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April 25, 2022
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chuck DeCoste, Paul Glavey, Matthew Nordhaus, Joe Knox, Cindy Napoli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recognize April 29th as Arbor Day in Littleton and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation on behalf of the Board
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to recognize April 29th as Arbor Day in Littleton and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation on behalf of the Board; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to recognize April 29th as Arbor Day in Littleton and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation on behalf of the Board; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
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) EHS/COA for the New Building Gift Fund from The Friends of the Council on Aging in the amount of $900; 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 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 $900; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Approve the Verizon Cable Television Renewal License effective December 11, 2021 through December 10, 2026
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Verizon Cable Television Renewal License effective December 11, 2021 through December 10, 2026; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Verizon Cable Television Renewal License effective December 11, 2021 through December 10, 2026; Seconded by Joe Knox; Roll Call Vote: Cindy Napoli Aye, Paul Glavey Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Support the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $33,000 to the FY22 Fuel budget
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board support the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $33,000 to the FY22 Fuel budget; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board support the reserve fund transfer in the amount of $33,000 to the FY22 Fuel budget; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Appoint Michael Livingston as a Member on the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Livingston as a Member on the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Livingston as a Member on the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Appoint Julie Rupp to an Associate position on the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2023
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Julie Rupp to an Associate position on the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2023; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Julie Rupp to an Associate position on the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2023; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Joint vote with the School Committee: §11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and the remaining members of the School Committee vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023; Seconded by Brad Austin; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Hunt Yes, Justin McCarthy Yes, Brad Austin Yes, Jennifer Gold Yes, Cindy Napoli Yes, Paul Glavey Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Joe Knox Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes; Motion passed 9 to 0.
It was seconded by Brad Austin, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board and the remaining members of the School Committee vote, pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to appoint Binal Patel to fill a vacancy on the School Committee for a term expiring May 2023; Seconded by Brad Austin; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Hunt Yes, Justin McCarthy Yes, Brad Austin Yes, Jennifer Gold Yes, Cindy Napoli Yes, Paul Glavey Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Joe Knox Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes; Motion passed 9 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus)
Approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 11, 2022 - alcohol sales during...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (May 12, 2022 - alcohol sales during the hours of 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA. And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 11, 2022 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (August 13, 2022 - alcohol sales during the hours of 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (May 12, 2022 - alcohol sales during the hours of 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA. And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 11, 2022 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (August 13, 2022 - alcohol sales during the hours of 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Authorize the temporary increase in salary to Step 10 for Dianne Dickerson effective March 14, 2022 until such time as the new Assistant Town Administrator is in place; and the granting of one...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the temporary increase in salary to Step 10 for Dianne Dickerson effective March 14, 2022 until such time as the new Assistant Town Administrator is in place; and the granting of one additional week of vacation, increasing from two weeks to three weeks; 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 temporary increase in salary to Step 10 for Dianne Dickerson effective March 14, 2022 until such time as the new Assistant Town Administrator is in place; and the granting of one additional week of vacation, increasing from two weeks to three weeks; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a twelve (12) month extension of health services with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a twelve (12) month extension of health services with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a twelve (12) month extension of health services with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
Unanimously
C. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Shattuck Center Construction At the April 11, 2022 meeting, the Board discussed utilizing CM at Risk as the building method for the proposed senior center it was voted unanimously
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“C. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Shattuck Center Construction At the April 11, 2022 meeting, the Board discussed utilizing CM at Risk as the building method for the proposed senior center it was voted unanimously.”
Authorize the preparation of an application to the Office of the Inspector General for use of Constructions Manager at Risk for the construction of the Shattuck Center (senior center) project, as...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board authorize the preparation of an application to the Office of the Inspector General for use of Constructions Manager at Risk for the construction of the Shattuck Center (senior center) project, as recommended by the Permanent Municipal Buildings Committee at their April 13, 2022 meeting, and to include the minutes of the April 11, 2022 Select Board meeting for inclusion into the application; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Board authorize the preparation of an application to the Office of the Inspector General for use of Constructions Manager at Risk for the construction of the Shattuck Center (senior center) project, as recommended by the Permanent Municipal Buildings Committee at their April 13, 2022 meeting, and to include the minutes of the April 11, 2022 Select Board meeting for inclusion into the application; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
10. Minutes (taken out of order)
Approve the minutes of April 4 and Ap4il 11, 2022
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of April 4 and Ap4il 11, 2022; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the minutes of April 4 and Ap4il 11, 2022; Seconded by Joe Knox; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Knox)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Paul Glavey; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Glavey)
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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