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August 14, 2018
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Kathleen Bacon, Jerry Houk
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Executive Session
Go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a
Chair Janet Reinhart called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and moved to go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining and litigating position, the Board will discuss strategy recommendations for the Wellfleet Employees Association.
Yes: Bacon, Carlson, Reinhart, Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Janet Reinhart called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and moved to go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining and litigating position, the Board will discuss strategy recommendations for the Wellfleet Employees Association. Motion: Reinhart Second: Wilson Reinhart yea Wilson yea Carlson yea Bacon yea 4-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Adjourn from executive session and go into open session
I move to adjourn from executive session and go into open session.
From the minutes
“I move to adjourn from executive session and go into open session. Motion: Houk Second: Wilson Reinhart yea Wilson yea Carlson yea Bacon yea Houk yea 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Houk, second: Wilson)
A. Lower Cape Community Access TV - Tom Cole as Wellfleet Representative (2-year term)
Reappoint Tom Cole to the Lower Cape Community Access TV for a two-year term ending June 30, 2020
I move to reappoint Tom Cole to the Lower Cape Community Access TV for a two-year term ending June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“I move to reappoint Tom Cole to the Lower Cape Community Access TV for a two-year term ending June 30, 2020. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
B. Cape Light Compact - David Mead-Fox for Alternate (fill term to 6.30.2019)
Appoint David Mead-Fox as alternate member to the Cape Light Compact to fill a term ending June 30, 2019
I move to appoint David Mead-Fox as alternate member to the Cape Light Compact to fill a term ending June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“I move to appoint David Mead-Fox as alternate member to the Cape Light Compact to fill a term ending June 30, 2019. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
C. Parking Task Force
Approve the charge for the Parking Task Force
I move to approve the charge for the Parking Task Force.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the charge for the Parking Task Force. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Appoint Dale Donovan, Dennis O'Connell, Sheila Lyons, Joe Aberdale, Wayne Clough to the Parking Task Force for a three-year term ending June 30, 2021
I move to appoint Dale Donovan, Dennis O'Connell, Sheila Lyons, Joe Aberdale, Wayne Clough to the Parking Task Force for a three-year term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“I move to appoint Dale Donovan, Dennis O'Connell, Sheila Lyons, Joe Aberdale, Wayne Clough to the Parking Task Force for a three-year term ending June 30, 2021. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
A. Sean & Jessica Williams-August 23, 2018. 5:30-8pm, Bakers Field Tent
Approve the use of Town-owned property for Sean and Jessica Williams at the Bakers Field Tent on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 from 5:30pm to 8 pm, subject to the terms and conditions, if any, as
I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for Sean and Jessica Williams at the Bakers Field Tent on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 from 5:30pm to 8 pm, subject to the terms and conditions, if any, as listed in the application, for a fee of $110.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the use of Town-owned property for Sean and Jessica Williams at the Bakers Field Tent on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 from 5:30pm to 8 pm, subject to the terms and conditions, if any, as listed in the application, for a fee of $110. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
A. Approval of contract for new Shellfish Dept. barge. [TA]
Approve the contract for the new shellfish barge as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract as presented
I move to approve the contract for the new shellfish barge as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract as presented.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the contract for the new shellfish barge as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract as presented. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
B. Proclamation of "September 9th - 15th Suicide Prevention Awareness Week" [Deb Martin]
Proclaim the week of September 9th through the 15th as "Suicide Awareness Week."
I move to proclaim the week of September 9th through the 15th as "Suicide Awareness Week."
From the minutes
“I move to proclaim the week of September 9th through the 15th as "Suicide Awareness Week." Motion: Bacon Second: Carlson 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
C. Approval of FY 2019 Goals [TA]
Approve the FY 2019 Goals as compiled and presented by the Town Administrator
I move to approve the FY 2019 Goals as compiled and presented by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the FY 2019 Goals as compiled and presented by the Town Administrator. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
D. Staff Reorganization [TA]
Rescind the motion against the financial reorganization presented at the July 24th meeting
I move to rescind the motion against the financial reorganization presented at the July 24th meeting.
From the minutes
“I move to rescind the motion against the financial reorganization presented at the July 24th meeting. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the staff reorganization as presented by the Town Administrator and the Assistant Town Administrator
I move to approve the staff reorganization as presented by the Town Administrator and the Assistant Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the staff reorganization as presented by the Town Administrator and the Assistant Town Administrator. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 5-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
IX. Minutes (Draft BOS 7.24.2018)
Approve the minutes of July 24th, 2018 as amended
I move to approve the minutes of July 24th, 2018 as amended.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted. 5 members were present.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the minutes of July 24th, 2018 as amended. Motion: Wilson Second: Carlson 3-0-1. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
X. Adjournment
Adjourn
I move to adjourn.
The minutes say "4-0-0. Motion carries.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Kathleen Bacon and Jerry Houk). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“I move to adjourn. Motion: Bacon Second: Carlson 4-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
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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