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April 27, 2020
7 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, Robert Anthony, John Golden, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Select Board Member's Opening Statements
Mandate wearing masks in any building
Move the Select Board to mandate wearing masks in any building. Up for discussion would be commercial street.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Move the Select Board to mandate wearing masks in any building. Up for discussion would be commercial street. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Lise King Select Board Member Louise Venden opposed taking a vote without proper notification, staff reports and input from the Board of Health. Members John Golden, Lise King and Robert Anthony support mandating masks for the safety of the community. Chair Abramson supports mandating masks for inside stores where it is difficult to maintain the 6ft but not outdoors. The Board discussed the areas of Town where the masks should be worn outdoors. The Board of Health Chair, Board of Health Vice Chair and the Health Director talked about the importance of social distancing, hand washing and making decisions based on science verse fear. The three supporting members stressed their decision was based on the protection of the towns people and concern about the number of increased visitors as the weather continues to improve..” (Motion: Golden, second: King)
Require mask be worn by persons not in a vehicle on Commercial Street from Bangs Street to Pleasant Street and in any business that is operating in enclosed spaces, and businesses must post and...
Move that the Select Board require mask be worn by persons not in a vehicle on Commercial Street from Bangs Street to Pleasant Street and in any business that is operating in enclosed spaces, and businesses must post and police their customers effective Friday, May 1, 2020
Yes: Anthony, Golden, KingNo: Abramson, Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board require mask be worn by persons not in a vehicle on Commercial Street from Bangs Street to Pleasant Street and in any business that is operating in enclosed spaces, and businesses must post and police their customers effective Friday, May 1, 2020 Motion: John Golden Seconded: Lise King Roll Call Vote David Abramson: no Robert Anthony: yes John Golden: yes Lise King: yes Louise Venden: no Motion passes.” (Motion: Golden, second: King)
A. Pole Hearing - 10 Freeman St
Approve the application by David Ford on behalf of Brown Rudnick LLP requesting permission to install one (1) small cell facility on a replacement utility pole located in the public right of way...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the application by David Ford on behalf of Brown Rudnick LLP requesting permission to install one (1) small cell facility on a replacement utility pole located in the public right of way near 10 Freeman Street. The application is pursuant to the federal Telecommunication Act of 1996 and Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 166, Sections 21, 222, and 25A for telecommunication wires, wireless attachments and appurtenances attached to utility poles.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the application by David Ford on behalf of Brown Rudnick LLP requesting permission to install one (1) small cell facility on a replacement utility pole located in the public right of way near 10 Freeman Street. The application is pursuant to the federal Telecommunication Act of 1996 and Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 166, Sections 21, 222, and 25A for telecommunication wires, wireless attachments and appurtenances attached to utility poles. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Lise King Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Yea Robert Anthony: Yea John Golden: Yes Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
B. Discuss CODID-19 Recovery Coalition
Meet on a weekly basis to discuss the recovery coalition and anything related to the COVID crisis
Move to meet on a weekly basis to discuss the recovery coalition and anything related to the COVID crisis.
Yes: Abramson, King, VendenNo: Anthony, Golden
From the minutes
“Move to meet on a weekly basis to discuss the recovery coalition and anything related to the COVID crisis. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Louise Venden DA - yes RA - no JG - no Lk - yes LV - yes Motion passes.” (Motion: King, second: Venden)
On weeks that we do not have regular meetings, we will schedule a meeting on the recovery coalition and give updates
Move that on weeks that we do not have regular meetings, we will schedule a meeting on the recovery coalition and give updates.
From the minutes
“Move that on weeks that we do not have regular meetings, we will schedule a meeting on the recovery coalition and give updates. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Lise King DA - Yes RA - Yes JG - Yes LK - Yes LV - Yes.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
A. Pending Items List
Adjourn - Robert Anthony
Motion to adjourn - Robert Anthony
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, KingAbstained: Venden
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn - Robert Anthony Seconded - John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Yea Robert Anthony: Yea John Golden: Yea Lise King: Yea Louise Venden: abstain.” (second: Golden)
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10 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 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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