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March 4, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Nancy Medoff, Susan Girard-Irwin, Stephanie Rein
Absent: Robert Weinstein
Every vote, in order
Nominate Susan Areson for reappointment to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as Truro's voting member
To nominate Susan Areson for reappointment to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as Truro's voting member.
Yes: Girard-Irwin, Medoff, ReinAbstained: Areson
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to nominate Susan Areson for reappointment to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as Truro's voting member. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Abstain So voted, 3-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Prepare a free cash article associated with the cost of implementing a one-year pilot program for seniors aged 65 and older at a reduced cost of 75% of the standard permit price for a beach...
To prepare a free cash article associated with the cost of implementing a one-year pilot program for seniors aged 65 and older at a reduced cost of 75% of the standard permit price for a beach sticker and to forward a recommendation of a 50% discount for a transfer station sticker to the Board of Health for its feedback.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to prepare a free cash article associated with the cost of implementing a one-year pilot program for seniors aged 65 and older at a reduced cost of 75% of the standard permit price for a beach sticker and to forward a recommendation of a 50% discount for a transfer station sticker to the Board of Health for its feedback. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Approve the 2025 Rental Registration Fee of $450
To approve the 2025 Rental Registration Fee of $450.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to approve the 2025 Rental Registration Fee of $450. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Discussion: Mike Forgione asked if there had been a comparison of the administrative cost to manage the program and the revenue that the program generates, inquiring whether the program is worth running at all if it is costing more to run than it is generating. Assistant Town Manager Clark stated that the fee helps enforce the general bylaw. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article XX: the authorization to hear the report of multi-member bodies
To recommend Article XX: the authorization to hear the report of multi-member bodies.
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article XX: the authorization to hear the report of multi-member bodies. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Areson)
Recommend Article XX: the authorization to set the salary of the Select Board
To recommend Article XX: the authorization to set the salary of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article XX: the authorization to set the salary of the Select Board. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article XX: authorization to set the salary of the Moderator
To recommend Article XX: authorization to set the salary of the Moderator.
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article XX: authorization to set the salary of the Moderator. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article XX: revolving fund expenditure limits
To recommend Article XX: revolving fund expenditure limits.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article XX: revolving fund expenditure limits. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article XX: authorization to expend funds in anticipation of reimbursement for state highway assistance aid
To recommend Article XX: authorization to expend funds in anticipation of reimbursement for state highway assistance aid.
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to recommend Article XX: authorization to expend funds in anticipation of reimbursement for state highway assistance aid. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article XX: transfer of funds from affordable housing stabilization fund to the affordable housing trust fund
To recommend Article XX: transfer of funds from affordable housing stabilization fund to the affordable housing trust fund.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to recommend Article XX: transfer of funds from affordable housing stabilization fund to the affordable housing trust fund. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Dedicate the 2024 Annual Town Report to the volunteers and organizations that care for pets and animals in our area
To dedicate the 2024 Annual Town Report to the volunteers and organizations that care for pets and animals in our area.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to dedicate the 2024 Annual Town Report to the volunteers and organizations that care for pets and animals in our area. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Direct the Assistant Town Manager to prepare a $3 million borrowing authorization article for Town Hall environmental remediation for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To direct the Assistant Town Manager to prepare a $3 million borrowing authorization article for Town Hall environmental remediation for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to direct the Assistant Town Manager to prepare a $3 million borrowing authorization article for Town Hall environmental remediation for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet
To approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet.
From the minutes
“None Chair Areson moved to approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Adjourn at 1:53 pm
To adjourn at 1:53 pm.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to adjourn at 1:53 pm. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
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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