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October 11, 2022
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, Leslie Sandberg, Louise Venden, John Golden
Absent: Robert Anthony
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Without further object, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection was approved unanimously by the Select Board.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Without further object, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection was approved unanimously by the Select Board. Roll Call Vote Chair Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.”
B. Pole Hearing - Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting
Select Board: Pole Hearing - Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting
Move that the Select Board
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call Vote Chair Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
C. Economic Development Permit - 22-03, 288 Bradford Street, by Michael Miller (applicant) on
Continue the public hearing until October 24, 2022, at 7 pm
Move that the Select Board vote to continue the public hearing until October 24, 2022, at 7 pm.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to continue the public hearing until October 24, 2022, at 7 pm. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Chair Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
D. Economic Development Permit - 22-04, 12 Winthrop Street, by Lucas Colburn (applicant) on
Approve Economic Development Permit 22-04 by Lucas Colburn (applicant) on behalf of the Mercury Hotel Propco LLC. (owner) based on findings that the proposed used is consistent with the criteria...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 22-04 by Lucas Colburn (applicant) on behalf of the Mercury Hotel Propco LLC. (owner) based on findings that the proposed used is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted.
Yes: Golden, VendenNo: Abramson, Sandberg
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 22-04 by Lucas Colburn (applicant) on behalf of the Mercury Hotel Propco LLC. (owner) based on findings that the proposed used is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted. Motion: Louise Venden Second: John Golden Roll Call Roll Call Vote Chair Abramson: No Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: No Louise Venden: Aye Vote: 2-2-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
C. Discussion on sidewalk replacement material - DPW Director Jim Vincent - Requested by Chair
Make a policy of the Town that they cannot use bituminous concrete for future sidewalk replacement
Move that the Select Board make a policy of the Town that they cannot use bituminous concrete for future sidewalk replacement.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board make a policy of the Town that they cannot use bituminous concrete for future sidewalk replacement. Motion: David Abramson Second: Louise Venden Roll Call Vote Chair Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: September 26, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: September 26, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: September 26, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [ x ] with changes so noted Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
9. Executive Session
Go into Executive Session pursuant to: MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 3 Litigation Update and MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve previous executive session...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 3 Litigation Update and MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve previous executive session minutes and to not convene in open session thereafter and the Chair has determined that an open session may have detrimental effects on the litigation position of the Town.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 3 Litigation Update and MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve previous executive session minutes and to not convene in open session thereafter and the Chair has determined that an open session may have detrimental effects on the litigation position of the Town. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Call David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to Adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn. Motion: John Golden Seconded: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call 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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