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February 10, 2020
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, Robert Anthony, John Golden, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Parking and Traffic Regulation amendment: Parking Permit Fee proposal for Board Members.
Approve the Parking Permit Fees Change as presented with the following policy additions: 75% attendance at meetings, completion of ethics training prior to getting parking pass and no unpaid...
Move that the Select Board approve the Parking Permit Fees Change as presented with the following policy additions: 75% attendance at meetings, completion of ethics training prior to getting parking pass and no unpaid taxes, liens and municipal dues per the Town Bylaws.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the Parking Permit Fees Change as presented with the following policy additions: 75% attendance at meetings, completion of ethics training prior to getting parking pass and no unpaid taxes, liens and municipal dues per the Town Bylaws. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
B. 2019 Growth Management Report
Pursuant to the Provincetown Zoning By-Laws Section 6600 (3), Growth Limitation Goal Allocations, to make the following finding that the average daily withdrawal for the Provincetown Water System...
Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to the Provincetown Zoning By-Laws Section 6600 (3), Growth Limitation Goal Allocations, to make the following finding that the average daily withdrawal for the Provincetown Water System in 2019 was 664,783 GPD; below the permitted level is 850,000 GPDs; and that, therefore, the Town is in compliance with the water withdrawal permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") and all applicable rules and regulations by DEP with respect thereto, and to make the following 2020 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 550* gallons Category 1b: 550* gallons Category 1c: 550* gallons * Based on a recommendation from the CHC Category 2: 1,100 gallons Category 3: 1,870 gallons Category 4: 1,250 gallons Category 4a: 2,500 gallons And further, move that the Select Board vote to support the policy recommendations included in the report, by reallocating gallons with the SOLC from Municipal to Housing and to support articles at town meeting to allow greater flexibility for growth management allocations to support Inclusionary Housing Project.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to the Provincetown Zoning By-Laws Section 6600 (3), Growth Limitation Goal Allocations, to make the following finding that the average daily withdrawal for the Provincetown Water System in 2019 was 664,783 GPD; below the permitted level is 850,000 GPDs; and that, therefore, the Town is in compliance with the water withdrawal permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") and all applicable rules and regulations by DEP with respect thereto, and to make the following 2020 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 550* gallons Category 1b: 550* gallons Category 1c: 550* gallons * Based on a recommendation from the CHC Category 2: 1,100 gallons Category 3: 1,870 gallons Category 4: 1,250 gallons Category 4a: 2,500 gallons And further, move that the Select Board vote to support the policy recommendations included in the report, by reallocating gallons with the SOLC from Municipal to Housing and to support articles at town meeting to allow greater flexibility for growth management allocations to support Inclusionary Housing Project. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
A. Joint Meeting with the Cemetery Commission - Updates to the Rules and Regulation and option of
Approve the Cemetery Commissions Rules and Regulations as presented
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Cemetery Commissions Rules and Regulations as presented.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Cemetery Commissions Rules and Regulations as presented. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Robert Anthony Vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
B. Joint Meeting with the Economic Development Committee -FY2020 Economic Development Grant
Approve the Economic Development Committee's FY2020 grant recommendation as presented
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Economic Development Committee's FY2020 grant recommendation as presented.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Economic Development Committee's FY2020 grant recommendation as presented. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Robert Anthony Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
C. Application for Town Facilities: changes to form and proposed fee schedule. - Event Coordinator
Schedule a public hearing for March 23, 2202 to hear input from the proposed fee schedule for use of Town Facilities
Move that the Select Board schedule a public hearing for March 23, 2202 to hear input from the proposed fee schedule for use of Town Facilities.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board schedule a public hearing for March 23, 2202 to hear input from the proposed fee schedule for use of Town Facilities. Motion: John Golden Second: Robert Anthony Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
D. Policy discussion around amendments to the Sewer Regulations regarding State of Limited
Refer this policy vote to the Water and Sewer Board for an amendment to the Sewer Regulations under the State of Limited Capacity
Move that the Select Board vote to refer this policy vote to the Water and Sewer Board for an amendment to the Sewer Regulations under the State of Limited Capacity.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to refer this policy vote to the Water and Sewer Board for an amendment to the Sewer Regulations under the State of Limited Capacity. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Lise King Vote: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Golden, second: King)
E. Determination by Appointing Authority - Jeremy Callahan.
Determines that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employees in the matter of...
Move that the Select Board determines that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employees in the matter of Jeremey Callahan as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board determines that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employees in the matter of Jeremey Callahan as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden Vote:5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
1. Pending Items List
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 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 10:00 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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