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October 12, 2021
11 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
V. Public Hearings
Refer the issue of licensed area boundaries issues to the Shellfish Advisory Board for their recommendations and two or three options and potential costs to be returned to the Selectboard by
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the issue of licensed area boundaries issues to the Shellfish Advisory Board for their recommendations and two or three options and potential costs to be returned to the Selectboard by January 15, 2022. Chair Curley Amended the Motion to be February 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the issue of licensed area boundaries issues to the Shellfish Advisory Board for their recommendations and two or three options and potential costs to be returned to the Selectboard by January 15, 2022. Chair Curley Amended the Motion to be February 1, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Set the 2021 Special Town Meeting quorum at 100 residents as allowed under Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 section 7 as amended under section 8 chapter 20 of the acts of 2021
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to set the 2021 Special Town Meeting quorum at 100 residents as allowed under Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 section 7 as amended under section 8 chapter 20 of the acts of 2021.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to set the 2021 Special Town Meeting quorum at 100 residents as allowed under Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 section 7 as amended under section 8 chapter 20 of the acts of 2021. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
VIII. Board/Committee Appointments and Updates
Postpone this application
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; it was voted to postpone this application.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; it was voted to postpone this application. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
IX. Business
Direct the Marina Advisory Committee to work with Harbormaster to develop a comprehensive Marina Plan to be submitted to the Selectboard by October 1, 2022, said plan shall include a brief history
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to direct the Marina Advisory Committee to work with Harbormaster to develop a comprehensive Marina Plan to be submitted to the Selectboard by October 1, 2022, said plan shall include a brief history of the marina and its historic and current uses an assessment of the current conditions of the marina and its infrastructure as well as a scoping and a strategic plan with recommendations and potential action items.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to direct the Marina Advisory Committee to work with Harbormaster to develop a comprehensive Marina Plan to be submitted to the Selectboard by October 1, 2022, said plan shall include a brief history of the marina and its historic and current uses an assessment of the current conditions of the marina and its infrastructure as well as a scoping and a strategic plan with recommendations and potential action items. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Refer the policy designating receipts from the short-term rental tax for housing for comment from administration, department heads, and town committees and review as stipulate in the policy on
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to refer the policy designating receipts from the short-term rental tax for housing for comment from administration, department heads, and town committees and review as stipulate in the policy on policies to be returned to the Selectboard by November 30, 2021.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to refer the policy designating receipts from the short-term rental tax for housing for comment from administration, department heads, and town committees and review as stipulate in the policy on policies to be returned to the Selectboard by November 30, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wilson abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
It was voted the Wellfleet Selectboard support the alternative presented by Stantec that includes a two-foot shoulder for the entirety of the natural scope of work on Main Street
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted the Wellfleet Selectboard support the alternative presented by Stantec that includes a two-foot shoulder for the entirety of the natural scope of work on Main Street.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, ReinhartNo: Wilson, Wolf
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted the Wellfleet Selectboard support the alternative presented by Stantec that includes a two-foot shoulder for the entirety of the natural scope of work on Main Street. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Wilson and Wolf voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Direct that the Selectboard be copied on any communications regarding wastewater planning within the Town of Wellfleet to the EPA, the Mass DEP, the Cape Cod Commission, or other outside agencies
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to direct that the Selectboard be copied on any communications regarding wastewater planning within the Town of Wellfleet to the EPA, the Mass DEP, the Cape Cod Commission, or other outside agencies by all those employed by the Town of Wellfleet directly or as consultants or who serve on the Clean Water Advisory Committee.
Yes: Curley, Wilson, WolfNo: DeVasto, Reinhart
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to direct that the Selectboard be copied on any communications regarding wastewater planning within the Town of Wellfleet to the EPA, the Mass DEP, the Cape Cod Commission, or other outside agencies by all those employed by the Town of Wellfleet directly or as consultants or who serve on the Clean Water Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Reinhart and DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Wolf)
Approve the use of up to $10,000 of the shellfish revolving fund
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; it was voted to approve the use of up to $10,000 of the shellfish revolving fund.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; it was voted to approve the use of up to $10,000 of the shellfish revolving fund. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Appoint Charlie Sumner to the Town Administrator Search Committee, and to appoint Fire Chief Rich Pauley to the Town Administrator Search Committee
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to appoint Charlie Sumner to the Town Administrator Search Committee, and to appoint Fire Chief Rich Pauley to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to appoint Charlie Sumner to the Town Administrator Search Committee, and to appoint Fire Chief Rich Pauley to the Town Administrator Search Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
XIV. Minutes
Approve the minutes as amended
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
XV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
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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