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Groton Former Select Board member

John Giger

At-large · 3 terms in this record

John R. Giger

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

36 of 36meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
174votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
12no votes (7% of votes cast) · whole board 4%
10 of 24split votes where Giger was in the minority (42%) · whole board 27%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Giger voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Giger as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 36 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (36)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

May 10Extend the warrant signing authority of the Town Manager…Motion: Mr. Degen moved to extend the warrant signing authority of the…Passed 4–0 · Giger: Yes

May 10, 2021: Extend the warrant signing authority of the Town Manager and Member Reilly through June 10, 2021

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Degen moved to extend the warrant signing authority of the Town Manager and Member Reilly through June 10, 2021.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PineAbstained: Reilly

From the minutes

“Mr. Degen moved to extend the warrant signing authority of the Town Manager and Member Reilly through June 10, 2021. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian asked if Mr. Reilly was willing to continue doing this. Mr. Reilly said he was. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-abstain; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)

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

Apr 26Approve the alteration to the lease for the Friends…Motion: Ms. Pine moved to approve the alteration to the lease for…Passed 4–1 · Giger: No

April 26, 2021: Approve the alteration to the lease for the Friends of Prescott as outlined in their packet

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Ms. Pine moved to approve the alteration to the lease for the Friends of Prescott as outlined in their packet.

Voted: No

Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Giger

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine moved to approve the alteration to the lease for the Friends of Prescott as outlined in their packet. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-nay.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)

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

Mar 29Haddad asked the Board to vote that they acknowledge…Motion: Haddad asked the Board to vote that they acknowledge the OML…Passed 4–0 · Giger: Yes

March 29, 2021: Haddad asked the Board to vote that they acknowledge the OML violation and accept the remedy as proposed by the Chair. Mr. Degen made that motion

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Haddad asked the Board to vote that they acknowledge the OML violation and accept the remedy as proposed by the Chair. Mr. Degen made that motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Degen

From the minutes

“Mr. Degen made that motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Degen-abstain; Giger-aye; Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 22Approve the Traffic Rules and Orders as presented with…Motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Traffic Rules and…Passed 4–0 · Giger: Yes

March 22, 2021: Approve the Traffic Rules and Orders as presented with the addition of language as suggested by Mr. Giger

Adopt orderPassed · 4–0

Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Traffic Rules and Orders as presented with the addition of language as suggested by Mr. Giger.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Degen

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the Traffic Rules and Orders as presented with the addition of language as suggested by Mr. Giger. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Degen-abstain; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)

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

Mar 15Waive their policy and post the Cable Director's position…Motion: Mr. Reilly made a motion to waive their policy and post…Passed 3–1 · Giger: Yes

March 15, 2021: Waive their policy and post the Cable Director's position internally for one week

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Mr. Reilly made a motion to waive their policy and post the Cable Director's position internally for one week.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Degen, Giger, ReillyNo: Pine

From the minutes

“Mr. Reilly made a motion to waive their policy and post the Cable Director's position internally for one week. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Ms. Pine said they had excellent employees and thought they should promote from within but thought they needed to add new ideas in on the occasion. She thought this position was one of those positions. Roll Call: Pine-nay; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Degen)

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

Mar 1Extend the signing authority for the Town Manager and…Motion: Ms. Manugian moved to extend the signing authority for the Town…Passed 4–0 · Giger: Yes

March 1, 2021: Extend the signing authority for the Town Manager and Mr. Reilly on the warrants

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Ms. Manugian moved to extend the signing authority for the Town Manager and Mr. Reilly on the warrants.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PineAbstained: Reilly

From the minutes

“Ms. Manugian moved to extend the signing authority for the Town Manager and Mr. Reilly on the warrants. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-abstain; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)

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

Feb 22Appoint Charlotte Weigel to the Invasive Species Committee through…Motion: Ms. Manugian moved to appoint Charlotte Weigel to the Invasive Species…Passed 4–0 · Giger: Yes

February 22, 2021: Appoint Charlotte Weigel to the Invasive Species Committee through June 30, 2021

AppointPassed · 4–0

Ms. Manugian moved to appoint Charlotte Weigel to the Invasive Species Committee through June 30, 2021.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Degen

From the minutes

“Ms. Manugian moved to appoint Charlotte Weigel to the Invasive Species Committee through June 30, 2021. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye; Degen abstain.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 22Authorize the Town Manager to work with Mr. Lindemer…Motion: Ms. Pine moved that they authorize the Town Manager to work…Passed 3–2 · Giger: Yes

February 22, 2021: Authorize the Town Manager to work with Mr. Lindemer to draft an article to be include on the warrant for Spring Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Ms. Pine moved that they authorize the Town Manager to work with Mr. Lindemer to draft an article to be include on the warrant for Spring Town Meeting.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Giger, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen, Manugian

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine moved that they authorize the Town Manager to work with Mr. Lindemer to draft an article to be include on the warrant for Spring Town Meeting. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Mr. Haddad asked that all legal costs for the easement be borne by the applicant. Ms. Pine accepted the wording addition. Mr. Giger said that there would be no cost to the Town for this. Ms. Pine said this vote allowed it to be added to the warrant. Ms. Manugian said there was too much information unknown and was uncomfortable moving this forward. Mr. Reilly said he didn't have a problem bringing this forward to the Town but agreed there was some value to be discussed further here. Ms. Pine said that gathering more information was a good idea and could be something they end up not supporting at Town Meeting. Roll Call: Manugian-no; Degen-no; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)

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

Feb 8Deny this alcohol licenseMotion: Ms. Pine moved to deny this alcohol license.Passed 4–1 · Giger: Yes

February 8, 2021: Deny this alcohol license

DenyPassed · 4–1

Ms. Pine moved to deny this alcohol license.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Degen, Giger, Pine, ReillyNo: Manugian

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine moved to deny this alcohol license. Mr. Giger seconded the motion. Mr. Degen said he understood capitalism and understood being a business owner. He said he wanted to see this store thrive and fit in the community. He said that the only way he saw this being a success there was a major investment by the applicant. He said that until the Planning Board reviewed the property, he was apprehensive about granting a liquor license. He said if the applicant wanted to sell beer and wine along with consignment, that would be unique. Mr. Degen said he didn't see this being a success without lottery, snacks, etc. Mr. Degen said he couldn't grant the license at this time. Ms. Manugian said that she was struggling with traffic and parking concerns were going to prohibit this use, that would prohibit any use of that building. Mr. Reilly said that Mr. Leung had done a great job answering the questions and was embarrassed by some of the questions asked during the hearings. He said that he had to stay consistent with how he voted on the Mobil Station application that recently came to them. He said that this had been an icon of West Groton to the people of West Groton. Mr. Reilly said he could not support this. Mr. Giger said he did not support this adding he agreed with Mr. Reilly and how they voted on the Mobil stores license request. He said that the Town declared a park and couldn't see it turning into a parking lot. Mr. Haddad said he would draft a decision if the Board voted to deny this application. Roll Call: Manugian-nay; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Giger)

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

Feb 8Ratify the Patrolmen's Union AgreementMotion: Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Patrolmen's Union Agreement.Passed 4–1 · Giger: No

February 8, 2021: Ratify the Patrolmen's Union Agreement

AppointPassed · 4–1

Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Patrolmen's Union Agreement.

Voted: No

Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Giger

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Patrolmen's Union Agreement. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Giger-nay; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (124)

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