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December 20, 2022
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 consider entering into Executive Session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss non-union negotiations (Police...
That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen will consider entering into Executive Session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss non-union negotiations (Police Chief Draft Agreement).
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen will consider entering into Executive Session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss non-union negotiations (Police Chief Draft Agreement). 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. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Approve the proposed contract for Chief Kevin Lennon
Approve the proposed contract for Chief Kevin Lennon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the proposed contract for Chief Kevin Lennon. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Ratify and endorse the appointment of Bill Bonnetti as the new Director of Natural Resources
To ratify and endorse the appointment of Bill Bonnetti as the new Director of Natural Resources.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To ratify and endorse the appointment of Bill Bonnetti as the new Director of Natural Resources. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurkin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Accept the resignation of Susan Loveland from the Library Board and Library Planning Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of Susan Loveland from the Library Board and Library Planning Committee with thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Susan Loveland from the Library Board and Library Planning Committee with thanks. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Approve the appointment of Ken Smith as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Planning Board
To approve the appointment of Ken Smith as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Planning Board. The appointment will be for a three-year, unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the appointment of Ken Smith as a regular member of the Town of Yarmouth Planning Board. The appointment will be for a three-year, unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Approve the appointment of Richard Ventrone as a regular member to the Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee
To approve the appointment of Richard Ventrone as a regular member to the Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee. This appointment is for the Building Contractor/Architect position and is for a one-year term, which will run through December of 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the appointment of Richard Ventrone as a regular member to the Town of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway Committee. This appointment is for the Building Contractor/Architect position and is for a one-year term, which will run through December of 2023. Motion by: Daniel Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Approve the minutes of March 9, 2021
To approve the minutes of March 9, 2021.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, StoneAbstained: McGurrin, Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of March 9, 2021. Motion by: Daniel Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 abstentions (Dorcas McGurrin; Peter Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Approve the minutes of December 6, 2022
To approve the minutes of December 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of December 6, 2022. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Daniel Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried 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: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Seconded by: Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..”
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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