MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2018
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joshua Degen, Barry Pease, Alison Manugian, John Giger, Becky Pine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Authorize the bonding of $3,689,175 plus applicable interest
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board authorize the bonding of $3,689,175 plus applicable interest.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board authorize the bonding of $3,689,175 plus applicable interest. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian offered a friendly amend this to include the 3 named projects, Whitney Well, highway equipment and the Senior Center. The friendly amendment was accepted. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
Offer an appointment to Michael Luth as the next Chief of Police for the Town of Groton pending a successful background check and contract negotiations
Mr. Degen moved that they offer an appointment to Michael Luth as the next Chief of Police for the Town of Groton pending a successful background check and contract negotiations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they offer an appointment to Michael Luth as the next Chief of Police for the Town of Groton pending a successful background check and contract negotiations. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Haddad asked the Board to make a motion to appoint those 5 individuals to the Fire Department Task Force Committee. Ms. Manugian made a motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Ms. Pine said that if someone were to drop out, they should offer that spot to Mr. Petropoulos. Mr. Pease said that they had a Committee Vacancy Policy and should continue to follow those practices. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Approve the amended Town Manager Review Policy
Mr. Degen moved that they approve the amended Town Manager Review Policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they approve the amended Town Manager Review Policy. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Appoint Stuart Schulman to the Affordable Housing Trust as an at large member term to expire June 30, 2020
Mr. Degen moved to appoint Stuart Schulman to the Affordable Housing Trust as an at large member term to expire June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to appoint Stuart Schulman to the Affordable Housing Trust as an at large member term to expire June 30, 2020. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Appoint the individuals listed on page 1 with the exception of the Board of Registrars
Page 1: Ms. Manugian moved to appoint the individuals listed on page 1 with the exception of the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“Page 1: Ms. Manugian moved to appoint the individuals listed on page 1 with the exception of the Board of Registrars. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Appoint the individuals listed on page 2
Page 2: Ms. Manugian moved to appoint the individuals listed on page 2.
From the minutes
“Page 2: Ms. Manugian moved to appoint the individuals listed on page 2. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Appoint the individuals listed on page 3
Page 3: Ms. Pine moved to appoint the individuals listed on page 3.
From the minutes
“Page 3: Ms. Pine moved to appoint the individuals listed on page 3. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Haddad asked the Board to consider ratifying his appointment of Connor Campbell as Pro Shop Staff at the Country Club. Ms. Manugian made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Ongoing Issues H
The enter in Executive Session pursuant to MGL, c30A, §21(a)(2) - "to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining...
Mr. Degen moved that the enter in Executive Session pursuant to MGL, c30A, §21(a)(2) - "to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel" for the purpose of discussing the Police Chief's contract and with the intent to enter into a second Executive Session at the conclusion of this Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the enter in Executive Session pursuant to MGL, c30A, §21(a)(2) - "to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel" for the purpose of discussing the Police Chief's contract and with the intent to enter into a second Executive Session at the conclusion of this Executive Session. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Roll Call: Giger-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Pease-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
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