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January 30, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: This file holds two sets of minutes: a joint budget session with the Finance Committee (all five members present, no Select Board votes) followed by the regular meeting rescheduled from January 23, 2023, at which Chuck DeCoste was absent and all of the votes below were taken.
Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Mark Rambacher, Cindy Napoli
Absent: Chuck DeCoste
Every vote, in order
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1) approve the request of the Personnel review panel to adopt a revised job description for the Assistant PRCE Director and, 2) upgrade Assistant PRCE Director, Tim Michalski, from a Grade 13,...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to 1) approve the request of the Personnel review panel to adopt a revised job description for the Assistant PRCE Director and, 2) upgrade Assistant PRCE Director, Tim Michalski, from a Grade 13, Step 3, to a Grade 14, Step 1, effective January 1, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to 1) approve the request of the Personnel review panel to adopt a revised job description for the Assistant PRCE Director and, 2) upgrade Assistant PRCE Director, Tim Michalski, from a Grade 13, Step 3, to a Grade 14, Step 1, effective January 1, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Authorize Town Administrator, Anthony Ansaldi Jr., to apply for a MassTrails Grant Application for the Cloverdale Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Trail, as recommended by Conservation Agent, Amy...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, Anthony Ansaldi Jr., to apply for a MassTrails Grant Application for the Cloverdale Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Trail, as recommended by Conservation Agent, Amy Green; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, Anthony Ansaldi Jr., to apply for a MassTrails Grant Application for the Cloverdale Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Trail, as recommended by Conservation Agent, Amy Green; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Close the hearing
Gary Wilson made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL Ch 54 § 25B (a) (1) to not opt-out of early 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 not opt-out of early vote by mail for the municipal election on May 6, 2023; Seconded Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL Ch 54 § 25B (a) (1) to not opt-out of early vote by mail for the municipal election on May 6, 2023; Seconded Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Littleton and members of the North Central Climate Change Coalition (NC4) for a period of two years from the effective date of...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Littleton and members of the North Central Climate Change Coalition (NC4) for a period of two years from the effective date of this agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Littleton and members of the North Central Climate Change Coalition (NC4) for a period of two years from the effective date of this agreement and may be extended upon written mutual agreement; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
10. Firearms Business Zoning Bylaw
Approve the sixth amendment to the Shattuck Center contract (sewer connection for 31 Shattuck Street)
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the sixth amendment to the Shattuck Center contract (sewer connection for 31 Shattuck Street); Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the sixth amendment to the Shattuck Center contract (sewer connection for 31 Shattuck Street); Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
Approve the meeting minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting contingent upon inclusion of exhibits
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting contingent upon inclusion of exhibits; 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 meeting minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting contingent upon inclusion of exhibits; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
8:57 PM Adjournment Made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by ; Motion passed to 0.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“8:57 PM Adjournment Made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by ; Motion passed to 0..”
10. Executive Session - Immediately Following Open Session
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(a)(1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(a)(1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. The individual to be discussed in such executive session shall be notified in writing by the public body at least 48 hours prior to the proposed executive session; provided, however, that notification may be waived upon written agreement of the parties. (Fire Chief) and, M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations 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 to not return thereafter; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c.30A, §21(a)(1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. The individual to be discussed in such executive session shall be notified in writing by the public body at least 48 hours prior to the proposed executive session; provided, however, that notification may be waived upon written agreement of the parties. (Fire Chief) and, M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations 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 to not return thereafter; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye..” (second: Wilson)
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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