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March 27, 2018
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dennis Murphy, Janet Reinhart, Jerry Houk, Helen Miranda Wilson, Kathleen Bacon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Janet Reinhart stepped aside (recused) for one item.
- Dennis Murphy stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. Shellfish Grant Renewal:
Reject the license for renewal of #01-05 for Richard Merrill and Tim Hughes
I move to reject the license for renewal of #01-05 for Richard Merrill and Tim Hughes.
From the minutes
“I move to reject the license for renewal of #01-05 for Richard Merrill and Tim Hughes. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the following shellfish lease renewals: Andrew Jacob Robert, Nicole and Allison Paine Evan Bruinooge and Ian Holmes Richard Goldberg William Young, Jr Shea Murphy Robert Hussey Paul
I move to approve the following shellfish lease renewals: Andrew Jacob Robert, Nicole and Allison Paine Evan Bruinooge and Ian Holmes Richard Goldberg William Young, Jr Shea Murphy Robert Hussey Paul Bonanno Robert and Barbara Olson Joseph Gray and Rachel Finn Irving, Holly, Jake and Marshall Puffer.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the following shellfish lease renewals: Andrew Jacob Robert, Nicole and Allison Paine Evan Bruinooge and Ian Holmes Richard Goldberg William Young, Jr Shea Murphy Robert Hussey Paul Bonanno Robert and Barbara Olson Joseph Gray and Rachel Finn Irving, Holly, Jake and Marshall Puffer. Motion: Bacon Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
B. Common Victualler:
Approve the following common victualler business license for the Fox and Crow Café
I move to approve the following common victualler business license for the Fox and Crow Café.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the following common victualler business license for the Fox and Crow Café. Motion:Wilson Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Approve the common victualler business license for the Wellfleet Beachcomber
I move to approve the common victualler business license for the Wellfleet Beachcomber.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the common victualler business license for the Wellfleet Beachcomber. Motion: Reinhart Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
C. Seasonal Liquor License Renewals:
Approve the following seasonal liquor license renewals: Wellfleet Beachcomber Winslow's Tavern The Lighthouse Restaurant Bocce's Italian Grill Wellfleet Motel & Lodge V.R.'s Maurice's Campground
I move to approve the following seasonal liquor license renewals: Wellfleet Beachcomber Winslow's Tavern The Lighthouse Restaurant Bocce's Italian Grill Wellfleet Motel & Lodge V.R.'s Maurice's Campground Wellfleet Marketplace Chequessett Yacht & Country Club Flying Fish Café Wellfleet Flea Market Catch of the Day Mac's Shack Pearl Restaurant Harbor Stage Company Bob's Sub n' Cone Ceraldi Chequessett Yacht & Country Club Boat House Liquor 'N More.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the following seasonal liquor license renewals: Wellfleet Beachcomber Winslow's Tavern The Lighthouse Restaurant Bocce's Italian Grill Wellfleet Motel & Lodge V.R.'s Maurice's Campground Wellfleet Marketplace Chequessett Yacht & Country Club Flying Fish Café Wellfleet Flea Market Catch of the Day Mac's Shack Pearl Restaurant Harbor Stage Company Bob's Sub n' Cone Ceraldi Chequessett Yacht & Country Club Boat House Liquor 'N More. Motion: Houk Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Houk, second: Reinhart)
II. Appointments/Reappointments
Approve Officer Jeremiah Valli as a full-time police officer to the Wellfleet Police Department
I move to approve Officer Jeremiah Valli as a full-time police officer to the Wellfleet Police Department.
From the minutes
“I move to approve Officer Jeremiah Valli as a full-time police officer to the Wellfleet Police Department. Motion: Reinhart Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
B. Cape Cod Commission - Roger Putnam
Reappoint Roger Putnam as the Wellfleet Representative on the Cape Cod Commission
I move to reappoint Roger Putnam as the Wellfleet Representative on the Cape Cod Commission.
From the minutes
“I move to reappoint Roger Putnam as the Wellfleet Representative on the Cape Cod Commission. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
C. Cable Advisory Committee - Deborah Magee
Appoint Deborah Magee to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019
I move to appoint Deborah Magee to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“I move to appoint Deborah Magee to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
A. WPD Recommendation for 111-F Designation Status [Chief Fisette]
Approve the 111-F designation for Off
I move to approve the 111-F designation for Off. Donna Holway per the Police Chief's recommendation.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the 111-F designation for Off. Donna Holway per the Police Chief's recommendation. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
B. Approval of the State's Department of Conservation and Recreation's
Approve the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, acting pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3 and 3A of Chapter
I move to approve the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, acting pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3 and 3A of Chapter 132A of the General Laws, to acquire in fee a parcel of land located at 180 Old King's Highway in the Town of Wellfleet, containing twenty- seven and seven hundred and fifty-seven thousandths (27.757) acres, more or less, and shown on Exhibit A attached hereto.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Janet Reinhart stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, acting pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3 and 3A of Chapter 132A of the General Laws, to acquire in fee a parcel of land located at 180 Old King's Highway in the Town of Wellfleet, containing twenty- seven and seven hundred and fifty-seven thousandths (27.757) acres, more or less, and shown on Exhibit A attached hereto. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 4-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
C. Review of 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles and close the
Reconsider the recommendation on Article 44
I move to reconsider the recommendation on Article 44.
From the minutes
“I move to reconsider the recommendation on Article 44. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Not place Article 44 on the 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
I move to not place Article 44 on the 2018 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“I move to not place Article 44 on the 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: Wilson Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Place and reserve recommendation on articles 45, 46 and 47 on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
I move to place and reserve recommendation on articles 45, 46 and 47 on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“I move to place and reserve recommendation on articles 45, 46 and 47 on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Switch the order of articles 45 and 47
I move to switch the order of articles 45 and 47. Denny O'Connell would like the order to be kept as is as per the recommendation from the Planning Board.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to switch the order of articles 45 and 47. Denny O'Connell would like the order to be kept as is as per the recommendation from the Planning Board. Motion: Houk Second: Reinhart 3-2-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Houk, second: Reinhart)
Reconsider Article 27
I move to reconsider Article 27
From the minutes
“I move to reconsider Article 27 Motion: Houk Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Houk, second: Wilson)
Not to place Article 27 on the 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
I move not to place Article 27 on the 2018 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“I move not to place Article 27 on the 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: Reinhart Second: Houk 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Houk)
Reconsider articles 36 and 37
I move to reconsider articles 36 and 37.
From the minutes
“I move to reconsider articles 36 and 37. Motion: Wilson Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Consider and recommend article 36
I move to consider and recommend article 36.
From the minutes
“I move to consider and recommend article 36. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Not to recommend the petitioned article 37
I move not to recommend the petitioned article 37.
From the minutes
“I move not to recommend the petitioned article 37. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
I move to close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“I move to close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: Houk Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Houk, second: Reinhart)
D. Pleasant Point Purchase and Sale
Approve the Pleasant Point Purchase and sale agreement
I move to approve the Pleasant Point Purchase and sale agreement.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the Pleasant Point Purchase and sale agreement. Motion: Bacon Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
E. Herring River Restoration Project-Extension Agreement - DRI Public
Approve Cape Cod Commission third extension agreement of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) public hearing period to April 5, 2019
I move to approve Cape Cod Commission third extension agreement of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) public hearing period to April 5, 2019.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Dennis Murphy stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“I move to approve Cape Cod Commission third extension agreement of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) public hearing period to April 5, 2019. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 4-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
F. Approve petition by Eversource Energy to install 40 feet of conduit / cable
Approve the Eversource Energy petition to install approximately 40 feet of cable/conduit in the public way in Long Pond Road to provide service to costumer at 805 Long Pond Road in Wellfleet
I move to Approve the Eversource Energy petition to install approximately 40 feet of cable/conduit in the public way in Long Pond Road to provide service to costumer at 805 Long Pond Road in Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“I move to Approve the Eversource Energy petition to install approximately 40 feet of cable/conduit in the public way in Long Pond Road to provide service to costumer at 805 Long Pond Road in Wellfleet. Motion: Bacon Second: 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon)
G. Approval of a drawing for five combination beach/transfer station stickers
Approve the drawing for five combination beach/transfer station stickers at the end of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting
I move to approve the drawing for five combination beach/transfer station stickers at the end of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the drawing for five combination beach/transfer station stickers at the end of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Motion: Reinhart Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
VII. Minutes (3.20.2017)
Approve the minutes of March 20th, 2018 as amended at the meeting
I move to approve the minutes of March 20th, 2018 as amended at the meeting.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the minutes of March 20th, 2018 as amended at the meeting. Motion: Reinhart Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
VIII. Adjournment
Adjourn
I move to adjourn.
From the minutes
“I move to adjourn. Motion: Reinhart Second: Houk 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Houk)
From the Wellfleet Selectboard’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center (2018–2024) and Agenda Center (2025 on). We check every vote against the Selectboard members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Michaela Chesin).
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