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July 31, 2023
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Cunningham, John Reilly, Alison Manugian, Matt Pisani, Becky Pine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Managers Report
Accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Veronica O'Donnell to the Conductor Lab Oversight Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Veronica O'Donnell to the Conductor Lab Oversight Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to accept the Town Manager's nomination and appoint Veronica O'Donnell to the Conductor Lab Oversight Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Manugian)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Action
Accept the compilation workbook for the Town Manager's evaluation and accept the Town Manager's annual review for the period ending on June 30, 2023
Ms. Pine moved that they accept the compilation workbook for the Town Manager's evaluation and accept the Town Manager's annual review for the period ending on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they accept the compilation workbook for the Town Manager's evaluation and accept the Town Manager's annual review for the period ending on June 30, 2023. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye, Cunningham-aye, Pisani- aye, Manugian - aye, Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Approve the creation of the Destination Groton Gift Fund
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the creation of the Destination Groton Gift Fund.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the creation of the Destination Groton Gift Fund. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve a BYOB Permit for Esquared Hospitality Ventures dba Third Space Kitchen & Events, as requested
Approve BYOB Permit for Esquared Hospitality Ventures dba Third Space Kitchen & Events Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a BYOB Permit for Esquared Hospitality Ventures dba Third Space Kitchen & Events, as requested.
From the minutes
“Approve BYOB Permit for Esquared Hospitality Ventures dba Third Space Kitchen & Events Ms. Pine made a motion to approve a BYOB Permit for Esquared Hospitality Ventures dba Third Space Kitchen & Events, as requested. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye, Cunninghamaye, Pisani- aye, Manugian - aye, Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Suspend the Liquor license for Boston Road Market & Liquors Friday, September 1, 2 and 3, 2023
Ms. Manugian made a motion to suspend the Liquor license for Boston Road Market & Liquors Friday, September 1, 2 and 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to suspend the Liquor license for Boston Road Market & Liquors Friday, September 1, 2 and 3, 2023. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisaniaye; Manugian - aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Endorse the Regional Solution and direct the Town Manager to proceed
Ms. Pine made a motion to endorse the Regional Solution and direct the Town Manager to proceed.
Yes: Cunningham, PineNo: Manugian, Pisani, Reilly
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to endorse the Regional Solution and direct the Town Manager to proceed. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll call: Manugian-nay; Pisani-nay; Reilly-nay; Pine-aye; Cunningham-aye. The motion was defeated by a majority vote of 3 Against, 2 in Favor -Pine and Cunningham..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to move forward with the Groton Solution
Ms. Manugian made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to move forward with the Groton Solution.
The roll call lists Peter Cunningham more than once. The minutes give no count, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to move forward with the Groton Solution. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll call: Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani-aye; Cunningham-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Other Business On-Going Issues C
Approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from July 17, 2023 as presented
Approval of Minutes from July 17, 2023 Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from July 17, 2023 as presented.
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyAbstained: Pine
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes from July 17, 2023 Mr. Reilly made a motion to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting from July 17, 2023 as presented. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Cunningham-aye; Reilly-aye; Pisani-aye; (Pine- Abstained.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pisani)
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