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January 27, 2020
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Chuck DeCoste, who is counted absent.
Present: Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chase Gerbig, Paul Glavey
Absent: Chuck DeCoste
Every vote, in order
1. Executive Session - Joe Knox
Executive Session - Joe Knox
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21, (a) 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Joe Knox asked for a vote to go into Executive session and reconvene thereafter. Roll call: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chase Gerbig Aye, Paul Glavey Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21, (a) 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. Joe Knox asked for a vote to go into Executive session and reconvene thereafter. Roll call: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chase Gerbig Aye, Paul Glavey Aye.”
3. Department/Board Updates -
Appoint Mr. Ilyas Abu as Reserve Officer for the Littleton Police Department
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. Ilyas Abu as Reserve Officer for the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. Ilyas Abu as Reserve Officer for the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Appoint Mr. James Ferreira as Reserve Officers for the Littleton Police Department
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. James Ferreira as Reserve Officers for the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. James Ferreira as Reserve Officers for the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Middlesex Sherriff's Office and Town of Littleton
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Middlesex Sherriff's Office and Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Middlesex Sherriff's Office and Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
4. Public Input/Members' Updates
Unanimously, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Jon Kazanjian to fill a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission through the May 2019 Annual Town Election
Joint Meeting with Park Commissioners - Appointment pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, §11 Kevin Mitrano resigned leaving a vacancy, recommending Jon Kazanjian, previous Park & Rec. employee to fill the position. All Board members expressed their overall feelings that Jon was well respected and that he would make a great addition to the Commission. The Board of Selectmen and the remaining members of the Park and Recreation Commission voted unanimously, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Jon Kazanjian to fill a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission through the May 2019 Annual Town Election; Roll Call: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye; Chase Gerbig Aye; Paul Glavey Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Joint Meeting with Park Commissioners - Appointment pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, §11 Kevin Mitrano resigned leaving a vacancy, recommending Jon Kazanjian, previous Park & Rec. employee to fill the position. All Board members expressed their overall feelings that Jon was well respected and that he would make a great addition to the Commission. The Board of Selectmen and the remaining members of the Park and Recreation Commission voted unanimously, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Jon Kazanjian to fill a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission through the May 2019 Annual Town Election; Roll Call: Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye; Chase Gerbig Aye; Paul Glavey Aye..”
8. Continuation of Public Hearing pursuant to Selectmen's Regulations and Policies, Chapter 8,
Re-open and immediately continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road
Paul Glavey 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 Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey 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 Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
Continuation of Public Hearing pursuant to Selectmen's Regulations and Policies, Chapter 8,
Nina will contact Town Counsel to acquire written options and recommendations for the February 10th meeting; Ed Mullen will also discuss with Town Counsel as he has only been in his Building Commissioner position for 2 weeks. Chase Gerbig made the recommendation that the Board authorize Joe Knox make decisions on behalf of the Board as to the enforcement of the 64 Spectacle Pond Road earth removal matter; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Nina will contact Town Counsel to acquire written options and recommendations for the February 10th meeting; Ed Mullen will also discuss with Town Counsel as he has only been in his Building Commissioner position for 2 weeks. Chase Gerbig made the recommendation that the Board authorize Joe Knox make decisions on behalf of the Board as to the enforcement of the 64 Spectacle Pond Road earth removal matter; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Glavey)
Continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, February 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton
Chase made the motion to continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, February 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase made the motion to continue the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, February 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
11. Tax Increment Financing Proposal for new hotel at The Point
Create a formal subcommittee consisting of Selectmen Paul Glavey and Chuck DeCoste, who would be subject to the Open Meeting Law, to discuss & potentially negotiate with Mr. Park his TIF proposal...
Chase made the motion that the Board vote to create a formal subcommittee consisting of Selectmen Paul Glavey and Chuck DeCoste, who would be subject to the Open Meeting Law, to discuss & potentially negotiate with Mr. Park his TIF proposal and request the Finance Director to attend all meetings; Seconded by Cindy; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase made the motion that the Board vote to create a formal subcommittee consisting of Selectmen Paul Glavey and Chuck DeCoste, who would be subject to the Open Meeting Law, to discuss & potentially negotiate with Mr. Park his TIF proposal and request the Finance Director to attend all meetings; Seconded by Cindy; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
12. Town Administrator
Authorize the Town Administrator initiate negotiations with Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm and prepare a draft Church Meadows Management Agreement for review and approval by the Board
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board authorize the Town Administrator initiate negotiations with Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm and prepare a draft Church Meadows Management Agreement for review and approval by the Board; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board authorize the Town Administrator initiate negotiations with Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm and prepare a draft Church Meadows Management Agreement for review and approval by the Board; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Accept the $1,485 grant from Community Health Network Area (CHNA) 15 for the purposes of training Elder and Human Services staff and that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to accept the $1,485 grant from Community Health Network Area (CHNA) 15 for the purposes of training Elder and Human Services staff and that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the State Department of Fire Services Grant award of $3,965 for FY20 Student Awareness of Fire Education SAFE Program and $2,348 for the Senior SAFE Program; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to accept the $1,485 grant from Community Health Network Area (CHNA) 15 for the purposes of training Elder and Human Services staff and that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the State Department of Fire Services Grant award of $3,965 for FY20 Student Awareness of Fire Education SAFE Program and $2,348 for the Senior SAFE Program; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
13. Minutes
Approve the executive session meeting minutes of December 16, 2019 and the regular session meeting minutes of January 13, 2020 with changes as noted
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the executive session meeting minutes of December 16, 2019 and the regular session meeting minutes of January 13, 2020 with changes as noted; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the executive session meeting minutes of December 16, 2019 and the regular session meeting minutes of January 13, 2020 with changes as noted; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
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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