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May 23, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 13 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Truro Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Executive-session minutes (released by the board); the town has posted no other minutes for this meeting.
Present: Kristen Reed, Susan Areson, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein, Robert Weinstein
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
The Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
That the Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, and the Chair so declares; (2) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 7 to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §22 (f)(g)(Open Meeting Law), specifically, to review and approve and determine whether continued nondisclosure of the following executive session meeting minutes is warranted: March 17, 2023 and April 11, 2023; and not to reconvene in open session.
The minutes say "She moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Kristen Reed).
From the minutes
“She moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, and the Chair so declares; (2) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 7 to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §22 (f)(g)(Open Meeting Law), specifically, to review and approve and determine whether continued nondisclosure of the following executive session meeting minutes is warranted: March 17, 2023 and April 11, 2023; and not to reconvene in open session. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call: S. Areson, Aye; J. Dundas, Aye; R. Weinstein, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; K. Reed, Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Approve and hold the minutes of March 17, 2023 and April 11, 2023 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf
To approve and hold the minutes of March 17, 2023 and April 11, 2023 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to approve and hold the minutes of March 17, 2023 and April 11, 2023 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf. Member Weinstein seconded. Roll Call: S. Areson, Aye; J. Dundas, Aye; R. Weinstein, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; K. Reed, Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)
Adjourn executive session at 4:35 pm
To adjourn executive session at 4:35 pm.
The roll call does not give a vote for Kristen Reed, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Weinstein made a motion to adjourn executive session at 4:35 pm. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call: S. Areson, Aye; J. Dundas, Aye; R. Weinstein, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; K. Reed,.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Rein)
Truro Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Kristen Reed, Susan Areson, John Dundas, Robert Weinstein, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Appoint Deborah Smulian to the one-year, alternate seat on the Council on Aging Board which will expire on June 30, 2024
To appoint Deborah Smulian to the one-year, alternate seat on the Council on Aging Board which will expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to appoint Deborah Smulian to the one-year, alternate seat on the Council on Aging Board which will expire on June 30, 2024. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Dundas)
Appoint Deborah Smulian to the Commission on Disabilities to fill a full member seat with an unexpired three-year term which will expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Deborah Smulian to the Commission on Disabilities to fill a full member seat with an unexpired three-year term which will expire on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Deborah Smulian to the Commission on Disabilities to fill a full member seat with an unexpired three-year term which will expire on June 30, 2025. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Weinstein)
Proclaim May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the Town of Truro
To proclaim May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the Town of Truro.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to proclaim May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the Town of Truro. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Weinstein)
Transfer $420,000 from the Fire/Rescue budget and Group Health Insurance budget to the Fire/Rescue Capital Account for the purchase of an ambulance, to authorize the Town Manager to sign the...
To transfer $420,000 from the Fire/Rescue budget and Group Health Insurance budget to the Fire/Rescue Capital Account for the purchase of an ambulance, to authorize the Town Manager to sign the transfer document, and to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a purchasing agreement/ contract for the ambulance.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Areson made a motion to transfer $420,000 from the Fire/Rescue budget and Group Health Insurance budget to the Fire/Rescue Capital Account for the purchase of an ambulance, to authorize the Town Manager to sign the transfer document, and to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a purchasing agreement/ contract for the ambulance. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into the grant contract and serve as the authorized signatory on the associated grant documents for the $900,000 Underutilized Properties Grant from the...
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into the grant contract and serve as the authorized signatory on the associated grant documents for the $900,000 Underutilized Properties Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community One Stop for Growth program.
From the minutes
“Member Weinstein made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into the grant contract and serve as the authorized signatory on the associated grant documents for the $900,000 Underutilized Properties Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community One Stop for Growth program. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Dundas)
Call for a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with the Warrant opening on July 21, 2023, and closing on August 10, 2023
To call for a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with the Warrant opening on July 21, 2023, and closing on August 10, 2023.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to call for a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with the Warrant opening on July 21, 2023, and closing on August 10, 2023. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Rein)
Appoint Member Weinstein and Member Rein to write a letter, in collaboration with Leslie Sandberg and Michela Murphy, to the National Park Service on behalf of the Select Board regarding the...
To appoint Member Weinstein and Member Rein to write a letter, in collaboration with Leslie Sandberg and Michela Murphy, to the National Park Service on behalf of the Select Board regarding the Request for Proposal Process for the Dune Shacks as soon as possible and prior to July 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to appoint Member Weinstein and Member Rein to write a letter, in collaboration with Leslie Sandberg and Michela Murphy, to the National Park Service on behalf of the Select Board regarding the Request for Proposal Process for the Dune Shacks as soon as possible and prior to July 3, 2023. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Dundas)
Appoint Member Dundas to serve as the Select Board's representative to the Stormwater Bylaw Working Group and to direct the working group to prepare an Article for the 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting
To appoint Member Dundas to serve as the Select Board's representative to the Stormwater Bylaw Working Group and to direct the working group to prepare an Article for the 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Member Dundas to serve as the Select Board's representative to the Stormwater Bylaw Working Group and to direct the working group to prepare an Article for the 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet
To approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet.
From the minutes
“None Member Rein made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weinstein)
Adjourn at 8:11 pm
To adjourn at 8:11 pm.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to adjourn at 8:11 pm. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Dundas)
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