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Truro Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

August 22, 2023

14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kristen Reed, Susan Areson, John Dundas, Robert Weinstein, Stephanie Rein

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appoint Jeffrey Fischer to an unexpired full-member seat on the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee for a term expiring on October 21, 2023

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jeffrey Fischer to an unexpired full-member seat on the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee for a term expiring on October 21, 2023.

From the minutes

“Member Rein made a motion to appoint Jeffrey Fischer to an unexpired full-member seat on the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee for a term expiring on October 21, 2023. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. | Of Se ] [ten | Page 2 of 10 | | 4 | | Ls | 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)

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

Revise the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee Charge to decrease the number of alternate members from two to one, as provided

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To revise the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee Charge to decrease the number of alternate members from two to one, as provided.

From the minutes

“Member Rein made a motion to revise the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee Charge to decrease the number of alternate members from two to one, as provided. 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)

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

Extend the appointments of all Walsh Property Community Planning Committee members from October 13, 2023 to October 21, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To extend the appointments of all Walsh Property Community Planning Committee members from October 13, 2023 to October 21, 2023.

From the minutes

“Member Rein made a motion to extend the appointments of all Walsh Property Community Planning Committee members from October 13, 2023 to October 21, 2023. 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)

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

Appoint Raphael Richter to an unexpired alternate member seat on the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee for a term expiring on October 21, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Raphael Richter to an unexpired alternate member seat on the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee for a term expiring on October 21, 2023.

From the minutes

“Chair Reed made a motion to appoint Raphael Richter to an unexpired alternate member seat on the Walsh Property Community Planning Committee for a term expiring on October 21, 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: Reed, second: Rein)

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

Direct staff to pursue the purchase of the Lower Cape Ambulance Association Ambulance and to approve the use of a portion of the Transfer funds approved on May 23, 2023 encumbered into FY2024 line...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To direct staff to pursue the purchase of the Lower Cape Ambulance Association Ambulance and to approve the use of a portion of the Transfer funds approved on May 23, 2023 encumbered into FY2024 line item 02022058-587000 F/R/EMS Capital: Replacement Equipment.

From the minutes

“Member Dundas made a motion to direct staff to pursue the purchase of the Lower Cape Ambulance Association Ambulance and to approve the use of a portion of the Transfer funds approved on May 23, 2023 encumbered into FY2024 line item 02022058-587000 F/R/EMS Capital: Replacement Equipment. 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)

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

Establish the Concert Committee as a standing committee and adopt the Truro Concert Committee charge as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To establish the Concert Committee as a standing committee and adopt the Truro Concert Committee charge as presented.

From the minutes

“Chair Reed made a motion to establish the Concert Committee as a standing committee and adopt the Truro Concert Committee charge as presented. 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: Reed, second: Weinstein)

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

Amend the Concert Committee charge to make membership 7 voting members and 2 alternate members

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To amend the Concert Committee charge to make membership 7 voting members and 2 alternate members. The membership may be increased or lowered in seats by a vote of the Select Board.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Areson made a motion to amend the Concert Committee charge to make membership 7 voting members and 2 alternate members. The membership may be increased or lowered in seats by a vote of the Select Board. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye ae . Member Rein - Aye a ; Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)

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

Appoint Charlo Maurer as an alternate member to the Concert Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Charlo Maurer as an alternate member to the Concert Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Charlo Maurer as an alternate member to the Concert Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024. 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)

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

Adopt the Ad Hoc Committee for the Public Works Facility charge, as proposed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the Ad Hoc Committee for the Public Works Facility charge, as proposed.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Areson made a motion to adopt the Ad Hoc Committee for the Public Works Facility charge, as proposed. 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: Areson, second: Rein)

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

Direct staff to prepare 2 Articles associated Option 1 and Option 2 ballot questions for the engineering and construction costs for the new Public Works Facility with amended language provided by...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To direct staff to prepare 2 Articles associated Option 1 and Option 2 ballot questions for the engineering and construction costs for the new Public Works Facility with amended language provided by Vice Chair Areson.

From the minutes

“Chair Reed made a motion to direct staff to prepare 2 Articles associated Option 1 and Option 2 ballot questions for the engineering and construction costs for the new Public Works Facility with amended language provided by Vice Chair Areson. Vice Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: ee Vice Chair Areson - Aye At TAN Ey Member Dundas - Aye a " PAT em Page 5 of 10 DEC 13 2023 | | | Ea Pee | Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)

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

Refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Areson made a motion to refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5. 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: Areson, second: Rein)

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

Refer the proposed Bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A §5

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To refer the proposed Bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A §5.

From the minutes

“Chair Reed made a motion to refer the proposed Bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A §5. 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: Reed, second: Weinstein)

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

Approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet.

From the minutes

“NONE Chair Reed made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet. Vice Chair Areson 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: Areson)

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

Adjourn at 8:25 pm

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:25 pm.

From the minutes

“Member Dundas made a motion to adjourn at 8:25 pm. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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