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March 26, 2019
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk, Helen Miranda Wilson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
DISCLOSURE REVIEWS
That the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Rebecca Noble
Wilson moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Rebecca Noble.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Rebecca Noble. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 4-1.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Houk)
That the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Nancy Civetta
Bacon moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Nancy Civetta.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Nancy Civetta. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Bacon moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Nancy Civetta.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Nancy Civetta. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Send a letter to Dr. Pierce at the DMF with regard to extending the Bay Scallop season
Bacon moved that the Board send a letter to Dr. Pierce at the DMF with regard to extending the Bay Scallop season.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the Board send a letter to Dr. Pierce at the DMF with regard to extending the Bay Scallop season. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Houk)
LICENSES
Approve the renewal of seasonal licenses for the Wellfleet Beachcomber, Winslow's Tavern, Lighthouse Restaurant, Bocce Italian Grill, Wellfleet Motel and Lodge VR's, Maurice's Campground
Bacon moved to approve the renewal of seasonal licenses for the Wellfleet Beachcomber, Winslow's Tavern, Lighthouse Restaurant, Bocce Italian Grill, Wellfleet Motel and Lodge VR's, Maurice's Campground, Wellfleet Marketplace, Chequessett Yacht and Country Club, Flying Fish Café, Wellfleet Flea Market, Catch of the Day, Mac's Shack, The Pearl Restaurant, Harbor Stage Company, Bob's Sub N Cone, Ceraldi, Chequessett Yacht & Country Club Boathouse, and Liquor N More.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the renewal of seasonal licenses for the Wellfleet Beachcomber, Winslow's Tavern, Lighthouse Restaurant, Bocce Italian Grill, Wellfleet Motel and Lodge VR's, Maurice's Campground, Wellfleet Marketplace, Chequessett Yacht and Country Club, Flying Fish Café, Wellfleet Flea Market, Catch of the Day, Mac's Shack, The Pearl Restaurant, Harbor Stage Company, Bob's Sub N Cone, Ceraldi, Chequessett Yacht & Country Club Boathouse, and Liquor N More. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the renewal of Common Victualler licenses for Bob's Sub N Cone, Lighthouse Restaurant, and Marconi Beach Restaurant
Reinhart moved to approve the renewal of Common Victualler licenses for Bob's Sub N Cone, Lighthouse Restaurant, and Marconi Beach Restaurant.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the renewal of Common Victualler licenses for Bob's Sub N Cone, Lighthouse Restaurant, and Marconi Beach Restaurant. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
Approve the renewal of a Weekly Entertainment license for the Lighthouse Restaurant
Bacon moved to approve the renewal of a Weekly Entertainment license for the Lighthouse Restaurant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the renewal of a Weekly Entertainment license for the Lighthouse Restaurant. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the renewal of an Automatic Amusement license for Bob's Sub N Cone
Wilson moved to approve the renewal of an Automatic Amusement license for Bob's Sub N Cone.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the renewal of an Automatic Amusement license for Bob's Sub N Cone. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
Appoint Eben Kenny to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Planning Committee for a 2-year term
Bacon moved to appoint Eben Kenny to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Planning Committee for a 2-year term.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Eben Kenny to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Planning Committee for a 2-year term. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Curt Felix to the Dredging Task Force for a term to expire on June 30, 2021
Carlson moved to appoint Curt Felix to the Dredging Task Force for a term to expire on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Curt Felix to the Dredging Task Force for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Houk)
Appoint Merrill Mead-Fox to the Historical Commission for a 2-year term
Carlson moved to appoint Merrill Mead-Fox to the Historical Commission for a 2-year term.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Merrill Mead-Fox to the Historical Commission for a 2-year term. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
Appoint Michael Allen, Roshawn Groce, and Kyle Robbins as Special Police Officers for the appointment period May 13, 2019 through June 30, 2020
Wilson moved to appoint Michael Allen, Roshawn Groce, and Kyle Robbins as Special Police Officers for the appointment period May 13, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Michael Allen, Roshawn Groce, and Kyle Robbins as Special Police Officers for the appointment period May 13, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
BUSINESS
Issue a Host Community Agreement for CCC Wellfleet RE, LLC
Bacon moved to issue a Host Community Agreement for CCC Wellfleet RE, LLC.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to issue a Host Community Agreement for CCC Wellfleet RE, LLC. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Postpone this agenda item
Houk moved to postpone this agenda item.
From the minutes
“Houk moved to postpone this agenda item. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Houk, second: Wilson)
Accept the presentation of The Old Bank, LLC
Wilson moved to accept the presentation of The Old Bank, LLC.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept the presentation of The Old Bank, LLC. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve a drawing for five combination beach/transfer station stickers at the end of the Annual Town Meeting
Wilson moved to approve a drawing for five combination beach/transfer station stickers at the end of the Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve a drawing for five combination beach/transfer station stickers at the end of the Annual Town Meeting. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Insert Article 38, Balloon Reduction Bylaw, into the Warrant with the amended language
Bacon moved to insert Article 38, Balloon Reduction Bylaw, into the Warrant with the amended language.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to insert Article 38, Balloon Reduction Bylaw, into the Warrant with the amended language. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Accept the revised operating budget in the amount of $19,037,847 and to affirm the Board's recommendation of the Operating Budget, article 1 in the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Wilson moved to accept the revised operating budget in the amount of $19,037,847 and to affirm the Board's recommendation of the Operating Budget, article 1 in the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept the revised operating budget in the amount of $19,037,847 and to affirm the Board's recommendation of the Operating Budget, article 1 in the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Insert Other Post-Employment Benefits, "OPEB Appropriation - School," into the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Wilson moved to rescind the Board's vote to insert Other Post-Employment Benefits, "OPEB Appropriation - School," into the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to rescind the Board's vote to insert Other Post-Employment Benefits, "OPEB Appropriation - School," into the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Recommend the article to fund the dredging of the Wellfleet Harbor as printed in the Warrant
Wilson moved to recommend the article to fund the dredging of the Wellfleet Harbor as printed in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to recommend the article to fund the dredging of the Wellfleet Harbor as printed in the Warrant. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Place article 23 as article 13 in the warrant
Wilson moved to place article 23 as article 13 in the warrant.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to place article 23 as article 13 in the warrant. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Reserve recommendation for this article until just before Town Meeting
Bacon moved to reserve recommendation for this article until just before Town Meeting.
Justina Carlson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to reserve recommendation for this article until just before Town Meeting. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Carlson recusing.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Recommend and insert Article 35, Water Resources Director, in the Warrant as amended by eliminating item 2 into the warrant
Bacon moved to recommend and insert Article 35, Water Resources Director, in the Warrant as amended by eliminating item 2 into the warrant.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend and insert Article 35, Water Resources Director, in the Warrant as amended by eliminating item 2 into the warrant. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the summary for article 35 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the summary for article 35 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the summary for article 35 as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Close the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, Annual Town Election warrants
Reinhart moved to close the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, Annual Town Election warrants.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to close the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, Annual Town Election warrants. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
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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