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April 9, 2018
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Chase Gerbig, Cindy Napoli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
3. Town Administrator/Assistant Town Administrator
Authorize execution of an amendment, effective July 1, 2018, to the municipal hauling contract with Waste Management of Fitchburg, MA expiring September 30, 2020 to include also municipal solid...
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to authorize execution of an amendment, effective July 1, 2018, to the municipal hauling contract with Waste Management of Fitchburg, MA expiring September 30, 2020 to include also municipal solid waste disposal and hauling to the Waste Management facility in Fitchburg, at a per ton cost of $76.00 for FY 2019 and $77.50 for FY 2020. 4. Joint Meetings - May 7, 2018 Town Meeting Articles A. Community Preservation Committee - ATM -9 Rick Wasler of the CPC stated that they will be supporting regional housing, Recreation department, monument repair, and the acquisition of Baker Homestead with their funding. (Knox Recused himself.) Glavey complimented the members of the CPC. Article #9 is 12 Robinson Road, known as the Baker Homestead. This article requires 2/3 vote since it is land acquisition. Asking price is $250,000. It's a 1673 house, pre- revolutionary property. The town can sell the property in the future. The Selectmen will answer who is going to manage it and what is the financial burden on the town in the future. The Littleton Historic Committee and the Master Plan Implementation Committee are both in support of this purchase. The Littleton Historic Committee were present in support of the CPC. Historic museum, gift shop and café. The barn would have a gallery, the grounds would be used for small events. The property would be multi-purpose but education would be a big component. There's an original hearth with beehi
The minutes say Joe Knox stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Chase Gerbig and Cindy Napoli). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to authorize execution of an amendment, effective July 1, 2018, to the municipal hauling contract with Waste Management of Fitchburg, MA expiring September 30, 2020 to include also municipal solid waste disposal and hauling to the Waste Management facility in Fitchburg, at a per ton cost of $76.00 for FY 2019 and $77.50 for FY 2020. 4. Joint Meetings - May 7, 2018 Town Meeting Articles A. Community Preservation Committee - ATM -9 Rick Wasler of the CPC stated that they will be supporting regional housing, Recreation department, monument repair, and the acquisition of Baker Homestead with their funding. (Knox Recused himself.) Glavey complimented the members of the CPC. Article #9 is 12 Robinson Road, known as the Baker Homestead. This article requires 2/3 vote since it is land acquisition. Asking price is $250,000. It's a 1673 house, pre- revolutionary property. The town can sell the property in the future. The Selectmen will answer who is going to manage it and what is the financial burden on the town in the future. The Littleton Historic Committee and the Master Plan Implementation Committee are both in support of this purchase. The Littleton Historic Committee were present in support of the CPC. Historic museum, gift shop and café. The barn would have a gallery, the grounds would be used for small events. The property would be multi-purpose but education would be a big component. There's an original hearth with beehive kitchen which is very rare. Chair DeCoste said if the town buys the property, it will cost the town a lot more than the $250,000 cost to maintain and manage and offer for the residents. The Committee can already expect $938,000 from ten historical grants and organizations. This is to preserve the house alone. The plan to use for community purposes hasn't even been looked into yet, but there would be funding there as well. Glavey doesn't want town voters to focus on the CPC ideas because the vote will be to acquire the property with no clear decision as to what will happen beyond preserving it. Napoli concurred. Gerbig asked about due diligence before the sale. There have not been many inspections but at simple glance there is no obvious disrepair. It was discussed to have the Building Inspector out before Town Meeting. Gerbig questioned the carrying cost of owning an antique house. Zeldin, MPIC Chair, said that this house could drive the feel of the Town Common. Ed Mullen, Chairman of the Planning Board, would like to invite the CPC to come before the Planning Board as he feels the board would support this purchase. This would be the 8th oldest museum in the Commonwealth..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)
4. Joint Meetings - May 7, 2018 Town Meeting Articles
Support the article 9 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. (Knox returned.)
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 4:0 to support the article 9 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. (Knox returned.)
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Chase Gerbig and Cindy Napoli). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 4:0 to support the article 9 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. (Knox returned.).” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)
Support Budget items 1-8 on the May 7
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Gerbig and voted to support Budget items 1-8 on the May 7,
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Gerbig and voted to support Budget items 1-8 on the May 7,.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
Support articles #18 and 19 on the May
It was moved by Napoli, seconded by Glavey, and voted to support articles #18 and 19 on the May
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Napoli, seconded by Glavey, and voted to support articles #18 and 19 on the May.” (Motion: Napoli, second: Glavey)
Support articles 1-8 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by Gerbig, seconded by Knox, and voted 5:0 to support articles 1-8 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Gerbig, seconded by Knox, and voted 5:0 to support articles 1-8 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Knox)
6. Town Boards
Extend until November 15, 2018 the lease agreements for the Town-owned Church Meadows property at 194 Great Road with tenants Nikki and Maxwell Makarutsa and the Garden at Church Meadows, upon the...
It was moved by Knox, seconded by Glavey and voted 5:0 to extend until November 15, 2018 the lease agreements for the Town-owned Church Meadows property at 194 Great Road with tenants Nikki and Maxwell Makarutsa and the Garden at Church Meadows, upon the same terms and conditions.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Knox, seconded by Glavey and voted 5:0 to extend until November 15, 2018 the lease agreements for the Town-owned Church Meadows property at 194 Great Road with tenants Nikki and Maxwell Makarutsa and the Garden at Church Meadows, upon the same terms and conditions..” (Motion: Knox, second: Glavey)
Establish a Transportation Advisory Council (TAC) to promote collaboration in the development of collective transportation goals and priorities for the town of Littleton; to be comprised of one...
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli, and voted 5:0 to establish a Transportation Advisory Council (TAC) to promote collaboration in the development of collective transportation goals and priorities for the town of Littleton; to be comprised of one member and one alternate each from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Finance Committee, Council on Aging, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC); and one member from the community at-large appointed by the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board; and to invite applications therefor.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli, and voted 5:0 to establish a Transportation Advisory Council (TAC) to promote collaboration in the development of collective transportation goals and priorities for the town of Littleton; to be comprised of one member and one alternate each from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Finance Committee, Council on Aging, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC); and one member from the community at-large appointed by the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board; and to invite applications therefor..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)
7. May 7, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meetings
Support the following articles 1, 2, 7, 10, 20 in the May 7, 2018 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to support the following articles 1, 2, 7, 10, 20 in the May 7, 2018 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to support the following articles 1, 2, 7, 10, 20 in the May 7, 2018 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)
Ratify the Highway contract
It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to ratify the Highway contract.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to ratify the Highway contract..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)
Approve the Assistant Administrator position
It was moved by Gerbig, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to approve the Assistant Administrator position.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Gerbig, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to approve the Assistant Administrator position..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
8. Board of Selectmen
Pursuant to October 30, 2017 Article 9, to authorize acceptance of a deed from Matthew P. Field and Michael S. Field, Trustees M & M Realty Trust, for 0.51 acres of land at 180 Great Road,...
It was moved by Gerbig, seconded by Knox, and voted 5:0, pursuant to October 30, 2017 Article 9, to authorize acceptance of a deed from Matthew P. Field and Michael S. Field, Trustees M & M Realty Trust, for 0.51 acres of land at 180 Great Road, together with any improvements thereon, shown as Lot A on a plan entitled: "COUPER FARM ESTATES, Open Space Development Definitive Subdivision and Over 55 Housing Development Special Permit", dated December 15, 2016, and last revised March 17, 2017, prepared by Markey & Rubin Civil Engineering (the "Plan"), which Plan is recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, as Plan 409 of 2017; provided that Lot A shall be in the care, custody, control and management of the Board of Selectmen, and shall be used for affordable housing purposes and/or such other public use as the Board of Selectmen may determine; all subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel. Respectfully submitted by Janet Fairchild, Planning Dept Clerk
From the minutes
“It was moved by Gerbig, seconded by Knox, and voted 5:0, pursuant to October 30, 2017 Article 9, to authorize acceptance of a deed from Matthew P. Field and Michael S. Field, Trustees M & M Realty Trust, for 0.51 acres of land at 180 Great Road, together with any improvements thereon, shown as Lot A on a plan entitled: "COUPER FARM ESTATES, Open Space Development Definitive Subdivision and Over 55 Housing Development Special Permit", dated December 15, 2016, and last revised March 17, 2017, prepared by Markey & Rubin Civil Engineering (the "Plan"), which Plan is recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, as Plan 409 of 2017; provided that Lot A shall be in the care, custody, control and management of the Board of Selectmen, and shall be used for affordable housing purposes and/or such other public use as the Board of Selectmen may determine; all subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel. Respectfully submitted by Janet Fairchild, Planning Dept Clerk.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Knox)
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