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November 12, 2024
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg, Erik Borg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
The Consent Agenda was approved without objection. A Role Call was taken
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“The Consent Agenda was approved without objection. A Role Call was taken: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye.”
3. 6PM 2024 Annual Traffic Hearing - Discuss proposals and recommendations.
Approve proposal #1 by Jean Marino, as conditioned on Town Staff providing adequate signage, proposing to paint a striped crosswalk at the corner of Bradford and Center St. to accommodate safe...
1. Move to approve proposal #1 by Jean Marino, as conditioned on Town Staff providing adequate signage, proposing to paint a striped crosswalk at the corner of Bradford and Center St. to accommodate safe pedestrian crossing.
From the minutes
“1. Move to approve proposal #1 by Jean Marino, as conditioned on Town Staff providing adequate signage, proposing to paint a striped crosswalk at the corner of Bradford and Center St. to accommodate safe pedestrian crossing. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved as Amended.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
Approve as conditioned, proposal #2 by Jonathan Sinaiko, requesting to move the West driveway delineations at 295 Bradford Street or install a No Parking sign to increase visibility when pulling...
2. Move to approve as conditioned, proposal #2 by Jonathan Sinaiko, requesting to move the West driveway delineations at 295 Bradford Street or install a No Parking sign to increase visibility when pulling out of the driveway onto Bradford St, as conditioned upon the parking department measuring and determining the legal capability of retaining two legal spaces in the area, room for two legal parking spaces, otherwise denied. Town Staff visited the site on 11/13/2024 and determined there is enough space for two parking spots. The proposal is denied.
From the minutes
“2. Move to approve as conditioned, proposal #2 by Jonathan Sinaiko, requesting to move the West driveway delineations at 295 Bradford Street or install a No Parking sign to increase visibility when pulling out of the driveway onto Bradford St, as conditioned upon the parking department measuring and determining the legal capability of retaining two legal spaces in the area, room for two legal parking spaces, otherwise denied. Town Staff visited the site on 11/13/2024 and determined there is enough space for two parking spots. The proposal is denied. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Erik Borg Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved as Conditioned.” (Motion: Miller, second: Borg)
Approve as amended, proposal #3 by Kaitlyn Pires requesting a mirror be installed on the corner of Carver St. and Commercial St. on the existing Stop Sign pole to allow pedestrians to see oncoming...
3. Move to approve as amended, proposal #3 by Kaitlyn Pires requesting a mirror be installed on the corner of Carver St. and Commercial St. on the existing Stop Sign pole to allow pedestrians to see oncoming traffic over the hill, as amended with a stop sign instead of a mirror.
From the minutes
“3. Move to approve as amended, proposal #3 by Kaitlyn Pires requesting a mirror be installed on the corner of Carver St. and Commercial St. on the existing Stop Sign pole to allow pedestrians to see oncoming traffic over the hill, as amended with a stop sign instead of a mirror. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved as Amended.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
Continue for further study until January 13th, 2025, proposal #4 by Lucy Siegel requesting to either paint a crosshatch yellow "No Parking" area at the already designated "No Parking" section of...
4. Move to continue for further study until January 13th, 2025, proposal #4 by Lucy Siegel requesting to either paint a crosshatch yellow "No Parking" area at the already designated "No Parking" section of Pearl/Bradford St. or move the existing signage to a more visible spot to prevent cars from continuing to park there.
From the minutes
“4. Move to continue for further study until January 13th, 2025, proposal #4 by Lucy Siegel requesting to either paint a crosshatch yellow "No Parking" area at the already designated "No Parking" section of Pearl/Bradford St. or move the existing signage to a more visible spot to prevent cars from continuing to park there. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved to Continue to January 13th, 2025..” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
Deny proposal #5 by Joseph DeAngelo requesting to have a 3-Way mirror installed on a new or existing pole across the from intersection of Cottage and Bradford Streets to provide visibility around...
5. Move to deny proposal #5 by Joseph DeAngelo requesting to have a 3-Way mirror installed on a new or existing pole across the from intersection of Cottage and Bradford Streets to provide visibility around the sunken part of the roadway and existing shrubbery/fencing.
From the minutes
“5. Move to deny proposal #5 by Joseph DeAngelo requesting to have a 3-Way mirror installed on a new or existing pole across the from intersection of Cottage and Bradford Streets to provide visibility around the sunken part of the roadway and existing shrubbery/fencing. Motion: Austin Miller Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Denied.” (Motion: Miller, second: Golden)
Deny proposal #6 by Brenda Dean on behalf of Atlantic Avenue neighbors, requesting the removal of at least one existing parking space in from of the driveway at 6 Atlantic Ave that blocks the...
6. Move to deny proposal #6 by Brenda Dean on behalf of Atlantic Avenue neighbors, requesting the removal of at least one existing parking space in from of the driveway at 6 Atlantic Ave that blocks the entrance to 9 Atlantic Ave.
From the minutes
“6. Move to deny proposal #6 by Brenda Dean on behalf of Atlantic Avenue neighbors, requesting the removal of at least one existing parking space in from of the driveway at 6 Atlantic Ave that blocks the entrance to 9 Atlantic Ave. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Denied.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
Approve proposal #7 by Scott Allegretti, as amended to conform to the traditional paid parking season, proposing to change the parking duration of the 5 Standish Street parking spots, and the 2...
7. Move to approve proposal #7 by Scott Allegretti, as amended to conform to the traditional paid parking season, proposing to change the parking duration of the 5 Standish Street parking spots, and the 2 Bradford Street parking spots to a maximum of 3 Hours, between the hours of 8AM and 8PM daily from May 1 - October 1, and to add these spots to the metered program.
From the minutes
“7. Move to approve proposal #7 by Scott Allegretti, as amended to conform to the traditional paid parking season, proposing to change the parking duration of the 5 Standish Street parking spots, and the 2 Bradford Street parking spots to a maximum of 3 Hours, between the hours of 8AM and 8PM daily from May 1 - October 1, and to add these spots to the metered program. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved as Amended.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
Deny proposal #8 by Terry Catalano proposing to remove the parking space located in front of 8 Pearl Street and relocate it to the Southwest corner of Bradford and Pearl Streets
8. Move to deny proposal #8 by Terry Catalano proposing to remove the parking space located in front of 8 Pearl Street and relocate it to the Southwest corner of Bradford and Pearl Streets.
From the minutes
“8. Move to deny proposal #8 by Terry Catalano proposing to remove the parking space located in front of 8 Pearl Street and relocate it to the Southwest corner of Bradford and Pearl Streets. Motion: Austin Miller Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Denied.” (Motion: Miller, second: Golden)
Instruct Town Staff to move the crosswalk stanchion at the Mac's Fish House Crosswalk to the center of the roadway and to deny proposal #9 by Matthew Name requesting the crosswalk located on Shank...
9. Move to instruct Town Staff to move the crosswalk stanchion at the Mac's Fish House Crosswalk to the center of the roadway and to deny proposal #9 by Matthew Name requesting the crosswalk located on Shank Painter Road at Mac's Fish House be equipped with a Pedestrian Crossing sign (W11-2) and Downward Pointing Arrow (W16-7P) sign.
From the minutes
“9. Move to instruct Town Staff to move the crosswalk stanchion at the Mac's Fish House Crosswalk to the center of the roadway and to deny proposal #9 by Matthew Name requesting the crosswalk located on Shank Painter Road at Mac's Fish House be equipped with a Pedestrian Crossing sign (W11-2) and Downward Pointing Arrow (W16-7P) sign. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: David Abramson Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Abramson)
Deny proposal #10 by Joseph Casto requesting to change the parking in front of 145 Commercial Street to a "15 Minute Unloading Zone" for 12PM-8AM to accommodate better business parking, pickup and...
10. Move to deny proposal #10 by Joseph Casto requesting to change the parking in front of 145 Commercial Street to a "15 Minute Unloading Zone" for 12PM-8AM to accommodate better business parking, pickup and drop off.
From the minutes
“10. Move to deny proposal #10 by Joseph Casto requesting to change the parking in front of 145 Commercial Street to a "15 Minute Unloading Zone" for 12PM-8AM to accommodate better business parking, pickup and drop off. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Denied.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
[approve] [deny] proposal #11 by Samuel Walter proposing the creation of a raised curb rounding approximately 10 Feet going North on Standish Street and West on Bradford Street at the 4- way...
11. Move to [approve] [deny] proposal #11 by Samuel Walter proposing the creation of a raised curb rounding approximately 10 Feet going North on Standish Street and West on Bradford Street at the 4- way intersection of Bradford and Standish by the Gulf gas station. Applicant withdrew this proposal. No vote was made. 12. Move to approve proposal #12 by Helen Valentine proposing to convert the existing East End parking spaces on Commercial Street to become numbered, metered parking spaces.
From the minutes
“11. Move to [approve] [deny] proposal #11 by Samuel Walter proposing the creation of a raised curb rounding approximately 10 Feet going North on Standish Street and West on Bradford Street at the 4- way intersection of Bradford and Standish by the Gulf gas station. Applicant withdrew this proposal. No vote was made. 12. Move to approve proposal #12 by Helen Valentine proposing to convert the existing East End parking spaces on Commercial Street to become numbered, metered parking spaces. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
Approve proposal #1 from Staff by Sherry Prada and the DPW requesting that spot 310 in the School Street parking lot be converted to add a bike rack to accommodate an influx in neighborhood bike...
1. Move to approve proposal #1 from Staff by Sherry Prada and the DPW requesting that spot 310 in the School Street parking lot be converted to add a bike rack to accommodate an influx in neighborhood bike parking and avoid damage to the wood guardrail.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Abramson, John Golden, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg and Erik Borg). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“1. Move to approve proposal #1 from Staff by Sherry Prada and the DPW requesting that spot 310 in the School Street parking lot be converted to add a bike rack to accommodate an influx in neighborhood bike parking and avoid damage to the wood guardrail. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Chair Abramson was absent from the room for this vote. John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 4-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Approve proposal #2 from Staff by David Anderson proposing removing the parking space at 15 Montello Street and installing a 'No Parking from This Point On' sign on the existing pole at 17...
2. Move to approve proposal #2 from Staff by David Anderson proposing removing the parking space at 15 Montello Street and installing a 'No Parking from This Point On' sign on the existing pole at 17 Montello Street. Additionally, painting a 'No Parking' designation on the street to emphasize the restriction further.
From the minutes
“2. Move to approve proposal #2 from Staff by David Anderson proposing removing the parking space at 15 Montello Street and installing a 'No Parking from This Point On' sign on the existing pole at 17 Montello Street. Additionally, painting a 'No Parking' designation on the street to emphasize the restriction further. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
Approve proposal #3 from Staff by David Anderson proposing relocating the 'No Parking' sign to a position ahead of the two parking spaces across from 12 Atlantic to provide sufficient space to...
3. Move to approve proposal #3 from Staff by David Anderson proposing relocating the 'No Parking' sign to a position ahead of the two parking spaces across from 12 Atlantic to provide sufficient space to create two regulation-size parking spaces, as amended by the partial recommendation by Town Staff.
Yes: Abramson, Borg, Golden, MillerThe roll call lists Leslie Sandberg as absent.
From the minutes
“3. Move to approve proposal #3 from Staff by David Anderson proposing relocating the 'No Parking' sign to a position ahead of the two parking spaces across from 12 Atlantic to provide sufficient space to create two regulation-size parking spaces, as amended by the partial recommendation by Town Staff. Motion: Austin Miller Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Member Sandberg was absent from the room for this vote Vote: 4-0-0 Approved as Amended.” (Motion: Miller, second: Golden)
Approve proposal #4 from Staff by David Anderson, as amended, proposing the introduction of a new regulation allowing employees who work in the Town of Provincetown and reside on a street with...
4. Move to approve proposal #4 from Staff by David Anderson, as amended, proposing the introduction of a new regulation allowing employees who work in the Town of Provincetown and reside on a street with Resident Parking to qualify for the purchase of Resident Limited Permits. Eligible employees must provide proof of residency for at least five months and a current pay stub as verification.
From the minutes
“4. Move to approve proposal #4 from Staff by David Anderson, as amended, proposing the introduction of a new regulation allowing employees who work in the Town of Provincetown and reside on a street with Resident Parking to qualify for the purchase of Resident Limited Permits. Eligible employees must provide proof of residency for at least five months and a current pay stub as verification. Motion: Austin Miller Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved as Amended.” (Motion: Miller, second: Golden)
Approve proposal #5 from Staff by David Anderson proposing amending Article 3 of the traffic regulations to establish a standard parking rate of $2.00 per hour for most areas
5. Move to approve proposal #5 from Staff by David Anderson proposing amending Article 3 of the traffic regulations to establish a standard parking rate of $2.00 per hour for most areas. Additionally, increasing the hourly rate to $2.50 for the parking spaces located on Ryder Street, Johnson Street, and the West End Lot.
From the minutes
“5. Move to approve proposal #5 from Staff by David Anderson proposing amending Article 3 of the traffic regulations to establish a standard parking rate of $2.00 per hour for most areas. Additionally, increasing the hourly rate to $2.50 for the parking spaces located on Ryder Street, Johnson Street, and the West End Lot. Motion: Austin Miller Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Miller, second: Golden)
Approve proposal #6 from Staff by David Anderson requesting to amend Article 6 of the Traffic Rules and Regulations to enforce unloading zones year-round and remove time restrictions, designating...
6. Move to approve proposal #6 from Staff by David Anderson requesting to amend Article 6 of the Traffic Rules and Regulations to enforce unloading zones year-round and remove time restrictions, designating the areas as "No Parking. Unloading Only" at all times.
From the minutes
“6. Move to approve proposal #6 from Staff by David Anderson requesting to amend Article 6 of the Traffic Rules and Regulations to enforce unloading zones year-round and remove time restrictions, designating the areas as "No Parking. Unloading Only" at all times. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Role: David Abramson - Aye John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
A. Pole Hearing 387 Commercial St. Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of
Approve a request to install 13' of 1-3" conduit from pole 1/71, under the sidewalk to 387 Commercial St. in accordance with the plan filed here with marked Plan NO. 17492702 dated June 7, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to install 13' of 1-3" conduit from pole 1/71, under the sidewalk to 387 Commercial St. in accordance with the plan filed here with marked Plan NO. 17492702 dated June 7, 2024.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to install 13' of 1-3" conduit from pole 1/71, under the sidewalk to 387 Commercial St. in accordance with the plan filed here with marked Plan NO. 17492702 dated June 7, 2024. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: October 28, 2024, 6pm (Regular) as printed
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 28, 2024, 6pm (Regular) as printed.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: October 28, 2024, 6pm (Regular) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
8. Select Board Closing Matters - Topics to Include but not limited to: No discussions or deliberations.
The Select Board adjourned at 9:37PM
The Select Board adjourned at 9:37PM.
From the minutes
“The Select Board adjourned at 9:37PM. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0 Approved.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
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