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January 28, 2020
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Erik Tolley, Tracy Post, Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Norm Holcomb
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
To move that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Post)
Approve the increases in Boat Trailer Parking Fees to $10 daily and $110 seasonally
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the increases in Boat Trailer Parking Fees to $10 daily and $110 seasonally.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the increases in Boat Trailer Parking Fees to $10 daily and $110 seasonally. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Post)
Close the public hearing
To move that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“28. MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Approve the application subject to Board of Appeals decision #4823 which includes a limit of eight vehicles for sale
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the application subject to Board of Appeals decision #4823 which includes a limit of eight vehicles for sale.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the application subject to Board of Appeals decision #4823 which includes a limit of eight vehicles for sale. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Discussion on the Motion: Selectman Holcomb questioned how the parking spaces at J-Mart were currently being utilized and asked if there were enough spaces to accommodate the convenient store customers, employees and the cars for sale. Mr. Imad stated that three or four vehicles would be parked on the left hand side by the fence, and the rest would be parked to the right. The woman accompanying Mr. Imad stated that some of the spaces were previously used to store U-Haul trucks which were no longer there. Chairman Stone asked how many U-Haul trucks had been on the property at a given time. Mr. Imad said that there had about 17 trucks. Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Give Building Commissioner Mark Grylls the authority to utilize MGL Chapter 139 after a period of 30 days if this situation has not been rectified within that time
To move that the Board of Selectmen give Building Commissioner Mark Grylls the authority to utilize MGL Chapter 139 after a period of 30 days if this situation has not been rectified within that time.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen give Building Commissioner Mark Grylls the authority to utilize MGL Chapter 139 after a period of 30 days if this situation has not been rectified within that time. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Approve the Town of Yarmouth Cemetery Policy for vendors
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Town of Yarmouth Cemetery Policy for vendors.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Town of Yarmouth Cemetery Policy for vendors. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Discussion on the Motion: Selectman Holcomb asked if there was a penalty. Mr. Colby explained that, if the contractor/vendor was in violation of any of the items in the policy, there were elements within the rules and regulations that would give remedies associated with operations taking place within the cemetery. Chairman Stone asked if there were any current problems that this supplemental policy was aimed at, or that had prompted the drafting of this policy. Mr. Colby explained that, whether it was a cremation location or burial site that had been left in an inappropriate condition (i.e. open, not properly loamed or seeded, or concrete left throughout the site), the cemetery staff had to spend a significant amount of time cleaning the area, which could have been avoided if the contractor/vendor had been given clear guidance. Selectman Post suggested that if the Town staff had to perform this kind of cleanup work, perhaps at some future date, they should consider adding a cleanup fee to be charged to the contactors. Mr. Colby agreed that would be something that could be looked at. AMMENDED MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Town of Yarmouth cemetery policy for vendors, with a provision for a six-month review. If at that time they see that these guidelines are not being effective, they may want to consider implementing a penalty or fine for non-compliance. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Holcomb)
Direct Town Administrator Dan Knapik to correspond with the School Department relative to future plans and assessment of the present condition of the M.E. Small Elementary School and report this...
To move that the Board of Selectmen direct Town Administrator Dan Knapik to correspond with the School Department relative to future plans and assessment of the present condition of the M.E. Small Elementary School and report this information back to the Board at the next meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen direct Town Administrator Dan Knapik to correspond with the School Department relative to future plans and assessment of the present condition of the M.E. Small Elementary School and report this information back to the Board at the next meeting. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Holcomb)
Allow the Town to move forward with the RFP as presented
To move that the Board of Selectmen to allow the Town to move forward with the RFP as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen to allow the Town to move forward with the RFP as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Close the 2020 ATM Warrant
To move that the Board of Selectmen close the 2020 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen close the 2020 ATM Warrant. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)
Approve the Minutes of September 10, 2019 and September 17, 2019
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Minutes of September 10, 2019 and September 17, 2019.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Minutes of September 10, 2019 and September 17, 2019. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Approve the consent agenda
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: Norm Holcomb Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Holcomb)
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: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Forest)
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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