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November 1, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Forest, Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Mass General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a) to consider the purchase of real property on Higgins Crowell Road
That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Mass General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a) to consider the purchase of real property on Higgins Crowell Road. The Chairman has determined that meeting in public session would be prejudicial to the interest of the Town of Yarmouth.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen will enter into Executive Session pursuant to Mass General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a) to consider the purchase of real property on Higgins Crowell Road. The Chairman has determined that meeting in public session would be prejudicial to the interest of the Town of Yarmouth. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith 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: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Adopt the proposed FY24 Budget Policy Statement as presented by the Town Administrator
To adopt the proposed FY24 Budget Policy Statement as presented by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adopt the proposed FY24 Budget Policy Statement as presented by the Town Administrator. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the request for this new full-time Conservation Agent
To approve the request for this new full-time Conservation Agent.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the request for this new full-time Conservation Agent. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Dr. Bosky and Mr. Holway as regular members of the Town of Yarmouth Board of Health
To reappoint Dr. Bosky and Mr. Holway as regular members of the Town of Yarmouth Board of Health. These appointments are for three-year terms, which will run through October 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Dr. Bosky and Mr. Holway as regular members of the Town of Yarmouth Board of Health. These appointments are for three-year terms, which will run through October 2025. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Reappoint Mr. Krauss as the Age Friendly Community Team representative to the Disability Commission
To reappoint Mr. Krauss as the Age Friendly Community Team representative to the Disability Commission. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through October 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Mr. Krauss as the Age Friendly Community Team representative to the Disability Commission. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through October 2023. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Approve the Minutes of February 23, 2021
To approve the Minutes of February 23, 2021.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, Smith, StoneAbstained: McGurrin
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Minutes of February 23, 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 and hold the Executive Session Minutes of September 13, 2022
To approve and hold the Executive Session Minutes of September 13, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and hold the Executive Session Minutes of September 13, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Approve the Minutes of September 13, 2022
To approve the Minutes of September 13, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Minutes of September 13, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried 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: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. Motion carried 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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