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Provincetown Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

April 26, 2021

8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Lise King, Louise Venden

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Consent Agenda

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Without objection Chair David Abramson waived the reading of the consent items and without further objection moved to approve.

From the minutes

“Without objection Chair David Abramson waived the reading of the consent items 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

A. Bicycle Committee - Alexander Toller & Christopher Mathieson

Appoint Christopher Mathieson as a regular member of the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board appoint Christopher Mathieson as a regular member of the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2021.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board appoint Christopher Mathieson as a regular member of the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2021. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Alexander Toller as an alternate member of the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board appoint Alexander Toller as an alternate member of the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2021.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board appoint Alexander Toller as an alternate member of the Bicycle Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2021. Motion: David Abramson 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: Abramson, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

B. Provincetown Business Guild's Representative on the Visitor Services Board - Bob Sanborn

Appoint Robert Sanborn as the Provincetown Business Guild's representative on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Sanborn as the Provincetown Business Guild's representative on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Sanborn as the Provincetown Business Guild's representative on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

A. Temporary Use of Town Property - Saki request to expand outdoor seating onto town hall lawn.

Approve the temporary outdoor dining on Town Land application by Steven Schnitzev on behalf of Saki LLC., subject to the attach Temporary License For Use of Property For Outdoor Dining drafted to...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Move that the Select Board vote to approve the temporary outdoor dining on Town Land application by Steven Schnitzev on behalf of Saki LLC., subject to the attach Temporary License For Use of Property For Outdoor Dining drafted to form by Town Counsel and according to the attached plan with the provision that fencing shall be of the rope and bollard type and the lighting be similar to lighting used at Saki's in the outdoor tables and that there would be a condition that the lawn would be restored at the end of the season.

Yes: Anthony, Golden, King, VendenNo: Abramson

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the temporary outdoor dining on Town Land application by Steven Schnitzev on behalf of Saki LLC., subject to the attach Temporary License For Use of Property For Outdoor Dining drafted to form by Town Counsel and according to the attached plan with the provision that fencing shall be of the rope and bollard type and the lighting be similar to lighting used at Saki's in the outdoor tables and that there would be a condition that the lawn would be restored at the end of the season. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Lise King Roll Call Chair David Abramson: no Vice Chair John Golden: yes Member Robert Anthony: yes Member Lise King: yes Member Louise Venden: yes.” (Motion: Venden, second: King)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

D. Discuss proposal on name change from Wampanoag group - Requested Lise King

Direct the TM to reissue the solicitation of price quotations for consulting services to advise the town on indigenous projects and execute the contract and refer this request to that consultant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Move that Select Board direct the TM to reissue the solicitation of price quotations for consulting services to advise the town on indigenous projects and execute the contract and refer this request to that consultant.

The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.

From the minutes

“Move that Select Board direct the TM to reissue the solicitation of price quotations for consulting services to advise the town on indigenous projects and execute the contract and refer this request to that consultant. Motion: David Abramson Second: Lise King Member Lise King gave an update on the indigenous consultant and suggested going out to solicited quotes. Town Manager Alex Morse also suggested going out to bid again. The Board supports moving forward with looking for another consultant. Roll Call.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2. April 12, 2021 6 PM Regular Meeting

Approve the minutes of: April 08, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted April 12, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: April 08, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted April 12, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: April 08, 2021 5 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted April 12, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: David Abramson 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: Abramson, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

8. Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, Section 21(a), Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8 for the purposes of

Go into executive session

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

(Votes May be taken)Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 - To consider the approval and/or release of Executive Session Minutes and not to convene in open session after.

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.

From the minutes

“(Votes May be taken)Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 - To consider the approval and/or release of Executive Session Minutes and not to convene in open session after. Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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