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September 29, 2020
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Forest, Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Erik Tolley
Absent: Tracy Post
Every vote, in order
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the hearing. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: Selectmen Horgan asked for confirmation that Mr. Patel will be present at the site 40+ hours per week. Selectmen Stone asked for confirmation that there will be no change in the footprint. Mr. Patel answered in the affirmative. Vote: 4 - ayes; 0 - nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Horgan)
Approve the transfer of the package store license including the hours of operation as requested
To approve the transfer of the package store license including the hours of operation as requested.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the transfer of the package store license including the hours of operation as requested. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 - ayes; 0 - nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Horgan)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 - ayes; 0 - nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Horgan)
Tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one, and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption
To tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one, and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one, and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. Motion by: Michael Stone Seconded by: Erik Tolley Vote: 4 - ayes; 0 - nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Tolley)
Authorize the use of a signature stamp on the tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically
To authorize the use of a signature stamp on the tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the use of a signature stamp on the tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically. Motion by: Michael Stone Seconded by: Erik Tolley Vote: 4 - ayes; 0 - nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Tolley)
Approve the above minutes
To approve the above minutes.
Yes: Forest, Stone, TolleyAbstained: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the above minutes. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Michael Stone Discussion: The question arose as to why the delay in approving minutes, and the Chair responded that the unusual number of meetings caused a delay in the transcription of minutes. Vote: 3 - ayes; 0 - nays; 1 - abstention. The motion passed 3-0-1 with Mr. Horgan abstaining..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Stone)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Michael Stone Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Stone)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Horgan)
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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