TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN - BOARD OF SELECTMEN

 

  REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008

 

   JUDGE WELSH HEARING ROOM


Chairman Michele Couture convened the meeting at 6:18 PM noting the following Board of Selectmen attending: Michele Couture, Mary-Jo Avellar, Austin Knight, Elaine Anderson, David Bedard

 

Other attendees: Town Manager Sharon Lynn, Asst. Town Manager David Gardner, Municipal Finance Director Alix Heilala

 

Recorder:  Vernon G. Porter

 

The following are meeting minutes, in brief:

 

1A1      GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Meeting the needs for economic development and other Town priorities through an effective Growth Management Zoning By-Law.

 

Facilitator John Goodrich gave a presentation on the above subject.  (See attachment #1 attached to agenda item.)

 

Open discussion ensued.  

 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to direct Staff to move forward with the proposed next steps as outlined.

 

Motion by:  Austin Knight       Seconded by: Mary-Jo Avellar          Yea  5    Nay  0

 

1B       PUBLIC HEARING

            Curb Cut Request – 14 Howland Street

           

Public Comments in Favor                   

 

Chairman Couture read into record comments received in writing from Michael Peregon (Attachment #1)

 

            Paul Tasha spoke in favor of this curb cut.

 

            Erna Patroll, 3 Howland Street - Spoke in support of the curb cut.

 

            Public Comments in Opposition

 

Chairman Couture read a letter into the record from Daniel J. Kane of 12 C Howland Street, Provincetown, MA, and he would like put into the record that granting permission for a curb cut at 14 Howland St., a location notorious for speeding, a blind spot and feet from a dangerous intersection is irresponsible, reckless, and inconsiderate of the safety of the citizens.  (Note:  This letter was included as part of the agenda item.)

 

Michele Couture - would like to see concave mirrors and appropriate Speed Signs on Howland Street.

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C. 11, § 6-2, to approve the request of Peter Fine to establish a curb cut at the property located at 14 Howland Street (Assessor’s Map 15-1-38) (Res 3 Zone); and that traffic mirrors are put in place and that the town place appropriate signage; and further, if a certified plot plan does not accompany this request, that it be provided for the Board of Selectmen’s signature showing the actual location of the proposed curb cut prior to final approval. 

 

Motion by:  Mary-Jo Avellar        Seconded by: Austin Knight          Yea  5    Nay  0

 

1C       BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S RULES OF PROCEDURE

 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt their Rules of Procedure as previously amended and adopted  on May 26, 2006. 

 

Motion by:  Mary-Jo Avellar            Seconded by: Austin Knight         Yea  5    Nay  0

 

2.         PUBLIC STATEMENTS

 

Celine Gandolfo - 1) needs more gallonage for accessory apartment.  2) Take additional steps to make town ‘green’.  (See attachment #2)

 

3.         SELECTMEN STATEMENTS

               

            Mary-Jo Avellar

 

Had a friend going over speed limit by 3 mph  on Conwell Street, and he got a warning.  Would like Town Manager to look into this.

 

What can the Police do about the noisy motor cycles?

 

Mrs. Gandolfo talked about accessory apartment, and I agree with her.

 

Spoke on Municipal Finance affairs, and it is her only goal this year.

 

Nice to see the Police Officers walking the Streets, and that they have been very friendly.

 

            David Bedard

 

Portuguese Festival starts this week.

 

In response to Celine Gandolfo comments, I agree as well.

 

Update on abandon camper on Aunt Sukey’s Way.  Town Manager Sharon Lynn – has asked the Chief of Police to look into this.

 

Roger Chauvette’s letter Re: Bradford St. Extension needs to be addressed by the Board ASAP.    

 

            Elaine Anderson

 

            I’m very pleased that Bradford Street Extension is under advisement.

 

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to send a letter of thanks to those involved in the organizing  Irene Silva’s Retirement Party.

 

Motion by: Elaine Anderson       Seconded by: Mary-Jo Avellar               Yea  5    Nay  0

Austin Knight

 

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to send a letter to the organizers of the Film Festival thanking them for a job well done.

 

Motion by: Austin Knight       Seconded by: Mary-Jo Avellar               Yea  5    Nay  0

 

Date for meeting CCNS Supt. George Price – August 11, 2008.

 

Wind turbines – Mass Technology  - follow-up.

 

Regarding Celine Gandolfo’s comments, will be part of growth management and deed restricted.

 

Michele Couture

 

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint the Town Manager as an alternate member to the CCNS Seashore Advisory Committee.

 

Motion by: Michele Couture       Seconded by: Elaine Anderson               Yea  5    Nay  0

 

4.         APPOINTMENTS

 

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Jack McMahon as an Alternate Member on the Community Housing Council, a term to expire on June 30, 2011.

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Motion by: Austin Knight       Seconded by: Mary-Jo Avellar             Yea  5    Nay  0

 

5A1      TREASURER’S TRANSFER – John Anderson Francis Scholarship Fund 

           

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote, as Commissioners of the Scholarship Funds, to approve the transfer of $295.00 from the John Anderson Francis Scholarship Fund for the payment of attached invoices(s).

 

Motion by: Mary-Jo Avellar      Seconded by: Austin Knight               Yea  5    Nay  0

 

5A2      TREASURER’S – Bond Anticipation Note #1072

           

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to issue Bond Anticipation Note #1072 in the amount of  $6,239,300, dated  June 25, 2008, at 2.5% ($83,760.47) interest payable at maturity to Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank on January 8, 2009.

 

Motion by: Mary-Jo Avellar      Seconded by: Elaine Anderson              Yea  5    Nay  0

 

5B1      AIRPORT COMMISSION

            Reconstruct Terminal Apron – Execute Grant

           

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to execute a grant in the amount of $13,200.00 from the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission (MAC)  for the Reconstruction of the Terminal Apron at the Provincetown Municipal Airport.

 

            Motion by: Elaine Anderson          Seconded by: Mary-Jo Avellar            Yea  5    Nay  0

         

 

5B2      AIRPORT COMMISSION

            EA/FEIR/DRI Phase II – Execute Grant

           

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to execute a grant in the amount of $399,000.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Environmental Assessment / Final Environmental Impact Report / Determination of Regional Impact  - Phase II (EA/FEIR/DRI - Phase II) at the Provincetown Municipal Airport.

 

            Motion by: Mary-Jo Avellar           Seconded by: Elaine Anderson           Yea  5    Nay  0

                                         

5C       MUNICIPAL RECYCLING CAMPAIGN

            Recycling and Renewal Energy Committee

 

  Michele Couture  - Schedule update meeting with Recycling Committee.

 

MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to pass a resolution to show commitment to the campaign to recycle more paper, and save tons of paper from going to waste.

 

            Motion by: Mary-Jo Avellar          Seconded by: Austin Knight            Yea  5    Nay  0

 

5D1     COUNCIL ON AGING

            Submit Executive Office of Elder Affairs FY 2009 Formula Grant

 

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to submit a grant application in the amount of $4,914 to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for a FY 2009 Formula Grant for staff education,  training, and Activities/Volunteer Coordinator.

 

Motion by: Mary-Jo Avellar      Seconded by: Elaine Anderson              Yea  5    Nay  0

 

5D2     COUNCIL ON AGING

            Elder Services of Cape Cod & Islands Grant

 

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize submission of a grant application to the Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands under the Older Americans Act Title III Grant in the amount of $7,992, which provides personal services and medical transportation for seniors 60 years old and older.

 

Motion by: Mary-Jo Avellar      Seconded by: Elaine Anderson                 Yea  5    Nay  0

 

5E        EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

            SETB Training Grant Application

 

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Chief of Police to submit a Statewide Emergency Telecommunications Board Training Grant application to the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $5,000 for dispatch training including reimbursement of overtime incurred to replace those employees who attend the training.

Motion by: Mary-Jo Avellar      Seconded by: Austin Knight              Yea  5    Nay  0

 

5F        PARADE PERMIT REQUEST

            AIDS Support Group – Harbor To The Bay Bike Ride

 

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Parade Application Permit submitted  by Patricia Fecher on behalf of the Aids Support Group of Cape Cod, PO Box 1522, Provincetown, MA  to hold their annual “Harbor To The Bay Bike Ride” to be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM.  Rain date: Sunday, September 21, 2008.   

 

Motion by:  Austin Knight       Seconded by: Mary-Jo Avellar              Yea  5    Nay  0

 

5G       PROCLAMATION r Family Vacation Day

             

MOTION:  Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the request of the Tourism Director Lisa Bowden on behalf of the Town Provincetown, MA to proclaim Friday, July 18, 2008, 2005 as r Family Vacation Day in the Town of Provincetown.

 

            Motion by: Austin Knight             Seconded by: Mary-Jo Avellar            Yea  5    Nay  0

 

6A       PAMET LENS OVERSIGHT GROUP - UPDATE

           

                Open discussion.  No motions made.  Next meeting – July 17th  @ Truro Town Hall.

 

6B       BRIGGS LANELAND COURT

           

            Open discussion ensued.   No motions made.

 

6C       FY 2009 TOWN-WIDE POLICY GOALS

                Annual Goal Setting Exercise

 

David Bedard