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April 9, 2019
16 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk, Helen Miranda Wilson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
Appoint Al Mueller to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022
Wilson moved to appoint Al Mueller to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Al Mueller to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Appoint Tracey Barry Hunt to the Bike and Walkway Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022
Carlson moved to appoint Tracey Barry Hunt to the Bike and Walkway Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Kathleen Bacon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Tracey Barry Hunt to the Bike and Walkway Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-0, with Bacon recused.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
Appoint Janet Morrisey to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2021
Wilson moved to appoint Janet Morrisey to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Janet Morrisey to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term to expire June 30, 2021. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Approve the use of Baker's Field by the Wellfleet PTA on May 25, 2019 with a rain date of May 26th from 7 am to 4 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee
Wilson moved to approve the use of Baker's Field by the Wellfleet PTA on May 25, 2019 with a rain date of May 26th from 7 am to 4 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $0.
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 use of Baker's Field by the Wellfleet PTA on May 25, 2019 with a rain date of May 26th from 7 am to 4 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $0. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the use of the Town pier by Independence House on July 31, 2019 with a rain date of August 7 from 7 to 9 pm, subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, for a fee
Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town pier by Independence House on July 31, 2019 with a rain date of August 7 from 7 to 9 pm, subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, for a fee of $0.
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
“Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town pier by Independence House on July 31, 2019 with a rain date of August 7 from 7 to 9 pm, subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, for a fee of $0. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Approve the change of address on the Host Community Agreement with Nature's Alternative from 1446 State Highway to 2393 State Highway
Wilson moved to approve the change of address on the Host Community Agreement with Nature's Alternative from 1446 State Highway to 2393 State Highway.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the change of address on the Host Community Agreement with Nature's Alternative from 1446 State Highway to 2393 State Highway. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 4-1-1, with Carlson opposed and Bacon abstained..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Houk)
Approve the Host Community Agreement with Jason Robicheau, as printed in the packet, doing business as The Grateful Mind at 15 Bank Street
Wilson moved to approve the Host Community Agreement with Jason Robicheau, as printed in the packet, doing business as The Grateful Mind at 15 Bank Street.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the Host Community Agreement with Jason Robicheau, as printed in the packet, doing business as The Grateful Mind at 15 Bank Street. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Approve the acceptance of a van donated to the Recreation Department
Houk moved to approve the acceptance of a van donated to the Recreation Department
From the minutes
“Houk moved to approve the acceptance of a van donated to the Recreation Department Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Houk, second: Wilson)
Approve the Zero Waste Policy recommended by the Wellfleet Recycling Committee as printed
Bacon moved to approve the Zero Waste Policy recommended by the Wellfleet Recycling Committee as printed.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the Zero Waste Policy recommended by the Wellfleet Recycling Committee as printed. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Change the name of the Wellfleet Energy Committee to the Wellfleet Energy and Climate Action Committee, increase the committee membership to seven (7) members and two (2) alternates, and modify
Wilson moved to change the name of the Wellfleet Energy Committee to the Wellfleet Energy and Climate Action Committee, increase the committee membership to seven (7) members and two (2) alternates, and modify its charge as shown below.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to change the name of the Wellfleet Energy Committee to the Wellfleet Energy and Climate Action Committee, increase the committee membership to seven (7) members and two (2) alternates, and modify its charge as shown below. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Establish a special gift fund to receive donations and other revenue for the purchase of the land from the HDYLTA Trust, the proceeds of which shall be used without further appropriation under the
Wilson moved to establish a special gift fund to receive donations and other revenue for the purchase of the land from the HDYLTA Trust, the proceeds of which shall be used without further appropriation under the supervision of the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Justina Carlson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to establish a special gift fund to receive donations and other revenue for the purchase of the land from the HDYLTA Trust, the proceeds of which shall be used without further appropriation under the supervision of the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with Carlson recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Allow Eversource Energy to install conduit on Old Kings Highway
Bacon moved to allow Eversource Energy to install conduit on Old Kings Highway.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to allow Eversource Energy to install conduit on Old Kings Highway. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the contract with Purrfect Cleaning for restroom cleaning and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Houk moved to approve the contract with Purrfect Cleaning for restroom cleaning and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“Houk moved to approve the contract with Purrfect Cleaning for restroom cleaning and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Houk, second: Carlson)
Approve the contract with VADAR for the new accounting software and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Bacon moved to approve the contract with VADAR for the new accounting software and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the contract with VADAR for the new accounting software and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the contract with MA Frazier for portable restrooms and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Bacon moved to approve the contract with MA Frazier for portable restrooms and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the contract with MA Frazier for portable restrooms and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
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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