MassVoter.com← Yarmouth Select BoardYarmouth Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 30, 2022
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Yarmouth ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Mass
That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 38, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to a certain Open Meeting Law Complaint filed against the Selectmen by Charles Day on August 15, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 38, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to a certain Open Meeting Law Complaint filed against the Selectmen by Charles Day on August 15, 2022. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Peter Smith, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session pursuant to Mass
That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 38, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss a certain Open Meeting Law Complaint filed against the Selectmen by Charles Day on August 15, 2022, and that I am making a determination that public discussion of this matter would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 38, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss a certain Open Meeting Law Complaint filed against the Selectmen by Charles Day on August 15, 2022, and that I am making a determination that public discussion of this matter would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board of Selectmen. Motion by: Mike Stone 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. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Approve the application presented to the Board
To approve the application presented to the Board.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application presented to the Board. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting "a factor of one" and to reject the residential exemption and small commercial exemption
That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting "a factor of one" and to reject the residential exemption and small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting "a factor of one" and to reject the residential exemption and small commercial exemption. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Authorize the use of a signature stamp for the tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically
To authorize the use of a signature stamp for the tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the use of a signature stamp for the tax rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Accept the resignation of Paul Kipetz from the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee and thank him for his dedicated service to the Town of Yarmouth
To accept the resignation of Paul Kipetz from the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee and thank him for his dedicated service to the Town of Yarmouth.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Paul Kipetz from the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee and thank him for his dedicated service to the Town of Yarmouth. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Appoint Debbie Clark as a Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, to serve for a one-year term, running through July 2023
To appoint Debbie Clark as a Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, to serve for a one-year term, running through July 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Debbie Clark as a Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, to serve for a one-year term, running through July 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
That Paul Huggins be the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, and that his appointment be for a one-year term, running through July 2023
That Paul Huggins be the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, and that his appointment be for a one-year term, running through July 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That Paul Huggins be the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, and that his appointment be for a one-year term, running through July 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint George Slama as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, for a term of one year, running through July 2023
To appoint George Slama as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, for a term of one year, running through July 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint George Slama as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee, for a term of one year, running through July 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Mary Ann Walsh the Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee, to serve for a one-year term, running through July 2023
To appoint Mary Ann Walsh the Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee, to serve for a one-year term, running through July 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Mary Ann Walsh the Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee, to serve for a one-year term, running through July 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Christine Mazigliano the Open Space Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee, for a one-year term, running through July 2023
To appoint Christine Mazigliano the Open Space Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee, for a one-year term, running through July 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Christine Mazigliano the Open Space Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee, for a one-year term, running through July 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Reappoint George Bovino, Linda Callahan, and Mary Reardon Johnson to the Library Planning Committee
To reappoint George Bovino, Linda Callahan, and Mary Reardon Johnson to the Library Planning Committee. These appointments are for a three-year term, and will run through February 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint George Bovino, Linda Callahan, and Mary Reardon Johnson to the Library Planning Committee. These appointments are for a three-year term, and will run through February 2025. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Debbie Clark as a member of Yarmouth's Affordable Housing Trust, for a two- year term, which runs through August 2024
To appoint Debbie Clark as a member of Yarmouth's Affordable Housing Trust, for a two- year term, which runs through August 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Debbie Clark as a member of Yarmouth's Affordable Housing Trust, for a two- year term, which runs through August 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Approve the minutes of February 9, 2021
To approve the minutes of February 9, 2021.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, Smith, StoneAbstained: McGurrin
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of February 9, 2021. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Dorcas McGurrin). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes of February 8, 2022
To approve the minutes of February 8, 2022.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, Smith, StoneAbstained: McGurrin
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of February 8, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Dorcas McGurrin). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried 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)
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →