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October 18, 2022
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Kathleen Bacon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Board to sign 2022 Warrant for 2022 State Election
Approve the consent agenda as printed
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Omaha Landing for coastal bank stabilization and restoration ~ Weekdays from
Advise the applicant to seek further approval of the conservation agent to conduct the work proposed and to seek the approval of all department heads to perform the work and to obtain approval of
Board Member Carboni moved, Board member Wolf seconded, and it was voted to advise the applicant to seek further approval of the conservation agent to conduct the work proposed and to seek the approval of all department heads to perform the work and to obtain approval of all the abutters to do the work.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved, Board member Wolf seconded, and it was voted to advise the applicant to seek further approval of the conservation agent to conduct the work proposed and to seek the approval of all department heads to perform the work and to obtain approval of all the abutters to do the work. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
B. Chequessett Neck Bridge Notice of Award/Contract ~ Town Administrator
Authorize the town administrator to issue a notice of award to MIG Corporation, One Acton Place, Suite 200, Acton MA, indicating that the town accepts MIG's bid submitted on September 22, 2022, to
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to issue a notice of award to MIG Corporation, One Acton Place, Suite 200, Acton MA, indicating that the town accepts MIG's bid submitted on September 22, 2022, to construct the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge and Water Access Facility for a contract price of $29,835,430.00, following a duly advertised and administered public bidding process, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize and execute a contract with MIG in accordance with the Notice of 2|Page Award and bid submittal, including MIG's provision of required insurance and bonding.
Barbara Carboni 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 authorize the town administrator to issue a notice of award to MIG Corporation, One Acton Place, Suite 200, Acton MA, indicating that the town accepts MIG's bid submitted on September 22, 2022, to construct the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge and Water Access Facility for a contract price of $29,835,430.00, following a duly advertised and administered public bidding process, and further to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize and execute a contract with MIG in accordance with the Notice of 2|Page Award and bid submittal, including MIG's provision of required insurance and bonding. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley)
E. Budget Message ~ Chair Curley/Selectboard
Approve the budget message as amended to read "check recording"
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the budget message as amended to read "check recording"
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the budget message as amended to read "check recording" Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
F. Budget Policy ~ Chair Curley/Selectboard
Approve the budget policy as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the budget policy as drafted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the budget policy as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
G. Memorial Plaques and other new memorial items on town property ~ Suzanne
Place a moratorium of memorials and memorial benches until the town develops a plan by January 2024
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to place a moratorium of memorials and memorial benches until the town develops a plan by January 2024.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to place a moratorium of memorials and memorial benches until the town develops a plan by January 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Bacon)
H. Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Cutting of Timber within the NSP ~ Chair Curley
Refer the zoning bylaw amendment on cutting of timber within the national seashore park to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board as a draft for comment
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to refer the zoning bylaw amendment on cutting of timber within the national seashore park to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board as a draft for comment.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to refer the zoning bylaw amendment on cutting of timber within the national seashore park to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board as a draft for comment. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
J. Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Accessory Dwelling Units ~ Local Housing
Refer the zoning bylaw amendment on accessory dwelling units to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board as a draft for comment
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to refer the zoning bylaw amendment on accessory dwelling units to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board as a draft for comment.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to refer the zoning bylaw amendment on accessory dwelling units to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board as a draft for comment. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
K. Letter of Appreciation to John Riehl ~ John Duane ~ Chair Curley
Approve the letter of appreciation to John Riehl on behalf of the town of Wellfleet and the Natural Resource Advisory Board adding Natural Resource Advisory Board
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter of appreciation to John Riehl on behalf of the town of Wellfleet and the Natural Resource Advisory Board adding Natural Resource Advisory Board
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter of appreciation to John Riehl on behalf of the town of Wellfleet and the Natural Resource Advisory Board adding Natural Resource Advisory Board Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. October 4, 2022
Amend the minutes to read Bacon recused as an appearance of conflict of interest
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to amend the minutes to read Bacon recused as an appearance of conflict of interest.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to amend the minutes to read Bacon recused as an appearance of conflict of interest. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
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