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July 9, 2019
14 recorded votes, 10 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
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto arrived late.
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
Postpone the appointment of Bonnie Shepard to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee
Bacon moved to postpone the appointment of Bonnie Shepard to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee.
Michael DeVasto had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to postpone the appointment of Bonnie Shepard to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Reinhart)
Appoint Michael D. Allen as a Full Time Police Officer from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020
Carlson moved to appoint Michael D. Allen as a Full Time Police Officer from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.
Michael DeVasto had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Michael D. Allen as a Full Time Police Officer from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Bacon)
Appoint Thomas Siggia and David Seitler as regular members to the Shellfish Advisory Board
Wilson moved to appoint Thomas Siggia and David Seitler as regular members to the Shellfish Advisory Board.
Michael DeVasto had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Thomas Siggia and David Seitler as regular members to the Shellfish Advisory Board. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Appoint Trevor Pontbriand as a regular member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term designated
Bacon moved to appoint Trevor Pontbriand as a regular member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term designated.
Michael DeVasto had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Trevor Pontbriand as a regular member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term designated. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Appoint Madeleine Entel and Michele Olem to the Cultural Council for 3- year terms
Wilson moved to appoint Madeleine Entel and Michele Olem to the Cultural Council for 3- year terms.
Michael DeVasto had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Madeleine Entel and Michele Olem to the Cultural Council for 3- year terms. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Beach, Cahoon Hollow Beach, and Wellfleet Town and Harbor Areas between July 17 and July 28 and August 18 and August 30, 2019 by Big Wave Productions/Discovery
Bacon moved to approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Beach, Cahoon Hollow Beach, and Wellfleet Town and Harbor Areas between July 17 and July 28 and August 18 and August 30, 2019 by Big Wave Productions/Discovery Channel, subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a minimum fee of $1,000.
The minutes name Kathleen Bacon as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown. Michael DeVasto had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of Newcomb Hollow Beach, Cahoon Hollow Beach, and Wellfleet Town and Harbor Areas between July 17 and July 28 and August 18 and August 30, 2019 by Big Wave Productions/Discovery Channel, subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a minimum fee of $1,000. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon)
BUSINESS
That the policy recommended by the Recycling Committee and 2019 Annual Town Meeting voters through Article 46 is worthy of formulation as a policy according to the Selectboard's Policy on Policy
Bacon moved that the Board vote that the policy recommended by the Recycling Committee and 2019 Annual Town Meeting voters through Article 46 is worthy of formulation as a policy according to the Selectboard's Policy on Policy and that the Town Administrator be directed to send it to department heads and other appropriate members of Town government for review and comment.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the Board vote that the policy recommended by the Recycling Committee and 2019 Annual Town Meeting voters through Article 46 is worthy of formulation as a policy according to the Selectboard's Policy on Policy and that the Town Administrator be directed to send it to department heads and other appropriate members of Town government for review and comment. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the transfer of $25,000 to the CPA Housing Now Fund to fund the Rental Assistance Program
Carlson moved to approve the transfer of $25,000 to the CPA Housing Now Fund to fund the Rental Assistance Program. Approved July 23, 2019.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the transfer of $25,000 to the CPA Housing Now Fund to fund the Rental Assistance Program. Approved July 23, 2019. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: DeVasto)
Approve the end of year budget transfers
Bacon moved to approve the end of year budget transfers.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Helen Miranda Wilson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the end of year budget transfers. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with Wilson recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Approve the Town Treasurer contract and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Wilson moved to approve the Town Treasurer contract and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the Town Treasurer contract and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the Town Collector contract and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Wilson moved to approve the Town Collector contract and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the Town Collector contract and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of June 21, 2019 as amended
Bacon moved to approve the minutes of June 21, 2019 as amended.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Helen Miranda Wilson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the minutes of June 21, 2019 as amended. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with Wilson recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the minutes of June 25, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of June 25, 2019 as amended.
The minutes say "5-0, with Wilson recused", but 4 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only. Helen Miranda Wilson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of June 25, 2019 as amended. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0, with Wilson recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
ADJOURNMENT AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn
Bacon moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm..” (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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