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Littleton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

June 10, 2019

14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Chase Gerbig arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “Late: Clerk Chase Gerbig”).

Every vote, in order

BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES

Go into executive session for discussions of all three listed above and to convene in open session thereafter

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for discussions of all three listed above and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey-Aye; Joe Knox-Aye, Chuck DeCoste-Aye, Cindy Napoli-Aye Motion passed 4 to 0.

Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Chase Gerbig arrived after the meeting began (“Late: Clerk Chase Gerbig”); the vote names the 4 other members present.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for discussions of all three listed above and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey-Aye; Joe Knox-Aye, Chuck DeCoste-Aye, Cindy Napoli-Aye Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)

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

2. Organization / Pledge of Allegiance / Read Mail

Pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Jeffrey M. Patterson for the period January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, at...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Jeffrey M. Patterson for the period January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, at Grade 12, Step 7 and from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, at Grade 12 Step 8, and incorporate a provision for vacation time of 5 weeks; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Jeffrey M. Patterson for the period January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, at Grade 12, Step 7 and from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, at Grade 12 Step 8, and incorporate a provision for vacation time of 5 weeks; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

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

5. Public Hearing: Public Works - FY20 Transfer Station Fees

Postpone the hearing until 8:15 PM, Monday, June 10, 2019, Room 103

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion to postpone the hearing until 8:15 PM, Monday, June 10, 2019, Room 103; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion to postpone the hearing until 8:15 PM, Monday, June 10, 2019, Room 103; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)

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

3. Department/Board Updates

Pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 AnnualTown Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $ 134,656 to McDevittTrucks, Inc. of Tewksbury, MA for the purchase of a new Mack 6...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 AnnualTown Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $ 134,656 to McDevittTrucks, Inc. of Tewksbury, MA for the purchase of a new Mack 6 wheel dump truck cab and chassis and $115,450 to J.C Madigan, Inc. of Lancaster, MA for accessories for said vehicle; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 AnnualTown Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $ 134,656 to McDevittTrucks, Inc. of Tewksbury, MA for the purchase of a new Mack 6 wheel dump truck cab and chassis and $115,450 to J.C Madigan, Inc. of Lancaster, MA for accessories for said vehicle; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)

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

Pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 AnnualTown Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $64,430.30 to Colonial Municipal Group of Plymouth, MA for the purchase of a one-ton...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 AnnualTown Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $64,430.30 to Colonial Municipal Group of Plymouth, MA for the purchase of a one-ton dump truck and plow replacement for the Highway Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli, Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 AnnualTown Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $64,430.30 to Colonial Municipal Group of Plymouth, MA for the purchase of a one-ton dump truck and plow replacement for the Highway Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli, Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

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

Pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services to Littleton, with a...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services to Littleton, with a term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, at a cost up to $27,700 subject to minor amendments by town Administrator; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services to Littleton, with a term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, at a cost up to $27,700 subject to minor amendments by town Administrator; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)

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

The Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Littleton of LCTV services to Boxborough,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Littleton of LCTV services to Boxborough, for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 for $64,800, with supplemental services at $90 per hour; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Littleton of LCTV services to Boxborough, for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 for $64,800, with supplemental services at $90 per hour; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

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

5. Public Hearing: Public Works - FY20 Transfer Station Fees - Reopened from originally

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)

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

Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2019 - Stickers: Full price $120.00, second sticker...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2019 - Stickers: Full price $120.00, second sticker $60.00; Senior $50.00, second sticker $35.00; Replacement sticker $15.00. Per Bag: 33 Gal. $3.25; 15 Gal. $2.25; 8.5 Gal. $1.25; bulk furniture fee amended to $25; all remaining fees to remain as indicated in public hearing notice as provided. 8:25 PM 6. Annual Town Board Appointments The Board received applications and Town board control sheets for the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Clean Lakes Committee, Community Preservation Committee, Littleton Community Television Advisory Committee, Master Plan Implementation Committee, Permanent Municipal Building Committee, Sustainability Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals and Historical Commission. After discussion and comments from several applicants, a motions was made by Chase Gerbig that the Board appoint the committee members listed below to the terms indicated to the BPAC, Clean Lakes, LCTV and PMBC committees; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2019 - Stickers: Full price $120.00, second sticker $60.00; Senior $50.00, second sticker $35.00; Replacement sticker $15.00. Per Bag: 33 Gal. $3.25; 15 Gal. $2.25; 8.5 Gal. $1.25; bulk furniture fee amended to $25; all remaining fees to remain as indicated in public hearing notice as provided. 8:25 PM 6. Annual Town Board Appointments The Board received applications and Town board control sheets for the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Clean Lakes Committee, Community Preservation Committee, Littleton Community Television Advisory Committee, Master Plan Implementation Committee, Permanent Municipal Building Committee, Sustainability Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals and Historical Commission. After discussion and comments from several applicants, a motions was made by Chase Gerbig that the Board appoint the committee members listed below to the terms indicated to the BPAC, Clean Lakes, LCTV and PMBC committees; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)

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

6. Annual Town Board Appointments

The Board appoint committee members listed below and terms indicated to the Community Preservation and MPIC committees

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Chase Gerbig that the Board appoint committee members listed below and terms indicated to the Community Preservation and MPIC committees; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Chase Gerbig that the Board appoint committee members listed below and terms indicated to the Community Preservation and MPIC committees; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

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

The Board appoint the committee members listed below and terms indicated to the Historical and ZBA committees

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Chase Gerbig that the Board appoint the committee members listed below and terms indicated to the Historical and ZBA committees; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Chase Gerbig that the Board appoint the committee members listed below and terms indicated to the Historical and ZBA committees; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)

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

7. Update on Review of Selectmen's Policies & Regulations

As authorized at the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting under Article 21, to petition the General Court for special legislation establishing the Littleton Common Smart Sewer District within the Town...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, as authorized at the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting under Article 21, to petition the General Court for special legislation establishing the Littleton Common Smart Sewer District within the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, as authorized at the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting under Article 21, to petition the General Court for special legislation establishing the Littleton Common Smart Sewer District within the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

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

10. Minutes

Approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2019

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2019; Seconded by Paul Glavey; motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2019; Seconded by Paul Glavey; motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)

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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