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June 1, 2020
23 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Chase Gerbig, Joe Knox
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Department/Board Updates
Submit for reimbursement of $102,348 for incurred and estimated FY20 expenses related to COVID-19 under the CARES Act
Joe Knox made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to submit for reimbursement of $102,348 for incurred and estimated FY20 expenses related to COVID-19 under the CARES Act; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed to 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul, Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to submit for reimbursement of $102,348 for incurred and estimated FY20 expenses related to COVID-19 under the CARES Act; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed to 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul, Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Knox, second: Glavey)
Continue bonus payments to the Police and Fire First responders through the end of the current pay period, then terminate without further vote of the Board
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to continue bonus payments to the Police and Fire First responders through the end of the current pay period, then terminate without further vote of the Board; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul, Chase, Joe, Chuck, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to continue bonus payments to the Police and Fire First responders through the end of the current pay period, then terminate without further vote of the Board; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul, Chase, Joe, Chuck, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)
Appoint Brendon Davis to the Economic Development Committee for an indefinite term
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Brendon Davis to the Economic Development Committee for an indefinite term; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion Passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul, Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Brendon Davis to the Economic Development Committee for an indefinite term; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion Passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul, Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)
4. Schedule Annual Reviews for Town Administrator, Police Chief, and Fire Chief and Employment
Appoint Cindy Napoli to perform the annual review of Town Administrator, Chuck DeCoste to perform the annual review of the Police Chief, Joseph Knox to perform the annual review of the Fire Chief...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to appoint Cindy Napoli to perform the annual review of Town Administrator, Chuck DeCoste to perform the annual review of the Police Chief, Joseph Knox to perform the annual review of the Fire Chief by or before June 30, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul, Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to appoint Cindy Napoli to perform the annual review of Town Administrator, Chuck DeCoste to perform the annual review of the Police Chief, Joseph Knox to perform the annual review of the Fire Chief by or before June 30, 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul, Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Appoint Chuck DeCoste to prepare a draft renewal of the employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Patterson and Deputy Fire Chief Clancy by or before June 30, 2020
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to appoint Chuck DeCoste to prepare a draft renewal of the employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Patterson and Deputy Fire Chief Clancy by or before June 30, 2020; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chase, Paul, Chuck, Joe, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to appoint Chuck DeCoste to prepare a draft renewal of the employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Patterson and Deputy Fire Chief Clancy by or before June 30, 2020; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chase, Paul, Chuck, Joe, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
5. Town Administrator
Approve the application for assistance to Firefighters Grant
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to approve the application for assistance to Firefighters Grant; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to approve the application for assistance to Firefighters Grant; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
Approve the submission for the Municipal Vulnerability Grant subject to final form to be approved by Selectman Glavey and authorize the Town Administrator to sign and submit said grant
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to approve the submission for the Municipal Vulnerability Grant subject to final form to be approved by Selectman Glavey and authorize the Town Administrator to sign and submit said grant; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chase, Chuck - Aye; Cindy - Abstain
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, KnoxAbstained: NapoliThe roll call does not list Paul Glavey, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to approve the submission for the Municipal Vulnerability Grant subject to final form to be approved by Selectman Glavey and authorize the Town Administrator to sign and submit said grant; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chase, Chuck - Aye; Cindy - Abstain.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
The Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a the necessary emergency permits to manage health threat caused by beavers or muskrats, at the request of the Concord Public Works,...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a the necessary emergency permits to manage health threat caused by beavers or muskrats, at the request of the Concord Public Works, Water and Sewer Division as part of the filing of a "Determination of Threat to a Public Water Supply due to Beaver or Muskrat" via MassDEP thereby allowing, after pertinent approvals are received, the trapping and removal of Beavers from 94 Nagog Hill Road, subject to further approval by the Littleton Water Department; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chase, Chuck, Cindy - Aye
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe roll call does not list Paul Glavey, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a the necessary emergency permits to manage health threat caused by beavers or muskrats, at the request of the Concord Public Works, Water and Sewer Division as part of the filing of a "Determination of Threat to a Public Water Supply due to Beaver or Muskrat" via MassDEP thereby allowing, after pertinent approvals are received, the trapping and removal of Beavers from 94 Nagog Hill Road, subject to further approval by the Littleton Water Department; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chase, Chuck, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
In open session to approve the settlement agreement with the Littleton Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 4599
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote in open session to approve the settlement agreement with the Littleton Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 4599; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Chase Gerbig and Joe Knox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote in open session to approve the settlement agreement with the Littleton Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 4599; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Knox)
Accept the donations to EHS from Jessie Clicks Photography for $4,500 and John & Eunice Morrison Charitable Foundation for $2,500
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept the donations to EHS from Jessie Clicks Photography for $4,500 and John & Eunice Morrison Charitable Foundation for $2,500; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck Paul, Chase, Cindy - Aye I. Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule for July
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept the donations to EHS from Jessie Clicks Photography for $4,500 and John & Eunice Morrison Charitable Foundation for $2,500; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck Paul, Chase, Cindy - Aye I. Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule for July.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Schedule regular meetings on July 13th and 27th of 2020
Paul made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings on July 13th and 27th of 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Paul, Chase, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings on July 13th and 27th of 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Paul, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
6. Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer Station Fees
Open the Transfer Station Regulations and Fees public hearing for Monday, June 1st at 7:30 PM
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to open the Transfer Station Regulations and Fees public hearing for Monday, June 1st at 7:30 PM; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Chase, Chuck, Paul, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to open the Transfer Station Regulations and Fees public hearing for Monday, June 1st at 7:30 PM; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Chase, Chuck, Paul, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)
Waive the reading of the hearing notice
Chase Gerbig made the motion to waive the reading of the hearing notice; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion to waive the reading of the hearing notice; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Glavey)
Close the Transfer Station Regulations and Fees public hearing for Monday, June 1st at 7:30 PM
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to close the Transfer Station Regulations and Fees public hearing for Monday, June 1st at 7:30 PM; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Paul, Chase, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to close the Transfer Station Regulations and Fees public hearing for Monday, June 1st at 7:30 PM; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Paul, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2020. Stickers: Full price $140; Second sticker $70;...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2020. Stickers: Full price $140; Second sticker $70; Senior $70; Senior Second $35; Replacement/Lost Sticker $5; Per Bag: 33 Gal $3.25; 15 Gal $2.25; 8.5 Gal $1.25; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Paul, Chase, Chuck, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2020. Stickers: Full price $140; Second sticker $70; Senior $70; Senior Second $35; Replacement/Lost Sticker $5; Per Bag: 33 Gal $3.25; 15 Gal $2.25; 8.5 Gal $1.25; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Paul, Chase, Chuck, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
7. Joint Meeting with Park and Recreation Commission and Board of Health regarding Long Lake
Grant a permit to keep the beach open and have it monitored and policed by the PRCE department as per their plan
22. On May 29 the beach was monitored with complete difference; feels that if a permit is not issued the lake would be a free-for-all and supports the beach be kept open with a priority to Littleton residents. BOH Vote: Kevin Baker made a motion to grant a permit to keep the beach open and have it monitored and policed by the PRCE department as per their plan; Seconded by Lisa Flanagan; Motion passed 3 to 1
The minutes give the count as 3-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The motion was made by Kevin Baker, who is not a Select Board member. It was seconded by Lisa Flanagan, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“22. On May 29 the beach was monitored with complete difference; feels that if a permit is not issued the lake would be a free-for-all and supports the beach be kept open with a priority to Littleton residents. BOH Vote: Kevin Baker made a motion to grant a permit to keep the beach open and have it monitored and policed by the PRCE department as per their plan; Seconded by Lisa Flanagan; Motion passed 3 to 1.”
8. Joint Meeting with Park and Recreation Commission and Finance Committee, if Board of
Support the PRCE Enterprise Fund for the reminder of the fiscal year for $12,700 for long Lake Beach and an additional $2,300 for the scholarship funding
Paul Glavey made the motion to support the PRCE Enterprise Fund for the reminder of the fiscal year for $12,700 for long Lake Beach and an additional $2,300 for the scholarship funding; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck, Paul, Joe, Chase, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to support the PRCE Enterprise Fund for the reminder of the fiscal year for $12,700 for long Lake Beach and an additional $2,300 for the scholarship funding; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck, Paul, Joe, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Approve the spending of the $11,400 for use at Camp Tahattawan
Paul Glavey made the motion to approve the spending of the $11,400 for use at Camp Tahattawan; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Paul, Chase, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to approve the spending of the $11,400 for use at Camp Tahattawan; Seconded by Chase Gerbig; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Paul, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Gerbig)
9. Minutes
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of May 18, 2020
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of May 18, 2020 Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of May 18, 2020 Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes of May 18, 2020
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Executive Session meeting minutes of May 18, 2020 Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Executive Session meeting minutes of May 18, 2020 Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Paul, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Pursuant to MGL c.30A,§21, (a): A. (2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote pursuant to MGL c.30A,§21, (a): A. (2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; B. (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and to return to open session for only the purpose of scheduling a soil removal hearing for the 9 Ayer Road soil removal permit application; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Joe, Paul, Chase, Chuck, Cindy - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote pursuant to MGL c.30A,§21, (a): A. (2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; B. (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and to return to open session for only the purpose of scheduling a soil removal hearing for the 9 Ayer Road soil removal permit application; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Joe, Paul, Chase, Chuck, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Schedule a public hearing to consider an application for Soil Removal at 9 Ayer Road for Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM virtually via Zoom
Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to schedule a public hearing to consider an application for Soil Removal at 9 Ayer Road for Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM virtually via Zoom; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe roll call does not list Paul Glavey, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chase Gerbig made the motion that the Board vote to schedule a public hearing to consider an application for Soil Removal at 9 Ayer Road for Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM virtually via Zoom; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: Gerbig, second: DeCoste)
Adjourn
Chuck made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye
Yes: DeCoste, Gerbig, Knox, NapoliThe roll call does not list Paul Glavey, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chuck made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe, Chuck, Chase, Cindy - Aye.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
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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