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December 14, 2020
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Curb Cut - Continued from October 26, 2020 - Application by Lyn Plummer, requesting approval to
Approve to install an 18-foot wide driveway on the front of the property located at 509 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA according to Option 2 of the plan submitted by Coutuit. (Assessor's Map...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve to install an 18-foot wide driveway on the front of the property located at 509 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA according to Option 2 of the plan submitted by Coutuit. (Assessor's Map 15-1, Parcel 15-0-R) and include a vegetated buffer with plantings of substantial size to the right of the driveway, to the property line, up to house and to the street. No parking is to be allowed in the vegetation area.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve to install an 18-foot wide driveway on the front of the property located at 509 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA according to Option 2 of the plan submitted by Coutuit. (Assessor's Map 15-1, Parcel 15-0-R) and include a vegetated buffer with plantings of substantial size to the right of the driveway, to the property line, up to house and to the street. No parking is to be allowed in the vegetation area. Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
B. Economic Development Permit 20-2005 -Brewhouse, 212-214 Commercial, by Ben deRuyter (owner),
Rescind EDP 18-04, AND in its place approve Economic Development Permit 20-2005 for Ben deRuyter (owner) on behalf of Brewhouse based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the...
Move that the Select Board vote to rescind EDP 18-04, AND in its place approve Economic Development Permit 20-2005 for Ben deRuyter (owner) on behalf of Brewhouse based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as revised.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to rescind EDP 18-04, AND in its place approve Economic Development Permit 20-2005 for Ben deRuyter (owner) on behalf of Brewhouse based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as revised. Motion: David Abramson Second: Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson)
B. Discuss and approve expenditures from the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund: Equipment and
Pursuant to section 10(b) of An Act Relative to Municipal Governance During the COVID-19 Emergency, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 (the Act). to approve the transfer of money from the Emergency...
Move that the Select Board vote pursuant to section 10(b) of An Act Relative to Municipal Governance During the COVID-19 Emergency, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 (the Act). to approve the transfer of money from the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund for the purpose of: 1. COVID -19 Equipment and supplies for the New Ambulance in the amount of $30,504.33, and 2. Pay on Foot Kiosk Infrastructure upgrade, to include the POF equipment, voice annunciators and generators at the MPL and Grace Hall parking lots in the amount of $194,652.47.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote pursuant to section 10(b) of An Act Relative to Municipal Governance During the COVID-19 Emergency, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 (the Act). to approve the transfer of money from the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund for the purpose of: 1. COVID -19 Equipment and supplies for the New Ambulance in the amount of $30,504.33, and 2. Pay on Foot Kiosk Infrastructure upgrade, to include the POF equipment, voice annunciators and generators at the MPL and Grace Hall parking lots in the amount of $194,652.47. Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
C. Review, discuss and adopt Childcare Voucher Application
Approve the Childcare voucher application as amended, amendments include removing request for financial support to house hold, removal driver license from proof of residence and be replace with...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Childcare voucher application as amended, amendments include removing request for financial support to house hold, removal driver license from proof of residence and be replace with rental license.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Childcare voucher application as amended, amendments include removing request for financial support to house hold, removal driver license from proof of residence and be replace with rental license. Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
E. Discuss explanation of Free COVID-19 Testing - Requested by Louise Venden
Draft an official letter to support the efforts of Senator Cyr and Representative Peake to request more funding for testing for the lower cape
Move that the Select Board draft an official letter to support the efforts of Senator Cyr and Representative Peake to request more funding for testing for the lower cape.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board draft an official letter to support the efforts of Senator Cyr and Representative Peake to request more funding for testing for the lower cape. Motion: Lise King Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: King, second: Golden)
4. November 23, 2020 6 pm
Approve the minutes of: October 23, 20206 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x] with changes so noted November 2, 2020 5 pm (Traffic) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted November 9, 2020 6 pm...
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 23, 20206 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x] with changes so noted November 2, 2020 5 pm (Traffic) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted November 9, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted November 23, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 23, 20206 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x] with changes so noted November 2, 2020 5 pm (Traffic) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted November 9, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted November 23, 2020 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted Motion: David Abramson Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
7. Select Board Closing Matters - Topics to Include but not limited to
Adjourn the meeting
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 9:19 pm
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair David Abramson motioned to adjourn without objection Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 9:19 pm.” (Motion: Abramson)
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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