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Littleton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

December 19, 2022

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Matthew Nordhaus, who is counted absent.

Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher

Absent: Matthew Nordhaus

Every vote, in order

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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire Chief, Deputy Police Chief, & Deputy Fire Chief). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Fire Chief, Deputy Police Chief, & Deputy Fire Chief). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

3. Listing of current board/committee openings

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...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 $2,500 from the John C. and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation for the TREAD Fund (for the purpose of tax relief to the elderly and disabled); Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 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 $2,500 from the John C. and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation for the TREAD Fund (for the purpose of tax relief to the elderly and disabled); Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Joint vote with the FinCom: hold joint budget reviewing meeting with the Finance Committee on Tuesday, January 17th, Tuesday January 24th and Saturday, February 4th with times and locations to be...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board and FinCom vote to hold joint budget reviewing meeting with the Finance Committee on Tuesday, January 17th, Tuesday January 24th and Saturday, February 4th with times and locations to be determined; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board and FinCom vote to hold joint budget reviewing meeting with the Finance Committee on Tuesday, January 17th, Tuesday January 24th and Saturday, February 4th with times and locations to be determined; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

1. List of all non-alcohol licenses

Approve the annual renewal of all Common Victualler licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Common Victualler licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Common Victualler licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment and Automatic Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment and Automatic Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Entertainment and Automatic Amusement licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the annual renewal of all Class I and Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Class I and Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the annual renewal of all Class I and Class II licenses, as cited in the packet, for the calendar year 2023; license issuance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections and submission of all required documents, fees, and payments of municipal charges; to be reviewed by Town Administrator; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Wednesday, February 15th at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Wednesday, February 15th 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 Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at noon; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 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 Wednesday, February 15th 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 Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at noon; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

6. Firearms Business zoning bylaw

Approve the Amendment to Employment Agreements with the Town Administrator, Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Amendment to Employment Agreements with the Town Administrator, Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Amendment to Employment Agreements with the Town Administrator, Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of December 5, 2022

Minutes, page 6

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the minutes of December 5, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the minutes of December 5, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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