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November 10, 2020
13 recorded votes, 7 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 licenses #85-C and #85-C-A from Margaret Jennings and Lee Clark to Margaret Jennings, Lee Clark, and Nora Clark-Jennings, as recommended by the Shellfish
Wilson moved to approve the transfer of shellfish grant licenses #85-C and #85-C-A from Margaret Jennings and Lee Clark to Margaret Jennings, Lee Clark, and Nora Clark-Jennings, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Justina Carlson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the transfer of shellfish grant licenses #85-C and #85-C-A from Margaret Jennings and Lee Clark to Margaret Jennings, Lee Clark, and Nora Clark-Jennings, as recommended by the Shellfish Constable. Curley seconded, and the motion carried 3-0, with DeVasto and Carlson recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
LICENSES
Approve the request from The Wicked Oyster, Ken Kozak, Manager, to temporarily close from Monday, November 16, 2020 to a date April 2021 to be determined
Wilson moved to approve the request from The Wicked Oyster, Ken Kozak, Manager, to temporarily close from Monday, November 16, 2020 to a date April 2021 to be determined.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the request from The Wicked Oyster, Ken Kozak, Manager, to temporarily close from Monday, November 16, 2020 to a date April 2021 to be determined. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Approve the policies and procedures for the Old Bank, LLC, "The Piping Plover", as outlined by Zachary Ment, and in accordance with the Host Community Agreement
Reinhart moved to approve the policies and procedures for the Old Bank, LLC, "The Piping Plover", as outlined by Zachary Ment, and in accordance with the Host Community Agreement.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the policies and procedures for the Old Bank, LLC, "The Piping Plover", as outlined by Zachary Ment, and in accordance with the Host Community Agreement. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Curley abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
BUSINESS
That the Selectboard conduct an investigation into the Town's finances in accordance with Section 3-4-1 of the Town Charter
DeVasto moved that the Selectboard conduct an investigation into the Town's finances in accordance with Section 3-4-1 of the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved that the Selectboard conduct an investigation into the Town's finances in accordance with Section 3-4-1 of the Town Charter. Carlson seconded, discussion: Wilson asked DeVasto to read Section 3- 4- 1 Powers of Investigation: "The Board of Selectmen may conduct investigations and may authorized the Town Administrator or other agent to investigate the affairs of the Town and the conduct of any Town Department, Office, or Agency, including any doubtful claims against the Town, and for this purpose the Board may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and require the production of evidence. The report of such investigation shall be placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, and a report summarizing such investigation shall be printed in the next Town Report." With regard to the ability for the Board to communicate with staff, DeVasto read Section 3- 7- 1 Prohibitions: "Except for the purpose of investigation authorized by this Charter, the Board of Selectmen or its members shall deal with Town officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the Town Administrator solely through the Town Administrator, and neither the Board nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately." Reinhart asked DeVasto to clarify his intent with the motion; he said it was the Board's due diligence to look into Town finances and to talk to staff to get a full understanding of the scope of the problem. Reinhart said that she felt this has been being worked on, even though it is not solved yet which all parties agree on. DeVasto said this has been going on too long and that taxpayers and the Board deserve a clear understanding of how things got to where they are now. There was further discussion about the need and process for an investigation. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carlson)
Approve the FY2022 Annual Budget and 2021 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented in the packet
Wilson moved to approve the FY2022 Annual Budget and 2021 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented in the packet.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Carlson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the FY2022 Annual Budget and 2021 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented in the packet. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-1, with Carlson opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Request that the Town Administrator check-in with departments as to their progress with meeting the deadline for budget submission this year
Wilson moved to request that the Town Administrator check-in with departments as to their progress with meeting the deadline for budget submission this year.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to request that the Town Administrator check-in with departments as to their progress with meeting the deadline for budget submission this year. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Approve the approve the FY2022 Budget Policy as presented and amended in the packet
Wilson moved to approve the approve the FY2022 Budget Policy as presented and amended in the packet.
Yes: Reinhart, WilsonNo: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the approve the FY2022 Budget Policy as presented and amended in the packet. Reinhart seconded, and the motion failed 2-3, with Carlson, Curley, and DeVasto opposed.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Approve the approve the FY2022 Budget Policy as presented in the packet
DeVasto moved to approve the approve the FY2022 Budget Policy as presented in the packet.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to approve the approve the FY2022 Budget Policy as presented in the packet. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 4-1, with Wilson opposed.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Approve the 2021 Selectboard Meeting Schedule as amended in the packet
Reinhart moved to approve the 2021 Selectboard Meeting Schedule as amended in the packet.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the 2021 Selectboard Meeting Schedule as amended in the packet. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Approve the thank you letter to Erika Meads for Organizing Trick-or- Treating in Wellfleet Center, as drafted and presented in the packet and delegate the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board
Wilson moved to approve the thank you letter to Erika Meads for Organizing Trick-or- Treating in Wellfleet Center, as drafted and presented in the packet and delegate the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board.
The minutes name Helen Miranda Wilson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the thank you letter to Erika Meads for Organizing Trick-or- Treating in Wellfleet Center, as drafted and presented in the packet and delegate the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson)
Approve the thank you letter to those involved in the September 12, 2020 ordinance disposal, as drafted and corrected in the packet and delegate the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board
Reinhart moved to approve the thank you letter to those involved in the September 12, 2020 ordinance disposal, as drafted and corrected in the packet and delegate the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the thank you letter to those involved in the September 12, 2020 ordinance disposal, as drafted and corrected in the packet and delegate the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: DeVasto)
MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes of October 27, 2020 as printed
Reinhart moved to approve the draft minutes of October 27, 2020 as printed.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the draft minutes of October 27, 2020 as printed. DeVasto seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Wilson abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: DeVasto)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Wilson moved to adjourn. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to adjourn. Reinhart seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
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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