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21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Alison Manugian, John Reilly, John Giger, Becky Pine
Absent: Joshua Degen
Minutes June 10, 2019 Sb
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 personne!" to discuss the Fire Chief. Mr. Giger made the motion.
“Mr. Giger made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Giger-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Giger, second: Pine)
Haddad asked the Board to exit Executive Session and enter into Regular Session at 6:56pm. Ms. Manugian made the motion.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, PineThe roll call does not list John Reilly, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
“Ms. Manugian made the motion. Mr. Giger seconded. Roll Call: Giger-aye; Pine-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page I. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Giger seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page 2 through all Election Workers on page 3. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Giger seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page 3. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page 4. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page 3 through Water Superintendent. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page 5 beginning with Boards/Committees/Commissions. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page 6. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page 7. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments on page 8. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his Country Club appointments on page 9. Ms. Pine made the motion.
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointment of the Building Commissioner Ed Cataldo. Ms. Manugian made the motion.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, ReillyNo: Pine
“Ms. Manugian made the motion. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-1 with Ms, Pine against..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments to the Board of Survey. Ms. Manugian made the motion.
“Ms. Manugian made the motion. Mr. Giger seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointments to the Highway Department Building Committee of Val Prest, Michael Bouchard, John Amaral, and John Giger
Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments to the Highway Department Building Committee of Val Prest, Michael Bouchard, John Amaral, and John Giger.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Giger
“Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments to the Highway Department Building Committee of Val Prest, Michael Bouchard, John Amaral, and John Giger. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Mr. Giger abstaining..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of David Manugian to the Highway Department Building Committee
Ms. Pine moved ratify the Town Manager's appointment of David Manugian to the Highway Department Building Committee.
Yes: Giger, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Manugian
“Ms. Pine moved ratify the Town Manager's appointment of David Manugian to the Highway Department Building Committee. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Ms. Manugian abstaining..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Accept the EDC's recommendation that the Committee be disbanded and direct the Town Manager to send letters thanking them for their service
Ms. Pine moved to accept the EDC's recommendation that the Committee be disbanded and direct the Town Manager to send letters thanking them for their service.
“Ms. Pine moved to accept the EDC's recommendation that the Committee be disbanded and direct the Town Manager to send letters thanking them for their service. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Adopt the liaison assignments with the changes
Ms. Pine moved to adopt the liaison assignments with the changes.
“Ms. Pine moved to adopt the liaison assignments with the changes. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Approve the An Act to authorize the Conveyance by Lease or Easement and Change of Use of Conservation Land in the Town of Groton
Ms. Pine moved to approve the An Act to authorize the Conveyance by Lease or Easement and Change of Use of Conservation Land in the Town of Groton.
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the An Act to authorize the Conveyance by Lease or Easement and Change of Use of Conservation Land in the Town of Groton. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Other Business
Haddad asked the Board to vote to approve a rain rate for Friday, June 14th for the Groton Conservation Trust Sunset Celebration. Mr. Giger made the motion.
“Mr. Giger made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Pine)
Accept the minutes of June 3, 2019 as presented
MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to accept the minutes of June 3, 2019 as presented.
“MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to accept the minutes of June 3, 2019 as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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