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June 25, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 13 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: Louise Venden, Robert Anthony, Tom Donegan
Absent: Cheryl Andrews, Lise King
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
B. Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 - To consider the approval and/or release of Executive Session
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a), Clause (6): Clause 6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting...
Vice Chair Donegan - MOVED that the Board of Selectmen will vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a), Clause (6): Clause 6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Cape Air Contract. B. Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 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.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan - MOVED that the Board of Selectmen will vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a), Clause (6): Clause 6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Cape Air Contract. B. Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 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. Robert Anthony seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Robert Anthony: aye Tom Donegan: aye Louise Venden: aye.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
Provincetown Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Louise Venden, Tom Donegan, Robert Anthony, Cheryl Andrews, Lise King
Absent: None
12 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
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. Continued Joint Public Hearing with Harbor Committee - Amended Harbor Plan
Submit the 2018 Harbor Plan Amendment to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs pursuant to 301 CMR 23.06 for review and approval
Vice Chair Donegan MOVE to submit the 2018 Harbor Plan Amendment to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs pursuant to 301 CMR 23.06 for review and approval.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan MOVE to submit the 2018 Harbor Plan Amendment to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs pursuant to 301 CMR 23.06 for review and approval. Select Member Andrews seconded the motion. For Discussion: VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)
A. Visitor Services Board - Chamber of Commerce Representative - Susan Avellar.
Approve the re-appointment of Susan Avellar, as the Chamber of Commerce Representative to the Visitor Services Board expiring on June 30, 2021
Vice Chair Donegan Moved that the Select Board vote to approve the re-appointment of Susan Avellar, as the Chamber of Commerce Representative to the Visitor Services Board expiring on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Moved that the Select Board vote to approve the re-appointment of Susan Avellar, as the Chamber of Commerce Representative to the Visitor Services Board expiring on June 30, 2021. Select Member King seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: King)
A. Development of Community Interest - Next Steps
Take 6G out of order
Vice Chair Donegan Moved to take 6G out of order.
Yes: Andrews, Anthony, Donegan, VendenNo: King
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Moved to take 6G out of order. Select Member Anthony seconded. VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1 (lk) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
G. FY19 Tourism Grant un-awarded funds & grant process for unawarded grant funds.
Request the Town Manager to work with the Tourism Department staff and the Visitor Services Board to create a Tourism Promotional Grant process for unawarded grant funds
Vice Chair Donegan MOVE that the Select Board vote to request the Town Manager to work with the Tourism Department staff and the Visitor Services Board to create a Tourism Promotional Grant process for unawarded grant funds.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan MOVE that the Select Board vote to request the Town Manager to work with the Tourism Department staff and the Visitor Services Board to create a Tourism Promotional Grant process for unawarded grant funds. Select Member Andrews seconded the motion Discussion revolved around the timing of the process of receiving applications for grants and choosing and notifying those who are to get the grants. Updating he process for the following year and moving forward, Select Members concerns about other applicants missing the deadline for this round of grants, and the timing of this shorter process for the remaiing grant funds for FY19 was discussed. Select Member King Seconded VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)
B. Bike Rental Businesses: Licensing
Refer a request to the Licensing Board and Town Staff to create a new Bike Rental Business License with the requirement for bike rental businesses to provide lights for all rental bikes
Vice Chair Donegan Moved that the Select Board refer a request to the Licensing Board and Town Staff to create a new Bike Rental Business License with the requirement for bike rental businesses to provide lights for all rental bikes.
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Moved that the Select Board refer a request to the Licensing Board and Town Staff to create a new Bike Rental Business License with the requirement for bike rental businesses to provide lights for all rental bikes. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion Vice Chair Donegan noted that the in rental bike situations the onus is on the renter to get a light which is unreasonable to expect them to buy lights to put on. The discussion involved the options of creating a bylaw or an additional license to require bike rental businesses to supply lights on all rental bikes and concerns were raised by Select Member King and Select Member Andrews whether it was possible to make this a condition on existing licenses. Assistant Town Manager Gardner stated that the licensing board doesn't review the licenses annually. VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1(ca) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
C. Schedule Traffic Hearing - Reconsideration of Traffic and Parking Regulations regarding
That all registered motorized vehicles must park in designated parking spaces and unregistered motorized vehicles (including motorized bicycles and scooters which are not required to be registered...
Vice Chair Donegan Moved that the Select Board vote that all registered motorized vehicles must park in designated parking spaces and unregistered motorized vehicles (including motorized bicycles and scooters which are not required to be registered by the Mass Registry of Motor Vehicles) will park in bike racks and other areas allowed for bicycle parking.
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Moved that the Select Board vote that all registered motorized vehicles must park in designated parking spaces and unregistered motorized vehicles (including motorized bicycles and scooters which are not required to be registered by the Mass Registry of Motor Vehicles) will park in bike racks and other areas allowed for bicycle parking. Select Member King seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1 (ca) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: King)
Schedule a special traffic hearing on July 23, 2018 and to request Town Staff to amend the regulations to address the issues related to the safe use of motorized bicycles and the counterflow of...
Vice Chair Donegan Moved that the Select Board vote to schedule a special traffic hearing on July 23, 2018 and to request Town Staff to amend the regulations to address the issues related to the safe use of motorized bicycles and the counterflow of traffic along Commercial Street.
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Moved that the Select Board vote to schedule a special traffic hearing on July 23, 2018 and to request Town Staff to amend the regulations to address the issues related to the safe use of motorized bicycles and the counterflow of traffic along Commercial Street. Select Member Anthony seconded VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1 (ca) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
Request staff to arrange an executive session to discuss motorized bicycles and motorized scooters so we go in fully informed on July 23rd
Vice Chair Donegan Move that the Select Board request staff to arrange an executive session to discuss motorized bicycles and motorized scooters so we go in fully informed on July 23rd.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Move that the Select Board request staff to arrange an executive session to discuss motorized bicycles and motorized scooters so we go in fully informed on July 23rd. Select Member King seconded VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: King)
Direct the Town Manager and Police Chief to do enhanced enforcement of speeding and dangerous bike traffic on Commercial Street during the upcoming season
Vice Chair Donegan--Move that the Select Board vote to direct the Town Manager and Police Chief to do enhanced enforcement of speeding and dangerous bike traffic on Commercial Street during the upcoming season.
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan--Move that the Select Board vote to direct the Town Manager and Police Chief to do enhanced enforcement of speeding and dangerous bike traffic on Commercial Street during the upcoming season. Town Manager Panagore returned at 10:06 VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1(ca) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan)
D. Consideration of Draft Community Host Agreements for Marijuana Dispensaries
Approve the draft language of the community host agreements for marijuana dispensaries for use in all pending and future applications and direct the town manager to commence negotiation of host...
Select Member King Moved that the Select Board approve the draft language of the community host agreements for marijuana dispensaries for use in all pending and future applications and direct the town manager to commence negotiation of host agreements with individual applicants.
From the minutes
“Select Member King Moved that the Select Board approve the draft language of the community host agreements for marijuana dispensaries for use in all pending and future applications and direct the town manager to commence negotiation of host agreements with individual applicants. Select Member Anthony seconded VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
E. Discussion of the formation of a Human Rights Commission
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 pm
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Moved the Select Board stay to stay until 11:10 to hear the Town Manager's Report. Chair Vended seconded 7. Town Manager / Assistant Town Manager: A. Town Manager's Report - Administrative Updates Town Manager Panagore reported that the New England Association of the Cheifs of Police has awarded Provincetown first prize for towns under 15 thousand for it's community policing. There will be an awards ceremony. FEMA declared the March 2nd and 3rd storm an emergency which resulted in $40,000 damages for which the town will seek reimbursement. The Town got notice from the State about the Grants for Sustainability to produce a better hazard mitigation plan. The packet for Wednesday night will include a cover memo, a memo of goals and action items and a chart breaking down the estimated time frame for accomplishing the goals and action items. These incorporated the recommendations from housing round table as well, plus creation of new categories. Town Manager Panagore suggested the Select Board consider finding the items they agree on first and then pulling out items that need further discussion. The Town received three quotes for an economic development RFP and selected Comoin Associates who have experience working for resort towns in coastal New England. They will help create a baseline discussion for economic development on a year round basis and what are the next things we need to do. Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 pm.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
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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