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May 8, 2023
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Elect Gary Wilson as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Gary Wilson as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Gary Wilson as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Morrison)
Elect Chuck DeCoste as Vice- Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Chuck DeCoste as Vice- Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Chuck DeCoste as Vice- Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Morrison)
Elect Mark Rambacher as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Mark Rambacher as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
The minutes name Gary Wilson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Mark Rambacher as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson)
Approve the Town of Littleton Select Board Code of Conduct Policy as amended and included in the Select Board package
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board approve the Town of Littleton Select Board Code of Conduct Policy as amended and included in the Select Board package; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board approve the Town of Littleton Select Board Code of Conduct Policy as amended and included in the Select Board package; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
As follows relative to a five- member Town Administrator Selection Committee as prescribed by Town Code Chapter 3, Section 2: (A) to invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, and Personnel...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote as follows relative to a five- member Town Administrator Selection Committee as prescribed by Town Code Chapter 3, Section 2: (A) to invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, and Personnel Advisory Committee to each appoint one of its members to serve thereon; (B) to invite applications for appointment of a member at large with municipal management experience; and (C) to appoint Select Board member Matthew Nordhaus as chair of the TASC; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote as follows relative to a five- member Town Administrator Selection Committee as prescribed by Town Code Chapter 3, Section 2: (A) to invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, and Personnel Advisory Committee to each appoint one of its members to serve thereon; (B) to invite applications for appointment of a member at large with municipal management experience; and (C) to appoint Select Board member Matthew Nordhaus as chair of the TASC; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Continue the 4-JAXE hearing request to the May 22, 2023, Select Board meeting at 7:00 PM (at the request of 4-JAXE)
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to re-open the hearing for MGH- FEC, LLC d/b/a 4-JAXE, 806 Constitution Ave, Littleton, MA. And MOVE that the Select Board vote to continue the 4-JAXE hearing request to the May 22, 2023, Select Board meeting at 7:00 PM (at the request of 4-JAXE); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to re-open the hearing for MGH- FEC, LLC d/b/a 4-JAXE, 806 Constitution Ave, Littleton, MA. And MOVE that the Select Board vote to continue the 4-JAXE hearing request to the May 22, 2023, Select Board meeting at 7:00 PM (at the request of 4-JAXE); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Close the hearing
Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2023. Stickers: Full price $155.00; Senior $60.00;...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2023. Stickers: Full price $155.00; Senior $60.00; Second sticker $70.00; Senior Second Sticker $35; Per Bag: 33 Gal $3.50; 15 Gal $2.50; 8.5 Gal $1.50 and Miscellaneous items fees for Wood/building debris at $75.00 per pickup truck load; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2023. Stickers: Full price $155.00; Senior $60.00; Second sticker $70.00; Senior Second Sticker $35; Per Bag: 33 Gal $3.50; 15 Gal $2.50; 8.5 Gal $1.50 and Miscellaneous items fees for Wood/building debris at $75.00 per pickup truck load; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $4,457,179 Series A bond anticipation note dated May...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $4,457,179 Series A bond anticipation note dated May 17, 2023, sold to Jeffries LLC and maturing May 17, 2024, at 3.394% net interest cost for the following projects: Sewer Design - $2,071,929 - 10/29/18 - STM Art 10 Sewer Construction-$2,385,250 - 10/17/20 - STM Art 11 and a $7,578,989 Series B bond anticipation note dated May 17, 2023, sold to Jeffries LLC and maturing November 17, 2023, at 3.298% net interest cost for the following projects: Whitcomb Ave Wells - $2,401,400 05/07/18 - ATM Art 19 Water Treatment- PFAS - $1,779,500 - 10/28/19 STM Art 12 Indian Hill Building Purchase - $3,500,000 - 02/15/23 STM Art 7 Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to adopt the form of the vote prescribed by bond counsel, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof, relative to the approval of a $4,457,179 Series A bond anticipation note dated May 17, 2023, sold to Jeffries LLC and maturing May 17, 2024, at 3.394% net interest cost for the following projects: Sewer Design - $2,071,929 - 10/29/18 - STM Art 10 Sewer Construction-$2,385,250 - 10/17/20 - STM Art 11 and a $7,578,989 Series B bond anticipation note dated May 17, 2023, sold to Jeffries LLC and maturing November 17, 2023, at 3.298% net interest cost for the following projects: Whitcomb Ave Wells - $2,401,400 05/07/18 - ATM Art 19 Water Treatment- PFAS - $1,779,500 - 10/28/19 STM Art 12 Indian Hill Building Purchase - $3,500,000 - 02/15/23 STM Art 7 Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Authorize execution of an amendment to the contract with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for sealer of weights and measures services for the Town of Littleton in an amount not to...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize execution of an amendment to the contract with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for sealer of weights and measures services for the Town of Littleton in an amount not to exceed $9,000 for one year through Fiscal Year 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize execution of an amendment to the contract with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for sealer of weights and measures services for the Town of Littleton in an amount not to exceed $9,000 for one year through Fiscal Year 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 3, 2023 - alcohol sales during...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 3, 2023 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 3, 2023 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 14, 2023 - alcohol sales during...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 14, 2023 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 14, 2023 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 15, 2023 - alcohol sales during...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 15, 2023 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (June 15, 2023 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA. Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (July 22, 2023 - alcohol sales during...
Mark Rambacher the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (July 22, 2023 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Stevie's Eatery, LLC; Owner/Operator Stephen Dembro for a special 1-day Wine & Malt only (pouring) license for an event (July 22, 2023 - alcohol sales during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM); under M.G.L. c.138 §14; held at Stevie's Backroad Café & Catering - located at 1 Monarch Drive, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (second: Nordhaus)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 24, 2023
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of April 24, 2023; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of April 24, 2023; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Adjourn
Mark Rambacher made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
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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