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Groton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 19, 2022

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: John Reilly, Becky Pine, Matt Pisani, Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Town Manager'S Report

Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Patrick Timmins as requested, effective immediately

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Haddad said that he had made the following appointments and respectfully requested that the Select Board consider ratifying them, effective immediately: Patrick Timmins - Sergeant for the Groton police Department Mr. Cunningham made the motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Patrick Timmins as requested, effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Haddad said that he had made the following appointments and respectfully requested that the Select Board consider ratifying them, effective immediately: Patrick Timmins - Sergeant for the Groton police Department Mr. Cunningham made the motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Patrick Timmins as requested, effective immediately. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunninghamaye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Shayla Watson as requested, effective immediately

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunninghamaye; Reilly-aye Shayla Watson- Communications Officer Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Shayla Watson as requested, effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunninghamaye; Reilly-aye Shayla Watson- Communications Officer Ms. Pine made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Shayla Watson as requested, effective immediately. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunninghamaye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Select Board Items For Consideration

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Cunningham made a motion to open the public hearing.

From the minutes

“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to open the public hearing. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reopen the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Pine made a motion to reopen the public hearing.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to reopen the public hearing. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll Call; Pine, aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye-; Cunningham-1ye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly closed the Warrant. Mr. Haddad asked the Select Board to add the article for the Supplemental...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly closed the Warrant. Mr. Haddad asked the Select Board to add the article for the Supplemental Appropriation through a CPC out of cycle application. This will be Article 12 and move the other Articles down. Ms. Pine makes a motion to add Article 12, Supplemental Appropriation through a CPC out of Cycle Application. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian would like to add language: should said grant not be received, money will be reverted to the CPA. Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani

From the minutes

“Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly Closes the Warrant. Mr. Haddad asked the Board to close the warrant. Ms. Pine makes a motion to close the...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly Closes the Warrant. Mr. Haddad asked the Board to close the warrant. Ms. Pine makes a motion to close the warrant. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly Closes the Warrant. Article 13: Amend Chapter 105- "Alcoholic Beverages" This Article is to see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 105. Ms. Pine would like Mr. Haddad to inquire with Town Counsel about adding onto the last sentence of Chapter 1051 (d). Ms. Pine s

From the minutes

“Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly Closes the Warrant. Article 13: Amend Chapter 105- "Alcoholic Beverages" This Article is to see if the...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye. Mr. Reilly Closes the Warrant. Article 13: Amend Chapter 105- "Alcoholic Beverages" This Article is to see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 105. Ms. Pine would like Mr. Haddad to inquire with Town Counsel about adding onto the last sentence of Chapter 1051 (d). Ms. Pine suggested adding; from time to time or a more specific time period. Select Board Members are in support unanimously. Article 14: Amend Chapter 196- "Signs" This Article is to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 196-5(J) of the Town of G

From the minutes

“Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Close the warrant

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Pine made a motion to close the warrant.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to close the warrant. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Pine-aye; Manugianaye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Other Business

Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on Sept 6, 2022

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MINUTES Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on Sept 6, 2022.

From the minutes

“MINUTES Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on Sept 6, 2022. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine, aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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