MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2019
8 recorded votes, 3 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:
- Joshua Degen returned to the meeting.
- Joshua Degen left the meeting before it ended (Mr. Degen left the meeting (via phone) at10:07pm.).
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Appointment
Ratify the appointment of Leah Pierce as a Communications Officer at the Groton Police Department
Mr. Degen moved to ratify the appointment of Leah Pierce as a Communications Officer at the Groton Police Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to ratify the appointment of Leah Pierce as a Communications Officer at the Groton Police Department. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Edward Wenzell as a Van Driver
Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Edward Wenzell as a Van Driver.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Edward Wenzell as a Van Driver. Ms. Pine seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Grant the waiver to KP Law to work with several towns on this issue
Ms. Pine moved that they grant the waiver to KP Law to work with several towns on this issue.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, PineNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they grant the waiver to KP Law to work with several towns on this issue. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Degen against..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Public Hearing Spring Town Meeting Warrant
Open the warrant public hearing
Mr. Degen moved to open the warrant public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to open the warrant public hearing. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
Continue the public hearing until next week
Ms. Manugian moved to continue the public hearing until next week.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, PineThe roll call does not list Joshua Degen, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to continue the public hearing until next week. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pease-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Town Manager'S Report
Support 2 additional firefighters to add to the 7 they had already for the FY 20 budget
Mr. Giger made a motion to support 2 additional firefighters to add to the 7 they had already for the FY 20 budget.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PeaseNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger made a motion to support 2 additional firefighters to add to the 7 they had already for the FY 20 budget. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Degen offered a friendly amendment to say it would be subject to a successful proposition 2 ½ override. Mr. Pease said he didn't want to see this coupled with the override. Mr. Degen said that was fair. Ms. Gail Chalmers thanked them for finally making this happen. Mr. Tyler Shute said that he would like the statics checked. He said that the call department did more than 20 calls between the hours of 8pm and 6am as Ms. Pine had stated. He said they were talking about 300 times per year. He said they deserved a lot more credit than that. Ms. Pine clarified that she was looking at the midnight to 6am time period and said she didn't think anyone was taking credit away from the call department. Roll Call: Degen-aye; Pease-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-nay.” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
On Going Issues
Approve the minutes of March 11, 2019 as presented
MINUTES Ms. Manugian moved to approve the minutes of March 11, 2019 as presented.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, Pine
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Manugian moved to approve the minutes of March 11, 2019 as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pease-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Minutes
Enter into ES at 10:27pm and not return to OS 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...
Roll Call: Pease-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye Ms. Manugian moved to enter into ES at 10:27pm and not return to OS 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." - Purpose - Town Manager's Contract.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, Pine
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pease-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye Ms. Manugian moved to enter into ES at 10:27pm and not return to OS 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." - Purpose - Town Manager's Contract. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pease-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
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