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December 12, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Leslie Sandberg, Louise Venden, Robert Anthony
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Member Louise Venden requested to pull 00G and without further object, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection was approved unanimously by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Member Louise Venden requested to pull 00G and without further object, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection was approved unanimously by the Select Board..”
H. Appoint Alternate Member Robert Sweetman as a Regular Member on the Cemetery Commission with a
Member Venden requested the item to be pulled to read the Proclamation
00G. Member Venden requested the item to be pulled to read the Proclamation.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“00G. Member Venden requested the item to be pulled to read the Proclamation. Motion: Louise Venden Seconded: John Golden 1. Public Statements - Three (3) minutes maximum. Select Board Members do not respond during public statements. None 2. Select Board Member's Opening Statements - Five (5) minutes maximum. Louise Venden - Spoke to persons who handled distributing over 170 means for the David Asher Dinner. One of the reasons I was so hopefully to create the proclamation for Tracy Kachtick-Anders is that we have a dismissing number of families. Children are the vitality of the community and as part of the DEI incitive, families will be a big part of the discussion. Robert Anthony - Have no comments now. Leslie Sandberg - Yesterday was part of the group that helped delivered meal for the David Asher Dinner. It was a turkey dinner with all the fixing and dessert along with a swag bag. Lower Cape Ambulance, Lobster Pot, the staff of the COA, as well as Harry of the Police Department and Robin Reid. The last meal I delivered was to Towanda at Maushope, who Frannie Flagg based her character Towanda on when writing Fried Green Tomatoes. Was a wonderful, glad to be helpful. Thanked everyone who made it happen. John Golden - All set. David Abramson - All Set. 3. Appointments - (Votes may be taken on the following interviews) A. PBG Representative: Trevor Pittinger and Stephan Hengst Stephan Hengst, Executive Director of the PBG, has been in his position for the past 10 months. Spoke to the Board about his background and experiences in Tourism. The Board discussed with Mr. Hengst how those experiences would be Trevor Pittinger, associate director to the PBG. Has been a resident of Provincetown since 2019 and with the PBG for the last 10 months. One of the co-founders of the Provincetown Brewing Company. This would be his first board that he would be serving on..” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
A. PBG Representative: Trevor Pittinger and Stephan Hengst
Appoint Trevor Pittinger as the Provincetown Business Guild's representative on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Trevor Pittinger as the Provincetown Business Guild's representative on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Trevor Pittinger as the Provincetown Business Guild's representative on the Visitor Services Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg)
B. Board of Health: Christopher Hartley and Michael Dillon
Appoint Christopher Hartley as a regular member on the Board of Health effective January 1, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Christopher Hartley as a regular member on the Board of Health effective January 1, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Christopher Hartley as a regular member on the Board of Health effective January 1, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025 Motion: John Golden Second: Louise Venden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
C. Zoning Board of Appeals: David Quinn
Appoint David Quinn Taylor as a regular member on the Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 1, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint David Quinn Taylor as a regular member on the Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 1, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint David Quinn Taylor as a regular member on the Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 1, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025 Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
A. Pole Hearing - Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy
The application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install of one new pole 2/44.5 and 20' of 2-4" conduit in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked...
Move that the Select Board vote to the application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install of one new pole 2/44.5 and 20' of 2-4" conduit in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan No. 10619520 Dated November 14, 2022 as submitted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to the application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install of one new pole 2/44.5 and 20' of 2-4" conduit in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan No. 10619520 Dated November 14, 2022 as submitted. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
B. Pole Hearing - Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy
The application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install one manhole MH10068/030, one new pole 156/0.5 and 155' of 2-6", conduit in accordance with the...
Move that the Select Board vote to the application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install one manhole MH10068/030, one new pole 156/0.5 and 155' of 2-6", conduit in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan No. 10619520 Dated November 14, 2022 as submitted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to the application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install one manhole MH10068/030, one new pole 156/0.5 and 155' of 2-6", conduit in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan No. 10619520 Dated November 14, 2022 as submitted. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
B. Visitor Services Board - 5 YEAR Plan Presentation - Chair Regina Cassidy
Approve the Visitor Services Board's recommended Five-Year Financial Plan for Tourism Fund Expenditures for FY2024-FY2028
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Visitor Services Board's recommended Five-Year Financial Plan for Tourism Fund Expenditures for FY2024-FY2028.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the Visitor Services Board's recommended Five-Year Financial Plan for Tourism Fund Expenditures for FY2024-FY2028. Motion: Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
C. Wastewater Expansion Update - DPW Director Jim Vincent
Approve the following State of Limited Capacity sewer allocations: 50,000 GPD for public health 39,000 GPD for affordable and community housing 16,000 GPD for economic development 20,000 GPD for...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the following State of Limited Capacity sewer allocations: 50,000 GPD for public health 39,000 GPD for affordable and community housing 16,000 GPD for economic development 20,000 GPD for abutters, with 5000 for managed growth and the remainder for existing flows
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve the following State of Limited Capacity sewer allocations: 50,000 GPD for public health 39,000 GPD for affordable and community housing 16,000 GPD for economic development 20,000 GPD for abutters, with 5000 for managed growth and the remainder for existing flows Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: November 14, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: November 14, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: November 14, 2022 6 pm (Regular) [ x ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony:Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to
Adjourn the meeting
Motion to Adjourn
The minutes say "Roll Call" but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn LV LS Roll Call.” (Motion: Venden, 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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