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Truro Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

March 24, 2020

30 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Janet Worthington, Susan Areson, Kristen Reed, Stephanie Rein, Robert Weinstein

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Authorize Molly Stevens to perform the functions of and act as the Temporary Assistant Tax Collector

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize Molly Stevens to perform the functions of and act as the Temporary Assistant Tax Collector.

From the minutes

“Susan Areson moved to authorize Molly Stevens to perform the functions of and act as the Temporary Assistant Tax Collector. Robert Weinstein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 6 as printed in the updated Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 6 as printed in the updated Warrant.

From the minutes

“Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 6 as printed in the updated Warrant. Kristen Reed seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 12 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 12 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Trust Robert Weinstein moved to recommend Article 12 as printed in the Warrant. Kristen Reed seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 15 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 15 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Ambulance Kristen Reed moved to recommend Article 15 as printed in the Warrant. Robert Weinstein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16, Sect. 1 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 16, Sect. 1 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Support Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 16, Sect. 1 as printed in the Warrant. Kristen Reed seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16, Sect. 2 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 16, Sect. 2 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Fund Robert Weinstein moved to recommend Article 16, Sect. 2 as printed in the Warrant. Susan Areson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16, Sect. 3 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 16, Sect. 3 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Institute Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 16, Sect. 3 as printed in the Warrant. Robert Weinstein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16, Sect. 4 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 16, Sect. 4 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 16, Sect. 4 as printed in the Warrant. Janet Worthington seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Worthington)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16, Sect. 5 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To recommend Article 16, Sect. 5 as printed in the Warrant.

The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Kristen Reed moved to recommend Article 16, Sect. 5 as printed in the Warrant. Susan Areson seconded. The motion to recommend did not carry 2-3-0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16, Sect. 6 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApproveFailed · 0–4

To recommend Article 16, Sect. 6 as printed in the Warrant.

The minutes give only the count (0-4-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Kristen Reed moved to recommend Article 16, Sect. 6 as printed in the Warrant. Stephanie Rein seconded. The motion did not carry 0-4-1.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16, Sect. 7 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend Article 16, Sect. 7 as printed in the Warrant.

No: Areson, Reed, Rein, Weinstein, Worthington

From the minutes

“Kristen Reed moved to recommend Article 16, Sect. 7 as printed in the Warrant. Robert Weinstein seconded. The motion did not carry 0-5-0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16, Sect. 8 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 16, Sect. 8 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Kristen Reed moved to recommend Article 16, Sect. 8 as printed in the Warrant. Robert Weinstein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend Article 17 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 17 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Robert Weinstein moved to recommend Article 17 as printed in the Warrant. Susan Areson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend Article 23 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 23 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Parking Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 23 as printed in the Warrant. Stephanie Rein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend Article 24 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 24 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Schedule Robert Weinstein moved to recommend Article 24 as printed in the Warrant. Kristen Reed seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend Article 25 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 25 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Permit Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 25 as printed in the Warrant. Robert Weinstein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 26 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 26 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Procedure Kristen Reed moved to recommend Article 26 as printed in the Warrant. Susan Areson seconded and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 27 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 27 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Procedure Kristen Reed moved to recommend Article 27 as printed in the Warrant. Susan Areson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 28 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 28 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Procedure Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 28 as printed in the Warrant. Kristen Reed seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 29 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 29 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Board Robert Weinstein moved to recommend Article 29 as printed in the Warrant. Susan Areson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 30 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 30 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Definitions Stephanie Rein moved to recommend Article 30 as printed in the Warrant. Kristen Reed seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 31 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 31 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Development Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 31 as printed in the Warrant. Stephanie Rein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 32 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 32 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Development Robert Weinstein moved to recommend Article 32 as printed in the Warrant. Kristen Reed seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 33 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 33 as printed in the Warrant.

From the minutes

“Decision Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 33 as printed in the Warrant. Robert Weinstein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 34 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend Article 34 as printed in the Warrant.

The minutes say Robert Weinstein recused before this vote; the count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number. Robert Weinstein stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Kristen Reed moved to recommend Article 34 as printed in the Warrant. Susan Areson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 40 as printed in the Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend Article 40 as printed in the Warrant.

No: Areson, Reed, Rein, Weinstein, Worthington

From the minutes

“Susan Areson moved to recommend Article 40 as printed in the Warrant. Robert Weinstein seconded. The motion to recommend did not carry 0-5-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Not accept the citizens' petition as a Warrant Article for Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To not accept the citizens' petition as a Warrant Article for Annual Town Meeting.

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Susan Areson moved to not accept the citizens' petition as a Warrant Article for Annual Town Meeting. Robert Weinstein seconded, and the motion carried 4-1-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Susan Areson moved, pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 39, Section 9, and notwithstanding any provision in the Charter or bylaws of the Town to the contrary, that the Annual Town Meeting, presently...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Susan Areson moved, pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 39, Section 9, and notwithstanding any provision in the Charter or bylaws of the Town to the contrary, that the Annual Town Meeting, presently scheduled for April 28, 2020, be delayed until a date to be determined.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Susan Areson moved, pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 39, Section 9, and notwithstanding any provision in the Charter or bylaws of the Town to the contrary, that the Annual Town Meeting, presently scheduled for April 28, 2020, be delayed until a date to be determined. Robert Weinstein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Consent Agenda as amended

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Consent Agenda as amended.

From the minutes

“Susan Areson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Stephanie Rein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Robert Weinstein moved to adjourn. Stephanie Rein seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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