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August 27, 2021
25 recorded votes, 19 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
A. Cares Act Reimbursements ~ Chief Hurley
Direct town administration to post all meetings and hearings on the bulletin board outside of town hall as a posting location for public notices
Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to direct town administration to post all meetings and hearings on the bulletin board outside of town hall as a posting location for public notices.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to direct town administration to post all meetings and hearings on the bulletin board outside of town hall as a posting location for public notices. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Wellfleet SPAT ~ Various Locations ~ 1pm - 6pm October 3, 2021
Approve the use of various locations in Wellfleet to SPAT from 1pm-6pm on October 3, 2021, and Mayo Beach and Powers Landing on October 10, 2021, from 8:30am to 9:30am for a fee of $110
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of various locations in Wellfleet to SPAT from 1pm-6pm on October 3, 2021, and Mayo Beach and Powers Landing on October 10, 2021, from 8:30am to 9:30am for a fee of $110.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of various locations in Wellfleet to SPAT from 1pm-6pm on October 3, 2021, and Mayo Beach and Powers Landing on October 10, 2021, from 8:30am to 9:30am for a fee of $110. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Paddle Cape Cod ~ Benten Niggel ~ Various Landings; 8am-8pm through the
Approve Benton Niggel of Paddle Cape Cod to use various town landings in Wellfleet from 8:00am to 8:00pm, for the duration of 2021, for a fee of $385, as conditioned by departments, with the town
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve Benton Niggel of Paddle Cape Cod to use various town landings in Wellfleet from 8:00am to 8:00pm, for the duration of 2021, for a fee of $385, as conditioned by departments, with the town named as an additional insured party.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve Benton Niggel of Paddle Cape Cod to use various town landings in Wellfleet from 8:00am to 8:00pm, for the duration of 2021, for a fee of $385, as conditioned by departments, with the town named as an additional insured party. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
C. Conservation Trust ~ Dennis O'Connell ~ Long Pond Lot; 8:30am - 12:00pm ~
Approve Dennis O'Connell the use of Long Pond Lot from 8:30am - 12:00pm on September 11, 2021, and to waive the fee
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Dennis O'Connell the use of Long Pond Lot from 8:30am - 12:00pm on September 11, 2021, and to waive the fee.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Dennis O'Connell the use of Long Pond Lot from 8:30am - 12:00pm on September 11, 2021, and to waive the fee. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
D. Della Spring ~ Tuesdays & Thursdays; 8:30am - 9:45am Mayo Beach; June 27,
Approve the use of Mayo Beach to Della Spring from June 27, 2022, through September 1, 2022, from 8:30am - 9:45am on Tuesdays and Thursday's
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach to Della Spring from June 27, 2022, through September 1, 2022, from 8:30am - 9:45am on Tuesdays and Thursday's. For a fee of $200 and reserve the right to the director of Community Services to change the location based on circumstances of 2022.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach to Della Spring from June 27, 2022, through September 1, 2022, from 8:30am - 9:45am on Tuesdays and Thursday's. For a fee of $200 and reserve the right to the director of Community Services to change the location based on circumstances of 2022. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
E. Macs at the pier
Authorize the town administrator to work with town counsel and Mac Hay on structuring a license agreement and conditions for the property at Mayo Beach
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to work with town counsel and Mac Hay on structuring a license agreement and conditions for the property at Mayo Beach.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to work with town counsel and Mac Hay on structuring a license agreement and conditions for the property at Mayo Beach. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
A. Milton Gatch ~ Historical Commission~ Term of 3 years, ending 2024
Appoint Milton Gatch to the Historical Commission for a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024, and to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all the rules and regulations of being on a town
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Milton Gatch to the Historical Commission for a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024, and to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all the rules and regulations of being on a town committee and board.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Milton Gatch to the Historical Commission for a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024, and to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all the rules and regulations of being on a town committee and board. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Edward Kane & William Barrio ~ Marina Advisory Committee ~ Term of 2
Appoint William Barrio as a regular member of the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of two years, ending June 30, 2023, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations to
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint William Barrio as a regular member of the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of two years, ending June 30, 2023, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations to be on a town committee and board.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to appoint William Barrio as a regular member of the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of two years, ending June 30, 2023, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations to be on a town committee and board. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart Abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto)
Appoint Edward Kane as an alternate Member of the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of two years, ending June 30, 2023, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Edward Kane as an alternate Member of the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of two years, ending June 30, 2023, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of being on a town committee or board.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Edward Kane as an alternate Member of the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of two years, ending June 30, 2023, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of being on a town committee or board. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Martin Murphy ~ Conservation Commission for a term of 3 years ending 2024;
Appoint Martin Murphy to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024; to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of being on a town board
Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Martin Murphy to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024; to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of being on a town board or committee. website**
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Martin Murphy to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024; to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of being on a town board or committee. website** Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
D. Olivia Kraus ~ Recycling Committee for a term of three years, ending 2024
Appoint Olivia Kraus to the recycling Committee for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024, to be sworn in by the town clerk, and to read all the rules and regulations of being on a town board
Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Olivia Kraus to the recycling Committee for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024, to be sworn in by the town clerk, and to read all the rules and regulations of being on a town board or committee.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Olivia Kraus to the recycling Committee for a term of three years ending June 30, 2024, to be sworn in by the town clerk, and to read all the rules and regulations of being on a town board or committee. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
E. Open Space Committee Article for 2021 Special Town Meeting
Refer the open space committee article to the town administrator as required in the policy of disposition of town own land for public comment and then to be referred to the Planning Board to be
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the open space committee article to the town administrator as required in the policy of disposition of town own land for public comment and then to be referred to the Planning Board to be placed on either the Special Town Meeting or the Annual Town meeting.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the open space committee article to the town administrator as required in the policy of disposition of town own land for public comment and then to be referred to the Planning Board to be placed on either the Special Town Meeting or the Annual Town meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. CORI Policy ~ Charlie Sumner
Adopt the CORI policy as presented by the town administrator
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the CORI policy as presented by the town administrator.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the CORI policy as presented by the town administrator. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Letter to Senator Markey ~ Drafted by Carole Ridley
Approve the letter as drafted by Carole Ridley to send to the honorable Senator Markey
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter as drafted by Carole Ridley to send to the honorable Senator Markey.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter as drafted by Carole Ridley to send to the honorable Senator Markey. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
D. Route 6 and Main Street Project
Support the proposed roadway design for Rt 6 as presented by Stantec
Chair Curley Moved to support the proposed roadway design for Rt 6 as presented by Stantec. Member
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved to support the proposed roadway design for Rt 6 as presented by Stantec. Member Wolf seconded. Member Wilson wanted to make sure that they were voting only on the lanes where the cars are going and not everything else. This was confirmed. Vice-Chair DeVasto checked to make sure it was limited to just what was on the screen. This was confirmed. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Support the Main St roadway design for Rt 6 as presented by Stantec
Chair Curley Moved to support the Main St roadway design for Rt 6 as presented by Stantec.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved to support the Main St roadway design for Rt 6 as presented by Stantec. Reinhart seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
That the Selectboard not support option one
DeVasto moved that the Selectboard not support option one.
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved that the Selectboard not support option one. Wilson Seconded Roll Call Vote 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Chair Curley Moved that the Selectboard not support option one.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved that the Selectboard not support option one. Wilson Seconded Roll Call Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Pursue an exemption for a three-foot shoulder/sharrow in the place of five-foot bike lanes on Main St
Chair Curley moved to pursue an exemption for a three-foot shoulder/sharrow in the place of five-foot bike lanes on Main St.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved to pursue an exemption for a three-foot shoulder/sharrow in the place of five-foot bike lanes on Main St. Wilson Seconded. Roll Call Vote Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Support the Main Street intersection design for vehicular traffic
Chair Curley Moved to support the Main Street intersection design for vehicular traffic. Member
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: WilsonThe minutes give the count as "4-0" and name Helen Miranda Wilson as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved to support the Main Street intersection design for vehicular traffic. Member Wolf Seconded. Roll Call Vote 4-0 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Support the Cahoon Hollow intersection as presented
Wolf moved to support the Cahoon Hollow intersection as presented.
The minutes give the count (2-1) and name Michael DeVasto as abstained and Ryan Curley as abstained, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Wolf moved to support the Cahoon Hollow intersection as presented. Reinhart Seconded Roll Call Vote 2-1 (DeVasto & Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Wolf, second: Reinhart)
Rescind the previous motion and that the Board take no action and request more clarity on the layout for PJ's
Vice-Chair DeVasto moved to rescind the previous motion and that the Board take no action and request more clarity on the layout for PJ's.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: ReinhartThe minutes give the count as "4-0" and name Janet Reinhart as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair DeVasto moved to rescind the previous motion and that the Board take no action and request more clarity on the layout for PJ's. Curley Seconded Roll Call Vote 4-0 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Refer the stormwater run-off back to Stantec to work with Scott Horsley and the Clean Water Committee to come up with the best solution for nitrogen reduction and the environmental sensitivity to
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to refer the stormwater run-off back to Stantec to work with Scott Horsley and the Clean Water Committee to come up with the best solution for nitrogen reduction and the environmental sensitivity to the wetland.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to refer the stormwater run-off back to Stantec to work with Scott Horsley and the Clean Water Committee to come up with the best solution for nitrogen reduction and the environmental sensitivity to the wetland. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart Abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Refer the culvert and tide gate connecting Hawe's pond to Duck Creek for comment from the Conservation Commission
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the culvert and tide gate connecting Hawe's pond to Duck Creek for comment from the Conservation Commission.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the culvert and tide gate connecting Hawe's pond to Duck Creek for comment from the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Reinhart abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
X. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson and John Wolf). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
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