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May 14, 2018
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Board of Selectmen Scheduling/Procedures
Elect Paul Glavey as Chair of the Board of Selectmen, motion passed
Joe Knox made the motion to elect Paul Glavey as Chair of the Board of Selectmen, motion passed;
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion to elect Paul Glavey as Chair of the Board of Selectmen, motion passed;.” (Motion: Knox)
Elect Joe Knox as Vice-Chair, motion passed
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to elect Joe Knox as Vice-Chair, motion passed;
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to elect Joe Knox as Vice-Chair, motion passed;.” (Motion: DeCoste)
Elect Cindy Napoli as Clerk, motion passed
Chase Gerbig made the motion to elect Cindy Napoli as Clerk, motion passed.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to elect Cindy Napoli as Clerk, motion passed..” (Motion: Gerbig)
2. Board of Selectmen Scheduling/Procedures
Schedule the following regular meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building: June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 20 and September 10 & 24, 2018
Cindy Napoli made a motion to schedule the following regular meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building: June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 20 and September 10 & 24, 2018. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made a motion to schedule the following regular meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building: June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 20 and September 10 & 24, 2018. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Schedule a preliminary goal-setting exercise for FY 2019 on the agenda of the June 4, 2018 meeting, with a public hearing on the adoption of FY 2019 goals to be held at a subsequent meeting
Cindy Napoli made the motion to schedule a preliminary goal-setting exercise for FY 2019 on the agenda of the June 4, 2018 meeting, with a public hearing on the adoption of FY 2019 goals to be held at a subsequent meeting. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to schedule a preliminary goal-setting exercise for FY 2019 on the agenda of the June 4, 2018 meeting, with a public hearing on the adoption of FY 2019 goals to be held at a subsequent meeting. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
Schedule the conduct of its annual review of Selectmen's Regulations and Policies for the Board's regular meeting on June 4, 2018
Cindy Napoli made the motion to schedule the conduct of its annual review of Selectmen's Regulations and Policies for the Board's regular meeting on June 4, 2018. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to schedule the conduct of its annual review of Selectmen's Regulations and Policies for the Board's regular meeting on June 4, 2018. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Schedule interviews and appointments for its annual town board appointments process for June 11 and June 25, 2018
Cindy Napoli made the motion to schedule interviews and appointments for its annual town board appointments process for June 11 and June 25, 2018. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to schedule interviews and appointments for its annual town board appointments process for June 11 and June 25, 2018. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
4. Boards/Departments
Authorize execution of a Municipal Project Agreement Municipally-Funded Design with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for MassDOT Highway Division Project 609054: Littleton -...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to authorize execution of a Municipal Project Agreement Municipally-Funded Design with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for MassDOT Highway Division Project 609054: Littleton - Reconstruction of Foster Street with an estimated total federal participating construction cost of $3,600,000. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to authorize execution of a Municipal Project Agreement Municipally-Funded Design with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for MassDOT Highway Division Project 609054: Littleton - Reconstruction of Foster Street with an estimated total federal participating construction cost of $3,600,000. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond, relative to the sale of the $6,454,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated May 18, 2018 to FTN Financial...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond, relative to the sale of the $6,454,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated May 18, 2018 to FTN Financial Capital Markets, with a true interest cost (TIC) of 2.881% and a premium of $448,935.47. In preparation for this bond issue, Standard & Poor's again affirmed the Town's bond rating at AAA. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond, relative to the sale of the $6,454,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated May 18, 2018 to FTN Financial Capital Markets, with a true interest cost (TIC) of 2.881% and a premium of $448,935.47. In preparation for this bond issue, Standard & Poor's again affirmed the Town's bond rating at AAA. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Amend the BOS vote of February 12, 2018 by expanding from two to three the number of citizen at large members on the Town Building & Space Needs Analysis Working Group, and further to appoint Judy...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to amend the BOS vote of February 12, 2018 by expanding from two to three the number of citizen at large members on the Town Building & Space Needs Analysis Working Group, and further to appoint Judy Grande and Kathleen Nollet, in addition to original vote for George Sanders, to indefinite terms as citizen-at-large members thereon. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to amend the BOS vote of February 12, 2018 by expanding from two to three the number of citizen at large members on the Town Building & Space Needs Analysis Working Group, and further to appoint Judy Grande and Kathleen Nollet, in addition to original vote for George Sanders, to indefinite terms as citizen-at-large members thereon. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
5. Alcohol License Change of Beneficial Interest - Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza, 201
Approve a change of officer/beneficial interest application for the annual all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL Chapter 138 as submitted on April 10, 2018
Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve a change of officer/beneficial interest application for the annual all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL Chapter 138 as submitted on April 10, 2018. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve a change of officer/beneficial interest application for the annual all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL Chapter 138 as submitted on April 10, 2018. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
6. May 7, 2018 Annual/Special Town Meetings - Recap, Follow-up
As authorized by unanimous vote of the May 7, 2018 Special Town Meeting under Article 7, to petition the General Court for special legislation authorizing the payment of certain retirement, health...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to vote, as authorized by unanimous vote of the May 7, 2018 Special Town Meeting under Article 7, to petition the General Court for special legislation authorizing the payment of certain retirement, health insurance, and/or other benefits to injured-on-duty Fire Fighter Scott Holt after his retirement. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to vote, as authorized by unanimous vote of the May 7, 2018 Special Town Meeting under Article 7, to petition the General Court for special legislation authorizing the payment of certain retirement, health insurance, and/or other benefits to injured-on-duty Fire Fighter Scott Holt after his retirement. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
As authorized by two-thirds vote of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting under Article 9, Item 9 to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the Baker Homestead, 12 Robinson Road,...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to vote, as authorized by two-thirds vote of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting under Article 9, Item 9 to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the Baker Homestead, 12 Robinson Road, for $250,000; and to direct Town Counsel to draft a proposed historic preservation agreement for the Board's further consideration. Seconded by . Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to vote, as authorized by two-thirds vote of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting under Article 9, Item 9 to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the Baker Homestead, 12 Robinson Road, for $250,000; and to direct Town Counsel to draft a proposed historic preservation agreement for the Board's further consideration. Seconded by . Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli)
May 7, 2018 Annual/Special Town Meetings - Recap, Follow-up
The Selectmen will schedule a site visit of the Newtown Road tax title property (ATM Article 21) with abutters and neighbors. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Vote 4 to 0 with Joe Knox abstaining.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Glavey, NapoliAbstained: KnoxThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Selectmen will schedule a site visit of the Newtown Road tax title property (ATM Article 21) with abutters and neighbors. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Vote 4 to 0 with Joe Knox abstaining..” (second: Gerbig)
8. Other Business
Approve the meeting minutes of February 12 and March 12, 2018 with amendments as noted
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of February 12 and March 12, 2018 with amendments as noted. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of February 12 and March 12, 2018 with amendments as noted. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Gerbig)
9. Executive Session: Non-Union Contract Strategy (Police Chief) - Cincy Napoli made the
Pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (2) to go into executive session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and to convene in open session thereafter
Cincy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (2) to go into executive session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and to convene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Roll call vote: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Cincy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (2) to go into executive session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and to convene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Roll call vote: 5-0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Pursuant to MGL C.41,§§ 97A and 108O, to authorize execution of the following with Matthew J. Pinard of Lunenberg, MA: (A) an employment contract as Chief of Police for the period July 1, 2018 to...
Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.41,§§ 97A and 108O, to authorize execution of the following with Matthew J. Pinard of Lunenberg, MA: (A) an employment contract as Chief of Police for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021, with a starting annual salary of $113,503.68, as the equivalent of FY 2019 Grade 14, Step 2; and (B) a memorandum of agreement as Acting Chief of Police for the period June 8 to 30, 2018, at an annual salary of $110,726.64 Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.41,§§ 97A and 108O, to authorize execution of the following with Matthew J. Pinard of Lunenberg, MA: (A) an employment contract as Chief of Police for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021, with a starting annual salary of $113,503.68, as the equivalent of FY 2019 Grade 14, Step 2; and (B) a memorandum of agreement as Acting Chief of Police for the period June 8 to 30, 2018, at an annual salary of $110,726.64 Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Executive Session: Non-Union Contract Strategy (Police Chief) - Cincy Napoli made the
Motion made by Chase Gerbig to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Chase Gerbig to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
From the Littleton Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2022 from the town’s Laserfiche records portal (Meeting Minutes > Select Board) and 2022 on from 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: Town of Littleton, “Meet Your Select Board” page on the town website. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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