MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 16, 2018
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Barry Pease, Alison Manugian, John Giger, Becky Pine
Absent: Joshua Degen
During the meeting:
- Barry Pease arrived after the meeting began (Mr. Pease arrived to the meeting at 8:08pm.).
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad asked the Board to consider approving a Common Victualler License for Forge & Vine located at 126 Main Street hours of operation daily 4pm to 1am. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Peaseaye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
Approve the Policy as presented subject to review by the Actuarial
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Policy as presented subject to review by the Actuarial.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Policy as presented subject to review by the Actuarial. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. There was a brief discussion about holding off a week on this so that Mr. Haddad could look into the budget line item question. Mr. Haddad said that he wasn't sure he would be able to get an answer that quickly. He said that they could always go back and amend the policy once there was an answer. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Pease-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
On-Going Issues J
Remove a Task Force to Consider Adding Additional Police Officers from the On-Going Issues list
After a brief discussion: Mr. Giger made a motion to remove a Task Force to Consider Adding Additional Police Officers from the On-Going Issues list.
Yes: Giger, Pease, PineNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“After a brief discussion: Mr. Giger made a motion to remove a Task Force to Consider Adding Additional Police Officers from the On-Going Issues list. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian said she was reluctant to remove it at this time but was okay renaming it. Mr. Pease concurred adding they needed to allow Chief Luth at least 6 months to be in the job and assess the department. Mr. Haddad said that he was in the process of reviewing department goals and thought Chief Luth was doing a good job with his goals. The motion carried 3-1 with Ms. Manugian opposed..” (Motion: Giger, second: Pine)
From the Groton Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s public meeting portal (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Groton, Select Board page (Peter Cunningham, Becky Pine, John Reilly).
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