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February 23, 2021
12 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. Comcast License Renewal
Approve the signing of the Comcast License Agreement for the term of ten years dated from December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2030
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; it was voted to approve the signing of the Comcast License Agreement for the term of ten years dated from December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2030.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; it was voted to approve the signing of the Comcast License Agreement for the term of ten years dated from December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2030. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Approve, granting Jackie Bassett a hardship exemption and to direct the Shellfish Constable to issue him a 2021 Commercial Shellfishing permit
Board Member Carlson moved, Board Member Curley seconded; it was voted to approve, granting Jackie Bassett a hardship exemption and to direct the Shellfish Constable to issue him a 2021 Commercial Shellfishing permit.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carlson moved, Board Member Curley seconded; it was voted to approve, granting Jackie Bassett a hardship exemption and to direct the Shellfish Constable to issue him a 2021 Commercial Shellfishing permit. 4-0 -1.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Curley)
Approve the transfer of grants 85E, 85 E-A, 85 E-AB from Todd LeBart and Holly LeBart, to Todd LeBart, Holly LeBart, and Peter Brundage
Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; it was voted to approve the transfer of grants 85E, 85 E-A, 85 E-AB from Todd LeBart and Holly LeBart, to Todd LeBart, Holly LeBart, and Peter Brundage.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; it was voted to approve the transfer of grants 85E, 85 E-A, 85 E-AB from Todd LeBart and Holly LeBart, to Todd LeBart, Holly LeBart, and Peter Brundage. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
IV. Board/Committee Appointments and Updates
That the selectboard has determined that the financial interest of Peter Cook is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from
Board Member Wilson moved; Chair DeVasto seconded; it was voted that the selectboard has determined that the financial interest of Peter Cook is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from him as a member of the Bike and Walkways Committee. This disclosure is dated February 18, 2021.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: Carlson
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Chair DeVasto seconded; it was voted that the selectboard has determined that the financial interest of Peter Cook is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from him as a member of the Bike and Walkways Committee. This disclosure is dated February 18, 2021. 4-0-1 (Selectboard Member Carlson abstained).” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
V. Business
Approve the warrant article that has been presented by John Riel to the Selectboard asking to appropriate or transfer funds for the purpose of investigating and recommending practical engineering
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; it was voted to approve the warrant article that has been presented by John Riel to the Selectboard asking to appropriate or transfer funds for the purpose of investigating and recommending practical engineering methods to reduce the scope and expense of future North Channel Harbor dredging, or do or act anything thereon.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; it was voted to approve the warrant article that has been presented by John Riel to the Selectboard asking to appropriate or transfer funds for the purpose of investigating and recommending practical engineering methods to reduce the scope and expense of future North Channel Harbor dredging, or do or act anything thereon. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
Rescind the placement Map #30, Parcel #186 & 188 and Map #42, Parcel #137, on the annual town warrant and remand the proposed disposition to the Town Administrator and instruct the Town
Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; to rescind the placement Map #30, Parcel #186 & 188 and Map #42, Parcel #137, on the annual town warrant and remand the proposed disposition to the Town Administrator and instruct the Town administrator to follow the review schedule as required in the policy on the Disposition of Town Owned Land.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; to rescind the placement Map #30, Parcel #186 & 188 and Map #42, Parcel #137, on the annual town warrant and remand the proposed disposition to the Town Administrator and instruct the Town administrator to follow the review schedule as required in the policy on the Disposition of Town Owned Land. 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Have the Selectboard ask Wellfleet Town Counsel to review and determine as to whether the draft bylaw that has been amended would supersede any existing bylaws, regulations or permitting
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to have the Selectboard ask Wellfleet Town Counsel to review and determine as to whether the draft bylaw that has been amended would supersede any existing bylaws, regulations or permitting requirements in the town of Wellfleet as well as review the language for its legality.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to have the Selectboard ask Wellfleet Town Counsel to review and determine as to whether the draft bylaw that has been amended would supersede any existing bylaws, regulations or permitting requirements in the town of Wellfleet as well as review the language for its legality. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Approve that the town of Wellfleet continue to lease Cahoon Hollow Parking lot with the condition that trash removal is the responsibility of the lease and the request that the Town Administrator
Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member seconded; it was voted to approve that the town of Wellfleet continue to lease Cahoon Hollow Parking lot with the condition that trash removal is the responsibility of the lease and the request that the Town Administrator put this out to bid.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member seconded; it was voted to approve that the town of Wellfleet continue to lease Cahoon Hollow Parking lot with the condition that trash removal is the responsibility of the lease and the request that the Town Administrator put this out to bid. 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Approve the use of town property on a case by case basis with the selectboard only after receiving the approval of the Fire department, Police Department, and the Board of Health, until further notice
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property on a case by case basis with the selectboard only after receiving the approval of the Fire department, Police Department, and the Board of Health, until further notice.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property on a case by case basis with the selectboard only after receiving the approval of the Fire department, Police Department, and the Board of Health, until further notice. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
X. Minutes
Approve the January 26, 2021 meeting minutes as amended
Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; it was voted to approve the January 26, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; it was voted to approve the January 26, 2021 meeting minutes as amended. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Approve the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written
Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; it was voted to approve the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; it was voted to approve the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Selectboard Member moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; it was voted to adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; it was voted to adjourn the meeting 5-0.” (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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