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April 10, 2023
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Cindy Napoli, Mark Rambacher
Absent: None
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Enter 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...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board enter 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; 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 enter 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; 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)
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Appoint Mr. Brian Keefe as a reserve police officer for the Town of Littleton
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Mr. Brian Keefe as a reserve police officer for the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Mr. Brian Keefe as a reserve police officer for the Town of Littleton; 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 of $23,558.70 from the Littleton Children's...
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 of $23,558.70 from the Littleton Children's Fund; 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 of $23,558.70 from the Littleton Children's Fund; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Certify that as of April 10, 2023, it is the intention of the Select Board that the property located at 32-36 King Street in Littleton will be used to house certain Town offices and, that the Town...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to certify that as of April 10, 2023, it is the intention of the Select Board that the property located at 32-36 King Street in Littleton will be used to house certain Town offices and, that the Town does not currently anticipate that the property to be acquired with the $3,500,000 Land Acquisition Bonds or any portion thereof, will be leased, rented, managed or otherwise exclusively committed to a third party, or sold for so long as any bonds or notes are outstanding; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to certify that as of April 10, 2023, it is the intention of the Select Board that the property located at 32-36 King Street in Littleton will be used to house certain Town offices and, that the Town does not currently anticipate that the property to be acquired with the $3,500,000 Land Acquisition Bonds or any portion thereof, will be leased, rented, managed or otherwise exclusively committed to a third party, or sold for so long as any bonds or notes are outstanding; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2023; and, further, to invite input from the general public, the Board of Health, and Highway Department; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM on the fee structure and regulations for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2023; and, further, to invite input from the general public, the Board of Health, and Highway Department; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for LCTV, with a term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for LCTV, with a term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; 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,§4A, to authorize execution of an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Boxborough for LCTV, with a term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Melissa Luongo as a Member of the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years expiring June 30, 2026
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Melissa Luongo as a Member of the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Melissa Luongo as a Member of the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Ryan Ferrara as Interim Town Administrator effective as of March 27, 2023, through August 31, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Ryan Ferrara as Interim Town Administrator effective as of March 27, 2023, through August 31, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Ryan Ferrara as Interim Town Administrator effective as of March 27, 2023, through August 31, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Appoint Ryan Ferrara as a member of the Agricultural Working Group
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24, to appoint Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC); said appointment is for a 3-year term from this date And MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Ryan Ferrara as a member of the Agricultural Working Group; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24, to appoint Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC); said appointment is for a 3-year term from this date And MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Ryan Ferrara as a member of the Agricultural Working Group; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to serve as "Chief Executive Officer" with the authority to execute all agreements with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) regarding the...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to serve as "Chief Executive Officer" with the authority to execute all agreements with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) regarding the Shaker Lane Elementary School project, on behalf of the Littleton Select Board. (MSBA Project No. 202101580005); Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to serve as "Chief Executive Officer" with the authority to execute all agreements with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) regarding the Shaker Lane Elementary School project, on behalf of the Littleton Select Board. (MSBA Project No. 202101580005); Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Post the warrant for the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to post the warrant for the May 1, 2023 Annual 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 post the warrant for the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Post the election warrant for the May 6, 2023 Town Election
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to post the election warrant for the May 6, 2023 Town Election; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to post the election warrant for the May 6, 2023 Town Election; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Rambacher)
Approve the application from Madavi Oliver, owner of 20 Meetinghouse d/b/a Meetinghouse Market, for use of the Upper Littleton Common for two market events, planned for May 13 and September 24,...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application from Madavi Oliver, owner of 20 Meetinghouse d/b/a Meetinghouse Market, for use of the Upper Littleton Common for two market events, planned for May 13 and September 24, 2023; for a maximum of 15 market tents to be located on the Common along Meetinghouse Road. Use of the Common would be in accordance with the conditions for the use of the Littleton Common for the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (including setup) on both days; 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 application from Madavi Oliver, owner of 20 Meetinghouse d/b/a Meetinghouse Market, for use of the Upper Littleton Common for two market events, planned for May 13 and September 24, 2023; for a maximum of 15 market tents to be located on the Common along Meetinghouse Road. Use of the Common would be in accordance with the conditions for the use of the Littleton Common for the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (including setup) on both days; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for the Littleton Country Gardner's Annual Plant Sale on May 13, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM including set-up on May 12, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for the Littleton Country Gardner's Annual Plant Sale on May 13, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM including set-up on May 12, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for the Littleton Country Gardner's Annual Plant Sale on May 13, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM including set-up on May 12, 2023; Seconded by Cindy Napoli; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Napoli)
Amend the following Regulations and Policies subject to Town Counsel review: Article V, Parking Article VI, Signs and Materials in Streets Chapter 11, Valuable Second-Hand Items Chapter 2,...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to amend the following Regulations and Policies subject to Town Counsel review: Article V, Parking Article VI, Signs and Materials in Streets Chapter 11, Valuable Second-Hand Items Chapter 2, Amusement Devices Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to amend the following Regulations and Policies subject to Town Counsel review: Article V, Parking Article VI, Signs and Materials in Streets Chapter 11, Valuable Second-Hand Items Chapter 2, Amusement Devices Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Wilson)
Approve the meeting minutes from the meeting on March 27, 2023
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the meeting on March 27, 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 meeting on March 27, 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 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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