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December 10, 2019
9 recorded votes, 2 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
CAPE COD MUNICIPAL HEALTH GROUP - TOWN TREASURER
Has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Miriam Spencer, Town Treasurer
Bacon moved that the Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Miriam Spencer, Town Treasurer. The disclosure is dated November 4, 2019.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Miriam Spencer, Town Treasurer. The disclosure is dated November 4, 2019. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
MEDIA OPERATIONS MANAGER
Approve that the Selectboard's determination that Mia Baumgarten's conflict of interest, under MGL C.268A §19 and 20 will not affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from
Wilson moved to approve that the Selectboard's determination that Mia Baumgarten's conflict of interest, under MGL C.268A §19 and 20 will not affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from her, with the exception of acting on matters effecting her finances as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve that the Selectboard's determination that Mia Baumgarten's conflict of interest, under MGL C.268A §19 and 20 will not affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from her, with the exception of acting on matters effecting her finances as a member of the Cable Advisory Committee. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
ADVISORY BOARD
That, in particular matters related to discussions and recommendations related to fees, now and in the future, the Selectboard has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as
Wilson moved that, in particular matters related to discussions and recommendations related to fees, now and in the future, the Selectboard has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from SAB members David Seitler, Rebecca Taylor, Zack Dixon, Thomas Siggia, John Duane, Chip Benton, and Jake Puffer. The disclosure is dated December 6, 2019.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved that, in particular matters related to discussions and recommendations related to fees, now and in the future, the Selectboard has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from SAB members David Seitler, Rebecca Taylor, Zack Dixon, Thomas Siggia, John Duane, Chip Benton, and Jake Puffer. The disclosure is dated December 6, 2019. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
LICENSES
Approve the extension of the liquor license for the Fox and Crow Café to December 31, 2019
DeVasto moved to approve the extension of the liquor license for the Fox and Crow Café to December 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to approve the extension of the liquor license for the Fox and Crow Café to December 31, 2019. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Appoint Mike Trovato as the Wellfleet representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium for a term to expire January 31, 2021
Bacon moved to appoint Mike Trovato as the Wellfleet representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium for a term to expire January 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Mike Trovato as the Wellfleet representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium for a term to expire January 31, 2021. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Reappoint John Mankevetch as Assistant Shellfish Constable and Chris Manulla as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a period of three years, ending December 31, 2022
Wilson moved reappoint John Mankevetch as Assistant Shellfish Constable and Chris Manulla as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a period of three years, ending December 31, 2022.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved reappoint John Mankevetch as Assistant Shellfish Constable and Chris Manulla as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a period of three years, ending December 31, 2022. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet as an Applicant, or as a Co-Applicant with the Cape Cod National Seashore as the case may be, and for environmental
Bacon moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet as an Applicant, or as a Co-Applicant with the Cape Cod National Seashore as the case may be, and for environmental permit applications to be submitted to the Cape Cod Commission, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, US Army Corp of Engineers, Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management, US Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Truro Conservation Commission and Wellfleet Conservation Commission, for review and approval of Phase 1 of the Herring River Restoration Project as set forth in the Herring River Restoration Project Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report, dated May 2016 (MA EOEEA Number 14272), and further to authorize Friends of Herring River, Inc., and their respective consultants, to represent the Town of Wellfleet in connection with public hearing processes and other aspects of permit administration with the above named agencies. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet as an Applicant, or as a Co-Applicant with the Cape Cod National Seashore as the case may be, and for environmental permit applications to be submitted to the Cape Cod Commission, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, US Army Corp of Engineers, Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management, US Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Truro Conservation Commission and Wellfleet Conservation Commission, for review and approval of Phase 1 of the Herring River Restoration Project as set forth in the Herring River Restoration Project Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report, dated May 2016 (MA EOEEA Number 14272), and further to authorize Friends of Herring River, Inc., and their respective consultants, to represent the Town of Wellfleet in connection with public hearing processes and other aspects of permit administration with the above named agencies. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of November 26, 2019 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of November 26, 2019 as amended. Approved January 7, 2020
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of November 26, 2019 as amended. Approved January 7, 2020 DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Wilson moved to adjourn Bacon seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 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 8:02 pm..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
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