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Littleton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

February 25, 2019

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig with arrival times (6:35 PM, 6:30 PM).

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

3. Department Updates

Pursuant to Article 8, Section II. C of the May 1, 2017 Annual Town Meeting, to approve and award a contract in the amount of $115,370.48 to New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus Corporation from...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Article 8, Section II. C of the May 1, 2017 Annual Town Meeting, to approve and award a contract in the amount of $115,370.48 to New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus Corporation from North Haven, Connecticut for the refurbishment of Engine 4, a 2007 Smeal Pumper; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Article 8, Section II. C of the May 1, 2017 Annual Town Meeting, to approve and award a contract in the amount of $115,370.48 to New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus Corporation from North Haven, Connecticut for the refurbishment of Engine 4, a 2007 Smeal Pumper; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

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

6. Town Building and Space needs Analysis Working Group - Award Architect Contract

Award the designer services contract to Lerner Ladds Bartels (LLB) of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and further authorize the Interim Town Administrator, through the Town Building Space Needs Working...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen award the designer services contract to Lerner Ladds Bartels (LLB) of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and further authorize the Interim Town Administrator, through the Town Building Space Needs Working Group, to enter negotiations for said services; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen award the designer services contract to Lerner Ladds Bartels (LLB) of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and further authorize the Interim Town Administrator, through the Town Building Space Needs Working Group, to enter negotiations for said services; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

7. Town Administrator Search Update

Go into Executive session to discuss contract negotiations and reconvene in open session thereafter

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck Gerbig made the motion to go into Executive session to discuss contract negotiations and reconvene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Aye vote: Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Chase Gerbig, Joe Knox and Paul Glavey.

The motion was made by Chuck Gerbig, who is not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Chuck Gerbig made the motion to go into Executive session to discuss contract negotiations and reconvene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Aye vote: Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Chase Gerbig, Joe Knox and Paul Glavey..” (second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Offer the position of Town Administrator to Nina Nazarian subject to successful negotiations and successful background check

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen offer the position of Town Administrator to Nina Nazarian subject to successful negotiations and successful background check; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen offer the position of Town Administrator to Nina Nazarian subject to successful negotiations and successful background check; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

8. May 6, 2019 Annual & Special Town Meetings - insert articles

Insert the following articles onto the warrants for the May 6, 2019 Annual & Special Town Meetings, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel: STM articles 1, 2, 3, and 4; and ATM articles 1,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the following articles onto the warrants for the May 6, 2019 Annual & Special Town Meetings, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel: STM articles 1, 2, 3, and 4; and ATM articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24, and 25; Placement of articles to be decided by the Board of Selectmen at subsequent meetings; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the following articles onto the warrants for the May 6, 2019 Annual & Special Town Meetings, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel: STM articles 1, 2, 3, and 4; and ATM articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24, and 25; Placement of articles to be decided by the Board of Selectmen at subsequent meetings; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Invite the Community Preservation Committee, Personnel Board, Planning Board, Board of Water Commissioners, Park & Recreation Commissioners, Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Library Trustees,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to invite the Community Preservation Committee, Personnel Board, Planning Board, Board of Water Commissioners, Park & Recreation Commissioners, Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Library Trustees, Littleton Common Smart Sewer Team, Council on Aging to attend the Board's March 4 or March 11, 2019 meeting to discuss their proposed town meeting articles, and also to invite the Finance Committee to attend that meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to invite the Community Preservation Committee, Personnel Board, Planning Board, Board of Water Commissioners, Park & Recreation Commissioners, Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Library Trustees, Littleton Common Smart Sewer Team, Council on Aging to attend the Board's March 4 or March 11, 2019 meeting to discuss their proposed town meeting articles, and also to invite the Finance Committee to attend that meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

9. Interim Town Administrator Update

Authorize the Interim Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi to hire Keith Bergman on a part-time basis, to assist in the preparation of Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Interim Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi to hire Keith Bergman on a part-time basis, to assist in the preparation of Town Meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Interim Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi to hire Keith Bergman on a part-time basis, to assist in the preparation of Town Meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

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

10. Minutes

Approve the meeting minutes of January 14, January 28 and February 5, 2019

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 14, January 28 and February 5, 2019; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 14, January 28 and February 5, 2019; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Gerbig)

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

11. Executive Session - Non-Union Contract Strategy

Of Selection go into Executive Session and to not reconvene in open session thereafter

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selection go into Executive Session and to not reconvene in open session thereafter; seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selection go into Executive Session and to not reconvene in open session thereafter; seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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