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March 23, 2021
18 recorded votes, 7 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. Updated Beach Rules and Regulations - Beach Director Suzanne Grout
Selectboard Member Carlson made to Wellfleet's Beach Rules and Regulations and approved by appropriate department heads dated March 5, 2021
Selectboard Chair Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson made to Wellfleet's Beach Rules and Regulations and approved by appropriate department heads dated March 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson made to Wellfleet's Beach Rules and Regulations and approved by appropriate department heads dated March 5, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart)
B. Aquaculture License Extension (Indian Neck) - Michael DeVasto
Approve the aquacultural license extension 855c (to the south and west of grant 855b) as described on Map 1 in the selectboard packet, to Michael DeVasto in accordance with Massachusetts General
Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the aquacultural license extension 855c (to the south and west of grant 855b) as described on Map 1 in the selectboard packet, to Michael DeVasto in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 130, Section 57 and subject to certification by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and licensing by the Army Core of Engineers. This license shall be approved for the initial term of 2 years as per section 7.8.2 of the Town's Shellfishing Policy and Regulations and is conditional upon approval from the Harbormaster that the extension will not materially impact navigational waters and a determination from the Shellfish Department that there will be no other conflicts with growers or wild harvesters.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the aquacultural license extension 855c (to the south and west of grant 855b) as described on Map 1 in the selectboard packet, to Michael DeVasto in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 130, Section 57 and subject to certification by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and licensing by the Army Core of Engineers. This license shall be approved for the initial term of 2 years as per section 7.8.2 of the Town's Shellfishing Policy and Regulations and is conditional upon approval from the Harbormaster that the extension will not materially impact navigational waters and a determination from the Shellfish Department that there will be no other conflicts with growers or wild harvesters. 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
A. Seasonal Liquor License Renewals:
Approve the above listed restaurants for their seasonal liquor license renewals
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the above listed restaurants for their seasonal liquor license renewals.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the above listed restaurants for their seasonal liquor license renewals. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. Appointment to the Barnstable County Home Consortium - Richard Ciotti
Approve the appointment of Richard Ciotti to the Barnstable County Home Consortium for the term of three years
Selectboard Member Carlson moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Richard Ciotti to the Barnstable County Home Consortium for the term of three years.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Carlson moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Richard Ciotti to the Barnstable County Home Consortium for the term of three years..” (Motion: Carlson, second: Curley)
B. Reappointment to the Cape Cod Commission - Richard Elkin
Approve the reappointment of Richard Elkin to the Cape Cod Commission
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the reappointment of Richard Elkin to the Cape Cod Commission.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the reappointment of Richard Elkin to the Cape Cod Commission. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
D. Appointment to the Natural Resources Advisory Board - Herb Gstalder
Approve the appointment of Herb Gstalder to the Natural Resources Advisory Board
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Herb Gstalder to the Natural Resources Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Herb Gstalder to the Natural Resources Advisory Board. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. Block and Tackle to change reopening date to April 1, 2021.
Approve the change of opening date for the Block and Tackle Restaurant date from March 1, 2021 to April 1, 2021
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; it was voted to approve the change of opening date for the Block and Tackle Restaurant date from March 1, 2021 to April 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; it was voted to approve the change of opening date for the Block and Tackle Restaurant date from March 1, 2021 to April 1, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
B. Continued outdoor seating approval for:
Approve the restaurants listed above to continue their outdoor seating plan as allowed in 2020, and not to exceed the number of seats they are permitted for both indoor and outdoor for the summer
Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the restaurants listed above to continue their outdoor seating plan as allowed in 2020, and not to exceed the number of seats they are permitted for both indoor and outdoor for the summer of 2021.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the restaurants listed above to continue their outdoor seating plan as allowed in 2020, and not to exceed the number of seats they are permitted for both indoor and outdoor for the summer of 2021..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
C. To discuss and vote to not issue Seasonal Recreational Shellfishing Permits
Not sell seasonal recreational shellfishing permits for the 2021 summer season
Selectboard Member Curley moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to not sell seasonal recreational shellfishing permits for the 2021 summer season.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to not sell seasonal recreational shellfishing permits for the 2021 summer season. 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
D. 370 Coles Neck Road/Dump Road Ameresco Solar Panel Contract - Town
Approve and have the selectboard sign the easement for the solar panels located at 370 Coles Neck Road, Wellfleet Massachusetts
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve and have the selectboard sign the easement for the solar panels located at 370 Coles Neck Road, Wellfleet Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve and have the selectboard sign the easement for the solar panels located at 370 Coles Neck Road, Wellfleet Massachusetts. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
E. 925 Chequessett Neck Road Easement Agreement - Town Administrator
Approve and have the Selectboard sign the easement as written for 925 Chequessett Neck Road, Wellfleet
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve and have the Selectboard sign the easement as written for 925 Chequessett Neck Road, Wellfleet.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve and have the Selectboard sign the easement as written for 925 Chequessett Neck Road, Wellfleet..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
F. Discussion and possible vote on Credit Card/Electronic Checks/ACH Fees -
Approve Wellfleet's Administration recommendations as follows: 1
Selectboard Member Carlson moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve Wellfleet's Administration recommendations as follows: 1. To offer electronic or ACH transaction options when available 2. To assess all credit card and electronic check and ACH transaction fees to the customer Town Departments 3. To direct Administration to streamline all payments processing onto a single platform
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Carlson moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve Wellfleet's Administration recommendations as follows: 1. To offer electronic or ACH transaction options when available 2. To assess all credit card and electronic check and ACH transaction fees to the customer Town Departments 3. To direct Administration to streamline all payments processing onto a single platform 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Reinhart)
H. Discussion and Vote to finalize the dates for Annual Town Meeting to be June
Approve that Wellfleet's Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday June 5, 2021 at 10am with the rain dates of Sunday June 6, 2021 and Monday June 7, 2021 and vote to change Wellfleet's annual Town
Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve that Wellfleet's Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday June 5, 2021 at 10am with the rain dates of Sunday June 6, 2021 and Monday June 7, 2021 and vote to change Wellfleet's annual Town Election on Monday June 14, 2021 in accordance with recent amendments to the election laws.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve that Wellfleet's Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday June 5, 2021 at 10am with the rain dates of Sunday June 6, 2021 and Monday June 7, 2021 and vote to change Wellfleet's annual Town Election on Monday June 14, 2021 in accordance with recent amendments to the election laws..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Carlson)
I. Discussion and possible vote on proclaiming the Month of May as Herring
Approve that the month of May be proclaimed Herring River Month for the town of Wellfleet
Selectboard Member Curley moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve that the month of May be proclaimed Herring River Month for the town of Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve that the month of May be proclaimed Herring River Month for the town of Wellfleet. 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carlson)
K. Send a letter in relation to the proposed fee increase by the Provincetown
Approve to send the letter as written dated March 23, 2021 in relation to the proposed fee increases by the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation to the Provincetown Selectboard and the
Selectboard Member Carlson moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve to send the letter as written dated March 23, 2021 in relation to the proposed fee increases by the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation to the Provincetown Selectboard and the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Carlson moved, Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve to send the letter as written dated March 23, 2021 in relation to the proposed fee increases by the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation to the Provincetown Selectboard and the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation. 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
M. Discussion on Eversource to spray the powerlines - Selectboard Member
Designate Selectboard Member Wilson write a letter on behalf of the Selectboard in opposition to the spraying of chemicals by Eversource around the power lines to be submitted as public comment
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to designate Selectboard Member Wilson write a letter on behalf of the Selectboard in opposition to the spraying of chemicals by Eversource around the power lines to be submitted as public comment.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to designate Selectboard Member Wilson write a letter on behalf of the Selectboard in opposition to the spraying of chemicals by Eversource around the power lines to be submitted as public comment. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
A. March 9, 2021 ~ Selectboard Member Wilson moved; Selectboard Member
5-1 (Wilson abstained) XII
Selectboard Member Wilson moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded 5-1 (Wilson abstained) XII.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded 5-1 (Wilson abstained) XII..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved, Selectboard Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to adjourn..” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
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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