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April 23, 2024
11 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the hearing. Motion By: Dan Horgan Seconded By: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Accept the settlement agreement
To accept the settlement agreement.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, McGurrin, StoneNo: Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the settlement agreement. Motin By: Dan Horgan Seconded By: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Forest)
Hereby delegates its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling...
That the Select Board hereby delegates its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling places for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties, and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections to the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board hereby delegates its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling places for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties, and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections to the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Adopt the warrant for the May 21st, 2024 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Massachusetts General...
That the Select Board adopt the warrant for the May 21st, 2024 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the Town of Yarmouth's Charter and its bylaws.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board adopt the warrant for the May 21st, 2024 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the Town of Yarmouth's Charter and its bylaws. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the detailed memo entitled "Vote of the Select Board" (attached) in the adoption/endorsement of this $8 million Bond Anticipation Note
That the Select Board approve the detailed memo entitled "Vote of the Select Board" (attached) in the adoption/endorsement of this $8 million Bond Anticipation Note.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board approve the detailed memo entitled "Vote of the Select Board" (attached) in the adoption/endorsement of this $8 million Bond Anticipation Note. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan 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: Horgan)
That the Town support the underutilized property program application and expression of interest
That the Town support the underutilized property program application and expression of interest.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Town support the underutilized property program application and expression of interest. 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)
Appoint Carlene Jones as a regular member of the Board of Assessors
To appoint Carlene Jones as a regular member of the Board of Assessors. This appointment is to fill an unexpired, three-year term which will run through July 2026.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Carlene Jones as a regular member of the Board of Assessors. This appointment is to fill an unexpired, three-year term which will run through July 2026. 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 March 21, 2023
To approve the minutes of March 21, 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 March 21, 2023. 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 August 15, 2023
To approve the minutes of August 15, 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 August 15, 2023. Motion By: Dan Horgan Seconded By: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Accept the consent agenda
To accept the consent agenda.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the consent agenda. Motion By: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded By: Mike Stone Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Stone)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. 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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