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May 29, 2018
18 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Louise Venden, Tom Donegan, Cheryl Andrews, Robert Anthony, Lise King
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
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.”
A. Economic Development Permit 18-05 - 336 Commercial Street Unit R Unit 1 - The Pilgrim House
Approve Economic Development Permit 18-05 for 336 Bradford Street, by Kenneth Horgan, applicant/owner on behalf of the Pilgrim House LLC, based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with...
Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve Economic Development Permit 18-05 for 336 Bradford Street, by Kenneth Horgan, applicant/owner on behalf of the Pilgrim House LLC, based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2017-03-13, specifically: Projects that are consistent with the Local Comprehensive Plan and Support, create or enhance year-round employment opportunities/incomes and/or Support an extended employment season of at least 9 months and/or Help to diversify Provincetown's year-round economic base and/or Create, expand or maintain the provision of transient occupancy rooms (commercial) available to visitors and/or
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve Economic Development Permit 18-05 for 336 Bradford Street, by Kenneth Horgan, applicant/owner on behalf of the Pilgrim House LLC, based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2017-03-13, specifically: Projects that are consistent with the Local Comprehensive Plan and Support, create or enhance year-round employment opportunities/incomes and/or Support an extended employment season of at least 9 months and/or Help to diversify Provincetown's year-round economic base and/or Create, expand or maintain the provision of transient occupancy rooms (commercial) available to visitors and/or subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted. Member Andrews seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)
3. Selectmen's Statements
Review Economic Development Permit process
Move to review Economic Development Permit process
From the minutes
“Move to review Economic Development Permit process Chair Venden seconded the motion 5/0/0..” (second: Venden)
B. Presentation on Decorating Provincetown by Portuguese Festival Chair Don Murphy
Approve the use of street sign poles to hang Portuguese Festival Flags from June 2nd through July 14th
Select Member King Move that the Select Board vote to approve the use of street sign poles to hang Portuguese Festival Flags from June 2nd through July 14th.
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Select Member King Move that the Select Board vote to approve the use of street sign poles to hang Portuguese Festival Flags from June 2nd through July 14th. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion. For Discussion Member Andrews would be voting no because concerns about the angle of the flag poles. VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1(ca) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
C. Presentation on Local Comprehensive Plan proposed plan and project schedule by Planner
Approve the Local Comprehensive Plan process
Vice Chair Donegan Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Local Comprehensive Plan process.
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Local Comprehensive Plan process. Select Member King seconded the motion For Discussion Member Andrews abstaining until seeing more of a developed plan. Vice Chair Donegan suggesting an update mid-July. VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1(ca) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: King)
Approved the alteration outlined in the memo by the PLC and the artist
CA - approved the alteration outlined in the memo by the PLC and the artist
From the minutes
“CA - approved the alteration outlined in the memo by the PLC and the artist LK - seconded For Discussion Chair Venden would still like to see more light on the monument. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (second: King)
D. Joint Meeting with the Visitor Services Board
Table for future consideration item 35 $34,990 pending further information
TD - Move to table for future consideration item 35 $34,990 pending further information.
From the minutes
“TD - Move to table for future consideration item 35 $34,990 pending further information. CA - 2nd 5/0/0..” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)
Approve funding, from the Tourism Fund, for the following all but 13, 18, 24, 29 and 30 FY 2019 Tourism Promotional and Enhancement Grants, as recommended by the Visitor Services Board
CA MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve funding, from the Tourism Fund, for the following all but 13, 18, 24, 29 and 30 FY 2019 Tourism Promotional and Enhancement Grants, as recommended by the Visitor Services Board
From the minutes
“CA MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve funding, from the Tourism Fund, for the following all but 13, 18, 24, 29 and 30 FY 2019 Tourism Promotional and Enhancement Grants, as recommended by the Visitor Services Board: Recommended Recommended No Project Name No Project Name FY '19 FY '19 1 13th Annual International $2,000 18 Paint the Race $500 Encaustic Conference 2 13th Annual Provincetown $10,000 19 Peregrine Theatre $2,000 Tennessee Williams Theater Ensemble Festival 3 13th Annual Ptown Classic $750 20 Portuguese Festival $8,000 Women Flag Football Tournament 14th Provincetown Dance Provincetown Book 4 Festival $1,000 21 Festival $1,500 5 Afterglow Festival $5,000 22 Provincetown Cares $500 Women's Healthcare Benefit and Auction Black and Gold Halloween Ptown Coastal Rowing 6 Ball $4,500 23 Regatta $3,000 7 Cabaret Fest $3,500 24 Film Festival $20,000 Provincetown Inspiration 8 Canteen Holiday Market $1,500 25 Week $1,000 9 Cape Cod Classic 2018 (The $1,000 26 Provincetown Swim for $2,000 National Life Gay Pilots Association) 10 Day of the Dead Festival $1,700 27 Ptownie - A Community $1,200 Media Company 11 Girl Splash $8,000 28 Single Women's Weekend $5,500 12 Great Music on Sundays @5 $3,000 29 Twenty Summers $2,500 Great Provincetown The Women's Media 13 Schooner Regatta $9,500 30 Summit $2,500 14 Mates Leather Weekend $4,500 31 Women of Color Weekend $6,000 15 Miss Gay MASS US of A $3,000 32 Women's Week $10,000 WOMR Benefit Film 16 Mr. New England Leather $3,000 33 Series $1,000 Outer Cape Chorale 17 Concerts $2,200 34 WorldFest $1,000 VSB/PBG collaboration - $34,990 35 Pride June 2018 & Fall/Winter Holidays 2018 $167,340 RA seconded VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
13 & 18
TD - 13 & 18
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“TD - 13 & 18 RA - 2nd 4/0/1 (ca).” (second: Anthony)
24, 29 & 30
TD - 24, 29 & 30
Yes: Andrews, Anthony, Donegan, VendenAbstained: King
From the minutes
“TD - 24, 29 & 30 RA - 2nd 4/0/1(LK).” (second: Anthony)
Postpone the FY 2019 co-operative marketing grant agreements with the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce for up to $20,000 and the Provincetown Business Guild for up to $20,000 as recommended by the...
TD - MOVE that the Select Board vote to postpone the FY 2019 co-operative marketing grant agreements with the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce for up to $20,000 and the Provincetown Business Guild for up to $20,000 as recommended by the Visitor Services Board until June 11th meeting.
From the minutes
“TD - MOVE that the Select Board vote to postpone the FY 2019 co-operative marketing grant agreements with the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce for up to $20,000 and the Provincetown Business Guild for up to $20,000 as recommended by the Visitor Services Board until June 11th meeting. RA - 2nd VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
LK - MOVE that the Select Board vote to postpone the FY 2019 co-operative marketing grant agreements with the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce for up to $20,000 and the Provincetown Business Guild for up to $20,000 as recommended by the Visitor Services Board until June 25th meeting.
Yes: Andrews, Anthony, King, VendenAbstained: Donegan
From the minutes
“LK - MOVE that the Select Board vote to postpone the FY 2019 co-operative marketing grant agreements with the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce for up to $20,000 and the Provincetown Business Guild for up to $20,000 as recommended by the Visitor Services Board until June 25th meeting. RA - 2nd VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 1(td).” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
Postpone the FY 2015, FY 2016, FY 2017 and FY 2018 marketing grant agreement with Provincetown 400 for $15,000 annually for the above mentioned fiscal years in the total amount of $60,000 as...
TD - MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote to postpone the FY 2015, FY 2016, FY 2017 and FY 2018 marketing grant agreement with Provincetown 400 for $15,000 annually for the above mentioned fiscal years in the total amount of $60,000 as recommended by the Visitor Services Board until June 11th meeting
From the minutes
“TD - MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote to postpone the FY 2015, FY 2016, FY 2017 and FY 2018 marketing grant agreement with Provincetown 400 for $15,000 annually for the above mentioned fiscal years in the total amount of $60,000 as recommended by the Visitor Services Board until June 11th meeting RA - 2nd VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
A. Zoning Board of Appeals - Peter H. Okun
Postpone the appointment of Peter H. Okun as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 11th meeting
Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to postpone the appointment of Peter H. Okun as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 11th meeting.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to postpone the appointment of Peter H. Okun as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 11th meeting. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.”
B. Provincetown Pride Weekend Proclamation
Proclaim June 1 through June 3, 2018 as Provincetown Pride Weekend as amended
TD - Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to proclaim June 1 through June 3, 2018 as Provincetown Pride Weekend as amended.
From the minutes
“TD - Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to proclaim June 1 through June 3, 2018 as Provincetown Pride Weekend as amended. LV - 2nd VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
00D - Parade permit request
Approve the parade application Permit submitted by Robin Lapidus on behalf of the Provincetown Business Guild's Sashay from the Shack to Tea to be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 starting at 4 pm
TD - Move that the Select Board vote to approve the parade application Permit submitted by Robin Lapidus on behalf of the Provincetown Business Guild's Sashay from the Shack to Tea to be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 starting at 4 pm.
From the minutes
“TD - Move that the Select Board vote to approve the parade application Permit submitted by Robin Lapidus on behalf of the Provincetown Business Guild's Sashay from the Shack to Tea to be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 starting at 4 pm. CA - 2nd VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)
C. Authorize Public Works Director's request for use of Chapter 90 Funds for Shank Painter
Authorize the Public Works Director to submit a Project Request form to Massachusetts Department of Transportation for use of chapter 90 funding in the
TD - Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Public Works Director to submit a Project Request form to Massachusetts Department of Transportation for use of chapter 90 funding in the
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“TD - Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Public Works Director to submit a Project Request form to Massachusetts Department of Transportation for use of chapter 90 funding in the amount $121,200 for engineering design services as it relates to an expanded scope of the Shank Painter Road Rehabilitation Project. RA - 2nd VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1 (ca) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
E. Discuss future work session dates and topics
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 11:07 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 11:07 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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