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Yarmouth Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

April 24, 2018

8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Tracy Post, Erik Tolley, Norm Holcomb, Mark Forest, Michael Stone

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Mark Forest joined the meeting after it began (5:45 PM).
  • Michael Stone joined the meeting after it began (6:00 PM).

Every vote, in order

Approve the application as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the application as presented.

Mark Forest had not yet arrived. Michael Stone had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the application as presented. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 3 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Tolley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Strike the portion of Chapter 60 of the Yarmouth Code entitled "Yarmouth Board of Selectmen acting as the local Licensing Authority Rules and Regulations."

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To move to strike the portion of Chapter 60 of the Yarmouth Code entitled "Yarmouth Board of Selectmen acting as the local Licensing Authority Rules and Regulations."

Michael Stone had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To move to strike the portion of Chapter 60 of the Yarmouth Code entitled "Yarmouth Board of Selectmen acting as the local Licensing Authority Rules and Regulations." Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Strike Chapter 155 of the Yarmouth Town Code entitled "Yarmouth Liquor Regulations" and replace with: "Yarmouth Board of Selectmen Acting as Yarmouth Licensing Authority Rules and Regulations...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To move to strike Chapter 155 of the Yarmouth Town Code entitled "Yarmouth Liquor Regulations" and replace with: "Yarmouth Board of Selectmen Acting as Yarmouth Licensing Authority Rules and Regulations Chapter 155 of the Yarmouth Town Code"

Michael Stone had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To move to strike Chapter 155 of the Yarmouth Town Code entitled "Yarmouth Liquor Regulations" and replace with: "Yarmouth Board of Selectmen Acting as Yarmouth Licensing Authority Rules and Regulations Chapter 155 of the Yarmouth Town Code" Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Bennett Environmental further investigate alternative #5, contingent on the fact that the Conservation Commission agrees that option #5 is the most viable

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To move that Bennett Environmental further investigate alternative #5, contingent on the fact that the Conservation Commission agrees that option #5 is the most viable.

Yes: Holcomb, Post, Stone, TolleyNo: Forest

From the minutes

“MOTION: To move that Bennett Environmental further investigate alternative #5, contingent on the fact that the Conservation Commission agrees that option #5 is the most viable. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 1 (Selectman Forest voted in opposition).” (Motion: Tolley, second: Holcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Yarmouth Board of Selectmen decides on the timing and content of the Town meeting vote as it relates to the Middle School vote and funding (as opposed to the School Committee)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move that the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen decides on the timing and content of the Town meeting vote as it relates to the Middle School vote and funding (as opposed to the School Committee).

From the minutes

“MOTION: To move that the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen decides on the timing and content of the Town meeting vote as it relates to the Middle School vote and funding (as opposed to the School Committee). Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Holcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of November 18, 2017 and December 12, 2017

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of November 18, 2017 and December 12, 2017.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of November 18, 2017 and December 12, 2017. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Forest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the consent agenda.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the consent agenda. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Post)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

From the Yarmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and its Archive Center (2018 and 2019). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Yarmouth (Tracy Post, Liz Argo); The Provincetown Independent, courtesy Mark Forest (Mark Forest); Cape Cod Times (Joyce Flynn); AARP (Dorcas McGurrin)

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