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March 25, 2025
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Wolf, Michael DeVasto, Barbara Carboni, Sheila Lyons, Ryan Curley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
D. Wellfleet Elementary School ~ Use of the Elementary School cafeteria for their
Pass the consent agenda as presented
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to pass the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded, and it was voted to pass the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Move this item to after the consent agenda
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to move this item to after the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to move this item to after the consent agenda. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Approve to provide funding in the amount of $60,000 for pond testing through spring 2026 consisting of funds in the consulting budget of 2025 transfer of the beach department and a 2026 free cash
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve to provide funding in the amount of $60,000 for pond testing through spring 2026 consisting of funds in the consulting budget of 2025 transfer of the beach department and a 2026 free cash transfer or other funding needs, and to direct the town administrator to effectuate this funding.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve to provide funding in the amount of $60,000 for pond testing through spring 2026 consisting of funds in the consulting budget of 2025 transfer of the beach department and a 2026 free cash transfer or other funding needs, and to direct the town administrator to effectuate this funding. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. Wellfleet Marina Schedule of Fees
Close the public hearing
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes give the count as "3-2", counting the recusal. John Wolf stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Michael DeVasto stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Wolf and DeVasto were recused).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Postpone the fee schedule until next year, so they can work out the fees
Board Member Moved, Board Member Seconded, and it was voted to postpone the fee schedule until next year, so they can work out the fees.
The minutes give the count as "3-2", counting the recusal. John Wolf stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. 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 postpone the fee schedule until next year, so they can work out the fees. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Wolf and DeVasto recused).”
A. Disclosure by non-elected municipal employee of financial interest. ~ Stephen
That the selectboard has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the service which the municipality may expect from the
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted that the selectboard has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the service which the municipality may expect from the volunteer Stephen Burke an employee of Verizon.
Yes: DeVasto, Lyons, WolfNo: Carboni, Curley
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member DeVasto Seconded; and it was voted that the selectboard has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the service which the municipality may expect from the volunteer Stephen Burke an employee of Verizon. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (Carboni and Curley voted no).” (Motion: Lyons, second: DeVasto)
B. Wi-Fi project ~ Steven Kopits
Support the fiber grant application from the Community Compact for the extension of the beach fiber project to Newcomb Hollow
Board member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to support the fiber grant application from the Community Compact for the extension of the beach fiber project to Newcomb Hollow.
From the minutes
“Board member DeVasto Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to support the fiber grant application from the Community Compact for the extension of the beach fiber project to Newcomb Hollow. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Lyons)
Acknowledge and commit that the town will also commit to $12,500 matching funds for the grant
Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded, and it was voted to acknowledge and commit that the town will also commit to $12,500 matching funds for the grant.
From the minutes
“Board Member DeVasto moved; Board Member Curley seconded, and it was voted to acknowledge and commit that the town will also commit to $12,500 matching funds for the grant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: DeVasto, second: Curley)
C. Invitation to participate in the 2025 regional Community Development Block
That the town participate in the 2025 regional community development block grant
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted that the town participate in the 2025 regional community development block grant.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted that the town participate in the 2025 regional community development block grant. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
C. March 18, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of February 18, 2025, as amended, The Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025, and the meeting minutes of March 18, 2025, as amended
Board member Carboni moved; Board member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of February 18, 2025, as amended, The Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025, and the meeting minutes of March 18, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board member Carboni moved; Board member Curley seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of February 18, 2025, as amended, The Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025, and the meeting minutes of March 18, 2025, as amended. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
VI. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons Moved; Chair Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Chair Wolf Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (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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