Minutes
Minutes of the
Wellfleet Historical Commission
Public Meeting
Wellfleet Library, 55 West Main Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 – 5:00PM
Present: Maria Burks (co-chair), Lydia Vivante (co-chair), Thomas Siggia, Anne Freyss,
Jeff Tash, Nicholas Watkins
Absent: Dan Ranalli
M. Burks called the meeting to order at 5:00PM.
66 LeCount Hollow Road- Justin Rikers
The committee was asked to visit the property. Justin discussed the solar panel installation.
The panels will be installed on back side of home roof, which is not visible from road. L.
Vivante made motion to approve panel installation as stated, M. Burks 2nd, all in favor 6-0.
Wellfleet Historical Society – Bill Carlson
B. Carlson discussed how the two historical organizations can improve communications. They
meet once a month on Sunday afternoon at 5 pm. M. Burks will provide our monthly agenda
to Bill, who will share with his team.
We discussed the cemetary walk. Bill would like to understand what information we had.
J. Tash is working on an electronic version, plus all form b's to be available with Google Map
which he shared with Bill.
Mayo Beach Baker Bath House – Proposed Demolition
The commission has been informed the Town Of Wellfleet wants to demolish the Mayo Beach
Baker Bath House. We have no form b on property.
When demolition permit gets approved, the commission will be notified.
A. Freyss will obtain deed. Will review at next meeting.
Letters to owners of historic properties
J. Tash completed refresh of mailing list. Will work to get mailing out 2nd week of May.
Proposed Redo of Town Hall Common
The comission was asked for their thoughts and ideas on the town hall common project.
We discussed whether the project has historical significance and do we support the integrity
of project.
M. Burks stated that the Central District's period of significance ends in 1915. Since Town Hall
was built after that “ protecting the general character of the Central Historic District” might be
the only recommendation we can make. Flag pole and canon have historical significance but
we do not know where the cannon originally sat.
She asked commission to review website and be ready to discuss the Central District's Form
A's at our next meeting. It can be found on MACRIS.
Pamet Point Road – National Register listing proposal
M. Burks thanked the team who attended the town meeting. Our funding request was
approved for 2017. Next step is for commission to contact owners to discuss what the
proposal means and the actions we would like to pursue. Maria will put together talking
points for discussion with owners. Will be completed by next meeting. Fewer than 20%
of owners must mobject for MHC to be willing to consider a possible listing. Once we
know that owners are willing to have the area proposed for listing we will ask State of
Massachusetts for matching funds to prepare the nomination.
Posting meeting minutes on town Website – Miriam Spencer request
M. Spencer offered to put our minutes on town website. T. Siggia will meet to discuss.
210 Baker Ave. Dormer Proposal – Owner removed request
Secretary's Report
April minutes were reviewed . M. Burks made motion to approve, J. Tash 2nd, all in favor 5-0
Treasurer's Report
Current balance is $500.
Mail – correspondence
M. Burks discussed a letter from the Historical Preservation Commission. A meeting is
being held on May 23rd from 10:00am – 12:00PM . Asked all of us to try to attend.
Next meeting Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Adjournment:
A. Freyss made motion to adjourn meeting, N. Watkins 2nd, all in favor 6-0
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Siggia, Secretary ________________
Maria Burks, Co-Chair