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May 19, 2020
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tracy Post, Norm Holcomb, Michael Stone, Erik Tolley, Mark Forest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Commence the public meeting session by remote participation
To commence the public meeting session by remote participation.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To commence the public meeting session by remote participation. Motion by: Norm Holcomb Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Norm Holcomb, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Holcomb, second: Post)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public portion of the hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Norm Holcomb, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Approve the application for alteration of premise as presented
To approve the application for alteration of premise as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application for alteration of premise as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Norm Holcomb, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Holcomb)
Approve the rollover of the Golf Bond Anticipation Note
To approve the rollover of the Golf Bond Anticipation Note.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the rollover of the Golf Bond Anticipation Note. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Norm Holcomb, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Allow guard staffing to be deferred until June 13, 2020, but there will be collection of beach fees at all beaches on just weekends starting this coming weekend, until fully staffed after June 13
To allow guard staffing to be deferred until June 13, 2020, but there will be collection of beach fees at all beaches on just weekends starting this coming weekend, until fully staffed after June 13.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To allow guard staffing to be deferred until June 13, 2020, but there will be collection of beach fees at all beaches on just weekends starting this coming weekend, until fully staffed after June 13. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Michael Stone Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Norm Holcomb, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Stone)
Recognize the Governor's outline of six (6) feet, but no enforcement
To recognize the Governor's outline of six (6) feet, but no enforcement.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recognize the Governor's outline of six (6) feet, but no enforcement. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Norm Holcomb Discussion on the Motion: There were questions how to enforce the distancing. No one wanted to put the young guards in a bad position. Police could always be called if problems arose. Selectman Tolley said that people would need to be personally responsible. The guidelines could be posted, but that would be all. Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Norm Holcomb, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Holcomb)
Not allow organized games on the beaches at this time
To not allow organized games on the beaches at this time.
Yes: Forest, Post, StoneNo: Holcomb, Tolley
From the minutes
“MOTION: To not allow organized games on the beaches at this time. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Norm Holcomb, nay; Erik Tolley, nay; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed with a vote of 3 ayes to 2 nays..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the proposed signage
To approve the proposed signage.
Yes: Forest, Post, Stone, TolleyNo: Holcomb
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the proposed signage. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Tracy Post Discussion on the Motion: Chairman Stone read and described the proposed signage to Selectman Holcomb as he did not have a copy of it available. Ms. Armstrong stated that the signs would be posted at as many locations as possible on the beaches and parks. Mr. Colby said that the Yarmouth signs were consistent with those in Barnstable. Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Norm Holcomb, nay; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed with a vote of 4 ayes to 1 nay..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Post)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To authorize the Chairman to sign the letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
Yes: Forest, Post, Stone, TolleyThe roll call does not list Norm Holcomb, who was present; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Chairman to sign the letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Discussion on the Motion: It was noted that Selectman Holcomb was no longer part of the meeting. The Town Administrator said that he would make sure the legislative delegation would be copied on the letter. Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Michael Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Accept the Board of Selectmen minutes of December 10, 2019
To accept the Board of Selectmen minutes of December 10, 2019.
Yes: Forest, Post, Stone, TolleyThe roll call does not list Norm Holcomb, who was present; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the Board of Selectmen minutes of December 10, 2019. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mike Stone, aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Post)
Adjourn the meeting
To move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting.
Yes: Forest, Post, Stone, TolleyThe roll call does not list Norm Holcomb, who was present; this member is not shown as voting.
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: Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mike 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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