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June 29, 2020
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PROPOSED AGENDA
Pursuant to MGL c.30A,§21, (a) 2, to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel
Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote pursuant to MGL c.30A,§21, (a) 2, to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote pursuant to MGL c.30A,§21, (a) 2, to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye.” (Motion: Knox, second: Glavey)
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Appoint Paul Glavey to the Personnel Board
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board appoint Paul Glavey to the Personnel Board; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board appoint Paul Glavey to the Personnel Board; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement for Services and the Proposal for Professional Engineering Services for Reconstruction of Foster Street - Phase 2 to include the Optional...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement for Services and the Proposal for Professional Engineering Services for Reconstruction of Foster Street - Phase 2 to include the Optional Task 600 for Water Main Replacement dated June 18, 2020; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement for Services and the Proposal for Professional Engineering Services for Reconstruction of Foster Street - Phase 2 to include the Optional Task 600 for Water Main Replacement dated June 18, 2020; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Support the external posting of the Town Treasurer/Assistant Finance Director and of the Human Resources Manager as amended
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the external posting of the Town Treasurer/Assistant Finance Director and of the Human Resources Manager as amended; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support the external posting of the Town Treasurer/Assistant Finance Director and of the Human Resources Manager as amended; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Open the town playgrounds under the Select Board control subject to the BOH and Park and Recreation regulations
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to open the town playgrounds under the Select Board control subject to the BOH and Park and Recreation regulations; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to open the town playgrounds under the Select Board control subject to the BOH and Park and Recreation regulations; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Adopt the "Town of Littleton COVID-19 Municipal Offices Reopening Protocols" generated by the Task Force dated June 23, 2020, as amended and to be modified as necessary
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the "Town of Littleton COVID-19 Municipal Offices Reopening Protocols" generated by the Task Force dated June 23, 2020, as amended and to be modified as necessary; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the "Town of Littleton COVID-19 Municipal Offices Reopening Protocols" generated by the Task Force dated June 23, 2020, as amended and to be modified as necessary; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
3.5 Il Forno Request for Outdoor Table Service of Alcohol
Approve the request of Il Forno Restaurant of Littleton to extend their outside seating area conditioned upon its submission of a completed application which includes the following information in...
Paul made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request of Il Forno Restaurant of Littleton to extend their outside seating area conditioned upon its submission of a completed application which includes the following information in accordance with ABCC Guidelines: 1) A description of the area in detail, including dimensions, seating capacity and maximum occupancy. 2) Conformation that the area is enclosed by a fence, rope or other means to prevent access from a public walkway. 3) Confirmation that the outdoor area is contiguous to the licensed premises with either (a) a clear view of the area from inside the premises, or, alternatively (b) the licensee may commit to providing management personnel dedicated to the area; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request of Il Forno Restaurant of Littleton to extend their outside seating area conditioned upon its submission of a completed application which includes the following information in accordance with ABCC Guidelines: 1) A description of the area in detail, including dimensions, seating capacity and maximum occupancy. 2) Conformation that the area is enclosed by a fence, rope or other means to prevent access from a public walkway. 3) Confirmation that the outdoor area is contiguous to the licensed premises with either (a) a clear view of the area from inside the premises, or, alternatively (b) the licensee may commit to providing management personnel dedicated to the area; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
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Appoint the various applicants for terms on the following Boards or committees: Agricultural Commission, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Clean Lakes Committee, Clean Lakes Committee -...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint the various applicants for terms on the following Boards or committees: Agricultural Commission, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Clean Lakes Committee, Clean Lakes Committee - Long Lake Alternate, Clean Lakes Committee - Lake Mattawanakee Alternate, Conservation Commission, Committee Preservation Committee, Council on Aging, Cultural Council, Disability Commission, Economic Development Committee, Finance Committee, Historical Commission, Littleton Common Committee, Littleton Community Television Advisory Committee, Master Plan Implementation Committee, Permanent Municipal Building Committee, Personnel Board, Sustainability Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals for terms of varying lengths as noted in the Select Board Package with amendments as noted. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint the various applicants for terms on the following Boards or committees: Agricultural Commission, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Clean Lakes Committee, Clean Lakes Committee - Long Lake Alternate, Clean Lakes Committee - Lake Mattawanakee Alternate, Conservation Commission, Committee Preservation Committee, Council on Aging, Cultural Council, Disability Commission, Economic Development Committee, Finance Committee, Historical Commission, Littleton Common Committee, Littleton Community Television Advisory Committee, Master Plan Implementation Committee, Permanent Municipal Building Committee, Personnel Board, Sustainability Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals for terms of varying lengths as noted in the Select Board Package with amendments as noted. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
5. Affordable Housing - brief explanation by Cindy Napoli indicating the collaboration between surrounding
Pursuant to MGL Ch.40, §4A, to authorize execution of an Intermunisipal agreement (IMA) with the Towns of Harvard, Hudson, Bolton, Boxborough, Littleton, Lancaster and Stow; and the Devens...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL Ch.40, §4A, to authorize execution of an Intermunisipal agreement (IMA) with the Towns of Harvard, Hudson, Bolton, Boxborough, Littleton, Lancaster and Stow; and the Devens Enterprise Commission and MassDevelopment Devens (referred to as Devens), for the provision of regional housing services office (RHSO) consultant services, including subsidized housing inventory monitoring; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL Ch.40, §4A, to authorize execution of an Intermunisipal agreement (IMA) with the Towns of Harvard, Hudson, Bolton, Boxborough, Littleton, Lancaster and Stow; and the Devens Enterprise Commission and MassDevelopment Devens (referred to as Devens), for the provision of regional housing services office (RHSO) consultant services, including subsidized housing inventory monitoring; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town, the Resale Price Certificate for 32 Dean Lane; Seonded by Chuck DeCoste
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town, the Resale Price Certificate for 32 Dean Lane; Seonded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town, the Resale Price Certificate for 32 Dean Lane; Seonded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey)
7. Elder and Human Services (EHS) Director Appointment
Confirm the appointment of Ms.Ashley Shaheen as Elder and Human Services Director, subject to a successful background check and finalization of the reference check
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to confirm the appointment of Ms.Ashley Shaheen as Elder and Human Services Director, subject to a successful background check and finalization of the reference check; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to confirm the appointment of Ms.Ashley Shaheen as Elder and Human Services Director, subject to a successful background check and finalization of the reference check; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
8. Worker's Credit Union - Acceptance of Donation
Accept Worker's Credit Union's gift to the Town of Littleton in the amount of $10,000 and apply this amount toward the Town's contribution to Cross Town Connect so it may be utilized in a manner...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept Worker's Credit Union's gift to the Town of Littleton in the amount of $10,000 and apply this amount toward the Town's contribution to Cross Town Connect so it may be utilized in a manner agreed upon by Cross Town Connect and Littleton's Transportation Advisory Council, for public transit in support of access to the Worker's Credit Union project site, as requested; Seconded by Joe Knox: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept Worker's Credit Union's gift to the Town of Littleton in the amount of $10,000 and apply this amount toward the Town's contribution to Cross Town Connect so it may be utilized in a manner agreed upon by Cross Town Connect and Littleton's Transportation Advisory Council, for public transit in support of access to the Worker's Credit Union project site, as requested; Seconded by Joe Knox: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
9. Host Community Agreement - The Harvest Club
Approve the Host Community Agreement draft for the Harvest Club cultivation site at 1 Monarch Drive subject to review by Town Counsel
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Host Community Agreement draft for the Harvest Club cultivation site at 1 Monarch Drive subject to review by Town Counsel; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Knox, NapoliThe minutes say Matthew Nordhaus stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Host Community Agreement draft for the Harvest Club cultivation site at 1 Monarch Drive subject to review by Town Counsel; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
11. Town Administrator
Approve the submission for the LAND Grant and to authorize Selectman Glavey to review, sign and share the necessary application forms on behalf of the Town
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the submission for the LAND Grant and to authorize Selectman Glavey to review, sign and share the necessary application forms on behalf of the Town; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the submission for the LAND Grant and to authorize Selectman Glavey to review, sign and share the necessary application forms on behalf of the Town; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the audit engagement letter with Melanson Heath for Fiscal Year 2020
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the audit engagement letter with Melanson Heath for Fiscal Year 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the audit engagement letter with Melanson Heath for Fiscal Year 2020; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
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Schedule regular meetings as follows: August 10th and 24th and September 14th, 21st, and 28th and a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss housing issues and a meeting with the Select...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to schedule regular meetings as follows: August 10th and 24th and September 14th, 21st, and 28th and a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss housing issues and a meeting with the Select Board to discuss goals for the year, dates to be determined; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to schedule regular meetings as follows: August 10th and 24th and September 14th, 21st, and 28th and a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss housing issues and a meeting with the Select Board to discuss goals for the year, dates to be determined; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
12. Minutes
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 1 as amended and June 8, 2020
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 1 as amended and June 8, 2020; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 1 as amended and June 8, 2020; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Adjourn
Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll call vote: Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
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