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March 19, 2024
14 recorded votes, 3 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. Open Meeting Law Complaints
Direct town counsel to send the response letter as presented for the complaint filed to the attorney general's office on behalf of the Selectboard
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to direct town counsel to send the response letter as presented for the complaint filed to the attorney general's office on behalf of the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to direct town counsel to send the response letter as presented for the complaint filed to the attorney general's office on behalf of the Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Sayre)
Direct town counsel to send the response letter as presented for the complaint filed on March 11, 2024, by Michael Shannon to the attorney general's office on behalf of the Wellfleet Selectboard
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to direct town counsel to send the response letter as presented for the complaint filed on March 11, 2024, by Michael Shannon to the attorney general's office on behalf of the Wellfleet Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to direct town counsel to send the response letter as presented for the complaint filed on March 11, 2024, by Michael Shannon to the attorney general's office on behalf of the Wellfleet Selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Sayre)
A. Use of Town Property ~ WOA ~ Banners on Main Street for Oysterfest and then
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Sayre, WolfAbstained: DeVasto
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (DeVasto abstained).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Extension of allowable work hours ~ Jay Norton, DPW; Wes Stinson;
Approve the request for extended work hours from sunup to sundown excluding recognized holidays through June 30, 2024
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request for extended work hours from sunup to sundown excluding recognized holidays through June 30, 2024.
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 request for extended work hours from sunup to sundown excluding recognized holidays through June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
A. Appointment of Full time Police Officer Rachel Bunce
Approve the appointment of Rachel Bunce as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet with the condition she complete field officer training
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Rachel Bunce as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet with the condition she complete field officer training. Roll call
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Rachel Bunce as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet with the condition she complete field officer training. Roll call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
B. Appointment of Full time Police Officer Brianna M. Johnson
Approve the appointment of Brianna Johnson as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet with a conditional offer pending the completion of the following: Passes a full background check
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Brianna Johnson as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet with a conditional offer pending the completion of the following: Passes a full background check. Passes a physical agility test. Passes a Massachusetts license to carry a firearm. Passes the police academy.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Brianna Johnson as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet with a conditional offer pending the completion of the following: Passes a full background check. Passes a physical agility test. Passes a Massachusetts license to carry a firearm. Passes the police academy. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
C. Cahoon Hollow Beach Discussion ~ Kevin LaRocco ~ Police Chief
Continue the control the town put into place for Cahoon Hollow Beach for the summer of 2024 with the recommendations as provided by the Police Chief
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to continue the control the town put into place for Cahoon Hollow Beach for the summer of 2024 with the recommendations as provided by the Police Chief.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to continue the control the town put into place for Cahoon Hollow Beach for the summer of 2024 with the recommendations as provided by the Police Chief. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
A. Transfer of all Alcohol license from The Wicked Oyster License to Alexander
Approve the application received on February 26, 2024; from Alexander Hay, Garret William Smyth, and Sebastian Taffara for the transfer for all alcohol license from TEK Restaurant Group, Inc. DBA:
Board member Curley moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the application received on February 26, 2024; from Alexander Hay, Garret William Smyth, and Sebastian Taffara for the transfer for all alcohol license from TEK Restaurant Group, Inc. DBA: The Wicked Oyster; Kenneth W. Kozack, Treasurer/Manager & Eliza S. Fitts President/Manager., to Alexander Hay, Garrett Smythe, and Sebastian Taffara.
From the minutes
“Board member Curley moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the application received on February 26, 2024; from Alexander Hay, Garret William Smyth, and Sebastian Taffara for the transfer for all alcohol license from TEK Restaurant Group, Inc. DBA: The Wicked Oyster; Kenneth W. Kozack, Treasurer/Manager & Eliza S. Fitts President/Manager., to Alexander Hay, Garrett Smythe, and Sebastian Taffara. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley)
B. Changing a Yield sign to a stop sign at Pole Dike Road and Coles Neck Road, ~
Amend Wellfleet's traffic rules and regulations Appendix A; to add a stop sign at the end of the section of road at Pole Dike Road and Coles Neck Road
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend Wellfleet's traffic rules and regulations Appendix A; to add a stop sign at the end of the section of road at Pole Dike Road and Coles Neck Road.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to amend Wellfleet's traffic rules and regulations Appendix A; to add a stop sign at the end of the section of road at Pole Dike Road and Coles Neck Road. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
Close this public hearing
Board Member Wolf moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close this public hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to close this public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Carboni)
C. Beach Office Changes ~ Suzanne Grout-Thomas, Beach Director
Approve that beach stickers be required for the season on the fourth Saturday in June rather than the third Saturday in June which is specified in the beach rules and regulations for the season of
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve that beach stickers be required for the season on the fourth Saturday in June rather than the third Saturday in June which is specified in the beach rules and regulations for the season of 2024. Roll call
Yes: Carboni, DeVasto, WolfNo: Curley, Sayre
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve that beach stickers be required for the season on the fourth Saturday in June rather than the third Saturday in June which is specified in the beach rules and regulations for the season of 2024. Roll call Vote: 3-2 (Curley voted no, Sayre voted no).” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
A. Discussion on meeting times moving forward.
That the Wellfleet selectboard will set its meeting times between June 2nd and September 30th to be 7pm
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to that the Wellfleet selectboard will set its meeting times between June 2nd and September 30th to be 7pm.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Sayre Seconded; and it was voted to that the Wellfleet selectboard will set its meeting times between June 2nd and September 30th to be 7pm. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Sayre)
A. March 12, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes of March 12, 2024, as printed
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 12, 2024, as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of March 12, 2024, as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
XII. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
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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