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September 5, 2023
33 recorded votes, 25 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
B. Approval of the Taxation Aid Committee Fall Tax Insert ~ Dawn Rickman
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Move the SPAT public hearing, and the SPAT Use of town property out of order in the agenda
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to move the SPAT public hearing, and the SPAT Use of town property out of order in the agenda.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to move the SPAT public hearing, and the SPAT Use of town property out of order in the agenda. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Wellfleet SPAT ~ dba: WOA ~ Tonya Felis, September 23, 2023 & November
Approve the use of areas in Wellfleet to Wellfleet Spat; for the Art & Oyster Crawl on September 23, 2023; & November 4, 2023; both dates from 3pm - 7pm
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of areas in Wellfleet to Wellfleet Spat; for the Art & Oyster Crawl on September 23, 2023; & November 4, 2023; both dates from 3pm - 7pm.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of areas in Wellfleet to Wellfleet Spat; for the Art & Oyster Crawl on September 23, 2023; & November 4, 2023; both dates from 3pm - 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Bacon, second: Curley)
D. Wellfleet SPAT; Application received August 19, 2023, Use of town properties
Approve the use of town property to SPAT for various locations throughout Wellfleet as specified in the application for the dates of October 10, 2023, through October 17, 2023
Board member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property to SPAT for various locations throughout Wellfleet as specified in the application for the dates of October 10, 2023, through October 17, 2023. Spat is to continue discussions with all department heads leading up to the event; for a fee of $800.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property to SPAT for various locations throughout Wellfleet as specified in the application for the dates of October 10, 2023, through October 17, 2023. Spat is to continue discussions with all department heads leading up to the event; for a fee of $800. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto recused).” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
E. Application received August 21, 2023; two one-day alcohol license for
Approve Wellfleet Spat's two one day alcohol licenses for September 23, 2023; 3pm-7pm and November 4, 2023; 3pm- 7pm for the Art and Oyster Crawl and Gallery Tours. the town's website***
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Wellfleet Spat's two one day alcohol licenses for September 23, 2023; 3pm-7pm and November 4, 2023; 3pm- 7pm for the Art and Oyster Crawl and Gallery Tours. the town's website***
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Wellfleet Spat's two one day alcohol licenses for September 23, 2023; 3pm-7pm and November 4, 2023; 3pm- 7pm for the Art and Oyster Crawl and Gallery Tours. the town's website*** Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
F. Application received August 29, 2023; Special Alcohol License for Wellfleet
Approve the special liquor license for Wellfleet SPAT for October 13th - 15th for Wellfleet Oysterfest
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special liquor license for Wellfleet SPAT for October 13th - 15th for Wellfleet Oysterfest.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the special liquor license for Wellfleet SPAT for October 13th - 15th for Wellfleet Oysterfest. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Review and to act on reducing the quorum requirement for the Special Town
Adopt the moderator's proposal to reduce the special town meeting quorum to 150 people
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the moderator's proposal to reduce the special town meeting quorum to 150 people.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfNo: Bacon
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the moderator's proposal to reduce the special town meeting quorum to 150 people. Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (Bacon voted NO).” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
A. Shellfish Proposed Regulation Amendments
Amend the definition of taxpayer to read an individual or officers of a corporation or beneficiaries of trust that owns land in Wellfleet for which they are taxed by the town
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend the definition of taxpayer to read an individual or officers of a corporation or beneficiaries of trust that owns land in Wellfleet for which they are taxed by the town.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend the definition of taxpayer to read an individual or officers of a corporation or beneficiaries of trust that owns land in Wellfleet for which they are taxed by the town. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Adopt the proposed definition of applicant as drafted
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the proposed definition of applicant as drafted.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the proposed definition of applicant as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Amend the definition of applicant to read, applicant, a person applying for a license or permit for the renewal of a license or permit or for the the town's website*** transfer of a license or
Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the definition of applicant to read, applicant, a person applying for a license or permit for the renewal of a license or permit or for the the town's website*** transfer of a license or permit or to appeal a determination made by the constable to the selectboard.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the definition of applicant to read, applicant, a person applying for a license or permit for the renewal of a license or permit or for the the town's website*** transfer of a license or permit or to appeal a determination made by the constable to the selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Amend the definition of applicant to read, applicant, a person applying for a license or permit for the renewal of a license or permit or for the transfer of a license or to appeal a determination
Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the definition of applicant to read, applicant, a person applying for a license or permit for the renewal of a license or permit or for the transfer of a license or to appeal a determination made by the constable to the selectboard.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to amend the definition of applicant to read, applicant, a person applying for a license or permit for the renewal of a license or permit or for the transfer of a license or to appeal a determination made by the constable to the selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Amend the license holder definition to read a natural person or natural persons holding a license issued by the selectboard under the provisions of chapter 130
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend the license holder definition to read a natural person or natural persons holding a license issued by the selectboard under the provisions of chapter 130.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend the license holder definition to read a natural person or natural persons holding a license issued by the selectboard under the provisions of chapter 130. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Approve the language to the amendment of person, natural person definition as drafted by town counsel
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the language to the amendment of person, natural person definition as drafted by town counsel.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the language to the amendment of person, natural person definition as drafted by town counsel. Roll Call Vote 4-0-1.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Bacon)
Adopt the definition of resident as drafted by town counsel
Board Member Curley moved; Board member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the definition of resident as drafted by town counsel.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the definition of resident as drafted by town counsel. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Accept the language of a transferee included in the shellfish policies and regulations as drafted by town counsel
Board member Wolf Moved; Board member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to accept the language of a transferee included in the shellfish policies and regulations as drafted by town counsel.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board member Wolf Moved; Board member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to accept the language of a transferee included in the shellfish policies and regulations as drafted by town counsel. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Bacon)
Adopt the amendment to section 5.2.1 as drafted by town counsel
Board member Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to adopt the amendment to section 5.2.1 as drafted by town counsel.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley Moved, Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to adopt the amendment to section 5.2.1 as drafted by town counsel. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Adopt the amendments to section 6.1.1 as drafted by town counsel
Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to adopt the amendments to section 6.1.1 as drafted by town counsel.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to adopt the amendments to section 6.1.1 as drafted by town counsel. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Accept the amended language of 7.2
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to accept the amended language of 7.2.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to accept the amended language of 7.2. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
Refer 7.8.5 and 7.9 to the shellfish advisory board and the shellfish department for recommendations in terms of language and more
Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni seconded, and it was voted to refer 7.8.5 and 7.9 to the shellfish advisory board and the shellfish department for recommendations in terms of language and more.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Chair Carboni seconded, and it was voted to refer 7.8.5 and 7.9 to the shellfish advisory board and the shellfish department for recommendations in terms of language and more. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Adopt the amendment as drafted by town counsel to Section 7.5; conditions for the use of areas licensed for aquaculture
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the amendment as drafted by town counsel to Section 7.5; conditions for the use of areas licensed for aquaculture.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the amendment as drafted by town counsel to Section 7.5; conditions for the use of areas licensed for aquaculture. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Request the Shellfish Department and the Shellfish Advisory Board to evaluate different types of permits that might be used in place of a commercial shellfishing permit as an eligibility
Board Member Curley Moved Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to request the Shellfish Department and the Shellfish Advisory Board to evaluate different types of permits that might be used in place of a commercial shellfishing permit as an eligibility requirement for a commercial license.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to request the Shellfish Department and the Shellfish Advisory Board to evaluate different types of permits that might be used in place of a commercial shellfishing permit as an eligibility requirement for a commercial license. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Adopt the proposed amendments to section 7.8.1 as drafted by town counsel
Board Member Curley Moved; board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the proposed amendments to section 7.8.1 as drafted by town counsel.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the proposed amendments to section 7.8.1 as drafted by town counsel. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Refer section 7.8.8 to the Shellfish Advisory Board for discussion, subject of aquaculture research and development and requirements and definitions
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to refer section 7.8.8 to the Shellfish Advisory Board for discussion, subject of aquaculture research and development and requirements and definitions.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded and it was voted to refer section 7.8.8 to the Shellfish Advisory Board for discussion, subject of aquaculture research and development and requirements and definitions. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Bacon)
Refer sections 7.8.5 and 7.9 to the shellfish advisory board and the shellfish department for recommendations in terms of language and etc
Board Member Curley moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to refer sections 7.8.5 and 7.9 to the shellfish advisory board and the shellfish department for recommendations in terms of language and etc...
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to refer sections 7.8.5 and 7.9 to the shellfish advisory board and the shellfish department for recommendations in terms of language and etc... Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Defer the definition of institution to the Shellfish Advisory Board for discussion
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to defer the definition of institution to the Shellfish Advisory Board for discussion.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to defer the definition of institution to the Shellfish Advisory Board for discussion. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Second Summer Cycle, LLC (Patrick Lentell) ~ Cape Cod Chamber of
Approve the use of White Crest Beach on September 17, 2023; from 10:30am-3:00pm for water stop to Second Summer Cycle, LLC (Patrick Lenten, applicant)
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of White Crest Beach on September 17, 2023; from 10:30am-3:00pm for water stop to Second Summer Cycle, LLC (Patrick Lenten, applicant).
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of White Crest Beach on September 17, 2023; from 10:30am-3:00pm for water stop to Second Summer Cycle, LLC (Patrick Lenten, applicant). Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
C. Wellfleet Conservation trust ~ Dennis O'Connell ~ Mayo Beach Parking Area
Approve the use of Mayo Beach Parking Area to Wellfleet Conservation Trust on Monday October 9, 2023, from 9:30am to noon for the 2023 Coast Sweep
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach Parking Area to Wellfleet Conservation Trust on Monday October 9, 2023, from 9:30am to noon for the 2023 Coast Sweep.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach Parking Area to Wellfleet Conservation Trust on Monday October 9, 2023, from 9:30am to noon for the 2023 Coast Sweep. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
A. Vote to approve issuance of bonds ~ Rich Waldo & Lynne Welsh, Bon Counsel
That the sale of the 9, 955,00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds, Series A of the town dated September 12, 2023, (the "Series A Bonds"), to Piper Sandler & Co. at the price
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted that the sale of the 9, 955,00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds, Series A of the town dated September 12, 2023, (the "Series A Bonds"), to Piper Sandler & Co. at the price of $10,573,139.94 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The the town's website*** bonds shall be payable September 1 of the year's and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates (Full text in the attached documents).
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted that the sale of the 9, 955,00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds, Series A of the town dated September 12, 2023, (the "Series A Bonds"), to Piper Sandler & Co. at the price of $10,573,139.94 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The the town's website*** bonds shall be payable September 1 of the year's and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates (Full text in the attached documents). Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
That the sale of the $1.030,000 General Obligation Land Acquisition Bonds, Series B (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (Unlimited Tax) of the town dated September 12, 2023
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted that the sale of the $1.030,000 General Obligation Land Acquisition Bonds, Series B (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (Unlimited Tax) of the town dated September 12, 2023, (the "Series B Bonds" and together with the Series A Bonds, the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $1,065,468.85 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on September 1 of the year's and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates. (Full text and interest breakdown attached).
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted that the sale of the $1.030,000 General Obligation Land Acquisition Bonds, Series B (Subject to Federal and Massachusetts Income Taxation) (Unlimited Tax) of the town dated September 12, 2023, (the "Series B Bonds" and together with the Series A Bonds, the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $1,065,468.85 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on September 1 of the year's and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates. (Full text and interest breakdown attached). Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
B. Art Shacks on Mayo Beach ~ Kai Potter ~ Discussion with the board ~ This
Support the art shacks
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to support the art shacks.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to support the art shacks. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
C. Habitat for Humanity Housing ~ Old King's Highway deed transfer ~ Moved to
Approve the deed transfer of Old King's Highway to the housing authority
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; And it was voted to approve the deed transfer of Old King's Highway to the housing authority.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; And it was voted to approve the deed transfer of Old King's Highway to the housing authority. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, 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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