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March 23, 2020
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, Robert Anthony, John Golden, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Louise Venden stepped aside (recused) for the Pier Corporation interviews.
Every vote, in order
A. Planning Board Alternate - Monica Stubner
Appoint Monica Stubner as an alternate member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2021
Move that the Select Board appoint Monica Stubner as an alternate member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Monica Stubner as an alternate member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2021. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Lise King Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
B. Provincetown Public Pier Corporation - Jamie Staniscia and Barbara Dyett
Jamie Staniscia as a regular member to the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2023
Move that the Select Board Jamie Staniscia as a regular member to the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2023
Louise Venden stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board Jamie Staniscia as a regular member to the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2023 Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
A. Discuss and on Declaration of Emergency
Declare a State of Emergency to facilitate and expedite the use of resources to protect persons from the impacts of COVID-19
Move that the Select Board vote to declare a State of Emergency to facilitate and expedite the use of resources to protect persons from the impacts of COVID-19. This declaration will remain in effect until further notice is given.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to declare a State of Emergency to facilitate and expedite the use of resources to protect persons from the impacts of COVID-19. This declaration will remain in effect until further notice is given. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Suspend all non-regulatory boards and Finance Committee meetings until further notice
Move that the Select Board vote to suspend all non-regulatory boards and Finance Committee meetings until further notice.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to suspend all non-regulatory boards and Finance Committee meetings until further notice. Motion: Dave Abramson Seconded: Robert Anthony For discussion: Member Venden disagrees with the suspension of non-regulatory boards. Town Staff is making this request due to the reduction of staff coming into town hall. Member King, Golden, and Vice Chair Anthony support the suspension. Chair Abramson suggests an amendment..” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
Suspend all non-regulatory boards and Finance Committee meetings until further notice, should any of the non-regulatory boards deem it is necessary; they can consult with the Town Manager and...
Move that the Select Board vote to suspend all non-regulatory boards and Finance Committee meetings until further notice, should any of the non-regulatory boards deem it is necessary; they can consult with the Town Manager and Chair to determine if they need to be scheduled.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to suspend all non-regulatory boards and Finance Committee meetings until further notice, should any of the non-regulatory boards deem it is necessary; they can consult with the Town Manager and Chair to determine if they need to be scheduled. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
B. Discuss and vote on Postponement of Annual Town Election
Postpone the elections until Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Move that Select Board vote to postpone the elections until Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
From the minutes
“Move that Select Board vote to postpone the elections until Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Move: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden Town Manager Robin Craver - Given the grave repercussions of groups getting together and the fact we have been given the power to postpone the town election, we are going to do so. The bill allows for an extension on the deadlines for voters registration and for an expanded mail in vote. Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Vended: Yea John Golden: Yea David Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
C. Discuss and vote on Town Manager's Authorization during the State of Emergency
That during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Chair, full authority of Town Grant Acceptance and Contract Authority to the Town Manager above and beyond the...
Move that the Select Board vote that during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Chair, full authority of Town Grant Acceptance and Contract Authority to the Town Manager above and beyond the 2015-11-09 Select Board statement.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote that during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Chair, full authority of Town Grant Acceptance and Contract Authority to the Town Manager above and beyond the 2015-11-09 Select Board statement. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
As commissioners of all town gift funds vote that during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Chair, full authority to the Town Manager to accept and expend funds
Move that the Select Board vote as commissioners of all town gift funds vote that during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Chair, full authority to the Town Manager to accept and expend funds.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote as commissioners of all town gift funds vote that during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Chair, full authority to the Town Manager to accept and expend funds. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Lise King Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
As commissions of the Public Way vote that during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Police Chief, full authority to approve Parade Permits to the Town Manager
Move that the Select Board as commissions of the Public Way vote that during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Police Chief, full authority to approve Parade Permits to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board as commissions of the Public Way vote that during the State of Emergency to delegate, after consultation with the Police Chief, full authority to approve Parade Permits to the Town Manager. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
A. Continued Public Hearing from March 6th, 2020 - April 6th, Special and Annual Town Meeting
Continue the public hearing to May 26, 2020 at 7 pm
Move that the Select Board vote to continue the public hearing to May 26, 2020 at 7 pm.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to continue the public hearing to May 26, 2020 at 7 pm. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
Per M.G.L. c.39, §10A to request the moderator continue the April 6, 2020 Special and Annual Town Meeting until April 22, 2020
Move that the Select Board vote per M.G.L. c.39, §10A to request the moderator continue the April 6, 2020 Special and Annual Town Meeting until April 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote per M.G.L. c.39, §10A to request the moderator continue the April 6, 2020 Special and Annual Town Meeting until April 22, 2020. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
B. Harbor Regulations - take comments and consideration on the Changes to the Harbor Regulations
Continue the Public Hearing until June 8, 2020
Move that the Select Board vote to continue the Public Hearing until June 8, 2020
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to continue the Public Hearing until June 8, 2020 Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
C. March 9, 2020 6 pm
Approve the minutes of: March 6, 2020 10:45 am (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted March 9, 2020 5:00 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted March 9, 2020 6:00 pm...
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: March 6, 2020 10:45 am (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted March 9, 2020 5:00 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted March 9, 2020 6:00 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: March 6, 2020 10:45 am (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted March 9, 2020 5:00 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted March 9, 2020 6:00 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted Motion: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
A. Pending Items List
Adjourn - John Golden
Motion to adjourn - John Golden
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn - John Golden Seconded - Lise King Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (second: King)
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 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 8:59 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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