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March 9, 2021
15 recorded votes, 3 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
Every vote, in order
A. Discuss and Vote on a new fee schedule at the Wellfleet Marina - William
Approve the Wellfleet Marina updated Fee schedule as listed in the selectboard packet dated March 4, 2021
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Marina updated Fee schedule as listed in the selectboard packet dated March 4, 2021
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Marina updated Fee schedule as listed in the selectboard packet dated March 4, 2021 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest - Olga Kahn, Planning
That the Selectboard has determined that the financial interest of Olga Kahn is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from her
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard has determined that the financial interest of Olga Kahn is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from her as a member of the Wellfleet Planning Board. This disclosure is dated February 19, 2021.
The minutes give the count as "4-1", counting the recusal. Helen Miranda Wilson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard has determined that the financial interest of Olga Kahn is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from her as a member of the Wellfleet Planning Board. This disclosure is dated February 19, 2021. 4-1-0 (Wilson Recused).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
B. Appointment of Al Mueller as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of
Approve the appointment of Al Mueller as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Reinhard moved, Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Al Mueller as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Reinhard moved, Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Al Mueller as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. 2021 ATM Article Bond Issuance - Town Administrator Broadbent/Miriam
Approve the 2021 the bond issued votes as provided in the Selectboard packet and listed below, dated March 9, 2021
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the 2021 the bond issued votes as provided in the Selectboard packet and listed below, dated March 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the 2021 the bond issued votes as provided in the Selectboard packet and listed below, dated March 9, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
B. Selectboard to decide to recommend or not recommend school renovation
Recommend the Nauset School Renovation project as written
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Nauset School Renovation project as written.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Nauset School Renovation project as written. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
C. Herring River Restoration/High Toss Road Approved Article - Town
Place the article to accept High Toss Road as printed in the Selectboard packet dated March 9, 2021
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place the article to accept High Toss Road as printed in the Selectboard packet dated March 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place the article to accept High Toss Road as printed in the Selectboard packet dated March 9, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Recommend the acceptance of High Toss Road to Duck Harbor Road to the town
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the acceptance of High Toss Road to Duck Harbor Road to the town.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the acceptance of High Toss Road to Duck Harbor Road to the town. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
D. Spring Tax Insert - Wellfleet Cable Advisory Committee
Approve the tax insert informing Wellfleet residents of their eligibility for Comcast coverage as long there is room for the insert
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the tax insert informing Wellfleet residents of their eligibility for Comcast coverage as long there is room for the insert.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the tax insert informing Wellfleet residents of their eligibility for Comcast coverage as long there is room for the insert. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
E. Opening and Closing of Herring River - Shellfish Constable Civetta
Open the Herring River one half hour before sunrise Monday March 15, 2021 and close the river one half hour after sunset Tuesday August 31, 2021 as directed by the Division of Marine Fisheries
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; it was voted to open the Herring River one half hour before sunrise Monday March 15, 2021 and close the river one half hour after sunset Tuesday August 31, 2021 as directed by the Division of Marine Fisheries.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; it was voted to open the Herring River one half hour before sunrise Monday March 15, 2021 and close the river one half hour after sunset Tuesday August 31, 2021 as directed by the Division of Marine Fisheries..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
F. Lt. Island Bridge Repairs - Mark Vincent/Jay Norton
Approve the bid from Aetna Bridge Company for the Lt
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the bid from Aetna Bridge Company for the Lt. Island Road Bridge repair project and authorize the clerk for the Selectboard Ryan Curley to sign on behalf of the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the bid from Aetna Bridge Company for the Lt. Island Road Bridge repair project and authorize the clerk for the Selectboard Ryan Curley to sign on behalf of the Selectboard. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
G. Approval of final RFP for the 95 Lawrence Project - 95 Lawrence Road Task
Approve the final RFP 95 Lawrence Road project dated February 19, 2021
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the final RFP 95 Lawrence Road project dated February 19, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the final RFP 95 Lawrence Road project dated February 19, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Approve to appoint the Town Administrator work with the task force for any future amendments that need to be made to the RFP for the 95 Lawrence Rd project dated February 19, 2021 with a
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve to appoint the Town Administrator work with the task force for any future amendments that need to be made to the RFP for the 95 Lawrence Rd project dated February 19, 2021 with a preference that it be brought before the Board if feasible.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve to appoint the Town Administrator work with the task force for any future amendments that need to be made to the RFP for the 95 Lawrence Rd project dated February 19, 2021 with a preference that it be brought before the Board if feasible. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
I. Approval of a Warrant Article for Town Meeting to exempt the Town of
Recommend and place the article petitioning the General Court Exempting the Town of Wellfleet from prevailing wages on small projects as written
Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to recommend and place the article petitioning the General Court Exempting the Town of Wellfleet from prevailing wages on small projects as written.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to recommend and place the article petitioning the General Court Exempting the Town of Wellfleet from prevailing wages on small projects as written. 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
A. February 23, 2021 - Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard
Approve the minutes as written in draft
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as written in draft.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as written in draft. 4-0-1 (Wilson abstained).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, 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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