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May 27, 2025
13 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: David Abramson, John Golden, Erik Borg, Austin Miller, Leslie Sandberg
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Abramson left the meeting at 8:30 pm.
Every vote, in order
Elect Member David Abramson as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately
Move that the Select Board vote to elect Member David Abramson as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Move that the Select Board vote to elect Member John T. Golden as Vice-Chair of the Select Board for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to elect Member David Abramson as Chair of the Select Board for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Move that the Select Board vote to elect Member John T. Golden as Vice-Chair of the Select Board for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda
Chair Abramson declared the consent agenda approved without objection. Items 00E and 00F were
The minutes say this was approved "without objection" and do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Abramson declared the consent agenda approved without objection. Items 00E and 00F were pulled. The application for item 00F was withdrawn. No vote was made. Board member Leslie Sandberg asked for clarification regarding the proposed fee changes. The following vote was made:.”
G. Approve and sign AECOM Contract Amendment #23-6 between AECOM Technical Services and
Approve action taken by the Water & Sewer board, at a public hearing held May 15, 2025, pursuant MGL Ch. 40, §22F, to adopt revisions to miscellaneous fees, as presented
Move that the Select Board vote to approve action taken by the Water & Sewer board, at a public hearing held May 15, 2025, pursuant MGL Ch. 40, §22F, to adopt revisions to miscellaneous fees, as presented.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve action taken by the Water & Sewer board, at a public hearing held May 15, 2025, pursuant MGL Ch. 40, §22F, to adopt revisions to miscellaneous fees, as presented. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
A. Recycling and Renewable Energy - Talilla Schuster, Regular; 1 regular, 1 alternate
Appoint Talilla Schuster as a regular member on the Recycling and Renewable Energy Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2026
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Talilla Schuster as a regular member on the Recycling and Renewable Energy Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Talilla Schuster as a regular member on the Recycling and Renewable Energy Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2026. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
A. Economic Development Permit 177 Commercial Street - Application for EDP 25-4,
Approve Economic Development Permit Application for EDP 25-4, 177 Commercial Street, by Robin Reid to increase the assigned Title 5 flow to the existing property by 175 gallons per day to add 5...
Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit Application for EDP 25-4, 177 Commercial Street, by Robin Reid to increase the assigned Title 5 flow to the existing property by 175 gallons per day to add 5 additional restaurant seats based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit Application for EDP 25-4, 177 Commercial Street, by Robin Reid to increase the assigned Title 5 flow to the existing property by 175 gallons per day to add 5 additional restaurant seats based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions as submitted Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
A. 26 Shank Painter Housing Project
Allocate $500,000 from the Housing Fund for the purpose of funding the Grant and Escrow Agreement with Ecotekture Salient Partners LLC for pre-construction funding for the project at 26 Shank...
MOVE that the Select Board vote to allocate $500,000 from the Housing Fund for the purpose of funding the Grant and Escrow Agreement with Ecotekture Salient Partners LLC for pre-construction funding for the project at 26 Shank Painter Road, known as the Bellwether. MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Amendment as amended to the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Provincetown and Ecotekture Salient Partners LLC for construction of the project at 26 Shank Painter Road, known as the Bellwether.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to allocate $500,000 from the Housing Fund for the purpose of funding the Grant and Escrow Agreement with Ecotekture Salient Partners LLC for pre-construction funding for the project at 26 Shank Painter Road, known as the Bellwether. MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Amendment as amended to the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Provincetown and Ecotekture Salient Partners LLC for construction of the project at 26 Shank Painter Road, known as the Bellwether. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
B. Town Manager Alex Morse Annual Evaluation
Establish Town Manager Alex Morse's annual performance score as 4 (Exceeds Expectations/Goals)
MOVE that the Select Board vote to establish Town Manager Alex Morse's annual performance score as 4 (Exceeds Expectations/Goals). MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve a salary increase for the Town Manager of 3% to be backdated to April 5th, 2025.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to establish Town Manager Alex Morse's annual performance score as 4 (Exceeds Expectations/Goals). MOVE that the Select Board vote to approve a salary increase for the Town Manager of 3% to be backdated to April 5th, 2025. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Austin Miller Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Miller)
E. Select Board Liaison Designations
Appoint John Golden as Liaison to OPEB, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately
MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint John Golden as Liaison to OPEB, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately.
David Abramson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint John Golden as Liaison to OPEB, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
Appoint Erik Borg as Liaison to Harbor Committee, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately
MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Erik Borg as Liaison to Harbor Committee, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately.
David Abramson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Erik Borg as Liaison to Harbor Committee, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Appoint Austin Miller as Liaison to Community Housing Council, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately
MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Austin Miller as Liaison to Community Housing Council, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately.
David Abramson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Austin Miller as Liaison to Community Housing Council, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Borg)
Appoint Leslie Sandberg as the Liaison to Cape Cod and Island Municipal Leaders Association, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Leslie Sandberg as the Liaison to Cape Cod and Island Municipal Leaders Association, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately.
David Abramson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Leslie Sandberg as the Liaison to Cape Cod and Island Municipal Leaders Association, for a term of one (1) year commencing immediately. Motion: Erik Borg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Borg, second: Golden)
7. Minutes - Approve minutes of previous meetings
Approve the minutes of: May 12, 2025 6pm (Regular) as printed
Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: May 12, 2025 6pm (Regular) as printed.
David Abramson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board approve the minutes of: May 12, 2025 6pm (Regular) as printed. Motion: Austin Miller Second: Leslie Sandberg Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Miller, second: Sandberg)
A. MGL c30A, Section 21(a), clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 - To Consider the approval and/or
Enter Executive Session: Austin Miller
Motion to Enter Executive Session: Austin Miller
The roll call lists David Abramson as absent. David Abramson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion to Enter Executive Session: Austin Miller Second: Erik Borg Vote: 4-0-0 Role: David Abramson - Absent John Golden - Aye Erik Borg - Aye Austin Miller - Aye Leslie Sandberg - Aye.” (second: Borg)
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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