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March 21, 2023
34 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
Endorse the appointment
To endorse the appointment.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To endorse the appointment. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Recommend Article 1, Budget Adjustments
To recommend Article 1, Budget Adjustments.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 1, Budget Adjustments. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 2, Municipal Budget
To recommend Article 2, Municipal Budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 2, Municipal Budget. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 3, the Golf Enterprise Budget
To recommend Article 3, the Golf Enterprise Budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 3, the Golf Enterprise Budget. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 4, the Water Division Budget
To recommend Article 4, the Water Division Budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 4, the Water Division Budget. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 5, the Septage Enterprise Budget
To recommend Article 5, the Septage Enterprise Budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 5, the Septage Enterprise Budget. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 6, the Wastewater Enterprise Budget
To recommend Article 6, the Wastewater Enterprise Budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 6, the Wastewater Enterprise Budget. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 7, the Cable Television Communications Budget
To recommend Article 7, the Cable Television Communications Budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 7, the Cable Television Communications Budget. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 8, the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Budget, as amended
To recommend Article 8, the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Budget, as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 8, the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Budget, as amended. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Town Administrator Whritenour told the Board that the Operating Budget FY2024 in the draft warrant would need to be amended to $38,848,384. The total bottom line would remain the same at $41,185,188. The warrant that would be printed for Town Meeting would have the correct number. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 9, the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District Budget
To recommend Article 9, the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District Budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 9, the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District Budget. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 11, Water Division Capital Expense
To recommend Article 11, Water Division Capital Expense.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 11, Water Division Capital Expense. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 15, Fire Department Capital Expense
To recommend Article 15, Fire Department Capital Expense.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 15, Fire Department Capital Expense. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 17, Police Cruiser Financing
To recommend Article 17, Police Cruiser Financing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 17, Police Cruiser Financing. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 22, Sanitation Construction and Demolition Pad
To recommend Article 22, Sanitation Construction and Demolition Pad.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 22, Sanitation Construction and Demolition Pad. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 23, Sanitation Replace Loader
To recommend Article 23, Sanitation Replace Loader.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 23, Sanitation Replace Loader. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 24, Collective Bargaining Wage Adjustments
To recommend Article 24, Collective Bargaining Wage Adjustments.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 24, Collective Bargaining Wage Adjustments. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 25, Active Shooter Training
To recommend Article 25, Active Shooter Training.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 25, Active Shooter Training. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Although being moved, it was decided to hold a public discussion at the next meeting on the article as well. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 26, the Opioid Settlement
To recommend Article 26, the Opioid Settlement.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 26, the Opioid Settlement. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Since the settlement amount for Yarmouth was so small, additional efforts were being made to have the amount adjusted. It was agreed that the Board would discuss the settlement update at a future meeting. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 27, Appropriate Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund
To recommend Article 27, Appropriate Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 27, Appropriate Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 28, CPA Estimated Revenues
To recommend Article 28, CPA Estimated Revenues.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 28, CPA Estimated Revenues. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 29, CPA Community Housing Project
To recommend Article 29, CPA Community Housing Project.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 29, CPA Community Housing Project. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 30, CPA Community Housing Project Amendment
To recommend Article 30, CPA Community Housing Project Amendment.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 30, CPA Community Housing Project Amendment. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: The Town Administrator was asked to explain the article quickly. He stated that the original article approved the funds for home ownership, and this new article was broader, extending funds to home ownership or rental. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 31, CPA Historic Resource Projects
To recommend Article 31, CPA Historic Resource Projects.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 31, CPA Historic Resource Projects. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 32, Open Space/Recreation Projects
To recommend Article 32, Open Space/Recreation Projects.
The minutes record the seconder as "none noted". The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 32, Open Space/Recreation Projects. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: (none noted) Discussion: Selectman Smith said that he was not opposed, but he had received questions about the Riverwalk Park portion. It was agreed that the article would be discussed at a future meeting. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest)
Recommend Article 33, CPA Open Space/Recreation Project Bond Authorization
To recommend Article 33, CPA Open Space/Recreation Project Bond Authorization.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 33, CPA Open Space/Recreation Project Bond Authorization. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend that the petitioned articles 34, 35, and 36 be recommended on the floor of Town Meeting
To recommend that the petitioned articles 34, 35, and 36 be recommended on the floor of Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend that the petitioned articles 34, 35, and 36 be recommended on the floor of Town Meeting. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Accept the resignation of Brad Goodwin from the Yarmouth Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Community Housing Committee
To accept the resignation of Brad Goodwin from the Yarmouth Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Community Housing Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Brad Goodwin from the Yarmouth Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Community Housing Committee. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Accept the resignation of DJ Sullivan from the Community Housing Committee
To accept the resignation of DJ Sullivan from the Community Housing Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of DJ Sullivan from the Community Housing Committee. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Appoint Marcy Livington as a Town of Yarmouth Representative Member to the Mid- Cape Cultural Council, for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2026
To appoint Marcy Livington as a Town of Yarmouth Representative Member to the Mid- Cape Cultural Council, for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Marcy Livington as a Town of Yarmouth Representative Member to the Mid- Cape Cultural Council, for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Mark Grylls as the Town of Yarmouth Building Commissioner, for a three- year, unexpired term, which will run through April of 2025
To reappoint Mark Grylls as the Town of Yarmouth Building Commissioner, for a three- year, unexpired term, which will run through April of 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Mark Grylls as the Town of Yarmouth Building Commissioner, for a three- year, unexpired term, which will run through April of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen for March 16, 2021
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen for March 16, 2021.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen for March 16, 2021. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 abstensions (Peter Q. Smith; Dorcas McGurrin). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes from the Board meeting of February 28, 2023
To approve the minutes from the Board meeting of February 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes from the Board meeting of February 28, 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
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 passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
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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