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May 5, 2020
6 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
Conduct the public meeting session by remote participation
To conduct the public meeting session by remote participation.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To conduct the public meeting session by remote participation. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Roll Call Vote: Norm Holcomb, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Adopt the budget cuts outlined in Items A through D for now, and if the Board finds that it needs to adjust at some point, it certainly can
To adopt the budget cuts outlined in Items A through D for now, and if the Board finds that it needs to adjust at some point, it certainly can.
Yes: Forest, Holcomb, Stone, TolleyNo: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adopt the budget cuts outlined in Items A through D for now, and if the Board finds that it needs to adjust at some point, it certainly can. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Discussion: Selectman Holcomb suggested discussing the Golf Enterprise Funds and proposed wastewater infrastructure work on the golf courses sooner rather than later. Mr. Bienvenue said that there would be a warrant article requesting to move forward with wastewater design in Route 28 construction money. He agreed that course down time would be an appropriate time to begin discussions on needs for the wastewater recharge site. Selectman Post said that, if she was expected to vote now, she would want answers to her questions regarding various items on the list, such as Police reduction of overtime. Mr. Bienvenue apologized for not being prepared to discuss the various items in detail. He suggested putting freezes on items. Mr. Senteio added that the Fall Town Meeting added a mechanism to address anything that might be removed. Mr. Knapik said that the key would be the revenue projection. There appeared to be no tax generation occurring, and although permitting was active, it was only 2/3 of what normally took place this time of year. Per the Lt. Governor's call earlier in the day, opening on the 18th would not ensure that things would magically improve. There was going to be a slow, deliberate rollout, linked to the testing date from the decline in hospitalizations and the decline in positive COVID testing. Roll Call Vote: Norm Holcomb, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Michael Stone, aye; Tracy Post, nay. The motion passed by a vote 4-1..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Holcomb)
For the Annual Town Election to be set for June 30, 2020
For the Annual Town Election to be set for June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“MOTION: For the Annual Town Election to be set for June 30, 2020. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Roll Call Vote: Norm Holcomb, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Have the Special Election for the vacated Selectman's seat to be held contemporaneously with the State Primary Election on September 1, 2020
To have the Special Election for the vacated Selectman's seat to be held contemporaneously with the State Primary Election on September 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To have the Special Election for the vacated Selectman's seat to be held contemporaneously with the State Primary Election on September 1, 2020. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Norm Holcomb, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Post)
Open the beaches
That the Board of Selectmen open the beaches.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen open the beaches. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Norm Holcomb, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Post)
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 Roll Call Vote: Norm Holcomb, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (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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