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August 13, 2018
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Chase Gerbig
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chase Gerbig arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “6:40 PM”).
Every vote, in order
2. Town Boards/Departments
Vote to execute the warrant for the state primary election to be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 7 AM to 8 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to vote to execute the warrant for the state primary election to be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 7 AM to 8 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; and to direct that the constable post said warrant forthwith. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to vote to execute the warrant for the state primary election to be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 7 AM to 8 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; and to direct that the constable post said warrant forthwith. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Approve the Veterans Service Officer's plans for a special Veterans Day ceremony on Littleton Common on Sunday, November 11, 2018 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I
Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the Veterans Service Officer's plans for a special Veterans Day ceremony on Littleton Common on Sunday, November 11, 2018 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the Veterans Service Officer's plans for a special Veterans Day ceremony on Littleton Common on Sunday, November 11, 2018 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
Approve the Town Building & Space Analysis Working Group's request to issue a Request for Qualifications for an Owners Project Manager to serve as the Town's agent during the planning, design and...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the Town Building & Space Analysis Working Group's request to issue a Request for Qualifications for an Owners Project Manager to serve as the Town's agent during the planning, design and construction stages of the project for a new Town campus located on Shattuck Street, for a library, community center for seniors and park and recreation, and Town offices; said OPM services not to exceed $25,000. Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the Town Building & Space Analysis Working Group's request to issue a Request for Qualifications for an Owners Project Manager to serve as the Town's agent during the planning, design and construction stages of the project for a new Town campus located on Shattuck Street, for a library, community center for seniors and park and recreation, and Town offices; said OPM services not to exceed $25,000. Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
Approve the Park & Recreation Commission's request for permission to conduct a perc test on Town-owned property at the intersection of Meadowbrook and Goldsmith (Parcel U16-71-0) as the possible...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the Park & Recreation Commission's request for permission to conduct a perc test on Town-owned property at the intersection of Meadowbrook and Goldsmith (Parcel U16-71-0) as the possible location of a septic system for the Long Lake bathhouse. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the Park & Recreation Commission's request for permission to conduct a perc test on Town-owned property at the intersection of Meadowbrook and Goldsmith (Parcel U16-71-0) as the possible location of a septic system for the Long Lake bathhouse. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Town Boards/Departments
A motion was made, seconded and passed to open the scheduled hearing on Transf
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made, seconded and passed to open the scheduled hearing on Transf.”
4. Town Board Appointments - Both applicants introduced themselves, followed by brief discussions
Appoint Mark Montanari to a term on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees expiring June 30, 2020
Cindy Napoli made the motion to appoint Mark Montanari to a term on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees expiring June 30, 2020. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to appoint Mark Montanari to a term on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees expiring June 30, 2020. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Appoint Jennie Boyer to an indefinite term on the Economic Development Committee
Cindy Napoli made the motion to appoint Jennie Boyer to an indefinite term on the Economic Development Committee. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to appoint Jennie Boyer to an indefinite term on the Economic Development Committee. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
6. Public Hearing: Transfer Station Fees effective October 1, 2018 - Chris Stoddard indicated that it
Public Hearing: Transfer Station Fees effective October 1, 2018 - Chris Stoddard indicated that it
Chase would like to spread out increases and Joe Knox agreed, suggesting a possible committee to check with local communities with the target of self-funding the Transfer Station. Chase recommended a $.25 increase per bag. Discussion ensued with audience participation. Motion was made, seconded and passed to close the public hearing on Transfer
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Chase would like to spread out increases and Joe Knox agreed, suggesting a possible committee to check with local communities with the target of self-funding the Transfer Station. Chase recommended a $.25 increase per bag. Discussion ensued with audience participation. Motion was made, seconded and passed to close the public hearing on Transfer.”
Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019: Stickers: Full price...
Chase Gerbig made the motion, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019: Stickers: Full price $110.00; Senior $35.00; Second sticker $55.18; Pro-rated (Full) $53.18; Pro- rated (Senior) $15.45; Per Bag: 33 Gal $2.75; 15 Gal. $1.75; 8.5 Gal $1.00; and, further, to establish a study committee to recommend fees to become effective July 1, 2019. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019: Stickers: Full price $110.00; Senior $35.00; Second sticker $55.18; Pro-rated (Full) $53.18; Pro- rated (Senior) $15.45; Per Bag: 33 Gal $2.75; 15 Gal. $1.75; 8.5 Gal $1.00; and, further, to establish a study committee to recommend fees to become effective July 1, 2019. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Direct Town Counsel to prepare an amendment to the Town by-laws to allow consumption of alcohol on certain or all Town-owned property, provided also that (1) the property's custodial board grants...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to direct Town Counsel to prepare an amendment to the Town by-laws to allow consumption of alcohol on certain or all Town-owned property, provided also that (1) the property's custodial board grants its permission and (2) the Board of Selectmen issues a special one-day liquor license pursuant to MGL C.138,§14. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to direct Town Counsel to prepare an amendment to the Town by-laws to allow consumption of alcohol on certain or all Town-owned property, provided also that (1) the property's custodial board grants its permission and (2) the Board of Selectmen issues a special one-day liquor license pursuant to MGL C.138,§14. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
As follows relative to a five-member Town Administrator Selection Committee as prescribed by Town Code Chapter 3, Section 2: (A) to invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, and Personnel...
Cindy Napoli made the motion as follows relative to a five-member Town Administrator Selection Committee as prescribed by Town Code Chapter 3, Section 2: (A) to invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, and Personnel Board to each appoint one of its members to serve thereon by August 20, 2018; and (B) to invite applications by August 20, 2018 for appointment of a member at large with municipal management experience. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion as follows relative to a five-member Town Administrator Selection Committee as prescribed by Town Code Chapter 3, Section 2: (A) to invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, and Personnel Board to each appoint one of its members to serve thereon by August 20, 2018; and (B) to invite applications by August 20, 2018 for appointment of a member at large with municipal management experience. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Pursuant to Article 7 of the May 7, 2018 Special Town Meeting, to approve amendments to H. 4676 requested by the Littleton firefighters union to the home rule petition for Scott Holt, which...
Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to Article 7 of the May 7, 2018 Special Town Meeting, to approve amendments to H. 4676 requested by the Littleton firefighters union to the home rule petition for Scott Holt, which amendments the Board finds to be within the scope of the general public objectives of the petition. Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to Article 7 of the May 7, 2018 Special Town Meeting, to approve amendments to H. 4676 requested by the Littleton firefighters union to the home rule petition for Scott Holt, which amendments the Board finds to be within the scope of the general public objectives of the petition. Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 23, 2018 as amended
Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 23, 2018 as amended. Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 23, 2018 as amended. Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
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...
Joe Knox 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 Cricket Lane and Couper Farm; and not to convene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Roll Call: Cindy-Aye; Chase-Aye; Paul-Aye; Chuck-Aye; Joe-Aye.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox 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 Cricket Lane and Couper Farm; and not to convene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste. Roll Call: Cindy-Aye; Chase-Aye; Paul-Aye; Chuck-Aye; Joe-Aye..” (Motion: Knox, second: DeCoste)
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