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February 1, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Dan Horgan, Peter Smith
Absent: Mark Forest
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for inside, allowing amplified music during the hours of 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week; for outside, allowing one-piece acoustical...
To approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for inside, allowing amplified music during the hours of 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week; for outside, allowing one-piece acoustical music only, with no amplification and no steel drums, during the hours of 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. six days per week, and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays, subject to the issuance of a certificate of inspection of the Health Department, Building Department and Fire Department, and any other applicable authority.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for inside, allowing amplified music during the hours of 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week; for outside, allowing one-piece acoustical music only, with no amplification and no steel drums, during the hours of 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. six days per week, and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays, subject to the issuance of a certificate of inspection of the Health Department, Building Department and Fire Department, and any other applicable authority. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: Selectman Smith questioned if they should have the ending time for the outside be 8:30 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. six days per week. It was decided to keep the ending time at 9 p.m. because it would remain light until then during the summer months. The pool would only be open from May until probably Columbus Day weekend. Vote: 4 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: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
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: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Approve the Wastewater Plan and Notice of Project Change as presented
To approve the Wastewater Plan and Notice of Project Change as presented.
The minutes name two seconders (Dan Horgan and Peter Smith); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Wastewater Plan and Notice of Project Change as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan and Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Approve the memorandum that was presented before the Board, and to appoint Wright-Pierce as the Owner's Project Manager
To approve the memorandum that was presented before the Board, and to appoint Wright-Pierce as the Owner's Project Manager.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the memorandum that was presented before the Board, and to appoint Wright-Pierce as the Owner's Project Manager. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Peter Smith Discussion: Selectman Horgan wanted to know how CDM Smith's work would interface with the new consultant. Mr. Colby said that CDM Smith was doing the early wastewater planning for the Town, and they were the ones that prepared the Notice of Project Change document. The OPM would do more detailed work, such as helping with the review of treatment plant design plans from an RFQ due on February 8. The scope of services would be discussed with Wright-Pierce, along with a final cost proposal and contract, once the Board approved them as OPM. Selectman Smith asked if there would be a clause in the contract to allow the Town to remove itself if something went wrong. Mr. Colby said that the Town contracts always had clauses to allow the Town to get out of it for cause. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Smith)
Appoint Maria Marasco as a regular member to the Community Economic Development Committee for a three-year, unexpired term, which would run through July 2024
To appoint Maria Marasco as a regular member to the Community Economic Development Committee for a three-year, unexpired term, which would run through July 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Maria Marasco as a regular member to the Community Economic Development Committee for a three-year, unexpired term, which would run through July 2024. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 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: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Tracy Post Discussion: Selectman Post wanted to know if the Tree Warden Services was cost effective. Mr. Whritenour said that he had spoken to Mr. Colby, who said it had proven to be a great benefit for the Town, and the services were only used in certain instances. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Post)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, 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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