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May 20, 2021
22 recorded votes, 21 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:
- Wilson left the meeting at 6:23PM Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the.
Every vote, in order
A. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant discussion and placement
Place and recommend the Wastewater Commercial Street PRB Hydrological Assessment and Engineering Article as amended
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Wastewater Commercial Street PRB Hydrological Assessment and Engineering Article as amended.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place and recommend the Wastewater Commercial Street PRB Hydrological Assessment and Engineering Article as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Recommend the enhanced septic system into the annual 2021 town meeting warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; it was voted to recommend the enhanced septic system into the annual 2021 town meeting warrant.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: WilsonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; it was voted to recommend the enhanced septic system into the annual 2021 town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Curley Abstained; Wilson voted no).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Amend the written article to state: promoting agricultural and land-based aspects of aquaculture economic opportunities for the town
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was NOT voted to amend the written article to state: promoting agricultural and land-based aspects of aquaculture economic opportunities for the town.
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was NOT voted to amend the written article to state: promoting agricultural and land-based aspects of aquaculture economic opportunities for the town. Roll Call Vote: 1-4.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Substitute and place the existing article with the one in front of the Board at tonight's meeting
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to substitute and place the existing article with the one in front of the Board at tonight's meeting.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Curley
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to substitute and place the existing article with the one in front of the Board at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Curley voted NO).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Recommend the Agricultural Article in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Agricultural Article in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Curley, Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Agricultural Article in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Curley & Wilson voted NO).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Replace the Accessory Dwelling Units article with Town Counsel's amendments into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to replace the Accessory Dwelling Units article with Town Counsel's amendments into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to replace the Accessory Dwelling Units article with Town Counsel's amendments into the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson voted NO).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Recommend the Accessory Dwelling Unit Article as amended by town counsel in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Accessory Dwelling Unit Article as amended by town counsel in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Accessory Dwelling Unit Article as amended by town counsel in the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Keep the funding in the Town Administrator's office as the consulting budget
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to keep the funding in the Town Administrator's office as the consulting budget.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to keep the funding in the Town Administrator's office as the consulting budget. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
B. 2022 Budget discussion if needed.
Move the two police cruisers into the Capital Budget
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to move the two police cruisers into the Capital Budget.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to move the two police cruisers into the Capital Budget. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Approve the Selectboard's Operating Budget
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the Selectboard's Operating Budget.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the Selectboard's Operating Budget. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carlson)
Place the portable radios on the 2021 town election warrant as a debt exclusion
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to place the portable radios on the 2021 town election warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to place the portable radios on the 2021 town election warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
Place the marina response vessel on the 2021 town election warrant as a debt exclusion
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the marina response vessel on the 2021 town election warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the marina response vessel on the 2021 town election warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Place the DPW Pick-up truck on the annual 2021 town election Warrant as a debt exclusion
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the DPW Pick-up truck on the annual 2021 town election Warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the DPW Pick-up truck on the annual 2021 town election Warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Place the DPW roll off truck on the Annual 2021 Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the DPW roll off truck on the Annual 2021 Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the DPW roll off truck on the Annual 2021 Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Place the Mayo Creek Revetment in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the Mayo Creek Revetment in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the Mayo Creek Revetment in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Place the Baker's Field Backstops in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the Baker's Field Backstops in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the Baker's Field Backstops in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Place the Route 6 Main Street Engineering on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the Route 6 Main Street Engineering on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the Route 6 Main Street Engineering on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Place the Commercial Street PRB as a debt exclusion on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the Commercial Street PRB as a debt exclusion on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the Commercial Street PRB as a debt exclusion on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Place the I/A Septic System on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the I/A Septic System on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the I/A Septic System on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Place the Lawrence Road Treatment Plant on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the Lawrence Road Treatment Plant on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to place the Lawrence Road Treatment Plant on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant as a debt exclusion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Place the additional Fire Department personnel in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant in the amount of $168,080
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the additional Fire Department personnel in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant in the amount of $168,080.
Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to place the additional Fire Department personnel in the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant in the amount of $168,080. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
A. Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it voted to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes name Janet Reinhart as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown. Helen Miranda Wilson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart)
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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