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March 12, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 17 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Provincetown Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Cheryl Andrews, Robert Anthony, Tom Donegan, Louise Venden
Absent: Erik Yingling
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1. Public Hearing: Joint meeting with Finance Committee Proposed FY2019 Operating Budget Pursuant to
Continue the public hearing until March 20, 2018 at 5pm
Selectman Donegan moved to continue the public hearing until March 20, 2018 at 5pm.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved to continue the public hearing until March 20, 2018 at 5pm. Selectman Venden seconded VOTE 4/0/0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 pm
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted. The minutes give the mover only as "Chair".
From the minutes
“Chair moved to adjourn Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 pm.”
Provincetown Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Cheryl Andrews, Erik Yingling, Robert Anthony, Tom Donegan, Louise Venden
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Erik Yingling joined the meeting after it began.
15 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
F. Direct and authorize the town manager to finalize and execute (1) the Lease between the solar
Approve the consent agenda
Without objection Chair Andrews considered A, B, E to be approved unanimously by the Board of
Erik Yingling had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Without objection Chair Andrews considered A, B, E to be approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen with C and F will be heard later in the meeting..”
A. Community Preservation Committee - Dawn Walsh
Appoint Dawn Walsh as a Board of Selectmen appointed Representative on the Community Preservation Committee effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2019
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Dawn Walsh as a Board of Selectmen appointed Representative on the Community Preservation Committee effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2019.
Erik Yingling had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Dawn Walsh as a Board of Selectmen appointed Representative on the Community Preservation Committee effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2019. Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
6. Requests
Hear consent agenda item 00F out of order
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen hear consent agenda item 00F out of order
Erik Yingling had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen hear consent agenda item 00F out of order Selectman Venden seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Direct and authorize the town manager to finalize and execute (1) the Lease between the solar developer (Alliance Clean Energy) and the Town of Provincetown and (2) the Inter-Governmental Net...
Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen vote to direct and authorize the town manager to finalize and execute (1) the Lease between the solar developer (Alliance Clean Energy) and the Town of Provincetown and (2) the Inter-Governmental Net Energy Power Sales Agreement between the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the Town of Provincetown, for the Phase 3 solar photovoltaic rooftop installations at the Veterans Memorial Community Center and the Knowles Crossing Water Treatment Facility
Erik Yingling had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen vote to direct and authorize the town manager to finalize and execute (1) the Lease between the solar developer (Alliance Clean Energy) and the Town of Provincetown and (2) the Inter-Governmental Net Energy Power Sales Agreement between the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the Town of Provincetown, for the Phase 3 solar photovoltaic rooftop installations at the Veterans Memorial Community Center and the Knowles Crossing Water Treatment Facility Selectman Anthony seconded VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
A. Approve and Authorize Town Manager to execute contract with M.C.E. Dirtworks, Inc. for
Approve and give authority to the Town Manager to execute a contract with M.C.E. Dirtworks, Inc., in the amount of $196,322.00 for upcoming paving work on Bradford Street scheduled to commence in...
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman vote to approve and give authority to the Town Manager to execute a contract with M.C.E. Dirtworks, Inc., in the amount of $196,322.00 for upcoming paving work on Bradford Street scheduled to commence in April, 2018.
Erik Yingling had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman vote to approve and give authority to the Town Manager to execute a contract with M.C.E. Dirtworks, Inc., in the amount of $196,322.00 for upcoming paving work on Bradford Street scheduled to commence in April, 2018. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
B. Consider policy amendment to the State of Limited Capacity for Inclusionary Housing Units.
Designate projects that provide deed restricted inclusionary housing units consistent with Zoning Bylaw Section 4180 (4) as a housing priority for the purpose of hooking up to or expansion on the...
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman designate projects that provide deed restricted inclusionary housing units consistent with Zoning Bylaw Section 4180 (4) as a housing priority for the purpose of hooking up to or expansion on the sewer under the State of Limited Capacity Policy.
Erik Yingling had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectman designate projects that provide deed restricted inclusionary housing units consistent with Zoning Bylaw Section 4180 (4) as a housing priority for the purpose of hooking up to or expansion on the sewer under the State of Limited Capacity Policy. And further that the Board of Selectmen vote to refer this policy vote to the Water and Sewer Board for an amendment to the Sewer Regulations under the State of Limited Capacity. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
C. Discuss Auditorium Regulation Amendments
Direct Town to prepare a draft public hearing fee schedule for our next meeting, where the non-profit fees are eliminated for July and august as well as eliminate the multi-day discount
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen direct Town to prepare a draft public hearing fee schedule for our next meeting, where the non-profit fees are eliminated for July and august as well as eliminate the multi-day discount.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen direct Town to prepare a draft public hearing fee schedule for our next meeting, where the non-profit fees are eliminated for July and august as well as eliminate the multi-day discount. Vice Chair Yingling seconded the motion Discussion: Selectman Venden - we need to do some evaluation of what other fees are and comparable fees. Assistant Town Manager Gardner - we raised the fees and the auditorium at the school also came online Mr. Hobart - we lost two main events to the school, this summer we will be bringing one back. Chair - minimally you would want the fee to cover the cost, the fees can be affordable for the non- profits in the shoulder season and comparable fee in the in season. Selectman Anthony - are we creating two separate fees in the shoulder fees? LV - the HVac system is terrible; I am hoping we can fix that system. I think that problem will be solved. DP - it is in the CIP 2019 plan. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Yingling)
D. To authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals - Trolley Parking in front of Town Hall.
Hold a public hearing at the earliest date to consider the trolley parking on Commercial Street In front Of Town Hall
Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen hold a public hearing at the earliest date to consider the trolley parking on Commercial Street In front Of Town Hall.
Yes: Andrews, Anthony, Donegan, VendenNo: Yingling
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen hold a public hearing at the earliest date to consider the trolley parking on Commercial Street In front Of Town Hall. Selectman Anthony second the motion VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1 (ey) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
G. Authorize Chair to send letter to U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Authorize the Chair to send a letter to the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission
Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chair to send a letter to the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Chair to send a letter to the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Anthony)
Host a meeting of the Chairs of the Board of Selectmen and Town Mangers of the eight towns of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission
Chair Andrews moved that the Board of Selectmen host a meeting of the Chairs of the Board of Selectmen and Town Mangers of the eight towns of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
From the minutes
“Chair Andrews moved that the Board of Selectmen host a meeting of the Chairs of the Board of Selectmen and Town Mangers of the eight towns of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission. Vice Chair Yingling seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Yingling)
I. Report on Meeting of Chair BOS with School Committee Chairman Ngina Lythcott
Offer the School Committee access and support including Town Manager, Director of Finance and access to KP Law if requested in furtherance of their review and understanding of Articles 5, 6, & 7...
Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen move to offer the School Committee access and support including Town Manager, Director of Finance and access to KP Law if requested in furtherance of their review and understanding of Articles 5, 6, & 7 of 2018 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen move to offer the School Committee access and support including Town Manager, Director of Finance and access to KP Law if requested in furtherance of their review and understanding of Articles 5, 6, & 7 of 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Selectman Venden seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Venden)
J. Discuss Email from Serena Carreiro
Request staff to discuss and suggest a new protocol that would provide information to our Town seniors and those with disabilities that will assist them during a power outage at their home
Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen request staff to discuss and suggest a new protocol that would provide information to our Town seniors and those with disabilities that will assist them during a power outage at their home.
From the minutes
“Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen request staff to discuss and suggest a new protocol that would provide information to our Town seniors and those with disabilities that will assist them during a power outage at their home. Vice Chair Yingling seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Yingling)
A. VFW Community Endowment Committee proposal
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into discussion with the Lewis A. Young VFW Post 3152 representatives and return to the Board of Selectmen with resolution
Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Manager to enter into discussion with the Lewis A. Young VFW Post 3152 representatives and return to the Board of Selectmen with resolution.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Manager to enter into discussion with the Lewis A. Young VFW Post 3152 representatives and return to the Board of Selectmen with resolution. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Anthony)
8. Minutes: Approve minutes of previous meetings.
Approve the minutes of: February 26, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), and March 2, 2018 5:00 pm (Special) as printed
Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of: February 26, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), and March 2, 2018 5:00 pm (Special) as printed
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, Venden, YinglingAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of: February 26, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), and March 2, 2018 5:00 pm (Special) as printed; Selectman Anthony seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 1(ca).” (Motion: Yingling, second: Anthony)
9. Closing Statements/Administrative Updates
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 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 10:26 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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