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January 12, 2021
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Stone, Erik Tolley, Tracy Post, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the resignation of Tracy Post from her temporary position on the School Committee
To accept the resignation of Tracy Post from her temporary position on the School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Tracy Post from her temporary position on the School Committee. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Discussion: Dan Horgan said that the resignation should be accepted with gratitude. Roll Call vote: Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Recommend the appointment of Zane Fitzgerald as an interim member of the DY School Committee
To recommend the appointment of Zane Fitzgerald as an interim member of the DY School Committee.
Yes: Post, Stone, TolleyNo: Forest, Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend the appointment of Zane Fitzgerald as an interim member of the DY School Committee. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Discussion: Selectman Horgan thought Mr. Zane would not settle for the status quo, would ask the tough questions, and would represent all constituents. He also liked Ms. Conover's tenacity, and the diversity perspective that Mr. Tolentino offered to bring to the position. However, Mr. Horgan was most impressed with Mr. Rubenstein's answers, expressing his passion for working with the Town of Dennis. Selectman Tolley added that all the candidates were fantastic, and he would vote for any one of them. Selectman Stone said that all the candidates had good qualities but there was something about Mr. Fitzgerald's demeanor that was appealing. The Board members expressed their appreciation and support for all candidates and encouraged their continuing to serve the Town. Roll Call vote: Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, nay; Mark Forest, nay. Vote: 3 ayes; 2 nays. The motion passed..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Accept the recommendations from the Town Administrator Search Committee on the finalists and to meet as a Board on Saturday, January 15, to conduct interviews
To accept the recommendations from the Town Administrator Search Committee on the finalists and to meet as a Board on Saturday, January 15, to conduct interviews.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the recommendations from the Town Administrator Search Committee on the finalists and to meet as a Board on Saturday, January 15, to conduct interviews. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call vote: Mike Stone, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Accept the contract to hire the Interim Town Administrator, Bob Lawton
To accept the contract to hire the Interim Town Administrator, Bob Lawton.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the contract to hire the Interim Town Administrator, Bob Lawton. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Michael Stone Roll Call vote: Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye, Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Stone)
Accept with appreciation and regret the resignation of Will Rubenstein from the Library Planning Committee
To accept with appreciation and regret the resignation of Will Rubenstein from the Library Planning Committee.
Yes: Horgan, Post, Stone, TolleyThe roll call does not list Mark Forest, who was present; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept with appreciation and regret the resignation of Will Rubenstein from the Library Planning Committee. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Erik Tolley Roll Call Vote: Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye.” (Motion: Forest, second: Tolley)
Reappoint Nate Small as the Community Housing Committee's representative to the Community Preservation Committee
To reappoint Nate Small as the Community Housing Committee's representative to the Community Preservation Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, running through July 2024.
Yes: Horgan, Post, Stone, TolleyThe roll call does not list Mark Forest, who was present; this member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Nate Small as the Community Housing Committee's representative to the Community Preservation Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, running through July 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: - Discussion: Selectman Horgan believed there was an error with the date, and should be running through to January 2024. AMENDED MOTION: To reappoint Nate Small as the Community Housing Committee's representative to the Community Preservation Committee. This appointment is for a three- year term, running through January 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye: Erik Tolley, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye.” (Motion: Forest)
Approve the minutes of the meeting of April 2, 2020
To approve the minutes of the meeting of April 2, 2020.
Yes: Forest, Post, StoneAbstained: Horgan, Tolley
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of the meeting of April 2, 2020. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, abstain; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, abstain; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 3 ayes; 2 abstentions; 0 nays. The motion passed..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Approve the minutes of the meeting of April 14, 2020
To approve the minutes of the meeting of April 14, 2020.
Yes: Forest, Post, StoneAbstained: Horgan, Tolley
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of the meeting of April 14, 2020. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, abstain; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, abstain; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 3 ayes; 2 abstentions; 0 nays. The motion passed..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Accept the consent agenda as presented
To accept the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the consent agenda as presented. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark; Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Post)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Yes: Horgan, Post, Stone, TolleyThe roll call does not list Mark Forest, who was present; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Michael Stone Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye.” (Motion: Horgan, second: Stone)
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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