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June 8, 2021
17 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. Trudy Vermehren ~ Weekday and Sunday Entertainment ~ Fox and Crow
Approve the weekday and Sunday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren from the Fox & Crow Restaurant
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; it was voted to approve the weekday and Sunday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren from the Fox & Crow Restaurant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; it was voted to approve the weekday and Sunday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren from the Fox & Crow Restaurant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
B. Weekday Entertainment ~ Lobster & Chowder House
Continue the weekday entertainment license from Lobster & Chowder House until the next meeting in June
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to continue the weekday entertainment license from Lobster & Chowder House until the next meeting in June.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to continue the weekday entertainment license from Lobster & Chowder House until the next meeting in June. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
A. Mayo Beach, Town Pier, and Indian Neck parking areas, for various dates and
Approve the use of Mayo Beach, Town Pier, and Indian Neck Parking Areas for the fee of $260 to Wellfleet SPAT
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach, Town Pier, and Indian Neck Parking Areas for the fee of $260 to Wellfleet SPAT.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach, Town Pier, and Indian Neck Parking Areas for the fee of $260 to Wellfleet SPAT. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
Approve the use of Mayo Beach and Powers Landing Parking Area for Wellfleet SPAT with a fee of $20 for the dates of July 24th & August 22nd at 5PM
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach and Powers Landing Parking Area for Wellfleet SPAT with a fee of $20 for the dates of July 24th & August 22nd at 5PM.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach and Powers Landing Parking Area for Wellfleet SPAT with a fee of $20 for the dates of July 24th & August 22nd at 5PM. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
B. Wellfleet Memorial Garden ~ September 18, 2021, 5:30PM ~ Mary Gallagher &
Approve the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden located beside Preservation Hall to Mary Gallagher & Alex Kent on September 18, 2021, at 5:30PM with the conditions: a) No alcoholic beverages are
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; it was voted to approve the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden located beside Preservation Hall to Mary Gallagher & Alex Kent on September 18, 2021, at 5:30PM with the conditions: a) No alcoholic beverages are to be served or consumed in the garden. b) That any damage to the lawn will be repaired to the satisfaction of the DPW and Health Agent c) A fee of $110 to be charged for the usage.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; it was voted to approve the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden located beside Preservation Hall to Mary Gallagher & Alex Kent on September 18, 2021, at 5:30PM with the conditions: a) No alcoholic beverages are to be served or consumed in the garden. b) That any damage to the lawn will be repaired to the satisfaction of the DPW and Health Agent c) A fee of $110 to be charged for the usage. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart)
C. Duck Harbor ~ July 23, 2021, 7:00PM - 8:45PM ~ Nanci Sullivan
Approve the use of Duck Harbor to Nanci Sullivan on July 23, 2021, from 7:00PM to 8:45PM for a fee of $110
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Duck Harbor to Nanci Sullivan on July 23, 2021, from 7:00PM to 8:45PM for a fee of $110.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Duck Harbor to Nanci Sullivan on July 23, 2021, from 7:00PM to 8:45PM for a fee of $110. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
D. Baker Field Tent ~ Various Dates and Times ~ Neal Nichols, Jr.
Approve the use of the Baker Field Pavilion and grounds to Neal Nichols, Jr. for various dates and times as listed in the application, for a fee of $200
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the Baker Field Pavilion and grounds to Neal Nichols, Jr. for various dates and times as listed in the application, for a fee of $200. And to waive the requirement for the presence of town recreation staff.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the Baker Field Pavilion and grounds to Neal Nichols, Jr. for various dates and times as listed in the application, for a fee of $200. And to waive the requirement for the presence of town recreation staff. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
E. Baker Field Pavilion ~ June 27, 2021, 6:00PM - 9:00PM ~ Frank Corbishley
Approve the use of the Baker Field Pavilion to Frank Corbishley on June 27, 2021 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for a fee of $110, and to waive the requirement that a town staff member be present
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the Baker Field Pavilion to Frank Corbishley on June 27, 2021 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for a fee of $110, and to waive the requirement that a town staff member be present.
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 use of the Baker Field Pavilion to Frank Corbishley on June 27, 2021 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for a fee of $110, and to waive the requirement that a town staff member be present..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Carlson)
A. Selectboard to rescind the original vote of Town Meeting Quorum.
Rescind the vote to lower the Town meeting quorum to 100 people due to the governor's lifted orders
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to rescind the vote to lower the Town meeting quorum to 100 people due to the governor's lifted orders.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to rescind the vote to lower the Town meeting quorum to 100 people due to the governor's lifted orders. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. Change Name of Wastewater Committee to Clean Water Advisory Committee
Approve the change of name from the Wastewater Committee to the Clean Water Advisory Board
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of name from the Wastewater Committee to the Clean Water Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the change of name from the Wastewater Committee to the Clean Water Advisory Board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
C. Request Town to Serve as 10% Match Partner for Grant Proposal for Herring
Approve the town of Wellfleet serve as a 10% match partner for a $2 million grant proposal to be submitted by Ducks Unlimited to the US FWS North America Wetland Conservation Act program for the
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the town of Wellfleet serve as a 10% match partner for a $2 million grant proposal to be submitted by Ducks Unlimited to the US FWS North America Wetland Conservation Act program for the Herring River Restoration Project, and that the Town's 10% match contribution be met by pledging $200,000 of a pending grant from the Commonwealth's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant Program or, if the MVP grant funds are not received, by pledging alternate match value totaling $200,000 that could be met by other non-federal grants and in-kind contributions toward the project from January 2019 through September 2025, and to authorize the signing of a Partner letter of support, by the Selectboard Chair
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the town of Wellfleet serve as a 10% match partner for a $2 million grant proposal to be submitted by Ducks Unlimited to the US FWS North America Wetland Conservation Act program for the Herring River Restoration Project, and that the Town's 10% match contribution be met by pledging $200,000 of a pending grant from the Commonwealth's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant Program or, if the MVP grant funds are not received, by pledging alternate match value totaling $200,000 that could be met by other non-federal grants and in-kind contributions toward the project from January 2019 through September 2025, and to authorize the signing of a Partner letter of support, by the Selectboard Chair Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
E. Remote Participation Policy ~ Selectboard Member Curley
Refer the remote participation policy as drafted to the Town Administrator to defer to Department Heads, public bodies of the town, and town counsel for comments and review, to be returned to the
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to refer the remote participation policy as drafted to the Town Administrator to defer to Department Heads, public bodies of the town, and town counsel for comments and review, to be returned to the Selectboard no later than July 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to refer the remote participation policy as drafted to the Town Administrator to defer to Department Heads, public bodies of the town, and town counsel for comments and review, to be returned to the Selectboard no later than July 27, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. May 17, 2021, ~ Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded
Approve the minutes as written
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded and it was voted to approve the minutes as written
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 Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded and it was voted to approve the minutes as written Roll Call Vote 4-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Reinhart)
B. May 18, 2021, ~ Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded;
Approve the minutes as written
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as written
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 Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as written Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Reinhart)
C. May 20, 2021, ~ Board Member Reinhart amended the minutes, her name was
Approve the minutes as amended
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; it was voted to approve the minutes as amended.
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 Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; it was voted to approve the minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Reinhart)
D. May 25, 2021, ~ Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded;
Approve the minutes as written
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as written.
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 Reinhart moved; Board Member seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as written. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Reinhart)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
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 adjourn the meeting..” (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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