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January 8, 2018
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cheryl Andrews, Erik Yingling, Robert Anthony, Tom Donegan, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Without objection Chair Andrews waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection it was approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Without objection Chair Andrews waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection it was approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen.”
A. Amendment to Economic Development Permit 17-03 - 20 Province Road - J&E Produce by William
Continue the Public Hearing until January 22, 2018
Vice Chair Erik Yingling moved to continue the Public Hearing until January 22, 2018.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Erik Yingling moved to continue the Public Hearing until January 22, 2018. Selectmen Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Anthony)
C. Public input on proposed Bradford Street bicycle climbing lanes between Central Street and Carver Street.
Agree to concept 2
Selectmen moved that the Board of Selectmen agree to concept 2
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, Venden, YinglingNo: AndrewsThe minutes give the mover only as "Selectmen".
From the minutes
“Selectmen moved that the Board of Selectmen agree to concept 2 Vice Chair Yingling seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1(ca) Abstain: 0.” (second: Yingling)
3. Selectmen's Statements
Use reserve fund for an expert on Flood mitigation
Move the Board of Selectmen vote to use reserve fund for an expert on Flood mitigation.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Move the Board of Selectmen vote to use reserve fund for an expert on Flood mitigation. LV - 2nd EY - I am all for voting in funding but I would like to see a different funding source CA - out of support of the town manager, I would like to wait to hear from. TD - This is when we have the time to do so, I am less concerned with the funding source, so I would encourage a yes vote. RA - I agree with the Chair TD - my second motion will be that the Board of Selectmen vote to use reserve funds to be given to the DPW for the use of removal of flood damaged property. This storm was a combination of the right tide and winds; we have had consistent flooding at several points in town. it is one of those power of the sea moments, ultimately we have a verity of storm water solution, so I think an agenda item or a town workshop, of what is working and the process of what need to be continued. I fear it will come back, so I think we should take times, and focus on what our priorities in town are and get our infrastructures in place. Fire Department going into flooded homes, it is very dangerous and risky, and I think them for that. We did not have any homes burned down or have anyone electrocuted. I think this CVS situation; speak to the necessity to look at land use. Cheryl Andrews - I remember sitting in my home on Thursday in my heated power and heated home shocked that the power remained on. I keep sitting there thinking about the people out there working, Police, Fire, DPW, Coast Guard, Harbormaster and anyone else. Thanks to all of you out there, I don't have a long list of names, but we want to thank you. Listening to everyone tonight, have compared this to other storms, as I listen to this, I am comparing this to the Whaler Wharf burning down because of the emotional and financial burden. We will be listening to the Town Managers report and crafting short term and long term plans. 4. Joint meeting/Presentations: NONE 5. Appointments: A. Economic Development Committee - Rita Hersh Schwartz Ms. Schwartz, present for the meeting, longtime resident in town, has been on several Boards and Committees. I like the idea of being on the EDC because I like the idea of helping individuals. Chair Andrews, thank you, you are an excellent example..” (second: Venden)
A. Economic Development Committee - Rita Hersh Schwartz
Appoint Rita "Hersh" Schwartz as a member to the Economic Development Committee effective January 8, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2018
Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Rita "Hersh" Schwartz as a member to the Economic Development Committee effective January 8, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Rita "Hersh" Schwartz as a member to the Economic Development Committee effective January 8, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2018. Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Venden)
E. Discussion of Charter Commission Proposed Changes and Selectmen Role
Pull 7C: Discussion of Charter Commission Proposed Changes and Selectmen Role
CA Move to Pull 7C
From the minutes
“CA Move to Pull 7C 2nd EY 5.0.0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Yingling)
F. Town Manager's Report
Recommend FINCOM dedicate Reserve funds to hire a consultant expert in storm recovery to assist property owners and tenants and a seminar setting
TD Move the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend FINCOM dedicate Reserve funds to hire a consultant expert in storm recovery to assist property owners and tenants and a seminar setting.
From the minutes
“TD Move the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend FINCOM dedicate Reserve funds to hire a consultant expert in storm recovery to assist property owners and tenants and a seminar setting. Vice Chair Yingling seconded the motion. 5/0/0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Yingling)
Ask the finance committee to dedicate funds to adding trash pickup in areas affected by the floods and that the trash pickup include large items but not toxic waste
TD - moved the board of Selectmen ask the finance committee to dedicate funds to adding trash pickup in areas affected by the floods and that the trash pickup include large items but not toxic waste
From the minutes
“TD - moved the board of Selectmen ask the finance committee to dedicate funds to adding trash pickup in areas affected by the floods and that the trash pickup include large items but not toxic waste Vice chair Yingling seconded the motion. 5/0/0.” (Motion: Donegan)
Declare a state of Emergency relative to the January 4, 2018 Blizzard and its ongoing impacts
Move that the Board of Selectmen declare a state of Emergency relative to the January 4, 2018 Blizzard and its ongoing impacts.
From the minutes
“Move that the Board of Selectmen declare a state of Emergency relative to the January 4, 2018 Blizzard and its ongoing impacts. EY - 2nd 5/0/0.” (second: Yingling)
A. Cape Air Contract - 90 Day Extension and Update on Contract Negotiations
The temporary extension of the current lease between the Town of Provincetown and Cape Air for 90 days
Selectman Venden moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to the temporary extension of the current lease between the Town of Provincetown and Cape Air for 90 days.
From the minutes
“Selectman Venden moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to the temporary extension of the current lease between the Town of Provincetown and Cape Air for 90 days. Vice Chair Yingling seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Yingling)
8. Minutes: Approve minutes of previous meetings.
Approve the minutes of: November 27, 2017 6:00 pm (regular), and December 11, 2017 6:00 pm (regular) as printed
Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of: November 27, 2017 6:00 pm (regular), and December 11, 2017 6:00 pm (regular) as printed
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of: November 27, 2017 6:00 pm (regular), and December 11, 2017 6:00 pm (regular) as printed; Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Venden)
9A. The Board of Selectmen will vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Sections 21 (a), Clause 3 for the purpose of: Clause 3 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to...
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Sections 21 (a), Clause 3 for the purpose of: Clause 3 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Manager David B. Panagore
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Sections 21 (a), Clause 3 for the purpose of: Clause 3 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Manager David B. Panagore And not to convene in open session thereafter. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Tom Donegan: Yes Erik Yingling: Yes Cheryl Andrews: Yes Louise Venden: Yes Robert Anthony: Yes.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 pm
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 pm.”
From the Provincetown Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Select Board agendas and minutes archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Paul Benson). John Golden: Provincetown Banner (Wicked Local), photo by Vincent Guadazno, February 2019.
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