Littleton Select Board

A. Discussion regarding Vice-Chair position Joe Knox indicated that when he was nominated and accepted the position of Vice Chair at the May 10, 2021 Select Board meeting, he was unaware that Mr. Glavey wanted to assume that role. He said that he would like to step down from the Vice Chair position and nominate Paul Glavey; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus. Mr. Glavey accepted the nomination; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mathew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign, on behalf of the T own, the quotation for demolition services of the existing single family structure at 119 Tahattawan Road subject to permitting and approval of relevant Town boards/committees ; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 2. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordha us Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye. Paul Glavey Abstain, Chuck DeCoste Abstain.

Yes: Knox, Napoli, NordhausAbstained: DeCoste, GlaveyThe minutes write the count as 3-2; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve donations to Elder & Human Services from: $825.81 from Kristen Grimes for the Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled (TREAD) $2,000 from Matthew Nordhaus for the Littleton Coalition Against Addiction (LCAA) $504 from The Friends of the Littleton Council on Aging to purchase punch cards for the SpringDell Farms Senior Box Program. Seconded by Matthew; Motion passed 4 to 1. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Abstain.

Yes: DeCoste, Glavey, Knox, NapoliAbstained: NordhausThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to place the Voter Petition Article, making a non-binding resolution declaring Littleton a Pollinator Friendly Community, on the June 12, 2021 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants and direct the preparation of motions to be moved and seconded by the petitioners; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus. Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, 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.

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board move to reopen the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Move to amend Article 23 to seek acceptance of Clause 41D. Move to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, 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.

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to amend the Host Community Agreement concerning the Couper Farms estate by signing an amendment to the Host Community Agreement that is before the Board; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, 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.

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the Select Board minutes of April 26, 2021 as written; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, 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.

Join the meeting:https://littletonma.zoom.us/j/94328367780?pwd=TXJKTjFkS24xWkVqSUFrMXg2Z1FRdz09 Meeting ID:94328367780 Passcode: 241049Call to Join: (929) 205-6099 Paul Glavey the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to approve a donation to the Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE) from Thomas "Mat" Edwards in the amount of $6,300 to PRCE's Youth Scholarship Fund; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

And, 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; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.

Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“7:15 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt May as National Older Americans Month by iss uing the Proclamation which he read; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.

Yes: DeCoste, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Paul Glavey arrived after the meeting began (“7:15 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.