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March 28, 2022
37 recorded votes, 1 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
Every vote, in order
The Select Board: Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board: Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body) AND M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To discuss conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire Chief) and to reconvene in open session thereafter. 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: Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body) AND M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To discuss conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire Chief) and to reconvene in open session thereafter. 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)
3. Letter from the Conservation Commission regarding concerns of Oak Hill Cell
Authorize the Select Board Vice Chair to execute the Employment Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Fire Chief Robert Connor
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Select Board Vice Chair to execute the Employment Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Fire Chief Robert Connor; 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 Select Board Vice Chair to execute the Employment Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Fire Chief Robert Connor; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Sign the Side Letter of Agreement Between the Town of Littleton and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 204
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to sign the Side Letter of Agreement Between the Town of Littleton and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 204; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to sign the Side Letter of Agreement Between the Town of Littleton and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 204; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Sign the Side Letter of Agreement Between the Town of Littleton and the Littleton Dispatch Unit, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 204A
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to sign the Side Letter of Agreement Between the Town of Littleton and the Littleton Dispatch Unit, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 204A; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to sign the Side Letter of Agreement Between the Town of Littleton and the Littleton Dispatch Unit, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 204A; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Pursuant to Policy 17, Approval of Grant Agreements, to accept a United Way After School and Out of School grant for Spring 2022 in the amount of $14,400 to assist with staff wages and expenses
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Policy 17, Approval of Grant Agreements, to accept a United Way After School and Out of School grant for Spring 2022 in the amount of $14,400 to assist with staff wages and expenses; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 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 United Way After School and Out of School grant for Spring 2022 in the amount of $14,400 to assist with staff wages and expenses; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Request a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $95,842.56 in order to cover the facilities budget for FY2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to request a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $95,842.56 in order to cover the facilities budget for FY2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to request a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $95,842.56 in order to cover the facilities budget for FY2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Authorize a spending freeze implementing April 1, 2022 to assist with year end transfer projection for FY2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize a spending freeze implementing April 1, 2022 to assist with year end transfer projection for FY2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize a spending freeze implementing April 1, 2022 to assist with year end transfer projection for FY2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for LCTV, with a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for LCTV, with a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; 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.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for LCTV, with a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to re-open the warrant for the Monday, May 2, 2022, Annual Town Meeting, to insert articles 20 and 27 and amend and insert articles 12 and 22 on the...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to re-open the warrant for the Monday, May 2, 2022, Annual Town Meeting, to insert articles 20 and 27 and amend and insert articles 12 and 22 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to immediately close said warrant; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to re-open the warrant for the Monday, May 2, 2022, Annual Town Meeting, to insert articles 20 and 27 and amend and insert articles 12 and 22 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to immediately close said warrant; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Motion was amended by Matthew Nordhaus to not immediately close said warrant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was amended by Matthew Nordhaus to not immediately close said warrant; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Napoli)
Support Article 1
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 1; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 1; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support Article 2
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 2; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 2; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
3. Bills of Prior Years [4/5ths vote] Financial Articles (FY23) - No recommendation needed as
Support Article 4
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 4; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 4; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support Article 5
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 5; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 5; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support Article 6
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 6; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 6; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support Article 7
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 7; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 7; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
8. FY2023 Park, Recreation & Community Education Enterprise Fund Operating Budget -
Support Article 8
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 8; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 8; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support Article 9
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 9; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 9; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support Article 10
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 10; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 10; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support Article 11
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 11; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 11; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Further amend Article 12 to include paragraph 7 which specifies not to exceed $10M in borrowing authority for construction
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to further amend Article 12 to include paragraph 7 which specifies not to exceed $10M in borrowing authority for construction; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to further amend Article 12 to include paragraph 7 which specifies not to exceed $10M in borrowing authority for construction; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support Article 13
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 13; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 13; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support Article 14
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 14; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 14; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
15. FY 2023 LCTV Receipts Reserved for Appropriation from the Public Education and
Support Article 15
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 15; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 15; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support Article 16
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 16; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 16; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
18. Use of Debt Exclusion Stabilization Fund for FY2023 Excluded Debt - Matthew Nordhaus
Support Article 18
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 18; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 18; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support Article 19
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 19; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 19; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support Article 20
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 20; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 20; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support Article 21
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 21; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 21; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
23. Senior Citizens and Veterans Tax Work-off Abatement Programs - Matthew Nordhaus made
Support Article 23
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 23; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 23; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support Article 24
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 24; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 24; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Support Article 25
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 25; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to support Article 25; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
27. Operating Budget Line Item Transfers - recommendation pending
Close the Town Warrant of May 2, 2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the Town Warrant of May 2, 2022; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the Town Warrant of May 2, 2022; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract for the Photovoltaic System (Solar Panels) for the Reuben Hoar Library with KRN Contractors, LLC in the amount of $138,243
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract for the Photovoltaic System (Solar Panels) for the Reuben Hoar Library with KRN Contractors, LLC in the amount of $138,243; 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 approve the contract for the Photovoltaic System (Solar Panels) for the Reuben Hoar Library with KRN Contractors, LLC in the amount of $138,243; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Schedule a joint meeting with the School Committee for April 25, 2022 to appoint a new member to the School Committee to fill the vacant position until the May 2023 Town Election
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board schedule a joint meeting with the School Committee for April 25, 2022 to appoint a new member to the School Committee to fill the vacant position until the May 2023 Town Election; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board schedule a joint meeting with the School Committee for April 25, 2022 to appoint a new member to the School Committee to fill the vacant position until the May 2023 Town Election; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Approve the minutes of March 14, 2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of March 14, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of March 14, 2022; 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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