MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
June 21, 2021
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Becky Pine, Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham, Joshua Degen, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Shaheen as the new Council on Aging Director effective August 9th, 2021
7:09 PM Mr. Riley moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Shaheen as the new Council on Aging Director effective August 9th, 2021.
From the minutes
“7:09 PM Mr. Riley moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Shaheen as the new Council on Aging Director effective August 9th, 2021. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Manugian)
7:13 PM Mr. Cunningham moves that the board authorize the BAN in the amount of $1,207,300.00 for the funding of Article 6 Motion A, Article 9 and Article 10 that was approved at the town meeting
7:13 PM Mr. Cunningham moves that the board authorize the BAN in the amount of $1,207,300.00 for the funding of Article 6 Motion A, Article 9 and Article 10 that was approved at the town meeting.
From the minutes
“7:13 PM Mr. Cunningham moves that the board authorize the BAN in the amount of $1,207,300.00 for the funding of Article 6 Motion A, Article 9 and Article 10 that was approved at the town meeting. Mr. Riley seconds the motion. The motion carries unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Wbe/Mbe
9:13 PM Mr. Degen moves the Select Board approve Special Counsel for the Florence Roche project to hire Chris Patrini and Associates at the rates listed by the Town Manager's Report and not to...
9:13 PM Mr. Degen moves the Select Board approve Special Counsel for the Florence Roche project to hire Chris Patrini and Associates at the rates listed by the Town Manager's Report and not to exceed $50,000 for the life of the project,
From the minutes
“9:13 PM Mr. Degen moves the Select Board approve Special Counsel for the Florence Roche project to hire Chris Patrini and Associates at the rates listed by the Town Manager's Report and not to exceed $50,000 for the life of the project, Mr. Cunningham seconded, motion passed unanimously 6..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Ratify Town Manager's Appointment of Jessica Goodman-Leong as Camp Counselor and Shawn Czado as a Lifeguard at the Country Club
I would respectfully request that the Board consider ratifying these appointments Mr. Degen moved to ratify Town Manager's Appointment of Jessica Goodman-Leong as Camp Counselor and Shawn Czado as a Lifeguard at the Country Club,
From the minutes
“I would respectfully request that the Board consider ratifying these appointments Mr. Degen moved to ratify Town Manager's Appointment of Jessica Goodman-Leong as Camp Counselor and Shawn Czado as a Lifeguard at the Country Club, Ms. Manugian seconded the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Items For Consideration And Action
9:16 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Select Board appoint Mr. Reilley as the speaker at the Housing Summit working in conjunction with Ms. Manugian
9:16 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Select Board appoint Mr. Reilley as the speaker at the Housing Summit working in conjunction with Ms. Manugian,
Yes: Cunningham, Degen, Manugian, PineAbstained: ReillyThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the second number is John Reilly, who abstained, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“9:16 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Select Board appoint Mr. Reilley as the speaker at the Housing Summit working in conjunction with Ms. Manugian, Mr. Cunningham seconded, motion passed 4-1 Mr. Riley abstained..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Annual Appointments of the Select Board 9:23 PM Mr. Degen Moves that the Select Board Appoint the following Committees and Commissions as presented
-Annual Appointments of the Select Board 9:23 PM Mr. Degen Moves that the Select Board Appoint the following Committees and Commissions as presented.
From the minutes
“-Annual Appointments of the Select Board 9:23 PM Mr. Degen Moves that the Select Board Appoint the following Committees and Commissions as presented. Mr. Cunningham seconded, motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Affordable Housing Trust Capital Planning Advisory Committee 1 Vacancy Commemorations & Celebrations Committee Community Preservation Committee Complete Streets Committee Conservation Commission...
Affordable Housing Trust Capital Planning Advisory Committee 1 Vacancy Commemorations & Celebrations Committee Community Preservation Committee Complete Streets Committee Conservation Commission 9:24 Mr. Cunningham moves that the Select Board Appoint the following Committees and Commissions as presented.
From the minutes
“Affordable Housing Trust Capital Planning Advisory Committee 1 Vacancy Commemorations & Celebrations Committee Community Preservation Committee Complete Streets Committee Conservation Commission 9:24 Mr. Cunningham moves that the Select Board Appoint the following Committees and Commissions as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded, motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Council on Aging Housing Partnership Invasive Species Committee Local Cultural Council Lowell Regional Transit Authority Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee Montachusett Regional Planning...
Council on Aging Housing Partnership Invasive Species Committee Local Cultural Council Lowell Regional Transit Authority Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee Montachusett Regional Planning Committee Sargisson Beach Committee 9:26 PM Ms. Manugian moves that the Select Board Appoint the following Committees and Commissions as presented,
From the minutes
“Council on Aging Housing Partnership Invasive Species Committee Local Cultural Council Lowell Regional Transit Authority Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee Montachusett Regional Planning Committee Sargisson Beach Committee 9:26 PM Ms. Manugian moves that the Select Board Appoint the following Committees and Commissions as presented, Mr. Cunningham seconded, motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Scholarship Committee Sustainability Commission Zoning Board of Appeals 9:29 PM Ms. Manugian moves that the Board Appoint Paul Fitzgerald and Marvin Caldwell to the Board of Registrars and ask...
Scholarship Committee Sustainability Commission Zoning Board of Appeals 9:29 PM Ms. Manugian moves that the Board Appoint Paul Fitzgerald and Marvin Caldwell to the Board of Registrars and ask that Ms. Pine and Mr. Haddad draft a letter to the State requesting to change the law and allow us to appoint an unrolled individual.
From the minutes
“Scholarship Committee Sustainability Commission Zoning Board of Appeals 9:29 PM Ms. Manugian moves that the Board Appoint Paul Fitzgerald and Marvin Caldwell to the Board of Registrars and ask that Ms. Pine and Mr. Haddad draft a letter to the State requesting to change the law and allow us to appoint an unrolled individual. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
9:58 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Board authorize the Chair and Town Manager to negotiate with Mirick O'Connell to become new Town Counsel for all matters pending approval of the fee structure
9:58 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Board authorize the Chair and Town Manager to negotiate with Mirick O'Connell to become new Town Counsel for all matters pending approval of the fee structure,
From the minutes
“9:58 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Board authorize the Chair and Town Manager to negotiate with Mirick O'Connell to become new Town Counsel for all matters pending approval of the fee structure, Mr. Cunningham seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
9:59 PM Ms. Manugian moves that the Board give the Town's current Counsel 30 days' notice
9:59 PM Ms. Manugian moves that the Board give the Town's current Counsel 30 days' notice,
From the minutes
“9:59 PM Ms. Manugian moves that the Board give the Town's current Counsel 30 days' notice, Mr. Degen seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
10:00 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Board Hire Mirick O'Connell ending in 3 years, June 2024
10:00 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Board Hire Mirick O'Connell ending in 3 years, June 2024.
From the minutes
“10:00 PM Mr. Degen moves that the Board Hire Mirick O'Connell ending in 3 years, June 2024. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion, the motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Ms. Manugian moves that the Board approves the payment for Town Counsel on Kent Ventures Appeal
Ms. Manugian moves that the Board approves the payment for Town Counsel on Kent Ventures Appeal,
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moves that the Board approves the payment for Town Counsel on Kent Ventures Appeal, Mr. Cunningham seconded, and motion passed in favor 4 opposed 1 Mr. Degen..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Announcements
Approve the meeting minutes of June 7th, 2021 as corrected
MINUTES Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 7th, 2021 as corrected.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Degen
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 7th, 2021 as corrected. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Mr. Degen abstaining..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
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