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March 23, 2020
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Chase Gerbig, Paul Glavey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Department/Board Updates
Appoint Mr. James Morine for full time position at the Littleton Police Department
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. James Morine for full time position at the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. James Morine for full time position at the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Adopt the emergency procedures W.H.O declaration of pandemic emergency public health protocol
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the emergency procedures W.H.O declaration of pandemic emergency public health protocol; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen adopt the emergency procedures W.H.O declaration of pandemic emergency public health protocol; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Approve the sale of a $500,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for sewer design, authorized October 29, 2018 (STM Article 10), dated April 1, 2020 and payable November 20, 2020, to Century Bank...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the sale of a $500,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for sewer design, authorized October 29, 2018 (STM Article 10), dated April 1, 2020 and payable November 20, 2020, to Century Bank and Trust Company at par and a net interest cost of 1.20%; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the sale of a $500,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for sewer design, authorized October 29, 2018 (STM Article 10), dated April 1, 2020 and payable November 20, 2020, to Century Bank and Trust Company at par and a net interest cost of 1.20%; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
4. Vote to Approve Deficit Expenditure Declaration Letter
Authorize the Chair to sign the deficit expenditure declaration letter as presented
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Chair to sign the deficit expenditure declaration letter as presented; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Chair to sign the deficit expenditure declaration letter as presented; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
5. Discuss Town Hall staffing to ensure continuity of critical operations, work from home policy,
Approve the Town of Littleton's Emergency Staffing Policy, with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic as amended through April 7, 2020
Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board vote to approve the Town of Littleton's Emergency Staffing Policy, with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic as amended through April 7, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board vote to approve the Town of Littleton's Emergency Staffing Policy, with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic as amended through April 7, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
6. Approve Boxborough/Littleton Inter-municipal Agreement for Animal Control Services
Pursuant to M.G.L. C.40,§4A, to authorize the execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services to Littleton,...
Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. C.40,§4A, to authorize the execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services to Littleton, with a term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, at a cost of $29,658.33; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to M.G.L. C.40,§4A, to authorize the execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services to Littleton, with a term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, at a cost of $29,658.33; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
7. Discuss Annual Town Meeting, Annual Town Election & Debt Exclusion Ballot Question
Recommend to the Board of Registrars that the date of the town election be moved subject to the legislation being signed into law
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend to the Board of Registrars that the date of the town election be moved subject to the legislation being signed into law; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend to the Board of Registrars that the date of the town election be moved subject to the legislation being signed into law; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
8. Continuation of Public Hearing pursuant to Selectmen's Regulations and Policies, Chapter 8,
Re-open the continued Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to re-open the continued Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road; Seconded by Cincy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to re-open the continued Soil Removal Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road; Seconded by Cincy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Close the Soil Removal Public Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road and authorize the Chair of the Board to work with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator/Assistant Town Administrator to...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to close the Soil Removal Public Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road and authorize the Chair of the Board to work with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator/Assistant Town Administrator to draft a decision incorporating the conditions recommended by Board Member Chase Gerbig dated March 20, 2020; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to close the Soil Removal Public Hearing relating to 64 Spectacle Pond Road and authorize the Chair of the Board to work with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator/Assistant Town Administrator to draft a decision incorporating the conditions recommended by Board Member Chase Gerbig dated March 20, 2020; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
12. Town Administrator
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Local Initiative Program Compliance Certificate for the sale of 2B Hannah Dodge Road, Unit #1003
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Local Initiative Program Compliance Certificate for the sale of 2B Hannah Dodge Road, Unit #1003; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Local Initiative Program Compliance Certificate for the sale of 2B Hannah Dodge Road, Unit #1003; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Accept the Gore Foundation's $1,250. Gift to the Council on Aging Energy Assistance Fund; that the Board vote to accept Gift Donation from Millipore Sigma's Bioprocessing Leadership team to PRCE...
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to accept the Gore Foundation's $1,250. Gift to the Council on Aging Energy Assistance Fund; that the Board vote to accept Gift Donation from Millipore Sigma's Bioprocessing Leadership team to PRCE Youth Scholarship Fund in memory of Claire Kazanjian in the amount of $1,450 and that the Board vote to accept the Rotary's $40,000 gift to the Library for use by Trustees to support ongoing library activities, like materials and programming; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to accept the Gore Foundation's $1,250. Gift to the Council on Aging Energy Assistance Fund; that the Board vote to accept Gift Donation from Millipore Sigma's Bioprocessing Leadership team to PRCE Youth Scholarship Fund in memory of Claire Kazanjian in the amount of $1,450 and that the Board vote to accept the Rotary's $40,000 gift to the Library for use by Trustees to support ongoing library activities, like materials and programming; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)
Approve the grant for EHS services outreach expansion
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to approve the grant for EHS services outreach expansion; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to approve the grant for EHS services outreach expansion; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Order all buildings under the care, custody and control of the Board of Selectmen be extended to be closed to the public from March 29, 2020 to April 7, 2020, consistent with the Governor's order...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen order all buildings under the care, custody and control of the Board of Selectmen be extended to be closed to the public from March 29, 2020 to April 7, 2020, consistent with the Governor's order today, March 23, 2020; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen order all buildings under the care, custody and control of the Board of Selectmen be extended to be closed to the public from March 29, 2020 to April 7, 2020, consistent with the Governor's order today, March 23, 2020; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
13. Minutes
Approve the regular and emergency session meeting minutes of March 9 and March 16, 2020
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the regular and emergency session meeting minutes of March 9 and March 16, 2020; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the regular and emergency session meeting minutes of March 9 and March 16, 2020; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Chuck made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
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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