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May 13, 2025
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Wolf, Barbara Carboni, Sheila Lyons, Ryan Curley, Josh Yeston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
II. Reorganization of the Selectboard
Nominate John Wolf as the chair
Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to nominate John Wolf as the chair.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni moved; Board Member Curley seconded; and it was voted to nominate John Wolf as the chair. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Curley)
Vote on: Reorganization of the Selectboard
Chair Wolf moved and Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf moved and Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted.” (Motion: Wolf, second: Carboni)
For Lyons to be vice chair
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; to nominate Josh Yeston as vice chair, there was discussion, and they agreed to have Yeston be on the board for a bit as a member to get the "hang" of being a board member. They moved back to the vote for Lyons to be vice chair.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; to nominate Josh Yeston as vice chair, there was discussion, and they agreed to have Yeston be on the board for a bit as a member to get the "hang" of being a board member. They moved back to the vote for Lyons to be vice chair. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Have Josh Yeston as the clerk for the selectboard
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to have Josh Yeston as the clerk for the selectboard.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to have Josh Yeston as the clerk for the selectboard. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
E. Richard Pfeiffer and June Ouellette ~ Use of LeCount Hollow Beach for a small
Approve items A B and E of the consent agenda
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve items A B and E of the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve items A B and E of the consent agenda. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
Deny Del Mar the application to use town property for vacation turnovers
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it ws voted to deny Del Mar the application to use town property for vacation turnovers.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it ws voted to deny Del Mar the application to use town property for vacation turnovers. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Approve item D the use of Griffin Road for parking
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve item D the use of Griffin Road for parking
The minutes give the count as "4-1", counting the recusal. Josh Yeston stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve item D the use of Griffin Road for parking Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (Yeston recused as he is a neighbor).” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
A. Appointment of a new full-time police officer; Daniel Ross
Approve the appointment of Officer Daniel Ross as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet once all requirements are finished
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Officer Daniel Ross as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet once all requirements are finished.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the appointment of Officer Daniel Ross as a full-time police officer for the town of Wellfleet once all requirements are finished. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. Approval of a new license Ka - Hur Enterprise Inc. 1600 State Highway, Route
Approve this license as presented
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve this license as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve this license as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
Close the hearing
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons seconded; and it was voted to close the hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. Approval of Commercial Shellfish License due to hardship ~ Kristi Johns
Approve the hardship letter submitted by Kristi Johns and direct the Shellfish Constable to issue a 2025 Commercial Shellfish License
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the hardship letter submitted by Kristi Johns and direct the Shellfish Constable to issue a 2025 Commercial Shellfish License.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the hardship letter submitted by Kristi Johns and direct the Shellfish Constable to issue a 2025 Commercial Shellfish License. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Lyons)
A. Josh Wagner ~ Application to be a voting member on the Open Space
Appoint Josh Wagner to the Open Space committee as a voting member for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting
Board Member Lyons moved; board member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Josh Wagner to the Open Space committee as a voting member for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; board member Curley Seconded, and it was voted to appoint Josh Wagner to the Open Space committee as a voting member for a term of three years and to be sworn in by the town clerk before voting at an upcoming meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
A. Town Wastewater Management Plan ~ to discuss and potentially vote on the
Direct the town administrator to approach the Town of Eastham and discuss entering into an IMA for the Wellfleet Harbor Watershed encompassing their portion thereof
Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to approach the Town of Eastham and discuss entering into an IMA for the Wellfleet Harbor Watershed encompassing their portion thereof.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved, Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to approach the Town of Eastham and discuss entering into an IMA for the Wellfleet Harbor Watershed encompassing their portion thereof. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
Direct the town administrator to enter into negotiations for an IMA with the Town of Truro for their portion of the Wellfleet Harbor Watershed
Board Member Curley moved; Chair Wolf seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to enter into negotiations for an IMA with the Town of Truro for their portion of the Wellfleet Harbor Watershed.
The minutes give the count as "4-1", counting the recusal. Barbara Carboni stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley moved; Chair Wolf seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to enter into negotiations for an IMA with the Town of Truro for their portion of the Wellfleet Harbor Watershed. Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (Carboni recused).” (Motion: Curley, second: Wolf)
B. Maurice's Planning Committee ~ To discuss the next steps with the board -
Approve the submission of an application to the state for $150,000 in one stop funding to cover the cost for ongoing consulting services for Maurice's Campground Planning
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded, and it was voted to approve the submission of an application to the state for $150,000 in one stop funding to cover the cost for ongoing consulting services for Maurice's Campground Planning.
The minutes give the count as "4-1", counting the recusal. Ryan Curley stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded, and it was voted to approve the submission of an application to the state for $150,000 in one stop funding to cover the cost for ongoing consulting services for Maurice's Campground Planning. Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (Curley recused).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
Approve the master planning recommendations formulated by Studio G Architects and Maurice's Campground Planning Committee
Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the master planning recommendations formulated by Studio G Architects and Maurice's Campground Planning Committee. There was some discussion where Lyons stated she appreciates the work that was done by this group, but she doesn't agree with the size of the plan. Chair Called for a roll call vote.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Wolf, YestonNo: Lyons
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved, Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the master planning recommendations formulated by Studio G Architects and Maurice's Campground Planning Committee. There was some discussion where Lyons stated she appreciates the work that was done by this group, but she doesn't agree with the size of the plan. Chair Called for a roll call vote. Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 (Lyons voted no).” (Motion: Carboni, second: Yeston)
F. April 23, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of April 2nd, 8th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd, 2025
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 2nd, 8th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd, 2025.
Yes: Carboni, Curley, Lyons, WolfAbstained: Yeston
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of April 2nd, 8th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd, 2025. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Yeston Abstained).” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
XI. Adjournment
Adjourn
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Curley Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Curley)
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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