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September 14, 2021
26 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf
Absent: Janet Reinhart
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
V. Public Hearings
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-J and #85-J-A from James O'Connell to James O'Connell and James Mulpeter
Chair Curley Moved; Board Wilson Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-J and #85-J-A from James O'Connell to James O'Connell and James Mulpeter.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Wilson Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-J and #85-J-A from James O'Connell to James O'Connell and James Mulpeter. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #00- 01 and #00-01 extension from James O'Connell and Nancy O'Connell to James O'Connell, Nancy O'Connell, James Mulpeter
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #00- 01 and #00-01 extension from James O'Connell and Nancy O'Connell to James O'Connell, Nancy O'Connell, James Mulpeter.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #00- 01 and #00-01 extension from James O'Connell and Nancy O'Connell to James O'Connell, Nancy O'Connell, James Mulpeter. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-01 extension from Ralph Bassett, Rodney Avery and George Peirce III to Ralph Bassett and Rodney Avery
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-01 extension from Ralph Bassett, Rodney Avery and George Peirce III to Ralph Bassett and Rodney Avery.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-01 extension from Ralph Bassett, Rodney Avery and George Peirce III to Ralph Bassett and Rodney Avery. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Add the amendment into the rules and regulations
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to add the amendment into the rules and regulations.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to add the amendment into the rules and regulations. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
It was voted amend section 7.6.1 of the Shellfish regulations as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted amend section 7.6.1 of the Shellfish regulations as amended.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted amend section 7.6.1 of the Shellfish regulations as amended. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Approve the one-day beer and wine license for October 9, 2021 to Wellfleet SPAT
Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day beer and wine license for October 9, 2021 to Wellfleet SPAT.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day beer and wine license for October 9, 2021 to Wellfleet SPAT. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Continue the hearing on The Use of Town Property Fee Schedule
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to continue the hearing on The Use of Town Property Fee Schedule.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to continue the hearing on The Use of Town Property Fee Schedule. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Briefing Board on Some Modifications to our Meetings ~ Ryan Curley
Reconsider the previous motion
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the previous motion.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the previous motion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Amend the previous motion that the hearing on The Use of Town Property Fee Schedules will be continued until September 28, 2021, at 7PM
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to amend the previous motion that the hearing on The Use of Town Property Fee Schedules will be continued until September 28, 2021, at 7PM.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to amend the previous motion that the hearing on The Use of Town Property Fee Schedules will be continued until September 28, 2021, at 7PM. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Kat Williams ~ Bandstand at the Pier ~ September 26, 2021, ~ 4pm-6pm
Approve the use of bandstand at the pier to Kat Williams on September 26, 2021; from 4pm to 6pm Williams asked the Board if she could change the date
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of bandstand at the pier to Kat Williams on September 26, 2021; from 4pm to 6pm Williams asked the Board if she could change the date.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of bandstand at the pier to Kat Williams on September 26, 2021; from 4pm to 6pm Williams asked the Board if she could change the date..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Amend the date to October 10, 2021, from 4pm to 6pm
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to amend the date to October 10, 2021, from 4pm to 6pm.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to amend the date to October 10, 2021, from 4pm to 6pm. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Personnel Board~ Lori Rutter~ Term of 3 years to end June 30, 2024
Approve Lori Rutter to the Personnel Board with a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve Lori Rutter to the Personnel Board with a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024. The appointee shall be sworn in by the Town Clerk before acting as a member of the committee and shall comply with the town charter and all state and local requirements while serving the town.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve Lori Rutter to the Personnel Board with a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024. The appointee shall be sworn in by the Town Clerk before acting as a member of the committee and shall comply with the town charter and all state and local requirements while serving the town. Roll Call Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Curley)
B. Board of Health ~ Deb Freeman ~ Term of 3 years to end June 30, 2024
Appoint Deb Freeman to the Board of Health with a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Deb Freeman to the Board of Health with a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024. The appointee shall be sworn in by the Town Clerk before acting as a member of the committee and shall comply with the town charter and all state and local requirements while serving the town.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Deb Freeman to the Board of Health with a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024. The appointee shall be sworn in by the Town Clerk before acting as a member of the committee and shall comply with the town charter and all state and local requirements while serving the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
C. Wellfleet Cultural Council Committee Size~ Ryan Curley~ Chair of the
Reduce the size of the Wellfleet Cultural Council from 15 members to 13 members
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to reduce the size of the Wellfleet Cultural Council from 15 members to 13 members.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to reduce the size of the Wellfleet Cultural Council from 15 members to 13 members. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. Cultural Council ~ Kevin McMahon~ Term of 3 years to end June 30, 2024
Appoint Kevin McMahon to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Kevin McMahon to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024. The appointee shall be sworn in by the Town Clerk before acting as a member of the committee and shall comply with the town charter and all state and local requirements while serving the town.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Kevin McMahon to the Wellfleet Cultural Council for a term of 3 years ending June 30, 2024. The appointee shall be sworn in by the Town Clerk before acting as a member of the committee and shall comply with the town charter and all state and local requirements while serving the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
E. TA Search Committee Charge ~ Ryan Curley ~ Chair of the Selectboard
Approve the Town Administrator Search Committee Charge as amended/
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Town Administrator Search Committee Charge as amended/
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Town Administrator Search Committee Charge as amended/ Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Authorize the posting of a public notice in the Provincetown Independent; The Cape Codder and the Cape Cod Times newspapers advertising for Committee Members for the 2021 Town Administrator Search
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the posting of a public notice in the Provincetown Independent; The Cape Codder and the Cape Cod Times newspapers advertising for Committee Members for the 2021 Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the posting of a public notice in the Provincetown Independent; The Cape Codder and the Cape Cod Times newspapers advertising for Committee Members for the 2021 Town Administrator Search Committee. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Vote to remain a one precinct town for election purposes. ~ Jennifer Congel,
Approve the town of Wellfleet remain a one precinct Town for all election purposes pursuant to MGL chapter 54 Section 6
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the town of Wellfleet remain a one precinct Town for all election purposes pursuant to MGL chapter 54 Section 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the town of Wellfleet remain a one precinct Town for all election purposes pursuant to MGL chapter 54 Section 6. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. High Toss Rd ~ Carole Ridley & Katie Klein
Adopt and execute the order of taking and to approve and execute the plans as included in the Selectboard packet, to authorize town counsel to file the order of taking and Mylar Plans with the
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; it was voted to Adopt and execute the order of taking and to approve and execute the plans as included in the Selectboard packet, to authorize town counsel to file the order of taking and Mylar Plans with the Registry of Deeds.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; it was voted to Adopt and execute the order of taking and to approve and execute the plans as included in the Selectboard packet, to authorize town counsel to file the order of taking and Mylar Plans with the Registry of Deeds. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
C. Harbor Dredging Contract Award ~ Harbormaster ~ Will Sullivan
Award the Wellfleet Harbor Area One Dredging Project to Burnham Associates Inc
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to award the Wellfleet Harbor Area One Dredging Project to Burnham Associates Inc.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to award the Wellfleet Harbor Area One Dredging Project to Burnham Associates Inc. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. Remote Participation Policy ~ Selectboard Chair~ Ryan Curley
Amend the sentence "Not being remotely recorded on any device unless authorized by the chair."
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to amend the sentence "Not being remotely recorded on any device unless authorized by the chair."
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to amend the sentence "Not being remotely recorded on any device unless authorized by the chair." Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Adopt the remote participation policy as drafted and amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the remote participation policy as drafted and amended.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the remote participation policy as drafted and amended. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Town Media Policy~ Selectboard Chair~ Ryan Curley
Adopt the town media policy as amended at the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the town media policy as amended at the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the town media policy as amended at the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
F. Proclaim the month of September as Suicide awareness
Proclaim the month of September in the town of Wellfleet as suicide awareness month, to issue the proclamation as printed in the Selectboard Packet
Chair Ryan Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to proclaim the month of September in the town of Wellfleet as suicide awareness month, to issue the proclamation as printed in the Selectboard Packet.
From the minutes
“Chair Ryan Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to proclaim the month of September in the town of Wellfleet as suicide awareness month, to issue the proclamation as printed in the Selectboard Packet. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. August 10. 2021
Approve the minutes from August 10, 2021
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes from August 10, 2021.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes from August 10, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Adjourn
Chair Curley Moved; Board member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, 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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