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Provincetown Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

May 14, 2018

16 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Cheryl Andrews, Robert Anthony, Tom Donegan, Lise King, Louise Venden

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) for one item.

Every vote, in order

Elect Selectman Louise Venden as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 3–2

Select Member Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Selectman Louise Venden as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately.

Yes: Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews, Anthony

From the minutes

“Select Member Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Selectman Louise Venden as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Select Member King seconded the motion Yea: 3 Nay: 2 (ra/ca) Motion: Passed.” (Motion: Donegan, second: King)

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

Elect Tom Donegan as Vice-Chairman for the Board of Selectmen for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Select Member King moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Tom Donegan as Vice-Chairman for the Board of Selectmen for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately.

From the minutes

“Select Member King moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to elect Tom Donegan as Vice-Chairman for the Board of Selectmen for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Chair Venden seconded the motion Yea: 5 Nay: 0 Motion: Passed.” (Motion: King, second: Venden)

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

Appoint Lise King as a trustee to the OPEB Trust, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Lise King as a trustee to the OPEB Trust, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Lise King as a trustee to the OPEB Trust, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion Yea: 5 Nay: 0 Motion: Passed.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)

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

Appoint Cheryl Andrews as Liaison to Harbor Committee, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Cheryl Andrews as Liaison to Harbor Committee, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Cheryl Andrews as Liaison to Harbor Committee, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion Yea: 5 Nay: 0 Motion: Passed.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)

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

Appoint Cheryl Andrews as Liaison to Provincetown Public Pier Corp, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Cheryl Andrews as Liaison to Provincetown Public Pier Corp, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Cheryl Andrews as Liaison to Provincetown Public Pier Corp, with term expiring July 1st, 2019 commencing immediately. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion Yea: 5 Nay: 0 Motion: Passed.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)

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

Consent Agenda

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

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

A. Shellfish Aquaculture License Renewals

Transfer the following aquaculture licenses and permit for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #107 Transferred from Edward Ritter and issued to Stephanie Cady Tidal Grant #109...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer the following aquaculture licenses and permit for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #107 Transferred from Edward Ritter and issued to Stephanie Cady Tidal Grant #109 Transferred from Richard Silva and issued to Frederik Gascon Tidal Grant #110 Transferred from Alex/Joady Brown and issued to Alex Iacono

The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to transfer the following aquaculture licenses and permit for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #107 Transferred from Edward Ritter and issued to Stephanie Cady Tidal Grant #109 Transferred from Richard Silva and issued to Frederik Gascon Tidal Grant #110 Transferred from Alex/Joady Brown and issued to Alex Iacono Select Member Cheryl Andrews seconded the motion..” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)

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

Approve the following aquaculture license applications for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #113 approve for John Santos Tidal Grant #114 approve for Alex Brown Tidal Grant #115...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the following aquaculture license applications for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #113 approve for John Santos Tidal Grant #114 approve for Alex Brown Tidal Grant #115 approve for Jonathan Chase ADA Grant #'s 13+14 approve for David Flattery that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the draft language of the Request for Proposal for Trolley Parking for 260 Commercial Street according to the time schedule stated within the draft.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the following aquaculture license applications for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #113 approve for John Santos Tidal Grant #114 approve for Alex Brown Tidal Grant #115 approve for Jonathan Chase ADA Grant #'s 13+14 approve for David Flattery that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the draft language of the Request for Proposal for Trolley Parking for 260 Commercial Street according to the time schedule stated within the draft. Select Member Cheryl Andrews seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)

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

Continue the Public Hearing until June 25, 2018

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice Chair Donegan moved to continue the Public Hearing until June 25, 2018

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Donegan moved to continue the Public Hearing until June 25, 2018 Select Member Anthony seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

A. Extension of the Shellfish Season in the East End

Pursuant to MGL C.130, §54 and the Town Recreational Shellfish Regulations, vote to approve the opening of public shellfishing areas as follows

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to MGL C.130, §54 and the Town Recreational Shellfish Regulations, vote to approve the opening of public shellfishing areas as follows

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to MGL C.130, §54 and the Town Recreational Shellfish Regulations, vote to approve the opening of public shellfishing areas as follows: The area labeled on maps as CCB4.4 East End - Area in Provincetown Harbor from Allerton St. to the Truro town line will be open to the public for recreational shellfishing on the following dates: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Sunday, October 7, 2018 Board Member Cheryl Andrews seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

B. Designer Service Contract with Flansburg in the amount of $600,000 for the purpose of design

Approve a Designer Service Contract with Flansburgh Architects in the amount of $600,000 for design, bidding and construction services as it relates to a new Police Station

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Select Member Andrews moved that the Select Board vote to approve a Designer Service Contract with Flansburgh Architects in the amount of $600,000 for design, bidding and construction services as it relates to a new Police Station.

Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Select Member Andrews moved that the Select Board vote to approve a Designer Service Contract with Flansburgh Architects in the amount of $600,000 for design, bidding and construction services as it relates to a new Police Station. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

C. Commercial Street Road Reconstruction - Phase 4 Grant Award & Engineering Contract

Accept a USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service grant award in the amount of $2,025,000 to be used to reconstruct the East of Commercial Street between Allerton St and Howland Street using...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Board Member Andrews moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept a USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service grant award in the amount of $2,025,000 to be used to reconstruct the East of Commercial Street between Allerton St and Howland Street using porous pavement and authorize the Town Manager to execute grant agreement.

The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.

From the minutes

“Board Member Andrews moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept a USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service grant award in the amount of $2,025,000 to be used to reconstruct the East of Commercial Street between Allerton St and Howland Street using porous pavement and authorize the Town Manager to execute grant agreement. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve a contract agreement in the amount of $322,000.00 between the Town of Provincetown and GHD, Inc., 1545 Ivannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02601 to become effective on July 1st, 2018 for...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Board Member Andrews moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve a contract agreement in the amount of $322,000.00 between the Town of Provincetown and GHD, Inc., 1545 Ivannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02601 to become effective on July 1st, 2018 for engineering services associated with Phase 4-East reconstruction of Commercial Street.

From the minutes

“Board Member Andrews moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve a contract agreement in the amount of $322,000.00 between the Town of Provincetown and GHD, Inc., 1545 Ivannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02601 to become effective on July 1st, 2018 for engineering services associated with Phase 4-East reconstruction of Commercial Street. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

D. Landscaping Surrounding Provincetown AIDS Memorial - 260 Commercial Street

Refer this to the Public Landscape Committee for comment

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Board Member Andrews moved that the Board of Selectmen refer this to the Public Landscape Committee for comment.

From the minutes

“Board Member Andrews moved that the Board of Selectmen refer this to the Public Landscape Committee for comment. Board Member Anthony seconded the motion. For Discussion Vice Chair Donegan - I would like to have this back before us before the season and have most of the work completed by July. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

8. Minutes: Approve minutes of previous meetings.

Approve the minutes of: March 23, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), and April 9, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular) as amended

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of: March 23, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), and April 9, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular) as amended

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Yingling moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of: March 23, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular), and April 9, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular) as amended; Selectman Anthony seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

9. Closing Statements/Administrative Updates

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:017 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 10:017 pm.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

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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