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January 9, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Chuck DeCoste, who is counted absent.
Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher
Absent: Chuck DeCoste
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant 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...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant 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 (Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, & Deputy Fire Chief); and, pursuant to 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 (Nagog Orchard). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Cindy Napoli Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant 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 (Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, & Deputy Fire Chief); and, pursuant to 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 (Nagog Orchard). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Cindy Napoli Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL Ch. 54 § 25B (a)(1) to schedule a public hearing for January 23, 2023, for the purpose of opting-out of vote by mail for the municipal election on May 6, 2023
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL Ch. 54 § 25B (a)(1) to schedule a public hearing for January 23, 2023, for the purpose of opting-out of vote by mail for the municipal election on May 6, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Cindy Napoli Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL Ch. 54 § 25B (a)(1) to schedule a public hearing for January 23, 2023, for the purpose of opting-out of vote by mail for the municipal election on May 6, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Cindy Napoli Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye..” (Motion: Rambacher, 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 donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services...
Mark Rambacher 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 donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of: $1,008 from the Loving Stitches Knitting Group for the TREAD Fund (for the purpose of tax relief to the elderly and disabled) $2,000 from Mark Rambacher for the Resident Emergency Assistance - Fuel Assistance Fund $5,000 from FIBA Technologies, Inc for the Resident Emergency Assistance - Fuel Assistance Fund Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher 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 donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of: $1,008 from the Loving Stitches Knitting Group for the TREAD Fund (for the purpose of tax relief to the elderly and disabled) $2,000 from Mark Rambacher for the Resident Emergency Assistance - Fuel Assistance Fund $5,000 from FIBA Technologies, Inc for the Resident Emergency Assistance - Fuel Assistance Fund Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
Approve two contract agreements with CliftonLarsenAllen (CLA) for: 1) Financial software (MUNIS) upgrade implementation assistance services, for a not to exceed amount of $40,000, and; 2) Interim...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve two contract agreements with CliftonLarsenAllen (CLA) for: 1) Financial software (MUNIS) upgrade implementation assistance services, for a not to exceed amount of $40,000, and; 2) Interim professional services for accounting support, for a not to exceed amount of $40,000 Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve two contract agreements with CliftonLarsenAllen (CLA) for: 1) Financial software (MUNIS) upgrade implementation assistance services, for a not to exceed amount of $40,000, and; 2) Interim professional services for accounting support, for a not to exceed amount of $40,000 Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Appoint Russ Kupperstein as a Member of the Economic Development Committee for a term with no expiration
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Russ Kupperstein as a Member of the Economic Development Committee for a term with no expiration; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Russ Kupperstein as a Member of the Economic Development Committee for a term with no expiration; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Appoint Daryl Baker as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2025
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Daryl Baker as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Daryl Baker as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
2. Revenue Report to be included in the mailing to the ABCC
Sign the ABCC Renewal Certification form for 2023
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to sign the ABCC Renewal Certification form for 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to sign the ABCC Renewal Certification form for 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to M.G.L. c.140, §§22-32, to approve the lodging house application for the change of ownership for the Lyttleton Inn, located at 423 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460, requested by Owner...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c.140, §§22-32, to approve the lodging house application for the change of ownership for the Lyttleton Inn, located at 423 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460, requested by Owner Andrew Rubenstein, AMR Realty Investments; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c.140, §§22-32, to approve the lodging house application for the change of ownership for the Lyttleton Inn, located at 423 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460, requested by Owner Andrew Rubenstein, AMR Realty Investments; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Approve the request from Chris Loring, CEO - Dirigible Brewing Company, 24 Porter Road, for amended operating hours for the taproom pouring permit and entertainment licenses: Monday through...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from Chris Loring, CEO - Dirigible Brewing Company, 24 Porter Road, for amended operating hours for the taproom pouring permit and entertainment licenses: Monday through Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 11am-7pm; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from Chris Loring, CEO - Dirigible Brewing Company, 24 Porter Road, for amended operating hours for the taproom pouring permit and entertainment licenses: Monday through Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 11am-7pm; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
10. Firearms Business Zoning Bylaw
Order the articles as presented And MOVE that the Select Board vote to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to order the articles as presented And MOVE that the Select Board vote to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for posting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to order the articles as presented And MOVE that the Select Board vote to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for posting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Napoli)
Recommend articles 1-6 and 8 of the Special Town Meeting Report, and to approve the Special Town Meeting report subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend articles 1-6 and 8 of the Special Town Meeting Report, and to approve the Special Town Meeting report subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to recommend articles 1-6 and 8 of the Special Town Meeting Report, and to approve the Special Town Meeting report subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Napoli)
Approve the minutes of December 19, 2022
Mark Rambacher made the motion to approve the minutes of December 19, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to approve the minutes of December 19, 2022; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Amend the vote of approval to include the words: "contingent upon inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits
Mark Rambacher made the motion to amend the vote of approval to include the words: "contingent upon inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits"; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to amend the vote of approval to include the words: "contingent upon inclusion of the listing of meeting exhibits"; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
Adjourn
Cindy Napoli made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Cindy Napoli made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Napoli, 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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