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Littleton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

February 22, 2022

11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Cindy Napoli, Joe Knox

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (3) session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Exec. Session Meeting Minutes 5-12-14), and to convene in open session...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (3) session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Exec. Session Meeting Minutes 5-12-14), and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.

Yes: Glavey, Knox, Napoli, NordhausThe roll call does not list Chuck DeCoste, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (3) session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Exec. Session Meeting Minutes 5-12-14), and to convene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

2. NVTSD - Alternate Member on the Nashoba Valley Technical School District Committee

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 a donation to the Police Department for the future...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 a donation to the Police Department for the future support of Community Policing efforts from Sherif Hashem, of KAG Arms, Inc. in the amount of $500; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 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 a donation to the Police Department for the future support of Community Policing efforts from Sherif Hashem, of KAG Arms, Inc. in the amount of $500; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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) EHS/COA for the New Building Gift Fund from The Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $600; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 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) EHS/COA for the New Building Gift Fund from The Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $600; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Pursuant to Policy 17, Approval of Grant Agreements, to accept a Capacity Building grant in the amount of $549.95 from Community Health Network Area (CHNA15), which will be used for the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Policy 17, Approval of Grant Agreements, to accept a Capacity Building grant in the amount of $549.95 from Community Health Network Area (CHNA15), which will be used for the development and printing of marketing material and resource enhancement for the Littleton Coalition Against Addiction (LCAA); Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Policy 17, Approval of Grant Agreements, to accept a Capacity Building grant in the amount of $549.95 from Community Health Network Area (CHNA15), which will be used for the development and printing of marketing material and resource enhancement for the Littleton Coalition Against Addiction (LCAA); Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The public hearing on the Transfer Station fees be continued to March 14, 2022 at 7PM

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the public hearing on the Transfer Station fees be continued to March 14, 2022 at 7PM; Seconded Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the public hearing on the Transfer Station fees be continued to March 14, 2022 at 7PM; Seconded Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Pursuant to Rule 1.7 of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, that the Littleton Select Board consents to KP Law, P.C., representing the Town of Littleton with regard to the Nashoba...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Rule 1.7 of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, that the Littleton Select Board consents to KP Law, P.C., representing the Town of Littleton with regard to the Nashoba Area Police Anti- Crime Task Force Memorandum of Agreement and attendant policy with the Towns of Ayer, Boxborough, Groton, Pepperell, Stow, and Westford as disclosed in a letter to the Town dated February 2, 2022, notwithstanding that KP Law, P.C., also serves as Town Counsel or Labor Counsel for the Towns of Ayer, Boxborough, Groton, Pepperell, Stow, and Westford; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Rule 1.7 of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, that the Littleton Select Board consents to KP Law, P.C., representing the Town of Littleton with regard to the Nashoba Area Police Anti- Crime Task Force Memorandum of Agreement and attendant policy with the Towns of Ayer, Boxborough, Groton, Pepperell, Stow, and Westford as disclosed in a letter to the Town dated February 2, 2022, notwithstanding that KP Law, P.C., also serves as Town Counsel or Labor Counsel for the Towns of Ayer, Boxborough, Groton, Pepperell, Stow, and Westford; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2. Public Health Nurse Job Description

Approve the job descriptions for Public Health Nurse and Public Health Coordinator, pending formatting and minor edits by the HR Director and grading of the two positions

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board approve the job descriptions for Public Health Nurse and Public Health Coordinator, pending formatting and minor edits by the HR Director and grading of the two positions; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board approve the job descriptions for Public Health Nurse and Public Health Coordinator, pending formatting and minor edits by the HR Director and grading of the two positions; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

4. Six Month Extension of Nashoba Associated Boards of Health

Authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a six (6) month extension of health services with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health with an option to extend an additional six (6) months

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a six (6) month extension of health services with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health with an option to extend an additional six (6) months; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a six (6) month extension of health services with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health with an option to extend an additional six (6) months; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Authorize the Assistant Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer to advertise the RFP for 12 Robinson Road

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Assistant Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer to advertise the RFP for 12 Robinson Road; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Assistant Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer to advertise the RFP for 12 Robinson Road; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of February 7, 2022

Minutes, page 6

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of February 7, 2022; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of February 7, 2022; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and the Select Board will adjourn directly from Executive Session and not reconvene in open session; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and the Select Board will adjourn directly from Executive Session and not reconvene in open session; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Joe Knox Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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