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May 26, 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
That the Town enter into a lease agreement with Robert Emmet for the use of grants 861 and 861A for a term of two years
Bacon moved that the Town enter into a lease agreement with Robert Emmet for the use of grants 861 and 861A for a term of two years.
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 that the Town enter into a lease agreement with Robert Emmet for the use of grants 861 and 861A for a term of two years. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Not issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Karen Johnson at this time
Wilson moved to not issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Karen Johnson at this time.
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 to not issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Karen Johnson at this time. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Appoint Nancy Bierhans to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023
Bacon moved appoint Nancy Bierhans to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved appoint Nancy Bierhans to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Carolyn Rogers to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023 for the 1st term
Bacon moved to appoint Carolyn Rogers to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023 for the 1st term.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Carolyn Rogers to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023 for the 1st term. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Appoint James Falcone to the Natural Resources for a term ending June 30, 2023
Bacon moved to appoint James Falcone to the Natural Resources for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint James Falcone to the Natural Resources for a term ending June 30, 2023. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Increase the membership of the Dredging Task Force from 5 to 7 members
Bacon moved to increase the membership of the Dredging Task Force from 5 to 7 members.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to increase the membership of the Dredging Task Force from 5 to 7 members. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Appoint Joe Aberdale to the Dredging Task Force for a term ending June 30, 2023
Bacon moved to appoint Joe Aberdale to the Dredging Task Force for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Joe Aberdale to the Dredging Task Force for a term ending June 30, 2023. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Appoint Kevin Coakley to the Dredging Task Force for a term ending June 30, 2023
Bacon moved to appoint Kevin Coakley to the Dredging Task Force for a term ending June 30, 2023.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Bacon, Wilson
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to appoint Kevin Coakley to the Dredging Task Force for a term ending June 30, 2023. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 3-2, with Bacon and Wilson opposed.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
COVID-19 UPDATES
Not sell seasonal recreational shellfishing permits for 2020
Bacon moved to not sell seasonal recreational shellfishing permits for 2020.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to not sell seasonal recreational shellfishing permits for 2020. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Participate in the regional CDBG COVID-19 GRANT Application and authorize the Selectboard Chair and the Town Administrator to sign the application
Bacon moved to participate in the regional CDBG COVID-19 GRANT Application and authorize the Selectboard Chair and the Town Administrator to sign the application.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to participate in the regional CDBG COVID-19 GRANT Application and authorize the Selectboard Chair and the Town Administrator to sign the application. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of May 12, 2020 as amended
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of May 12, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of May 12, 2020 as amended. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Approve the minutes of May 19, 2020 as printed
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of May 19, 2020 as printed.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the minutes of May 19, 2020 as printed. 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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