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February 8, 2021
8 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cindy Napoli, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “joined at 7:40PM”).
Every vote, in order
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Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“joined at 7:40PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the appropriation transfer request, within their FY21 budget, to purchase a police vehicle
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the appropriation transfer request, within their FY21 budget, to purchase a police vehicle; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“joined at 7:40PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the appropriation transfer request, within their FY21 budget, to purchase a police vehicle; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Enter into a new Host Community Agreement (HCA) with the applicant for 537 Great Road subject to the additional terms and conditions as outlined by Atty. Chris Heep this evening
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board enter into a new Host Community Agreement (HCA) with the applicant for 537 Great Road subject to the additional terms and conditions as outlined by Atty. Chris Heep this evening; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 3 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye. Paul Glavey abstained.
Yes: DeCoste, Knox, NapoliAbstained: GlaveyThe minutes say Matthew Nordhaus stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board enter into a new Host Community Agreement (HCA) with the applicant for 537 Great Road subject to the additional terms and conditions as outlined by Atty. Chris Heep this evening; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 3 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye. Paul Glavey abstained..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 3, 2021 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 19, 2021 at...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 3, 2021 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 19, 2021 at noon; said town meetings to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrants for the Monday, May 3, 2021 Annual and Special Town Meetings forthwith, and to close said warrants on Friday, March 19, 2021 at noon; said town meetings to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Accept a gift donation of $3,000 from the "Marble" production team
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept a gift donation of $3,000 from the "Marble" production team; Seconded by Mathew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept a gift donation of $3,000 from the "Marble" production team; Seconded by Mathew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the amendment to the contract of Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant Cheryl Herrick-Stella to Section 6 to reflect a salary step increase to Grade 13, Step 7 effective...
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board approve the amendment to the contract of Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant Cheryl Herrick-Stella to Section 6 to reflect a salary step increase to Grade 13, Step 7 effective retroactively from January 1, 2021, and a further salary step increase to Grade 13, Step 8 effective July 1, 2021, payable in pro-rated installments corresponding to the Town's payroll schedule; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“joined at 7:40PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board approve the amendment to the contract of Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant Cheryl Herrick-Stella to Section 6 to reflect a salary step increase to Grade 13, Step 7 effective retroactively from January 1, 2021, and a further salary step increase to Grade 13, Step 8 effective July 1, 2021, payable in pro-rated installments corresponding to the Town's payroll schedule; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of January 19, 2021 and the January 25, 2021 minutes as amended
Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of January 19, 2021 and the January 25, 2021 minutes as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“joined at 7:40PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of January 19, 2021 and the January 25, 2021 minutes as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, 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: Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“joined at 7:40PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Paul Glavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, 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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