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January 25, 2022
25 recorded votes, 13 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
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. Recreation Pavilion ~ Betty Finken ~ September 16, 2022; 5pm-10pm
Approve the use of The Wellfleet Pavilion to Betty Finken on September 16, 2022, from 5pm - 10pm and the Pavilion to be returned to its prevent condition to the satisfaction of the Department of
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of The Wellfleet Pavilion to Betty Finken on September 16, 2022, from 5pm - 10pm and the Pavilion to be returned to its prevent condition to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and the Recreation department for a fee of $600. The applicant shall be responsible for supplying toilet facilities, trash removal and be responsible for the reimbursement of the town for staff time. To also confirm that Mobile Mixtures is licensed as required by the state to pour alcohol.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of The Wellfleet Pavilion to Betty Finken on September 16, 2022, from 5pm - 10pm and the Pavilion to be returned to its prevent condition to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and the Recreation department for a fee of $600. The applicant shall be responsible for supplying toilet facilities, trash removal and be responsible for the reimbursement of the town for staff time. To also confirm that Mobile Mixtures is licensed as required by the state to pour alcohol. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. Various Locations ~ WOMR ~ September 24, 2022; 5am-11am
Approve the use of various locations throughout the town of Wellfleet for the Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon to WOMR on September 24, 2022, from 5am to 11am with all areas to be returned to the
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of various locations throughout the town of Wellfleet for the Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon to WOMR on September 24, 2022, from 5am to 11am with all areas to be returned to the pre-race conditions to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and the Director of Community Services for a fee of $800.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of various locations throughout the town of Wellfleet for the Wellfleet Sprint Triathlon to WOMR on September 24, 2022, from 5am to 11am with all areas to be returned to the pre-race conditions to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and the Director of Community Services for a fee of $800. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
C. New Police Officer Appointment
Approve the appointment of officer Christopher A. Greene as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet subject to the successful acceptance and subsequent completion of the Massachusetts
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of officer Christopher A. Greene as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet subject to the successful acceptance and subsequent completion of the Massachusetts Police Training Council Academy.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of officer Christopher A. Greene as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet subject to the successful acceptance and subsequent completion of the Massachusetts Police Training Council Academy. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
B. Rebecca Taylor ~ Chair of the Shellfish Advisory Board
That the board finds that the financial interest relative to ARC is substantial enough that it is deemed possible that her services might be questioned exclusive to this matter
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; that the board finds that the financial interest relative to ARC is substantial enough that it is deemed possible that her services might be questioned exclusive to this matter.
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. 5 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; that the board finds that the financial interest relative to ARC is substantial enough that it is deemed possible that her services might be questioned exclusive to this matter. Roll Call Vote: 2-2 (motion doesn't carry).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
That because the board has reviewed the particular matter of ARC and the financial interest as identified above by Rebecca Taylor a special municipal employee, we have determined that the
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted that because the board has reviewed the particular matter of ARC and the financial interest as identified above by Rebecca Taylor a special municipal employee, we have determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of services which the municipality may expect of the employee and is required by Massachusetts General Law 268A, Section 10.
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. 5 members were present.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted that because the board has reviewed the particular matter of ARC and the financial interest as identified above by Rebecca Taylor a special municipal employee, we have determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of services which the municipality may expect of the employee and is required by Massachusetts General Law 268A, Section 10. Roll Call Vote: 2-2 (motion doesn't carry).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Wolf)
That the selectboard, the appointing authority as required by Mass General Law 268A Section 19 has reviewed the particular matter subject relative to licensed area boundaries and has determined
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the selectboard, the appointing authority as required by Mass General Law 268A Section 19 has reviewed the particular matter subject relative to licensed area boundaries and has determined that the financial interest identified by Special Municipal Employee Rebecca Taylor is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services to which the municipality may expect of the employee.
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 Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the selectboard, the appointing authority as required by Mass General Law 268A Section 19 has reviewed the particular matter subject relative to licensed area boundaries and has determined that the financial interest identified by Special Municipal Employee Rebecca Taylor is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services to which the municipality may expect of the employee. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Status of License Holder Aquacultural Research Corporation (A.R.C.) of Shellfish
Continue the hearing on Grant #792, ARC. February 22, 2022, at 6pm
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to continue the hearing on Grant #792, ARC. February 22, 2022, at 6pm.
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 continue the hearing on Grant #792, ARC. February 22, 2022, at 6pm. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. As recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Board at its meeting on December 28,
It was voted as recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Board at their meeting on December 28, 2021; to relocate the five deep water Indian Neck Grants within the town owned HDYLTA property as
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted as recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Board at their meeting on December 28, 2021; to relocate the five deep water Indian Neck Grants within the town owned HDYLTA property as proposed on the Map provided by the Wellfleet Shellfish Department.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted as recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Board at their meeting on December 28, 2021; to relocate the five deep water Indian Neck Grants within the town owned HDYLTA property as proposed on the Map provided by the Wellfleet Shellfish Department..” (Motion: Reinhart)
D. That these relocated grants, will keep their same grant numbers and lease holders
That these grants will keep their same grant numbers and lease holders as follows, 01-03 David Seitler and Melissa Yow; #792 Aquacultural Research Corporation; 01-04 William Young Jr.; 01-05
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that these grants will keep their same grant numbers and lease holders as follows, 01-03 David Seitler and Melissa Yow; #792 Aquacultural Research Corporation; 01-04 William Young Jr.; 01-05 Justin Lynch and Eben Kenny. Be defined by the corresponding new boundary coordinates provided by the Wellfleet Shellfish Department. In the January 25th, 2022, Selectboard packet the respective current leases shall remain valid and will be updated with the new coordinates as outlined in the shellfish constable's memo in the packet and the status of ARC eligibility to be established at a later date.
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 Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that these grants will keep their same grant numbers and lease holders as follows, 01-03 David Seitler and Melissa Yow; #792 Aquacultural Research Corporation; 01-04 William Young Jr.; 01-05 Justin Lynch and Eben Kenny. Be defined by the corresponding new boundary coordinates provided by the Wellfleet Shellfish Department. In the January 25th, 2022, Selectboard packet the respective current leases shall remain valid and will be updated with the new coordinates as outlined in the shellfish constable's memo in the packet and the status of ARC eligibility to be established at a later date. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
It was voted as recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Board with a vote of
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted as recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Board with a vote of
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted as recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Board with a vote of 5- 0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Take the agenda out of order
Board Member Reinhart moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to take the agenda out of order.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to take the agenda out of order..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
F. Recommendations and planning for the use of the HDYLTA parcel.
That the area between license 85-5-A to the North and 2006-1 and 2006-1 extension be left free and clear for the purposes of navigation
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the area between license 85-5-A to the North and 2006-1 and 2006-1 extension be left free and clear for the purposes of navigation.
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 that the area between license 85-5-A to the North and 2006-1 and 2006-1 extension be left free and clear for the purposes of navigation..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
That the town of Wellfleet create a new grant between grants #851 & 863 to the west and grants # 861A & 861B to the east if the Wellfleet Shellfish Department determines that the area is suitable
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted that the town of Wellfleet create a new grant between grants #851 & 863 to the west and grants # 861A & 861B to the east if the Wellfleet Shellfish Department determines that the area is suitable for aquaculture and will follow the process laid out in section 7.1 and will hold a lottery as laid out in 7.2 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Policy.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted that the town of Wellfleet create a new grant between grants #851 & 863 to the west and grants # 861A & 861B to the east if the Wellfleet Shellfish Department determines that the area is suitable for aquaculture and will follow the process laid out in section 7.1 and will hold a lottery as laid out in 7.2 of the Wellfleet Shellfish Policy. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
That the Wellfleet Select Board shall consider grant extensions where reasonable within the HDYLTA parcel
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted that the Wellfleet Select Board shall consider grant extensions where reasonable within the HDYLTA parcel.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: WilsonMichael 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 Wellfleet Select Board shall consider grant extensions where reasonable within the HDYLTA parcel. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
G. Status of Moratorium placed on the HDYLTA parcel north of parcel 17.49 on
Life the moratorium placed on the HDYLTA parcel north of parcel 17.49 on August 16, 2021
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to life the moratorium placed on the HDYLTA parcel north of parcel 17.49 on August 16, 2021.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: WilsonMichael 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 life the moratorium placed on the HDYLTA parcel north of parcel 17.49 on August 16, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
H. Status of Moratorium placed on the HDYLTA parcel south of parcel 17.49 on
Lift the moratorium placed on the HDYLTA parcel south of parcel 17.49 on August 16, 2021
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to lift the moratorium placed on the HDYLTA parcel south of parcel 17.49 on August 16, 2021.
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 lift the moratorium placed on the HDYLTA parcel south of parcel 17.49 on August 16, 2021. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Common Victualer:
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses to the businesses as printed in the Selectboard Packet
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualler Licenses to the businesses as printed in the Selectboard Packet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualler Licenses to the businesses as printed in the Selectboard Packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
B. Weekday Entertainment
Approve the Weekday Licenses as printed in the Selectboard Packet
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Weekday Licenses as printed in the Selectboard Packet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Weekday Licenses as printed in the Selectboard Packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
C. Sunday Entertainment
Approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as printed in the Selectboard Packet
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as printed in the Selectboard Packet.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as printed in the Selectboard Packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. SAB Recommendation on Seasonal Shellfish Licenses
Approve the issuance of seasonal shellfish licenses in 2022
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the issuance of seasonal shellfish licenses in 2022.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the issuance of seasonal shellfish licenses in 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
B. Shellfish tax insert - WSD
Approve the insertion of the Shellfish Department's voters guide to shellfish farm and gear in Wellfleet Harbor in the Wellfleet spring 2022 tax insert
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the insertion of the Shellfish Department's voters guide to shellfish farm and gear in Wellfleet Harbor in the Wellfleet spring 2022 tax insert.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the insertion of the Shellfish Department's voters guide to shellfish farm and gear in Wellfleet Harbor in the Wellfleet spring 2022 tax insert. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Determination and Consent Pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Professional
That the Selectboard as the appointing authority consents to KP Law to represent the town of Wellfleet not withstanding the firm also serving as counsel to the town of Truro with regard to the
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard as the appointing authority consents to KP Law to represent the town of Wellfleet not withstanding the firm also serving as counsel to the town of Truro with regard to the review of those amendments to the Herring River Restoration Project and to authorize the chair to sign the Determination as required by the roles of professional conduct.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that the Selectboard as the appointing authority consents to KP Law to represent the town of Wellfleet not withstanding the firm also serving as counsel to the town of Truro with regard to the review of those amendments to the Herring River Restoration Project and to authorize the chair to sign the Determination as required by the roles of professional conduct. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. January 4, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded
Approve the minutes as printed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded and it was voted to approve the minutes as printed
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded and it was voted to approve the minutes as printed Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
B. January 11, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart
Approve the minutes as printed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as printed
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as printed Roll Call Vote 4-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
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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