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May 23, 2022
19 recorded votes, 2 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: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher
Absent: Chuck DeCoste
Every vote, in order
Enter into: A. Executive Session #2 pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions...
Mark Rambacher made the motion the Select Board vote to enter into: A. Executive Session #2 pursuant to 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 (Fire) AND B. Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the governmental body (Nagog Hill Orchard) AND C. Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. (31 Shattuck St., 12 Robinson Road, 37 Shattuck St) Seconded by Gary Wilson; Roll Call Vote Cindy Napoli Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion the Select Board vote to enter into: A. Executive Session #2 pursuant to 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 (Fire) AND B. Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the governmental body (Nagog Hill Orchard) AND C. Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. (31 Shattuck St., 12 Robinson Road, 37 Shattuck St) Seconded by Gary Wilson; Roll Call Vote Cindy Napoli Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
12 Robinson Road, 37 Shattuck St)
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 Department of Elder & Human Services...
Mark Rambacher 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 Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $2,500 from John C. Morrison & Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation for the TREAD Fund (for the purpose of tax relief to the elderly and disabled) and $665 from the Friends of the Littleton Council on Aging for the New Building Gift Fund; Seconded by Cindy Napoli, Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher 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 Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $2,500 from John C. Morrison & Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation for the TREAD Fund (for the purpose of tax relief to the elderly and disabled) and $665 from the Friends of the Littleton Council on Aging for the New Building Gift Fund; Seconded by Cindy Napoli, Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Promote Patrol Officer Kimberly J. Mattson to the position of Patrol Sergeant for the Littleton Police Department
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to promote Patrol Officer Kimberly J. Mattson to the position of Patrol Sergeant for the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to promote Patrol Officer Kimberly J. Mattson to the position of Patrol Sergeant for the Littleton Police Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of intent to support the NEADS Assistance Dog Program for Chief Robert Connor for the Littleton Fire Department
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of intent to support the NEADS Assistance Dog Program for Chief Robert Connor for the Littleton Fire Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of intent to support the NEADS Assistance Dog Program for Chief Robert Connor for the Littleton Fire Department; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Authorize the use of $85K in ARPA funds for maintenance at Nagog Hill Orchard
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the use of $85K in ARPA funds for maintenance at Nagog Hill Orchard; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the use of $85K in ARPA funds for maintenance at Nagog Hill Orchard; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Acton for Electrical Inspector Services with a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
Mark Rambacher 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 Acton for Electrical Inspector Services with a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher 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 Acton for Electrical Inspector Services with a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
The Select vote to open the Public Hearing
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select vote to open the Public Hearing; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select vote to open the Public Hearing; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
Close the Public Hearing
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to close the Public Hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to close the Public Hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Award the 12 Robinson Road RFP to the Cataldo plan
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to award accept the Cataldo plan; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus. Cindy Napoli Nay, Gary Wilson Aye, Mark Rambacher Nay, Matthew Nordhaus Aye. No RFP was awarded.
Yes: Nordhaus, WilsonNo: Napoli, RambacherThe minutes list each member’s vote (2-2) and say “No RFP was awarded,” so the motion is shown as failed on a tie.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to award accept the Cataldo plan; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus. Cindy Napoli Nay, Gary Wilson Aye, Mark Rambacher Nay, Matthew Nordhaus Aye. No RFP was awarded..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to negotiate the terms of the Host Community Agreement
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to negotiate the terms of the Host Community Agreement; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 3 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Cindy Napoli and Mark Rambacher). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to negotiate the terms of the Host Community Agreement; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Assign: -Cindy Napoli (Select Bd rep) and Matthew Nordhaus (LAH rep) to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees; -Gary Wilson and Matthew Nordhaus to the Littleton Station Area...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to assign: -Cindy Napoli (Select Bd rep) and Matthew Nordhaus (LAH rep) to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees; -Gary Wilson and Matthew Nordhaus to the Littleton Station Area Committee -Cindy Napoli to the Master Plan Implementation Committee -Matthew Nordhaus and Cindy Napoli the Nagog Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group -Gary Wilson and Mark Rambacher to the Town Building & Space Needs Working Group -Chuck DeCoste to the Transportation Advisory Council. Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to assign: -Cindy Napoli (Select Bd rep) and Matthew Nordhaus (LAH rep) to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees; -Gary Wilson and Matthew Nordhaus to the Littleton Station Area Committee -Cindy Napoli to the Master Plan Implementation Committee -Matthew Nordhaus and Cindy Napoli the Nagog Orchard Ad Hoc Working Group -Gary Wilson and Mark Rambacher to the Town Building & Space Needs Working Group -Chuck DeCoste to the Transportation Advisory Council. Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
Schedule their FY23 Goal Setting Meeting for Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 5:30
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to schedule their FY23 Goal Setting Meeting for Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 5:30 Seconded by Cindy Napoli;: Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to schedule their FY23 Goal Setting Meeting for Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 5:30 Seconded by Cindy Napoli;: Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to Article 34 of the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with the "Tax Title Abutter Lot Sales Program" adopted on December 5, 2011, to approve the sale of the following...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Article 34 of the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with the "Tax Title Abutter Lot Sales Program" adopted on December 5, 2011, to approve the sale of the following tax title parcel and the execution by the Select Board of deed prepared by Town Counsel: a 4,800 square-foot portion of parcel U14-102-0 comprised of 4,800 square feet abutting 15 Manchester Drive; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Article 34 of the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting, and in accordance with the "Tax Title Abutter Lot Sales Program" adopted on December 5, 2011, to approve the sale of the following tax title parcel and the execution by the Select Board of deed prepared by Town Counsel: a 4,800 square-foot portion of parcel U14-102-0 comprised of 4,800 square feet abutting 15 Manchester Drive; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Execute the Purchase & Sale and Use and Occupancy Agreement to acquire 31 Shattuck Street
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to execute the Purchase & Sale and Use and Occupancy Agreement to acquire 31 Shattuck Street; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to execute the Purchase & Sale and Use and Occupancy Agreement to acquire 31 Shattuck Street; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Select Gary Wilson to the Assistant Town Administrator Interview panel
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to select Gary Wilson to the Assistant Town Administrator Interview panel; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to select Gary Wilson to the Assistant Town Administrator Interview panel; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the License Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Nauset Construction and further agree with the proposed construction schedule beginning at 6:00 pm...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the License Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Nauset Construction and further agree with the proposed construction schedule beginning at 6:00 pm on May 26, 2022, through the end of the day on May 27, 2022; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the License Agreement between the Town of Littleton and Nauset Construction and further agree with the proposed construction schedule beginning at 6:00 pm on May 26, 2022, through the end of the day on May 27, 2022; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit a One-Stop (MassWorks) Application for $11M for the Littleton Common King Street Development, identifying $6M for Town Sewer and $5M for site...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to submit a One-Stop (MassWorks) Application for $11M for the Littleton Common King Street Development, identifying $6M for Town Sewer and $5M for site infrastructure work. Any subsequent MassWorks grants pertaining to this request will be devoted 100% to the sewer project; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to submit a One-Stop (MassWorks) Application for $11M for the Littleton Common King Street Development, identifying $6M for Town Sewer and $5M for site infrastructure work. Any subsequent MassWorks grants pertaining to this request will be devoted 100% to the sewer project; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
Accept the minutes of May 9, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of the meeting exhibits
Mark Rambacher made the motion to accept the minutes of May 9, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of the meeting exhibits; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to accept the minutes of May 9, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of the meeting exhibits; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Cindy Napoli made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: Wilson)
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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