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November 24, 2020
13 recorded votes, 4 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
PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM (PACE)
Authorize the Town of Wellfleet to Participate in the Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE)
Reinhart moved to authorize the Town of Wellfleet to Participate in the Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE).
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to authorize the Town of Wellfleet to Participate in the Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE). Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
COVID-19 UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve enlisting the services of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Review Services
Carlson moved to approve enlisting the services of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Review Services.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve enlisting the services of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Review Services. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
Appoint two Board members to speak with Department Heads and relevant staff to determine the need for further inquiry
DeVasto moved to appoint two Board members to speak with Department Heads and relevant staff to determine the need for further inquiry.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to appoint two Board members to speak with Department Heads and relevant staff to determine the need for further inquiry. Carlson seconded, and the motion 4-1, with Wilson opposed.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carlson)
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND UPDATES
Approve and sign the Comcast Cable Television License Agreement for a ten-year period, beginning on December 1, 2020 and ending on November 30, 2030, and authorize the Selectboard to sign it
Reinhart moved to approve and sign the Comcast Cable Television License Agreement for a ten-year period, beginning on December 1, 2020 and ending on November 30, 2030, and authorize the Selectboard to sign it.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve and sign the Comcast Cable Television License Agreement for a ten-year period, beginning on December 1, 2020 and ending on November 30, 2030, and authorize the Selectboard to sign it. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Appoint Mark Washburn to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term
Reinhart moved to appoint Mark Washburn to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to appoint Mark Washburn to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one-year term. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Appoint Peter Cook to the Bike and Walkways Committee to fill a term ending June 30, 2022
Curley moved to appoint Peter Cook to the Bike and Walkways Committee to fill a term ending June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Curley moved to appoint Peter Cook to the Bike and Walkways Committee to fill a term ending June 30, 2022 Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Appoint Olga Kahn as the Planning Board member to the 95 Lawrence Road Housing Task Force
Reinhart moved to appoint Olga Kahn as the Planning Board member to the 95 Lawrence Road Housing Task Force.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to appoint Olga Kahn as the Planning Board member to the 95 Lawrence Road Housing Task Force. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Approve the conservation restriction on the land of 66 Old Kings Highway as recommended by the Wellfleet Conservation Trust
Carlson moved to approve the conservation restriction on the land of 66 Old Kings Highway as recommended by the Wellfleet Conservation Trust.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Janet Reinhart stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to approve the conservation restriction on the land of 66 Old Kings Highway as recommended by the Wellfleet Conservation Trust. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with Reinhart recused.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
LICENSES
Approve the renewal of the Annual Liquor Licenses as presented in the packet and recommended by the Principal Clerk
Reinhart moved to approve the renewal of the Annual Liquor Licenses as presented in the packet and recommended by the Principal Clerk.
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the renewal of the Annual Liquor Licenses as presented in the packet and recommended by the Principal Clerk. Curley seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
BUSINESS
Insert and support expanding residential property exemption: home rule petition in the 2021 Annual Town meeting Warrant and direct to the Town Administrator to
Curley moved to insert and support expanding residential property exemption: home rule petition in the 2021 Annual Town meeting Warrant and direct to the Town Administrator to
From the minutes
“Curley moved to insert and support expanding residential property exemption: home rule petition in the 2021 Annual Town meeting Warrant and direct to the Town Administrator to Wilson seconded, discussion: Wilson agreed this was a good idea but was concerned that the Town needs to collect tax dollars, stating that exempting one group would put a burden on another group of taxpayers. She asked who would oversee continuity and monitoring the exemption. Curley said there was no registration for tracking AADUs and noted that Provincetown is the example to follow, as they have already instituted this program. There was further discussion. The motion carried 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of November 9, 2020 as amended
Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of November 9, 2020 as amended.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Reinhart moved to approve the minutes of November 9, 2020 as amended. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Wilson abstained.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Approve the minutes of November 10, 2020 as printed in draft
DeVasto moved to approve the minutes of November 10, 2020 as printed in draft.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved to approve the minutes of November 10, 2020 as printed in draft. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-1, with Wilson abstained.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carlson)
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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