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February 22, 2022
27 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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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. Common Victualer
Approve the Common Victualer Licenses
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualer Licenses.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Common Victualer Licenses. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
B. Weekday Entertainment
Approve the Weekday Entertainment License
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Weekday Entertainment License.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Weekday Entertainment License. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
C. Class II
Approve the Class II license
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Class II license.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Class II license. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. License #792 ~ Chair Curley announced that this hearing has been continued to
Move the hearing for License #742 be continued until March 8, 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to move the hearing for License #742 be continued until March 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to move the hearing for License #742 be continued until March 8, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. Application dated 12/27/2021 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-1-A
Approve the application dated 12/27/2021 for the transfer of shellfish grant license consisting of 2 acres on Indian Neck from Randy Williams and Charter Williams to Randy Williams, Charter
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated 12/27/2021 for the transfer of shellfish grant license consisting of 2 acres on Indian Neck from Randy Williams and Charter Williams to Randy Williams, Charter Williams, and Nemanja Krsmanovic.
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 approve the application dated 12/27/2021 for the transfer of shellfish grant license consisting of 2 acres on Indian Neck from Randy Williams and Charter Williams to Randy Williams, Charter Williams, and Nemanja Krsmanovic. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Application dated 1/10/2022 for the transfer of shellfish grant license # 14-1
Approve application dated 1/10/2022 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #14-1 consisting of 1.75 acres in Loagy Bay from Jason Weisman, Berta Bruinooge, and Elisabeth Salen to Jason
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve application dated 1/10/2022 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #14-1 consisting of 1.75 acres in Loagy Bay from Jason Weisman, Berta Bruinooge, and Elisabeth Salen to Jason Weisman and Elisabeth Salen.
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 approve application dated 1/10/2022 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #14-1 consisting of 1.75 acres in Loagy Bay from Jason Weisman, Berta Bruinooge, and Elisabeth Salen to Jason Weisman and Elisabeth Salen. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
D. Application received 1/10/2022 for the renewal of shellfish grant license # 14-1
Approve the renewal of grant license #14-1 consisting of 1.75 acres in Loagy Bay for ten years from Jason Weisman and Elisabeth Salen
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of grant license #14-1 consisting of 1.75 acres in Loagy Bay for ten years from Jason Weisman and Elisabeth Salen.
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 Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of grant license #14-1 consisting of 1.75 acres in Loagy Bay for ten years from Jason Weisman and Elisabeth Salen. Roll Call Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Application dated 1/26/2022 for a grant extension (to be numbered #852-C) to
Approve grant extension application dated 1/26/2022 for the extension to be numbered #852-C to shellfish grant license #852-B consisting of approximately two-thirds of an acre on Field Point to
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve grant extension application dated 1/26/2022 for the extension to be numbered #852-C to shellfish grant license #852-B consisting of approximately two-thirds of an acre on Field Point to Brad Morse.
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 Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve grant extension application dated 1/26/2022 for the extension to be numbered #852-C to shellfish grant license #852-B consisting of approximately two-thirds of an acre on Field Point to Brad Morse. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wolf)
A. Town Buildings
Open all town offices to their regularly scheduled business hours
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to open all town offices to their regularly scheduled business hours. B. Mask Mandate Chair Curley Moved on to the mask mandate that the Selectboard currently has in place. Eldridge informed the board that The Board of Health voted to lift the mask mandate for town businesses and town offices. Chair Curley stated that this was specifically for town buildings. Moved; and Board Member Seconded; it was voted to lift the mask mandate for town buildings and having an advisory in effect for individuals who are unvaccinated.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to open all town offices to their regularly scheduled business hours. B. Mask Mandate Chair Curley Moved on to the mask mandate that the Selectboard currently has in place. Eldridge informed the board that The Board of Health voted to lift the mask mandate for town businesses and town offices. Chair Curley stated that this was specifically for town buildings. Moved; and Board Member Seconded; it was voted to lift the mask mandate for town buildings and having an advisory in effect for individuals who are unvaccinated. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Any other Covid updates or recommendations
Continue to meet virtually through zoom until the date allowed by the state
Board Member Wilson Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was not voted to continue to meet virtually through zoom until the date allowed by the state.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was not voted to continue to meet virtually through zoom until the date allowed by the state. Roll Call Vote: 4-1.” (Motion: Wilson, second: DeVasto)
Begin Hybrid meetings in sometime in April based on when the rooms are retrofitted to allow hybrid participation
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to begin Hybrid meetings in sometime in April based on when the rooms are retrofitted to allow hybrid participation.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to begin Hybrid meetings in sometime in April based on when the rooms are retrofitted to allow hybrid participation. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Wilson voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
That Wellfleet Selectboard consents to KP Law representing the town of Wellfleet non withstanding the firm also serving as counsel to the towns of Eastham and Brewster relative to Nauset Public
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted that Wellfleet Selectboard consents to KP Law representing the town of Wellfleet non withstanding the firm also serving as counsel to the towns of Eastham and Brewster relative to Nauset Public School System in regard to Covid-19 and masking and policies of rules and regulation thereto.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted that Wellfleet Selectboard consents to KP Law representing the town of Wellfleet non withstanding the firm also serving as counsel to the towns of Eastham and Brewster relative to Nauset Public School System in regard to Covid-19 and masking and policies of rules and regulation thereto. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
VI. Plastic Beverage Bottle Ban Warrant Article
Rescind the insertion of the Plastic Beverage Bottle Warrant Article
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to rescind the insertion of the Plastic Beverage Bottle Warrant Article.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to rescind the insertion of the Plastic Beverage Bottle Warrant Article. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Library
Approve the FY 2023 Library Operating Budget as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the FY 2023 Library Operating Budget as presented
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the FY 2023 Library Operating Budget as presented Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Fire Department
Approve FY 2023 Fire Department Operating Budget as Presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve FY 2023 Fire Department Operating Budget as Presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to approve FY 2023 Fire Department Operating Budget as Presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Police Department
Approve the Police Department's FY 2023 Operating Budget as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Police Department's FY 2023 Operating Budget as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Police Department's FY 2023 Operating Budget as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
D. Shellfish Department
Approve FY2023 Shellfish Department Conservation Propagation Budget as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve FY2023 Shellfish Department Conservation Propagation Budget as presented.
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 Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve FY2023 Shellfish Department Conservation Propagation Budget as presented. Roll Call: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Have the additional position as the seasonal deputy shellfish Constable drafted as an additional warrant article
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to have the additional position as the seasonal deputy shellfish Constable drafted as an additional warrant article
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 Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to have the additional position as the seasonal deputy shellfish Constable drafted as an additional warrant article Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Approve the Shellfish Department's Request for additional FY 2023 Budget as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Shellfish Department's Request for additional FY 2023 Budget as drafted.
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 Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Shellfish Department's Request for additional FY 2023 Budget as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
VIII. 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Insert the library departments capital request for computer and software upgrade project
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert the library departments capital request for computer and software upgrade project.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert the library departments capital request for computer and software upgrade project. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Insert the Shellfish and beach office building repair project
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert the Shellfish and beach office building repair project.
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 the Shellfish and beach office building repair project..” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert the replacement of the Shellfish Department Pickup Truck
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert the replacement of the Shellfish Department Pickup Truck
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert the replacement of the Shellfish Department Pickup Truck Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Insert the Police Department's Capital Request into the FY2022 Annual Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Police Department's Capital Request into the FY2022 Annual Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Police Department's Capital Request into the FY2022 Annual Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert the Fire Department's Capital Budgets Request into the FY 2022 Annual Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Fire Department's Capital Budgets Request into the FY 2022 Annual Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Fire Department's Capital Budgets Request into the FY 2022 Annual Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Insert the Fire Engine Replacement into the FY 2022 Annual Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Fire Engine Replacement into the FY 2022 Annual Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Fire Engine Replacement into the FY 2022 Annual Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. February 8, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded;
Approve the minutes as drafted by the executive assistant XIV
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted by the executive assistant XIV.
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 Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted by the executive assistant XIV..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting Roll call
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting Roll call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
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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