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February 13, 2023
10 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
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..”
1. Regular: Michela Murphy, PAAM Representative.
Appoint alternate member Michela Murphy as a regular PAAM representative member of the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2023
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint alternate member Michela Murphy as a regular PAAM representative member of the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint alternate member Michela Murphy as a regular PAAM representative member of the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2023. 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)
2. Alternate (2 positions open): Brent Daly (New) Thomas Biggart and Martin
Appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, SandbergNo: Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Appoint Thomas Biggert as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Thomas Biggert as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Thomas Biggert as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. 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)
B. Recreation Commission - Alternate: Abraham Van Der Merwe (new) and Zach
Appoint Zach Luster as an alternate member of the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Zach Luster as an alternate member of the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Zach Luster as an alternate member of the Recreation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024 Motion: Louise Venden Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
D. Economic Development Commission -Regular and Scholarship & Trust
Appoint Sean Ganas as a regular member of the Economic Development Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sean Ganas as a regular member of the Economic Development Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sean Ganas as a regular member of the Economic Development Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
Appoint Sean Ganas as a regular member of the Scholarship & Trust Administration Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sean Ganas as a regular member of the Scholarship & Trust Administration Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sean Ganas as a regular member of the Scholarship & Trust Administration Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2024 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. Installation of new pole -Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of
Continue the application by Eversource for the installation of pole at 111 Race Point Rd. to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2023
Move to continue the application by Eversource for the installation of pole at 111 Race Point Rd. to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2023.
From the minutes
“Move to continue the application by Eversource for the installation of pole at 111 Race Point Rd. to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2023. Motion: Louise Venden Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Venden, second: Golden)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: January 23, 2023 6:00 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [X ] with changes so noted January 24, 2023 3:00 pm (Special) [X] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: January 23, 2023 6:00 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [X ] with changes so noted January 24, 2023 3:00 pm (Special) [X] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: January 23, 2023 6:00 pm (Regular) [ ] as printed [X ] with changes so noted January 24, 2023 3:00 pm (Special) [X] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: Dave Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to
Adjourn the meeting
Project that has already been unanimously approved by the Planning Board providing 2 affordable units. He further explained the process of his recusal when that project came in front of the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn JG LS Meeting ended at 10:05pm Minutes transcribed by Shannon Corea Packet material can be viewed online here. Full meeting can be viewed online here. BOS On January 9, 2023 BOS removed a Black man from seat of power on the Planning board Dave Abramson the Chair stated the Black man is a "developer" which created a conflict BOS minutes later approved a white developer to the Black man's seat on the Planning Board. The white applicant's current project at 397 Commercial St. is under construction adding a new residential unit that is not affordable & adds to his existing non affordable inventory. The white applicant's project made it through all the regulatory boards in 2022 including the board which he now sits in a position of power. The white applicant owns a waterfront vacant lot, parking lot and 3 residential structures at 401, 401A & 397 Commercial St. To conclude he will not develop the most valuable parcels in town further is not plausible. The white applicant in his verbal application statement failed to mention his current development project to the BOS & public. Whereas, the Black man transparently divulged his position on a project that has already been unanimously approved by the Planning Board providing 2 affordable units. He further explained the process of his recusal when that project came in front of the Planning Board..” (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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