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January 31, 2023
12 recorded votes, 9 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
B. Recommendation of Award ~ Engineering Drawings/Permit Application for
Adopt the consent agenda as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as drafted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Reclassification of the existing Captain's position to Deputy Fire Chief
Endorse the fire chief's reclassification of from lieutenant to Deputy Fire Chief
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to endorse the fire chief's reclassification of from lieutenant to Deputy Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to endorse the fire chief's reclassification of from lieutenant to Deputy Fire Chief. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Application received 12/22/2022 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 01-
Approve the transfer of grant license #'s 01-02, 2000-7, and 2000-7 ext
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of grant license #'s 01-02, 2000-7, and 2000-7 ext.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of grant license #'s 01-02, 2000-7, and 2000-7 ext. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. To correct an oversight in the non-issuance of a grant license for grant extension
Rectify the oversight in the non-issuance of a grant license #2006-01B for Robert LaPointe by approving a renewal of this grant from October 25, 2011, through April 30, 2028
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to rectify the oversight in the non-issuance of a grant license #2006-01B for Robert LaPointe by approving a renewal of this grant from October 25, 2011, through April 30, 2028.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to rectify the oversight in the non-issuance of a grant license #2006-01B for Robert LaPointe by approving a renewal of this grant from October 25, 2011, through April 30, 2028. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Continued from November 22, 2022, ~ Application received 10/13/2022 for a
Accept the withdrawal of this application without prejudice
Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to accept the withdrawal of this application without prejudice.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to accept the withdrawal of this application without prejudice. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
D. Application received 1/3/2023 for a grant extension (to be numbered #2000-2
Continue the shellfish grant extension (to be numbered #2000-2 ext.) to shellfish grant license #2000-2 consisting of approximately 1.08 acres on Egg Island from Stephen Pickard (Wellfleet, MA)
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to continue the shellfish grant extension (to be numbered #2000-2 ext.) to shellfish grant license #2000-2 consisting of approximately 1.08 acres on Egg Island from Stephen Pickard (Wellfleet, MA), Iris Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) and Benjamin Pickard (Wellfleet, MA).
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to continue the shellfish grant extension (to be numbered #2000-2 ext.) to shellfish grant license #2000-2 consisting of approximately 1.08 acres on Egg Island from Stephen Pickard (Wellfleet, MA), Iris Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) and Benjamin Pickard (Wellfleet, MA). Roll Call Vote 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
E. Application received 1/10/2023 for a grant extension (to be numbered #99-1
Continue the public hearing for grant extension #99-1 ext on mayo beach to March 21, 2023, at 7pm
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to continue the public hearing for grant extension #99-1 ext on mayo beach to March 21, 2023, at 7pm.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to continue the public hearing for grant extension #99-1 ext on mayo beach to March 21, 2023, at 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
F. Subdividing two three-acre grants (currently license #s 01-06 and 792) in the
Approve the subdivision of two 3-acre deep Indian Neck grants that are moving to be within the HDYLTA boundary into four 1.5 acre grants and put them up for lottery
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the subdivision of two 3-acre deep Indian Neck grants that are moving to be within the HDYLTA boundary into four 1.5 acre grants and put them up for lottery.
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 Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the subdivision of two 3-acre deep Indian Neck grants that are moving to be within the HDYLTA boundary into four 1.5 acre grants and put them up for lottery..” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Wellfleet SPAT ~ Use of Main Street, save the date for Oysterfest 2023
Approve the use of Main Street and surrounding areas from October 10, 2023 - October 17, 2023 for the 2023 Wellfleet Oysterfest
Board member Bacon moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Main Street and surrounding areas from October 10, 2023 - October 17, 2023 for the 2023 Wellfleet Oysterfest. With meeting to continue with all department heads to finalize all details for a fee to be determined at a later date when locations are finalized, subject to the approval of all department heads.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Bacon moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Main Street and surrounding areas from October 10, 2023 - October 17, 2023 for the 2023 Wellfleet Oysterfest. With meeting to continue with all department heads to finalize all details for a fee to be determined at a later date when locations are finalized, subject to the approval of all department heads. Roll Call Vote 4-0-1 (DeVasto was recused).” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
A. Food Establishment Bylaw Amendment
Strike four from the full-service restaurant
Chair Curley moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to strike four from the full-service restaurant.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to strike four from the full-service restaurant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. January 17, 2023
Approve the meeting minutes of January 17, 2023, as printed in draft
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of January 17, 2023, as printed in draft.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of January 17, 2023, as printed in draft. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carboni)
XI. Adjournment of open session to go back into executive session if
Adjourn open session
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to adjourn open session.
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 adjourn open session..” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
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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