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October 26, 2021
15 recorded votes, 0 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
C. Interim Town Administrator Charles Sumner ~ 90 Day Contract
Approve the use of Town Hall Green and Parking Lot and a silent walk down Main Street to Sara Blanford for the 20th annual MLK walk on January 17, 2022; beginning at approximately 12:45pm and to
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded and it was voted to approve the use of Town Hall Green and Parking Lot and a silent walk down Main Street to Sara Blanford for the 20th annual MLK walk on January 17, 2022; beginning at approximately 12:45pm and to be finished by 2pm, the fee is to be waived. To approve the closing of The Wicked Oyster on November 15, 2021, and to be reopened April of 2022. To approve the Interim Town Administrator Charles Sumner's 90-day contract as printed in the Selectboard Packet.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded and it was voted to approve the use of Town Hall Green and Parking Lot and a silent walk down Main Street to Sara Blanford for the 20th annual MLK walk on January 17, 2022; beginning at approximately 12:45pm and to be finished by 2pm, the fee is to be waived. To approve the closing of The Wicked Oyster on November 15, 2021, and to be reopened April of 2022. To approve the Interim Town Administrator Charles Sumner's 90-day contract as printed in the Selectboard Packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
III. COVID-19 Updates and Recommendations
Have the town administrator do an analysis and make recommendations to the Board to reopen with a more regular schedule, to be open daily for a minimum number of hours per day
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to have the town administrator do an analysis and make recommendations to the Board to reopen with a more regular schedule, to be open daily for a minimum number of hours per day.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to have the town administrator do an analysis and make recommendations to the Board to reopen with a more regular schedule, to be open daily for a minimum number of hours per day. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
A. Trailside Dining ~ Requesting to stay open year round
Table Trailside dining's request until they have filled out and returned the appropriate documentation to the town staff for licensing
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to table Trailside dining's request until they have filled out and returned the appropriate documentation to the town staff for licensing.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to table Trailside dining's request until they have filled out and returned the appropriate documentation to the town staff for licensing. Roll Call Vote; 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. National Seashore ~ Brian Carlstrom
Approve the National Seashore sign replacements and new sign presented in the packet
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve the National Seashore sign replacements and new sign presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve the National Seashore sign replacements and new sign presented in the packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto)
A. Fire Chief Richard J. Pauley, Jr. ~ Town Administrator
Approve Fire Chief Richard J. Pauley, Jr's contract as printed and presented by the Town Administrator
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve Fire Chief Richard J. Pauley, Jr's contract as printed and presented by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve Fire Chief Richard J. Pauley, Jr's contract as printed and presented by the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Police Chief Michael Hurley ~ Town Administrator
Approve Police Chief Michael Hurley's contract as printed and presented by the Town Administrator
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve Police Chief Michael Hurley's contract as printed and presented by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve Police Chief Michael Hurley's contract as printed and presented by the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. Town Administrator Search Committee Appointments
Approve Kathy Granlund as a member of the Town Administrator Search Committee
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve Kathy Granlund as a member of the Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve Kathy Granlund as a member of the Town Administrator Search Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Appoint Arthur Parker and Bruce Bierhans to the Town Administrator Search Committee
Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Arthur Parker and Bruce Bierhans to the Town Administrator Search Committee.
From the minutes
“Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Arthur Parker and Bruce Bierhans to the Town Administrator Search Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
C. Cable Advisory Committee ~ Steven Kopits
Appoint Steven Kopits to the Cable Advisory Committee
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Steven Kopits to the Cable Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Steven Kopits to the Cable Advisory Committee Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
A. Town Meeting ~ Chair Curley
That the town of Wellfleet will not have a special town meeting on December 4, 2021
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the town of Wellfleet will not have a special town meeting on December 4, 2021.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the town of Wellfleet will not have a special town meeting on December 4, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. FY 2023 Budget Policy ~ Chair Curley
Approve the fiscal year 2023 budget policy as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget policy as amended.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget policy as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
D. FY 2023 Budget Management Goals ~ Chair Curley
Approve the fiscal year 2023 Budget Management Goals
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fiscal year 2023 Budget Management Goals.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fiscal year 2023 Budget Management Goals. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
E. FY 2023 Budget Submission and All Town Meeting Schedule ~ Chair Curley
Approve the fiscal year 2023 budget and all town meeting schedule as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget and all town meeting schedule as amended.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget and all town meeting schedule as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. September 28, 2021
Approve the meeting minutes of September 28, 2021 as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 28, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 28, 2021 as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
XV. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, 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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