MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 24, 2020
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, John Reilly, John Giger, Becky Pine
Absent: Joshua Degen
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the appointment of Robert Garside as the Commissioner in Training
Mr. Giger moved to ratify the appointment of Robert Garside as the Commissioner in Training.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved to ratify the appointment of Robert Garside as the Commissioner in Training. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Mr. Reilly said that this was a great fit. He said Mr. Garside was familiar with the Town, building and trades and whole-heartedly endorsed this. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Pine)
Park Commission Vacancy
Appoint Gail Chalmers to the Park Commission through the election in May 2020
Mr. Giger moved to appoint Gail Chalmers to the Park Commission through the election in May 2020.
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved to appoint Gail Chalmers to the Park Commission through the election in May 2020. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye; Black-aye; Siok-aye; Eliot-aye.” (Motion: Giger, second: Reilly)
Town Manager'S Report
Decline their right of first refusal to purchase the property known as the Hayes property on Maple Ave and Pepperell Road, specifically parcels 104-20 and 212-13
Ms. Pine moved that the Select Board decline their right of first refusal to purchase the property known as the Hayes property on Maple Ave and Pepperell Road, specifically parcels 104-20 and 212-13.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Select Board decline their right of first refusal to purchase the property known as the Hayes property on Maple Ave and Pepperell Road, specifically parcels 104-20 and 212-13. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Manugian said she would accept a motion to ratify the nomination of the Town Manager of Gail Chalmers to the Commemorations and Celebrations Committee. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
Waive their policy on appointments of this type and ratify the Town Manager's nomination of Gail Chalmers as a member of the Old Burying Ground Commission
Mr. Giger made a motion to waive their policy on appointments of this type and ratify the Town Manager's nomination of Gail Chalmers as a member of the Old Burying Ground Commission.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, ReillyNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger made a motion to waive their policy on appointments of this type and ratify the Town Manager's nomination of Gail Chalmers as a member of the Old Burying Ground Commission. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Ms. Pine said that she agreed about the volunteer statement Mr. Giger had made but added that they also had a volunteer who had expressed some concern about this process. She said that they should send back a message to the Commission to meet and interview the candidate. Mr. Reilly said that Eleanor Gavazzi had done excellent work at the Old Burying Ground and had been doing it on her own for a long time. Mr. Black said that he was appointed in September and had established a meeting schedule of the first Tuesday of each month adding that the discussion about not meeting until May had never been discussed. He said that meeting during the winter months was important for planning purposes. Mr. Reilly said he was in favor of moving forward with this appointment to get Ms. Gavazzi the help she may need. The motion carried 3-1 with Ms. Pine against..” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
Minutes
Minutes
Manugian said that she would accept a motion to approve the current amended minutes. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
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