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February 23, 2023
31 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
D. DPW Emergency Generator Project ~ Awarded by FEMA ~ Approve the
Adopt the consent agenda as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf seconded, and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf seconded, and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Long Pond and Powers Landing drop off areas, 9am-5pm; Monday through
Approve the use of town property for the drop off at Long Pond and Powers Landing through Sunday May 15, 2023, through September 30, 2023 from 9am to 5pm for a fee of $500
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was NOT VOTED to approve the use of town property for the drop off at Long Pond and Powers Landing through Sunday May 15, 2023, through September 30, 2023 from 9am to 5pm for a fee of $500
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was NOT VOTED to approve the use of town property for the drop off at Long Pond and Powers Landing through Sunday May 15, 2023, through September 30, 2023 from 9am to 5pm for a fee of $500 Roll Call Vote: 2-3-0 (MOTION FAILED).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carboni)
Approve the use of Long Pond and Powers Landing Monday through Sunday 9am to 5pm from Sunday May 15, 2023, through September 30, 2023, for a fee of $600
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Long Pond and Powers Landing Monday through Sunday 9am to 5pm from Sunday May 15, 2023, through September 30, 2023, for a fee of $600.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Long Pond and Powers Landing Monday through Sunday 9am to 5pm from Sunday May 15, 2023, through September 30, 2023, for a fee of $600. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. National MS Society ~ Cape Cod Getaway Event ~ June 25, 2023, 9:30am
Approve the National MS Society, Cape Cod Getaway charity event on Sunday June 25, 2023, between the hours of 9:30am through 4:00pm, for a fee of $500.00
Board Member Bacon moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve the National MS Society, Cape Cod Getaway charity event on Sunday June 25, 2023, between the hours of 9:30am through 4:00pm, for a fee of $500.00.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve the National MS Society, Cape Cod Getaway charity event on Sunday June 25, 2023, between the hours of 9:30am through 4:00pm, for a fee of $500.00..” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
A. Nomination of Lili Ann Green Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory
Approve the nomination of Lili-Ann Green to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as a voting Member
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the nomination of Lili-Ann Green to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as a voting Member.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the nomination of Lili-Ann Green to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as a voting Member. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
B. Town meeting date, time, location ~ Town Moderator, Silverman
Approve the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday April 29, 2023, at 10am to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday April 29, 2023, at 10am to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday April 29, 2023, at 10am to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carboni)
C. Opening of Annual Town Meeting Warrant ~ Town Administrator
Insert and recommend the school committees warrant article for free lunch for Wellfleet Students
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the school committees warrant article for free lunch for Wellfleet Students.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the school committees warrant article for free lunch for Wellfleet Students. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert Article 1 the FY 2024 operating budget into the town meeting warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 1 the FY 2024 operating budget into the town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 1 the FY 2024 operating budget into the town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert article 2 prior year invoices
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to insert article 2 prior year invoices.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to insert article 2 prior year invoices. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Insert article 3, Budgetary Transfers
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to insert article 3, Budgetary Transfers.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to insert article 3, Budgetary Transfers. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Insert article 4 FY2024 Capital budgets into the town meeting warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert article 4 FY2024 Capital budgets into the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert article 4 FY2024 Capital budgets into the town meeting warrant Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Insert article 5 Marina Enterprise Fund
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert article 5 Marina Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert article 5 Marina Enterprise Fund, Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert Article 6; Water Enterprise Fund
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to insert Article 6; Water Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to insert Article 6; Water Enterprise Fund Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Vote on: Opening of Annual Town Meeting Warrant ~ Town Administrator
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Seconded; and it was voted
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 Seconded; and it was voted.” (Motion: Curley)
Inset Article 13, non-union contracts
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to inset Article 13, non-union contracts.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to inset Article 13, non-union contracts. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Insert and recommend Article 15 other post-employment benefits association
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 15 other post-employment benefits association.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 15 other post-employment benefits association. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend article 16 transfer to the stabilization funds
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend article 16 transfer to the stabilization funds.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend article 16 transfer to the stabilization funds. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend Article 17, a housing specialist position
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 17, a housing specialist position.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 17, a housing specialist position. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Insert and recommend article 19 fire department new staff
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to Insert and recommend article 19 fire department new staff.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to Insert and recommend article 19 fire department new staff. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert Article 20 preschool voucher program
Chair Ryan Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 20 preschool voucher program.
From the minutes
“Chair Ryan Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 20 preschool voucher program. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend article 22 Public Educational and Government Access and Cable Related Fund
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Moved; and it was voted to insert and recommend article 22 Public Educational and Government Access and Cable Related Fund
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Moved; and it was voted to insert and recommend article 22 Public Educational and Government Access and Cable Related Fund Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Insert Article 23 Shellfish Revolving Fund
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; And it was voted to insert Article 23 Shellfish Revolving Fund
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 insert Article 23 Shellfish Revolving Fund Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend all CPC Articles in the warrant Articles 23-34
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to insert and recommend all CPC Articles in the warrant Articles 23-34.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to insert and recommend all CPC Articles in the warrant Articles 23-34. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend Article 35 to Rescind Debt Authorizations
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 35 to Rescind Debt Authorizations
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 35 to Rescind Debt Authorizations Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend Article 37, General Bylaw Amendment Council on Aging Advisory Board
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 37, General Bylaw Amendment Council on Aging Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend Article 37, General Bylaw Amendment Council on Aging Advisory Board. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend the standard warrant articles numbers 46-50
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the standard warrant articles numbers 46-50.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the standard warrant articles numbers 46-50. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
D. Naming the 95 Lawrence housing project Road ~ Kathleen Bacon
That the Town of Wellfleet herby names the housing development at 95 Lawrence Road the Residence at Lawrence Hill and the road associated with the development Mary K. Lane, subject to the approval
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted that the Town of Wellfleet herby names the housing development at 95 Lawrence Road the Residence at Lawrence Hill and the road associated with the development Mary K. Lane, subject to the approval of the fire chief.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted that the Town of Wellfleet herby names the housing development at 95 Lawrence Road the Residence at Lawrence Hill and the road associated with the development Mary K. Lane, subject to the approval of the fire chief. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
E. Letter to DEP Subject: our watershed permit application
Approve the letter written on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the watershed permit application
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter written on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the watershed permit application.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter written on behalf of the Town of Wellfleet to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the watershed permit application. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
G. FY24 Establishment of the position of Finance Director ~ Town Administrator
Approve the creation of a finance director
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the creation of a finance director.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the creation of a finance director. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
A. February 7, 2023
Approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2023 as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2023 as drafted
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2023 as drafted Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
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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