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February 12, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Gary Wilson, who is counted absent.
Present: Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison
Absent: Gary Wilson
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session #1 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual,...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session #1 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. (Police Department and Fire Department). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after Executive Session Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Nordhaus, RambacherThe roll call does not list Karen Morrison, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session #1 under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21 (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. (Police Department and Fire Department). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after Executive Session Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
2. Civic Ready Notification
Per the recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee, to approve a revised job description for a Building Custodian, and establish the Building Custodian position on Grade 4 of Compensation...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, per the recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee, to approve a revised job description for a Building Custodian, and establish the Building Custodian position on Grade 4 of Compensation Plan Schedule A, Permanent Full and Part-Time Employees; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, per the recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee, to approve a revised job description for a Building Custodian, and establish the Building Custodian position on Grade 4 of Compensation Plan Schedule A, Permanent Full and Part-Time Employees; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Per the recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee, to approve a revised job description for a Seasonal Laborer - Cemetery, and establish the Seasonal Laborer - Cemetery position on Grade...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, per the recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee, to approve a revised job description for a Seasonal Laborer - Cemetery, and establish the Seasonal Laborer - Cemetery position on Grade 4 of Compensation Plan Schedule B-2, Temporary/Seasonal Employees; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, per the recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee, to approve a revised job description for a Seasonal Laborer - Cemetery, and establish the Seasonal Laborer - Cemetery position on Grade 4 of Compensation Plan Schedule B-2, Temporary/Seasonal Employees; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint Francis Dagle as Health Director, at Grade 16, Step 6
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Francis Dagle as Health Director, at Grade 16, Step 6; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Francis Dagle as Health Director, at Grade 16, Step 6; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Execute an Order of Taking for easements on Foster Street in accordance with the authority vested in it under Article 15 of the November 1, 2023, Special Town Meeting
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to execute an Order of Taking for easements on Foster Street in accordance with the authority vested in it under Article 15 of the November 1, 2023, Special Town Meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to execute an Order of Taking for easements on Foster Street in accordance with the authority vested in it under Article 15 of the November 1, 2023, Special Town Meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
2. Department of Public Works - Dedication of Municipal Parcels for the easements
The Select Board, having care, custody and control of a certain parcel of land in the Town of Littleton identified, dedicate portions of said parcels for the Main Street Corridor Project for...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board, having care, custody and control of a certain parcel of land in the Town of Littleton identified, dedicate portions of said parcels for the Main Street Corridor Project for purposes stated on the plans entitled "Massachusetts Department of Transportation Plan and Profile Foster Street, (Bridge No. L13-017 ) in the town of Littleton, Middlesex County 100% Submission Right of Way" prepared by Fuss & O'Neill dated October 21, 2022, revised June 2, 2023 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 7551, Page 414. Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board, having care, custody and control of a certain parcel of land in the Town of Littleton identified, dedicate portions of said parcels for the Main Street Corridor Project for purposes stated on the plans entitled "Massachusetts Department of Transportation Plan and Profile Foster Street, (Bridge No. L13-017 ) in the town of Littleton, Middlesex County 100% Submission Right of Way" prepared by Fuss & O'Neill dated October 21, 2022, revised June 2, 2023 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 7551, Page 414. Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Authorize DPW Director Stephen Jahnle, to execute a contract with Tighe & Bond for $158,400 for Environmental Consulting Services for FY2024/25 Landfill Post Closure Compliance
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize DPW Director Stephen Jahnle, to execute a contract with Tighe & Bond for $158,400 for Environmental Consulting Services for FY2024/25 Landfill Post Closure Compliance; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 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 with Tighe & Bond for $158,400 for Environmental Consulting Services for FY2024/25 Landfill Post Closure Compliance; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
36 King Street Reuse
Split the HCA payment of $20K from Patriot Beverage between the 2025 Patriots' Day events and the new senior center
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to split the HCA payment of $20K from Patriot Beverage between the 2025 Patriots' Day events and the new senior center; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes name Mark Rambacher as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to split the HCA payment of $20K from Patriot Beverage between the 2025 Patriots' Day events and the new senior center; Seconded by Mark Rambacher; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher)
Appoint Jonathan M. Vance 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 Jonathan M. Vance as a member of the Economic Development Committee for a term with no expiration date; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Jonathan M. Vance as a member of the Economic Development Committee for a term with no expiration date; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the amendment of the Entertainment and Automatic Amusement License for 4-JAXE, for the calendar year 2024 to add two video games
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the amendment of the Entertainment and Automatic Amusement License for 4-JAXE, for the calendar year 2024 to add two video games; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the amendment of the Entertainment and Automatic Amusement License for 4-JAXE, for the calendar year 2024 to add two video games; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrant for the Monday, May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrant on Monday, March 25, 2024 at noon; said town...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrant for the Monday, May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrant on Monday, March 25, 2024 at noon; said town meeting to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll call vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.39, §10 and Town Code §41-1, to open the warrant for the Monday, May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting forthwith, and to close said warrant on Monday, March 25, 2024 at noon; said town meeting to be held in the Charles Forbes Kaye Gymnasium, Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Street, Littleton; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll call vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Approve and sign the Election Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Election Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Election Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board meeting on January 22, 2024 and the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee Meetings on January 23, 2024 and January 29, 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board meeting on January 22, 2024 and the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee Meetings on January 23, 2024 and January 29, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Select Board meeting on January 22, 2024 and the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee Meetings on January 23, 2024 and January 29, 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 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 4 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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