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Littleton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

July 23, 2018

14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig, Chuck DeCoste

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

2. Town Departments

Pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve the following regulations for the Littleton Police Department as submitted by Chief Pinard on July 17, 2018: 4.09 Emergency Medical Dispatch

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve the following regulations for the Littleton Police Department as submitted by Chief Pinard on July 17, 2018: 4.09 Emergency Medical Dispatch; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve the following regulations for the Littleton Police Department as submitted by Chief Pinard on July 17, 2018: 4.09 Emergency Medical Dispatch; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, August 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, August 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective October 1, 2018; and, further, to invite input from the general public, the Board of Health, and Highway Department; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, August 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective October 1, 2018; and, further, to invite input from the general public, the Board of Health, and Highway Department; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize submission of the Town of Littleton's application to the Baker/Polito Administration under its Housing Choice capital grant program for $250,000 for self- contained breathing apparatus...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion to authorize submission of the Town of Littleton's application to the Baker/Polito Administration under its Housing Choice capital grant program for $250,000 for self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units for the Littleton Fire Department; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste, Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion to authorize submission of the Town of Littleton's application to the Baker/Polito Administration under its Housing Choice capital grant program for $250,000 for self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units for the Littleton Fire Department; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste, Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

3. Joint Meeting: Permanent Municipal Building Committee - Alumni Field; other projects;

Appoint Ed Mullen, Vice Chair of the Planning Board and local building inspector to the town of Concord, to a term on the Permanent Municipal Building Committee expiring June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion to appoint Ed Mullen, Vice Chair of the Planning Board and local building inspector to the town of Concord, to a term on the Permanent Municipal Building Committee expiring June 30, 2023; seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion to appoint Ed Mullen, Vice Chair of the Planning Board and local building inspector to the town of Concord, to a term on the Permanent Municipal Building Committee expiring June 30, 2023; seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

7. Liquor License Violation Hearings - Continued

Find satisfactory proof that licensee Japman, Inc. d/b/a Masala Bay, Navpreet Singh, Mgr., 501 Constitution Ave. (All Alcohol Restaurant) did sell alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 during a...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to find satisfactory proof that licensee Japman, Inc. d/b/a Masala Bay, Navpreet Singh, Mgr., 501 Constitution Ave. (All Alcohol Restaurant) did sell alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 during a compliance check conducted on May 11, 2018 by the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to find satisfactory proof that licensee Japman, Inc. d/b/a Masala Bay, Navpreet Singh, Mgr., 501 Constitution Ave. (All Alcohol Restaurant) did sell alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 during a compliance check conducted on May 11, 2018 by the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Gerbig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, §§ 23 and 64, to suspend for one day the All Alcohol Restaurant license issued to Japman, Inc. d/b/a Masala Bay, Navpreet Singh, Mgr., 501 Constitution Ave., to be held...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion, pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, §§ 23 and 64, to suspend for one day the All Alcohol Restaurant license issued to Japman, Inc. d/b/a Masala Bay, Navpreet Singh, Mgr., 501 Constitution Ave., to be held in abeyance for one year, provided that TIPS training is provided within seven days, and further to instruct the Town Administrator to mail notice of this action, a statement of the reasons for such action, and a right of appeal notice, to the licensee and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission; Seconded by Cindy Napoli . Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion, pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, §§ 23 and 64, to suspend for one day the All Alcohol Restaurant license issued to Japman, Inc. d/b/a Masala Bay, Navpreet Singh, Mgr., 501 Constitution Ave., to be held in abeyance for one year, provided that TIPS training is provided within seven days, and further to instruct the Town Administrator to mail notice of this action, a statement of the reasons for such action, and a right of appeal notice, to the licensee and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission; Seconded by Cindy Napoli . Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Find satisfactory proof that licensee Common Foods, Inc. d/b/a Littleton Sub Shop, 486 King St., Gregg Ehlers, Mgr. (All Alcohol Restaurant) did sell alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 during...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made a motion to find satisfactory proof that licensee Common Foods, Inc. d/b/a Littleton Sub Shop, 486 King St., Gregg Ehlers, Mgr. (All Alcohol Restaurant) did sell alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 during a compliance check conducted on May 11, 2018 by the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made a motion to find satisfactory proof that licensee Common Foods, Inc. d/b/a Littleton Sub Shop, 486 King St., Gregg Ehlers, Mgr. (All Alcohol Restaurant) did sell alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 during a compliance check conducted on May 11, 2018 by the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, §§ 23 and 64, to suspend for one day the All Alcohol Restaurant license issued to Common Foods, Inc. d/b/a Littleton Sub Shop, 486 King St., Gregg Ehlers, Mgr. to be held...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion, pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, §§ 23 and 64, to suspend for one day the All Alcohol Restaurant license issued to Common Foods, Inc. d/b/a Littleton Sub Shop, 486 King St., Gregg Ehlers, Mgr. to be held in abeyance for one year, and further to instruct the Town Administrator to mail notice of this action, a statement of the reasons for such action, and a right of appeal notice, to the licensee and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission; Seconded by Chase Gerbig . Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion, pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, §§ 23 and 64, to suspend for one day the All Alcohol Restaurant license issued to Common Foods, Inc. d/b/a Littleton Sub Shop, 486 King St., Gregg Ehlers, Mgr. to be held in abeyance for one year, and further to instruct the Town Administrator to mail notice of this action, a statement of the reasons for such action, and a right of appeal notice, to the licensee and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission; Seconded by Chase Gerbig . Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Gerbig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adopt the following goals for FY 2019: (1) Master Plan Implementation, Housing, Open Space, Green Communities / Sustainability; (2) Economic Development; (3) Infrastructure Needs - Littleton...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adopt the following goals for FY 2019: (1) Master Plan Implementation, Housing, Open Space, Green Communities / Sustainability; (2) Economic Development; (3) Infrastructure Needs - Littleton Common Smart Sewer Strategic Plan; Water System; Stormwater MS4; (4) Transportation / Commuter Rail / CrossTown Connect; (5) Roadway Improvement Plan; Complete Streets, TIP Funding; (6) Elder & Human Services; (7) Public Safety Strategic Plans; (8) Organizational Review; (9) Long-Range Fiscal Plan; and (10) Town Facilities; Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adopt the following goals for FY 2019: (1) Master Plan Implementation, Housing, Open Space, Green Communities / Sustainability; (2) Economic Development; (3) Infrastructure Needs - Littleton Common Smart Sewer Strategic Plan; Water System; Stormwater MS4; (4) Transportation / Commuter Rail / CrossTown Connect; (5) Roadway Improvement Plan; Complete Streets, TIP Funding; (6) Elder & Human Services; (7) Public Safety Strategic Plans; (8) Organizational Review; (9) Long-Range Fiscal Plan; and (10) Town Facilities; Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Gerbig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize execution of an amendment to the contract with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for sealer of weights and measures services for the Town of Littleton in an amount not to...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion to authorize execution of an amendment to the contract with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for sealer of weights and measures services for the Town of Littleton in an amount not to exceed $7,000 for Fiscal Year 2019; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion to authorize execution of an amendment to the contract with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for sealer of weights and measures services for the Town of Littleton in an amount not to exceed $7,000 for Fiscal Year 2019; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Receive a proposed FY 2020 budget calendar recommended by the Department of Finance & Budget including joint meetings of the Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen & School Committee on Monday,...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion to receive a proposed FY 2020 budget calendar recommended by the Department of Finance & Budget including joint meetings of the Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen & School Committee on Monday, August 20, 2018; Monday, September 24, 2018; and Tuesday, October 23, 2018; with review of budget requests with Selectmen and Finance Committee to be held on December 2018 or January 2019. Fall Special Town Meeting would be held on Monday, October 29, 2018; Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion to receive a proposed FY 2020 budget calendar recommended by the Department of Finance & Budget including joint meetings of the Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen & School Committee on Monday, August 20, 2018; Monday, September 24, 2018; and Tuesday, October 23, 2018; with review of budget requests with Selectmen and Finance Committee to be held on December 2018 or January 2019. Fall Special Town Meeting would be held on Monday, October 29, 2018; Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes of July 9, 2018, as amended

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 9, 2018, as amended; Seconded by Joe Knox. Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 9, 2018, as amended; Seconded by Joe Knox. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)

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Pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (2) to go into executive session to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel; and to convene in open session thereafter

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (2) to go into executive session to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel; and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0. (Roll call: Paul Glavey-Aye, Joe Knox-Aye, Cindy Napoli-Aye, Chase Gerbig-Aye; Chuck DeCoste- Aye).

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (2) to go into executive session to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel; and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 5 to 0. (Roll call: Paul Glavey-Aye, Joe Knox-Aye, Cindy Napoli-Aye, Chase Gerbig-Aye; Chuck DeCoste- Aye)..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Liquor License Violation Hearings - Continued

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon return from the executive session, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted, pursuant to MGL C.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon return from the executive session, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted, pursuant to MGL C..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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