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August 25, 2020
11 recorded votes, 8 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant #2008-01 from Ralph W. Bassett to Ralph W. Bassett and Russell A. Junkins, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable
Wilson moved to approve the transfer of shellfish grant #2008-01 from Ralph W. Bassett to Ralph W. Bassett and Russell A. Junkins, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, WilsonNo: CarlsonMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the transfer of shellfish grant #2008-01 from Ralph W. Bassett to Ralph W. Bassett and Russell A. Junkins, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable. Curley seconded, and the motion carried 3-1, with Carlson opposed and DeVasto recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
ROUTE 6 AND MAIN STREET INTERSECTION PROJECT UPDATES
Send a letter, as drafted by DeVasto with proposed amendments, to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Governor Baker, and Lt
DeVasto moved that the Board send a letter, as drafted by DeVasto with proposed amendments, to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Governor Baker, and Lt. Governor Polito.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved that the Board send a letter, as drafted by DeVasto with proposed amendments, to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Governor Baker, and Lt. Governor Polito. Wilson seconded.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Send the letter as drafted and amended at this meeting
Wilson moved to send the letter as drafted and amended at this meeting.
The minutes give the count (3-1) and name Janet Reinhart as no, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to send the letter as drafted and amended at this meeting. Curley seconded, and the motion carried 3-1, with Reinhart opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
COVID-19 UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
That that the Selectboard approve the Town Administrator's FY21 1/12th Budget Plan for the month of September in the amount of $1,929,922 to be submitted to the Department of Revenue per Section 5
DeVasto moved that that the Selectboard approve the Town Administrator's FY21 1/12th Budget Plan for the month of September in the amount of $1,929,922 to be submitted to the Department of Revenue per Section 5 of An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID19, Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson and Ryan Curley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved that that the Selectboard approve the Town Administrator's FY21 1/12th Budget Plan for the month of September in the amount of $1,929,922 to be submitted to the Department of Revenue per Section 5 of An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID19, Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
That the Selectboard approve the Town Manager's FY21 1/12th Enterprise Fund Budget Plans for the month of September in the amount of o $61,500 for the Marina Enterprise Fund and o $28,600 for the
DeVasto moved that the Selectboard approve the Town Manager's FY21 1/12th Enterprise Fund Budget Plans for the month of September in the amount of o $61,500 for the Marina Enterprise Fund and o $28,600 for the Water Enterprise Fund to be submitted to the Department of Revenue per Section 5 of An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID19, Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson and Ryan Curley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved that the Selectboard approve the Town Manager's FY21 1/12th Enterprise Fund Budget Plans for the month of September in the amount of o $61,500 for the Marina Enterprise Fund and o $28,600 for the Water Enterprise Fund to be submitted to the Department of Revenue per Section 5 of An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID19, Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Appoint John Riehl to the Rights of Public Access Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022
Reinhart moved to appoint John Riehl to the Rights of Public Access Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson and Ryan Curley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to appoint John Riehl to the Rights of Public Access Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: DeVasto)
Appoint Sharon Rule-Agger to the Local Housing Partnership for a one- year term
Reinhart moved to appoint Sharon Rule-Agger to the Local Housing Partnership for a one- year term.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson and Ryan Curley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to appoint Sharon Rule-Agger to the Local Housing Partnership for a one- year term. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
BUSINESS
Permit the scheduling for the installation of a memorial bench for Arthur Medici at Newcomb Hollow Beach, as authorized at the August 27, 2019 meeting of the Selectboard, by the Cape Cod Ocean
DeVasto moved to permit the scheduling for the installation of a memorial bench for Arthur Medici at Newcomb Hollow Beach, as authorized at the August 27, 2019 meeting of the Selectboard, by the Cape Cod Ocean Community with the approval of the Wellfleet Department of Public Works and Wellfleet Beach Department.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to permit the scheduling for the installation of a memorial bench for Arthur Medici at Newcomb Hollow Beach, as authorized at the August 27, 2019 meeting of the Selectboard, by the Cape Cod Ocean Community with the approval of the Wellfleet Department of Public Works and Wellfleet Beach Department. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
That the Selectboard send a letter to the Cemetery Commission, as drafted by Selectman Curley with proposed, in response to their letter dated August 10, 2020, about Support for CPC Funding for
DeVasto moved that the Selectboard send a letter to the Cemetery Commission, as drafted by Selectman Curley with proposed, in response to their letter dated August 10, 2020, about Support for CPC Funding for Wellfleet Cemetery Commission, Warrant Article 16.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved that the Selectboard send a letter to the Cemetery Commission, as drafted by Selectman Curley with proposed, in response to their letter dated August 10, 2020, about Support for CPC Funding for Wellfleet Cemetery Commission, Warrant Article 16. Curley seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of August 11, 2020 as printed
Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of August 11, 2020 as printed.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of August 11, 2020 as printed. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Wilson abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: DeVasto)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Reinhart moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to adjourn. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, 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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