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January 17, 2023
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Kathleen Bacon, Barbara Carboni, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
H. Use of Town Property Duck Harbor Rd./NSP/Ducks Unlimited
Adopt the consent agenda as printed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as printed
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as printed Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Review the annual list of community needs for Community Housing, Historic
Close the public hearing for Community Housing, Historic Preservation, Open Space and Outdoor Recreation, gathered by the Wellfleet Community Preservation Committee in accordance with the
Chair Curley moved to close the public hearing for Community Housing, Historic Preservation, Open Space and Outdoor Recreation, gathered by the Wellfleet Community Preservation Committee in accordance with the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved to close the public hearing for Community Housing, Historic Preservation, Open Space and Outdoor Recreation, gathered by the Wellfleet Community Preservation Committee in accordance with the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
B. Chair Curley and Board Member DeVasto recused themselves from this
Continue this hearing until January 31, 2023, 7pm
Board member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to continue this hearing until January 31, 2023, 7pm.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to continue this hearing until January 31, 2023, 7pm..” (Motion: Wolf, second: Bacon)
C. Chair Curley Opened this hearing at 7:31pm
Continue the public hearing until January 24, 2023, at 7pm
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to continue the public hearing until January 24, 2023, at 7pm
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to continue the public hearing until January 24, 2023, at 7pm Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Weekday Entertainment ~
Approve the above-named restaurants weekday entertainment licenses
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve the above-named restaurants weekday entertainment licenses.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve the above-named restaurants weekday entertainment licenses. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
A. Robert Stewart ~ Appointment to the Wellfleet Conservation Commission
Appoint Robert Stewart to the Conservation Commission for a term of three-years, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of the town to be a member of the committee
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Robert Stewart to the Conservation Commission for a term of three-years, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of the town to be a member of the committee.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Robert Stewart to the Conservation Commission for a term of three-years, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to read all rules and regulations of the town to be a member of the committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Inclusionary Zoning ~ Chair Curley
Amend the proposed bylaw to strike 6.28.3 A development of 2 or more dwelling units
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to amend the proposed bylaw to strike 6.28.3 A development of 2 or more dwelling units.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to amend the proposed bylaw to strike 6.28.3 A development of 2 or more dwelling units. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
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 DeVasto 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 DeVasto 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, second: DeVasto)
C. Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Cutting Timber within the NSP ~ Chair Curley
Amend the Cutting of Timber Bylaw Amendment striking the first exemption for the section that states "shall not apply to the removal of trees threatening peoples' structures, roadways, or
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the Cutting of Timber Bylaw Amendment striking the first exemption for the section that states "shall not apply to the removal of trees threatening peoples' structures, roadways, or utilities". Roll call vote
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the Cutting of Timber Bylaw Amendment striking the first exemption for the section that states "shall not apply to the removal of trees threatening peoples' structures, roadways, or utilities". Roll call vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
E. Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Locally Notable Trees ~ Chair Curley
Amend the locally notable tree bylaw amendment to read if there is imminent threat of people's structures, roadways, or utilities
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to amend the locally notable tree bylaw amendment to read if there is imminent threat of people's structures, roadways, or utilities.
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) 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 amend the locally notable tree bylaw amendment to read if there is imminent threat of people's structures, roadways, or utilities. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Refer the tree preservation bylaws as amended to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board for comment as draft
Board Member Moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to refer the tree preservation bylaws as amended to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board for comment as draft.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfNo: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to refer the tree preservation bylaws as amended to town counsel for review and comment and to the Planning Board for comment as draft. Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (DeVasto voted no).”
A. December 20, 2022
Approve the minutes of December 20, 2022, as amended
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of December 20, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of December 20, 2022, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
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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