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December 17, 2024
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley, Sheila Lyons
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
B. Annual Common Victualler License Renewal
Approve the consent agenda as printed
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
A. CONTINUED HEARING FROM DECEMBER 3, 2024, ~ To amend the town
Insert an amendment "residents, owners, and permit customers may be denied the right to purchase permits or licenses if, (crossing out have pass due town of Wellfleet tax bill) and insert if the
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to insert an amendment "residents, owners, and permit customers may be denied the right to purchase permits or licenses if, (crossing out have pass due town of Wellfleet tax bill) and insert if the tax collector has informed the Beach Department of unpaid taxes, water charges and unpaid parking tickets…)
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to insert an amendment "residents, owners, and permit customers may be denied the right to purchase permits or licenses if, (crossing out have pass due town of Wellfleet tax bill) and insert if the tax collector has informed the Beach Department of unpaid taxes, water charges and unpaid parking tickets…) Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Amend the language "for all applicants for any sticker must present the following documents to read: 2. lease or rental listing the applicant as the lessee or renter or a leased or rented vehicle
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to amend the language "for all applicants for any sticker must present the following documents to read: 2. lease or rental listing the applicant as the lessee or renter or a leased or rented vehicle. Under the penalties or revocation of stickers, 4: to read if the owner of a property is denied (crossing out the word blocked). The board discussed the logistics of this amendment.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to amend the language "for all applicants for any sticker must present the following documents to read: 2. lease or rental listing the applicant as the lessee or renter or a leased or rented vehicle. Under the penalties or revocation of stickers, 4: to read if the owner of a property is denied (crossing out the word blocked). The board discussed the logistics of this amendment. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: DeVasto)
2. lease or rental listing the applicant as the lessee or renter or a leased or
Approve the amended Wellfleet Rules and regulations beach sticker eligibility for taxpayers, residents, and visitors as amended at tonight's meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amended Wellfleet Rules and regulations beach sticker eligibility for taxpayers, residents, and visitors as amended at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the amended Wellfleet Rules and regulations beach sticker eligibility for taxpayers, residents, and visitors as amended at tonight's meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
B. CONTINUED HEARING FROM DECEMBER 3, 2024, ~ Addition to
Adopt the proposed changes to Sections 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 of the town of Wellfleet's Shellfishing Policy and regulations as presented in the Selectboard packet to include a Wellfleet resident veteran
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the proposed changes to Sections 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 of the town of Wellfleet's Shellfishing Policy and regulations as presented in the Selectboard packet to include a Wellfleet resident veteran permit free of charge.
Yes: Carboni, DeVasto, Lyons, WolfAbstained: Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to adopt the proposed changes to Sections 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 of the town of Wellfleet's Shellfishing Policy and regulations as presented in the Selectboard packet to include a Wellfleet resident veteran permit free of charge. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Curley abstained).” (Motion: Lyons)
A. Order of taking on a road layout ~ Carole Ridley
That the Selectboard vote the order of taking contained in the December 17, 2024, meeting packet to establish the layout of Bound Brook Island Road from Coles Neck Road north to Old County Road
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted that the Selectboard vote the order of taking contained in the December 17, 2024, meeting packet to establish the layout of Bound Brook Island Road from Coles Neck Road north to Old County Road, continuing north on Old Colony Road to the Truro line, as town ways, as approximately shown on a plan entitled "Plan for Layout of Town Way in Wellfleet, MA Bound Brook Island Road and Old County Road" prepared for the Town of Wellfleet dated September 10, 2024.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted that the Selectboard vote the order of taking contained in the December 17, 2024, meeting packet to establish the layout of Bound Brook Island Road from Coles Neck Road north to Old County Road, continuing north on Old Colony Road to the Truro line, as town ways, as approximately shown on a plan entitled "Plan for Layout of Town Way in Wellfleet, MA Bound Brook Island Road and Old County Road" prepared for the Town of Wellfleet dated September 10, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
B. Update from Wes Stinson ~ CNR- Change order #6
Approve the change order #6 for the Herring River Restoration Project consisting of Pile Splices to reach pile design capacity, existing timber structure removal, extension of south abatement
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the change order #6 for the Herring River Restoration Project consisting of Pile Splices to reach pile design capacity, existing timber structure removal, extension of south abatement concrete footing, and addition of timber piles to cement concrete steps in the amount of $134,287.52 which will be covered by the grant money for the project.
Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded; and it was voted to approve the change order #6 for the Herring River Restoration Project consisting of Pile Splices to reach pile design capacity, existing timber structure removal, extension of south abatement concrete footing, and addition of timber piles to cement concrete steps in the amount of $134,287.52 which will be covered by the grant money for the project. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
C. Job Reorganizations ~ Town Administrator to discuss with the board a Finance
Approve the proposed reorganization of the staff position for the Gestalt Center Administration position
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposed reorganization of the staff position for the Gestalt Center Administration position.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposed reorganization of the staff position for the Gestalt Center Administration position. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Move forward with the hiring of a finance director and to adopt the reorganization to a department of finance
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to move forward with the hiring of a finance director and to adopt the reorganization to a department of finance.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to move forward with the hiring of a finance director and to adopt the reorganization to a department of finance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
A. Chequessett Yacht & Country Club ~ Barry McLaughlin ~ Letter to remain
Approve the request from Barry McGlaughlin to keep the club open for private functions until March 31, 2025, for a fee of $462.50
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request from Barry McGlaughlin to keep the club open for private functions until March 31, 2025, for a fee of $462.50.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted to approve the request from Barry McGlaughlin to keep the club open for private functions until March 31, 2025, for a fee of $462.50. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
A. Alien Butterfly, LLC ~ Jackie Monson ~ Use of Indian Neck beach for a small
Jackie Monoson of Alien Butterfly, LLC the use of Indian Neck Beach for one day within the week of March 30,2025, through April 4, 2025
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Jackie Monoson of Alien Butterfly, LLC the use of Indian Neck Beach for one day within the week of March 30,2025, through April 4, 2025. Following all guidelines listed by the Conservation Agent.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Jackie Monoson of Alien Butterfly, LLC the use of Indian Neck Beach for one day within the week of March 30,2025, through April 4, 2025. Following all guidelines listed by the Conservation Agent. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto)
B. Zachary Castagnola ~ Wellfleet Memorial Garden ~ May 24, 2025; 4pm - 11pm
Approve the use of the Memorial Garden for a wedding on May 24, 2025, from 4pm to 11pm for a fee of $200.00
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of the Memorial Garden for a wedding on May 24, 2025, from 4pm to 11pm for a fee of $200.00.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member DeVasto seconded, and it was voted to approve the use of the Memorial Garden for a wedding on May 24, 2025, from 4pm to 11pm for a fee of $200.00. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
B. Interview and possible appointment of Timothy Sayre as an alternate member to
Appoint Timothy Sayre to the Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of thirteen months to end in January of 2026
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to appoint Timothy Sayre to the Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of thirteen months to end in January of 2026.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to appoint Timothy Sayre to the Shellfish Advisory Board for a term of thirteen months to end in January of 2026. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
A. November 25, 202~ Curley made an amendment to these minutes. (2A)-
Approve the meeting minutes as amended
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni)
B. December 3, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2024
Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2024.
From the minutes
“Board Member Moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2024. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.”
XIII. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, 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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