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January 4, 2022
16 recorded votes, 5 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
II. Covid Updates or Announcements
Close town offices except for Tuesdays and Thursdays and by appointment until February 28, 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to close town offices except for Tuesdays and Thursdays and by appointment until February 28, 2022
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to close town offices except for Tuesdays and Thursdays and by appointment until February 28, 2022 Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Allow all department heads consult with the town Administrator in closing their departments as well
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded and it was voted to allow all department heads consult with the town Administrator in closing their departments as well.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded and it was voted to allow all department heads consult with the town Administrator in closing their departments as well. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. Sergeant's Promotion ~ Chief Hurley
Approve the appointment of Officer Jerimiah Valli to the position of Police Sergeant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Officer Jerimiah Valli to the position of Police Sergeant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Officer Jerimiah Valli to the position of Police Sergeant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
B. Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest ~ John Cumbler
That, considering the facts that John Cumbler has provided in his MGL §23(b)(3) disclosure form
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted that, considering the facts that John Cumbler has provided in his MGL §23(b)(3) disclosure form. That he has no actual conflict of interest in the performance of his official duties when acting on matters pertaining to the Herring River Project, as a member of the Conservation Commission.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: Wolf
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted that, considering the facts that John Cumbler has provided in his MGL §23(b)(3) disclosure form. That he has no actual conflict of interest in the performance of his official duties when acting on matters pertaining to the Herring River Project, as a member of the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wolf abstained).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
C. Special Municipal Employees ~ Updated List ~ Chair Curley
Approve the list of special employees for the Town of Wellfleet as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the list of special employees for the Town of Wellfleet as amended
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the list of special employees for the Town of Wellfleet as amended Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Police Cruiser Replacement
Have both replacement vehicles be hybrid
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; it was not voted to have both replacement vehicles be hybrid.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; it was not voted to have both replacement vehicles be hybrid. Roll Call Vote: 2-3 motion fails.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Replace one police cruiser with a hybrid car and one police cruiser with a conventional cruiser
Board Member Reinhard Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to replace one police cruiser with a hybrid car and one police cruiser with a conventional cruiser.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhard Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to replace one police cruiser with a hybrid car and one police cruiser with a conventional cruiser. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
B. MOTT Letter ~ Lara Henry ~ Henry spoke to the board about what the Mott is
Approve the letter as drafted and to authorize the chair to sign it on behalf of the board
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter as drafted and to authorize the chair to sign it on behalf of the board.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter as drafted and to authorize the chair to sign it on behalf of the board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
C. Long Pond Stairs Replacement ~ Suzanne Grout Thomas
Approve the stair replacement as presented except the timbers shall be 6x6 timbers
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the stair replacement as presented except the timbers shall be 6x6 timbers.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: WilsonThe minutes give the count as "4-1" and name Helen Miranda Wilson as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the stair replacement as presented except the timbers shall be 6x6 timbers. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
D. Beach Cleanups ~ Suzanne Grout Thomas
Approve the sponsored beach trash disposal stations at Wellfleet Beaches where they will be under the supervision of the beach and DPW directors
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the sponsored beach trash disposal stations at Wellfleet Beaches where they will be under the supervision of the beach and DPW directors.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: WilsonThe minutes give the count as "4-1" and name Helen Miranda Wilson as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the sponsored beach trash disposal stations at Wellfleet Beaches where they will be under the supervision of the beach and DPW directors. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
E. Herring River ~ Duck Unlimited, Town of Wellfleet's Matching Contribution ~
Vote on: Herring River ~ Duck Unlimited, Town of Wellfleet's Matching Contribution
Board Member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
That before MVP funds are committed by the town of Wellfleet as the match for the protentional Duck's Unlimited grant it would have to come back before the Selectboard
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that before MVP funds are committed by the town of Wellfleet as the match for the protentional Duck's Unlimited grant it would have to come back before the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that before MVP funds are committed by the town of Wellfleet as the match for the protentional Duck's Unlimited grant it would have to come back before the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
F. Code of Conduct ~ Chair Curley
Refer the code of conduct in civil discourse policy to the town administrator to distribute to department heads, all public bodies, and all Boards and Committees of the Town of Wellfleet and to be
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the code of conduct in civil discourse policy to the town administrator to distribute to department heads, all public bodies, and all Boards and Committees of the Town of Wellfleet and to be returned to the Selectboard by February 28, 2022
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to refer the code of conduct in civil discourse policy to the town administrator to distribute to department heads, all public bodies, and all Boards and Committees of the Town of Wellfleet and to be returned to the Selectboard by February 28, 2022 Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
H. Commercial Single-Use Plastic Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bottle Ban ~ Chair
Place an article for Annual Town Meeting for a proposed bylaw for a single use plastic non-alcoholic beverage bottle
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to place an article for Annual Town Meeting for a proposed bylaw for a single use plastic non-alcoholic beverage bottle
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to place an article for Annual Town Meeting for a proposed bylaw for a single use plastic non-alcoholic beverage bottle Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
I. Formula Business Bylaw Replacement
Request town counsel provide the town examples of bylaws with the intent shown in the Wellfleet preexisting formula business bylaw to protect the character of the town that are enforceable
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to request town counsel provide the town examples of bylaws with the intent shown in the Wellfleet preexisting formula business bylaw to protect the character of the town that are enforceable.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to request town counsel provide the town examples of bylaws with the intent shown in the Wellfleet preexisting formula business bylaw to protect the character of the town that are enforceable. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded; it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded; it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (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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