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March 16, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Norm Holcomb, Erik Tolley, Mark Forest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Grant the request to move an item from Town Administrator updates to the top of the agenda
To grant the request to move an item from Town Administrator updates to the top of the agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant the request to move an item from Town Administrator updates to the top of the agenda. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Approve all three change of manager applications for Blue Rock Club, Inc., Blue Water Limited Partnership, and Riviera LTD Partnership
To approve all three change of manager applications for Blue Rock Club, Inc., Blue Water Limited Partnership, and Riviera LTD Partnership.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve all three change of manager applications for Blue Rock Club, Inc., Blue Water Limited Partnership, and Riviera LTD Partnership. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, second: Post)
Eliminate the CPA surcharge reduction in the second part of Article 16, and leave the residential exemption
To eliminate the CPA surcharge reduction in the second part of Article 16, and leave the residential exemption.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To eliminate the CPA surcharge reduction in the second part of Article 16, and leave the residential exemption. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Discussion on the Motion: Mr. Bienvenue said that the language in the article says "July 1, 2020," which is FY2021, which may present a conflict. CPA changes require a 35 day notice to the Town Clerk. Right now the way the schedule was structured, they did not have 35 days. If they moved forward on the WIIF article effective July 1, 2020, that would be in advance of when this could occur, which was July 1, 2021, so they would have a year imbalance. Perhaps it could self-correct if they were able to reschedule some things. Decisions could impact the free cash. Selectman Holcombe asked questions on the possible impacts. Mr. Bienvenue said that when you introduce the WIIF percentage, it impacts different values of properties differently. For home valued at $100,000, there could be a savings of $22. Million dollar properties could have increases of $48. Homes valued at about $400,000 would have no significant tax impact. The Water Resources Advisory Committee was proposing the concept of pre-funding the plan to help balance everything out. Better funding sources may shake out later, such as grants or debt relief. The exemption threshold and the overall betterment component was discussed. Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Recommends and adopts the language in Article 16 as proposed, with the change of the date to July 1, 2021
That the Board recommends and adopts the language in Article 16 as proposed, with the change of the date to July 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board recommends and adopts the language in Article 16 as proposed, with the change of the date to July 1, 2021. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Erik Tolley Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Tolley)
Fund the first year wastewater infrastructure fund surcharge, subject to review and wording suggestions by Town Counsel
To fund the first year wastewater infrastructure fund surcharge, subject to review and wording suggestions by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To fund the first year wastewater infrastructure fund surcharge, subject to review and wording suggestions by Town Counsel. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Forest)
Remove from this warrant and postpone to the Fall the $250,000 Capital Stabilization, $60,000 from the Local Comprehensive Plan Development, and the $200,000 from the Police Department Shooting...
To remove from this warrant and postpone to the Fall the $250,000 Capital Stabilization, $60,000 from the Local Comprehensive Plan Development, and the $200,000 from the Police Department Shooting Trailer.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To remove from this warrant and postpone to the Fall the $250,000 Capital Stabilization, $60,000 from the Local Comprehensive Plan Development, and the $200,000 from the Police Department Shooting Trailer. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Discussion on the Motion: It was asked whether it was beneficial to keep OPEB funding, and Mr. Bienvenue reminded the Board that the bond rating review was coming up, so with this appropriation, the Town can get a better discount rate and keep liability low. Selectman Holcomb asked if there was a way to bundle items. Selectman Forest hoped there would be enough of a financial cushion. Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Change the Local Comprehensive Plan Development amount from $120,000 to $60,000; to remove the following next item, which is the Police Department Shooting Trailer at $200,000; and to take out the...
To change the Local Comprehensive Plan Development amount from $120,000 to $60,000; to remove the following next item, which is the Police Department Shooting Trailer at $200,000; and to take out the last item, Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund $250,000. The motion deletes those items, totaling $510,000.
Erik Tolley was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To change the Local Comprehensive Plan Development amount from $120,000 to $60,000; to remove the following next item, which is the Police Department Shooting Trailer at $200,000; and to take out the last item, Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund $250,000. The motion deletes those items, totaling $510,000. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Vote: Yea 4 Nay 0 (Selectman Tolley temporarily left the Hearing Room.).” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Approve the warrant as presented, with the amendments that have been made
To approve the warrant as presented, with the amendments that have been made.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the warrant as presented, with the amendments that have been made. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Erik Tolley Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Forest, second: Tolley)
Approve the Minutes of November 14, 2019
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Minutes of November 14, 2019.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Minutes of November 14, 2019. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Erik Tolley Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Tolley)
Approve the Consent Agenda, without the items for solicitation, as amended
To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Consent Agenda, without the items for solicitation, as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Consent Agenda, without the items for solicitation, as amended. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Tolley, 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: Erik Tolley Vote: Yea 5 Nay 0.” (Motion: Forest, 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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