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September 28, 2021
17 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
- Ryan Curley stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. Discussion and vote on potential of opening up specific areas of Chipman's
Approve the opening of the outer bars of Chipman's Cove adjacent to dredging area 1 as clarified by the shellfish department on September 30, 2021, as allowed under 6.4.1, commercial harvesting
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the opening of the outer bars of Chipman's Cove adjacent to dredging area 1 as clarified by the shellfish department on September 30, 2021, as allowed under 6.4.1, commercial harvesting only in order to mitigate potential silting over and mortality of shellfish resources due to dredging related impacts.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the opening of the outer bars of Chipman's Cove adjacent to dredging area 1 as clarified by the shellfish department on September 30, 2021, as allowed under 6.4.1, commercial harvesting only in order to mitigate potential silting over and mortality of shellfish resources due to dredging related impacts. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Wolf)
B. Use of Town Property Fee Schedule ~ Selectboard Chair Ryan Curley
Amend the proposed fee schedule to state after each proposed fee that all fees may be adjusted by the Selectboard as appropriate on a case-by-case basis
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to amend the proposed fee schedule to state after each proposed fee that all fees may be adjusted by the Selectboard as appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to amend the proposed fee schedule to state after each proposed fee that all fees may be adjusted by the Selectboard as appropriate on a case-by-case basis. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Approve the Use of Town Property Fee Schedule as printed in the Selectboard Packet and then amended
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Use of Town Property Fee Schedule as printed in the Selectboard Packet and then amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Use of Town Property Fee Schedule as printed in the Selectboard Packet and then amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
B. Missing Voices, LLC. ~ Kory Banning ~ Town Pier ~ Time to be Determined ~
Approve the use of the town pier on October 19, 2021; for a fee of $300
Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the town pier on October 19, 2021; for a fee of $300.
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 Wolf Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the town pier on October 19, 2021; for a fee of $300. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
A. Natural Resources Advisory Board ~ John Riel
Approve the Natural Resources Advisory Board dated August 21, 2021, and as presented by the Chair of the Board John Riel
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Natural Resources Advisory Board dated August 21, 2021, and as presented by the Chair of the Board John Riel.
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 Reinhart Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Natural Resources Advisory Board dated August 21, 2021, and as presented by the Chair of the Board John Riel. Roll Call Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
Insert and recommend the Article for the Wellfleet Harbor Flora and Fauna Survey as recommended by the Natural Resources Advisory Board into the 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Article for the Wellfleet Harbor Flora and Fauna Survey as recommended by the Natural Resources Advisory Board into the 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Article for the Wellfleet Harbor Flora and Fauna Survey as recommended by the Natural Resources Advisory Board into the 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. COA Advisory Committee Amended Charge ~ Selectboard Chair Ryan Curley
Amend the Council on Aging Advisory Board's Charge as printed in the packet
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to amend the Council on Aging Advisory Board's Charge as printed in the packet.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to amend the Council on Aging Advisory Board's Charge as printed in the packet. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
C. Seashore Advisory Council Letter ~ Lili Ann Green
Approve the letter and send it to Senators and State representatives as listed in the packet and signed by the entire Selectboard
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter and send it to Senators and State representatives as listed in the packet and signed by the entire Selectboard.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter and send it to Senators and State representatives as listed in the packet and signed by the entire Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. Special Town Meeting, Date Time & Location ~ Chair Curley spoke to the
That the Town of Wellfleet hold a special town meeting on December 4, 2021, at 10am to be held at the Nauset Regional High School Gymnasium in Eastham Massachusetts
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted that the Town of Wellfleet hold a special town meeting on December 4, 2021, at 10am to be held at the Nauset Regional High School Gymnasium in Eastham Massachusetts.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted that the Town of Wellfleet hold a special town meeting on December 4, 2021, at 10am to be held at the Nauset Regional High School Gymnasium in Eastham Massachusetts. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
B. Town Administrator Search Consultant, RFP or Alternatives ~ Selectboard
For the town to issue an RFP as printed in the packet
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted for the town to issue an RFP as printed in the packet.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted for the town to issue an RFP as printed in the packet. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
C. SLFRP /CARES Reimbursement Disbursement ~ Selectboard Chair Ryan
Dedicate all SLFRP/CARES monies as allowed not used by administration to be given to affordable housing and affordable housing assistance
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to dedicate all SLFRP/CARES monies as allowed not used by administration to be given to affordable housing and affordable housing assistance.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to dedicate all SLFRP/CARES monies as allowed not used by administration to be given to affordable housing and affordable housing assistance. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. East Commercial Street and Main Street Speed Limit Petition ~ Bradley
Have the selectboard prepare on the advice of town counsel a warrant article for special town meeting to see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws Chapter 90 Section 17c
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to have the selectboard prepare on the advice of town counsel a warrant article for special town meeting to see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws Chapter 90 Section 17c relative to the establishment of a 25mph speed limit municipal ways and thickly settled their business districts within the town. Chief Pauley questioned if the police chief was consulted about this change because this will need additional staff to enforce. Chief Hurley spoke to the board stating that his Lieutenant spoke with the DPW director and there weren't issues with this but he agreed with the fire Chief staff will be needed.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to have the selectboard prepare on the advice of town counsel a warrant article for special town meeting to see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws Chapter 90 Section 17c relative to the establishment of a 25mph speed limit municipal ways and thickly settled their business districts within the town. Chief Pauley questioned if the police chief was consulted about this change because this will need additional staff to enforce. Chief Hurley spoke to the board stating that his Lieutenant spoke with the DPW director and there weren't issues with this but he agreed with the fire Chief staff will be needed. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
E. Dredging Clerk of the Works ~ Interim Town Administrator Charles Sumner
Appoint Chris Allgier as Dredging Clerk of the Works
Chair Ryan Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Chris Allgier as Dredging Clerk of the Works.
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
“Chair Ryan Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Chris Allgier as Dredging Clerk of the Works. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
F. Accept the Provisions of at 940 CMR 29.10 ~ Selectboard Chair Ryan Curley
Accept the provisions of 940CMR CMR 29.10
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to accept the provisions of 940CMR CMR 29.10
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to accept the provisions of 940CMR CMR 29.10 Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Amend the letter to state that the Wellfleet Selectboard is seeking a waiver within the project area that the shoulder be the minimum allowed and that a share the road for bicycle accommodations
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to amend the letter to state that the Wellfleet Selectboard is seeking a waiver within the project area that the shoulder be the minimum allowed and that a share the road for bicycle accommodations be put into place for the 5-foot design.
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Ryan Curley stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to amend the letter to state that the Wellfleet Selectboard is seeking a waiver within the project area that the shoulder be the minimum allowed and that a share the road for bicycle accommodations be put into place for the 5-foot design. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
B. September 14, 2021, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto
Accept the minutes as printed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to accept the minutes as printed.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to accept the minutes as printed. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
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
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
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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