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September 19, 2023
23 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. Anthony C. Emmott ~ Full Time Police Officer
Approve the appointment of Mr. Anthony Emmott as a full-time police officer
Board member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Mr. Anthony Emmott as a full-time police officer.
From the minutes
“Board member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Mr. Anthony Emmott as a full-time police officer. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
B. Jack A. Richards ~ Full Time Police Officer
Approve the appointment of Jack Richards as a full-time police officer
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Jack Richards as a full-time police officer.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Jack Richards as a full-time police officer. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
A. Classification Hearing; Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024 ~ Nancy Vail, Assessor
Retain a single tax rate with the residential factor as a numeral one for fiscal 2024
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to retain a single tax rate with the residential factor as a numeral one for fiscal 2024.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to retain a single tax rate with the residential factor as a numeral one for fiscal 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
Set the residential tax exemption to 30% for FY2024
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to set the residential tax exemption to 30% for FY2024.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to set the residential tax exemption to 30% for FY2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Take no action on option 2 and option 3
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to take no action on option 2 and option 3.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to take no action on option 2 and option 3. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
Close the public hearing for the tax classification FY2024
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing for the tax classification FY2024. Roll call
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing for the tax classification FY2024. Roll call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Application for a special event liquor license: received September 6, 2023;
Approve Mass Audubon for a one-day special event liquor license on October 21, 2023; from 11am to 2:00pm
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Mass Audubon for a one-day special event liquor license on October 21, 2023; from 11am to 2:00pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve Mass Audubon for a one-day special event liquor license on October 21, 2023; from 11am to 2:00pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Close the special event liquor license hearing
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to close the special event liquor license hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to close the special event liquor license hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. Chair Carboni read the law associated with this public hearing; in
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-I consisting of one acre on Indian Neck from Randy Williams (Wellfleet MA) and Charter Williams (Wellfleet MA) to Randy Williams, Charter
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-I consisting of one acre on Indian Neck from Randy Williams (Wellfleet MA) and Charter Williams (Wellfleet MA) to Randy Williams, Charter Williams and Nemanja Krsmanovic (Wellfleet MA).
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVastoThe minutes give the count as "4-1" and name Michael DeVasto as abstained; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-I consisting of one acre on Indian Neck from Randy Williams (Wellfleet MA) and Charter Williams (Wellfleet MA) to Randy Williams, Charter Williams and Nemanja Krsmanovic (Wellfleet MA). Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (DeVasto abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
D. Application dated 8/28/2023 for the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-H
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-H consisting of one acre on Indian Neck from Shawn Rose (Wellfleet MA) to Shawn Rose and Nemanja Krsmanovic (Wellfleet MA)
Board member Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-H consisting of one acre on Indian Neck from Shawn Rose (Wellfleet MA) to Shawn Rose and Nemanja Krsmanovic (Wellfleet MA).
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, Curley, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board member Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-H consisting of one acre on Indian Neck from Shawn Rose (Wellfleet MA) to Shawn Rose and Nemanja Krsmanovic (Wellfleet MA). Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto abstained).” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
A. Nancy Gralla ~ Wellfleet Recycling Committee Alternate
Appoint Nancy Gralla as an alternate to the Wellfleet recycling Committee for a term of three years to end June 30, 2026; to be sworn in by the town clerk and follow all rules and regulations to
Board member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Nancy Gralla as an alternate to the Wellfleet recycling Committee for a term of three years to end June 30, 2026; to be sworn in by the town clerk and follow all rules and regulations to be on a board or committee.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Nancy Gralla as an alternate to the Wellfleet recycling Committee for a term of three years to end June 30, 2026; to be sworn in by the town clerk and follow all rules and regulations to be on a board or committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Donald Thimas ~ Wellfleet Planning Board Voting Member
Appoint Donald Thimas as a voting member to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of 3 years to end on June 30, 2026; to be sworn in by the town clerk and follow all rules and regulations to be
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Donald Thimas as a voting member to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of 3 years to end on June 30, 2026; to be sworn in by the town clerk and follow all rules and regulations to be a board or committee member. Roll call
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Donald Thimas as a voting member to the Wellfleet Planning Board for a term of 3 years to end on June 30, 2026; to be sworn in by the town clerk and follow all rules and regulations to be a board or committee member. Roll call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
C. Kevin Sheehan ~ Wellfleet Historical Commission Voting Member
Approve the appointment of Kevin Sheehan to the Wellfleet Historical Commission, for a term of 3 years to end June 30, 2026, to be sworn in by the town clerk, and to follow all rules and
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to approve the appointment of Kevin Sheehan to the Wellfleet Historical Commission, for a term of 3 years to end June 30, 2026, to be sworn in by the town clerk, and to follow all rules and regulations to be on a town board or committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to approve the appointment of Kevin Sheehan to the Wellfleet Historical Commission, for a term of 3 years to end June 30, 2026, to be sworn in by the town clerk, and to follow all rules and regulations to be on a town board or committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Winslow's Tavern ~ approval of extension of alcohol license until January 1,
Approve the extension of Winslow's Tavern alcohol license to December 31, 2023
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the extension of Winslow's Tavern alcohol license to December 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the extension of Winslow's Tavern alcohol license to December 31, 2023. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
A. Town Administrator ~ Rich Waldo
Support the recommendation to enter into a contract Genoa to serve the Town of Wellfleet as the Assistant Town Administrator
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to support the recommendation to enter into a contract Genoa to serve the Town of Wellfleet as the Assistant Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded, and it was voted to support the recommendation to enter into a contract Genoa to serve the Town of Wellfleet as the Assistant Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. Reorganization of the Health and Conservation Department ~ Rich Waldo
Approve the reorganization of the Wellfleet Health and Conservation Department as explained by the town administrator at tonight's meeting
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the reorganization of the Wellfleet Health and Conservation Department as explained by the town administrator at tonight's meeting.
Yes: Bacon, Carboni, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the reorganization of the Wellfleet Health and Conservation Department as explained by the town administrator at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley Abstained).” (Motion: Bacon)
C. Intermunicipal Agreement ~ Consent for dual representation ~ KP Law
Consent to the dual representation of Wellfleet and Eastham with respect to the MOA not withstanding the fact that KP Law also serves as town counsel to Eastham and to authorize the board chair or
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to consent to the dual representation of Wellfleet and Eastham with respect to the MOA not withstanding the fact that KP Law also serves as town counsel to Eastham and to authorize the board chair or the town Administrator to sign on the board's behalf the enclosed determination the roles of professional conduct.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to consent to the dual representation of Wellfleet and Eastham with respect to the MOA not withstanding the fact that KP Law also serves as town counsel to Eastham and to authorize the board chair or the town Administrator to sign on the board's behalf the enclosed determination the roles of professional conduct. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
Take item D out of order
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to take item D out of order.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded and it was voted to take item D out of order. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
D. Memorandum of Agreement w/ Town of Eastham for Budgetary Support
Authorize the town administrator to enter into the agreement with the Town of Eastham and the town of Wellfleet subject to the review of town counsel
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to enter into the agreement with the Town of Eastham and the town of Wellfleet subject to the review of town counsel.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the town administrator to enter into the agreement with the Town of Eastham and the town of Wellfleet subject to the review of town counsel. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
A. August 8, 2023, ~ Board member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon
Approve the meeting minutes of August 8, 2023, as amended
Board member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 8, 2023, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley Moved; Board Member Bacon Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 8, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Bacon)
B. August 15, 2023, ~ Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf
Approve the meeting minutes of August 15, 2023, as amended
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 15, 2023, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 15, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
C. August 22, 2023, ~ Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member Wolf
Approve the meeting minutes of August 22, 2023, as amended
Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 22, 2023, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 22, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Bacon Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wolf)
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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