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October 18, 2022
34 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
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Authorize the Yarmouth Historical Commission to donate these materials to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and to work with the Town Administrator to effectuate that transfer
That the Board authorize the Yarmouth Historical Commission to donate these materials to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and to work with the Town Administrator to effectuate that transfer.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, McGurrin, SmithNo: Stone
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board authorize the Yarmouth Historical Commission to donate these materials to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and to work with the Town Administrator to effectuate that transfer. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Selectman Forest said that, at this time the Town was not in a position to provide appropriate custodial care for these exhibits, whereas the Wampanoag Tribe had a new Government Center and had the capability to provide adequate preservation of these historical artifacts. Chairman Stone said that he was a little reluctant to support the donation without any community input. Selectman Smith asked if the projectile points came from Yarmouth. Mr. Slama said that the family who donated them lived in West Yarmouth, as did the neighbors, but beyond that he could not say. Selectman Smith suggested a provision to be added to the motion that it would be noted that the projectile points were from the first peoples of the Town of Yarmouth. AMENDED MOTION: That the Board authorize the Yarmouth Historical Commission to donate these materials to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and to work with the Town Administrator to effectuate that transfer. It is to be noted that the projectile points were from the first peoples of the Town of Yarmouth. Amended Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay (Mike Stone). The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Approve the permit with the condition of annual maintenance at the corner lot, and annual monitoring of the tanks after the warranty period expires
That the Board approve the permit with the condition of annual maintenance at the corner lot, and annual monitoring of the tanks after the warranty period expires.
Yes: Horgan, McGurrin, StoneNo: Forest, SmithThe minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board approve the permit with the condition of annual maintenance at the corner lot, and annual monitoring of the tanks after the warranty period expires. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: - Discussion: Selectwoman McGurrin noted that the location should be corrected to 446 Station Avenue, which was the Shell Station. The corner lot was the Sunoco Station. Chairman Stone asked if the new gas station was to be a Shell Station as well. The owner replied that Shell gasoline was the only brand they had. AMENDED MOTION: That the Board approve the permit with the condition of annual maintenance at 446 Station Avenue, and annual monitoring of the tanks after the warranty period expires. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Selectman Horgan stated that he was a little concerned that the Board was going against the strict wording of the Town's bylaw and that precedent was being set, but in this case, he believed it made sense because the water would be protected in several different ways. The Chairman stated that he was not concerned about precedent, because the project was unique and had been vetted by the Board of Appeals. Selectman Forest said that he wanted to go on record that he would be voting against the motion due to traffic concerns and the possible domino effect of multiple developments which would only make the traffic situation worse. Vote: 3 ayes; 2 nays (Mark Forest, Peter Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Horgan)
Recommend Article 1
To recommend Article 1.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 1. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Recommend Article 2
To recommend Article 2.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 2. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 3
To recommend Article 3.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 3. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 4
To recommend Article 4.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 4. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 5
To recommend Article 5.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 5. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Discussion: The Assistant Town Administrator wanted the Board to note that the Finance Committee recommendation should be 4-0 instead of 5-0. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 6
To recommend Article 6.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 6. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 7
To recommend Article 7.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 7. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 8
To recommend Article 8.
The minutes name two seconders (Dan Horgan, Peter Smith); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 8. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan, Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 9
To recommend Article 9.
The minutes name two seconders (Dan Horgan, Peter Smith); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 9. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan, Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 10
To recommend Article 10.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 10. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 11
To recommend Article 11.
The minutes name two seconders (Dan Horgan, Peter Smith); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 11. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan, Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 12
To recommend Article 12.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 12. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 13
To recommend Article 13.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 13. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 14
To recommend Article 14.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 14. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 15
To recommend Article 15.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 15. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 16
To recommend Article 16.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 16. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 17
To recommend Article 17.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 17. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 18
To recommend Article 18.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 18. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 19
To recommend Article 19.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 19. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 20
To recommend Article 20.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 20. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 21
To recommend Article 21.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 21. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 22 from the Town Meeting floor
To recommend Article 22 from the Town Meeting floor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 22 from the Town Meeting floor. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Recommend Article 23 from the Town Meeting floor
To recommend Article 23 from the Town Meeting floor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 23 from the Town Meeting floor. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Approve and execute the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve and execute the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and execute the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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 the November 8, 2022 State Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of...
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the Warrant for the November 8, 2022 State Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the Warrant for the November 8, 2022 State Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 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...
That 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 relating to the elections to the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That 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 relating to the elections to the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Adopt the warrant for the November 30, 2022 Old Kings Highway Annual Meeting and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of...
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the November 30, 2022 Old Kings Highway Annual Meeting and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I further move that the Board of Selectmen set the date and time of November 21, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to be the deadline for candidates to return nomination papers to the Town Clerk's Office for certification to be included on the Old Kings Highway Annual Meeting Ballot.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the November 30, 2022 Old Kings Highway Annual Meeting and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I further move that the Board of Selectmen set the date and time of November 21, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to be the deadline for candidates to return nomination papers to the Town Clerk's Office for certification to be included on the Old Kings Highway Annual Meeting Ballot. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Minutes of February 16, 2021
To approve the Minutes of February 16, 2021.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, StoneAbstained: McGurrin, Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Minutes of February 16, 2021. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 abstentions (Peter Smith; Dorcas McGurrin). The motion passed..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Approve the Minutes of March 29, 2022
To approve the Minutes of March 29, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Minutes of March 29, 2022. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, 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: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas 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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