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December 17, 2018
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Chuck DeCoste, who is counted absent.
Present: Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig
Absent: Chuck DeCoste
Every vote, in order
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Schedule a public hearing for Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7:15 PM on these two alternative concept plans for the Foster Street, from Taylor Street to Balsam Lane, TIP (Transportation Improvement...
On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED to schedule a public hearing for Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7:15 PM on these two alternative concept plans for the Foster Street, from Taylor Street to Balsam Lane, TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) project: Concept 1: Two 11-foot-wide travel lanes, two 5-foot-wide dedicated bike lanes, and a 5- foot-wide sidewalk on the north side of Foster Street.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED to schedule a public hearing for Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7:15 PM on these two alternative concept plans for the Foster Street, from Taylor Street to Balsam Lane, TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) project: Concept 1: Two 11-foot-wide travel lanes, two 5-foot-wide dedicated bike lanes, and a 5- foot-wide sidewalk on the north side of Foster Street..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
LCTV & LELWD
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A to deposit into the Youth Sports and Camp Scholarship Fund, established on December 14, 2015, donations of $2,000 from The Erik Van Stry of edesign, $800 from the First...
On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox , it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A to deposit into the Youth Sports and Camp Scholarship Fund, established on December 14, 2015, donations of $2,000 from The Erik Van Stry of edesign, $800 from the First Church Unitarian and $5,000 from the Ed Walsh Foundation.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox , it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A to deposit into the Youth Sports and Camp Scholarship Fund, established on December 14, 2015, donations of $2,000 from The Erik Van Stry of edesign, $800 from the First Church Unitarian and $5,000 from the Ed Walsh Foundation..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
74 Whitcomb Avenue as surplus and to transfer this parcel of land from the care, custody,
Pursuant to Article 7 of the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting, to declare 74 Whitcomb Ave surplus, and to transfer care, custody, control and management of said parcel U40-15-0, from the...
On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to Article 7 of the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting, to declare 74 Whitcomb Ave surplus, and to transfer care, custody, control and management of said parcel U40-15-0, from the Board of Selectmen and Highway Department to the Water Department to be used for Water Department purposes Public Input / Members' Updates No public input requests Chase Gerbig - - Town Administrator Selection Process Update - Search Committee has invited five applicants to attend an Assessment Center.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to Article 7 of the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting, to declare 74 Whitcomb Ave surplus, and to transfer care, custody, control and management of said parcel U40-15-0, from the Board of Selectmen and Highway Department to the Water Department to be used for Water Department purposes Public Input / Members' Updates No public input requests Chase Gerbig - - Town Administrator Selection Process Update - Search Committee has invited five applicants to attend an Assessment Center..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
Pursuant to Article 21 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with the "Tax Title Abutter Lot Sales Program" adopted on December 5, 2011, to approve the sale of the following...
On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Chase Gerbig, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to Article 21 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with the "Tax Title Abutter Lot Sales Program" adopted on December 5, 2011, to approve the sale of the following tax title parcel and the execution by the Board of Selectmen of deed prepared by Town Counsel: a 1,147 square-foot portion of parcel U14-117-0 comprised of 26,571.60 square feet abutting 3 Manchester Drive.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Chase Gerbig, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to Article 21 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with the "Tax Title Abutter Lot Sales Program" adopted on December 5, 2011, to approve the sale of the following tax title parcel and the execution by the Board of Selectmen of deed prepared by Town Counsel: a 1,147 square-foot portion of parcel U14-117-0 comprised of 26,571.60 square feet abutting 3 Manchester Drive..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to Article 21 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with the "Tax Title Abutter Lot Sales Program" adopted on December 5, 2011, to approve the sale of the following tax title parcel and the execution by the Board of Selectmen of deed prepared by Town Counsel: a 4,800 square-foot portion of parcel U14-117-0 comprised of 26,571.60 square feet abutting 416 Newtown Road.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to Article 21 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with the "Tax Title Abutter Lot Sales Program" adopted on December 5, 2011, to approve the sale of the following tax title parcel and the execution by the Board of Selectmen of deed prepared by Town Counsel: a 4,800 square-foot portion of parcel U14-117-0 comprised of 26,571.60 square feet abutting 416 Newtown Road..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
PLANNING BOARD
Pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to receive the notice thereunder given by the remaining members of the Planning Board of the vacancy on said board created by the resignation of Jamie Cruz effective...
On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to receive the notice thereunder given by the remaining members of the Planning Board of the vacancy on said board created by the resignation of Jamie Cruz effective December 11, 2018; and further, to give notice to said remaining members that the Board of Selectmen shall convene a joint meeting with the intent to fill said vacancy through the May 2019 Annual Town Election by joint appointment to be made on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM; and, further, to invite qualified registered voters of the Town of Littleton to apply for said appointment and to be interviewed at said joint meeting. Interim Town Administrator Anthony Alsadi agreed to check with Town Counsel to see if there are ramifications for not filling the vacancy if both the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen decided to wait for the spring election. LITTLETON COMMON SMART SEWER UPDATE 10/29/18 Special Town Meeting approved spending $2.2 million on the sewer's design. The Smart Sewer is a limited collection system and small treatment facility to service the Littleton Common commercial area. This infrastructure project is an essential prerequisite to the downtown revitalization envisioned in the town's Master Plan. Selectmen Glavey and Gerbig are both members of the Smart Sewer Working Group thats continues to diligently work on bringing a meaningful warrant article to the 2019 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to receive the notice thereunder given by the remaining members of the Planning Board of the vacancy on said board created by the resignation of Jamie Cruz effective December 11, 2018; and further, to give notice to said remaining members that the Board of Selectmen shall convene a joint meeting with the intent to fill said vacancy through the May 2019 Annual Town Election by joint appointment to be made on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM; and, further, to invite qualified registered voters of the Town of Littleton to apply for said appointment and to be interviewed at said joint meeting. Interim Town Administrator Anthony Alsadi agreed to check with Town Counsel to see if there are ramifications for not filling the vacancy if both the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen decided to wait for the spring election. LITTLETON COMMON SMART SEWER UPDATE 10/29/18 Special Town Meeting approved spending $2.2 million on the sewer's design. The Smart Sewer is a limited collection system and small treatment facility to service the Littleton Common commercial area. This infrastructure project is an essential prerequisite to the downtown revitalization envisioned in the town's Master Plan. Selectmen Glavey and Gerbig are both members of the Smart Sewer Working Group thats continues to diligently work on bringing a meaningful warrant article to the 2019 Annual Town Meeting to finance the project construction costs. Alternative Site Review Reviewed site screening made of every parcel in the Town of Littleton Used Geographic Information System (GIS) to eliminate non-feasible parcels from Consideration Further evaluation continued, including the following criteria Ownership of Parcel Proximity to service area and discharge site Proximity to sensitive receptors and residences Trucking access Potential use of energy from CWERC Narrowed parcel selection down to top 10 Opt-In/Opt-Out Outline preliminary policies/regulations on connection requirements and deferrals Identify extents of service area\specific list of all parcels being offered service Prepare FAQ targeted at helping property owners decide whether to opt-out Confirm process for opting out of project Prepare/send notice to commercial/industrial properties advising them of status Prepare/send notice to residential properties advising them they will be included in project unless they "Opt-Out", along with procedure to "Opt-Out" Draw Final Sewer District & present to Board of Selectmen for approval Potential Smart Sewer Project Partners include. The Point, Middlesex Corporation, IBM, Workers Credit Union and others Timeline (Early 2019) CWERC Siting Analysis Review & Alternatives Site Dec 2018 - Jan 2019 Service Area Review & Confirmation Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 Project Partners Coordination Dec 2018 - Jan 2019 Outline Policies and Sewer Regulations Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Opt-in/Opt-out Process for Properties Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 Update Financial Plan Jan 2019 Preliminary Design (CWERC) & Collection System Dec 2018- Mar 2019 Prepare/File Environmental Notification Form w/ MEPA Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 Opt-in/Opt-out Support Meeting Jan 2019 - Feb 2019 Design Flow Load Confirmation By March 2019 INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: CY 2019 Annual License Renewals (Continued from 12/3/2018) At the 12/3/2018 the Board of Selectmen voted to approve all of the 2019 Annual License renewals with the exception of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Miller Automotive. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza - The fire sprinkler system issues on the patio at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza have all been resolved to the satisfaction of the Littleton Fire Department and Building Department. No objections to hold the license renewal at this time. The Building Commission will issue certificate of inspection this week as required..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Approve the annual license renewal for Anthony Coal Fired Pizza for calendar year 2019. Miller Automotive Class II License Renewal - Interim Town Administrator Anthony Alsadi has been working...
On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Chase Gerbig, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the annual license renewal for Anthony Coal Fired Pizza for calendar year 2019. Miller Automotive Class II License Renewal - Interim Town Administrator Anthony Alsadi has been working closely with the licensees and recommend the approval of the license renewal contingent upon payment of municipal charges.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Chase Gerbig, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the annual license renewal for Anthony Coal Fired Pizza for calendar year 2019. Miller Automotive Class II License Renewal - Interim Town Administrator Anthony Alsadi has been working closely with the licensees and recommend the approval of the license renewal contingent upon payment of municipal charges..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
Approve the annual renewal of Class II License for Miller Automotive for calendar year 2019 contingent upon paying municipal charges
On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Chase Gerbig, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the annual renewal of Class II License for Miller Automotive for calendar year 2019 contingent upon paying municipal charges.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Chase Gerbig, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the annual renewal of Class II License for Miller Automotive for calendar year 2019 contingent upon paying municipal charges..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)
PROJECT ALERT INSTRUCTOR BUDGET
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to authorize an expenditure of $3,000 to support teaching Project Alert
On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to authorize an expenditure of $3,000 to support teaching Project Alert.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to authorize an expenditure of $3,000 to support teaching Project Alert..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
EXTEND ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT LICENSE HOURS
Amend the hours of permitted sale of Common Foods, Inc
On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED to amend the hours of permitted sale of Common Foods, Inc.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindi Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED to amend the hours of permitted sale of Common Foods, Inc..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to MGL c. 30A, §21, subsection (2), clause 2, to convene in executive session for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Chief Wodzinski, Deputy Chief Patterson and Deputy Chief...
On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL c. 30A, §21, subsection (2), clause 2, to convene in executive session for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Chief Wodzinski, Deputy Chief Patterson and Deputy Chief Clancy) and not convene in open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Napoli-Aye, C. Gerbig-Aye, P. Glavey-Aye and J. Knox-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Cindy Napoli and seconded by Joseph Knox, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL c. 30A, §21, subsection (2), clause 2, to convene in executive session for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Chief Wodzinski, Deputy Chief Patterson and Deputy Chief Clancy) and not convene in open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Napoli-Aye, C. Gerbig-Aye, P. Glavey-Aye and J. Knox-Aye..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
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