MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 10, 2020
20 recorded votes, 7 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
Announcements
Designate Ms. Manugian to sign the off-warrant check for the Trust Commissioners to issue a check should they vote to do this the next day at their posted meeting
Mr. Degen moved that the Board designate Ms. Manugian to sign the off-warrant check for the Trust Commissioners to issue a check should they vote to do this the next day at their posted meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Board designate Ms. Manugian to sign the off-warrant check for the Trust Commissioners to issue a check should they vote to do this the next day at their posted meeting. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Stormwater Utility Enterprise Budget
Open the public hearing
Ms. Pine moved to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degenaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Continue the public hearing till the conclusion of the Town Manager's Report
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degenaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Degen moved to continue the public hearing till the conclusion of the Town Manager's Report.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degenaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Degen moved to continue the public hearing till the conclusion of the Town Manager's Report. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Town Manager'S Report
Appoint Audra Waiters to the Diversity Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2021
Mr. Degen moved to appoint Audra Waiters to the Diversity Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to appoint Audra Waiters to the Diversity Task Force with a term to expire June 30, 2021. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Approve the proposed members of Diversity Task Force except the LGBTQ+ member
Ms. Pine moved to approve the proposed members of Diversity Task Force except the LGBTQ+ member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the proposed members of Diversity Task Force except the LGBTQ+ member. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the nomination of Tim Manugian to serve as the representative of the LGBTQ+ community
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Ms. Pine moved to approve the nomination of Tim Manugian to serve as the representative of the LGBTQ+ community.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Manugian
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Ms. Pine moved to approve the nomination of Tim Manugian to serve as the representative of the LGBTQ+ community. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-abstain; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reillyaye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Appoint Cynthia Lane-Hand to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2022
Mr. Reilly made a motion to appoint Cynthia Lane-Hand to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to appoint Cynthia Lane-Hand to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2022. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Degen)
Stormwater Utility Enterprise Budget
Stormwater Utility Enterprise Budget
Haddad asked the Board to reopen to hearing. Mr. Degen moved.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Degen moved to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Set the user fee at $49.45 per improved lot. Ms. Pine said that the Board had gone through a lot of deliberation in the past to hire additional personnel
Roll Call: Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Giger moved to set the user fee at $49.45 per improved lot. Ms. Pine said that the Board had gone through a lot of deliberation in the past to hire additional personnel.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, ReillyNo: Degen, Pine
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Giger moved to set the user fee at $49.45 per improved lot. Ms. Pine said that the Board had gone through a lot of deliberation in the past to hire additional personnel. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian said that she considered herself familiar with MS4 through her professional work-related experiences and thought the workload was a significant increase for more rural communities. Mr. Degen said he understood where they were coming from but was hoping they could compromise with a ½ time employee. Roll Call: Pine-nay; Degen-nay; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye. The motion carried 3-2 in favor of Mr. Giger's motion..” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
Town Manager'S Report - Cont
Accept the diversity statement as amended
Mr. Reilly moved to accept the diversity statement as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to accept the diversity statement as amended. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Town Manager'S Report - Cont
Haddad asked the Board to ratify the appointment of Steven White to the golf shop. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Allow Catalano Companies to modify their permits at their 3 Dunkin locations to allow them to open at 5am 7 days a week
Mr. Giger moved to allow Catalano Companies to modify their permits at their 3 Dunkin locations to allow them to open at 5am 7 days a week.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved to allow Catalano Companies to modify their permits at their 3 Dunkin locations to allow them to open at 5am 7 days a week. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Degen said he had an issue with the Haffner's location adding Haffners also needed to open at 5am for this to happen. Mr. Haddad said that Dunkin's located at Haffner's would only be allowed to open at 5am if Haffner's also opened at 5am. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
Adopt the 5 Select Board and 3 Town Manager goals for the ensuing year
Mr. Degen moved to adopt the 5 Select Board and 3 Town Manager goals for the ensuing year.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to adopt the 5 Select Board and 3 Town Manager goals for the ensuing year. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Approve the list of COVID virus anticipated expenses as presented and discussed
Ms. Pine moved to approve the list of COVID virus anticipated expenses as presented and discussed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the list of COVID virus anticipated expenses as presented and discussed. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian asked if the list of expenses could change between now and the time they submit. Mr. Haddad said that if anything changed, he could bring back a list of changes. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Approve the IMA as presented
Ms. Pine moved to approve the IMA as presented.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the IMA as presented. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Ms. Pine commended Mr. Haddad for thinking of this adding it was a huge savings for Groton. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-nay; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye. The motion carried 4-1..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Other Business
Extend the review of the Town Manager and discussion period by 21 days
Ms. Manugian made a motion to extend the review of the Town Manager and discussion period by 21 days.
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. Manugian made a motion to extend the review of the Town Manager and discussion period by 21 days. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
On-Going Issues A
Authorize the Town Manager to issue a one-year RFP to continue the program they had there
Ms. Pine moved to authorize the Town Manager to issue a one-year RFP to continue the program they had there.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: GigerThe 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 authorize the Town Manager to issue a one-year RFP to continue the program they had there. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll call: Giger-nay; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye. The motion carried 3-1..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Liaison Reports
Accept the minutes of July 27, 2020 as presented
MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to accept the minutes of July 27, 2020 as presented.
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
“MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to accept the minutes of July 27, 2020 as presented. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Minutes
Accept the minutes of July 29, 2020 as presented
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye Mr. Reilly moved to accept the minutes of July 29, 2020 as presented.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: GigerThe roll call does not list Joshua Degen, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye Mr. Reilly moved to accept the minutes of July 29, 2020 as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pineaye; Giger-abstain; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Manugian)
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