MassVoter.com← Groton Select BoardGroton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 9, 2020
6 recorded votes, 1 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
Decide that it was their intention to enter into negotiations with Chief Luth for another contract
Ms. Pine moved that they decide that it was their intention to enter into negotiations with Chief Luth for another contract.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they decide that it was their intention to enter into negotiations with Chief Luth for another contract. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Mr. Degen asked the Chief if he would like to maintain his position. Chief Luth said he was very enthusiastically in favor of staying on as Chief. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Not exercise their option to opt out of the Town Manager's contract for the next year
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board not exercise their option to opt out of the Town Manager's contract for the next year.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Giger
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board not exercise their option to opt out of the Town Manager's contract for the next year. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Ms. Pine said she had no interest in opting out adding that Mr. Haddad had done an excellent job leading the Town but thought it was useful if they included a more frequent check-in with the Town Manager as a Board. Roll Call: Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-nay.” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Reopen the public hearing on the malt and wine license request for 6 Boston Road
LIQUOR LICENSE HEARING - 6 BOSTON ROAD Mr. Degen moved to reopen the public hearing on the malt and wine license request for 6 Boston Road.
From the minutes
“LIQUOR LICENSE HEARING - 6 BOSTON ROAD Mr. Degen moved to reopen the public hearing on the malt and wine license request for 6 Boston Road. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Liquor License Hearing - 6 Boston Road
Do not approve the application
Mr. Giger moved that they do not approve the application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved that they do not approve the application. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Mr. Giger moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye Roll Call Vote on Mr. Giger's motion to deny the application. Mr. Degen said that they should approve the denial as drafted with the change forthcoming from Town Counsel and asked if Mr. Giger was willing to accept that as a friendly amendment. Mr. Giger was acceptable to the friendly amendment. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Giger, second: Pine)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Giger moved to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
On-Going Issues
Approve the meeting minutes of November 2, 2020 as amended
MINUTES Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of November 2, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of November 2, 2020 as amended. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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