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May 2, 2023
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Michael DeVasto, Kathleen Bacon, Barbara Carboni, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
D. Appointment of Lara Henry as a member to the Wellfleet Local Housing
Adopt the consent agenda as printed
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as printed.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Application received April 4, 2023, from Jonathan Kells Phillips & Katie Savoy
Approve the one-day special event liquor license to Jonathan Kells Phillips and Katie Savoy for their June 24, 2023, rehearsal dinner event at Baker's Field Pavilion, for a fee of $150.00 and to
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day special event liquor license to Jonathan Kells Phillips and Katie Savoy for their June 24, 2023, rehearsal dinner event at Baker's Field Pavilion, for a fee of $150.00 and to obtain a catering license from the board of health.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Bacon
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day special event liquor license to Jonathan Kells Phillips and Katie Savoy for their June 24, 2023, rehearsal dinner event at Baker's Field Pavilion, for a fee of $150.00 and to obtain a catering license from the board of health. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Bacon abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Application received April 12, 2023, Chequessett Yacht & Country Club,
Amend the application of the transfer of license on page one under business entity from Chequessett Yacht & Country Club to Cuddy Kitchen dba as Cuddy Kitchen and the manager on record to be Paul
Chair Curley Moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to amend the application of the transfer of license on page one under business entity from Chequessett Yacht & Country Club to Cuddy Kitchen dba as Cuddy Kitchen and the manager on record to be Paul Stepanick, with the correct license Number.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to amend the application of the transfer of license on page one under business entity from Chequessett Yacht & Country Club to Cuddy Kitchen dba as Cuddy Kitchen and the manager on record to be Paul Stepanick, with the correct license Number. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Approve the transfer of all alcohol seasonal liquor license from the Chequessett Yacht & Country Club to the Cuddy Kitchen, manager Paul Stepanick, located 680 Chequessett Neck Road Wellfleet
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve the transfer of all alcohol seasonal liquor license from the Chequessett Yacht & Country Club to the Cuddy Kitchen, manager Paul Stepanick, located 680 Chequessett Neck Road Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve the transfer of all alcohol seasonal liquor license from the Chequessett Yacht & Country Club to the Cuddy Kitchen, manager Paul Stepanick, located 680 Chequessett Neck Road Wellfleet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
C. Dredging Task Force members will provide information and answer questions
The Selectboard has made the following finding: that whereas the dredging of the mooring basin will benefit both wild shellfish and farmed aquaculture beds whereas dredging of the mooring basin
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; the Selectboard has made the following finding: that whereas the dredging of the mooring basin will benefit both wild shellfish and farmed aquaculture beds whereas dredging of the mooring basin will benefit commercial and recreational fishers and boaters; and the culching monitoring and propagation will increase the commercial productivity of the unproductive area, therefore the Selectboard is supportive of the proposed mitigation strategy Chair Curley Closed the public hearing.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; the Selectboard has made the following finding: that whereas the dredging of the mooring basin will benefit both wild shellfish and farmed aquaculture beds whereas dredging of the mooring basin will benefit commercial and recreational fishers and boaters; and the culching monitoring and propagation will increase the commercial productivity of the unproductive area, therefore the Selectboard is supportive of the proposed mitigation strategy Chair Curley Closed the public hearing..” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. The board will vote to reorganize positions.
Barbara Carboni to be Chair of the Selectboard
Board Member DeVasto Nominated Barbara Carboni to be Chair of the Selectboard.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Nominated Barbara Carboni to be Chair of the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 2-3 (motion failed).” (Motion: DeVasto)
Ryan Curley to be board chair
Board Member Wolf Nominated Ryan Curley to be board chair
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Nominated Ryan Curley to be board chair, Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve Ryan Curley as the Chair of the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Bacon)
Appoint Barbara Carboni as the vice chair of the selectboard
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Barbara Carboni as the vice chair of the selectboard.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Barbara Carboni as the vice chair of the selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Appoint John Wolf as the Clerk of the Selectboard
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Wolf as the Clerk of the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint John Wolf as the Clerk of the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
VI. Use of Town Property ~ Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni
Move the use of town property out of order
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to move the use of town property out of order.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to move the use of town property out of order. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Newcomb Hollow Beach Parking Lot ~ Barbara Leddy, pre wedding welcome
Approve the use of town property for a portion of Newcomb Hollow Beach Parking Lot, Thursday July 13, 2023, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm for a pre- wedding welcome event; for a fee of $110, the parking
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of town property for a portion of Newcomb Hollow Beach Parking Lot, Thursday July 13, 2023, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm for a pre- wedding welcome event; for a fee of $110, the parking lot to be cleaned and left in its original form, to the satisfaction of the DPW and Beach Director and to obtain a catering license from the Wellfleet Health Department.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of town property for a portion of Newcomb Hollow Beach Parking Lot, Thursday July 13, 2023, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm for a pre- wedding welcome event; for a fee of $110, the parking lot to be cleaned and left in its original form, to the satisfaction of the DPW and Beach Director and to obtain a catering license from the Wellfleet Health Department. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Newcomb Hollow Beach Parking Lot ~ Food Truck for private party; Thursday
Approve Joey's Joint & Food Truck to serve food previously paid for on Thursday July 13, 2023, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm for a pre-wedding welcome event
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve Joey's Joint & Food Truck to serve food previously paid for on Thursday July 13, 2023, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm for a pre-wedding welcome event. The Vendor is responsible for all trash removal that is created through this event and to obtain a catering license from the health agent.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve Joey's Joint & Food Truck to serve food previously paid for on Thursday July 13, 2023, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm for a pre-wedding welcome event. The Vendor is responsible for all trash removal that is created through this event and to obtain a catering license from the health agent. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. April 18, 2023
Approve the meeting minutes of April 18, 2023, as printed in draft
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 18, 2023, as printed in draft.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 18, 2023, as printed in draft. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. 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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