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April 13, 2021
33 recorded votes, 9 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
A. Flying Fish Café; Amend liquor license.
Approve the change of description of premises for the Flying Fish Café application dated March 8, 2021
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of description of premises for the Flying Fish Café application dated March 8, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of description of premises for the Flying Fish Café application dated March 8, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
C. Chequessett Yacht & Country Club (2); Change of Manager.
Approve the change of manager from Barbara Boone to Barry Approved May 12, 2021 this meeting can be seen in its entirety found on the town website
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of manager from Barbara Boone to Barry Approved May 12, 2021 this meeting can be seen in its entirety found on the town website. McLaughlin at the Chequessett Yacht & Country Club application dated March 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved, Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of manager from Barbara Boone to Barry Approved May 12, 2021 this meeting can be seen in its entirety found on the town website. McLaughlin at the Chequessett Yacht & Country Club application dated March 22, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
A. Common Victualler:
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses for the restaurants listed above
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualler Licenses for the restaurants listed above.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualler Licenses for the restaurants listed above. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
B. Weekday Entertainment:
Approve the Weekday Entertainment licenses for the restaurants listed above
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Weekday Entertainment licenses for the restaurants listed above.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Weekday Entertainment licenses for the restaurants listed above. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
A. Pearl Restaurant; Use of Town Property for outdoor dining.
Approve the Pearl Restaurants application for the use of town property for outdoor dining from May 6, 2021 to October 17, 2021 from 10:30am to 10:00pm with no increase in seating as allowed by the
Selectboard Member Wilson moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Pearl Restaurants application for the use of town property for outdoor dining from May 6, 2021 to October 17, 2021 from 10:30am to 10:00pm with no increase in seating as allowed by the Board of Health and with a nominal fee of $1.00 per day.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Pearl Restaurants application for the use of town property for outdoor dining from May 6, 2021 to October 17, 2021 from 10:30am to 10:00pm with no increase in seating as allowed by the Board of Health and with a nominal fee of $1.00 per day. 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
A. Wellfleet Motel & Lodge - Request for same outdoor dining as last year
Approve Wellfleet Motel & Lodge Request for the same outdoor seating plan as it was the year 2020 for the 2021 season with no increase in seating as allowed by the Board of Health
Selectboard Member Wilson moved; and Selectboard Member seconded; and it was voted to approve Wellfleet Motel & Lodge Request for the same outdoor seating plan as it was the year 2020 for the 2021 season with no increase in seating as allowed by the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved; and Selectboard Member seconded; and it was voted to approve Wellfleet Motel & Lodge Request for the same outdoor seating plan as it was the year 2020 for the 2021 season with no increase in seating as allowed by the Board of Health. 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson)
B. Pearl Restaurant; Approve seasonal all alcohol license renewal.
Approve The Pearl Restaurant seasonal all alcohol license renewal
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve The Pearl Restaurant seasonal all alcohol license renewal.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve The Pearl Restaurant seasonal all alcohol license renewal. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
C. New ADU Bylaw - Local Housing Partnership - Sharon Rule-Agger
Approve and send to the Planning Board the proposed ADU bylaw as amended by the Selectboard and presented by Sharon Rule-Agger
Selectboard Member Curley moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve and send to the Planning Board the proposed ADU bylaw as amended by the Selectboard and presented by Sharon Rule-Agger.
Justina Carlson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved, Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve and send to the Planning Board the proposed ADU bylaw as amended by the Selectboard and presented by Sharon Rule-Agger. 4-0- 1 (Selectboard Member Carlson recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Recommend and place the proposed ADU Bylaw as amended by the selectboard and presented by Sharon Rule-Agger on the 2021 Warrant
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to recommend and place the proposed ADU Bylaw as amended by the selectboard and presented by Sharon Rule-Agger on the 2021 Warrant.
Justina Carlson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to recommend and place the proposed ADU Bylaw as amended by the selectboard and presented by Sharon Rule-Agger on the 2021 Warrant. 4- 0-1 (Carlson recused).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
D. Paid Parking at Beaches - Suzanne Grout Thomas
Approve charging for White Crest Beach parking for the 2021 season
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve charging for White Crest Beach parking for the 2021 season.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve charging for White Crest Beach parking for the 2021 season. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
E. Warrant Article to be approve - Natural Resources Advisory Board - John Riehl
Approve the warrant article as written be placed on the warrant for the June 5, 2021 town meeting
Board Member Reinhart moved, Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the warrant article as written be placed on the warrant for the June 5, 2021 town meeting.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved, Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the warrant article as written be placed on the warrant for the June 5, 2021 town meeting..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Recommend the article in the warrant
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the article in the warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the article in the warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
F. Update on Harbor Dredging Project, Contract approval for lobbyist- Joe Aberdale
Approve the contract as written for the harbor dredging Lobbyist FBB Federal Regulations dated January 21, 2021
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract as written for the harbor dredging Lobbyist FBB Federal Regulations dated January 21, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract as written for the harbor dredging Lobbyist FBB Federal Regulations dated January 21, 2021. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
G. Warrant Article to be approved - Shellfish Constable Nancy Civetta
Approve the warrant article as amended to be placed on the warrant for the June 5, 2021 town meeting
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the warrant article as amended to be placed on the warrant for the June 5, 2021 town meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the warrant article as amended to be placed on the warrant for the June 5, 2021 town meeting. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
I. Home Rule Petition for the Blakely Property ~ Selectboard Member Curley
Place on the Warrant and recommend a home rule petition authorizing the commissioner of capital assets management and maintenance to grant an easement for the Town of Wellfleet
Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to place on the Warrant and recommend a home rule petition authorizing the commissioner of capital assets management and maintenance to grant an easement for the Town of Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to place on the Warrant and recommend a home rule petition authorizing the commissioner of capital assets management and maintenance to grant an easement for the Town of Wellfleet. 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carlson)
J. Capital Budget - Selectboard and Department Heads.
Approve the fiscal year 2022 Department Capital items included in the April 13, 2021 selectboard packet as debt exclusions for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the fiscal year 2022 Department Capital items included in the April 13, 2021 selectboard packet as debt exclusions for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the fiscal year 2022 Department Capital items included in the April 13, 2021 selectboard packet as debt exclusions for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Recommend the capital budgets that were included in the Selectboard packet
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the capital budgets that were included in the Selectboard packet.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the capital budgets that were included in the Selectboard packet. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
K. Place Warrant Articles
Recommend and place the Public Works Replace Guard Shack and Canopy Station at the Transfer Station into the 2021 Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting as a debt exclusion
Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to recommend and place the Public Works Replace Guard Shack and Canopy Station at the Transfer Station into the 2021 Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting as a debt exclusion.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Carlson
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to recommend and place the Public Works Replace Guard Shack and Canopy Station at the Transfer Station into the 2021 Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting as a debt exclusion. 4-1 (Carlson voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Place the Duck Creek Revetment Engineering warrant article in 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the Duck Creek Revetment Engineering warrant article in 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the Duck Creek Revetment Engineering warrant article in 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Recommend the Duck Creek Revetment Engineering Warrant article
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Duck Creek Revetment Engineering Warrant article.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Duck Creek Revetment Engineering Warrant article. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Place and recommend the South Wellfleet Substation Warrant Article in the 2021 Town meeting Warrant
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the South Wellfleet Substation Warrant Article in the 2021 Town meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the South Wellfleet Substation Warrant Article in the 2021 Town meeting Warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Place the Non-Union and other personnel salaries and compensation to the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the Non-Union and other personnel salaries and compensation to the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Chair DeVasto moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the Non-Union and other personnel salaries and compensation to the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Place and recommend the requests for additional fire department positions on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was vote to place and recommend the requests for additional fire department positions on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was vote to place and recommend the requests for additional fire department positions on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
Place and recommend the funding for the Paramedic Training Program on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the funding for the Paramedic Training Program on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the funding for the Paramedic Training Program on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
Place and recommend the request for an additional Police Officer on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the request for an additional Police Officer on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the request for an additional Police Officer on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Place and recommend all the Community Preservation Articles to the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Member Wilson moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend all the Community Preservation Articles to the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Wilson moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend all the Community Preservation Articles to the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Recommend the shellfish revolving fund for the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the shellfish revolving fund for the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the shellfish revolving fund for the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Place the disposition of Town Owned Property Map #30 Parcel #14 as amended on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member seconded; and it was voted to place the disposition of Town Owned Property Map #30 Parcel #14 as amended on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Carlson
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member seconded; and it was voted to place the disposition of Town Owned Property Map #30 Parcel #14 as amended on the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. 4-1 (Carlson voted no).” (Motion: Reinhart)
Place and recommend Duck Harbor and Pole Dike acceptance of a town way in the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend Duck Harbor and Pole Dike acceptance of a town way in the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend Duck Harbor and Pole Dike acceptance of a town way in the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
A. Tuesday March 9, 2021 ~ Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member
Approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2021 as printed in draft
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2021 as printed in draft.
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 the meeting minutes of March 9, 2021 as printed in draft..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
B. Tuesday March 23, 2021 ~ Selectboard Member Curely moved; Selectboard Member
Approve the meeting minutes of March 23, 2021 as printed in draft
Selectboard Member Curely moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 23, 2021 as printed in draft.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curely moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 23, 2021 as printed in draft..” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
C. Monday April 5,2021 ~ Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member
Approve the meeting minutes of April 5, 2021 as printed in draft
Selectboard Member Reinhart moved; Selectboard Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 5, 2021 as printed in draft.
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 the meeting minutes of April 5, 2021 as printed in draft..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
XIII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to adjourn
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, Justina Carlson and Ryan Curley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectboard Member Curley moved; Selectboard Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to adjourn 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
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