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September 24, 2019
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Michael DeVasto
Absent: Kathleen Bacon
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approve the changes to Section 7.19.5 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations and Appendix D as recommended by the Shellfish Constable
Wilson moved to approve the changes to Section 7.19.5 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations and Appendix D as recommended 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 approve the changes to Section 7.19.5 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations and Appendix D as recommended by the Shellfish Constable. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Continue the hearing for the new Section 8 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations, Commercial Shellfishing: Dragging and Dredging until the October 22nd meeting
Wilson moved to continue the hearing for the new Section 8 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations, Commercial Shellfishing: Dragging and Dredging until the October 22nd meeting.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to continue the hearing for the new Section 8 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Regulations, Commercial Shellfishing: Dragging and Dredging until the October 22nd meeting. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Appoint Margaret Sagan to the Open Space Committee for a one-year term
Carlson moved to appoint Margaret Sagan to the Open Space Committee for a one-year term.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Margaret Sagan to the Open Space Committee for a one-year term. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: DeVasto)
Approve the Marijuana Cultivation Host Community Agreement with Patrick Kemple and Ennie MacDonald, doing business as SunDog Cannabis Cape Cod, LLC, located at 165 Paine Hollow Road
Wilson moved to approve the Marijuana Cultivation Host Community Agreement with Patrick Kemple and Ennie MacDonald, doing business as SunDog Cannabis Cape Cod, LLC, located at 165 Paine Hollow Road.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the Marijuana Cultivation Host Community Agreement with Patrick Kemple and Ennie MacDonald, doing business as SunDog Cannabis Cape Cod, LLC, located at 165 Paine Hollow Road. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Submit the email, received on September 10, 2019, as well as evidence and a report of a pattern of harassment by Jude Ahern to the Barnstable County District Attorney
Wilson moved that the Board submit the email, received on September 10, 2019, as well as evidence and a report of a pattern of harassment by Jude Ahern to the Barnstable County District Attorney.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved that the Board submit the email, received on September 10, 2019, as well as evidence and a report of a pattern of harassment by Jude Ahern to the Barnstable County District Attorney. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
BUSINESS
Approve the continued extension of hours for the licensee, Bookstore & Restaurant, Inc., from 1AM to 2AM until further notice
Wilson moved to approve the continued extension of hours for the licensee, Bookstore & Restaurant, Inc., from 1AM to 2AM until further notice.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the continued extension of hours for the licensee, Bookstore & Restaurant, Inc., from 1AM to 2AM until further notice. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Approve the Selectboard's FY 2020 Goals as presented and amended and as more specifically described in each individual Selectboard members' list of goals
Wilson moved to approve the Selectboard's FY 2020 Goals as presented and amended and as more specifically described in each individual Selectboard members' list of goals.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the Selectboard's FY 2020 Goals as presented and amended and as more specifically described in each individual Selectboard members' list of goals. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Approve the FY 2021 Budget Policy as presented by the Town Administrator
Carlson moved to approve the FY 2021 Budget Policy as presented by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the FY 2021 Budget Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
Approve the FY 2021 Annual Budget and the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented by the Town Administrator
Wilson moved to approve the FY 2021 Annual Budget and the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the FY 2021 Annual Budget and the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented by the Town Administrator. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Approve consent for the Town Administrator to be involved in business activity related to a business he has owned since 2005 and that the Board adds a vote of confidence in the Town Administrator
Reinhart moved to approve consent for the Town Administrator to be involved in business activity related to a business he has owned since 2005 and that the Board adds a vote of confidence in the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve consent for the Town Administrator to be involved in business activity related to a business he has owned since 2005 and that the Board adds a vote of confidence in the Town Administrator. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Adds a vote of confidence in the Town Administrator
Reinhart moved that the Board adds a vote of confidence in the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved that the Board adds a vote of confidence in the Town Administrator. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Support the resolution of Future Act H.2849/S.1940, An Act for Utility Transition to Using Renewable Energy, as amended, and authorize the Board to sign it
Reinhart moved to support the resolution of Future Act H.2849/S.1940, An Act for Utility Transition to Using Renewable Energy, as amended, and authorize the Board to sign it.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to support the resolution of Future Act H.2849/S.1940, An Act for Utility Transition to Using Renewable Energy, as amended, and authorize the Board to sign it. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the September 10, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2019 as amended. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
DeVasto moved to adjourn. Carlson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to adjourn. Carlson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carlson)
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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