Wellfleet Selectboard ~ Virtual & In Person (Wellfleet Adult Center)

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 7:00pm

Note: Start Time of 7pm 

The Wellfleet Selectboard will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting will be conducted in person and as a courtesy via remote means, per 940 MCR 29.10 and the Town's Remote Participation Policy. While an option for remote attendance and/or participation is provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting/hearing may not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast unless otherwise required by law.

Joining the Meeting: 

In-person at the Wellfleet ACC, 715 Old King's Highway, Wellfleet, MA, 02667

Join the meeting hosted in Zoom by using the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85689604806?pwd=blplVFFBZzViQ0xNWkZKMm9iMVdrdz09

By Phone: phone to +1 929 205 6099 and enter Meeting ID: 856 8960 4806 | Passcode: 611877 Landline callers can participate by dialing *9 to raise their hand.

To Participate during public comment:

• Zoom: Raise hand to be called on to speak.

• Phone: dial *9 to raise your hand.

It is at the Chair's discretion to call on members of the public. All speakers must to recognized to speak. If attending a meeting in person, please find the closest available microphone and confine any personal conversations to outside the meeting room. Anyone may record the session but must notify the Chair and may not interfere with the meeting to record it.

Additionally, the meeting will be broadcast live, in real time, via live broadcast on Comcast cable (Wellfleet Government TV Channel 18), also available via livestream or Video on Demand (VOD) recordings at wellfleet-ma.gov

I. Announcements, Open Session and Public Comments  

  • Note: Public comments must be brief.  The Board will not deliberate or vote on any matter raised solely during Announcements & Public Comments.

     A. Chief Hurley to read a letter of recognition

     B. Dick Elkin ~ Cape Light compact Discussion

II. Consent Agenda

     A. Appoint David Kornetsky to the Wellfleet Historical Commission

     B. Approve Block & Tackle for extended closure for repairs to the restaurant ~ January 1, 2023 – February 9, 2023, ~ Beth Andreoli & Patrick Pokras

      C. Approve Wellfleet Wine and Spirits to remain open until January 15, 2023 ~ owner Nilesh Marfatia 

      D. Approve the 21st Annual MLK Walk ~ January 16, 2023 Starting on Town Hall Lot ~ 12:45pm – 2pm, ~ Sara Blanford, Art Peace Makers.

     E. To approve the following licenses 

          Common Victualler ~ See packet for full list of businesses

         Class II ~ L & R Auto 

III. Public Hearings

      A. Additions to Definition of Annual Report and Section 7.8.3 Renewal of Aquaculture Licenses in Town of Wellfleet Shellfishing Policy and Regulations 

     B. Add to regulation 7.22 as required by state law and town regulations because it relates to a grant ~ Shellfish Constable & Shellfish Advisory Board

IV. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

     A. Presentation from the Police Chief Michael Hurley & Massachusetts Maritime Academy Students 

V. Licenses

      A. Weekday Entertainment

          • Lobster & Chowder House

          • Van Rensselaer’s

          • Block & Tackle

          • The Bookstore & Restaurant

     B. Sunday Entertainment 

          • Lobster & Chowder House

          • Van Rensselaer’s 

          • Block and Tackle

          • The Bookstore & Restaurant 

VI. Business

     A. Maurice’s Campground (80 State Highway, Wellfleet MA) ~ Land Purchase Documentation

     B. Maurice’s Campground Purchase ~ BAN ~ Vote to approve short term note documents for land purchase

     C. Capital Improvement Plan Budgets

          • Police

          • Fire

          • Department of Public Works

          • Community Services

          • Health and Conservation

     D. Developments of significant planning interest and food establishments zoning bylaw. 

     E. Town Administrator Six-Month Review 

VII. Selectboard Reports

VIII. Town Administrator’s Report

IX. Topics for Future Discussion

X. Vacancy Reports

XI. Minutes 

     A. November 15, 2022

XII. Adjournment

 

 

TOWN OF WELLFLEET

PUBLIC HEARING

 

In accordance with MGL Chapter 130 Sections 52, 57, 60, and 65 and all applicable Town Shellfish Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Wellfleet Selectboard will hold a hybrid public hearing on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following additions to  the Town of Wellfleet’s Shellfishing Policy and Regulations:

Definitions, Annual Report: “The annual report submitted to the Town shall be comprised of the Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries Private Shellfish Propagation/Aquaculture Annual Report and Propagation Permit Renewal.” AND Section 7.8.3 Renewal of Aquaculture Licenses: “A business plan for the term of the lease renewal shall be provided with the renewal application.” Shellfish Advisory Board voted to recommend these additions at its Nov. 3, 2022 meeting: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstention.

To bring Section 7.22 Hydraulic Harvesting of Shellfish from Grant Areas into accordance with state law (see bold): “Any individual so ordered shall have the right to appeal the Constable’s decision to the Selectboard, at their first scheduled public meeting after the service of such order, once duly advertised as a public hearing.” Shellfish Advisory Board voted to recommend this addition Nov. 3, 2022 meeting: 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstention.

Recommendation of the Shellfish Constable will be available in the 12/06/2022 Selectboard’s packet.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85689604806?pwd=blplVFFBZzViQ0xNWkZKMm9iMVdrdz09

in person: 715 Old Kings Highway, Wellfleet (Adult Community Center) 

WELLFLEET SELECTBOARD