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April 4, 2023
19 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
D. Common Victualler License ~
Adopt the consent agenda removing item C as DeVasto has abstained from shellfish items
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda removing item C as DeVasto has abstained from shellfish items.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda removing item C as DeVasto has abstained from shellfish items. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Approve the SPAT application for the use of the utility poles down Main Street for the Wellfleet Oysterfest in October
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to approve the SPAT application for the use of the utility poles down Main Street for the Wellfleet Oysterfest in October.
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 SPAT application for the use of the utility poles down Main Street for the Wellfleet Oysterfest in October. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Authorize the Town Moderator to draw 5 winners at the 2023 Annual Town
Approve the drawing of five beach/transfer station stickers at the end of town meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the drawing of five beach/transfer station stickers at the end of town meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the drawing of five beach/transfer station stickers at the end of town meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Change section 7.4 Location of Areas for Aquaculture (Grants) in the Town of
That area 5 known as Egg Island shall comprise of license #'s 2000-6, 95-1 through 95-32, 752, 2002-1, 2002-1ext., 781A, 781, 781AC, and license's 04- 03, 2000-1, 2000-2, 2000-3, 2000-4, 2000-5
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted that area 5 known as Egg Island shall comprise of license #'s 2000-6, 95-1 through 95-32, 752, 2002-1, 2002-1ext., 781A, 781, 781AC, and license's 04- 03, 2000-1, 2000-2, 2000-3, 2000-4, 2000-5, 2000-3ext., 2000-1ext., shall be comprised as the shellfish aquaculture area known as Egg Island Area 5.
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 that area 5 known as Egg Island shall comprise of license #'s 2000-6, 95-1 through 95-32, 752, 2002-1, 2002-1ext., 781A, 781, 781AC, and license's 04- 03, 2000-1, 2000-2, 2000-3, 2000-4, 2000-5, 2000-3ext., 2000-1ext., shall be comprised as the shellfish aquaculture area known as Egg Island Area 5. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Strike 7.4 area 1 starting from where it reads at Powers Landing to strike the following, and at least 300-feet Northward of a line from the seaward end of the breakwater to the Eastern most tip
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to strike 7.4 area 1 starting from where it reads at Powers Landing to strike the following, and at least 300-feet Northward of a line from the seaward end of the breakwater to the Eastern most tip of Great Island, except in the area above mean low water on Egg Island.
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 strike 7.4 area 1 starting from where it reads at Powers Landing to strike the following, and at least 300-feet Northward of a line from the seaward end of the breakwater to the Eastern most tip of Great Island, except in the area above mean low water on Egg Island. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Continue the hearing to further amend Section 7.4, location of various licenses for aquaculture grants in the Wellfleet Shellfish Policy and Regulations to redefine the Egg Island area where
Chair Curley Moved Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to continue the hearing to further amend Section 7.4, location of various licenses for aquaculture grants in the Wellfleet Shellfish Policy and Regulations to redefine the Egg Island area where grants may be located to May 23, 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 Carboni Seconded and it was voted to continue the hearing to further amend Section 7.4, location of various licenses for aquaculture grants in the Wellfleet Shellfish Policy and Regulations to redefine the Egg Island area where grants may be located to May 23, 2023, at 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. CONTINUED ~ Application received 1/3/2023 for a grant extension (to be
Continue this public hearing from Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard for the extension of grant #2000-2ext., consisting of approximately 1.08 acers on Egg Island until the revised
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to continue this public hearing from Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard for the extension of grant #2000-2ext., consisting of approximately 1.08 acers on Egg Island until the revised regulations 7.4 regulations are revised and incorporated into the regulations, to May 23, 2023, at 7:30pm.
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 this public hearing from Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard for the extension of grant #2000-2ext., consisting of approximately 1.08 acers on Egg Island until the revised regulations 7.4 regulations are revised and incorporated into the regulations, to May 23, 2023, at 7:30pm. Roll Call Vote 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Approval of 2023 Seasonal Alcohol License ~ See packet for details.
Approve the seasonal Alcohol Licenses listed in the packet
Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the seasonal Alcohol Licenses listed in the packet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the seasonal Alcohol Licenses listed in the packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
B. Wellfleet Beachcomber to be approved for auxiliary Tent for food and alcohol
Approve the auxiliary tent for the Wellfleet Beach Comber
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the auxiliary tent for the Wellfleet Beach Comber.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the auxiliary tent for the Wellfleet Beach Comber. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Baker's Field Pavilion ~ June 24, 2023; 10am - 10pm ~ Jonathan Phillips &
Approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion on June 24, 2023 from 10am to 10pm, for a fee of $900
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion on June 24, 2023 from 10am to 10pm, for a fee of $900. The applicant is responsible for trash clean up and rental of portable toilets. The area is to be left in the same condition as it was found.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion on June 24, 2023 from 10am to 10pm, for a fee of $900. The applicant is responsible for trash clean up and rental of portable toilets. The area is to be left in the same condition as it was found. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
ROUTE INCLUDED IN PACKET.
Approve Second Summer Cycle, LLC Road Race on September 12, 2023, from 10:30am - 2:30pm; following the amended route and having the 6 detail officers as discussed with the police department
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve Second Summer Cycle, LLC Road Race on September 12, 2023, from 10:30am - 2:30pm; following the amended route and having the 6 detail officers as discussed with the police department.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve Second Summer Cycle, LLC Road Race on September 12, 2023, from 10:30am - 2:30pm; following the amended route and having the 6 detail officers as discussed with the police department. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Cable, Internet, Cellular Advisory Committee ~ Presentation of broadband path
Approve and proceed with the municipal fiber grant program application as presented in the Selectboard Packet
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve and proceed with the municipal fiber grant program application as presented in the Selectboard Packet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve and proceed with the municipal fiber grant program application as presented in the Selectboard Packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: DeVasto)
A. Commercial shellfishing permit hardship exemption ~ Shannon Bertrand ~
Approve the hardship exemption be granted to Shannon Bertrand
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was a vote to approve the hardship exemption be granted to Shannon Bertrand.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was a vote to approve the hardship exemption be granted to Shannon Bertrand. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
B. Determination and consent to multiple representation with KP Law in regard to an
Approve the letter from KP Law getting determination and consent with respect of representation of Wellfleet & Eastham with respect to Maurice's Campground 80 State Highway and for the board to
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter from KP Law getting determination and consent with respect of representation of Wellfleet & Eastham with respect to Maurice's Campground 80 State Highway and for the board to sign and send back.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter from KP Law getting determination and consent with respect of representation of Wellfleet & Eastham with respect to Maurice's Campground 80 State Highway and for the board to sign and send back. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni)
A. March 16, 2023, ~ Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf
Approve the minutes as amended
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
B. March 21, 2023, ~ Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf
Approve the minutes as amended
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended.
The minutes give the count as "4-1", counting the recusal. 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 minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (DeVasto recused).” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
C. March 23, 2023, ~ Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf
Approve the minutes as amended
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
D. March 29, 2023, ~ Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf
Approve the minutes as amended
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
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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