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Provincetown Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

September 24, 2018

13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Consent Agenda

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Without objection Chair Venden waived the reading of the consent items 00A- 00D, and item 00F and without objection they were approved unanimously by the Select Board.

From the minutes

“Without objection Chair Venden waived the reading of the consent items 00A- 00D, and item 00F and without objection they were approved unanimously by the Select Board..”

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

A. Public Hearing on the Standish Street Intersection Improvements - DPW Director Richard Waldo

Approve the reconstruction design as presented by the DPW Director, approve construction to occur in a public way and obtain necessary easements as required

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board vote to approve the reconstruction design as presented by the DPW Director, approve construction to occur in a public way and obtain necessary easements as required

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the reconstruction design as presented by the DPW Director, approve construction to occur in a public way and obtain necessary easements as required Motion: Vice Chair Donegan Seconded: Select Member King VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Donegan, second: King)

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

A. A report by Mary-Jo Avellar, Representative, Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Committee

Send a letter as advised by Rep

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move to send a letter as advised by Rep. Avellar on HR 5585

From the minutes

“Move to send a letter as advised by Rep. Avellar on HR 5585 Motion: Select Member Andrews Seconded: Chair Venden VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Venden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

A. Town Manager's Report - Administrative Updates

Approve the Parade Permit submitted by Dawn Walsh the Day of the Dead Procession to be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:30pm to 6pm

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Move the Select Board vote to approve the Parade Permit submitted by Dawn Walsh the Day of the Dead Procession to be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:30pm to 6pm.

Yes: Andrews, Anthony, Donegan, VendenNo: King

From the minutes

“Move the Select Board vote to approve the Parade Permit submitted by Dawn Walsh the Day of the Dead Procession to be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:30pm to 6pm. Motion: Select Member Andrews Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1(lk) Abstain:.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Schedule a Special Traffic Hearing on October 22 to take public input on amending the traffic regulations to allow parking from November 1 to March 31

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move the Select Board vote to schedule a Special Traffic Hearing on October 22 to take public input on amending the traffic regulations to allow parking from November 1 to March 31.

From the minutes

“Move the Select Board vote to schedule a Special Traffic Hearing on October 22 to take public input on amending the traffic regulations to allow parking from November 1 to March 31. Motion: Select Member Andrews Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

As Commissioners of the Aids Memorial Gift Fund #1144 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 Section 53A to approve the use of gifted funds to pay $768 to the Town of Provincetown for a...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Move that the Board of Selectmen vote as Commissioners of the Aids Memorial Gift Fund #1144 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 Section 53A to approve the use of gifted funds to pay $768 to the Town of Provincetown for a police detail.

Yes: Andrews, Anthony, VendenNo: DoneganAbstained: King

From the minutes

“Move that the Board of Selectmen vote as Commissioners of the Aids Memorial Gift Fund #1144 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 Section 53A to approve the use of gifted funds to pay $768 to the Town of Provincetown for a police detail. Motion: Select Member Andrews Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 1(td) Abstain: 1(lk).” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

A. Request by Provincetown's Representative on the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates Brian

Authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for keeping the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for keeping the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Chair to send a letter of support for keeping the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole Motion: Select Member Andrews Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: Abstain:.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

B. Insertion of articles into the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Insert all of the articles in this packet with the exception of Article 20 for the October 29, 2018, Special Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the October 29, 2018, Special Town...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert all of the articles in this packet with the exception of Article 20 for the October 29, 2018, Special Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the October 29, 2018, Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith.

From the minutes

“MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert all of the articles in this packet with the exception of Article 20 for the October 29, 2018, Special Town Meeting as presented by the Town Manager into the October 29, 2018, Special Town Meeting Warrants forthwith. Motion: Select Member Andrews Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept for inclusion in the warrants any additional articles received by petition or presented by the Town Manager, the Select Board, or Town boards pursuant to Sections 2-1-2 and 2-1-3 of the...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOVE to accept for inclusion in the warrants any additional articles received by petition or presented by the Town Manager, the Select Board, or Town boards pursuant to Sections 2-1-2 and 2-1-3 of the Charter provided that any such additional articles are received by the deadline of September 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM, at which time the warrant shall be closed

From the minutes

“MOVE to accept for inclusion in the warrants any additional articles received by petition or presented by the Town Manager, the Select Board, or Town boards pursuant to Sections 2-1-2 and 2-1-3 of the Charter provided that any such additional articles are received by the deadline of September 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM, at which time the warrant shall be closed Motion: Select Member Andrews Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

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

Publication of final warrants shall be subject to approval by the Select Board, including any technical revisions to the warrants recommended by Town Staff and Town Counsel, at the Select Board...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the publication of final warrants shall be subject to approval by the Select Board, including any technical revisions to the warrants recommended by Town Staff and Town Counsel, at the Select Board meeting on September 28, 2018.

From the minutes

“Move that the publication of final warrants shall be subject to approval by the Select Board, including any technical revisions to the warrants recommended by Town Staff and Town Counsel, at the Select Board meeting on September 28, 2018. Motion: Select Member Andrews Seconded: Select member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)

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

C. Consider Select Board Policy Statement regarding the Distribution of the Inclusionary Housing In

Adopt Policy Statement 2018-09-24 Distribution of the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee as [proposed] [revised]

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOVE that the Select Board vote to adopt Policy Statement 2018-09-24 Distribution of the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee as [proposed] [revised].

Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenAbstained: Andrews

From the minutes

“MOVE that the Select Board vote to adopt Policy Statement 2018-09-24 Distribution of the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee as [proposed] [revised]. Motion: Vice Chair Donegan Seconded: Chair Venden VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 1 (ca).” (Motion: Donegan, second: Venden)

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

8. Minutes: Approve minutes of previous meetings.

Approve the minutes of: June 25, 2018 5:30 pm (Special) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: June 25, 2018 5:30 pm (Special) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted

The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: June 25, 2018 5:30 pm (Special) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: Vice Chair Donegan Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 2.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

9. Closing Statements/Administrative Updates

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 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 9:47 pm.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (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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