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June 4, 2024
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley, Sheila Lyons
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) for one item.
Every vote, in order
A. Appointment of Mia Saunders to the Council on Aging Advisory Board
Approve the consent agenda as drafted
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as drafted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as drafted. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. NSTAR Electric Company dba: Eversource Energy; permission to install
Approve NSTAR Electric Company dba: Eversource Energy to install 20' +/- of 1-4 of conduit south from proposed handhole 9/H9A and +/- of 1- 3' conduit 2' into customer's property
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve NSTAR Electric Company dba: Eversource Energy to install 20' +/- of 1-4 of conduit south from proposed handhole 9/H9A and +/- of 1- 3' conduit 2' into customer's property
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded and it was voted to approve NSTAR Electric Company dba: Eversource Energy to install 20' +/- of 1-4 of conduit south from proposed handhole 9/H9A and +/- of 1- 3' conduit 2' into customer's property Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
B. Wellfleet Oyster Alliance, Special Event Liquor License; October 19th & 20th,
Approve the application filed on May 9, 2024, to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for a special event liquor license to be used at the Wellfleet Oysterfest beer and wine tents located behind Town Hall on
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the application filed on May 9, 2024, to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for a special event liquor license to be used at the Wellfleet Oysterfest beer and wine tents located behind Town Hall on October 19, 2024, & October 20, 2024, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. For a fee of $250.00
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to approve the application filed on May 9, 2024, to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for a special event liquor license to be used at the Wellfleet Oysterfest beer and wine tents located behind Town Hall on October 19, 2024, & October 20, 2024, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. For a fee of $250.00 Roll Call Vote: 4-0-0.”
A. Interview and possible appointment of David Mead-Fox to the Cape Cod
Appoint David Mead-Fox as a representative for Wellfleet Cape Cod Commission for a term of three years and including the end of Mr. Elkins term if necessary
Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to appoint David Mead-Fox as a representative for Wellfleet Cape Cod Commission for a term of three years and including the end of Mr. Elkins term if necessary.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to appoint David Mead-Fox as a representative for Wellfleet Cape Cod Commission for a term of three years and including the end of Mr. Elkins term if necessary. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Lyons)
B. Interview and possible appointment of Marianne Boswell to the Maurice's
Appoint Marianne Boswell as an alternate member to the Maurice's Planning Committee, for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Marianne Boswell as an alternate member to the Maurice's Planning Committee, for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Marianne Boswell as an alternate member to the Maurice's Planning Committee, for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Lyons)
C. Interviews and Possible appointments of the following for one voting member
Appoint Chris Merl as a voting member of the Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of three years to be sworn in by the Town Clerk
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Chris Merl as a voting member of the Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of three years to be sworn in by the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Chris Merl as a voting member of the Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of three years to be sworn in by the Town Clerk. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
Appoint Lisa Dexter as an alternate Member at the Shellfish Advisory Board meeting for a term of three years to be sworn in by the Town clerk
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Lisa Dexter as an alternate Member at the Shellfish Advisory Board meeting for a term of three years to be sworn in by the Town clerk.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Lisa Dexter as an alternate Member at the Shellfish Advisory Board meeting for a term of three years to be sworn in by the Town clerk. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. Town Planner/Land Use Counsel ~ Reorganization of the job ~ Town
Approve the reorganization of the Town Planner job description to include land use attorney as described at tonight's meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the reorganization of the Town Planner job description to include land use attorney as described at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the reorganization of the Town Planner job description to include land use attorney as described at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
B. Approval of letters from the Wellfleet Recycling committee to Representative
Approve the letters written to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr supporting an Act to Expand the Bottle Bill, to be signed by Christine Shreves and Lydia Vivante co-chairs of the Wellfleet
Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letters written to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr supporting an Act to Expand the Bottle Bill, to be signed by Christine Shreves and Lydia Vivante co-chairs of the Wellfleet Recycling Committee.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the letters written to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr supporting an Act to Expand the Bottle Bill, to be signed by Christine Shreves and Lydia Vivante co-chairs of the Wellfleet Recycling Committee. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Curley)
A. May 21, 2024, ~ Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley
Approve the meeting minutes of May 21, 2024, as printed in draft
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of May 21, 2024, as printed in draft.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of May 21, 2024, as printed in draft..” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
XIII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (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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