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October 4, 2022
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon
Absent: John Wolf
Every vote, in order
D. Ambulance Purchase ~ Chief Pauley
Approve the consent agenda except item C
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve the consent agenda except item C
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni and Kathleen Bacon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve the consent agenda except item C Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Approve the coastal resilience Grant Program
Chair Curley Moved; Board member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the coastal resilience Grant Program
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. 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 approve the coastal resilience Grant Program Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Fox Crow ~ Trudy Vermehren ~ Sunday Entertainment.
Approve the weekday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren owner of the Fox & Crow; to follow all the noise rules and bylaws of the town
Board Member DeVasto moved; Chair Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the weekday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren owner of the Fox & Crow; to follow all the noise rules and bylaws of the town.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. Kathleen Bacon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Chair Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the weekday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren owner of the Fox & Crow; to follow all the noise rules and bylaws of the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Bacon Recused).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
Approve the Sunday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren owner of the Fox & Crow; to follow all the noise rules ad bylaws of the town
Board Member DeVasto moved; and it was voted to approve the Sunday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren owner of the Fox & Crow; to follow all the noise rules ad bylaws of the town.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. Kathleen Bacon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; and it was voted to approve the Sunday entertainment license to Trudy Vermehren owner of the Fox & Crow; to follow all the noise rules ad bylaws of the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Bacon recused).” (Motion: DeVasto)
A. Gull Pond Stairs ~ Jane Franke
Revisit the process of rebuilding the stairs at Gull Pond
Board Member DeVasto moved, Chair Curley seconded; and it was voted to revisit the process of rebuilding the stairs at Gull Pond.
The minutes give the count (3-2) and name Barbara Carboni as no and Kathleen Bacon as no, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved, Chair Curley seconded; and it was voted to revisit the process of rebuilding the stairs at Gull Pond. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Carboni voted no, Bacon voted no).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
B. Cannabis Community Host Agreements ~ Chair Curley ~ Administrator Waldo
Move this agenda item to October 18, 2022, selectboard meeting
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to move this agenda item to October 18, 2022, selectboard meeting
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni and Kathleen Bacon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to move this agenda item to October 18, 2022, selectboard meeting Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
C. Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Food Establishments and Developments of
Refer the food establishment and significant planning impact to town counsel for review and comment
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to refer the food establishment and significant planning impact to town counsel for review and comment.
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni and Kathleen Bacon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to refer the food establishment and significant planning impact to town counsel for review and comment. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Send Said article as a draft to the Wellfleet Planning Board for comment with the understanding that it has been submitted to town counsel for review
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon seconded, and it was voted to send Said article as a draft to the Wellfleet Planning Board for comment with the understanding that it has been submitted to town counsel for review.
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni and Kathleen Bacon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon seconded, and it was voted to send Said article as a draft to the Wellfleet Planning Board for comment with the understanding that it has been submitted to town counsel for review. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
D. Zoning Bylaw Enforcement Penalty Amendment ~ Chair Curley
Refer the zoning enforcement bylaw to town counsel for review
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to refer the zoning enforcement bylaw to town counsel for review.
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Michael DeVasto 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 Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to refer the zoning enforcement bylaw to town counsel for review. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Send enforcement penalty bylaw to the Wellfleet Planning Board as a
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to send enforcement penalty bylaw to the Wellfleet Planning Board as a
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Michael DeVasto 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 Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to send enforcement penalty bylaw to the Wellfleet Planning Board as a Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
J. Lower Cape TV Bylaws
Accept the Lower Cape TV bylaws as drafted
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to accept the Lower Cape TV bylaws as drafted.
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni and Kathleen Bacon). Showing the count only. The minutes name Michael DeVasto as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to accept the Lower Cape TV bylaws as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto)
V. New Business
Change SPAT's one day alcohol license from October 1, 2022m to October 8, 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to change SPAT's one day alcohol license from October 1, 2022m to October 8, 2022.
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni and Kathleen Bacon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to change SPAT's one day alcohol license from October 1, 2022m to October 8, 2022. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. September 27, 2022
Approve the minutes of September 27, 2022, as drafted
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of September 27, 2022, as drafted.
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni and Kathleen Bacon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of September 27, 2022, as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carboni)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn
The minutes say "5-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni and Kathleen Bacon). Showing the count only. The minutes name John Wolf as the seconder, but John Wolf is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
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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