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July 13, 2020
13 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, Robert Anthony, John Golden, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elect David Abramson as Chairman of the Select Board for the term of one (1) year commencing immediately
Move that the Select Board vote to elect David Abramson as Chairman of the Select Board for the term of one (1) year commencing immediately.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to elect David Abramson as Chairman of the Select Board for the term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Motion: Robert Anthony Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair Robert Anthony: Aye John Golden: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Anthony, second: Golden)
Elect John Golden as Vice-Chair for the Select Board for the term of one (1) year commencing immediately
Move that the Select Board vote to elect John Golden as Vice-Chair for the Select Board for the term of one (1) year commencing immediately.
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, GoldenNo: King, Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to elect John Golden as Vice-Chair for the Select Board for the term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Motion: Robert Anthony Second: John Golden Member Venden spoke about her desire to be Vice Chair as she feels it would contribute to a more reasonable conversation. Member King expressed concern with Member Golden being Vice Chair. Member Anthony stands by his motion. Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye John Golden: Aye Lise King: No Louise Venden: No Motion passed 3-2-0.” (Motion: Anthony, second: Golden)
Appoint David Gardner as Acting Town Manager for the next 2-4 weeks until an interim Town Manager can be hired
Chair Abramson moved that the Select Board appoint David Gardner as Acting Town Manager for the next 2-4 weeks until an interim Town Manager can be hired.
From the minutes
“Chair Abramson moved that the Select Board appoint David Gardner as Acting Town Manager for the next 2-4 weeks until an interim Town Manager can be hired. Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
1. Mask Policy Re-Evaluation
Revise the Mask Policy to: Individuals are required to wear a mask or other cloth face covering over the nose and mouth when along the public way in the Town's Commercial Center Zoning District
Move that the Select Board vote to revise the Mask Policy to: Individuals are required to wear a mask or other cloth face covering over the nose and mouth when along the public way in the Town's Commercial Center Zoning District. This order does not apply to children under the age of 2 or any person who is unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition or is otherwise exempted by the Department of Public Health guidance. Persons not able to wear a mask due to a medical condition are not required to produce documentation of the condition. This Order is intended to supplement the requirements of the Governor's mask order, which continues to remain in place throughout the Town.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to revise the Mask Policy to: Individuals are required to wear a mask or other cloth face covering over the nose and mouth when along the public way in the Town's Commercial Center Zoning District. This order does not apply to children under the age of 2 or any person who is unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition or is otherwise exempted by the Department of Public Health guidance. Persons not able to wear a mask due to a medical condition are not required to produce documentation of the condition. This Order is intended to supplement the requirements of the Governor's mask order, which continues to remain in place throughout the Town. Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden For Discussion: Chair Abramson proposed this after consulting with the Board of Health Chair, that it has been determined that do to the public health risk that we should expand the mask mandate to 24/7 in the Town's Commercial Center Zoning District. The area will have signs posted so people know when they are entering the area. Looking for input on whether the board wishes to consider the Bas Relief and how to address people who are eating, drinking and smoking within the mask zone. Board of Health Chair Steve Katsurinis stated this change is supported by the Board of Health and if the language is approved this evening, he would present it to the Board of Health at their next meeting. The Board members discussed their individual concerns with the proposed order..” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
Add the language "24 hours 7 days a week"
Move that the Select Board add the language "24 hours 7 days a week"
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board add the language "24 hours 7 days a week" Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call DA - Aye JG - Aye RA - Aye LK - Aye LV - Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Expand the mask order to include the entire public way
Move that we expand the mask order to include the entire public way
Yes: KingNo: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, Venden
From the minutes
“Move that we expand the mask order to include the entire public way Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call DA - No JG - No RA - No LK - Yes LV - No.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Expand the current police to include the TCCZD
Move to expand the current police to include the TCCZD
From the minutes
“Move to expand the current police to include the TCCZD Motion Dave Abramson Second: John Golden DA: Aye JG: Aye RA: Aye LK: Aye LV: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Exclude the eastside commercial pier, with signage to improve people from coming on and off the pier
Move that we exclude the eastside commercial pier, with signage to improve people from coming on and off the pier.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Move that we exclude the eastside commercial pier, with signage to improve people from coming on and off the pier. DA: Aye JG: Aye RA: Aye LK: Aye LV: Aye.”
Revise the Mask Policy to: Individuals are required to wear a mask or other cloth face covering over the nose and mouth when along the public way from Bang Street to Pleasant Street and include...
Move that the Select Board vote to revise the Mask Policy to: Individuals are required to wear a mask or other cloth face covering over the nose and mouth when along the public way from Bang Street to Pleasant Street and include the Town's Commercial Center Zoning District 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Eastside Commercial Fishing Docks of McMillian pier would be excluded. This order does not apply to children under the age of 2 or any person who is unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition or is otherwise exempted by the Department of Public Health guidance. Persons not able to wear a mask due to a medical condition are not required to produce documentation of the condition. This Order is intended to supplement the requirements of the Governor's mask order, which continues to remain in place throughout the Town.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to revise the Mask Policy to: Individuals are required to wear a mask or other cloth face covering over the nose and mouth when along the public way from Bang Street to Pleasant Street and include the Town's Commercial Center Zoning District 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Eastside Commercial Fishing Docks of McMillian pier would be excluded. This order does not apply to children under the age of 2 or any person who is unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition or is otherwise exempted by the Department of Public Health guidance. Persons not able to wear a mask due to a medical condition are not required to produce documentation of the condition. This Order is intended to supplement the requirements of the Governor's mask order, which continues to remain in place throughout the Town. Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote DA: Aye JG: Aye RA: Aye LK: Aye LV: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
5. Submission of August deficit spending plan.
Approve the FY21 Deficit Spending Plan for August 2020
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the FY21 Deficit Spending Plan for August 2020
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the FY21 Deficit Spending Plan for August 2020 Motion David Abramson Second John Golden Roll Call DA - Aye JG-Aye RA - Aye LK- Aye LV - Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
6. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement - 668R Commercial Street.
Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Michael W. Santos, Personal Representative of the Estate of Christopher P. Santos, as Seller, and the Town of Provincetown, as Buyer, for the...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Michael W. Santos, Personal Representative of the Estate of Christopher P. Santos, as Seller, and the Town of Provincetown, as Buyer, for the purchase in fee simple of the approximately 12,000-square foot parcel located at 668R Commercial Street in Provincetown for a total purchase price of $300,000.00, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Agreement.
Yes: Anthony, Golden, King, VendenNo: Abramson
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Michael W. Santos, Personal Representative of the Estate of Christopher P. Santos, as Seller, and the Town of Provincetown, as Buyer, for the purchase in fee simple of the approximately 12,000-square foot parcel located at 668R Commercial Street in Provincetown for a total purchase price of $300,000.00, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Agreement. Motion: David Abramson Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote DA: No JG: Yes RA: Yes Lk: Yes LV: Yes Motion Carries.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
1. Pending Items List
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Motion: John Golden Second: Lise King Roll call vote. Roll Call DA - Aye JG-Aye RA - Aye LK- Aye LV - Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: King)
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 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 10:38 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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