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February 8, 2022
15 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
H. Appointment of Stephen Pickard to the Shellfish Advisory Board ~ Wilson took
That all the items in the consent agenda with the acceptation of items B, D, & H be approved
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that all the items in the consent agenda with the acceptation of items B, D, & H be approved.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted that all the items in the consent agenda with the acceptation of items B, D, & H be approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
It was moved that the town adopts the seasonal wages for the Wellfleet Police Department as printed in the packet effective immediately
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was moved that the town adopts the seasonal wages for the Wellfleet Police Department as printed in the packet effective immediately. Roll Cal
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was moved that the town adopts the seasonal wages for the Wellfleet Police Department as printed in the packet effective immediately. Roll Cal Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Amend and waive the fee for The Wellfleet Gardner's for the use of the town hall lawn on May 28, 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to amend and waive the fee for The Wellfleet Gardner's for the use of the town hall lawn on May 28, 2022.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to amend and waive the fee for The Wellfleet Gardner's for the use of the town hall lawn on May 28, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Approve Stephen Pickard as a regular member to the Shellfish Advisory Committee, with a term ending June 30, 2024
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve Stephen Pickard as a regular member to the Shellfish Advisory Committee, with a term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Pickard shall be sworn in by the town clerk before acting as a member of the committee and shall comply with all state and local requirements.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve Stephen Pickard as a regular member to the Shellfish Advisory Committee, with a term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Pickard shall be sworn in by the town clerk before acting as a member of the committee and shall comply with all state and local requirements. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
A. Application received January 21, 2022, to transfer Annual Liquor license
Transfer the annual liquor license #00008-HY-1348 from Chap & Wags, INC dba
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to transfer the annual liquor license #00008-HY-1348 from Chap & Wags, INC dba. The Wagner at Duck Creek to The Jaunty Cygnet, dba The Swan.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to transfer the annual liquor license #00008-HY-1348 from Chap & Wags, INC dba. The Wagner at Duck Creek to The Jaunty Cygnet, dba The Swan. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. Coles Neck Engineer Contract ~ Rebecca Roughley/ Jim Hood Water
Approve the Coles Neck water main contract with environmental Partners as printed in the Selectboard packet
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the Coles Neck water main contract with environmental Partners as printed in the Selectboard packet.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the Coles Neck water main contract with environmental Partners as printed in the Selectboard packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. Historical Commission ~ Merrill Mead-Fox & Gordon Kahn
Support the Historical Commissions proposed Guidelines
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to support the Historical Commissions proposed Guidelines.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to support the Historical Commissions proposed Guidelines. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. Letters Regarding Town Meeting Articles to be Signed by the Selectboard ~
Approve the letters written by town counsel and be signed by the board and sent to the state representatives
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the letters written by town counsel and be signed by the board and sent to the state representatives.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the letters written by town counsel and be signed by the board and sent to the state representatives. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. Media Services Update Including Media Room Upgrades ~ JP Ludwig
Approve the proposed scope of work provided by J.P. Ludwig in relation to the town media options and media room upgrades
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the proposed scope of work provided by J.P. Ludwig in relation to the town media options and media room upgrades.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the proposed scope of work provided by J.P. Ludwig in relation to the town media options and media room upgrades. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. Town Lawn ~ Jay Norton
Install an irrigation system on the front lawn located at town hall
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to install an irrigation system on the front lawn located at town hall.
Yes: Reinhart, Wilson, WolfNo: Curley, DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to install an irrigation system on the front lawn located at town hall. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Curley, DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
E. Herring River Restoration Project W27 Request for amendment to 401WQC ~
Approve the amended Herring River Restoration Project W27 401WQC
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amended Herring River Restoration Project W27 401WQC
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amended Herring River Restoration Project W27 401WQC Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. Affordable Lots Zoning Bylaw ~ Chair Curley
Insert an article into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the affordable lots of bylaw and to refer the bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert an article into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the affordable lots of bylaw and to refer the bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfNo: Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert an article into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the affordable lots of bylaw and to refer the bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Reinhart voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. Amending Wellfleet Zoning Bylaws, Cottage Colonies ~ Chair Curley
Approve the Wellfleet Lots Zoning Bylaws as drafted in the packet to allow Wellfleet Cottage Colonies to become year-round and to refer this to the Planning Board
Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Lots Zoning Bylaws as drafted in the packet to allow Wellfleet Cottage Colonies to become year-round and to refer this to the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Lots Zoning Bylaws as drafted in the packet to allow Wellfleet Cottage Colonies to become year-round and to refer this to the Planning Board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
B. January 25, 2022
Approve the minutes of January 18, 2022, and January 25, 2022
Board Member Reinhart moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of January 18, 2022, and January 25, 2022 Roll call
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
“Board Member Reinhart moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of January 18, 2022, and January 25, 2022 Roll call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Curley)
XVI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted.” (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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