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September 10, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 20 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Louise Venden, Tom Donegan, Cheryl Andrews, Robert Anthony, Lise King
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) at 7:23 pm for an appointment; the minutes do not say when he returned (he made a motion later in the meeting).
19 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
J. Refer additional Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board for a public hearing prior to the
Approve the consent agenda
Without objection Chair Venden waived the reading of Agenda Items A - H, and J, and without objection those items were approved unanimously by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Without objection Chair Venden waived the reading of Agenda Items A - H, and J, and without objection those items were approved unanimously by the Select Board.”
Town Manager's report to before Requests
Vice Chair Donegan moved to move Town Manager's report to before Requests
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan moved to move Town Manager's report to before Requests Chair Venden seconded.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)
Agenda Item 00I be placed before Town Manager's report
Select Member Andrews moved that Agenda Item 00I be placed before Town Manager's report
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Select Member Andrews moved that Agenda Item 00I be placed before Town Manager's report.” (Motion: Andrews)
Town Manager's report to come Appointments and 00I to follow after Select Board Statements
Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Town Manager's report to come Appointments and 00I to follow after Select Board Statements
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan moved that the Town Manager's report to come Appointments and 00I to follow after Select Board Statements Select Member Anthony seconded VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 1(ca).” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
3. Select Board Member's Statements
Authorize consent to convey real estate at 40A Nelson Avenue from the Housing Land Trust for Cape Cod to the Provincetown Heights Inc. as funded through a 2002 grant under the Housing Development...
Vice Chair Donegan Moved to authorize consent to convey real estate at 40A Nelson Avenue from the Housing Land Trust for Cape Cod to the Provincetown Heights Inc. as funded through a 2002 grant under the Housing Development Support Program.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan Moved to authorize consent to convey real estate at 40A Nelson Avenue from the Housing Land Trust for Cape Cod to the Provincetown Heights Inc. as funded through a 2002 grant under the Housing Development Support Program. Select Member Andrews seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)
A. Joint Meeting with Economic Development Committee: Approve Guidelines for Economic
Create a policy as such that these funds that are dispensed by the Economic Development Committee will not be used to improve real property
Select Member Andrews moved that the Select Board create a policy as such that these funds that are dispensed by the Economic Development Committee will not be used to improve real property
Yes: Andrews, Anthony, Donegan, KingNo: Venden
From the minutes
“Select Member Andrews moved that the Select Board create a policy as such that these funds that are dispensed by the Economic Development Committee will not be used to improve real property Vice Chair Donegan seconded the motion Select Member Andrews - I haven't heard anything clearer that addresses the issue and I think we should be clear. Chair Venden - I think that if improving the electrical system will expand a business, it probably increases the value of the property even if they have a lease. I'm not going to vote for this because if that's what's really needed for a business then I think that you should have the authority to make that grant. VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1 (lv) Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Donegan)
Approve the Economic Development Committee's draft 2018/2019 Economic Development Grant Guidelines, Macro-grant application, Micro-grant guidelines and application that fosters new business and...
Vice Chair Donegan MOVED to approve the Economic Development Committee's draft 2018/2019 Economic Development Grant Guidelines, Macro-grant application, Micro-grant guidelines and application that fosters new business and year round economic development.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan MOVED to approve the Economic Development Committee's draft 2018/2019 Economic Development Grant Guidelines, Macro-grant application, Micro-grant guidelines and application that fosters new business and year round economic development. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
A. Planning Board - Paul C. Graves
Approve the appointment of Paul C. Graves, as a regular member to the Planning Board expiring on December 31, 2019
Select Member Andrews Moved that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Paul C. Graves, as a regular member to the Planning Board expiring on December 31, 2019.
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 the appointment of Paul C. Graves, as a regular member to the Planning Board expiring on December 31, 2019. Select Member King seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: King)
A. Draft Inter-Municipal Agreement with Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham
Authorize the town manager to enter into discussions with Truro Wellfleet and Eastham and finalize an inter-municipal agreement for the select board to review and approve
Select Member Andrews Move to authorize the town manager to enter into discussions with Truro Wellfleet and Eastham and finalize an inter-municipal agreement for the select board to review and approve.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Louise Venden, Cheryl Andrews, Robert Anthony and Lise King). Showing the count only. Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Select Member Andrews Move to authorize the town manager to enter into discussions with Truro Wellfleet and Eastham and finalize an inter-municipal agreement for the select board to review and approve. Select Member Anthony seconded VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
A. Revise Housing Policies 2011-06-27B Waiver of Building Permit Fees & 2011-06- 27A Provision of
Adopt Policy Statement 2018-09- 10A Provision of Certain Town Services for Affordable and Community Housing Developments And Policy Statement 2018-09-10B Waiver of Building Permit Fees for...
Select Member Andrews MOVE that the Select Board vote to adopt Policy Statement 2018-09- 10A Provision of Certain Town Services for Affordable and Community Housing Developments And Policy Statement 2018-09-10B Waiver of Building Permit Fees for Affordable and Community Housing Developments as proposed.
From the minutes
“Select Member Andrews MOVE that the Select Board vote to adopt Policy Statement 2018-09- 10A Provision of Certain Town Services for Affordable and Community Housing Developments And Policy Statement 2018-09-10B Waiver of Building Permit Fees for Affordable and Community Housing Developments as proposed. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
C. Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Dwyer Property - 264-268 Bradford Street (Rear)
Authorize the Town Manager, in consultation with Town counsel, to finalize the draft Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Arnold and Ruth Dwyer Family LLC, as Seller, and the Town of...
Select Member King MOVED that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager, in consultation with Town counsel, to finalize the draft Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Arnold and Ruth Dwyer Family LLC, as Seller, and the Town of Provincetown, as
From the minutes
“Select Member King MOVED that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager, in consultation with Town counsel, to finalize the draft Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Arnold and Ruth Dwyer Family LLC, as Seller, and the Town of Provincetown, as Buyer, for the purchase in fee simple of an approximately 5-acre portion of the property in the rear of 264-268 Bradford Street in Provincetown for a total purchase price of $1,000,000.00, and return the P&S for final approval. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
E. Select Board Rules of Procedure - Approval
Change the termination time of the meetings from 11pm to 10pm and strike the red lines
Select Member King Moved that the Select Board vote to change the termination time of the meetings from 11pm to 10pm and strike the red lines.
From the minutes
“Select Member King Moved that the Select Board vote to change the termination time of the meetings from 11pm to 10pm and strike the red lines. Select Member Andrews seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: King, second: Andrews)
Adopt item 3A as revised
Vice Chair Donegan MOVED to adopt item 3A as revised
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan MOVED to adopt item 3A as revised Select Member Andrews seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Andrews)
Section 3, G, as presented
Select Member Andrews Moved Section 3, G, as presented
From the minutes
“Select Member Andrews Moved Section 3, G, as presented Select Member King seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: King)
Remove Section 4, e
Select Member Andrews moved to remove Section 4, e.
From the minutes
“Select Member Andrews moved to remove Section 4, e. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
Adopt the Rules of Procedure as amended
Select Member Andrews MOVED that the Select Board vote to adopt the Rules of Procedure as amended.
From the minutes
“Select Member Andrews MOVED that the Select Board vote to adopt the Rules of Procedure as amended. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
8. Minutes: Approve minutes of previous meetings.
Approve the minutes of
Select Member Andrews Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of
From the minutes
“Select Member Andrews Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 27, 2018 6:00 pm (Regular) as printed Select Member Anthony seconded the motion. VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
9. Closing Statements/Administrative Updates
Chair write the Lincoln Land Institute about assistance for housing policy
Vice Chair Donegan MOVED the chair write the Lincoln Land Institute about assistance for housing policy.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Donegan MOVED the chair write the Lincoln Land Institute about assistance for housing policy. Select Member Anthony seconded the motion VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:01 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 10:01 pm.”
Provincetown Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists "Cheryl Anthony"; MassVoter reads this as Cheryl Andrews.
Present: Louise Venden, Tom Donegan, Cheryl Andrews, Robert Anthony, Lise King
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1. The Select Board will vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a),
May be taken and not to convene in open session thereafter
Votes may be taken and not to convene in open session thereafter.
From the minutes
“Votes may be taken and not to convene in open session thereafter. Roll Call Vote: Louise Venden: aye Cheryl Andrews: aye Tom Donegan: aye Robert Anthony: aye Lise King: aye.”
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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