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August 28, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Erik Borg, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg
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..”
A. FY2024 Property Tax Rate Classification
Pursuant to MGL C.40, §56, as follows relative to the FY 2024 property tax: 1
MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40, §56, as follows relative to the FY 2024 property tax: 1. Establish a residential factor of "__1_"Establishing a residential factor of 1 would keep the tax rate the same for all classes of property. 2. Not to adopt a split tax rate. Voting for a split tax rate would tax Commercial Property at a higher tax rate. 3. To adopt a "residential exemption" of 35 % [an exemption of up to 35% may be adopted, to shift the tax burden from residents to non-residents, within the residential class]. 4. Not to adopt a "small business exemption" of ___% [an exemption of up to 10% may be adopted, which shifts the tax burden from certain qualifying small businesses to all other commercial and industrial property]; and 5. To identify 611,256.06 in unused property tax levy capacity.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40, §56, as follows relative to the FY 2024 property tax: 1. Establish a residential factor of "__1_"Establishing a residential factor of 1 would keep the tax rate the same for all classes of property. 2. Not to adopt a split tax rate. Voting for a split tax rate would tax Commercial Property at a higher tax rate. 3. To adopt a "residential exemption" of 35 % [an exemption of up to 35% may be adopted, to shift the tax burden from residents to non-residents, within the residential class]. 4. Not to adopt a "small business exemption" of ___% [an exemption of up to 10% may be adopted, which shifts the tax burden from certain qualifying small businesses to all other commercial and industrial property]; and 5. To identify 611,256.06 in unused property tax levy capacity. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: August 14, 2023 6 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 14, 2023 6 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: August 14, 2023 6 pm (Regular) [ X ] as printed [ ] with changes so noted Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
B. 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 reconvene in open session thereafter for possible votes
Session minutes. and to reconvene in open session thereafter for possible votes.
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: David Abramson yes, Erik Borg yes, Austin Miller yes, Leslie Sandberg yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“session minutes. and to reconvene in open session thereafter for possible votes. Motion: Dave Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Call Vote: David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Not in room Erik Borg: Aye Austin Miller: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
Enter into contract negotiations with the Town Manager
Move that the Select Board vote to enter into contract negotiations with the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to enter into contract negotiations with the Town Manager. Motion: Dave Abramson Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote: David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Erik Borg: Aye Austin Miller: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Appoint two members, Leslie Sandberg and Austin Miller to negotiate directly with the Town Manager
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint two members, Leslie Sandberg and Austin Miller to negotiate directly with the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint two members, Leslie Sandberg and Austin Miller to negotiate directly with the Town Manager. Motion: Dave Abramson Second: John Golden Roll Call Vote: David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Erik Borg: Aye Austin Miller: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
Adjourn regular meeting
Motion to adjourn regular meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn regular meeting: JG LS Chair Dave Abramson adjourned the meeting at 9:55 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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