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June 4, 2024
24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Stone, Dorcas McGurrin, Mark Forest, Tracy Post, Joyce Flynn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Yarmouth Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, which...
That the Yarmouth Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, which if held in open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining of the public body and the Chair so declares.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Yarmouth Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, which if held in open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining of the public body and the Chair so declares. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Joyce Flynn, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Keep Mike Stone as Chair (after Dorcas McGurrin withdrew)
To nominate Mike Stone as Chair (the minutes record the vote after a motion to close the nominations: "Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays to keep Mike Stone as Chair.")
Two members were nominated for Chair (Dorcas McGurrin and Mike Stone). Ms. McGurrin conceded and the motion to nominate her was withdrawn; the recorded vote is "5 ayes; 0 nays to keep Mike Stone as Chair."
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the nominations. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Select Board Member McGurrin conceded to Mike Stone as Chair. Select Board Member Post removed her motion to nominate Ms. McGurrin, and Select Board Member Flynn removed her second to that motion. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays to keep Mike Stone as Chair.” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Vice Chair
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Vice Chair. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post. There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Nominate Tracy Post as Clerk
To nominate Tracy Post as Clerk.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Tracy Post as Clerk. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Mike Stone as Chair of Licensing
To nominate Mike Stone as Chair of Licensing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mike Stone as Chair of Licensing. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn. There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Flynn)
Nominate Joyce Flynn as Appointments Chair
To nominate Joyce Flynn as Appointments Chair.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Joyce Flynn as Appointments Chair. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mike Stone There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Stone)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Ambulance Waiver Administrator
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Ambulance Waiver Administrator.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Ambulance Waiver Administrator. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Nominate Tracy Post as DY Liaison Representative
To nominate Tracy Post as DY Liaison Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Tracy Post as DY Liaison Representative. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Tracy Post for the DY Contract Negotiations Team
To nominate Tracy Post for the DY Contract Negotiations Team.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Tracy Post for the DY Contract Negotiations Team. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Select Board Member Post noted that the negotiations would not take place at night, but during the daytime. Ms. Post considered nominating Select Board Member Flynn, but changed her mine and accepted the nomination. Vote: § ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Stone, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Tracy Post as Scholarship Committee Representative
To nominate Tracy Post as Scholarship Committee Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Tracy Post as Scholarship Committee Representative. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Mark Forest to be on the Affordable Housing Trust
To nominate Mark Forest to be on the Affordable Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mark Forest to be on the Affordable Housing Trust. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Tracy Post There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously,.” (Motion: Stone, second: Post)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Alternate Airport Representative
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Alternate Airport Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Alternate Airport Representative. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Discussion: Select Board Member Post asked why it was an alternate position. Select Board Member McGurrin answered that Christine Greeley was the actual representative, so this position was a backup position. It was agreed that Ms. Greeley did an excellent job as a representative. There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
For Mark Forest to continue in the position as Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative
For Mark Forest to continue in the position as Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: For Mark Forest to continue in the position as Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Stone, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Joyce Flynn to the Public Access Media Center
To nominate Joyce Flynn to the Public Access Media Center.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Joyce Flynn to the Public Access Media Center. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mike Stone There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Stone)
Nominate Bob Lawton to continue as the Regional Transit Authority Representative
To nominate Bob Lawton to continue as the Regional Transit Authority Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Bob Lawton to continue as the Regional Transit Authority Representative. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin There were no other nominations. Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the application as presented
To approve the application as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Waive the license and filing fees ($55 and $65)
To waive the license and filing fees ($55 and $65).
From the minutes
“MOTION: To waive the license and filing fees ($55 and $65). Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Appoint Amanda Lima as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee
To appoint Amanda Lima as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Amanda Lima as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2027. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Appoint Jeff Colby as the Town of Yarmouth Alternate Representative to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee
To appoint Jeff Colby as the Town of Yarmouth Alternate Representative to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through June of 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Jeff Colby as the Town of Yarmouth Alternate Representative to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through June of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Appoint Gregory Wheeler as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council
To appoint Gregory Wheeler as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Gregory Wheeler as the Town of Yarmouth Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council. This appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2027. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Appoint Joshua Trott as the Town of Yarmouth Alternate Representative to the County HOME Consortium Advisory Council
To appoint Joshua Trott as the Town of Yarmouth Alternate Representative to the County HOME Consortium Advisory Council. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through June of 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Joshua Trott as the Town of Yarmouth Alternate Representative to the County HOME Consortium Advisory Council. This appointment is for a one-year term, which will run through June of 2025. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Reappoint Ellie Lawrence as a regular member of the Conservation Commission
To reappoint Ellie Lawrence as a regular member of the Conservation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Ellie Lawrence as a regular member of the Conservation Commission. The appointment is for a three-year term, which will run through June of 2027 Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes.” (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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