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February 27, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 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 - General Laws 30A, Section 21(a) - Purpose (2) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session - 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, § 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 (12 Robinson Road and Nagog Hill Orchard) The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; 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 - 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, § 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 (12 Robinson Road and Nagog Hill Orchard) The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; 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: Napoli)
Approve the Assistant Town Planner job description at Grade 10
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Assistant Town Planner job description at Grade 10; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Assistant Town Planner job description at Grade 10; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for $29,750 with Dodson & Flinker, LLC, to conduct the Open Space and Recreation Plan
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for $29,750 with Dodson & Flinker, LLC, to conduct the Open Space and Recreation Plan; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for $29,750 with Dodson & Flinker, LLC, to conduct the Open Space and Recreation Plan; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
The Sect Board vote to accept the recommendations of the Town Clerk for dedications in the 2022 town report
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Sect Board vote to accept the recommendations of the Town Clerk for dedications in the 2022 town report; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Sect Board vote to accept the recommendations of the Town Clerk for dedications in the 2022 town report; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Dedicate up to $8,000,000 earmarked from Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022 Economic Development Bill for the Littleton Sewer Project Expansion
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to dedicate up to $8,000,000 earmarked from Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022 Economic Development Bill for the Littleton Sewer Project Expansion; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Mark Rambacher abstained.
Yes: DeCoste, Napoli, Nordhaus, WilsonAbstained: Rambacher
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to dedicate up to $8,000,000 earmarked from Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022 Economic Development Bill for the Littleton Sewer Project Expansion; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0. Mark Rambacher abstained..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to MGL C.40,§8G to authorize the Town Administrator and Chief of Police to execute a mutual aid agreement between the Littleton Police Department and all other endorsing police agencies...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§8G to authorize the Town Administrator and Chief of Police to execute a mutual aid agreement between the Littleton Police Department and all other endorsing police agencies within Middlesex County (Ayer, Dunstable, Groton, Littleton, Pepperell, and Townsend Police); 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.40,§8G to authorize the Town Administrator and Chief of Police to execute a mutual aid agreement between the Littleton Police Department and all other endorsing police agencies within Middlesex County (Ayer, Dunstable, Groton, Littleton, Pepperell, and Townsend Police); Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, 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 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 for Community Policing Funds; 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 for Community Policing Funds; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrant for the Monday, May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrant on Friday, March 24, 2023 at noon; said town...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrant for the Monday, May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrant on Friday, March 24, 2023 at noon; said town meeting to be held at a location to be determined later; 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, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrant for the Monday, May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrant on Friday, March 24, 2023 at noon; said town meeting to be held at a location to be determined later; 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)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract for $13,674 with The Vertex Companies, Inc. to provide Owners Project Management services for the Feasibility Study for 36 King Street
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract for $13,674 with The Vertex Companies, Inc. to provide Owners Project Management services for the Feasibility Study for 36 King Street; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract for $13,674 with The Vertex Companies, Inc. to provide Owners Project Management services for the Feasibility Study for 36 King Street; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract for $29,600 with LLB Architects for the Feasibility Study for 36 King Street
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract for $29,600 with LLB Architects for the Feasibility Study for 36 King Street; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract for $29,600 with LLB Architects for the Feasibility Study for 36 King Street; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the meeting minutes from the regular meeting of February 13, 2023 and the joint budget meetings of January 17, 2023, January 24, 2023, January 30, 2023, and February 4, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the regular meeting of February 13, 2023 and the joint budget meetings of January 17, 2023, January 24, 2023, January 30, 2023, and February 4, 2023; 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 regular meeting of February 13, 2023 and the joint budget meetings of January 17, 2023, January 24, 2023, January 30, 2023, and February 4, 2023; 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)
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