MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2018
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Barry Pease, Alison Manugian, John Giger, Joshua Degen, Becky Pine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Appoint Michael Luth as the next Chief of Police effective July 16, 2018 through June 30, 2021
Ms. Pine moved to appoint Michael Luth as the next Chief of Police effective July 16, 2018 through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to appoint Michael Luth as the next Chief of Police effective July 16, 2018 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Ratify the employment contract between the Town of Groton and Michael Luth from July 16, 2018 and June 30, 2021
Mr. Degen moved that they ratify the employment contract between the Town of Groton and Michael Luth from July 16, 2018 and June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they ratify the employment contract between the Town of Groton and Michael Luth from July 16, 2018 and June 30, 2021. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
Town Manager'S Report
Approve the request made by the Town Clerk to move Precinct 1's polling place location to the Groton Town Hall as outlined in the Town Clerk's memo 6/25/18
Mr. Giger moved that they approve the request made by the Town Clerk to move Precinct 1's polling place location to the Groton Town Hall as outlined in the Town Clerk's memo 6/25/18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved that they approve the request made by the Town Clerk to move Precinct 1's polling place location to the Groton Town Hall as outlined in the Town Clerk's memo 6/25/18. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
Planning Board Vacancies
Nominate for appointment Annika Nilsson Ripps to the Planning Board effective today through May 21, 2019
Ms. Pine moved to nominate for appointment Annika Nilsson Ripps to the Planning Board effective today through May 21, 2019.
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to nominate for appointment Annika Nilsson Ripps to the Planning Board effective today through May 21, 2019. Mr. Burke seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Pease-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Barringeraye; Burke-aye; Wilson-aye; Perkins-aye. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine)
Rd Vacancies
Nominate for appointment Gus Widmayer to the Planning Board effective today through May 21, 2019
Ms. Pine moved to nominate for appointment Gus Widmayer to the Planning Board effective today through May 21, 2019.
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to nominate for appointment Gus Widmayer to the Planning Board effective today through May 21, 2019. Mr. Burke seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Pease-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Barringer-aye; Burke-aye; Wilson-aye; Perkins-aye. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine)
Town Manager'S Report
Approve the transfers as presented for FY18
Ms. Manugian moved that they approve the transfers as presented for FY18.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that they approve the transfers as presented for FY18. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Approve a one-day beer and wine license for the Second Annual Groton Neighbors Pot Luck to be held on Sunday, July 22, 2018 as requested
Ms. Manugian moved to approve a one-day beer and wine license for the Second Annual Groton Neighbors Pot Luck to be held on Sunday, July 22, 2018 as requested.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to approve a one-day beer and wine license for the Second Annual Groton Neighbors Pot Luck to be held on Sunday, July 22, 2018 as requested. Mr. Pease seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pease)
Approve a one-day all alcohol license for the Groton Historical Society's Farm to Brew Event at Williams Barn to be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 as requested
Ms. Manugian moved to approve a one-day all alcohol license for the Groton Historical Society's Farm to Brew Event at Williams Barn to be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 as requested.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to approve a one-day all alcohol license for the Groton Historical Society's Farm to Brew Event at Williams Barn to be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 as requested. Mr. Pease seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pease)
Authorize the Town Manager to take employment from Dunstable outside of obligations to the Town of Groton per the requirements of the Charter with a deadline not to exceed September 30, 2018...
Ms. Manugian moved that they authorize the Town Manager to take employment from Dunstable outside of obligations to the Town of Groton per the requirements of the Charter with a deadline not to exceed September 30, 2018 without further approval. Mr. Degen offered a friendly amendment to say that said contract was subject to termination by the Town of Groton at any time.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PeaseNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that they authorize the Town Manager to take employment from Dunstable outside of obligations to the Town of Groton per the requirements of the Charter with a deadline not to exceed September 30, 2018 without further approval. Mr. Degen offered a friendly amendment to say that said contract was subject to termination by the Town of Groton at any time. Mr. Giger seconded the motion and amendment. The motion carried 4-1-0 with Ms. Pine opposed..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2018 as presented
MINUTES Ms. Manugian moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2018 as presented.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Manugian moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2018 as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Minutes
Minutes
C30A, §21(a)(3) "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares" for the purpose of discussing tentative agreement with various unions and to review a step 3 grievance filed by SEIU 888 - Town Hall/Library Union. Ms. Manugian made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made the motion. Mr. Pease seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Degenaye; Pease-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pease)
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