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April 25, 2023
5 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Dorcas McGurrin, Peter Smith
Absent: None
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Adopt the warrant for the May 16, 2023 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the Warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws,...
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the May 16, 2023 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the Warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the Town's Charter and Bylaws.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the May 16, 2023 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the Warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the Town's Charter and Bylaws. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Not recommend Article 34 - Petition for Plastic Reduction Bylaw
That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 34 - Petition for Plastic Reduction Bylaw.
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, Smith, StoneNo: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 34 - Petition for Plastic Reduction Bylaw. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, nay; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Not recommend Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw
That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw.
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, Smith, StoneNo: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, nay; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Not recommend Article 36 - Petition for Town Bylaw Chapter 142, as it is written in the Warrant
That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 36 - Petition for Town Bylaw Chapter 142, as it is written in the Warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 36 - Petition for Town Bylaw Chapter 142, as it is written in the Warrant. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Would recommend an amended Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw, if the amendment eliminated the deletion of Section 142-12 from the article motion
That the Board of Selectmen would recommend an amended Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw, if the amendment eliminated the deletion of Section 142-12 from the article motion.
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, Smith, StoneNo: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen would recommend an amended Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw, if the amendment eliminated the deletion of Section 142-12 from the article motion. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Discussion: It was clarified that the amendment to the article would allow the penalty provisions to remain in the Bylaw. The amendment would only delete Section 142-11 pertaining to registration of sprinkler systems. Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, nay; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
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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