MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 22, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 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
Affirm the appointment of the Town Manager of Jessica Watson as Senior Administrative Assistant in the Police Department effective upon successful completion of physical and drug test
Mr. Cunningham moved to affirm the appointment of the Town Manager of Jessica Watson as Senior Administrative Assistant in the Police Department effective upon successful completion of physical and drug test.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to affirm the appointment of the Town Manager of Jessica Watson as Senior Administrative Assistant in the Police Department effective upon successful completion of physical and drug test. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Perry Sisombath as IT Desktop and Server Support effective immediately
Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Perry Sisombath as IT Desktop and Server Support effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Perry Sisombath as IT Desktop and Server Support effective immediately. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Cartier as an Alternate Members of the Historic District Commission
Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Cartier as an Alternate Members of the Historic District Commission.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Brian Cartier as an Alternate Members of the Historic District Commission. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Reilly)
Tax Classification Hearing
Open the public hearing
Ms. Manugian moved to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Continue the public hearing to December 6, 2021 at 7:15pm
Ms. Manugian moved to continue the public hearing to December 6, 2021 at 7:15pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to continue the public hearing to December 6, 2021 at 7:15pm. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Select Board Items For Consideration
Approve the one-day Beer and Wine License for a Felt and Sip event to be held on December 16, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the one-day Beer and Wine License for a Felt and Sip event to be held on December 16, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the one-day Beer and Wine License for a Felt and Sip event to be held on December 16, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Appoint Phil Francisco, Ginger Vollmar, Deborah Schwartz, Jim Simko, and James Allen to the Sustainability Commission terms to expire June 30, 2022
Mr. Cunningham moved that the Board appoint Phil Francisco, Ginger Vollmar, Deborah Schwartz, Jim Simko, and James Allen to the Sustainability Commission terms to expire June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved that the Board appoint Phil Francisco, Ginger Vollmar, Deborah Schwartz, Jim Simko, and James Allen to the Sustainability Commission terms to expire June 30, 2022. Ms. Manugian seconded. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Appoint Phil Francisco to the Affordable Housing Trust term to expire June 30, 2022
Ms. Manugian moved that the Board appoint Phil Francisco to the Affordable Housing Trust term to expire June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the Board appoint Phil Francisco to the Affordable Housing Trust term to expire June 30, 2022. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Local Cultural Council Annual Report
Appointment Leslie Lathrop to the Local Cultural Council term to expire on June 30, 2027
Mr. Degen moved that they appointment Leslie Lathrop to the Local Cultural Council term to expire on June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they appointment Leslie Lathrop to the Local Cultural Council term to expire on June 30, 2027. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Appointment any current members for an interim term through January 30, 2022 pending confirmation of terms by Mass Cultural Council to include David Zeiler, John Wiesner, Christine Brooks,...
Mr. Degen moved to appointment any current members for an interim term through January 30, 2022 pending confirmation of terms by Mass Cultural Council to include David Zeiler, John Wiesner, Christine Brooks, Kathleen Phelps, Jacquie Waters, and Tiffany Doggett.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to appointment any current members for an interim term through January 30, 2022 pending confirmation of terms by Mass Cultural Council to include David Zeiler, John Wiesner, Christine Brooks, Kathleen Phelps, Jacquie Waters, and Tiffany Doggett. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian said it would be her preference to hold off until December 6, 2021 to make these interim appointments. Mr. Haddad said that he would appreciate the additional time to sort this out adding he and Ms. Dunbar would be tied up in budget meetings all week next week. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Select Board Items For Consideration
Extend the mask mandate in town buildings and for all employees as it existed through January 30, 2022
Mr. Degen moved to extend the mask mandate in town buildings and for all employees as it existed through January 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to extend the mask mandate in town buildings and for all employees as it existed through January 30, 2022. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of November 15, 2021
MINUTES Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of November 15, 2021.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of November 15, 2021. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
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