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June 27, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg, Louise Venden
Absent: Robert Anthony
Every vote, in order
O. Approve the contract amendment between the Town of Provincetown and Environmental Partners in the amount of
Approve the service contract by Arden Engineering Constructions, LLC., subjected to the hourly compensation rate in Exhibit B to cover cost associated with the associated with the municipal...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the service contract by Arden Engineering Constructions, LLC., subjected to the hourly compensation rate in Exhibit B to cover cost associated with the associated with the municipal outdoor area lighting (streetlighting maintenance).
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the service contract by Arden Engineering Constructions, LLC., subjected to the hourly compensation rate in Exhibit B to cover cost associated with the associated with the municipal outdoor area lighting (streetlighting maintenance). Motion: David Abramson Roll Call Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair Golden: Aye Member Leslie Sandberg: Aye Member Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson)
C. Joint Meeting with Water & Sewer Board and Board of Health: Sewer Expansion Update --- Board of Health
Authorize the Sewer Team to proceed with applications to USDA for $31 Million and SRF for $13.5 Million
MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize the Sewer Team to proceed with applications to USDA for $31 Million and SRF for $13.5 Million
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize the Sewer Team to proceed with applications to USDA for $31 Million and SRF for $13.5 Million Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Execute a Contract Amendment #20-2 with AECOM in the amount of $500,000 for engineering services as follows: Preliminary Design needed to submit the DEP Groundwater Discharge Permit Application...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to execute a Contract Amendment #20-2 with AECOM in the amount of $500,000 for engineering services as follows: Preliminary Design needed to submit the DEP Groundwater Discharge Permit Application Preliminary Design & Costs for the applications to USDA and SRF
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to execute a Contract Amendment #20-2 with AECOM in the amount of $500,000 for engineering services as follows: Preliminary Design needed to submit the DEP Groundwater Discharge Permit Application Preliminary Design & Costs for the applications to USDA and SRF Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Authorize Town Manager Alex Morse to execute a Contract with Environmental Partners Group LLC in the amount of $89,700 to conduct an environmental assessment of the Closed Burn Dump and provide...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Manager Alex Morse to execute a Contract with Environmental Partners Group LLC in the amount of $89,700 to conduct an environmental assessment of the Closed Burn Dump and provide compliance assistance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to authorize Town Manager Alex Morse to execute a Contract with Environmental Partners Group LLC in the amount of $89,700 to conduct an environmental assessment of the Closed Burn Dump and provide compliance assistance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
D. Discuss with Recreation Commission Chair Cathy Nagorski the Nickerson Street Pickleball Court Usage.
Direct the Town Manager Alex Morse to work with the staff to look at the use of the recreational facilities and come up with a long-term solution to create a pickleball complex and a short-term...
Move that the Select Board direct the Town Manager Alex Morse to work with the staff to look at the use of the recreational facilities and come up with a long-term solution to create a pickleball complex and a short-term solution to mitigation sound at Motta field, east end playground and nickerson court to make sure we can rotate pickleball playing hours and also look at the school gymnasium.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct the Town Manager Alex Morse to work with the staff to look at the use of the recreational facilities and come up with a long-term solution to create a pickleball complex and a short-term solution to mitigation sound at Motta field, east end playground and nickerson court to make sure we can rotate pickleball playing hours and also look at the school gymnasium. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Roll call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
E. Discuss the lack of compliance with Obstructions in the Public Way all over town - Vice Chair John Golden
Direct Town Manager Alex Morse provide the Select Board with a report by their July 11th meeting, which determines obstructions by a hedge, tree, brush or similar natural growth, fence, sign,...
Move that the Select Board direct Town Manager Alex Morse provide the Select Board with a report by their July 11th meeting, which determines obstructions by a hedge, tree, brush or similar natural growth, fence, sign, structure, landscape element or object so as to constitute as a public safety hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or access of emergency or public works vehicles per the General Bylaw 11-6-4.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct Town Manager Alex Morse provide the Select Board with a report by their July 11th meeting, which determines obstructions by a hedge, tree, brush or similar natural growth, fence, sign, structure, landscape element or object so as to constitute as a public safety hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or access of emergency or public works vehicles per the General Bylaw 11-6-4. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Direct Town Manager Alex Morse to notify property owners who have hedges or shrub or other growth situated within fifteen (15) feet of public street, or curb - or side line thereof, that their...
Move that the Select Board direct Town Manager Alex Morse to notify property owners who have hedges or shrub or other growth situated within fifteen (15) feet of public street, or curb - or side line thereof, that their hedges or shrub or growth shall need to be trimmed to the height of three (3) feet above road grade; any and all trees within said fifteen (15) feet of area shall have limbs trimmed to the height of six feet above the road grade within the 15 days of notice or the DPW shall correct the violation per General Bylaw 11-6-5.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct Town Manager Alex Morse to notify property owners who have hedges or shrub or other growth situated within fifteen (15) feet of public street, or curb - or side line thereof, that their hedges or shrub or growth shall need to be trimmed to the height of three (3) feet above road grade; any and all trees within said fifteen (15) feet of area shall have limbs trimmed to the height of six feet above the road grade within the 15 days of notice or the DPW shall correct the violation per General Bylaw 11-6-5. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Direct Town Manager Alex Morse to remove any hedge, tree, brush, or natural growth within the public way per General Bylaw 11-6-6
Move that the Select Board direct Town Manager Alex Morse to remove any hedge, tree, brush, or natural growth within the public way per General Bylaw 11-6-6.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct Town Manager Alex Morse to remove any hedge, tree, brush, or natural growth within the public way per General Bylaw 11-6-6. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
F. Update on the fencing proposal for the Old Reliable Building, 227R Commercial Street - Member Leslie
Direct Town Manager Alex Morse to solicited proposal to install a temporary fencing or other means to secure the property at 227R Commercial St to secure the property and pursue municipal lean...
Move that the Select Board direct Town Manager Alex Morse to solicited proposal to install a temporary fencing or other means to secure the property at 227R Commercial St to secure the property and pursue municipal lean process to reimburse the Town.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct Town Manager Alex Morse to solicited proposal to install a temporary fencing or other means to secure the property at 227R Commercial St to secure the property and pursue municipal lean process to reimburse the Town. Motion: David Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
H. Discuss and approve Select Board Policy: Town Hall Lawn Use - Select Board
Approve the Select Board Policy 2022-06-27 - Policy Relating to the Use of Town Hall Lawn as presented
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Select Board Policy 2022-06-27 - Policy Relating to the Use of Town Hall Lawn as presented.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Select Board Policy 2022-06-27 - Policy Relating to the Use of Town Hall Lawn as presented. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
L. Proposed compensation and classification changes for Select Board approval - Chair Abramson
Approve the Schedule A and Schedule C job classification schedules as provided
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Schedule A and Schedule C job classification schedules as provided.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Schedule A and Schedule C job classification schedules as provided. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
5. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: May 23, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted June 13, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x ] with changes so noted June 16, 2022 5 pm (Special)...
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: May 23, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted June 13, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x ] with changes so noted June 16, 2022 5 pm (Special) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: May 23, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted June 13, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [x ] with changes so noted June 16, 2022 5 pm (Special) [x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
6. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: 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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