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March 25, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Mark Rambacher, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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...
Mark Rambacher 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 Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher 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 Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
36. Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget Line-Item Transfers
Finalize the insertion of the above articles with the exception of Articles 15, 24, 26, 27, 29, 33, 34 and 35 onto the warrant for the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to finalize the insertion of the above articles with the exception of Articles 15, 24, 26, 27, 29, 33, 34 and 35 onto the warrant for the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Mathew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to finalize the insertion of the above articles with the exception of Articles 15, 24, 26, 27, 29, 33, 34 and 35 onto the warrant for the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Mathew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Regrade the Building Department Office Coordinator position from a Grade 8 to a Grade 9, retroactive to July 1, 2023
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to regrade the Building Department Office Coordinator position from a Grade 8 to a Grade 9, retroactive to July 1, 2023; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Mark Rambacher abstained, noting that he was not in favor of the extent of the retroactive date.
Yes: DeCoste, Morrison, Nordhaus, WilsonAbstained: Rambacher
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to regrade the Building Department Office Coordinator position from a Grade 8 to a Grade 9, retroactive to July 1, 2023; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 4 to 0. Mark Rambacher abstained, noting that he was not in favor of the extent of the retroactive date..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint Town Accountant, Michelle Reynolds, to a three-year term retroactive to her initial appointment on May 8, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and Assistant Town Accountant, Ashley Gouveia, to a...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Town Accountant, Michelle Reynolds, to a three-year term retroactive to her initial appointment on May 8, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and Assistant Town Accountant, Ashley Gouveia, to a three-year term retroactive to her initial hiring/appointment on January 11, 2024, through June 30, 2026, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 49A; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Town Accountant, Michelle Reynolds, to a three-year term retroactive to her initial appointment on May 8, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and Assistant Town Accountant, Ashley Gouveia, to a three-year term retroactive to her initial hiring/appointment on January 11, 2024, through June 30, 2026, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 49A; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Appoint Deputy Fire Chief, Sean Coffey, as Interim Fire Chief for the period April 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion the Select Board appoint Deputy Fire Chief, Sean Coffey, as Interim Fire Chief for the period April 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion the Select Board appoint Deputy Fire Chief, Sean Coffey, as Interim Fire Chief for the period April 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Read and sign the Proclamation declaring Friday, April 28, 2023 and Friday, April 26, 2024 Arbor Day in the Town of Littleton
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board read and sign the Proclamation declaring Friday, April 28, 2023 and Friday, April 26, 2024 Arbor Day in the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board read and sign the Proclamation declaring Friday, April 28, 2023 and Friday, April 26, 2024 Arbor Day in the Town of Littleton; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Approve the use of the lower or upper Littleton Common for the Littleton Country Gardner's Annual Plant Sale on May 11, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM including set-up on May 10, 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board approve the use of the lower or upper Littleton Common for the Littleton Country Gardner's Annual Plant Sale on May 11, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM including set-up on May 10, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board approve the use of the lower or upper Littleton Common for the Littleton Country Gardner's Annual Plant Sale on May 11, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM including set-up on May 10, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
Authorize ARPA funding, consistent with the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, for $720,000 to apply to the Town's Sewer Betterment Payment; and, $280,000 for partial funding of an HVAC unit...
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize ARPA funding, consistent with the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, for $720,000 to apply to the Town's Sewer Betterment Payment; and, $280,000 for partial funding of an HVAC unit replacement at Littleton High School; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize ARPA funding, consistent with the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, for $720,000 to apply to the Town's Sewer Betterment Payment; and, $280,000 for partial funding of an HVAC unit replacement at Littleton High School; 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 January 24, 2023 and the Select Board Meeting on March 11, 2024
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee meeting on January 24, 2023 and the Select Board Meeting on March 11, 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 meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee meeting on January 24, 2023 and the Select Board Meeting on March 11, 2024; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 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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