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December 2, 2022
5 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Remove the probation period clause
Mr. Cavey made the motion to remove the probation period clause, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, 3 Yes 2 recusals. Mr. Carrara and Mr. Mokrisky stating recusal to vote on the proposal because of relationship to working employees of the town. Page 3, section V to be replaced with section 19 of Dr. Grimm 's contract, changing the pronouns from she to he. Ms. Roberts asked for a clarification of coverage for medical, dental, compensation, severance pay. Open Session Select Board December 2, 2022 7:00 AM Ms. Feodoroff responded that there will be further clarification, mentioning that vacation time cannot accrue. On the motion to replace section 4 on page 2 with section 19 of Dr. Grimm's contract. The motion passed 3 yes, 2 recusals.
The minutes give the count (3-0, with 2 recusals) but do not say who recused. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to remove the probation period clause, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, 3 Yes 2 recusals. Mr. Carrara and Mr. Mokrisky stating recusal to vote on the proposal because of relationship to working employees of the town. Page 3, section V to be replaced with section 19 of Dr. Grimm 's contract, changing the pronouns from she to he. Ms. Roberts asked for a clarification of coverage for medical, dental, compensation, severance pay. Open Session Select Board December 2, 2022 7:00 AM Ms. Feodoroff responded that there will be further clarification, mentioning that vacation time cannot accrue. On the motion to replace section 4 on page 2 with section 19 of Dr. Grimm's contract. The motion passed 3 yes, 2 recusals..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Strike section 10 and to replace with language reading that Mr. Calter will receive a town car in the future, and in the interim will be provided with a gas card
Mr. Cavey made the motion to strike section 10 and to replace with language reading that Mr. Calter will receive a town car in the future, and in the interim will be provided with a gas card. Motion seconded, passed 3 yes, 2 recusals.
The minutes give the count (3-0, with 2 recusals) but do not say who recused. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to strike section 10 and to replace with language reading that Mr. Calter will receive a town car in the future, and in the interim will be provided with a gas card. Motion seconded, passed 3 yes, 2 recusals..” (Motion: Cavey)
Change the salary to $190,000 passed 3 yes, 2 recusals Mr. Gitto questioned Section 8, page 4 relative to requiring the town manager to report to the Select Board
Page 5, section 10 The motion by Mr. Cavey, seconded by Mr. Gitto to change the salary to $190,000 passed 3 yes, 2 recusals Mr. Gitto questioned Section 8, page 4 relative to requiring the town manager to report to the Select Board.
The minutes give the count (3-0, with 2 recusals) but do not say who recused. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Page 5, section 10 The motion by Mr. Cavey, seconded by Mr. Gitto to change the salary to $190,000 passed 3 yes, 2 recusals Mr. Gitto questioned Section 8, page 4 relative to requiring the town manager to report to the Select Board..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Strike section 8
Mr. Cavey made the motion to strike section 8. Seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 3 yes, 2 recusals.
The minutes give the count (3-0, with 2 recusals) but do not say who recused. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to strike section 8. Seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 3 yes, 2 recusals..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Approve the agreement as amended and to send to Mr. Calter for signature
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the agreement as amended and to send to Mr. Calter for signature. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The motion passed 3 yes, 2 recusals.
The minutes give the count (3-0, with 2 recusals) but do not say who recused. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the agreement as amended and to send to Mr. Calter for signature. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The motion passed 3 yes, 2 recusals..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
From the Stoughton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board member photos: video stills from Stoughton Media Access Corporation (SMAC, Stoughton’s local cable TV), each from a program that names the member on screen: Joseph Mokrisky from “Community Forum - Joe Mokrisky - Chairman of Select Board” (2021); Debra Roberts from “Stoughton Politics with...This Guy: Talking with Debra Roberts” (2025); Stephen Cavey from “Stoughton Politics with... This Guy: Interview with Select Board Chair Stephen Cavey” (2025); Scott Carrara from “Community Forum - Scott Carrara - Running for Stoughton Board of Selectmen” (2021); Lori Jacques from “A Lioness & You on the Watch: Interview with Select Board Candidate Lori Jacques” (2026). Former members show initials.
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