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September 10, 2024
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Tracy Post to take on the position of interim Licensing Chair until the Board does a full reorganization in December
To nominate Tracy Post to take on the position of interim Licensing Chair until the Board does a full reorganization in December.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Tracy Post to take on the position of interim Licensing Chair until the Board does a full reorganization in December. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Accept the request of Neelkanth Package Corporation doing business as Paradise Wine and Spirits, to withdraw its ABCC Application for Amendment - Change of Ownership Interest, submitted on July...
To accept the request of Neelkanth Package Corporation doing business as Paradise Wine and Spirits, to withdraw its ABCC Application for Amendment - Change of Ownership Interest, submitted on July 17, 2024, without prejudice.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the request of Neelkanth Package Corporation doing business as Paradise Wine and Spirits, to withdraw its ABCC Application for Amendment - Change of Ownership Interest, submitted on July 17, 2024, without prejudice. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the hearing. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the Public Hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the application as presented
To approve the application as presented.
Yes: Forest, McGurrinNo: Flynn, Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application as presented. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Licensing Chair Post asked what would happen if there was a split vote, and whether it would be more beneficial to put the matter off until there was a full board. The Town Administrator confirmed that a split vote would mean the motion did not pass. Vote: 2 ayes (Mark Forest; Dorcas McGurrin); 2 nays (Joyce Flynn; Tracy Post). The motion did not carry..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Post)
Grant the application, making sure that the comments from the Town Departments are part of the approval
To grant the application, making sure that the comments from the Town Departments are part of the approval.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To grant the application, making sure that the comments from the Town Departments are part of the approval. Motion: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
That the Town of Yarmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption
That the Town of Yarmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. And further, move to authorize the use of signature stamps for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Select Board electronically.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Town of Yarmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of one and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. And further, move to authorize the use of signature stamps for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Director of Finance to sign for the Select Board electronically. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: Select Board Member Forest stated that the email received contained a very responsible set of concerns and objections but should be brought up for discussion at a separate time, as it was important to move with all due speed to act on the request before the Board to approve the tax rate. Select Board Post agreed, stating that a healthier commercial base would be needed to have a split tax rate. She said perhaps after the sewers went in, it would be a better time to bring it all up for discussion. The other two Board members agreed. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Formally name the former Drive-In Site at 669 Route 28, "Parker's River Boardwalk Park."
That the Board formally name the former Drive-In Site at 669 Route 28, "Parker's River Boardwalk Park."
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board formally name the former Drive-In Site at 669 Route 28, "Parker's River Boardwalk Park." Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Call a Special Election to fill the vacancy of the Board for December 7 th, and to waive the mail-in voting
That the Board call a Special Election to fill the vacancy of the Board for December 7 th, and to waive the mail-in voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board call a Special Election to fill the vacancy of the Board for December 7 th, and to waive the mail-in voting. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Accept the resignation of Sandy Cashen from the Energy Committee with a big round of thanks
To accept the resignation of Sandy Cashen from the Energy Committee with a big round of thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Sandy Cashen from the Energy Committee with a big round of thanks. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Post)
Appoint Bradford Bower to the Conservation Commission, which is for a three-year term to go through to June of 2027
To appoint Bradford Bower to the Conservation Commission, which is for a three-year term to go through to June of 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Bradford Bower to the Conservation Commission, which is for a three-year term to go through to June of 2027. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Reappoint Joe Gibbs and Joseph Manning to the Community and Economic Development Committee
To reappoint Joe Gibbs and Joseph Manning to the Community and Economic Development Committee. The appointments are for three-year terms, which will run through July 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Joe Gibbs and Joseph Manning to the Community and Economic Development Committee. The appointments are for three-year terms, which will run through July 2027. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Reappoint Jim Saben and Peter Slovak to the Planning Board
To reappoint Jim Saben and Peter Slovak to the Planning Board. These appointments are for three-year terms, running through July 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Jim Saben and Peter Slovak to the Planning Board. These appointments are for three-year terms, running through July 2027. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Approve the minutes of September 26th, 2023
To approve the minutes of September 26th, 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of September 26th, 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the minutes of November 28th, 2023
To approve the minutes of November 28th, 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of November 28th, 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the minutes of December 5th, 2023
To approve the minutes of December 5th, 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of December 5th, 2023. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the minutes of August 6th, 2024
To approve the minutes of August 6th, 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of August 6th, 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve the minutes of August 20th, 2024
To approve the minutes of August 20th, 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of August 20th, 2024. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve items B, C, and D (the second, third and fourth items) on the Consent Agenda
To approve items B, C, and D (the second, third and fourth items) on the Consent Agenda.
The minutes name two seconders (Dorcas McGurrin, Joyce Flynn); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve items B, C, and D (the second, third and fourth items) on the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin, Joyce Flynn Discussion: Select Board Member Post wanted clarification on which items those were. The Vice Chair said that they included everything except the pickle ball charity event item. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Approve Consent Agenda item A, the request from the Pink Ribbon Pickleball group
To approve Consent Agenda item A, the request from the Pink Ribbon Pickleball group.
The minutes record "4 ayes; 1 nay (Tracy Post); 1 abstention (Joyce Flynn)", six votes on a board that then had four members, and say the motion did not carry. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda item A, the request from the Pink Ribbon Pickleball group. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay (Tracy Post); 1 abstention (Joyce Flynn). The motion did not carry..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
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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