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January 26, 2021
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Forest, Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Erik Tolley, Dan Horgan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support the request from Bridgewater State University to authorize a ten-year lease, to authorize the license process with the Cape Cod Collaborative, to authorize the Town Administrator to enter...
That the Board support the request from Bridgewater State University to authorize a ten-year lease, to authorize the license process with the Cape Cod Collaborative, to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations to prepare the lease documents for the Board's review, and to authorize the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board support the request from Bridgewater State University to authorize a ten-year lease, to authorize the license process with the Cape Cod Collaborative, to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations to prepare the lease documents for the Board's review, and to authorize the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Discussion: In answer to Mr. Horgan's question on the timing of additional construction, Mr. Hilton stated that, upon finalization of the lease, the Collaborative would occupy some space and would elicit feedback from the architect. Construction would begin during occupancy in 2021 with completion in the summer of 2022, and an anticipated opening in September 2022. In terms of access to the fields adjacent to the school, the Collaborative would follow the Town rules and procedures to request field access as needed. Roll Call Vote: Erik Tolley, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
That the Town move forward with the Financial Management Review with the Department of Revenue
That the Town move forward with the Financial Management Review with the Department of Revenue.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Town move forward with the Financial Management Review with the Department of Revenue. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Discussion: Mr. Senteio further discussed the process of the bond rating review. Chairman Forest asked that this item be put on a future agenda in order to discuss its complexities. Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Support the fees, with the exception of those fees that go above the 5% (the pass holder cart fees) and hold them to the 5% increase
To support the fees, with the exception of those fees that go above the 5% (the pass holder cart fees) and hold them to the 5% increase.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, Post, TolleyNo: Stone
From the minutes
“MOTION: To support the fees, with the exception of those fees that go above the 5% (the pass holder cart fees) and hold them to the 5% increase. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Discussion: Selectman Horgan stated that he agreed with the legal opinion that the golf cart fee could exceed 5%, but he would support the motion to go forward. Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, nay; Dan Horgan, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed 4-1..” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Amend the warrant presentation to include the changes
To amend the warrant presentation to include the changes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To amend the warrant presentation to include the changes. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post 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: Forest, second: Post)
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Michael Stone Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed 5-0 unanimous..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Stone)
Reappoint Nate Small and Richard Carroll to the Community Housing Committee
To reappoint Nate Small and Richard Carroll to the Community Housing Committee. The terms are for three years and run through January 2024. To reappoint Lee Hamilton and DJ Sullivan to the Community Housing Committee. Terms are for two years and run through January 2023. To reappoint Lorraine Doyle to the Community Housing Committee for a one-year term which will run through January 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Nate Small and Richard Carroll to the Community Housing Committee. The terms are for three years and run through January 2024. To reappoint Lee Hamilton and DJ Sullivan to the Community Housing Committee. Terms are for two years and run through January 2023. To reappoint Lorraine Doyle to the Community Housing Committee for a one-year term which will run through January 2022. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Reappoint Richard Gengenwarth as the architect/contractor member of the Old King's Highway Committee
To reappoint Richard Gengenwarth as the architect/contractor member of the Old King's Highway Committee. The appointment is for a one-year term and will run to December 31, 2021. To reappoint Jane Hildebrandt as the alternate member to the Old King's Highway Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term and will run to December 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Richard Gengenwarth as the architect/contractor member of the Old King's Highway Committee. The appointment is for a one-year term and will run to December 31, 2021. To reappoint Jane Hildebrandt as the alternate member to the Old King's Highway Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term and will run to December 31, 2021. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Reappoint Mary Taylor as Town of Yarmouth representative to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council
To reappoint Mary Taylor as Town of Yarmouth representative to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council. This is a two-year term and will run through January 2023. To reappoint Mark Hopkins as a Town of Yarmouth representative to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council. This term is for three years and will run through January 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Mary Taylor as Town of Yarmouth representative to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council. This is a two-year term and will run through January 2023. To reappoint Mark Hopkins as a Town of Yarmouth representative to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council. This term is for three years and will run through January 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Appoint Brad Goodwin as the Planning Board Representative for the Affordable Housing Trust
To appoint Brad Goodwin as the Planning Board Representative for the Affordable Housing Trust. This appointment is a two-year term and will run through January 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Brad Goodwin as the Planning Board Representative for the Affordable Housing Trust. This appointment is a two-year term and will run through January 2023. Motion by: Erik Tolley 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: Tolley, second: Forest)
Reappoint Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Sharon Ladley and Alice Bowen as regular members to the Personnel Board
To reappoint Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Sharon Ladley and Alice Bowen as regular members to the Personnel Board. These appointments are for three-year terms and will run through January 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Sharon Ladley and Alice Bowen as regular members to the Personnel Board. These appointments are for three-year terms and will run through January 2024. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley 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: Post, second: Tolley)
Appoint Diane McElroy as a regular member to the Personnel Board
To appoint Diane McElroy as a regular member to the Personnel Board. This appointment is for a three-year term and will run through January 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Diane McElroy as a regular member to the Personnel Board. This appointment is for a three-year term and will run through January 2024. Motion by: Tracy Post 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: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the meeting minutes of March 16, 2020
To approve the meeting minutes of March 16, 2020.
Yes: Forest, Post, Stone, TolleyAbstained: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the meeting minutes of March 16, 2020. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, abstain; Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
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: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, 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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