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April 12, 2022
22 recorded votes, 8 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. Use of Town Property, Wellfleet Memorial Garden ~ Luise Geuekci ~ May 7,
Grant the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden for a fee of $110 and the area must be left in the condition it was found and left to the satisfaction of the DPW director
Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded and it was voted to grant the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden for a fee of $110 and the area must be left in the condition it was found and left to the satisfaction of the DPW director.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Chair Curley Seconded and it was voted to grant the use of the Wellfleet Memorial Garden for a fee of $110 and the area must be left in the condition it was found and left to the satisfaction of the DPW director. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
F. Licenses
Approve the consent agenda with the exception of item A
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item A.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item A. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. To Close the Hearing on Grant License #792, ARC ~ A New Hearing Will be
Close the public hearing
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to close the public hearing.
Yes: Curley, Reinhart, Wilson, WolfAbstained: DeVastoThe minutes give the count as "4-0" and name Michael DeVasto as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Readvertise the public hearing for ARC Grant #792 to May 24, 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to readvertise the public hearing for ARC Grant #792 to May 24, 2022.
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 to readvertise the public hearing for ARC Grant #792 to May 24, 2022. Roll Call Vote 4-0 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. Application dated 3/3/2022 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #2000-4
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island from Ian Ruml and Jeremy Storer to Ian Ruml, Jeremy Storer and Alfred Pickard Jr
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island from Ian Ruml and Jeremy Storer to Ian Ruml, Jeremy Storer and Alfred Pickard Jr.
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 Seconded and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island from Ian Ruml and Jeremy Storer to Ian Ruml, Jeremy Storer and Alfred Pickard Jr. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley)
C. Application dated 3/25/2022 for the transfer of shellfish grant license # 2002-01
Grant the transfer of shellfish license #2002-01 and 2002-1 ext. consisting of 2.06 acres on Egg Island from Brad Kaplan to Brad Kaplan and Anthony Hill
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to grant the transfer of shellfish license #2002-01 and 2002-1 ext. consisting of 2.06 acres on Egg Island from Brad Kaplan to Brad Kaplan and Anthony Hill.
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 grant the transfer of shellfish license #2002-01 and 2002-1 ext. consisting of 2.06 acres on Egg Island from Brad Kaplan to Brad Kaplan and Anthony Hill. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
A. Seasonal - Contract
Approve the 2022 food truck contract for the Leeside Café, LLC
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve the 2022 food truck contract for the Leeside Café, LLC
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve the 2022 food truck contract for the Leeside Café, LLC Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
B. Access to Mill Creek water control structure maintenance road from
That the town of Wellfleet work with the Cape Cod National Seashore to allow sustained access to the Mill Creek Water control structure and maintenance road on Chequesset Neck Road as presented
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted that the town of Wellfleet work with the Cape Cod National Seashore to allow sustained access to the Mill Creek Water control structure and maintenance road on Chequesset Neck Road as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded and it was voted that the town of Wellfleet work with the Cape Cod National Seashore to allow sustained access to the Mill Creek Water control structure and maintenance road on Chequesset Neck Road as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Amend Chequessett Neck Road to Old Chequessett Neck Road
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend Chequessett Neck Road to Old Chequessett Neck Road.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend Chequessett Neck Road to Old Chequessett Neck Road. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Mayo Beach Parking Lot (Sandy Strip) ~ Deirdre Oringer; Thursdays from June
Approve the use of Mayo Beach on Thursday's beginning June 30, 2022, and ending September 1, 2022, from 7am - 4pm to Deidre Oringer for a fee of $325.00 and for the area to be returned to the
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach on Thursday's beginning June 30, 2022, and ending September 1, 2022, from 7am - 4pm to Deidre Oringer for a fee of $325.00 and for the area to be returned to the premarket conditions and to the satisfaction of the beach director and the terms and conditions specified by the beach director.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach on Thursday's beginning June 30, 2022, and ending September 1, 2022, from 7am - 4pm to Deidre Oringer for a fee of $325.00 and for the area to be returned to the premarket conditions and to the satisfaction of the beach director and the terms and conditions specified by the beach director. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
B. Various Locations near Mayo Beach ~ SPAT ~ Wellfleet Oyster Fest, October
Approve the Use of Baker's Field and the facilities there for the 2022 Wellfleet OysterFest beginning 7am October 12, 2022, to 8pm October 17, 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to approve the Use of Baker's Field and the facilities there for the 2022 Wellfleet OysterFest beginning 7am October 12, 2022, to 8pm October 17, 2022. For all areas used to be returned to pre festival conditions to the satisfaction of the DPW director, the Recreation Director and the Beach Director. For the terms and conditions in the addendum be applied, the 3rd bullet point in addition to the DPW director adding the recreation director.
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 Use of Baker's Field and the facilities there for the 2022 Wellfleet OysterFest beginning 7am October 12, 2022, to 8pm October 17, 2022. For all areas used to be returned to pre festival conditions to the satisfaction of the DPW director, the Recreation Director and the Beach Director. For the terms and conditions in the addendum be applied, the 3rd bullet point in addition to the DPW director adding the recreation director. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Reduce the fee for the use of town property for Wellfleet SPAT to $2000.00
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reduce the fee for the use of town property for Wellfleet SPAT to $2000.00.
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 to reduce the fee for the use of town property for Wellfleet SPAT to $2000.00. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Request for temporary tent structure at Mac's Shack, 91 Commercial Street
Approve the temporary tent struct at Macs Shack at 91 Commercial Street as presented
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the temporary tent struct at Macs Shack at 91 Commercial Street as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the temporary tent struct at Macs Shack at 91 Commercial Street as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Town Meeting Venue ~ Town Moderator Daniel Silverman
Have the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School ballfield beginning at 10am on June 11, 2022, with rain dates of June 18th and 19th 2022
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to have the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School ballfield beginning at 10am on June 11, 2022, with rain dates of June 18th and 19th 2022.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to have the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting at the Wellfleet Elementary School ballfield beginning at 10am on June 11, 2022, with rain dates of June 18th and 19th 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Special Election for vacated Selectboard Seat ~ Chair Curley
Hold a special election on June 21, 2022, to fill the remainder of the two- year term vacated by Helen Miranda Wilson
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to hold a special election on June 21, 2022, to fill the remainder of the two- year term vacated by Helen Miranda Wilson.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to hold a special election on June 21, 2022, to fill the remainder of the two- year term vacated by Helen Miranda Wilson. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
D. FY 2023 Budget ~ Interim Town Administrator Charles Sumner
Adopt the spending plan as presented by the town administrator with the following exception: To delete the marina feasibility study
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to adopt the spending plan as presented by the town administrator with the following exception: To delete the marina feasibility study. To delete the Route 6 Main Street project.
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name John Wolf 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 adopt the spending plan as presented by the town administrator with the following exception: To delete the marina feasibility study. To delete the Route 6 Main Street project. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wolf voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
E. 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant ~ Interim Town Administrator Charles
Reconsider the transfer station feasibility study
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to reconsider the transfer station feasibility study
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to reconsider the transfer station feasibility study Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Remove the transfer station feasibility study from the June Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to remove the transfer station feasibility study from the June Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wilson Seconded, and it was voted to remove the transfer station feasibility study from the June Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
Place the Transfer Station feasibility study on the special fall town meeting warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to place the Transfer Station feasibility study on the special fall town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Reinhart Seconded, and it was voted to place the Transfer Station feasibility study on the special fall town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Reinhart)
Reconsider the Adult Community Center addition feasibility study, The Climate Action Reserve Fund, the Town Code Adoption of renumbering of General Bylaws, the Town Coded Adoption of renumbering
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to reconsider the Adult Community Center addition feasibility study, The Climate Action Reserve Fund, the Town Code Adoption of renumbering of General Bylaws, the Town Coded Adoption of renumbering the Zoning Bylaws, Lease of Town Property, the Animal Control Bylaw Amendment, The Adoption of Enabling Legislation for disposition of unclaimed property, The Wildlife Protection Bylaw, Affordable Lots Zoning Bylaw Amendment, The Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Amendment, amendment to the Zoning Bylaws Cottage Colonies, amendment to the General Bylaw for Natural Resources Advisory Committee; and move and insert these articles in the special fall town meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to reconsider the Adult Community Center addition feasibility study, The Climate Action Reserve Fund, the Town Code Adoption of renumbering of General Bylaws, the Town Coded Adoption of renumbering the Zoning Bylaws, Lease of Town Property, the Animal Control Bylaw Amendment, The Adoption of Enabling Legislation for disposition of unclaimed property, The Wildlife Protection Bylaw, Affordable Lots Zoning Bylaw Amendment, The Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Amendment, amendment to the Zoning Bylaws Cottage Colonies, amendment to the General Bylaw for Natural Resources Advisory Committee; and move and insert these articles in the special fall town meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
XVI. Minutes
Approve the minutes of the above dates as printed in the packet
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the minutes of the above dates as printed in the packet.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Reinhart, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the minutes of the above dates as printed in the packet. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).” (Motion: Curley)
XVII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Wilson Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Wolf)
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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