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August 8, 2023
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Kathleen Bacon, Michael DeVasto, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. CONTINUED from 06/20/2023 - Verizon New England to place approximately
Approve the placement of approximately 800 feet of new conduit adjacent to 1065 Chequesset Neck Road, Wellfleet MA
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the placement of approximately 800 feet of new conduit adjacent to 1065 Chequesset Neck Road, Wellfleet MA.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the placement of approximately 800 feet of new conduit adjacent to 1065 Chequesset Neck Road, Wellfleet MA. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
A. Wellfleet Skate Park ~ Jillian Minahan ~ Skate Jam; August 24, 2023; 6-9pm.
Approve the use of the skate park at Baker's Field on Thursday August 24, 2024, for a community skate jam as specified in the application and to waive the fees
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the skate park at Baker's Field on Thursday August 24, 2024, for a community skate jam as specified in the application and to waive the fees.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of the skate park at Baker's Field on Thursday August 24, 2024, for a community skate jam as specified in the application and to waive the fees. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Uncle Tim's Bridge & Cannon Hill Park~ James Wright, Minivan Productions~
Approve James Wright of Minivan Productions the use of Uncle Tim's Bridge and Cannon Hill Park for the filming of a documentary on Tuesday August 15, 2023, from 6am-10am and 3pm-8pm and the fees
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve James Wright of Minivan Productions the use of Uncle Tim's Bridge and Cannon Hill Park for the filming of a documentary on Tuesday August 15, 2023, from 6am-10am and 3pm-8pm and the fees to be waived.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve James Wright of Minivan Productions the use of Uncle Tim's Bridge and Cannon Hill Park for the filming of a documentary on Tuesday August 15, 2023, from 6am-10am and 3pm-8pm and the fees to be waived..” (Motion: Wolf)
A. Approval of Agreements with Friends of Herring River to Support Herring
Authorize the town of Wellfleet to approve and execute an agreement with Friends of Herring River to allow the use of up to $375,000
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town of Wellfleet to approve and execute an agreement with Friends of Herring River to allow the use of up to $375,000. In technical Assistance funds granted to the Town by US Department of Agricultural Natural Resource Conservation Service for the purpose of completing construction plans and bid documents for the Chequesset Neck Bridge, low-lying road elevation and culvert replacements, and work to protect structures on three private properties.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town of Wellfleet to approve and execute an agreement with Friends of Herring River to allow the use of up to $375,000. In technical Assistance funds granted to the Town by US Department of Agricultural Natural Resource Conservation Service for the purpose of completing construction plans and bid documents for the Chequesset Neck Bridge, low-lying road elevation and culvert replacements, and work to protect structures on three private properties. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Approval of concept/layout of the proposed wastewater treatment facility
Approve the schematic 95 Lawrence Hill Development Treatment Facility Site Plan and Effluent Disposal System Site Plan as shown in drawings C-1 and C-2 prepared by Onsite Engineering, Inc. dated
Board member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the schematic 95 Lawrence Hill Development Treatment Facility Site Plan and Effluent Disposal System Site Plan as shown in drawings C-1 and C-2 prepared by Onsite Engineering, Inc. dated May 31, 2023, and to authorize Onsite Engineering to proceed into the design and permitting of those layouts for the purpose of securing a Groundwater Discharge Permit from Mass DEP.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the schematic 95 Lawrence Hill Development Treatment Facility Site Plan and Effluent Disposal System Site Plan as shown in drawings C-1 and C-2 prepared by Onsite Engineering, Inc. dated May 31, 2023, and to authorize Onsite Engineering to proceed into the design and permitting of those layouts for the purpose of securing a Groundwater Discharge Permit from Mass DEP. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
C. Town Meeting Warrant ~ Review and voting on remaining articles.
Insert and recommend the Lawrence Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1
Board member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Lawrence Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1.
From the minutes
“Board member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Lawrence Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
Recommend the article for enhanced innovative & Alternative Septic Program
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the article for enhanced innovative & Alternative Septic Program
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the article for enhanced innovative & Alternative Septic Program Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Inclusionary Zoning into the fall special town meeting warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Inclusionary Zoning into the fall special town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Inclusionary Zoning into the fall special town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Insert and recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Cottage Colonies into the special fall town meeting warrant
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Cottage Colonies into the special fall town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Cottage Colonies into the special fall town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Insert the Zoning bylaw amendment - intensity of use of Multi- Family Dwellings
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Zoning bylaw amendment - intensity of use of Multi- Family Dwellings.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to insert the Zoning bylaw amendment - intensity of use of Multi- Family Dwellings. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Recommend the Zoning Bylaw amendment - intensity of use of Multi-Family Dwellings
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Zoning Bylaw amendment - intensity of use of Multi-Family Dwellings.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to recommend the Zoning Bylaw amendment - intensity of use of Multi-Family Dwellings. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Insert and recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Definition of Trees into the special fall town meeting warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Definition of Trees into the special fall town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert and recommend the Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Definition of Trees into the special fall town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Insert Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cutting of Timber into the special fall town meeting warrant
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cutting of Timber into the special fall town meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to insert Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cutting of Timber into the special fall town meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
D. Draft Response from town counsel regarding Open Meeting Law Complaint
Approve as amended the letter written by KP Law in response to the open meeting law filed on July 25, 2023, filed by Jude Ahern, and send to the Office of the Attorney General
Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve as amended the letter written by KP Law in response to the open meeting law filed on July 25, 2023, filed by Jude Ahern, and send to the Office of the Attorney General.
The minutes give the count (3-0-1) and name Ryan Curley as abstained, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve as amended the letter written by KP Law in response to the open meeting law filed on July 25, 2023, filed by Jude Ahern, and send to the Office of the Attorney General. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carboni)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
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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