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December 16, 2019
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Chase Gerbig
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chase Gerbig arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “Arrival during Executive Session”).
Every vote, in order
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
Pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel
Chuck DeCoste made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Joe Knox Aye; Cindy Napoli Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye;
The minutes say only how Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli and Chuck DeCoste voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Joe Knox Aye; Cindy Napoli Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye;.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
3. Department/Board Updates
Confirm the appointment of Mr. Joseph Laydon as Assistant Town Administrator, subject to a successful background check
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to confirm the appointment of Mr. Joseph Laydon as Assistant Town Administrator, subject to a successful background check; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to confirm the appointment of Mr. Joseph Laydon as Assistant Town Administrator, subject to a successful background check; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL c.44, §31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2018
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL c.44, §31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2018; 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.44, §31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2018; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
5. Public Hearing - Application for Transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant License from Maruti, Patel
Open the hearing application for transfer of the all alcohol restaurant license from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots, for 245 Ayer Road,...
Chase Gerbig made the motion to open the hearing application for transfer of the all alcohol restaurant license from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots, for 245 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA and Common Victuallers, Entertainment, Automatic Amusement licenses; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to open the hearing application for transfer of the all alcohol restaurant license from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots, for 245 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA and Common Victuallers, Entertainment, Automatic Amusement licenses; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Waive the reading of the hearing notice for the transfer of the all alcoholic restaurant license from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, to transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots, for...
Chase Gerbig made the motion to waive the reading of the hearing notice for the transfer of the all alcoholic restaurant license from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, to transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots, for 245 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA and Common Vituallers, Entertainment, Automatic Amusement licenses; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to waive the reading of the hearing notice for the transfer of the all alcoholic restaurant license from Maruti, Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub, to transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots, for 245 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA and Common Vituallers, Entertainment, Automatic Amusement licenses; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Close the hearing
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the request to the transfer of an All Restaurant License from Maruti Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub to transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a/ Chip Shots, proposed manager Kristen M....
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, to approve the request to the transfer of an All Restaurant License from Maruti Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub to transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a/ Chip Shots, proposed manager Kristen M. Ferrante; and common victualler license, entertainment license and automatic amusement devices for KAD, Inc. d/b/a/ Chip Shots, Monday through Sunday 11 AM to 1 AM on the premises described; located at 245 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, to approve the request to the transfer of an All Restaurant License from Maruti Patel & Dave, Inc. d/b/a Chip Shots Pub to transferee KAD, Inc. d/b/a/ Chip Shots, proposed manager Kristen M. Ferrante; and common victualler license, entertainment license and automatic amusement devices for KAD, Inc. d/b/a/ Chip Shots, Monday through Sunday 11 AM to 1 AM on the premises described; located at 245 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
6. Application for Change of Manager for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License - Japman,
Approve the application of Japman, Inc., d/b/a Masala Bay, 501 Constitution Avenue for a change of manager from Navpreet Singh to Harmaninder Gill for its all alcoholic restaurant license under...
Sherrill Gould stated that the current manager is moving and Harmaninder Gill will become the new manager; Paul indicated that there has been no indication of problems by the police department Chase Gerbig the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the application of Japman, Inc., d/b/a Masala Bay, 501 Constitution Avenue for a change of manager from Navpreet Singh to Harmaninder Gill for its all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL c.138, §12; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Sherrill Gould stated that the current manager is moving and Harmaninder Gill will become the new manager; Paul indicated that there has been no indication of problems by the police department Chase Gerbig the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the application of Japman, Inc., d/b/a Masala Bay, 501 Constitution Avenue for a change of manager from Navpreet Singh to Harmaninder Gill for its all alcoholic restaurant license under MGL c.138, §12; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (second: Glavey)
8. Finance Department by the Technical Assistance Bureau
Solicit financial management review from the Technical Assistance Bureau
Chase Gerbig made the motion to solicit financial management review from the Technical Assistance Bureau; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to solicit financial management review from the Technical Assistance Bureau; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
9. Continuation of Public Hearing pursuant to Selectmen's Regulations and
Re-open and immediately continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to re-open and immediately continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to re-open and immediately continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)
Nina write a letter to Orlans PC, as recommended by Town Counsel, advising of the current and ongoing situation
Chase Gerbig made the motion that Nina write a letter to Orlans PC, as recommended by Town Counsel, advising of the current and ongoing situation; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that Nina write a letter to Orlans PC, as recommended by Town Counsel, advising of the current and ongoing situation; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, January 13, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton
Chase Gerbig made the motion to continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, January 13, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, January 13, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
11. Town Administrator
Retroactively authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Executive Office of Elder Affairs grant of $20,952.00 for the Council of Aging (CoA) in support of CoA activities
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to retroactively authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Executive Office of Elder Affairs grant of $20,952.00 for the Council of Aging (CoA) in support of CoA activities; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to retroactively authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Executive Office of Elder Affairs grant of $20,952.00 for the Council of Aging (CoA) in support of CoA activities; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
12. Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2019
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2019; 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, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey 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 December 9, 2019; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Chase Gerbig made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
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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