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May 12, 2021
22 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson
Absent: Justina Carlson
Every vote, in order
A. Cape Cod Ocean Community/Heather Doyle - Newcomb Hollow Parking Lot (5
Approve the request from Cape Cod Ocean Community use of town property with the dates proposed June 18, 2021 with the rain date of June 19, 2021; July 17, 2021 with the rain date of July 18, 2021
Board Member Reinhart moved, Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the request from Cape Cod Ocean Community use of town property with the dates proposed June 18, 2021 with the rain date of June 19, 2021; July 17, 2021 with the rain date of July 18, 2021; August 21, 2021 with the rain date of August 22, 2021; September 18, 2021 with the rain date of September 19, 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved, Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the request from Cape Cod Ocean Community use of town property with the dates proposed June 18, 2021 with the rain date of June 19, 2021; July 17, 2021 with the rain date of July 18, 2021; August 21, 2021 with the rain date of August 22, 2021; September 18, 2021 with the rain date of September 19, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
B. Old Wharf Dory Co./Walter Baron - Mayo Beach; 9/25/21 (11am - 4 pm)
Approve the use of Mayo Beach for September 25, 2021 from 11am to 4pm for the Old Wharf Dory Co for the rolling rendezvous
Board Member Reinhart moved; Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach for September 25, 2021 from 11am to 4pm for the Old Wharf Dory Co for the rolling rendezvous.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach for September 25, 2021 from 11am to 4pm for the Old Wharf Dory Co for the rolling rendezvous. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: DeVasto)
D. Ceraldi Restaurant/Michael Ceraldi - Parking Lot and grass area of 15 Kendrick
Approve the use of 15 Kendrick Ave. parking lot and grass area for outdoor dining like the summer of 2020
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of 15 Kendrick Ave. parking lot and grass area for outdoor dining like the summer of 2020.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of 15 Kendrick Ave. parking lot and grass area for outdoor dining like the summer of 2020. Roll Call Vote: 3-1.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. Elisabeth Salén - Local Housing Partnership
Approve Elisabeth Salén to the Local Housing Authority for a term of 1 year
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve Elisabeth Salén to the Local Housing Authority for a term of 1 year.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve Elisabeth Salén to the Local Housing Authority for a term of 1 year. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. Extension of Community Host Agreement - Nature's Alternative/Ben Zehnder
Continue the discussion of the extension of the community host agreement to Tuesday May 25, 2021
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to continue the discussion of the extension of the community host agreement to Tuesday May 25, 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to continue the discussion of the extension of the community host agreement to Tuesday May 25, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
B. Extension of Emergency Order pertaining to Maguire Landing and Beach Fire
Approve the extension of the emergency order limiting Maguire Landing to residents and nonresident taxpayers and to lift the ban of fire permits to allow them for the summer of 2021
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the extension of the emergency order limiting Maguire Landing to residents and nonresident taxpayers and to lift the ban of fire permits to allow them for the summer of 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the extension of the emergency order limiting Maguire Landing to residents and nonresident taxpayers and to lift the ban of fire permits to allow them for the summer of 2021. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley)
C. Discussion of Town Meeting
Reconfirm Wellfleet's Annual Town meeting be held on Saturday June 26, 2021 at 10am with the rain dates of June 27th, 28th, & 29th and the Annual Town Election be held on Wednesday June 30, 2021
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to reconfirm Wellfleet's Annual Town meeting be held on Saturday June 26, 2021 at 10am with the rain dates of June 27th, 28th, & 29th and the Annual Town Election be held on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at the Council on Aging from 12pm to 7pm.
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 seconded; and it was voted to reconfirm Wellfleet's Annual Town meeting be held on Saturday June 26, 2021 at 10am with the rain dates of June 27th, 28th, & 29th and the Annual Town Election be held on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at the Council on Aging from 12pm to 7pm..” (Motion: Reinhart)
D. Annual Town Meeting- To approve 100-person quorum - Dan Silverman/Town
Approve the 100-person quorum for the Annual Town Meeting held on June 26, 2021
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the 100-person quorum for the Annual Town Meeting held on June 26, 2021.
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 Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the 100-person quorum for the Annual Town Meeting held on June 26, 2021..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
E. To discuss and possibly approve the June 26, 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Remove articles numbered 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 20 (wastewater articles) keeping Article 19 on the 2022 Annual Town meeting warrant regarding 95 Lawrence Road
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to remove articles numbered 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 20 (wastewater articles) keeping Article 19 on the 2022 Annual Town meeting warrant regarding 95 Lawrence Road.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to remove articles numbered 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 20 (wastewater articles) keeping Article 19 on the 2022 Annual Town meeting warrant regarding 95 Lawrence Road. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Place the Right to Farm Article on the Annual 2020 Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Reinhart moved; Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to place the Right to Farm Article on the Annual 2020 Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to place the Right to Farm Article on the Annual 2020 Town Meeting Warrant Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Wilson voted No).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: DeVasto)
Place the Animal Control Bylaw on the 2021 Annual Town Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place the Animal Control Bylaw on the 2021 Annual Town Warrant
Yes: DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: CurleyThe minutes give the count as "3-1" and name Ryan Curley as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place the Animal Control Bylaw on the 2021 Annual Town Warrant Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Recommend the Animal Control Bylaw on the 2021 Annual Town Warrant
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Animal Control Bylaw on the 2021 Annual Town Warrant
Yes: DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Animal Control Bylaw on the 2021 Annual Town Warrant Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Curley voted No).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Place the Police Union Changes and one-year extension onto the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place the Police Union Changes and one-year extension onto the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place the Police Union Changes and one-year extension onto the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Place public education and governmental PEG access and Cable related fund Article into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place public education and governmental PEG access and Cable related fund Article into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place public education and governmental PEG access and Cable related fund Article into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Recommend public education and governmental PEG access Cable related fund Article
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend public education and governmental PEG access Cable related fund Article
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend public education and governmental PEG access Cable related fund Article Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Place the article to amend the local excise tax on short term rentals
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the article to amend the local excise tax on short term rentals
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the article to amend the local excise tax on short term rentals Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Recommend the article to amend the local excise tax to 6% on short term rentals
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to recommend the article to amend the local excise tax to 6% on short term rentals.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to recommend the article to amend the local excise tax to 6% on short term rentals. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Wilson voted No).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Place and recommend an article on the underground fuel tanks at the marina
Board Member Curley moved; Board member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend an article on the underground fuel tanks at the marina.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend an article on the underground fuel tanks at the marina. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Place and recommend the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw into the 2021 Annual Town Warrant. website
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw into the 2021 Annual Town Warrant. website.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw into the 2021 Annual Town Warrant. website. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
F. To discuss and possibly approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets
Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Library Budget 610 for the total dollar amount of $531,865.59
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Library Budget 610 for the total dollar amount of $531,865.59.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Helen Miranda Wilson as abstained, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Library Budget 610 for the total dollar amount of $531,865.59. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
X. Minutes
Approve the minutes as listed below and printed Draft
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as listed below and printed Draft.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as listed below and printed Draft..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
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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