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March 28, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: Dan Horgan
Every vote, in order
Into executive session to consider, pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to discuss non-union negotiations on the Fire Chief agreement
To move into executive session to consider, pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to discuss non-union negotiations on the Fire Chief agreement.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move into executive session to consider, pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to discuss non-union negotiations on the Fire Chief agreement. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mike Stone aye. The motion passed to move into executive session..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 18
To recommend Article 18.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 18. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 19 as written in the warrant
To recommend Article 19 as written in the warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 19 as written in the warrant. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 20
To recommend Article 20.
The minutes name two seconders (Dorcas McGurrin, Peter Q. Smith); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 20. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin, Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 10, Golf Capital Expense
To recommend Article 10, Golf Capital Expense.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 10, Golf Capital Expense. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 12, the Route 28 Water Main
To recommend Article 12, the Route 28 Water Main.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 12, the Route 28 Water Main. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 13, Water Facility Improvements
To recommend Article 13, Water Facility Improvements.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 13, Water Facility Improvements. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Discussion: Selectman Forest said that the article was straightforward and was Phase 3 of the overall program. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 14, the Septage Division Capital Expense
To recommend Article 14, the Septage Division Capital Expense.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 14, the Septage Division Capital Expense. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Discussion: The Chairman said the article had two items, totaling $675,000. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 16, Capital Expense, Various Departments
To recommend Article 16, Capital Expense, Various Departments.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 16, Capital Expense, Various Departments. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Recommend Article 21, Higgins Crowell Road Shared Use Path Phase 3 - Utility Easements
To recommend Article 21, Higgins Crowell Road Shared Use Path Phase 3 - Utility Easements.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 21, Higgins Crowell Road Shared Use Path Phase 3 - Utility Easements. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Approve and execute Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To approve and execute Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and execute Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Accept the resignation of Debra Bruinooge with thanks and appreciation for service
To accept the resignation of Debra Bruinooge with thanks and appreciation for service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Debra Bruinooge with thanks and appreciation for service. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Michael Stone Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Stone)
Appoint Peter Slovak
To appoint Peter Slovak.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Peter Slovak. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Forest)
Appoint Peter Malpass as a regular member of the Age-Friendly Committee Team
To appoint Peter Malpass as a regular member of the Age-Friendly Committee Team.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Peter Malpass as a regular member of the Age-Friendly Committee Team. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Forest)
Reappoint Dennis Prebensen to the Cape Cod Commission
To reappoint Dennis Prebensen to the Cape Cod Commission.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Dennis Prebensen to the Cape Cod Commission. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Forest)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Forest)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
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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