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Vote at Town Election
Monday, May 2, 2016, noon - 7:00 p.m.
Location – Senior Center
FINANCIAL and PROPOSITION 2½ TERMS ................................................................................ 2
TOWN MEETING PROCEDURES.................................................................................................. 3
FINANCE COMMITTEE STATEMENT ......................................................................................... 4
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ..................................................................................... 5
SECTION I: BUDGET ARTICLES .................................................................................................. 6
SECTION II: ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ARTICLES ................................................................. 7
SECTION III: CHARTER AMENDMENTS, GENERAL BYLAWS and ACCEPTANCE of
STATUTES ARTICLES ................................................................................................................. 16
SECTION IV: ZONING BY LAW AMENDMENT ARTICLES .................................................. 22
SECTION V: DISPOSITION OF TOWN PROPERTY ARTICLES ............................................. 25
SECTION VI: UNCLASSIFIED ARTICLES ................................................................................. 27
SECTION VII: STANDARD ANNUAL ARTICLES .................................................................... 28
SECTION VIII: STANDARD CLOSING ARTICLES .................................................................. 29
FY 2017 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGETS SUMMARY ..................................................... 31
APPENDIX A: FY 2017 OPERATING BUDGET ................................................................................ 32
APPENDIX B: FY 2017 CAPITAL BUDGET ...................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX C: FY 2017 MARINA ENTERPRISE BUDGET .............................................................. 40
APPENDIX D: FY 2017 WATER ENTERPRISE BUDGET................................................................ 42
APPENDIX E: FY 2017 WAGE & SALARY LIST .............................................................................. 44
MAPS FOR ARTICLES 45 & 46 ........................................................................................................... 45
FINANCIAL and PROPOSITION 2½ TERMS
Chapter 59, section 21C of the Massachusetts General Laws is commonly referred to as Proposition 2½
(Prop. 2½) or the Tax Limiting Law for Cities and Towns in Massachusetts.
LEVY: The property tax levy is the revenue a Town can raise through real and personal property
taxes. The property tax levy is the largest source of revenue for the Town.
LEVY CEILING: This is the maximum the levy can be. The ceiling equals 2.5% of the Town’s full
and fair cash value. The levy limit is equivalent to a tax rate of $25.00.
LEVY LIMIT: The maximum the levy can be in a given year. The limit is based on the previous
year’s levy limit plus certain allowable increases, such as debt exclusions.
LEVY LIMIT INCREASE: The levy limit automatically increases each year by 2.5% of the previous
year’s levy limit.
NEW GROWTH: New construction and new parcel subdivision may also increase the Town’s levy
OVERRIDE: A community can permanently increase its levy limit by successfully voting at a
referendum to exceed the limits. A community may take this action as long as it is below the levy
DEBT EXCLUSION: This type of override ballot question can be placed on a referendum by a twothirds vote of the Board of Selectmen. If a majority of the voters approve the ballot question, the
Town’s levy limit is increased only for the amount voted at the referendum for the life of that debt
only. The levy limit increase may exceed the Town’s levy ceiling.
DEBT SERVICE: The repayment cost, usually stated in annual terms and based on an amortization
schedule, of the principal and interest owed on any particular bond issue.
ENCUMBRANCE: A reservation of funds to cover obligations chargeable to but not yet paid from a
specific appropriation account.
CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES EXCLUSION: This type of override ballot question can be
placed on a referendum by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Selectmen. If a majority of the voters
approve the ballot question, the additional amount for the payment of the capital project cost is added
to the levy limit or levy ceiling only for the year in which the project is being undertaken.
CONTINGENT VOTES: Chapter 59, section 21C (m) permits a Town Meeting to appropriate funds
contingent upon passage of a referendum question (OVERRIDE/DEBT EXCLUSION). A contingent
vote does not automatically result in an override referendum. An override referendum can only be
called by the Board of Selectmen. If a referendum is called by the Selectmen, it must take place within
forty-five days of the Town Meeting vote.
A quorum of 6% of the Town's registered voters must be present in order to conduct business.
(Charter: Sect. 2-1-3)
Voters are identified by voter cards, issued when they check in with the registrars at the beginning of
Only voters may participate in voice votes. In case of a counted vote, voters will be identified by their
Non-voters who have been admitted to the meeting must sit in the section designated for them. Nonvoters who may wish to speak must identify themselves, and may address the meeting only by
permission of the Moderator. (Charter: Sect. 2-1-2).
No voter will be allowed to speak until recognized by the Moderator.
Voters may only speak twice to any motion or amendment unless authorized by the Moderator. The
provisions of this clause shall not apply to a) the person making the motion under an Article, and b)
those persons required to be in attendance under the provisions of Charter Section 2-7-5. (Charter:
Sect. 2-7-8).
All motions, including all amendments, must be in writing and be legible. Exceptions for very simple
motions or amendments are at the discretion of the Moderator. (General Bylaws: Sect. II–2)
The order of consideration of the Articles as printed in the Warrant may be changed only by a twothirds vote. (Charter: Sect. 2-7-4)
Some other common motions which require more than a simple majority to pass:
To transfer or sell Town land
To approve charter amendments
To pay unpaid bills of a prior fiscal year
4/5 majority at an Annual Town Meeting
9/10 majority at a Special Town Meeting
A motion to reconsider must be made at the same session as the vote it seeks to reconsider. It can only
be made after some intervening business, and must be made within one hour of the vote to be
reconsidered. It is debatable to the same extent as the motion it seeks to reconsider, and it requires a
majority vote. (Charter: Sect. 2-7-9)
A Statement to the Voters from the Wellfleet Finance Committee
Throughout every year, the Finance Committee focuses on what happens to your tax dollars. Once
again we invite you to join us in a careful scrutiny of the budget pages for Fiscal Year 2017 and the
Financial Articles included in this Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Our goal is to maintain excellent
services and fiscal stability through a balanced Budget and to stay within a 2½ % increase in operating
costs. The Town of Wellfleet continues to maintain a Standard and Poor’s credit rating “AAA.” A
triple “A” credit rating is Standard and Poor’s highest credit rating and will enable the Town to borrow
on more favorable terms should the need arise. This rating is the result of the prudent fiscal
management policies the Town has and continues to pursue.
As your Finance Committee, we are asked to review and vote on every financial Article of the Warrant
in advance of Town Meeting. When we feel an issue requires input from us on Town Meeting floor we
attempt to provide it. Voters are encouraged to question any decision of this Committee they feel
As always we pay careful attention to the Town’s Capital Budget Plan and are making good progress
towards the goal of a 10-year fiscal plan pertaining to Wellfleet's infrastructure.
We continue our commitment to improve fiscal communication between the Finance Committee, the
Board of Selectmen and the Department Heads. Once again the Department Heads did a fine job of
keeping their budgets reasonable in light of our fiscal restraints.
Please consider carefully Finance Committee recommendations for the money-related Articles and
Fiscal Year 2017 budget when you vote on them at this Town Meeting.
The Wellfleet Finance Committee
To either of the Constables in the Town of Wellfleet in the County of Barnstable:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the
inhabitants of the Town of Wellfleet qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet in the WELLFLEET
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 100 LAWRENCE ROAD in Wellfleet on the 25th day of April, 2016,
at seven o’clock in the evening, then and there to vote upon the following Articles:
inhabitants of the Town of Wellfleet qualified to vote in Town Affairs, to meet at the WELLFLEET
SENIOR CENTER, 715 OLD KING’S HIGHWAY in Wellfleet on Monday the 2nd day of May,
2016, between twelve o’clock noon and seven o’clock p.m., then and there to vote for the election of
the following Town officers: one Moderator for one year; two Selectmen for three years; one
Selectman for one year; one member of the Wellfleet Elementary School Committee for three years;
two Wellfleet Library Trustees for three years; one Library Trustee for two years; one Cemetery
Commissioner for three years; one member on the Wellfleet Housing Authority for three years; and
two Constables for three years. Also, to vote on the following questions:
Question 1 Shall the Town of Wellfleet be allowed to assess an additional $60,000 in real estate and
personal property taxes for the purpose of funding an additional police officer position for the fiscal
year beginning July first, 2016?
Question 2 Shall the Town of Wellfleet be allowed to assess an additional $150,000 in real estate and
personal property taxes for the purpose of hiring an additional full time Department of Works
employee and hiring additional snow removal contractors for removal of snow and ice from private
ways for the fiscal year beginning July first, 2016?
Question 3 Shall the Town of Wellfleet be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2½, socalled, the amounts required to pay for the bonds or notes issued by the Town in order to pay costs of
planning, designing and preparing construction drawings of water mains, bidding and bid documents
for the extension of the water system on Briar Lane and a portion of State Highway Route 6, and for the
payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto?
Question 4 Shall the Town of Wellfleet be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2½, socalled, the amounts required to pay for the bonds or notes issued by the Town in order to pay costs of
purchasing and initially equipping a street sweeper for the Department of Public Works, and for the
SECTION I: BUDGET ARTICLES
ARTICLE 1: FY 2017 Operating Budget. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
and/or transfer from available funds such sums of money necessary to fund the Fiscal Year 2017 Town
Operating Budget, and fix the salaries and compensation of all elected officers of the Town for Fiscal
Year 2017, or do or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee: Recommends 7-1.
SUMMARY: This Article requests approval of the Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget (See
Appendix A, page 32.) This Article also sets the salaries of elected officials as per the budget
and approves the budgets of the two regional school districts.
ARTICLE 2: FY 2016 Year End Transfers. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds and/or authorize the transfer from various line items within current appropriations, such sums of
money necessary to supplement the operating and/or capital budgets of the various Town departments
for the current Fiscal Year 2016, or do or act anything thereon.
Expenses incurred staffing beach
$6,700 lots during OysterFest
Account balance insufficient for
$29,990 June 2016 coverage
2015 end of season overtime due to
$2,250 staffing shortages
699 Beach Operating
699 Beach Salaries &
Wages OT
Main Street - Route 6
$13,029 Vacation buyback
$17,800 Change order
Board of Selectmen: Recommendation reserved to Town Meeting.
Finance Committee: Recommendation reserved to Town Meeting.
SUMMARY: This Article requests transfers and additional funding for the operating budget for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Additional requests may be added at Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 3: FY 2017 Capital Budget. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds such sums of money necessary to fund the Fiscal Year 2017 Town
Capital Budget, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: This Article requests approval of appropriations and transfers for the Fiscal
Year 2017 Capital Budget. Capital items that require borrowing are in separate articles later in
the warrant. (See Appendix B, page 38)
ARTICLE 4: FY 2017 Marina Enterprise Budget. To see if the Town will vote to raise and
appropriate and/or transfer from available funds, and/or authorize the transfer from various line items
within current appropriations including $10,000 from the Beach Fund, $2,000 from the Shellfish Fund
and $5,000 from the Waterways Fund, such sums of money necessary to fund the Fiscal Year 2017
Marina Services Enterprise Fund Budget, or do or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee: Recommends 9-0.
Marina Advisory Committee: Recommendation reserved to Town Meeting.
SUMMARY: This Article requests approval of the Fiscal Year 2017 Marina Services
Enterprise Fund Budget. (See Appendix C, page 40)
ARTICLE 5: FY 2017 Water Enterprise Budget. To see if the Town will vote to raise and
appropriate and/or transfer from available funds such sums of money necessary to fund the Fiscal Year
2017 Water Enterprise Fund Budget, or do or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee: Recommends 8-1.
Board of Water Commissioners: Recommends 3-0.
SUMMARY: This Article requests approval of the FY2017 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.
(See Appendix D, page 41)
SECTION II: ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ARTICLES
ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
funds such sums of money necessary to fund the first year of a collective bargaining agreement
between the Town of Wellfleet and the Wellfleet Employees Association Unit A beginning July 1,
2016 or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: Town meeting approval is necessary to fund the first year of collective
ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
between the Town of Wellfleet and the Wellfleet Employees Association Unit B, beginning July 1,
ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
between the Town of Wellfleet and the Wellfleet Employees Association Unit C, beginning July 1,
2016, or do or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
between the Town of Wellfleet and the Wellfleet Permanent Firefighters, beginning July 1, 2016, or do
SUMMARY: Town meeting approval is necessary to fund the first year of collective bargaining
ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
between the Town of Wellfleet and the Teamsters Union Local 59, beginning July 1, 2016, or do or act
anything thereon.
ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
between the Town of Wellfleet and the Wellfleet Communication Union (Mass COP Local 326B),
beginning July 1, 2016, or do or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
funds such sums of money necessary to fund wage and salary adjustments for non-union personnel
SUMMARY: This appropriation funds wage and salary adjustments for certain non-union
ARTICLE 13: Additional Police Officer: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
and/or transfer from any available source of funds $60,000, or any other sum, for the purpose of
funding one new police officer position; provided, however that no sums shall be expended hereunder
unless and until the Town shall have voted to assess an additional $60,000 in real estate and personal
property taxes pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, chapter 59, §21C (Proposition 2½), or do or
act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: This article would fund the cost of adding an additional police officer. Costs
include starting salary ($45,480), uniform ($1,000) and holiday costs ($2,000) and an estimate
of benefits and training costs ($11,520.)
ARTICLE 14: Chapter 90 Road Repairs. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money in anticipation of reimbursement to be received
pursuant to General Laws, chapter 90 as amended; said funds to be expended to repair and resurface
Town roads and to carry out other authorized projects under the direction of the Department of Public
Works, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: This Article will allow the Town to contract for paving services and other
authorized projects in anticipation of receiving State reimbursement.
ARTICLE 15: Other Post Employment Benefits (“OPEB”) Appropriation. To see if the Town
will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of $250,000, or any
other sum, to be added to the Town’s Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund, or do or
Finance Committee: Recommends 6-3.
SUMMARY: This amount will help to fund the Town’s share of future health insurance costs
for current employees and retirees. As of June 30, 2014 the actuarial valuation of Wellfleet’s
unfunded liability for these costs was $8,469,997. Fund balance as of December 31, 2015 was
$626,209.
ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
funds the sum of $10,000, or any other sum, for the purpose of contributing to the Marina Enterprise
Stabilization Fund, or do or act anything thereon. Two-thirds vote required.
SUMMARY: With a two-thirds vote, the Town may appropriate into this fund in any year an
amount not to exceed ten percent of the prior year’s tax levy. These funds are a reserve for
future capital improvements to the Marina. Fund balance as of December 31, 2015 was
$20,032.
ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
funds the sum of $75,000, or any other sum, for the purpose of contributing to the Stabilization Fund,
or do or act anything thereon. Two-thirds vote required.
amount not to exceed ten percent of the prior year’s tax levy. These funds are a reserve to
stabilize tax rates from year to year due to unexpected financial requirements. The December
31, 2015 Stabilization Fund balance was $607,162. No funds were added to the stabilization
fund at the 2014 or 2015 annual town meetings. Fund balance is currently $231,500 below the
goal in the Selectmen’s fiscal policy of 5% of the operating budget.
ARTICLE 18: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds
the sum of $45,000, or any other sum, for the purpose of providing additional support for the Water
Enterprise Fund, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: This article proposes additional funding to insure that the Water Enterprise
Fund has adequate reserves for anticipated future costs.
ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the report of the Community
Preservation Committee on the Fiscal Year 2017 Community Preservation budget and to appropriate
from the Community Preservation Fund estimated annual revenues a sum of $28,000 to meet the
administrative expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation
Committee for Fiscal Year 2017; and further to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund
estimated revenues a sum of $56,000 for open space debt service; a sum of $56,000 to reserve for
community housing; and further to reserve for future appropriation a sum of $56,000 for historic
resources as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, as well as a sum of $364,000
to be placed in the 2017 Budgeted Reserve for general Community Preservation Act purposes, or do or
Community Preservation Committee: Recommends 5-0.
SUMMARY: This is an annual CPC housekeeping article. $28,000 is 5% of estimated
revenues for administrative expenses, as provided by the Community Preservation Act. Open
Space’s 10% is allocated as the funding source for Land Bank debt service in the capital
budget, Community Housing’s 10%, and Historic Resources’ 10% are reserved respectively for
housing and historic preservation purposes. The balance of $364,000 is reserved for general
CPA purposes.
ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town, pursuant to MGL c.44B, will vote to raise and appropriate from the
Community Preservation Fund estimated annual revenues, budgeted reserves, fund balance or
community housing reserve the sum of $50,000 for the purpose of hiring a consultant to provide
technical assistance to the Wellfleet Housing Authority and the Wellfleet Local Housing Partnership
for community housing purposes, to support and maximize the creation of community housing units for
community housing purposes, pursuant to a grant agreement with the Wellfleet Housing Authority and
the Wellfleet Local Housing Partnership, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into said
grant agreement, which agreement may set forth terms and conditions under which said funds may be
expended, or do or act anything thereon.
Local Housing Partnership: Recommends 5-0.
Housing Authority: Recommends 3-0.
SUMMARY: The Wellfleet Affordable Housing Technical Assistance Request would recruit
one or more experts to help the Town of Wellfleet to produce more timely affordable housing
units, both for ownership and year-round rental. The volunteers need access to professional
expertise in dealing with very detailed and complicated State and Federal regulations.
ARTICLE 21: To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to MGL, c.44B, to appropriate from the
community housing reserve the sum of $100,000 to create and support community housing by
contributing to the construction of a permanent home by Cape Cod Village to be located at Childs
Homestead Road in Orleans, MA for sixteen (16) adults with autism who require twenty-four (24)
hour per day assistance, pursuant to a grant agreement with Cape Cod Village, and to authorize the
Board of Selectmen to enter into said grant agreement, which agreement may require a community
housing restriction to be imposed on the property and set forth other terms and conditions under which
said funds may be expended, and further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire on behalf of
the Town said community housing restriction, or do or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee: Recommends 8-0.
SUMMARY: Cape Cod Village plans at Childs Homestead Rd. in Orleans will benefit
Wellfleet and the entire Lower Cape by providing an opportunity for housing of these very
special needs adults. Parents and families will have an affordable and suitable option that is
nearby and promises to keep the residents in touch with the community, and the community
involved with the residents.
ARTICLE 22: To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to MGL c.44B, to raise and appropriate from
the Community Preservation Fund estimated annual revenues, budgeted reserves, fund balance or
historic preservation reserve the sum of $190,000 for the purpose of preserving, restoring and
rehabilitating the historic Adams Masonic Lodge, located at 2 Bank Street, as shown on Assessor’s
Map 15, Lot 83, by commencing the Phase 2 restoration and rehabilitation project, which includes
repair of the roof and flashing, installation of gutters and bringing the electrical system up to code and
related tasks, pursuant to a grant agreement with the Masonic Temple Adams Lodge, and to authorize
the Board of Selectmen, in consultation with the Wellfleet Historical Commission, to enter into said
grant agreement, which agreement shall require a historic preservation restriction to be imposed on the
property and set forth other terms and conditions under which said funds may be expended, and further
to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire on behalf of the Town said historic preservation
restriction on such property, or do or act anything thereon.
Board of Selectmen: Recommends 4-0-1.
Historical Commission: Recommends 5-0.
SUMMARY: The Masons will complete their historic preservation of this iconic Wellfleet
building at 2 Bank Street through a combination of CPC and other funds, a capital campaign
and volunteer labor. The Masons are a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization whose charitable
programs quietly benefit students and local families in need within our community.
ARTICLE 23: To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to MGL c.44B, to appropriate from the
Community Preservation Fund estimated annual revenues, budgeted reserves, fund balance or historic
reserve the sum of $80,000 for the purpose of preserving, restoring and rehabilitating an historic
resource, the Pond Hill School, located at 65 Old Paine Hollow Road which includes restoring
entrances, including making the school accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act, bringing
the septic system up to code and related tasks, pursuant to a grant agreement with South Wellfleet
Neighborhood Association and Social Union, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, in consultation
with the Wellfleet Historical Commission, to enter into said grant agreement, which agreement shall
require a historic preservation restriction to be imposed on the property and set forth other terms and
conditions under which said funds may be expended, and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to acquire on behalf of the Town said historic preservation restriction on such property, or do or act
Community Preservation Committee: Recommends 4-0-1.
SUMMARY: Funding for this project was originally approved 2010, and the historic
restoration is mostly completed. However, in order to receive a Certificate of Occupancy, the
building must be brought up to code, including ADA approved access. There are also historic
entrances that need to be restored in order for the South Wellfleet Neighborhood Association
and Social Union to reopen the building.
ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to MGL c.44B, to appropriate from the
historic preservation reserve the sum of $300,000 for the purpose of preserving, restoring and
rehabilitating the historic 262 Main Street by funding Phase 1 of the historic restoration of the midsection of 262 Main Street by reestablishing the historic and architectural integrity of the building,
improving the access to the museum, and enhancing the gateway to the village, pursuant to a grant
agreement with the Wellfleet Historical Society, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, in
consultation with the Wellfleet Historical Commission, to enter into said grant agreement, which
agreement shall require a historic preservation restriction to be imposed on the property and set forth
other terms and conditions under which said funds may be expended, and further to authorize the
Board of Selectmen to acquire on behalf of the Town said historic preservation restriction on such
property, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: The restoration of the mid-section of 262 Main Street will allow the Wellfleet
Historical Society and Museum to remove the unsafe 1921 store structure in front and
historically insignificant and unsafe structures at the back of the building. This will reestablish
the historic and architectural integrity of the building, improve the access to the museum, and
enhance the gateway to the village.
ARTICLE 25: To see if the Town will vote to rescind the following borrowing authorizations
previously approved by Town Meeting:
2011 Annual Town Meeting Article 26: $150,000 for street repair.
or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: This borrowing authorization was never used and is no longer needed.
ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
funds the sum of $25,000, or any other sum, for the purpose of investigating and recommending
practical methods to reduce the need for future full harbor dredging, including hiring of a consultant to
conduct such investigation, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: This article seeks funding for a study of Wellfleet’s Marina to determine
whether changes to the marina design could reduce sediment transport, possibly reducing the
need for future dredging. (Request of the Natural Resources Advisory Board.)
ARTICLE 27: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of planning,
designing and preparing construction drawings of water mains, bidding and bid documents for the
extension of the water system on Briar Lane and a portion of State Highway Route 6, and for the
payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Town
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow said amount under
and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8 (7) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling
authority including the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, and to issue bonds or notes of
the Town therefore; provided, however that no sums shall be borrowed or expended hereunder unless
and until the Town shall have voted to exclude the amounts necessary to pay debt service on any bonds
or notes issued pursuant to this vote from the limits of Chapter 59, Section 21C of the Massachusetts
General Laws (Proposition 2 ½) or take any other action in relation thereto. Two-thirds vote required.
Board of Selectmen: Recommends 4-1.
Finance Committee: Recommends 8-0-1.
SUMMARY: This article requests appropriation of funds for engineering to expand the
municipal water system to service properties on Briar Lane and Outer Cape Health on Route 6.
A cost estimate was not available at the time of printing.
ARTICLE 28: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds
the sum of $150,000 for the purpose of hiring an additional full time Department of Works employee
and hiring additional snow removal contractors for snow and ice removal from private ways. Said
funds to be used for snow and ice removal only from private ways designated by the Board of
Selectmen pursuant to General Laws, chapter 40, section 6N; provided, however that no sums shall be
expended hereunder unless and until the Town shall have voted to assess an additional $150,000 in real
estate and personal property taxes pursuant to the provisions of G. L. c. 59, §21C (Proposition 2½), or
do or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee: Does not recommend 8-1.
SUMMARY: This article proposes an appropriation to fund snow and ice removal from
private ways after they have been designated for snow and ice removal by the Board of
Selectmen based upon criteria to be developed. Funds will be used to hire an additional full
time Department of Public Works employee and to hire additional snow and ice removal
contractors. This appropriation is in addition to the snow and ice removal appropriation in the
operating budget which funds operations on Town roads and on previously approved paved
ARTICLE 29: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $235,000 or any other sum for
the purpose of paying the cost of purchasing and initially equipping a street sweeper for the
Department of Public Works and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and
that to meet this appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is
authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 (9) of the General Laws,
or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore;
provided, however that no sums shall be borrowed or expended hereunder unless and until the Town
shall have voted to exclude the amounts necessary to pay debt service on any bonds or notes issued
pursuant to this vote from the limits of Chapter 59, Section 21C of the Massachusetts General Laws
(Proposition 2 ½) or take any other action in relation thereto. Two-thirds vote required
SUMMARY: This article proposes the purchase of a street sweeper to replace the one
ARTICLE 30: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a
sum of money to pay unpaid bills from a prior fiscal year, or do or act anything thereon. Four-fifths
SUMMARY: Unpaid bills available at time of printing: John Martens, JM Mechanical
($2,726.29 – marina restrooms – Marina Enterprise Fund), Richard Stevens ($50 – cell phone
reimbursement), Hillary Greenberg-Lemos ($50 – cell phone reimbursement) W. B. Mason
($98.93 – office supplies.)
ARTICLE 31: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
funds the sum of $15,000, or any other sum, for fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday, or do or act
(By voter petition)
SECTION III: CHARTER AMENDMENTS, GENERAL BYLAWS and
ACCEPTANCE of STATUTES ARTICLES
ARTICLE 32: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the creation of a seven member Charter
Review Committee, which shall consist of a member of the Board of Selectmen, a member of the
Planning Board, a member of the Bylaw Committee and four members at large, all appointed by the
Moderator, and further to direct such committee to report back to the next Annual Town Meeting, or do
SUMMARY: The last comprehensive review of Wellfleet’s Town Charter was conducted by
the Charter Review Committee appointed in 2004. (Same text as Article 18, 2004 ATM)
ARTICLE 33: To see if the Town will vote pursuant to the provisions of M. G. L. Chapter 43B,
Section 10 to propose an amendment to the Wellfleet Home Rule Town Charter to expand the choice
of agents that may be selected by the Board of Water Commissioners to implement their decisions
affecting the function of the Town's Municipal Water Systems, as set forth below, or to do or act
Section 5-3 Duties (of the Town Administrator)
Amend Section 5-3-2 by adding at the end of said section the following:
"(o) consult with the Board of Water Commissioners and implement when necessary any of
their decisions concerning the Department of Public Works' function in relation to the Town's
Municipal Water Systems."
Section 5-7 Department of Public Works
Amend Section 5-7-2 (h) by replacing the current text with the following:
5-7-2 The Department of Public Works shall be responsible for:
"(h) implementing decisions made by the Board of Water Commissioners, when they are
assigned by the Town Administrator."
Section 8-8 Water Commissioners
Amend Section 8-8-4 by replacing the current text with the following:
Section 8-8-4 "The Board of Water Commissioners, after consultation with the Town
Administrator, shall choose and direct a well-qualified, licensed agent to monitor and
implement the Municipal Water Systems. Any function related to the Municipal Water Systems
to be performed by the Department of Public Works shall be assigned only through the Town
SUMMARY: The proposed charter amendment would allow the Board of Water
Commissioners the option of delegating the construction, monitoring, operation and
maintenance of the Town's Municipal Water Systems to an agent other than the DPW. If this
charter amendment is proposed by the town meeting it will require approval at a subsequent
annual town election to become effective.
ARTICLE 34: To see if the Town will vote pursuant to the provisions of G. L. chapter 43B, section
10 to propose an amendment to the Wellfleet Home Rule Town Charter, section 7-1-4, by adding at the
end of said provision the following: “unless appointment to another Town office is specifically
authorized by the Moderator.” As amended section 7-1-4 to read:
No member of the Finance Committee shall hold any other Town Office, except that of
member of the Personnel Board, unless appointment to another Town office is specifically
authorized by the Moderator.
or do or act thereon. Two-thirds vote required
Moderator: Recommends.
SUMMARY: If this charter amendment is proposed by the town meeting it will require
approval at a subsequent annual town election to become effective. The amendment would
authorize Finance Committee members, with the approval of the Moderator, to serve on other
committees such as building committees, search committees, etc.
ARTICLE 35: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following General Bylaw authorizing the
Treasurer to enter into extended payment plans with parties entitled to redeem tax title parcels pursuant
to MGL c. 60, s. 62A, or do or act thereon. Proposed bylaw text:
TAX TITLE PAYMENT PLANS
Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 60, §62A, the Treasurer shall have the
authority to enter into written payment agreements with every person entitled to redeem
ownership of parcels in tax title which have been taken by the Town as a result of nonpayment
of real estate taxes. The payment agreement shall be executed on such terms and conditions for
payment of the delinquent taxes, interest and any other costs, fees or charges associated with
same, in accordance with G.L. c. 60, §62A and this bylaw. The Treasurer shall not refuse to
enter into agreements with eligible taxpayers.
Section 2. This bylaw shall apply to all taxpayers with parcels in the following assessment
categories of real property in the Town:
Section 3. The following conditions must be met prior to the Town entering into all payment
The Town has not filed a petition to foreclose the rights of redemption with the
Land Court, and the recording date of the Instrument of Taking recorded in the
Barnstable Registry of Deeds must be no more than ten (10) years from the date of the
All real estate taxes due for the current fiscal year assessed against the parcel
must be paid to date.
Section 4. All payment agreements shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
The payment agreement shall have a maximum term of no more than five (5)
The payment agreement may include a waiver of up to 50% of the interest that
has accrued in the tax title account, but only if the taxpayer complies with the terms of
the agreement (no taxes or collection costs may be waived); and
The payment agreement must state the amount of the payment due from the
taxpayer at the time of execution of the agreement, which must be at least twenty-five
percent (25%) of the amount needed to redeem the parcel at the inception of the
agreement. The taxpayer must then agree to pay the remaining balance due to the Town
Section 5. After the Town has received seventy-five percent (75%) of the total amount due, the
taxpayer shall be entitled to a credit equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the accrued interest
on the tax title account. This credit shall be applied against the final installment payment(s) due
under the payment agreement.
Section 6. During the term of the agreement, the Treasurer may not bring an action to foreclose
the tax title unless payments are not made in accordance with the schedule set out in the
payment agreement or timely payments are not made on other amounts due to the Town that
SUMMARY: The proposed bylaw would allow the Treasurer to enter into deferred payment
plans for owners of properties in tax title.
ARTICLE 36: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws chapter 40,
Sections 42G through 42I allowing for the levy of special assessments to meet the whole or part of the
cost incurred of laying water pipes for the conveyance or distribution of water, or do or act anything
Finance Committee: Recommends 7-2.
SUMMARY: Acceptance of this statute would authorize the Town to assess betterments
against properties to recover all or a portion of the cost of introducing water on adjacent streets.
ARTICLE 37: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws chapter 40,
Section 42J “Deferral of Charges” allowing for the deferred payment of special assessments to meet
the whole or part of the cost incurred of laying water pipes for the conveyance or distribution of water,
SUMMARY: Acceptance of section 42J authorizes the Town to defer payment of betterments
by taxpayers who are eligible for deferral of real estate taxes based upon age and income.
ARTICLE 38: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws chapter 40,
Section 42K “Assessment of Betterments” allowing for the levy of special assessments to meet the
whole or part of the cost incurred of laying water pipes for the conveyance or distribution of water, or
SUMMARY: Acceptance of section 42K authorizes the assessment of betterments based on a
“single family equivalent” basis.
ARTICLE 39: To see if the Town will vote pursuant to General Laws, chapter 114, section 23, to
approve the amendment to Section 16 of the Cemetery Rules and Regulations as proposed by the
Board of Cemetery Commissioners to read as follows (Deleted language appears as strikethrough and
added language appears as bold):
A monument shall not exceed two-thirds of the plot width in length, one foot in width
and a maximum height of 38” and shall not exceed 48 inches in height. Any monument
higher than 48 inches must be approved by a majority vote of the Cemetery
or do or act thereon.
SUMMARY: Amendments proposed by the Board of Cemetery Commissioners require
approval of town meeting. The proposed amendment eliminates the width restriction and
revises the height restriction.
ARTICLE 40: To see if the Town will vote to amend its General Bylaws by adding the following, or
do or act anything thereon:
Section 1. Name and composition
There shall be a board known as the Council on Aging Advisory Board consisting of eleven
residents of the Town of Wellfleet appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Appointments shall
be for a term of three years except that initial appointments shall be for shorter terms to insure
that the terms of one-third of the Board members expire each year thereafter.
The Board shall, in consultation with the Director of Community Services:
Identify the over sixty year old population of the Town of Wellfleet that are
eligible for services;
Ascertain the needs of this segment of the population;
Educate the community about these needs;
Enlist the support and participation of all citizens in programs to meet these
Assist the Wellfleet Director of Community Services to design, develop and
implement services to fill those needs and/or enhance existing services; and
Support and advocate for Council on Aging programs and budget with the town
administration and Board of Selectmen.
Council on Aging Advisory Board: Recommendation reserved to Town Meeting.
SUMMARY: This article proposes a general bylaw to govern the Council on Aging Advisory
Board. The Council on Aging Advisory Board was created, and a previous Council on Aging
Advisory Board bylaw was adopted at the October 15, 1973 special town meeting (Article 8.)
The bylaw was rescinded at the April 23, 2012 annual town meeting (Article 30.)
ARTICLE 41: To see if the Town will vote to amend General Bylaws by adding the following bylaw,
or do or act anything thereon:
Whereas the porosity and hydraulic conductivity of the earth in the Town generally facilitates
the redistribution and infiltration of water within the soil;
And whereas the ground water beneath the Town exists in a number of vulnerable aquifers and
whereas the Town includes many ponds, vernal pools, streams marshes and a river;
And whereas traditional methods of harvesting from the wild, the cultivation of edible plants,
animal husbandry and outdoor recreation in public places are undertaken both professionally
and recreationally in specific areas throughout the Town;
And whereas the initially stated safety of many approved pesticides and other such substances
has later been discredited:
Once a property has been registered with the Town’s Department of Health and Conservation,
the application of pesticides used to inhibit or kill plants, animals or insects shall not be
allowed in any manner on or in the ground, or on surface water, or into the air above either,
within the zones of protection for water wells of any size, as such areas are defined by the
Department of Environmental Protection in the Code of Massachusetts Regulations ( 310 CMR
22.00) when any other method of pest management is possible.
Such a ban may also be declared on registered properties that include but are not limited to
those used for public recreation, agricultural land used for the cultivation, provision or
harvesting of sustenance for animals, wetlands, school yards, parks, farms, apiaries or areas
from which shellfish may be gathered and other vulnerable sites, as defined by the State
Pesticide Board (333 CMR) when any other method of pest management is possible.
The only exception to this ban is the use of the biological control agents and oil applied to
standing water, used by the Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project to inhibit the growth of
To identify a property that should be exempt from any application of such pesticides, the
property owner(s) must register the specific area with the Wellfleet Conservation and Health
Department and notify the Massachusetts Pesticide Board and the Massachusetts Department
of Agricultural Resources.
SUMMARY: This bylaw would establish specific areas which, if registered with the Town’s
Health and Conservation Departments, would declare a ban on the use of pesticides on the
property, at the owner’s discretion. An outright ban is stricter than the restrictions placed on
the application of such substances in sensitive areas by the State Pesticide Board. It would
allow the owner to establish a formal record of the need for such additional protection in
locations where greater precautions should be taken.
SECTION IV: ZONING BY LAW AMENDMENT ARTICLES
ARTICLE 42: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws by repealing Section VI
General Regulations, Section 6.30 Formula Business Special Permit and by deleting the definition of
“Business, Formula” from Section II, Definitions, and further by deleting the reference to “Business,
Formula” from the use table in Section 5.3.2. (Deleted section 6.30 language appears as strikethrough
6.30 FORMULA BUSINESS SPECIAL PERMIT 6.30 (Repealed ATM 4/25/16)
(ATM 4/25/11)
The purpose and intent of the Formula Business regulation is to address the adverse aesthetic,
community character, and general welfare impact of standardized businesses on Wellfleet’s
historic and residential areas as well as gateways to the Town. Formula businesses will have a
negative impact on the town’s historical and cultural relevance, unique Cape Cod rural
character, and overall attractiveness as a small town, locally-oriented tourist destination. These
uses are therefore restricted in order to maintain Wellfleet’s distinct community and natural
The proposed use of any building or structure for a Formula Business, as defined herein, shall
require a Special Permit issued by the Planning Board.
The property owner shall complete and submit an application for a Special Permit to the
Planning Board in accordance with the Wellfleet Planning Board Guidelines and Procedures.
The following standards and criteria shall apply to Special Permit applications under Section
6.30, in addition to the Special Permit Criteria imposed by Section 8.4.2:
1. Approval of the formula based business establishment will not substantially alter or detract
from the established character of the location.
2. Approval of the formula based business establishment will contribute to a diverse and
appropriate blend of businesses in its location.
3. The formula based business establishment will be compatible with existing surrounding
uses; has been designed and will be operated in a non-obtrusive manner to preserve the
location’s community character; and the proposed intensity of uses on the site is appropriate
given the uses permitted on the site and on adjoining sites.
4. There shall not be a substantial impact to the public safety from increased traffic. At the
discretion of the Planning Board, the applicant may be required to submit a traffic study,
prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer, approved by the board so as to ensure
pedestrian and vehicular safety both on the site and accessing and egressing from it.
5. There shall not be any adverse impacts to the roadway or abutting properties from the
loading area. The applicant shall submit a plan indicating the provision for rubbish removal,
including the dumpster location with proper screening and buffering so that there are not any
substantial adverse impacts to abutting properties.
6. Minimize obstruction of scenic views from publicly accessible locations; Minimize visual
intrusion by controlling the visibility of parking, storage, or other outdoor service areas viewed
from public ways or premises residentially used or zoned; Minimize glare from headlights and
lighting intrusion.
7. Ensure compliance with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, including parking and
8. Architecture and signage must reflect and/or compliment surrounding architecture and
or do or act anything thereon. Two-thirds vote required
Planning Board: Recommendation reserved to Town Meeting.
SUMMARY: The current Section 6.30 is unenforceable. As part of its October 6, 2015
decision vacating the Board of Appeals’ February 8, 2012 denial of Cumberland Farms’
application for two special permits, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court declared
Wellfleet’s 6.30 Formula Business Special Permit bylaw invalid both facially and as applied.
After careful consideration, the Town will not be appealing this portion of the Court’s decision.
Without successful appeal, the bylaw is no longer enforceable, and repealing it will avoid
future confusion. (Request of the Planning Board)
ARTICLE 43: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws by amending the
Section II definition of Lot Area and Section VI General Regulations, Section 6.14.2 as follows:
(Deleted language appears as strikethrough type; proposed language appears in bold type.)
Lot Area - The contiguous horizontal area of a lot exclusive of any area on a street or
way open to public or private use and excluding that land which is swamp, pond, bog,
dry bog, marsh, areas of exposed groundwater, or which is subject to flooding from
storms and below mean high tides.
6.14.2 To meet Minimum Lot Area requirements for uses allowed in the underlying
zone, lots may must have a contiguous Lot Area outside of the floodplain district of
at least 60% (sixty percent) of the minimum Lot Area requirement, and said area
must be accessible from a street or way open to public or private use. be comprised
of up to 40% of floodplain district land, provided For purposes of determining Lot
Coverage, the entire Lot Area shall be the basis, however, all structures and related
facilities are must be confined to that portion of the lot situated outside of which is not
swamp, pond, bog, dry bog, marsh, areas of exposed groundwater or which lies
within the floodplain district.
Planning Board: Recommends 4-0.
SUMMARY: Requirements for building on lots that have area in the Floodplain
District are complex. This change seeks to clarify what is intended. There is no change
in effect by the new language. (Request of the Planning Board)
Article 44: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws by amending Section VII
SIGNS, Sections 7.3.1 and 7.3.2 as follows: (Deleted language appears as strikethrough type;
proposed language appears in bold type.)
7.3.1 One sign not over six square feet in area advertising a Home Industry or Service
Trade Home Business.
7.3.2 A business other than Home Industry, Home Occupation, or Service Trade Home
Business not having frontage and access on Route 6, or having frontage and access on
Route 6 but located in a Zoning District other than the Commercial District, may have
an aggregate total of twenty-four square feet of sign area. This includes the main
business sign, which shall not exceed twelve square feet in area, and all accessory signs,
including temporary signs.
SUMMARY: This is a housekeeping article. Section 6.16 Home Industry was repealed
at the 2015 Annual Town Meeting. (Request of the Planning Board)
SECTION V: DISPOSITION OF TOWN PROPERTY ARTICLES
ARTICLE 45: To see if the Town will vote to transfer care, custody, management and control of
Assessor’s Map 29, Parcels 489 and 493 from the board or commission currently having custody
thereof, and from the purpose for which said property is currently held, to the Conservation
Commission for open space purposes, or do or act anything thereon. Two-thirds vote required.
Open Space Committee: Recommends 6-0.
Natural Resources Advisory Board: Recommends 4-0.
SUMMARY: Both lots are marsh lands that abut existing conservation property. See map on
page 44. (Request of Open Space Committee)
ARTICLE 46: To see if the Town will vote to transfer care, custody, management and control of
Assessor’s Map 15 Parcel 164 from the board or commission currently having custody thereof, and
from the purpose for which said property is currently held, to the Wellfleet Conservation Commission
for open space purposes, or do or act anything thereon. Two-thirds vote required.
SUMMARY: This parcel is marsh land that abuts existing conservation property. See map on
page 45. (Request of Open Space Committee)
ARTICLE 47: To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Article III, Section 7 of the Town of Wellfleet
Bylaws to authorize the Board of Selectmen to amend the restrictions on the use and development of a
portion of land on Gull Pond Road known as Parcel 39 on Assessors’ Map 8 which was previously
conveyed with certain restrictions by the Town of Wellfleet to the Wellfleet Housing Authority by
deed dated February 14, 2006 and recorded with Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 21718, Page
317, as amended by a Confirmatory Deed and Certificate of Waiver dated May 7, 2009 and recorded
with said Registry in Book 23763, Page 164 (the “First Confirmatory Deed”), by a Confirmatory Deed
and Certificate of Waiver dated December 12, 2012 and recorded with said Registry in Book 27189,
Page 56 (the “Second Confirmatory Deed”) and by a Confirmatory Deed and Certificate of Waiver
dated May 21, 2013 and recorded with said Registry in Book 27432, Page 329 (the “Third
Confirmatory Deed”) and by a deed from the Wellfleet Housing Authority to CHR GPR LLC dated
April 17, 2014 and recorded with said Registry in Book 28097, Page 309 (the “WHA Deed”) so that
the restrictions contained in the Third Confirmatory Deed and in the WHA Deed are released and that
said restrictions are replaced by a new and different covenant of restrictions to be contained in a Tri-
Party Agreement by and among the Town of Wellfleet, the Wellfleet Housing Authority and CHR
GPR LLC (which said Tri-Party Agreement the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to sign), said
restrictions to read, in substance as follows:
“This Covenant of Restrictions shall be appurtenant to and run with the land described in the
Third Confirmatory Deed and in the WHA Deed, with a possibility of reverter retained by the
Town. The Property shall revert back to the Town upon the occurrence of any of the following
If any improvements constructed on the Property are not used for affordable housing
and related purposes as provided in the Comprehensive Permit, as amended, hereinafter
The Property is conveyed or transferred without the written consent of the Wellfleet
Housing Authority or its successor in interest;
The total number of bedrooms on the Property exceeds nine (9) bedrooms;
CHR GPR LLC or its assignee fails to complete construction within the time period
allowed in the Comprehensive Permit, as amended, hereinafter described.
“For purposes of this Covenant of Restriction, “affordable housing” shall mean the housing
approved in the Decision of the Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals filed in the office of the
Town of Wellfleet Town Clerk on October 30, 2008 granting a Comprehensive Permit pursuant
to M.G.L. c. 40B, ss. 20-23, which said Decision is recorded with the Barnstable Registry of
Deeds in Book 23313, Page 194, as extended by Extension of Comprehensive Permit dated
October 6, 2011 and recorded with said Registry in Book 27189, Page 55, as amended by
Amendment of Comprehensive Permit dated May 7, 2015 and recorded with said Registry in
Book 28970, Page 114, and which said Decision as amended approves the application of CHR
GPR LLC for rental housing, as follows: six (6) units with a total of no more than nine (9)
bedrooms to be built on the Property for rental housing, of which four (4) units are to be rented
to qualified households who earn no more than 80% of the area median income as established
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (the “AMI”) and two (2) units are
to be rented to qualified households who earn no more than 100% of AMI, all at such rental
prices as determined by Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and
Community Development (“DHCD”) to be the allowable rents for the aforesaid affordable
“The Wellfleet Housing Authority and CHR GPR LLC or its assignee shall cooperate with the
Town in qualifying the affordable units located on the Property as part of the Town’s
subsidized Housing Inventory under M.G.L. c. 40B, ss. 20-23.
“The Wellfleet Housing Authority and CHR GPR LLC or its assignee shall make the housing
available to low and moderate income residents and to residents of the Town of Wellfleet
meeting the aforesaid AMI limits under a local preference program to the extent permitted by
law and allowed by DHCD.
By acceptance and filing of this Covenant of Restrictions, the Wellfleet Housing Authority and
CHR GPR LLC hereby consent to the terms and provisions hereof”
SUMMARY: This article proposes amending the deed restrictions for the Gull Pond Road
affordable housing project to allow the project to be operated as an affordable rental housing
rather than home ownership housing.
ARTICLE 48: To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to ensure continued
access to Griffin Island over the Town road known as High Toss Bridge Rd. Such access shall
continue to be open to pedestrian, equine, bicycle and light vehicle and not impeded upon by barriers
or tides, or do or act anything thereon.
Board of Selectmen: Does not recommend 4-0-1.
Finance Committee: Does not recommend 8-0-1.
Herring River Restoration Committee: Does not recommend 5-0.
Conservation Commission: Does not recommend 5-0.
Open Space Committee: Does not recommend 6- 0.
SUMMARY: (By voter petition)
SECTION VI: UNCLASSIFIED ARTICLES
ARTICLE 49: To see if the Town will vote to approve the appointment by the Board of Selectmen of
two members of the Board to the Herring River executive council as provided in General Laws, chapter
268A, section 21A, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: The Massachusetts Conflict of Interest statute (chapter 268A) generally
prohibits the appointment of a member of a board to a position under the supervision of that
board. Exceptions to this prohibition can be authorized by a vote at an annual town meeting.
ARTICLE 50: To see if the Town will vote to raise the fee for innholders and common victualers
licenses from $25.00 to $100.00, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: Innholders and common victualers licenses are set by statute at $25.00 and can
be raised to a maximum of $100.00 by vote of town meeting. General Laws, chapter 140,
ARTICLE 51: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to: (i) enter into
one or more net metering credit purchase agreements with one or more owners of renewable
energy facilities for terms of up to 30 years; and (ii) take any actions and execute any other
documents and ancillary agreements necessary, convenient, or appropriate to accomplish the
foregoing and to implement and administer the net metering credit purchase agreements, all of
which agreements and documents shall be on such terms and conditions and for such consideration
as the Board of Selectmen deems in the best interests of the Town, or do or act anything thereon.
Finance Committee: Does not recommend 8-0.
SUMMARY: Contracts for the purchase of net metering credits are used to reduce the
Town’s electricity costs and to provide a hedge against future electric rate increases. With
certain exceptions, town meeting must vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into contracts
for terms longer than three years.
SECTION VII: STANDARD ANNUAL ARTICLES
ARTICLE 52: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Administrator or his designee to
dispose of the following articles of personal property by trade in or sale, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: This Article authorizes the Town Administrator or his designee to dispose of
surplus/outdated supplies and equipment during the fiscal year. All money received for the
disposal of such goods is to be placed in the General Fund, as appropriate. Any credit for trade
in value will be applied against the purchase of the replacement vehicle.
ARTICLE 53: To see if the Town will vote in accordance with G. L. c. 41, §38 to authorize the Town
Collector to use all means for collecting taxes, which the Treasurer may use when appointed Collector,
SUMMARY: This Article authorizes the Town Collector when appointed to use all pertinent
sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to collect taxes due.
ARTICLE 54: To see if the Town will vote to assume liability in the manner provided by G. L. c. 91,
§29 and 29A, as most recently amended, for damage that may be incurred for work to be performed by
the Department of Environmental Protection of Massachusetts for improvement, development,
maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, great ponds, harbors, tidewaters,
foreshores and shores along a public beach, excluding the Herring River and Herring River Dike, in
accordance with G. L. c. 91, §11, and to authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of
indemnity therefore to the Commonwealth, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: The Commonwealth requires that the Town annually assume all liability for
damages that may occur when work is performed by the Massachusetts Department
Environmental Management within tidal and non-tidal waterways within the Town.
ARTICLE 55: To see if the Town will vote pursuant to the provisions of G. L. c. 71, §16B, to
reallocate the sum of the Town’s required local contributions to the Nauset Regional School District in
accordance with the Nauset Regional School District Agreement, rather than according to the formula
of the Education Reform Act, so-called, for fiscal year 2017, or do or act anything thereon.
SUMMARY: This annual request would apportion the operating budget of the Nauset
Regional School District on a per pupil basis, rather than the Education Reform Act Formula.
The Article will apportion the Nauset Regional School District Assessment for Fiscal 2017 to
the four member Towns based on their proportionate enrollment within the school district.
This is the method provided within the inter-municipal agreement approved by the four Towns
establishing the Nauset Regional School District, and has been applied in each of the past
fifteen years by Town Meeting vote.
SECTION VIII: STANDARD CLOSING ARTICLES
ARTICLE 56: To hear reports of the Selectmen, Town Officers and all other Committees and to act
thereon, or do or act anything thereon.
ARTICLE 57: To act on any other business that may legally come before the meeting.
SUMMARY: Moderator’s appointments are made under this article.
FY 2017 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGETS SUMMARY
The Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget generally provides for the continuation of all services
delivered during the previous fiscal year. A breakdown of the entire budget showing expenditures
requiring Town Meeting approval and revenue estimates follows.
Articles (estimated)
Other: Overlay, Cherry Sheet
$14,851,008
$728,642
$18,147,845
Allowable Tax Levy
Receipts Reserved
Other (Local Receipts, Chapter 90, etc.)
$15,230,157
$1,507,378
$19,175,611
$15,903,219
$1,023,749
$19,402,121
$16,639,217
$1,546,368
$20,087,491
$16,116,727
$2,428,764
The total proposed Town expenditures are increased approximately 3.53%, over last fiscal year,
principally because there has been an increase in the cost of expenses the Town cannot directly control
such as the Town’s share of employee medical insurance, retirement costs and insurance. The
operating budget does not include most wage and salary increases because at press time negotiations
with the remaining bargaining units were still in progress, however the estimated amount for articles
includes an estimate of the cost of these wage and salary adjustments.
Not included in the funding sources above are two proposed Proposition 2 ½ overrides to fund Article
13 ($60,000 for an additional police officer) and Article 28 ($150,000 for additional snow and ice
removal from private roads.) Other than the override for these articles and debt exclusions for
proposed borrowing, the proposed budget is within Proposition 2 ½ limits.
The Capital Budget in Article 3 includes debt service (principal and interest payments due during the
fiscal year on outstanding debt) and capital expenditures which do not require borrowing. Additional
capital projects which require borrowing are in two separate articles: Article 29 (street sweeper); and
Article 27 (engineering to extend the Municipal Water System.)
**Total** MODERATOR
**Total** CONSTABLES
**Total** AUDIT
**Total** SELECTMEN
**Total** TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
124 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
**Total** GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
**Total** FINANCE COMMITTEE
**Total** RESERVE FUND
**Total** TOWN ACCOUNTANT
**Total** ASSESSORS
**Total** TREASURER
**Total** TOWN/TAX COLLECTOR
**Total** LEGAL EXPENSES
115 CONSTABLES
121 AUDIT
145 TREASURER
146 TOWN/TAX COLLECTOR
151 LEGAL EXPENSES
153 COMPUTERIZATION
**Total** COMPUTERIZATION
**Total** TAX TITLE
**Total** TOWN CLERK
162 ELECTIONS/REGISTRATION
**Total** ELECTIONS/REGISTRATION
171 CONSERVATION COMMISSION
**Total** CONSERVATION COMMISSION
**Total** PLANNING BOARD
176 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
**Total** ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
177 OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
**Total** OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
**Total** HERRING WARDEN
**Total** SHELLFISH
180 SHELLFISH CONSERV/PROPAGATION
Cultch Seed Supplies
**Total** SHELLFISH CONSERV/PROPAGATION
181 SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
**Total** SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
182 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
**Total** CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
183 NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BD
**Total** NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BD
184 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
**Total** ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
158 TAX TITLE
174 PLANNING BOARD
178 HERRING WARDEN
179 SHELLFISH
189 HOUSING AUTHORITY
**Total** HOUSING AUTHORITY
195 TOWN REPORTS & WARRANTS
**Total** TOWN REPORTS & WARRANTS
1,676,118
**Total** POLICE
215 COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCHERS
**Total** COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCHERS
**Total** FIRE
**Total** BUILDING DEPARTMENT
**Total** EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
292 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
**Total** ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
293 TRAFFIC/PARKING CONTROL
**Total** TRAFFIC/PARKING CONTROL
3,096,082
3,126,269
3,172,046
196 CONSULTANCY
**Total** CONSULTANCY
241 BUILDING DEPARTMENT
300 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2,484,932
2,541,248
**Total** ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
301 NAUSET REGIONAL SCH DISTRICT
**Total** NAUSET REGIONAL SCH DISTRICT
2,522,280
302 CAPE COD REG TECH HS DISTRICT
**Total** CAPE COD REG TECH HS DISTRICT
5,154,591
5,408,600
5,403,199
**Total** DPW FACILITIES
**Total** DPW OPERATIONS
422 DPW GENERAL HIGHWAYS
**Total** DPW GENERAL HIGHWAYS
**Total** DPW SNOW REMOVAL
**Total** DPW STREET LIGHTS
433 DPW TRANSFER STATION
**Total** DPW TRANSFER STATION
1,957,633
417 DPW FACILITIES
420 DPW OPERATIONS
423 DPW SNOW REMOVAL
424 DPW STREET LIGHTS
434 RECYCLING COMMITTEE
**Total** RECYCLING COMMITTEE
510 HEALTH/CONSERVATION
**Total** HEALTH/CONSERVATION
**Total** HUMAN SERVICES
**Total** COUNCIL ON AGING
**Total** COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
**Total** VETERANS SERVICES
**Total** LIBRARY
**Total** RECREATION
660 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
**Total** COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
690 HISTORICAL COMMISSION
**Total** HISTORICAL COMMISSION
692 DPW HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
**Total** DPW HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
696 WELLFLEET CULTURAL COUNCIL
**Total** WELLFLEET CULTURAL COUNCIL
520 HUMAN SERVICES
Tuition for Four Year Olds
542 COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
543 VETERANS SERVICES
630 RECREATION
699 BEACH PROGRAM
**Total** BEACH PROGRAM
753 SHORT TERM LOAN PRIN/INTEREST
756 INTEREST ON R/E TAX REFUNDS
**Total** INTEREST ACCOUNTS
911 RETIREMENT PLANS
**Total** RETIREMENT PLANS
912 WORKERS COMPENSATION
**Total** WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
913 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
**Total** UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
914 GROUP INSURANCE HEALTH
**Total** GROUP INSURANCE HEALTH
**Total** GROUP INSURANCE LIFE
916 TOWN SHARE MEDICARE
**Total** TOWN SHARE MEDICARE
**Total** MISCELLANEOUS
945 PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE
**Total** PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE
2,584,358
2,783,125
15,054,543
15,944,892
16,676,479
16,639,217
915 GROUP INSURANCE LIFE
917 HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND
**Total** HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND
940 MISCELLANEOUS
990 INTERFUND TRANSFERS
**Total** INTERFUND TRANSFERS
UNCLASSIFIED ACCOUNTS TOTAL
IT NETWORKS/PROJECTS
4" SUPPLY HOSE
MEDICAL/RESCUE EQUIPMENT
NRSD CAPITAL OUTLAY
CAPITAL OUTLAY PRIOR
DPW LT ISL ENGINEERING
DPW INDIAN NECK LOT
TOWN HALL REFIT
DPW TOWN HALL DOORS
FIRE DEPT BAY FLOORING
DPW ADULT PLAYGROUND
DPW LIBRARY FLOORING
PICK-UP TRUCK CUSTODIAL
DPW WING PLOW
**Total** DPW VEHICLES
COA SOLAR ARRAY
437 DPW VEHICLES
001-2-541-000.00-5301.31
CHAVCHAVADZE LAND
MUNI WATER GOB 1
MUNI WATER SRF
LANDFILL CLOSURE #1
SEPTIC COUNTY NON
**Total** SHORT TERM LOAN PRIN/INTEREST
2,264,698
710 DEBT SERVICE PRIN L/T CAP BDG
MUNI BUILDING CHURCH
GEIGER LAND
FIRE STATION DESIGN #1
LANDFILL CLOSURE #2
FIRE STATION DESIGN #2
WASTEWATER MWPAT
**Total** DEBT SERVICE PRIN L/T CAP BDG
751 DEBT SERVICE INT L/T CAP BDG
**Total** DEBT SERVICE INT L/T CAP BDG
COMM STREET/SIDEWALKS
CAPITAL BUDGET TOTALS
FY 2017 MARINA SERVICES ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET
The Marina operates from May 15th to October 15th. The enterprise fund is self-supporting. The
Marina Enterprise Fund will reimburse the General Fund $55,300 for Marina expenses carried in the
general operating budget such as employee salaries and benefits and the cost of shared employees.
FY 2017 Estimated Revenues
Mooring and Slip Leases
Beach Sticker House Rent
Total Revenue in Marina Enterprise
Total Revenue and Retained Earnings
FY 2017 Estimated Expenditures
Capital Outlay (Debt Service)
Reimburse General Fund costs
Salaries and wages are level funded because contract negotiations have not been completed.
Holiday/Longevity
Engineering, Marina Rehab
Rehab Debt Service Principal
Rehab Debt Service Interest
Trans to Marina Stabilization
Bldg/Liability Insurance
TOTAL GEN FUND COSTS
MARINA ENTERPRISE FUND TOTAL
FY 2017 WATER SERVICES ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET
The Water Services Enterprise Fund is intended to be self-supporting. FY 2017 estimated water
revenue includes connection fees ($49,251), water use charges ($92,150) and deferred connection fee
payments from connections in previous years ($58,040) which, together with other fees of $1,050
results in total Water System revenue of $200,491. A $38,846 transfer from the Water Services
Enterprise Fund Balance and an appropriation of $45,000 are necessary to adequately fund the Water
Services Enterprise Fund operations. The Water Enterprise Fund will reimburse the General Fund
$5,000 for Water Enterprise expenses carried in the general operating budget such as employee salaries
and benefits and the cost of shared employees.
FY 2017 Estimated Revenues:
Deferred connection fees
FY 2017 Expenses:
Expenses in the operating budget
Committee Secretary MR
Secretary and Clerk MS
Services Whitewater Inc
Services Whitewater Contingency
Services Environmental Partners
Phase II Principal
Phase I Principal
Phase II Interest
Phase I Interest
SALARY/WAGE LIST
Assessor (35 hrs)
Assessor’s Data Collector (35 hrs)
Assistant Health/Conservation Agent
Assistant Librarian - Children's (35 hrs)
Assistant Librarian – Tech. Services (35 hrs)
Assistant Shellfish Constable
Assistant to Town Accountant (35 hrs)
Assistant to Town/Clerk Treasurer (35 hrs)
Beach Canoe/Small Boat Manager
Call - Lieutenant/Paramedic
Call - EMT
COA Office Assistant (35 hrs)
COA Office Manager (35 hrs)
COA Outreach Coordinator (35 hrs)
Committee Secretary (18 hrs)
Committee Secretary/Water Clerk (28 hrs)
Committee Secretary BOH (10 hrs/month)
Community Service Director (35 hrs)
DPW Administrative Assistant (40 hrs)
Health/Conservation Agent
Health/Building Clerk (20 hrs)
Fire Department Admin Assistant (35 hrs)
Health/Building Admin Assistant (35hrs)
Inspector of Buildings (18 hrs)
Library Assistant (35 hrs)
Library Assistants (19 hrs)
Library Director (35 hrs)
Principal Clerk (35 hrs)
Town Accountant (35 hrs)
Town Accounting Clerk (25 hrs)
Town Tax Collector Clerk (10hrs)
Video Coordinator (20 hrs)
DPW Building/Grounds Custodian
DPW Driver/Laborer I/Operator
DPW Driver/Laborer II
DPW Facilities Maintenance
DPW Heavy Truck Driver/Mechanical Asst.
$32.24 / HR
$20.78 – $32.00 / HR
$19,949-21,976
$47,841 – $51,785
$43,534 – $46,133
DPW Gate Attendant
DPW Transfer Station Working Forman
Fire Lt./Paramedic
Elementary School Teachers P/T & F/T
Elementary School - Secretary to Principal
Elementary School - Librarian 60%
Elementary School Reading Interventionist 40%
Elementary School Custodians
Elementary School Nurse from 60% to 100%
Elementary School Education Assistant
Elementary School Principal includes long./mileage
COA Van Drivers
COA Exercise Instructor
COA Cook
CPC Coordinator (9hrs/wk)
$66,902– $67,503
$49,656-$66,902
$11,850-$95,461
$32,318-$54,814
$12,606-$39,273
$10,722-$24,602
$45,479-$57,558
$63,295-$65,852
$15.08-31.06/HR
$15.70-$16.71/HR
$32.31/Day
$33 /Inspection
N = Ongoing contract negotiations
CU = Communicators Union
P = Police Federation
PB = Personnel Board
T = Teamsters Union
S = School Union
W = Wellfleet Employees Association
F = Firefighters Union
$46,388-$58,709
$64,561-$67,170
$33/inspection
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