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July 9, 2020
6 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
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) Clause 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) Clause 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Manager And thereafter, to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a) Clause 1 to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and not to convene in open session thereafter.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) Clause 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Manager And thereafter, to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a) Clause 1 to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and not to convene in open session thereafter. Roll Call Vote: David Abramson: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye John Golden: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.”
Not entertain or offer an extension of the probationary period and move forward with severance of the employment contract
Move that the Select Board not entertain or offer an extension of the probationary period and move forward with severance of the employment contract.
Yes: Abramson, Golden, King, VendenNo: Anthony
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board not entertain or offer an extension of the probationary period and move forward with severance of the employment contract. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Louise Venden David Abramson: aye Robert Anthony: no John Golden: aye Lise King: aye Louise Venden: aye Motion passed..” (Motion: King, second: Venden)
Accept the Town Manager's resignation, agree not contest the unemployment for Robin Craver and agree to a mutual separation
Move that the Select Board, accept the Town Manager's resignation, agree not contest the unemployment for Robin Craver and agree to a mutual separation.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board, accept the Town Manager's resignation, agree not contest the unemployment for Robin Craver and agree to a mutual separation. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Louise Venden David Abramson: aye Robert Anthony: aye John Golden: aye Lise King: aye Louise Venden: aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
Approves the Chair working with Robin Craver and Town Counsel to craft mutually agreeable statements for the press and staff
Move that the Select Board approves the Chair working with Robin Craver and Town Counsel to craft mutually agreeable statements for the press and staff.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approves the Chair working with Robin Craver and Town Counsel to craft mutually agreeable statements for the press and staff. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Robert Anthony David Abramson: aye Robert Anthony: aye John Golden: aye Lise King: aye Louise Venden: aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to Adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn Motion: John Golden Seconded: Lise King David Abramson: aye Robert Anthony: aye John Golden: aye Lise King: aye Louise Venden: aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: King)
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 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 7:55 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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