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August 14, 2023
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk & Christopher Loring of Dirigible Brewing Company LLC for wine and malt beverages to...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk & Christopher Loring of Dirigible Brewing Company LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Springdell Farm event on Sunday, September 10, 2023, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Colin Knirk & Christopher Loring of Dirigible Brewing Company LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Springdell Farm event on Sunday, September 10, 2023, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint Edward Fultz for a three- year term on the Conservation Commission, expiring June 30, 2026
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Edward Fultz for a three- year term on the Conservation Commission, expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Edward Fultz for a three- year term on the Conservation Commission, expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint the Human Resources Director, Michelle Vibert, to a two-year term on the Personnel Advisory Committee (PAC), expiring June 30, 2025
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint the Human Resources Director, Michelle Vibert, to a two-year term on the Personnel Advisory Committee (PAC), expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint the Human Resources Director, Michelle Vibert, to a two-year term on the Personnel Advisory Committee (PAC), expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint Emily Squires for a three- year term on the Sustainability Committee, expiring June 30, 2026
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Emily Squires for a three- year term on the Sustainability Committee, expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Emily Squires for a three- year term on the Sustainability Committee, expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint Tatiana Scott for a two-year term on the Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC), expiring June 30, 2025
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Tatiana Scott for a two-year term on the Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC), expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Tatiana Scott for a two-year term on the Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC), expiring June 30, 2025; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
0. Chuck noted that the SB usually follows the recommendation of the Commissioners and made
Joint vote with the Littleton Electric Light and Water Department: §11, to vote to appoint Melissa Hebert to fill the vacancy on the Littleton Board of Light & Water Commissioners through the May...
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board and Littleton Electric Light and Water Department vote pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to vote to appoint Melissa Hebert to fill the vacancy on the Littleton Board of Light & Water Commissioners through the May 2024 Annual Town Election; Seconded by Richard Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Dick Taylor Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Scott Larsen Aye, Ivan Pagacik Aye, Gary Wilson Nay, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Nay, Matthew Rambacher Nay. Motion passed 6 to 3.
Yes: DeCoste, MorrisonNo: Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonJoint vote of the Select Board and the Electric Light and Water Commissioners to fill a vacancy on the Commission. The roll call lists “Matthew Rambacher”; the discussion right after the vote (“Matthew and Mark said they would stay with a nay vote”) shows this is Mark Rambacher. The motion passed 6 to 3 overall; the Select Board members split 2-3. Gary Wilson then changed his vote and a revised motion was taken. It was seconded by Richard Taylor, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board and Littleton Electric Light and Water Department vote pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to vote to appoint Melissa Hebert to fill the vacancy on the Littleton Board of Light & Water Commissioners through the May 2024 Annual Town Election; Seconded by Richard Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Dick Taylor Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Scott Larsen Aye, Ivan Pagacik Aye, Gary Wilson Nay, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Nay, Matthew Rambacher Nay. Motion passed 6 to 3..” (Motion: DeCoste)
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board and Littleton Electric Light and Water Department vote pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to vote to appoint Melissa Hebert to fill the vacancy on the Littleton Board of Light & Water Commissioners through the May 2024 Annual Town Election; Seconded by Richard Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Dick Taylor Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Scott Larsen Aye, Ivan Pagacik Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Nay, Matthew Rambacher Nay. Motion passed 7 to 2.
Yes: DeCoste, Morrison, WilsonNo: Nordhaus, RambacherJoint vote of the Select Board and the Electric Light and Water Commissioners to fill a vacancy on the Commission. The roll call lists “Matthew Rambacher”; the discussion right after the vote (“Matthew and Mark said they would stay with a nay vote”) shows this is Mark Rambacher. This is the revised motion after Gary Wilson changed his vote; it passed 7 to 2 overall, with the Select Board members 3-2. It was seconded by Richard Taylor, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board and Littleton Electric Light and Water Department vote pursuant to MGL C.41,§11, to vote to appoint Melissa Hebert to fill the vacancy on the Littleton Board of Light & Water Commissioners through the May 2024 Annual Town Election; Seconded by Richard Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Dick Taylor Aye, Joe Knox Aye, Scott Larsen Aye, Ivan Pagacik Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Nay, Matthew Rambacher Nay. Motion passed 7 to 2..” (Motion: DeCoste)
Pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant therefor to open forthwith and close on Friday, September 15, 2023 at noon; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39,§10, to call a special town meeting for Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7 PM in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street; with the warrant therefor to open forthwith and close on Friday, September 15, 2023 at noon; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Request that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Management Resource Bureau initiate a review of the Town of Littleton's government structure to support the Select Board's goal of...
Mark Rambacher made the motion to request that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Management Resource Bureau initiate a review of the Town of Littleton's government structure to support the Select Board's goal of identifying organizational efficiencies to improve organizational sustainability; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to request that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Management Resource Bureau initiate a review of the Town of Littleton's government structure to support the Select Board's goal of identifying organizational efficiencies to improve organizational sustainability; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
2. Develop a plan for reuse of the former Indian Hill property and expansion of tennis courts at
Endorse the letter to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity included in the August 14, 2023 Select Board packet, endorsing Bills H.74 and S.34 - An...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to endorse the letter to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity included in the August 14, 2023 Select Board packet, endorsing Bills H.74 and S.34 - An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Mark Rambacher abstained.
Yes: DeCoste, Morrison, Nordhaus, WilsonAbstained: Rambacher
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to endorse the letter to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity included in the August 14, 2023 Select Board packet, endorsing Bills H.74 and S.34 - An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0. Mark Rambacher abstained..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Approve the amended meeting minutes from July 24, 2023
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the amended meeting minutes from July 24, 2023; 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 amended meeting minutes from July 24, 2023; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, 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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