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May 28, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Gary Wilson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Per MGL C40, Section 111F, to Transfer $150K from the Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund, effective as of July 1, 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025) for the payment of expenses for providing replacement...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, per MGL C40, Section 111F, to Transfer $150K from the Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund, effective as of July 1, 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025) for the payment of expenses for providing replacement services for injured firefighters. Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, per MGL C40, Section 111F, to Transfer $150K from the Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund, effective as of July 1, 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025) for the payment of expenses for providing replacement services for injured firefighters. Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Establish a new position for a Seasonal Equipment Operator on Grade 6 on the Town's Compensation Grid, Schedule B-2, Temporary/Seasonal Employees
Karen Morrison made the motion that the Select Board vote to amend the Town's Compensation Grid, Schedule B-2, Temporary/Seasonal Employees by creating Grades 5 and 6 as shown on the proposed Schedule B-2 grid, and Move that the Select Board vote to establish a new position for a Seasonal Equipment Operator on Grade 6 on the Town's Compensation Grid, Schedule B-2, Temporary/Seasonal Employees; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste and Gary Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Karen Morrison made the motion that the Select Board vote to amend the Town's Compensation Grid, Schedule B-2, Temporary/Seasonal Employees by creating Grades 5 and 6 as shown on the proposed Schedule B-2 grid, and Move that the Select Board vote to establish a new position for a Seasonal Equipment Operator on Grade 6 on the Town's Compensation Grid, Schedule B-2, Temporary/Seasonal Employees; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Morrison, second: Wilson)
Hire Kim Prehl as the Assessing Clerk/Field Lister, at Grade 9, Step 5
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to hire Kim Prehl as the Assessing Clerk/Field Lister, at Grade 9, Step 5; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to hire Kim Prehl as the Assessing Clerk/Field Lister, at Grade 9, Step 5; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Appoint Benjamin T. Hankins Jr. as a Member of the Housing Authority for a term of 3 years expiring June 30, 2027
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Benjamin T. Hankins Jr. as a Member of the Housing Authority for a term of 3 years expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motin passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Benjamin T. Hankins Jr. as a Member of the Housing Authority for a term of 3 years expiring June 30, 2027; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motin passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
36 King Street Reuse
Reassign their committee liaisons and representatives per the discussion at the May 28th Select Board meeting
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to reassign their committee liaisons and representatives per the discussion at the May 28th Select Board meeting; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to reassign their committee liaisons and representatives per the discussion at the May 28th Select Board meeting; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
Authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute Amendment #1 of the Owners Project Services contract for the 36 King Street Renovation Project with the Vertex Companies, Inc. for $133,472,...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute Amendment #1 of the Designer Services/Construction Administration contract for the 36 King Street Renovation Project with LLB Architects for $80,400, and MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute Amendment #1 of the Owners Project Services contract for the 36 King Street Renovation Project with the Vertex Companies, Inc. for $133,472, and MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute a contract with Classic Construction for the rehabilitation of 36 King Street for $2,180,000. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute Amendment #1 of the Designer Services/Construction Administration contract for the 36 King Street Renovation Project with LLB Architects for $80,400, and MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute Amendment #1 of the Owners Project Services contract for the 36 King Street Renovation Project with the Vertex Companies, Inc. for $133,472, and MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute a contract with Classic Construction for the rehabilitation of 36 King Street for $2,180,000. Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute a contract with Studio G for Designer Services for the Shaker Lane Elementary School MSBA Project for the amount not to exceed $650K
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute a contract with Studio G for Designer Services for the Shaker Lane Elementary School MSBA Project for the amount not to exceed $650K; Seconded by Karen Morrision; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute a contract with Studio G for Designer Services for the Shaker Lane Elementary School MSBA Project for the amount not to exceed $650K; Seconded by Karen Morrision; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Authorize the Town Accountant to transfer any amount from a departmental or other appropriation to any other appropriation to address any deficits within the Town of Littleton Fiscal Year 2024...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Accountant to transfer any amount from a departmental or other appropriation to any other appropriation to address any deficits within the Town of Littleton Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Accountant to transfer any amount from a departmental or other appropriation to any other appropriation to address any deficits within the Town of Littleton Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee/Community Preservation Committee meeting on May 7, 2024 and the Select Board Meeting on May 13, 2024
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee/Community Preservation Committee meeting on May 7, 2024 and the Select Board Meeting on May 13, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrision; 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/Finance Committee/Community Preservation Committee meeting on May 7, 2024 and the Select Board Meeting on May 13, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrision; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrision; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Karen Morrision; 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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