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July 18, 2023
8 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
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That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss an update of collective bargaining with Police...
That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss an update of collective bargaining with Police Officers and Police Supervisors Unions, and non-union negotiations, and that to not do so, according to the Chair, would have a detrimental effect on subject negotiations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a), to discuss an update of collective bargaining with Police Officers and Police Supervisors Unions, and non-union negotiations, and that to not do so, according to the Chair, would have a detrimental effect on subject negotiations. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
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: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5- ayes; 0- nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Approve the application for the license, with the following conditions: - Serving of alcohol is restricted, to be allowed only in the dining room and adjacent library sitting room; No alcohol will...
To approve the application for the license, with the following conditions: - Serving of alcohol is restricted, to be allowed only in the dining room and adjacent library sitting room; No alcohol will leave the dining room; No service will be provided outside the dining room area. - Noopen alcohol containers will be allowed in the common areas such as lobby, mall, lounge, garden café, indoor café, multipurpose center, indoor and outdoor pools. - Service hours will be 4-8 p.m. daily; Licensed, certified bartender will be on duty during these hours of service; Servers will be TIPS and ServSafe trained. - Must provide a certificate of insurance for liquor liability.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application for the license, with the following conditions: - Serving of alcohol is restricted, to be allowed only in the dining room and adjacent library sitting room; No alcohol will leave the dining room; No service will be provided outside the dining room area. - Noopen alcohol containers will be allowed in the common areas such as lobby, mall, lounge, garden café, indoor café, multipurpose center, indoor and outdoor pools. - Service hours will be 4-8 p.m. daily; Licensed, certified bartender will be on duty during these hours of service; Servers will be TIPS and ServSafe trained. - Must provide a certificate of insurance for liquor liability. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Accept the resignation of Evelyn Beal from the Disability Commission, with thanks for her service
To accept the resignation of Evelyn Beal from the Disability Commission, with thanks for her service.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Evelyn Beal from the Disability Commission, with thanks for her service. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously with one member absent (Peter Q..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Susan Brita to the Planning Board for a three-year term, which will run through July 2026
To reappoint Susan Brita to the Planning Board for a three-year term, which will run through July 2026.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Susan Brita to the Planning Board for a three-year term, which will run through July 2026. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously with one member absent (Peter Q..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Will Rubenstein as a regular member of the Planning Board for a three-year term, which will run through July 2026
To reappoint Will Rubenstein as a regular member of the Planning Board for a three-year term, which will run through July 2026.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Will Rubenstein as a regular member of the Planning Board for a three-year term, which will run through July 2026. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously with one member absent (Peter Q..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Sam Lawrence as an alternate member to the Historical Commission for a one-year term, which will run through July of 2024
To reappoint Sam Lawrence as an alternate member to the Historical Commission for a one-year term, which will run through July of 2024.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Sam Lawrence as an alternate member to the Historical Commission for a one-year term, which will run through July of 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously with one member absent (Peter Q..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4ayes;0 nays. The motion passed unanimously with one member absent (Peter Q..” (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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