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July 11, 2023
18 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Michael DeVasto, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Beach Rules and Regulations ~ Maguire's Landing/Lecount Landing Beach to
Approve McGuire's Landing at Lecount Hollow to be a resident taxpayer parking only
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve McGuire's Landing at Lecount Hollow to be a resident taxpayer parking only.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve McGuire's Landing at Lecount Hollow to be a resident taxpayer parking only. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Sacred Surf School, LLC ~ Jay Pawa ~ Whitecrest Beach, surf lessons for
Approve Jay Pawa of Sacred Surf LLC, to use Whitecrest Beach for surf lessons for small groups for a fee of $385.00
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve Jay Pawa of Sacred Surf LLC, to use Whitecrest Beach for surf lessons for small groups for a fee of $385.00.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve Jay Pawa of Sacred Surf LLC, to use Whitecrest Beach for surf lessons for small groups for a fee of $385.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Collective Dynamics ~ Leigh Cremin ~ varies sidewalk and grassy areas to do
Approve the various places in Wellfleet to perform word play with a chalk board and chalk ending September 30, 2023
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the various places in Wellfleet to perform word play with a chalk board and chalk ending September 30, 2023.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfNo: Bacon
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the various places in Wellfleet to perform word play with a chalk board and chalk ending September 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Bacon voted No).” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
C. Rebecca Arnoldi ~ Nature classes/walks ~ Newcomb Hollow, Mayo Beach
Approve the use of Newcomb Hollow and Mayo Beach for nature walks and calming classes for a fee to be negotiated with the Community Service Director
Chair Curley moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Newcomb Hollow and Mayo Beach for nature walks and calming classes for a fee to be negotiated with the Community Service Director.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Newcomb Hollow and Mayo Beach for nature walks and calming classes for a fee to be negotiated with the Community Service Director. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Appointment of Jeffry Korgen to the Wellfleet Planning Board
Approve the appointment of Jeffry Korgen to the Wellfleet Planning Board as a voting member, for a term of three years to end June 30, 2026, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to take the
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Jeffry Korgen to the Wellfleet Planning Board as a voting member, for a term of three years to end June 30, 2026, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to take the required ethics class online before voting at a public meeting.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Jeffry Korgen to the Wellfleet Planning Board as a voting member, for a term of three years to end June 30, 2026, to be sworn in by the town clerk and to take the required ethics class online before voting at a public meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto abstained).” (Motion: Curley)
Reorganize the board at the agenda on the next meeting
DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to reorganize the board at the agenda on the next meeting.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, DeVasto, WolfNo: Curley
From the minutes
“DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to reorganize the board at the agenda on the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Curley voted no).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
A. Inclusionary Zoning
Refer the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw as a draft to the Planning Board and town counsel for comment and respond to the town administrator
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw as a draft to the Planning Board and town counsel for comment and respond to the town administrator.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw as a draft to the Planning Board and town counsel for comment and respond to the town administrator. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Cottage Colonies
Refer The Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board and town counsel as a draft to follow the town administrator's schedule
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to refer The Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board and town counsel as a draft to follow the town administrator's schedule.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to refer The Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board and town counsel as a draft to follow the town administrator's schedule. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Intensity of Use of Multi-Family Dwellings
Defer the Intensity of Use of Muli-Family Dwellings Zoning Bylaw Amendment for a public hearing to be held within 65 days
Chair Curley Moved; Board member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to defer the Intensity of Use of Muli-Family Dwellings Zoning Bylaw Amendment for a public hearing to be held within 65 days.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfNo: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to defer the Intensity of Use of Muli-Family Dwellings Zoning Bylaw Amendment for a public hearing to be held within 65 days. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. Developments of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishments
Refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishments to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days
Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishments to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfNo: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishments to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (DeVasto voted No).” (Motion: Bacon, second: Curley)
E. Definition of Trees
Refer the Definition of Trees to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days
Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley seconded; and it was voted to refer the Definition of Trees to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfNo: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley seconded; and it was voted to refer the Definition of Trees to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Bacon, second: Curley)
F. Cutting of Timber Amendment
Refer the Cutting of Timber Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board for a public Hearing as amended to be held within 65 days
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Cutting of Timber Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board for a public Hearing as amended to be held within 65 days.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Cutting of Timber Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board for a public Hearing as amended to be held within 65 days. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
G. Landscape and Tree Preservation Bylaw
Refer the Landscape and Tree Preservation Bylaw to the Planning Board and town counsel as a draft for comments to follow the town administrator's schedule
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to refer the Landscape and Tree Preservation Bylaw to the Planning Board and town counsel as a draft for comments to follow the town administrator's schedule.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfNo: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to refer the Landscape and Tree Preservation Bylaw to the Planning Board and town counsel as a draft for comments to follow the town administrator's schedule. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Curley)
H. Locally Notable Trees
Refer the Locally Notable Trees Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Locally Notable Trees Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Locally Notable Trees Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held within 65 days. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carboni)
I. Zoning Enforcement Penalty
Refer the Zoning Enforcement Penalty Bylaw to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held withing 65 days
Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Zoning Enforcement Penalty Bylaw to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held withing 65 days.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Zoning Enforcement Penalty Bylaw to the Planning Board for a public hearing to be held withing 65 days. Roll Call Vote; 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carboni)
A. The board will review and may take votes on articles for the September town
Insert and recommend the amended working for the animal control bylaw
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to insert and recommend the amended working for the animal control bylaw.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to insert and recommend the amended working for the animal control bylaw. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
A. June 20, 2023, ~ Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded;
Approve the meeting minutes of June 20, 2023, in draft
Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 20, 2023, in draft. B.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of June 20, 2023, in draft. B. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Curley)
XV. Adjournment
Adjourn
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. 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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