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February 11, 2020
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tracy Post, Norm Holcomb, Michael Stone, Mark Forest
Absent: Erik Tolley
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Accept the $70/unit fee, basically a $30 waiver, for the online fee, seeing as the registrations cannot be accomplished online
To move that the Board accept the $70/unit fee, basically a $30 waiver, for the online fee, seeing as the registrations cannot be accomplished online.
The minutes give only the count (2 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstaining), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board accept the $70/unit fee, basically a $30 waiver, for the online fee, seeing as the registrations cannot be accomplished online. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Yea 2 Abstained 2.” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Waive any security deposit for this event, the Yarmouth Irish Festival, on March 7, 2020
To move that the Board waive any security deposit for this event, the Yarmouth Irish Festival, on March 7, 2020.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board waive any security deposit for this event, the Yarmouth Irish Festival, on March 7, 2020. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Tracy Post Discussion on the Motion: Selectman Post stated that the wording of the policy should probably be tightened up a bit. The Town Administrator said that he thought, probably going forward, that there should be language added about a sliding scale depending upon how many people, or how many days. Then the Board could decide whether to waive the security at that point, based on the person's track record. Vote: Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Post)
Yarmouth Board of Selectmen acquire two parcels of land located at 45 and 55 Starbuck Lane, Yarmouth, identified on Assessors Map 115, Lots 91.1 and 91.2, known as "the property," by purchase for...
To move that the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen acquire two parcels of land located at 45 and 55 Starbuck Lane, Yarmouth, identified on Assessors Map 115, Lots 91.1 and 91.2, known as "the property," by purchase for $150,000 for conservation, open space and passive recreation purposes for the general public, consistent with provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 48, Section C, 310 CMR 22.00, and Article 97 of the Amendment of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as approved by Article 35 of the May 4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, and further grant a conservation restriction for no consideration to a qualified entity, and further authorize the Town Administrator Daniel Knapik to execute and enter into a purchase and sale agreement and any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of the property and the grant of the conservation restriction.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen acquire two parcels of land located at 45 and 55 Starbuck Lane, Yarmouth, identified on Assessors Map 115, Lots 91.1 and 91.2, known as "the property," by purchase for $150,000 for conservation, open space and passive recreation purposes for the general public, consistent with provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 48, Section C, 310 CMR 22.00, and Article 97 of the Amendment of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as approved by Article 35 of the May 4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, and further grant a conservation restriction for no consideration to a qualified entity, and further authorize the Town Administrator Daniel Knapik to execute and enter into a purchase and sale agreement and any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of the property and the grant of the conservation restriction. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norman Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Reappoints Richard Neitz, Doug Campbell, Susan Brita, and Tom Baron to the Alternate positions on the Town of Yarmouth Board of Appeals
To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoints Richard Neitz, Doug Campbell, Susan Brita, and Tom Baron to the Alternate positions on the Town of Yarmouth Board of Appeals. These appointments are for a one-year term which will run through January 2021.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen reappoints Richard Neitz, Doug Campbell, Susan Brita, and Tom Baron to the Alternate positions on the Town of Yarmouth Board of Appeals. These appointments are for a one-year term which will run through January 2021. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Approve the September 24, 2019 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the September 24, 2019 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the September 24, 2019 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Authorize the Saint Patrick's Parade to go forward
To move that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Saint Patrick's Parade to go forward.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Saint Patrick's Parade to go forward. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Forest, second: Holcomb)
Not waive Saint Patrick's Parade fees for Police detail costs, consistent with Board policies
To move that the Board of Selectmen not waive Saint Patrick's Parade fees for Police detail costs, consistent with Board policies.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen not waive Saint Patrick's Parade fees for Police detail costs, consistent with Board policies. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Forest, second: Holcomb)
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: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, 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: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Yea 4 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, 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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