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May 18, 2020
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Chase Gerbig
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Executive Session
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21, (a) (2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; if an open meeting...
Chase Gerbig made the motion pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21, (a) (2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and (6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and to return to open session thereafter. Seconded by Paul Glavey: Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21, (a) (2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and (6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and to return to open session thereafter. Seconded by Paul Glavey: Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
2. Organization - Agenda read by Cindy Napoli
Elect Cindy Napoli as Chair of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Cindy Napoli as Chair of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Paul Glavey: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chase, Paul, Chuck, Joe - Yes
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Cindy Napoli as Chair of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Paul Glavey: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Cindy, Chase, Paul, Chuck, Joe - Yes.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)
Elect Charles DeCoste as Vice Chair of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Charles DeCoste as Vice Chair of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Chase Gerbig: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Joe, Chase, Paul, Chuck, Cindy - Yes
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Charles DeCoste as Vice Chair of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Chase Gerbig: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Joe, Chase, Paul, Chuck, Cindy - Yes.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
Elect Paul Glavey as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Paul Glavey as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Paul, Chuck, Joe, Chase, Cindy - Yes
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Paul Glavey as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Paul, Chuck, Joe, Chase, Cindy - Yes.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
3. Department/Board Updates
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof: 1. relative to the sale of a $4,986,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for the...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof: 1. relative to the sale of a $4,986,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for the following projects: (1) $1,494,000 Library Building Design Project authorized May 6, 2019 (STM Article 5); (2) $1,993,000 New Well Field & Water Treatment Plant at Whitcomb Ave. authorized May 7, 2018 (ATM Article 19); and (3) $1,499,000 Water Treatment Facility authorized October 28, 2019 (STM Article 12), dated May 22, 2020, and payable November 20, 2020, to Oppenheimer & Co.at par plus premium with a net interest cost of 1.13950%; and 2. relative to the sale of a $7,345,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town for the following projects: (1) refund $2,750,000 General Obligation Bonds dated February 1, 2010 and; (2) $4,595,000 Library Project authorized October 28, 2019 (STM Article 13), dated May 22, 2020, and maturing May 1, 2040, to INTL- FC Stone Financial Inc.at 113.1909% and a true interest cost of 1.6979740%. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Joe, Paul, Chase, Cindy -Yes
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof: 1. relative to the sale of a $4,986,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the Town for the following projects: (1) $1,494,000 Library Building Design Project authorized May 6, 2019 (STM Article 5); (2) $1,993,000 New Well Field & Water Treatment Plant at Whitcomb Ave. authorized May 7, 2018 (ATM Article 19); and (3) $1,499,000 Water Treatment Facility authorized October 28, 2019 (STM Article 12), dated May 22, 2020, and payable November 20, 2020, to Oppenheimer & Co.at par plus premium with a net interest cost of 1.13950%; and 2. relative to the sale of a $7,345,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town for the following projects: (1) refund $2,750,000 General Obligation Bonds dated February 1, 2010 and; (2) $4,595,000 Library Project authorized October 28, 2019 (STM Article 13), dated May 22, 2020, and maturing May 1, 2040, to INTL- FC Stone Financial Inc.at 113.1909% and a true interest cost of 1.6979740%. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Joe, Paul, Chase, Cindy -Yes.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2020; and, further, to invite input from the general public, the Board of Health, and Highway Department; Seconded by Chase Gerbig: Motion passed 5 to 0; Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Paul, Joe, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2020; and, further, to invite input from the general public, the Board of Health, and Highway Department; Seconded by Chase Gerbig: Motion passed 5 to 0; Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Paul, Joe, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
Change the date of the Annual Town Meeting from Monday, June 15th to Saturday, June 13th beginning at 8 AM, with a rain date of Sunday, June 14th at 11 AM, to be held at Alumni Field
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to change the date of the Annual Town Meeting from Monday, June 15th to Saturday, June 13th beginning at 8 AM, with a rain date of Sunday, June 14th at 11 AM, to be held at Alumni Field; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Joe, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Yes
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to change the date of the Annual Town Meeting from Monday, June 15th to Saturday, June 13th beginning at 8 AM, with a rain date of Sunday, June 14th at 11 AM, to be held at Alumni Field; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Joe, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Yes.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
3. Public Input/Members' Updates
Express their intent to utilize Lot 10 on the Brown land if the town were to acquire the land for affordable housing purposes
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to express their intent to utilize Lot 10 on the Brown land if the town were to acquire the land for affordable housing purposes; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Paul, Chase, Joe - Yes; Cindy - Abstain.
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Glavey, KnoxAbstained: Napoli
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to express their intent to utilize Lot 10 on the Brown land if the town were to acquire the land for affordable housing purposes; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Paul, Chase, Joe - Yes; Cindy - Abstain..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
6. Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Report Discussion
Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to re-open the warrant for the Saturday, June 13, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, to insert articles 1 to 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and to...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to re-open the warrant for the Saturday, June 13, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, to insert articles 1 to 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and to immediately close said warrant; said town meeting to be held at 55 Russell Street, Alumni Field and authorize the Town Administrator, working with Town Counsel to make minor typographical edits to the warrant and Town Meeting Report for publication on Tuesday, May 19, 2020; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Joe, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Yes
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to re-open the warrant for the Saturday, June 13, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, to insert articles 1 to 29 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and to immediately close said warrant; said town meeting to be held at 55 Russell Street, Alumni Field and authorize the Town Administrator, working with Town Counsel to make minor typographical edits to the warrant and Town Meeting Report for publication on Tuesday, May 19, 2020; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Joe, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Yes.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
8. Town Administrator
Approve in open session the settlement agreement with O'Lalor Painting and Remodeling and payment of funds due for work performed and to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve in open session the settlement agreement with O'Lalor Painting and Remodeling and payment of funds due for work performed and to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Joe, Chase, Chuck, Paul, Cindy - Yes.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve in open session the settlement agreement with O'Lalor Painting and Remodeling and payment of funds due for work performed and to allow the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Joe, Chase, Chuck, Paul, Cindy - Yes..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Approve the Renewal of IMA from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve the Renewal of IMA from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Joe, Paul, Cindy - Yes.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve the Renewal of IMA from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Joe, Paul, Cindy - Yes..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Cobb Lane Driveway Relocation Agreement
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Cobb Lane Driveway Relocation Agreement; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Cobb Lane Driveway Relocation Agreement; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
Accept the $760.00 donation from Middlesex Charitable Foundation to the Littleton Police Department
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to accept the $760.00 donation from Middlesex Charitable Foundation to the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Joe, Paul, Cindy - Yes.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to accept the $760.00 donation from Middlesex Charitable Foundation to the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Joe, Paul, Cindy - Yes..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
In open session to approve increased vacation carry over limits up to two weeks and usage of short term disability bank
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote in open session to approve increased vacation carry over limits up to two weeks and usage of short term disability bank; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Paul, Joe, Chase, Chuck, Cindy - Yes.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote in open session to approve increased vacation carry over limits up to two weeks and usage of short term disability bank; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Paul, Joe, Chase, Chuck, Cindy - Yes..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
9. Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2020 and May 4, 2020
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2020 and May 4, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Paul, Chase, Joe, Chuck, Cindy - Yes
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2020 and May 4, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Paul, Chase, Joe, Chuck, Cindy - Yes.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Adjourn
Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Joe, Paul, Cindy - Yes
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call: Chuck, Chase, Joe, Paul, Cindy - Yes.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
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