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October 4, 2022
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith
Absent: Dorcas McGurrin
Every vote, in order
Approved and endorses the creation of this position as outlined in the memorandums submitted to the Board for this meeting
That the Board approved and endorses the creation of this position as outlined in the memorandums submitted to the Board for this meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board approved and endorses the creation of this position as outlined in the memorandums submitted to the Board for this meeting. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Discussion: The Chairman stated that going from part-time to full-time technically made the position a new one. It was a requirement of the Town's Charter that the Board approve it. Selectman Smith wanted to emphasize that they would continue to get great funding Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Waive the fees of building permits to customers participating in the Solar Wolf Program, who have already paid those permit fees previously
That the Board waive the fees of building permits to customers participating in the Solar Wolf Program, who have already paid those permit fees previously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board waive the fees of building permits to customers participating in the Solar Wolf Program, who have already paid those permit fees previously. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Accept the $200,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division, and that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to expend the funds for the intended...
That the Board vote to accept the $200,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division, and that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to expend the funds for the intended purposes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board vote to accept the $200,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division, and that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to expend the funds for the intended purposes. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (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: Peter Smith Discussion: Selectman Horgan questioned if there was a policy to allow different groups to raise funds at the disposal area. He believed it could be problematic to allow some groups to do it and not others. He was also troubled as it also would cause delays in the lines at the drop-off area. Chairman Stone noted that the Board did not get many requests for fundraising there. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, 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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