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March 16, 2023
19 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. National Opioid Settlement
Authorize the town administrator to execute the participation agreement in the opioid settlement
Board Member Carboni Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to execute the participation agreement in the opioid settlement.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to execute the participation agreement in the opioid settlement. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
B. Ice Machine at the Pier
Approve the letter written to Representative Keating's office as drafted and to authorize the Chair to sign it on behalf of the town
Chair Curley moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the letter written to Representative Keating's office as drafted and to authorize the Chair to sign it on behalf of the town.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the letter written to Representative Keating's office as drafted and to authorize the Chair to sign it on behalf of the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Home Rule Petition Articles
Amend the Year-Round Deed restriction home rule petition as drafted
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to amend the Year-Round Deed restriction home rule petition as drafted.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to amend the Year-Round Deed restriction home rule petition as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Recommend the Prevailing Wage Home Rule Petition
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Prevailing Wage Home Rule Petition.
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. 5 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Prevailing Wage Home Rule Petition. Roll Call Vote: 2-2.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend the home rule petition expanding the residential property exemption to include year-round rental
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the home rule petition expanding the residential property exemption to include year-round rental.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the home rule petition expanding the residential property exemption to include year-round rental. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Insert and recommend the home rule petition to authorize the town to establish a real estate transfer fee
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the home rule petition to authorize the town to establish a real estate transfer fee.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf and Michael DeVasto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the home rule petition to authorize the town to establish a real estate transfer fee. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
C. 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Recommend the FY2024 Capital Spending Plan as presented
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the FY2024 Capital Spending Plan as presented.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the FY2024 Capital Spending Plan as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Dedicate 100% of the opioid funds into a dedicated account
Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to dedicate 100% of the opioid funds into a dedicated account.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to dedicate 100% of the opioid funds into a dedicated account. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Curley)
Recommend the warrant article for school breakfast and lunch program as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the warrant article for school breakfast and lunch program as amended.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the warrant article for school breakfast and lunch program as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Insert an article for the lease of town property located at the pier, 255 Commercial Street
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it voted to insert an article for the lease of town property located at the pier, 255 Commercial Street.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it voted to insert an article for the lease of town property located at the pier, 255 Commercial Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Recommend the lease of town property located at the pier, 255 Commercial Street
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the lease of town property located at the pier, 255 Commercial Street.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the lease of town property located at the pier, 255 Commercial Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Recommend the Specialized Energy Code Warrant Article
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Specialized Energy Code Warrant Article.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, CurleyNo: DeVasto, Wolf
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Specialized Energy Code Warrant Article. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (DeVasto & Wolf voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Amend significant building to state significant building or significant structure
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend significant building to state significant building or significant structure.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend significant building to state significant building or significant structure. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Recommend the demolition delay bylaw
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the demolition delay bylaw.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the demolition delay bylaw. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Recommend the Flood Plain Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Flood Plain Zoning Bylaw Amendment.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Flood Plain Zoning Bylaw Amendment. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend the ADU Bylaw Amendment into the 2023 town meeting warrant
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the ADU Bylaw Amendment into the 2023 town meeting warrant. Roll
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the ADU Bylaw Amendment into the 2023 town meeting warrant. Roll Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Reconsider the recommendation to authorization to establish a real estate transfer fee
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the recommendation to authorization to establish a real estate transfer fee.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the recommendation to authorization to establish a real estate transfer fee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Recommend said article
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to recommend said article.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to recommend said article. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Adjourn the open session to move into executive session
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the open session to move into executive session.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the open session to move into executive session. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (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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