March 26, 2018

“Without objection Chair Andrews waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection it was approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen.”

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“Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the proposed parking rate changes for the current season. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion. For Discussion: Vice Chair Yingling: If we were raising the property taxes I could understand but this is $0.83 a day. Chair Andrews: I think out of fairness there has been nothing submitted from the Provincetown Part Time Resident's and we shouldn't put them all on them. Tom Donegan: If the talk of legal action continues, I think we should suspend the program until it is resolved. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Anthony)

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“Move that the Board of Selectman have an agenda item to discuss the parking at Province Road and Pilgrim. April 2, 6 pm, there is Town Meeting, at the end of the day it is up to the townspeople to attend and make your voices heard. Town Manager Panagore - It is not in my authority to do that, but I have wanted to put on one of your agenda to discuss policy. Chief Jim Golden - the sign are there, that place is a haven for people to park there in the summer. So we need to either take the signs down in the winter or we need to change the signage. Robert Anthony - I know enough has been said about parking on Friday and Sunday. I commend the chief for coming to this meeting and making two suggestions on how things can be amended. I think when something has occurred, I suggest you reach out to the chief and speak to him. With David P working on this, I think we can accomplish getting things done. Cheryl Andrews - As to the issue of the Facebook ad and the Short term rental tax that went through the state, and I agree with the comment. There are some things that the Board of Selectmen and there are others things that have to go through Town Meeting. There has been consent that there needs to have a level of the playing field between the Inn, Hotels, Motels, etc. and the condo, houses rental. The residents have been in consistently in favor of this. It is disappointing to see groups putting ads out that are misinformation. I support the legislation. I am going to ask my colleagues to join me in support. I looked down at Shankpainter Pond while on my run on Saturday and if my colleagues are interested in supporting this, having the Town haul out the trash from this area. I would like to put this on the next agenda and see what we could do. Next I went to Duck Pond; there is a lot of trash up there as well. Tom Donegan - my I ask if you include the AmeriCorp volunteers be included in this? 4. Joint meeting/Presentations: A. Liz Argo, Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative - Request to approve the purchase of additional renewable energy net metering credits. Liz Argo and Conservation Planner Tim Famulare were present for the meeting to present Provincetown's saving under the current net metering credits. Ms. Argo is here to request approving the continue purchasing additional renewable energy from Nexamp. This incentive program is being phased out; the contract is currently being review by Mr. Famulare with the Town Manager. Right now we need to execute an inter-governmental agreement with CVec and Town. Vice Chair Yingling move that the Board of Selectman vote to approve an Inter-Governmental Net Metering Credit Purchase Agreement between the Town of Provincetown and the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative for the purchase of power production in the form of net metering credits from the Nexamp Dartmouth project and authorize the Town Manger to execute. Selectman Donegan seconded the motion For Discussion: Selectman Donegan - I want to thank CVEC for all the work they have done. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Donegan)

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“Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve submission of a Housing Choice Initiative Designation Application through the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. Vice Chair Yingling seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Yingling)

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“Vice Chair Yingling move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve submission of a grant application under the MassHousing: Planning for Housing Production Program for the development of housing at the former VFW site at 3 Jerome Smith Road and 26 Shank Painter Road. Selectman Venden seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Yingling, second: Venden)

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“Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of $52,000 from the Tourism Fund to fund personnel expenditures related to special events (i.e., Portuguese Festival, July 4th, Carnival, Holly Folly, and First Night) included in Division III of the Town's FY19 Operating Budget. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)

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“Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen approve the transfer of $200,000 from the Tourism Fund to fund First Landing Park "renovations" included in the Town's FY 19 CIP. Selectman Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)

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“Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen schedule a public hearing on April 23, 2018 to receive public input on proposed Town Hall Rental Fee schedule as amended. Vice Chair Yingling seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Yingling)

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“Selectman Donegan move that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Manager to seek quotes from Group Insurance Commission, Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association or any other. Selectman Venden seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)

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