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January 30, 2024
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Ryan Curley, Tim Sayre
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Appointment of Daniel Almas as Full Time Police Officer.
Appoint Daniel Almas as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet effective once completion of Massachusetts Police Academy
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Daniel Almas as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet effective once completion of Massachusetts Police Academy.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Daniel Almas as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet effective once completion of Massachusetts Police Academy. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
B. Promotion of Lieutenant Michael Turner to position of Deputy Chief
Approve the promotion of Michael Turner to the position of Deputy Chief effective February 5, 2024, pending contract negotiations with the Town Administrator
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the promotion of Michael Turner to the position of Deputy Chief effective February 5, 2024, pending contract negotiations with the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the promotion of Michael Turner to the position of Deputy Chief effective February 5, 2024, pending contract negotiations with the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
A. Appointment of Suzanne Moquin as Town accountant by the Town
Waive the selectboard's 14 day right of disapproval of the Wellfleet Charter and approve the hire of the town accountant
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to waive the selectboard's 14 day right of disapproval of the Wellfleet Charter and approve the hire of the town accountant. Discussion followed; Wolf made a statement that the town has the opportunity to hire someone with experience and the ability to educate the staff about municipal finance. HE stated this is a chance the board needs to take. Chair Carboni spoke to the board stating she feels this isn't a chance this is someone who wants to come to Wellfleet and help with the financial issues.
The minutes give the count (3-0) and name Tim Sayre as no and 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; and it was voted to waive the selectboard's 14 day right of disapproval of the Wellfleet Charter and approve the hire of the town accountant. Discussion followed; Wolf made a statement that the town has the opportunity to hire someone with experience and the ability to educate the staff about municipal finance. HE stated this is a chance the board needs to take. Chair Carboni spoke to the board stating she feels this isn't a chance this is someone who wants to come to Wellfleet and help with the financial issues. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 (Sayre and Curley voted no).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
A. Discussion of candidates and vote on appointment of Interim Town
Appoint Tom Guerino as interim Town Administrator subject to successful contract negotiations consistent with the charter and, should contract negotiations be unsuccessful to appoint Harry
Chair Carboni Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Tom Guerino as interim Town Administrator subject to successful contract negotiations consistent with the charter and, should contract negotiations be unsuccessful to appoint Harry Terkanian as interim Town Administrator subject to successful contract negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair Carboni Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Tom Guerino as interim Town Administrator subject to successful contract negotiations consistent with the charter and, should contract negotiations be unsuccessful to appoint Harry Terkanian as interim Town Administrator subject to successful contract negotiations. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Approve that the
Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve that the Roll Call Vote: 509 V.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved, Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve that the Roll Call Vote: 509 V..” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
A. Waiver of Attorney - client privilege
Authorize the chair of the selectboard to make a determination as to the confidential nature of a legal opinion and to then release it to another public body and or the public at large
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the chair of the selectboard to make a determination as to the confidential nature of a legal opinion and to then release it to another public body and or the public at large.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to authorize the chair of the selectboard to make a determination as to the confidential nature of a legal opinion and to then release it to another public body and or the public at large. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
B. Release of opinion
Release to the public the attorney's opinion pertaining to the shellfish department's hire
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to release to the public the attorney's opinion pertaining to the shellfish department's hire.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to release to the public the attorney's opinion pertaining to the shellfish department's hire. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
VIII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Sayre)
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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