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August 26, 2024
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, Erik Borg, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: John Golden
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
The Consent Agenda was approved without objection.
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Consent Agenda was approved without objection..”
A. Planning Board: Richard Rene
Appoint Richard Rene as an alternate member on the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2026
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Richard Rene as an alternate member on the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Richard Rene as an alternate member on the Planning Board with a term to expire on December 31, 2026 Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
B. Visitor Service's Board: Sam Sewell
Appoint Sam Sewell as an at-large member on the Visitor Service's Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sam Sewell as an at-large member on the Visitor Service's Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Sam Sewell as an at-large member on the Visitor Service's Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2026 Motion: Erik Borg Second: Leslie Sandberg 4-0-0.” (Motion: Borg, second: Sandberg)
A. FY2025 Property Tax Rate Classification - Chief Assessor Scott Fahle
Pursuant to MGL C.40, §56, as follows relative to the FY2025 property tax: 1
MOVE that the Select Board vote, pursuant to MGL C.40, §56, as follows relative to the FY2025 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. To 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. To 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 $741,805.54 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 FY2025 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. To 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. To 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 $741,805.54 in unused property tax levy capacity. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: July 22, 2024 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: July 22, 2024 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: July 22, 2024 6pm (Regular) with changes so noted. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
9. Executive Session - Vote to go into Executive Session
Go into Executive Session pursuant to: A. Under G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(1), Reasons for Convening Executive Session, "to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health,...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to: A. Under G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(1), Reasons for Convening Executive Session, "to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. B. 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 and the Chair has declared that open session may have detrimental effect on the position of the Town. C. MGL c30A, Section 21(a), clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 - To Consider the approval and/or release of 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. Under G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(1), Reasons for Convening Executive Session, "to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. B. 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 and the Chair has declared that open session may have detrimental effect on the position of the Town. C. MGL c30A, Section 21(a), clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 - To Consider the approval and/or release of Executive Session Minutes. and to not reconvene in open session thereafter. Vote 4-0-0 Roll Call: Leslie Sandberg - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye David Abramson - Aye.”
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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