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July 15, 2019
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Executive Sessions
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch30A, Sec. 21(a) 3 the Board of Selectmen convene to Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Director of Finance and...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that pursuant to M.G.L. Ch30A, Sec. 21(a) 3 the Board of Selectmen convene to Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed 5 to 0: Roll call: Chase Gerbig-Aye, Cindy Napoli-Aye, Paul Glavey-Aye, Chuck DeCoste-Aye, Joe Knox-Aye.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that pursuant to M.G.L. Ch30A, Sec. 21(a) 3 the Board of Selectmen convene to Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed 5 to 0: Roll call: Chase Gerbig-Aye, Cindy Napoli-Aye, Paul Glavey-Aye, Chuck DeCoste-Aye, Joe Knox-Aye..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
3. Department/Board Updates
Pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $21,575.58 to Padula Bros., Inc. of Lancaster, MA for the purchase of a John Deere...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $21,575.58 to Padula Bros., Inc. of Lancaster, MA for the purchase of a John Deere zero turn mower and to approve award of a contract in the amount of $64,698.54 to TPC Turf Products of Enfield, CT for the purchase of a Toro 4000-D wide area mower, both under Massachusetts State Contract FAC88; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Article 8 of the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to approve award of a contract in the amount of $21,575.58 to Padula Bros., Inc. of Lancaster, MA for the purchase of a John Deere zero turn mower and to approve award of a contract in the amount of $64,698.54 to TPC Turf Products of Enfield, CT for the purchase of a Toro 4000-D wide area mower, both under Massachusetts State Contract FAC88; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Amend the FY19 Operating Budget per M.G.L. c. 44, §33B by transferring $175,649 from/to various budget line items, per M.G.L. c. 44, §55e ½ to amend Article 3 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to amend the FY19 Operating Budget per M.G.L. c. 44, §33B by transferring $175,649 from/to various budget line items, per M.G.L. c. 44, §55e ½ to amend Article 3 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting by increasing the spending limits of the revolving funds, and to approve the transfer of the $105,214 from FY19 budgeted expenses to FY19 budgeted salaries in the Parks & Recreation enterprise fund, all as detailed in a July 9, 2019 memorandum from the Interim Finance Director/Treasurer Steve Venuti; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to amend the FY19 Operating Budget per M.G.L. c. 44, §33B by transferring $175,649 from/to various budget line items, per M.G.L. c. 44, §55e ½ to amend Article 3 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting by increasing the spending limits of the revolving funds, and to approve the transfer of the $105,214 from FY19 budgeted expenses to FY19 budgeted salaries in the Parks & Recreation enterprise fund, all as detailed in a July 9, 2019 memorandum from the Interim Finance Director/Treasurer Steve Venuti; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Enter into a contract with a construction management at risk firm pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149A, §4 for the proposed new Library building, subject to approval by the Office of the Inspector General,...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into a contract with a construction management at risk firm pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149A, §4 for the proposed new Library building, subject to approval by the Office of the Inspector General, which incorporates the use of a contractor during the design process as a partner in developing a project; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into a contract with a construction management at risk firm pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149A, §4 for the proposed new Library building, subject to approval by the Office of the Inspector General, which incorporates the use of a contractor during the design process as a partner in developing a project; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
7. Appointments - Agricultural Commission, Clean Lakes Committee,
Appoint members to the Agricultural Commission, Clean Lakes Committee and Disability Commission
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint the following to the Agricultural Commission to the terms stated below; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Chase Gerbig made the motion to appoint the following to the Clean Lakes Committee; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Chase Gerbig made the motion to appoint the following to the Disability Commission; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; All motions passed 5 to 0.
Three appointment motions (Agricultural Commission, Clean Lakes Committee, Disability Commission), each moved and seconded, followed by “All motions passed 5 to 0”; shown here as one vote.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint the following to the Agricultural Commission to the terms stated below; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Chase Gerbig made the motion to appoint the following to the Clean Lakes Committee; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Chase Gerbig made the motion to appoint the following to the Disability Commission; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; All motions passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
10. Facilities Manager and Building Commissioner Position Openings
Confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator of Ms. Cheryl Herrick- Stella for the position of Director of Finance and Budget / Town Accountant and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, §108N to enter...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator of Ms. Cheryl Herrick- Stella for the position of Director of Finance and Budget / Town Accountant and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, §108N to enter into an Employment Contract between the Town of Littleton and Ms. Cheryl Herrick-Stella, for the 3 year term expiring on June 30, 2022 for the position of Director of Finance and Budget / Town Accountant; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator of Ms. Cheryl Herrick- Stella for the position of Director of Finance and Budget / Town Accountant and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, §108N to enter into an Employment Contract between the Town of Littleton and Ms. Cheryl Herrick-Stella, for the 3 year term expiring on June 30, 2022 for the position of Director of Finance and Budget / Town Accountant; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
13. Minutes
Approve the BOS meeting minutes of June 24, 2019
Chase Gerbig made the motion to approve the BOS meeting minutes of June 24, 2019; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to approve the BOS meeting minutes of June 24, 2019; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Chase Gerbig; Seconded Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was made by Chase Gerbig; Seconded Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, 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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