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June 23, 2020
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
REORGANIZATION OF THE SELECTBOARD
Appoint Michael DeVasto as Chair of the Board for the next year
Reinhart moved to appoint Michael DeVasto as Chair of the Board for the next year.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: CurleyThe minutes give the count as "4-0" and name Ryan Curley as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to appoint Michael DeVasto as Chair of the Board for the next year. Wilson seconded and the motion carried 4-0, with Curley abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Appoint Janet Reinhart as Vice Chair of the Board for the next year
DeVasto moved to appoint Janet Reinhart as Vice Chair of the Board for the next year.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: CurleyThe minutes give the count as "4-0" and name Ryan Curley as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to appoint Janet Reinhart as Vice Chair of the Board for the next year. Wilson seconded and the motion carried 4-0, with Curley abstained.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Appoint Ryan Curley as Clerk of the Board for the next year
Reinhart moved to appoint Ryan Curley as Clerk of the Board for the next year.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: CurleyThe minutes give the count as "4-0" and name Ryan Curley as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to appoint Ryan Curley as Clerk of the Board for the next year. Wilson seconded and the motion carried 4-0, with Curley abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Reappoint the Committee and Board members as listed on the Reappointments List from the Principal Clerk to the respective committees and boards as listed for terms as listed
Wilson moved to reappoint the Committee and Board members as listed on the Reappointments List from the Principal Clerk to the respective committees and boards as listed for terms as listed.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to reappoint the Committee and Board members as listed on the Reappointments List from the Principal Clerk to the respective committees and boards as listed for terms as listed. DeVasto seconded and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Have the Energy and Climate Action Committee send the memorandum, as presented in the packet for this meeting, to be drafted as a letter to the Nauset Regional School Building Committee, with
Wilson moved to have the Energy and Climate Action Committee send the memorandum, as presented in the packet for this meeting, to be drafted as a letter to the Nauset Regional School Building Committee, with acknowledgement of the Board's support. Carlson second, and the motion carried David Mead-Fox presented an overview of the proposed Net-Zero Action on the Outer Cape plan, which was presented in this packet and is available as public record.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to have the Energy and Climate Action Committee send the memorandum, as presented in the packet for this meeting, to be drafted as a letter to the Nauset Regional School Building Committee, with acknowledgement of the Board's support. Carlson second, and the motion carried David Mead-Fox presented an overview of the proposed Net-Zero Action on the Outer Cape plan, which was presented in this packet and is available as public record..” (Motion: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Extend Dan Hoort's contract until the 31st of July
DeVasto moved to extend Dan Hoort's contract until the 31st of July.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to extend Dan Hoort's contract until the 31st of July. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Approve the July 2020 budget as presented by the Town Administrator in the amount of $3,518,822
Carlson moved to approve the July 2020 budget as presented by the Town Administrator in the amount of $3,518,822.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the July 2020 budget as presented by the Town Administrator in the amount of $3,518,822. Wilson seconded and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
Approve the July 2020 Enterprise Fund Budget in the amount of $61,5000 and the Water Enterprise Fund in the amount of $28,6000, as presented by the Town Administrator, per Section 5 of An Act to
Wilson moved to approve the July 2020 Enterprise Fund Budget in the amount of $61,5000 and the Water Enterprise Fund in the amount of $28,6000, as presented by the Town Administrator, per Section 5 of An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19, Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the July 2020 Enterprise Fund Budget in the amount of $61,5000 and the Water Enterprise Fund in the amount of $28,6000, as presented by the Town Administrator, per Section 5 of An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19, Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020. Reinhart seconded and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Approve a three-year contract with Maria Broadbent to serve as the new Wellfleet Town Administrator, as amended
Reinhart moved to approve a three-year contract with Maria Broadbent to serve as the new Wellfleet Town Administrator, as amended.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve a three-year contract with Maria Broadbent to serve as the new Wellfleet Town Administrator, as amended. Wilson seconded and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of May 26, June 2, June 4, June 8, June 9, and June 16, 2020 as drafts and release them
Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of May 26, June 2, June 4, June 8, June 9, and June 16, 2020 as drafts and release them.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: WilsonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of May 26, June 2, June 4, June 8, June 9, and June 16, 2020 as drafts and release them. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 3-1-1 with Wilson opposed and Curley abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Wilson moved to adjourn. Curley seconded, and the motion carried
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to adjourn. Curley seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
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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