MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 27, 2020
5 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Joshua Degen, Becky Pine, John Giger, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Other Business
Approve the charge for the Diversity Task Force as amended in tonight's discussion
Ms. Pine moved that they approve the charge for the Diversity Task Force as amended in tonight's discussion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they approve the charge for the Diversity Task Force as amended in tonight's discussion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the appointment the appointment of Steve Munroe as a Highway employee
Mr. Giger moved that they ratify the appointment the appointment of Steve Munroe as a Highway employee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved that they ratify the appointment the appointment of Steve Munroe as a Highway employee. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Mr. Reilly asked where Mr. Munroe came from. Mr. Munroe said that he had run his own business for over 15 years and because of COVID can no longer continue that. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Giger, second: Reilly)
Appoint Leonard Adjetey to the Personnel Board with a term to expire June 30, 2023
Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Leonard Adjetey to the Personnel Board with a term to expire June 30, 2023.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyThe roll call does not list John Giger, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Leonard Adjetey to the Personnel Board with a term to expire June 30, 2023. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Lift the hiring freeze for the positions as requested by the Library Director specifically the Adult Program Coordinator & Circulation Library Assistant (22 hours/week), the Part time Circulation...
Ms. Pine moved to lift the hiring freeze for the positions as requested by the Library Director specifically the Adult Program Coordinator & Circulation Library Assistant (22 hours/week), the Part time Circulation Library Assistant (10 hours per week), the Part time Children's Library Assistant (10 hours/week) and shelvers.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyThe roll call does not list Joshua Degen, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to lift the hiring freeze for the positions as requested by the Library Director specifically the Adult Program Coordinator & Circulation Library Assistant (22 hours/week), the Part time Circulation Library Assistant (10 hours per week), the Part time Children's Library Assistant (10 hours/week) and shelvers. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Giger said that they should not lift the hiring freeze but instead make an exception. Ms. Pine said that they could make an exception to the hiring freeze to fill the requested positions and amended her motion as such. Ms. Manugian seconded the amendment. Roll Call: Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Announcements
Accept the minutes of July 13, 2020 as presented
MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to accept the minutes of July 13, 2020 as presented.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyThe minutes say Mr. Giger was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to accept the minutes of July 13, 2020 as presented. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye (Mr. Giger was no.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
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