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November 7, 2023
12 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Ryan Curley, Tim Sayre
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
C. Appointment of John Portnoy to the Conservation Commission for a term of
Adopt and approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt and approve the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt and approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Tek Restaurant Group Inc.; dba: The Wicked Oyster, Application received
Approve the amendment of TEK Restaurant Group, Inc. DBA The Wicked Oyster to change from an annual liquor license to a seasonal liquor website *** license, and close the restaurant November 2023
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the amendment of TEK Restaurant Group, Inc. DBA The Wicked Oyster to change from an annual liquor license to a seasonal liquor website *** license, and close the restaurant November 2023, for the winter season contingent on a seasonal license being available.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the amendment of TEK Restaurant Group, Inc. DBA The Wicked Oyster to change from an annual liquor license to a seasonal liquor website *** license, and close the restaurant November 2023, for the winter season contingent on a seasonal license being available. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
A. Mill Creek Access Easement & License off Old Chequessett Neck Road
Enter into an easement agreement with the Wellfleet Conservation Trust for access off Old Chequessett Neck Road to National Park Service Land
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to enter into an easement agreement with the Wellfleet Conservation Trust for access off Old Chequessett Neck Road to National Park Service Land.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to enter into an easement agreement with the Wellfleet Conservation Trust for access off Old Chequessett Neck Road to National Park Service Land. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Sayre)
Enter into a license agreement to the U.S
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; to enter into a license agreement to the U.S.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; to enter into a license agreement to the U.S..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Sayre)
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; to enter into a license agreement to the U.S.
The minutes record this motion and a seconder, but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; to enter into a license agreement to the U.S..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Sayre)
Rescind the previous motion to enter into an easement agreement with the conservation trust
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; to rescind the previous motion to enter into an easement agreement with the conservation trust.
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) and name Ryan Curley as no, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; to rescind the previous motion to enter into an easement agreement with the conservation trust. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Curley voted no).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
Enter into an easement agreement with the Wellfleet Conservation Trust for access off Old Chequessett Neck Road to National Park Service Land and to enter into a license agreement to the U.S
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to enter into an easement agreement with the Wellfleet Conservation Trust for access off Old Chequessett Neck Road to National Park Service Land and to enter into a license agreement to the U.S. National Park Service for access over Wellfleet Conservation Trust land to adjacent National Park Service Land, subject to the approval of town counsel regarding the bylaw that was read by Board Member Curley.
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) and name Ryan Curley as no, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to enter into an easement agreement with the Wellfleet Conservation Trust for access off Old Chequessett Neck Road to National Park Service Land and to enter into a license agreement to the U.S. National Park Service for access over Wellfleet Conservation Trust land to adjacent National Park Service Land, subject to the approval of town counsel regarding the bylaw that was read by Board Member Curley. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Curley voted no).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Sayre)
B. Presentation from the Wellfleet Cultural District, to install 6 small informational
Approve the Wellfleet Cultural Council to install 6 small informational signs explaining and focusing on Wellfleet's fishing and shellfishing culture
Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Cultural Council to install 6 small informational signs explaining and focusing on Wellfleet's fishing and shellfishing culture.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Wellfleet Cultural Council to install 6 small informational signs explaining and focusing on Wellfleet's fishing and shellfishing culture. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
E. Meeting Time Change ~ Selectboard will discuss changing meeting time.
Move the selectboard meetings to 6pm during daylight savings time
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to move the selectboard meetings to 6pm during daylight savings time.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to move the selectboard meetings to 6pm during daylight savings time..” (Motion: DeVasto)
B. October 3, 2023
Approve the minutes of September 5, 2023, and October 3, 2023, as amended and in draft
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of September 5, 2023, and October 3, 2023, as amended and in draft.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Sayre
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of September 5, 2023, and October 3, 2023, as amended and in draft. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Sayre abstained as he was not a member of the board for the first two meetings.).” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
D. October 25, 2023, working meeting.
Approve the minutes of October 17, 2023, and October 25, 2023, as written in draft
Board Member Sayre Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of October 17, 2023, and October 25, 2023, as written in draft.
From the minutes
“Board Member Sayre Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of October 17, 2023, and October 25, 2023, as written in draft. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Sayre, second: Wolf)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll call
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. 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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