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June 27, 2023
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: Mark Forest
During the meeting:
- Peter Smith left during the meeting (the minutes say: "Peter Q. Smith had left the meeting prior to the vote."); they do not say whether he returned.
Every vote, in order
Approve the change of manager
Motion to approve the change of manager.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve the change of manager. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to close the public hearing. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Approve the proposed rates without any modification
Motion to approve the proposed rates without any modification.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve the proposed rates without any modification. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Approve the charge with the amendments
Motion to approve the charge with the amendments.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve the charge with the amendments. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Approve changes in House Number 3796, page one of one, as presented
Motion to approve changes in House Number 3796, page one of one, as presented.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve changes in House Number 3796, page one of one, as presented. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Mark Galkowski as a regular member-at-large on the Water Resources Advisory Committee
To appoint Mark Galkowski as a regular member-at-large on the Water Resources Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through August, 2026.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Mark Galkowski as a regular member-at-large on the Water Resources Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through August, 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays.” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Grant the entertainment licenses for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series with a provision that the Licensing Chairman can add necessary make-up dates if the original dates get...
To grant the entertainment licenses for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series with a provision that the Licensing Chairman can add necessary make-up dates if the original dates get rained out, etc.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant the entertainment licenses for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series with a provision that the Licensing Chairman can add necessary make-up dates if the original dates get rained out, etc. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the consent agenda. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Doris McGurrin Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
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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