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Littleton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 21, 2020

11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Paul Glavey took part remotely.
  • Joe Knox took part remotely.

Every vote, in order

37 SHATTUCK STREET, LITTLETON, MA 01460

Appoint Ms. Bridget Bell to the position of Human Resources Manager

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Ms. Bridget Bell to the position of Human Resources Manager. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Ms. Bridget Bell to the position of Human Resources Manager. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Cammy Bean to the Clean Lakes Committee - Long Lake Alternate, for a term expiring June 30, 2022, a two year term; and Lisa Winter to the Clean Lakes Committee - Citizen at Large, for a...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Cammy Bean to the Clean Lakes Committee - Long Lake Alternate, for a term expiring June 30, 2022, a two year term; and Lisa Winter to the Clean Lakes Committee - Citizen at Large, for a term expiring June 30, 2022, a two-year term; and Edward Collins to the Clean Lakes Committee - Citizen at Large, for a term expiring June 30, 2021, a one-year term; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Cammy Bean to the Clean Lakes Committee - Long Lake Alternate, for a term expiring June 30, 2022, a two year term; and Lisa Winter to the Clean Lakes Committee - Citizen at Large, for a term expiring June 30, 2022, a two-year term; and Edward Collins to the Clean Lakes Committee - Citizen at Large, for a term expiring June 30, 2021, a one-year term; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Pursuant to MGL C.140,§6 to approve a Common Victualler License for the café at KOCH ACTON INC - 221 Great Road, Littleton, Massachusetts

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.140,§58-59, to approve the application of Kurt Koch d/b/a KOCH ACTON INC for Class I & Class II licenses to buy, sell, and exchange new and used motor vehicles at 221 Great Road, Littleton, Massachusetts and MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.140,§6 to approve a Common Victualler License for the café at KOCH ACTON INC - 221 Great Road, Littleton, Massachusetts; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste ; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.140,§58-59, to approve the application of Kurt Koch d/b/a KOCH ACTON INC for Class I & Class II licenses to buy, sell, and exchange new and used motor vehicles at 221 Great Road, Littleton, Massachusetts and MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.140,§6 to approve a Common Victualler License for the café at KOCH ACTON INC - 221 Great Road, Littleton, Massachusetts; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste ; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend Articles 1 through 7, 9 through 17, 19 and 20 of the Special Town Meeting Report

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Articles 1 through 7, 9 through 17, 19 and 20 of the Special Town Meeting Report Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend Articles 1 through 7, 9 through 17, 19 and 20 of the Special Town Meeting Report Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Joe Knox: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Joe Knox: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the regular session meeting minutes of September 8, 2020

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion to accept the regular session meeting minutes of September 8, 2020; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion to accept the regular session meeting minutes of September 8, 2020; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Grant the request of the employee to continue this matter for a date certain when she will have an opportunity to respond to the written report

Minutes, page 7

ApproveFailed · 1–3

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to grant the request of the employee to continue this matter for a date certain when she will have an opportunity to respond to the written report; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox -Yes; Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli - No.

Yes: KnoxNo: DeCoste, Napoli, NordhausThe 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 to grant the request of the employee to continue this matter for a date certain when she will have an opportunity to respond to the written report; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox -Yes; Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli - No..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Terminate employment with the Town effective immediately

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to terminate employment with the Town effective immediately; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox - Nay, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli - Yes.

Yes: DeCoste, Napoli, NordhausNo: KnoxThe 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 the Select Board vote to terminate employment with the Town effective immediately; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox - Nay, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli - Yes..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)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 with the intention of coming back into open session; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

From the minutes

“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)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 with the intention of coming back into open session; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli - Aye.

Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe 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 to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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