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November 20, 2023
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste left the meeting before it ended (the minutes note: “Chuck leaving at 8:53”).
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss 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 into Executive Session and will reconvene in open session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to discuss 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 into Executive Session and will reconvene in open session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
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Pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 31, 2023, as follows: Approved...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 31, 2023, as follows: Approved without further conditions: Baron Way, Countryside Road, Cricket Lane, Deer Run Road - Nashoba Woodlands, Great Road (#504 - #512 plowing only), Green Needles Road (Nashoba Woodlands section), Green Needles Road (back half), Hiddenwood Path, Oak Ridge Road, Omega Way, Robinwood Road, Rock Place, Silver Birch Lane, Starr Hill, Winged Cove Road, Whispering Pine Drive, Whitcomb Avenue; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus and Karen Morrison). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to its August 28, 2000 policy on plowing/sanding private ways to approve the list of roads as recommended by the Highway Department report dated October 31, 2023, as follows: Approved without further conditions: Baron Way, Countryside Road, Cricket Lane, Deer Run Road - Nashoba Woodlands, Great Road (#504 - #512 plowing only), Green Needles Road (Nashoba Woodlands section), Green Needles Road (back half), Hiddenwood Path, Oak Ridge Road, Omega Way, Robinwood Road, Rock Place, Silver Birch Lane, Starr Hill, Winged Cove Road, Whispering Pine Drive, Whitcomb Avenue; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Authorize DPW Director Stephen Jahnle to execute a contract agreement between the Town and Tighe and Bond in the amount of $147,000 to conduct a condition assessment of the Town's stormwater...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize DPW Director Stephen Jahnle to execute a contract agreement between the Town and Tighe and Bond in the amount of $147,000 to conduct a condition assessment of the Town's stormwater collection system, including but not limited to catch basins, manholes, culverts and pipes; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize DPW Director Stephen Jahnle to execute a contract agreement between the Town and Tighe and Bond in the amount of $147,000 to conduct a condition assessment of the Town's stormwater collection system, including but not limited to catch basins, manholes, culverts and pipes; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract, and approve the exemption of Mr. Tyler Strange as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract, and approve the exemption of Mr. Tyler Strange as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to acknowledge a Disclosure by a Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract, and approve the exemption of Mr. Tyler Strange as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the Friends of the Veterans' to hang "Veteran Cards" on trees on the Littleton Town Common from Friday, November 24, 2023 through Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Friends of the Veterans' to hang "Veteran Cards" on trees on the Littleton Town Common from Friday, November 24, 2023 through Tuesday, January 2, 2024; 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 Friends of the Veterans' to hang "Veteran Cards" on trees on the Littleton Town Common from Friday, November 24, 2023 through Tuesday, January 2, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
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Approve of the promotion of Mr. Sean Coffey to the position of Deputy Fire Chief at Grade 17, Step 7 of the Fiscal Year 2024 Classification and Compensation Plan for Schedule A employees
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve of the promotion of Mr. Sean Coffey to the position of Deputy Fire Chief at Grade 17, Step 7 of the Fiscal Year 2024 Classification and Compensation Plan for Schedule A employees; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve of the promotion of Mr. Sean Coffey to the position of Deputy Fire Chief at Grade 17, Step 7 of the Fiscal Year 2024 Classification and Compensation Plan for Schedule A employees; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Approve of the promotion of Mr. Douglas Landry to the position of Police Lieutenant at Grade 15, Step 8
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve of the promotion of Mr. Douglas Landry to the position of Police Lieutenant at Grade 15, Step 8; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve of the promotion of Mr. Douglas Landry to the position of Police Lieutenant at Grade 15, Step 8; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Appoint Sanjay Gowda as a member of the Economic Development Committee for a term with no expiration date
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Sanjay Gowda as a member of the Economic Development Committee for a term with no expiration date; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Sanjay Gowda as a member of the Economic Development Committee for a term with no expiration date; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
The motion that the Select Board vote to appoint David K. Astolfi as a member of the Littleton Community Television (LCTV) Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026
Mark Rambacher made the motion the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint David K. Astolfi as a member of the Littleton Community Television (LCTV) Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint David K. Astolfi as a member of the Littleton Community Television (LCTV) Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Update Select Board's Regulations and Policies, Policy 3: Policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non- Monetary Gifts for Public Purposes
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to update Select Board's Regulations and Policies, Policy 3: Policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non- Monetary Gifts for Public Purposes; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to update Select Board's Regulations and Policies, Policy 3: Policy on Solicitation and Acceptance of Monetary and Non- Monetary Gifts for Public Purposes; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Establish a Flag Policy to be added to the Select Board's Regulations and Policies as amended
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to establish a Flag Policy to be added to the Select Board's Regulations and Policies 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 establish a Flag Policy to be added to the Select Board's Regulations and Policies as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve a lease agreement between the Town and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Littleton Post 6556, located at 21 Taylor Street through June 30, 2026 subject to form by Town Counsel
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve a lease agreement between the Town and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Littleton Post 6556, located at 21 Taylor Street through June 30, 2026 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 agreement between the Town and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Littleton Post 6556, located at 21 Taylor Street through June 30, 2026 subject to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Littleton Select Board and 550 King Street LLC, as presented at the November 20,...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Littleton Select Board and 550 King Street LLC, as presented at the November 20, 2023 Select Board meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Littleton Select Board and 550 King Street LLC, as presented at the November 20, 2023 Select Board meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute a contract agreement between the Town and Nashoba Security, Inc., dba NSI Security, in the amount of $131,000 to provide equipment,...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute a contract agreement between the Town and Nashoba Security, Inc., dba NSI Security, in the amount of $131,000 to provide equipment, installation and related services for the upgrade of the access control and security system at the Littleton Police Department located at 500 Great Road; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Interim Town Administrator, Ryan Ferrara, to execute a contract agreement between the Town and Nashoba Security, Inc., dba NSI Security, in the amount of $131,000 to provide equipment, installation and related services for the upgrade of the access control and security system at the Littleton Police Department located at 500 Great Road; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Approve the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2023 as amended
A. Approve the minutes of November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2023 Included in the Board's packet were draft minutes from the meetings on November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2023. Mark Rambacher that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2023 as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A. Approve the minutes of November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2023 Included in the Board's packet were draft minutes from the meetings on November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2023. Mark Rambacher that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2023 as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, 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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