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March 14, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 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
A. Harbor to the Bay Charity Ride ~ David Whitman ~ September 23, 2023; 12pm-
Approve the use of town property as described in the packet for the Harbor to the bay charity ride, David Whitman on September 23, 2023; for a fee of $500
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of town property as described in the packet for the Harbor to the bay charity ride, David Whitman on September 23, 2023; for a fee of $500.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of town property as described in the packet for the Harbor to the bay charity ride, David Whitman on September 23, 2023; for a fee of $500. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Selectboard will vote on increase in retirement benefits. ~ Please see packet for
Approve the increase in the Barnstable County Retirement Association retirees COLA from 3% to 5 % as signed by the governor in November of 2022
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the increase in the Barnstable County Retirement Association retirees COLA from 3% to 5 % as signed by the governor in November of 2022. Roll Cal
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the increase in the Barnstable County Retirement Association retirees COLA from 3% to 5 % as signed by the governor in November of 2022. Roll Cal Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
A. Marina Advisory Committee Charge Amendment ~ Joe Aberdale
Approve the amended Marina Advisory Charge as presented in the Selectboard Packet
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amended Marina Advisory Charge as presented in the Selectboard Packet.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amended Marina Advisory Charge as presented in the Selectboard Packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. School Budgets
Approve the FY24 Wellfleet Elementary School Budget
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the FY24 Wellfleet Elementary School Budget.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the FY24 Wellfleet Elementary School Budget. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Approve Nauset Regional School District's FY24 Budget as presented
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve Nauset Regional School District's FY24 Budget as presented. Roll call
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve Nauset Regional School District's FY24 Budget as presented. Roll call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
C. Part-Time Assistant Accountant ~ Chair Curley, Town Administrator Waldo
Approve the part time accountant for the Wellfleet FY2024 Budget
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the part time accountant for the Wellfleet FY2024 Budget.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the part time accountant for the Wellfleet FY2024 Budget. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
D. Residential Exemption Increase Warrant Article ~ Chair Curley
Insert the article in the warrant for a residential exemption increase into the 2023 town meeting warrant
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to insert the article in the warrant for a residential exemption increase into the 2023 town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to insert the article in the warrant for a residential exemption increase into the 2023 town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Recommend the residential exemption increase in the 2023 warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the residential exemption increase in the 2023 warrant.
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 Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the residential exemption increase in the 2023 warrant..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Year-Round Deed Restriction Home Rule Petition ~ Board Member Bacon
Insert and recommend the year-round deed restriction home rule petition into the annual town meeting warrant
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the year-round deed restriction home rule petition into the annual town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the year-round deed restriction home rule petition into the annual town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
X. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. 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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