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April 10, 2018
17 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
A. Shellfish License Transfer
Approve the transfer of aquaculture lease license #2 and license #731 from Irving, Holly, Jake and Marshall Puffer to Irving Puffer and Jake Puffer
I move to approve the transfer of aquaculture lease license #2 and license #731 from Irving, Holly, Jake and Marshall Puffer to Irving Puffer and Jake Puffer.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the transfer of aquaculture lease license #2 and license #731 from Irving, Holly, Jake and Marshall Puffer to Irving Puffer and Jake Puffer. Motion: Wilson Second: Houk 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Houk)
A. Walter Baron - 6th Annual Wellfleet Rowing Rendezvous at Mayo Beach
Approve the use of Town-owned property for the 6th Annual Wellfleet Rowing Rendezvous at Mayo Beach on Sep 29
I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for the 6th Annual Wellfleet Rowing Rendezvous at Mayo Beach on Sep 29.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for the 6th Annual Wellfleet Rowing Rendezvous at Mayo Beach on Sep 29. Motion: Bacon Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
C. Henry Marcucella - Two live music concerts in memory of Trey Helliwell
Approve the use of Town-owned property for two live music concerts in memory of Trey Helliwell at White Crest Beach on Saturday, June 30 and Saturday, July 28, 2018, respectively (with rain dates
I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for two live music concerts in memory of Trey Helliwell at White Crest Beach on Saturday, June 30 and Saturday, July 28, 2018, respectively (with rain dates July 14 and August 4, 2018, respectively) contingent upon appropriate proof of insurance.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for two live music concerts in memory of Trey Helliwell at White Crest Beach on Saturday, June 30 and Saturday, July 28, 2018, respectively (with rain dates July 14 and August 4, 2018, respectively) contingent upon appropriate proof of insurance. Motion: Wilson Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Approve the charge of $100 per each day of the event for the Trey Helliwell memorial concert
I move to approve the charge of $100 per each day of the event for the Trey Helliwell memorial concert.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the charge of $100 per each day of the event for the Trey Helliwell memorial concert. Motion: Reinhart Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
D. Kristen Stetson - Memorial service at bandstand (May 5)
Approve the use of Town-owned property for a memorial service at the bandstand on May 5, 2018
I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for a memorial service at the bandstand on May 5, 2018.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for a memorial service at the bandstand on May 5, 2018. Motion: Bacon Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
E. Charity Robinson - 9th Annual WES PTA fundraiser at Bakers Field (May
Approve the use of Town-owned property for the 9th Annual WES PTA fundraiser at Bakers Field on May 26, 2018, with a rain date on May 27th with the stipulations included in the Recreation
I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for the 9th Annual WES PTA fundraiser at Bakers Field on May 26, 2018, with a rain date on May 27th with the stipulations included in the Recreation Director's recommendation.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for the 9th Annual WES PTA fundraiser at Bakers Field on May 26, 2018, with a rain date on May 27th with the stipulations included in the Recreation Director's recommendation. Motion: Reinhart Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
A. Appointment of Assistant Town Administrator [TA]
Appoint Joseph Powers to the position of Assistant Town Administrator for a three-year term to expire March 31, 2021
I move to appoint Joseph Powers to the position of Assistant Town Administrator for a three-year term to expire March 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“I move to appoint Joseph Powers to the position of Assistant Town Administrator for a three-year term to expire March 31, 2021. Motion: Reinhart Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
B. Re-approval of Historical Society Preservation Restriction Agreement with
Re-approve the Wellfleet Historical Society Preservation Restriction Agreement with the Massachusetts Historical Commission
I move to re-approve the Wellfleet Historical Society Preservation Restriction Agreement with the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“I move to re-approve the Wellfleet Historical Society Preservation Restriction Agreement with the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Motion: Reinhart Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
C. Acceptance of Recycling Committee grant [Lydia Vivante]
Accept the Care for the Cape & The Islands $2,000 grant to the Wellfleet Recycling Committee for one outdoor water station
I move to accept the Care for the Cape & The Islands $2,000 grant to the Wellfleet Recycling Committee for one outdoor water station.
From the minutes
“I move to accept the Care for the Cape & The Islands $2,000 grant to the Wellfleet Recycling Committee for one outdoor water station. Motion: Reinhart Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
D. Reduce the number of Recycling Committee members from eleven (11) to
Reduce the number of Recycling Committee members from eleven (11) to seven (7) with two (2) alternates
I move to reduce the number of Recycling Committee members from eleven (11) to seven (7) with two (2) alternates.
From the minutes
“I move to reduce the number of Recycling Committee members from eleven (11) to seven (7) with two (2) alternates. Motion: Bacon Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
E. Approval of opening Commercial Diving for Shellfish North of the No-drag
Approve the opening of Commercial Diving for Shellfish North of the No- drag Line as specified in Shellfish Reg 9.1.2. contingent on a response from DMF
I move to approve the opening of Commercial Diving for Shellfish North of the No- drag Line as specified in Shellfish Reg 9.1.2. contingent on a response from DMF.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the opening of Commercial Diving for Shellfish North of the No- drag Line as specified in Shellfish Reg 9.1.2. contingent on a response from DMF. Motion: Bacon Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
F. Review of Shellfish Shack demolition vote [DM]
Reconsider the vote of October 24, 2017 which directed staff to demolish the old shellfish shack
I move to reconsider the vote of October 24, 2017 which directed staff to demolish the old shellfish shack.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to reconsider the vote of October 24, 2017 which directed staff to demolish the old shellfish shack. Motion: Houk Second: Reinhart 3-2-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Houk, second: Reinhart)
Demolish the shellfish shack
I move to demolish the shellfish shack.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to demolish the shellfish shack. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 2-3-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
G. Review of Town Fees
That the Town fees for the use of Town-owned properties for seasonal classes and daily events functions be raised by 10%
I move that the Town fees for the use of Town-owned properties for seasonal classes and daily events functions be raised by 10%.
From the minutes
“I move that the Town fees for the use of Town-owned properties for seasonal classes and daily events functions be raised by 10%. Motion: Reinhart Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
Increase the daily parking rate at White Crest Beach for the summer season of 2018 from $20 to $40
I move to increase the daily parking rate at White Crest Beach for the summer season of 2018 from $20 to $40.
From the minutes
“I move to increase the daily parking rate at White Crest Beach for the summer season of 2018 from $20 to $40. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
VIII. Minutes (March 27, 2018)
Approve the minutes of March 27, 2018 as amended
I move to approve the minutes of March 27, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the minutes of March 27, 2018 as amended. Motion: Wilson Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
IX. Executive session and Adjournment
Adjourn the public session portion of the meeting and enter in Executive Session
I move to adjourn the public session portion of the meeting and enter in Executive Session.
From the minutes
“I move to adjourn the public session portion of the meeting and enter in Executive Session. Motion: Bacon Second: Reinhart 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
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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