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July 16, 2019
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Norm Holcomb, Mark Forest
Absent: Erik Tolley
Every vote, in order
Address the DY Agreement Discussion agenda item at the beginning of the meeting
To move that the Board of Selectmen address the DY Agreement Discussion agenda item at the beginning of the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen address the DY Agreement Discussion agenda item at the beginning of the meeting. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of '1' and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption
To move that the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of '1' and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of '1' and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Authorize the use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically
To move to authorize the use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move to authorize the use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Approve the Roadway Banner Policy with the addition of the wording "or by majority vote by the Board of Selectmen" in regards to banner removal
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Roadway Banner Policy with the addition of the wording "or by majority vote by the Board of Selectmen" in regards to banner removal.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Roadway Banner Policy with the addition of the wording "or by majority vote by the Board of Selectmen" in regards to banner removal. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the banner attachment license on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To move to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the banner attachment license on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the banner attachment license on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Accept the resignation of Duncan Oliver from the Historical Commission
To move that the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Duncan Oliver from the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Duncan Oliver from the Historical Commission. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Appoint Robert Kelley to the Historical Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2021
To move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert Kelley to the Historical Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert Kelley to the Historical Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2021. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Reappoint Kathy Hyslop and George Slama to the Historical Commission for terms expiring July 31, 2022
To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Kathy Hyslop and George Slama to the Historical Commission for terms expiring July 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Kathy Hyslop and George Slama to the Historical Commission for terms expiring July 31, 2022. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Reappoint Beverly Bachand as an alternate member to the Historical Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2020
To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Beverly Bachand as an alternate member to the Historical Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Beverly Bachand as an alternate member to the Historical Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2020. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Reappoint Rick Bishop to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2022
To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Rick Bishop to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Rick Bishop to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring July 31, 2022. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Reappoint Rachel Youngling to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2020
To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Rachel Youngling to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Rachel Youngling to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Motion by: Michael Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of December 18, 2018; January 15, 2019; and January 29, 2019
To move to approve the Executive Session minutes of December 18, 2018; January 15, 2019; and January 29, 2019.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move to approve the Executive Session minutes of December 18, 2018; January 15, 2019; and January 29, 2019. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Forest, second: Holcomb)
Approve and hold the Executive Session minutes of June 4, 2019; June 10, 2019; June 18, 2019; and June 22, 2019
To move to approve and hold the Executive Session minutes of June 4, 2019; June 10, 2019; June 18, 2019; and June 22, 2019.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move to approve and hold the Executive Session minutes of June 4, 2019; June 10, 2019; June 18, 2019; and June 22, 2019. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Adjourn the meeting
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: Mark Forest Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Forest, second: Holcomb)
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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