MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 27, 2018
14 recorded votes, 1 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
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Sgt. Henehan as a member of the Police Department
Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Sgt. Henehan as a member of the Police Department.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Sgt. Henehan as a member of the Police Department. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
WARRANT PUBLIC HEARING Ms. Pine move to reopen the public hearing for the October 1, 2018 Special and Fall Town Meeting Warrants
WARRANT PUBLIC HEARING Ms. Pine move to reopen the public hearing for the October 1, 2018 Special and Fall Town Meeting Warrants.
From the minutes
“WARRANT PUBLIC HEARING Ms. Pine move to reopen the public hearing for the October 1, 2018 Special and Fall Town Meeting Warrants. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Warrant Public Hearing
Suspend the public hearing on the Warrant until the conclusion of the next scheduled public hearing
Mr. Degen moved to suspend the public hearing on the Warrant until the conclusion of the next scheduled public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to suspend the public hearing on the Warrant until the conclusion of the next scheduled public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Four Corners Sewer Regulations And Fee Structure Public Hearing
Open the public hearing as worded in the advertisement
Mr. Degen moved to open the public hearing as worded in the advertisement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to open the public hearing as worded in the advertisement. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Exit the public hearing
Mr. Degen moved to exit the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to exit the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Acting as the Four Corners Sewer Commission adopt the rates and regulations as discussed at this public hearing
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board acting as the Four Corners Sewer Commission adopt the rates and regulations as discussed at this public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board acting as the Four Corners Sewer Commission adopt the rates and regulations as discussed at this public hearing. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Warrant Public Hearing
Reopen the public hearing on the warrants
Mr. Degen moved to reopen the public hearing on the warrants.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to reopen the public hearing on the warrants. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Close public hearing on the October 1, 2018 Special and Fall Town Meeting Warrants
Mr. Degen moved to close public hearing on the October 1, 2018 Special and Fall Town Meeting Warrants.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to close public hearing on the October 1, 2018 Special and Fall Town Meeting Warrants. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Town Manager'S Report
Ms. Pine move to appoint John Sopka to the Economic Development Committee term to end June 30, 2019
Ms. Pine move to appoint John Sopka to the Economic Development Committee term to end June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine move to appoint John Sopka to the Economic Development Committee term to end June 30, 2019. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the lease between the Town of Groton and the Friends of Prescott subject to Article 10 citing insurance requirements
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board approve the lease between the Town of Groton and the Friends of Prescott subject to Article 10 citing insurance requirements.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board approve the lease between the Town of Groton and the Friends of Prescott subject to Article 10 citing insurance requirements. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2018 as presented
MINUTES Ms. Manugian moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2018 as presented.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Pease, PineAbstained: Manugian
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Manugian moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2018 as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Ms. Manugian abstaining..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Minutes
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, §21(a)(3) - "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Ms. Pine moved to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, §21(a)(3) - "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares" - Purpose - Review Tentative Agreements with Various Unions with the intention of returning to Open Session at the Conclusion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to M.G.L. c30A, §21(a)(3) - "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares" - Purpose - Review Tentative Agreements with Various Unions with the intention of returning to Open Session at the Conclusion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll call: Pease-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Groton and SEIU 888 Town and Library Employees
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Groton and SEIU 888 Town and Library Employees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Groton and SEIU 888 Town and Library Employees. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Groton and SEIU 888 Highway/Transfer Station/Water Employees. Mr. Pease offered a friendly amendment to include that it be contingent...
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Groton and SEIU 888 Highway/Transfer Station/Water Employees. Mr. Pease offered a friendly amendment to include that it be contingent on an amendment to the agreement indicating that all new employees are mandatory into the sick bank after probationary period.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Groton and SEIU 888 Highway/Transfer Station/Water Employees. Mr. Pease offered a friendly amendment to include that it be contingent on an amendment to the agreement indicating that all new employees are mandatory into the sick bank after probationary period. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion and amendment. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
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