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August 11, 2020
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
COVID-19 UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Extend the beach sticker season through September 27, 2020, as recommended by the Beach Administrator
Wilson moved to extend the beach sticker season through September 27, 2020, as recommended by the Beach Administrator.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to extend the beach sticker season through September 27, 2020, as recommended by the Beach Administrator. Curley seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Increase the membership of the Local Housing Partnership from 9 to 10 members; 6 Community, 1 Housing Authority, 1 Open Space, 1 Planning Board, 1 ZBA; staff assistance; Inspector of Buildings
Wilson moved to increase the membership of the Local Housing Partnership from 9 to 10 members; 6 Community, 1 Housing Authority, 1 Open Space, 1 Planning Board, 1 ZBA; staff assistance; Inspector of Buildings, Health and Conservation Agent, ATA/Town Planner.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to increase the membership of the Local Housing Partnership from 9 to 10 members; 6 Community, 1 Housing Authority, 1 Open Space, 1 Planning Board, 1 ZBA; staff assistance; Inspector of Buildings, Health and Conservation Agent, ATA/Town Planner. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Establish the Rights of Public Access Committee, with a charge and membership as follows: Charge: In accordance with the Wellfleet Town Charter, the Selectboard hereby establishes the Rights of
Wilson moved to establish the Rights of Public Access Committee, with a charge and membership as follows: Charge: In accordance with the Wellfleet Town Charter, the Selectboard hereby establishes the Rights of Public Access Committee with the following Charge: Maintaining, re-establishing, or improving the publics' rights of access to town landings, rights of way, or other means of public access within the Town of Wellfleet. Membership: Approved in draft on August 25, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media. The Rights of Public Access Committee shall be composed of five (5) members; all members will be appointed by the Selectboard. And this charge establishes an overlapping appointment period; the following appointments will be made initially: o Two for two years o Three for one year After the expiration of the initial terms, all terms will be for two years. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to establish the Rights of Public Access Committee, with a charge and membership as follows: Charge: In accordance with the Wellfleet Town Charter, the Selectboard hereby establishes the Rights of Public Access Committee with the following Charge: Maintaining, re-establishing, or improving the publics' rights of access to town landings, rights of way, or other means of public access within the Town of Wellfleet. Membership: Approved in draft on August 25, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media. The Rights of Public Access Committee shall be composed of five (5) members; all members will be appointed by the Selectboard. And this charge establishes an overlapping appointment period; the following appointments will be made initially: o Two for two years o Three for one year After the expiration of the initial terms, all terms will be for two years. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson)
Appoint Jim Falcone to the Rights of Public Access Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022
DeVasto moved to appoint Jim Falcone to the Rights of Public Access Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to appoint Jim Falcone to the Rights of Public Access Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Terminate Dan Hoort as a member of, and appointment Maria Broadbent to, the Herring River Executive Council
DeVasto moved to terminate Dan Hoort as a member of, and appointment Maria Broadbent to, the Herring River Executive Council.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to terminate Dan Hoort as a member of, and appointment Maria Broadbent to, the Herring River Executive Council. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
BUSINESS
Approve the installation of approximately 75 feet conduit and cable electrical service is necessary for the customer at 115 Cahoon Hollow Road
Reinhart moved to approve the installation of approximately 75 feet conduit and cable electrical service is necessary for the customer at 115 Cahoon Hollow Road.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the installation of approximately 75 feet conduit and cable electrical service is necessary for the customer at 115 Cahoon Hollow Road. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Approve the contract with Horsley Witten Group, Inc. for the Climate Change Adaptation Project, in the amount of $32,400, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign it
Wilson moved to approve the contract with Horsley Witten Group, Inc. for the Climate Change Adaptation Project, in the amount of $32,400, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign it.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the contract with Horsley Witten Group, Inc. for the Climate Change Adaptation Project, in the amount of $32,400, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign it. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Close the 2020 Special Town Election Warrant
Carlson moved to close the 2020 Special Town Election Warrant.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to close the 2020 Special Town Election Warrant. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-1, with Wilson opposed.” (Motion: Carlson, second: DeVasto)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of July 28, 2020 as printed
Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of July 28, 2020 as printed.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of July 28, 2020 as printed. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Wilson abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Approve the minutes of August 4, 2020 as printed
Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of August 4, 2020 as printed.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of August 4, 2020 as printed. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Wilson abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Wilson moved to adjourn. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to adjourn. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
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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