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February 28, 2020
21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Helen Miranda Wilson, Michael DeVasto, Justina Carlson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approve a two-day beer and wine license for Wellfleet SPAT in a secure and contained area located in the Town Hall parking lot on October 17 & 18, 2020 from 10 am to 5 pm each day, with a
Wilson moved to approve a two-day beer and wine license for Wellfleet SPAT in a secure and contained area located in the Town Hall parking lot on October 17 & 18, 2020 from 10 am to 5 pm each day, with a condition that alcohol will not be served after 4:30pm and alcohol will not be drunk after 5pm.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve a two-day beer and wine license for Wellfleet SPAT in a secure and contained area located in the Town Hall parking lot on October 17 & 18, 2020 from 10 am to 5 pm each day, with a condition that alcohol will not be served after 4:30pm and alcohol will not be drunk after 5pm. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Approve a two-day beer and wine license for Wellfleet SPAT in a secure and contained area located in the parking lot, owned by the Town, across street from Preservation Hall on October 17 & 18
Wilson moved to approve a two-day beer and wine license for Wellfleet SPAT in a secure and contained area located in the parking lot, owned by the Town, across street from Preservation Hall on October 17 & 18, 2020 from 10 am to 5 pm each day, with a condition that alcohol will not be served after 4:30pm and alcohol will not be drunk after 5pm.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve a two-day beer and wine license for Wellfleet SPAT in a secure and contained area located in the parking lot, owned by the Town, across street from Preservation Hall on October 17 & 18, 2020 from 10 am to 5 pm each day, with a condition that alcohol will not be served after 4:30pm and alcohol will not be drunk after 5pm. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the use of Town-owned property for Wellfleet OysterFest on October 17th and 18th, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $3,000
Bacon moved to approve the use of Town-owned property for Wellfleet OysterFest on October 17th and 18th, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $3,000.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of Town-owned property for Wellfleet OysterFest on October 17th and 18th, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $3,000. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the use of Town-owned property for Wellfleet OysterFest on October 13h through 19th, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $3,000
Bacon moved to approve the use of Town-owned property for Wellfleet OysterFest on October 13h through 19th, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $3,000.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of Town-owned property for Wellfleet OysterFest on October 13h through 19th, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $3,000. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
DISCUSSION OF SEARCH FIRM FOR TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Hire Community Paradigm Associates, LLC as the recruitment agency
DeVasto moved to hire Community Paradigm Associates, LLC as the recruitment agency.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to hire Community Paradigm Associates, LLC as the recruitment agency. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Bacon)
BOARD/COMMITTEE AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the promotion of Sergeant Kevin LaRocco to Lieutenant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the employment contract
Bacon moved to approve the promotion of Sergeant Kevin LaRocco to Lieutenant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the employment contract.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the promotion of Sergeant Kevin LaRocco to Lieutenant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the employment contract. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Alex Flaxman as a Special Police Officer for the term beginning May 11, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021
Wilson moved to appoint Alex Flaxman as a Special Police Officer for the term beginning May 11, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Alex Flaxman as a Special Police Officer for the term beginning May 11, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Appoint Olga B. Kahn as an alternate member to the Planning Board for a term ending June 30, 2023
Bacon moved to appoint Olga B. Kahn as an alternate member to the Planning Board for a term ending June 30, 2023.
Yes: Bacon, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Carlson
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Olga B. Kahn as an alternate member to the Planning Board for a term ending June 30, 2023. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-1, with Carlson opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Appoint Jennifer Congel as the Town Clerk, to approve the employment contract, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Bacon moved to appoint Jennifer Congel as the Town Clerk, to approve the employment contract, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Jennifer Congel as the Town Clerk, to approve the employment contract, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Approve the use of Mayo Beach by John Kondratowicz from May through October 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110
Bacon moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach by John Kondratowicz from May through October 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110.
The minutes say the motion failed 5-0; since a motion cannot fail with more yes votes than no votes, we read this as 0 yes and 5 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of Mayo Beach by John Kondratowicz from May through October 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $110. Carlson seconded, and the motion failed 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the use of Town Hall Lawn by Lewis Anujar, of the American Legion, on May 25th, 2020subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form
Wilson moved to approve the use of Town Hall Lawn by Lewis Anujar, of the American Legion, on May 25th, 2020subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of Town Hall Lawn by Lewis Anujar, of the American Legion, on May 25th, 2020subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Approve the use of Town Hall Driveway by Karen Kaminski/Wellfleet Gardeners on May 23, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form
Bacon moved to approve the use of Town Hall Driveway by Karen Kaminski/Wellfleet Gardeners on May 23, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of Town Hall Driveway by Karen Kaminski/Wellfleet Gardeners on May 23, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Approve the use of Baker Field by Mo Abarak/Challenger Sports during the period of August 17-21, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $525
Bacon moved to approve the use of Baker Field by Mo Abarak/Challenger Sports during the period of August 17-21, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $525.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of Baker Field by Mo Abarak/Challenger Sports during the period of August 17-21, 2020 subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $525. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
LICENSES
Renew the Common Victualler Licenses for the Bookstore & Restaurant, Bob's Sub & Cone, and JB's Pizza Bar & Grill
Bacon moved to renew the Common Victualler Licenses for the Bookstore & Restaurant, Bob's Sub & Cone, and JB's Pizza Bar & Grill.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to renew the Common Victualler Licenses for the Bookstore & Restaurant, Bob's Sub & Cone, and JB's Pizza Bar & Grill. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Renew the Weekly Entertainment Licenses for the Bookstore & Restaurant and the Wicked Oyster
Bacon moved to renew the Weekly Entertainment Licenses for the Bookstore & Restaurant and the Wicked Oyster.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to renew the Weekly Entertainment Licenses for the Bookstore & Restaurant and the Wicked Oyster. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Renew the Automatic Amusement License for Bob's Sub & Cone
Bacon moved to renew the Automatic Amusement License for Bob's Sub & Cone.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to renew the Automatic Amusement License for Bob's Sub & Cone. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Approve the spring tax bill insert for the Department of Public Works
Bacon moved to approve the spring tax bill insert for the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the spring tax bill insert for the Department of Public Works. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
That the policy recommended by the Cable Advisory Committee, is worthy of formulation as a policy as presented and amended
Bacon moved that the Board vote that the policy recommended by the Cable Advisory Committee, is worthy of formulation as a policy as presented and amended.
Yes: Bacon, WilsonNo: Carlson, DeVasto, Reinhart
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the Board vote that the policy recommended by the Cable Advisory Committee, is worthy of formulation as a policy as presented and amended. Wilson seconded, and the motion failed 2-3, with Reinhart, Carlson, and DeVasto opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Start the meetings at 6PM until May 1, 2020
Carlson moved to start the meetings at 6PM until May 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to start the meetings at 6PM until May 1, 2020. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: DeVasto)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of February 11, 2020 as amended
Bacon moved to approve the minutes of February 11, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the minutes of February 11, 2020 as amended. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Bacon moved to adjourn Wilson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 5:15pm.
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 5:15pm..” (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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