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September 12, 2023
21 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Dorcas McGurrin, Peter Smith
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Peter Smith left during the meeting (the minutes say: "Mr. Smith had absented himself."); they do not say whether he returned.
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Go into Executive Session to consider pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a) to discuss potential litigation regarding Zoning violations at 343 Route 28, West Yarmouth,...
To go into Executive Session to consider pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a) to discuss potential litigation regarding Zoning violations at 343 Route 28, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
The roll call written in the minutes lists only Peter Smith, Mark Forest, Dan Horgan and Michael Stone, but the count (5 in favor, none opposed) covers all 5 members present.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To go into Executive Session to consider pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, section 21(a) to discuss potential litigation regarding Zoning violations at 343 Route 28, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Advance and bring up out of order the item scheduled for 7:15 p.m., the Yarmouth Resort Migrant Housing Update and Consideration of Draft Correspondence by the Board to the Governor
That the Board advance and bring up out of order the item scheduled for 7:15 p.m., the Yarmouth Resort Migrant Housing Update and Consideration of Draft Correspondence by the Board to the Governor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board advance and bring up out of order the item scheduled for 7:15 p.m., the Yarmouth Resort Migrant Housing Update and Consideration of Draft Correspondence by the Board to the Governor. 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, and the matter was advanced..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
On this letter to the Governor that the Board has before it, and have it go to all the Town's elected state representatives
To move on this letter to the Governor that the Board has before it, and have it go to all the Town's elected state representatives.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move on this letter to the Governor that the Board has before it, and have it go to all the Town's elected state representatives. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: The Chairman asked if Selectman Smith was still attending the meeting remotely, but he was told that Mr. Smith had absented himself. Selectman Horgan asked if the generalized use of Yarmouth motels had to be address and not just the problem property, but the Chairman was concerned that if the letter were to be amended, it wouldn't be approved to go out for another couple of weeks. Selectman Forest believed it was critical that the letter go out. 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: McGurrin)
Further continue this matter to September 26, 2023
To further continue this matter to September 26, 2023.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To further continue this matter to September 26, 2023. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the Public Hearing. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a Factor of "1" and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption
That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a Factor of "1" and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Town of Yarmouth continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a Factor of "1" and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcus McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Accept the resignation, with thanks, of Linda Callahan from the Library Planning Board, and of Andrew Krauss from the Community Housing Committee
That the Board accept the resignation, with thanks, of Linda Callahan from the Library Planning Board, and of Andrew Krauss from the Community Housing Committee.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board accept the resignation, with thanks, of Linda Callahan from the Library Planning Board, and of Andrew Krauss from the Community Housing Committee. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Appoint Ken Lafrennie as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee
To appoint Ken Lafrennie as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term which will run through April of 1026.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Ken Lafrennie as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term which will run through April of 1026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes.” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Harold Burlingame as a regular member of the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee
To appoint Harold Burlingame as a regular member of the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through February of 2026.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Harold Burlingame as a regular member of the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through February of 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Andrew Krauss as the Housing Authority's Representative to the Community Housing Committee
To appoint Andrew Krauss as the Housing Authority's Representative to the Community Housing Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through September of 2024.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Andrew Krauss as the Housing Authority's Representative to the Community Housing Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through September of 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Joshua Trott as a regular member of the Community Housing Committee
To appoint Joshua Trott as a regular member of the Community Housing Committee. This appointment is for a regular three-year unexpired term to run through January of 2024.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Joshua Trott as a regular member of the Community Housing Committee. This appointment is for a regular three-year unexpired term to run through January of 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint John Barr as a regular member of the Community Housing Committee
To appoint John Barr as a regular member of the Community Housing Committee. The appointment is to fill a regular three-year unexpired term to run through January 2024.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint John Barr as a regular member of the Community Housing Committee. The appointment is to fill a regular three-year unexpired term to run through January 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Phommala Songkhors as an alternate member of the Community Housing Committee
To appoint Phommala Songkhors as an alternate member of the Community Housing Committee. This appointment is for a one-year, unexpired term to run through January of 2024.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Phommala Songkhors as an alternate member of the Community Housing Committee. This appointment is for a one-year, unexpired term to run through January of 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Donna Arnold as a regular member of the Disability Commision
To appoint Donna Arnold as a regular member of the Disability Commision. This appointment is to fill an unexpired term, which will run through March of 2024.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Donna Arnold as a regular member of the Disability Commision. This appointment is to fill an unexpired term, which will run through March of 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Ms. Clark for a two-year term
To reappoint Ms. Clark for a two-year term. It would go through July of 2025.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, StoneNo: McGurrinPeter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Ms. Clark for a two-year term. It would go through July of 2025. Motion by: Michael Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 1 nay (Dorcas McGurrin); 1 member absent.” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Reappoint Gary Ellis as a regular member-at-large of the Community Preservation Committee
To reappoint Gary Ellis as a regular member-at-large of the Community Preservation Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through July of 2026.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Gary Ellis as a regular member-at-large of the Community Preservation Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through July of 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Make the appropriate name change correction to the February 7, 2023 minutes
To make the appropriate name change correction to the February 7, 2023 minutes.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To make the appropriate name change correction to the February 7, 2023 minutes. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes of November 1, 2022
To approve the minutes of November 1, 2022.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of November 1, 2022. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Approve the minutes of January 10, 2023
To approve the minutes of January 10, 2023.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of January 10, 2023. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
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: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
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 carried 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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