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September 30, 2025
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Wolf, Sheila Lyons, Barbara Carboni, Ryan Curley, Josh Yeston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
B. Votes and Motions may be taken at this meeting
Direct the town administrator to create a proposal for the Selectboard to review for a rental registration program for all rental properties in Wellfleet with net proceeds after administrative
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to create a proposal for the Selectboard to review for a rental registration program for all rental properties in Wellfleet with net proceeds after administrative costs allocated to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing trust to the extent allowable by law registration fees for year-round rental properties shall be set at the lowest practical rate and shall remain lower than the fee for short term rentals. The board opted for discussion on this motion. Carboni stated this was more than just directing the town administrator. The board talked about this motion; Curley didn't want to include year-round rental. The conversation continued. It was asked for Yeston to withdraw his motion. Board member Yeston withdrew his first motion, Board member Lyons seconded the withdrawal.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to create a proposal for the Selectboard to review for a rental registration program for all rental properties in Wellfleet with net proceeds after administrative costs allocated to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing trust to the extent allowable by law registration fees for year-round rental properties shall be set at the lowest practical rate and shall remain lower than the fee for short term rentals. The board opted for discussion on this motion. Carboni stated this was more than just directing the town administrator. The board talked about this motion; Curley didn't want to include year-round rental. The conversation continued. It was asked for Yeston to withdraw his motion. Board member Yeston withdrew his first motion, Board member Lyons seconded the withdrawal. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
Direct the town administrator to create a proposal for the Selectboard to explore what a rental registration program for the Town of Wellfleet could look like, in many of the various forms that
Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to create a proposal for the Selectboard to explore what a rental registration program for the Town of Wellfleet could look like, in many of the various forms that are afforded to the Town of Wellfleet and to do so under Massachusetts General Laws.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston moved; Board Member Carboni Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to create a proposal for the Selectboard to explore what a rental registration program for the Town of Wellfleet could look like, in many of the various forms that are afforded to the Town of Wellfleet and to do so under Massachusetts General Laws. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Carboni)
Direct the town administrator to craft a town meeting warrant article for the spring annual town meeting for a general-purpose override to fund the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust for an amount
Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to craft a town meeting warrant article for the spring annual town meeting for a general-purpose override to fund the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust for an amount to determined at a later date, and for further discussion by the Selectboard. Chair Wolf asked if there was any discussion, Curley stated that the dedicated amount should backfill the general fund and remove the short-term rental proceeds that are associated with the equal amount from the general fund and have them dedicate an additional article to the Affordable Housing Trust Curley explained how this would work to the board. Carboni explained she isn't prepared to make that motion. Curley explained what his thought process was to the board. Chair Wolf then asked for a roll call vote on Yeston's motion.
From the minutes
“Board Member Yeston Moved; Board Member Lyons Seconded; and it was voted to direct the town administrator to craft a town meeting warrant article for the spring annual town meeting for a general-purpose override to fund the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust for an amount to determined at a later date, and for further discussion by the Selectboard. Chair Wolf asked if there was any discussion, Curley stated that the dedicated amount should backfill the general fund and remove the short-term rental proceeds that are associated with the equal amount from the general fund and have them dedicate an additional article to the Affordable Housing Trust Curley explained how this would work to the board. Carboni explained she isn't prepared to make that motion. Curley explained what his thought process was to the board. Chair Wolf then asked for a roll call vote on Yeston's motion. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Yeston, second: Lyons)
III. Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lyons moved; Board Member Yeston Seconded; and it was voted to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Lyons, second: Yeston)
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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