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April 12, 2022
15 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 hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the transfer as presented
To approve the transfer as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the transfer as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Daniel Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Continue the public hearing until May 3, 2022, at 6 p.m
To continue the public hearing until May 3, 2022, at 6 p.m.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To continue the public hearing until May 3, 2022, at 6 p.m. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Post)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Daniel Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Approve the petition
To approve the petition.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the petition. Motion by: Daniel Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Adopt the findings of fact recommended in the letter to the Board of Selectmen from the Town Clerk, dated April 8, 2022, in items numbered 1 through 9, and further adopt the additional finding...
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the findings of fact recommended in the letter to the Board of Selectmen from the Town Clerk, dated April 8, 2022, in items numbered 1 through 9, and further adopt the additional finding that said letter was posted on the Town's website on April 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the findings of fact recommended in the letter to the Board of Selectmen from the Town Clerk, dated April 8, 2022, in items numbered 1 through 9, and further adopt the additional finding that said letter was posted on the Town's website on April 8, 2022. Motion by: Michael Stone Seconded by: Daniel Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Horgan)
Assign the Yarmouth Senior Center at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673, as the designated polling location for Precincts 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and sub precinct 8A for elections in the Town of...
That the Board of Selectmen vote to assign the Yarmouth Senior Center at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673, as the designated polling location for Precincts 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and sub precinct 8A for elections in the Town of Yarmouth, and to direct the Town Clerk to take any act or actions necessary, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 54, Section 24, and 950 CMR 51.00 et seq., the Regulations for Polling Place Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Voters.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen vote to assign the Yarmouth Senior Center at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673, as the designated polling location for Precincts 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and sub precinct 8A for elections in the Town of Yarmouth, and to direct the Town Clerk to take any act or actions necessary, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 54, Section 24, and 950 CMR 51.00 et seq., the Regulations for Polling Place Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Voters. Motion by: Michael Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Post)
Accept the fee increases as presented
To accept the fee increases as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the fee increases as presented. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Daniel Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Endorse the letter of support that has been provided to the Board and Chairman Nelson, in the packet and authorize the Board Chairman to sign this on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To endorse the letter of support that has been provided to the Board and Chairman Nelson, in the packet and authorize the Board Chairman to sign this on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To endorse the letter of support that has been provided to the Board and Chairman Nelson, in the packet and authorize the Board Chairman to sign this on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Discussion: Town Administrator Whritenour stated he would like to amend the letter to acknowledge the planting program as one of the benefits of this particular project, with or without the solar canopy. Selectwoman Post amended her motion to include the comments from the Town Administrator. AMENDED MOTION: To endorse the letter of support that has been provided to the Board and Chairman Nelson, in the packet and authorize the Board Chairman to sign this on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. The letter will be amended to acknowledge the planting program as one of the benefits of this particular project, with or without the solar canopy. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter the lease agreement based on the original proposal put before the Board and to sign a lease agreement for a solar project with the proceeds used for...
To authorize the Town Administrator to enter the lease agreement based on the original proposal put before the Board and to sign a lease agreement for a solar project with the proceeds used for wastewater prefunding and funding, as well as mitigate any visual impacts to the businesses that are affected.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to enter the lease agreement based on the original proposal put before the Board and to sign a lease agreement for a solar project with the proceeds used for wastewater prefunding and funding, as well as mitigate any visual impacts to the businesses that are affected. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Peter Smith Discussion: Selectman Smith asked if this was for the largest dollar amount presented. Selectwoman Post stated, yes, it was for the $5.7 million. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Smith)
Accept Sharon Ladley's resignation from the Yarmouth Disability Commission
To accept Sharon Ladley's resignation from the Yarmouth Disability Commission.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Sharon Ladley's resignation from the Yarmouth Disability Commission. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Daniel Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Appoint Camilla Flannery to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term through to December 2024
To appoint Camilla Flannery to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term through to December 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Camilla Flannery to the Energy Committee for a 3-year term through to December 2024. 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: Daniel Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
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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