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October 15, 2019
2 meetings this evening, 7 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Provincetown Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: David Abramson, Robert Anthony, John Golden, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1. Adopt Financial Polices for the ensuing year's budget.
Adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 1
MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 1. Operating Budgets, as presented, MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 2. Capital Improvement Program, as presented MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 12. Employee/Affiliate Gift Policy, as presented MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 15. Travel reimbursement Policy, as presented MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 18. Conflict of Interest - Federal Grants Program, as presented
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 1. Operating Budgets, as presented, MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 2. Capital Improvement Program, as presented MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 12. Employee/Affiliate Gift Policy, as presented MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 15. Travel reimbursement Policy, as presented MOVE that the Board of Selectmen vote adopt Financial Policies and Procedures Manual; 18. Conflict of Interest - Federal Grants Program, as presented Motion: Louise Venden Second: Lise King Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
Provincetown Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: David Abramson, Robert Anthony, John Golden, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Without objection Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent items and without further objection declared the consent agenda approved.
From the minutes
“Without objection Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent items and without further objection declared the consent agenda approved. Move: Lise King Seconded: Vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: King)
2. Select Board Member's Opening Statements
Town manager direct the staff to address the town landings
Move that the town manager direct the staff to address the town landings.
From the minutes
“Move that the town manager direct the staff to address the town landings. Seconded John Golden 5-0-0.” (second: Golden)
G. Discuss Indigenous Peoples Representation proposal by Lise King
Proclaim Columbus Day to be renamed as Indigenous Peoples' Day and send a letter to our elected representatives in Boston to recommend consideration of such change to the official state holiday
Move that the Select Board proclaim Columbus Day to be renamed as Indigenous Peoples' Day and send a letter to our elected representatives in Boston to recommend consideration of such change to the official state holiday.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board proclaim Columbus Day to be renamed as Indigenous Peoples' Day and send a letter to our elected representatives in Boston to recommend consideration of such change to the official state holiday. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Louise Venden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
Issue a solicitation for quotes for a consultant to the Town in the area of indigenous people's representation, including public memorials and artwork, and cultural affairs
Move that the Select Board vote to issue a solicitation for quotes for a consultant to the Town in the area of indigenous people's representation, including public memorials and artwork, and cultural affairs.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to issue a solicitation for quotes for a consultant to the Town in the area of indigenous people's representation, including public memorials and artwork, and cultural affairs. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Robert Anthony Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
2. September 30, 2019
Approve the minutes of: September 23, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 23, 2019 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted September 30, 2019...
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: September 23, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 23, 2019 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted September 30, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: September 23, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 23, 2019 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted September 30, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: John Golden Seconded: Louise Venden Vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
1. Pending Items List
Adjourn the meeting
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.”
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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