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August 19, 2025
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley, Josh Yeston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
B. Robert Fitzgerald to be appointed from an alternate member to a voting member
Approve the consent agenda as printed
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Carboni seconded; and it was voted to approve the consent agenda as printed. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
A. Amendment to the Special Event Liquor License for the Annual OysterFest to
Open the public hearing
Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to open the public hearing.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Wolf Moved; Board Member Carboni seconded, and it was voted to open the public hearing..” (Motion: Wolf, second: Carboni)
Amend the special event liquor license to include spiked seltzers
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to amend the special event liquor license to include spiked seltzers.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to amend the special event liquor license to include spiked seltzers. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
Close the hearing
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to close the hearing. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. Alexander Toller ~ Commercial Street Pedicab
Not approve the use of town property by Alexander Toller and his pedicab for the Oyster fest
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to not approve the use of town property by Alexander Toller and his pedicab for the Oyster fest.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Seconded; and it was voted to not approve the use of town property by Alexander Toller and his pedicab for the Oyster fest. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons)
A. Interview and Possible appointment of Michael DeVasto to the Wellfleet Board
Appoint Michael DeVasto as a voting member to the board of health to fulfill Nick Picariello's remaining Term, June 30, 2027, and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at meeting
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Michael DeVasto as a voting member to the board of health to fulfill Nick Picariello's remaining Term, June 30, 2027, and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to appoint Michael DeVasto as a voting member to the board of health to fulfill Nick Picariello's remaining Term, June 30, 2027, and to be sworn in by the Town Clerk before voting at meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
A. Discussion to set aside ADA funding as a separate line item in the Town's annual
Direct the town administrator to include funding for ADA compliance as a separate line item in the town's operating budget for FY 2027 and thereafter permanently
Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to include funding for ADA compliance as a separate line item in the town's operating budget for FY 2027 and thereafter permanently.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carboni Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to include funding for ADA compliance as a separate line item in the town's operating budget for FY 2027 and thereafter permanently. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Lyons)
B. Tighe & Bond Contract for Wastewater Services
Approve the proposal received from Tighe & Bond and to direct the town administrator to sign the agreement with Tighe & Bond
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposal received from Tighe & Bond and to direct the town administrator to sign the agreement with Tighe & Bond.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to approve the proposal received from Tighe & Bond and to direct the town administrator to sign the agreement with Tighe & Bond. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
C. ADU's on the National Seashore Land Counsel's report/opinion ~ Barbara
That the selectboard after reviewing land use counsel's opinion the position is that ADU's are allowed as an accessory use within the national seashore park district, to direct the town's
Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to that the selectboard after reviewing land use counsel's opinion the position is that ADU's are allowed as an accessory use within the national seashore park district, to direct the town's representatives on the seashore advisory counsel to represent this as the town's position.
The minutes give only the count (3-1-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Curley Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to that the selectboard after reviewing land use counsel's opinion the position is that ADU's are allowed as an accessory use within the national seashore park district, to direct the town's representatives on the seashore advisory counsel to represent this as the town's position. Roll Call Vote: 3-1-1.” (Motion: Curley, second: Carboni)
D. Draft policy for financial assistance with septic systems in the town of Wellfleet ~ with
Approve the draft policy before the board for financial assistance regarding ~4~ septic systems as drafted by the town administrator, the total that homeowners may be reimbursed is up to $25,000
Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the draft policy before the board for financial assistance regarding ~4~ septic systems as drafted by the town administrator, the total that homeowners may be reimbursed is up to $25,000 for nitrogen reducing components and an additional $18,500 for other associated costs for total maximum reimbursement of $43,500 cost sharing, total reimbursement will not exceed 50% of the total system, installation, and environmental restoration cost. There was some discussion with the motion made by Guerino, who stated he thought the board would take some time to review it and have him come back. There was a roll call vote.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved, Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to approve the draft policy before the board for financial assistance regarding ~4~ septic systems as drafted by the town administrator, the total that homeowners may be reimbursed is up to $25,000 for nitrogen reducing components and an additional $18,500 for other associated costs for total maximum reimbursement of $43,500 cost sharing, total reimbursement will not exceed 50% of the total system, installation, and environmental restoration cost. There was some discussion with the motion made by Guerino, who stated he thought the board would take some time to review it and have him come back. There was a roll call vote. Roll Call Vote: 3-2.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
A. August 5, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of August 5, 2025; as printed
Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 5, 2025; as printed
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons Moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to approve the meeting minutes of August 5, 2025; as printed Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Carboni)
XI. 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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