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November 7, 2023
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: Peter Smith
Every vote, in order
Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Policy Statement
To approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Policy Statement.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Policy Statement. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Accept the resignation of Marcia Bissell from the Community Housing Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of Marcia Bissell from the Community Housing Committee with thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Marcia Bissell from the Community Housing Committee with thanks. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Bill Glass as a regular member of the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee
To appoint Bill Glass as a regular member of the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The appointment is for a three-year, unexpired term to run through February 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Bill Glass as a regular member of the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The appointment is for a three-year, unexpired term to run through February 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Mary Jane Beach as Yarmouth's representative to the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission
To appoint Mary Jane Beach as Yarmouth's representative to the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission. The appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through October 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Mary Jane Beach as Yarmouth's representative to the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission. The appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through October 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint John Frost as a regular member of the Conservation Commission
To appoint John Frost as a regular member of the Conservation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year, unexpired term to run through June 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint John Frost as a regular member of the Conservation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year, unexpired term to run through June 2026. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Approve the letter to the DEP regarding wastewater and stating the Town's concerns
To approve the letter to the DEP regarding wastewater and stating the Town's concerns.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the letter to the DEP regarding wastewater and stating the Town's concerns. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the letter to Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg concerning the Board's support of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's request for funding for replacement of the two Cape...
To approve the letter to Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg concerning the Board's support of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's request for funding for replacement of the two Cape bridges.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the letter to Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg concerning the Board's support of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's request for funding for replacement of the two Cape bridges. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Recommend Article 8 in the warrant
To recommend Article 8 in the warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 8 in the warrant. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recommend Article 15 in the warrant
To recommend Article 15 in the warrant.
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) and name Michael Stone (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 15 in the warrant. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 2 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Mike Stone); 1 member absent. The motion carried..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Recommend Article 16 in the warrant
To recommend Article 16 in the warrant.
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) and name Michael Stone (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 16 in the warrant. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 2 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Mike Stone); 1 member absent. The motion carried..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Recommend Article 19 in the warrant
To recommend Article 19 in the warrant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 19 in the warrant. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Recess for Special Town Meeting
To recess for Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recess for Special Town Meeting. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent. The motion carried unanimously..” (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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