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September 9, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mark Rambacher, who is counted absent.
Present: Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Chuck DeCoste, Gary Wilson
Absent: Mark Rambacher
Every vote, in order
5. Smith Conservation Land update
Establish the position of Assistant Youth Services Librarian as a Grade 10 on Compensation Plan, Schedule A, Permanent Full and Part-Time Employees
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the proposed job description for the Assistant Youth Services Librarian And, MOVE that the Select Board establish the position of Assistant Youth Services Librarian as a Grade 10 on Compensation Plan, Schedule A, Permanent Full and Part-Time Employees; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the proposed job description for the Assistant Youth Services Librarian And, MOVE that the Select Board establish the position of Assistant Youth Services Librarian as a Grade 10 on Compensation Plan, Schedule A, Permanent Full and Part-Time Employees; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
Approve the proposed amendment under Section II: Classification and Compensation, B. Compensation, 5. Movement and Re classification of Employees in the Town of Littleton Employee Handbook
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the proposed amendment under Section II: Classification and Compensation, B. Compensation, 5. Movement and Re classification of Employees in the Town of Littleton Employee Handbook; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste ; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to approve the proposed amendment under Section II: Classification and Compensation, B. Compensation, 5. Movement and Re classification of Employees in the Town of Littleton Employee Handbook; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste ; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Authorize the DPW Director, Stephen Jahnle, to execute a contract for $128,700 with Tighe and Bond, for Fiscal Year 2025 Landfill Post-Closure Compliance Assistance
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the DPW Director, Stephen Jahnle, to execute a contract for $128,700 with Tighe and Bond, for Fiscal Year 2025 Landfill Post-Closure Compliance Assistance; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the DPW Director, Stephen Jahnle, to execute a contract for $128,700 with Tighe and Bond, for Fiscal Year 2025 Landfill Post-Closure Compliance Assistance; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Authorize the DPW Director, Stephen Jahnle, to execute a contract at an amount not to exceed $54,982.00 with Fuss & O'Neill, Inc., for the Foster Street Phase 1 project
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the DPW Director, Stephen Jahnle, to execute a contract at an amount not to exceed $54,982.00 with Fuss & O'Neill, Inc., for the Foster Street Phase 1 project; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize the DPW Director, Stephen Jahnle, to execute a contract at an amount not to exceed $54,982.00 with Fuss & O'Neill, Inc., for the Foster Street Phase 1 project; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
Grant waiver from Policy SR7-4 subject to conditions to adequately ensure that the road is brought back to standards satisfactory to DPW inclusive of a bond or surety
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to grant waiver from Policy SR7-4 subject to conditions to adequately ensure that the road is brought back to standards satisfactory to DPW inclusive of a bond or surety; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to grant waiver from Policy SR7-4 subject to conditions to adequately ensure that the road is brought back to standards satisfactory to DPW inclusive of a bond or surety; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
7. Closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Matt White of Tavern in the Square Littleton, LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Matt White of Tavern in the Square Littleton, LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Littleton Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28, 2024, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §14 to issue a Special License (also known as a 1-day liquor license) to Matt White of Tavern in the Square Littleton, LLC for wine and malt beverages to be served during the Littleton Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28, 2024, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
On the cannabis Social Equity Policy and cannabis Host Community Agreement (HCA) application review process, as amended including the grading matrix for HCA's as amended
Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote on the cannabis Social Equity Policy and cannabis Host Community Agreement (HCA) application review process, as amended including the grading matrix for HCA's as amended; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 0.
Yes: DeCoste, Morrison, WilsonThe minutes say Matthew Nordhaus stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Gary Wilson made the motion that the Select Board vote on the cannabis Social Equity Policy and cannabis Host Community Agreement (HCA) application review process, as amended including the grading matrix for HCA's as amended; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 3 to 0..” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeCoste)
17. Zoning Article: Zoning bylaw amendment to "Article XXVII: Registered Marijuana
Approve the meeting minutes from the joint Select Board Meeting with the Finance Committee on August 12, 2024 as amended
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the meeting minutes from the joint Select Board Meeting with the Finance Committee on August 12, 2024 as amended; Seconded by Gary Wilson; 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 Meeting with the Finance Committee on August 12, 2024 as amended; Seconded by Gary Wilson; Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Wilson)
Adjourn
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 o 0.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 4 o 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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