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March 12, 2019
31 recorded votes, 4 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 renewal of shellfish grant licenses #2002-01 and #2002-01 extension. for a ten-year period
Wilson moved to approve the renewal of shellfish grant licenses #2002-01 and #2002-01 extension. for a ten-year period.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the renewal of shellfish grant licenses #2002-01 and #2002-01 extension. for a ten-year period. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve a one-day beer and wine license for Mass Audubon at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary on July 18, 2019 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Carlson moved to approve a one-day beer and wine license for Mass Audubon at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary on July 18, 2019 from 6:00 to 10:00pm.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve a one-day beer and wine license for Mass Audubon at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary on July 18, 2019 from 6:00 to 10:00pm. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
LEGAL DISCUSSION
That the Town of Wellfleet retain the law firm LEVIN, PAPANTONIO, THOMAS, MITCHEL, RAFFERTY & PROCTOR, PA on a contingent fee basis, to pursue all civil remedies against those in the chain of
Bacon moved that the Town of Wellfleet retain the law firm LEVIN, PAPANTONIO, THOMAS, MITCHEL, RAFFERTY & PROCTOR, PA on a contingent fee basis, to pursue all civil remedies against those in the chain of distribution of prescription opiates responsible for the opioid epidemic which is plaguing the Town including, but not limited to, filing a claim for public nuisance to abate, enjoin, recover and prevent the damages caused thereby.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the Town of Wellfleet retain the law firm LEVIN, PAPANTONIO, THOMAS, MITCHEL, RAFFERTY & PROCTOR, PA on a contingent fee basis, to pursue all civil remedies against those in the chain of distribution of prescription opiates responsible for the opioid epidemic which is plaguing the Town including, but not limited to, filing a claim for public nuisance to abate, enjoin, recover and prevent the damages caused thereby. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
Appoint Alfred Pickard to the Dredging Task Force, as a regular member, for a term to expire June 30, 2021
Wilson moved to appoint Alfred Pickard to the Dredging Task Force, as a regular member, for a term to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Alfred Pickard to the Dredging Task Force, as a regular member, for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Houk)
Appoint Bonnie Shepard to the Planning Board for a term to expire June 30, 2022
Carlson moved to appoint Bonnie Shepard to the Planning Board for a term to expire June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Bonnie Shepard to the Planning Board for a term to expire June 30, 2022. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
Appoint John Cumbler as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022
Wilson moved to appoint John Cumbler as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint John Cumbler as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2022. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Appoint Justina Carlson to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Board
Bacon moved to appoint Justina Carlson to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Board.
Yes: Bacon, Houk, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: Carlson
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Justina Carlson to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Board. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Carlson abstaining.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Approve the use of Uncle Tim's Bridge by the Wellfleet Historical Society on April 28, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form
Wilson moved to approve the use of Uncle Tim's Bridge by the Wellfleet Historical Society on April 28, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form. No fee will be charged.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of Uncle Tim's Bridge by the Wellfleet Historical Society on April 28, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form. No fee will be charged. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
BUSINESS
Declare the Herring River Area open to the harvest of shellfish by commercial permit holders, as per section 6.4.3 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations, from sunrise on March 19th to sunset on
Wilson moved to declare the Herring River Area open to the harvest of shellfish by commercial permit holders, as per section 6.4.3 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations, from sunrise on March 19th to sunset on August 31st conditional upon receiving a good water test from the DMF.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to declare the Herring River Area open to the harvest of shellfish by commercial permit holders, as per section 6.4.3 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations, from sunrise on March 19th to sunset on August 31st conditional upon receiving a good water test from the DMF. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the 4th Extension Agreement of the DRI Public Hearing Period and authorize the Chair to sign the extension agreement
Bacon moved to approve the 4th Extension Agreement of the DRI Public Hearing Period and authorize the Chair to sign the extension agreement.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the 4th Extension Agreement of the DRI Public Hearing Period and authorize the Chair to sign the extension agreement. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Proclaim May as "Celebrate Herring River" month
Carlson moved to proclaim May as "Celebrate Herring River" month.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to proclaim May as "Celebrate Herring River" month. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
Start the meetings at 6pm until May 1st
Carlson moved to start the meetings at 6pm until May 1st.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to start the meetings at 6pm until May 1st. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Houk)
Recommend article 3, FY 20 Capital Budget, as printed in the draft Warrant
Bacon moved to recommend article 3, FY 20 Capital Budget, as printed in the draft Warrant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend article 3, FY 20 Capital Budget, as printed in the draft Warrant. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Recommend current article 11, Additional Fire Department Staff to be funded through the Ambulance Fund in the amount of $79,000 and to insert the article into the Warrant
Carlson moved to recommend current article 11, Additional Fire Department Staff to be funded through the Ambulance Fund in the amount of $79,000 and to insert the article into the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to recommend current article 11, Additional Fire Department Staff to be funded through the Ambulance Fund in the amount of $79,000 and to insert the article into the Warrant. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
Recommend current article 13, FY 20 Chapter 90 Funds, in the amount of $243,219, as printed in the draft Warrant
Bacon moved to recommend current article 13, FY 20 Chapter 90 Funds, in the amount of $243,219, as printed in the draft Warrant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend current article 13, FY 20 Chapter 90 Funds, in the amount of $243,219, as printed in the draft Warrant. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Recommend current article 26 into the Warrant
Reinhart moved to reconsider the Selectboard's vote to recommend current article 26 into the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to reconsider the Selectboard's vote to recommend current article 26 into the Warrant. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Recommend the current article 26, the transfer of funds from the Cable Access Receipts Fund, in the amount of $180,269
Bacon moved to recommend the current article 26, the transfer of funds from the Cable Access Receipts Fund, in the amount of $180,269.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend the current article 26, the transfer of funds from the Cable Access Receipts Fund, in the amount of $180,269. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Recommend current article 34, the creation of a Shellfish Revolving Fund, and insert the article into the Warrant
Bacon moved to recommend current article 34, the creation of a Shellfish Revolving Fund, and insert the article into the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend current article 34, the creation of a Shellfish Revolving Fund, and insert the article into the Warrant. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Recommend articles 39 and 40, the Disposition of Town Owned Land to the Wellfleet Conservation Commission and insert the articles into the Warrant
Bacon moved to recommend articles 39 and 40, the Disposition of Town Owned Land to the Wellfleet Conservation Commission and insert the articles into the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend articles 39 and 40, the Disposition of Town Owned Land to the Wellfleet Conservation Commission and insert the articles into the Warrant. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Insert current article 41 into the Warrant
Bacon moved to reconsider the Board of Selectmen's vote to insert current article 41 into the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to reconsider the Board of Selectmen's vote to insert current article 41 into the Warrant. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Houk)
Recommend article 41, the Disposition of Town Owned Land, Map 14, Parcel 112, to the Wellfleet Housing Authority and insert the article into the Warrant
Bacon moved to recommend article 41, the Disposition of Town Owned Land, Map 14, Parcel 112, to the Wellfleet Housing Authority and insert the article into the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend article 41, the Disposition of Town Owned Land, Map 14, Parcel 112, to the Wellfleet Housing Authority and insert the article into the Warrant. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Accept the request of the Recycling Committee and recommend the Wellfleet Balloon Reduction Bylaw, as amended by the Bylaw Committee, and insert the article into the Warrant
Bacon moved to accept the request of the Recycling Committee and recommend the Wellfleet Balloon Reduction Bylaw, as amended by the Bylaw Committee, and insert the article into the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to accept the request of the Recycling Committee and recommend the Wellfleet Balloon Reduction Bylaw, as amended by the Bylaw Committee, and insert the article into the Warrant. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Not recommend the petitioned article A regarding local control of seal and shark populations
Wilson moved to not recommend the petitioned article A regarding local control of seal and shark populations.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to not recommend the petitioned article A regarding local control of seal and shark populations. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Not recommend the petitioned article B regarding the Bike Trail Extension
Bacon moved to not recommend the petitioned article B regarding the Bike Trail Extension.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to not recommend the petitioned article B regarding the Bike Trail Extension. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Recommend the indefinite postponement of article C from the Energy Committee
Bacon moved to recommend the indefinite postponement of article C from the Energy Committee.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend the indefinite postponement of article C from the Energy Committee. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Recommend the petitioned article D regarding a Municipal Plastic Bottle Reduction policy
Bacon moved to recommend the petitioned article D regarding a Municipal Plastic Bottle Reduction policy.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend the petitioned article D regarding a Municipal Plastic Bottle Reduction policy. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Insert the Current Article 37, Paramedic Training Program, and to be placed after the CIP-Fire Ladder Truck as the new article 15
Houk moved to insert the Current Article 37, Paramedic Training Program, and to be placed after the CIP-Fire Ladder Truck as the new article 15.
From the minutes
“Houk moved to insert the Current Article 37, Paramedic Training Program, and to be placed after the CIP-Fire Ladder Truck as the new article 15. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Houk, second: Bacon)
Waive the fees related to the Health and Fire Departments for Habitat for Humanity on their 2082 State Highway project
Wilson moved to waive the fees related to the Health and Fire Departments for Habitat for Humanity on their 2082 State Highway project.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to waive the fees related to the Health and Fire Departments for Habitat for Humanity on their 2082 State Highway project. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of February 12th, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of February 12th, 2019 as amended.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of February 12th, 2019 as amended. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Approve the minutes of February 26th, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of February 26th, 2019 as amended.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of February 26th, 2019 as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Bacon moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
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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