Robert Scherer

Yolanda made a motion to approve the 1/12" contingency budget of $7,029,597.13 as proposed for use if the Town Meeting vote for the full budget fails. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0 aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.

Voted: Yes

The roll call lists Robert Scherer without a vote, but the count (5-0-0) matches the 5 members present with no one voting no, so every member present is shown voting yes.

Yolanda made a motion to approve the One Day Season License for 1634 Meadery LLC and Aaronap Cellars LLC for the season of 2020. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Mitchell abstained.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, SchererAbstained: Mitchell

Yolanda made a motion to accept all the grants and donations as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Mitchell abstained

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, SchererAbstained: Mitchell

Mr. Mitchell made a motion to suspend the Hanto Liquor License for 14 days with 7 days to be served in December and January and the other 7 days to be held in abeyance for 1 year, a mandatory in-house alcohol training session, and reimbursement to the Ashland Police Dept. for the investigation fees in the amount of $757.00. Additionally, the they will report back to the board in 2 months to review their progress. This motion was seconded by Mr. Scherer with a vote of 4-1-0 (Magnani) Mr. Magnani amended the motion to add a detail officer at Hanto.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Mitchell, SchererNo: MagnaniThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-1-0 (Magnani)”); Joseph Magnani is shown as voting no and the other members present as voting yes.

Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License as presented. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-1 (Mitchell).

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, SchererAbstained: MitchellThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-0-1 (Mitchell)”); Steve Mitchell is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.

Joc Magnani made a motion to approve the request for the transfer of Licenses from BTA to AAH Investments and that they be mindful of the issues raised and that they address them. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererThe minutes say Yolanda Greaves arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Yolanda Greaves is not shown in this vote.

Joe Magnani made a motion to approve the consent agenda. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererThe minutes say Yolanda Greaves arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Yolanda Greaves is not shown in this vote.

Joe Magnani made a motion to appoint Alexandra White to the Sustainability Committee. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererThe minutes say Yolanda Greaves arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Yolanda Greaves is not shown in this vote.

Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the updated version of the Home Rule Petition for establishing an Economic Development Special Revenue Account for the Town of Ashland. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-1(Kinsman) BAA Grant Awards Steve Mitchell explained that he and Rob Scherer met and reviewed the submission and have presented the board a spreadsheet of recommendation for BAA Grant Awards.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greaves, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererAbstained: KinsmanThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-0-1(Kinsman)”); Brandi Kinsman is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.

Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the BAA Grant Awards as presented and thanks to Steve and Rob for work. This motion was scconded by Brandi Kinsman with a vote of 4-0-1(Magnani-recused) Town Manager Report Website Redesign and Communications Plan Michael Herbert explained that we are looking at a website redesign and communications plan.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Mitchell, SchererThe minutes say Joseph Magnani stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.