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August 24, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Open the Public Hearing for the FY2021 Property Tax Rate Classification for the purpose of
Close the public comment section of the public hearing
Move that the Select Board close the public comment section of the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board close the public comment section of the public hearing. Motion David Abramson Second John Golden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Adopts/does not adopt a residential factor of "1"
Move that the Select Board adopts/does not adopt a residential factor of "1".
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopts/does not adopt a residential factor of "1". Motion David Abramson Second Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
Not to split the rate
Move that the Select Board votes to not to split the rate.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board votes to not to split the rate. Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Continue the residential exemption rate of 25%
Move that the Select Board vote to continue the residential exemption rate of 25%.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to continue the residential exemption rate of 25%. Motion David Abramson Second Louise Venden LV - The residential exemption was to help people who live here to stay here. Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
Not adopt a small commercial exemption
Move that the Select Board not adopt a small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board not adopt a small commercial exemption. Motion David Abramson Second John Golden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Continues the public hearing to the October 13, 2020 Select Board meeting
Move that the Select Board continues the public hearing to the October 13, 2020 Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board continues the public hearing to the October 13, 2020 Select Board meeting. Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
B. Joint Public Hearing with Finance Committee to hear comments from the public on the Town's
Close the public comment section of the public hearing
Move that the Select Board close the public comment section of the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board close the public comment section of the public hearing. Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
B. Discuss formation of Community Economic Stabilization and Sustainability Subcommittee
Create an Economic Stabilization and Sustainability Committee to serve as a subcommittee of the Select Board
Move that the Provincetown Select Board create an Economic Stabilization and Sustainability Committee to serve as a subcommittee of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Move that the Provincetown Select Board create an Economic Stabilization and Sustainability Committee to serve as a subcommittee of the Select Board Motion: David Abramson Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
D. Secretary to the Select Board's Annual Evaluation process
Appoint Vice Chair John Golden and Louise Venden to review the performance evaluation with the Select Board Secretary
Move that the Select Board appoint Vice Chair John Golden and Louise Venden to review the performance evaluation with the Select Board Secretary.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Vice Chair John Golden and Louise Venden to review the performance evaluation with the Select Board Secretary. Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
2. August 7, 2020 10 am Special Meeting
July 29, 2020 630pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted August 7, 2020 10 am (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
July 29, 2020 630pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted August 7, 2020 10 am (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“July 29, 2020 630pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted August 7, 2020 10 am (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted Motion David Abramson Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson)
A. Pending Items List
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 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 10:04 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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