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February 26, 2018
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Erik Yingling, Tom Donegan, Louise Venden
Absent: Cheryl Andrews, Robert Anthony
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Without objection Vice Chair Yingling waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection it was approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Without objection Vice Chair Yingling waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection it was approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen.”
A. Joint Meeting with the Provincetown Housing Authority: Appoint Housing Authority
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 41, Section 11, the Board of Selectmen, in conjunction with the remaining members of the Housing Authority; vote to appoint Frances Coco as a member of the Provincetown...
Move that pursuant to MGL Chapter 41, Section 11, the Board of Selectmen, in conjunction with the remaining members of the Housing Authority; vote to appoint Frances Coco as a member of the Provincetown Housing Authority with a term to expire on May 2, 2018.
From the minutes
“Move that pursuant to MGL Chapter 41, Section 11, the Board of Selectmen, in conjunction with the remaining members of the Housing Authority; vote to appoint Frances Coco as a member of the Provincetown Housing Authority with a term to expire on May 2, 2018. Roll Call Vote: Tom Donegan: Yes Erik Yingling: Yes Louise Venden: Yes.”
A. Encroachment in a Public Way - Donna Cooper - 26 Brewster Street
Deny the application requested by Donna Cooper at 26 Brewster Street
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen deny the application requested by Donna Cooper at 26 Brewster Street.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen deny the application requested by Donna Cooper at 26 Brewster Street. Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Declare the wall an obstruction in a public way
Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen declare the wall an obstruction in a public way.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen declare the wall an obstruction in a public way. Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
B. Review of Public Notice for proposed Parking Rate Fees
Schedule a public hearing on March 26, 2018 to hear public input on proposed parking rate fee as discussed
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen schedule a public hearing on March 26, 2018 to hear public input on proposed parking rate fee as discussed.
The minutes name Robert Anthony as the seconder, but Robert Anthony is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen schedule a public hearing on March 26, 2018 to hear public input on proposed parking rate fee as discussed. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan)
C. Board of Selectmen Financial Fiscal Policies Adoption
Adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manuals 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 14, 20, 21 & 22
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manuals 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 14, 20, 21 & 22.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manuals 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 14, 20, 21 & 22. Selectman Venden seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
D. Insertion of Articles into STM & ATM
Insert Articles # 1 - 8 to be requested by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Articles # 1 - 8 to be requested by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Articles # 1 - 8 to be requested by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting. Selectman Venden seconded. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Insert Article 10 to be requested by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Article 10 to be requested by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Article 10 to be requested by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Special Town Meeting. Selectman Venden seconded. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Insert #1-13, for the April 2, 2018, Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018, Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert #1-13, for the April 2, 2018, Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018, Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert #1-13, for the April 2, 2018, Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018, Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith. Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Insert article 19 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman insert article 19 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman insert article 19 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith. Selectman Venden seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Insert article 20 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman insert article 20 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman insert article 20 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith. Selectman Venden seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Insert article 21 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting with amendments discussed into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman insert article 21 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting with amendments discussed into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman insert article 21 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting with amendments discussed into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith. Selectman Venden seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Insert article 22 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith
Selectman Venden moved that the Board of Selectman insert article 22 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith.
From the minutes
“Selectman Venden moved that the Board of Selectman insert article 22 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith. Selectman Donegan seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Donegan)
Insert articles # 35 through 41 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman insert articles # 35 through 41 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman insert articles # 35 through 41 for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the April 2, 2018 Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith. Selectman Venden seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Accept for inclusion in the warrants any additional articles received by petition or presented by the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or Town boards pursuant to Sections 2-1-2 and 2-1-3 of...
Selectman Donegan Move to accept for inclusion in the warrants any additional articles received by petition or presented by the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or Town boards pursuant to Sections 2-1-2 and 2-1-3 of the Charter provided that any such additional articles are received by the deadline of March 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM, at which time the warrant shall be closed.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan Move to accept for inclusion in the warrants any additional articles received by petition or presented by the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or Town boards pursuant to Sections 2-1-2 and 2-1-3 of the Charter provided that any such additional articles are received by the deadline of March 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM, at which time the warrant shall be closed. Selectman Venden seconded VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Publication of final warrants shall be subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen, including any technical revisions to the warrants recommended by Town Staff and Town Counsel, at the Board of...
Selectman Donegan moved that the publication of final warrants shall be subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen, including any technical revisions to the warrants recommended by Town Staff and Town Counsel, at the Board of Selectmen meeting on March 2, 2018.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the publication of final warrants shall be subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen, including any technical revisions to the warrants recommended by Town Staff and Town Counsel, at the Board of Selectmen meeting on March 2, 2018. Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
B. Town Forum Update: Wastewater
A second equalization tank, evaluation of EDP & Public Health requests, preliminary work investigating grant/loan funding opportunities at the USDA and continued planning efforts to expand the...
A second equalization tank, evaluation of EDP & Public Health requests, preliminary work investigating grant/loan funding opportunities at the USDA and continued planning efforts to expand the existing wastewater facility.
From the minutes
“a second equalization tank, evaluation of EDP & Public Health requests, preliminary work investigating grant/loan funding opportunities at the USDA and continued planning efforts to expand the existing wastewater facility. Selectman Venden seconded the motion. LV - would this extra tank help with storm water inundated during the storm? RW - both the summer and new years were in the vacuum tank. having the additional tank would help handle the additional flow. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (second: Venden)
8. Minutes: Approve minutes of previous meetings.
Approve the minutes of: February 12, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), February 12, 2018 5:00 pm (Special), February 13, 2018 5:00 pm (Special), and February 13, 2018 6:15 pm (Special) as printed
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of: February 12, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), February 12, 2018 5:00 pm (Special), February 13, 2018 5:00 pm (Special), and February 13, 2018 6:15 pm (Special) as printed
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of: February 12, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), February 12, 2018 5:00 pm (Special), February 13, 2018 5:00 pm (Special), and February 13, 2018 6:15 pm (Special) as printed; Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
9. Closing Statements/Administrative Updates
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a), Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, & 8 for the purposes of: Clause 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 - To consider the approval and/or release of Executive...
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen will vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a), Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, & 8 for the purposes of: Clause 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 - To consider the approval and/or release of Executive Session Minutes for 2017 & 2018
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen will vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a), Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, & 8 for the purposes of: Clause 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 - To consider the approval and/or release of Executive Session Minutes for 2017 & 2018 Votes may be taken and not to convene in open session thereafter. Roll Call Vote: Erik Yingling: Yes Tom Donegan: Yes Louise Venden: Yes.” (Motion: Donegan)
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 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 8:44 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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