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February 13, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to General Laws 30A, Section 21(a) - Purpose (2) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to General Laws 30A, Section 21(a) - Purpose (2) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Finance Director, Fire Chief & Deputy Fire Chief); Purpose (7) To comply with any general or special law, specifically G.L. c. 214, Section 1B - "Right to Privacy"; G.L. c. 41, Section 111F and, Executive Session #6 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 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 (32/36 King Street). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session. Motion seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 3 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Gary Wilson Aye,
The roll call does not list Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste and Cindy Napoli, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 3-0 but name Mark Rambacher (yes) and Gary Wilson (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to General Laws 30A, Section 21(a) - Purpose (2) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Finance Director, Fire Chief & Deputy Fire Chief); Purpose (7) To comply with any general or special law, specifically G.L. c. 214, Section 1B - "Right to Privacy"; G.L. c. 41, Section 111F and, Executive Session #6 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 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 (32/36 King Street). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session. Motion seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 3 to 0. Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Gary Wilson Aye,.” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
5. Department of Housing & Community Development Letter - recognition that
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...
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 donations to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of: $5,000 from the Henry Vincent Couper Foundation for the Resident Emergency Assistance - Fuel Assistance Fund, and $2,500 from The Gore Foundation for the Resident Emergency Assistance - Fuel Assistance Fund Motion 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.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: $5,000 from the Henry Vincent Couper Foundation for the Resident Emergency Assistance - Fuel Assistance Fund, and $2,500 from The Gore Foundation for the Resident Emergency Assistance - Fuel Assistance Fund Motion seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
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 from Lowell 5 to the Town of Littleton, in...
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 from Lowell 5 to the Town of Littleton, in the amount of $1,500.00 for Public Safety Initiatives; 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.44,§53A and per its policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non-Monetary Gifts for Public Purpose, to accept a donation from Lowell 5 to the Town of Littleton, in the amount of $1,500.00 for Public Safety Initiatives; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
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 from Taka to the Town of Littleton, in the...
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 from Taka to the Town of Littleton, in the amount of $2,000.00 ($500 each for the benefit of Police (Community Policing), Fire (Membership Health and Wellness gift fund), Elder and Human Services (TREAD - Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled fund), and Town Hall (Employees Gift Fund); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 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 from Taka to the Town of Littleton, in the amount of $2,000.00 ($500 each for the benefit of Police (Community Policing), Fire (Membership Health and Wellness gift fund), Elder and Human Services (TREAD - Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled fund), and Town Hall (Employees Gift Fund); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Solomon Marini as a Member of the Open Space & Recreation Planning Committee for a term with no expiration
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Solomon Marini as a Member of the Open Space & Recreation Planning Committee for a term with no expiration; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Solomon Marini as a Member of the Open Space & Recreation Planning Committee for a term with no expiration; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Appoint Deputy Fire Chief Tom Clancy as Interim Fire Chief; covering the absence of Fire Chief Robert Connor and to authorize the execution of the employment contract with Tom Clancy of Littleton,...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Deputy Fire Chief Tom Clancy as Interim Fire Chief; covering the absence of Fire Chief Robert Connor and to authorize the execution of the employment contract with Tom Clancy of Littleton, MA for the period from January 23, 2023 until the permanent fire chief returns from his absence or through June 30, 2023, whichever occurs first; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Deputy Fire Chief Tom Clancy as Interim Fire Chief; covering the absence of Fire Chief Robert Connor and to authorize the execution of the employment contract with Tom Clancy of Littleton, MA for the period from January 23, 2023 until the permanent fire chief returns from his absence or through June 30, 2023, whichever occurs first; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator of Patricia Moore for the position of Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant and pursuant to MGL C.41,§§ 50 to 61 inclusive, and the Town...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator of Patricia Moore for the position of Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant and pursuant to MGL C.41,§§ 50 to 61 inclusive, and the Town Code Chapter 17, to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute and employment contract with Patricia Moore of Newburyport, MA, for the period February 27, 2023 through February 26, 2026; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to confirm the appointment of the Town Administrator of Patricia Moore for the position of Director of Finance and Budget/Town Accountant and pursuant to MGL C.41,§§ 50 to 61 inclusive, and the Town Code Chapter 17, to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute and employment contract with Patricia Moore of Newburyport, MA, for the period February 27, 2023 through February 26, 2026; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
10. Firearms Business Zoning Bylaw
In favor Article 7 the purchase of Indian Hill Music School
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote in favor Article 7 the purchase of Indian Hill Music School; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote in favor Article 7 the purchase of Indian Hill Music School; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
In favor of Article 9, King Street Common Zoning District Expansion
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote in favor of Article 9, King Street Common Zoning District Expansion; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote in favor of Article 9, King Street Common Zoning District Expansion; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Approve the purchase and sale agreement for Indian Hill Music Center (32/36 King Street) contingent upon a positive vote on Article 7 (purchase of Indian Hill Music School 32/36 King Street) at...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the purchase and sale agreement for Indian Hill Music Center (32/36 King Street) contingent upon a positive vote on Article 7 (purchase of Indian Hill Music School 32/36 King Street) at the February 15, 2023 Special Town Meeting; 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 purchase and sale agreement for Indian Hill Music Center (32/36 King Street) contingent upon a positive vote on Article 7 (purchase of Indian Hill Music School 32/36 King Street) at the February 15, 2023 Special Town Meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes from the November 1, 2022 and the January 30, 2023 meetings contingent upon the inclusion of listing of the meeting exhibits
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the November 1, 2022 and the January 30, 2023 meetings contingent upon the inclusion of listing of the meeting exhibits; 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 1, 2022 and the January 30, 2023 meetings contingent upon the inclusion of listing of the meeting exhibits; 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 Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
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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