MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 2, 2020
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Joshua Degen, Becky Pine, John Giger, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of John Greenhalgh as Animal Control Officer
Mr. Degen made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of John Greenhalgh as Animal Control Officer.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of John Greenhalgh as Animal Control Officer. Ms. Pine seconded. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Ratify appointment of Lisa Irelan to Trails Committee
Ms. Pine moved to ratify appointment of Lisa Irelan to Trails Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to ratify appointment of Lisa Irelan to Trails Committee. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)
Board Of Health Vacancy
Appoint Michelle Collette to fill the vacancy on the Board of Health through the Spring 2021 election
Mr. Degen made a motion to appoint Michelle Collette to fill the vacancy on the Board of Health through the Spring 2021 election.
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion to appoint Michelle Collette to fill the vacancy on the Board of Health through the Spring 2021 election. Mr. Weber seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Weberaye; Fleischer-aye.” (Motion: Degen)
Accept the proclamation and record it in the record of the Town
Mr. Degen moved that they accept the proclamation and record it in the record of the Town.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they accept the proclamation and record it in the record of the Town. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Board Of Library Trustee Vacancy
Appoint Kate Bettencourt to fill the vacancy on the Board of Library Trustees through the Spring 2021 election
Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Kate Bettencourt to fill the vacancy on the Board of Library Trustees through the Spring 2021 election.
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to appoint Kate Bettencourt to fill the vacancy on the Board of Library Trustees through the Spring 2021 election. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; von Campe-aye; Gerath-aye; Allen-aye; Wilder-aye; Zeiler-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Other Business
Other Business
Haddad asked the Board to extend the warrant signing authority of the Town Manager and John Reilly for 30 days. Ms. Pine made the motion.
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PineAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-abstain.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Liquor License Hearing - 6 Boston Road
Open the public hearing
Mr. Degen moved to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Continue the public hearing until the 9th of November at 7:15pm and instruct the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel to distribute traffic studies for their review and incorporate them into...
Mr. Degen moved that they continue the public hearing until the 9th of November at 7:15pm and instruct the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel to distribute traffic studies for their review and incorporate them into their decision.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they continue the public hearing until the 9th of November at 7:15pm and instruct the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel to distribute traffic studies for their review and incorporate them into their decision. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian asked for a copy of the realignment plan and copy of the ZBA decision. Mr. Degen accepted the amendment. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Gigeraye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
On-Going Issues
Approve the meeting minutes of October 26, 2020
MINUTES Mr. Degen made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 26, 2020.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Degen made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 26, 2020. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
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