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January 25, 2022
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public portion of the hearing. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Approve the application as presented
To approve the application as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Discussion: Selectman Stone said that the motion should be amended to add "subject to any other approvals that are required," such as passing the Fire Department inspection. The Town Administrator added that the use and occupancy approval would be based on that approval. AMENDED MOTION: To approve the application as presented, subject to any other approvals that are required. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Accept the recommendations of the Town Administrator for the selection process for Fire Chief, with the following four modifications: 1
To accept the recommendations of the Town Administrator for the selection process for Fire Chief, with the following four modifications: 1. That the Board not waive the three candidate requirement unless necessary, which would require another action by the Board; 2. That there be no Select Board member on the evaluation committee; 3. That the Board approve the job description/job profile; 4. To revisit the timing of the transition from Chief to Acting Chief.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the recommendations of the Town Administrator for the selection process for Fire Chief, with the following four modifications: 1. That the Board not waive the three candidate requirement unless necessary, which would require another action by the Board; 2. That there be no Select Board member on the evaluation committee; 3. That the Board approve the job description/job profile; 4. To revisit the timing of the transition from Chief to Acting Chief. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Support the memo
That the Board of Selectmen support the memo.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen support the memo. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: Both Selectmen Stone and Post voiced their support. Ms. Post added that she had been watching the process and thought this would be the most expeditious way to get the money to where it needed to go. Other counties had done this in the past, so she was hopeful that it would be supported, and she appreciated the Town Administrator for outlining it for the Board. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Approve this letter and for it to be forwarded to other elected officials as well
That the Board of Selectmen approve this letter and for it to be forwarded to other elected officials as well.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen approve this letter and for it to be forwarded to other elected officials as well. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Mike Stone Discussion: The Town Administrator wanted to point out that the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) did a great job on the original letter, and a list of all the elected officials that it would be copied to was included in the packet. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Stone)
Reappoint Curt Sears and Spyro Mitrokostas as regular members-at-large to the Water Resources Advisory Committee for a three-year term running through August 2024
That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Curt Sears and Spyro Mitrokostas as regular members-at-large to the Water Resources Advisory Committee for a three-year term running through August 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen reappoint Curt Sears and Spyro Mitrokostas as regular members-at-large to the Water Resources Advisory Committee for a three-year term running through August 2024. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mike Stone Discussion: Selectman Horgan asked why the term ended in August as opposed to January 2025. The Chairman stated the dates often reflected when the person had been appointed to the committees originally. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Appoint Mary Vilbon and Jessica Simmons as regular members to the Disability Commission for a three-year term running through January 2025
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Mary Vilbon and Jessica Simmons as regular members to the Disability Commission for a three-year term running through January 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Mary Vilbon and Jessica Simmons as regular members to the Disability Commission for a three-year term running through January 2025. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Post)
Approve the minutes of the December 7, 2021 and January 11, 2022 meetings
To approve the minutes of the December 7, 2021 and January 11, 2022 meetings.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of the December 7, 2021 and January 11, 2022 meetings. 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, except for the Bass River Farmers Market item
To approve the Consent Agenda, except for the Bass River Farmers Market item.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda, except for the Bass River Farmers Market item. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Stone)
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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