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May 7, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Sheila Lyons
Absent: Ryan Curley
Every vote, in order
B. Beach Sticker Giveaway Authorization
Approve the giveaway of 5 beach stickers at the end of town meeting
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the giveaway of 5 beach stickers at the end of town meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the giveaway of 5 beach stickers at the end of town meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
D. Andrew Smith & Mercedes Muse ~ Front Lawn of Town Hall for civil Wedding
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
A. Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR DBA: Eversource Energy to place a
Approve Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR dba: Eversource Energy to place a jointly owned pole~ 55/0.5 ~ property between #135 and #145 Samoset Ave
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR dba: Eversource Energy to place a jointly owned pole~ 55/0.5 ~ property between #135 and #145 Samoset Ave. Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to approve Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR dba: Eversource Energy to place a jointly owned pole~ 55/0.5 ~ property between #135 and #145 Samoset Ave. Wellfleet. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
B. Application received on 4/9/2024 from Barbara Austin (Wellfleet, MA) and
Approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-G and 85G-A consisting of approximately three acres on Indian Neck from Barbara Austin and Jerre Austin to Barbara Austin
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-G and 85G-A consisting of approximately three acres on Indian Neck from Barbara Austin and Jerre Austin to Barbara Austin. Jerre Austin and Ellen Craven all of Wellfleet MA.
Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #85-G and 85G-A consisting of approximately three acres on Indian Neck from Barbara Austin and Jerre Austin to Barbara Austin. Jerre Austin and Ellen Craven all of Wellfleet MA. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (DeVasto Recused).” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
A. Common Victualler License Renewals:
Approve the renewals for the Common Victualler Licenses, as listed above
Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to approve the renewals for the Common Victualler Licenses, as listed above.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to approve the renewals for the Common Victualler Licenses, as listed above. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
A. Interview and Potential Appointment of Timothy Sayre to the Maurice's
Appoint Tim Sayre as a voting member to the Maurice's Planning Committee to begin appointment on June 30, 2024
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Tim Sayre as a voting member to the Maurice's Planning Committee to begin appointment on June 30, 2024. Pending the review of time limits by the ethics committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Tim Sayre as a voting member to the Maurice's Planning Committee to begin appointment on June 30, 2024. Pending the review of time limits by the ethics committee. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
B. Local Housing Partnership to discuss a charge change. ~ Sharon Rule Agger
Approve the changes made by the Local Housing Partnership to the charge given to them to reflect the new changes
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the changes made by the Local Housing Partnership to the charge given to them to reflect the new changes.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the changes made by the Local Housing Partnership to the charge given to them to reflect the new changes. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
C. Renew the acting town administrator's designation and appointment, including
Renew the acting town administrator Thomas Guerino's designation and appointment period and extension of his contract for a term of up to 90 days
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to renew the acting town administrator Thomas Guerino's designation and appointment period and extension of his contract for a term of up to 90 days.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to renew the acting town administrator Thomas Guerino's designation and appointment period and extension of his contract for a term of up to 90 days. Roll Call Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
A. April 16, 2024, ~ Chair Carboni questioned the public comment. Board
Approve the meeting minutes of April 16, 2024, as
Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 16, 2024, as
Yes: Carboni, DeVasto, WolfAbstained: Lyons
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Chair Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 16, 2024, as Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 (Lyons Abstained).” (Motion: Wolf, second: Carboni)
XV. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded and it was voted to adjourn. 4-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
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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