement for General Residence and a new paragraph at the end as follows:
"General Residence - 35,000 square feet"
Where five (5) or more housing units will be developed, smaller tract sizes may be permitted if, in acting on a Special Permit, the Board of Appeals determines that the proposal will be consistent with the character of the surrounding area and the developer complies with the following affordable housing requirements. The fifth housing unit and every third unit thereafter shall be an affordable housing unit; except that beginning with the 23rd unit, that 23rd unit and every fourth unit thereafter shall be an affordable housing unit. Nothing in this section shall preclude a developer from providing more affordable housing units than required under the provisions of this by-law."
MOVED: By deleting Section 6.5.3 "Cluster Development, Number of Dwelling Units" and by substituting therefor the following:
"6.5.3 Number of Dwelling Units
a. The maximum number of dwelling units allowed within any cluster development shall be the number determined by dividing 85% of the area of the tract, exclusive of any wetlands or flood plain, by the minimum lot size permitted in the single residence district(s) within which the cluster is located.
b. The maximum number of dwelling units allowed within the cluster development shall be the number determined by dividing 100% of the area of the tract, exclusive of any wetlands or flood plain, by 95% of the minimum lot size permitted in the single residence district(s) within which the cluster is located, provided that where five (5) or more housing units will be developed, the Board of Appeals determines that the developer complies with the following affordable housing requirements. The fifth housing unit and every third unit thereafter shall be an affordable housing unit; except that beginning with the 23rd unit, that 23rd unit and every fourth unit thereafter shall be an affordable housing unit.
MOVED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town by deleting Section 7.4.2 b) "Special Permit Criteria, Activity Type and Mix" and by substituting therefor the following:
"b) Activity Type and Mix.
1) Residential proposals should serve housing needs of local residents, broaden the diversity of housing within the Town, or provide affordable housing opportunities pursuant to Section 6.10 of these By-Laws." | Article 23: Creation of Conservation Commission By-Law | MOVED: That the town vote to amend the General By-Laws of the Town by adding a new Article 29 entitled 'Conservation Commission' as follows:
"ARTICLE 29
Conservation Commission
Section 29.1 The Conservation Commission is established under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8C, for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of the Town.
Section 29.2 The Conservation Commission shall make and publish from time to time such rules and regulations as it deems necessary and shall cause the same to be printed in suitable form for public distribution.
Section 29.3 The non-criminal disposition of violations of any rules or regulations promulgated by the Conservation Commission is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 2lD, of the General Laws." | Article 24: Amendment to Zoning By-Law--Sideyard Setback Requirements | MOVED: That the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-law of the Town by deleting from Section 4.2.2 "Linear Requirements" the figure "20" under the column "Minimum Setback Dimension Feet" in the "LB II" and "LB III" rows and by substituting therefore the figure "0". | Article 39: Tax Check-Off Box for Constributions ot the town's General Fund | MOVED: That under Article 39 the reading of the proposed special law be dispensed with the same being set forth in full under Article 39 in the Warrant for this Meeting and having been distributed to each Town Meeting Member.
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to petition the General Court for the enactment of a special law in substantially the form, set forth in Article 39 of the Warrant for this Meeting on file in the office of the Town Clerk. | Article 40: Tax Check-Off Box for Constributions to the Town's General Fund | MOVED: That Article 40 be dismissed. | Article 41: Delay Reconstruction of the Town Hall Annex | MOVED: That the Town vote to forego the reconstruction of the Town Hall Annex until such time that an appeal to the Federal Court be made to permit the Town to access other options for meeting federally mandated compliance for Handicapped Access. | Article 22: Creation of Kennel By-Law | MOVED: That under Article 22 the reading of the proposed new Article 28 of the General By-Laws of the Town entitled "Kennel Regulations" be dispensed with the same being set forth in full under Article 22 in the Warrant for this Meeting and having been distributed to each Town Meeting Member.
MOVED: That the Town vote to amend the General By-Laws of the Town by adding a new Article 28 entitled "Kennel Regulations" as set forth in full under Article 22 in the Warrant for this Meeting. | Article 33: Home Rule Petition--All-alcoholic Beverages Licenses for Restaurants | MOVED: That under Article 33 the reading of the proposed special law be dispensed with the same being set forth in full under Article 33 in the Warrant for this Meeting and having been distributed to each Town Meeting Member.
Moved: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to petition the General Court for the enactment of a special law in substantially the form set forth in Article 33 of the Warrant for this Meeting on file in the office of the Town Clerk. |
Annual Town Meeting, Monday, June 16, 2003 Articles in Order of Appearance and Tentative Date of Discussion | Draft Motion(s), as of April 29, 2003 (subject to change) |
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Artilcle 13: Authorization to Acquire Land to Site Fire Station Headquarters | MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized in the name and behalf of the Town to acquire by eminent domain or otherwise, for the purpose of locating a fire station, including remediation of environmental conditions on the property, upon such terms and conditions as the Selectmen may determine, those parcels of real estate on Trapelo Road shown on a plan entitled "Proposed Site Plan Belmont Fire Station" dated June 16, 2003 and on file in the office of the Town Clerk, and that there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $1,500,000 for said acquisition, and related costs, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to borrow $1,500,000 and to issue bonds or notes therefor under Chapter 44 of the General Laws. | Article 14: Appropriation for Design Services Related to Replacement of Town's Fire Stations | MOVED: That there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $200,000 to fund a schematic level design of a main fire station and substation facility, including expenses related to these projects said sum to be raised by transfer from the Kendall Insurance Account, and that the Moderator be, and hereby is, authorized to appoint a building committee to oversee the design and construction of these projects. | Article 16: Transfer of Control of Kendall School Property to the Board of Selectmen | MOVED: That, pursuant to Chapter 40, Section 15A of the General Laws, the care, custody, management and control of the so-called Kendall School property be and hereby is, transferred to the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of constructing a new building thereon to include a Senior Citizens Center and other municipal uses. | Article 15: Appropriation for Design Services of a Senior Citizens' Center | MOVED: That there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $120,000 to fund a schematic level design of a new building of at least two stories to include a Senior Citizens' Center and space to accommodate other appropriate Town uses, and including expenses related to the project said sum to be raised by transfer from the Kendall Insurance Account, and that the Moderator be, and hereby is, authorized to appoint a building committee to oversee the design and construction of this project. |
Tuesday, June 17, 2003 Articles in Order of Appearance and Tentative Date of Discussion | Draft Motion(s), as of April 29, 2003 (subject to change) |
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Article 5: Salaries of Elected Officials | MOVED: That there be appropriated and paid to the elected officers of the Town as salaries for the financial year commencing July 1, 2003 the amount set opposite the name of each as follows:
Moderator $200
Selectmen:
Chairman $ 5,000
2 members, each $4,500
Town Clerk $69,630
Town Treasurer $ 67,600
Assessors:
Chairman $2,750
1 member $2,420
1 member $2,200
TOTAL $158,800
and that the sum of $158,800 be raised by General Tax and that in consideration of the salaries determined as aforesaid or, in case of appointive officers as determined by the Selectmen, all fees which have heretofore been paid by statute to the Town Clerk, Treasurer, Tax Collector, and any other officers, shall be paid by them upon their receipt into the Town Treasury. | Article 6: Non-Contributory Pensions | MOVED: That there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $70,000 to provide non-contributory pensions for eligible employees of any and all of the Town Departments as provided in the applicable sections of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as may be determined from time to time by the Retirement Board, said sum to be raised by General Tax and expended under the direction of the Retirement Board. | Article 7: Contributory Pensions | MOVED: That there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $2,795,537 to provide contributory pensions and expenses in connection therewith in accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, said sum to be raised by General Tax and expended under the direction of the Retirement Board. | Article 8: Appropriation of "Up Front" Funds for Highway Improvements | MOVED: That there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $134,382 for the repair, improvement and construction of highways within the Town, said sum to be offset by reimbursement from the Commonwealth as provided by Chapter 90 of the General Laws and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, the same to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. | Article 10: Position Classification and Compensation Plan | MOVED: That Article 10 be dismissed. | Article 12: Appropriation to Stabilization Fund or Capital Endowment Fund | MOVED: That Article 12 be dismissed. | Article 19: Authorization to Participate in MWRA Local Pipeline Assistance Program | MOVED: That, there be, and hereby is, appropriated the sum of $650,000 for laying or relaying replacement water mains of not less than six inches in diameter, for lining and relining such mains with linings of not less than one-sixteenth of an inch and for other improvements to the Town's water system related to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's Local Pipeline Assistance Program; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $650,000 and issue bonds or notes therefor under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority; that the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and in connection therewith to enter a loan agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Authority and otherwise to contract with the Authority with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to expend all funds available for the project and to take any other action necessary to carry out the project. | Article 11: Capital Expenditures | MOVED: That the sum of $2,293,924 be, and hereby is, appropriated to purchase Public Safety Equipment, Computer Equipment, Public Works Equipment and Furnishings and Equipment for Town Facilities, to construct public ways, and for Building and Facility and Public Works Construction; and for Major Maintenance and Alterations, (including design work) as follows:
Public Safety Equipment
Replace police mobile data terminals, $26,000
Replace fire shift commander vehicle, $40,000
Subtotal $66,000
Computer Equipment
School technology hardware, $93,000
Upgrade Town/School fiber optic network infrastructure, $50,000
Town technology and hardware, $41,000
Replace nine LAN-based workstations, $10,000
Subtotal $194,000
Departmental Equipment
Replace maintenance truck and add plow, $35,000
Replace two highway pick-up trucks, $56,000
Replace facilities pick-up truck and plow, $32,000
Replace SPORT program van $25,000
Subtotal $148,000
Building and Facility and Public Works Construction
Elementary school window repairs, $50,000
Replace High School exhaust fans, $25,000
Re-tube High School boilers, $50,000
Facility and life safety repair, $75,000
Kendall site fieldwork, $10,000
Emergency fire station repairs, $40,000
Subtotal $250,000
Major Maintenance and Alterations(including design work)
Roof replacement and repairs, $300,000
Analysis of main library steps, $15,000
Feasibility study of new public works complex, $50,000
Environmental analysis of transfer station site, $75,000
Subtotal $440,000
Infrastructure and Construction
Pavement and sidewalk management program, $1,195,924
GRAND TOTAL: $2,293,924
said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, the Library Trustees, and the School Committee as appropriate and that said sum be raised as follows: $2,126,024 by General Tax; and by transfer of $50,000 from the Capital Endowment Fund; $32,900 from the Stabilization Fund; $10,000 from the Kendall Insurance Proceeds; and $75,000 from the NESWC Reserves and that the Town Accountant be, and hereby is, authorized to make the transfer on the books of the Town. | Article 4: Budget Appropriation | MOVED: That under General Government, Items 010 to 099, the sum of $3,024,337 having already been appropriated under special warrant articles, the sum of $4,533,555 appropriated, to be raised by General Tax.
MOVED: That under Public Safety Items 110 through 195, the sum of $9,057,095 be appropriated to be raised by General Tax.
MOVED: That under Belmont Public Schools, Item 200 through 204, the sum of $29,655,300 be appropriated, to be raised by General Tax.
MOVED: That under Minuteman Regional School, Item 205, the sum of $483,063 be appropriated, to be raised by General Tax.
MOVED: That under Public Services, Items 302 through 366, the sum of $136,096, having already been appropriated under a special warrant article, the sum of $16,162,977 be appropriated, of which $5,820,565 to be raised by transfer from sewer receipts, $3,584,925 by transfer from water receipts and $6,757,487 to be raised by General Tax.
MOVED: That under Human Services, Items 520 to 570, the sum of $839,699 be appropriated by General Tax.
MOVED: That under Culture and Recreation, Items 610 to 660, the sum of $2,214,218 be appropriated, to be raised by General Tax.
MOVED: That under Debt and Interest on Debt, Items 700 to 710, the sum of $4,276,868 be
appropriated by General Tax.
MOVED: That under Capital Expenditure Items 797 to 798, the sum of $2,293,924 having already been appropriated under special warrant articles, no additional action is necessary under this article. | Article 3: Authorization to Transfer Balances | MOVED: That the sum of $10,818,306 is to be transferred as follows in order to meet said expenses for the Town of Belmont which are appropriated under Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8:
$525,000 from fund balance in Abatement and Exemption Surplus Account to Program 080, Assessing Service and to Program 099, Retirement and Insurance
$257,950 from Belmont Municipal Light Dept. to Debt Service Program 700 and 710 Maturing Debt and Interest on Debt
$183,081 from Unreserved Fund Balance (formerly referred to as Free Cash) to Program 099 Retirement and Insurance
$25,000 from Cemetery Perpetual Care Income for Program 350, Cemetery Maintenance
$134,382 from Chapter 90 State Aid to Program 313, Chapter 90, Highway Funds
$5,820,565 from FY2004 Sewer Receipts to Programs 314 and 316, Sewer
$3,584,925 from FY2004 Water Receipts to Programs 360, 362 and 364, Water
$30,000 from Fund Balance in Parking Meter to Program 135, Police Traffic Management
In addition, that the entire revenue derived from the sale of the electricity to private customers and municipal departments from the cost of street lighting and from jobbing during the 12 months beginning January 1, 2003 be allocated and appropriated for the operating expenses of the Municipal Light Department including out-of-state travel, all said appropriations and payments to be expended under the direction of the Municipal Light Board and that the Town Accountant is hereby authorized to make such transfer on the books of the Town. | Article 18: Transfer of Control of Waverley Fire Station to the Board of Selectmen | MOVED: That, pursuant to Chapter 40, Section 15A of the General Laws, the care, custody, management and control of the real property occupied by the Waverley Fire Station shown on Assessor's Map 27 as Parcel 76A be, and hereby is transferred to the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of selling or otherwise disposing of the same. | Article 17: Authorization to Sell or Dispose of Waverley Fire Station Property | MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby is, authorized to sell or dispose of the real property occupied by the Waverley Fire Station shown on Assessor's Map 27 as Parcel 76A, upon such terms and conditions as the Selectmen may determine, provided that the exterior of the building is preserved in a manner satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen in its sole discretion. |
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