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March 4, 2019
6 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
During the meeting:
- Becky Pine arrived after the meeting began (Ms. Pine arrived at the meeting at 8:33pm.).
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Send a letter to the CPC in support of the Groton Cemetery Restoration project
Mr. Degen moved that they send a letter to the CPC in support of the Groton Cemetery Restoration project.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, Pease
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they send a letter to the CPC in support of the Groton Cemetery Restoration project. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
Town Manager'S Report
Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Housing Production Plan to the CPC
Mr. Degen moved to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Housing Production Plan to the CPC.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, Pease
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Housing Production Plan to the CPC. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Giger suggested they add the CPC application number of 2020-01 and offered a friendly amendment. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Authorize 2 ballot questions as worded before them that evening for the election in May 2019
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board authorize 2 ballot questions as worded before them that evening for the election in May 2019.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, Pease
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board authorize 2 ballot questions as worded before them that evening for the election in May 2019. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
Withdraw the warrant article for a CPA application for Housing on the Country Club
Mr. Degen moved to withdraw the warrant article for a CPA application for Housing on the Country Club.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to withdraw the warrant article for a CPA application for Housing on the Country Club. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
Mr. Degen move that they adopt a new policy that all new hires after July 1, 2019 have retiree health rates of 50/50 for health insurance
Mr. Degen move that they adopt a new policy that all new hires after July 1, 2019 have retiree health rates of 50/50 for health insurance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen move that they adopt a new policy that all new hires after July 1, 2019 have retiree health rates of 50/50 for health insurance. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
On-Going Issues A
Reconvene the Executive Session of 6pm at 9:26pm Pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a), Clause 2 - "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct...
Mr. Degen moved to reconvene the Executive Session of 6pm at 9:26pm Pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a), Clause 2 - "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel" for the purpose of discussing the Town Manager's Contract and not return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to reconvene the Executive Session of 6pm at 9:26pm Pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a), Clause 2 - "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel" for the purpose of discussing the Town Manager's Contract and not return to Open Session. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pease-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
From the Groton Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s public meeting portal (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Groton, Select Board page (Peter Cunningham, Becky Pine, John Reilly).
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