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October 21, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Rambacher, Karen Morrison, Matthew Nordhaus, Gary Wilson, Chuck DeCoste
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...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote 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. (Fire Union). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Gary Wilson Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0.
Yes: Morrison, Nordhaus, Rambacher, WilsonThe roll call does not list Chuck DeCoste, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote 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. (Fire Union). The Select Board will adjourn to Executive Session and will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Gary Wilson Aye, Karen Morrison Aye, Matthew Nordhaus Aye, Mark Rambacher Aye. Motion passed 4 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
5. PRCE - Gift Acceptance Steven Leone - $500
Approve the Indemnification Agreement for the Window Painting and Rehabilitation Project for the Houghton Memorial Building
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Indemnification Agreement for the Window Painting and Rehabilitation Project for the Houghton Memorial Building; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Indemnification Agreement for the Window Painting and Rehabilitation Project for the Houghton Memorial Building; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the request from Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE), to update the Class and Compensation grid by moving CLUB after school positions from the Seasonal/Temporary Schedule C to...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE), to update the Class and Compensation grid by moving CLUB after school positions from the Seasonal/Temporary Schedule C to Schedule B-1; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to approve the request from Parks, Recreation and Community Education (PRCE), to update the Class and Compensation grid by moving CLUB after school positions from the Seasonal/Temporary Schedule C to Schedule B-1; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
36 King Street Reuse
Close the public hearing at 7:38 PM
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the public hearing at 7:38 PM; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes, Gary Wilson Yes, Karen Morrison Yes, Mark Rambacher Yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion to close the public hearing at 7:38 PM; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call Vote: Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes, Gary Wilson Yes, Karen Morrison Yes, Mark Rambacher Yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Deny the application of Energy North Inc., for a Wine and Malt beverages off-premises alcohol license requested, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by Energy North Inc., 25 King St., Littleton, MA
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to deny the application of Energy North Inc., for a Wine and Malt beverages off-premises alcohol license requested, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by Energy North Inc., 25 King St., Littleton, MA; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call vote: Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes, Gary Wilson Yes, Karen Morrison Yes, Mark Rambacher Yes; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to deny the application of Energy North Inc., for a Wine and Malt beverages off-premises alcohol license requested, under M.G.L. c.138, §15 submitted by Energy North Inc., 25 King St., Littleton, MA; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Roll Call vote: Matthew Nordhaus Yes, Chuck DeCoste Yes, Gary Wilson Yes, Karen Morrison Yes, Mark Rambacher Yes; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
He and Mark Rambacher proceed forward to negotiate with Bransfield Tree Company
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that he and Mark Rambacher proceed forward to negotiate with Bransfield Tree Company; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that he and Mark Rambacher proceed forward to negotiate with Bransfield Tree Company; Seconded by Chuck DeCoste; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: DeCoste)
Authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute a contract with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for the Nagog Hill Orchard Education and...
Matthew Nordhaus made the motion that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Administrator, James Duggan, to execute a contract with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for the Nagog Hill Orchard Education and Consensus-Building Project; Seconded by Karen Morrison; 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 the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for the Nagog Hill Orchard Education and Consensus-Building Project; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
Approve the meeting minutes from the Joint Select Board/Finance Committee Meeting on October 7, 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 October 7, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrison; 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 Meeting on October 7, 2024; Seconded by Karen Morrison; Motion passed 5 to 0..” (Motion: Nordhaus, second: Morrison)
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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