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July 18, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 17 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Board Member Bacon left the meeting ill (8:15pm) B.
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
16 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
A. Collective Bargaining Ratifications
Adopt the consent agenda as drafted
Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as drafted. Roll call vote
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the consent agenda as drafted. Roll call vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
III. Board Reorganization
Barbara Carboni as chair
Wolf nominated Barbara Carboni as chair
From the minutes
“Wolf nominated Barbara Carboni as chair, Curley seconded. Ahern asked if the public was ever going to know what happened to put this item on the agenda. Curley stated that town counsel has put a letter together regarding the charter. Blair spoke to the board stating that something has happened and as taxpayers they deserve to know, Bacon stated that yes something happened, and it would be revealed in time. DeVasto asked if any other board member was interested in being chair of the board. Bacon then nominated herself to be chair, she stated to the comment made by Blair, and stated that something did happen, and it was bad enough, that the board felt the need to reorganize. Curley stated that there was a nomination and a second on the chair of Carboni. It was voted to approve Barbara Carboni as Chair Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
John Wolf as Vice-Chair
Curley Nominated John Wolf as Vice-Chair
From the minutes
“Curley Nominated John Wolf as Vice-Chair, Bacon Seconded the nomination and it was voted to approve John Wolf as vice Chair. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Kathleen Bacon as Vice Chair
DeVasto Nominated Kathleen Bacon as Vice Chair
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“DeVasto Nominated Kathleen Bacon as Vice Chair, Wolf seconded.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
John Wolf as Clerk of the board
Bacon Nominated John Wolf as Clerk of the board
From the minutes
“Bacon Nominated John Wolf as Clerk of the board; Chair Carboni seconded the nomination, and it was voted to have John Wolf as Clerk of the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carboni)
A. Baker's Field Pavilion ~ Celebration of Life for Jane Tesson ~ date to be
Approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion for a Celebration of Life for a long-time town employee Jane Tesson at a date to be determined with the Recreation Director for availability, the fee is
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion for a Celebration of Life for a long-time town employee Jane Tesson at a date to be determined with the Recreation Director for availability, the fee is to be waived do to Jane's many years of service to the town. Roll call
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Baker's Field Pavilion for a Celebration of Life for a long-time town employee Jane Tesson at a date to be determined with the Recreation Director for availability, the fee is to be waived do to Jane's many years of service to the town. Roll call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Dredging Mitigation ~ Board Member DeVasto recused himself for this item.
Accept the most recent mitigation draft agreement as presented at tonight's meeting, subject to clarification from town counsel about the operating expenses associated, with the mitigation
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to accept the most recent mitigation draft agreement as presented at tonight's meeting, subject to clarification from town counsel about the operating expenses associated, with the mitigation agreement and the funding mechanism. There was more discussion on funding, easements, and culching. The Audubon was discussed and the acreage that they oversee and own.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to accept the most recent mitigation draft agreement as presented at tonight's meeting, subject to clarification from town counsel about the operating expenses associated, with the mitigation agreement and the funding mechanism. There was more discussion on funding, easements, and culching. The Audubon was discussed and the acreage that they oversee and own. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto was recused).” (Motion: Wolf, second: Bacon)
Approve the letter prepared by administration requesting participation in the Mass Audubon Sanctuary
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter prepared by administration requesting participation in the Mass Audubon Sanctuary.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letter prepared by administration requesting participation in the Mass Audubon Sanctuary. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. Town Administrator Development Plan
Approve the town administrator's professional development plan as presented at tonight's meeting
Board member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the town administrator's professional development plan as presented at tonight's meeting.
Kathleen Bacon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the town administrator's professional development plan as presented at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Special Town Meeting Warrant
Approve Wednesday September 27, 2023, from 12 noon to 7pm, to be held at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center
Board member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Wednesday September 27, 2023, from 12 noon to 7pm, to be held at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center.
Kathleen Bacon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Wednesday September 27, 2023, from 12 noon to 7pm, to be held at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Insert a warrant article for a town planner
Board member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to insert a warrant article for a town planner.
Kathleen Bacon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to insert a warrant article for a town planner. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Insert Article 1 prior year invoices into the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Curley Moved; Board member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 1 prior year invoices into the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Kathleen Bacon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Curley Moved; Board member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 1 prior year invoices into the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Insert Article 2 FY2024 Budgetary transfers into the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Board member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 2 FY2024 Budgetary transfers into the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Kathleen Bacon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 2 FY2024 Budgetary transfers into the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Insert Article 3, 95 Lawrence Road Wastewater treatment facility into the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 3, 95 Lawrence Road Wastewater treatment facility into the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Kathleen Bacon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert Article 3, 95 Lawrence Road Wastewater treatment facility into the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Insert an article, Enhanced Innovative & Alternate Septic Program into the Special town meeting Warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to insert an article, Enhanced Innovative & Alternate Septic Program into the Special town meeting Warrant.
Kathleen Bacon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to insert an article, Enhanced Innovative & Alternate Septic Program into the Special town meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
VII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn
Kathleen Bacon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn, Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Wellfleet Selectboard · regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Ryan Curley, Barbara Carboni, Michael DeVasto, Kathleen Bacon, John Wolf
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
I. Announcements, Open Session and Public Comments
Adjourn open session and not reopen into open session
Chair Curley Moved; Board member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn open session and not reopen into open session. Roll call
From the minutes
“Chair Curley Moved; Board member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn open session and not reopen into open session. 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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