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July 13, 2023
24 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Michael DeVasto, John Wolf
Absent: Kathleen Bacon
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. The finance committee will approve any transfers that need to be made at this
Approve and recommend the $5for the budgetary transfers
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve and recommend the $5for the budgetary transfers.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve and recommend the $5for the budgetary transfers. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Mark Howard
Appoint Erika Smith and Mark Howard as seasonal Deputy Shellfish Constables for the town of Wellfleet, Starting June 28, 2023, through September 30, 2023, and again May 12th through June 30, 2024
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to appoint Erika Smith and Mark Howard as seasonal Deputy Shellfish Constables for the town of Wellfleet, Starting June 28, 2023, through September 30, 2023, and again May 12th through June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to appoint Erika Smith and Mark Howard as seasonal Deputy Shellfish Constables for the town of Wellfleet, Starting June 28, 2023, through September 30, 2023, and again May 12th through June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Chris Merl, application received June 28, 2023, to be on the board as a voting
Approve Adrien Kmiec as the voting member on the Shellfish Advisory Board
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded: and it was voted to approve Adrien Kmiec as the voting member on the Shellfish Advisory Board. For a term of three years with the term to end June 30, 2026.
Yes: Carboni, CurleyNo: WolfMichael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded: and it was voted to approve Adrien Kmiec as the voting member on the Shellfish Advisory Board. For a term of three years with the term to end June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: 2-1 (Wolf Voted No).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
Appoint Brad Morse as an alternate member to the Shellfish Advisory Board
Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Brad Morse as an alternate member to the Shellfish Advisory Board. For a term of three years with the term to end June 3, 2026.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Curley Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Brad Morse as an alternate member to the Shellfish Advisory Board. For a term of three years with the term to end June 3, 2026. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
A. Mary Mallory commercial permit hardship exemption
Direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Mary Mallory per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Mary Mallory per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Mary Mallory per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
B. Kathleen Murphy commercial permit hardship exemption
Direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Kathleen Murphy per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Kathleen Murphy per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to direct the shellfish constable to issue a commercial shellfishing permit to Kathleen Murphy per section 6.1.5 Hardship Exemption. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
C. Letter to Legislature in support of Bill S261 & H60
Approve the letter drafted to send a letter to the legislature in support of Bill S261 & H600
Board Member Carboni moved, Chair Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the letter drafted to send a letter to the legislature in support of Bill S261 & H600
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved, Chair Curley Seconded, and it was voted to approve the letter drafted to send a letter to the legislature in support of Bill S261 & H600 Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
D. Open Meeting Law Complaint ~ Chad Williams - taken out of order to move
Have town counsel submit the letter as written to the attorney general on behalf of the town
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to have town counsel submit the letter as written to the attorney general on behalf of the town.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to have town counsel submit the letter as written to the attorney general on behalf of the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
E. Principal Clerk, shellfish job position description
Approve the reorganization of the Principal Clerks job description
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the reorganization of the Principal Clerks job description.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the reorganization of the Principal Clerks job description. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Application received on 4/14/2023 from Brent Valli (Wellfleet, MA) and Sandra
Approve the renewal of Brent Valli and Sandra Mitchell's shellfish grant license #95-21 and #95-22 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for seven years beginning March 1, 2023, and
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of Brent Valli and Sandra Mitchell's shellfish grant license #95-21 and #95-22 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for seven years beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring March 1, 2030.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of Brent Valli and Sandra Mitchell's shellfish grant license #95-21 and #95-22 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island for seven years beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring March 1, 2030. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Application received on 5/5/2023 from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet, MA) for the
Grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the renewal of Jeremy Storer's shellfish grant licenses #95-13 and #95-14 consisting of approximately two acres in Egg Island for ten years
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the renewal of Jeremy Storer's shellfish grant licenses #95-13 and #95-14 consisting of approximately two acres in Egg Island for ten years, one month and 29 days beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the renewal of Jeremy Storer's shellfish grant licenses #95-13 and #95-14 consisting of approximately two acres in Egg Island for ten years, one month and 29 days beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
C. Application received on 5/5/2023 from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet, MA) and Alfred
Grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the renewal of Jeremy Storer's and Alfred Pickard's shellfish grant license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island for the years, one
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the renewal of Jeremy Storer's and Alfred Pickard's shellfish grant license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island for the years, one month and 29 days beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the renewal of Jeremy Storer's and Alfred Pickard's shellfish grant license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island for the years, one month and 29 days beginning March 1, 2023, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. Application received on 5/5/2023 from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet, MA) for the
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 95-12/14 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet, MA) to Jeremy Storer and Brandon Silva (Wellfleet, MA)
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 95-12/14 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet, MA) to Jeremy Storer and Brandon Silva (Wellfleet, MA)
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 95-12/14 consisting of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet, MA) to Jeremy Storer and Brandon Silva (Wellfleet, MA) Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
E. Application received on 5/5/2023 from Jeremy Storer (Wellfleet, MA) and Alfred
Grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the transfer of shellfish license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the transfer of shellfish license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to grant a waiver to sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 and approve the transfer of shellfish license #2000-4 consisting of 2.16 acres on Egg Island. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
F. Application received on 5/30/2023 from Peter Rennert (Wellfleet, MA) and Zach
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant licese #95-23 and #95-24 consisting of a total of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Zach Rennert and Peter Rennert to Zach Rennert
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant licese #95-23 and #95-24 consisting of a total of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Zach Rennert and Peter Rennert to Zach Rennert.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant licese #95-23 and #95-24 consisting of a total of approximately two acres on Egg Island from Zach Rennert and Peter Rennert to Zach Rennert. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
G. Application received on 6/29/2023 from Michael Ramsdell (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 855 and 855B consisting of approximately two acres on Field Point from Michael Ramsdell and Michael DeVasto to Michael DeVasto and Kathleen Murphy
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 855 and 855B consisting of approximately two acres on Field Point from Michael Ramsdell and Michael DeVasto to Michael DeVasto and Kathleen Murphy.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 855 and 855B consisting of approximately two acres on Field Point from Michael Ramsdell and Michael DeVasto to Michael DeVasto and Kathleen Murphy. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
H. Application received on 6/29/2023 from Michael DeVasto (Wellfleet, MA) for
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #855C consisting of approximately 1.6 acres on Field Point from Michael DeVasto to Michael DeVasto and Kathleen Murphy
Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #855C consisting of approximately 1.6 acres on Field Point from Michael DeVasto to Michael DeVasto and Kathleen Murphy.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #855C consisting of approximately 1.6 acres on Field Point from Michael DeVasto to Michael DeVasto and Kathleen Murphy. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
I. Application received on 6/29/2023 from Rebecca Taylor (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 734 and 734A consisting of a total of approximately 3.5 acres on Mayo Beach from Rebecca Taylor and Myron Taylor to Rebecca Taylor
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 734 and 734A consisting of a total of approximately 3.5 acres on Mayo Beach from Rebecca Taylor and Myron Taylor to Rebecca Taylor.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded, and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #s 734 and 734A consisting of a total of approximately 3.5 acres on Mayo Beach from Rebecca Taylor and Myron Taylor to Rebecca Taylor. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
J. Application received on 6/9/2023 from Rebecca Taylor (Wellfleet, MA) for two
Reconsider the vote of the selectboard from March 21, 2023; for the granting of two extensions from Rebecca Taylor #734B
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the vote of the selectboard from March 21, 2023; for the granting of two extensions from Rebecca Taylor #734B.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the vote of the selectboard from March 21, 2023; for the granting of two extensions from Rebecca Taylor #734B. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Revoke the extension granted on March 21, 2023, to Rebecca Taylor with respect to grant license #734B
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to revoke the extension granted on March 21, 2023, to Rebecca Taylor with respect to grant license #734B.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to revoke the extension granted on March 21, 2023, to Rebecca Taylor with respect to grant license #734B. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
Amend the approve two shellfish grant license extensions to be called #734B and 734C to shellfish grant license #s 734 and 734A consisting of a total of approximately 0.61 and 0.79 acres
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; amend the approve two shellfish grant license extensions to be called #734B and 734C to shellfish grant license #s 734 and 734A consisting of a total of approximately 0.61 and 0.79 acres respectively on Mayo Beach for Rebecca Taylor.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; amend the approve two shellfish grant license extensions to be called #734B and 734C to shellfish grant license #s 734 and 734A consisting of a total of approximately 0.61 and 0.79 acres respectively on Mayo Beach for Rebecca Taylor. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
K. CONTINUED FROM 6/6/2023 ~ Application received 1/10/2023 for a grant
Approve Angela Osowski' s and Robert and Mary Mallory's request for a grant extension to be called #99-1ext. consisting of approximately 0.35 acres on Mayo Beach
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to approve Angela Osowski' s and Robert and Mary Mallory's request for a grant extension to be called #99-1ext. consisting of approximately 0.35 acres on Mayo Beach.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded and it was voted to approve Angela Osowski' s and Robert and Mary Mallory's request for a grant extension to be called #99-1ext. consisting of approximately 0.35 acres on Mayo Beach. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
L. Application received on 5/26/2023 from Stephen Pickard (Wellfleet, MA), Iris
Approve an extension to shellfish grant license #2000-2 (to be called 2000-2 ext.) on Egg Island for approximately 1.23 acres for Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve an extension to shellfish grant license #2000-2 (to be called 2000-2 ext.) on Egg Island for approximately 1.23 acres for Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve an extension to shellfish grant license #2000-2 (to be called 2000-2 ext.) on Egg Island for approximately 1.23 acres for Stephen Pickard, Iris Pickard, and Benjamin Pickard. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
VIII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes give the count as "3-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Curley)
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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