MassVoter.com← Wellfleet SelectboardWellfleet Selectboard · 2019–2020 Board · regular meeting
May 28, 2019
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Wellfleet ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Michael DeVasto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approve new GPS point #5 to correct an inaccuracy in current Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, Appendices B and C
Wilson moved to approve new GPS point #5 to correct an inaccuracy in current Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, Appendices B and C.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve new GPS point #5 to correct an inaccuracy in current Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, Appendices B and C. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve updating Appendix B Latitude and Longitude Coordinates from degrees (obsolete) to today's standard of decimals
Wilson moved to approve updating Appendix B Latitude and Longitude Coordinates from degrees (obsolete) to today's standard of decimals.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve updating Appendix B Latitude and Longitude Coordinates from degrees (obsolete) to today's standard of decimals. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
Approve the reappointments of full-time police officers, the appointment/reappointments of special police officers, and the reappointment of special police officers Scott Higgins, Marc Spigel
Bacon moved to approve the reappointments of full-time police officers, the appointment/reappointments of special police officers, and the reappointment of special police officers Scott Higgins, Marc Spigel, Desmond Keogh, John Szucs
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the reappointments of full-time police officers, the appointment/reappointments of special police officers, and the reappointment of special police officers Scott Higgins, Marc Spigel, Desmond Keogh, John Szucs Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Suzanne Ryan-Ishkanian to the Energy and Climate Action Committee for a 3-year term and
Wilson moved to appoint Suzanne Ryan-Ishkanian to the Energy and Climate Action Committee for a 3-year term and
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Suzanne Ryan-Ishkanian to the Energy and Climate Action Committee for a 3-year term and Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Appoint Christine Wisniewski to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2020
Wilson moved to appoint Christine Wisniewski to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Christine Wisniewski to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2020. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Approve the use of Indian Neck Beach by Daniel Burns on September 7, 2019 from 5 pm to 6 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110
Bacon moved to approve the use of Indian Neck Beach by Daniel Burns on September 7, 2019 from 5 pm to 6 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of Indian Neck Beach by Daniel Burns on September 7, 2019 from 5 pm to 6 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the use of Mayo Beach Aquaculture lease area, with Indian Neck Aquaculture lease area as a secondary location, and the Mayo Beach, Town Pier, and Indian Neck public parking areas, on the
Wilson moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach Aquaculture lease area, with Indian Neck Aquaculture lease area as a secondary location, and the Mayo Beach, Town Pier, and Indian Neck public parking areas, on the following dates and times: Saturday, June 8 - 9:30 am Sunday, June 9 - 10:30 am Thursday, June 20 - 7:45 am Friday, July 5 - 7:30 am Saturday, July 6 - 8:30 am Monday, July 8 - 10:15 am Tuesday, July 9 - 11:00 am Wednesday, July 31 - 5:15 pm Saturday, August 3 - 7:15 am Monday, August 5 - 9:00 am Thursday, August 29 - 4:30 pm Friday, August 30 - 5:15 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $20 per event.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach Aquaculture lease area, with Indian Neck Aquaculture lease area as a secondary location, and the Mayo Beach, Town Pier, and Indian Neck public parking areas, on the following dates and times: Saturday, June 8 - 9:30 am Sunday, June 9 - 10:30 am Thursday, June 20 - 7:45 am Friday, July 5 - 7:30 am Saturday, July 6 - 8:30 am Monday, July 8 - 10:15 am Tuesday, July 9 - 11:00 am Wednesday, July 31 - 5:15 pm Saturday, August 3 - 7:15 am Monday, August 5 - 9:00 am Thursday, August 29 - 4:30 pm Friday, August 30 - 5:15 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $20 per event. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the use of Mayo Beach by Kathleen Marucci on June 29, 2019 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110
Carlson moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach by Kathleen Marucci on June 29, 2019 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach by Kathleen Marucci on June 29, 2019 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
Approve the use of Chipman's Cove, Indian Neck, Long Pond, Great Pond, White Crest Beach, and Gull Pond from May 1 to November 1, 2019 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the
Wilson moved to approve the use of Chipman's Cove, Indian Neck, Long Pond, Great Pond, White Crest Beach, and Gull Pond from May 1 to November 1, 2019 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $500, with proof of adequate insurance to be determined by the Town Administrator.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Bacon
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of Chipman's Cove, Indian Neck, Long Pond, Great Pond, White Crest Beach, and Gull Pond from May 1 to November 1, 2019 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $500, with proof of adequate insurance to be determined by the Town Administrator. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-1, with Bacon opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Approve the use of White Crest by Sacred Surf School from June 1 to September 2, 2019 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $500 with proof of adequate
Bacon moved to approve the use of White Crest by Sacred Surf School from June 1 to September 2, 2019 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $500 with proof of adequate insurance to be determined by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of White Crest by Sacred Surf School from June 1 to September 2, 2019 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $500 with proof of adequate insurance to be determined by the Town Administrator. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Approve the use of Baker Field by Pamela Berrio on July 13, 2019 from 12 pm to 3 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application
Wilson moved to approve the use of Baker Field by Pamela Berrio on July 13, 2019 from 12 pm to 3 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of Baker Field by Pamela Berrio on July 13, 2019 from 12 pm to 3 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the use of Mayo Beach by Walter Baron on September 21, 2019. from 1 pm to 5 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application
Carlson moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach by Walter Baron on September 21, 2019. from 1 pm to 5 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach by Walter Baron on September 21, 2019. from 1 pm to 5 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
BUSINESS
Approve the acceptance of the SPAT Grant award to the Wellfleet Shellfish Department in the amount of $17,700
Reinhart moved to approve the acceptance of the SPAT Grant award to the Wellfleet Shellfish Department in the amount of $17,700.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the acceptance of the SPAT Grant award to the Wellfleet Shellfish Department in the amount of $17,700. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Approve the Host Community Agreement with Zachary Ment, doing business as The Old Bank, LLC at 10 Main Street
Carlson moved to approve the Host Community Agreement with Zachary Ment, doing business as The Old Bank, LLC at 10 Main Street.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the Host Community Agreement with Zachary Ment, doing business as The Old Bank, LLC at 10 Main Street. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
Eliminate the alternates from the Dredging Task Force
Bacon moved to eliminate the alternates from the Dredging Task Force.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to eliminate the alternates from the Dredging Task Force. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Increase the authorized membership from 8 to 9 members for the Parking Task Force
Bacon moved to increase the authorized membership from 8 to 9 members for the Parking Task Force.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to increase the authorized membership from 8 to 9 members for the Parking Task Force. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Jay Norton as the alternate for Mark Vincent to the Joint Transportation Commission
Wilson moved to appoint Jay Norton as the alternate for Mark Vincent to the Joint Transportation Commission.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Jay Norton as the alternate for Mark Vincent to the Joint Transportation Commission. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Agrees to have KP Law represent both the Housing Authority and the Town of Wellfleet in the Sexton lawsuit
Carlson moved that the Board agrees to have KP Law represent both the Housing Authority and the Town of Wellfleet in the Sexton lawsuit.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved that the Board agrees to have KP Law represent both the Housing Authority and the Town of Wellfleet in the Sexton lawsuit. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
Approve the attached MOU with the Communications Union for fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022 and to authorize the signatures on the contract with this MOU incorporated
Bacon moved to approve the attached MOU with the Communications Union for fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022 and to authorize the signatures on the contract with this MOU incorporated.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the attached MOU with the Communications Union for fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022 and to authorize the signatures on the contract with this MOU incorporated. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of March 26, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of March 26, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of March 26, 2019 as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the minutes of May 14, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of May 14, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of May 14, 2019 as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →