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February 15, 2022
35 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
D. Disclosure of Appearance of conflict of interest ~ Johnny Mankevetch
Approve and accept Cameron Scott as the town treasure, to approve the memorandum of agreement between the town of Wellfleet and the Police Chief Michael Hurley, to acknowledge the receipts of
Chair Curley moved Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve and accept Cameron Scott as the town treasure, to approve the memorandum of agreement between the town of Wellfleet and the Police Chief Michael Hurley, to acknowledge the receipts of conflict of interest received by both Nancy Civetta and John Mankevetch both relative to ARC.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve and accept Cameron Scott as the town treasure, to approve the memorandum of agreement between the town of Wellfleet and the Police Chief Michael Hurley, to acknowledge the receipts of conflict of interest received by both Nancy Civetta and John Mankevetch both relative to ARC. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
III. Licenses
Table the licenses until February 22, 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to table the licenses until February 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to table the licenses until February 22, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
B. Wild Animal Bylaw ~ Board Member Wilson
Place as written in the draft on the screen at tonight's meeting Wildlife Protection Bylaw on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was NOT voted to place as written in the draft on the screen at tonight's meeting Wildlife Protection Bylaw on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was NOT voted to place as written in the draft on the screen at tonight's meeting Wildlife Protection Bylaw on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 1-4 MOTION FAILS.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
C. Short Term Rentals First Local Option Community Impact Fee (G.L. c. 64G, §
Insert the article in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the first local option for the community impact fee which would apply to single family homes and are rented on a short-term basis
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert the article in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the first local option for the community impact fee which would apply to single family homes and are rented on a short-term basis.
The minutes give the count (3-1) and name Helen Miranda Wilson as no, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert the article in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the first local option for the community impact fee which would apply to single family homes and are rented on a short-term basis. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 (Wilson voted No).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
D. Short Term Rentals Second Local Option Community Impact Fee (G.L. c. 64G,
Insert an article in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant community impact fee G.L
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert an article in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant community impact fee G.L.
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 Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert an article in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant community impact fee G.L..” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert the article on short term community impact fee on the second local option amending the fee to 1%
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the article on short term community impact fee on the second local option amending the fee to 1%
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
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the article on short term community impact fee on the second local option amending the fee to 1% Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
Rescind the previous vote for the motion to insert the first local option into the warrant to amend it to reflect the 1%
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to rescind the previous vote for the motion to insert the first local option into the warrant to amend it to reflect the 1%.
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
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to rescind the previous vote for the motion to insert the first local option into the warrant to amend it to reflect the 1%. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Insert the local option one for the community impact fee amending the fee to 1%
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the local option one for the community impact fee amending the fee to 1%
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
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the local option one for the community impact fee amending the fee to 1% Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Reinhart)
E. Town Meeting Article for the Use Short Term Rental First Local Option
Take item E "Housing Stabilization out of order"
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to take item E "Housing Stabilization out of order"
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 to take item E "Housing Stabilization out of order" Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Insert and recommend an article governing the use of short-term rental community impact fees as drafted with the following amendments, 35% shall be allocated to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend an article governing the use of short-term rental community impact fees as drafted with the following amendments, 35% shall be allocated to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust to be used exclusively for the purpose of affordable housing and 65% shall be allocated to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing trust and everything to be stricken out after the comma at 20%.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend an article governing the use of short-term rental community impact fees as drafted with the following amendments, 35% shall be allocated to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust to be used exclusively for the purpose of affordable housing and 65% shall be allocated to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing trust and everything to be stricken out after the comma at 20%. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Reinhart and Wilson wanted to insert but not yet recommend).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
F. Housing Stabilization Fund ~ Chair Curley
Table the Housing Stabilization fund
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to table the Housing Stabilization fund.
Yes: DeVasto, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfNo: Curley
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to table the Housing Stabilization fund. Roll Call Vote 4-1 (chair Curley voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
G. Community Impact Fee (G.L. c. 64G, § 3D(b)) Receipts.
Insert the article governing the use of short-term rental community impact fees as drafted and amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert the article governing the use of short-term rental community impact fees as drafted and amended.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert the article governing the use of short-term rental community impact fees as drafted and amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
I. Radioactive Water Release Legal Contingency Fund ~ Chair Curley
Insert an article for water release legal contingency fund
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert an article for water release legal contingency fund.
Yes: Curley, Wilson, WolfNo: DeVasto, Reinhart
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert an article for water release legal contingency fund. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Reinhart and DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
J. Annual Town Meeting Warrant Review
Insert and recommend Article 2 FY2022 Budgetary transfers
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 2 FY2022 Budgetary transfers
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 2 FY2022 Budgetary transfers Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
It was voted it insert and recommend Article 3 prior year invoices
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted it insert and recommend Article 3 prior year invoices
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted it insert and recommend Article 3 prior year invoices Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Insert and recommend Articles 7,8,9, and 10 into the Warrant
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Articles 7,8,9, and 10 into the Warrant
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Articles 7,8,9, and 10 into the Warrant Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Insert and recommend Article 11, non-union salaries into the Warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 11, non-union salaries into the Warrant
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 11, non-union salaries into the Warrant Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Insert Article 12, Other Post Employee Benefits into the Town Warrant
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 12, Other Post Employee Benefits into the Town Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 12, Other Post Employee Benefits into the Town Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Recommend Article 12 Other Post Employee Benefits as placed in town Warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to recommend Article 12 Other Post Employee Benefits as placed in town Warrant.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: DeVasto, WilsonThe minutes give the count as "3-0" and name Helen Miranda Wilson as abstained and Michael DeVasto 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 recommend Article 12 Other Post Employee Benefits as placed in town Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 (Wilson and DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert Article 13 into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 13 into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 13 into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Insert Article 14 Police Department New Staff into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 14 Police Department New Staff into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 14 Police Department New Staff into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wilson)
Recommend Article 14 Police Department New Staff as inserted in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to recommend Article 14 Police Department New Staff as inserted in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: DeVasto, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfAbstained: CurleyThe minutes give the count as "4-1" and name Ryan Curley 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 recommend Article 14 Police Department New Staff as inserted in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Chair Curley abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert Article 15 Fire Department New Staff into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 15 Fire Department New Staff into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 15 Fire Department New Staff into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Recommend Article 15 Fire Department New Staff as inserted into the warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to recommend Article 15 Fire Department New Staff as inserted into the warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to recommend Article 15 Fire Department New Staff as inserted into the warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert and recommend Article 16 Paramedic Training Program Funding with the amendment that the sum shall read $20,000 or any other sum Sumner explained that that article 19 needed to be removed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 16 Paramedic Training Program Funding with the amendment that the sum shall read $20,000 or any other sum Sumner explained that that article 19 needed to be removed.
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 Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 16 Paramedic Training Program Funding with the amendment that the sum shall read $20,000 or any other sum Sumner explained that that article 19 needed to be removed..” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert Article 18, Wellfleet Flora and Fauna Survey into the Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 18, Wellfleet Flora and Fauna Survey into the Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 18, Wellfleet Flora and Fauna Survey into the Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Recommend Article 18 as inserted in the warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to recommend Article 18 as inserted in the warrant.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, WilsonAbstained: DeVasto, Wolf
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to recommend Article 18 as inserted in the warrant. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2 (DeVasto and Wolf abstained).” (Motion: Curley)
Insert and recommend Article 20 the authorization of Chapter 90 Funds
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 20 the authorization of Chapter 90 Funds
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 20 the authorization of Chapter 90 Funds, Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Insert and recommend Article 21, Public Educational and Government Access and Cable Related Funds into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 21, Public Educational and Government Access and Cable Related Funds into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 21, Public Educational and Government Access and Cable Related Funds into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Insert Article 22 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 22 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 22 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Recommend Article 22 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit as inserted into the town meeting warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to recommend Article 22 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit as inserted into the town meeting warrant.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to recommend Article 22 Shellfish Revolving Fund Spending Limit as inserted into the town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Insert and recommend Article 23, Elementary Fire Suppression System into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 23, Elementary Fire Suppression System into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 23, Elementary Fire Suppression System into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert Article 28, Lieutenant Island Road/Heron Point Road Survey Expense into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 28, Lieutenant Island Road/Heron Point Road Survey Expense into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert Article 28, Lieutenant Island Road/Heron Point Road Survey Expense into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Recommend Article 28 as inserted in the warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to recommend Article 28 as inserted in the warrant
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to recommend Article 28 as inserted in the warrant Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
X. 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: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
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