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July 13, 2021
20 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Continued Aquaculture grant extensions for Pat and Chelsea Winslow ~ Shellfish Constable,
Approve the grant extension of approximately .45 acres to grant 09-01 for Patrick and Chelsea Winslow
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the grant extension of approximately .45 acres to grant 09-01 for Patrick and Chelsea Winslow.
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 Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the grant extension of approximately .45 acres to grant 09-01 for Patrick and Chelsea Winslow..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Approve 2016 Grant Renewal for Michael DeVasto; grant numbers 855 and 85-5-B to correct
Approve 2016 grant renewal for Michael DeVasto grant numbers 855 & 855-B to correct the paperwork oversight in January of 2016
Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve 2016 grant renewal for Michael DeVasto grant numbers 855 & 855-B to correct the paperwork oversight in January of 2016.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve 2016 grant renewal for Michael DeVasto grant numbers 855 & 855-B to correct the paperwork oversight in January of 2016. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Wilson)
C. Transfer, pledge of license and pledge of inventory of the seasonal all alcohol license at 2586
Approve the transfer, pledge of license and pledge of inventory of the seasonal all alcohol license at 2586 State Highway, Route 6 from Patriot Spirits, Inc. dba Liquor N More, Michael J
Chair DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer, pledge of license and pledge of inventory of the seasonal all alcohol license at 2586 State Highway, Route 6 from Patriot Spirits, Inc. dba Liquor N More, Michael J. Patterson, manager, to Ekdanta Package Corporation, Manishaben Marfartia, manager.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer, pledge of license and pledge of inventory of the seasonal all alcohol license at 2586 State Highway, Route 6 from Patriot Spirits, Inc. dba Liquor N More, Michael J. Patterson, manager, to Ekdanta Package Corporation, Manishaben Marfartia, manager. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
A. Provincetown Community Compact ~ Great Pond ~ September 11, 2021; 7am-11am
Approve the use of Great Pond located on 500 Cahoon Hollow Road to Provincetown Community Compact on September 11, 2021, from 7am - 11am
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Great Pond located on 500 Cahoon Hollow Road to Provincetown Community Compact on September 11, 2021, from 7am - 11am.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Great Pond located on 500 Cahoon Hollow Road to Provincetown Community Compact on September 11, 2021, from 7am - 11am. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
B. Sprint Triathlon ~ Various locations ~ September 18, 2021; 5am - 11am
Approve the use of various locations throughout Wellfleet for the Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon as listed in the application to be held on September 18, 2021, from 5am to 11am with conditions as
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of various locations throughout Wellfleet for the Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon as listed in the application to be held on September 18, 2021, from 5am to 11am with conditions as listed on the application and in compliance with any Covid protocols in place at that time. To leave the various locations in the condition in which it was found, to the satisfaction of the DPW and the Wellfleet Health Agent, for a fee of $400.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of various locations throughout Wellfleet for the Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon as listed in the application to be held on September 18, 2021, from 5am to 11am with conditions as listed on the application and in compliance with any Covid protocols in place at that time. To leave the various locations in the condition in which it was found, to the satisfaction of the DPW and the Wellfleet Health Agent, for a fee of $400. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Wolf)
C. New England Endurance ~ Various locations ~ September 25, 2021; 5am - 1pm
Approve the use of various locations throughout Wellfleet as listed in the applicants' operations plans and as approved by the police and fire departments by the New England Endurance Events
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to approve the use of various locations throughout Wellfleet as listed in the applicants' operations plans and as approved by the police and fire departments by the New England Endurance Events Organization on September 25, 2021, from 5am to 1pm with a fee of $400; and in compliance with any conditions listed on the applications.
Yes: DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfNo: WilsonAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to approve the use of various locations throughout Wellfleet as listed in the applicants' operations plans and as approved by the police and fire departments by the New England Endurance Events Organization on September 25, 2021, from 5am to 1pm with a fee of $400; and in compliance with any conditions listed on the applications. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Curley abstained; Wilson voted no).” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
D. Lydia Vivante ~ Town Hall Driveway, 300 Main Street, Wellfleet; driveway by Abiyoyo ~
Approve the side driveway of town hall beside the store Abiyoyo to the AIM Thrift Shop for their annual art sale on Saturday August 7, 2021; from 8am to 10:30am and to waive the fee of $110
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the side driveway of town hall beside the store Abiyoyo to the AIM Thrift Shop for their annual art sale on Saturday August 7, 2021; from 8am to 10:30am and to waive the fee of $110.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the side driveway of town hall beside the store Abiyoyo to the AIM Thrift Shop for their annual art sale on Saturday August 7, 2021; from 8am to 10:30am and to waive the fee of $110. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. Reappointment of Sam Peper ~ Marina Advisory Committee
Reappoint Sam Peper to the Marina Advisory Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel
Chair DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Sam Peper to the Marina Advisory Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Sam Peper to the Marina Advisory Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
B. Appointing two new Seasonal Deputy Shellfish Constables ~ Shellfish Constable Nancy
Appoint the two new Seasonal Deputy Constables Jordan Halloran and Anna Meichenbaum to the town of Wellfleet Shellfish Department C
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint the two new Seasonal Deputy Constables Jordan Halloran and Anna Meichenbaum to the town of Wellfleet Shellfish Department C.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint the two new Seasonal Deputy Constables Jordan Halloran and Anna Meichenbaum to the town of Wellfleet Shellfish Department C..” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
C. Evelene Lakis ~ Application to the Historical Commission, Council on Aging, & Cultural
Appoint Evelene Lakis to the Historical Commission to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel, to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Board and Committee Members a
Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Evelene Lakis to the Historical Commission to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel, to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Board and Committee Members a three-year term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Evelene Lakis to the Historical Commission to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel, to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Board and Committee Members a three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
D. Barbara Carboni ~ Application for Rights of Public Access
Appoint Barbara Carboni to the Rights of Public Access Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel and to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Boards and
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Barbara Carboni to the Rights of Public Access Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel and to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Boards and Committees; for a term of two years ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Barbara Carboni to the Rights of Public Access Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel and to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Boards and Committees; for a term of two years ending June 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart)
E. John Grieb ~ Application for Open Space Committee
Appoint John Grieb to the Open Space Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel, to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Board and Committee Members
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Grieb to the Open Space Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel, to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Board and Committee Members. For a three-Year term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Grieb to the Open Space Committee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk Jennifer Congel, to read and follow all the towns rules and regulations for Board and Committee Members. For a three-Year term ending June 30, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart)
A. Discussion and possible vote on reopening plan ~ Hillary Greenberg-Lemos/Health Agent
Approve the municipal reopening plan with the last two sentences of section 9 removed
Chair DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the municipal reopening plan with the last two sentences of section 9 removed.
From the minutes
“Chair DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the municipal reopening plan with the last two sentences of section 9 removed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
C. Reorganization of the Selectboard ~ Selectboard
Michael DeVasto to be reappointed as chair of the Selectboard
Reinhart nominated Michael DeVasto to be reappointed as chair of the Selectboard
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Reinhart nominated Michael DeVasto to be reappointed as chair of the Selectboard; DeVasto seconded.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: DeVasto)
Vote on: Reorganization of the Selectboard ~ Selectboard
DeVasto nominated Ryan Curley; Wolf seconded.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfNo: Reinhart
From the minutes
“DeVasto nominated Ryan Curley; Wolf seconded. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Reinhart voted no).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
Appoint John Wolf to take the position as Clerk and the person who will be able to sign all the warrants and documents on behalf of the Selectboard
DeVasto moved; Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Wolf to take the position as Clerk and the person who will be able to sign all the warrants and documents on behalf of the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved; Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Wolf to take the position as Clerk and the person who will be able to sign all the warrants and documents on behalf of the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Michael DeVasto as Vice Chair
Curley nominated Michael DeVasto as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Curley nominated Michael DeVasto as Vice Chair; Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Michael DeVasto as Vice Chair. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Fire Department Aerial Ladder Approval ~ Chief Rich Pauley
Approve the purchase by the Wellfleet Fire Department of the 2005 Seagrave 75- foot aerial ladder truck from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the purchase by the Wellfleet Fire Department of the 2005 Seagrave 75- foot aerial ladder truck from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the purchase by the Wellfleet Fire Department of the 2005 Seagrave 75- foot aerial ladder truck from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
XI. Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 8, 2021
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of June 8, 2021.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of June 8, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wolf)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Reinhart moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
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 Wilson seconded; and it was voted to adjourn..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
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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