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October 2, 2018
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Norm Holcomb, Tracy Post, Michael Stone, Mark Forest
Absent: Erik Tolley
During the meeting:
- Norm Holcomb left during the meeting (the minutes say: "Chairman Holcomb departed the Hearing Room."); they do not say whether he returned.
Every vote, in order
Adopt Option B, a resident Recycle Only Sticker at the rate of $30, and to amend the Disposal Regulations to reflect that change
To move that the Board of Selectmen adopt Option B, a resident Recycle Only Sticker at the rate of $30, and to amend the Disposal Regulations to reflect that change.
The minutes give the count (2-2) and name Norm Holcomb (voting no) and Mark Forest (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 3 members present. Showing the count only. Norm Holcomb had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen adopt Option B, a resident Recycle Only Sticker at the rate of $30, and to amend the Disposal Regulations to reflect that change. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mike Stone Yea 2 Nay 2 (Selectman Holcomb and Selectman Forest voting against.).” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Close the public hearing, and to continue the matter to a future date for a vote
To move that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing, and to continue the matter to a future date for a vote.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Tracy Post, Michael Stone and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Norm Holcomb had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing, and to continue the matter to a future date for a vote. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Approve the CVEC Round 1 Adder request for FY20 at the rate of $0.0025 per kilowatt hour
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the CVEC Round 1 Adder request for FY20 at the rate of $0.0025 per kilowatt hour.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Tracy Post, Michael Stone and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Norm Holcomb had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the CVEC Round 1 Adder request for FY20 at the rate of $0.0025 per kilowatt hour. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mike Stone Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Accept with appreciation the resignation of Tom Durkin from the Community Preservation Committee
To move to accept with appreciation the resignation of Tom Durkin from the Community Preservation Committee.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 2 members were present for this vote (Tracy Post and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Norm Holcomb had left the meeting. Michael Stone was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move to accept with appreciation the resignation of Tom Durkin from the Community Preservation Committee. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 3 Nay 0 (Selectman Stone not present for vote.).” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Appoint Paul Huggins as the Conservation Commission representative to replace Tom Durkin on the Community Preservation Committee
To move to appoint Paul Huggins as the Conservation Commission representative to replace Tom Durkin on the Community Preservation Committee.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 2 members were present for this vote (Tracy Post and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Norm Holcomb had left the meeting. Michael Stone was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move to appoint Paul Huggins as the Conservation Commission representative to replace Tom Durkin on the Community Preservation Committee. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 3 Nay 0 (Selectman Stone not present for vote.).” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Accept the Consent Agenda
To move to accept the Consent Agenda.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Tracy Post, Michael Stone and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Norm Holcomb had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move to accept the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Adjourn the meeting
To move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Tracy Post, Michael Stone and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Norm Holcomb had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
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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