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May 23, 2023
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf
Absent: Michael DeVasto
Every vote, in order
B. Appointment of Catherine Andrews to the Wellfleet Historical Commission
Adopt the consent agenda as drafted
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as drafted.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Ben Zehnder ~ Town Pier at the bandstand, for a memorial service for Simeon
Approve the use of the bandstand at the town pier for a memorial service
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of the bandstand at the town pier for a memorial service.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of the bandstand at the town pier for a memorial service. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Commercial Shellfishing Permit for grant holder ~ Hardship exemption for Matt
Direct the Shellfish Constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Matt Parent per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to direct the Shellfish Constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Matt Parent per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to direct the Shellfish Constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Matt Parent per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley)
A. Application received on 4/14/2023 from Margaret Conor (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve the renewal for Margaret Conor (Wellfleet, MA) and Jeffrey Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) of shellfish grant license #'s 95-9/10 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for ten years
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the renewal for Margaret Conor (Wellfleet, MA) and Jeffrey Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) of shellfish grant license #'s 95-9/10 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for ten years, one month and 29 days beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the renewal for Margaret Conor (Wellfleet, MA) and Jeffrey Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) of shellfish grant license #'s 95-9/10 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for ten years, one month and 29 days beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Application received on 4/14/2023 from Paul Conor (Wellfleet, MA) and Alfred
Approve the renewal for Paul Conor (Wellfleet, MA) and Alfred Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) of shellfish grant license #'s 95-5/6 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for ten years, one
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the renewal for Paul Conor (Wellfleet, MA) and Alfred Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) of shellfish grant license #'s 95-5/6 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for ten years, one month, and 29 days beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring on April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the renewal for Paul Conor (Wellfleet, MA) and Alfred Pickard (Wellfleet, MA) of shellfish grant license #'s 95-5/6 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for ten years, one month, and 29 days beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring on April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. Application received on 4/14/2023 from Matt Parent (Wellfleet, MA) for the
Approve the renewal for Matt Parent of shellfish grant license #04-03 consisting of approximately one acre on Egg Island for 10 years and 3 days beginning April 27, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal for Matt Parent of shellfish grant license #04-03 consisting of approximately one acre on Egg Island for 10 years and 3 days beginning April 27, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal for Matt Parent of shellfish grant license #04-03 consisting of approximately one acre on Egg Island for 10 years and 3 days beginning April 27, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. Application received on 4/14/2023 from Matt Parent (Wellfleet, MA) for the
Approve the renewal for Matt Parent of shellfish grant license #733 consisting of 0.94 acres on Old Wharf Point for 10 years and 12 days beginning April 18, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the renewal for Matt Parent of shellfish grant license #733 consisting of 0.94 acres on Old Wharf Point for 10 years and 12 days beginning April 18, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the renewal for Matt Parent of shellfish grant license #733 consisting of 0.94 acres on Old Wharf Point for 10 years and 12 days beginning April 18, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
E. CONTINUED FROM 4/4/2023 ~ Change to Section 7.4. Location of Areas
That the Selectboard is to adopt the Egg Island Aquaculture area the area previously defined as the boundary points of the licenses previously included and the Egg Island aquaculture area with the
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted that the Selectboard is to adopt the Egg Island Aquaculture area the area previously defined as the boundary points of the licenses previously included and the Egg Island aquaculture area with the additional area to be defined as he area between the points; 151, 60, 59, 58, 152, 153 and a line extending north from 153 to point 151.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted that the Selectboard is to adopt the Egg Island Aquaculture area the area previously defined as the boundary points of the licenses previously included and the Egg Island aquaculture area with the additional area to be defined as he area between the points; 151, 60, 59, 58, 152, 153 and a line extending north from 153 to point 151. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
F. CONTINUED FROM 1/31/2023 ~ Application received 1/3/2023 for a grant
Accept the withdrawal of Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard's application for a grant extension on Egg Island
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to accept the withdrawal of Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard's application for a grant extension on Egg Island. Roll call
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to accept the withdrawal of Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard's application for a grant extension on Egg Island. Roll call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
G. CONTINUED FROM 3/21/2023 ~ Application received 1/10/2023 for a grant
Continue this hearing to June 6, 2023
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to continue this hearing to June 6, 2023.
The minutes give only the count (3-1-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to continue this hearing to June 6, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. May 16, 2023, ~ Carboni Corrected 2nd page May 16th the 3rd line should say
Approve the meeting minutes of May 16, 2023, as amended
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of May 16, 2023, as amended.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of May 16, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
X. Adjournment
Adjourn
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (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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