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January 9, 2023
18 recorded votes, 18 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 objection the Chair declared 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 objection the Chair declared the consent agenda approved..”
A. Board of Health: Alternate: Michael Dillon
Appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
The roll call lists Robert Anthony, but the minutes show this member as not present (Robert Anthony is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024 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)
B. Planning Board: Gregory Baldwin (Seeking Reappointment), Michael Gaucher (New) and Lukus Estok
Appoint Michael Gaucher as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Gaucher as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Yes: Abramson, Golden, SandbergNo: VendenThe roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Gaucher as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025 Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Appoint Lukus Estok as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Lukus Estok as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Yes: Abramson, Golden, SandbergNo: VendenThe roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Lukus Estok as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025 Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
A. Traffic Hearing Proposal
Direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to install two signs near 26 Winthrop Street to indicate One Way and Do Not Enter
Move that the Select Board direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to install two signs near 26 Winthrop Street to indicate One Way and Do Not Enter.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to install two signs near 26 Winthrop Street to indicate One Way and Do Not Enter. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to add signage, Westward facing at 81 Bradford St, that reads no truck or buses on Prince Street
Move that the Select Board direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to add signage, Westward facing at 81 Bradford St, that reads no truck or buses on Prince Street.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to add signage, Westward facing at 81 Bradford St, that reads no truck or buses on Prince Street. Motion: Dave Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
Approve the partial recommendation for private installation of a convex mirror as outlined in the Team Recommendation
Move to approve the partial recommendation for private installation of a convex mirror as outlined in the Team Recommendation.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the partial recommendation for private installation of a convex mirror as outlined in the Team Recommendation. Motion: John Golden Second: Louise Venden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
Direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to look at Allerton and Bradford Streets for placement of signage prohibiting camper parking and to approve the Team Partial Recommendation
Move that the Select Board direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to look at Allerton and Bradford Streets for placement of signage prohibiting camper parking and to approve the Team Partial Recommendation.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board direct Assistant Town Manager Dan Riviello to look at Allerton and Bradford Streets for placement of signage prohibiting camper parking and to approve the Team Partial Recommendation. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
Accept the proposal by Allan Eyden, to request the placement of signs to indicate the difference between Bradford Street and Bradford Street Extension
Move to accept the proposal by Allan Eyden, to request the placement of signs to indicate the difference between Bradford Street and Bradford Street Extension.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the proposal by Allan Eyden, to request the placement of signs to indicate the difference between Bradford Street and Bradford Street Extension. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Accept the Proposal by Parking Administrator David Anderson, to request the increase of the hourly fee structure of the Macmillan pier lot and Grace Hall lot by $0.50 per hour
Move to accept the Proposal by Parking Administrator David Anderson, to request the increase of the hourly fee structure of the Macmillan pier lot and Grace Hall lot by $0.50 per hour.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Proposal by Parking Administrator David Anderson, to request the increase of the hourly fee structure of the Macmillan pier lot and Grace Hall lot by $0.50 per hour. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Accept the Proposal by Parking Administrator David Anderson, to request the removal of the kiosks around town to be replaced by our online app service
Move to accept the Proposal by Parking Administrator David Anderson, to request the removal of the kiosks around town to be replaced by our online app service.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the Proposal by Parking Administrator David Anderson, to request the removal of the kiosks around town to be replaced by our online app service. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
A. Housing Workshop follow-up
Direct Town Staff to work with Town Counsel and the Town of Nantucket to draft language to amend MGL 184, Chapter 26 to allow/codify that towns/municipalities can hold year-round deed restrictions...
Motion to direct Town Staff to work with Town Counsel and the Town of Nantucket to draft language to amend MGL 184, Chapter 26 to allow/codify that towns/municipalities can hold year-round deed restrictions in perpetuity, absent an AMI restriction, and then send this draft language to the offices of State Representative Dylan Fernandes, State Representative Sarah Peake and State Senator Julian Cyr by 5:00pm on January 17, 2023 in order to get legislation filed by the January 20th 2023 deadline for the legislative session.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion to direct Town Staff to work with Town Counsel and the Town of Nantucket to draft language to amend MGL 184, Chapter 26 to allow/codify that towns/municipalities can hold year-round deed restrictions in perpetuity, absent an AMI restriction, and then send this draft language to the offices of State Representative Dylan Fernandes, State Representative Sarah Peake and State Senator Julian Cyr by 5:00pm on January 17, 2023 in order to get legislation filed by the January 20th 2023 deadline for the legislative session. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Create a home rule petition using draft language to allow/codify for towns to hold year-round deed restrictions in perpetuity, absent an AMI restriction
Motion to create a home rule petition using draft language to allow/codify for towns to hold year-round deed restrictions in perpetuity, absent an AMI restriction. This Home rule petition will be prepared for 2023 Spring Town Meeting. The intention of this home rule petition is to allow Provincetown to purchase year-round deed restrictions on existing homes in Provincetown to further protect and preserve our community.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion to create a home rule petition using draft language to allow/codify for towns to hold year-round deed restrictions in perpetuity, absent an AMI restriction. This Home rule petition will be prepared for 2023 Spring Town Meeting. The intention of this home rule petition is to allow Provincetown to purchase year-round deed restrictions on existing homes in Provincetown to further protect and preserve our community. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Direct Town Staff to engage the services of UMass Amherst as outlined in the memo with comments noted from The Board
Move to direct Town Staff to engage the services of UMass Amherst as outlined in the memo with comments noted from The Board.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move to direct Town Staff to engage the services of UMass Amherst as outlined in the memo with comments noted from The Board. Motion: Dave Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
Direct Town Staff to work with Provincetown Business Guild and the Chamber of Commerce to come up with a transportation pilot project to help seasonal workers who live outside of Provincetown with...
Move to direct Town Staff to work with Provincetown Business Guild and the Chamber of Commerce to come up with a transportation pilot project to help seasonal workers who live outside of Provincetown with their transportation needs for the 2023 summer season.
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move to direct Town Staff to work with Provincetown Business Guild and the Chamber of Commerce to come up with a transportation pilot project to help seasonal workers who live outside of Provincetown with their transportation needs for the 2023 summer season. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
B. Select Board Trustee on the Year-Round Rental Market Rate Rental Housing Trust
Appoint Louise Venden as a trustee on the Year Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust effective January 9, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Louise Venden as a trustee on the Year Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust effective January 9, 2023 with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Louise Venden as a trustee on the Year Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust effective January 9, 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: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: November 09, 2022 5:30 pm (Special) [X] as printed [ ] with changes so noted December 12, 2022 6:00 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [X] with changes so noted December 14, 2022...
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: November 09, 2022 5:30 pm (Special) [X] as printed [ ] with changes so noted December 12, 2022 6:00 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [X] with changes so noted December 14, 2022 6:00 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [X] with changes so noted
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: November 09, 2022 5:30 pm (Special) [X] as printed [ ] with changes so noted December 12, 2022 6:00 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [X] with changes so noted December 14, 2022 6:00 pm (Special) [ ] as printed [X] with changes so noted Motion: John Golden Second: Louise Venden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
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 JG LS Roll Call.” (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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