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July 23, 2019
8 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Michael DeVasto
Absent: Kathleen Bacon
Every vote, in order
1. Lieutenant Island South closure from June 1 to Sept. 30 to only apply to the harvest of
Amend Section 1, Definitions of Resident and Section 6.4.7 South Lieutenant Island in the current Shellfish Regulations as proposed by the Shellfish Constable
Wilson moved to amend Section 1, Definitions of Resident and Section 6.4.7 South Lieutenant Island in the current Shellfish Regulations as proposed by the Shellfish Constable.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to amend Section 1, Definitions of Resident and Section 6.4.7 South Lieutenant Island in the current Shellfish Regulations as proposed by the Shellfish Constable. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 3-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Renew shellfish grant licenses #85-D, #85D-A, and #85-D-AB to Indian Neck Sea Farms, Inc. for a ten-year period, per recommendation of the Shellfish Constable
Wilson moved to renew shellfish grant licenses #85-D, #85D-A, and #85-D-AB to Indian Neck Sea Farms, Inc. for a ten-year period, per recommendation of the Shellfish Constable.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", 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 licenses #85-D, #85D-A, and #85-D-AB to Indian Neck Sea Farms, Inc. for a ten-year period, per recommendation of the Shellfish Constable. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 3-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
Appoint Justina Carlson as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative
Wilson moved to appoint Justina Carlson as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Justina Carlson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Justina Carlson as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 3-0, with Carlson recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Appoint Miriam Spencer as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group
Carlson moved to appoint Miriam Spencer as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Miriam Spencer as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Approve a Letter of Support with regard to H746: An Act relative to shellfish aquaculture licenses, to send it to the legislation and House Committee and to other towns, and to authorize the Board
Wilson moved to approve a Letter of Support with regard to H746: An Act relative to shellfish aquaculture licenses, to send it to the legislation and House Committee and to other towns, and to authorize the Board to sign it.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve a Letter of Support with regard to H746: An Act relative to shellfish aquaculture licenses, to send it to the legislation and House Committee and to other towns, and to authorize the Board to sign it. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Approve the request of the Arbor Committee to accept and plant the donation of an American liberty elm tree from Shelley Robinson on the Town Hall Lawn in an appropriate spot
Wilson moved to approve the request of the Arbor Committee to accept and plant the donation of an American liberty elm tree from Shelley Robinson on the Town Hall Lawn in an appropriate spot.
Yes: DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Carlson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the request of the Arbor Committee to accept and plant the donation of an American liberty elm tree from Shelley Robinson on the Town Hall Lawn in an appropriate spot. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 3-1, with Carlson opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the July 9, 2019 meeting as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2019 meeting as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2019 meeting as amended. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Bacon moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it. The minutes name Kathleen Bacon as the mover, but Kathleen Bacon is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm..” (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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