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October 13, 2020
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Town Manager's Search Committee: Lou Mahr, Richard Murray, Lorrie "Lee" Ash, Maria Marelli,
Appoint all those who were interviewed tonight
Move that the Select Board appoint all those who were interviewed tonight.
Yes: King, VendenNo: Abramson, Anthony, Golden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint all those who were interviewed tonight. Motion: Lise King Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson - No Vice Chair John Golden - No Robert Anthony - No Lise King - Yes Louise Venden - Yes.” (Motion: King, second: Venden)
Appoint Rich Murray, David Wilson and Mark Bjorstrom as members of the Town Manager's Search Committee
Move that the Select Board appoint Rich Murray, David Wilson and Mark Bjorstrom as members of the Town Manager's Search Committee.
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, GoldenNo: VendenAbstained: King
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Rich Murray, David Wilson and Mark Bjorstrom as members of the Town Manager's Search Committee. Motion: Robert Anthony Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Abstain Louise Venden: No. Motion passes.” (Motion: Anthony, second: Golden)
A. Continued Public Hearing from August 24, 2020- FY2021 Property Tax Rate Classification for
Acknowledge, pursuant to the requirements for submission of Department of Revenue form LA-5, that they have been informed of the following information relative to the FY 2021 property tax: 1
Move that the Select Board. acknowledge, pursuant to the requirements for submission of Department of Revenue form LA-5, that they have been informed of the following information relative to the FY 2021 property tax: 1. The FY' 2021 Excess Levy Capacity
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board. acknowledge, pursuant to the requirements for submission of Department of Revenue form LA-5, that they have been informed of the following information relative to the FY 2021 property tax: 1. The FY' 2021 Excess Levy Capacity Motion David Abramson Second Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson - Yes Vice Chair John Golden - Yes Robert Anthony - Yes Lise King - Yes Louise Venden - Yes.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
B. Curb Cut -application by William Roger, II to install an 18-foot wide driveway on the front of
Approve the application by William Rogers, II to install a 14-foot-wide driveway on the front of the property located at 452 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA in order to access the property for...
Move that the Select Board approve the application by William Rogers, II to install a 14-foot-wide driveway on the front of the property located at 452 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA in order to access the property for parking. (Assessor's Map 12-4, Parcel 42) with the following conditions: 1. As shown on the proposed plan the bicycle rack must be placed as show on the plan. 2. The picket fence will be extended to 12 feet and will also have an L return. The L return shall go far enough to make the bicycle rack area 8-foot-wide from the house to the fence. 3. No motor vehicles may be parked in the bicycle planting area. 4. The plantings must be at least 2-foot-tall behind the picket fence and bicycle rack area. 5. To be shown 2 tandem parking and no side by side parking is permitted. 6. Work must be completed within 3 months of issuance of permit.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the application by William Rogers, II to install a 14-foot-wide driveway on the front of the property located at 452 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA in order to access the property for parking. (Assessor's Map 12-4, Parcel 42) with the following conditions: 1. As shown on the proposed plan the bicycle rack must be placed as show on the plan. 2. The picket fence will be extended to 12 feet and will also have an L return. The L return shall go far enough to make the bicycle rack area 8-foot-wide from the house to the fence. 3. No motor vehicles may be parked in the bicycle planting area. 4. The plantings must be at least 2-foot-tall behind the picket fence and bicycle rack area. 5. To be shown 2 tandem parking and no side by side parking is permitted. 6. Work must be completed within 3 months of issuance of permit. Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Yes Louise Venden: Yes.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
B. Discuss Extending Commercial Street Parking Ban Past October 31, 2020
Interim Town Manager Charles Sumner request the Select Board vote to extend the Commercial Street parking ban past October 31, 2020
Interim Town Manager Charles Sumner request the Select Board vote to extend the Commercial Street parking ban past October 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“Interim Town Manager Charles Sumner request the Select Board vote to extend the Commercial Street parking ban past October 31, 2020. Motion: John Golden Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson - Yes Vice Chair John Golden - Yes Robert Anthony - Yes Lise King - Yes Louise Venden - Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
D. Discuss Town Manager's Salary Range
Authorize the Executive Search Consultant to advertise the Town Manager's compensation package with an annual salary range of $175,000 - $195,000 commensurate with qualifications
Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Executive Search Consultant to advertise the Town Manager's compensation package with an annual salary range of $175,000 - $195,000 commensurate with qualifications. An attractive benefits package, including health and retirement plans, is part of the Town Manager's total compensation. Residency within Provincetown is required. The Town is prepared to negotiate a housing allowance as part of the compensation package.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Executive Search Consultant to advertise the Town Manager's compensation package with an annual salary range of $175,000 - $195,000 commensurate with qualifications. An attractive benefits package, including health and retirement plans, is part of the Town Manager's total compensation. Residency within Provincetown is required. The Town is prepared to negotiate a housing allowance as part of the compensation package. Motion: Lise King Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson - Yes Vice Chair John Golden - Yes Robert Anthony - Yes Lise King - Yes Louise Venden - Yes.” (Motion: King, second: Golden)
A. Pending Items List
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 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 10:14 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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