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April 22, 2025
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Robert Weinstein, Nancy Medoff, Susan Girard-Irwin, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Vince O'Connell to the Energy Committee for a one-year alternate position which will expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Vince O'Connell to the Energy Committee for a one-year alternate position which will expire June 30, 2025
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Member Girard-Irwin moved to appoint Vince O'Connell to the Energy Committee for a one-year alternate position which will expire June 30, 2025 Chair Weinstein seconded the motion..” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Weinstein)
Appoint Vince O'Connell to the Energy Committee for a one-year alternate position which will expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Vince O'Connell to the Energy Committee for a one-year alternate position which will expire June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Member Girard-Irwin moved to appoint Vince O'Connell to the Energy Committee for a one-year alternate position which will expire June 30, 2026. Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Cali Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Weinstein)
Appoint "Chip" Charles Cornell as a full member to the Climate Action Committee for a three-year term which will expire June 30, 2027
To appoint "Chip" Charles Cornell as a full member to the Climate Action Committee for a three-year term which will expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to appoint "Chip" Charles Cornell as a full member to the Climate Action Committee for a three-year term which will expire June 30, 2027. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Appoint Paul Holt as a full member to the Climate Action Committee for a two-year term which will expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Paul Holt as a full member to the Climate Action Committee for a two-year term which will expire June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to appoint Paul Holt as a full member to the Climate Action Committee for a two-year term which will expire June 30, 2026. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Appoint Benoit Allehaut as an alternate member to the Climate Action Committee for a term which will expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Benoit Allehaut as an alternate member to the Climate Action Committee for a term which will expire June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to appoint Benoit Allehaut as an alternate member to the Climate Action Committee for a term which will expire June 30, 2026. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Appoint Kevin Grunwald to serve as Truro's Representative on the Cape Cod Commission for a three-year term effective expires April 2025 through Apri! 2028
To appoint Kevin Grunwald to serve as Truro's Representative on the Cape Cod Commission for a three-year term effective expires April 2025 through Apri! 2028.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to appoint Kevin Grunwald to serve as Truro's Representative on the Cape Cod Commission for a three-year term effective expires April 2025 through Apri! 2028. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Rein)
That, as required by Mass General Law Chapter 268A §19, the Board has reviewed this particular matter and the financial interest identified by Mr. Smith, the Board has determined that the...
That, as required by Mass General Law Chapter 268A §19, the Board has reviewed this particular matter and the financial interest identified by Mr. Smith, the Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Mr. Smith in participating in the matter before the Shellfish Advisory Committee and authorize the Chair to sign electronically.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein moved that, as required by Mass General Law Chapter 268A §19, the Board has reviewed this particular matter and the financial interest identified by Mr. Smith, the Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Mr. Smith in participating in the matter before the Shellfish Advisory Committee and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Areson)
Select Fred Gaechter as the 2025 recipient of the Fred Todd Community Service
To select Fred Gaechter as the 2025 recipient of the Fred Todd Community Service
From the minutes
“Member Rein moved to select Fred Gaechter as the 2025 recipient of the Fred Todd Community Service Award Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Approve the Motion Book, including the motions and movers of articles for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
To approve the Motion Book, including the motions and movers of articles for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to approve the Motion Book, including the motions and movers of articles for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Weinstein)
Approve and adopt the regulation for use of outdoor restaurant space for alcohol service and the accompanying application
To approve and adopt the regulation for use of outdoor restaurant space for alcohol service and the accompanying application.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Weinstein moved to approve and adopt the regulation for use of outdoor restaurant space for alcohol service and the accompanying application. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Medoff)
Adopt the curb cut regulations as prepared with the changes noted tonight and contingent on the passing of Article 31 at Town Meeting
To adopt the curb cut regulations as prepared with the changes noted tonight and contingent on the passing of Article 31 at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff moved to adopt the curb cut regulations as prepared with the changes noted tonight and contingent on the passing of Article 31 at Town Meeting. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Weinstein)
Review and Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes: 02-25-25 - Work Session; 02-25-25 Regular Session; 03-04-25 Work Session; 03-11-25 Regular Session In the minutes from February 25, Chair Areson...
Review and Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes: 02-25-25 - Work Session; 02-25-25 Regular Session; 03-04-25 Work Session; 03-11-25 Regular Session In the minutes from February 25, Chair Areson noted that the Ad Hoc Building Committee approved the consolidated design with a 3-2 vote, a substantive edit to the line about
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Review and Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes: 02-25-25 - Work Session; 02-25-25 Regular Session; 03-04-25 Work Session; 03-11-25 Regular Session In the minutes from February 25, Chair Areson noted that the Ad Hoc Building Committee approved the consolidated design with a 3-2 vote, a substantive edit to the line about a unanimous vote: She also wanted to add her statement that no money was approved for design and engineering at Route 6.”
Approve the Consent Agenda with Member Rein's recusal and Chair Areson's amendments to the minutes
To approve the Consent Agenda with Member Rein's recusal and Chair Areson's amendments to the minutes.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with Member Rein's recusal and Chair Areson's amendments to the minutes. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Adjourn at 7:27 pm
To adjourn at 7:27 pm.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn at 7:27 pm. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Areson)
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