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June 25, 2018
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.0 Executive Session - Meeting with Town Counsel - Strategy with Respect to Litigation;
Pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, subsection (a), clauses 3 and 6 to convene in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, subsection (a), clauses 3 and 6 to convene in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the board, and to consider the value of real property since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's negotiating position, relative to Couper Farm and Sanctuary Medicinals and other matters; and to convene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Roll call vote: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, subsection (a), clauses 3 and 6 to convene in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the board, and to consider the value of real property since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's negotiating position, relative to Couper Farm and Sanctuary Medicinals and other matters; and to convene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Roll call vote: 5-0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a letter agreement with Sanctuary Medicinals relative to compliance with MGL c. 94G §3(d), subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a letter agreement with Sanctuary Medicinals relative to compliance with MGL c. 94G §3(d), subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel. Seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a letter agreement with Sanctuary Medicinals relative to compliance with MGL c. 94G §3(d), subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel. Seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
3. Boards/Departments
[along with the Finance Committee], pursuant to MGL C.44,§33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, as recommended by the Director of Finance &...
Cindi Napoli made the motion [along with the Finance Committee], pursuant to MGL C.44,§33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, as recommended by the Director of Finance & Budget, as follows: $33,000 for police dispatch, $5,000 for town meeting, and $25,000 for public buildings; for a total of $63,000; to be funded by $38,000 from unemployment insurance and $25,000 from fuel expense. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindi Napoli made the motion [along with the Finance Committee], pursuant to MGL C.44,§33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, as recommended by the Director of Finance & Budget, as follows: $33,000 for police dispatch, $5,000 for town meeting, and $25,000 for public buildings; for a total of $63,000; to be funded by $38,000 from unemployment insurance and $25,000 from fuel expense. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
As follows relative to the land located at 12 Robinson Road and described more particularly in Article 9 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting: to take said land by eminent domain under the...
Cindy Napoli made the motion as follows relative to the land located at 12 Robinson Road and described more particularly in Article 9 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting: to take said land by eminent domain under the authority of MGL Chapter 79, with an accompanying award to the owner, Carl B. Furbeck, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Bertrand S. Furbeck, of 38 Dolan Drive, Groton, 01450, and not individually of $250,000.00. The accompanying Order of Taking and Waiver of Appraisal, Damages, and Relocation Benefits will be recorded by Town Counsel, and a Notice of Taking will be delivered to the owner within thirty (30) days as required by MGL c. 79, § 3. Execution of said Order of Taking, Waiver of Appraisal, Damages, and Relocation Benefits, and Notice of Taking shall be subject to Town Counsel's final review of title documents and any other documents or matters pertaining to the taking of the above described land. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion as follows relative to the land located at 12 Robinson Road and described more particularly in Article 9 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting: to take said land by eminent domain under the authority of MGL Chapter 79, with an accompanying award to the owner, Carl B. Furbeck, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Bertrand S. Furbeck, of 38 Dolan Drive, Groton, 01450, and not individually of $250,000.00. The accompanying Order of Taking and Waiver of Appraisal, Damages, and Relocation Benefits will be recorded by Town Counsel, and a Notice of Taking will be delivered to the owner within thirty (30) days as required by MGL c. 79, § 3. Execution of said Order of Taking, Waiver of Appraisal, Damages, and Relocation Benefits, and Notice of Taking shall be subject to Town Counsel's final review of title documents and any other documents or matters pertaining to the taking of the above described land. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Approve the request under the Staffing Vacancy Review policy to fill two (2) full-time benefited positions of police dispatcher/communications officer, in recognition of the increased work load...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the request under the Staffing Vacancy Review policy to fill two (2) full-time benefited positions of police dispatcher/communications officer, in recognition of the increased work load for the dispatchers at the Littleton Police Department in connection with implementation of Advanced Life Support (ALS) services by the Littleton Fire Department. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste . Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the request under the Staffing Vacancy Review policy to fill two (2) full-time benefited positions of police dispatcher/communications officer, in recognition of the increased work load for the dispatchers at the Littleton Police Department in connection with implementation of Advanced Life Support (ALS) services by the Littleton Fire Department. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste . Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift of $19,000 from the Littleton Police K-9 Foundation to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further...
3D2. Littleton Police K-9 Foundation Donation - made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift of $19,000 from the Littleton Police K-9 Foundation to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further appropriation, by the Police Chief towards costs associated with the Littleton Police Department's K-9 program, including equipping a new F-150 K-9 vehicle. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“3D2. Littleton Police K-9 Foundation Donation - made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift of $19,000 from the Littleton Police K-9 Foundation to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further appropriation, by the Police Chief towards costs associated with the Littleton Police Department's K-9 program, including equipping a new F-150 K-9 vehicle. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (second: Gerbig)
5. Annual Town Board Appointments - The Board of Selectmen made the following appointments for
Annual town board appointments for terms expiring June 30, 2021
5. Annual Town Board Appointments - The Board of Selectmen made the following appointments for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2021, except as noted. All motions passed 5 to 0.
The minutes list the annual appointments and say “All motions passed 5 to 0”; they are shown here as one vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“5. Annual Town Board Appointments - The Board of Selectmen made the following appointments for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2021, except as noted. All motions passed 5 to 0..”
Pursuant to MGL C.41, §§91A-B, to reappoint the following individuals as constables of the Town of Littleton each for term a term expiring June 30, 2021: David J. Allen, Keith Leighton, Ronald...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.41, §§91A-B, to reappoint the following individuals as constables of the Town of Littleton each for term a term expiring June 30, 2021: David J. Allen, Keith Leighton, Ronald Raffi, and Andrew Sammarco. Seconded by Joe Knox . Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.41, §§91A-B, to reappoint the following individuals as constables of the Town of Littleton each for term a term expiring June 30, 2021: David J. Allen, Keith Leighton, Ronald Raffi, and Andrew Sammarco. Seconded by Joe Knox . Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
6. Selectmen's Goals for FY 2019 (continued from 6/4/18) - The Board of Selectmen continued this
Adopt proposed amendments to its Policy on Issuing Liquor Licenses by adding a section on compliance checks, as drafted by Town Counsel and introduced at the Selectmen's meeting on June 11, 2018,...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to adopt proposed amendments to its Policy on Issuing Liquor Licenses by adding a section on compliance checks, as drafted by Town Counsel and introduced at the Selectmen's meeting on June 11, 2018, with the addition of a sunset clause for violations after ten years. Seconded by Joe Knox. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to adopt proposed amendments to its Policy on Issuing Liquor Licenses by adding a section on compliance checks, as drafted by Town Counsel and introduced at the Selectmen's meeting on June 11, 2018, with the addition of a sunset clause for violations after ten years. Seconded by Joe Knox. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
Selectmen's Goals for FY 2019 (continued from 6/4/18) - The Board of Selectmen continued this
Seconded by Chuck DeCoste.. Motion passed 5 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Seconded by Chuck DeCoste.. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (second: DeCoste)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 14, 2018
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of May 14, 2018. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of May 14, 2018. Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Gerbig)
Adjourn
Chase Gerbig made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste . Motion passed.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste . Motion passed..” (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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