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December 11, 2018
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk, Helen Miranda Wilson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approve the closing of the Marconi Beach Restaurant from mid-November 2018 through late Winter 2019
Helen Miranda Wilson moved to approve the closing of the Marconi Beach Restaurant from mid-November 2018 through late Winter 2019.
From the minutes
“Helen Miranda Wilson moved to approve the closing of the Marconi Beach Restaurant from mid-November 2018 through late Winter 2019. Justina Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Approve the 2 a.m. closing on New Year's Eve night for the Bombshelter Pub
Wilson moved to approve the 2 a.m. closing on New Year's Eve night for the Bombshelter Pub.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the 2 a.m. closing on New Year's Eve night for the Bombshelter Pub. Jerry Houk seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Houk)
Approve the closing of the PB Boulangerie Bistro from January 2, 2019 through February 19, 2019
Carlson moved to approve the closing of the PB Boulangerie Bistro from January 2, 2019 through February 19, 2019.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the closing of the PB Boulangerie Bistro from January 2, 2019 through February 19, 2019. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Houk)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
Appoint Benjamin Bartolini as a full-time Firefighter/EMT contingent upon completion of the requirements as outlined by Fire Chief Pauley in his December 5, 2018 memo to the Selectboard
Kathleen Bacon moved to appoint Benjamin Bartolini as a full-time Firefighter/EMT contingent upon completion of the requirements as outlined by Fire Chief Pauley in his December 5, 2018 memo to the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Kathleen Bacon moved to appoint Benjamin Bartolini as a full-time Firefighter/EMT contingent upon completion of the requirements as outlined by Fire Chief Pauley in his December 5, 2018 memo to the Selectboard. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Houk)
Allow appointment terms to the Local Housing Partnership to increase from one-year to three-year terms
Wilson moved to allow appointment terms to the Local Housing Partnership to increase from one-year to three-year terms.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to allow appointment terms to the Local Housing Partnership to increase from one-year to three-year terms. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Appoint Madeline Entel to the Local Housing Partnership for a term to expire June 30, 2019
Bacon moved to appoint Madeline Entel to the Local Housing Partnership for a term to expire June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Madeline Entel to the Local Housing Partnership for a term to expire June 30, 2019. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint David Mead-Fox to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2023
Helen Miranda Wilson moved to appoint David Mead-Fox to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Helen Miranda Wilson moved to appoint David Mead-Fox to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Justina Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Appoint May Ruth Seidel to the council on Aging Board for a term to expire June 30, 2021
Kathleen Bacon moved to appoint May Ruth Seidel to the council on Aging Board for a term to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Kathleen Bacon moved to appoint May Ruth Seidel to the council on Aging Board for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
LICENSE RENEWAL
Approve the renewal of the Class II license for L&R Auto
Bacon moved to approve the renewal of the Class II license for L&R Auto.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the renewal of the Class II license for L&R Auto. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
BUSINESS
Approve the Host Community Agreement with Nature's Alternative, Inc., and to authorize the Selectboard Chair to sign the agreement as amended
Bacon moved to approve the Host Community Agreement with Nature's Alternative, Inc., and to authorize the Selectboard Chair to sign the agreement as amended.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the Host Community Agreement with Nature's Alternative, Inc., and to authorize the Selectboard Chair to sign the agreement as amended. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
GIFT ACCEPTANCE
Accept a $10,000 donation from SPAT to the Maintenance Dredging Fund
Bacon moved to accept a $10,000 donation from SPAT to the Maintenance Dredging Fund.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to accept a $10,000 donation from SPAT to the Maintenance Dredging Fund. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Renew the Town Administrator's contract
Helen Miranda Wilson moved that the Wellfleet Selectboard vote to renew the Town Administrator's contract.
From the minutes
“Helen Miranda Wilson moved that the Wellfleet Selectboard vote to renew the Town Administrator's contract. Janet Reinhart seconded, and discussion ensued. Justina Carlson said she had not understood the process. Jerry Houk asked that the vote be placed on an agenda for another meeting because he wanted to review the contract. Wilson said that an Executive Session was needed first, before The Chair met to negotiate with The Town Administrator. Chair Reinhart disagreed and explained the procedure again. Assistant Town Administrator/Town Clerk Joseph Powers reviewed stipulations on renewal of the contract for the Town Administrator. The Charter addresses severance and removal, not contract renewal. Jerry Houk recommended that the Selectboard meet before any negotiation begins. Chair Reinhart said her procedure could be called initial negotiation. The motion to renew the contract carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of November 27, 2018, as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of November 27, 2018, as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of November 27, 2018, as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Houk moved to adjourn. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried
From the minutes
“Houk moved to adjourn. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Houk, 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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