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November 1, 2021
20 recorded votes, 2 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
1. Request by Thomas DeSantis to move the Mechanic Street street sign from the Southwest corner of Mechanic
Approve the request by Thomas DeSantis to move the Mechanic Street street sign from the Southwest corner of Mechanic and Tremont to the Northwest corner of Mechanic and Tremont
Approve the request by Thomas DeSantis to move the Mechanic Street street sign from the Southwest corner of Mechanic and Tremont to the Northwest corner of Mechanic and Tremont.
From the minutes
“Approve the request by Thomas DeSantis to move the Mechanic Street street sign from the Southwest corner of Mechanic and Tremont to the Northwest corner of Mechanic and Tremont. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
2. Request by Mark Gallant to pave the portion of Point Street adjacent to Bradford Street Extension. This portion
Have the Town Manager and the Director of Public Works to work together to fix the portion of point street adjacent to Bradford Street Extension so that there is safer travel on it
Move the Select Board vote to have the Town Manager and the Director of Public Works to work together to fix the portion of point street adjacent to Bradford Street Extension so that there is safer travel on it.
From the minutes
“Move the Select Board vote to have the Town Manager and the Director of Public Works to work together to fix the portion of point street adjacent to Bradford Street Extension so that there is safer travel on it. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
Continue the public hearing on request by Mark Gallant to December 13, 2021
Move that the Select Board vote to continue the public hearing on request by Mark Gallant to December 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to continue the public hearing on request by Mark Gallant to December 13, 2021. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
3. Request by Tracy Kachtick-Anders to require Riley's to create an outlet from the Standish Street for people
Post a dedicated police office at the intersection of Standish Street and Bradford Street, work with CVS to put up oneway signage along the building, and for the police department to conduct a...
Move that the Select Board vote to post a dedicated police office at the intersection of Standish Street and Bradford Street, work with CVS to put up oneway signage along the building, and for the police department to conduct a study of the traffic flow from Nov 15th to March 1st.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to post a dedicated police office at the intersection of Standish Street and Bradford Street, work with CVS to put up oneway signage along the building, and for the police department to conduct a study of the traffic flow from Nov 15th to March 1st. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
4. Request by Emmett Catanese to remove the 3 hour time limit on the parking spaces along Alden Street and
Assign 5 of the parking spots along Alden Street to be 24 hour spots
Move that the Select Board assign 5 of the parking spots along Alden Street to be 24 hour spots.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board assign 5 of the parking spots along Alden Street to be 24 hour spots. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
6. Request by Lynn Hartness to install a handicapped parking space on Commercial Street adjacent to 1 Conway
Approve the staff recommendation to move the handicap space from 552 Commercial Street after notice to abutters
Move that the Select Board approve the staff recommendation to move the handicap space from 552 Commercial Street after notice to abutters. Motion: Second
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the staff recommendation to move the handicap space from 552 Commercial Street after notice to abutters. Motion: Second: Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.”
7. Request by Michael Perry to restrict commercial traffic on Court Street. To restrict right turns from Cudworth
Have the DPW Director through the Town Manager measure the no parking space at the corner of Cudworth and Court Street and adjust as they see fit and paint no parking in that area
Move to have the DPW Director through the Town Manager measure the no parking space at the corner of Cudworth and Court Street and adjust as they see fit and paint no parking in that area.
From the minutes
“Move to have the DPW Director through the Town Manager measure the no parking space at the corner of Cudworth and Court Street and adjust as they see fit and paint no parking in that area. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
8. Request by Christopher Mathison to allocate two parking spaces in the West End Parking Lot for additional
Recommend that the staff works with the Bicycle Committee to place additional racks next to the current rack
Move that the Select Board recommend that the staff works with the Bicycle Committee to place additional racks next to the current rack.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board recommend that the staff works with the Bicycle Committee to place additional racks next to the current rack. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
9. Request by Christopher Mathison to expand the authorized times of close Commercial Street to vehicle traffic
Retain the existing closure of commercial and refuse to expand the authorize time as proposed in the proposal
Move that the Select Board vote to retain the existing closure of commercial and refuse to expand the authorize time as proposed in the proposal.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to retain the existing closure of commercial and refuse to expand the authorize time as proposed in the proposal. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
10. Request by Christopher Mathison to provide a shared bike lane on Winthrop Street from Commercial Street to
Deny proposal: Request by Christopher Mathison to provide a shared bike lane on Winthrop Street from Commercial Street to
Move that the Select Board deny proposal.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board deny proposal. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
11. Request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel to install illuminated speed limit signs on Standish Street
Deny request: Request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel to install illuminated speed limit signs on Standish Street
Move that the Select Board deny request
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board deny request Motion: John Golden Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
12. Request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel enforce speed limits on Standish Street and Cemetery Road.
Deny request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel enforce speed limits on Standish Street and Cemetery Road
Move that the Select Board deny request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel enforce speed limits on Standish Street and Cemetery Road.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board deny request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel enforce speed limits on Standish Street and Cemetery Road. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
13. Request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel to paint "SLOW" and "SPEED LIMIT 15 MPH" on Standish
Direct staff to paint Slow on Standish and Cemetery Road as discussed
Move that the Select Board to direct staff to paint Slow on Standish and Cemetery Road as discussed.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board to direct staff to paint Slow on Standish and Cemetery Road as discussed. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
14. Request by Robert Visconti to remove the public parking space in front of 40 Pleasant Street.
Direct the Town Manager to do further study of the parking spot and the size of Pleasant Street and incident where public safety had difficulties and return with information on December 13, 2021
Move that the Select Board vote to direct the Town Manager to do further study of the parking spot and the size of Pleasant Street and incident where public safety had difficulties and return with information on December 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to direct the Town Manager to do further study of the parking spot and the size of Pleasant Street and incident where public safety had difficulties and return with information on December 13, 2021. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
15. Request by Eric Cordes and David Gural to add an additional sign at the end of Standish Street which indicates
Approve the request: Request by Eric Cordes and David Gural to add an additional sign at the end of Standish Street which indicates
Move that the Select Board approve the request.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the request. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
16. Request by Joachim Sandbichler to create a marked loading zone/no parking area in from 328 Commercial
Deny request: Request by Joachim Sandbichler to create a marked loading zone/no parking area in from 328 Commercial
Move that the Select Board deny request
Yes: Anthony, GoldenAbstained: Sandberg, Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board deny request Motion: Robert Anthony Second: John Golden Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Abstain Louise Venden: Abstain John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Anthony, second: Golden)
17. Request by the Transportation Coordinator to change the two metered parking spaces on Bradford Street
Remove meters and numbers and add to passport parking
Move that the Select Board remove meters and numbers and add to passport parking.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board remove meters and numbers and add to passport parking. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
18. Request by the Transportation Coordinator to make Aunt Sukey's Way a Resident Permit Parking Only Street
Make Aunt Sukey's Way a resident permit parking street and amend 4-9-1 to reflect
Move that the Select Board make Aunt Sukey's Way a resident permit parking street and amend 4-9-1 to reflect
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board make Aunt Sukey's Way a resident permit parking street and amend 4-9-1 to reflect Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
20. Request by the Transportation Coordinator to eliminate the commercial permit surcharge from the fee structure.
Approve the request: Request by the Transportation Coordinator to eliminate the commercial permit surcharge from the fee structure.
Move that the Select Board approve the request.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the request. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye John Golden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, 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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