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October 22, 2019
15 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Erik Tolley, Tracy Post, Norm Holcomb, Mark Forest
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tracy Post left during the meeting (the minutes say: "Selectman Post departed the meeting room at approximately 8:30 pm."); they do not say whether she returned.
Every vote, in order
Continue the discussion of the golf fee increases to the November 19th meeting
To move that the Board of Selectmen continue the discussion of the golf fee increases to the November 19th meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen continue the discussion of the golf fee increases to the November 19th meeting. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Post)
Continue the discussion of the veterans beach sticker policy to the November 19th meeting
To move that the Board of Selectmen continue the discussion of the veterans beach sticker policy to the November 19th meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen continue the discussion of the veterans beach sticker policy to the November 19th meeting. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Forest)
Recommend a funding amount of $16,235,475 to be requested for the new DPW building project at the upcoming Town Meeting and utilize $250,000 from free cash to fund the project
To move that the Board of Selectmen recommend a funding amount of $16,235,475 to be requested for the new DPW building project at the upcoming Town Meeting and utilize $250,000 from free cash to fund the project.
Yes: Forest, Stone, TolleyNo: Holcomb, Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen recommend a funding amount of $16,235,475 to be requested for the new DPW building project at the upcoming Town Meeting and utilize $250,000 from free cash to fund the project. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 3 Nay 2 (Selectmen Holcomb and Post voted in opposition).” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)
Approve the Energy Committee proceeding with their application for the Solarize Mass Plus program
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Energy Committee proceeding with their application for the Solarize Mass Plus program.
Yes: Forest, Post, Stone, TolleyAbstained: HolcombThe minutes give the count as 4-0 and name Norm Holcomb as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Energy Committee proceeding with their application for the Solarize Mass Plus program. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0 (Selectman Holcomb abstained).” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)
Recommend the Articles 4 and 5 for the upcoming fall Town Meeting
To move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the Articles 4 and 5 for the upcoming fall Town Meeting.
Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the Articles 4 and 5 for the upcoming fall Town Meeting. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Holcomb)
Place $250,000 in Article 7 as the amount of free cash to be utilized for the new DPW Building project
To move that the Board of Selectmen place $250,000 in Article 7 as the amount of free cash to be utilized for the new DPW Building project.
Yes: Forest, Stone, TolleyAbstained: HolcombThe minutes give the count as 3-0 and name Norm Holcomb as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count. Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen place $250,000 in Article 7 as the amount of free cash to be utilized for the new DPW Building project. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Michael Stone Yea 3 Nay 0 (Selectman Holcomb abstained).” (Motion: Tolley, second: Stone)
Recommend Article 9
To move that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 9.
Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 9. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)
Reappoint Peter Smith, Mary Vilbon, Jack McCormack, and Ryan Castle to the Community and Economic Development Committee through July 2021
To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Peter Smith, Mary Vilbon, Jack McCormack, and Ryan Castle to the Community and Economic Development Committee through July 2021.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Erik Tolley, Norm Holcomb and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Peter Smith, Mary Vilbon, Jack McCormack, and Ryan Castle to the Community and Economic Development Committee through July 2021. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Tolley)
Reappoint Ken Smith to the Community and Economic Development Committee through July 2022
To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Ken Smith to the Community and Economic Development Committee through July 2022.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Erik Tolley, Norm Holcomb and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Ken Smith to the Community and Economic Development Committee through July 2022. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Tolley)
Reappoint Sandra Clifford to the Board of Registrars through November 2022
To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Sandra Clifford to the Board of Registrars through November 2022.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Erik Tolley, Norm Holcomb and Mark Forest). Showing the count only. Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Sandra Clifford to the Board of Registrars through November 2022. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Tolley)
Approve the minutes of May 14, 2019 and June 4, 2019
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of May 14, 2019 and June 4, 2019.
Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of May 14, 2019 and June 4, 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 September 10, 2019
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve and hold the executive session minutes of September 10, 2019.
Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve and hold the executive session minutes of September 10, 2019. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)
Approve the consent agenda
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the consent agenda.
Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the consent agenda. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)
Appoint Michael Stone and Erik Tolley to the contract negotiation subcommittee
To move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Stone and Erik Tolley to the contract negotiation subcommittee.
Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Stone and Erik Tolley to the contract negotiation subcommittee. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)
Adjourn the meeting
To move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting.
Tracy Post had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Tolley)
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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