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November 16, 2021
17 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Forest, Tracy Post, Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Peter Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the change of manager
To approve the change of manager.
Mark Forest was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the change of manager. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. (Mark Forest not present for vote.) The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Smith)
Support the application as presented, contingent on all Town department approvals, and approval from the Board of Appeals
To support the application as presented, contingent on all Town department approvals, and approval from the Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To support the application as presented, contingent on all Town department approvals, and approval from the Board of Appeals. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
To close the public hearing.
Tracy Post was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. (Tracy Post not present for vote.) The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Approve the traffic signal as proposed, subject to the conditions outlined in the Town Administrator's memo to the Board, dated November 12, 2021
To approve the traffic signal as proposed, subject to the conditions outlined in the Town Administrator's memo to the Board, dated November 12, 2021.
Tracy Post was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the traffic signal as proposed, subject to the conditions outlined in the Town Administrator's memo to the Board, dated November 12, 2021. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. (Tracy Post not present for vote.) The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Support the application as presented
To support the application as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To support the application as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Approve the proposal to eliminate the library fines on overdue materials, and support the proposal for faxing at a cost of one dollar up to ten pages, and an additional dollar for every ten pages...
To approve the proposal to eliminate the library fines on overdue materials, and support the proposal for faxing at a cost of one dollar up to ten pages, and an additional dollar for every ten pages thereafter.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the proposal to eliminate the library fines on overdue materials, and support the proposal for faxing at a cost of one dollar up to ten pages, and an additional dollar for every ten pages thereafter. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Adopt the budget policy
To adopt the budget policy.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, Post, StoneAbstained: Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adopt the budget policy. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Stone, second: Horgan)
Accept the resignation of Tom Roche from the Drive- In Site Utilization Committee with regret and great appreciation
That the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Tom Roche from the Drive- In Site Utilization Committee with regret and great appreciation.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation of Tom Roche from the Drive- In Site Utilization Committee with regret and great appreciation. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Reappoint Eric Weston as a regular member of the Board of Health for a three year term running through to October 2024
That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Eric Weston as a regular member of the Board of Health for a three year term running through to October 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Eric Weston as a regular member of the Board of Health for a three year term running through to October 2024. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Stone)
Appoint Beth Deneen as a regular member of the Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term running through to October 2023
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Beth Deneen as a regular member of the Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term running through to October 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Beth Deneen as a regular member of the Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term running through to October 2023. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Approve the minutes of the June 16, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 16, 2020 meeting.
Yes: Forest, Post, StoneAbstained: Horgan, Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of the June 16, 2020 meeting. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 abstentions (Dan Horgan and Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Approve the minutes of the June 30, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 30, 2020 meeting.
Yes: Forest, Post, StoneAbstained: Horgan, Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of the June 30, 2020 meeting. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 abstentions (Dan Horgan and Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Approve the minutes of the July 14, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the July 14, 2020 meeting.
Yes: Forest, Post, StoneAbstained: Horgan, Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of the July 14, 2020 meeting. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 abstentions (Dan Horgan and Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Approve the minutes of the November 2, 2021 meeting prior to the Special Town Meeting
To approve the minutes of the November 2, 2021 meeting prior to the Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of the November 2, 2021 meeting prior to the Special Town Meeting. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, 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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