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November 7, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session #2 under 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...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board enter into Executive Session #2 under 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. (Town Administrator, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief & Deputy Fire Chief); 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 Board enter into Executive Session #2 under 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. (Town Administrator, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief & Deputy Fire Chief); 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)
Appoint Mr. James Ferreira as a full-time police officer
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Mr. James Ferreira as a full-time police officer; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Mr. James Ferreira as a full-time police officer; 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 $8,804,500 bond anticipation note dated November 18,...
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 $8,804,500 bond anticipation note dated November 18, 2022, sold to Jeffries LLC and maturing May 17, 2023, at 3.308156% net interest cost for the following projects: Whitcomb Ave Wells $2,401,400 - 05/07/18 ATM Art 19 Water Treatment- PFAS $1,779,500 - 10/28/19 STM Art 12 Sewer Design $2,150,000 - 10/29/18 STM Art 10 Sewer Construction $2,473,600 - 10/17/20 STM 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 $8,804,500 bond anticipation note dated November 18, 2022, sold to Jeffries LLC and maturing May 17, 2023, at 3.308156% net interest cost for the following projects: Whitcomb Ave Wells $2,401,400 - 05/07/18 ATM Art 19 Water Treatment- PFAS $1,779,500 - 10/28/19 STM Art 12 Sewer Design $2,150,000 - 10/29/18 STM Art 10 Sewer Construction $2,473,600 - 10/17/20 STM Art 11 Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 31, 2022, as follows: Approved...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 31, 2022, as follows: Approved without further conditions: Baron Way, Countryside Road, Deer Run Road, Great Road (#504 - #512 plowing only), Green Needles Road (Nashoba Woodlands section), Green Needles Road (Back half), Hiddenwood Path, Oak Ridge Road, Omega Way, Robinwood Road, Rock Place, Silver Birch Lane, Starr Hill, Winged Cove Road, Whispering Pine Drive, Whitcomb Avenue. Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli and Mark Rambacher). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 31, 2022, as follows: Approved without further conditions: Baron Way, Countryside Road, Deer Run Road, Great Road (#504 - #512 plowing only), Green Needles Road (Nashoba Woodlands section), Green Needles Road (Back half), Hiddenwood Path, Oak Ridge Road, Omega Way, Robinwood Road, Rock Place, Silver Birch Lane, Starr Hill, Winged Cove Road, Whispering Pine Drive, Whitcomb Avenue. Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24, to appoint Town Administrator, Anthony Ansaldi, as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC);...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24, to appoint Town Administrator, Anthony Ansaldi, as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC); said appointment is for a 3-year term from this date; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24, to appoint Town Administrator, Anthony Ansaldi, as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC); said appointment is for a 3-year term from this date; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Close Town Hall the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25, 2022
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to close Town Hall the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25, 2022; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to close Town Hall the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25, 2022; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Approve the minutes of October 24, 2022
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the minutes of October 24, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the minutes of October 24, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
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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