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March 16, 2021
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Weinstein, Kristen Reed, Susan Areson, Janet Worthington, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Rebecca Bruyn to the Climate Action Committee for the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Rebecca Bruyn to the Climate Action Committee for the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to appoint Rebecca Bruyn to the Climate Action Committee for the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Pursuant to Gen
That pursuant to Gen. Law Chapter 39, Section 9, the Select Board set the date for the Annual Town Meeting as Saturday, June 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion that pursuant to Gen. Law Chapter 39, Section 9, the Select Board set the date for the Annual Town Meeting as Saturday, June 26, 2021. Member Areson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye $o voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 1: Authorization to Hear the Report of the Multi-member bodies
To recommend Article 1: Authorization to Hear the Report of the Multi-member bodies. Member Reed Seconded.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 1: Authorization to Hear the Report of the Multi-member bodies. Member Reed Seconded. Roil Cali Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson)
Recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board
To recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: | Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye | Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Moderator
To recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Moderator.
Robert Weinstein stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Moderator. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Rein: Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Abstained So voted; 4-0-1 (Chair Weinstein abstains), motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 13: Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 3 Prohibitions on the Use and Sale of Balloons
To recommend Article 13: Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 3 Prohibitions on the Use and Sale of Balloons.
From the minutes
“Balloons Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 13: Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 3 Prohibitions on the Use and Sale of Balloons. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Recommend Article 15: Non-Binding Public Advisory Questions for Increased Security at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station on Cape Cod Bay-Petitioned Article as printed in the warrant
To recommend Article 15: Non-Binding Public Advisory Questions for Increased Security at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station on Cape Cod Bay-Petitioned Article as printed in the warrant.
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From the minutes
“Article Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 15: Non-Binding Public Advisory Questions for Increased Security at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station on Cape Cod Bay-Petitioned Article as printed in the warrant. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Worthington-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 16: Resolution in Support of Changing the State Flag & Seal of Massachusetts-Petitioned Article as printed in the warrant
To recommend Article 16: Resolution in Support of Changing the State Flag & Seal of Massachusetts-Petitioned Article as printed in the warrant. Member Rein Seconded.
From the minutes
“Article Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 16: Resolution in Support of Changing the State Flag & Seal of Massachusetts-Petitioned Article as printed in the warrant. Member Rein Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed)
Recommend Article 41: Reduction of Truro's Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Zero by 2050
To recommend Article 41: Reduction of Truro's Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Zero by 2050. Member Reed Seconded.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 41: Reduction of Truro's Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Zero by 2050. Member Reed Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye $0 voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson)
Recommend Article 42: Advisory Vote on the Use of Automated Tabulator
To recommend Article 42: Advisory Vote on the Use of Automated Tabulator.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 42: Advisory Vote on the Use of Automated Tabulator. Member Worthington seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Worthington)
Defer this item until the Select Board hears from the Historical ; Commission
To defer this item until the Select Board hears from the Historical ; Commission.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to defer this item until the Select Board hears from the Historical ; Commission. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Page | 8 Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Defer this item until hearing back from Town Counsel
To defer this item until hearing back from Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Member Worthington made a motion to defer this item until hearing back from Town Counsel. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Worthington, second: Rein)
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed in their packet
To approve the Consent Agenda as printed in their packet.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as printed in their packet. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Adjourn at 7:45pm
To adjourn at 7:45pm.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to adjourn at 7:45pm. Member Areson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
From the Truro Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas & Minutes calendar (CivicClerk). 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 Aden Choate and Nancy Bloom).
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