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July 30, 2018
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Barry Pease, John Giger, Joshua Degen, Becky Pine
Absent: Alison Manugian
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
The Town of Groton adopt the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Investment Policy contingent on affirmative approval by the Finance Committee
Mr. Degen moved that the Town of Groton adopt the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Investment Policy contingent on affirmative approval by the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Town of Groton adopt the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Investment Policy contingent on affirmative approval by the Finance Committee. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Sammie Kul as the Interdepartmental Administrative Assistant effective July 31, 2018
Mr. Degen moved that they affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Sammie Kul as the Interdepartmental Administrative Assistant effective July 31, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Sammie Kul as the Interdepartmental Administrative Assistant effective July 31, 2018. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Appoint Colby Doody to the Finance Committee effective July 30, 2018
Mr. Giger moved that they appoint Colby Doody to the Finance Committee effective July 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved that they appoint Colby Doody to the Finance Committee effective July 30, 2018. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Pine)
Appoint Mary Livingston to the Personnel Board effective July 30, 2018 for the 3-year term
Mr. Giger moved that they appoint Mary Livingston to the Personnel Board effective July 30, 2018 for the 3-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved that they appoint Mary Livingston to the Personnel Board effective July 30, 2018 for the 3-year term. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Degen)
Appoint Sheila Nash to the Council on Aging for a 3-year term effective June 30, 2018
Ms. Pine moved that they appoint Sheila Nash to the Council on Aging for a 3-year term effective June 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they appoint Sheila Nash to the Council on Aging for a 3-year term effective June 30, 2018. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Groton and Principal Assistant Assessor Jonathan Greeno for a three-year contract term retroactive to July 1, 2018 to expire June 30, 2021,...
Mr. Degen moved that they ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Groton and Principal Assistant Assessor Jonathan Greeno for a three-year contract term retroactive to July 1, 2018 to expire June 30, 2021, subject to town meeting approval in the Fall of 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Groton and Principal Assistant Assessor Jonathan Greeno for a three-year contract term retroactive to July 1, 2018 to expire June 30, 2021, subject to town meeting approval in the Fall of 2018. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Groton and Tax Collector/Treasurer Michael Hartnett for a three-year contract term retroactive to July 1, 2018 to expire June 30, 2021, subject...
Mr. Degen moved that they ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Groton and Tax Collector/Treasurer Michael Hartnett for a three-year contract term retroactive to July 1, 2018 to expire June 30, 2021, subject to town meeting approval in the Fall of 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Groton and Tax Collector/Treasurer Michael Hartnett for a three-year contract term retroactive to July 1, 2018 to expire June 30, 2021, subject to town meeting approval in the Fall of 2018. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Decline their rights under Chapter 61A to purchase the parcel located at 162 Martins Pond Road
Mr. Degen moved that they decline their rights under Chapter 61A to purchase the parcel located at 162 Martins Pond Road.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they decline their rights under Chapter 61A to purchase the parcel located at 162 Martins Pond Road. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Add this item to the 2018 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Motion to add this item to the fall town meeting warrant
Mr. Degen made a motion to add this item to the 2018 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Motion to add this item to the fall town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion to add this item to the 2018 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Motion to add this item to the fall town meeting warrant. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Appoint Brooks & DeRensis general counsel for the Town of Groton subject to negotiation of a retainer through June 30, 2019
Mr. Degen moved that they appoint Brooks & DeRensis general counsel for the Town of Groton subject to negotiation of a retainer through June 30, 2019.
Yes: Degen, Giger, PineNo: Pease
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they appoint Brooks & DeRensis general counsel for the Town of Groton subject to negotiation of a retainer through June 30, 2019. Mr. Pease seconded the motion. Mr. Degen suggested making it effective upon approval of the fee negotiations. The motion carried 3-1 in favor with Mr. Pease opposed..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pease)
Appoint Brian Maser from KP Law as their labor attorney subject to negotiations for a period until June 30, 2019
Mr. Pease moved that they appoint Brian Maser from KP Law as their labor attorney subject to negotiations for a period until June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pease moved that they appoint Brian Maser from KP Law as their labor attorney subject to negotiations for a period until June 30, 2019. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pease, second: Degen)
Authorize the Town Manager to spend CPA money on necessary change of use requirements as authorized by the CPC
Ms. Pine moved that they authorize the Town Manager to spend CPA money on necessary change of use requirements as authorized by the CPC.
Yes: Giger, Pease, PineNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they authorize the Town Manager to spend CPA money on necessary change of use requirements as authorized by the CPC. Mr. Pease seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-1 with Mr. Degen opposed..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pease)
Liaison Reports
Approve the meeting minutes of June 25, 2018
MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 25, 2018.
Yes: Degen, Giger, PineAbstained: Pease
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 25, 2018. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Mr. Pease abstaining..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of July 9, 2018 as amended
Mr. Pease moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 9, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pease moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 9, 2018 as amended. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pease, second: Degen)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2018
Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2018.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2018. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
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