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August 9, 2021
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: Louise Venden
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Without objection Chair Abramson declared the consent agenda approved.
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Without objection Chair Abramson declared the consent agenda approved..”
A. Visitor Services Board: Harrison Fish
Appoint Harrison Fish as an at large member of the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2022
Move that the Select Board appoint Harrison Fish as an at large member of the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony and Leslie Sandberg). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Harrison Fish as an at large member of the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2022. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden VOTED In Favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
B. Harbor Committee: Michelle Stefani
Appoint Regina Binder as a regular member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021
Move that the Select Board appoint Regina Binder as a regular member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony and Leslie Sandberg). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Regina Binder as a regular member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Motion: John Golden Second: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
Appoint Michelle Stefani as a regular member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021
Move that the Select Board appoint Michelle Stefani as a regular member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony and Leslie Sandberg). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Michelle Stefani as a regular member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Motion: John Golden Second: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
Appoint Barbara Dyett as an alternate member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021
Move that the Select Board appoint Barbara Dyett as an alternate member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony and Leslie Sandberg). Showing the count only. The minutes name Louise Venden as the seconder, but Louise Venden is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appoint Barbara Dyett as an alternate member of the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Motion: John Golden Second: Louise Venden VOTED In Favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden)
A. Curb Cut - Application by Lester Murphy Jr, on behalf of Enco Realty Inc, requesting approval to
Deny the application by Lester Murphy Jr, on behalf of Enco Realty Inc, requesting approval to install an 18-foot wide driveway on the side of the property located at 32 Bradford Street,...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to deny the application by Lester Murphy Jr, on behalf of Enco Realty Inc, requesting approval to install an 18-foot wide driveway on the side of the property located at 32 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA in order to access the property for parking. (Assessor's Map 6-4, Parcel 145/0)
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony and Leslie Sandberg). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to deny the application by Lester Murphy Jr, on behalf of Enco Realty Inc, requesting approval to install an 18-foot wide driveway on the side of the property located at 32 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA in order to access the property for parking. (Assessor's Map 6-4, Parcel 145/0) Motion: John Golden Second: Robert Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Anthony)
B. Code of Conduct -Town Manager Alex Morse
Approve the Code of Conduct for the Boards/Commissions/Committee Members as presented tonight and ask the TM to distribute to other board and committee that the select board doesn't' appoint and...
Move that the Select Board approve the Code of Conduct for the Boards/Commissions/Committee Members as presented tonight and ask the TM to distribute to other board and committee that the select board doesn't' appoint and ask them to adopt.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony and Leslie Sandberg). Showing the count only. The minutes name Louise Venden as the mover, but Louise Venden is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the Code of Conduct for the Boards/Commissions/Committee Members as presented tonight and ask the TM to distribute to other board and committee that the select board doesn't' appoint and ask them to adopt. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: In Favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (second: Sandberg)
3. July 26, 2021 6 pm Regular Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of: July 12, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted July 25, 2021 5 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted July 26, 2021 6 pm (Regular)...
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: July 12, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted July 25, 2021 5 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted July 26, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony and Leslie Sandberg). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: July 12, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted July 25, 2021 5 pm (Regular) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted July 26, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted Motion: David Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: In Favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
2. Sal's Place
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) Clause 3 for the purpose of: Clause 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) Clause 3 for the purpose of: Clause 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; 1. The Barracks 2. Sal's Place And not convene in open session after.
The roll call lists Louise Venden, but the minutes show this member as not present (Louise Venden is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) Clause 3 for the purpose of: Clause 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; 1. The Barracks 2. Sal's Place And not convene in open session after. Motion: David Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
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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