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March 12, 2024
17 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Ryan Curley, Tim Sayre
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
B. Use of Town Property ~ Wellfleet Gardeners ~ Driveway between Town Hall and
Adopt the consent agenda excluding the Herring River item as listed in the selectboard packet
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it voted to adopt the consent agenda excluding the Herring River item as listed in the selectboard packet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it voted to adopt the consent agenda excluding the Herring River item as listed in the selectboard packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
C. Wellfleet Herring River Restoration OPR services Amendment #2 for Year 2
Approve the Herring River OPR services amendment #2 for year 2 services with environmental partners
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Herring River OPR services amendment #2 for year 2 services with environmental partners.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the Herring River OPR services amendment #2 for year 2 services with environmental partners. Roll Call Vote 4-0-1 (Carboni Recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
A. Amendment of Wellfleet Marina Schedule of fees ~ Will Sullivan,
Approve the FY2024 Marina Fees as amended by the board
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the FY2024 Marina Fees as amended by the board.
Yes: Carboni, DeVasto, SayreNo: CurleyThe minutes give the count as "3-1-1" and name Ryan Curley as no; with the members present, that means everyone else voted yes. John Wolf stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the FY2024 Marina Fees as amended by the board. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1 (Curley Voted No, Wolf Was recused).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Carboni)
Close the public hearing for marina fees
Board Member Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was vote to close the public hearing for marina fees.
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 vote to close the public hearing for marina fees. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (second: Sayre)
B. Amendment of Wellfleet Building Department schedule of fees ~ Angelo
Close this public hearing
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to close this public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to close this public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Sayre)
A. Renewal of Seasonal Alcohol licenses
Approve the seasonal alcohol licenses as printed in the selectboard packet
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the seasonal alcohol licenses as printed in the selectboard packet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the seasonal alcohol licenses as printed in the selectboard packet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Tree Removal ~ 10 Main Street, status report and discussion
That the Wellfleet selectboard take a vote of support to preserve the tree at 10 Main Street, direct the town administrator and the DPW direct to work with the property owner to work with the
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to that the Wellfleet selectboard take a vote of support to preserve the tree at 10 Main Street, direct the town administrator and the DPW direct to work with the property owner to work with the state to save the tree.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to that the Wellfleet selectboard take a vote of support to preserve the tree at 10 Main Street, direct the town administrator and the DPW direct to work with the property owner to work with the state to save the tree. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Sayre)
A. WAO (Wellfleet Oyster Alliance) ~ Oysterfest ~ Application updated with
Approve the use of town property to WOA for the set up and clean up of the Wellfleet Oysterfest from October 15, 2024, through October 23, 2024; for a fee of $1,200
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property to WOA for the set up and clean up of the Wellfleet Oysterfest from October 15, 2024, through October 23, 2024; for a fee of $1,200. Sayre amended the motion to a fee of $2,000.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property to WOA for the set up and clean up of the Wellfleet Oysterfest from October 15, 2024, through October 23, 2024; for a fee of $1,200. Sayre amended the motion to a fee of $2,000. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. WOA - Tonya felix, Wellfleet Oyster Crawl, May 26, 2024; 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Approve the use of Main Street on May 26, 2024; from 2:30pm to 5:00pm for the Wellfleet Oyster Crawl; to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for a fee of $110
Sayre Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Main Street on May 26, 2024; from 2:30pm to 5:00pm for the Wellfleet Oyster Crawl; to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for a fee of $110.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Sayre Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Main Street on May 26, 2024; from 2:30pm to 5:00pm for the Wellfleet Oyster Crawl; to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for a fee of $110..” (Motion: Sayre, second: Wolf)
C. Provincetown Swim for Life ~ Provincetown Community Compact; September
Approve the use Great Pond to the Provincetown Community compact for their annual Swim for Life and Paddler Flotilla with the condition that the conservation agent signs off on the application
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use Great Pond to the Provincetown Community compact for their annual Swim for Life and Paddler Flotilla with the condition that the conservation agent signs off on the application.
Tim Sayre 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 the use Great Pond to the Provincetown Community compact for their annual Swim for Life and Paddler Flotilla with the condition that the conservation agent signs off on the application. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Sayre Recused).” (Motion: Wolf)
D. Walter Baron ~ Old Wharf Dory Co; 10th Annual Wellfleet Rowing
Approve the use of Mayo Beach on September 21, 2024; from 11:00am - 3:00pm for the 10th annual Wellfleet Rowing and Rendezvous
Board Member Wolf moved, Board Member Sayre seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach on September 21, 2024; from 11:00am - 3:00pm for the 10th annual Wellfleet Rowing and Rendezvous.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved, Board Member Sayre seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Mayo Beach on September 21, 2024; from 11:00am - 3:00pm for the 10th annual Wellfleet Rowing and Rendezvous. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Sayre)
A. Jean Caviness ~ interview and possible vote to be appointed to the Cultural
Appoint Joan Caviness as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council, for a term of three years, to be signed in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded, abd it was voted to appoint Joan Caviness as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council, for a term of three years, to be signed in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded, abd it was voted to appoint Joan Caviness as a voting member to the Wellfleet Cultural Council, for a term of three years, to be signed in by the town clerk before voting at a meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
B. Andrew Spangler ~ interview and possible vote on being appointed to the cable
Appoint Andrew Spangler to the Wellfleet Cable, Internet and Cellular Service Advisory Committee as a voting member for a term of Three years, to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at the
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Andrew Spangler to the Wellfleet Cable, Internet and Cellular Service Advisory Committee as a voting member for a term of Three years, to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at the next meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Andrew Spangler to the Wellfleet Cable, Internet and Cellular Service Advisory Committee as a voting member for a term of Three years, to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
A. Maurice's Campground ~
Direct the town administrator to work with Studio G in creating the contract to move the project forward
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to work with Studio G in creating the contract to move the project forward.
Ryan Curley stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to work with Studio G in creating the contract to move the project forward. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley recused).” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
B. Fuss O'Neill to present to the board options for the exterior face of the
Approve the base bid for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge for the Herring River Project
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the base bid for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge for the Herring River Project.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the base bid for the Chequessett Neck Road Bridge for the Herring River Project. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded, and it
Approve the meeting minutes of February 20, 2024, as written in draft
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded, and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of February 20, 2024, as written in draft.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded, and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of February 20, 2024, as written in draft. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Sayre)
II. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, 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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