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September 26, 2023
11 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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: "Selectman Smith had left the meeting, so a roll call vote was not required."); they do not say whether he returned.
Every vote, in order
Enter into an executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to discuss potential litigation regarding Zoning and Building Code violations at 343 Route 28,...
To enter into an executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to discuss potential litigation regarding Zoning and Building Code violations at 343 Route 28, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. It has been determined by the Chair that meeting in open session could have a detrimental effect on the position of the public body and the Chair so declares that it would have a detrimental effect if the session were conducted in public.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To enter into an executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to discuss potential litigation regarding Zoning and Building Code violations at 343 Route 28, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. It has been determined by the Chair that meeting in open session could have a detrimental effect on the position of the public body and the Chair so declares that it would have a detrimental effect if the session were conducted in public. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith 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 carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Close the Public Portion of the Hearing
To close the Public Portion of the Hearing.
The minutes name two seconders (Dan Horgan and Peter Q. Smith); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the Public Portion of the Hearing. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan and Peter Q. Smith Roll Call Vote: Peter Q. Smith, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Approve the entertainment license as presented, with the original date of October 7 th and the rain date of October 8th
To approve the entertainment license as presented, with the original date of October 7 th and the rain date of October 8th.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the entertainment license as presented, with the original date of October 7 th and the rain date of October 8th. Motion by: Dan Horgan 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 carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Approve the motion as presented in the packet (attached)
That the Select Board approve the motion as presented in the packet (attached).
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board approve the motion as presented in the packet (attached). 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)
For the Board to fill out their ballots nominating Peter Q. Smith as the Board's choice to serve as Representative for the Dennis-Yarmouth District Seat on the MPO
For the Board to fill out their ballots nominating Peter Q. Smith as the Board's choice to serve as Representative for the Dennis-Yarmouth District Seat on the MPO.
From the minutes
“MOTION: For the Board to fill out their ballots nominating Peter Q. Smith as the Board's choice to serve as Representative for the Dennis-Yarmouth District Seat on the MPO. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: The members discussed what the process would be if Selectman Smith could not continue for whatever reason. 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 carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the goals as stated
To approve the goals as stated.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the goals as stated. Motion by: Dorcus McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: The Chair noted that Selectman Smith had left the meeting, so a roll call vote was not required. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Ken Smith as the Planning Board's representative to the Capital Budget Committee
To appoint Ken Smith as the Planning Board's representative to the Capital Budget Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through September 2024.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Ken Smith as the Planning Board's representative to the Capital Budget Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through September 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Appoint Will Rubenstein as the Planning Board's representative to the Water Resources Advisory Committee
To appoint Will Rubenstein as the Planning Board's representative to the Water Resources Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through September 2024.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Will Rubenstein as the Planning Board's representative to the Water Resources Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through September 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Appoint Marh Ann Walsh as the Housing Authority's representative to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Marh Ann Walsh as the Housing Authority's representative to the Community Preservation Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through September of 2024.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Marh Ann Walsh as the Housing Authority's representative to the Community Preservation Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through September of 2024. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion carried unanimously..” (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: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). 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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