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April 22, 2019
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Barry Pease, Alison Manugian, John Giger, Joshua Degen, Becky Pine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Parking At Groton Place
Consistent with Article 4 of the Groton Road Rules and Regulations and per Chief Luth's recommendation that the Board authorize no parking through June 30, 2020 along the Long Hill Road side of...
Mr. Degen made a motion that consistent with Article 4 of the Groton Road Rules and Regulations and per Chief Luth's recommendation that the Board authorize no parking through June 30, 2020 along the Long Hill Road side of the old abandoned road in front of Groton Place and along the sides of the driveway as you enter and exit the parking area.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Pease, PineNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion that consistent with Article 4 of the Groton Road Rules and Regulations and per Chief Luth's recommendation that the Board authorize no parking through June 30, 2020 along the Long Hill Road side of the old abandoned road in front of Groton Place and along the sides of the driveway as you enter and exit the parking area. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian said she was still concerned even on a temporary basis. She cited moving toward a leash requirement and not just the honor system. Mr. Pease said that this was a reminder to people to take consideration of others using the property. The motion carried 4-1 with Ms. Manugian opposed..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Town Manager'S Report
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointment of Madelyn Gorham as a Camp Counselor and Alexander Powers to the Golf Staff for the Country Club. Mr. Degen made a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Haddad asked the Board to consider approving a one-day beer and wine license for First Parish Church for Storytelling Night on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 7-10pm. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Haddad asked the Board to consider approving a one-day beer and wine license for Groton Neighbors for a Potluck Dinner on Saturday, June 2, 2019 from 5-7pm. Mr. Degen made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Approve the fuel storage permits for Deluxe Corp, Groton School, Global Montello Group, GDRSD, Energy North and NESSP
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the fuel storage permits for Deluxe Corp, Groton School, Global Montello Group, GDRSD, Energy North and NESSP.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the fuel storage permits for Deluxe Corp, Groton School, Global Montello Group, GDRSD, Energy North and NESSP. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve the fuel storage permit AL Prime
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the fuel storage permit AL Prime.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, PineNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the fuel storage permit AL Prime. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Degen opposed..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Decline the right of first refusal on this parcel
Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board decline the right of first refusal on this parcel.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, PineJoshua Degen recused himself and left the room for this item, so he is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board decline the right of first refusal on this parcel. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Other Business
Table this until the executive session later that evening
Ms. Pine moved to table this until the executive session later that evening.
Yes: Degen, Giger, PineNo: Manugian, Pease
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to table this until the executive session later that evening. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Ms. Pine said she saw no problem delaying this adding if she was a member of the public, she would be questioning the sequence of events. Mr. Degen said that upon conclusion of the executive session, he saw no issue with exiting to the open session should they need to. Ms. Manugian said that she took the negotiations very seriously and saw nothing in the draft report that would lead her to not vote in favor of the tentative agreement they had with the Town Manager. She said that a further delay in this would not be fair to the Town Manager. Mr. Pease said he thought they should list the changes to the contract in fairness to the public. Ms. Manugian said that the majority of the language was remaining as is. She said that they reached a TA on a cola of 3%, 2%, 2%, annual bonus based on performance with a range of 0%-3% not added to the base, opt out language for both the Town Manager and Select Board in years 2 and 3 with severance if the Board opted out, a change in the evaluation process with the first one in the fall of 2019, one week vacation buyback, and health insurance opt out language. The motion carried 3-2 with Mr. Pease and Ms. Manugian against..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Postpone this article indefinitely
Ms. Pine moved to postpone this article indefinitely.
Yes: Degen, Giger, PineNo: Manugian, Pease
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to postpone this article indefinitely. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-2 in favor with Ms. Manugian and Mr. Pease against..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Other Business
Pease read the proclamation into the record. Ms. Manugian made a motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Mr. Degen offered to read the proclamation on Arbor Day. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pease-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye. Approved: _____________________________ John Giger, Clerk _________________________________ respectfully submitted: Dawn Dunbar,...
Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pease-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye. Approved: _____________________________ John Giger, Clerk _________________________________ respectfully submitted: Dawn Dunbar, Executive Assistant Date Approved: 6/3/19
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pease-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye.”
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