TOWN OF
Chairman Michele Couture convened the meeting at
Other attendees: Town Manager Sharon Lynn, Asst. Town Manager David Gardner, Municipal Finance Director Alix Heilala
Recorder:
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
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:
1B PUBLIC
HEARING
Curb
Cut Request –
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,
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
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
Motion
by:
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
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
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
Motion by:
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:
Date for meeting CCNS Supt. George Price –
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:
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
n
Motion by:
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:
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
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:
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:
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
Motion by:
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:
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:
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
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 @
6B
Open
discussion ensued. No motions made.
6C FY 2009 TOWN-WIDE POLICY GOALS
Annual Goal Setting
Exercise
David Bedard
Under Fiscal
I would like to see quarterly meetings with the
Finance Committee and the Finance Director with up to date information on all
sources of revenue, and all department spending.
Develop the budget in a fiscally and timely manner, so
that the Finance Committee is able to do their job correctly.
Establish and fund a reserve account.
Establish and fund a street paving stabilization
account, so that we may begin to pave sections of the town owned streets yearly
until all streets have been repaved.
Town Facilities
Determine which, if any, town owned property is
actually surplus, and create a plan to sell the property and return it to the
tax base.
Wastewater
Make a commitment to reducing cost of providing
services, and to increase optimization of the system with the ultimate goal of
rate relief to users.
Alternative Energy
Continue to support and encourage the Recycling and
Renewable Energy Committee as they pursue sources of alternative energy.
Specifically determining which town owned buildings might be suitable for solar
or wind generators for long term energy savings. Also, to assist and support
them in their efforts to secure available grants.
Only goal is to get
our finances in order.
#3 Water Management Plan - of our goals has to
be reworded.
Also, would like to
explore retrofitting some of the school space for town hall office space. We have to look to everyone to have more
creative discussions with the School Committee.
We need to come up
with $7 million for town hall restoration.
Under fiscal planning – fair wages for town employees.
Look at surplus land
and buildings.
Research and assess
alternative revenue streams to supplement real estate tax revenue. i.e., room
tax equality; food tax; provide shoulder season conference space for meetings
(future town hall); Pier Corp – ferry fee; lease income town owned buildings.
Aggressive research
and assess alternative energy sources for
Review and assess
alternative benefit plan to cut cost and/or share costs.
Looking at town owned
land – what can be developed.
See under Affordable
Housing – like to see the Housing Council report to us as to what is going on
in the community. Maybe meet with them
more often.
Focus on reducing
sewer rates.
Regional
Transportation.
Number one is to get
our financial house in order.
Michele Couture
Continue to implement
the DOR recommendations.
By end of the
year - 5 year fiscal policy plan.
Restoration of Town
Hall. Applying for grants. Relocation, transition, etc.
Affordable Housing –
continue diligently on this, and work with Housing Council. Get updates on what
they are doing, and if they need help, maybe we can expedite things.
Look for an
Affordable Housing officer.
Have a joint meeting
with Housing Council.
Town Facilities
Master Plan – there is still a lot that can be done in this area.
Need to have a Harbor
Plan, and should meet with the Harbor Committee. Have to put a Harbor Plan into
action, and have it approved.
Renewable –
Alternative Energy.
MOTION: Move that the Board of Selectmen vote to
conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 7, 2008, at 6 p.m. on the following
proposed Town-wide Policy Goals for Fiscal Year 2008 (specify):
Motion by: Austin Knight Seconded by: Elaine Anderson Yea 5 Nay 0
6D TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP / OTHER
Lower
Michele Couture - Maybe we can meet with Mr. Roderick in
early September to find out where we are with their proforma, and where we are
going to be for the budget season. Last
year we had a little heads up about the increase, and maybe we can do that again
this year to see if there are going to be any surprises for Town Meeting.
Renters Certificate Memo –
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OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN‘S MEETINGS
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Board of Selectmen vote to approve the minutes of
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8. CLOSING STATEMENTS
David Bedard – None
Michele
Couture –
MOTION: Move that the
Board of Selectmen vote to send a letter of condolence in memory of John
Barros who worked for our Parking Department.
Motion by: Michele Couture Seconded
by:
MOTION: Move that the
Board of Selectmen vote to authorize a proclamation for Ann Maguire’s Birthday.
Motion by: Michele Couture Seconded
by:
Motion
to adjourn by
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