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August 20, 2018
9 recorded votes, 1 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
1. Organization/Pledge of Allegiance/Read Mail
Approve the sale of a $400,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for roads, authorized by May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting Article 16, dated August 31, 2018 and payable August 30, 2019, to...
Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the sale of a $400,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for roads, authorized by May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting Article 16, dated August 31, 2018 and payable August 30, 2019, to Easthampton Savings Bank at par and a net interest cost of 2.55%. Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion approved 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to approve the sale of a $400,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for roads, authorized by May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting Article 16, dated August 31, 2018 and payable August 30, 2019, to Easthampton Savings Bank at par and a net interest cost of 2.55%. Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion approved 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
Pursuant to MGL C.138,§14 to issue a special one-day liquor license to Melt RX Fit Littleton, 702 Constitution Ave., The Point, Littleton, MA for an event to be held on Friday, September 14, 2018...
Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.138,§14 to issue a special one-day liquor license to Melt RX Fit Littleton, 702 Constitution Ave., The Point, Littleton, MA for an event to be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 5 to 8 PM. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.138,§14 to issue a special one-day liquor license to Melt RX Fit Littleton, 702 Constitution Ave., The Point, Littleton, MA for an event to be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 5 to 8 PM. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift from the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), of $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further...
Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift from the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), of $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further appropriation, by the Fire Chief towards costs associated with Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE fire safety education programs of the Fire Department; (2) $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift to be used, without further appropriation, by the Police Chief towards costs associated with senior citizen dinners, veterans breakfasts, anti-scam community training, departmental training for patrol and communications, and for full departmental meetings for awards and meals. Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift from the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), of $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further appropriation, by the Fire Chief towards costs associated with Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE fire safety education programs of the Fire Department; (2) $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift to be used, without further appropriation, by the Police Chief towards costs associated with senior citizen dinners, veterans breakfasts, anti-scam community training, departmental training for patrol and communications, and for full departmental meetings for awards and meals. Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
Pursuant to MGL C.140,§181, to approve the application of RSS IL FORNO BAR, INC, Mike Mohamed, Manager, d/b/a IL FORNO, at 529 King St, Littleton, MA; for an annual entertainment license to allow...
Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.140,§181, to approve the application of RSS IL FORNO BAR, INC, Mike Mohamed, Manager, d/b/a IL FORNO, at 529 King St, Littleton, MA; for an annual entertainment license to allow live and recorded music performances (dinner music) as follows: live or recorded music seasonally on the outside patio (29 seats); and inside (70 seats) especially during brunch or dinner hours and for private functions within the operating hours of Sunday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.140,§181, to approve the application of RSS IL FORNO BAR, INC, Mike Mohamed, Manager, d/b/a IL FORNO, at 529 King St, Littleton, MA; for an annual entertainment license to allow live and recorded music performances (dinner music) as follows: live or recorded music seasonally on the outside patio (29 seats); and inside (70 seats) especially during brunch or dinner hours and for private functions within the operating hours of Sunday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
4. Public Input / Members' Updates
As follows relative to a five-member Town Administrator Selection Committee as prescribed by Town Code Chapter 3, Section 2: (1) to appoint Kate Hodges as the member at large with municipal...
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: (1) to appoint Kate Hodges as the 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: (1) to appoint Kate Hodges as the member at large with municipal management experience; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
Appoint Selectman Chase Gerbig as chair of the TASC
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to appoint Selectman Chase Gerbig as chair of the TASC. Seconded by Cincy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to appoint Selectman Chase Gerbig as chair of the TASC. Seconded by Cincy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
7. Call Special Town Meeting for October 29, 2018; open warrant; insert articles - Keith listed the
Pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Monday, October 29, 2018 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant...
Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Monday, October 29, 2018 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant therefor to open forthwith and close on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at noon. Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Monday, October 29, 2018 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant therefor to open forthwith and close on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at noon. Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
Schedule the following Board of Selectmen's meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building, unless otherwise noted: Mondays, October 1 and 15, 2018 regular...
6:55 PM 8A. Selectmen's Meeting Schedule through December 2018 - made the motion to schedule the following Board of Selectmen's meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building, unless otherwise noted: Mondays, October 1 and 15, 2018 regular meetings; Mondays, November 5 and 19, 2018 regular meeting; and Mondays, December 3 and 17, 2018 regular meetings. Seconded by Joe Knox. Motion passed 5 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“6:55 PM 8A. Selectmen's Meeting Schedule through December 2018 - made the motion to schedule the following Board of Selectmen's meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building, unless otherwise noted: Mondays, October 1 and 15, 2018 regular meetings; Mondays, November 5 and 19, 2018 regular meeting; and Mondays, December 3 and 17, 2018 regular meetings. Seconded by Joe Knox. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (second: Knox)
9. Executive Session: Value of Land / Litigation Strategy - Couper Farm - Cindy Napoli made the
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 not to convene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. [Roll call vote: Chase Gerbig-Aye; Cindy Napoli-Aye; Paul Glavey-Aye; Chuck DeCoste-Aye; Joe Knox-Aye].
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 not to convene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. [Roll call vote: Chase Gerbig-Aye; Cindy Napoli-Aye; Paul Glavey-Aye; Chuck DeCoste-Aye; Joe Knox-Aye]..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
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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