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February 11, 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, Becky Pine
Absent: Joshua Degen
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Approve and authorize the Bond Anticipation Notes for the highway equipment, safety radios and Whitney Well Project totaling $1,040,485
Ms. Manugian moved that they approve and authorize the Bond Anticipation Notes for the highway equipment, safety radios and Whitney Well Project totaling $1,040,485.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that they approve and authorize the Bond Anticipation Notes for the highway equipment, safety radios and Whitney Well Project totaling $1,040,485. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve Common Victualler license for the Station House Restaurant located at 20 Station Ave with hours of operation to be from 8:00 a.m. to 12 midnight
Ms. Pine moved to approve Common Victualler license for the Station House Restaurant located at 20 Station Ave with hours of operation to be from 8:00 a.m. to 12 midnight.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve Common Victualler license for the Station House Restaurant located at 20 Station Ave with hours of operation to be from 8:00 a.m. to 12 midnight. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Peter Violette as a Patrolman for the Groton Police Department
Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Peter Violette as a Patrolman for the Groton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Peter Violette as a Patrolman for the Groton Police Department. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Accept the gifts and establish a K-9 gift fund
Ms. Manugian moved to accept the gifts and establish a K-9 gift fund.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to accept the gifts and establish a K-9 gift fund. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Other Business
Enter into contract with Mead Talerman and Costa for an investigation as outlined in the contract and to approach the Finance Committee for a $10K reserve fund transfer to fund this
Ms. Manugian moved to enter into contract with Mead Talerman and Costa for an investigation as outlined in the contract and to approach the Finance Committee for a $10K reserve fund transfer to fund this.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to enter into contract with Mead Talerman and Costa for an investigation as outlined in the contract and to approach the Finance Committee for a $10K reserve fund transfer to fund this. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Town Manager'S Report
The request a $40K transfer from the reserve fund to be used for legal expenses
Ms. Manugian moved that the request a $40K transfer from the reserve fund to be used for legal expenses.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the request a $40K transfer from the reserve fund to be used for legal expenses. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Request that the Personnel Board prepare a Town Manager Total Compensation Comparison for them
Ms. Manugian moved that they request that the Personnel Board prepare a Town Manager Total Compensation Comparison for them.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that they request that the Personnel Board prepare a Town Manager Total Compensation Comparison for them. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian asked if they should add a date to this. Mr. Giger suggested the middle of March. It was offered as a friendly amendment. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 28, 2019 with a single edit of Ms. To Mr. as suggested
Ms. Manugian moved to approve the minutes of January 28, 2019 with a single edit of Ms. To Mr. as suggested.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to approve the minutes of January 28, 2019 with a single edit of Ms. To Mr. as suggested. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Approve the minutes of February 4, 2019 as presented
Ms. Manugian moved to approve the minutes of February 4, 2019 as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to approve the minutes of February 4, 2019 as presented. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Other Business
The Groton Select Board adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, free public schools available to all students without exception are foundational to our democracy and are required by the state...
Ms. Manugian moved that the Groton Select Board adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, free public schools available to all students without exception are foundational to our democracy and are required by the state constitution; and WHEREAS, all of our students, no matter where they live, deserve high-quality public schools that teach the whole child and provide them with a rich school experience that addresses their academic, social and emotional needs; WHEREAS, the state's foundation budget formula, which determines state aid to each district, has been woefully out of date for years, there
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the Groton Select Board adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, free public schools available to all students without exception are foundational to our democracy and are required by the state constitution; and WHEREAS, all of our students, no matter where they live, deserve high-quality public schools that teach the whole child and provide them with a rich school experience that addresses their academic, social and emotional needs; WHEREAS, the state's foundation budget formula, which determines state aid to each district, has been woefully out of date for years, thereby underfunding our districts by more than $1 billion a year for essential educational services; and WHEREAS, the state's foundation budget formula underestimates the cost of special education services, insurance benefits and regional transportation, and fails to account for unfunded mandates, charter school reimbursements, and the increasing importance of technology in education; and WHEREAS, an updated foundation budget formula could bring Groton-Dunstable Regional School District up to $563,200 in additional state aid each year, allowing this district to move closer to providing all students with the education to which they are entitled as residents of the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, the Legislature failed to pass any foundation budget legislation in the last session, leaving districts, educators, and students without the funds necessary to support the schools our students deserve in every district in the state; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee urges the Legislature to approve and fully fund a new foundation budget formula by May 1, 2019. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian)
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