MassVoter.com← Provincetown Select BoardProvincetown Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2020
8 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. Discuss Town Meeting: Consideration for September
In accordance with MGL c. 39 § 9, as amended by c. 53 § 1 of the Act of 2020, to postpone the Annual and Special Town Meeting until September 21, 2020
Move that the Select Board vote in accordance with MGL c. 39 § 9, as amended by c. 53 § 1 of the Act of 2020, to postpone the Annual and Special Town Meeting until September 21, 2020.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote in accordance with MGL c. 39 § 9, as amended by c. 53 § 1 of the Act of 2020, to postpone the Annual and Special Town Meeting until September 21, 2020. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote David Abramson - Aye Robert Anthony - Aye John Golden - Aye Lise King - Aye Louise Venden - Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
C. Discuss and vote on June 30th, 2020 Elections
Confirm the postponement of the Annual Elections to June 30th, 2020 and to be held in the Town Hall Auditorium
Move that the Select Board vote to confirm the postponement of the Annual Elections to June 30th, 2020 and to be held in the Town Hall Auditorium.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to confirm the postponement of the Annual Elections to June 30th, 2020 and to be held in the Town Hall Auditorium. Motion: Dave Abramson Seconded: John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson - Aye Robert Anthony - Aye John Golden - Aye Lise King - Aye Louise Venden - Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
D. Discuss and vote on previously approved Parade Permits, Auditorium Rentals and Town
Direct the Town Manager to revoke previously approved Town Facilities applications, cancel town sponsored events such as 4th of July fireworks and Parade Permits issued from now until September...
Move that the Select Board vote to direct the Town Manager to revoke previously approved Town Facilities applications, cancel town sponsored events such as 4th of July fireworks and Parade Permits issued from now until September 30, 2020; applicants may reapply under the new guidelines.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to direct the Town Manager to revoke previously approved Town Facilities applications, cancel town sponsored events such as 4th of July fireworks and Parade Permits issued from now until September 30, 2020; applicants may reapply under the new guidelines. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden The Board discussed extending the date until the end of the year due to the current Governor's order and to give the applicants some predictability. Applicants would be able to reapply under the new guidelines set forth by the Governor. Motion amended to end of the calendar year. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson - Aye Robert Anthony - Aye John Golden - Aye Lise King - Aye Louise Venden - Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
G. Discuss and vote on Expedition Blue and the Cape Cod Blue Economy Project invitation
Agree to participate in the Expedition:Blue Installation Network with posts and panels at Town Landings and other public spaces as recommended by Harbor Committee
Move that the Select Board agree to participate in the Expedition:Blue Installation Network with posts and panels at Town Landings and other public spaces as recommended by Harbor Committee.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board agree to participate in the Expedition:Blue Installation Network with posts and panels at Town Landings and other public spaces as recommended by Harbor Committee. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson - Aye Robert Anthony - Aye John Golden - Aye Lise King - Aye Louise Venden - Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
C. Other matters that may legally come before the Board not reasonably anticipated by the
Have weekly meeting in Town Hall
Move that the Select Board have weekly meeting in Town Hall.
Yes: King, VendenNo: Abramson, Anthony, Golden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board have weekly meeting in Town Hall. Motion Louise Venden Seconded Lise King Roll Call DA -no RA - no JG - no Lk - yes LV - yes Motion fails..” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
B. April 27, 2020 6 pm
Approve the minutes of: April 13, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x] with changes so noted April 27, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: April 13, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x] with changes so noted April 27, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: April 13, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x] with changes so noted April 27, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x] with changes so noted Motion: David Abramson Seconded: John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson - Aye Robert Anthony - Aye John Golden - Aye Lise King - Aye Louise Venden - Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
A. Pending Items List
Adjourn - Robert Anthony
Motion to adjourn - Robert Anthony
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn - Robert Anthony Seconded - John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson: aye Robert Anthony: aye John Golden: aye Lise King: aye Louise Venden: aye.” (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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