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January 22, 2024
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gary Wilson, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison, Chuck DeCoste
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (the minutes note: “arriving during Exec. Session”).
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to #2 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to #2 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Police, Fire, Dispatch, and Public Works Unions) And, Executive Session #2 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Interim Fire Chief) The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Yes; Karen Morrison Yes; Matthew Nordhaus Yes; Gary Wilson Yes; Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“arriving during Exec. Session”); the vote names the 4 other members present.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to #2 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Police, Fire, Dispatch, and Public Works Unions) And, Executive Session #2 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Interim Fire Chief) The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Yes; Karen Morrison Yes; Matthew Nordhaus Yes; Gary Wilson Yes; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
4. National Grid Letter on the integrated vegetation management program at 48
Pursuant to MGL C.44, §31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44, §31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Gary Wilson Aye;
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.44, §31D, to approve incurring expenses in excess of the available appropriation for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Gary Wilson Aye;.” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
36 King Street Reuse
Open the public hearing for All Alcoholic Beverage License for Littleton Convenience
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board open the public hearing for All Alcoholic Beverage License for Littleton Convenience; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board open the public hearing for All Alcoholic Beverage License for Littleton Convenience; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Close the public hearing
Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Chuck DeCoste Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: DeCoste)
Approve the requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Jay Ram Kabir, Inc. d/b/a Littleton...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Jay Ram Kabir, Inc. d/b/a Littleton Convenience, 12 Jennifer St., 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 requested change of category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcoholic Beverage License, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by licensee, Jay Ram Kabir, Inc. d/b/a Littleton Convenience, 12 Jennifer St., Littleton, MA; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize Select Board Chair Gary Wilson to sign/endorse amended correspondence to Governor Maura Healey regarding MBTA Community Zoning on behalf of the Littleton Select Board as amended
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Select Board Chair Gary Wilson to sign/endorse amended correspondence to Governor Maura Healey regarding MBTA Community Zoning on behalf of the Littleton Select Board 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 authorize Select Board Chair Gary Wilson to sign/endorse amended correspondence to Governor Maura Healey regarding MBTA Community Zoning on behalf of the Littleton Select Board as amended; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the revised job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector and Payroll Manager and regrade the position in the Town of Littleton Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule A,...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the revised job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector and Payroll Manager and regrade the position in the Town of Littleton Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule A, from Grade 14 to Grade 15; 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 revised job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector and Payroll Manager and regrade the position in the Town of Littleton Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule A, from Grade 14 to Grade 15; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the revisions to the Select Board's Alcohol Licensing Policy within the Select Board's Regulations and Policies as printed in the Select Board meeting packet
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the revisions to the Select Board's Alcohol Licensing Policy within the Select Board's Regulations and Policies as printed in the Select Board meeting packet; 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 revisions to the Select Board's Alcohol Licensing Policy within the Select Board's Regulations and Policies as printed in the Select Board meeting packet; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee Meeting on December 5, 2023 as amended
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee Meeting on December 5, 2023 as amended Seconded by Mattthew 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 the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee Meeting on December 5, 2023 as amended Seconded by Mattthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the meeting minutes of the Select Board meeting on January 8, 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of the Select Board meeting on January 8, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe minutes say Chuck DeCoste arrived after the meeting began (“arriving during Exec. Session”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of the Select Board meeting on January 8, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
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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