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May 17, 2021
12 recorded votes, 2 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. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant discussion and placement
Place the Main Street/Route 6 Engineering Design on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved, Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place the Main Street/Route 6 Engineering Design on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved, Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to place the Main Street/Route 6 Engineering Design on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Recommend the Main Street/Route 6 Engineering Design on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Main Street/Route 6 Engineering Design on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Main Street/Route 6 Engineering Design on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Recommend the Wastewater Mitigation/95 Lawrence Road Cluster Wastewater Treatment Facility
Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Wastewater Mitigation/95 Lawrence Road Cluster Wastewater Treatment Facility. Roll Call vote
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Wastewater Mitigation/95 Lawrence Road Cluster Wastewater Treatment Facility. Roll Call vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Recommend Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Fund
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Fund.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Fund. Roll Call Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the real estate transfer tax of 2% (1% buyer, 1% seller) to all real estate over the median value plus 20%
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the real estate transfer tax of 2% (1% buyer, 1% seller) to all real estate over the median value plus 20%.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the real estate transfer tax of 2% (1% buyer, 1% seller) to all real estate over the median value plus 20%. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Recommend and place the Property Tax Transfer into the 2021 Annual Meeting Town Warrant
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend and place the Property Tax Transfer into the 2021 Annual Meeting Town Warrant.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend and place the Property Tax Transfer into the 2021 Annual Meeting Town Warrant..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Recommend the Prevailing Wage Article in the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Prevailing Wage Article in the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Prevailing Wage Article in the Annual 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Place and recommend the Underground gas tanks at the Wellfleet Pier in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Underground gas tanks at the Wellfleet Pier in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Underground gas tanks at the Wellfleet Pier in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Recommend the Right to Farm article into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Right to Farm article into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: WilsonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Right to Farm article into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Wilson voted no, Curley abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Recommend the expansion of the residential tax exemption
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the expansion of the residential tax exemption.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the expansion of the residential tax exemption. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Place and recommend the Wellfleet Harbor Flora and Fauna Survey
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Wellfleet Harbor Flora and Fauna Survey.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Wellfleet Harbor Flora and Fauna Survey. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
VII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, 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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