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August 1, 2023
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue the hearing until September 12, 2023, commencing at 6:00 p.m
To continue the hearing until September 12, 2023, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To continue the hearing until September 12, 2023, commencing at 6:00 p.m. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Grant the Special One-Day Wine and Malt License and One-Day Special Entertainment License for the Jamaica Festival, subject to the applicant complying with the requirements and conditions of all...
To grant the Special One-Day Wine and Malt License and One-Day Special Entertainment License for the Jamaica Festival, subject to the applicant complying with the requirements and conditions of all Town Boards and Departments, including, but not limited to Police, Fire, Building, Conservation, Natural Resources, Health, and DPW; and further that the occupancy at no time exceeds 400; and further that there be one waitress for every cabana that is rented, that all servers be tip certified, that no one be allowed to enter the premises who is under the age of 21 years, that no liquor of any kind or any other alcoholic beverages be brought onto the premises from the outside, that the applicants do not furnish any liquor to any of the guests or patrons; that there would be no service of alcohol after 5:15 p.m. and that all alcohol be off the table by 5:30 p.m.; that nobody be admitted that is carrying any kind of weapons, including, but not limited to firearms; and that the applicants execute a licensing agreement with the Town of Yarmouth. At the conclusion of the event, the premises is to be restored to the condition it was in prior to the event.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant the Special One-Day Wine and Malt License and One-Day Special Entertainment License for the Jamaica Festival, subject to the applicant complying with the requirements and conditions of all Town Boards and Departments, including, but not limited to Police, Fire, Building, Conservation, Natural Resources, Health, and DPW; and further that the occupancy at no time exceeds 400; and further that there be one waitress for every cabana that is rented, that all servers be tip certified, that no one be allowed to enter the premises who is under the age of 21 years, that no liquor of any kind or any other alcoholic beverages be brought onto the premises from the outside, that the applicants do not furnish any liquor to any of the guests or patrons; that there would be no service of alcohol after 5:15 p.m. and that all alcohol be off the table by 5:30 p.m.; that nobody be admitted that is carrying any kind of weapons, including, but not limited to firearms; and that the applicants execute a licensing agreement with the Town of Yarmouth. At the conclusion of the event, the premises is to be restored to the condition it was in prior to the event. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Appoint Dr. Laurance Venezia to the Board of Health, for three-year term, which will run through October 2026
To appoint Dr. Laurance Venezia to the Board of Health, for three-year term, which will run through October 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Dr. Laurance Venezia to the Board of Health, for three-year term, which will run through October 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Jay Serijan as a regular member on the Board of Assessors, for a three- year term, which will run through July 2026
To reappoint Jay Serijan as a regular member on the Board of Assessors, for a three- year term, which will run through July 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Jay Serijan as a regular member on the Board of Assessors, for a three- year term, which will run through July 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Joe Sullivan as a regular member of the Board of Assessors, for a three- year term, which will run through July of 2026
To reappoint Joe Sullivan as a regular member of the Board of Assessors, for a three- year term, which will run through July of 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Joe Sullivan as a regular member of the Board of Assessors, for a three- year term, which will run through July of 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve the minutes of August 30, 2022
To approve the minutes of August 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of August 30, 2022. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith 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 Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the letter to MassHousing with the attached document
To approve the letter to MassHousing with the attached document.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the letter to MassHousing with the attached document. Motion by: Dorcus McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Accept the Special Town Meeting Calendar, with the Special Town Meeting date of November 7, 2023
To accept the Special Town Meeting Calendar, with the Special Town Meeting date of November 7, 2023.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the Special Town Meeting Calendar, with the Special Town Meeting date of November 7, 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Michael Stone Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, 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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