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May 14, 2019
21 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Michael DeVasto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
REORGANIZATION OF THE SELECTBOARD
Reinhart for Chair
DeVasto nominated Reinhart for Chair.
Yes: Bacon, Carlson, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“DeVasto nominated Reinhart for Chair. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Wilson abstained.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Bacon)
Bacon for Vice Chair
Wilson nominated Bacon for Vice Chair.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Wilson nominated Bacon for Vice Chair. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-1.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approve the commercial shellfish license hardship exemption for Kevin Coakley, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board
Bacon moved to approve the commercial shellfish license hardship exemption for Kevin Coakley, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board.
Yes: Bacon, Carlson, ReinhartNo: WilsonMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the commercial shellfish license hardship exemption for Kevin Coakley, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 3-1, with Wilson opposed and DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the commercial shellfish license permit hardship exemption for Gerald Auch, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board
Bacon moved to approve the commercial shellfish license permit hardship exemption for Gerald Auch, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board.
Yes: Bacon, Carlson, ReinhartNo: WilsonMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the commercial shellfish license permit hardship exemption for Gerald Auch, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 3-1, with Wilson opposed and DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the commercial shellfish license hardship exemption for Mark Costa, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board
Bacon moved to approve the commercial shellfish license hardship exemption for Mark Costa, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the commercial shellfish license hardship exemption for Mark Costa, per the Shellfish Constable's recommendation to the Board. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Renew shellfish grant license #733 for a 4-year period, to run concurrent with grant #04-03, for Matthew Parent
Wilson moved to renew shellfish grant license #733 for a 4-year period, to run concurrent with grant #04-03, for Matthew Parent.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to renew shellfish grant license #733 for a 4-year period, to run concurrent with grant #04-03, for Matthew Parent. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Renew shellfish grant license #01-02ext. to expire April 6, 2024, to run concurrently with grant #2006-01 and #2006-01ext., for Robert LaPointe
Bacon moved to renew shellfish grant license #01-02ext. to expire April 6, 2024, to run concurrently with grant #2006-01 and #2006-01ext., for Robert LaPointe.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to renew shellfish grant license #01-02ext. to expire April 6, 2024, to run concurrently with grant #2006-01 and #2006-01ext., for Robert LaPointe. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the request from the Bookstore and Restaurant to change the closing time for its hours of operations from 1:00 am to 2:00 am, on a provisional basis through Monday, September 2nd, 2019
Carlson moved to approve the request from the Bookstore and Restaurant to change the closing time for its hours of operations from 1:00 am to 2:00 am, on a provisional basis through Monday, September 2nd, 2019.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the request from the Bookstore and Restaurant to change the closing time for its hours of operations from 1:00 am to 2:00 am, on a provisional basis through Monday, September 2nd, 2019. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
LICENSES
Approve the business license for Bol Organic Acai Bowls
Bacon moved to approve the business license for Bol Organic Acai Bowls.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the business license for Bol Organic Acai Bowls. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
Appoint Mary "Carol" Magenau to the Energy and Climate Change Committee for a 3-year term
Carlson moved to appoint Mary "Carol" Magenau to the Energy and Climate Change Committee for a 3-year term.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Mary "Carol" Magenau to the Energy and Climate Change Committee for a 3-year term. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Approve the use of the Town Hall Lawn by the American Legion Post on May 27, 2019 from 8 am to 11 am subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $0
Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town Hall Lawn by the American Legion Post on May 27, 2019 from 8 am to 11 am subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $0.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town Hall Lawn by the American Legion Post on May 27, 2019 from 8 am to 11 am subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $0. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the use of the Swap Shop by Cape Cool (Harriet Korim) on May 25, 2019 26th from 8 am to 3:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, waving the fee of $110
Bacon moved to approve the use of the Swap Shop by Cape Cool (Harriet Korim) on May 25, 2019 26th from 8 am to 3:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, waving the fee of $110.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of the Swap Shop by Cape Cool (Harriet Korim) on May 25, 2019 26th from 8 am to 3:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, waving the fee of $110. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the use of the Town Hall Lawn by MA Audubon (Rand Burkert) on July 21, 2019 with a rain date of July 28th from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the
Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town Hall Lawn by MA Audubon (Rand Burkert) on July 21, 2019 with a rain date of July 28th from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, and waving the fee of $110.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town Hall Lawn by MA Audubon (Rand Burkert) on July 21, 2019 with a rain date of July 28th from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, and waving the fee of $110. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Proclaim June 7th, 2019 as "Piece of Peace Day in Wellfleet"
Reinhart moved to proclaim June 7th, 2019 as "Piece of Peace Day in Wellfleet".
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to proclaim June 7th, 2019 as "Piece of Peace Day in Wellfleet". Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Proclaim May 2019 as Bike Month as requested by the Bike and Walkways Committee
Reinhart moved to proclaim May 2019 as Bike Month as requested by the Bike and Walkways Committee.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to proclaim May 2019 as Bike Month as requested by the Bike and Walkways Committee. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Bacon)
Approve the parking lot lease for 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the lease
Bacon moved to approve the parking lot lease for 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the lease.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the parking lot lease for 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the lease. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Reappoint Andrew Ryan as seasonal deputy shellfish constable for the periods July 1, through October 27, 2019 and May 15, through June 30, 2020
Bacon moved to reappoint Andrew Ryan as seasonal deputy shellfish constable for the periods July 1, through October 27, 2019 and May 15, through June 30, 2020.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to reappoint Andrew Ryan as seasonal deputy shellfish constable for the periods July 1, through October 27, 2019 and May 15, through June 30, 2020. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Ask the Town Administrator to contact DOT and DCR and ask them to meet with the Town in a public meeting as soon as possible to discuss this project
Wilson moved to ask the Town Administrator to contact DOT and DCR and ask them to meet with the Town in a public meeting as soon as possible to discuss this project.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to ask the Town Administrator to contact DOT and DCR and ask them to meet with the Town in a public meeting as soon as possible to discuss this project. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Allow Eversource Energy to install conduit on Cahoon Hollow Road
Wilson moved to allow Eversource Energy to install conduit on Cahoon Hollow Road.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to allow Eversource Energy to install conduit on Cahoon Hollow Road. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of March 19, 2019; March 21, 2019; April 9, 2019; and April 22, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of March 19, 2019; March 21, 2019; April 9, 2019; and April 22, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of March 19, 2019; March 21, 2019; April 9, 2019; and April 22, 2019 as amended. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Wilson moved to adjourn. Carlson seconded
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to adjourn. Carlson seconded.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
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