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August 22, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Enter into Executive Session #2 pursuant M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a) clause (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session #1 pursuant to under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a) clause (2), to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire Chief) AND Move that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session #2 pursuant M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a) clause (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 (Nagog Hill Orchard). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Sessions and reconvene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes; Gary Wilson Yes, Cindy Napoli Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session #1 pursuant to under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a) clause (2), to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire Chief) AND Move that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session #2 pursuant M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a) clause (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 (Nagog Hill Orchard). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Sessions and reconvene in open session thereafter. Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes; Gary Wilson Yes, Cindy Napoli Yes, Matthew Nordhaus Yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
3. Approval of Proclamation declaring September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness
Recognize September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Littleton and to sign the proclamation
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to recognize September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Littleton and to sign the proclamation; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to recognize September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Littleton and to sign the proclamation; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Board of Health (BOH) to identify and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the BOH and the Select Board as...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Board of Health (BOH) to identify and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the BOH and the Select Board as it pertains to the hiring and personnel administration and supervision for the newly created position of Public Health Coordinator; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Board of Health (BOH) to identify and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the BOH and the Select Board as it pertains to the hiring and personnel administration and supervision for the newly created position of Public Health Coordinator; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
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 Fire Department Gift Account for the...
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 Fire Department Gift Account for the "general health and welfare of firefighters" in memory of William Alsop (given in appreciation for services rendered while Mr. Alsop was alive) in the amount of $5,000; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; 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 Fire Department Gift Account for the "general health and welfare of firefighters" in memory of William Alsop (given in appreciation for services rendered while Mr. Alsop was alive) in the amount of $5,000; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Appoint Kristen Donahue to fill a term on the Littleton Cultural Council, expiring June 30, 2024
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Kristen Donahue to fill a term on the Littleton Cultural Council, expiring June 30, 2024; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Kristen Donahue to fill a term on the Littleton Cultural Council, expiring June 30, 2024; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Scott Glorioso and Gary Wilson for three-year terms on the Littleton Community Television (LCTV) Advisory Committee, expiring June 30, 2025
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Scott Glorioso and Gary Wilson for three-year terms on the Littleton Community Television (LCTV) Advisory 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 Scott Glorioso and Gary Wilson for three-year terms on the Littleton Community Television (LCTV) Advisory Committee, expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the following three- year terms for members on the Sustainability Committee: Erin Healy, term expiring June 30, 2023 Margaret Gibbs, term expiring June 30, 2024 Donald MacIver, term...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the following three- year terms for members on the Sustainability Committee: Erin Healy, term expiring June 30, 2023 Margaret Gibbs, term expiring June 30, 2024 Donald MacIver, term expiring June 30, 2025 Sarah Rambacher, term expiring June 30, 2023 Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the following three- year terms for members on the Sustainability Committee: Erin Healy, term expiring June 30, 2023 Margaret Gibbs, term expiring June 30, 2024 Donald MacIver, term expiring June 30, 2025 Sarah Rambacher, term expiring June 30, 2023 Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant therefor to open forthwith and close on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at noon; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant therefor to open forthwith and close on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at noon; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
15. Cobbs Wells (2)
Insert the previously read articles onto the warrant for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the previously read articles onto the warrant for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to insert the previously read articles onto the warrant for the November 1, 2022 Special Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Approve the staffing request for one additional Firefighter/Paramedic, which will be funded as an appropriation transfer from the Fire Department overtime account to the full-time employee account
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the staffing request for one additional Firefighter/Paramedic, which will be funded as an appropriation transfer from the Fire Department overtime account to the full-time employee account; 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 staffing request for one additional Firefighter/Paramedic, which will be funded as an appropriation transfer from the Fire Department overtime account to the full-time employee account; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator or Assistant Town Administrator to sign a contract with PLACES Associates, Inc. of Littleton, MA, for $16,500 for the Feasibility Study and Schematic Design to...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator or Assistant Town Administrator to sign a contract with PLACES Associates, Inc. of Littleton, MA, for $16,500 for the Feasibility Study and Schematic Design to replace the Tennis Courts at the Shattuck Street Campus; 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 or Assistant Town Administrator to sign a contract with PLACES Associates, Inc. of Littleton, MA, for $16,500 for the Feasibility Study and Schematic Design to replace the Tennis Courts at the Shattuck Street Campus; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes of August 8, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of August 8, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0. Matthew abstained as he had not attended the meeting.
Yes: DeCoste, Napoli, Rambacher, WilsonAbstained: Nordhaus
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of August 8, 2022 contingent on the inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0. Matthew abstained as he had not attended the meeting..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Adjourn
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
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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