MassVoter.com← Truro Select BoardTruro Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 27, 2021
24 recorded votes, 7 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 Sallie Tighe as Truro's Representative to the Barnstable Assembly of Delegates for a term ending January 2, 2023
To appoint Sallie Tighe as Truro's Representative to the Barnstable Assembly of Delegates for a term ending January 2, 2023.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to appoint Sallie Tighe as Truro's Representative to the Barnstable Assembly of Delegates for a term ending January 2, 2023. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Rein-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Recommend Article 5: FY2022 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 5: FY2022 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Appropriation Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 5: FY2022 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed in the Warrant. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Office of Town Clerk Member Rein-Aye Treasurer - Tax Collector Member Reed-Aye STAM Member Areson-Aye SEP 3 0 2021 | | Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye Received TOWN OF TRURO | So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 1: Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 1: Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Fund Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 1: Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund as printed in the Warrant. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 2: Housing Consultant as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 2: Housing Consultant as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Consultant Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 2: Housing Consultant as printed in the Warrant. Member Areson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Treasmor Tee Collector Member Areson-Aye SAD Am Member Reed-Aye SEP 30 2021 | Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye Received TOWN OF TRURO So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 3: Preservation of Highland House Museum Permanent Collection as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 3: Preservation of Highland House Museum Permanent Collection as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Collection Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 3: Preservation of Highland House Museum Permanent Collection as printed in the Warrant. Member Reed seconded. Page | 3 Roll Call Vote: Member Reed-Aye Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 4: Edgewood Farm Historic Preservation Project Phase 5 as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 4: Edgewood Farm Historic Preservation Project Phase 5 as printed in the Warrant.
Yes: Areson, WorthingtonNo: Reed, Rein, Weinstein
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 4: Edgewood Farm Historic Preservation Project Phase 5 as printed in the Warrant. Member Worthington seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Nay Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Nay Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Nay So voted; 2-3-0, motion does not carry.” (Motion: Areson, second: Worthington)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 5: Puma Park Enhancement as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 5: Puma Park Enhancement as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Enhancement Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 5: Puma Park Enhancement as printed in the Warrant. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: , Member Reed-Aye Treasurer " Ter Collector Member Worthington-Aye SA * Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye . SEP 3 0 202 Chair Weinstein-Aye Received TOWN OF TRURO | So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 6: Payomet Drive-In as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 6: Payomet Drive-In as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 6: Payomet Drive-In as printed in the Warrant. Member Worthington seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Worthington)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 7: Administrative Support as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 7: Administrative Support as printed in the Warrant.
The minutes name Kristen Reed as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Support Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 7: Administrative Support as printed in the Warrant. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 8: Open Space Reserve as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 8: Open Space Reserve as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Reserve Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 8: Open Space Reserve as printed in the Warrant. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Reed-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 9: Budgeted Reserve as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 9: Budgeted Reserve as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 10: Community Preservation Act-Section 9: Budgeted Reserve as printed in the Warrant. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Office of Town Clerk Member Areson-Aye Treasurer - Tax Collector Member Worthington-Aye Sam Member Reed-Aye SEP 30 2021 | Page | 5 Recolved (WW OF TRURO Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 11: Authorization to Convey Town Property to the Truro Conservation Trust as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 11: Authorization to Convey Town Property to the Truro Conservation Trust as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Trust Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 11: Authorization to Convey Town Property to the Truro Conservation Trust as printed in the Warrant. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Reed-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Recommend Article 12: Accept Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure-135 South Pamet Road as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 12: Accept Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure-135 South Pamet Road as printed in the Warrant.
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Stephanie Rein yes, Susan Areson yes, Janet Worthington yes, Kristen Reed yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Road Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 12: Accept Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure-135 South Pamet Road as printed in the Warrant. Member Areson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Reed-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 14: Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 3 Municipal Single-Use Plastic Bottle Ban as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 14: Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 3 Municipal Single-Use Plastic Bottle Ban as printed in the Warrant.
Yes: Areson, Rein, Weinstein, WorthingtonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 14: Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 3 Municipal Single-Use Plastic Bottle Ban as printed in the Warrant. Member Worthington seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye r Office of Town Clerk Chair Weinstein-Aye poasurer - Tax Collector So voted; 4-0-1 (Member Reed abstained), motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Worthington)
Recommend Article 17: Charter Amendment to Sections 3-1-1 and 6-4-2-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 17: Charter Amendment to Sections 3-1-1 and 6-4-2-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant.
Yes: WeinsteinNo: Areson, WorthingtonAbstained: Reed, Rein
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 17: Charter Amendment to Sections 3-1-1 and 6-4-2-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant. Member Reed seconded. Chair Weinstein respects what Charter Review Committee Chair Panessiti said and the position of the Charter Review Committee. He would strongly advocate for this for the following reasons: e He's conducted a survey of other communities in Barnstable County and Truro is in the minority for having an elected Planning Board. He thinks it is ill-advised to have an elected body that is often "rowing in a different direction." e There is no vetting process for anyone who chooses to run for election. e The elected term is for five years and the process to remove someone from a board like this is very cumbersome. Planning Board Chair Greenbaum wished to respond. e The study which was referred to about Barnstable County Planning Boards was also conducted by Town Planner Ribeiro. She gave the Board more information regarding the study results Town Planner Ribeiro received. e Planning Board members run unopposed because we have a challenging time getting people to step up and volunteer. These positions take a lot of work. e She thinks the argument that appointed boards are vetted in a way that elected boards are not doesn't totally hold true. There are times where the Select Board does a rigorous vetting process but there are many times that, according to their agenda, they don't. Between January 14, 2020, and April 13, 2021, there were 56 people who came before the Select Board to be interviewed and appointed or reappointed. She does not think the vetting argument works. We have to do a better job of recruiting more people, so we have elections that are contested. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Abstained Office of Town Clerk Member Reed-Abstained 'Tpgasurer - Tax Collector Member Areson-Nay TAN Member Worthington-Nay SEP 3 0 2021 Chair Weinstein-Aye ; So voted; 1-2-2, motion does not carry.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Recommend Article 18: Amend the Local Room Occupancy Excise Tax-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 18: Amend the Local Room Occupancy Excise Tax-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant.
Yes: Reed, Rein, Weinstein, WorthingtonNo: Areson
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 18: Amend the Local Room Occupancy Excise Tax-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein- Aye Member Reed- Aye Member Areson-Nay Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 4-1-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 19: To Establish an Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund and to Dedicate a Percentage of the Local Room Occupancy Excise Tax to Said Fund- Petitioned Article as printed in the...
To recommend Article 19: To Establish an Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund and to Dedicate a Percentage of the Local Room Occupancy Excise Tax to Said Fund- Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 19: To Establish an Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund and to Dedicate a Percentage of the Local Room Occupancy Excise Tax to Said Fund- Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant. Member Areson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 38: Tax Transparency of Financial Articles in Excess of $50,000.00-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 38: Tax Transparency of Financial Articles in Excess of $50,000.00-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Article Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 38: Tax Transparency of Financial Articles in Excess of $50,000.00-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant. Member Reed seconded. Office of Town Clerk - | Roll Call Vote: Treasurer - Tax Collector | Member Reed-Aye oT AM Member Rein-Aye SEP 30 2021 Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Received TOWN OF TRURO Chair Weinstein-Aye -_----- So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Recommend Article 39: Project Accounting & Quarterly Reporting on Total Expenditures over $75,000-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 39: Project Accounting & Quarterly Reporting on Total Expenditures over $75,000-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant.
Abstained: Areson, Reed, Rein, Weinstein, Worthington
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 39: Project Accounting & Quarterly Reporting on Total Expenditures over $75,000-Petitioned Article as printed in the Warrant. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Reed-Abstained Member Rein-Abstained Member Areson-Abstained Member Worthington-Abstained Chair Weinstein-Abstained So voted; 0-0-5, motion does not carry.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Approve a series of test drags within the Town waters of Cape Cod Bay, pending consultation with the Division of Marine Fisheries, to capture and record the findings the findings contained within...
To approve a series of test drags within the Town waters of Cape Cod Bay, pending consultation with the Division of Marine Fisheries, to capture and record the findings the findings contained within each test drag and provide a summarization of the findings.
From the minutes
“Member Worthington made a motion to approve a series of test drags within the Town waters of Cape Cod Bay, pending consultation with the Division of Marine Fisheries, to capture and record the findings the findings contained within each test drag and provide a summarization of the findings. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Worthington, second: Reed)
Approve, electronically sign and send to the Barnstable County Commissioners the letter of support for the Association to Preserve Cape Cod's proposal to lower the interest rate of the Community...
To approve, electronically sign and send to the Barnstable County Commissioners the letter of support for the Association to Preserve Cape Cod's proposal to lower the interest rate of the Community Septic Management Program to zero percent. _
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to approve, electronically sign and send to the Barnstable County Commissioners the letter of support for the Association to Preserve Cape Cod's proposal to lower the interest rate of the Community Septic Management Program to zero percent. _ Member Areson seconded. Tree', Of Town Clerk Roll Call Vote: = SVT ARM Page | 9 SEP 30 2021 | | Received LOWN oF TRURO Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Rein-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Authorize Susan Areson to work with the Town Manager and staff to bring recommendations for actions regarding the American Rescue Act Funds distribution to the Select Board at a future meeting date
To authorize Susan Areson to work with the Town Manager and staff to bring recommendations for actions regarding the American Rescue Act Funds distribution to the Select Board at a future meeting date.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to authorize Susan Areson to work with the Town Manager and staff to bring recommendations for actions regarding the American Rescue Act Funds distribution to the Select Board at a future meeting date. Member Reed seconded. Roll Cal! Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Reed)
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet
To approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet.
From the minutes
“Agenda Member Areson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Worthington-Aye eT ace, Member Areson-Aye HIVA I Member Reed-Aye Member Rein-Aye SEP 3 0 2021 Chair Weinstein-Aye Received TOWN OF TRURO So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Adjourn at 8:19pm
To adjourn at 8:19pm
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to adjourn at 8:19pm Member Areson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
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