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December 6, 2022
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss Fire Chief Recruitment assessment screening, and to discuss non-union negotiations...
To enter into Executive Session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss Fire Chief Recruitment assessment screening, and to discuss non-union negotiations (Town Administrator Amendment and Police Chief Draft Agreement).
From the minutes
“MOTION: To enter into Executive Session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss Fire Chief Recruitment assessment screening, and to discuss non-union negotiations (Town Administrator Amendment and Police Chief Draft Agreement). Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
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)
Grant the petition to extend the license to a year-round license
To grant the petition to extend the license to a year-round license.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant the petition to extend the license to a year-round license. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Approve the final document
To approve the final document.
Yes: Horgan, McGurrin, Smith, StoneAbstained: Forest
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the final document. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Mark Forest). The motion passed..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Authorize the Town Administrator to draft the letter on behalf of the Board to the DEP, similar to the draft letter, touching upon the key points that were discussed this evening that were of real...
To authorize the Town Administrator to draft the letter on behalf of the Board to the DEP, similar to the draft letter, touching upon the key points that were discussed this evening that were of real concern.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to draft the letter on behalf of the Board to the DEP, similar to the draft letter, touching upon the key points that were discussed this evening that were of real concern. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Accept the resignation of Will Rubenstein from the Library Planning Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of Will Rubenstein from the Library Planning Committee with thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Will Rubenstein from the Library Planning Committee with thanks. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Stone)
Accept the resignation of Richard Simon from the Library Planning Committee and the Golf Enterprise Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of Richard Simon from the Library Planning Committee and the Golf Enterprise Committee with thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Richard Simon from the Library Planning Committee and the Golf Enterprise Committee with thanks. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Stone)
Accept the resignation of George "Jody" Warner from the Yarmouth Disability Commission with thanks
To accept the resignation of George "Jody" Warner from the Yarmouth Disability Commission with thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of George "Jody" Warner from the Yarmouth Disability Commission with thanks. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Accept the resignation of Mary R. Johnson from the Community Housing Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of Mary R. Johnson from the Community Housing Committee with thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Mary R. Johnson from the Community Housing Committee with thanks. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Appoint Lorraine Doyle as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council effective January 1, 2023
To appoint Lorraine Doyle as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council effective January 1, 2023. This appointment is for a three-year term to run through December 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Lorraine Doyle as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council effective January 1, 2023. This appointment is for a three-year term to run through December 2025. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Appoint Pauline Israelian as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Board of Assessors
To appoint Pauline Israelian as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Board of Assessors. This appointment is for a three-year unexpired term to run through June 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Pauline Israelian as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Board of Assessors. This appointment is for a three-year unexpired term to run through June 2024. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Accept the list of police officers as printed to be agents of the Board of Selectmen
To accept the list of police officers as printed to be agents of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the list of police officers as printed to be agents of the Board of Selectmen. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes of April 12, 2022
To approve the minutes of April 12, 2022.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, Smith, StoneAbstained: McGurrin
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of April 12, 2022. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Dorcas McGurrin). The motion passed..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Approve the minutes of October 4, 2022
To approve the minutes of October 4, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of October 4, 2022. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Approve the minutes of October 18, 2022
To approve the minutes of October 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of October 18, 2022. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Approve the minutes of October 31, 2022
To approve the minutes of October 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of October 31, 2022. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Approve the minutes of November 9, 2022
To approve the minutes of November 9, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of November 9, 2022. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Approve the minutes of November 15, 2022
To approve the minutes of November 15, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of November 15, 2022. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the removal of the Community Housing Committee affordable rent item until more information is obtained
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the removal of the Community Housing Committee affordable rent item until more information is obtained.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the removal of the Community Housing Committee affordable rent item until more information is obtained. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
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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