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October 28, 2019
2 meetings this evening, 10 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: David Abramson, John Golden, Louise Venden
Absent: Robert Anthony, Lise King
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2. Approve North Truro Air Force Base Wells MOU with Cape Cod National Seashore
Approve the general agreement between the U.S. Department of the interior, National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore and the Town of Provincetown, Ma for use of the former North Truro Air...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the general agreement between the U.S. Department of the interior, National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore and the Town of Provincetown, Ma for use of the former North Truro Air Force Base Wells as an emergency water supply for the Town, and to further act as the licensed operator for Highlands Center Water System Operations.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the general agreement between the U.S. Department of the interior, National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore and the Town of Provincetown, Ma for use of the former North Truro Air Force Base Wells as an emergency water supply for the Town, and to further act as the licensed operator for Highlands Center Water System Operations. Motion: Louise Venden Second: John Golden Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
Provincetown Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: Robert Anthony
9 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: David Abramson Seconded: Lise King Vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
A. Curb Cut - 12 Bradford Street - Application by Dana Short, requesting approval to install a 10
Pursuant to Provincetown General By-law Section 11, section 6-2 to deny the request of Dana Short, for a curb cut at 12 Bradford Street as presented (Assessor's Map 6-4, Parcel 72)
Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Provincetown General By-law Section 11, section 6-2 to deny the request of Dana Short, for a curb cut at 12 Bradford Street as presented (Assessor's Map 6-4, Parcel 72)
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Provincetown General By-law Section 11, section 6-2 to deny the request of Dana Short, for a curb cut at 12 Bradford Street as presented (Assessor's Map 6-4, Parcel 72) Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
B. Eversource Community Battery Facility - Presentation by Environmental Planner Timothy
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 14 of the April 1, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Energy Services Agreement, subject to any final review and approval by Town Counsel, by and...
Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 14 of the April 1, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Energy Services Agreement, subject to any final review and approval by Town Counsel, by and between the Town and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purposes of constructing, operating and maintaining a battery storage facility to be owned by Eversource on a portion of the parcel of land located at 90 Race Point Road shown as Assessor's Map 9-2, Parcel 24, and described in a deed recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 12449, Page 25 with the primary objective of utilizing such battery storage facility for the provision of energy services to the Town, and to authorize the Acting Town Manager to take any further actions as required by law with respect thereto.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 14 of the April 1, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Energy Services Agreement, subject to any final review and approval by Town Counsel, by and between the Town and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purposes of constructing, operating and maintaining a battery storage facility to be owned by Eversource on a portion of the parcel of land located at 90 Race Point Road shown as Assessor's Map 9-2, Parcel 24, and described in a deed recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 12449, Page 25 with the primary objective of utilizing such battery storage facility for the provision of energy services to the Town, and to authorize the Acting Town Manager to take any further actions as required by law with respect thereto. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Louise Venden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 14 of the April 1, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to grant an access and utility easement, subject to any final review and approval by Town Counsel, appurtenant...
Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 14 of the April 1, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to grant an access and utility easement, subject to any final review and approval by Town Counsel, appurtenant to the aforementioned Energy Services Agreement in, on and under said parcel of land.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 14 of the April 1, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to grant an access and utility easement, subject to any final review and approval by Town Counsel, appurtenant to the aforementioned Energy Services Agreement in, on and under said parcel of land. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
F. Petitioned Article - Mike Travolta - Special Town Meeting - Monday, December 2, 2019
Hold a Special Town Meeting on December 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm, petitioned by 200 registered voters of the Town of Provincetown in accordance with Massachusetts General Law C. 39, §10
Move that the Select Board vote to hold a Special Town Meeting on December 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm, petitioned by 200 registered voters of the Town of Provincetown in accordance with Massachusetts General Law C. 39, §10
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to hold a Special Town Meeting on December 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm, petitioned by 200 registered voters of the Town of Provincetown in accordance with Massachusetts General Law C. 39, §10 Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Lise King Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
Open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on December 2, 2019 forthwith, in accordance with Charter Chapter 2, §1c and to insert said petitioned article
Move that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on December 2, 2019 forthwith, in accordance with Charter Chapter 2, §1c and to insert said petitioned article.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on December 2, 2019 forthwith, in accordance with Charter Chapter 2, §1c and to insert said petitioned article. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Lise King Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
Close the warrant for the December 2,2019 Special Town Meeting, in accordance with Charter Cahpter 2 § 3e
Move that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the December 2,2019 Special Town Meeting, in accordance with Charter Cahpter 2 § 3e
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the December 2,2019 Special Town Meeting, in accordance with Charter Cahpter 2 § 3e Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Lise King Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
1. October 15, 2019
Approve the minutes of: October 15, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted October 15, 2019 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 15, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted October 15, 2019 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 15, 2019 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted October 15, 2019 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Lise King Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
1. Pending Items List
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 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 8:58 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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