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April 8, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mark Rambacher, who is counted absent.
Present: Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste, Matthew Nordhaus, Karen Morrison
Absent: Mark Rambacher
During the meeting:
- Karen Morrison took part remotely.
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...
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. (Police, Fire, Dispatch, and Public Works Unions and Interim Fire Chief); Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
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. (Police, Fire, Dispatch, and Public Works Unions and Interim Fire Chief); Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
5. Gift Acceptance from Friends of the Littleton Council on Aging and Peter Barbella
Appoint Steele McCurdy as Interim Fire Chief for a term of 3 years starting on or before July 8, 2024
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Steele McCurdy as Interim Fire Chief for a term of 3 years starting on or before July 8, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Steele McCurdy as Interim Fire Chief for a term of 3 years starting on or before July 8, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Karen Morrison Aye; Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Approve the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Interim Fire Chief Steele McCurdy subject to the start date as agreed upon mutually by the Chair of the Select Board and Steele...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Interim Fire Chief Steele McCurdy subject to the start date as agreed upon mutually by the Chair of the Select Board and Steele McCurdy; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the employment agreement between the Town of Littleton and Interim Fire Chief Steele McCurdy subject to the start date as agreed upon mutually by the Chair of the Select Board and Steele McCurdy; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
33. Citizen Petition: Voting Access for Littleton Residents
Approve the order of Articles for the Town Meeting Warrant as listed in the packet and as amended tonight moving Article 17 to position 31
Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board approve the order of Articles for the Town Meeting Warrant as listed in the packet and as amended tonight moving Article 17 to position 31; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 3 to 0. Karen Morrison abstained, saying that she did not have the list of articles to review;
Yes: DeCoste, Nordhaus, WilsonAbstained: Morrison
From the minutes
“Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board approve the order of Articles for the Town Meeting Warrant as listed in the packet and as amended tonight moving Article 17 to position 31; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste: Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 3 to 0. Karen Morrison abstained, saying that she did not have the list of articles to review;.” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Recommend Article 12
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board recommend Article 12; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board recommend Article 12; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Recommend Article 13
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board recommend Article 13; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board recommend Article 13; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye; Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Approve Articles as listed above; make recommendations on Articles as discussed at tonight's meeting; approve and sign the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting and approve the May...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board approve Articles as listed above; make recommendations on Articles as discussed at tonight's meeting; approve and sign the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting and approve the May 7, 2004 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Report and Warrant, as amended, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board approve Articles as listed above; make recommendations on Articles as discussed at tonight's meeting; approve and sign the May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for posting and approve the May 7, 2004 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Report and Warrant, as amended, subject to approval as to form by Town Counsel; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
36 King Street Reuse
Change the title of the Assistant Town Administrator to Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director and revise from Grade 19 to Grade 20, Step 8 on Compensation Plan Schedule A retroactively to...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to change the title of the Assistant Town Administrator to Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director and revise from Grade 19 to Grade 20, Step 8 on Compensation Plan Schedule A retroactively to February 5, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to change the title of the Assistant Town Administrator to Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director and revise from Grade 19 to Grade 20, Step 8 on Compensation Plan Schedule A retroactively to February 5, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Approve the request of the American Diabetes Association to use town roads for the Tour de Cure on Sunday, August 18, 2024
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request of the American Diabetes Association to use town roads for the Tour de Cure on Sunday, August 18, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request of the American Diabetes Association to use town roads for the Tour de Cure on Sunday, August 18, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Approve the Cultural Council's request to place 12" flowers and butterflies on Town owned property. Locations include - Town Common, Police and Fire Stations and the park at the crossing of...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Cultural Council's request to place 12" flowers and butterflies on Town owned property. Locations include - Town Common, Police and Fire Stations and the park at the crossing of Harwood and Tahattawan Roads; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Cultural Council's request to place 12" flowers and butterflies on Town owned property. Locations include - Town Common, Police and Fire Stations and the park at the crossing of Harwood and Tahattawan Roads; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
3. Email from Dianne Dickerson regarding the other required approvals
Approve the four One-Day Entertainment Licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 140, §183A, §186, and §§202-205 inclusive for The Rotary Club's Carnival event to be held on June 20 - 23, 2024...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the four One-Day Entertainment Licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 140, §183A, §186, and §§202-205 inclusive for The Rotary Club's Carnival event to be held on June 20 - 23, 2024 at 550 King Street, Littleton, MA for the following hours and waive the $60 entertainment license fee: -Thursday, June 20 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM -Friday, June 21 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM -Saturday, June 22 from 1:00PM - 11:00PM -Sunday, June 23 from 1:00PM - 9:00PM (Subject to obtaining approvals/permits from the Police Department, Fire Department, Highway Department, and Board of Health). Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the four One-Day Entertainment Licenses under the provisions of MGL Chapter 140, §183A, §186, and §§202-205 inclusive for The Rotary Club's Carnival event to be held on June 20 - 23, 2024 at 550 King Street, Littleton, MA for the following hours and waive the $60 entertainment license fee: -Thursday, June 20 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM -Friday, June 21 from 6:00PM - 11:00PM -Saturday, June 22 from 1:00PM - 11:00PM -Sunday, June 23 from 1:00PM - 9:00PM (Subject to obtaining approvals/permits from the Police Department, Fire Department, Highway Department, and Board of Health). Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Approve the Historical Commission's request to place signs/banners around town to advertise the annual Patriot's Day event on April 19th. Locations include Town Common, Fay Park, Historical...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Historical Commission's request to place signs/banners around town to advertise the annual Patriot's Day event on April 19th. Locations include Town Common, Fay Park, Historical Society building, Cromwell Way and the entrance to the transfer station; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Historical Commission's request to place signs/banners around town to advertise the annual Patriot's Day event on April 19th. Locations include Town Common, Fay Park, Historical Society building, Cromwell Way and the entrance to the transfer station; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee meeting on January 30, 2023 and the Select Board Meeting on March 25, 2024
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee meeting on January 30, 2023 and the Select Board Meeting on March 25, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee meeting on January 30, 2023 and the Select Board Meeting on March 25, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Roll Call Vote: Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Chuck DeCoste Aye, Gary Wilson Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
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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