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March 27, 2023
15 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists Chuck DeCoste with the time 8:15 PM (arrived at 8:15 p.m.).
Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “Chuck DeCoste, Clerk - 8:15 PM”).
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Enter into Executive Session - General Laws 30A, Section 21(a) - 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 enter into Executive Session - General Laws 30A, Section 21(a) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Town Administrator). 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, Gary Wilson Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Napoli, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“Chuck DeCoste, Clerk - 8:15 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session - General Laws 30A, Section 21(a) - To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Town Administrator). 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, Gary Wilson Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
9. KP Law Supreme Court update Re: public comments
Appoint Mr. Derek Sorensen as a full-time police officer
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Mr. Derek Sorensen as a full-time police officer; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Napoli, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“Chuck DeCoste, Clerk - 8:15 PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Mr. Derek Sorensen as a full-time police officer; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
KP Law Supreme Court update Re: public comments
A value of greater than $500 requires a vote by the Board. In instances where aggregate values of donations exceed $500, each additional gift gets presented before the Board for acceptance. Mark Rambacher made 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 the donation to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $1,125 from the Friends of the Littleton Council on Aging for the TREAD fund; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Napoli, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“Chuck DeCoste, Clerk - 8:15 PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A value of greater than $500 requires a vote by the Board. In instances where aggregate values of donations exceed $500, each additional gift gets presented before the Board for acceptance. Mark Rambacher made 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 the donation to the Department of Elder & Human Services (EHS) in the amount of $1,125 from the Friends of the Littleton Council on Aging for the TREAD fund; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (second: Napoli)
Accept the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) Grant for $1,500
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) Grant for $1,500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Napoli, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“Chuck DeCoste, Clerk - 8:15 PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) Grant for $1,500; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Accept Parcel U11-61-0 (9.02) acres for transfer to the Conservation Commission, as per the Quitclaim Deed executed December 5, 2022
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept Parcel U11-61-0 (9.02) acres for transfer to the Conservation Commission, as per the Quitclaim Deed executed December 5, 2022; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Napoli, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“Chuck DeCoste, Clerk - 8:15 PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to accept Parcel U11-61-0 (9.02) acres for transfer to the Conservation Commission, as per the Quitclaim Deed executed December 5, 2022; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Wilson)
25. Zoning Map Change - 25 Robinson Road
Order the articles as And MOVE that the Select Board vote to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to finalize insertion of the articles as listed onto the warrant for the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel And MOVE that the Select Board vote to order the articles as And MOVE that the Select Board vote to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to finalize insertion of the articles as listed onto the warrant for the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel And MOVE that the Select Board vote to order the articles as And MOVE that the Select Board vote to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant And MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Recommend the articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 listed on the Special Town meeting report and to approve the annual town meeting report subject to approval as to...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board recommend the articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 listed on the Special Town meeting report and to approve the annual town meeting report subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board recommend the articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 listed on the Special Town meeting report and to approve the annual town meeting report subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Approve the employment agreement with the Police Chief Matthew Pinard, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the employment agreement with the Police Chief Matthew Pinard, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Gary Wilson Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Nay; Motion passed 3 to 1.
Yes: Napoli, Nordhaus, WilsonNo: RambacherThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“Chuck DeCoste, Clerk - 8:15 PM”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the employment agreement with the Police Chief Matthew Pinard, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Gary Wilson Aye, Cindy Napoli Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Mark Rambacher Nay; Motion passed 3 to 1..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Approve the employment agreement with the Deputy Police Chief, Jeffrey Patterson, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the employment agreement with the Deputy Police Chief, Jeffrey Patterson, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Napoli, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“Chuck DeCoste, Clerk - 8:15 PM”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the employment agreement with the Deputy Police Chief, Jeffrey Patterson, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Napoli)
Approve the sale of 12 Robinson Road to Joseph A. Cataldo, Jr. for an agreed to price for said premises of Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($300,000.00) dollars
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the sale of 12 Robinson Road to Joseph A. Cataldo, Jr. for an agreed to price for said premises of Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($300,000.00) dollars; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the sale of 12 Robinson Road to Joseph A. Cataldo, Jr. for an agreed to price for said premises of Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($300,000.00) dollars; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the amendments to the Host Community Agreements to the following entities: Littleton Apothecary, LLC., Community Care Collective, Inc. retail facility, Community Care Collective, Inc....
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the amendments to the Host Community Agreements to the following entities: Littleton Apothecary, LLC., Community Care Collective, Inc. retail facility, Community Care Collective, Inc. cultivation and production manufacturing and MRM Industries, LLC.; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Napoli, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Matthew Nordhaus stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the amendments to the Host Community Agreements to the following entities: Littleton Apothecary, LLC., Community Care Collective, Inc. retail facility, Community Care Collective, Inc. cultivation and production manufacturing and MRM Industries, LLC.; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Standardize core hours of operation for Town Hall to be Monday 8AM-6PM, Tuesday through Thursday 8AM- 4:30PM, and Friday 8AM-12:30PM, effective Monday, April 3, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to standardize core hours of operation for Town Hall to be Monday 8AM-6PM, Tuesday through Thursday 8AM- 4:30PM, and Friday 8AM-12:30PM, effective Monday, April 3, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to standardize core hours of operation for Town Hall to be Monday 8AM-6PM, Tuesday through Thursday 8AM- 4:30PM, and Friday 8AM-12:30PM, effective Monday, April 3, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the acquisition of 32 and 36 King Street, Littleton, for $3.5 million dollars, as outlined in the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town and Groton Hill Music, Inc., dated February...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the acquisition of 32 and 36 King Street, Littleton, for $3.5 million dollars, as outlined in the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town and Groton Hill Music, Inc., dated February 13, 2023, direct the Town Administrator, or their designee, to take all necessary steps to effectuate the purchase of the property, including the transfer of the required funds, and authorize Town Counsel to sign any and all necessary documents related to such acquisition; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to approve the acquisition of 32 and 36 King Street, Littleton, for $3.5 million dollars, as outlined in the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town and Groton Hill Music, Inc., dated February 13, 2023, direct the Town Administrator, or their designee, to take all necessary steps to effectuate the purchase of the property, including the transfer of the required funds, and authorize Town Counsel to sign any and all necessary documents related to such acquisition; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Approve the minutes of March 6, March 9, March 13 and March 14, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board approve the minutes of March 6, March 9, March 13 and March 14, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board approve the minutes of March 6, March 9, March 13 and March 14, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Adjourn
Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, 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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