MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 8, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 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 contract with Chief Michael Luth
Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the contract with Chief Michael Luth.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the contract with Chief Michael Luth. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Transfer Station Fees Public Hearing
Open the public hearing to consider fee increases at the Transfer Station
Ms. Pine moved to open the public hearing to consider fee increases at the Transfer Station.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to open the public hearing to consider fee increases at the Transfer Station. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Open the public hearing and continue it until the conclusion of the current discussion. Ms. Pine second them motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Delaney...
Mr. Degen moved to open the public hearing and continue it until the conclusion of the current discussion. Ms. Pine second them motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Delaney thanked Ms. Dunbar for all her work and said that up till 2 years ago they were turning a profit but recycling markets had tanked since. He said that Littleton and Pepperell ran theirs as enterprise funds and why they charged higher fees. Ms. Dufresne said that the revenue on recycling was so volatile and wanted, with enterprise funds, to make sure they could be self-sufficient. Ms
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to open the public hearing and continue it until the conclusion of the current discussion. Ms. Pine second them motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Giger moved that they close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved that they close the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degenaye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
Accept the proposed fee increase on Transfer Station stickers and bags as presented that evening to take effect on May 1, 2021
Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degenaye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Ms. Pine moved that they accept the proposed fee increase on Transfer Station stickers and bags as presented that evening to take effect on May 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degenaye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye Ms. Pine moved that they accept the proposed fee increase on Transfer Station stickers and bags as presented that evening to take effect on May 1, 2021. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Degen asked if she would include revisiting sticker fees by December 31st 2021. Ms. Pine said she was more comfortable leaving that in the hands of the Town Manager and DPW Director to come back at a time when they feel it would best. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Traffic Rules And Regulations Public Hearing
Reopen the public hearing
Mr. Degen moved to reopen the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to reopen the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Haddad asked the Board to continue the public hearing to March 22nd at 7:15pm. Mr. Degen made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Other Business
Approve the meeting minutes of February 22, 2021 and March 1, 2021 as presented
MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 22, 2021 and March 1, 2021 as presented.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 22, 2021 and March 1, 2021 as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
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