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July 19, 2022
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: Dan Horgan
Every vote, in order
Approve the request as submitted
To approve the request as submitted.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the request as submitted. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Endorse the proposal and endorse setting aside approximately $75,000 in tourism promotion funds to undertake this work
That the Board endorse the proposal and endorse setting aside approximately $75,000 in tourism promotion funds to undertake this work.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board endorse the proposal and endorse setting aside approximately $75,000 in tourism promotion funds to undertake this work. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Name the park Chase Brook Park and to endorse the project to go forward with the funding that is available right now to commence initial permitting, especially Chapter 91
To name the park Chase Brook Park and to endorse the project to go forward with the funding that is available right now to commence initial permitting, especially Chapter 91.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To name the park Chase Brook Park and to endorse the project to go forward with the funding that is available right now to commence initial permitting, especially Chapter 91. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: The Chairman confirmed that when Selectman Smith was talking about the name, he was talking for all three. Selectman Forest also wanted it to be clear that the Board was endorsing the proposed master plan. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Approve the request by the Town Clerk to change the polling location from Town Hall to the Senior Center for this 2020 election cycle, which includes the September primary as well as the November...
That the Board of Selectmen approve the request by the Town Clerk to change the polling location from Town Hall to the Senior Center for this 2020 election cycle, which includes the September primary as well as the November election.
The minutes give the count (3-2) and name Peter Smith (voting no) and Michael Stone (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes name Dan Horgan as the seconder, but Dan Horgan is not on the attendance list, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request by the Town Clerk to change the polling location from Town Hall to the Senior Center for this 2020 election cycle, which includes the September primary as well as the November election. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: The Chairman asked how many precincts would be in the Senior Center. Ms. Regan said a total of seven precincts would now be at the Senior Center, with Precinct 1 still at the church and Precinct 7 still at Kings Way. Vote: 3 ayes; 2 nays (Peter Smith; Mike Stone) The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest)
Have the fall Town Meeting be on November 15, 2022
To have the fall Town Meeting be on November 15, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To have the fall Town Meeting be on November 15, 2022. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Reappoint Joanne Crowley and Chris Vincent as regular members to the Planning Board
To reappoint Joanne Crowley and Chris Vincent as regular members to the Planning Board. These appointments are for three-year terms and will run through July 2025.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Joanne Crowley and Chris Vincent as regular members to the Planning Board. These appointments are for three-year terms and will run through July 2025. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
That the full Board of Selectmen authorizes the Chair to sign the form on behalf of the Board
That the full Board of Selectmen authorizes the Chair to sign the form on behalf of the Board.
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Michael Stone (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the full Board of Selectmen authorizes the Chair to sign the form on behalf of the Board. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Mike Stone). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only. The minutes name Dan Horgan as the mover, but Dan Horgan is not on the attendance list, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (second: Forest)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The minutes give the count as 5 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcus McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
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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