MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 8, 2020
11 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
Appointment Of Alternate To Nashoba Tech School Committee
Nominate John Ellenberger
Ms. Manugian nominated John Ellenberger.
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
“Ms. Manugian nominated John Ellenberger. Mr. Degen seconded the nomination. Mr. Kauppi closed the period for nominations. Mr. Ellenberger said he was interested in serving as he had gotten to know and appreciate what they did in his years covering their meetings. Mr. Reilly asked if he had served on other town committees. Mr. Ellenberger said that he had served on the original Cable Committee. Ms. Pine said it sounded like he was a good fit and thanked him for expressing his interest. Roll Call: Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Cronin-aye; Gilbert-aye; Kubick-aye; Raynor-aye; Kauppi-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Town Manager'S Report
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad asked the Board to approve the installation of porta toilets at the four fields the Park Commission approved opening. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degenaye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Appoint the Town Manager as the temp Local Licensing Authority until expiration by law, language that was suggested by Town Counsel
Ms. Manugian moved to appoint the Town Manager as the temp Local Licensing Authority until expiration by law, language that was suggested by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to appoint the Town Manager as the temp Local Licensing Authority until expiration by law, language that was suggested by Town Counsel. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugianaye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Temporarily lift the hiring freeze to fill a vacancy in the Highway Department effective June 9, 2020 and replace the hiring freeze in effect after this appointment
Mr. Degen moved to temporarily lift the hiring freeze to fill a vacancy in the Highway Department effective June 9, 2020 and replace the hiring freeze in effect after this appointment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to temporarily lift the hiring freeze to fill a vacancy in the Highway Department effective June 9, 2020 and replace the hiring freeze in effect after this appointment. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pineaye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointment of Wyatt Pepp from Dracut as a DPW Laborer effective June 16, 2020. Mr. Degen made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degenaye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Fitch's Bridge
Ms. Pine moved to approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Fitch's Bridge.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Fitch's Bridge. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Lowell Road/Bancroft Castle
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye Ms. Pine moved to approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Lowell Road/Bancroft Castle.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye Ms. Pine moved to approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Lowell Road/Bancroft Castle. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degenaye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Indian Hill Road
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degenaye; Giger-aye Ms. Pine moved to approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Indian Hill Road
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degenaye; Giger-aye Ms. Pine moved to approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Indian Hill Road Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Court Street to begin on July 1, 2020 pending notification to the neighbors
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye Ms. Pine moved to approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Court Street to begin on July 1, 2020 pending notification to the neighbors.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye Ms. Pine moved to approve no parking zones and restrictions as prepared and laid out by Chief Luth for Court Street to begin on July 1, 2020 pending notification to the neighbors. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Designate John Giger to continue signing the warrant through July 11, 2020 along with the Town Manager
Mr. Degen moved to designate John Giger to continue signing the warrant through July 11, 2020 along with the Town Manager.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Giger
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to designate John Giger to continue signing the warrant through July 11, 2020 along with the Town Manager. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-abstain.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Liaison Report
Approve the minutes of June 1, 2020 as written
MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the minutes of June 1, 2020 as written.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the minutes of June 1, 2020 as written. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Giger)
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