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October 17, 2023
25 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith
Absent: Dorcas McGurrin
Every vote, in order
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: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Approve the license as presented, subject to compliance with all Town Department requirements
To approve the license as presented, subject to compliance with all Town Department requirements.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the license as presented, subject to compliance with all Town Department requirements. Motion by: Peter Q. Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Adopt the Warrant for the November 29, 2023 Old King's Highway Annual Meeting and Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter...
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the Warrant for the November 29, 2023 Old King's Highway Annual Meeting and Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Further, that the Board of Selectmen set the date and time of Monday, November 20, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to be the deadline for candidates to obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk's Office, and Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. as the deadline for candidates to return nomination papers to the Town Clerk's Office for certification to be included on the Old King's Highway Annual Meeting Ballot.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the Warrant for the November 29, 2023 Old King's Highway Annual Meeting and Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the Town of Yarmouth, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Further, that the Board of Selectmen set the date and time of Monday, November 20, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to be the deadline for candidates to obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk's Office, and Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. as the deadline for candidates to return nomination papers to the Town Clerk's Office for certification to be included on the Old King's Highway Annual Meeting Ballot. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
That pursuant to Mass
That pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 54, Section 34, the Board hereby votes to discontinue the use of the AccuVote Optical Scan Tabulator within the Town of Yarmouth and replace the AccuVote Optical Scan Tabulator with the ImageCast Precinct 2 (ICP) Tabulators. The use of the ICP Tabulators will commence with the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary and will continue for all subsequent elections held within the Town of Yarmouth. And further, the Board further directs the Town Clerk to move forward and take any act or action necessary to complete the purchase of the ICP Tabulators.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 54, Section 34, the Board hereby votes to discontinue the use of the AccuVote Optical Scan Tabulator within the Town of Yarmouth and replace the AccuVote Optical Scan Tabulator with the ImageCast Precinct 2 (ICP) Tabulators. The use of the ICP Tabulators will commence with the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary and will continue for all subsequent elections held within the Town of Yarmouth. And further, the Board further directs the Town Clerk to move forward and take any act or action necessary to complete the purchase of the ICP Tabulators. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Should execute the purchase and sales agreement between the Town of Yarmouth and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River with respect to the property on Higgins Crowell Road, being shown as lots 1...
That the Board should execute the purchase and sales agreement between the Town of Yarmouth and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River with respect to the property on Higgins Crowell Road, being shown as lots 1 through 10 on a plan of land entitled, "Plan of Land in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts for John T. Wiggin, Scale 1 inch equals 60 feet, July 1, 1986, Thomas E. Kelley, Professional Land Surveyor," and filed with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 420, page 59.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board should execute the purchase and sales agreement between the Town of Yarmouth and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River with respect to the property on Higgins Crowell Road, being shown as lots 1 through 10 on a plan of land entitled, "Plan of Land in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts for John T. Wiggin, Scale 1 inch equals 60 feet, July 1, 1986, Thomas E. Kelley, Professional Land Surveyor," and filed with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 420, page 59. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
That the Town of Yarmouth, through its Board of Selectmen, approve the agreement between the Town of Yarmouth and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, said agreement titled "Community Agreement...
That the Town of Yarmouth, through its Board of Selectmen, approve the agreement between the Town of Yarmouth and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, said agreement titled "Community Agreement for Yarmouth Assistance Program," as provided at the Board's regular meeting on October 17" (today), and further hereby authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the agreement on behalf of the Board.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Town of Yarmouth, through its Board of Selectmen, approve the agreement between the Town of Yarmouth and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, said agreement titled "Community Agreement for Yarmouth Assistance Program," as provided at the Board's regular meeting on October 17" (today), and further hereby authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the agreement on behalf of the Board. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: The Chairman asked if Town Counsel reviewed the agreement. Mr. Scott confirmed that each iteration and detail with MassCEC was worked out with the assistance of Elizabeth Lydon from Jay Talerman's office (Mead, Talerman, and Costa LLC). Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Accept the consent agenda
To accept the consent agenda.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the consent agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes of January 24, 2023
To approve the minutes of January 24, 2023.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of January 24, 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 1
To recommend Article 1.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 1. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 2, to finance the Middle School for the next fiscal year
To recommend Article 2, to finance the Middle School for the next fiscal year.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 2, to finance the Middle School for the next fiscal year. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 3, on the Opioid Settlement
To recommend Article 3, on the Opioid Settlement.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 3, on the Opioid Settlement. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 4, Fire Department Capital Expense
To recommend Article 4, Fire Department Capital Expense.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 4, Fire Department Capital Expense. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 5, Police Capital Expense
To recommend Article 5, Police Capital Expense.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 5, Police Capital Expense. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: The Chairman explained that it was for $23,000 to upgrade the Police State Fire Alarm System. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 6, Department of Natural Resources Capital Expense
To recommend Article 6, Department of Natural Resources Capital Expense.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 6, Department of Natural Resources Capital Expense. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: The Chairman explained that it was to replace a 2013 Ford Explorer with a Ford Lightning pickup. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 7, Elections Capital Expense of 15,000
To recommend Article 7, Elections Capital Expense of 15,000.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 7, Elections Capital Expense of 15,000. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 9, on Construction and Demolition Area Design
To recommend Article 9, on Construction and Demolition Area Design.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 9, on Construction and Demolition Area Design. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 10, on ME Small School Repair
To recommend Article 10, on ME Small School Repair.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 10, on ME Small School Repair. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 11, for a Riverwalk Park Eversource Easement
To recommend Article 11, for a Riverwalk Park Eversource Easement.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 11, for a Riverwalk Park Eversource Easement. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 12, which is a Riverwalk Park grant
To recommend Article 12, which is a Riverwalk Park grant.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 12, which is a Riverwalk Park grant. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: The Town Administrator explained that $487,080 grant was requested, and the article creates the wording necessary that would tie the grant directly to the reimbursement of funds appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting from April. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 13, Wastewater Financing
To recommend Article 13, Wastewater Financing.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 13, Wastewater Financing. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 14, OPEP Expenses
To recommend Article 14, OPEP Expenses.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 14, OPEP Expenses. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 17, Notice of Town Meeting
To recommend Article 17, Notice of Town Meeting.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 17, Notice of Town Meeting. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 20, which was about the signs
To recommend Article 20, which was about the signs.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 20, which was about the signs. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve and execute the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 7, 2023
To approve and execute the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 7, 2023.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and execute the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 7, 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, 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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