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February 9, 2021
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Forest, Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Erik Tolley
Absent: Dan Horgan
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Authorize the Chair to draft a letter to the Governor on behalf of the Board, followed by personal phone calls, to request immediate assistance in accelerating the distribution of vaccine to the...
To authorize the Chair to draft a letter to the Governor on behalf of the Board, followed by personal phone calls, to request immediate assistance in accelerating the distribution of vaccine to the Cape, as well as setting up a mass vaccination site on the Cape.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Chair to draft a letter to the Governor on behalf of the Board, followed by personal phone calls, to request immediate assistance in accelerating the distribution of vaccine to the Cape, as well as setting up a mass vaccination site on the Cape. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Accept the terms and conditions of the attached document and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen to sign the Bond Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To accept the terms and conditions of the attached document and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen to sign the Bond Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the terms and conditions of the attached document and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen to sign the Bond Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Approve the appointment of McGregor and Legere as Special Legal Counsel
To approve the appointment of McGregor and Legere as Special Legal Counsel.
The minutes give the count as 4 ayes and 0 nays and 1 abstaining, but the roll call reads: Michael Stone yes, Tracy Post abstained, Erik Tolley yes, Mark Forest yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the appointment of McGregor and Legere as Special Legal Counsel. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Erik Tolley Discussion: Selectman Post asked for clarification of the procurement process. Chairman Forest stated that he had worked previously with the firm in a similar Article 97 land management case and had recommended them to the prior Town Administrator as an expert in Article 97 land management in Massachusetts and were known to be a top environmental law firm. Interim Town Administrator Lawton confirmed that the initial fee for the first phase of consultation on the Drive-In site was to be $4,000 to $5,000, and he would obtain in writing the cost for the second phase. Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Tracy Post, abstain; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 abstention. The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Tolley)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed 4-0 unanimous..” (Motion: Tolley, second: Post)
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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