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June 7, 2022
16 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Helen Miranda Wilson, Barbara Carboni, John Wolf
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. Nick Sirucek ~ Appointment to the Shellfish Advisory Board ~ 3-year term
Appoint Nick Sirucek as an alternate member of the shellfish advisory board to be sworn in by the Tow Clerk, to serve in compliance with the town charter and all applicable state and local laws
Board Member Wilson moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Nick Sirucek as an alternate member of the shellfish advisory board to be sworn in by the Tow Clerk, to serve in compliance with the town charter and all applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Helen Miranda Wilson, Barbara Carboni and John Wolf). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Nick Sirucek as an alternate member of the shellfish advisory board to be sworn in by the Tow Clerk, to serve in compliance with the town charter and all applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Curley)
B. Lydia Vivante ~ Use of Town Hall Driveway ~ Annual Art Sale ~ August 6,
Approve the remainder of the consent agenda
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the remainder of the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson seconded; and it was voted to approve the remainder of the consent agenda. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Individual votes to consider if each of the following license holders' grant licenses
Take no action
Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Seconded; and was voted to take no action
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wilson Moved; Board Member Seconded; and was voted to take no action Roll Call Vote 2-2 (Wilson/Wolf Yay).” (Motion: Wilson)
Have Grady provide proof of purchase of 40,000 seed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to have Grady provide proof of purchase of 40,000 seed
Yes: Carboni, CurleyNo: Wilson, WolfMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to have Grady provide proof of purchase of 40,000 seed Roll Call Vote: 2-2 (Wilson/Wolf voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Application received 1/30/2022 for the renewal of shellfish grant license # 7312
Renew grant license #7312 to James and Allison Gray with the following order of conditions: By October 21, 2022, the license holders must provide proof of 20,000 seed being planted to the
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to renew grant license #7312 to James and Allison Gray with the following order of conditions: By October 21, 2022, the license holders must provide proof of 20,000 seed being planted to the satisfaction of the Shellfish Constable, if the license holder disagrees with the constable's determination of the fact the license holder may appeal to the Selectboard, said appeal must be filed within 21 days of the Shellfish Constables determination and the Selectboard shall hear the appeal within 21 days of that filing. These minimum levels of propagation must be adhered to in each of the following years thereafter Said seed may be oyster or quahog or a combination of both and may be caught seed or purchased The license holder must pay their license fee with a check within the next 30 days.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to renew grant license #7312 to James and Allison Gray with the following order of conditions: By October 21, 2022, the license holders must provide proof of 20,000 seed being planted to the satisfaction of the Shellfish Constable, if the license holder disagrees with the constable's determination of the fact the license holder may appeal to the Selectboard, said appeal must be filed within 21 days of the Shellfish Constables determination and the Selectboard shall hear the appeal within 21 days of that filing. These minimum levels of propagation must be adhered to in each of the following years thereafter Said seed may be oyster or quahog or a combination of both and may be caught seed or purchased The license holder must pay their license fee with a check within the next 30 days. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
C. Limitations on the number of Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries in Town
Set the limit of marijuana to 3
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to set the limit of marijuana to 3.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to set the limit of marijuana to 3..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Amend the motion to 4 instead of 3
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to amend the motion to 4 instead of 3. Discussion ensued on the dispensaries and how many they feel are appropriate for the town.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfNo: Carboni
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to amend the motion to 4 instead of 3. Discussion ensued on the dispensaries and how many they feel are appropriate for the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Carboni voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wilson)
A. Modified Quorum ~ Moderator Silverman
Reduce the quorum of Annual Town Meeting from 182 residents to 100 residents
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reduce the quorum of Annual Town Meeting from 182 residents to 100 residents.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Wilson Seconded; and it was voted to reduce the quorum of Annual Town Meeting from 182 residents to 100 residents. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Wilson)
A. Final design and bidding Chequessett Neck Rd Bridge. Fuss and O'Neill ~
Affirm the final design at Chequessett Neck Road bridge subject for the review of the aesthetic treatments applied thereto and the DPW's intention to advertise bid documents for construction of
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to affirm the final design at Chequessett Neck Road bridge subject for the review of the aesthetic treatments applied thereto and the DPW's intention to advertise bid documents for construction of the Chequessett Neck Road bridge as provided in the final design plans and bid specifications and to advertise a grant funded position of owner's project representative to provide construction oversight for the town and to report to the DPW director and the Town Administrator.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Wilson, WolfAbstained: Carboni
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to affirm the final design at Chequessett Neck Road bridge subject for the review of the aesthetic treatments applied thereto and the DPW's intention to advertise bid documents for construction of the Chequessett Neck Road bridge as provided in the final design plans and bid specifications and to advertise a grant funded position of owner's project representative to provide construction oversight for the town and to report to the DPW director and the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. On-Site Engineering 95 Lawrence Rd
Approve the proposed contract amendment for 95 Lawrence Road wastewater treatment facility permitting and groundwater discharge design and permitting
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposed contract amendment for 95 Lawrence Road wastewater treatment facility permitting and groundwater discharge design and permitting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposed contract amendment for 95 Lawrence Road wastewater treatment facility permitting and groundwater discharge design and permitting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Disbandment of 95 Lawrence Rd Task Force
Approve the disbandment of the 95 Lawrence Road Task Force as their charge is complete
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to Approve the disbandment of the 95 Lawrence Road Task Force as their charge is complete.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to Approve the disbandment of the 95 Lawrence Road Task Force as their charge is complete. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
C. Vote on Lecount Hollow beach for summer 2022 ~ DeVasto
Approve that LeCount/Maguire landing be used for resident and taxpayer parking for the 2022 season
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve that LeCount/Maguire landing be used for resident and taxpayer parking for the 2022 season.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve that LeCount/Maguire landing be used for resident and taxpayer parking for the 2022 season..”
A. April 26, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and
Approve the minutes as printed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as printed.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as printed. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wilson abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. May 6, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it
Approve the minutes as printed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as printed
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as printed Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wilson abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. May 10, 2022, ~ Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it
Approve the meeting minutes as printed
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as printed
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Wilson
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as printed Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Wilson Abstained).”
XII. 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)
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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