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March 1, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Lise King, Louise Venden
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Lise King joined at 5:02 pm and Louise Venden at 5:08 pm.
Every vote, in order
1. Overall FY2022 Budget
Adopt the Town Manager's Recommended budget for Division 1 in the amount of $904, 847
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's Recommended budget for Division 1 in the amount of $904, 847
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's Recommended budget for Division 1 in the amount of $904, 847 Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King For Discussion Louise Venden - Is this division where we would suggest adding money into the budget for a communication expert? Interim Town Manager - I believe you have the mechanisms in place to accomplish this when the new Town Manager begins. Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 2 in the amount of $12,261,738
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 2 in the amount of $12,261,738.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 2 in the amount of $12,261,738. Motion: David Abramson Second: John Golden Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 3 in the amount of $7,433,505
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 3 in the amount of $7,433,505.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 3 in the amount of $7,433,505. Motion David Abramson Second Robert Anthony For Discussion Lise King - Were there any shortfalls in the budget due to the pandemic that appears in either the Health department budget or the public safety budgets? Interim Town Manager Charlie Sumner - we received CARES ACT funding to help offset costs and we have also submitted applications for reimbursement. Vice Chair John Golden asked for a brief synopsis on the large increases. Finance Director/Assistant Town Manager Josee Young reviewed with the Board the changes that occurred to create the larger % increases. Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
Adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 5 in the amount of $3,928,562
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 5 in the amount of $3,928,562.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 5 in the amount of $3,928,562. Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 5 in the amount of $1,035,033
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 5 in the amount of $1,035,033.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 5 in the amount of $1,035,033. Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Recommend the FY2022 Provincetown Public School budget
Move that the Select Board vote to recommend the FY2022 Provincetown Public School budget.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to recommend the FY2022 Provincetown Public School budget. Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
Adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Water Enterprise Fund in the amount of $2,625,704
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Water Enterprise Fund in the amount of $2,625,704
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Water Enterprise Fund in the amount of $2,625,704 Motion David Abramson Second Robert Anthony Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
Adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Wastewater Fund in the amount of $4,263, 227
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Wastewater Fund in the amount of $4,263, 227.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Wastewater Fund in the amount of $4,263, 227. Motion David Abramson Second Robert Anthony Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)
Adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan Give Year Plan as presented
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan Give Year Plan as presented.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan Give Year Plan as presented. Motion David Abramson Second Lise King Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
2. Transmit FY2022 Budget to the Finance Committee - Votes May Occur
Transmit the FY2022 Budget: Division 1: $904,847, Division 2: $12,261,738, Division 3: $7,433,505, Division 4: $3,928,562, and Division 5: $1,035,033, for a total amount of $ 25,573,685, with...
Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2022 Budget: Division 1: $904,847, Division 2: $12,261,738, Division 3: $7,433,505, Division 4: $3,928,562, and Division 5: $1,035,033, for a total amount of $ 25,573,685, with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2022 Budget: Division 1: $904,847, Division 2: $12,261,738, Division 3: $7,433,505, Division 4: $3,928,562, and Division 5: $1,035,033, for a total amount of $ 25,573,685, with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review. Motion David Abramson Second Louise Venden Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
Transmit the FY2021 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $7,709,459 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review
Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2021 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $7,709,459 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2021 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $7,709,459 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review. Motion David Abramson Second John Golden Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
3. Visitor Services Board - 5 Year Plan - Votes May Occur
Approve the FY 2022 Tourism 5 Year Financial Forecast as [submitted][revised] and to refer an article to the May Annual Town Meeting to fund the Visitor Services Board FY2022 Tourism Fund in the...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the FY 2022 Tourism 5 Year Financial Forecast as [submitted][revised] and to refer an article to the May Annual Town Meeting to fund the Visitor Services Board FY2022 Tourism Fund in the amount of $ 915,000.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the FY 2022 Tourism 5 Year Financial Forecast as [submitted][revised] and to refer an article to the May Annual Town Meeting to fund the Visitor Services Board FY2022 Tourism Fund in the amount of $ 915,000. Motion David Abramson Second Louise Venden Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
4. Executive Session - Clause 2
Adjourn Motion: David A
Motion to adjourn Motion: David A
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Motion: David A Second Lise King Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Member Robert Anthony: Aye Member Lise King: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (second: King)
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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