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October 26, 2020
11 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Lise King stepped aside (recused) for consent item D.
- Louise Venden left the meeting at 9:23 pm.
Every vote, in order
F. Appoint Alexander Williams as the alternate member to the Representative to Board of Delegates of the
As Commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund (#8408), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, to approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarships as recommended by the Scholarship and...
Item D - Move that the Select Board vote, as Commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund (#8408), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, to approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarships as recommended by the Scholarship and Trust Administration Committee:$3,500.00 to Mary Burns, $1,000.00 to Mackenzie Edwards, $3,500.00 to Brenden Kaeselau, $3,500.00 to Nathan Balk King and $1,000.00 to Katarzyna Sapinska
Lise King stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Item D - Move that the Select Board vote, as Commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund (#8408), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, to approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarships as recommended by the Scholarship and Trust Administration Committee:$3,500.00 to Mary Burns, $1,000.00 to Mackenzie Edwards, $3,500.00 to Brenden Kaeselau, $3,500.00 to Nathan Balk King and $1,000.00 to Katarzyna Sapinska Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
A. Water and Sewer Board: Steven Fossella
Steven Fossella appoint as an alternate member of the Water and Sewer Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2020
Move that the Select Board Steven Fossella appoint as an alternate member of the Water and Sewer Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board Steven Fossella appoint as an alternate member of the Water and Sewer Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2020. Motion: David Abramson Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
B. Economic Stabilization and Sustainability Subcommittee
Appoint all the applicants as a member of the Economic Stabilization and Sustainability Subcommittee with a term to expire on April 20, 20201
Move that the Select Board appoint all the applicants as a member of the Economic Stabilization and Sustainability Subcommittee with a term to expire on April 20, 20201.
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint all the applicants as a member of the Economic Stabilization and Sustainability Subcommittee with a term to expire on April 20, 20201. Motion: Louise Venden Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
A. Curb Cut -application by Lyn Plummer, requesting approval to install an 18-foot wide
Continue the curb cut public hearing until November 9, 2020
Move that the Select Board vote to continue the curb cut public hearing until November 9, 2020.
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, GoldenNo: VendenAbstained: King
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to continue the curb cut public hearing until November 9, 2020. Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Abstain Louise Venden: No..” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
A. Joint Meeting with the VSB
Approve $116,007 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the FY2021 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board
Move that the Select Board vote to approve $116,007 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the FY2021 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board.
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, KingNo: Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve $116,007 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the FY2021 Tourism Event and Matching Marketing Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board. Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Adjourn the meeting 7:22 VSB Roll Call Vote Regina Cassidy Andrea Sawyer David Wilson Steven Hooper Susan Avellar Erik Borg David Burbank B. Police Quarterly Operational Report - Police Chief Jim...
Motion to Adjourn the meeting 7:22 VSB Roll Call Vote Regina Cassidy Andrea Sawyer David Wilson Steven Hooper Susan Avellar Erik Borg David Burbank B. Police Quarterly Operational Report - Police Chief Jim Golden Police Chief Jim Golden presented his quarterly police report. The Board thanked the chief for his presentation. C. Presentation of the Long-Term Finance Forecast - Finance Director Josee Young Finance Director Josee Young presented the Long-Term Finance Forecast. The Town is continuing with its conservative budgeting and forecasting. She was able to show the actual live results and interactive charts on OpenGov. The Board thanked Josee for her presentation and discussed their concerns about future budgets including addressing climate changes and process envision to spend new revenues. D. Discuss Town Manger Ad and Brochure - Chair David Abramson Chair Abramson asked if the board had any questions or changes that they felt they would like to see to the ad or brochure. Select Board Member Venden asked for a change of the word "expert". Select Board King asked if it was possible to add something to the brochure that would include explaining the diversity of the Town. Move that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's Position Profile with the change to the word expert to adept.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn the meeting 7:22 VSB Roll Call Vote Regina Cassidy Andrea Sawyer David Wilson Steven Hooper Susan Avellar Erik Borg David Burbank B. Police Quarterly Operational Report - Police Chief Jim Golden Police Chief Jim Golden presented his quarterly police report. The Board thanked the chief for his presentation. C. Presentation of the Long-Term Finance Forecast - Finance Director Josee Young Finance Director Josee Young presented the Long-Term Finance Forecast. The Town is continuing with its conservative budgeting and forecasting. She was able to show the actual live results and interactive charts on OpenGov. The Board thanked Josee for her presentation and discussed their concerns about future budgets including addressing climate changes and process envision to spend new revenues. D. Discuss Town Manger Ad and Brochure - Chair David Abramson Chair Abramson asked if the board had any questions or changes that they felt they would like to see to the ad or brochure. Select Board Member Venden asked for a change of the word "expert". Select Board King asked if it was possible to add something to the brochure that would include explaining the diversity of the Town. Move that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's Position Profile with the change to the word expert to adept. Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
E. Discuss increase size of Town Manager Search Committee form 5 members to 7 members
Increase the membership of the Town Manager Search Committee appointed at our October 13 meeting by 2 (two) members at large and the consideration of applicants be limited to those applied for the...
Move that the Select Board increase the membership of the Town Manager Search Committee appointed at our October 13 meeting by 2 (two) members at large and the consideration of applicants be limited to those applied for the Select Board October 13 meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board increase the membership of the Town Manager Search Committee appointed at our October 13 meeting by 2 (two) members at large and the consideration of applicants be limited to those applied for the Select Board October 13 meeting. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Lise King Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)
Appoint Ngina Lythcott as a member on the Town Manager's Search Committee Lise King John Golden
Move that the Select Board appoint Ngina Lythcott as a member on the Town Manager's Search Committee Lise King John Golden
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Ngina Lythcott as a member on the Town Manager's Search Committee Lise King John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.”
Appoint Elaine Anderson as a member on the Town Manager's Search Committee John Golden Lise King
Move that the Select Board appoint Elaine Anderson as a member on the Town Manager's Search Committee John Golden Lise King
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, KingNo: VendenThe minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Elaine Anderson as a member on the Town Manager's Search Committee John Golden Lise King Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: No.”
4. October 1, 2020 3 pm
Approve the minutes of: August 21, 2020 10:30 am (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 14, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 28, 2020...
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 21, 2020 10:30 am (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 14, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 28, 2020 6pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted October 1, 2020 3pm (Special) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 21, 2020 10:30 am (Special) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 14, 2020 6pm (Regular) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 28, 2020 6pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted October 1, 2020 3pm (Special) [ x] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: David Abramson John Golden Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye 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 9:30 pm
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted. Louise Venden had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 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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