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May 23, 2023
34 recorded votes, 30 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Mark Forest, Dorcas McGurrin, Dan Horgan, Peter Smith
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Peter Smith joined the meeting after it began.
- Peter Smith left during the meeting (the minutes say: "Selectmen Smith had left the meeting."); they do not say whether he returned.
Every vote, in order
Nominate Michael Stone as Chairman for the coming year
To nominate Michael Stone as Chairman for the coming year.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, McGurrinAbstained: StonePeter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Michael Stone as Chairman for the coming year. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Discussion: The members had a brief discussion about rotating who holds a position. Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, abstain. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention; 1 member absent (Peter Q..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Nominate Dan Horgan for the Vice Chairman position
To nominate Dan Horgan for the Vice Chairman position.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dan Horgan for the Vice Chairman position. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin. Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin for Clerk
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin for Clerk.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin for Clerk. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Nominate Mike Stone for Chairman of the Licensing Board
To nominate Mike Stone for Chairman of the Licensing Board.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mike Stone for Chairman of the Licensing Board. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin to continue on as the Appointments Chair
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin to continue on as the Appointments Chair.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin to continue on as the Appointments Chair. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Nominate Dan Horgan as the Ambulance Waiver Administrator
To nominate Dan Horgan as the Ambulance Waiver Administrator.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dan Horgan as the Ambulance Waiver Administrator. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Peter Q. Smith as representative for Dennis-Yarmouth Liaison Primary and Dennis-Yarmouth Contract Negotiations Team
To nominate Peter Q. Smith as representative for Dennis-Yarmouth Liaison Primary and Dennis-Yarmouth Contract Negotiations Team.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Peter Q. Smith as representative for Dennis-Yarmouth Liaison Primary and Dennis-Yarmouth Contract Negotiations Team. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Dan Horgan for Scholarship Committee Alternate
To nominate Dan Horgan for Scholarship Committee Alternate.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dan Horgan for Scholarship Committee Alternate. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Mark Forest to the Affordable Housing Trust
To nominate Mark Forest to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mark Forest to the Affordable Housing Trust. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Dorcus McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Dan Horgan for Alternate Airport Selectman Representative
To nominate Dan Horgan for Alternate Airport Selectman Representative.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dan Horgan for Alternate Airport Selectman Representative. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Nominate Mark Forest for Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative
To nominate Mark Forest for Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mark Forest for Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin to continue in the capacity as Public Access Media Center Representative
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin to continue in the capacity as Public Access Media Center Representative.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin to continue in the capacity as Public Access Media Center Representative. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Re-affirm Bob Lawton as Representative for the Regional Transit Authority
To re-affirm Bob Lawton as Representative for the Regional Transit Authority.
Peter Smith had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To re-affirm Bob Lawton as Representative for the Regional Transit Authority. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Nominate Peter Smith for Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Dennis-Yarmouth Section Representative for FY2023-2024
To nominate Peter Smith for Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Dennis-Yarmouth Section Representative for FY2023-2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Peter Smith for Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Dennis-Yarmouth Section Representative for FY2023-2024. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Discussion: It was noted that the position alternated between Dennis and Yarmouth, and a Dennis representative held the position currently, so a Yarmouth Representative would be holding the position in FY2023-2024. Generally the MPO met once a month. Selectman Forest already served on that board as the County Commissioner appointee. Selectman Smith joined the meeting at this time remotely, and agreed to accept the nomination. Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Peter Q. Smith, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Approve the One-Day Special Entertainment License
To approve the One-Day Special Entertainment License.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the One-Day Special Entertainment License. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public portion of the hearing. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the New Annual Wine and Malt with Cordials/Liqueurs Package Store License for Monica's Cape Cod as presented, subject to all Town departments' requirements, including the Health...
To approve the New Annual Wine and Malt with Cordials/Liqueurs Package Store License for Monica's Cape Cod as presented, subject to all Town departments' requirements, including the Health Department, Building Department, and Police Department.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the New Annual Wine and Malt with Cordials/Liqueurs Package Store License for Monica's Cape Cod as presented, subject to all Town departments' requirements, including the Health Department, Building Department, and Police Department. Motion by: Peter J. Smith Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Forest)
Approve the Change of Manager at the Sons of Erins
To approve the Change of Manager at the Sons of Erins.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Change of Manager at the Sons of Erins. Motion by: Dorcus McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve the Barnstable County Retiree COLA Adjustment
To approve the Barnstable County Retiree COLA Adjustment.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Barnstable County Retiree COLA Adjustment. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent (Peter Q..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Stone)
Hereby supports the application to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for MassWorks funds in two separate grants
That the Board of Selectmen hereby supports the application to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for MassWorks funds in two separate grants. One for the construction contracts two and three of the Phase One of our wastewater program in the amount of $10 million. A second grant application for $1.5 million for the purpose of preparing plans for the above contract areas for the MassDOT Transportation Improvement Program for the purpose of eventual streetscape improvements. Further that the Board of Selectmen hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to apply for and accept any federal, state, county or other funds that may be available for this purpose, and to enter into any inter-municipal or other agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds, which shall be used to offset the total appropriations authorized herein. The Board of Selectmen further requests the Town Administrator to prepare a letter of support on their behalf to be submitted with the grant application to document our support and confirm this vote to apply said funds.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen hereby supports the application to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for MassWorks funds in two separate grants. One for the construction contracts two and three of the Phase One of our wastewater program in the amount of $10 million. A second grant application for $1.5 million for the purpose of preparing plans for the above contract areas for the MassDOT Transportation Improvement Program for the purpose of eventual streetscape improvements. Further that the Board of Selectmen hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to apply for and accept any federal, state, county or other funds that may be available for this purpose, and to enter into any inter-municipal or other agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds, which shall be used to offset the total appropriations authorized herein. The Board of Selectmen further requests the Town Administrator to prepare a letter of support on their behalf to be submitted with the grant application to document our support and confirm this vote to apply said funds. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes: 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Accept Tom Durkin's resignation from WRAC with thanks
To accept Tom Durkin's resignation from WRAC with thanks.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Tom Durkin's resignation from WRAC with thanks. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Stone)
Reappoint Kathryn Basile and Angela Carbone as regular members of the Library Board
To reappoint Kathryn Basile and Angela Carbone as regular members of the Library Board. These appointments are for three year, unexpired terms, which will run through February of 2025.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Kathryn Basile and Angela Carbone as regular members of the Library Board. These appointments are for three year, unexpired terms, which will run through February of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Jane Garvey as a regular member of the Library Board
To reappoint Jane Garvey as a regular member of the Library Board. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through February 2026.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Jane Garvey as a regular member of the Library Board. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through February 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Bob Whritenour and Bob Lawton as regular members of the Affordable Housing Trust
To reappoint Bob Whritenour and Bob Lawton as regular members of the Affordable Housing Trust. These appointments are for two-year terms which will run through May of 2025.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Bob Whritenour and Bob Lawton as regular members of the Affordable Housing Trust. These appointments are for two-year terms which will run through May of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Myra Suchenicz as a regular member to the Affordable Housing Trust
To reappoint Myra Suchenicz as a regular member to the Affordable Housing Trust. This appointment is for a two-year term, which will run through May of 2025.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Myra Suchenicz as a regular member to the Affordable Housing Trust. This appointment is for a two-year term, which will run through May of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Appoint Jim Saben as the Planning Board's representative to the Community Housing Committee
To appoint Jim Saben as the Planning Board's representative to the Community Housing Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through April of 2024.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Jim Saben as the Planning Board's representative to the Community Housing Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through April of 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Appoint Peter Slovak as the Planning Board's representative to the Community and Economic Development Committee
To appoint Peter Slovak as the Planning Board's representative to the Community and Economic Development Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through April 2024.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Peter Slovak as the Planning Board's representative to the Community and Economic Development Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through April 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Appoint Christine Greeley as the Town of Yarmouth representative to the Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission
To appoint Christine Greeley as the Town of Yarmouth representative to the Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through May of 2026.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Christine Greeley as the Town of Yarmouth representative to the Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through May of 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Appoint William Marasco as the Town of Yarmouth alternate representative to the Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission
To appoint William Marasco as the Town of Yarmouth alternate representative to the Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through May of 2024.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint William Marasco as the Town of Yarmouth alternate representative to the Barnstable Municipal Airport Commission. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through May of 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve and release all the Executive Session Minutes for the following meeting dates: August 2, 2022; August 16, 2022; August 30, 2022; and September 13, 2022
To approve and release all the Executive Session Minutes for the following meeting dates: August 2, 2022; August 16, 2022; August 30, 2022; and September 13, 2022.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and release all the Executive Session Minutes for the following meeting dates: August 2, 2022; August 16, 2022; August 30, 2022; and September 13, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2022
To approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2022.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, StoneAbstained: McGurrinPeter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Dorcas McGurrin, abstain; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention; 1 member absent (Peter Q..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 24, 2022, June 7, 2022, June 21, 2022, July 12, 2022, July 30, 2022, August 2, 2022 and August 9, 2022
To approve the meeting minutes of May 24, 2022, June 7, 2022, June 21, 2022, July 12, 2022, July 30, 2022, August 2, 2022 and August 9, 2022.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the meeting minutes of May 24, 2022, June 7, 2022, June 21, 2022, July 12, 2022, July 30, 2022, August 2, 2022 and August 9, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Consent Agenda
To move the Consent Agenda.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 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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