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Littleton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

February 10, 2020

13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Chuck DeCoste, who is counted absent.

Present: Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Chase Gerbig

Absent: Chuck DeCoste

During the meeting:

  • Chase Gerbig left the meeting before it ended (the minutes note: “arrived 6:37PM; left 9:55PM”).

Every vote, in order

5. Affordable Housing Trust - Appoint Mark Montanari

Pursuant to Section 8-13 of the Littleton General By-laws, to appoint Mark Montanari to fill a vacancy on the Affordable Housing Trust

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Section 8-13 of the Littleton General By-laws, to appoint Mark Montanari to fill a vacancy on the Affordable Housing Trust; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Section 8-13 of the Littleton General By-laws, to appoint Mark Montanari to fill a vacancy on the Affordable Housing Trust; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

3. BoS Stipends - Discuss & determine what amount the Board would like to propose for BoS member

Approve the FY21 BoS and FinCom Capital Plan Recommendations and the FY21 Operating Budget Recommendations, with the exception of a reduced school appropriation of $75K and including a Board of...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the FY21 BoS and FinCom Capital Plan Recommendations and the FY21 Operating Budget Recommendations, with the exception of a reduced school appropriation of $75K and including a Board of Selectmen stipend of $2K for each member and $2500 for the chair; 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 FY21 BoS and FinCom Capital Plan Recommendations and the FY21 Operating Budget Recommendations, with the exception of a reduced school appropriation of $75K and including a Board of Selectmen stipend of $2K for each member and $2500 for the chair; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

7. May 4, 2020 Annual Town Meetings - Open warrant, set date for closing, insert articles

Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code§41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 4, 2020 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 20, 2020 at noon; said...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code§41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 4, 2020 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 20, 2020 at noon; said town meetings to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli: Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code§41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 4, 2020 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 20, 2020 at noon; said town meetings to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli: Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

9. Continuation of Public Hearing pursuant to Selectmen's Regulations and Policies, Chapter 8,

Re-open the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to re-open the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to re-open the Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Authorize Chairman Joe Knox, in conjunction with Town Counsel, to file with Superior Court seeking enforcement in a preliminary injunction as determined by Joe

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion to authorize Chairman Joe Knox, in conjunction with Town Counsel, to file with Superior Court seeking enforcement in a preliminary injunction as determined by Joe; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion to authorize Chairman Joe Knox, in conjunction with Town Counsel, to file with Superior Court seeking enforcement in a preliminary injunction as determined by Joe; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Continue the Soil Removal Public Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, February 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion to continue the Soil Removal Public Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, February 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion to continue the Soil Removal Public Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road to Monday, February 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM to be held in Room 103 of 37 Shattuck Street, Littleton; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

The Littleton Board of Selectmen enter into a Host Community Agreement with G7 Lab, LLC as presented to us with the exception of the amendment to Paragraph 6, the company's hours and days of...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Littleton Board of Selectmen enter into a Host Community Agreement with G7 Lab, LLC as presented to us with the exception of the amendment to Paragraph 6, the company's hours and days of operation shall be seven days a week from 6AM to 12AM; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Littleton Board of Selectmen enter into a Host Community Agreement with G7 Lab, LLC as presented to us with the exception of the amendment to Paragraph 6, the company's hours and days of operation shall be seven days a week from 6AM to 12AM; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

12. Community Compact - Discussion of Grant Submission Proposals

Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Charter of Accounts proposal and the Shade Tree proposal as the Town of Littleton's two Community Compacts for FY 2020 and to sign associated grant...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Charter of Accounts proposal and the Shade Tree proposal as the Town of Littleton's two Community Compacts for FY 2020 and to sign associated grant applications on behalf of the Board; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 3 to 0.

Yes: Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Chase Gerbig left before the meeting ended (“arrived 6:37PM; left 9:55PM”); the count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, who are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Charter of Accounts proposal and the Shade Tree proposal as the Town of Littleton's two Community Compacts for FY 2020 and to sign associated grant applications on behalf of the Board; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

13. Town Administrator

Authorize the Town Administrator request letters of support from the towns of Groton and Westford for the improvements to the Beaver Brook and Great Road Intersection

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board authorize the Town Administrator request letters of support from the towns of Groton and Westford for the improvements to the Beaver Brook and Great Road Intersection; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 3 to 0.

Yes: Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Chase Gerbig left before the meeting ended (“arrived 6:37PM; left 9:55PM”); the count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, who are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board authorize the Town Administrator request letters of support from the towns of Groton and Westford for the improvements to the Beaver Brook and Great Road Intersection; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Church Meadows Management Agreement with Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm amended as discussed

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Church Meadows Management Agreement with Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm amended as discussed; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Church Meadows Management Agreement with Frank Matheson, Jr. of Spring Brook Farm amended as discussed; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Accept Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation's gift to the Fire Department in the amount of $10,000

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to accept Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation's gift to the Fire Department in the amount of $10,000; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to accept Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation's gift to the Fire Department in the amount of $10,000; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

14. Minutes

Approve the regular session meeting minutes of January 27, 2020 and February 4, 2020 as amended

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the regular session meeting minutes of January 27, 2020 and February 4, 2020 as amended; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0.

Yes: Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Chase Gerbig left before the meeting ended (“arrived 6:37PM; left 9:55PM”); the count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, who are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the regular session meeting minutes of January 27, 2020 and February 4, 2020 as amended; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli: Motion passed 3 to 0.

Yes: Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Chase Gerbig left before the meeting ended (“arrived 6:37PM; left 9:55PM”); the count (3-0) matches the 3 other members present, who are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli: Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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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