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August 2, 2022
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to discuss the Police Chief Recruitment screening process with the consultant, and to discuss tentative collective bargaining...
That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to discuss the Police Chief Recruitment screening process with the consultant, and to discuss tentative collective bargaining agreements for Steelworkers Highway and Sanitation Unions.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to discuss the Police Chief Recruitment screening process with the consultant, and to discuss tentative collective bargaining agreements for Steelworkers Highway and Sanitation Unions. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Peter Smith, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
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)
Transfer the liquor license from Ropes and Family Restaurant to 908 Bistro
To transfer the liquor license from Ropes and Family Restaurant to 908 Bistro.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To transfer the liquor license from Ropes and Family Restaurant to 908 Bistro. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Hereby delegates its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022, to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling...
The Board of Selectmen hereby delegates its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022, to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling places for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties, and to aid in enforcing the laws related to elections to the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“MOTION: The Board of Selectmen hereby delegates its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022, to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling places for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties, and to aid in enforcing the laws related to elections to the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Adopt the warrant for September 6th, 2022 state primary and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the charter and the bylaws of the Town of...
The Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for September 6th, 2022 state primary and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the charter and the bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: The Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for September 6th, 2022 state primary and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the charter and the bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Authorize Town officials, CDM Smith, and Wright-Pierce to finalize the SRF applications discussed and that the Board of Selectmen further authorize the Town Administrator to sign and file all the...
Authorize Town officials, CDM Smith, and Wright-Pierce to finalize the SRF applications discussed and that the Board of Selectmen further authorize the Town Administrator to sign and file all the necessary paperwork on behalf of the Town to get this project funded with SRF funds. In addition, to file the project evaluation form to MassDEP for the clean water construction loan funds that will be submitted on August 12, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Authorize Town officials, CDM Smith, and Wright-Pierce to finalize the SRF applications discussed and that the Board of Selectmen further authorize the Town Administrator to sign and file all the necessary paperwork on behalf of the Town to get this project funded with SRF funds. In addition, to file the project evaluation form to MassDEP for the clean water construction loan funds that will be submitted on August 12, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign and file the application on behalf of the Town for SRF loan funds for Phase 1 for water mains placed on Route 28
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign and file the application on behalf of the Town for SRF loan funds for Phase 1 for water mains placed on Route 28.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Authorize the Town Administrator to sign and file the application on behalf of the Town for SRF loan funds for Phase 1 for water mains placed on Route 28. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Endorse the proposed Lead Water Service Action Plan grant proposal and Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to sign and file an application and any appropriate paperwork on behalf of...
Endorse the proposed Lead Water Service Action Plan grant proposal and Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to sign and file an application and any appropriate paperwork on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Endorse the proposed Lead Water Service Action Plan grant proposal and Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to sign and file an application and any appropriate paperwork on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to sign and file an application for SRF or any other state or federal funds and execute any and all documents to implement measures to remediate...
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to sign and file an application for SRF or any other state or federal funds and execute any and all documents to implement measures to remediate PFAS contamination in Wells 4 & 5 as presented in the plan at the Board of Selectmen's August 2nd meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to sign and file an application for SRF or any other state or federal funds and execute any and all documents to implement measures to remediate PFAS contamination in Wells 4 & 5 as presented in the plan at the Board of Selectmen's August 2nd meeting. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to seek approval from DEP to reactivate Well 9
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to seek approval from DEP to reactivate Well 9.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to seek approval from DEP to reactivate Well 9. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to apply for SRF funds and sign any and all documents to undertake the Route 6A Water Main Project
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to apply for SRF funds and sign any and all documents to undertake the Route 6A Water Main Project.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Authorize the Town Administrator to work with DPW to apply for SRF funds and sign any and all documents to undertake the Route 6A Water Main Project. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Approve the banners as presented
Approve the banners as presented. Selectman Horgan asked about the cost (project budgeted at $10,000 which included Route 6A, but will be less because the Route 6A banners not approved by Old Kings Highway). Selectman Forest asked about the objection to the 5 banners on Route 6A. Mr. Pedicini said considered not appropriate for the historic area. Selectman Forest asked Mr. Pedicini to try again because there is a public safety component, and the roadway banners slow down traffic.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the banners as presented. Selectman Horgan asked about the cost (project budgeted at $10,000 which included Route 6A, but will be less because the Route 6A banners not approved by Old Kings Highway). Selectman Forest asked about the objection to the 5 banners on Route 6A. Mr. Pedicini said considered not appropriate for the historic area. Selectman Forest asked Mr. Pedicini to try again because there is a public safety component, and the roadway banners slow down traffic. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Marketing, Visitor Services, & Event Coordination agreement presented, provided that it is approved by Town Counsel
Approve the Marketing, Visitor Services, & Event Coordination agreement presented, provided that it is approved by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the Marketing, Visitor Services, & Event Coordination agreement presented, provided that it is approved by Town Counsel. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Accept the resignation of Joe Baker from the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee
Accept the resignation of Joe Baker from the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Accept the resignation of Joe Baker from the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Liz Argo as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through February 2025
Appoint Liz Argo as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through February 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Appoint Liz Argo as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth Library Planning Committee to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through February 2025. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Dorothy Guenther as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth Personnel Board to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through January 2024
Appoint Dorothy Guenther as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth Personnel Board to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through January 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Appoint Dorothy Guenther as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth Personnel Board to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through January 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Joe Baker as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative for a 3-year term and run through August 2025
Appoint Joe Baker as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative for a 3-year term and run through August 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Appoint Joe Baker as the Town of Yarmouth's representative to the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative for a 3-year term and run through August 2025. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Dr. Clark as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth's Historical Commission to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through July 2024
Appoint Dr. Clark as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth's Historical Commission to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through July 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Appoint Dr. Clark as a Regular Member to the Town of Yarmouth's Historical Commission to fill a 3-year unexpired term and run through July 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Ms. Crowley as the Planning Board's Representative to the Community Preservation Committee to fill a 1-year unexpired term and run through September 2022
Appoint Ms. Crowley as the Planning Board's Representative to the Community Preservation Committee to fill a 1-year unexpired term and run through September 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Appoint Ms. Crowley as the Planning Board's Representative to the Community Preservation Committee to fill a 1-year unexpired term and run through September 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Ms. Hamilton as the Community Housing Committee's Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a 1-year term and run through July 2023
Appoint Ms. Hamilton as the Community Housing Committee's Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a 1-year term and run through July 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Appoint Ms. Hamilton as the Community Housing Committee's Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a 1-year term and run through July 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Amend the January 12, 2021 Board of Selectmen Minutes with the following corrected motion: To accept Will Rubenstein's request to step down as Chair of the Library Planning Committee, but to...
Amend the January 12, 2021 Board of Selectmen Minutes with the following corrected motion: To accept Will Rubenstein's request to step down as Chair of the Library Planning Committee, but to continue as a Member.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Amend the January 12, 2021 Board of Selectmen Minutes with the following corrected motion: To accept Will Rubenstein's request to step down as Chair of the Library Planning Committee, but to continue as a Member. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, 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: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, 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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