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March 25, 2019
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Cheryl Andrews, Robert Anthony, John Golden, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Secretary Paine asked to pull 00A, as there was a typo found in the motion. Without objection Chair Andrews waived the reading of the consent items and without objection they were approved all but 00A unanimously by the
From the minutes
“Secretary Paine asked to pull 00A, as there was a typo found in the motion. Without objection Chair Andrews waived the reading of the consent items and without objection they were approved all but 00A unanimously by the Select Board..”
A. Continued from March 11, 2019 & March 18, 2019 - Per the Provincetown Charter 2-3-g, to hear comment from the
Recommend Article 13A
MOVE that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 13A.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 13A. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
Recommend Article 16 Louise Venden Lise King 5/0/0 This hearing will be continued to April 1, 2019 5:30 pm
Move that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 16 Louise Venden Lise King 5/0/0 This hearing will be continued to April 1, 2019 5:30 pm. B. Economic Development Permits: Staff Report: EDP Update. Assistant Town Manager David Gardner updated the Economic Development Permit Catergory Balance under the State of the Limited Capacity to include the approved permits at the March 11, 2019 meeting. 1. 19-04 - 361 Commercial Street (Coffee House) -by Steve Benjamin (applicant) on behalf of Tonga Trust T. Gandolfo (owner) to increase the assigned Title 5 flow to the property by 290 gallons per day to add 20 seats to convert the former retail establishment to a coffee house / restaurant. Steven Benjamin and Richard Collins were present to request Title 5 flow to convert the property at 361 Commercial Street into a coffee house. Hope the coffee house will create 4-5 year round jobs. John Crain, Washington Ave, very excited to hear about a year-round coffee house being proposed. Select Board Member Venden noticed there was a 1 bedroom apartment on the property. MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 19-04 for 361 Commercial Street dba 361 Coffee House and Espresso Bar, by Steven Benjamin applicant on behalf of the Tonga Trust owner, 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 enhanc
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to recommend Article 16 Louise Venden Lise King 5/0/0 This hearing will be continued to April 1, 2019 5:30 pm. B. Economic Development Permits: Staff Report: EDP Update. Assistant Town Manager David Gardner updated the Economic Development Permit Catergory Balance under the State of the Limited Capacity to include the approved permits at the March 11, 2019 meeting. 1. 19-04 - 361 Commercial Street (Coffee House) -by Steve Benjamin (applicant) on behalf of Tonga Trust T. Gandolfo (owner) to increase the assigned Title 5 flow to the property by 290 gallons per day to add 20 seats to convert the former retail establishment to a coffee house / restaurant. Steven Benjamin and Richard Collins were present to request Title 5 flow to convert the property at 361 Commercial Street into a coffee house. Hope the coffee house will create 4-5 year round jobs. John Crain, Washington Ave, very excited to hear about a year-round coffee house being proposed. Select Board Member Venden noticed there was a 1 bedroom apartment on the property. MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 19-04 for 361 Commercial Street dba 361 Coffee House and Espresso Bar, by Steven Benjamin applicant on behalf of the Tonga Trust owner, 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 subject to the attached permit with conditions [as submitted] [as revised]. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Louise Venden VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: King, second: Venden)
2. 19-05 - 258 Commercial Street - Saki/Velvet by Steven Schnitzer (applicant) on behalf of Saki LLC (owner) to
Approve Economic Development Permit 19-05 for 258 Commercial Street dba Saki/Velvet, by Steven Schnitzer applicant/owner on behalf of Saki LLC, based on findings that the proposed use is...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 19-05 for 258 Commercial Street dba Saki/Velvet, by Steven Schnitzer applicant/owner on behalf of Saki 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 subject to the attached permit with conditions as revised to allow for the 112 Theater Seats.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 19-05 for 258 Commercial Street dba Saki/Velvet, by Steven Schnitzer applicant/owner on behalf of Saki 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 subject to the attached permit with conditions as revised to allow for the 112 Theater Seats. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Lise King VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
Second portion of the application be continued to April 8, 2019
Move that the second portion of the application be continued to April 8, 2019
From the minutes
“Move that the second portion of the application be continued to April 8, 2019 Motion: John Golden Seconded: Louise Venden VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
C. Aquaculture License Areas, Renewals, Transfers and Applications: to receive comments from the public on the
Redefine the recreational shellfishing area labeled on maps as "East End - Area in Provincetown Harbor from Allerton St. to the Truro town line" to "East End - Area in Provincetown Harbor from...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to redefine the recreational shellfishing area labeled on maps as "East End - Area in Provincetown Harbor from Allerton St. to the Truro town line" to "East End - Area in Provincetown Harbor from Allerton St. to Harbour Drive.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to redefine the recreational shellfishing area labeled on maps as "East End - Area in Provincetown Harbor from Allerton St. to the Truro town line" to "East End - Area in Provincetown Harbor from Allerton St. to Harbour Drive. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Louise VEnden VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
Renew the following aquaculture licenses and permit for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #106 issued to Loretta Stewart Tidal Grant #108 issued to David Flattery Tidal Grant #111...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to renew the following aquaculture licenses and permit for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #106 issued to Loretta Stewart Tidal Grant #108 issued to David Flattery Tidal Grant #111 issued to Ted Cormay Tidal Grant #112 issued to Jean Horner ADA Grant #10 issued to A.Famiglietti/J.Staniscia/T.Cormay
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to renew the following aquaculture licenses and permit for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #106 issued to Loretta Stewart Tidal Grant #108 issued to David Flattery Tidal Grant #111 issued to Ted Cormay Tidal Grant #112 issued to Jean Horner ADA Grant #10 issued to A.Famiglietti/J.Staniscia/T.Cormay Motion: John Golden Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
Transfer the following aquaculture licenses as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #105 transferred from Famiglietti/Staniscia/Cormay to Famiglietti/Staniscia Tidal Grant #111 transferred from...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to transfer the following aquaculture licenses as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #105 transferred from Famiglietti/Staniscia/Cormay to Famiglietti/Staniscia Tidal Grant #111 transferred from Famiglietti/Staniscia/Cormay to Cormay John Golden Robert Anthony
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to transfer the following aquaculture licenses as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #105 transferred from Famiglietti/Staniscia/Cormay to Famiglietti/Staniscia Tidal Grant #111 transferred from Famiglietti/Staniscia/Cormay to Cormay John Golden Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.”
Approve the following aquaculture license applications for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #116 approve for George Hitchcock Tidal Grant #117 approve for Ryan PremDas Tidal...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the following aquaculture license applications for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #116 approve for George Hitchcock Tidal Grant #117 approve for Ryan PremDas Tidal Grant #118 approve for Daniel DeGruttola Tidal Grant #119 approve for David Flattery East End Area Grant #201 approve for David Flattery ADA Grant #9 approve for A.Famiglietti/J.Staniscia John Golden Robert Anthony
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the following aquaculture license applications for two (2) years as per Town regulations: Tidal Grant #116 approve for George Hitchcock Tidal Grant #117 approve for Ryan PremDas Tidal Grant #118 approve for Daniel DeGruttola Tidal Grant #119 approve for David Flattery East End Area Grant #201 approve for David Flattery ADA Grant #9 approve for A.Famiglietti/J.Staniscia John Golden Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.”
D. Pole Hearing - Applicant Jessica Elder on behalf of Eversource requesting permission to locate underground
Approve the installation of 25' of conduit and cable by way of boring under town road to bring electrical service to 15 Atwood Ave, according to plan files marked Plan No. 2300708 dated 01/29/2019
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the installation of 25' of conduit and cable by way of boring under town road to bring electrical service to 15 Atwood Ave, according to plan files marked Plan No. 2300708 dated 01/29/2019
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the installation of 25' of conduit and cable by way of boring under town road to bring electrical service to 15 Atwood Ave, according to plan files marked Plan No. 2300708 dated 01/29/2019 Motion: LV Seconded: LK VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
A. Boston Post Cane Proclamation - Miriam Margolies Stubbs - Requested by COA Director Chris Hottle
Approve the request of Director Chris Hottle, Council on Aging, to proclaim Friday, April 5, 2019, as Miriam Margolies Stubbs Day, in celebration of Miriam Margolies Stubbs, born on April 15,...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the request of Director Chris Hottle, Council on Aging, to proclaim Friday, April 5, 2019, as Miriam Margolies Stubbs Day, in celebration of Miriam Margolies Stubbs, born on April 15, 1920, becoming the recipient of the "Boston Post Cane."
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the request of Director Chris Hottle, Council on Aging, to proclaim Friday, April 5, 2019, as Miriam Margolies Stubbs Day, in celebration of Miriam Margolies Stubbs, born on April 15, 1920, becoming the recipient of the "Boston Post Cane." Motion: Cheryl Andrews Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
C. BOS Facilitator/Workshop requested by Select Board Member Louise Venden
Engage Jeffrey Nutting as a facilitator to meet with the Select Board at the earliest convenience
MOVE to engage Jeffrey Nutting as a facilitator to meet with the Select Board at the earliest convenience.
From the minutes
“MOVE to engage Jeffrey Nutting as a facilitator to meet with the Select Board at the earliest convenience. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
D. Continued discussion from February 25th and March 11th meetings regarding VSB Matching Marketing Grants
Approve the following FY 2020 Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board: Matching Marketing Grants Organization FY20 Recommended Center for Coastal Studies $4,500 Fine...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the following FY 2020 Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board: Matching Marketing Grants Organization FY20 Recommended Center for Coastal Studies $4,500 Fine Arts Work Center $4,500 Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum $2,700 Provincetown Art Assoc. & Museum $4,500 Provincetown Business Guild $15,000 Provincetown Chamber of Commerce $15,000 Provincetown LGBTQ Welcome & Resource Center $7,500 Provincetown Theater $4,500
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the following FY 2020 Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board: Matching Marketing Grants Organization FY20 Recommended Center for Coastal Studies $4,500 Fine Arts Work Center $4,500 Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum $2,700 Provincetown Art Assoc. & Museum $4,500 Provincetown Business Guild $15,000 Provincetown Chamber of Commerce $15,000 Provincetown LGBTQ Welcome & Resource Center $7,500 Provincetown Theater $4,500 Motion: John Golden Seconded: Louise Venden VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
E. Pilgrims' First Landing Park Update - Requested by Town Manager David B. Panagore MOVE that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to work with staff to create a clearer design concept for...
Move that the Select Board E. Pilgrims' First Landing Park Update - Requested by Town Manager David B. Panagore MOVE that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to work with staff to create a clearer design concept for the park and prepare a press release for approval.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board E. Pilgrims' First Landing Park Update - Requested by Town Manager David B. Panagore MOVE that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to work with staff to create a clearer design concept for the park and prepare a press release for approval. Motion: Cheryl Andrews Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
F. Police Station Supplemental Funding - Ballot Question - Requested by Town Manager David B. Panagore
Pursuant to MGL C.59, §21C(g), to insert the attached ballot question(s) onto the June 18, 2019, Annual Town Election, as presented by the Town Manager
MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.59, §21C(g), to insert the attached ballot question(s) onto the June 18, 2019, Annual Town Election, as presented by the Town Manager. Motion: Seconded
Yes: Anthony, Golden, King, VendenAbstained: AndrewsThe minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.59, §21C(g), to insert the attached ballot question(s) onto the June 18, 2019, Annual Town Election, as presented by the Town Manager. Motion: Seconded: VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 1(ca).”
A. Authorize the Town to transfer $20,218 of unspent bond proceeds from April 2011 ATM article #3-5, DPW
Authorized the Town to transfer $20,218 of unspent bond proceeds from April 2011 ATM article #3-5, DPW Fleet to be applied to debt service per MGL c.44 Sec. 20
Move that the Select Board Authorized the Town to transfer $20,218 of unspent bond proceeds from April 2011 ATM article #3-5, DPW Fleet to be applied to debt service per MGL c.44 Sec. 20.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board Authorized the Town to transfer $20,218 of unspent bond proceeds from April 2011 ATM article #3-5, DPW Fleet to be applied to debt service per MGL c.44 Sec. 20. Motion: Cheryl Andrews Seconded: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
8. Minutes: Approve minutes of previous meetings.
Approve the minutes of: February 25, 2019 5:00 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted February 25, 2019 6:00 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted March 11, 2019...
Motion: Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: February 25, 2019 5:00 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted February 25, 2019 6:00 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted March 11, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted March 18, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Motion: Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: February 25, 2019 5:00 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted February 25, 2019 6:00 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted March 11, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted March 18, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: LK Seconded: RA VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
9. Closing Statements/Administrative Updates
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 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 9:31 pm.”
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