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December 5, 2023
8 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
Approve Revised Policy 59: Public Comment, Select Board Reports, and Select Board Comments as provided by Town Counsel with the amended changes suggested by Vice Chair Areson and agreed upon by...
To approve Revised Policy 59: Public Comment, Select Board Reports, and Select Board Comments as provided by Town Counsel with the amended changes suggested by Vice Chair Areson and agreed upon by the Board, and to electronically sign.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to approve Revised Policy 59: Public Comment, Select Board Reports, and Select Board Comments as provided by Town Counsel with the amended changes suggested by Vice Chair Areson and agreed upon by the Board, and to electronically sign. 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)
Pursue a special act, called Governor's Bill, per Section 8 of the Home Rule Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution, to give the Town flexibility to hold the Town Meeting elsewhere that...
To pursue a special act, called Governor's Bill, per Section 8 of the Home Rule Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution, to give the Town flexibility to hold the Town Meeting elsewhere that provides for increased capacity, by authorizing the Chair to sign the letter prepared by Town Counsel on behalf of the Select Board and the Town's legislative delegation.
From the minutes
“Member Weinstein made a motion to pursue a special act, called Governor's Bill, per Section 8 of the Home Rule Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution, to give the Town flexibility to hold the Town Meeting elsewhere that provides for increased capacity, by authorizing the Chair to sign the letter prepared by Town Counsel on behalf of the Select Board and the Town's legislative delegation. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye a Member Rein - Aye | Office of Town Clerk | Chair Reed - Aye | | asrpmn | So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Rein)
Authorize the Truro Housing Authority to submit the application to the Community Preservation Committee for a minimum of 60% of the available Community Preservation Funds to go to the Truro...
To authorize the Truro Housing Authority to submit the application to the Community Preservation Committee for a minimum of 60% of the available Community Preservation Funds to go to the Truro Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to authorize the Truro Housing Authority to submit the application to the Community Preservation Committee for a minimum of 60% of the available Community Preservation Funds to go to the Truro Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 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)
Approve the proposed Town Manager evaluation. review process and. hold a work session on the evaluation on December 12, 2023
To approve the proposed Town Manager evaluation. review process and. hold a work session on the evaluation on December 12, 2023.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to approve the proposed Town Manager evaluation. review process and. hold a work session on the evaluation on December 12, 2023. Member Dundas seconded the motion. ae a a ae ; | mm ; | ; | Page 4 of 9 | | ; | | - - -a ne } Prior to the vote on this agenda item, Town Manager Tangeman asked Vice Chair Areson about her intent to have a public meeting in order to gather the public's opinion about the Town Manager's performance as he reports directly to the Select Board and not to the public. Vice Chair Areson reiterated that the public should have the opportunity to express their views and that the Members should hear those views. Member Weinstein noted that Town Manager Tangeman was correct and that he was not responsible to answer to the public at large and the Select Board was the representative of the public at large. 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)
Approve the curb cut application for 101 Castle Road
To approve the curb cut application for 101 Castle Road.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to approve the curb cut application for 101 Castle Road. 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)
Declare the Fire Department 2013 Ford Explorer as surplus
To declare the Fire Department 2013 Ford Explorer as surplus.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to declare the Fire Department 2013 Ford Explorer as surplus. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. l Office nf Tawn Clerk | Roll Call Vote: [a3een | i j Page 5 of 9 | | | a 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed, Chair Reed's recusal from previously mentioned items, and the acceptance of Vice Chair Areson's editorial changes
To approve the Consent Agenda as printed, Chair Reed's recusal from previously mentioned items, and the acceptance of Vice Chair Areson's editorial changes.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as printed, Chair Reed's recusal from previously mentioned items, and the acceptance of Vice Chair Areson's editorial changes. 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)
Adjourn at 2:08 pm
To adjourn at 2:08 pm.
From the minutes
“Member Weinstein made a motion to adjourn at 2:08 pm. 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: Weinstein, second: Areson)
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