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November 15, 2022
19 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Kathleen Bacon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
F. Appointment to the Wellfleet Cultural Council ~ Kathleen Grzewinski
Adopt the consent agenda as printed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call vote
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto wasn't in attendance yet).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Shellfish Grant Renewal for Chris Merl, grants #95-19 and #95-20 ~ Shellfish
Approve Chris Merl's grant renewal request for grant numbers #95-19 and #95-20 consisting of 1.84 acres located on Egg Island for a period of nine years, 10 months and 28 days with an expiration
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve Chris Merl's grant renewal request for grant numbers #95-19 and #95-20 consisting of 1.84 acres located on Egg Island for a period of nine years, 10 months and 28 days with an expiration date of April 30, 2032.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve Chris Merl's grant renewal request for grant numbers #95-19 and #95-20 consisting of 1.84 acres located on Egg Island for a period of nine years, 10 months and 28 days with an expiration date of April 30, 2032. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Shellfish Grant Renewal for Robert Emmet grants #861 and #861-A ~ Shellfish
Approve Robert Emmet's grant renewal request for grant numbers #861 and #861-A consisting of 1.5 acres located on Field Point for a period of four (4) years, eleven (11) months, and four (4) days
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve Robert Emmet's grant renewal request for grant numbers #861 and #861-A consisting of 1.5 acres located on Field Point for a period of four (4) years, eleven (11) months, and four (4) days with an expiration date of April 30, 2027.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve Robert Emmet's grant renewal request for grant numbers #861 and #861-A consisting of 1.5 acres located on Field Point for a period of four (4) years, eleven (11) months, and four (4) days with an expiration date of April 30, 2027. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Shellfish Grant Extension to Grant #2000-6 located on Egg Island for Nick
Continue the public hearing to consider a potential grant extension to grant #2000-6 on Egg Island for Nick Sirucek util December 20, 2022
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to continue the public hearing to consider a potential grant extension to grant #2000-6 on Egg Island for Nick Sirucek util December 20, 2022
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to continue the public hearing to consider a potential grant extension to grant #2000-6 on Egg Island for Nick Sirucek util December 20, 2022 Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Macs on the Pier (Belvernon, LLC.) ~ Renewal of a one-year license for
Approve license as printed between the Town of Wellfleet and Belvernon, LLC (Mac's at the Pier) For a term of one-year to be executed by the Town Administrator
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve license as printed between the Town of Wellfleet and Belvernon, LLC (Mac's at the Pier) For a term of one-year to be executed by the Town Administrator.
Yes: Bacon, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Carboni, Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve license as printed between the Town of Wellfleet and Belvernon, LLC (Mac's at the Pier) For a term of one-year to be executed by the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2 (Carboni, Curley abstained).” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
A. Living Shoreline and Bank Stabilization ~ 376 & 400 King Phillip Road,
Approve the application from Shorefront Consulting; Mark Burgess; for beach and shorefront stabilization for 376 & 400 King Phillip Road, Wellfleet
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application from Shorefront Consulting; Mark Burgess; for beach and shorefront stabilization for 376 & 400 King Phillip Road, Wellfleet.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application from Shorefront Consulting; Mark Burgess; for beach and shorefront stabilization for 376 & 400 King Phillip Road, Wellfleet. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Trash Artwork around Wellfleet ~ Patrick Otton
Approve Suzanne Nickerson and Patrick Otton to showcase their "Trash Art" at two locations to be determined by the director of beaches Suzanne Thomas, trash to be collected at Wellfleet beaches
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to approve Suzanne Nickerson and Patrick Otton to showcase their "Trash Art" at two locations to be determined by the director of beaches Suzanne Thomas, trash to be collected at Wellfleet beaches and the applicant to be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the artwork.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to approve Suzanne Nickerson and Patrick Otton to showcase their "Trash Art" at two locations to be determined by the director of beaches Suzanne Thomas, trash to be collected at Wellfleet beaches and the applicant to be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the artwork. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Appoint Michelle Olem to fill the vacant Governor's appointee position on
Move to appoint Michelle Olem to fill the vacant governor's appointee position on behalf of the governor's office to the Wellfleet Housing Authority for a term of five-years to end June 30, 2027
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to move to appoint Michelle Olem to fill the vacant governor's appointee position on behalf of the governor's office to the Wellfleet Housing Authority for a term of five-years to end June 30, 2027.
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 Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to move to appoint Michelle Olem to fill the vacant governor's appointee position on behalf of the governor's office to the Wellfleet Housing Authority for a term of five-years to end June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Reduce the number of members from 7 to 5 on the Dredging Task Force ~ Chris
Approve the Dredging Task Force go from a seven-member board to a five- member board
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Dredging Task Force go from a seven-member board to a five- member board.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Dredging Task Force go from a seven-member board to a five- member board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Maurice's Campground Planning Committee ~ interviewing and appointing
Amend the Maurice's Planning Committee to 7 members and 2 alternates selected by the Selectboard and 2 members selected by the Town Administrator
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the Maurice's Planning Committee to 7 members and 2 alternates selected by the Selectboard and 2 members selected by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the Maurice's Planning Committee to 7 members and 2 alternates selected by the Selectboard and 2 members selected by the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Appoint Carl Sussman as the seventh member to the Maurice's Campground Planning Committee
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Carl Sussman as the seventh member to the Maurice's Campground Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Carl Sussman as the seventh member to the Maurice's Campground Planning Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Appoint Bob Wagner as the first alternate member of the Maurice's Planning Committee
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Bob Wagner as the first alternate member of the Maurice's Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Bob Wagner as the first alternate member of the Maurice's Planning Committee Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Bacon)
Appoint Jan Plaue as the second alternate member of the Maurice's Planning Committee
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Jan Plaue as the second alternate member of the Maurice's Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Jan Plaue as the second alternate member of the Maurice's Planning Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Bacon)
Appoint Tim Sayre as an alternate to the Maurice's Planning Committee
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to appoint Tim Sayre as an alternate to the Maurice's Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to appoint Tim Sayre as an alternate to the Maurice's Planning Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
D. Cable Advisory Committee Amend charge ~ Chair Curley
Approve the changes made to amend the charge of the Wellfleet Cable Advisory Committee as printed in draft form and to be placed on the advisory page and distributed to the Town Clerk and the
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to approve the changes made to amend the charge of the Wellfleet Cable Advisory Committee as printed in draft form and to be placed on the advisory page and distributed to the Town Clerk and the committee as soon as possible.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to approve the changes made to amend the charge of the Wellfleet Cable Advisory Committee as printed in draft form and to be placed on the advisory page and distributed to the Town Clerk and the committee as soon as possible. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Amendment ~ Chair Curley
Refer the inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Amendment as drafted to town counsel for review and comment and to the planning board as a draft for comment
Chair Curley moved, Board Member Seconded and it was voted to refer the inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Amendment as drafted 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 Seconded and it was voted to refer the inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Amendment as drafted to town counsel for review and comment and to the planning board as a draft for comment Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
C. ARPA County Funding Request ~ Maurice's Campground ~ Town
Direct to town administrator to apply for the ARPA funds that are available for the Maurice's planning
Board Member Carboni Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to direct to town administrator to apply for the ARPA funds that are available for the Maurice's planning.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to direct to town administrator to apply for the ARPA funds that are available for the Maurice's planning..” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
A. November 1, 2022
Approve the meeting minutes of November 1, 2022, as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of November 1, 2022, as amended.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of November 1, 2022, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained due to not being in attendance of that meeting).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. 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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