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May 25, 2021
14 recorded votes, 6 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. Transfer and Pledge of Inventory of the seasonal all alcohol license at 842 State Highway,
Approve the transfer and pledge of inventory of the seasonal all alcohol license at 842 State Highway Route 6 Wellfleet from Bocca Italian Grill, Minina Benevento, Manager, to New Fleet
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer and pledge of inventory of the seasonal all alcohol license at 842 State Highway Route 6 Wellfleet from Bocca Italian Grill, Minina Benevento, Manager, to New Fleet Corporation, Jefferey Baker, Manager.
The minutes say "4-0 (Wilson was away from the meeting)", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer and pledge of inventory of the seasonal all alcohol license at 842 State Highway Route 6 Wellfleet from Bocca Italian Grill, Minina Benevento, Manager, to New Fleet Corporation, Jefferey Baker, Manager. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 (Wilson was away from the meeting).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
A. Mayo Beach Parking Lot ~ June 17, 2021, 3pm-5pm ~ Nancy O'Connell
Approve the use of Mayo Beach Parking lot to Nancy O'Connell on June 17, 2021, from 3pm to 5pm
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach Parking lot to Nancy O'Connell on June 17, 2021, from 3pm to 5pm.
The minutes say "4-0 (Wilson away from the meeting)", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach Parking lot to Nancy O'Connell on June 17, 2021, from 3pm to 5pm. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 (Wilson away from the meeting).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
B. DPW Parking Lot ~ October 2, 2021, 1pm - 3pm ~ Blake Olson
Approve the use of the DPW Parking lot located at 220 Main Street Wellfleet, on October 2, 2021, from 1pm to 3pm with the additional fee of $110
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the DPW Parking lot located at 220 Main Street Wellfleet, on October 2, 2021, from 1pm to 3pm with the additional fee of $110.
The minutes say "4-0 (Wilson away from the meeting)", but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Justina Carlson, Ryan Curley and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the DPW Parking lot located at 220 Main Street Wellfleet, on October 2, 2021, from 1pm to 3pm with the additional fee of $110. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 (Wilson away from the meeting).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
C. Memorial Garden ~ August 8, 2021, 3pm - 5pm ~ Beth Treffeisen/Aaron Bacon
Approve the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden located beside Preservation Hall on Main Street in Wellfleet to Beth Treffeisen and Aaron Bacon on August 8, 2021, from 3pm to 5pm with the
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden located beside Preservation Hall on Main Street in Wellfleet to Beth Treffeisen and Aaron Bacon on August 8, 2021, from 3pm to 5pm with the conditions that a.) no alcohol will be served or consumed in the garden, b.) that any damage to lawn Town of Wellfleet 2 Selectboard Agenda Meeting materials are available on the Town of Wellfleet web site: http://www.wellfleet-ma.gov. Motions may be offered and votes may be taken by the Board on any agenda item except for Announcements & Public Comment will be repaired to the satisfaction of the DPW and Health Agent a fee of $110 will be included.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden located beside Preservation Hall on Main Street in Wellfleet to Beth Treffeisen and Aaron Bacon on August 8, 2021, from 3pm to 5pm with the conditions that a.) no alcohol will be served or consumed in the garden, b.) that any damage to lawn Town of Wellfleet 2 Selectboard Agenda Meeting materials are available on the Town of Wellfleet web site: http://www.wellfleet-ma.gov. Motions may be offered and votes may be taken by the Board on any agenda item except for Announcements & Public Comment will be repaired to the satisfaction of the DPW and Health Agent a fee of $110 will be included. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
D. Town Pier ~ June 13, 2021, 3pm - 7pm ~ Rev. Frank J Alexander
Approve the use of the Town Pier located at 255 Commercial Street Wellfleet and the Mayo Beach Parking lot on June 13, 2021 from 3pm to 7pm with the fee of $100
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the Town Pier located at 255 Commercial Street Wellfleet and the Mayo Beach Parking lot on June 13, 2021 from 3pm to 7pm with the fee of $100.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the Town Pier located at 255 Commercial Street Wellfleet and the Mayo Beach Parking lot on June 13, 2021 from 3pm to 7pm with the fee of $100. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. Herring River Executive Council ~ Deborah Freeman/ Terminating Maria Broadbent's
Terminate Maria Broadbent's appointment from the Herring River Executive Council
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to terminate Maria Broadbent's appointment from the Herring River Executive Council.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to terminate Maria Broadbent's appointment from the Herring River Executive Council. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Approve the appointment of Deborah Freeman to the Herring River Executive Counsel for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Deborah Freeman to the Herring River Executive Counsel for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024.
Yes: Carlson, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonNo: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Deborah Freeman to the Herring River Executive Counsel for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Curley voted no).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
B. Terri Smith ~ Bike and Walkways Committee term ending 6/30/2022.
Approve Terri Smith as a member to the Bike and Walkways Committee for a term of one-year ending June 30, 2022
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve Terri Smith as a member to the Bike and Walkways Committee for a term of one-year ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve Terri Smith as a member to the Bike and Walkways Committee for a term of one-year ending June 30, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Nature's Alternative, extension of Community Host Agreement ~ Ben Zehnder
Approve the Community Host Agreement between the Town of Wellfleet and Nature's Alternative and appoint Charlie Sumner able to sign the agreement on behalf of the town
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the Community Host Agreement between the Town of Wellfleet and Nature's Alternative and appoint Charlie Sumner able to sign the agreement on behalf of the town.
The minutes give the count (3-1) and name Ryan Curley as no, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the Community Host Agreement between the Town of Wellfleet and Nature's Alternative and appoint Charlie Sumner able to sign the agreement on behalf of the town. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Curley voted no).” (Motion: Reinhart)
B. Special Officers Reappointment/Full Time Officers Reappointment ~ Chief Mike Hurley
Approve the reappointment of the Town of Wellfleet's Special Officers as listed in the packet from the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the reappointment of the Town of Wellfleet's Special Officers as listed in the packet from the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the reappointment of the Town of Wellfleet's Special Officers as listed in the packet from the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Reappoint the full-time officers as listed in the selectboard packet for a period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 20, 2022
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint the full-time officers as listed in the selectboard packet for a period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 20, 2022.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint the full-time officers as listed in the selectboard packet for a period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 20, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
C. High Toss Road ~ Carole Ridley/Brian Carlstrom National Seashore
That the order of layout High Toss Road whereas the Selectboard of the Town of Wellfleet acting pursuant to general law Chapter 82, 21- 24, having deemed that common convenience and necessity
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the order of layout High Toss Road whereas the Selectboard of the Town of Wellfleet acting pursuant to general law Chapter 82, 21- 24, having deemed that common convenience and necessity require the layout as a public way of High Toss Road between Pole Dike Road and Duck Harbor Road hereby lays out High Toss Road as here in described as a town way as shown on the plan in the Selectboard packet and whereas the boundaries of said way as laid out are shown on a plan entitled Plan of Land High Toss Road, Wellfleet MA. Being a 40-foot public way as laid out by the Town of Wellfleet dated April 6, 2020, prepared by Outermost Land Survey Inc. which plan was referred to the Planning Board in which plan is hereby adopted as a part of this order and all land lying within the above-described boundaries of High Toss Road as herein described is hereby laid out as a town way. The afore mentioned plan is hereby forwarded to the Town Clerk for filing and the foregoing layout is hereby reported to the town for acceptance signed by the Selectboard and adopted on a chosen date. Ridley explained to the board that the abutters were notified of this meeting and if there was anyone on the meeting they could speak. There weren't any abutters on the meeting to speak to this project. Chief Pauley spoke to the Board about the amount of pressure that administration staff was under within the last five weeks dealing with budgets and
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the order of layout High Toss Road whereas the Selectboard of the Town of Wellfleet acting pursuant to general law Chapter 82, 21- 24, having deemed that common convenience and necessity require the layout as a public way of High Toss Road between Pole Dike Road and Duck Harbor Road hereby lays out High Toss Road as here in described as a town way as shown on the plan in the Selectboard packet and whereas the boundaries of said way as laid out are shown on a plan entitled Plan of Land High Toss Road, Wellfleet MA. Being a 40-foot public way as laid out by the Town of Wellfleet dated April 6, 2020, prepared by Outermost Land Survey Inc. which plan was referred to the Planning Board in which plan is hereby adopted as a part of this order and all land lying within the above-described boundaries of High Toss Road as herein described is hereby laid out as a town way. The afore mentioned plan is hereby forwarded to the Town Clerk for filing and the foregoing layout is hereby reported to the town for acceptance signed by the Selectboard and adopted on a chosen date. Ridley explained to the board that the abutters were notified of this meeting and if there was anyone on the meeting they could speak. There weren't any abutters on the meeting to speak to this project. Chief Pauley spoke to the Board about the amount of pressure that administration staff was under within the last five weeks dealing with budgets and warrants, he asked the Board to please not put anything on the administration. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
X. Minutes
Approve the minutes as printed
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and It was voted to approve the minutes as printed.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartAbstained: WilsonThe minutes give the count as "4-1" and name Helen Miranda Wilson as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and It was voted to approve the minutes as printed. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carlson)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: 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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