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February 23, 2021
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Forest, Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Dan Horgan
Absent: Erik Tolley
Every vote, in order
Approve and sign the Town Administrator's contract
To approve and sign the Town Administrator's contract.
Yes: Horgan, Post, StoneThe roll call does not list Mark Forest, who was present; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and sign the Town Administrator's contract. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: Chairman Forest thanked Selectmen Stone and Tolley for their efforts in the search for a new Town Administrator and for bringing this to a very favorable conclusion. Mr. Stone thanked the Board for its collaboration in the effort. Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye.” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Approve the reappointment of Helen Niedermeier and Pam Barton as regular members of the Yarmouth Library Board
To approve the reappointment of Helen Niedermeier and Pam Barton as regular members of the Yarmouth Library Board. These reappointments are for three-year terms to run through February 2024. And to approve the reappointment of Jane Garvey and George Bovino as regular members to the Yarmouth Library Board. These reappointments are for two-year terms to run through February 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the reappointment of Helen Niedermeier and Pam Barton as regular members of the Yarmouth Library Board. These reappointments are for three-year terms to run through February 2024. And to approve the reappointment of Jane Garvey and George Bovino as regular members to the Yarmouth Library Board. These reappointments are for two-year terms to run through February 2023. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the reappointment of Annmarie Gavin, Sue Loveland, and Richard Simon to the Library Planning Committee
To approve the reappointment of Annmarie Gavin, Sue Loveland, and Richard Simon to the Library Planning Committee. Ms. Gavin's reappointment is a one-year term to run through February 2022. Ms. Loveland's reappointment is a two-year term to run through February 2023. Mr. Simon's reappointment is a three-year term to run through February 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the reappointment of Annmarie Gavin, Sue Loveland, and Richard Simon to the Library Planning Committee. Ms. Gavin's reappointment is a one-year term to run through February 2022. Ms. Loveland's reappointment is a two-year term to run through February 2023. Mr. Simon's reappointment is a three-year term to run through February 2024. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the reappointment of Sharon Ladley and Drew Krauss as regular members of the Age Friendly Committee
To approve the reappointment of Sharon Ladley and Drew Krauss as regular members of the Age Friendly Committee. These reappointments are for three-year terms to run through February 2024. Also to approve the reappointment of Kathy McPhee and Yvette Robida as regular members of the Age Friendly Committee, both for two-year terms to run through February 2023. And finally, to approve the reappointment of Janet Hively as a regular member to the Age Friendly Committee for a one-year term to run through February 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the reappointment of Sharon Ladley and Drew Krauss as regular members of the Age Friendly Committee. These reappointments are for three-year terms to run through February 2024. Also to approve the reappointment of Kathy McPhee and Yvette Robida as regular members of the Age Friendly Committee, both for two-year terms to run through February 2023. And finally, to approve the reappointment of Janet Hively as a regular member to the Age Friendly Committee for a one-year term to run through February 2022. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the reappointment of Sean Igoe as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term to run through January 2026
To approve the reappointment of Sean Igoe as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term to run through January 2026. Also to approve the reappointment of Richard Neitz, Doug Campbell, Tom Baron and Tim Kelley as alternate members to the Board of Appeals, all for one-year terms to run through January 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the reappointment of Sean Igoe as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term to run through January 2026. Also to approve the reappointment of Richard Neitz, Doug Campbell, Tom Baron and Tim Kelley as alternate members to the Board of Appeals, all for one-year terms to run through January 2022. Motion by: Michael Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Discussion: Selectwoman Post noted that she had never seen an appointment for a five-year term before. Selectman Stone confirmed with the Chairman of the Board of Appeals that the appointment was for a five-year term. Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Approve the January 28, 2021 Public Session prior to Executive Session Minutes
To approve the January 28, 2021 Public Session prior to Executive Session Minutes. To approve the February 9, 2021 Public Session Prior to Executive Session Minutes. To approve and hold for release the February 9, 2021 Executive Session minutes.
Yes: Forest, Post, StoneAbstained: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the January 28, 2021 Public Session prior to Executive Session Minutes. To approve the February 9, 2021 Public Session Prior to Executive Session Minutes. To approve and hold for release the February 9, 2021 Executive Session minutes. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, abstained; Mike Stone, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Dan Horgan). The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Approve the consent agenda as presented
To approve the consent agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The minutes give the count as 5 ayes and 0 nays, but the roll call reads: Tracy Post yes, Michael Stone yes, Dan Horgan yes, Mark Forest yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, 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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