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June 13, 2022
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher
Absent: None
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Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Coastal Medical Billing, LLC, for ALS (ambulance) billing, covering the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, with an annual...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Coastal Medical Billing, LLC, for ALS (ambulance) billing, covering the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, with an annual fee of 3% for receipts collected by the vendor; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Coastal Medical Billing, LLC, for ALS (ambulance) billing, covering the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, with an annual fee of 3% for receipts collected by the vendor; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the exemption of interest, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Disclosure by Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by G. L. c. 268A, §...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the exemption of interest, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Disclosure by Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by G. L. c. 268A, § 20(b) as instructors for PRCE; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the exemption of interest, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Disclosure by Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by G. L. c. 268A, § 20(b) as instructors for PRCE; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to conduct a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, with MAPC contributing $21,750 & Littleton...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to conduct a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, with MAPC contributing $21,750 & Littleton contributing $20,000; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to conduct a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, with MAPC contributing $21,750 & Littleton contributing $20,000; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, 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 a donation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund from...
Chuck DeCoste 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 Affordable Housing Trust Fund from Grimes Lane Investments, LLC, in the amount of $30K; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste 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 Affordable Housing Trust Fund from Grimes Lane Investments, LLC, in the amount of $30K; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approves Ms. Brenda Pelletier's hiring for the Land Use and Buildings Officer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant at a Grade 8 Step 4
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board approves Ms. Brenda Pelletier's hiring for the Land Use and Buildings Officer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant at a Grade 8 Step 4; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board approves Ms. Brenda Pelletier's hiring for the Land Use and Buildings Officer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant at a Grade 8 Step 4; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, 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 a donation to the Department of Elder & Human Services...
Chuck DeCoste 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) from Ed's Weenies, in the amount of $1,085 for assistance for Littleton families in need; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste 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) from Ed's Weenies, in the amount of $1,085 for assistance for Littleton families in need; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.59,§5K to increase the property tax abatement from $1,000 to $1,500 for the Senior and Veteran's Tax Work-Off Programs
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.59,§5K to increase the property tax abatement from $1,000 to $1,500 for the Senior and Veteran's Tax Work-Off Programs; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.59,§5K to increase the property tax abatement from $1,000 to $1,500 for the Senior and Veteran's Tax Work-Off Programs; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.44,§33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, as recommended by the Finance Director as presented
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, as recommended by the Finance Director as presented; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44,§33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, as recommended by the Finance Director as presented; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $6,233,500 bond anticipation note dated June 24, 2022...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $6,233,500 bond anticipation note dated June 24, 2022 sold to TD Securities and maturing November 18, 2022 at 1.4575% interest for the following projects: Sewer Construction $2,473,600 10/18/20 STM Art 11 Sewer Design $1,682,000 10/29/18 STM Art 10 Well Fields $1,088,400 05/07/18 ATM Art 19 Water (PFAS) $ 989,500 10/28/19 STM Art 12 Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $6,233,500 bond anticipation note dated June 24, 2022 sold to TD Securities and maturing November 18, 2022 at 1.4575% interest for the following projects: Sewer Construction $2,473,600 10/18/20 STM Art 11 Sewer Design $1,682,000 10/29/18 STM Art 10 Well Fields $1,088,400 05/07/18 ATM Art 19 Water (PFAS) $ 989,500 10/28/19 STM Art 12 Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $4,150,000 bond dated June 24, 2022 sold to Robert W....
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $4,150,000 bond dated June 24, 2022 sold to Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. and maturing June 15, 2042 at 3.130946% interest for the following projects: Water Tank $2,715,000 06/13/20 ATM Art 26 Sewer Land $1,435,000 06/13/20 ATM Art 11 Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $4,150,000 bond dated June 24, 2022 sold to Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. and maturing June 15, 2042 at 3.130946% interest for the following projects: Water Tank $2,715,000 06/13/20 ATM Art 26 Sewer Land $1,435,000 06/13/20 ATM Art 11 Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Appoint Timothy E. Wanzer as a Mill Pond Member for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Timothy E. Wanzer as a Mill Pond Member for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Timothy E. Wanzer as a Mill Pond Member for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Cammy Bean as a Long Lake Alternate for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Cammy Bean as a Long Lake Alternate for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Cammy Bean as a Long Lake Alternate for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Edward T. Collins] and Lisa R. Winter as Citizens-at-Large for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Edward T. Collins] and Lisa R. Winter as Citizens-at-Large for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Edward T. Collins] and Lisa R. Winter as Citizens-at-Large for three-year terms on the Clean Lakes Committee, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Timothy E. Wanzer as Citizen-at-Large, for a three-year term on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), expiring June 30, 2025
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Timothy E. Wanzer as Citizen-at-Large, for a three-year term on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Timothy E. Wanzer as Citizen-at-Large, for a three-year term on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Jeanne Sill, Joseph S. Knox and Susan Melander for three-year terms on the Council on Aging Board, expiring June 30, 2025
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Jeanne Sill, Joseph S. Knox and Susan Melander for three-year terms on the Council on Aging Board, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Jeanne Sill, Joseph S. Knox and Susan Melander for three-year terms on the Council on Aging Board, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Stephanie Georgopoulos and Ray Nash for a three-year term on the Cultural Council expiring June 30, 2025 and Jeanne Bracken for a one-year term on the Cultural Council expiring June 30, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Stephanie Georgopoulos and Ray Nash for a three-year term on the Cultural Council expiring June 30, 2025 and Jeanne Bracken for a one-year term on the Cultural Council expiring June 30, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Stephanie Georgopoulos and Ray Nash for a three-year term on the Cultural Council expiring June 30, 2025 and Jeanne Bracken for a one-year term on the Cultural Council expiring June 30, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
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Appoint Erich Manser and Diane Crory] for a three-year term on the Disability Commission expiring June 30, 2025
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Erich Manser and Diane Crory] for a three-year term on the Disability Commission expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Erich Manser and Diane Crory] for a three-year term on the Disability Commission expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve to Fred E. Faulkner for a one- year term on the Finance Committee, expiring June 30, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote approve to Fred E. Faulkner for a one- year term on the Finance Committee, expiring June 30, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote approve to Fred E. Faulkner for a one- year term on the Finance Committee, expiring June 30, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Robert Romilly for a five- year term on the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) expiring June 30, 2027
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Romilly for a five- year term on the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Romilly for a five- year term on the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint John F. Field, Rod Stewart], and Sherrill Gould for three-year terms as regular members on the Zoning Board of Appeals, expiring June 30, 2025
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint John F. Field, Rod Stewart], and Sherrill Gould for three-year terms as regular members on the Zoning Board of Appeals, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint John F. Field, Rod Stewart], and Sherrill Gould for three-year terms as regular members on the Zoning Board of Appeals, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Establish a 9 member Shaker Lane Building Committee to be comprised of: A member of the Select Board A member of the School Committee A member of the Finance Committee three members of the...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to establish a 9 member Shaker Lane Building Committee to be comprised of: A member of the Select Board A member of the School Committee A member of the Finance Committee three members of the Permanent Municipal Building Committee Town Administrator or their designee Superintendent of Schools or their designee Principal of Shaker Lane Elementary School or their designee; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to establish a 9 member Shaker Lane Building Committee to be comprised of: A member of the Select Board A member of the School Committee A member of the Finance Committee three members of the Permanent Municipal Building Committee Town Administrator or their designee Superintendent of Schools or their designee Principal of Shaker Lane Elementary School or their designee; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Chuck DeCoste be elected as a member of the Shaker Lane Building Committee representing the Select Board
Gary Wilson made the motion that Chuck DeCoste be elected as a member of the Shaker Lane Building Committee representing the Select Board; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that Chuck DeCoste be elected as a member of the Shaker Lane Building Committee representing the Select Board; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Rambacher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve and sign amendment 3 to the agreement for designer services with LLB Architects for The Center on Shattuck (Senior Center)
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to approve and sign amendment 3 to the agreement for designer services with LLB Architects for The Center on Shattuck (Senior Center); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to approve and sign amendment 3 to the agreement for designer services with LLB Architects for The Center on Shattuck (Senior Center); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve and sign amendment 2 for project management services with the Vertex Companies, Inc., for The Center on Shattuck (Senior Center)
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to approve and sign amendment 2 for project management services with the Vertex Companies, Inc., for The Center on Shattuck (Senior Center); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to approve and sign amendment 2 for project management services with the Vertex Companies, Inc., for The Center on Shattuck (Senior Center); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the Town Administrator's request to carry over 35.99 hours of unused vacation time in FY23 in addition to the 120 hours allowed and to buy out 80 hours of unused vacation time
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Town Administrator's request to carry over 35.99 hours of unused vacation time in FY23 in addition to the 120 hours allowed and to buy out 80 hours of unused vacation time; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Town Administrator's request to carry over 35.99 hours of unused vacation time in FY23 in addition to the 120 hours allowed and to buy out 80 hours of unused vacation time; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 23, May 26, and June 1, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits and said amendments
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of May 23, May 26, and June 1, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits and said amendments; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of May 23, May 26, and June 1, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits and said amendments; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Cindy Napoli made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, second: DeCoste)
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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