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April 9, 2024
6 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Dorcas McGurrin, Peter Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation involving Blue Sky Towers lil LLC, 1044 Route 28, South Yarmouth, with the Chair...
To enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation involving Blue Sky Towers lil LLC, 1044 Route 28, South Yarmouth, with the Chair having declared that not doing so would be detrimental to the best interests of the Town's litigating position, and to reconvene in public session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation involving Blue Sky Towers lil LLC, 1044 Route 28, South Yarmouth, with the Chair having declared that not doing so would be detrimental to the best interests of the Town's litigating position, and to reconvene in public session. Motion By: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded By: Peter Q. Smith Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Peter Q. Smith, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
That the proposed ballot question would be: "Ballot Question 1: Shall the Town of Yarmouth be allowed to assess an additional $880,000 in Real Estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of...
That the proposed ballot question would be: "Ballot Question 1: Shall the Town of Yarmouth be allowed to assess an additional $880,000 in Real Estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding operational expenses for the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?" and would indicate a "yes" or "no" vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the proposed ballot question would be: "Ballot Question 1: Shall the Town of Yarmouth be allowed to assess an additional $880,000 in Real Estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding operational expenses for the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?" and would indicate a "yes" or "no" vote. Motion By: Dan Horgan Seconded By: Peter Q. Smith Discussion: Ms. Maslowski explained that the question would be put on the ballot exactly as drafted by Town Counsel. There would also be statements for what a "yes" or "no" vote would mean. After a short discussion, the Chair decided to take a roll call vote. 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 passed unanimously by way of roll call..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
Accept and execute the conservation restriction and land management plan as presented this evening for the 10 lots of land, totaling 9.689 acres on Higgins Crowell Road
To accept and execute the conservation restriction and land management plan as presented this evening for the 10 lots of land, totaling 9.689 acres on Higgins Crowell Road.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept and execute the conservation restriction and land management plan as presented this evening for the 10 lots of land, totaling 9.689 acres on Higgins Crowell Road. Motion By: Mark Forest 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 passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Accept the resignation of Dennis A. Lucier from the Recreation Commission, with thanks for his years of service
To accept the resignation of Dennis A. Lucier from the Recreation Commission, with thanks for his years of service.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Dennis A. Lucier from the Recreation Commission, with thanks for his years of service. Motion By: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Horgan)
Appoint Margaret Mollova as a regular member of the Recreation Commission
To appoint Margaret Mollova as a regular member of the Recreation Commission. This appointment is to fill the unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Margaret Mollova as a regular member of the Recreation Commission. This appointment is to fill the unexpired term, which will run through July of 2025. Motion By: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, 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: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed 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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