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December 5, 2022
14 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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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy in preparation with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy in preparation with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Town Administrator, Finance Director, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief & Deputy Fire Chief) And, also per M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2). (Police, Fire, Dispatch and AFSCME Union) The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after Executive Session. 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 enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy in preparation with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Town Administrator, Finance Director, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief & Deputy Fire Chief) And, also per M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2). (Police, Fire, Dispatch and AFSCME Union) The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after Executive Session. 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)
Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Town of Littleton and the Littleton Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 4599, dated November...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Town of Littleton and the Littleton Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 4599, dated November 29, 2022; 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 Side Letter of Agreement between the Town of Littleton and the Littleton Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 4599, dated November 29, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the following: 1. Update the PRCE Program Coordinator job description (as included in the packet)
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the following: 1. Update the PRCE Program Coordinator job description (as included in the packet); 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 following: 1. Update the PRCE Program Coordinator job description (as included in the packet); Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
2. Adjust PRCE Program Coordinator, Jon Kazanjian, classification to Grade 11, Step
Approve the adjustment of PRCE Program Coordinator Jon Kazanjian classification to Grade 11, Step 3, effective January 1, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the adjustment of PRCE Program Coordinator Jon Kazanjian classification to Grade 11, Step 3, effective January 1, 2023; 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 adjustment of PRCE Program Coordinator Jon Kazanjian classification to Grade 11, Step 3, effective January 1, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
3. Adjust Assistant PRCE Director, Tim Michalski, classification to Grade 13, Step 5,
Open the Public Hearing for FY23 Tax Classification
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board open the Public Hearing for FY23 Tax Classification; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board open the Public Hearing for FY23 Tax Classification; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Close the public hearing
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Pursuant to MGL C.40§56, relative to the FY2023 property tax: To establish a residential factor of .89345 To not adopt a Residential Exemption To not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40§56, relative to the FY2023 property tax: To establish a residential factor of .89345 To not adopt a Residential Exemption To not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption 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.40§56, relative to the FY2023 property tax: To establish a residential factor of .89345 To not adopt a Residential Exemption To not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Approve the request from Chris Loring, CEO - Dirigible Brewing Company, for extended hours of operation from December 31, 2022 (New Year's Eve) to 1:00 AM on January 1, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from Chris Loring, CEO - Dirigible Brewing Company, for extended hours of operation from December 31, 2022 (New Year's Eve) to 1:00 AM on January 1, 2023; 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 request from Chris Loring, CEO - Dirigible Brewing Company, for extended hours of operation from December 31, 2022 (New Year's Eve) to 1:00 AM on January 1, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
3. The status of Business Certificates and Taxes Paid which have been verified with the
Approve the annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections, and submission of...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections, and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator. 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 annual renewal of alcohol licenses, as cited within the Select Board packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance contingent upon satisfactory inspections, and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator. Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Accept the aggregate review and the Littleton Select Board recognizes that this review process is incomplete, missing performance objectives which should account for 2/3 of the review score. As a...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board accept the aggregate review and the Littleton Select Board recognizes that this review process is incomplete, missing performance objectives which should account for 2/3 of the review score. As a result, the scores included represent measurement of specific areas of growth or achievement, but do not represent an overall performance score for Anthony; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board accept the aggregate review and the Littleton Select Board recognizes that this review process is incomplete, missing performance objectives which should account for 2/3 of the review score. As a result, the scores included represent measurement of specific areas of growth or achievement, but do not represent an overall performance score for Anthony; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
5. Org Chart: Work with Town Counsel to create a department organizational chart
Approve the 5 goals for Anthony Ansaldi as distributed by Chair Matthew Nordhaus
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the 5 goals for Anthony Ansaldi as distributed by Chair Matthew Nordhaus; 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 5 goals for Anthony Ansaldi as distributed by Chair Matthew Nordhaus; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
6. Rescind Parks, Recreation and Community Education Enterprise Fund
Schedule regular meetings as per the January-June 2023 schedule included in the packet
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings as per the January-June 2023 schedule included in the packet; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Board vote to schedule regular meetings as per the January-June 2023 schedule included in the packet; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes from the November 21, 2022
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the November 21, 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 meeting minutes from the November 21, 2022; 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 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)
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