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April 18, 2023
23 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf, Barbara Carboni
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. 36th Annual Swim for Life ~ Provincetown Community Comp, ~ Great
Approve the use of great pond for the 36th annual swim for life event to be held on September 9, 2023, from 8am - 11m for a fee of $300
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the use of great pond for the 36th annual swim for life event to be held on September 9, 2023, from 8am - 11m for a fee of $300.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the use of great pond for the 36th annual swim for life event to be held on September 9, 2023, from 8am - 11m for a fee of $300. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Appointment to the Recycling Committee as an alternate ~ Carol Magenau
Appoint Carol Magenau as an alternate to the Recycling Committee for a term of three years to end on June 30, 2026
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wollf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Carol Magenau as an alternate to the Recycling Committee for a term of three years to end on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wollf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Carol Magenau as an alternate to the Recycling Committee for a term of three years to end on June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Deleting Section 7.22 Hydraulic Harvesting of Shellfish from Grant Areas
Amend Section 7.22 Hydraulic Harvesting of Shellfish from Grant Areas to read Section 7.22 Hydraulic Harvesting of Shellfish from Grant Areas is Prohibited and further the use of hydraulic
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend Section 7.22 Hydraulic Harvesting of Shellfish from Grant Areas to read Section 7.22 Hydraulic Harvesting of Shellfish from Grant Areas is Prohibited and further the use of hydraulic harvesting gear for the purpose of harvesting shellfish from within the boundaries of a licensed areas is prohibited and to strike the remainder of Section 7.22.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend Section 7.22 Hydraulic Harvesting of Shellfish from Grant Areas to read Section 7.22 Hydraulic Harvesting of Shellfish from Grant Areas is Prohibited and further the use of hydraulic harvesting gear for the purpose of harvesting shellfish from within the boundaries of a licensed areas is prohibited and to strike the remainder of Section 7.22. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Assignment of shellfish grant license # 95-16 consisting of approximately 0.92
Approve the application from Ross Scherma for shellfish grant license #95-16 consisting of approximately 0.92 acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2025
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the application from Ross Scherma for shellfish grant license #95-16 consisting of approximately 0.92 acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2025.
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 application from Ross Scherma for shellfish grant license #95-16 consisting of approximately 0.92 acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2025. Roll Call Vote 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Application received on 2/21/2023 from Russ Apgar (Wellfleet, MA) for the
Approve the application received on February 21, 2023, from Russ Apgar for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 95-27/28 consisting approximately of two acres on Egg Island for a term
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the application received on February 21, 2023, from Russ Apgar for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 95-27/28 consisting approximately of two acres on Egg Island for a term expiring April 30, 2033.
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 approve the application received on February 21, 2023, from Russ Apgar for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 95-27/28 consisting approximately of two acres on Egg Island for a term expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
D. Application received on 3/31/2023 from Edwin C., Jr. (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve the application received March 31, 2023, from Edwin C. Jr., Elisabeth Berrio, and Jeffrey Pickard for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'2 95-11/12 consisting of approximately two
Chair Curley Moved; Board member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received March 31, 2023, from Edwin C. Jr., Elisabeth Berrio, and Jeffrey Pickard for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'2 95-11/12 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2023.
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 approve the application received March 31, 2023, from Edwin C. Jr., Elisabeth Berrio, and Jeffrey Pickard for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'2 95-11/12 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Reconsider the previous vote
Chair Curley moved Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to reconsider the previous vote.
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 reconsider the previous vote. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Approve the application received March 31, 2023, from Edwin C. Jr., Elisabeth Berrio, and Jeffrey Pickard for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'2 95-11/12 consisting of approximately two
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received March 31, 2023, from Edwin C. Jr., Elisabeth Berrio, and Jeffrey Pickard for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'2 95-11/12 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received March 31, 2023, from Edwin C. Jr., Elisabeth Berrio, and Jeffrey Pickard for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'2 95-11/12 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Application received on 3/28/2023 from Jacob Dalby (Wellfleet, MA) and Justin
Approve the application dated March 28, 2023, from Jacob Dalby and Justin Dalby for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 95-31/32 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a
Chair Curley Moved; Board member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated March 28, 2023, from Jacob Dalby and Justin Dalby for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 95-31/32 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2033.
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 application dated March 28, 2023, from Jacob Dalby and Justin Dalby for the renewal of shellfish grant license #'s 95-31/32 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term ending April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
F. Application received on 4/3/2023 from Andy Jacob (Wellfleet, MA) for the
Approve the application dated on April 3, 2023, from Andy Jacob for the renewal of shellfish grant license #16-01 consisting of 0.78 acres on Old Wharf Point for a term to end April 30, 2033
Chair Curley Moved, Board member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated on April 3, 2023, from Andy Jacob for the renewal of shellfish grant license #16-01 consisting of 0.78 acres on Old Wharf Point for a term to end April 30, 2033.
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 application dated on April 3, 2023, from Andy Jacob for the renewal of shellfish grant license #16-01 consisting of 0.78 acres on Old Wharf Point for a term to end April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
G. Application received on 4/3/2023 for the transfer of grant license # 16-01
Approve the application dated April 3, 2023, from Andy Jacob to transfer grant license #16-01 consisting of 0.78 acres on Old Wharf Point from Andy Jacob to Andy Jacob and James Kearing
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the application dated April 3, 2023, from Andy Jacob to transfer grant license #16-01 consisting of 0.78 acres on Old Wharf Point from Andy Jacob to Andy Jacob and James Kearing.
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 application dated April 3, 2023, from Andy Jacob to transfer grant license #16-01 consisting of 0.78 acres on Old Wharf Point from Andy Jacob to Andy Jacob and James Kearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
H. Application received on 3/29/2023 from Nate Johnson (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve the application dated March 29, 2023, from Nate Johnson and Rodney Avery for the renewal of shellfish grant license #05-01 consisting of 0.99 acres in Loagy Bay for a term ending April 30
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated March 29, 2023, from Nate Johnson and Rodney Avery for the renewal of shellfish grant license #05-01 consisting of 0.99 acres in Loagy Bay for a term ending April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated March 29, 2023, from Nate Johnson and Rodney Avery for the renewal of shellfish grant license #05-01 consisting of 0.99 acres in Loagy Bay for a term ending April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
I. Application received on 3/28/2023 from Robert Olson (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve the application dated March 28, 2023, for the renewal of Shellfish grant license #'s 95-1/2/3/4 consisting of approximately four acres on Egg Island for a term to end April 30, 2033
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated March 28, 2023, for the renewal of Shellfish grant license #'s 95-1/2/3/4 consisting of approximately four acres on Egg Island for a term to end April 30, 2033.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated March 28, 2023, for the renewal of Shellfish grant license #'s 95-1/2/3/4 consisting of approximately four acres on Egg Island for a term to end April 30, 2033..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
J. Application received on 4/4/2023 from Michael Seiser (Wellfleet, MA) and Will
Approve the Application dated April 4, 2023, from Michael Seiser and Will Barrio for the renewal of shellfish grant license #95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Application dated April 4, 2023, from Michael Seiser and Will Barrio for the renewal of shellfish grant license #95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term ending on April 30, 2033.
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 Application dated April 4, 2023, from Michael Seiser and Will Barrio for the renewal of shellfish grant license #95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for a term ending on April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
K. Application received on 4/4/2023 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 95-
Approve the application dated April 4, 2023, for the transfer of grant license #'s 95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Michael Seiser and Will Barrio to Michael
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated April 4, 2023, for the transfer of grant license #'s 95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Michael Seiser and Will Barrio to Michael Seiser, Will Barrio, and Krista Lee.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated April 4, 2023, for the transfer of grant license #'s 95-17/18 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Michael Seiser and Will Barrio to Michael Seiser, Will Barrio, and Krista Lee. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
L. Application received on 3/23/2023 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #s
Approve the application dated March 23, 2023, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #'s 771 and 771 ext. consisting of 1.99 and 0.51 acres respectively, on Old Wharf Point from Berta
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated March 23, 2023, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #'s 771 and 771 ext. consisting of 1.99 and 0.51 acres respectively, on Old Wharf Point from Berta Bruinooge and Evan Bruinooge to Evan Bruinooge and Casey Semple.
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 application dated March 23, 2023, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #'s 771 and 771 ext. consisting of 1.99 and 0.51 acres respectively, on Old Wharf Point from Berta Bruinooge and Evan Bruinooge to Evan Bruinooge and Casey Semple. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
M. Application received on 4/4/2023 for the transfer of shellfish grant license # 2008-
Approve the application dated April 4, 2023, for the transfer of Shellfish grant license #2008-02 consisting of 1.5 acres on Field point from Clinton Austin to Clinton Austin and Kaitlyn Sarazin
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated April 4, 2023, for the transfer of Shellfish grant license #2008-02 consisting of 1.5 acres on Field point from Clinton Austin to Clinton Austin and Kaitlyn Sarazin.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application dated April 4, 2023, for the transfer of Shellfish grant license #2008-02 consisting of 1.5 acres on Field point from Clinton Austin to Clinton Austin and Kaitlyn Sarazin. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
N. CONTINUED FROM 3/21/2023 ~ Application received 1/18/2023 for the
Accept the withdrawal without prejudice of the application of the transfer of Shellfish grant license dated January 18, 2023, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 855, 855-B and 855-C
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to accept the withdrawal without prejudice of the application of the transfer of Shellfish grant license dated January 18, 2023, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 855, 855-B and 855-C totaling approximately 3.6 acres on Field Point from Michael DeVasto and Michael Ramsdell to Northern Collective, Inc.
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 accept the withdrawal without prejudice of the application of the transfer of Shellfish grant license dated January 18, 2023, for the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 855, 855-B and 855-C totaling approximately 3.6 acres on Field Point from Michael DeVasto and Michael Ramsdell to Northern Collective, Inc. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
O. CONTINUED FROM 3/21/2023 ~ Application received 1/10/2023 for a grant
Continue this hearing to May 23, 2023, at 7:30pm
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to continue this hearing 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 Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to continue this hearing to May 23, 2023, at 7:30pm. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
P. Moratorium on Aquaculture Licenses ~ Section 7.7
Establish a moratorium on the transfer of shellfish licenses as stated in Section 7.7 relative to one of the transferees is a non-natural person until September 30, 2023, including a finding that
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to establish a moratorium on the transfer of shellfish licenses as stated in Section 7.7 relative to one of the transferees is a non-natural person until September 30, 2023, including a finding that this action is appropriate in the best interest for the fishery and the environment.
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 establish a moratorium on the transfer of shellfish licenses as stated in Section 7.7 relative to one of the transferees is a non-natural person until September 30, 2023, including a finding that this action is appropriate in the best interest for the fishery and the environment..” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Town Administrator Performance Review ~ Selectboard.
Increase the score to a 7-8 for Rich Waldo and increase the percent increase of his compensation from 4% to 5%
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to increase the score to a 7-8 for Rich Waldo and increase the percent increase of his compensation from 4% to 5%.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to increase the score to a 7-8 for Rich Waldo and increase the percent increase of his compensation from 4% to 5%. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Bacon)
A. April 4, 2023
Approve the meeting minutes as amended for April 4, 2023
Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended for April 4, 2023.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended for April 4, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Curley)
X. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
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