MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 31, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 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
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Cataldo as Building Commissioner for the stipend of $1,200 monthly from September 9, 2020 through December 31, 2020
Mr. Degen moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Cataldo as Building Commissioner for the stipend of $1,200 monthly from September 9, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Cataldo as Building Commissioner for the stipend of $1,200 monthly from September 9, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad asked the Board to ratify his appointment of Cooper Wyman as Country Club golf staff. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Giger asked if this was a seasonal position. Mr. Haddad said it was. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Reopen the hearing on the warrant
WARRANT PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Degen moved to reopen the hearing on the warrant.
From the minutes
“WARRANT PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Degen moved to reopen the hearing on the warrant. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Article 17 - The Board unanimously supported this. Article 18 - The Board deferred to Town Meeting. Article 19 - Degen was at...
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Article 17 - The Board unanimously supported this. Article 18 - The Board deferred to Town Meeting. Article 19 - Degen was at Town Meeting; Pine, Manugian, Giger, Reilly supported this. Article 20 - Pine was at Town Meeting, Degen was a no; Manugian, Giger, Reilly supported this. Mr. Degen said this went against their zoning requirements but would support this if it was to renovate an existing barn or garage on the lot. Article 21 - The Board unanimously supported this. Article 22 - Mr. Haddad asked the Board to defer to Town
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.”
Open the warrant
Mr. Degen moved to open the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to open the warrant. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
And asked that proper wording be added as discussed earlier
Haddad asked the Board to authorize that the sundown town article be added to the warrant. Mr. Degen made the motion and asked that proper wording be added as discussed earlier.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion and asked that proper wording be added as discussed earlier. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Close the 2020 fall warrant
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Degen moved to close the 2020 fall warrant.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Degen moved to close the 2020 fall warrant. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugianaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Close the public hearing
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugianaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Degen moved to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugianaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Degen moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugianaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Town Managers Report
Extend the signing authority on the warrants to the Town Manager and Mr. Reilly for the next 30 days
Mr. Degen moved to extend the signing authority on the warrants to the Town Manager and Mr. Reilly for the next 30 days.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PineAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to extend the signing authority on the warrants to the Town Manager and Mr. Reilly for the next 30 days. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-abstain.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Ongoing Issues
Ongoing Issues
Haddad asked if the Board authorized the Chair of the Board to sign the IMA for the Flo Ro bonding. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded it Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Approve the Town Manager's evaluation for the 18-month period ending June 30, 2020 and file it with the Town Clerk as a public record
Mr. Degen moved to approve the Town Manager's evaluation for the 18-month period ending June 30, 2020 and file it with the Town Clerk as a public record.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to approve the Town Manager's evaluation for the 18-month period ending June 30, 2020 and file it with the Town Clerk as a public record. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
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