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April 14, 2020
18 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Helen Miranda Wilson, Michael DeVasto, Justina Carlson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Renew grant #752 for Aaron Francis, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable, for a ten-year term
Bacon moved to renew grant #752 for Aaron Francis, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable, for a ten-year term.
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
“Bacon moved to renew grant #752 for Aaron Francis, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable, for a ten-year term. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Renew grants 781-A, 781-B, and 781-C for Brent Valli and Sandra Mitchell, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable, for a ten-year term
Bacon moved to renew grants 781-A, 781-B, and 781-C for Brent Valli and Sandra Mitchell, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable, for a ten-year term.
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
“Bacon moved to renew grants 781-A, 781-B, and 781-C for Brent Valli and Sandra Mitchell, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable, for a ten-year term. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Appoint Sheryl Jaffe to the Board of Registrars for a term ending June 30, 2023
Bacon moved to appoint Sheryl Jaffe to the Board of Registrars for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Sheryl Jaffe to the Board of Registrars for a term ending June 30, 2023. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint David Agger to the Town Administrator Screening Committee
Bacon moved to appoint David Agger to the Town Administrator Screening Committee.
Yes: Bacon, CarlsonNo: DeVasto, Reinhart, Wilson
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint David Agger to the Town Administrator Screening Committee. Carlson seconded, and the motion failed 2-3, with Reinhart, Wilson, and DeVasto opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Appoint Deborah Freeman to the Town Administrator Screening Committee
Bacon moved to appoint Deborah Freeman to the Town Administrator Screening Committee.
Yes: DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Bacon, Carlson
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Deborah Freeman to the Town Administrator Screening Committee. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 3-2, with Carlson and Bacon opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely as to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Lydia Vivante, Historical
Bacon moved that the Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely as to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Lydia Vivante, Historical Commission Chair. The disclosure is dated March 9, 2020.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely as to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from Lydia Vivante, Historical Commission Chair. The disclosure is dated March 9, 2020. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Beth Singer as a regular member to the Planning Board to fill a term ending June 30, 2021
Bacon moved to appoint Beth Singer as a regular member to the Planning Board to fill a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Beth Singer as a regular member to the Planning Board to fill a term ending June 30, 2021. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Benjamin Fairbank to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2023
Bacon moved to appoint Benjamin Fairbank to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2023. Approved April 28, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Benjamin Fairbank to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2023. Approved April 28, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Appoint Merrill Mead-Fox to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023
Bacon moved to appoint Merrill Mead-Fox to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Merrill Mead-Fox to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Disband the Parking Task Force as their duties as a committee have been fulfilled
Bacon moved to disband the Parking Task Force as their duties as a committee have been fulfilled.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to disband the Parking Task Force as their duties as a committee have been fulfilled. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Approve the thank you letter to SPAT and to have the Board sign it
Bacon moved to approve the thank you letter to SPAT and to have the Board sign it.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the thank you letter to SPAT and to have the Board sign it. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the Shellfish Constable's request to expend funds in the propagation revolving account
Bacon moved to approve the Shellfish Constable's request to expend funds in the propagation revolving account.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the Shellfish Constable's request to expend funds in the propagation revolving account. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Approve the Shellfish Constable's request to return overwintering monies collected from grant lease holders for the 2019-2020 overwintering season
Bacon moved to approve the Shellfish Constable's request to return overwintering monies collected from grant lease holders for the 2019-2020 overwintering season.
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
“Bacon moved to approve the Shellfish Constable's request to return overwintering monies collected from grant lease holders for the 2019-2020 overwintering season. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Have a future agenda item that discusses Clinton Austin's request to be put back on Chuck Reeve's former grant
Wilson moved to have a future agenda item that discusses Clinton Austin's request to be put back on Chuck Reeve's former grant.
Yes: Carlson, ReinhartNo: Bacon, WilsonMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to have a future agenda item that discusses Clinton Austin's request to be put back on Chuck Reeve's former grant. Carlson seconded, and the motion failed to carry 2-2, with Carlson and Reinhart in favor and Bacon and Wilson opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
Have a future agenda item to discuss the question of whether or not Clinton Austin should be reinstated on Chuck Reave's former grant
Wilson moved to have a future agenda item to discuss the question of whether or not Clinton Austin should be reinstated on Chuck Reave's former grant. Approved April 28, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media.
Yes: Carlson, ReinhartNo: Bacon, WilsonMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to have a future agenda item to discuss the question of whether or not Clinton Austin should be reinstated on Chuck Reave's former grant. Approved April 28, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media. Carlson seconded, and the motion failed to carry 2-2, with Carlson and Reinhart in favor and Bacon and Wilson opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of March 24, 2020 as amended
Bacon moved to approve the minutes of March 24, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the minutes of March 24, 2020 as amended. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve the minutes of April 1, 2020 as amended
Bacon moved to approve the minutes of April 1, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the minutes of April 1, 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 motion carried
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (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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