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June 20, 2023
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Dorcas McGurrin, Peter Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the charge with the amendments: (1) Under the first heading "SPECIFIC CHARGES," the word "designated" will be changed to "appointed"; (2) In the following sentence, the word...
To approve the charge with the amendments: (1) Under the first heading "SPECIFIC CHARGES," the word "designated" will be changed to "appointed"; (2) In the following sentence, the word "organizational" will precede the word "bylaws"; (3) Under the heading "MEMBERSHIP," after the words "five members," the words "appointed to staggered terms by the Board of Selectmen" should be inserted.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the charge with the amendments: (1) Under the first heading "SPECIFIC CHARGES," the word "designated" will be changed to "appointed"; (2) In the following sentence, the word "organizational" will precede the word "bylaws"; (3) Under the heading "MEMBERSHIP," after the words "five members," the words "appointed to staggered terms by the Board of Selectmen" should be inserted. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Have the administration come up with a plan for a draft article, and perhaps a series of forms, and then suggest some tentative dates for meetings to discuss the proposal
To have the administration come up with a plan for a draft article, and perhaps a series of forms, and then suggest some tentative dates for meetings to discuss the proposal.
The minutes name two seconders (Dorcas McGurrin; Peter Q. Smith); the first is shown. The roll call lists "Peter Q. Smith" and also "Mike Smith"; there is no member named Mike Smith, and Mike Stone is not otherwise listed. The count is 5 ayes, 0 nays. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To have the administration come up with a plan for a draft article, and perhaps a series of forms, and then suggest some tentative dates for meetings to discuss the proposal. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin; Peter Q. Smith Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Smith, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Put the proposed articles on the next Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To put the proposed articles on the next Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To put the proposed articles on the next Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the Wastewater Land Use Control Regulations as presented
To approve the Wastewater Land Use Control Regulations as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Wastewater Land Use Control Regulations as presented. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter J. Smith Discussion: The Chairman said that the vote would be certified by the Town Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mike Stone, aye. 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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