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June 28, 2022
24 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Commercial Permit hardship exemption Jaxon Kenny (Letter Attached in
Approve the hardship exemption to Jaxon Kenny
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the hardship exemption to Jaxon Kenny
Michael 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 approve the hardship exemption to Jaxon Kenny Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Vote to return forfeited grant #CCB95-1 to the wild and take it out of
Approve the forfeiture of grant #CCB95-1 to be taken out of aquaculture and returned to the wild
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the forfeiture of grant #CCB95-1 to be taken out of aquaculture and returned to the wild.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the forfeiture of grant #CCB95-1 to be taken out of aquaculture and returned to the wild. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
F. Wellfleet SPAT ~ Grant Tours throughout July & August
Approve the grant tours provided by Wellfleet spat for a fee of $120
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the grant tours provided by Wellfleet spat for a fee of $120
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the grant tours provided by Wellfleet spat for a fee of $120 Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
K. Sacred Surf School ~ Whitecrest Beach ~ June through Labor Day
Approve the use of town property to Sacred Surf School on Whitecrest Beach June through Labor Day for a fee of $385
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property to Sacred Surf School on Whitecrest Beach June through Labor Day for a fee of $385.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property to Sacred Surf School on Whitecrest Beach June through Labor Day for a fee of $385. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
L. Board/Committee Reappointments ~ See the full list in the Selectboard Packet
Approve all the consent agenda items excluding the ones that were removed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to approve all the consent agenda items excluding the ones that were removed.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to approve all the consent agenda items excluding the ones that were removed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Election of Officers ~ Elect Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk
Appoint Ryan Curley as Chair of the Selectboard
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Ryan Curley as Chair of the Selectboard.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Ryan Curley as Chair of the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 4-1.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
Nominate Michael DeVasto to be Vice Chair to the Selectboard
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to nominate Michael DeVasto to be Vice Chair to the Selectboard
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to nominate Michael DeVasto to be Vice Chair to the Selectboard Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf)
Appoint John Wolf as the clerk for the Selectboard
Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Wolf as the clerk for the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Wolf as the clerk for the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
B. Appoint Selectboard Liaison ~ Dredging Task Force ~ John Wolf
Appoint John Wolf as a liaison to the Dredging Task Force
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Wolf as a liaison to the Dredging Task Force
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Wolf as a liaison to the Dredging Task Force Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Proposed Amendment to Shellfishing Policy and Regulations Section 7.13.3 -
Approve the amendments made to the Wellfleet Shellfishing Rules and Regulations 7.13.3 - notification of failure to meet minimal requirements; to appeal the Shellfish Constable's decision within
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amendments made to the Wellfleet Shellfishing Rules and Regulations 7.13.3 - notification of failure to meet minimal requirements; to appeal the Shellfish Constable's decision within 30 calendar days after notification of failure to meet minimum productivity requirements.
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 amendments made to the Wellfleet Shellfishing Rules and Regulations 7.13.3 - notification of failure to meet minimal requirements; to appeal the Shellfish Constable's decision within 30 calendar days after notification of failure to meet minimum productivity requirements..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Harbor to the Bay ~ David Whitman ~ September 17, 2022; 12pm-5pm ~ 200-
Continue this application until a future meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to continue this application until a future meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to continue this application until a future meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. The Grateful Mind ~ discussion on renewing the cannabis contract ~ Town
Authorize the Town Administrator to renegotiate the contract with The Grateful Mind Cannabis HCA to mirror the agreement made with Terps Cannabis
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator to renegotiate the contract with The Grateful Mind Cannabis HCA to mirror the agreement made with Terps Cannabis.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator to renegotiate the contract with The Grateful Mind Cannabis HCA to mirror the agreement made with Terps Cannabis. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Intermunicipal Agreement ~ Conflict of interest disclosure ~ KP Law
That The Town of Wellfleet consents to KP law represent the town of Wellfleet to negotiate with Truro and Eastham to reach C
Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted that The Town of Wellfleet consents to KP law represent the town of Wellfleet to negotiate with Truro and Eastham to reach C.
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 DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted that The Town of Wellfleet consents to KP law represent the town of Wellfleet to negotiate with Truro and Eastham to reach C..” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
C. Shellfish Appeal Process ~ Board Member DeVasto Recused himself from
Approve that the selectboard office approves and begins using immediately the shellfish appeal application form for the first page as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve that the selectboard office approves and begins using immediately the shellfish appeal application form for the first page as drafted.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve that the selectboard office approves and begins using immediately the shellfish appeal application form for the first page as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Herring River Comprehensive Financial Plan & permitting status ~ Carole
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for up to $16 million dollars in the funding to offset Construction and
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for up to $16 million dollars in the funding to offset Construction and implementation costs for the Herring River restoration project.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for up to $16 million dollars in the funding to offset Construction and implementation costs for the Herring River restoration project. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. 80 State Highway (Maurice's Campground) due diligence status update -
Accept the report as prepared and presented by the DPW director Jay Norton the town sees no reason to invoke the clause of paragraph 28 at this time and reserves all rights under the 21e of the
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to accept the report as prepared and presented by the DPW director Jay Norton the town sees no reason to invoke the clause of paragraph 28 at this time and reserves all rights under the 21e of the Purchase and Sales Agreement; and all the remaining rights of Phase 1 environmental site evaluation.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to accept the report as prepared and presented by the DPW director Jay Norton the town sees no reason to invoke the clause of paragraph 28 at this time and reserves all rights under the 21e of the Purchase and Sales Agreement; and all the remaining rights of Phase 1 environmental site evaluation. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
C. Cottage Colonies Zoning Amendment
Submit the Wellfleet Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaws amendments as presented and to send to the Planning Board to have a hearing within 60 days
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to submit the Wellfleet Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaws amendments as presented and to send to the Planning Board to have a hearing within 60 days.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to submit the Wellfleet Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaws amendments as presented and to send to the Planning Board to have a hearing within 60 days. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
D. Provisions to Encourage the development of affordable housing
Submit the amendments of the provisions to encourage the development of affordable housing and send it to the planning board to hold a public hearing within 60 days
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to submit the amendments of the provisions to encourage the development of affordable housing and send it to the planning board to hold a public hearing within 60 days.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to submit the amendments of the provisions to encourage the development of affordable housing and send it to the planning board to hold a public hearing within 60 days. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
E. Affordable Lots Zoning Bylaw Draft
Submit the amendments of the Affordable Zoning Bylaw to the planning board and for them to hold a public hearing within 60 days
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to submit the amendments of the Affordable Zoning Bylaw to the planning board and for them to hold a public hearing within 60 days.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to submit the amendments of the Affordable Zoning Bylaw to the planning board and for them to hold a public hearing within 60 days. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
I. FY 2023 Professional Development Plan
Approve the Town Administrator's FY 2023 Professional Development Plan as presented at tonight's meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Town Administrator's FY 2023 Professional Development Plan as presented at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Town Administrator's FY 2023 Professional Development Plan as presented at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
J. Town Administrator performance evaluation format
Approve the performance evaluation format as presented at tonight's meeting with the exception that anything specific to Provincetown be removed and the goals shall be incorporated after the July
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the performance evaluation format as presented at tonight's meeting with the exception that anything specific to Provincetown be removed and the goals shall be incorporated after the July 12, 2022, meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the performance evaluation format as presented at tonight's meeting with the exception that anything specific to Provincetown be removed and the goals shall be incorporated after the July 12, 2022, meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. May 31, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and
Approve the minutes as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Bacon
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Bacon Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. June 7, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it
Approve the minutes as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Bacon
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Bacon Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
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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