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January 9, 2024
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the proposed rent schedule on the condition that unit number 11 is leased at the market rate rent of $1,350 a month, including utilities for the next 12-month period; and that no rent is...
To approve the proposed rent schedule on the condition that unit number 11 is leased at the market rate rent of $1,350 a month, including utilities for the next 12-month period; and that no rent is increased to an amount which is more than 40% of the actual income of the current tenants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the proposed rent schedule on the condition that unit number 11 is leased at the market rate rent of $1,350 a month, including utilities for the next 12-month period; and that no rent is increased to an amount which is more than 40% of the actual income of the current tenants. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Accept the resignation of Maria Marasco from the Community and Economic Development Committee
To accept the resignation of Maria Marasco from the Community and Economic Development Committee.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Maria Marasco from the Community and Economic Development Committee. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Jean Boyle and Gail Charette as regular members of the Disability Commission
To reappoint Jean Boyle and Gail Charette as regular members of the Disability Commission. These appointments are for three-year terms, which will run through January of 2027.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Jean Boyle and Gail Charette as regular members of the Disability Commission. These appointments are for three-year terms, which will run through January of 2027. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Steve DeYoung as a regular member of the Board of Appeals
To reappoint Steve DeYoung as a regular member of the Board of Appeals. This appointment is for a five-year term, which will run through January of 2029.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Steve DeYoung as a regular member of the Board of Appeals. This appointment is for a five-year term, which will run through January of 2029. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Dick Neitz, Doug Campbell, Tim Kelley, Barbara Murphy, and Anthony Panebianco as alternate members to the Board of Appeals
To reappoint Dick Neitz, Doug Campbell, Tim Kelley, Barbara Murphy, and Anthony Panebianco as alternate members to the Board of Appeals. These appointments are for a one-year term, which will run through January of 2025.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Dick Neitz, Doug Campbell, Tim Kelley, Barbara Murphy, and Anthony Panebianco as alternate members to the Board of Appeals. These appointments are for a one-year term, which will run through January of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Approve the following police officers submitted to be Agents of the Licensing Authority for 2024
To approve the following police officers submitted to be Agents of the Licensing Authority for 2024. These officers are Chief Lennon, Deputy Chief Andrew O'Malley, Lieutenant Michael Bryant, Lieutenant Kal Boghdan, Lieutenant Brian Carchedi, Sergeant Thomas Hennessey, Sergeant Neal Donohue, Detective Sergeant Steve Renzi, Sergeant George Tsoukalas, Sergeant Richard Fichter, Sergeant Diana Wells, Sergeant Andrew Coville, Sergeant Scott Lundegren, Sergeant Sean Reed, Sergeant Matthew Sheehan, Sergeant Rick Aprea, Detective Eric Nuss, Detective Michael Zontini, Detective David Schneeweiss, Detective Nick Ambrosini, Detective Jeff Rivett, Officer Erica Wenberg, Officer Ryan Murphy, Officer Jesse Mabe, Officer Jefferson Willis, Officer Ryan Brule, and Officer Samantha Voltolini. This is every officer of the rank of Sergeant and above, every detective, and the patrol officers listed all work for the Department on a full or part-time basis in the PAC unit.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the following police officers submitted to be Agents of the Licensing Authority for 2024. These officers are Chief Lennon, Deputy Chief Andrew O'Malley, Lieutenant Michael Bryant, Lieutenant Kal Boghdan, Lieutenant Brian Carchedi, Sergeant Thomas Hennessey, Sergeant Neal Donohue, Detective Sergeant Steve Renzi, Sergeant George Tsoukalas, Sergeant Richard Fichter, Sergeant Diana Wells, Sergeant Andrew Coville, Sergeant Scott Lundegren, Sergeant Sean Reed, Sergeant Matthew Sheehan, Sergeant Rick Aprea, Detective Eric Nuss, Detective Michael Zontini, Detective David Schneeweiss, Detective Nick Ambrosini, Detective Jeff Rivett, Officer Erica Wenberg, Officer Ryan Murphy, Officer Jesse Mabe, Officer Jefferson Willis, Officer Ryan Brule, and Officer Samantha Voltolini. This is every officer of the rank of Sergeant and above, every detective, and the patrol officers listed all work for the Department on a full or part-time basis in the PAC unit. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes of April 4, 2023
To approve the minutes of April 4, 2023.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of April 4, 2023. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve the minutes of June 6, 2023
To approve the minutes of June 6, 2023.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of June 6, 2023. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (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: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
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 passed..” (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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