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November 21, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Tim Sayre, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Approve the application for the 22nd Annual MLK Walk ~ January 15, 2024;
Adopt and approve the consent agenda as drafted
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt and approve the consent agenda as drafted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adopt and approve the consent agenda as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Approve the petition for the installation of 765 feet of +/- 2-4-inch conduit for
Approve the petition for the installation of 765 of+/-2-4-inch conduit for the purpose of this construction is to provide new underground service for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge
Board Member Sayre Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the petition for the installation of 765 of+/-2-4-inch conduit for the purpose of this construction is to provide new underground service for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Sayre Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the petition for the installation of 765 of+/-2-4-inch conduit for the purpose of this construction is to provide new underground service for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Sayre, second: Curley)
A. Use of town hall driveway between town hall and Abiyoyo ~ Rebekah Eldridge
Approve the use of the town hall driveway between Town Hall and Abiyoyo to Rebekah Eldridge on December 9, 2023, from 3:30pm - 5:30pm to hand out free hot chocolate and candy canes to families
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of the town hall driveway between Town Hall and Abiyoyo to Rebekah Eldridge on December 9, 2023, from 3:30pm - 5:30pm to hand out free hot chocolate and candy canes to families attending the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Tree Lighting. The hot chocolate and candy canes will be donated by all town staff.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of the town hall driveway between Town Hall and Abiyoyo to Rebekah Eldridge on December 9, 2023, from 3:30pm - 5:30pm to hand out free hot chocolate and candy canes to families attending the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Tree Lighting. The hot chocolate and candy canes will be donated by all town staff. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
A. Request for closure ~ Block & Tackle ~ January 1, 2024, - February 7, 2024.
Approve the closure of Block & Tackle from January 1, 2024, to February 7, 2024
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the closure of Block & Tackle from January 1, 2024, to February 7, 2024.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the closure of Block & Tackle from January 1, 2024, to February 7, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Dredging Update ~ Dredging Task force
That was just made
Board Member Wolf moved, Board Member Sayre Seconded; that the selectboard adopt scenario number 1 for the dredging as the position of the selectboard. There was more discussion on dredging and the vote that was just made.
Yes: Curley, Sayre, WolfNo: Carboni, DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved, Board Member Sayre Seconded; that the selectboard adopt scenario number 1 for the dredging as the position of the selectboard. There was more discussion on dredging and the vote that was just made. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (DeVasto, Chair Carboni voted No).” (Motion: Wolf, second: Sayre)
D. Hiring Process - Police Department
Waive the selectboard policy on employment advertising and to waive the advertising and recruitment sections of the boards affirmative action policy, with respect to hiring the next Police Chief
Board Member Sayre Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to waive the selectboard policy on employment advertising and to waive the advertising and recruitment sections of the boards affirmative action policy, with respect to hiring the next Police Chief.
From the minutes
“Board Member Sayre Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to waive the selectboard policy on employment advertising and to waive the advertising and recruitment sections of the boards affirmative action policy, with respect to hiring the next Police Chief. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Sayre, second: DeVasto)
IX. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. 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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