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September 8, 2020
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The minutes are headed "Tuesday, September 9, 2020"; September 8, 2020 was the Tuesday, and the town filed them under September 8.
Present: Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Make the Residential Factor the numeral 1 for FY2021
DeVasto moved to make the Residential Factor the numeral 1 for FY2021.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to make the Residential Factor the numeral 1 for FY2021. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Approve the adoption of a residential tax exemption for FY2021
Reinhart moved to approve the adoption of a residential tax exemption for FY2021.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the adoption of a residential tax exemption for FY2021. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: DeVasto)
That the residential tax exemption for FY2021 be 20%
DeVasto moved that the residential tax exemption for FY2021 be 20% .
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved that the residential tax exemption for FY2021 be 20% . Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Approve the Fall Tax Bill Insert for the Recycling Committee
DeVasto moved to approve the Fall Tax Bill Insert for the Recycling Committee.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: Carlson
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to approve the Fall Tax Bill Insert for the Recycling Committee. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Carlson abstained.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Approve the Fall Tax Bill Insert for the Taxation Aid Committee
DeVasto moved to approve the Fall Tax Bill Insert for the Taxation Aid Committee.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to approve the Fall Tax Bill Insert for the Taxation Aid Committee. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Appoint Sonya Woodman to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021
Curley moved to appoint Sonya Woodman to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Curley moved to appoint Sonya Woodman to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-1, with Wilson opposed.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Appoint Melissa Yow to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021
Curley moved to appoint Melissa Yow to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Curley moved to appoint Melissa Yow to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Appoint Nicholas Baron to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021
Curley moved to appoint Nicholas Baron to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Curley moved to appoint Nicholas Baron to the Rights of Public Access Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2021. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Appoint Olga Kahn, currently an alternate, as a regular member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2023
DeVasto moved to appoint Olga Kahn, currently an alternate, as a regular member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to appoint Olga Kahn, currently an alternate, as a regular member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2023. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carlson)
USE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Approve the use of town property to peacefully assemble and march from the Marina along Commercial Street, East Commercial Street, Whit's Lane, and East Main Street, by Sam Giamatti and Sarah
Wilson moved to approve the use of town property to peacefully assemble and march from the Marina along Commercial Street, East Commercial Street, Whit's Lane, and East Main Street, by Sam Giamatti and Sarah Blandford, on September 20, 2020, at 10 AM, contingent upon the completion of an application and subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on that application form, for a fee of $110.
The minutes give the count (2-1-2) and name Janet Reinhart as abstained and Michael DeVasto as abstained, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only. The minutes say the motion failed, with a count of 2-1, without saying which side had 2 votes.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of town property to peacefully assemble and march from the Marina along Commercial Street, East Commercial Street, Whit's Lane, and East Main Street, by Sam Giamatti and Sarah Blandford, on September 20, 2020, at 10 AM, contingent upon the completion of an application and subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on that application form, for a fee of $110. Curley seconded, and the motion failed 2-1-2, with Reinhart and DeVasto abstained.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
BUSINESS
Amend Section 5.2.1, Eligibility for Noncommercial Permits and Section 5.2.2, Noncommercial Permit Fee Schedule, of the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, as written and proposed by
DeVasto moved to amend Section 5.2.1, Eligibility for Noncommercial Permits and Section 5.2.2, Noncommercial Permit Fee Schedule, of the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, as written and proposed by the Shellfish Constable, in accordance with the August 14, 2020 memo from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Director Daniel J. McKiernan, in order to bring the regulations in to compliance with the November 2018 change to M.G.L. c. 130, s. 52.approve the Fall Tax Bill Insert for the Recycling Committee.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to amend Section 5.2.1, Eligibility for Noncommercial Permits and Section 5.2.2, Noncommercial Permit Fee Schedule, of the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, as written and proposed by the Shellfish Constable, in accordance with the August 14, 2020 memo from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Director Daniel J. McKiernan, in order to bring the regulations in to compliance with the November 2018 change to M.G.L. c. 130, s. 52.approve the Fall Tax Bill Insert for the Recycling Committee. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Amend Section 5.2.2, Noncommercial Permit Fee Schedule, of the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations to reflect the permitted sale of recreational shellfishing permits to non-resident Town
DeVasto moved to amend Section 5.2.2, Noncommercial Permit Fee Schedule, of the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations to reflect the permitted sale of recreational shellfishing permits to non-resident Town of Wellfleet employees at the resident rate, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable and Shellfish Department staff.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to amend Section 5.2.2, Noncommercial Permit Fee Schedule, of the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations to reflect the permitted sale of recreational shellfishing permits to non-resident Town of Wellfleet employees at the resident rate, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable and Shellfish Department staff. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Support the recommended increase of $10,000 for the request in Article 22: Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit, as proposed by the Shellfish Constable
DeVasto moved to support the recommended increase of $10,000 for the request in Article 22: Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit, as proposed by the Shellfish Constable.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to support the recommended increase of $10,000 for the request in Article 22: Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit, as proposed by the Shellfish Constable. Curley seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Correct the area of Lt
DeVasto moved to correct the area of Lt. Island South in Section 4.2.2, Boundaries, of the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, to reflect the appropriate Cape Cod Bay 11 (CCB11) designation, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to correct the area of Lt. Island South in Section 4.2.2, Boundaries, of the Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, to reflect the appropriate Cape Cod Bay 11 (CCB11) designation, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carlson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of August 25, 2020 as printed
DeVasto moved to approve the minutes of August 25, 2020 as printed.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to approve the minutes of August 25, 2020 as printed. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Wilson abstained.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Reinhart moved to adjourn. Approved in draft on September 30, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to adjourn. Approved in draft on September 30, 2020 - A full audio recording of this virtual meeting can be found on the Town's website under Wellfleet Town Media. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
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