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December 14, 2021
16 recorded votes, 2 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
Formal Acknowledgement and Donation of the Sgt
To move the Formal Acknowledgement and Donation of the Sgt. Sean Gannon K-9 and Officer Training Facility forward on the agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move the Formal Acknowledgement and Donation of the Sgt. Sean Gannon K-9 and Officer Training Facility forward on the agenda. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Smith)
Support the advisory recommendation for masks indoors, in support of the Board of Health
That the Board of Selectmen support the advisory recommendation for masks indoors, in support of the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen support the advisory recommendation for masks indoors, in support of the Board of Health. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Stone)
Find that The Music Room was in violation of the Town's local rules and regulations with entertainment, Section 2, subparagraph b, and Section 2, subparagraph d, on October 22, 2021, October 24,...
That the Board find that The Music Room was in violation of the Town's local rules and regulations with entertainment, Section 2, subparagraph b, and Section 2, subparagraph d, on October 22, 2021, October 24, 2021, October 29, 2021, and November 12, 2021.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board find that The Music Room was in violation of the Town's local rules and regulations with entertainment, Section 2, subparagraph b, and Section 2, subparagraph d, on October 22, 2021, October 24, 2021, October 29, 2021, and November 12, 2021. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Find that The Music Room was in violation of Chapter 155, section 1.09a, section 1.09b and c, and section 1.06a, on November 14, 2021
That the Board find that The Music Room was in violation of Chapter 155, section 1.09a, section 1.09b and c, and section 1.06a, on November 14, 2021.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board find that The Music Room was in violation of Chapter 155, section 1.09a, section 1.09b and c, and section 1.06a, on November 14, 2021. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Suspend the entertainment license for two days this year, on December 22 and 23, 2021
That the Board suspend the entertainment license for two days this year, on December 22 and 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board suspend the entertainment license for two days this year, on December 22 and 23, 2021. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Discussion: It was decided that the days would be contiguous, and that Mr. Serpone could pick the two days. Atty. Kelley requested the decision in writing so that there would be no confusion. Mr. Serpone was to turn in the license to the Licensing Office or the Police Department for those days. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Smith)
Suspend the alcohol license for two days this year on December 22 and 23, 2021
That the Board suspend the alcohol license for two days this year on December 22 and 23, 2021.
Yes: Horgan, PostNo: Forest, Smith, Stone
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board suspend the alcohol license for two days this year on December 22 and 23, 2021. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: Selectman Stone suggested to do the suspension in abeyance for a year, so that there would be incentive for Mr. Serpone to comply going forward. He noted that the ABCC would do that frequently. Vote: 2 ayes; 3 nays (Mike Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Q. Smith). The motion did not pass..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Approve a two day suspension of the alcohol license, and hold it in abeyance for one year, starting this day
That the Board approve a two day suspension of the alcohol license, and hold it in abeyance for one year, starting this day.
Yes: Forest, Post, Smith, StoneNo: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board approve a two day suspension of the alcohol license, and hold it in abeyance for one year, starting this day. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay (Dan Horgan). The motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Stone)
Accept the 2020 revised re-precincting plan for the Town of Yarmouth as presented
That the Board accept the 2020 revised re-precincting plan for the Town of Yarmouth as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board accept the 2020 revised re-precincting plan for the Town of Yarmouth as presented. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Veterans Services Board for a three-year term, which would run through December 2024
That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Veterans Services Board for a three-year term, which would run through December 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Veterans Services Board for a three-year term, which would run through December 2024. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority for a three-year term, which would run through December 2024
That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority for a three-year term, which would run through December 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority for a three-year term, which would run through December 2024. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Appoint William West as an alternate member to the Golf Enterprise Committee for a one-year unexpired term, which would run through April 2022
That the Board of Selectmen appoint William West as an alternate member to the Golf Enterprise Committee for a one-year unexpired term, which would run through April 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen appoint William West as an alternate member to the Golf Enterprise Committee for a one-year unexpired term, which would run through April 2022. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Appoint Jean Boyle as a regular member to the Disability Commission for a three-year term, which would run through January 2025
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Jean Boyle as a regular member to the Disability Commission for a three-year term, which would run through January 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Jean Boyle as a regular member to the Disability Commission for a three-year term, which would run through January 2025. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Reappoint Jane Hildebrandt as an alternate member to Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee for a one-year term, which would run through December 2022
That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Jane Hildebrandt as an alternate member to Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee for a one-year term, which would run through December 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Jane Hildebrandt as an alternate member to Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee for a one-year term, which would run through December 2022. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
That a search and interviews be conducted for the architect/builder position on the Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee
That a search and interviews be conducted for the architect/builder position on the Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That a search and interviews be conducted for the architect/builder position on the Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
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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