MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 4, 2019
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Appoint Marina Khabituyeva to the Sustainability Commission
Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Marina Khabituyeva to the Sustainability Commission.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Marina Khabituyeva to the Sustainability Commission. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Pursue the Green Community Designation and to file the first step in the process which was to seek adoption of the Stretch Code at Town Meeting subject to wording approved by Town Counsel
Degen withdrew his original motion and moved the following: Mr. Degen moved that they pursue the Green Community Designation and to file the first step in the process which was to seek adoption of the Stretch Code at Town Meeting subject to wording approved by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Degen withdrew his original motion and moved the following: Mr. Degen moved that they pursue the Green Community Designation and to file the first step in the process which was to seek adoption of the Stretch Code at Town Meeting subject to wording approved by Town Counsel. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Put a place holder on the 2019 Spring Town Meeting warrant for taxation on amusement/entertainment tickets in the Town
Mr. Giger moved to put a place holder on the 2019 Spring Town Meeting warrant for taxation on amusement/entertainment tickets in the Town.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved to put a place holder on the 2019 Spring Town Meeting warrant for taxation on amusement/entertainment tickets in the Town. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Degen)
Form a Committee to study possible development at the Country Club
Mr. Degen moved to form a Committee to study possible development at the Country Club.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to form a Committee to study possible development at the Country Club. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Approve a one-day beer and wine license for Salt and Light Café for a private event to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Mr. Pine moved to approve a one-day beer and wine license for Salt and Light Café for a private event to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pine moved to approve a one-day beer and wine license for Salt and Light Café for a private event to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve a one-day beer and wine license for Groton History Center for a Wine Tasting Gala to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 7:00pm-10:00pm
Mr. Pine moved to approve a one-day beer and wine license for Groton History Center for a Wine Tasting Gala to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pine moved to approve a one-day beer and wine license for Groton History Center for a Wine Tasting Gala to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Move forward with Mead Talerman and Costa and Mike Kennefeck or HTML and Sarah Spadafore
Ms. Manugian moved that they move forward with Mead Talerman and Costa and Mike Kennefeck or HTML and Sarah Spadafore.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that they move forward with Mead Talerman and Costa and Mike Kennefeck or HTML and Sarah Spadafore. Mr. Pease seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pease)
Limit the cost of this to $5,000 and that the selected firm notify the Board upon reaching that limit
Mr. Degen moved that they limit the cost of this to $5,000 and that the selected firm notify the Board upon reaching that limit.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they limit the cost of this to $5,000 and that the selected firm notify the Board upon reaching that limit. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Appoint a subcommittee of Josh Degen and Alison Manugian to enter into contract negotiations with the Town Manager
Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board appoint a subcommittee of Josh Degen and Alison Manugian to enter into contract negotiations with the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board appoint a subcommittee of Josh Degen and Alison Manugian to enter into contract negotiations with the Town Manager. Mr. Pease seconded the motion. Mr. Pease said that those meetings needed to be posted as a subcommittee meeting in Executive Session with updates provided to the Board in Executive Session. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pease)
Minutes
Enter into Executive Session at 9:04pm Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(1) and (2) to hear complaints or charges against a public officer, employee or staff member; and to conduct contract...
Mr. Degen moved to enter into Executive Session at 9:04pm Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(1) and (2) to hear complaints or charges against a public officer, employee or staff member; and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, i.e. to hear a grievance filed by the Town Manager pursuant to his employment agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to enter into Executive Session at 9:04pm Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(1) and (2) to hear complaints or charges against a public officer, employee or staff member; and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, i.e. to hear a grievance filed by the Town Manager pursuant to his employment agreement. Ms. Manugian seconded. Roll Call: Pease-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
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