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March 15, 2022
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Janet Reinhart, Helen Miranda Wilson, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
B. Climate Action Reserve fund for Grant Matching ~ Energy & Climate Action
Insert and recommend an article in the 2022 Annual Town meeting warrant to establish a climate Action Reserve fund in the amount of $50,000
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend an article in the 2022 Annual Town meeting warrant to establish a climate Action Reserve fund in the amount of $50,000.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend an article in the 2022 Annual Town meeting warrant to establish a climate Action Reserve fund in the amount of $50,000. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Recycling Committee Plastic Bottle Article
Insert the Wellfleet Recycling Committee's Plastic Bottle Article into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Wellfleet Recycling Committee's Plastic Bottle Article into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfNo: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Reinhart Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Wellfleet Recycling Committee's Plastic Bottle Article into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Amend said article to read under section #2 the sale of other plastic nonalcoholic carbonated beverage bottles effective May 1, 2023, to be unlawful to sell nonalcoholic carbonated beverages other
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to amend said article to read under section #2 the sale of other plastic nonalcoholic carbonated beverage bottles effective May 1, 2023, to be unlawful to sell nonalcoholic carbonated beverages other than uncarbonated and flavored drinking water in plastic bottles less than 21 fluid ounces enforcement of this regulation begins May 1, 2023.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to amend said article to read under section #2 the sale of other plastic nonalcoholic carbonated beverage bottles effective May 1, 2023, to be unlawful to sell nonalcoholic carbonated beverages other than uncarbonated and flavored drinking water in plastic bottles less than 21 fluid ounces enforcement of this regulation begins May 1, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
D. ADU Zoning Bylaw Amendment ~ Wellfleet Housing Authority and the Local
Insert and recommend the ADU article as presented in the Selectboard Packet on March 15, 2022 and refer it to the Planning Board
Board Member Wilson moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the ADU article as presented in the Selectboard Packet on March 15, 2022 and refer it to the Planning Board.
Yes: Curley, Wilson, WolfAbstained: DeVasto, Reinhart
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the ADU article as presented in the Selectboard Packet on March 15, 2022 and refer it to the Planning Board. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2 (Reinhart, DeVasto abstained).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
E. The opening and closing of the Herring River ~ Shellfish Constable ~ Nancy
Open the Herring River Area as defined in the Wellfleet Shellfishing Regulations as of sunrise Wednesday March 16, 2022, and to close it on sunset August 31, 2022, as directed by the Massachusetts
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to open the Herring River Area as defined in the Wellfleet Shellfishing Regulations as of sunrise Wednesday March 16, 2022, and to close it on sunset August 31, 2022, as directed by the Massachusetts Department of Marine Fisheries.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded; and it was voted to open the Herring River Area as defined in the Wellfleet Shellfishing Regulations as of sunrise Wednesday March 16, 2022, and to close it on sunset August 31, 2022, as directed by the Massachusetts Department of Marine Fisheries. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Recused himself).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
A. DPW 417-434
Authorize deficit spending per MGL chapter 44 section 31D, snow and ice removal for fiscal year 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to authorize deficit spending per MGL chapter 44 section 31D, snow and ice removal for fiscal year 2022.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to authorize deficit spending per MGL chapter 44 section 31D, snow and ice removal for fiscal year 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Approve line items 417-433 as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve line items 417-433 as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve line items 417-433 as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
B. DPW Warrant Articles
Insert the FY 2023 DPW Capital Budget Items as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert the FY 2023 DPW Capital Budget Items as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to insert the FY 2023 DPW Capital Budget Items as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Insert and recommend the Keller's Corner Revetment Project into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the Keller's Corner Revetment Project into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the Keller's Corner Revetment Project into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
C. Health and Conservation 510
Approve the FY 2023 Health and Conservation budget 510 as presented
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve the FY 2023 Health and Conservation budget 510 as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve the FY 2023 Health and Conservation budget 510 as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
D. Human Services 520-543
Approve Human Services Budget line items 510 through 520 and 553 as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Human Services Budget line items 510 through 520 and 553 as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Human Services Budget line items 510 through 520 and 553 as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
F. Culture & Recreation 630-699
Approve budget 630 as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve budget 630 as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve budget 630 as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Approve Culture & recreation Budget item 630-699 as presented
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve Culture & recreation Budget item 630-699 as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve Culture & recreation Budget item 630-699 as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
G. Culture & Recreation Warrant Articles
Insert an article to resurface the basketball courts at Mayo Beach into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert an article to resurface the basketball courts at Mayo Beach into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to insert an article to resurface the basketball courts at Mayo Beach into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. Wildlife bylaw
Insert and recommend an article for the Wildlife Protection Bylaw Feeding of Wildlife as drafted into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend an article for the Wildlife Protection Bylaw Feeding of Wildlife as drafted into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend an article for the Wildlife Protection Bylaw Feeding of Wildlife as drafted into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
V. 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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