MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 1, 2020
9 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Alison Manugian left the meeting before it ended (Ms. Manugian left the meeting at 7:05pm because of connection issues.).
- Alison Manugian returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Recommend opening one park, see how it goes and revisit it in a couple of weeks
Mr. Degen moved that they recommend opening one park, see how it goes and revisit it in a couple of weeks.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they recommend opening one park, see how it goes and revisit it in a couple of weeks. Ms. Pine seconded the motion and offered a friendly amendment to open 2 parks. Mr. Degen accepted the amendment. Ms. Manugian said that daily cleaning of 2 porta toilets 6 days a week was approximately $2K/month as stated by Ms. Smigelski earlier. Ms. Pine said she didn't have an answer on how to clean them. Ms. Manugian said that was important information to have. Mr. Black said that he wasn't sure a motion was needed adding the Commission would further discuss this discussion the next night. Roll Call: Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Add that to his previous motion
Mr. Degen moved to add that to his previous motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to add that to his previous motion. Ms. Pine seconded the addition. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye Reillyaye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Keep Sargisson Beach closed for the Summer 2020 and install fencing to keep people from using the beach. The motion was seconded. Mr. Degen said that the Sargisson Beach Committee met last week...
Mr. Degen moved that they keep Sargisson Beach closed for the Summer 2020 and install fencing to keep people from using the beach. The motion was seconded. Mr. Degen said that the Sargisson Beach Committee met last week and discussed access to the beach by a narrow trail adding it was impossible to make sure social distancing guidelines were met. Mr. Degen made a recommendation to keep Sargisson Beach closed for the season. Ms. Pine said she would prefer closing it until further notice. Mr. Degen asked about fishing. Ms. Manugian said if it was closed it was closed to all. Mr. Hurley thought the fencing was above and beyond. Mr. Degen withdrew the fencing from his motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they keep Sargisson Beach closed for the Summer 2020 and install fencing to keep people from using the beach. The motion was seconded. Mr. Degen said that the Sargisson Beach Committee met last week and discussed access to the beach by a narrow trail adding it was impossible to make sure social distancing guidelines were met. Mr. Degen made a recommendation to keep Sargisson Beach closed for the season. Ms. Pine said she would prefer closing it until further notice. Mr. Degen asked about fishing. Ms. Manugian said if it was closed it was closed to all. Mr. Hurley thought the fencing was above and beyond. Mr. Degen withdrew the fencing from his motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the revised motion. There was a discussion about locking up the kayak rack too. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Allow the pool to open following protocols discussed tonight with changes in food and the need for waivers as discussed
Ms. Pine moved to allow the pool to open following protocols discussed tonight with changes in food and the need for waivers as discussed.
Yes: Pine, ReillyNo: Degen, Giger, Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to allow the pool to open following protocols discussed tonight with changes in food and the need for waivers as discussed. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Mr. Haddad asked that it be subject to NABH guidance and state guidelines. Mr. Degen said this was opening a virtual can of worms. Manugian-nay; Degen-nay; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-nay.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Town Manager'S Report
Approve the proposed 1/12 budget for FY2021
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the proposed 1/12 budget for FY2021.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the proposed 1/12 budget for FY2021. Mr. Degen seconded the motion subject to verification of the 1/12 roll as mentioned by Mr. Giger. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reillyaye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Approve proposed funding request for Cares Act funds with the addition of porta toilet costs to be expended by the Town Manager through June 30th
Ms. Manugian moved to approve proposed funding request for Cares Act funds with the addition of porta toilet costs to be expended by the Town Manager through June 30th.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to approve proposed funding request for Cares Act funds with the addition of porta toilet costs to be expended by the Town Manager through June 30th. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve the appointments both made by and nominated by the Town Manager
Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointments both made by and nominated by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the appointments both made by and nominated by the Town Manager. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
On-Going Issues
Ratify the appointment of Mike Detillion as Interim Veteran's Agent
Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the appointment of Mike Detillion as Interim Veteran's Agent.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the appointment of Mike Detillion as Interim Veteran's Agent. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Mr. Giger asked if they should leave it open ended. Mr. Haddad asked for them to leave it open ended and he would provide periodic updates. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 18, 2020 as amended
Mr. Degen moved to approve the minutes of May 18, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to approve the minutes of May 18, 2020 as amended. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
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