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October 7, 2019
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Michael DeVasto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENT
Appoint Lt
Bacon moved to appoint Lt. Michael P. Hurley as the Acting Police Chief from 11/01/2019 to 2/20/2020 and as the permanent Police Chief effective 2/21/2020.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Lt. Michael P. Hurley as the Acting Police Chief from 11/01/2019 to 2/20/2020 and as the permanent Police Chief effective 2/21/2020. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Acting Chief Michael P. Hurley as the Emergency Management Director effective October 9, 2019
Wilson moved to appoint Acting Chief Michael P. Hurley as the Emergency Management Director effective October 9, 2019.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Acting Chief Michael P. Hurley as the Emergency Management Director effective October 9, 2019. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
TOWN ACCOUNTANT CONTRACT
Approve the contract for Town Accountant Gene Ferrari and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Wilson moved to approve the contract for Town Accountant Gene Ferrari and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the contract for Town Accountant Gene Ferrari and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Appoint Elaine McIlroy as the Housing Authority Representative to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee for a two-year term
Bacon moved to appoint Elaine McIlroy as the Housing Authority Representative to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Elaine McIlroy as the Housing Authority Representative to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee for a two-year term. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
BUSINESS
Approve the license agreement with Thomas and Cathy Siggia, owners of the property located at 325 Paine Hollow Road, for a 5-year period ending September 30, 2024 with amendments
Bacon moved to approve the license agreement with Thomas and Cathy Siggia, owners of the property located at 325 Paine Hollow Road, for a 5-year period ending September 30, 2024 with amendments.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the license agreement with Thomas and Cathy Siggia, owners of the property located at 325 Paine Hollow Road, for a 5-year period ending September 30, 2024 with amendments. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
3. Direct those departments to collaborate with the Town of Wellfleet on bikeway projects the
Send the letter to Governor Baker
Bacon moved to send the letter to Governor Baker.
Yes: DeVasto, WilsonNo: Bacon, Carlson, ReinhartThe minutes record that the motion failed 3-2, with Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon and Justina Carlson opposed; so the other members present voted yes.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to send the letter to Governor Baker. DeVasto seconded, and the motion failed 3-2 with Reinhart, Bacon, and Carlson opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Send the letter to the two agencies involved, the DOT and the DCR
Wilson moved to send the letter to the two agencies involved, the DOT and the DCR.
Yes: DeVasto, WilsonNo: Bacon, Carlson, ReinhartThe minutes record that the motion failed 3-2, with Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon and Justina Carlson opposed; so the other members present voted yes.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to send the letter to the two agencies involved, the DOT and the DCR. DeVasto seconded, and the motion failed 3-2 with Reinhart, Bacon, and Carlson opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Approve the request of the Wellfleet Arbor Committee to plant 2 acer rubrim Red Maple trees at the Memorial Park along Main Street, on the level of Main Street
Wilson moved to approve the request of the Wellfleet Arbor Committee to plant 2 acer rubrim Red Maple trees at the Memorial Park along Main Street, on the level of Main Street.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the request of the Wellfleet Arbor Committee to plant 2 acer rubrim Red Maple trees at the Memorial Park along Main Street, on the level of Main Street. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the September 24, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2019 as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Wilson moved to adjourn. Bacon seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:46 pm.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to adjourn. Bacon seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:46 pm..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
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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