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June 24, 2019
17 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line says Chase Gerbig arrived at 6:40 p.m., Chuck DeCoste left at about 7:10 p.m. and Joe Knox left at about 10:20 p.m.; votes with a count one short of the members present are shown with the member who had not yet arrived or had left, and other counts that do not match are shown as counts only.
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: “6:40”).
- Chuck DeCoste left the meeting before it ended (the minutes note: “Chuck departed the meeting at approx. 7:10PM”).
- Joe Knox left the meeting before it ended (the minutes note: “Joe departed at approx. 10:20PM”).
Every vote, in order
1. Executive Sessions
Go into executive session to review A., B. and C. above and then convene in open session
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session to review A., B. and C. above and then convene in open session; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Joe Knox-Aye, Cindy Napoli-Aye, Paul Glavey-Aye, Chuck DeCoste-Aye.
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Chase Gerbig arrived after the meeting began (“6:40”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session to review A., B. and C. above and then convene in open session; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Joe Knox-Aye, Cindy Napoli-Aye, Paul Glavey-Aye, Chuck DeCoste-Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
3. Department/Board Updates - Nina Nazarian, Town Administrator
Accept a gift from Ms. Carol and Mr. William White pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A, in the amount of $1,000 and to allow the Parks, Recreation and Community Education Department to expend the funds...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept a gift from Ms. Carol and Mr. William White pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A, in the amount of $1,000 and to allow the Parks, Recreation and Community Education Department to expend the funds towards building a fishing dock at Long Lake; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept a gift from Ms. Carol and Mr. William White pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A, in the amount of $1,000 and to allow the Parks, Recreation and Community Education Department to expend the funds towards building a fishing dock at Long Lake; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Accept a gift from the John Morrison and the Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A, in the amount of $2,500 and to allow the Elder and Human Services Department...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept a gift from the John Morrison and the Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A, in the amount of $2,500 and to allow the Elder and Human Services Department to expend the funds in furtherance of their mission; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept a gift from the John Morrison and the Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A, in the amount of $2,500 and to allow the Elder and Human Services Department to expend the funds in furtherance of their mission; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Adopt the Continuing Disclosure Procedures as prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $3,489,000 Bond Anticipation Note of...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the Continuing Disclosure Procedures as prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $3,489,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the Continuing Disclosure Procedures as prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $3,489,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $3,489,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for (1)...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $3,489,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for (1) $1,495,000 Library Building Design Project authorized May 6, 2019 (STM Article 5) and (2) $1,994,000 New Well Field & Water Treatment Plant at Whitcomb Ave. authorized May 7, 2018 (ATM Article 19), dated June 28, 2019 and payable May 22, 2020, to TD Securities at 100.816% and a net interest cost of 1.631111%; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only. The minutes name Paul Glavey as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $3,489,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for (1) $1,495,000 Library Building Design Project authorized May 6, 2019 (STM Article 5) and (2) $1,994,000 New Well Field & Water Treatment Plant at Whitcomb Ave. authorized May 7, 2018 (ATM Article 19), dated June 28, 2019 and payable May 22, 2020, to TD Securities at 100.816% and a net interest cost of 1.631111%; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey)
5. Appointments/Committee
Appoint and reappoint members of town boards and committees (table of appointments)
5. Appointments/Committee After interviewing applicants, motions were made to the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following reappointments/appointments for terms expiring June 30, 2019; all motions passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Yes: Gerbig, Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes list about a dozen appointments in a table, each with its own mover and seconder, and say “all motions passed with a 4 to 0 vote”; they are shown here as one vote. Chuck DeCoste had left the meeting at about 7:10 p.m., before this 7:23 p.m. item, so the four members shown are those still present. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“5. Appointments/Committee After interviewing applicants, motions were made to the Board of Selectmen to appoint the following reappointments/appointments for terms expiring June 30, 2019; all motions passed with a 4 to 0 vote..”
Appoint Assistant Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi to a term on the MART Advisory Board expiring June 30, 2020
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Assistant Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi to a term on the MART Advisory Board expiring June 30, 2020; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Assistant Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi to a term on the MART Advisory Board expiring June 30, 2020; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Appoint Mr. Greg Balzotti as Constable for a term expiring June 30, 2022
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Mr. Greg Balzotti as Constable for a term expiring June 30, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Mr. Greg Balzotti as Constable for a term expiring June 30, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
6. Marijuana Items - Joint Meeting w/Marijuana Working Group
Set a deadline of June 28, 2019 at 4PM to accept applications; discussion and review of all submitted applications to be at the July 15 Board meeting
Paul Glavey made a motion that the Board set a deadline of June 28, 2019 at 4PM to accept applications; discussion and review of all submitted applications to be at the July 15 Board meeting; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made a motion that the Board set a deadline of June 28, 2019 at 4PM to accept applications; discussion and review of all submitted applications to be at the July 15 Board meeting; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
8. Update on Review of Selectmen's Policies & Regulations / Post Intern Position
Advertise the position of the internship for the review of policies and procedures of the Board of Selectmen and Town of Littleton towards an effort to reorganize the content to establish...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to advertise the position of the internship for the review of policies and procedures of the Board of Selectmen and Town of Littleton towards an effort to reorganize the content to establish continuity and clarity on such matters and also seek a $3K reserve fund transfer from the Finance Committee towards this goal; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to advertise the position of the internship for the review of policies and procedures of the Board of Selectmen and Town of Littleton towards an effort to reorganize the content to establish continuity and clarity on such matters and also seek a $3K reserve fund transfer from the Finance Committee towards this goal; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
9. Baker House Update
Recommend $6K be appropriated for reserve fund transfer for requested repairs
Paul Glavey made the motion to recommend $6K be appropriated for reserve fund transfer for requested repairs; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to recommend $6K be appropriated for reserve fund transfer for requested repairs; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
10. Master Planning Implementation Committee Update - Chase Gerbig
Enter into the Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Deputy Chief George T. Clancy, which provides for another 1-year contract an increases him to the next...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into the Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Deputy Chief George T. Clancy, which provides for another 1-year contract an increases him to the next step on Grade 12; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into the Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Deputy Chief George T. Clancy, which provides for another 1-year contract an increases him to the next step on Grade 12; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Sign the Compliance Certificate to facilitate the transfer of the property to the new owner subject to review by Town Counsel, maintaining the affordable status of the unit
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to sign the Compliance Certificate to facilitate the transfer of the property to the new owner subject to review by Town Counsel, maintaining the affordable status of the unit; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to sign the Compliance Certificate to facilitate the transfer of the property to the new owner subject to review by Town Counsel, maintaining the affordable status of the unit; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
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...
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 of $27,633; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
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 of $27,633; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Request a General Ledger Correction for the $3,423.00 in FY19 paid out of the 300th Celebration account, be moved to the Selectmen's Expense account and up to $10K be expended out of the...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to request a General Ledger Correction for the $3,423.00 in FY19 paid out of the 300th Celebration account, be moved to the Selectmen's Expense account and up to $10K be expended out of the Selectmen's Expense account in FY20 for the Veteran's Memorial project; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to request a General Ledger Correction for the $3,423.00 in FY19 paid out of the 300th Celebration account, be moved to the Selectmen's Expense account and up to $10K be expended out of the Selectmen's Expense account in FY20 for the Veteran's Memorial project; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
12. Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of June 3, 2019 and June 10, 2019
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of June 3, 2019 and June 10, 2019; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of June 3, 2019 and June 10, 2019; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Chase Gerbig; Seconded Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste and Chase Gerbig). Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Chase Gerbig; Seconded Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (second: Glavey)
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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