MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2019
8 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
Every vote, in order
(the minutes do not state the motion)
30A, §21(a)(3) - "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares." - Purpose - Fire Union Negotiations. Mr. Degen made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
Haddad asked the Board to exit Executive Session at 6:39pm and adjourn to Open Session beginning at 7pm. Mr. Giger made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Giger, second: Pine)
Town Manager'S Report
Appoint Ray Capes to the Complete Streets Committee through June 30, 2020
Mr. Giger made a motion to appoint Ray Capes to the Complete Streets Committee through June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger made a motion to appoint Ray Capes to the Complete Streets Committee through June 30, 2020. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Pine)
Approve the amendments to the agreement between the Town of Groton and the IAFF, Local 4879 for the contract period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021
Ms. Pine moved to approve the amendments to the agreement between the Town of Groton and the IAFF, Local 4879 for the contract period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the amendments to the agreement between the Town of Groton and the IAFF, Local 4879 for the contract period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Approve the side letter to create the position of Deputy Fire Chief
Ms. Pine moved to approve the side letter to create the position of Deputy Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the side letter to create the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Ms. Pine said that the negotiations went smoothly adding this was a big step for the Town. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
Gd School Committee Vacancy
Appoint Peter Cronin to the vacancy on the GDRSC
Mr. Kubick moved to appoint Peter Cronin to the vacancy on the GDRSC.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, ReillyNo: PineThis was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Kubick of the other board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kubick moved to appoint Peter Cronin to the vacancy on the GDRSC. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Roll Call: Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-no; Degen-aye; LeBlanc-aye; Gilbert-aye; Kubick-aye. The motion carried 7-1..” (second: Giger)
That they send the letter to the Water Commissioners as drafted by the Chair
Mr. Degen moved to that they send the letter to the Water Commissioners as drafted by the Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to that they send the letter to the Water Commissioners as drafted by the Chair. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Mr. Giger asked that they add something asking them to show financial impacts moving forward mapping to the rate payers and tax payers. Mr. Robertson said that those costs may not be known. Mr. Degen amended his motion to include language as suggested by Mr. Giger. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
On-Going Issues - Cont
Approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2019 as amended
MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2019 as amended.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Degen
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2019 as amended. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Mr. Degen abstaining..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
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