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May 13, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 to 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 and Fire); The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and reconvene in open session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion to 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 and Fire); The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and reconvene in open session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Roll Call Vote: Chuck DeCoste Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Gary Wilson Aye; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Nordhaus)
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Elect Mark Rambacher as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Mark Rambacher as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Chuck DeCoste made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Mark Rambacher as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Matthew Nordhaus; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: DeCoste, second: Nordhaus)
Elect Karen Morrison as Vice-Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Karen Morrison as Vice-Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Karen Morrison as Vice-Chair of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Elect Matthew Nordhaus as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately
Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Matthew Nordhaus as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mark Rambacher made the motion that the Select Board vote to elect Matthew Nordhaus as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of one year, commencing immediately; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Rambacher, second: Morrison)
Approve of the Town of Littleton Select Board Code of Conduct Policy
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve of the Town of Littleton Select Board Code of Conduct Policy; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve of the Town of Littleton Select Board Code of Conduct Policy; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
Close the public hearing
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the public hearing; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2024 (specify). Stickers: Full price $155, Senior...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2024 (specify). Stickers: Full price $155, Senior $60, Second sticker $70, Senior Second Sticker $35; Per Bag: 33 Gal $3.75, 15 Gal $2.75, 8.5 Gal $1.75 and miscellaneous items fees for CRT's; TV's $24, Propane Tanks $15, Bulky Furniture $30, Large Metal Items $25, Mattresses $40; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 181, to establish the following fee structure for use of the Town of Littleton Transfer Station effective July 1, 2024 (specify). Stickers: Full price $155, Senior $60, Second sticker $70, Senior Second Sticker $35; Per Bag: 33 Gal $3.75, 15 Gal $2.75, 8.5 Gal $1.75 and miscellaneous items fees for CRT's; TV's $24, Propane Tanks $15, Bulky Furniture $30, Large Metal Items $25, Mattresses $40; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Close the public hearing
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the application submitted by Owner/Manager Gary W. Archer for a Common Victualler license under M.G.L. c.140, §2; for High Octane Brew Inc., d/b/a Gourmet Donuts located at 500 King...
Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Owner/Manager Gary W. Archer for a Common Victualler license under M.G.L. c.140, §2; for High Octane Brew Inc., d/b/a Gourmet Donuts located at 500 King Street, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the application submitted by Owner/Manager Gary W. Archer for a Common Victualler license under M.G.L. c.140, §2; for High Octane Brew Inc., d/b/a Gourmet Donuts located at 500 King Street, Littleton, MA; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
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Appoint Kathryn J. Harlow as a Member of the Cultural Council for a term of 2 years expiring June 30, 2026
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Kathryn J. Harlow as a Member of the Cultural Council for a term of 2 years expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Kathryn J. Harlow as a Member of the Cultural Council for a term of 2 years expiring June 30, 2026; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Appoint Brian Tarbox for a three-year term on the Finance Committee, expiring June 30, 2027
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Brian Tarbox for a three-year term on the Finance Committee, expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Brian Tarbox for a three-year term on the Finance Committee, expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/School Committee meeting on March 28, 2024 and the Select Board meeting on April 22, 2024
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/School Committee meeting on March 28, 2024 and the Select Board meeting on April 22, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 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/School Committee meeting on March 28, 2024 and the Select Board meeting on April 22, 2024; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 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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