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May 14, 2024
15 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Stone, Dan Horgan, Mark Forest, Peter Smith, Dorcas McGurrin
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Peter Smith left during the meeting (the minutes say: "Peter Q. Smith departed the meeting at this time."); they do not say whether he returned.
Every vote, in order
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public portion of the hearing. Motion By: Dan Horgan Seconded By: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Grant the entertainment license as requested, subject to the limitations that have been put on the variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals, decision number 5063
To grant the entertainment license as requested, subject to the limitations that have been put on the variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals, decision number 5063.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant the entertainment license as requested, subject to the limitations that have been put on the variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals, decision number 5063. Motion By: Peter Q. Smith Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public portion of the hearing. Motion By: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded By: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Approve the transfer and the change in classification of the liquor license, from wine and malt to all alcohol
To approve the transfer and the change in classification of the liquor license, from wine and malt to all alcohol.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the transfer and the change in classification of the liquor license, from wine and malt to all alcohol. Motion By: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded By: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public portion of the hearing. Motion By: Dorcas MeGurrin Seconded By: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Grant the transfer of the Annual All Alcohol License from Travis Hospitality Manager Rod Sroczenski to Bayside Yarmouth, LLC dba Bayside Resort Manager Tashula Beamish
To grant the transfer of the Annual All Alcohol License from Travis Hospitality Manager Rod Sroczenski to Bayside Yarmouth, LLC dba Bayside Resort Manager Tashula Beamish.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant the transfer of the Annual All Alcohol License from Travis Hospitality Manager Rod Sroczenski to Bayside Yarmouth, LLC dba Bayside Resort Manager Tashula Beamish. Motion By: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded By: Peter Q. Smith Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Grant a Weekly and Sunday Entertainment license for live and recorded music, with the live music limited to one entertainer and indoors
To grant a Weekly and Sunday Entertainment license for live and recorded music, with the live music limited to one entertainer and indoors. Recorded music outdoors between the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and indoors from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the understanding that there will be no live entertainment/music outdoors.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant a Weekly and Sunday Entertainment license for live and recorded music, with the live music limited to one entertainer and indoors. Recorded music outdoors between the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and indoors from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the understanding that there will be no live entertainment/music outdoors. Motion By: Peter Q. Smith Seconded By: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: McGurrin)
Accept, with thanks, the resignation of Lorraine Doyle from the Community Housing Committee
To accept, with thanks, the resignation of Lorraine Doyle from the Community Housing Committee
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept, with thanks, the resignation of Lorraine Doyle from the Community Housing 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)
Appoint John Mitchell as a regular member of the Disability Commission
To appoint John Mitchell as a regular member of the Disability Commission. This appointment is to fill an unexpired three-year term which will run through March of 2027.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint John Mitchell as a regular member of the Disability Commission. This appointment is to fill an unexpired three-year term which will run through March of 2027. 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)
Appoint David Geanacopoulos as a regular member of the Historical Commission
To appoint David Geanacopoulos as a regular member of the Historical Commission. This appointment is to fill an unexpired three-year term which will run through July of 2026.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint David Geanacopoulos as a regular member of the Historical Commission. This appointment is to fill an unexpired three-year term which will run through July of 2026. 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 May 23, 2023
To approve the minutes of May 23, 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 May 23, 2023. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes of July 18, 2023
To approve the minutes of July 18, 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 July 18, 2023. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Approve the minutes of September 12, 2023
To approve the minutes of September 12, 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 September 12, 2023. Motion By: Mark Forest Seconded By: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Horgan)
Consent agenda, tabling the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program grant authorization request until a further date
To move the consent agenda, tabling the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program grant authorization request until a further date.
Peter Smith was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To move the consent agenda, tabling the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program grant authorization request until a further date. 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)
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: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Peter Q. Smith). The motion passed..” (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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