MassVoter.com← Truro Select BoardTruro Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2024
25 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kristen Reed, Susan Areson, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein, Robert Weinstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recommend acceptance of an article to support M.G.L. Chapter 60 §15B Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund
To recommend acceptance of an article to support M.G.L. Chapter 60 §15B Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend acceptance of an article to support M.G.L. Chapter 60 §15B Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund. 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)
Recommend amendments to the FY2024 Operating Budget Funded by Free Cash as printed
To recommend amendments to the FY2024 Operating Budget Funded by Free Cash as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend amendments to the FY2024 Operating Budget Funded by Free Cash as printed. 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)
Recommend Article FY2025 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed
To recommend Article FY2025 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article FY2025 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed. 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)
Include a $50,000 Free Cash Transfer to the Select Board Budget for Climate Action Resiliency in this article and to recommend the transfer of funds from Free Cash as printed
To include a $50,000 Free Cash Transfer to the Select Board Budget for Climate Action Resiliency in this article and to recommend the transfer of funds from Free Cash as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to include a $50,000 Free Cash Transfer to the Select Board Budget for Climate Action Resiliency in this article and to recommend the transfer of funds from Free Cash as printed. Vice Chair Areson seconded the motion. Discussion: Assistant Town Manager Clark provided additional information and recommendations regarding this article. 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)
Recommend Article X: Borrowing Authorization for Mill Pond Culvert Replacement and Salt Marsh Restoration as printed
To recommend Article X: Borrowing Authorization for Mill Pond Culvert Replacement and Salt Marsh Restoration as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Borrowing Authorization for Mill Pond Culvert Replacement and Salt Marsh Restoration as printed. 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)
Recommend Article X: Debt Exclusion for Sand Pit Road as printed
To recommend Article X: Debt Exclusion for Sand Pit Road as printed.
Yes: Dundas, Reed, ReinNo: WeinsteinAbstained: Areson
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Debt Exclusion for Sand Pit Road as printed. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Discussion: Chair Reed recognized Health and Conservation Agent Beebe who noted the importance of this Town property acquisition. Members also commented on this topic and agreed with the removal of the language "for the site of a public works facility" from the explanation. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Abstained Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Nay Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 3-1-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Dundas)
Recommend Article X: Acquisition of Truro Motor Inn with Debt Exclusion Contingency as printed
To recommend Article X: Acquisition of Truro Motor Inn with Debt Exclusion Contingency as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Acquisition of Truro Motor Inn with Debt Exclusion Contingency as printed. 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)
Recommend Article X: Reappropriate Authorized Excess Borrowing Proceeds from The Town Hall Construction Project to a Future Capital Project for Town Hall Facility Engineering, Design, and...
To recommend Article X: Reappropriate Authorized Excess Borrowing Proceeds from The Town Hall Construction Project to a Future Capital Project for Town Hall Facility Engineering, Design, and Construction Purposes as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Reappropriate Authorized Excess Borrowing Proceeds from The Town Hall Construction Project to a Future Capital Project for Town Hall Facility Engineering, Design, and Construction Purposes as printed. Vice Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Ag... -- a TE Member Dundas - Aye | enna °f Member Weinstein - Aye | Deo BN Page 5 of 14 | a | [or S| Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Recommend Article X: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law: Adoption of Community Impact Fee on Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals as printed
To recommend Article X: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law: Adoption of Community Impact Fee on Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law: Adoption of Community Impact Fee on Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals as printed. 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)
Recommend Article X: General Override for Human Resources Coordinator
To recommend Article X: General Override for Human Resources Coordinator.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: General Override for Human Resources Coordinator. 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)
Recommend Article X: Reappropriate Authorized Borrowing Balances from Environmental Projects to Capital Expenses for Environmental Projects
To recommend Article X: Reappropriate Authorized Borrowing Balances from Environmental Projects to Capital Expenses for Environmental Projects.
From the minutes
“ASS Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Reappropriate Authorized Borrowing Balances from Environmental Projects to Capital Expenses for Environmental Projects. 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)
Recommend Article X: Add New General Bylaw Section 1.1.8 Town Meeting Geographic Limits as printed
To recommend Article X: Add New General Bylaw Section 1.1.8 Town Meeting Geographic Limits as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Add New General Bylaw Section 1.1.8 Town Meeting Geographic Limits as printed. 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)
Recommend Article X: General Bylaw Amendment - Prohibitions Related to Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties - Additional Regulations
To recommend Article X: General Bylaw Amendment - Prohibitions Related to Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties - Additional Regulations.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: General Bylaw Amendment - Prohibitions Related to Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties - Additional Regulations. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye Wat ~ = So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)
Recommend Article X: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Ban on Fractional Ownership of Short-Term Rentals
To recommend Article X: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Ban on Fractional Ownership of Short-Term Rentals.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Ban on Fractional Ownership of Short-Term Rentals. 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)
Recommend Article X: Amend Zoning Bylaw §20.3 Location of Districts, §90.5 Overlay Districts, and Appendices
To recommend Article X: Amend Zoning Bylaw §20.3 Location of Districts, §90.5 Overlay Districts, and Appendices.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Amend Zoning Bylaw §20.3 Location of Districts, §90.5 Overlay Districts, and Appendices. 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)
Recommend Article: Amend Zoning Bylaw §10.4 Definitions, Amend Zoning Bylaw §50.1 Area and Height Regulations, and Add Appendix Q
To recommend Article: Amend Zoning Bylaw §10.4 Definitions, Amend Zoning Bylaw §50.1 Area and Height Regulations, and Add Appendix Q.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article: Amend Zoning Bylaw §10.4 Definitions, Amend Zoning Bylaw §50.1 Area and Height Regulations, and Add Appendix Q. 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)
Recommend Article: Add New Zoning Bylaw §40.8 Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots and Amend §30.2 Use Table
To recommend Article: Add New Zoning Bylaw §40.8 Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots and Amend §30.2 Use Table.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article: Add New Zoning Bylaw §40.8 Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots and Amend §30.2 Use Table. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye - Chair Reed - Aye p MHS 6 So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Dundas)
Recommend Article: Amend Zoning Bylaw §40.2 Accessory Dwelling Unit, §50.2 Gross Floor Area, and §30.2 Use Table, Note 9
To recommend Article: Amend Zoning Bylaw §40.2 Accessory Dwelling Unit, §50.2 Gross Floor Area, and §30.2 Use Table, Note 9.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article: Amend Zoning Bylaw §40.2 Accessory Dwelling Unit, §50.2 Gross Floor Area, and §30.2 Use Table, Note 9. 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)
Recommend Article X: Advisory Vote to Establish a Town Seal Committee
To recommend Article X: Advisory Vote to Establish a Town Seal Committee.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Advisory Vote to Establish a Town Seal Committee. 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)
Recommend Article X: Amend Zoning Bylaw §20.3 Location of Districts, §90.5 Overlay Districts, and Appendices
To recommend Article X: Amend Zoning Bylaw §20.3 Location of Districts, §90.5 Overlay Districts, and Appendices.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article X: Amend Zoning Bylaw §20.3 Location of Districts, §90.5 Overlay Districts, and Appendices. 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)
Recommend Article: Climate Resiliency and Infrastructure Stabilization Fund
To recommend Article: Climate Resiliency and Infrastructure Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article: Climate Resiliency and Infrastructure Stabilization 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)
Recommend Article: New DPW Facility on Town Hall Hill - Engineering and Site Planning for Two Existing Conceptual Plans
To recommend Article: New DPW Facility on Town Hall Hill - Engineering and Site Planning for Two Existing Conceptual Plans.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to recommend Article: New DPW Facility on Town Hall Hill - Engineering and Site Planning for Two Existing Conceptual Plans. 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 order Warrant Article Preliminary Order as recommended by Vice Chair Areson and Member Weinstein
To approve the order Warrant Article Preliminary Order as recommended by Vice Chair Areson and Member Weinstein.
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Reed, WeinsteinThe roll call lists Stephanie Rein as absent.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to approve the order Warrant Article Preliminary Order as recommended by Vice Chair Areson and Member Weinstein. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Absent Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet
To approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet.
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Reed, WeinsteinThe roll call lists Stephanie Rein as absent.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed 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 - Absent Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)
Adjourn at 7:08 pm
To adjourn at 7:08 pm.
From the minutes
“Member Weinstein made a motion to adjourn at 7:08 pm. Member Dundas seconded the motion. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Dundas)
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