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December 21, 2020
11 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
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Pursuant to MGL C.30A, §21, subsection (a). Clauses 3 and 7 to convene in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MBL C.30A,§21 (a), clause (3), to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Town's unions, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board And Move that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.30A, §21, subsection (a). Clauses 3 and 7 to convene in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the board and the chair so declares; and to re-convene in open session thereafter. In addition, I invite Chairperson Ivan Pagacik of the Littleton Electric Light and Water Commissioners to join, after which time we will return to open session; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MBL C.30A,§21 (a), clause (3), to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Town's unions, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board And Move that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.30A, §21, subsection (a). Clauses 3 and 7 to convene in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the board and the chair so declares; and to re-convene in open session thereafter. In addition, I invite Chairperson Ivan Pagacik of the Littleton Electric Light and Water Commissioners to join, after which time we will return to open session; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
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Approve the client fee agreement with Attorney Peter J. Epstein, from the law firm of Epstein & August, LLP, to assist LCTV through the cable television renewal process
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the client fee agreement with Attorney Peter J. Epstein, from the law firm of Epstein & August, LLP, to assist LCTV through the cable television renewal process; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the client fee agreement with Attorney Peter J. Epstein, from the law firm of Epstein & August, LLP, to assist LCTV through the cable television renewal process; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Accept the $1,000 donation from the Gore Charitable Foundation to the Council on Aging Energy Assistance Program; the $7,500 donation from the Henry Vincent Couper Foundation to the Council on...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to accept the $1,000 donation from the Gore Charitable Foundation to the Council on Aging Energy Assistance Program; the $7,500 donation from the Henry Vincent Couper Foundation to the Council on Aging Energy Assistance Program, and the donation of $500 from Barbara and John Massapica for the EHS Outreach and Programs Gift Account; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to accept the $1,000 donation from the Gore Charitable Foundation to the Council on Aging Energy Assistance Program; the $7,500 donation from the Henry Vincent Couper Foundation to the Council on Aging Energy Assistance Program, and the donation of $500 from Barbara and John Massapica for the EHS Outreach and Programs Gift Account; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Amend the hours of permitted sale at Salut! dba Salut! Wine Bar, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual Liquor License, to allow the sale of on premises alcohol between 10 AM and 7 PM,...
Paul Glavey made the motion to amend the hours of permitted sale at Salut! dba Salut! Wine Bar, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual Liquor License, to allow the sale of on premises alcohol between 10 AM and 7 PM, and to authorize the Town Administrator to notify the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission of this change in hours, and to issue a license reflecting the change in hours; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to amend the hours of permitted sale at Salut! dba Salut! Wine Bar, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual Liquor License, to allow the sale of on premises alcohol between 10 AM and 7 PM, and to authorize the Town Administrator to notify the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission of this change in hours, and to issue a license reflecting the change in hours; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
As follows relative to the parcel of land at 119 Tahattawan Road comprising 23.67 acres, more or less, described in Article 8 of the October 18, 2020 Special Town Meeting and further described in...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote as follows relative to the parcel of land at 119 Tahattawan Road comprising 23.67 acres, more or less, described in Article 8 of the October 18, 2020 Special Town Meeting and further described in plans and deeds of record: (1) To acquire said land by deed under the authority of MGL Chapter 40, from the owners, Derek M. Brown, Stephen H. Brown, and Brown Robbins Trust, for a purchase price of $1,200,000, subject to Town Counsel's final review of the description of the land, the acceptance of the deed, and other related documents; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste - Aye. Cindy Napoli - Abstained.
Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Knox, NordhausAbstained: Napoli
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote as follows relative to the parcel of land at 119 Tahattawan Road comprising 23.67 acres, more or less, described in Article 8 of the October 18, 2020 Special Town Meeting and further described in plans and deeds of record: (1) To acquire said land by deed under the authority of MGL Chapter 40, from the owners, Derek M. Brown, Stephen H. Brown, and Brown Robbins Trust, for a purchase price of $1,200,000, subject to Town Counsel's final review of the description of the land, the acceptance of the deed, and other related documents; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste - Aye. Cindy Napoli - Abstained..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Nagog Hill Orchard
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Nagog Hill Orchard; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Nagog Hill Orchard; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: DeCoste)
Support and authorize submission of an application, by the Director of Public Works to Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Grant Program for a trail...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support and authorize submission of an application, by the Director of Public Works to Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Grant Program for a trail improvement grant for the Couper Wellington Connector Trail (CWCT); Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support and authorize submission of an application, by the Director of Public Works to Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Grant Program for a trail improvement grant for the Couper Wellington Connector Trail (CWCT); Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Knox)
Schedule regular meetings and joint meetings as noted on the following dates: Monday, January 11, 2021 regular meeting; Tuesday, January 12, 2021 joint meeting with FinCom; Tuesday, January 19,...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings and joint meetings as noted on the following dates: Monday, January 11, 2021 regular meeting; Tuesday, January 12, 2021 joint meeting with FinCom; Tuesday, January 19, 2021 joint meeting with FinCom; Monday, January 25, 2021 regular meeting; Saturday, February 6, 2021 joint meeting with FinCom; Monday, February 8, 2021 regular meeting; Monday, February 22, 2021 regular meeting; Monday, March 8, 2021 regular meeting; Monday, March 22, 2021 regular meeting; Monday, March 29, 2021 regular meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli, Joe Knox - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings and joint meetings as noted on the following dates: Monday, January 11, 2021 regular meeting; Tuesday, January 12, 2021 joint meeting with FinCom; Tuesday, January 19, 2021 joint meeting with FinCom; Monday, January 25, 2021 regular meeting; Saturday, February 6, 2021 joint meeting with FinCom; Monday, February 8, 2021 regular meeting; Monday, February 22, 2021 regular meeting; Monday, March 8, 2021 regular meeting; Monday, March 22, 2021 regular meeting; Monday, March 29, 2021 regular meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus: Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli, Joe Knox - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli, Joe Knox -
Support and authorize submission of the Local Rapid Recovery Planning Grant for the development of a Shop Local Littleton program
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support and authorize submission of the Local Rapid Recovery Planning Grant for the development of a Shop Local Littleton program; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to support and authorize submission of the Local Rapid Recovery Planning Grant for the development of a Shop Local Littleton program; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of December 7, 2020
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of December 7, 2020; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Board vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of December 7, 2020; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mathew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mathew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Paul Glavey, Cindy Napoli - Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
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