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February 26, 2024
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: Erik Borg
Every vote, in order
A. Annual Growth Management Report
Finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2023 average daily withdrawal of 699,745 GPD
Move that the Select Board finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2023 average daily withdrawal of 699,745 GPD.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board finds that the town is in compliance with the DEP's permitted average daily withdrawal of 850,000 with a 2023 average daily withdrawal of 699,745 GPD. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Make the following 2024 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 2,475 gallons Category 1b: 0 gallons Category 2: 275 gallons Category 3: 0 gallons Category 4: 0 gallons Category 4a: 0 gallons
Move that the Select Board make the following 2024 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 2,475 gallons Category 1b: 0 gallons Category 2: 275 gallons Category 3: 0 gallons Category 4: 0 gallons Category 4a: 0 gallons
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board make the following 2024 allocations to growth management: Category 1a: 2,475 gallons Category 1b: 0 gallons Category 2: 275 gallons Category 3: 0 gallons Category 4: 0 gallons Category 4a: 0 gallons Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
A. Application by Bradford Walker requesting approval to install a 17.3-foot driveway and
Allow the applicant to withdraw the application for the curb cut at 21 Commercial St. without prejudice
Move that the Select Board allow the applicant to withdraw the application for the curb cut at 21 Commercial St. without prejudice.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board allow the applicant to withdraw the application for the curb cut at 21 Commercial St. without prejudice. Motion: David Abramson Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Sandberg)
B. FinCom Joint Meeting on the FY2025 budget reconciliation.
Approve as amended the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $18,500,002
MOVE that the Select Board approve as amended the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $18,500,002. MOVE that the Select Board approve as amended the FY2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $37,233,560.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board approve as amended the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $18,500,002. MOVE that the Select Board approve as amended the FY2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $37,233,560. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
D. Draft April 01, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant - Town Manager Alex Morse 1.
Insert the following articles: 1-20 and 22-24 into the April 1, 2024, Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOVE that the Select Board vote to insert the following articles: 1-20 and 22-24 into the April 1, 2024, Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to insert the following articles: 1-20 and 22-24 into the April 1, 2024, Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of February 12, 2024 6 pm (Regular Meeting) with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of February 12, 2024 6 pm (Regular Meeting) with changes so noted.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of February 12, 2024 6 pm (Regular Meeting) with changes so noted. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
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 c. 30A, Section 21(a)(4): To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. C. 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 c. 30A, Section 21(a)(4): To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. C. 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 Austin Miller: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye.”
C. MGL c30A Sec 21(a) Clause 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10, to consider and approve previous
Adjourn regular meeting and enter Executive Session: Austin Miller John Golden
Motion to adjourn regular meeting and enter Executive Session: Austin Miller John Golden
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn regular meeting and enter Executive Session: Austin Miller John Golden Vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, 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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