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August 22, 2022
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
With object, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection was approved
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“With object, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection was approved unanimously by the Select Board..”
A. FY2023 Property Tax Rate Classification
Pursuant to MGL C.40, §56, as follows relative to the FY 2023 property tax: 1
MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40, §56, as follows relative to the FY 2023 property tax: 1. Establish a residential factor of "__1_"Establishing a residential factor of 1 would keep the tax rate the same for all classes of property. 2. Not to adopt a split tax rate. Voting for a split tax rate would tax Commercial Property at a higher tax rate. 3. To adopt a "residential exemption" of 25 % 4. Not to adopt a "small business exemption"; and 5. To identify 29,255.70 in unused property tax levy capacity
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40, §56, as follows relative to the FY 2023 property tax: 1. Establish a residential factor of "__1_"Establishing a residential factor of 1 would keep the tax rate the same for all classes of property. 2. Not to adopt a split tax rate. Voting for a split tax rate would tax Commercial Property at a higher tax rate. 3. To adopt a "residential exemption" of 25 % 4. Not to adopt a "small business exemption"; and 5. To identify 29,255.70 in unused property tax levy capacity Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
A. Review New Tourism Grant Applications - VSB Chair, Tourism Director, and Asst. Tourism Director.
Approve the updated Tourism Event Marketing Grant & Matching Marketing Grant Applications
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the updated Tourism Event Marketing Grant & Matching Marketing Grant Applications.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the updated Tourism Event Marketing Grant & Matching Marketing Grant Applications. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
6. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: August 8, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 8, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 8, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
7. 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 Seconded: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (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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