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August 2, 2022
20 recorded votes, 6 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
G. Department of Public Works Purchase Order ~ John Deere Loader, approved at
Approve the consent agenda with exception of item C and G which were removed and voted on separately
Chair Ryan Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda with exception of item C and G which were removed and voted on separately.
From the minutes
“Chair Ryan Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda with exception of item C and G which were removed and voted on separately. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
H. (C) Hardship Commercial Shellfishing permit ~ Jeremy Storer & Todd
Direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Jeremy Storer & Todd Mindrebo per section 6.1.5 hardship exemption
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Jeremy Storer & Todd Mindrebo per section 6.1.5 hardship exemption.
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 Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Jeremy Storer & Todd Mindrebo per section 6.1.5 hardship exemption. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
I. (G) Access Agreement for Herring River Restoration ~ Judith Ellis, Jonathan
Approve the access agreements for the Herring River Restoration
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the access agreements for the Herring River Restoration
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Barbara Carboni 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 access agreements for the Herring River Restoration Roll Call Vote: 4-0 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Paddle Cape Cod ~ Benten Niggel ~ May 2022 through September 2022, 8am to
Approve the use of the town landings Long Pond and Mayo Beach to Benten Niggel Paddle Cape Cod for a fee of $500
Board Member Bacon Moved; and it was voted to approve the use of the town landings Long Pond and Mayo Beach to Benten Niggel Paddle Cape Cod for a fee of $500.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; and it was voted to approve the use of the town landings Long Pond and Mayo Beach to Benten Niggel Paddle Cape Cod for a fee of $500. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon)
A. Dredging Update ~ Will Sullivan/Board Member Wolf
Submit to the Army Core of Engineers for potential mitigation credits for the properties transferred to the care and custody of the Conservation Commission since 2010
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to submit to the Army Core of Engineers for potential mitigation credits for the properties transferred to the care and custody of the Conservation Commission since 2010
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to submit to the Army Core of Engineers for potential mitigation credits for the properties transferred to the care and custody of the Conservation Commission since 2010 Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Warrant for 2022 State Primary Election ~ Town Clerk, Jennifer Congel
Approve the warrant and designate the chair to sign on behalf of the board
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the warrant and designate the chair to sign on behalf of the board.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the warrant and designate the chair to sign on behalf of the board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Review Special Town Meeting Warrant ~ Vote to Insert and Recommend
Recommend the article for the Human Resource Director into the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the article for the Human Resource Director into the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the article for the Human Resource Director into the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Recommend the Wellfleet Fauna and Flora Survey
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Wellfleet Fauna and Flora Survey.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfNo: Bacon
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Wellfleet Fauna and Flora Survey. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Bacon voted No).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
It was voted reconsider the insertion and recommendation of the Fauna Survey
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted reconsider the insertion and recommendation of the Fauna Survey.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted reconsider the insertion and recommendation of the Fauna Survey. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Insert and recommend the Natural Resources Advisory Committee Harbor Fauna and Flora Survey into the Special Town Meeting Warrant. town's website ***
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the Natural Resources Advisory Committee Harbor Fauna and Flora Survey into the Special Town Meeting Warrant. town's website ***
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the Natural Resources Advisory Committee Harbor Fauna and Flora Survey into the Special Town Meeting Warrant. town's website *** Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Board Member wolf
Chair Curley moved; Board Member wolf
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the general bylaw amendment for the plastic water bottle ban. Roll Call Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Curley)
Recommend the zoning bylaw amendment for the feeding of wildlife into the special town meeting warrant
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the zoning bylaw amendment for the feeding of wildlife into the special town meeting warrant.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfNo: Bacon
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the zoning bylaw amendment for the feeding of wildlife into the special town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Bacon voted no).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
It was voted ot recommend the zoning bylaw amendment; cottage colonies into the special town meeting warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted ot recommend the zoning bylaw amendment; cottage colonies into the special town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted ot recommend the zoning bylaw amendment; cottage colonies into the special town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Recommend zoning bylaw amendment for affordable dwelling development into the special town meeting warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to recommend zoning bylaw amendment for affordable dwelling development into the special town meeting warrant. Roll call
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to recommend zoning bylaw amendment for affordable dwelling development into the special town meeting warrant. Roll call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
D. Committee Liaison Policy ~ Board Member Barbara Carboni
Have Eldridge draft a letter on behalf of the board to the committees and board chairs asking if they would like a selectboard liaison
Chair Curley Moved; Board DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to have Eldridge draft a letter on behalf of the board to the committees and board chairs asking if they would like a selectboard liaison. Roll call vote
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to have Eldridge draft a letter on behalf of the board to the committees and board chairs asking if they would like a selectboard liaison. Roll call vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
F. Letter to Congressional Delegations re: Discharge of Nuclear Waste into
Approve the letter written to the Congressional Delegates and send it on the behalf of the Selectboard
Chair Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter written to the Congressional Delegates and send it on the behalf of the Selectboard.
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 to approve the letter written to the Congressional Delegates and send it on the behalf of the Selectboard..” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. June 23, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded;
Approve the minutes as amended at the meeting by Chair Curley
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended at the meeting by Chair Curley
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended at the meeting by Chair Curley Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. July 12, 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
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as drafted Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. July 19, 2022, ~ Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded;
Approve the minutes as amended by Carboni
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended by Carboni.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended by Carboni. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, 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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