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Littleton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 6, 2023

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

3. Verizon Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) Customer Notice

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 Reuben Hoar Library in the amount...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher 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 the donation to the Reuben Hoar Library in the amount of $10,000 from the John and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation for the purchase of books; 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.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 Reuben Hoar Library in the amount of $10,000 from the John and Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation for the purchase of books; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD

VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Dated: November 6, 2023. Mark Rambacher, Clerk of the Select Board 135164834v.1 Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Dated: November 6, 2023. Mark Rambacher, Clerk of the Select Board 135164834v.1 Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

36 King Street Reuse

Open the FY24 Tax Classification Public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made a motion to open the FY24 Tax Classification Public hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made a motion to open the FY24 Tax Classification Public hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Pursuant to MGL C.40§56, relative to the Fiscal Year 2024 property: To establish a residential factor as listed under Option 2 of the FY2024 classification hearing packet of 0.893449. To not adopt...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40§56, relative to the Fiscal Year 2024 property: To establish a residential factor as listed under Option 2 of the FY2024 classification hearing packet of 0.893449. To not adopt a Residential Exemption. To not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption 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.40§56, relative to the Fiscal Year 2024 property: To establish a residential factor as listed under Option 2 of the FY2024 classification hearing packet of 0.893449. To not adopt a Residential Exemption. To not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute all necessary documents to issue a Notice to Proceed to the Construction Manager, Commodore Builders, for the Center on Shattuck...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute all necessary documents to issue a Notice to Proceed to the Construction Manager, Commodore Builders, for the Center on Shattuck Street (Senior Center) project including solar panels and battery back-up; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute all necessary documents to issue a Notice to Proceed to the Construction Manager, Commodore Builders, for the Center on Shattuck Street (Senior Center) project including solar panels and battery back-up; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve a Lease Extension Agreement with the Littleton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6556, Inc., a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation, located at 21 Taylor Street, for the non-exclusive right of...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve a Lease Extension Agreement with the Littleton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6556, Inc., a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation, located at 21 Taylor Street, for the non-exclusive right of access to the property for the purposes of holding meetings and other events beginning November 30, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028 subject to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve a Lease Extension Agreement with the Littleton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6556, Inc., a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation, located at 21 Taylor Street, for the non-exclusive right of access to the property for the purposes of holding meetings and other events beginning November 30, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028 subject to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to pro-rate the liquor license upgrade for Common Convenience operating as 3Js and a G to pay two months of the $1000, the difference between the malt beverage and...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to pro-rate the liquor license upgrade for Common Convenience operating as 3Js and a G to pay two months of the $1000, the difference between the malt beverage and full liquor license; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to pro-rate the liquor license upgrade for Common Convenience operating as 3Js and a G to pay two months of the $1000, the difference between the malt beverage and full liquor license; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes from October 23, 2023 as amended

Minutes, page 6

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from October 23, 2023 as amended; 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 meeting minutes from October 23, 2023 as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mark Rambacher made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.

From the minutes

“Mark Rambacher made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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