MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 28, 2022
10 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 contract as outlined by the Town Manager
Mr. Degen made a motion to ratify the contract as outlined by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion to ratify the contract as outlined by the Town Manager. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Nashoba Tech School Committee Appointments
Nominate John Ellenberger as Alternate
Mr. Degen nominated John Ellenberger as Alternate.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen nominated John Ellenberger as Alternate. Mr. Cunningham seconded the nomination. Mr. Ellenberger was appointed unanimously.” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Approve the $15,000 FY22 request for a line-item transfer for the Destination Groton Committee
Mr. Cunningham moved that they approve the $15,000 FY22 request for a line-item transfer for the Destination Groton Committee.
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen, Manugian
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved that they approve the $15,000 FY22 request for a line-item transfer for the Destination Groton Committee. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-2 in favor with Ms. Manugian and Mr. Degen opposed..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Approve the expenditure of the 2 trucks in FY22 as outlined by the Town Manager
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the expenditure of the 2 trucks in FY22 as outlined by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the expenditure of the 2 trucks in FY22 as outlined by the Town Manager. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Degen)
Select Board Items For Consideration
Approve the proclamation as written
Mr. Degen moved to approve the proclamation as written.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to approve the proclamation as written. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Grant permission to the Park Commission for oversight but not control of the playground and all equipment contained within the boundaries of the Prescott parcel until such time as the Select Board...
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board grant permission to the Park Commission for oversight but not control of the playground and all equipment contained within the boundaries of the Prescott parcel until such time as the Select Board terminates oversight.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board grant permission to the Park Commission for oversight but not control of the playground and all equipment contained within the boundaries of the Prescott parcel until such time as the Select Board terminates oversight. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to put out an RFP for engineering services to correct flooding issues on Broadmeadow Road using ARPA funds and to bring back cost proposals for the Select Board to discuss
Mr. Degen moved that they authorize the Town Manager to put out an RFP for engineering services to correct flooding issues on Broadmeadow Road using ARPA funds and to bring back cost proposals for the Select Board to discuss.
Yes: Cunningham, Degen, Pine, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they authorize the Town Manager to put out an RFP for engineering services to correct flooding issues on Broadmeadow Road using ARPA funds and to bring back cost proposals for the Select Board to discuss. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian asked what the ultimate goal was for Broadmeadow. The motion carried 4-1 with Ms. Manugian opposed..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Haddad asked for a motion to approve the letter and authorize the Chair to sign the letter to be submitted to Mass Department of Housing and Community Development on MBTA Housing Choice Zoning Legislation. Mr. Cunningham made the motion.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Degen opposed..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Enter into a contract with Mark Haddad for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2022-June 30, 2025 as stipulated in the contract
Mr. Degen moved to enter into a contract with Mark Haddad for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2022-June 30, 2025 as stipulated in the contract.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to enter into a contract with Mark Haddad for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2022-June 30, 2025 as stipulated in the contract. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on March 14, 2022
MINUTES Ms. Manugian moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on March 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Manugian moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on March 14, 2022. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Reilly)
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