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August 24, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Chuck DeCoste, who is counted absent.
Present: Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus
Absent: Chuck DeCoste
Every vote, in order
PROPOSED AGENDA
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21, (a): A. (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and B. (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21, (a): A. (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and B. (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. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Norhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21, (a): A. (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and B. (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. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Norhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
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Increase the number of Permanent Part Time Communication Officers from four (4) to five (5)
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to increase the number of Permanent Part Time Communication Officers from four (4) to five (5); Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to increase the number of Permanent Part Time Communication Officers from four (4) to five (5); Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support the Department of Public Works capital requests for the Littleton High School Traffic Light and Roll-Off Truck
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to support the Department of Public Works capital requests for the Littleton High School Traffic Light and Roll-Off Truck; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to support the Department of Public Works capital requests for the Littleton High School Traffic Light and Roll-Off Truck; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Approve DPW's purchase of a 2020 International Dump Truck
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve DPW's purchase of a 2020 International Dump Truck; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve DPW's purchase of a 2020 International Dump Truck; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the amended language for H. 4866 as drafted
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve the amended language for H. 4866 as drafted; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve the amended language for H. 4866 as drafted; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Appoint Ivan Pagack to the Town Administrator Search Committee as a member at large with municipal experience
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board appoint Ivan Pagack to the Town Administrator Search Committee as a member at large with municipal experience; Seconded by Joe Knox ; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board appoint Ivan Pagack to the Town Administrator Search Committee as a member at large with municipal experience; Seconded by Joe Knox ; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Sign the letter stating the Board's support of House Bill 4866 as drafted
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to sign the letter stating the Board's support of House Bill 4866 as drafted; Seconded by Joe Knox Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to sign the letter stating the Board's support of House Bill 4866 as drafted; Seconded by Joe Knox Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Submit a letter to the MMA expressing the Board's opposition to the MMA's letter of support for House Bill 4860
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to submit a letter to the MMA expressing the Board's opposition to the MMA's letter of support for House Bill 4860; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to submit a letter to the MMA expressing the Board's opposition to the MMA's letter of support for House Bill 4860; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Schedule regular meetings on October 13th and 26th, November 9th and 23rd, and December 7th and 21st
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings on October 13th and 26th, November 9th and 23rd, and December 7th and 21st; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings on October 13th and 26th, November 9th and 23rd, and December 7th and 21st; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0; Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with Deputy Fire Chief George T. Clancy for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 as amended
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Jeffrey M. Patterson for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 as drafted AND MOVE that the Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with Deputy Fire Chief George T. Clancy for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 as amended. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with Deputy Police Chief Jeffrey M. Patterson for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 as drafted AND MOVE that the Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§97A, to approve and authorize execution of an employment agreement with Deputy Fire Chief George T. Clancy for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 as amended. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Sign the contract with Joe Laydon for Interim Town Administrator as drafted
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to sign the contract with Joe Laydon for Interim Town Administrator as drafted; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to sign the contract with Joe Laydon for Interim Town Administrator as drafted; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of August 10, 2020
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of August 10, 2020; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of August 10, 2020; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
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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