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October 22, 2018
7 recorded votes, 3 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
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the appointment of Judy Giger as an Election Worker
Jonna Branigan to the Trails Committee Nathaniel Ranny, Peter Cunningham, Daniel Emerson, Alex Woodle, Art Prest, Robert Piche, Abbe Miller, Edward Perkins, Alicia Black, Mike Discipio and Judy Giger as Election Workers Ms. Manugian moved that they ratify the appointment of Judy Giger as an Election Worker.
Yes: Manugian, Pease, PineAbstained: Giger
From the minutes
“Jonna Branigan to the Trails Committee Nathaniel Ranny, Peter Cunningham, Daniel Emerson, Alex Woodle, Art Prest, Robert Piche, Abbe Miller, Edward Perkins, Alicia Black, Mike Discipio and Judy Giger as Election Workers Ms. Manugian moved that they ratify the appointment of Judy Giger as an Election Worker. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Mr. Giger abstaining..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Ratify the remaining appointments as presented
Ms. Manugian moved that they ratify the remaining appointments as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that they ratify the remaining appointments as presented. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve the issuance of the ballot information mailer as presented
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the issuance of the ballot information mailer as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the issuance of the ballot information mailer as presented. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Giger)
Grant the request for a one-day Beer and Wine License for Ladies Night to be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Ms. Manugian moved to grant the request for a one-day Beer and Wine License for Ladies Night to be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to grant the request for a one-day Beer and Wine License for Ladies Night to be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
On-Going Issues A
Approve the minutes of October 1, 2018
MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the minutes of October 1, 2018.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the minutes of October 1, 2018. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Budget guidance for fiscal year 2020: no increase greater than 2.54% (without excluded debt), a balanced budget, no override and no new benefited positions
The guidance on the table was no increase greater than 2.54%, without excluded debt, a balanced budget, no override, no new benefited positions, track changes in estimates spreadsheet and revenue change dates be set as Dec 31, March 31 and Oct 31. Ms. Manugian made the motion (of the above).
Joint session with the Finance Committee. The minutes list Joshua Degen as absent at the start of the meeting, yet this roll call lists him voting no; we show the count only (4-1).
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made the motion (of the above). Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Mr. Robertson withdrew his original motion and moved to mirror the Select Board's motion. Ms. Leonard seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The roll call vote of the Select Board was: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pease-aye; Giger-aye; Degen-nay. The motion carried 4-1. Mr. Pease adjourned the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
The motion carried unanimously. The roll call vote of the Select Board was: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pease-aye; Giger-aye; Degen-nay. The motion carried 4-1. Mr. Pease adjourned the Select Board meeting at 8:34pm. The Finance Committee continued their meeting. Approved: _____________________________ John Giger, Clerk _________________________________ respectfully submitted: Dawn Dunbar, Executive Assistant Date Approved: 11/26/18
Joint session with the Finance Committee. The minutes list Joshua Degen as absent at the start of the meeting, yet this roll call lists him voting no; we show the count only (4-1).
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously. The roll call vote of the Select Board was: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pease-aye; Giger-aye; Degen-nay.” (Motion: Manugian, 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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