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October 24, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher
Absent: None
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Adjourn
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to adjourn to Executive Session under M.G.L. Ch. 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 (3 Distribution Center Circle and 36 King Street) and to reconvene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to adjourn to Executive Session under M.G.L. Ch. 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 (3 Distribution Center Circle and 36 King Street) and to reconvene in open session thereafter; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Accept a $200,000 gift from the Littleton Water Commissioners via the Mark Montanari/242 King Street Realty Trust on behalf of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept a $200,000 gift from the Littleton Water Commissioners via the Mark Montanari/242 King Street Realty Trust on behalf of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept a $200,000 gift from the Littleton Water Commissioners via the Mark Montanari/242 King Street Realty Trust on behalf of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
The Chair sign a letter (Option 2) to the Littleton Electric Light and Water Department, General Manager Nicholas Lawler, of their intent to commit $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Chair sign a letter (Option 2) to the Littleton Electric Light and Water Department, General Manager Nicholas Lawler, of their intent to commit $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Littleton Sewer Expansion Project; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Chair sign a letter (Option 2) to the Littleton Electric Light and Water Department, General Manager Nicholas Lawler, of their intent to commit $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Littleton Sewer Expansion Project; 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 Fire Department from Digital Credit...
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 from Digital Credit Union in the amount of $2,500 to be deposited into their gift account for community involvement; 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 from Digital Credit Union in the amount of $2,500 to be deposited into their gift account for community involvement; 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 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) in the amount of $1,000 from Kathy Coughlin and $1,000 from David Harding for the TREAD Fund (for the purpose of tax relief to the elderly and disabled); 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 Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $1,000 from Kathy Coughlin and $1,000 from David Harding for the TREAD Fund (for the purpose of tax relief to the elderly and disabled); Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Approve the trail easement located at 1 Douglas Road contingent on the Conservation Commission accepting the easement at their meeting on October 25, 2022
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the trail easement located at 1 Douglas Road contingent on the Conservation Commission accepting the easement at their meeting on October 25, 2022; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the trail easement located at 1 Douglas Road contingent on the Conservation Commission accepting the easement at their meeting on October 25, 2022; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Vote: (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $24,534,937 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and votes of the...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote: (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $24,534,937 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and votes of the Town passed May 7, 2018 (Article 19), October 28, 2019 (Article 12), and October 18, 2020 (Article 10), for planning or construction of drinking water infrastructure (the "Project"); (2) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $24,534,937; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement (or Agreements) with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (5) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Note (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote: (1) that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $24,534,937 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and votes of the Town passed May 7, 2018 (Article 19), October 28, 2019 (Article 12), and October 18, 2020 (Article 10), for planning or construction of drinking water infrastructure (the "Project"); (2) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $24,534,937; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement (or Agreements) with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (5) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Note (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures; (6) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (7) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement(s) and the Project Regulatory Agreement(s) relating to the Project. Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the temporary appointment of up to six months of retired Assistant Treasurer/Human Resources Administrator, Ann Essman, at an hourly rate of $47.24, based on Grade 12, Step 5
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the temporary appointment of up to six months of retired Assistant Treasurer/Human Resources Administrator, Ann Essman, at an hourly rate of $47.24, based on Grade 12, Step 5; 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 temporary appointment of up to six months of retired Assistant Treasurer/Human Resources Administrator, Ann Essman, at an hourly rate of $47.24, based on Grade 12, Step 5; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
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Withdraw the Couper Farm tennis/pickle ball project as proposed through Article 9, Section 2 on the Special Town meeting warrant
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to withdraw the Couper Farm tennis/pickle ball project as proposed through Article 9, Section 2 on the Special Town meeting warrant; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to withdraw the Couper Farm tennis/pickle ball project as proposed through Article 9, Section 2 on the Special Town meeting warrant; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Authorize that the PMBC investigate and advise the Town regarding the design, construction and reconstruction, alteration or enlargement of the Senior Center and facilities related thereto
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize that the PMBC investigate and advise the Town regarding the design, construction and reconstruction, alteration or enlargement of the Senior Center and facilities related thereto; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize that the PMBC investigate and advise the Town regarding the design, construction and reconstruction, alteration or enlargement of the Senior Center and facilities related thereto; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Approve the one-year Lease Agreement with the Littleton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6556, Inc. a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation, located at 21 Taylor Street, for non-exclusive right of...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the one-year Lease Agreement with the Littleton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6556, Inc. a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation, located at 21 Taylor Street, for non-exclusive right of access to the Property for the purposes of holding meetings and other events; 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 one-year Lease Agreement with the Littleton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6556, Inc. a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation, located at 21 Taylor Street, for non-exclusive right of access to the Property for the purposes of holding meetings and other events; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 11, 2022; contingent upon inclusion of meeting exhibits
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 11, 2022; contingent upon inclusion of meeting exhibits; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 11, 2022; contingent upon inclusion of meeting exhibits; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (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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