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May 8, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Robert Anthony, Leslie Sandberg, Louise Venden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Member Leslie Sandberg requested 00B and 00G pulled, Chair Dave Abramson requested to pull 00I 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 Leslie Sandberg requested 00B and 00G pulled, Chair Dave Abramson requested to pull 00I and without further object, Chair Abramson waived the reading of the consent agenda and without objection was approved unanimously by the Select Board..”
A. Board of Health - Alternate: Sherry Winternitz (New)
Appoint Sherry Winternitz as an alternate member on the Board of Health with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sherry Winternitz as an alternate member on the Board of Health with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sherry Winternitz as an alternate member on the Board of Health with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
A. Installation of electrical equipment - Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource
Approve a request to install 23' +/- of 1-3" conduit from pole 1/9 to handhole 1/H9 to provide underground electrical service to 26 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted
Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to install 23' +/- of 1-3" conduit from pole 1/9 to handhole 1/H9 to provide underground electrical service to 26 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to install 23' +/- of 1-3" conduit from pole 1/9 to handhole 1/H9 to provide underground electrical service to 26 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted. Motion Louise Venden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Sandberg)
A. Approve Visitor Services Board's Tourism Grant Recommendations - VSB Chair Regina
Approve $208,681.23 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY 2024 Tourism Event Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board as presented
MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve $208,681.23 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY 2024 Tourism Event Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board as presented.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve $208,681.23 of funding from the Tourism Fund for the following FY 2024 Tourism Event Grants as recommended by the Visitor Services Board as presented. Motion Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
C. Police Department Seasonal Staffing update and recommendation - Town Manager Alex
Modify Schedule C to increase the hourly rate of Community Service Officers from $23.50 to $24.50
MOVE that the Select Board modify Schedule C to increase the hourly rate of Community Service Officers from $23.50 to $24.50.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board modify Schedule C to increase the hourly rate of Community Service Officers from $23.50 to $24.50. Motion Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
Authorize the Town Manager to work with the Chief of Police to implement a seasonal hiring and retention bonus of up to $3,000 for each police seasonal employee for the 2023 season
MOVE that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to work with the Chief of Police to implement a seasonal hiring and retention bonus of up to $3,000 for each police seasonal employee for the 2023 season.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to work with the Chief of Police to implement a seasonal hiring and retention bonus of up to $3,000 for each police seasonal employee for the 2023 season. Motion Leslie Sandberg Second: Robert Anthony Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Anthony)
D. Review and Discuss Parade Permit with street closure by Anne Hubbell on behalf of the
Approve as conditioned, the Parade Permit Application submitted by Anne Hubbell on behalf of the Provincetown Film Society's closing party to be held Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 7:30PM to Midnight
Move that the Select Board vote to approve as conditioned, the Parade Permit Application submitted by Anne Hubbell on behalf of the Provincetown Film Society's closing party to be held Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 7:30PM to Midnight. Provided that the closure will only apply to automobile traffic, and that the Police Department is able to staff it with four officers, and that the abutting businesses are consulted in advance.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve as conditioned, the Parade Permit Application submitted by Anne Hubbell on behalf of the Provincetown Film Society's closing party to be held Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 7:30PM to Midnight. Provided that the closure will only apply to automobile traffic, and that the Police Department is able to staff it with four officers, and that the abutting businesses are consulted in advance. Motion Louise Venden Second: Robert Anthony Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
E. Town Manager Alex Morse's 2 Year Evaluation - Select Board
Establish Town Manager Alex Morse's 2 Year performance score as 4 (Exceeds Expectations/Goals) with an annual merit increase of 4.5% to be backdated to April 5th 2023
Move that the Select Board vote to establish Town Manager Alex Morse's 2 Year performance score as 4 (Exceeds Expectations/Goals) with an annual merit increase of 4.5% to be backdated to April 5th 2023.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to establish Town Manager Alex Morse's 2 Year performance score as 4 (Exceeds Expectations/Goals) with an annual merit increase of 4.5% to be backdated to April 5th 2023. Motion Leslie Sandberg Second: Louise Venden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Venden)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: April 24, 2023 6:00 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted 8
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: April 24, 2023 6:00 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted 8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to: (Votes May be taken on the following items) Louise Venden - "Thank you, have a wonderful summer." Robert Anthony - Wished Leslie, Dave, John, and the new Members good luck and stated he has enjoyed serving on the Select Board and thanked Town Manager. John Golden - "Go vote tomorrow." Leslie Sandberg - Told everyone to vote and to have a good night. David Abramson - Told everyone to vote. Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: April 24, 2023 6:00 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted 8. Select Board Closing Matter - Topics to Include but not limited to: (Votes May be taken on the following items) Louise Venden - "Thank you, have a wonderful summer." Robert Anthony - Wished Leslie, Dave, John, and the new Members good luck and stated he has enjoyed serving on the Select Board and thanked Town Manager. John Golden - "Go vote tomorrow." Leslie Sandberg - Told everyone to vote and to have a good night. David Abramson - Told everyone to vote. Motion to adjourn: JG LS Chair Abramson adjourned the meeting at 8:07 PM Vote: 5-0-0.” (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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