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February 6, 2024
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith
Absent: Dorcas McGurrin
During the meeting:
- Peter Smith left during the meeting (the minutes say: "Peter Smith left the meeting."); they do not say whether he returned.
Every vote, in order
Continue the Golf Fee Hearing to the next hearing date, February 27" at 6:00 p.m
To continue the Golf Fee Hearing to the next hearing date, February 27" at 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To continue the Golf Fee Hearing to the next hearing date, February 27" at 6:00 p.m. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Endorse the proposed pay increase for lifeguards with the hope to completely fill the 35 lifeguard positions for the upcoming season
To endorse the proposed pay increase for lifeguards with the hope to completely fill the 35 lifeguard positions for the upcoming season.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To endorse the proposed pay increase for lifeguards with the hope to completely fill the 35 lifeguard positions for the upcoming season. Motion By: Peter Q. Smith Seconded By: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Forest)
Adopt the warrant for the March 5th, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of the...
That the Select Board adopt the warrant for the March 5th, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary 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.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board adopt the warrant for the March 5th, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary 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. Motion By: Peter Smith Seconded By: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Forest)
Accept the resignation of Christopher Vincent from the Yarmouth Planning Board, effective July 31, 2024
To accept the resignation of Christopher Vincent from the Yarmouth Planning Board, effective July 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Christopher Vincent from the Yarmouth Planning Board, effective July 31, 2024. Motion By: Dan Horgan Seconded By: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Accept the resignation of Jill Talladay from the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee
To accept the resignation of Jill Talladay from the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Jill Talladay from the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays.” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Appoint Paul Grimble as an alternate member to the Old King's Highway Committee
To appoint Paul Grimble as an alternate member to the Old King's Highway Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term which will run through December 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Paul Grimble as an alternate member to the Old King's Highway Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term which will run through December 2024. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Appoint Jerry Niedermeier as an alternate member to the Golf Enterprise Committee
To appoint Jerry Niedermeier as an alternate member to the Golf Enterprise Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term which will run through February 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Jerry Niedermeier as an alternate member to the Golf Enterprise Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term which will run through February 2025. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Reappoint Richard Ventrone as the Architect member to the Old King's Highway Committee
To reappoint Richard Ventrone as the Architect member to the Old King's Highway Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term which will run through December 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Richard Ventrone as the Architect member to the Old King's Highway Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term which will run through December 2024. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes of May 2, 2023
To approve the minutes of May 2, 2023.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, StoneAbstained: Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of May 2, 2023. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the Consent Agenda as amended to include the $40,000 for the CEDC sand sculptures project
To approve the Consent Agenda as amended to include the $40,000 for the CEDC sand sculptures project.
Yes: Horgan, Smith, StoneNo: Forest
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda as amended to include the $40,000 for the CEDC sand sculptures project. Motion By: Peter Q. Smith Seconded By: Mike Stone Vote: 3 ayes; 1 nay (Mark Forest). The motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Stone)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Peter Smith had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
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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