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August 27, 2024
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Robert Weinstein, Nancy Medoff, Stephanie Rein, Susan Girard-Irwin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing and
To open the Public Hearing and
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Weinstein made a motion to open the Public Hearing and Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion..” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Weinstein made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. A unanimous vote closed the Public Hearing.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the revised regulations for commercial aquaculture licenses as presented
To approve the revised regulations for commercial aquaculture licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to approve the revised regulations for commercial aquaculture licenses as presented. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Discussion: Dan Smith requested a discussion whether to revise the nomenclature of the Shellfish Constable. Town Manager Tangeman remarked it could be put into the motion for town administration to advise the amended nomenclature. Clerk Medoff amended her previous motion to approve the revised regulations with the recommendation of ensuring the nomenclature for the Shellfish Constable as advised by town administration. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Appoint John Winder as the Alt #2 Ad Hoc Walsh Committee for a one- year term, which will expire in June 30, 2025
To appoint John Winder as the Alt #2 Ad Hoc Walsh Committee for a one- year term, which will expire in June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint John Winder as the Alt #2 Ad Hoc Walsh Committee for a one- year term, which will expire in June 30, 2025. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff -- Aye Member Girard-irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the additional $200,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the Cloverleaf Housing Project that will be distributed depending on funding from other sources and approval of the Town...
To approve the additional $200,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the Cloverleaf Housing Project that will be distributed depending on funding from other sources and approval of the Town Manager, as the chief procurement officer.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Weinstein made a motion to approve the additional $200,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the Cloverleaf Housing Project that will be distributed depending on funding from other sources and approval of the Town Manager, as the chief procurement officer. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Rein)
Approve the demolition and removal of the cottages and out buildings remaining on the Walsh property and authorize staff to prepare applications for demolition and other documents needed for removal
To approve the demolition and removal of the cottages and out buildings remaining on the Walsh property and authorize staff to prepare applications for demolition and other documents needed for removal.
From the minutes
“Member Girard-Irwin made a motion to approve the demolition and removal of the cottages and out buildings remaining on the Walsh property and authorize staff to prepare applications for demolition and other documents needed for removal. Vice-Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Page 4 of 9 ) Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Weinstein)
Assistant Town Manger Clark will amend this line
Assistant Town Manger Clark will amend this line.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Stephanie Rein, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Assistant Town Manger Clark will amend this line. The Select Board voted 4-1-0 (with Member Rein abstaining due to her absence from the chambers).”
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet with the one editing change suggested by Member Girard-Irwin
To approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet with the one editing change suggested by Member Girard-Irwin
The minutes give the result as 5-1, but the roll call reads: Robert Weinstein yes, Stephanie Rein yes, Nancy Medoff yes, Susan Girard-Irwin abstained, Susan Areson yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Center Chair Areson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet with the one editing change suggested by Member Girard-Irwin Member Vice-Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Page 6 of 9 j Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Abstained (absent from chamber) Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-1-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Adjourn at 8:51 pm
To adjourn at 8:51 pm.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn at 8:51 pm. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
From the Truro Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas & Minutes calendar (CivicClerk). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Aden Choate and Nancy Bloom).
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