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April 28, 2020
13 recorded votes, 3 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
COVID-19 UPDATE
That the main, day-pass, parking lot at White Crest Beach be closed for the 2020 summer season in order to limit visitors to Town beaches as recommended by the Beach Administrator
Bacon moved that the main, day-pass, parking lot at White Crest Beach be closed for the 2020 summer season in order to limit visitors to Town beaches as recommended by the Beach Administrator. Approved May 12, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media.
Yes: Bacon, Carlson, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the main, day-pass, parking lot at White Crest Beach be closed for the 2020 summer season in order to limit visitors to Town beaches as recommended by the Beach Administrator. Approved May 12, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media. o DeVasto seconded and asked for further discussion. He suggested that the motion be not for the 2020 season, but on a month-by-month basis. This amendment did not pass. o Wilson asked that the motion read "to not sell day passes" Wilson seconded (Bacon's original motion), and the motion carried 4-1, with Wilson opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
That the July 4th parade is canceled for 2020
Bacon moved that the July 4th parade is canceled for 2020.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that the July 4th parade is canceled for 2020. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
That all Town buildings be closed through May 18
Bacon moved that all Town buildings be closed through May 18.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved that all Town buildings be closed through May 18. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
In accordance with the Board vote on March 24th , that no future applications for events requesting the use of Town property be accepted for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year and that all
Bacon moved, in accordance with the Board vote on March 24th , that no future applications for events requesting the use of Town property be accepted for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year and that all previously approved events cannot occur.
Yes: DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Bacon, Carlson, Wilson
From the minutes
“Bacon moved, in accordance with the Board vote on March 24th , that no future applications for events requesting the use of Town property be accepted for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year and that all previously approved events cannot occur. o Wilson seconded and DeVasto asked that this be "until further notice" not "for the remainder of 2020." Wilson said that people need to plan and a decision needs to be made now. Reinhart seconded DeVasto's amendment, and the motion failed 2-3, with Carlson, Bacon, and Wilson opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Wilson Sullivan as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to fill a term ending June 30, 2022
Bacon moved to appoint Wilson Sullivan as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to fill a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Wilson Sullivan as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to fill a term ending June 30, 2022. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Appoint Andrew Freeman as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2021, and that he resigns immediately removed from his Planning Board membership upon this
Bacon moved to appoint Andrew Freeman as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2021, and that he resigns immediately removed from his Planning Board membership upon this approval.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Andrew Freeman as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2021, and that he resigns immediately removed from his Planning Board membership upon this approval. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Approve the transfer of rights for Nature's Alternative to Aspen Blue, LLC
Bacon moved to approve the transfer of rights for Nature's Alternative to Aspen Blue, LLC.
Yes: Bacon, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: CarlsonThe minutes give the count as "4-0" and name Justina Carlson as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the transfer of rights for Nature's Alternative to Aspen Blue, LLC. o DeVasto seconded and made the amendment to say "approve the transfer of ownership to Aspen Blue, LLC." Zehnder agreed. o Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with Carlson abstained.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Rescind the vote of March 24, 2020 which set June 1st, 2020 as the date of the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting and schedule the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting for October 5, 2020 at 6PM
Bacon moved to rescind the vote of March 24, 2020 which set June 1st, 2020 as the date of the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting and schedule the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting for October 5, 2020 at 6PM.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to rescind the vote of March 24, 2020 which set June 1st, 2020 as the date of the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting and schedule the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting for October 5, 2020 at 6PM. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Postpone the Wellfleet town election to June 15, 2020
Bacon moved to postpone the Wellfleet town election to June 15, 2020.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to postpone the Wellfleet town election to June 15, 2020. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve extending the deadline for applications for residential tax exemption to May 1
Bacon moved to approve extending the deadline for applications for residential tax exemption to May 1.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve extending the deadline for applications for residential tax exemption to May 1. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Approve extending the deadline for property tax payments from May 1 to June 1
Bacon moved to approve extending the deadline for property tax payments from May 1 to June 1.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve extending the deadline for property tax payments from May 1 to June 1. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of April 14, 2020 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of April 14, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of April 14, 2020 as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
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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