MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 5, 2023
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Reilly, Becky Pine, Matt Pisani, Peter Cunningham
Absent: Alison Manugian
Every vote, in order
Town Managers Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5 of the memo
(See attached memo) Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5 of the memo.
From the minutes
“(See attached memo) Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments listed on pages 1 through 5 of the memo. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Ratify the Committee appointments of the Cable Advisory Committee, Historic Districts Commission, and Insurance Advisory Committee
Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Committee appointments of the Cable Advisory Committee, Historic Districts Commission, and Insurance Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Committee appointments of the Cable Advisory Committee, Historic Districts Commission, and Insurance Advisory Committee. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Accept the nominations of the Town Manager and appoint the individuals listed on pages 6 through 8
Ms. Pine moved to accept the nominations of the Town Manager and appoint the individuals listed on pages 6 through 8.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to accept the nominations of the Town Manager and appoint the individuals listed on pages 6 through 8. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointments of Matthew Bellis for the Country Club Grounds Staff and Paula Torre-Nieto and Charlotte Ming as Country Club Lifeguards
Mr. Cunningham moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments of Matthew Bellis for the Country Club Grounds Staff and Paula Torre-Nieto and Charlotte Ming as Country Club Lifeguards.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointments of Matthew Bellis for the Country Club Grounds Staff and Paula Torre-Nieto and Charlotte Ming as Country Club Lifeguards. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Enter an Option to Buy Agreement with the Department of Fish and Game to grant a conservation restriction over the Brown Loaf property for the sum of $103,000, and authorize the Town Conservation...
Ms. Pine moved that the Board enter an Option to Buy Agreement with the Department of Fish and Game to grant a conservation restriction over the Brown Loaf property for the sum of $103,000, and authorize the Town Conservation Administrator and Town Manager to sign any documents necessary to carry out the sale or taking of the conservation restriction contemplated in the Option to Buy Agreement. Furthermore, to empower the Conservation Commission and the Trails Committee to work with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife on a trail management plan and a Baseline Report such that an application can be made in the future to reevaluate the uses of the trails.
Yes: PineNo: Cunningham, Pisani, ReillyThe minutes name only the members in favor (Becky Pine); the other members present are shown voting no, which matches the count.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Board enter an Option to Buy Agreement with the Department of Fish and Game to grant a conservation restriction over the Brown Loaf property for the sum of $103,000, and authorize the Town Conservation Administrator and Town Manager to sign any documents necessary to carry out the sale or taking of the conservation restriction contemplated in the Option to Buy Agreement. Furthermore, to empower the Conservation Commission and the Trails Committee to work with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife on a trail management plan and a Baseline Report such that an application can be made in the future to reevaluate the uses of the trails. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Mr. Haddad wanted to clarify, Fisheries and Wildlife would still have to agree to allow equestrian and non-motorized bikes on the trails and did not want anyone leaving the room thinking it was a done deal if the Board approved the motion. The motion was defeated by a majority vote, 3 Against, 1 in Favor- Pine..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Other Business
Approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Authorize the Chair and Town Manager to sign the expense and payroll warrants over the next 30 days
Mr. Pisani made a motion to authorize the Chair and Town Manager to sign the expense and payroll warrants over the next 30 days.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to authorize the Chair and Town Manager to sign the expense and payroll warrants over the next 30 days. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The vote was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Cunningham)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from May 22, 2023, as amended
Approval of Minutes from May 22, 2023 Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from May 22, 2023, as amended.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from May 22, 2023 Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from May 22, 2023, as amended. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
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