MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2019
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Joshua Degen, John Reilly, John Giger, Becky Pine
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Reilly left the meeting before it ended (Mr. Reilly left the room at 8:27pm.).
- John Reilly returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
(the minutes do not state the motion)
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" to discuss the Fire Chief. Mr. Degen made the motion.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PineThe roll call does not list John Reilly, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian said they would be returning to Open Session. Roll Call: Giger-aye; Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Town Manager'S Report
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointments of Riley Beaudoin and Amanda Lacombe as Lifeguards for the Country Club. Mr. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pine made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Haddad asked the Board to approve a one-day beer and wine license for the Groton Conservation Trust on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Mr. Degen made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Hartnett Trust And Scholarship Fund
Adopt a Declaration of Trust for the Thomas D. Hartnett Memorial Trust and Scholarship Fund
Mr. Giger moved that they adopt a Declaration of Trust for the Thomas D. Hartnett Memorial Trust and Scholarship Fund.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved that they adopt a Declaration of Trust for the Thomas D. Hartnett Memorial Trust and Scholarship Fund. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Mr. Black said that he thought the scholarship should be larger and that should be a full scholarship to college in light of Tom's spirit and dedication. Ms. Pine encouraged people to donate. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Degen)
Continue with Brooks and DeRensis as General Legal Counsel through at least December 31, 2019 at the current rates subject to review by this Board no later than November 15, 2019
Mr. Degen moved that they continue with Brooks and DeRensis as General Legal Counsel through at least December 31, 2019 at the current rates subject to review by this Board no later than November 15, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they continue with Brooks and DeRensis as General Legal Counsel through at least December 31, 2019 at the current rates subject to review by this Board no later than November 15, 2019. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Continue with KP Law as General Labor Counsel through at least December 31, 2019 at the current rates subject to review by this Board no later than November 15, 2019
Mr. Degen moved that they continue with KP Law as General Labor Counsel through at least December 31, 2019 at the current rates subject to review by this Board no later than November 15, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they continue with KP Law as General Labor Counsel through at least December 31, 2019 at the current rates subject to review by this Board no later than November 15, 2019. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
Appoint Brooks and DeRensis as Special Counsel to handle the Johnson litigation case until such time that the Board determined that another counsel take it over
Mr. Degen moved to appoint Brooks and DeRensis as Special Counsel to handle the Johnson litigation case until such time that the Board determined that another counsel take it over.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to appoint Brooks and DeRensis as Special Counsel to handle the Johnson litigation case until such time that the Board determined that another counsel take it over. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
On November 1, 2019 the Town Manager issue an RFP for one legal firm
Mr. Degen moved that on November 1, 2019 the Town Manager issue an RFP for one legal firm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that on November 1, 2019 the Town Manager issue an RFP for one legal firm. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Appoint the individuals as read by the Town Manager on page 1
(See attached) Mr. Degen made a motion to appoint the individuals as read by the Town Manager on page 1.
From the minutes
“(See attached) Mr. Degen made a motion to appoint the individuals as read by the Town Manager on page 1. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Appoint the individuals as read by the Town Manager on page 2
Mr. Degen made a motion to appoint the individuals as read by the Town Manager on page 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion to appoint the individuals as read by the Town Manager on page 2. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Mr. Giger asked that the Prescott Committee be called the Prescott Lease Oversight Committee. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Ratify the appointments of the Town Manager to the Cable Advisory Committee and Commission on Accessibility
Mr. Degen made a motion to ratify the appointments of the Town Manager to the Cable Advisory Committee and Commission on Accessibility.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion to ratify the appointments of the Town Manager to the Cable Advisory Committee and Commission on Accessibility. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Nullify the Fire Chief's contract for years 2 and 3 of the current agreement on June 30, 2020
Ms. Manugian made a motion to nullify the Fire Chief's contract for years 2 and 3 of the current agreement on June 30, 2020.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, Pine
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to nullify the Fire Chief's contract for years 2 and 3 of the current agreement on June 30, 2020. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Haddad asked the Board to make a motion to issue a stipend for FY20 for Emergency Management Director of $4K subject to Town Meeting approval in the Fall of 2019. Mr. Degen made the motion.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Enter into a 3-year contract beginning on July 1, 2020 with year 1 at $130K and years 2 and 3 with performance-based salary increases added to his base of up to 3%
Mr. Degen moved that they enter into a 3-year contract beginning on July 1, 2020 with year 1 at $130K and years 2 and 3 with performance-based salary increases added to his base of up to 3%.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they enter into a 3-year contract beginning on July 1, 2020 with year 1 at $130K and years 2 and 3 with performance-based salary increases added to his base of up to 3%. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of June 10, 2019 as presented
MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the minutes of June 10, 2019 as presented.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Degen
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the minutes of June 10, 2019 as presented. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Mr. Degen abstaining..” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
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