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March 11, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison, Gary Wilson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Gary Wilson took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Make a conditional offer of employment to Steele McCurdy for the Interim/Permanent Fire Chief position pending successful contract negotiations with the Select Board and/or their designee and...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board make a conditional offer of employment to Steele McCurdy for the Interim/Permanent Fire Chief position pending successful contract negotiations with the Select Board and/or their designee and pending a successful background check, reference check, drug/alcohol test, psychological exam, and fitness for duty evaluation; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board make a conditional offer of employment to Steele McCurdy for the Interim/Permanent Fire Chief position pending successful contract negotiations with the Select Board and/or their designee and pending a successful background check, reference check, drug/alcohol test, psychological exam, and fitness for duty evaluation; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Enter into 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...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board enter into 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. (Fire Chief, Police, Fire, Dispatch, and Public Works Unions and 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 Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0.
The minutes name Matthew Nordhaus as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board enter into 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. (Fire Chief, Police, Fire, Dispatch, and Public Works Unions and 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 Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye. Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus)
6. Xfinity Letter regarding an increase in license fees
Found sufficient evidence that on that on January 26, 2024 Jay Ram Kabir d/b/a Littleton Convenience located d at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton, MA sold alcoholic beverages to a person under 21...
Mark Rambacher made the motion the Select Board found sufficient evidence that on that on January 26, 2024 Jay Ram Kabir d/b/a Littleton Convenience located d at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton, MA sold alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age in violation of 204 CMR 2.05(2), permitting an illegality on the licensed premise to wit G.L. c.138, §34 and the Select Board's Policy 2, which requires compliance with G.L. c. 138; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion the Select Board found sufficient evidence that on that on January 26, 2024 Jay Ram Kabir d/b/a Littleton Convenience located d at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton, MA sold alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age in violation of 204 CMR 2.05(2), permitting an illegality on the licensed premise to wit G.L. c.138, §34 and the Select Board's Policy 2, which requires compliance with G.L. c. 138; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Pursuant to G.L. c. 138, §§ 23, 64, suspend the Section 15 package store license held by Jay Ram Kabir, d/b/a as Littleton Convenience located at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton, MA for a period of...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board Pursuant to G.L. c. 138, §§ 23, 64, suspend the Section 15 package store license held by Jay Ram Kabir, d/b/a as Littleton Convenience located at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton, MA for a period of 6 days with 3 days held in abeyance to be served consecutively from March 15 through March 17, 2024 and further state that during the period of such suspension the licensee must conspicuously post notice on the door of the establishment, the doors into the coolers holding any alcohol and by the registers informing the patrons that its liquor license has been suspended due to determination that the licensee sold alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of ag; the signs shall be provided by the town. Time limit on the abeyance was determined to be March 15, 2025. Seconded by Mathew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board Pursuant to G.L. c. 138, §§ 23, 64, suspend the Section 15 package store license held by Jay Ram Kabir, d/b/a as Littleton Convenience located at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton, MA for a period of 6 days with 3 days held in abeyance to be served consecutively from March 15 through March 17, 2024 and further state that during the period of such suspension the licensee must conspicuously post notice on the door of the establishment, the doors into the coolers holding any alcohol and by the registers informing the patrons that its liquor license has been suspended due to determination that the licensee sold alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of ag; the signs shall be provided by the town. Time limit on the abeyance was determined to be March 15, 2025. Seconded by Mathew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye; Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Condition the Section 15 Package Store License L5 Jay Ram Kabir, d/b/a as Littleton Convenience located at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton on the following conditions: 1) all current employees of...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board condition the Section 15 Package Store License L5 Jay Ram Kabir, d/b/a as Littleton Convenience located at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton on the following conditions: 1) all current employees of the establishment that sell alcohol shall complete training for intervention process premises alcohol serving training course or the beverage alcohol training program provided by MASSPACK or a program approved by the Select Board by April 30, 2024 and be retrained prior to the certification. New employees shall be trained with 30 days of hiring. A copy of training certificates shall be provided to the Select Board within 30 days of completion of any training. 2) The licensee shall use card scanners at the establishment to ensure that the identification provided by patrons is valid and 3) the licensee shall work with the Police Department to ensure implementation of these conditions; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board condition the Section 15 Package Store License L5 Jay Ram Kabir, d/b/a as Littleton Convenience located at 12 Jennifer Street, Littleton on the following conditions: 1) all current employees of the establishment that sell alcohol shall complete training for intervention process premises alcohol serving training course or the beverage alcohol training program provided by MASSPACK or a program approved by the Select Board by April 30, 2024 and be retrained prior to the certification. New employees shall be trained with 30 days of hiring. A copy of training certificates shall be provided to the Select Board within 30 days of completion of any training. 2) The licensee shall use card scanners at the establishment to ensure that the identification provided by patrons is valid and 3) the licensee shall work with the Police Department to ensure implementation of these conditions; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize the Town Administrator to send notice of the Select Board's decision to the licensee and a copy to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to send notice of the Select Board's decision to the licensee and a copy to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to send notice of the Select Board's decision to the licensee and a copy to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Close the hearing
Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to close the hearing; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
7. Select Board/Town Administrator Updates
Approve the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Interim Fire Chief, George T. Clancy for the period January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote approve the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Interim Fire Chief, George T. Clancy for the period January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote approve the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Interim Fire Chief, George T. Clancy for the period January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; 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 Abigail Warnock as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter...
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 Abigail Warnock as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; 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 Abigail Warnock as a municipal employee in accordance with MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20(b); Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for the display of signs with photos of Littleton graduating seniors
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for the display of signs with photos of Littleton graduating seniors; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board approve the use of the lower Littleton Common for the display of signs with photos of Littleton graduating seniors; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
33. Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget Line-Item Transfers
Approve adding the list of articles presented and amended at their meeting to the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Warrant report
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board approve adding the list of articles presented and amended at their meeting to the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Warrant report; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board approve adding the list of articles presented and amended at their meeting to the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Warrant report; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
9. Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee meetings on January 17, 2023 and February 26, 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee meetings on January 17, 2023 and February 26, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; 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 meetings on January 17, 2023 and February 26, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Mark Rambacher Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Gary Wilson Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Adjourn
Karen Morrison made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Garil Wilson Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Morrison made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Garil Wilson Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Morrison, second: Nordhaus)
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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