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February 24, 2020
12 recorded votes, 2 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. Continued from January 13, 2020 - Pole Hearing - Application by Jessica Elder on behalf of
A 1,115' of conduit and 4 Man holes in the town road beginning on Rt 6 W to Race Point Road, Provincetown
A 1,115' of conduit and 4 Man holes in the town road beginning on Rt 6 W to Race Point Road, Provincetown.
From the minutes
“a 1,115' of conduit and 4 Man holes in the town road beginning on Rt 6 W to Race Point Road, Provincetown. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
B. Joint Meeting with the Visitor Services Board - Presentation of VSB Grant Recommendations
Approve $178,827 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY 2021 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve $178,827 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY 2021 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve $178,827 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY 2021 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Louise Venden Vote: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
C. Joint Meeting with the Year Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust
Co-sponsor funding request articles in the April 2020 Special Town Meeting and the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in support of year round community housing units at Harbor Hill and in support of the...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to co-sponsor funding request articles in the April 2020 Special Town Meeting and the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in support of year round community housing units at Harbor Hill and in support of the Annual Town-wide goal to develop and manage year round housing at Harbor Hill.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, Robert Anthony, John Golden, Lise King and Louise Venden). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to co-sponsor funding request articles in the April 2020 Special Town Meeting and the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in support of year round community housing units at Harbor Hill and in support of the Annual Town-wide goal to develop and manage year round housing at Harbor Hill. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Robert Anthony Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
D. Discuss Provincetown Business Guild request to paint Rainbow Crosswalks in town.
[approve][deny] the request from the Provincetown Business Guild to accent 2 pedestrian crosswalks at one location, in the middle of Lopes Square between the Coffee Pot and the Provincetown...
Move that the Select Board vote to [approve][deny] the request from the Provincetown Business Guild to accent 2 pedestrian crosswalks at one location, in the middle of Lopes Square between the Coffee Pot and the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to [approve][deny] the request from the Provincetown Business Guild to accent 2 pedestrian crosswalks at one location, in the middle of Lopes Square between the Coffee Pot and the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Robert Anthony Vote: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
E. Discuss Jay Critchely's VFW Proposal
[approve][deny] the request from the Provincetown Community Compact use of the former VFW building
Move that the Select Board vote to [approve][deny] the request from the Provincetown Community Compact use of the former VFW building.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to [approve][deny] the request from the Provincetown Community Compact use of the former VFW building. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Lise King Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: King)
F. Discuss draft MOU between Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet and Eastham to pursue the
Authorize the Town Manager, in consultation with Town counsel, to finalize the draft Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") Among the Towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham to Pursue the...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager, in consultation with Town counsel, to finalize the draft Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") Among the Towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham to Pursue the Development of an Inter-Municipal Shoreline Management Plan and return the MOA to the Select Board for execution.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager, in consultation with Town counsel, to finalize the draft Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") Among the Towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham to Pursue the Development of an Inter-Municipal Shoreline Management Plan and return the MOA to the Select Board for execution. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Lise King Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
G. Pilgrims' First Landing Park - Indigenous Peoples Commemorative Stone Paver update.
Direct the Town Manager to execute a contract with Jennifer Himmelreich
Move that the Select Board vote to direct the Town Manager to execute a contract with Jennifer Himmelreich.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to direct the Town Manager to execute a contract with Jennifer Himmelreich. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: Robert Anthony Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
Approve the language We, the Town of Provincetown, acknowledge the Wampanoag people of the past and of the present, and their heritage and continuance as the indigenous peoples of this land
Move that the Select Board vote approve the language We, the Town of Provincetown, acknowledge the Wampanoag people of the past and of the present, and their heritage and continuance as the indigenous peoples of this land. While we cannot undo the mistakes of the past, we have a responsibility and opportunity to acknowledge them and work toward a continually better future. for the Pilgrim's First Landing Park stone paver and Bas Relief plaque.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote approve the language We, the Town of Provincetown, acknowledge the Wampanoag people of the past and of the present, and their heritage and continuance as the indigenous peoples of this land. While we cannot undo the mistakes of the past, we have a responsibility and opportunity to acknowledge them and work toward a continually better future. for the Pilgrim's First Landing Park stone paver and Bas Relief plaque. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Louise Venden Vote: 5-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Venden)
H. Insertion of Articles for the April 6, 2020, Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant pursuant to
Insert the following article: 1-11, into the April 6, 2020, Special Town Meeting Warrants
MOVE that the Select Board vote to insert the following article: 1-11, into the April 6, 2020, Special Town Meeting Warrants.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to insert the following article: 1-11, into the April 6, 2020, Special Town Meeting Warrants. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
Insert the following article: 1-34, into the April 6, 2020, Annual Town Meeting Warrants
MOVE that the Select Board vote to insert the following article: 1-34, into the April 6, 2020, Annual Town Meeting Warrants.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to insert the following article: 1-34, into the April 6, 2020, Annual Town Meeting Warrants. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
2. February 10, 2020 5 pm
Approve the minutes of: January 27, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 10, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: January 27, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 10, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: January 27, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 10, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] 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 8:27 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 8:27 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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