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November 8, 2021
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg, Louise Venden
Absent: Robert Anthony
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Without further objection Chair David Abramson declared 00C, 00D and 00E from 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 further objection Chair David Abramson declared 00C, 00D and 00E from the consent agenda approved..”
E. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Poulin Construction, Inc. for Knowles Crossing
As Commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund (#8407), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, to approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarships to Provincetown residents graduating from...
Move the Select Board vote, as Commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund (#8407), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, to approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarships to Provincetown residents graduating from High School.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg and Louise Venden). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move the Select Board vote, as Commissioners of the Francis Scholarship Fund (#8407), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, to approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarships to Provincetown residents graduating from High School. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
As Commissioners of the Captain Joseph Oliver Scholarship Fund (#8408), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarship to a Provincetown resident...
Move that the Select Board, as Commissioners of the Captain Joseph Oliver Scholarship Fund (#8408), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarship to a Provincetown resident currently in college or graduate school.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg and Louise Venden). Showing the count only. The minutes name Robert Anthony as the seconder, but Robert Anthony is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board, as Commissioners of the Captain Joseph Oliver Scholarship Fund (#8408), pursuant to MGL C44 § 53A, approve the use of gifted funds to pay the following scholarship to a Provincetown resident currently in college or graduate school. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Sandberg)
A. Harbor Committee: Martin Risteen
Appoint Martin Risteen as an alternate on the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Martin Risteen as an alternate on the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg and Louise Venden). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Martin Risteen as an alternate on the Harbor Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
A. Approve Town Hall Bench dedication to Cape Cod Habitat Volunteers Pat Taylor and Bill Witmer - Habitat for
Approve Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod's request to dedicate a bench in front of Town Hall to Pat Taylor and Bill Witmer
Move that the Select Board vote to approve Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod's request to dedicate a bench in front of Town Hall to Pat Taylor and Bill Witmer.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg and Louise Venden). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod's request to dedicate a bench in front of Town Hall to Pat Taylor and Bill Witmer. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Leslie Sandberg VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
B. Continued discussion on proposed Select Board Policies on issuing Proclamations, letter of support or
Approve Policy Statement 2021-11-08 Policy Relating to the issuing of Proclamations, Letters of Support or Appreciation and Citations as revised
Move that the Select Board vote to approve Policy Statement 2021-11-08 Policy Relating to the issuing of Proclamations, Letters of Support or Appreciation and Citations as revised.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg and Louise Venden). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve Policy Statement 2021-11-08 Policy Relating to the issuing of Proclamations, Letters of Support or Appreciation and Citations as revised. Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
6. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: October 25, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x] with changes so noted October 25, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 25, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x] with changes so noted October 25, 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, Leslie Sandberg and Louise Venden). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 25, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x] with changes so noted October 25, 2021 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x] with changes so noted Motion: David Abramson Second: John Golden VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
7. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to Adjourn
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg and Louise Venden). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn Motion: John Golden Seconded: Leslie Sandberg VOTED In favor: 5 Oppose: 0 Abstain: 0.” (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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