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June 22, 2021
24 recorded votes, 12 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:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. Aquaculture Grant Extension for Shea Murphy- Shellfish Constable, Nancy
Approve grant extension 01-2 extension B, and extensions 2007 B & C with an area of approximately 1.8 acres for Shea Murphy
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was not voted to approve grant extension 01-2 extension B, and extensions 2007 B & C with an area of approximately 1.8 acres for Shea Murphy. Wilson stated again her preference for a plan before any further development of the HDYLTA parcel. . Civetta explained there is already a 01-2 extension, so it needed to be renamed.
The minutes give the count (2-1-1) and name Helen Miranda Wilson as no, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was not voted to approve grant extension 01-2 extension B, and extensions 2007 B & C with an area of approximately 1.8 acres for Shea Murphy. Wilson stated again her preference for a plan before any further development of the HDYLTA parcel. . Civetta explained there is already a 01-2 extension, so it needed to be renamed. Roll Call Vote: 2-1-1 (Wilson voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Extend the hearing to a future date
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to extend the hearing to a future date.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to extend the hearing to a future date. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
B. Aquaculture Grant Extension for Pat and Chelsea Winslow ~ Shellfish
Reconsider the extensions applied for by Shea Murphy
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the extensions applied for by Shea Murphy.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the extensions applied for by Shea Murphy. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carlson)
A. Murphy spoke to his extension, and he plans to use it. The Board continued to
Approve the grant extension 01-2B and 2007 B & C with an area of approximately 1.8 acres
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the grant extension 01-2B and 2007 B & C with an area of approximately 1.8 acres.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, ReinhartNo: WilsonMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the grant extension 01-2B and 2007 B & C with an area of approximately 1.8 acres. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Wilson voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Reconsider the extension of the public hearing for Shea Murphy
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the extension of the public hearing for Shea Murphy.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the extension of the public hearing for Shea Murphy. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it
Approve an approximate .45-acre grant extension to grant numbers 9-01 for Pat and Chelsea Winslow
Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was not voted to approve an approximate .45-acre grant extension to grant numbers 9-01 for Pat and Chelsea Winslow.
Yes: Carlson, ReinhartNo: Curley, WilsonMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was not voted to approve an approximate .45-acre grant extension to grant numbers 9-01 for Pat and Chelsea Winslow. Roll Call Vote: 2-2 (Wilson and Curley voted no).” (Motion: Carlson, second: Reinhart)
Extend the hearing
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded, and to extend the hearing to a future date. The Board continued to discuss this extension and the layout of it. Civetta explained that she isn't comfortable making decisions on the fly. Civetta stated that she wants to just have fairness. Curley stated he has sailed in and out of that area for many years and he feels it is to far out. Roll Call Vote to extend the hearing
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wilson seconded, and to extend the hearing to a future date. The Board continued to discuss this extension and the layout of it. Civetta explained that she isn't comfortable making decisions on the fly. Civetta stated that she wants to just have fairness. Curley stated he has sailed in and out of that area for many years and he feels it is to far out. Roll Call Vote to extend the hearing : 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Approve the addition of a domicile exception to the Shellfishing Regulations ~
Amend section 2 shellfishing policy for the town of Wellfleet and ** approve the addition of 6.1.2 domicile requirement and exception and 7.8.2 domicile requirement and exception in the town of
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to amend section 2 shellfishing policy for the town of Wellfleet and ** approve the addition of 6.1.2 domicile requirement and exception and 7.8.2 domicile requirement and exception in the town of Wellfleet's shellfishing policy and regulations as presented by the shellfish constable on behalf of the Shellfish Advisory Board.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to amend section 2 shellfishing policy for the town of Wellfleet and ** approve the addition of 6.1.2 domicile requirement and exception and 7.8.2 domicile requirement and exception in the town of Wellfleet's shellfishing policy and regulations as presented by the shellfish constable on behalf of the Shellfish Advisory Board. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
A. Weekday & Sunday Entertainment ~ Lobster & Chowder House ~ Hours will be
Approve the weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for the Lobster and Chowder House from the hours of 1:00pm to 10:00pm located at route 6 Wellfleet, MA with a copy of the noise bylaw be
Board Member moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for the Lobster and Chowder House from the hours of 1:00pm to 10:00pm located at route 6 Wellfleet, MA with a copy of the noise bylaw be accompanied with the application.
From the minutes
“Board Member moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for the Lobster and Chowder House from the hours of 1:00pm to 10:00pm located at route 6 Wellfleet, MA with a copy of the noise bylaw be accompanied with the application. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (second: Carlson)
A. Sacred Surf School ~ White Crest Beach ~ Zach Pawa, June -Labor Day
Approve the use of White Crest Beach to Zach Pawa for the Sacred Surf School from June 22, 2021 to Labor Day 2021 for a fee of $385
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of White Crest Beach to Zach Pawa for the Sacred Surf School from June 22, 2021 to Labor Day 2021 for a fee of $385.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of White Crest Beach to Zach Pawa for the Sacred Surf School from June 22, 2021 to Labor Day 2021 for a fee of $385..” (Motion: Curley, second: Carlson)
B. Chamber of Commerce ~ 4th of July Parade Route ~ September 6, 2021
Approve the use of The fourth of July Wellfleet parade route and the town marina parking lot on September 24, 2021, from 8am to 11am to the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of The fourth of July Wellfleet parade route and the town marina parking lot on September 24, 2021, from 8am to 11am to the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of The fourth of July Wellfleet parade route and the town marina parking lot on September 24, 2021, from 8am to 11am to the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
A. Reappointment of the Shellfish Constable, Nancy Civetta; for another three-year
Reappoint Constable Nancy Civetta for another three-year term ending August 9, 2024
Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Constable Nancy Civetta for another three-year term ending August 9, 2024.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Constable Nancy Civetta for another three-year term ending August 9, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
B. Reappointments of various committee members ~ Principal Clerk
Reappoint the town of Wellfleet Boards and Committee Members as listed in the Selectboard Packet dated June 22, 2021, once reappointed the Board and Committee Members must make and appointment
Board Member Reinhart moved to reappoint the town of Wellfleet Boards and Committee Members as listed in the Selectboard Packet dated June 22, 2021, once reappointed the Board and Committee Members must make and appointment with the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel to be sworn in.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved to reappoint the town of Wellfleet Boards and Committee Members as listed in the Selectboard Packet dated June 22, 2021, once reappointed the Board and Committee Members must make and appointment with the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel to be sworn in. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart)
C. Reappointments of Election Workers ~ Town Clerk
Reappoint Peter Cook as Warden, Roberta Ward as Deputy Warden and Martha Dilts as clerk for the elections
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Peter Cook as Warden, Roberta Ward as Deputy Warden and Martha Dilts as clerk for the elections.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Peter Cook as Warden, Roberta Ward as Deputy Warden and Martha Dilts as clerk for the elections. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
A. Fidelity Gift Documents ~ Miriam Spencer, Town Treasurer
Approve Michael DeVasto to execute any and all documents related to the gifted Fidelity Account
Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve Michael DeVasto to execute any and all documents related to the gifted Fidelity Account.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carlson moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve Michael DeVasto to execute any and all documents related to the gifted Fidelity Account. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Curley)
C. Discussion on changing the meeting time from 6pm to 7pm ~ Chair DeVasto.
Move the regular meeting time from 6pm to 7pm
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to move the regular meeting time from 6pm to 7pm.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to move the regular meeting time from 6pm to 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
E. Amend Food Truck Permit ~ Tanya Felix.
Amend the food truck permit for Tanya Felix with the following conditions: the food truck must remain in the dedicated overnight parking ** space purchased from the marina; To only be moved at the
Board Member Wilson moved; Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to amend the food truck permit for Tanya Felix with the following conditions: the food truck must remain in the dedicated overnight parking ** space purchased from the marina; To only be moved at the discretion of the harbormaster or in the event that there is a risk to public health, safety, and or equipment. Further, we suspend the requirement in the food truck regulations section titled "Operating Requirements for Mobile Food Vendors, Section 1" which requires food trucks to be removed from the licenses area each day and not be allowed to remain overnight.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Chair DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to amend the food truck permit for Tanya Felix with the following conditions: the food truck must remain in the dedicated overnight parking ** space purchased from the marina; To only be moved at the discretion of the harbormaster or in the event that there is a risk to public health, safety, and or equipment. Further, we suspend the requirement in the food truck regulations section titled "Operating Requirements for Mobile Food Vendors, Section 1" which requires food trucks to be removed from the licenses area each day and not be allowed to remain overnight. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
F. Add Provincetown Independent as a Newspaper of Record ~ Board Member
Add the Provincetown Independent as a newspaper of record
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to add the Provincetown Independent as a newspaper of record.
Yes: Carlson, Curley, DeVasto, WilsonAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to add the Provincetown Independent as a newspaper of record. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
G. 925 Chequessett Neck Road Easement ~ Administrator Sumner/ KP Law
Sign the 925 Chequessett Neck Road Easement as presented by the Town Administrator
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to sign the 925 Chequessett Neck Road Easement as presented by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to sign the 925 Chequessett Neck Road Easement as presented by the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
H. Refer Wellfleet Town AV Channel Policy ~ Board Member Curley
Refer the Wellfleet's Town Media AV Policy as drafted to the Town Administrator to distribute to Department Heads, Public Bodies of the town, and Town Counsel for comment and review as required
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to refer the Wellfleet's Town Media AV Policy as drafted to the Town Administrator to distribute to Department Heads, Public Bodies of the town, and Town Counsel for comment and review as required under the Policy on Policies to be returned to the selectboard no later than August 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Carlson seconded; and it was voted to refer the Wellfleet's Town Media AV Policy as drafted to the Town Administrator to distribute to Department Heads, Public Bodies of the town, and Town Counsel for comment and review as required under the Policy on Policies to be returned to the selectboard no later than August 30, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carlson)
I. Vote to reconsider, amend, and vote on some Town Meeting Warrant Articles. ~
Recommend the town administrator's proposal on article 1 on the FY 2022 Operating Budget
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the town administrator's proposal on article 1 on the FY 2022 Operating Budget.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend the town administrator's proposal on article 1 on the FY 2022 Operating Budget. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Recommend Article 2 Budget Transfers in the amount of $292,642,000
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 2 Budget Transfers in the amount of $292,642,000.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 2 Budget Transfers in the amount of $292,642,000. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Approve the Town Administrator's Capital and Debt Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets with proposed amendments
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Town Administrator's Capital and Debt Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets with proposed amendments.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the Town Administrator's Capital and Debt Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets with proposed amendments. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
XIII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Wilson moved; Curley Seconded; and it was voted
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved; Curley Seconded; and it was voted.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
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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