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February 6, 2024
19 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Ryan Curley, Tim Sayre
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
B. Appointment of Nancy Gralla from alternate to voting member, for the Energy
Approve the consent agenda as printed minus the contract
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed minus the contract.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed minus the contract..” (Motion: Wolf, second: Sayre)
Approve the contract and the entire board to sign the document, at tonight's meeting
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract and the entire board to sign the document, at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the contract and the entire board to sign the document, at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
B. Discussion and possible vote to change the Annual Town Meeting Date ~ Town
Move the Annual Town Meeting from Monday April 22, 2024, to Wednesday April 24, 2024, at 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School
Board Member Wolf moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to move the Annual Town Meeting from Monday April 22, 2024, to Wednesday April 24, 2024, at 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to move the Annual Town Meeting from Monday April 22, 2024, to Wednesday April 24, 2024, at 6pm to be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Carboni)
A. The committee will present their recommendations and needs to the board.
Approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee excluding the Broyer House and Land Conservation Fund
Chair Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to Approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee excluding the Broyer House and Land Conservation Fund.
From the minutes
“Chair Carboni Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to Approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee excluding the Broyer House and Land Conservation Fund. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Wolf)
A. Application received on 1/18/2024 from Robert McClellan (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve shellfish grant license #s 85-B and 85B-Al consisting of approximately two acres total on Indian Neck from Robert McClellan and Margaret McClellan to Robert McClellan, Margaret McClellan
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve shellfish grant license #s 85-B and 85B-Al consisting of approximately two acres total on Indian Neck from Robert McClellan and Margaret McClellan to Robert McClellan, Margaret McClellan and Adrien Kmiec (Wellfleet, MA).
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve shellfish grant license #s 85-B and 85B-Al consisting of approximately two acres total on Indian Neck from Robert McClellan and Margaret McClellan to Robert McClellan, Margaret McClellan and Adrien Kmiec (Wellfleet, MA). Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto recused).” (Motion: Wolf)
B. Application received on 1/23/2024 from William Young, Jr. (Wellfleet, MA) for
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-04-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck from William Young, Jr. to Andrew Young (Wellfleet, MA)
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-04-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck from William Young, Jr. to Andrew Young (Wellfleet, MA).
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Ryan Curley stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-04-B consisting of three acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck from William Young, Jr. to Andrew Young (Wellfleet, MA). Roll Call Vote: 3-0-2 (DeVasto and Curley recused).” (Motion: Wolf, second: Sayre)
C. Application received on 1/11/2024 from Paul Lalumiere (Wellfleet, MA), James
Approve the application received on 1/11/2024 from Paul Lalumiere (Wellfleet, MA), James Clark (Wellfleet, MA) and Brett Morse (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #741
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to approve the application received on 1/11/2024 from Paul Lalumiere (Wellfleet, MA), James Clark (Wellfleet, MA) and Brett Morse (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #741 consisting of approximately 4.8 acres inside the Indian Neck Breakwater in the Inner Harbor area for nine years, eight months, and ten days beginning August 20, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2033.
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 approve the application received on 1/11/2024 from Paul Lalumiere (Wellfleet, MA), James Clark (Wellfleet, MA) and Brett Morse (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #741 consisting of approximately 4.8 acres inside the Indian Neck Breakwater in the Inner Harbor area for nine years, eight months, and ten days beginning August 20, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
D. Application received on 1/11/2024 from Robert LaPointe (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve the application received on 1/11/2024 from Robert LaPointe (Wellfleet, MA) and Lorraine LaPointe (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s 2006- 01 and 2006-01 Ext
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on 1/11/2024 from Robert LaPointe (Wellfleet, MA) and Lorraine LaPointe (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s 2006- 01 and 2006-01 Ext. consisting of approximately two acres and 1.41 acres respectively on Indian Neck for four years and 24 days beginning April 6, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2028.
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 approve the application received on 1/11/2024 from Robert LaPointe (Wellfleet, MA) and Lorraine LaPointe (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s 2006- 01 and 2006-01 Ext. consisting of approximately two acres and 1.41 acres respectively on Indian Neck for four years and 24 days beginning April 6, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2028. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
E. Application received on 1/16/2024 from Justin Lynch (Wellfleet, MA) and Eben
Approve the application received on 1/16/2024 from Justin Lynch (Wellfleet, MA) and Eben Kenny (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license# 01-05-B consisting of approximately three
Board Member Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on 1/16/2024 from Justin Lynch (Wellfleet, MA) and Eben Kenny (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license# 01-05-B consisting of approximately three acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck for nine years, ten months, and 18 days beginning June 12, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the application received on 1/16/2024 from Justin Lynch (Wellfleet, MA) and Eben Kenny (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license# 01-05-B consisting of approximately three acres in the deep-water area of Indian Neck for nine years, ten months, and 18 days beginning June 12, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (second: Sayre)
F. Application received on 1/18/2024 from Zachary Rennert (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve renewal of shellfish grant license #s 95-23 and 95-24 consisting of approximately two acres total on Egg Island for nine years, six months, and 29 days beginning October 1, 2024, and
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve renewal of shellfish grant license #s 95-23 and 95-24 consisting of approximately two acres total on Egg Island for nine years, six months, and 29 days beginning October 1, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve renewal of shellfish grant license #s 95-23 and 95-24 consisting of approximately two acres total on Egg Island for nine years, six months, and 29 days beginning October 1, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
G. Application received on 1/22/2024 from Keith Rose (Wellfleet, MA) and Lisa
Approve the application received on 1/22/2024 from Keith Rose (Wellfleet, MA) and Lisa Dexter (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s 95-25 and 95-26 consisting of
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was vote to approve the application received on 1/22/2024 from Keith Rose (Wellfleet, MA) and Lisa Dexter (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s 95-25 and 95-26 consisting of approximately two acres total on Egg Island for nine years and one month beginning March 30, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2033.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was vote to approve the application received on 1/22/2024 from Keith Rose (Wellfleet, MA) and Lisa Dexter (Wellfleet, MA) for the renewal of shellfish grant license #s 95-25 and 95-26 consisting of approximately two acres total on Egg Island for nine years and one month beginning March 30, 2024, and expiring April 30, 2033. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
Close the public hearings
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Sayre seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearings.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Sayre seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearings. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
A. Common Victualler License Renewals
Approve the renewal of the above Common Victualler Licenses
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of the above Common Victualler Licenses.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the renewal of the above Common Victualler Licenses. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
B. Weekday Entertainment License Renewals
Approve the weekday entertainment licenses as printed above
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the weekday entertainment licenses as printed above.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the weekday entertainment licenses as printed above. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
A. Amendment #2 to MA Division of Ecological Restoration (MA DER) Grant to
Approve the proposed changes and authorize the town administrator to execute the amended grant consisting of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard contract Form, and Attachment A: Scope of
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposed changes and authorize the town administrator to execute the amended grant consisting of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard contract Form, and Attachment A: Scope of services, Amendment #2 February 2024, Town of Wellfleet, Authorized signatory listing from, as proposed by the Massachusetts department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration, for grant to the town of up to $22,619,094.61 for implementation of the Herring Rivers Restoration Project.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposed changes and authorize the town administrator to execute the amended grant consisting of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard contract Form, and Attachment A: Scope of services, Amendment #2 February 2024, Town of Wellfleet, Authorized signatory listing from, as proposed by the Massachusetts department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration, for grant to the town of up to $22,619,094.61 for implementation of the Herring Rivers Restoration Project. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley)
B. Intermunicipal Agreement between the towns of Eastham and Wellfleet for
Approve the intermunicipal agreement between the towns of Eastham and Wellfleet for the extension of the public water supply, to be signed by both the Wellfleet and Eastham Selectboard's, for the
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the intermunicipal agreement between the towns of Eastham and Wellfleet for the extension of the public water supply, to be signed by both the Wellfleet and Eastham Selectboard's, for the chair to be copied on all correspondence until the contract is executed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the intermunicipal agreement between the towns of Eastham and Wellfleet for the extension of the public water supply, to be signed by both the Wellfleet and Eastham Selectboard's, for the chair to be copied on all correspondence until the contract is executed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
C. Draft Annual Town Meeting Warrant ~ Town Administrator
Open the Wellfleet 2024 annual town meeting warrant and to communicate with all the towns boards and committees
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to open the Wellfleet 2024 annual town meeting warrant and to communicate with all the towns boards and committees.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to open the Wellfleet 2024 annual town meeting warrant and to communicate with all the towns boards and committees. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
B. January 30, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes of January 16th as amended and the minutes of January 30, 2024, as printed
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of January 16th as amended and the minutes of January 30, 2024, as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of January 16th as amended and the minutes of January 30, 2024, as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Sayre)
XIII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Sayre Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Sayre Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Sayre, second: Curley)
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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