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May 10, 2021
13 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Cindy Napoli, Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Joe Knox, Matthew Nordhaus
Absent: None
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Tha t the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as the chair so declares that...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that tha t the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that tha t the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
Elect Chuck DeCoste as Select Board Chair
Joe Knox made the motion to elect Chuck DeCoste as Select Board Chair; Mr. DeCoste accepted the nomination; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion to elect Chuck DeCoste as Select Board Chair; Mr. DeCoste accepted the nomination; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Knox, second: Glavey)
Elect Joe Knox as Vice Chair
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to elect Joe Knox as Vice Chair; Mr. Knox accepted the nomination; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus, Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to elect Joe Knox as Vice Chair; Mr. Knox accepted the nomination; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus, Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)
Elect Matthew Nordhaus as Clerk
Cindy Napoli made the motion to elect Matthew Nordhaus as Clerk; Mr. Nordhaus accepted the nomination; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; 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
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to elect Matthew Nordhaus as Clerk; Mr. Nordhaus accepted the nomination; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
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...
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.
From the minutes
“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..” (Motion: Knox, second: DeCoste)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign and submit the Newtown Road Sidewalk Extension and Pedestrian Crossing Project to t he MassDOT Shared Street Program
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and submit the Newtown Road Sidewalk Extension and Pedestrian Crossing Project to t he MassDOT Shared Street Program; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus ; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and submit the Newtown Road Sidewalk Extension and Pedestrian Crossing Project to t he MassDOT Shared Street Program; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus ; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)
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...
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.
From the minutes
“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..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign, on behalf of the Town, the Application of Preliminary Determination of Eligibility to DHCD for the Littleton Station 40R By-law
Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign, on behalf of the Town, the Application of Preliminary Determination of Eligibility to DHCD for the Littleton Station 40R By-law; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign, on behalf of the Town, the Application of Preliminary Determination of Eligibility to DHCD for the Littleton Station 40R By-law; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: Knox, second: Nordhaus)
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...
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.
From the minutes
“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..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)
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
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.
From the minutes
“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..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Knox)
Amend the Host Community Agreement concerning the Couper Farms estate by signing an amendment to the Host Community Agreement that is before the Board
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.
From the minutes
“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..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the Select Board minutes of April 26, 2021 as written
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.
From the minutes
“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..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; 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.
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 Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Matthew Nordhaus, Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye..” (Motion: DeCoste, 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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