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March 22, 2021
11 recorded votes, 3 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
F. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A Section 5, to submit the attached proposed Zoning
00B to item 4H: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A Section 5, to submit the attached proposed Zoning
Chair Abramson moved 00B to item 4H
From the minutes
“Chair Abramson moved 00B to item 4H Without objection Chair David Abramson waived the reading of the consent items after removing 00B and without further objection moved to approve. 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. Provincetown Public Pier Corporations: Beau Gribbin, Max Cliggott-Perlt, Robert Davis, Clinton
Appoint David Colton as a member of the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2025
Move that the Select Board appoint David Colton as a member of the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2025. Move that the Select Board appoint Beau Gribbin as a member of the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2022.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint David Colton as a member of the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2025. Move that the Select Board appoint Beau Gribbin as a member of the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2022. Motion: Louise Venden 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: Venden, second: King)
A. Proclaim Friday April 2, 2021 as Charlie Sumner Day in recognition of his many contributions
Proclaim Friday, April 2, 2021 Charles Sumner Day
Move that the Select Board vote to proclaim Friday, April 2, 2021 Charles Sumner Day.
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to proclaim Friday, April 2, 2021 Charles Sumner Day. Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)
B. Budget amendments - Presented by Interim Town Manager Charlie Sumner
Adopt the Town Manager's revised recommended budget for Division 1 in the amount of $ 916,847
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's revised recommended budget for Division 1 in the amount of $ 916,847. Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's revised recommended budget for Division 2 in the amount of $ 12,271,738. Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 3 in the amount of $ 7,443,505.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's revised recommended budget for Division 1 in the amount of $ 916,847. And Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's revised recommended budget for Division 2 in the amount of $ 12,271,738. And Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended budget for Division 3 in the amount of $ 7,443,505. 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)
C. Insertion of Articles for the Annual Town Meeting
Asked David Gardner and Town Counsel work on a warrant article that would create an advisory board that is attached to the PPPC that would allow for input from stakeholders and pier services
Move that the Select Board asked David Gardner and Town Counsel work on a warrant article that would create an advisory board that is attached to the PPPC that would allow for input from stakeholders and pier services.
Yes: Anthony, Golden, King, VendenNo: Abramson
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board asked David Gardner and Town Counsel work on a warrant article that would create an advisory board that is attached to the PPPC that would allow for input from stakeholders and pier services. Motion Louise Venden Second John Golden Chair David Abramson: No Chair John Golden: Yes Member Robert Anthony: Yes Lise King: Yes Louise Venden: Yes Motion passes 4-1-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
Insert the following articles, as presented by David Gardner, into the May 1, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOVE that the Select Board vote to insert the following articles, as presented by David Gardner, into the May 1, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to insert the following articles, as presented by David Gardner, into the May 1, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
D. Consideration of changes to the Marijuana Community Host Agreements - Assistant Town
Amend the standard host agreement to reflect the change to how voluntary contributions are made and to direct the Town Manager to renegotiate the Host Agreements
Move that the Select Board vote to amend the standard host agreement to reflect the change to how voluntary contributions are made and to direct the Town Manager to renegotiate the Host Agreements.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to amend the standard host agreement to reflect the change to how voluntary contributions are made and to direct the Town Manager to renegotiate the Host Agreements. Motion: Louise Venden 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: Venden, second: Golden)
E. Discuss the Establishment of Resilient Fund of Provincetown - Requested by Lise King
Postpone the creation of a "Resilient Provincetown Fund" until further information can be gathered from existing nonprofit organizations from the Health Department and from other sources about...
Move that the Select Board postpone the creation of a "Resilient Provincetown Fund" until further information can be gathered from existing nonprofit organizations from the Health Department and from other sources about needs and also how this might be managed in meeting those needs through our organizations.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board postpone the creation of a "Resilient Provincetown Fund" until further information can be gathered from existing nonprofit organizations from the Health Department and from other sources about needs and also how this might be managed in meeting those needs through our organizations. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
5. March 10, 2021 5 pm Special Meeting
Approve the minutes of: February 22, 2021 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 24, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 25, 2021 5...
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: February 22, 2021 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 24, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 25, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted March 1, 20215 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted March 10, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: February 22, 2021 6 pm (Regular)[ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 24, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted February 25, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted March 1, 20215 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted March 10, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted 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)
8. Executive Session - Vote to go into Executive Session - MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 2 for the purpose of
Go into executive session
Clause 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. AFSCME Contract Negotiations.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Clause 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. AFSCME Contract Negotiations. Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.”
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Abramson motioned to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Chair Abramson motioned to adjourn. Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (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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