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September 10, 2019
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Michael DeVasto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING
Make the Residential Factor the numeral 1 for FY2020
Bacon moved to make the Residential Factor the numeral 1 for FY2020.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to make the Residential Factor the numeral 1 for FY2020. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the adoption of a residential tax exemption of 20% for FY2020
Bacon moved to approve the adoption of a residential tax exemption of 20% for FY2020.
Yes: Bacon, Carlson, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the adoption of a residential tax exemption of 20% for FY2020. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-1, with Wilson opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve a One Day Beer and Wine License on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 5-8pm for SPAT at the Burdick, Cove, Left Bank, the Works, and Harmon galleries
Wilson moved to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 5-8pm for SPAT at the Burdick, Cove, Left Bank, the Works, and Harmon galleries.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 5-8pm for SPAT at the Burdick, Cove, Left Bank, the Works, and Harmon galleries. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0. (USE OF TOWN PROPERTY).” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Approve the use of Marina and Town Hall parking lots by Wellfleet SPAT on October 12, 2019 from 3-10 PM, per the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110
Wilson moved to approve the use of Marina and Town Hall parking lots by Wellfleet SPAT on October 12, 2019 from 3-10 PM, per the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of Marina and Town Hall parking lots by Wellfleet SPAT on October 12, 2019 from 3-10 PM, per the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
Appoint Richard Elkin as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Commission to fill a term ending in 2021
Wilson moved to appoint Richard Elkin as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Commission to fill a term ending in 2021.
Yes: Bacon, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Carlson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Richard Elkin as the Wellfleet Representative to the Cape Cod Commission to fill a term ending in 2021. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-1, with Carlson opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Approve the use of Town landings at Wellfleet ponds, the Harbor, and Cape Cod Bay with the exception of the landings at Gull and Higgins Ponds, from May to August 2020 by Benton Niggel, per the
Wilson moved to approve the use of Town landings at Wellfleet ponds, the Harbor, and Cape Cod Bay with the exception of the landings at Gull and Higgins Ponds, from May to August 2020 by Benton Niggel, per the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee to be determined.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of Town landings at Wellfleet ponds, the Harbor, and Cape Cod Bay with the exception of the landings at Gull and Higgins Ponds, from May to August 2020 by Benton Niggel, per the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee to be determined. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Appoint Suzanne Grout Thomas, Jennifer Wertkin, Jay Norton, Mac Hay, Janet Lesniak, Bonnie Shepard, Jay Horowitz, and Janis Plaue to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee for a two-year term
Bacon moved to appoint Suzanne Grout Thomas, Jennifer Wertkin, Jay Norton, Mac Hay, Janet Lesniak, Bonnie Shepard, Jay Horowitz, and Janis Plaue to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Suzanne Grout Thomas, Jennifer Wertkin, Jay Norton, Mac Hay, Janet Lesniak, Bonnie Shepard, Jay Horowitz, and Janis Plaue to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee for a two-year term. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Jed Foley to the Board of Health for a term to expire on June 30, 2022
Bacon moved to appoint Jed Foley to the Board of Health for a term to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Jed Foley to the Board of Health for a term to expire on June 30, 2022. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Approve the use of Mayo Beach by the Wellfleet Conservation Trust on October 14, 2019, from 8:30AM to 12 Noon per the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, for no fee
Bacon moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach by the Wellfleet Conservation Trust on October 14, 2019, from 8:30AM to 12 Noon per the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, for no fee.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach by the Wellfleet Conservation Trust on October 14, 2019, from 8:30AM to 12 Noon per the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, for no fee. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
BUSINESS
Approve the contract for the Assistant Town Administrator and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
DeVasto moved to approve the contract for the Assistant Town Administrator and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to approve the contract for the Assistant Town Administrator and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the August 27, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2019 as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Bacon moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:55 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 9:55 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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