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August 19, 2019
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Cindy Napoli, who is counted absent.
Present: Joe Knox, Chase Gerbig, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: Cindy Napoli
Every vote, in order
1. Executive Session
Enter into an amendment to the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Mr. George T. Clancy which provides for a step increase to Step 5 on Grade 12 retroactive to July 1, 2019 and...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen enter into an amendment to the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Mr. George T. Clancy which provides for a step increase to Step 5 on Grade 12 retroactive to July 1, 2019 and a Fire Prevention Stipend in the amount of $5,000 to be paid on a bi-weekly basis retroactive to July 1, 2019 with an additional retroactive lump sum payment of $2,500 for the period between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen enter into an amendment to the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Mr. George T. Clancy which provides for a step increase to Step 5 on Grade 12 retroactive to July 1, 2019 and a Fire Prevention Stipend in the amount of $5,000 to be paid on a bi-weekly basis retroactive to July 1, 2019 with an additional retroactive lump sum payment of $2,500 for the period between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
3. Department/Board Updates
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift from the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), of $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further...
Chase made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift from the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), of $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further appropriation, by the Fire Chief towards costs associated with Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE fire safety education programs of the Fire Department; (2) $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift to be used, without further appropriation, by the Police Chief towards costs associated with Community Policing efforts; e.g., senior luncheons, veterans breakfasts, Coffee with a Cop, bicycle patrols and Littleton Police Open House, etc.; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A, to receive an unsolicited gift from the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), of $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift fund account to be used, without further appropriation, by the Fire Chief towards costs associated with Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE fire safety education programs of the Fire Department; (2) $5,000 to be deposited into a special gift to be used, without further appropriation, by the Police Chief towards costs associated with Community Policing efforts; e.g., senior luncheons, veterans breakfasts, Coffee with a Cop, bicycle patrols and Littleton Police Open House, etc.; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Mr. Gregory Ehlers of Common Foods, Inc. for wine and malt beverages to be served during the...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Mr. Gregory Ehlers of Common Foods, Inc. for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Park, Recreation, and Community Education's (PRCE) October 5, 2019 Oktoberfest event, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM; seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 3 to 0. (Chase left BOS meeting briefly).
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Chase Gerbig, Paul Glavey and Chuck DeCoste). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Mr. Gregory Ehlers of Common Foods, Inc. for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Park, Recreation, and Community Education's (PRCE) October 5, 2019 Oktoberfest event, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM; seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 3 to 0. (Chase left BOS meeting briefly)..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
Approve two contract awards in the amount of $209,337.26 and $686,712.46 to Lazaro Paving Corp. of Shirley, MA for Contract #08-01-19, Matawanakee Trail Roadway Reconstruction and Contract...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve two contract awards in the amount of $209,337.26 and $686,712.46 to Lazaro Paving Corp. of Shirley, MA for Contract #08-01-19, Matawanakee Trail Roadway Reconstruction and Contract #08-08-19, Resurfacing & Related Work, Various Locations, respectively; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Joe Knox, Chase Gerbig, Paul Glavey and Chuck DeCoste). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve two contract awards in the amount of $209,337.26 and $686,712.46 to Lazaro Paving Corp. of Shirley, MA for Contract #08-01-19, Matawanakee Trail Roadway Reconstruction and Contract #08-08-19, Resurfacing & Related Work, Various Locations, respectively; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
4. Public Input/Member Updates
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Ms. Shannon McGrath for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Littleton Community...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Ms. Shannon McGrath for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Littleton Community Farm's September 14, 2019 Fundraiser Dinner, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Ms. Shannon McGrath for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Littleton Community Farm's September 14, 2019 Fundraiser Dinner, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
6. Retail Marijuana Discussion / Next Steps
Invite applications to be submitted by noon on September 13 and Board would waive application fee for Littleton Apothecary and Community Care Collective as well as the Herb Company, LLC and...
Chase Gerbig made the motion to invite applications to be submitted by noon on September 13 and Board would waive application fee for Littleton Apothecary and Community Care Collective as well as the Herb Company, LLC and Colonial Organics; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to invite applications to be submitted by noon on September 13 and Board would waive application fee for Littleton Apothecary and Community Care Collective as well as the Herb Company, LLC and Colonial Organics; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
7. Town Buildings and Space Needs Contract
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Lerner/Ladds + Bartels, Inc. (LLB) of Pawtucket, RI in the amount of up to $220,665 for a Space Needs Study, which would include an...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Lerner/Ladds + Bartels, Inc. (LLB) of Pawtucket, RI in the amount of up to $220,665 for a Space Needs Study, which would include an evaluation of the potential re-use of the existing DCU building on Great Road for a senior center and an assessment and evaluation of the Town Hall building on Shattuck Street subject to further negotiations by the Town Administrator with respect to mark-ups; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Lerner/Ladds + Bartels, Inc. (LLB) of Pawtucket, RI in the amount of up to $220,665 for a Space Needs Study, which would include an evaluation of the potential re-use of the existing DCU building on Great Road for a senior center and an assessment and evaluation of the Town Hall building on Shattuck Street subject to further negotiations by the Town Administrator with respect to mark-ups; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
8. Vacant Positions: Assistant Town Administrator, Building Commissioner and Facilities
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into in inter-municipal agreement with one or more nearby communities and/or to hire a temporary Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer during...
Chase made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into in inter-municipal agreement with one or more nearby communities and/or to hire a temporary Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer during the period for which a vacancy in this position will occur: Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into in inter-municipal agreement with one or more nearby communities and/or to hire a temporary Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer during the period for which a vacancy in this position will occur: Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Support the posting of the Town Administrator, as amended, subject to review of the grade by the Personnel Board
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the posting of the Town Administrator, as amended, subject to review of the grade by the Personnel Board; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the posting of the Town Administrator, as amended, subject to review of the grade by the Personnel Board; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
10. Town Administrator
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 39, §10, to call a special town meeting for Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 39, §10, to call a special town meeting for Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant therefor to open forthwith and close on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at noon; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 39, §10, to call a special town meeting for Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant therefor to open forthwith and close on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at noon; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Schedule the following Board of Selectmen's regular meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to schedule the following Board of Selectmen's regular meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to schedule the following Board of Selectmen's regular meetings for the dates indicated at 6:30 PM in Room 103 Shattuck Street Building; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Retroactively authorize the Town Administrator to sign the LELWD 2019 MassWorks Grant Application for water main replacement on Russell Street
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to retroactively authorize the Town Administrator to sign the LELWD 2019 MassWorks Grant Application for water main replacement on Russell Street; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to retroactively authorize the Town Administrator to sign the LELWD 2019 MassWorks Grant Application for water main replacement on Russell Street; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to waive any Town of Littleton permit fees on projects by the Town of Littleton on town owned buildings/properties
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to waive any Town of Littleton permit fees on projects by the Town of Littleton on town owned buildings/properties; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to waive any Town of Littleton permit fees on projects by the Town of Littleton on town owned buildings/properties; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Appoint Nina Nazarian or her designee to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination through June 30, 2020
Chase made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Nina Nazarian or her designee to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination through June 30, 2020; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Nina Nazarian or her designee to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination through June 30, 2020; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
11. Minutes of July 29 and August 6, 2019
Approve the minutes of August 6
Chase Gerbig made the motion to approve the minutes of August 6, Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to approve the minutes of August 6, Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
12. Sewer Memorandum of Understanding, Funding,
Adjourn
Chase Gerbig made the motion to adjourn; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to adjourn; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 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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