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September 27, 2021
6 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Golden, Robert Anthony, Leslie Sandberg, Louise Venden
Absent: David Abramson
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Without objection Vice Chair Golden 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 Vice Chair Golden declared the consent agenda approved.”
2. Select Board Member's Opening Statements - Five (5) minutes maximum.
Appoint Louise Venden, Town Manager Alex Morse, FINCOM Chair Mark Bjorstrom and Finance Director Josee Young to take a look at how we are going to format the budget this year to have an agenda...
Move to appoint Louise Venden, Town Manager Alex Morse, FINCOM Chair Mark Bjorstrom and Finance Director Josee Young to take a look at how we are going to format the budget this year to have an agenda item so we can discuss it.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Move to appoint Louise Venden, Town Manager Alex Morse, FINCOM Chair Mark Bjorstrom and Finance Director Josee Young to take a look at how we are going to format the budget this year to have an agenda item so we can discuss it. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg For discussion: Robert Anthony - I am willing to vote to have an agenda item but this is the TM's budget. Leslie Sandberg - just for clarification, this is just how the budget is presented. Louise Venden - Yes, this would be a presentation to Select Board and the Finance Committee to format how it is presented to the Board and FINCOM John Golden - I am agree with Bobby that I am ok with having an agenda item for us to discuss it. Bobby Anthony - is there mechanism already in place that guide the budget process. Alex Morse - Yes, that is spelled out in the charter, I think what Louise is talking about, is the format that is presented to the Select Board. Louise Venden - I saw this as a way to communicate more clearly. Motion with drawl. Robert Anthony - No comment. John Golden - No Comment. 3. Appointment: A. Visitor Services Board - Anna Meads Anna Meads discussed with the Board her background and why she feels she would benefit serving on the Visitors Services Board. The Select Board decided not to appoint and wait to see if more applicants are received. B. Provincetown Public Pier Corporation.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
B. Presentation on Town owned Properties - Town Manager Alex Morse and Assistant Town Manager
Direct the Town Manager and Staff to reach out all licenses business in Provincetown for the purpose of finding out what the housing needs are for their seasonal workers for the 2022 summer season
Move that the Select Board direct the Town Manager and Staff to reach out all licenses business in Provincetown for the purpose of finding out what the housing needs are for their seasonal workers for the 2022 summer season. The information should include the name of the business and how many of their workers needs housing and the length of time that housing is needed. This information gathered should be completed and presented by the Town Manager to the Select Board at the October 12th meeting in advance of the housing workshop.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct the Town Manager and Staff to reach out all licenses business in Provincetown for the purpose of finding out what the housing needs are for their seasonal workers for the 2022 summer season. The information should include the name of the business and how many of their workers needs housing and the length of time that housing is needed. This information gathered should be completed and presented by the Town Manager to the Select Board at the October 12th meeting in advance of the housing workshop. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Vote In favor: 4 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
6. Minutes
Approve the minutes of: August 23, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 13, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 23, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 13, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 23, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted September 13, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote In favor: 4 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
8. Executive Session - Vote to go into Executive Session - MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 3 for the purpose of
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) Clause 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) 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 and to not convene in open session thereafter.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A Section 21 (a) 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 and to not convene in open session thereafter. Roll Call Vote: John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.”
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to adjourn.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (John Golden, Robert Anthony, Leslie Sandberg and Louise Venden). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Motion Louise Venden Second Leslie Sandberg VOTED In Favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, 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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