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August 6, 2024
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, Sheila Lyons, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. The board will vote to approve the appointment of the new Fire Chief Joseph
Appoint Deputy Chief Joseph Cappello as the new Wellfleet Fire Chief effective September 1, 2024, subject to successful negotiations with the Town Administrator
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Deputy Chief Joseph Cappello as the new Wellfleet Fire Chief effective September 1, 2024, subject to successful negotiations with the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Deputy Chief Joseph Cappello as the new Wellfleet Fire Chief effective September 1, 2024, subject to successful negotiations with the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
B. Appointment of Lance A. Miller to the Energy and Climate Action Committee,
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
A. The Board will vote to reappoint Nancy Civetta for another three-year term as
Reappoint Nancy Civetta as the Town of Wellfleet Shellfish Constable for a three-year term ending on August 9, 2027
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Nancy Civetta as the Town of Wellfleet Shellfish Constable for a three-year term ending on August 9, 2027.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to reappoint Nancy Civetta as the Town of Wellfleet Shellfish Constable for a three-year term ending on August 9, 2027. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. Review and Approval of letter to the state of Massachusetts DOT to insert a left
Approve a letter from the Town of Wellfleet to the state of Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install a no left turn sign at the intersection or route 6 and Main Street
Board member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve a letter from the Town of Wellfleet to the state of Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install a no left turn sign at the intersection or route 6 and Main Street.
From the minutes
“Board member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve a letter from the Town of Wellfleet to the state of Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install a no left turn sign at the intersection or route 6 and Main Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. Bound Brook Island Beach, Friday September 6, 2024; 3:30pm - 5:30pm;
Approve the use of Bound Brook Island Beach to Sharon Dunn on Friday September 6, 2024, from 3:30pm - 5:30pm; for a fee of $110 and for the beach to be left in the condition it was found
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Bound Brook Island Beach to Sharon Dunn on Friday September 6, 2024, from 3:30pm - 5:30pm; for a fee of $110 and for the beach to be left in the condition it was found.
Yes: Carboni, DeVasto, Lyons, WolfAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the use of Bound Brook Island Beach to Sharon Dunn on Friday September 6, 2024, from 3:30pm - 5:30pm; for a fee of $110 and for the beach to be left in the condition it was found. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley abstained).” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
C. Interviews and possible appointments from an alternate member to a voting
Approve the appointment of Doug Straus as a voting member to the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk
Board member Lyons Moved; Board member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Doug Straus as a voting member to the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk.
Yes: Curley, DeVasto, Lyons, WolfAbstained: Carboni
From the minutes
“Board member Lyons Moved; Board member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Doug Straus as a voting member to the Marina Advisory Committee for a term of three years to be sworn in by the town clerk. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni Abstained).” (Motion: Lyons)
A. Presentation of the Wi-Fi beach project Steve Kopits ~ Public Comments will
Reject the proposal of cameras at the town beaches as proposed at tonight's presentation
Board member Carboni Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to reject the proposal of cameras at the town beaches as proposed at tonight's presentation. Roll call
From the minutes
“Board member Carboni Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to reject the proposal of cameras at the town beaches as proposed at tonight's presentation. Roll call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: DeVasto)
B. Approval of naming of the solar panels in memory of Dick Elkin ~ Public
Approve a memorial plaque at the town's transfer station solar panels in memory of Richard Elkin and the town administrator to work with Mrs. Elkin on the wording which will come back before the
Board member Lyons Moved; Chair Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve a memorial plaque at the town's transfer station solar panels in memory of Richard Elkin and the town administrator to work with Mrs. Elkin on the wording which will come back before the board for approval.
From the minutes
“Board member Lyons Moved; Chair Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to approve a memorial plaque at the town's transfer station solar panels in memory of Richard Elkin and the town administrator to work with Mrs. Elkin on the wording which will come back before the board for approval. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Wolf)
C. Selectboard to consider contract with Weston and Sampson regarding Maurice's
Enter into a contract with Weston and Sampson and direct the town administrator to execute the contract for the Maurice's Campground Hydro Geological Study
Board Member Carboni moved; board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to enter into a contract with Weston and Sampson and direct the town administrator to execute the contract for the Maurice's Campground Hydro Geological Study.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to enter into a contract with Weston and Sampson and direct the town administrator to execute the contract for the Maurice's Campground Hydro Geological Study. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
E. October 25, 2023; executive session minutes (the board will discuss in executive
Release the minutes for June 27, 2023, executive session; July 25, 2023, executive session, August 15, 2023, executive session; October 19, 2023, executive session; and October 25, 2023, executive
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to release the minutes for June 27, 2023, executive session; July 25, 2023, executive session, August 15, 2023, executive session; October 19, 2023, executive session; and October 25, 2023, executive session as redacted by town counsel.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to release the minutes for June 27, 2023, executive session; July 25, 2023, executive session, August 15, 2023, executive session; October 19, 2023, executive session; and October 25, 2023, executive session as redacted by town counsel. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Lyons)
G. June 25, 2024 - Working meeting
Approve the minutes of June 25, 2024
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of June 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the minutes of June 25, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
H. July 16, 2024 - Board Member Carboni amended that item 5 she was recused
Approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2024; as amended
Board member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2024; as amended.
From the minutes
“Board member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2024; as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
I. July 30, 2024 - open session meeting minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2024, as presented
Board member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Board member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of July 30, 2024, as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
XV. 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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