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July 27, 2021
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Open Meeting Law Complaint ~ Jude Ahern ~ Received July 8 and 15, 2021 -
Acknowledge the receipt of the Open Meeting Law Complaints filed on July 8, 2021, and July 15, 2021, and to authorize town counsel to respond on the board's behalf
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to acknowledge the receipt of the Open Meeting Law Complaints filed on July 8, 2021, and July 15, 2021, and to authorize town counsel to respond on the board's behalf.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to acknowledge the receipt of the Open Meeting Law Complaints filed on July 8, 2021, and July 15, 2021, and to authorize town counsel to respond on the board's behalf. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
A. The Board discussed how the National Seashore has closed all their indoor
Require masking in all public buildings where social distancing cannot be maintained
Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to require masking in all public buildings where social distancing cannot be maintained.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to require masking in all public buildings where social distancing cannot be maintained. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Require all visitors entering public buildings must wear a mask
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to require all visitors entering public buildings must wear a mask.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to require all visitors entering public buildings must wear a mask. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Recommend businesses require masks when people are in the buildings
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to recommend businesses require masks when people are in the buildings.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to recommend businesses require masks when people are in the buildings. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
A. Cape Cod Water Protection Fund Management Board ~ Helen Miranda Wilson
Appoint Ryan Curley as the town's representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Fund Management Board for a term ending June 30, 2023
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to appoint Ryan Curley as the town's representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Fund Management Board for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart seconded; and it was voted to appoint Ryan Curley as the town's representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Fund Management Board for a term ending June 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
B. Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative ~ Helen Miranda Wilson
Appoint Ryan Curley to the Water Protection Collaborative for a term ending June 30, 2023
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Ryan Curley to the Water Protection Collaborative for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Ryan Curley to the Water Protection Collaborative for a term ending June 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
C. Delegate a liaison in regard to the rail trail extension project ~ Helen Miranda
Appoint Helen Miranda Wilson as a liaison regarding the rail trail extension
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to appoint Helen Miranda Wilson as a liaison regarding the rail trail extension.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to appoint Helen Miranda Wilson as a liaison regarding the rail trail extension..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Appoint Helen Miranda Wilson to be able communicate with the members that were previously communicated with regard to the rail trail extension project and the upcoming Bike & Walkways presentation
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Helen Miranda Wilson to be able communicate with the members that were previously communicated with regard to the rail trail extension project and the upcoming Bike & Walkways presentation.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfNo: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Helen Miranda Wilson to be able communicate with the members that were previously communicated with regard to the rail trail extension project and the upcoming Bike & Walkways presentation. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Reinhart voted No).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
A. Historical Society Stairs accepted as a gift ~ Michael DeVasto
Accept the donation of the set of stairs from the Historical Society as described in the Selectboard packet conditioned on an approved building permit
Board Member Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to accept the donation of the set of stairs from the Historical Society as described in the Selectboard packet conditioned on an approved building permit.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to accept the donation of the set of stairs from the Historical Society as described in the Selectboard packet conditioned on an approved building permit. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (second: Reinhart)
B. Wellfleet Drive-In - discussion of request by Wellfleet Drive-in for connection to
It was determined by the Selectboard that KP Law does not have co current conflict of interest in representing the towns of Eastham and Wellfleet in relation to water line extension from the town
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was determined by the Selectboard that KP Law does not have co current conflict of interest in representing the towns of Eastham and Wellfleet in relation to water line extension from the town of Eastham to the Wellfleet drive-in and to authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the board.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was determined by the Selectboard that KP Law does not have co current conflict of interest in representing the towns of Eastham and Wellfleet in relation to water line extension from the town of Eastham to the Wellfleet drive-in and to authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the board. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson voted No).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
E. Contract Renewal for Charles Sumner ~ Selectboard to approve extension
Approve the contract extension for Charles Sumner as printed for 90 days
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to approve the contract extension for Charles Sumner as printed for 90 days.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to approve the contract extension for Charles Sumner as printed for 90 days. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
G. CDBG Application for Cape & Islands to write a support letter ~ Jean Stanley
Approve the letter that was written and to be signed by the Board in support of The Cape & Islands Housing Rehab and Childcare
Board Member Reinhart Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter that was written and to be signed by the Board in support of The Cape & Islands Housing Rehab and Childcare.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter that was written and to be signed by the Board in support of The Cape & Islands Housing Rehab and Childcare. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wolf)
X. 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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