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November 22, 2021
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
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Enter Executive Session #2 under 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...
Cindy Napoli moved that the Select Board enter Executive Session #2 under 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. (Police and Dispatcher Unions); Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 3 to 0. Roll Call vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye.
Yes: 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
“Cindy Napoli moved that the Select Board enter Executive Session #2 under 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. (Police and Dispatcher Unions); Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 3 to 0. Roll Call vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Knox)
1. Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant - Ashley Pinard, DPW
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Recycling Dividend Program Contract between the Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Littleton
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Recycling Dividend Program Contract between the Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Recycling Dividend Program Contract between the Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
2. Private Ways: Plowing and Sanding Services 2021/2022 - Ashley Pinard,
Pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/ sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 26, 2021, as follows: Approved...
Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/ sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 26, 2021, as follows: Approved without further conditions: Baron Way, Countryside Road, Deer Run Road, Great Road (#504 - #512 plowing only), Green Needles Road (Nashoba Woodlands section), Green Needles Road (Back half), Hiddenwood Path, Oak Ridge Road, Omega Way, Robinwood Road, Rock Place, Silver Birch Lane, Starr Hill, Whispering Pine Drive, Whitcomb Avenue (#139 to #149), and Winged Cove Road; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli and Joe Knox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/ sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 26, 2021, as follows: Approved without further conditions: Baron Way, Countryside Road, Deer Run Road, Great Road (#504 - #512 plowing only), Green Needles Road (Nashoba Woodlands section), Green Needles Road (Back half), Hiddenwood Path, Oak Ridge Road, Omega Way, Robinwood Road, Rock Place, Silver Birch Lane, Starr Hill, Whispering Pine Drive, Whitcomb Avenue (#139 to #149), and Winged Cove Road; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Knox, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per 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...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§53A and per 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 Kristen M. Grimes for $931.59 for the TREAD Fund; Seconded by Joe Knox; 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 per 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 Kristen M. Grimes for $931.59 for the TREAD Fund; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
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)...
Matthew Nordhaus 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 a donation to the Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE) from the Mighty Oak Fund, operated by Bobby Chrenc, in the amount of $2,500 to PRCE's Youth Scholarship Fund; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus 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 a donation to the Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE) from the Mighty Oak Fund, operated by Bobby Chrenc, in the amount of $2,500 to PRCE's Youth Scholarship Fund; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Appoint Richelle and Michael Gruar to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for an indefinite term
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Richelle and Michael Gruar to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for an indefinite term; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Richelle and Michael Gruar to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for an indefinite term; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Appoint Ray Nash to the Cultural Council for a term expiring 6/30/2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Ray Nash to the Cultural Council for a term expiring 6/30/2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Ray Nash to the Cultural Council for a term expiring 6/30/2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Appoint Ray Nash to the Economic Development Committee for an indefinite term
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Ray Nash to the Economic Development Committee for an indefinite term; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Ray Nash to the Economic Development Committee for an indefinite term; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Appoint Michael Gruar to the Transportation Advisory Council for an indefinite term and Luigi Iacoviello as an at-large alternate position
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Gruar to the Transportation Advisory Council for an indefinite term and Luigi Iacoviello as an at-large alternate position; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Gruar to the Transportation Advisory Council for an indefinite term and Luigi Iacoviello as an at-large alternate position; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Appoint Steele McCurdy and Randolph White to the Fire Chief Screening Committee
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Steele McCurdy and Randolph White to the Fire Chief Screening Committee; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Steele McCurdy and Randolph White to the Fire Chief Screening Committee; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Open the tax classification hearing
A. FY22 Tax Classification Public Hearing - Legal notice read by Matthew Nordhaus who made a motion to open the tax classification hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A. FY22 Tax Classification Public Hearing - Legal notice read by Matthew Nordhaus who made a motion to open the tax classification hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Napoli)
Close the hearing
Joe Knox made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Joe Knox made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Knox, second: Nordhaus)
Establish the residential tax factor of .89345
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to establish the residential tax factor of .89345; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to establish the residential tax factor of .89345; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Not to adopt a residential exemption
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote not to adopt a residential exemption; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote not to adopt a residential exemption; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Not to adopt a small commercial exemption
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote not to adopt a small commercial exemption; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote not to adopt a small commercial exemption; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Identify $1,584.33 in unused property tax levy capacity
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board to identify $1,584.33 in unused property tax levy capacity; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board to identify $1,584.33 in unused property tax levy capacity; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Award Municipal Resources, Inc. with a contract to conduct the Assessment Center as part of the Fire Chief hiring process
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to award Municipal Resources, Inc. with a contract to conduct the Assessment Center as part of the Fire Chief hiring process; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to award Municipal Resources, Inc. with a contract to conduct the Assessment Center as part of the Fire Chief hiring process; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Approve the request of the Historical Society to replace the heating system at the Houghton Memorial Building subject to review and approval of Town Counsel
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to approve the request of the Historical Society to replace the heating system at the Houghton Memorial Building subject to review and approval of Town Counsel; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to approve the request of the Historical Society to replace the heating system at the Houghton Memorial Building subject to review and approval of Town Counsel; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Approve the meeting minutes of November 9, 2021
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of November 9, 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 November 9, 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 Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
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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