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August 26, 2025
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the final Road Widening Easement Deed (v.8.20.2025) included in the Select Board's meeting package and to authorize the Select Board to execute the Easement Deed prepared for signature by...
To accept the final Road Widening Easement Deed (v.8.20.2025) included in the Select Board's meeting package and to authorize the Select Board to execute the Easement Deed prepared for signature by the National Park Service Lands Office, and to take such other steps necessary to record the executed deed with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to accept the final Road Widening Easement Deed (v.8.20.2025) included in the Select Board's meeting package and to authorize the Select Board to execute the Easement Deed prepared for signature by the National Park Service Lands Office, and to take such other steps necessary to record the executed deed with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Appoint Dana Rosen-Perez to the Concert Committee for an Alternate, one-year term which will expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Dana Rosen-Perez to the Concert Committee for an Alternate, one-year term which will expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to appoint Dana Rosen-Perez to the Concert Committee for an Alternate, one-year term which will expire on June 30, 2026 Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Dundas)
Appoint Hilary Stafford to the Truro Cultural Council as a Full Member with a three-year term, which will expire on June 30, 2028
To appoint Hilary Stafford to the Truro Cultural Council as a Full Member with a three-year term, which will expire on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to appoint Hilary Stafford to the Truro Cultural Council as a Full Member with a three-year term, which will expire on June 30, 2028. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye Select Board Minutes of August 26, 2025 Page 3 of 9 Office of Town Clerk A.od PM , , | |} OCT 17 2025 | | So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries st s By: ae.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources grant contract and any subsequent documents related thereto
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources grant contract and any subsequent documents related thereto.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources grant contract and any subsequent documents related thereto. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson ~ Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Medoff)
Affirm the Shellfish Advisory Committee's endorsement of the Surf Clam Restoration Project and direct the chair of the committee to write a letter of support to the state Division of Marine...
To affirm the Shellfish Advisory Committee's endorsement of the Surf Clam Restoration Project and direct the chair of the committee to write a letter of support to the state Division of Marine Fisheries that will be signed by both the chair of the Shellfish Advisory Committee and the Select Board.
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Medoff, ReinAbstained: Girard-Irwin
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to affirm the Shellfish Advisory Committee's endorsement of the Surf Clam Restoration Project and direct the chair of the committee to write a letter of support to the state Division of Marine Fisheries that will be signed by both the chair of the Shellfish Advisory Committee and the Select Board. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Select Board Minutes of August 26, 2025 Page 4 of 9 Office of Town Clerk -ROOPM | 17 2025 Clerk Medoff- Aye a Member Dundas _- Aye Received TOWN-OLTRURO " eee 4 oe Member Rein - Aye - - Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Abstain Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Amend policy 65 Hybrid Meeting Policy, II. Conditions #6 to state: "Board/committee/commission members holding remote meetings must manage and record their own meetings for future posting on the...
To amend policy 65 Hybrid Meeting Policy, II. Conditions #6 to state: "Board/committee/commission members holding remote meetings must manage and record their own meetings for future posting on the website. Members may request training from Town staff."
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to amend policy 65 Hybrid Meeting Policy, II. Conditions #6 to state: "Board/committee/commission members holding remote meetings must manage and record their own meetings for future posting on the website. Members may request training from Town staff." Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Amend Policy 65: Hybrid Meeting Policy, V. Regulatory/High Engagement Multi-Member Bodies to include: "VI. Ad Hoc Zoning Task Force"
To amend Policy 65: Hybrid Meeting Policy, V. Regulatory/High Engagement Multi-Member Bodies to include: "VI. Ad Hoc Zoning Task Force"
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to amend Policy 65: Hybrid Meeting Policy, V. Regulatory/High Engagement Multi-Member Bodies to include: "VI. Ad Hoc Zoning Task Force" Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff-- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Approve the consent agenda as printed with the revisions submitted by Town Manager Kelly Clark
To approve the consent agenda as printed with the revisions submitted by Town Manager Kelly Clark.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed with the revisions submitted by Town Manager Kelly Clark. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Select Board Minutes of August 26, 2025 Page 7 of 9 | Office of Town Clerk Lf Roope | | | | OCT 17 2025 | | Member Rein ~ Aye es _| Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Received TOWN OF TRURO Chair Areson - Aye | So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to adjourn the meeting Member Rein seconded the motion Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
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