Chase Gerbig

“Joe Knox made a motion to appoint George Sanders to indefinite terms as a citizen-at-large member of the Town Building & Space Needs Analysis Working Group established on February 12, 2018; seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 3 to 1..” (Motion: Knox, second: Napoli)

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“Chase Gerbig made the motion to withdraw the $1.5 million for sewer design; seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Gerbig, second: Napoli)

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“There was discussion regarding it being different to promote sergeant to chief rather than deputy chief to chief. Glavey disagrees with the comment Santoro made that campus police is the same as town police. Chair DeCoste was uncomfortable with all the hypothetical answers from Santoro when he was asked for examples. Napoli said she thought he gave great examples. Glavey felt Satori wasn't "human" enough in his responses. Gerbig is concerned with Pinard's lack of leadership role. Knox made motion, Glavey seconded the motion and it was voted 3:2 to offer the job to Pinard, with opposition from Napoli and Gerbig..” (second: Glavey)

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“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 5:0 to authorize execution of an amendment, effective July 1, 2018, to the municipal hauling contract with Waste Management of Fitchburg, MA expiring September 30, 2020 to include also municipal solid waste disposal and hauling to the Waste Management facility in Fitchburg, at a per ton cost of $76.00 for FY 2019 and $77.50 for FY 2020. 4. Joint Meetings - May 7, 2018 Town Meeting Articles A. Community Preservation Committee - ATM -9 Rick Wasler of the CPC stated that they will be supporting regional housing, Recreation department, monument repair, and the acquisition of Baker Homestead with their funding. (Knox Recused himself.) Glavey complimented the members of the CPC. Article #9 is 12 Robinson Road, known as the Baker Homestead. This article requires 2/3 vote since it is land acquisition. Asking price is $250,000. It's a 1673 house, pre- revolutionary property. The town can sell the property in the future. The Selectmen will answer who is going to manage it and what is the financial burden on the town in the future. The Littleton Historic Committee and the Master Plan Implementation Committee are both in support of this purchase. The Littleton Historic Committee were present in support of the CPC. Historic museum, gift shop and café. The barn would have a gallery, the grounds would be used for small events. The property would be multi-purpose but education would be a big component. There's an original hearth with beehive kitchen which is very rare. Chair DeCoste said if the town buys the property, it will cost the town a lot more than the $250,000 cost to maintain and manage and offer for the residents. The Committee can already expect $938,000 from ten historical grants and organizations. This is to preserve the house alone. The plan to use for community purposes hasn't even been looked into yet, but there would be funding there as well. Glavey doesn't want town voters to focus on the CPC ideas because the vote will be to acquire the property with no clear decision as to what will happen beyond preserving it. Napoli concurred. Gerbig asked about due diligence before the sale. There have not been many inspections but at simple glance there is no obvious disrepair. It was discussed to have the Building Inspector out before Town Meeting. Gerbig questioned the carrying cost of owning an antique house. Zeldin, MPIC Chair, said that this house could drive the feel of the Town Common. Ed Mullen, Chairman of the Planning Board, would like to invite the CPC to come before the Planning Board as he feels the board would support this purchase. This would be the 8th oldest museum in the Commonwealth..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)

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“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli and voted 4:0 to support the article 9 on the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. (Knox returned.).” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)

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“Joe Knox made the motion to support the articles as listed; seconded by Chase Gerbig. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Knox, second: Gerbig)

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“Joe Knox made the motion to dedicate the 2017 annual report to ongoing service by volunteer citizens; seconded by Chase Gerbig. Vote 4 to 0..” (Motion: Knox, second: Gerbig)

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“Joe Knox made the motion to approve the BOS meeting minutes of November 20, 2017 and January 8, 2018; seconded by Cindy Napoli. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Knox, second: Napoli)

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“It was moved by Glavey, seconded by Napoli, and voted 4 to 0 passed to, pursuant to town Code &15-1, to appoint Anne Lee Ellis and David Sill to terms on the Council of Aging expiring June 30, 2020. B. Treasurer: Bond Anticipation Note rollover-water betterment (Gerbig arrived..” (Motion: Glavey, second: Napoli)

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“It was moved by Knox, seconded by Napoli, and voted 4 to 0 passed with abstention from Gerbig to approve the sale of an $847,000 Bond Anticipation Note of the town for water mains authorized by Article 4 of the May 5, 2014 Special Town Meeting, dated March 2, 2018 and payable May 18, 2018, to Easthampton Savings Bank at par with a net interest cost of 1.59%..” (Motion: Knox, second: Napoli)

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