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May 21, 2024
17 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Barbara Carboni, John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Ryan Curley, Sheila Lyons
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. This was added within the 48 hours of the meeting posting due to the urgency of
Close the special town meeting warrant for June 17, 2024
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to close the special town meeting warrant for June 17, 2024.
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 DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to close the special town meeting warrant for June 17, 2024..” (Motion: Wolf, second: DeVasto)
B. Appointment of Patricia Taylor as an alternate member to the Wellfleet Energy &
Approve the appointment of Patricia Taylor as an alternate member of the Wellfleet Climate & Action Committee
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Patricia Taylor as an alternate member of the Wellfleet Climate & Action Committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Patricia Taylor as an alternate member of the Wellfleet Climate & Action Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
C. Reappointment of full-time police officers:
Approve the re-appointment of the above listed officers for full-time police officers
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the re-appointment of the above listed officers for full-time police officers.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the re-appointment of the above listed officers for full-time police officers..” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
D. Reappointment of Special Police Officers ~ Appointment Period; July 1, 2024 -
Approve the re-appointment of the above-named police officers as Special Police Officers
Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the re-appointment of the above-named police officers as Special Police Officers.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the re-appointment of the above-named police officers as Special Police Officers. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. Continued from the May 7, 2024, meeting; use of Gull Pond to have a story
Approve the use of town property for the story walk at Gull Pond
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property for the story walk at Gull Pond.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of town property for the story walk at Gull Pond. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
A. Appointment of Henry Lombard as a full time Police Officer
Approve the appointment of Henry Lombard as a full-time police office subject to physical agility test, police academy application, background check, psychological evaluation and post application
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Henry Lombard as a full-time police office subject to physical agility test, police academy application, background check, psychological evaluation and post application, start date August 20, 2024; the board thanked officer Lombard for being willing to serve the Town of Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Henry Lombard as a full-time police office subject to physical agility test, police academy application, background check, psychological evaluation and post application, start date August 20, 2024; the board thanked officer Lombard for being willing to serve the Town of Wellfleet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
B. Appointment of Reilly Kannally as a full-time police officer
The appointment of Reilly Kannally as a full-time police officer subject to the physical agility test, background check, psychological evaluation, starting June 3, 2024; and post application, the
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to the appointment of Reilly Kannally as a full-time police officer subject to the physical agility test, background check, psychological evaluation, starting June 3, 2024; and post application, the board thanked officer Kannally for being willing to serve the Town of Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to the appointment of Reilly Kannally as a full-time police officer subject to the physical agility test, background check, psychological evaluation, starting June 3, 2024; and post application, the board thanked officer Kannally for being willing to serve the Town of Wellfleet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
A. Application received April 29, 2024; Billingsgate Market (Maurice's store);
Approve the new application received April 29, 2024, from Billingsgate Market, Christopher Ross for a new beer and malt seasonal license
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the new application received April 29, 2024, from Billingsgate Market, Christopher Ross for a new beer and malt seasonal license.
Ryan Curley stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the new application received April 29, 2024, from Billingsgate Market, Christopher Ross for a new beer and malt seasonal license. Roll Call Vote: 4-0- 1 (Curley Recused).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
B. To amend the Marina Regulation for the 2024 season closing date of October
Approve the proposed amendment to the Marina regulations, move the closing date of the Marina from October 15, 2024, to November 1, 2024
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposed amendment to the Marina regulations, move the closing date of the Marina from October 15, 2024, to November 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposed amendment to the Marina regulations, move the closing date of the Marina from October 15, 2024, to November 1, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
C. To approve a special event alcohol license for beer and wine, September 20, 2024,
Approve the one-day special beer and wine license to Eileen Hickey for a Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony on September 20, 2024, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the First Congregational Church
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day special beer and wine license to Eileen Hickey for a Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony on September 20, 2024, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the First Congregational Church.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the one-day special beer and wine license to Eileen Hickey for a Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony on September 20, 2024, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the First Congregational Church. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. Interview and possible appointment of Robert Wagner as the Wellfleet
Appoint Robert Wagner as the Wellfleet representative for the Barnstable County Consortium for a term of three-years
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Wagner as the Wellfleet representative for the Barnstable County Consortium for a term of three-years.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Robert Wagner as the Wellfleet representative for the Barnstable County Consortium for a term of three-years. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Wolf)
A. Approval for the signing of Thomas Guerino's Town Administrator Contract
Approve and have the Selectboard sign the three-year contract for Thomas M. Guerino, the board thanked Mr. Guerino for his willingness to serve the town of Wellfleet
Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve and have the Selectboard sign the three-year contract for Thomas M. Guerino, the board thanked Mr. Guerino for his willingness to serve the town of Wellfleet.
From the minutes
“Board Member Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve and have the Selectboard sign the three-year contract for Thomas M. Guerino, the board thanked Mr. Guerino for his willingness to serve the town of Wellfleet. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
B. Approval for an auxiliary tent located in the parking lot of The Wellfleet
Approve the auxiliary tent to be placed in the parking lot at Cahoon Hollow, the Wellfleet Beach Comber for the 2024 season, to serve food and alcoholic beverages
Board Member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the auxiliary tent to be placed in the parking lot at Cahoon Hollow, the Wellfleet Beach Comber for the 2024 season, to serve food and alcoholic beverages.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the auxiliary tent to be placed in the parking lot at Cahoon Hollow, the Wellfleet Beach Comber for the 2024 season, to serve food and alcoholic beverages. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
C. Wellfleet Food Pantry ~ Discussion on the next location for the food pantry.
Pursue the viability of establishing a food pantry on the grounds of the Wellfleet Adult community Center
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to pursue the viability of establishing a food pantry on the grounds of the Wellfleet Adult community Center.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Wolf Seconded, and it was voted to pursue the viability of establishing a food pantry on the grounds of the Wellfleet Adult community Center. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
F. Reorganization of leadership within the Selectboard
Michael DeVasto as Vice Chair to the board
Carboni nominated Michael DeVasto as Vice Chair to the board
From the minutes
“Carboni nominated Michael DeVasto as Vice Chair to the board, Board Member Lyons Seconded Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Appoint Sheila Lyons as clerk
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; it was voted to appoint Sheila Lyons as clerk.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; it was voted to appoint Sheila Lyons as clerk. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
XIV. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
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 Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn..” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
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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