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June 20, 2023
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Michael DeVasto, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
D. Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreements
Approve the consent agenda as drafted with the exception of the WEA contract
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as drafted with the exception of the WEA contract.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as drafted with the exception of the WEA contract. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
A. Discuss and deliberate response to Open Meeting Law complaint from Jude
Authorize town council to send the response to the attorney general on behalf of the town
Carboni Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to authorize town council to send the response to the attorney general on behalf of the town.
From the minutes
“Carboni Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to authorize town council to send the response to the attorney general on behalf of the town. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
A. Nichole Martinelli ~ Full time Police Officer ~ Deputy Chief Kevin LaRocco
Approve the appointment of Officer Nichole Martinelli to the Wellfleet Police Department
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Officer Nichole Martinelli to the Wellfleet Police Department.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Officer Nichole Martinelli to the Wellfleet Police Department. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
A. Discussion and Confirmation of Fall Special Town Meeting Date ~ Dan
The Town of Wellfleet shall hold their special town meeting on Monday September 18, 2023, at 6pm at the Wellfleet Elementary School Gymnasium
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to the Town of Wellfleet shall hold their special town meeting on Monday September 18, 2023, at 6pm at the Wellfleet Elementary School Gymnasium.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to the Town of Wellfleet shall hold their special town meeting on Monday September 18, 2023, at 6pm at the Wellfleet Elementary School Gymnasium. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
A. Affirmative Vote to continue to make Maguire's/LeCount's Landing a
Approve Maguire's Landing/ LeCount's to be a resident and taxpayer beach only for the summer of 2023
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve Maguire's Landing/ LeCount's to be a resident and taxpayer beach only for the summer of 2023.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve Maguire's Landing/ LeCount's to be a resident and taxpayer beach only for the summer of 2023. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
A. Verizon and NSTAR dba Eversource Energy to place temporarily six new
Approve Verizon and NSTAR dba Eversource Energy to place six new conduit jointly owned poles temporarily and to remove three jointly owned poles near #1000 Chequesset Neck Rd. amended to state
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve Verizon and NSTAR dba Eversource Energy to place six new conduit jointly owned poles temporarily and to remove three jointly owned poles near #1000 Chequesset Neck Rd. amended to state that the parties notify any abutters or homeowners be notified of any service disruption prior to the work being done.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve Verizon and NSTAR dba Eversource Energy to place six new conduit jointly owned poles temporarily and to remove three jointly owned poles near #1000 Chequesset Neck Rd. amended to state that the parties notify any abutters or homeowners be notified of any service disruption prior to the work being done. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Verizon New England to place approximately eight-hundred feet (800') of new
Continue the public hearing to place approximately eight-hundred feet of new conduit provided by Mass DOT at 1065 Chequessett Neck Rd. until July 25, 2023, at 7pm
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to continue the public hearing to place approximately eight-hundred feet of new conduit provided by Mass DOT at 1065 Chequessett Neck Rd. until July 25, 2023, at 7pm.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to continue the public hearing to place approximately eight-hundred feet of new conduit provided by Mass DOT at 1065 Chequessett Neck Rd. until July 25, 2023, at 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Application Received May 26, 2023, for Change of Manager, MJT Enterprises,
Approve the application submitted May 22, 2023, for the change of manager to MJT Enterprises, Inc. doing business as Blackfish variety located at 1600 State Highway Wellfleet, MA
Chair Curley moved; Board member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application submitted May 22, 2023, for the change of manager to MJT Enterprises, Inc. doing business as Blackfish variety located at 1600 State Highway Wellfleet, MA.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application submitted May 22, 2023, for the change of manager to MJT Enterprises, Inc. doing business as Blackfish variety located at 1600 State Highway Wellfleet, MA. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
D. Application for Special Event Liquor License ~ Craig Whilby ~ July 29, 2023;
Deny the application of special liquor license for July 29, 2023, from Craig Whilby for Newcomb Hollow Beach
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to deny the application of special liquor license for July 29, 2023, from Craig Whilby for Newcomb Hollow Beach.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to deny the application of special liquor license for July 29, 2023, from Craig Whilby for Newcomb Hollow Beach. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Neal Nichols Jr. ~ Baker's Field Pavilion and other shaded places around the
Approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion and other shaded areas in the Mayo Beach/Baker's Field vicinity for the various dates and times listed on the application, for a fee of $200 and to waive
Chair Curley Moved; Board member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion and other shaded areas in the Mayo Beach/Baker's Field vicinity for the various dates and times listed on the application, for a fee of $200 and to waive the requirement for the presence of town recreation staff as has been done in previous years.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion and other shaded areas in the Mayo Beach/Baker's Field vicinity for the various dates and times listed on the application, for a fee of $200 and to waive the requirement for the presence of town recreation staff as has been done in previous years. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Renewal of Board/Committee Members ~ Please see list in Selectboard Packet.
Approve the list of board and committee members highlighted in the June 20, 2023, Selectboard packet for the appropriate terms listed on the town's application for board and committee members
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the list of board and committee members highlighted in the June 20, 2023, Selectboard packet for the appropriate terms listed on the town's application for board and committee members. To be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting the next scheduled board/committee meeting, and to review the code of conduct with the addition of Ken Granlund, For the Board of Health, Jim hood for the Board of Water Commissioners, Jan Plaue, for the Community Preservation Committee, and the removal of Curt Felix and John Cumbler from the Clean Water Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the list of board and committee members highlighted in the June 20, 2023, Selectboard packet for the appropriate terms listed on the town's application for board and committee members. To be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting the next scheduled board/committee meeting, and to review the code of conduct with the addition of Ken Granlund, For the Board of Health, Jim hood for the Board of Water Commissioners, Jan Plaue, for the Community Preservation Committee, and the removal of Curt Felix and John Cumbler from the Clean Water Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Transfer Station Fees Amendments ~ Michael Cicale will present the changes to
Approve the transfer station fees as provided in the Selectboard packet for tonight's meeting to go to the board of health to hold a public hearing
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer station fees as provided in the Selectboard packet for tonight's meeting to go to the board of health to hold a public hearing.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer station fees as provided in the Selectboard packet for tonight's meeting to go to the board of health to hold a public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Authorization to accept a $14,690,000 grant from the National Oceanic and
Accept the grant of $14,690,000 from the NOAA Transformation Habitat Restoration Program to help fund construction of Phase 1 of the Herring River Restoration Project, and to authorize the Town
Chair Curley moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to accept the grant of $14,690,000 from the NOAA Transformation Habitat Restoration Program to help fund construction of Phase 1 of the Herring River Restoration Project, and to authorize the Town Administrator to take all steps necessary to accept the award. Roll call
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to accept the grant of $14,690,000 from the NOAA Transformation Habitat Restoration Program to help fund construction of Phase 1 of the Herring River Restoration Project, and to authorize the Town Administrator to take all steps necessary to accept the award. Roll call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
D. Awarding of the dredging contract ~ Burnham (no public comments to be
Approve the award of the dredging project to the vendor Burnham subject to that all criteria are met and subject to a request to extend the time to enter into a contract the maximum amount of time
Board Member Carboni Moved, Chair Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the award of the dredging project to the vendor Burnham subject to that all criteria are met and subject to a request to extend the time to enter into a contract the maximum amount of time allowed by law.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Chair Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the award of the dredging project to the vendor Burnham subject to that all criteria are met and subject to a request to extend the time to enter into a contract the maximum amount of time allowed by law. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
E. Joe Pellegrino ~ 100th Birthday Recognition
Issue the recognition to Joe Pellegrino of Wellfleet recognizing his centennial birthday on the 4th of July
Chair Curley moved; Board Member seconded, and it was voted to issue the recognition to Joe Pellegrino of Wellfleet recognizing his centennial birthday on the 4th of July.
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 seconded, and it was voted to issue the recognition to Joe Pellegrino of Wellfleet recognizing his centennial birthday on the 4th of July..” (Motion: Curley)
A. June 6, 2023, Carboni made an amendment on page 3 to have better clarification
Approve the meeting minutes of June 6, 2023, as amended
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni, seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 6, 2023, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni, seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 6, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carboni)
XVI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (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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