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July 25, 2023
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Kathleen Bacon, Michael DeVasto, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Application received July 17, 2023, from Bob Dupuis to be appointed as a
Approve the consent agenda as written
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as written.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as written. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
A. CONTINUED from 06/20/2023 - Verizon New England to place approximately
Continue this hearing to August 8, 2023, at 7pm
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to continue this hearing to August 8, 2023, at 7pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to continue this hearing to August 8, 2023, at 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Approval of Agreements with Friends of Herring River to Support Herring
Move this agenda item to the August 8, 2023
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to move this agenda item to the August 8, 2023. Selectboard Meeting Agenda.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to move this agenda item to the August 8, 2023. Selectboard Meeting Agenda. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni Recused).” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
C. Special Town Meeting Warrant
Refer the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing within 65 days as amended
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing within 65 days as amended.
Yes: Bacon, Curley, WolfNo: Carboni, DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing within 65 days as amended. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Carboni and DeVasto voted no).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Refer the Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing within 65 days
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing within 65 days.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Cottage Colonies Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board to hold a public hearing within 65 days. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: DeVasto)
Reconsider the vote of the Selectboard taken on July 11, 2023, to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing
Board member Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the vote of the Selectboard taken on July 11, 2023, to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider the vote of the Selectboard taken on July 11, 2023, to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Rescind the vote from July 11, 2023, to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing
Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to rescind the vote from July 11, 2023, to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to rescind the vote from July 11, 2023, to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Reconsider and remove the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment Bylaw on the special town meeting warrant vote that was taken
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider and remove the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment Bylaw on the special town meeting warrant vote that was taken.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to reconsider and remove the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment Bylaw on the special town meeting warrant vote that was taken. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment Bylaw as a working document to the Planning Board to develop their recommended language due back to the Selectboard
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment Bylaw as a working document to the Planning Board to develop their recommended language due back to the Selectboard January 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to refer the Development of Significant Planning Interest and Food Establishment Bylaw as a working document to the Planning Board to develop their recommended language due back to the Selectboard January 31, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Submit the updated clean copy of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Cutting of Timber to the Planning Board for their public hearing
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to submit the updated clean copy of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Cutting of Timber to the Planning Board for their public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to submit the updated clean copy of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Cutting of Timber to the Planning Board for their public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
Remove the Landscape and Tree Bylaw off the fall town meeting warrant and to address the bylaw in the future
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to remove the Landscape and Tree Bylaw off the fall town meeting warrant and to address the bylaw in the future.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to remove the Landscape and Tree Bylaw off the fall town meeting warrant and to address the bylaw in the future. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley abstained).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Bacon)
Insert and recommend the Nips Article into the Fall town warrant as amended
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the Nips Article into the Fall town warrant as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to insert and recommend the Nips Article into the Fall town warrant as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Not include the Environmental Betterment Stabilization Fund from the fall town meeting warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to not include the Environmental Betterment Stabilization Fund from the fall town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to not include the Environmental Betterment Stabilization Fund from the fall town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Insert and recommend an article for the reports of officers and committees for the fall special town meeting warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend an article for the reports of officers and committees for the fall special town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend an article for the reports of officers and committees for the fall special town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Insert and recommend other business articles into the special town meeting warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend other business articles into the special town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend other business articles into the special town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
E. Special Election Warrant - Election of Town Officer (Selectboard - partial term)
Approve the special town election warrant as presented with question 2 subject to revision if the board hears from Bond Counsel
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special town election warrant as presented with question 2 subject to revision if the board hears from Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special town election warrant as presented with question 2 subject to revision if the board hears from Bond Counsel. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Bacon)
IX. Adjournment of Open Session
Adjourn open session and to enter executive session, not to return to open session per MGL Chapter 30; Section 21
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn open session and to enter executive session, not to return to open session per MGL Chapter 30; Section 21.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn open session and to enter executive session, not to return to open session per MGL Chapter 30; Section 21. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
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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