TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MEETING TO VOTE ON STM/ATM ARTICLES

JUDGE WELSH ROOM

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008, 5:00PM

 

Members Present:  Mary Jo Avellar, Michele Couture, Lynn Davies, Austin Knight

Others Present:  Town Manager, Sharon Lynn, Asst. Town Manager, David Gardener, Town Accountant, Alix Helaila

April 7, 2008 Special Town Meeting

STM-1 FY 2008 Budget Adjustments – operating and enterprise         

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend STM Art 1. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 


STM-2 Wastewater Optimization and expansion – Borrowing authorization $200,000 MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to table discussion on STM Art 2 pending a breakdown of the details optimization borrowing. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

STM-3 Water Department Block Grant - $50,000 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend STM Art 3. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

STM-4 Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements – Police Contract  $167,500 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend STM Art 4. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

STM-5 Aerial Photographs for Assessors Maps - $23,000 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend STM Art 5

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

STM-6 Noise By-law – Define decibel levels

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to indefinitely postpone STM Art 6. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

STM-7 Prior Year Bills - $376.31

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend STM Art 7 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

 APRIL 7, 2008 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

 

ATM-1   To Hear Town Reports.

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 1. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

ATM-2   FY 2009 Operating Budget $19,498,565 – +5.1%                   

Division I:  General Government

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 2.1. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

Division II:  Finance  

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 2.2.

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

Division III:  Public Safety    

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 2.3. 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

Division IV:  Public Works   

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 2.4.

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 2; Nay:  2 

 

Division V:  Public Services           

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 2.5. 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 3; Nay:  1 

 

Division VI: Public Schools 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 2.6.

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: MaryJo Avellar; Yea: 1; Nay:  3 

 

ATM-2A   Residential Curbside Collection $153,000 – Prop 2 ½ Override 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 2A. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-2B   Public Safety and Services Positions $63, 594 – Prop 2 ½ Override 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 2B. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-3   3% Merit Increase for Town Employees – $106,340  - Prop 2 ½ Override MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 3. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-4   FY 2009 CC Regional Technical High School Assessment  

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 4. 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-5   FY 2009 Enterprise Funds  $1,764,401 – -13.3%   

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 5. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

                                                           

 

ATM-6   FY 2009 Capital Improvements Program: DPW Street/Sidewalk Repair $50,000 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 6. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 3; Nay:  1 

 

ATM-7   FY 2009 Capital Improvements Program: DPW Drainage Maintenance $50,000   

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 7. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 3; Nay:  1 

 

ATM-8   FY 2009 Revolving Accounts: Town Hall auditorium and Shellfish Grants 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 8. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-9   Greenhead Fly Assessment  $938.

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 9. 

Motion by: Lynne Davies; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-10  Software Licenses  $75,000 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 10. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: MaryJo Avellar; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

ATM-11:  Community Preservation Budget for FY 2009  $652,191  

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

1A.  Open Space reserve $0            

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.1A. 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

1B.  Community Housing reserve $265,700         

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.1B. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

1C.  Historic Resources reserve $26,389

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.1C. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

2A.  Open Space debt - $66,927.50 (CPF open space)

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.2A. 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

2B.  Community Housing debt - $167,416 (CPF community housing)

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.2B. 

 Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Lynne Davies; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

           

2C.  Housing Specialist - $50,000 (CPF community housing)

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.2C. 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 3; Nay:  1 

 

2D.  Library Faηade Restoration, Phase 1 - $50,000 (CPF historic resources)          

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.2D. 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: MaryJo Avellar; Yea: 3; Nay:  1 

 

           

2E.  Fine Arts Work Center - $50,000 (CPF historic resources)

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.2E. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 3; Nay:  1 

 

            2F.  PMPM Lodge – $25,760 (CPF historic resources) 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 11.2F. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: MaryJo Avellar; Yea: 3; Nay:  1 

 

ATM-12   Amendments to Personnel By-law Law/Classification & Compensation Plan

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 12. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-13   General By-law Amendment: Non-Criminal Disposition of Pier Corporation Regulations 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 13. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 3; Nay: 0; Abstain:  1 (MJA)

 

ATM-14   Expenditures from the Tourism Fund - $423,136 (Tourism Fund)  

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 14.

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Lynne  Davies; Yea: 4  Nay:  0

 

ATM-15   FY 2009 Human Services Grant Program.  $53,799 (no change)

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 15. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-16   Imposition of Liens Upon Town of Truro Properties  

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 16. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Lynne Davies; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-17   Replacement of Land Bank       

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to indefinitely postpone ATM Art 17. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-18   Amendment of Community Preservation By-law

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to indefinitely postpone ATM Art 18. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-19   Eliminate Term Limits for Appointed Town Board Positions

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 19. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 3; Nay:  1

 

ATM-20   Payment of Funeral and Burial Expenses for firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty ($15,000 each incident)      

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 20. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Lynne Davies; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

ATM-21   Join Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative   

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 21. 

 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-22   July 4th Celebration $78,000 – Prop 2 ½

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 22. 

 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-23   Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements         

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to indefinitely postpone ATM Art 23. 

 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-24   General By-law Amendment – Provincetown Wetlands Protection By-law

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 24. 

 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: MaryJo Avellar; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-25.  Rescind unused borrowing authority

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 25. 

 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-26   Paving Commercial Street -      

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to not recommend ATM Art 26. 

 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 3;  Nay:  1

 

ATM-27   Bring the Troops Home

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 27. 

 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Michele Couture; Yea: 4;  Nay:  0 

 

ATM-28   Home Rule Petition – Real Estate Transfer Fee         

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to not recommend ATM Art 28. 

 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Lynne Davies; Yea: 3;  Nay:  1 

 

ATM-29   General By-law Amendment: Community Preservation Committee By-law

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to not recommend ATM Art 29. 

 

Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4;  Nay:  0 

 

ATM-30   General By-law Amendment: Community Preservation Committee By-law

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend ATM Art 30. 

 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: MaryJo Avellar; Yea: 3;  Nay:  1 

 

ATM-31   Change Term Limits for Appointed Board Members 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to not recommend ATM Art 31. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 4;  Nay:  0 

ATM-32   Projects of Town-owned Conservation Land    RR                                          

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to reserve recommendation ATM Art 32. 

Motion by: Austin Knight; Seconded by: Lynne Davies; Yea: 4;  Nay:  0 

 

ATM-33   One-Year Moratorium on 90 Shank Painter Housing 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to not recommend ATM Art 33. 

 Motion by: Michele Couture; Seconded by: MaryJo Avellar; Yea: 4; Nay:  0 

 

ATM-34   Dissolve Provincetown Public Pier Corporation         

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to reserve recommendation ATM Art 33. 

Motion by: Lynn Davies; Seconded by: Austin Knight; Yea: 2; Nay: 1; Abstain 1 (MJA)

 

Motion to adjourn by Michele Couture.