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February 12, 2024
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Erik Borg, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: Austin Miller
Every vote, in order
A. Joint meeting with the School Committee to fill interim vacancy. Applicants Liz Lovati
Appoint Liz Lovati as a regular member of the School Committee with a term to expire on May 14, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Liz Lovati as a regular member of the School Committee with a term to expire on May 14, 2024.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Liz Lovati as a regular member of the School Committee with a term to expire on May 14, 2024. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
A. Curb Cut Court St. - Application by Joey Casto requesting to move an existing 23-foot
Approve the curb cut application by Joey Casto requesting to move an existing 23-foot curb cut on Court Street 9.1 feet East to rectify a property encroachment
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the curb cut application by Joey Casto requesting to move an existing 23-foot curb cut on Court Street 9.1 feet East to rectify a property encroachment. There will be no change to the current size of the cut at 34 Court Street, Provincetown, MA. (Assessor's Map 7-4, Parcel 32).
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the curb cut application by Joey Casto requesting to move an existing 23-foot curb cut on Court Street 9.1 feet East to rectify a property encroachment. There will be no change to the current size of the cut at 34 Court Street, Provincetown, MA. (Assessor's Map 7-4, Parcel 32). Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
B. Curb Cut Winthrop St. Application by Joey Casto requesting approval to install a 11-foot
Approve the application by Joey Casto requesting approval to install a 11-foot wide driveway, and an 8 foot wide parking space on Winthrop St. for the property located at 27 Winthrop Street,...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the application by Joey Casto requesting approval to install a 11-foot wide driveway, and an 8 foot wide parking space on Winthrop St. for the property located at 27 Winthrop Street, Provincetown, MA to access the property for parking. (Assessor's Map 7-4, Parcel 32).
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the application by Joey Casto requesting approval to install a 11-foot wide driveway, and an 8 foot wide parking space on Winthrop St. for the property located at 27 Winthrop Street, Provincetown, MA to access the property for parking. (Assessor's Map 7-4, Parcel 32). Motion: Erik Borg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Borg, second: Golden)
C. Review the recommendation that the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation is no longer
Make a finding under Section 4e of Chapter 13 of the Acts of 2000 that that the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation is no longer needed to provide for the sound and market-based management,...
Move that the Select Board make a finding under Section 4e of Chapter 13 of the Acts of 2000 that that the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation is no longer needed to provide for the sound and market-based management, operation and maintenance of MacMillan Pier, and that the purpose of the Corporation as set forth in section 1 of Chapter 13 of the Acts of 2000 has been fulfilled, and to recommend to Town Meeting that the Pier Corporation be dissolved.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board make a finding under Section 4e of Chapter 13 of the Acts of 2000 that that the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation is no longer needed to provide for the sound and market-based management, operation and maintenance of MacMillan Pier, and that the purpose of the Corporation as set forth in section 1 of Chapter 13 of the Acts of 2000 has been fulfilled, and to recommend to Town Meeting that the Pier Corporation be dissolved. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
A. Placemate Program update - Town Manager, Alex Morse
Ask the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust to review the Lease to Locals program and further move that the Select Board allocate $348,500 from the Housing Fund to the Year-Round Market...
Move that the Select Board ask the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust to review the Lease to Locals program and further move that the Select Board allocate $348,500 from the Housing Fund to the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust to execute a contract with Placemate for a "lease to locals" year-round rental incentive program upon the [Affordable Housing Trust / Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust] approval of the program.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board ask the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust to review the Lease to Locals program and further move that the Select Board allocate $348,500 from the Housing Fund to the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust to execute a contract with Placemate for a "lease to locals" year-round rental incentive program upon the [Affordable Housing Trust / Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust] approval of the program. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
B. Housing Fund Requests - Town Manager, Alex Morse
Appropriate $40,000 from the Housing Fund to the Year-Round Market-Rate Rental Housing Trust for the purpose of funding a part-time staff position to add additional support to the Trust and the...
Move that the Select Board appropriate $40,000 from the Housing Fund to the Year-Round Market-Rate Rental Housing Trust for the purpose of funding a part-time staff position to add additional support to the Trust and the Town's Housing Office in general as revised in the job description.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board appropriate $40,000 from the Housing Fund to the Year-Round Market-Rate Rental Housing Trust for the purpose of funding a part-time staff position to add additional support to the Trust and the Town's Housing Office in general as revised in the job description. Motion: John Golden Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Borg)
D. Meals and Travel Reimbursement Policy - Town Manager, Alex Morse
Accept the updated Meals & Travel Reimbursement policy change proposal
Move that the Select Board vote to accept the updated Meals & Travel Reimbursement policy change proposal.
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to accept the updated Meals & Travel Reimbursement policy change proposal. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 2-2-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Accept the Meals & Travel Reimbursement policy change proposal with the amended dinner cap at $50
Move that the Select Board vote to accept the Meals & Travel Reimbursement policy change proposal with the amended dinner cap at $50.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to accept the Meals & Travel Reimbursement policy change proposal with the amended dinner cap at $50. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of January 22, 2024 6 pm (Regular Meeting) As printed
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of January 22, 2024 6 pm (Regular Meeting) As printed. Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of January 23, 2024 6 pm (Special Meeting) As printed.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of January 22, 2024 6 pm (Regular Meeting) As printed. Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of January 23, 2024 6 pm (Special Meeting) As printed. Motion: John Golden Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Borg)
9. Executive Session - Vote to go into Executive Session
Go into Executive Session pursuant to: A. MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 6 for the purpose of: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: A. MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 6 for the purpose of: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. 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 not reconvene in open session thereafter.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: A. MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 6 for the purpose of: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. 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 not reconvene in open session thereafter. Roll Call Vote: David Abramson: Aye John Golden: Aye Erik Borg: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye.”
B. MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve previous executive
Adjourn regular meeting and enter Executive Session: David Abramson John Golden
Motion to adjourn regular meeting and enter Executive Session: David Abramson John Golden
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn regular meeting and enter Executive Session: David Abramson John Golden Vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Golden)
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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