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November 9, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Chuck DeCoste, who is counted absent.
Present: Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli, Joe Knox
Absent: Chuck DeCoste
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, § 21 (a) (1) to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and to reconvene in Open...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, § 21 (a) (1) to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and to reconvene in Open Session; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, § 21 (a) (1) to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and to reconvene in Open Session; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Approve the Library Director's request to change the vacant Senior Library Technician (Grade 6) into a Young Adult and Reference Librarian (Grade 9, Step 1) position effective November 9, 2021
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Library Director's request to change the vacant Senior Library Technician (Grade 6) into a Young Adult and Reference Librarian (Grade 9, Step 1) position effective November 9, 2021; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Library Director's request to change the vacant Senior Library Technician (Grade 6) into a Young Adult and Reference Librarian (Grade 9, Step 1) position effective November 9, 2021; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Approve the Police Chief's request to hire a full-time communications officer
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Police Chief's request to hire a full-time communications officer; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Police Chief's request to hire a full-time communications officer; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Approve Mr. Adam Zaferacopoulos from a part-time Communications Officer to Full-Time Communications Officer Grade 6, Step 2
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve Mr. Adam Zaferacopoulos from a part-time Communications Officer to Full-Time Communications Officer Grade 6, Step 2; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve Mr. Adam Zaferacopoulos from a part-time Communications Officer to Full-Time Communications Officer Grade 6, Step 2; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept donations to the Department of Elder &...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) from Ed's Weenies in the amount of $622 for families in need; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and in accordance with its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) from Ed's Weenies in the amount of $622 for families in need; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Accept as presented by the Town Clerk the 2020 Re-Precincting Map for the Town of Littleton
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept as presented by the Town Clerk the 2020 Re-Precincting Map for the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept as presented by the Town Clerk the 2020 Re-Precincting Map for the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $5,205,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town for the...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $5,205,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town for the following projects: (1) refund $2,707,500 General Obligation Bonds dated April 15, 2011 and; (2) $2,497,500 Library Design and Construction authorized October 28, 2019 (STM Article 13) and May 6, 2019 (STM Article 5), dated November 18, 2021, and maturing April 15, 2031, to Raymond James & Associates Inc. at a true interest cost of 1.506027%; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the sale of a $5,205,000 General Obligation Bond of the Town for the following projects: (1) refund $2,707,500 General Obligation Bonds dated April 15, 2011 and; (2) $2,497,500 Library Design and Construction authorized October 28, 2019 (STM Article 13) and May 6, 2019 (STM Article 5), dated November 18, 2021, and maturing April 15, 2031, to Raymond James & Associates Inc. at a true interest cost of 1.506027%; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $6,469,000 bond anticipation note dated November 19,...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $6,469,000 bond anticipation note dated November 19, 2021 sold to TD Securities and maturing November 18, 2022 at 0.231086% net interest cost for the following projects: Library Construction $2,319,000 10/29/19 STM Art. 13 Whitcomb Ave. Wells $2,852,000 05/07/18 ATM Art. 19 Water Treatment-PFAS $ 812,000 10/2819 STM Art. 12 Sewer Design $ 486,000 10/29/18 STM Art. 10 Seconded by Cindy Napoli, Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $6,469,000 bond anticipation note dated November 19, 2021 sold to TD Securities and maturing November 18, 2022 at 0.231086% net interest cost for the following projects: Library Construction $2,319,000 10/29/19 STM Art. 13 Whitcomb Ave. Wells $2,852,000 05/07/18 ATM Art. 19 Water Treatment-PFAS $ 812,000 10/2819 STM Art. 12 Sewer Design $ 486,000 10/29/18 STM Art. 10 Seconded by Cindy Napoli, Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Approve the Town Administrator's request to hire Dawn McDowell as the Assistant to the Town Administrator at a Grade 9, Step 4 with four (4) weeks of vacation
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Town Administrator's request to hire Dawn McDowell as the Assistant to the Town Administrator at a Grade 9, Step 4 with four (4) weeks of vacation; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Town Administrator's request to hire Dawn McDowell as the Assistant to the Town Administrator at a Grade 9, Step 4 with four (4) weeks of vacation; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Create a Fire Chief Screening committee consisting of 2 Select Board members, 2 public at large members and 1 member of the FinCom Personnel Board to review applicants and advise the Select Board...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to create a Fire Chief Screening committee consisting of 2 Select Board members, 2 public at large members and 1 member of the FinCom Personnel Board to review applicants and advise the Select Board on candidates for Fire Chief; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to create a Fire Chief Screening committee consisting of 2 Select Board members, 2 public at large members and 1 member of the FinCom Personnel Board to review applicants and advise the Select Board on candidates for Fire Chief; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to place an ad for the vacant Board of Health position and to schedule the joint meeting for appointment for December 6, 2021
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to place an ad for the vacant Board of Health position and to schedule the joint meeting for appointment for December 6, 2021; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to place an ad for the vacant Board of Health position and to schedule the joint meeting for appointment for December 6, 2021; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes of September 27 and October 18, 2021
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of September 27 and October 18, 2021; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of September 27 and October 18, 2021; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
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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