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December 7, 2021
36 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto
Absent: Janet Reinhart
Every vote, in order
A. Appointment of Mary McIsaac as Interim Town Treasurer ~ Charlie Sumner
Accept the town administrator's appointment of the interim town treasurer Mary McIsaac
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to accept the town administrator's appointment of the interim town treasurer Mary McIsaac.
The minutes say "3-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to accept the town administrator's appointment of the interim town treasurer Mary McIsaac. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
A. Wellfleet Elementary School Playground
Support the Wellfleet Elementary School request to the Community Preservation Committee for funding for the playground reconstruction
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to support the Wellfleet Elementary School request to the Community Preservation Committee for funding for the playground reconstruction.
The minutes say "3-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to support the Wellfleet Elementary School request to the Community Preservation Committee for funding for the playground reconstruction. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley)
C. Capital Improvement Plan
Approve the shellfish department's request for repairs to the shellfish and beach office building
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the shellfish department's request for repairs to the shellfish and beach office building.
The minutes say "3-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the shellfish department's request for repairs to the shellfish and beach office building. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the shellfish department request for a new pickup truck replacement
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the shellfish department request for a new pickup truck replacement.
Yes: Curley, Wilson, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the shellfish department request for a new pickup truck replacement. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Table this until more information was provided
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to table this until more information was provided.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to table this until more information was provided. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson)
Take no action until more information could be provided
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to take no action until more information could be provided.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to take no action until more information could be provided. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the harbormaster's request for the upgrade of 2003 boom truck
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the harbormaster's request for the upgrade of 2003 boom truck.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the harbormaster's request for the upgrade of 2003 boom truck. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Approve the harbormaster's request for portable replacement radios
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the harbormaster's request for portable replacement radios.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the harbormaster's request for portable replacement radios. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Remove the request for the Marina needs assessment consultant from the FY 2023 capital improvement plan
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to remove the request for the Marina needs assessment consultant from the FY 2023 capital improvement plan.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to remove the request for the Marina needs assessment consultant from the FY 2023 capital improvement plan. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Request that the harbormaster include an upgrade of the marinas internet services be included with the replacement of the security system
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to request that the harbormaster include an upgrade of the marinas internet services be included with the replacement of the security system.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to request that the harbormaster include an upgrade of the marinas internet services be included with the replacement of the security system. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Table the feasibility study for Council on Aging
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to table the feasibility study for Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to table the feasibility study for Council on Aging. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Combine the air filtration system upgrade with the HVAC system upgrade at the adult community center
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to combine the air filtration system upgrade with the HVAC system upgrade at the adult community center.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to combine the air filtration system upgrade with the HVAC system upgrade at the adult community center. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the HVAC system upgrade at the adult community center
Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the HVAC system upgrade at the adult community center.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the HVAC system upgrade at the adult community center. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Table the request to purchase a license for open gov and begin the procurement process for a platform
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to table the request to purchase a license for open gov and begin the procurement process for a platform.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, WolfNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to table the request to purchase a license for open gov and begin the procurement process for a platform. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Wilson Voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Approve the capital improvement request to replace ambulance 97
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital improvement request to replace ambulance 97.
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 capital improvement request to replace ambulance 97..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the capital improvement request to replace engine 95
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital improvement request to replace engine 95.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital improvement request to replace engine 95. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the fire departments request for radio replacements
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fire departments request for radio replacements.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fire departments request for radio replacements. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Approve the fire departments capital request for mobile data terminals and technology upgrades
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fire departments capital request for mobile data terminals and technology upgrades.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the fire departments capital request for mobile data terminals and technology upgrades. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the capital request to replace the 4-inch diameter hose and tack hose
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital request to replace the 4-inch diameter hose and tack hose.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital request to replace the 4-inch diameter hose and tack hose. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the HAVC system upgrades for the fire department
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the HAVC system upgrades for the fire department.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the HAVC system upgrades for the fire department. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve, insert, and recommend this article into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $50,000 to hire a site design professional with experience of transfer station operations and
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve, insert, and recommend this article into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $50,000 to hire a site design professional with experience of transfer station operations and development to conduct a feasibility study on the functionality, safety, and efficiency of the present- day operations and for future opportunities to enhance and improve services.
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve, insert, and recommend this article into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $50,000 to hire a site design professional with experience of transfer station operations and development to conduct a feasibility study on the functionality, safety, and efficiency of the present- day operations and for future opportunities to enhance and improve services. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Approve the request for the bandstand awning replacement as present tonight
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request for the bandstand awning replacement as present tonight.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, WolfNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request for the bandstand awning replacement as present tonight. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Wilson voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Approve the capital request for the maintenance and improvement of the town hall public bathrooms
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital request for the maintenance and improvement of the town hall public bathrooms.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital request for the maintenance and improvement of the town hall public bathrooms. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Request that the DPW come up with a capital improvement plan to renovate the town's public bathrooms over several years Wolf stated that there should be some research as to what will hold up
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to request that the DPW come up with a capital improvement plan to renovate the town's public bathrooms over several years Wolf stated that there should be some research as to what will hold up regarding structure and what won't and feels this research will be cost effective.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to request that the DPW come up with a capital improvement plan to renovate the town's public bathrooms over several years Wolf stated that there should be some research as to what will hold up regarding structure and what won't and feels this research will be cost effective. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Refer the town hall irrigation proposal back to the DPW to include a more comprehensive plan for the town hall lawn to also include the replacement of the benches
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the town hall irrigation proposal back to the DPW to include a more comprehensive plan for the town hall lawn to also include the replacement of the benches.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the town hall irrigation proposal back to the DPW to include a more comprehensive plan for the town hall lawn to also include the replacement of the benches. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the request to replace the 2008 front end loader
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request to replace the 2008 front end loader
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request to replace the 2008 front end loader Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Approve the request of replacement of the 2012 one ton dump truck with sander and plow
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request of replacement of the 2012 one ton dump truck with sander and plow
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request of replacement of the 2012 one ton dump truck with sander and plow Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Approve the MASS DOT route 6 intersection and main street capital improvement project request
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to approve the MASS DOT route 6 intersection and main street capital improvement project request
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, WolfNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to approve the MASS DOT route 6 intersection and main street capital improvement project request Roll Call Vote 3-1 (Wilson voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Approve, insert, and recommend an article be added to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $50,000 for an engineering study for Keller's Corner for road protection and stabilization
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve, insert, and recommend an article be added to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $50,000 for an engineering study for Keller's Corner for road protection and stabilization.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve, insert, and recommend an article be added to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $50,000 for an engineering study for Keller's Corner for road protection and stabilization. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Remove the emergency preparedness project request from the fy2023 from the capital improvement plan and to be included in the operating budget
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to remove the emergency preparedness project request from the fy2023 from the capital improvement plan and to be included in the operating budget.
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 Seconded, and it was voted to remove the emergency preparedness project request from the fy2023 from the capital improvement plan and to be included in the operating budget..” (Motion: Curley)
Approve the fire suppression system as presented tonight at this meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to approve the fire suppression system as presented tonight at this meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to approve the fire suppression system as presented tonight at this meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve the capital improvement request to repair and resurface the basketball courts at Mayo Beach
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital improvement request to repair and resurface the basketball courts at Mayo Beach.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the capital improvement request to repair and resurface the basketball courts at Mayo Beach. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Reconsider the question again on the $30,000 for Stantec at Main Street and Route 6 project at the December 14, 2021 meeting
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the question again on the $30,000 for Stantec at Main Street and Route 6 project at the December 14, 2021 meeting.
Yes: Curley, Wilson, WolfNo: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the question again on the $30,000 for Stantec at Main Street and Route 6 project at the December 14, 2021 meeting. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Wolf, second: Wilson)
A. November 17, 2021; ~ With the Board of Health
Approve the minutes as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. November 30, 2021; ~ Open Session
Approve the minutes as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
VII. Adjournment
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)
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