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October 1, 2024
14 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Joyce Flynn, Mark Forest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, which if held in open meeting, may have a...
To enter into executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 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 with the Board to reconvene in open session.
Mark Forest was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To enter into executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 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 with the Board to reconvene in open session. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Mark Forest). The motion carried..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Accept the withdrawal of the Special Alcohol License application without prejudice
Motion to accept the withdrawal of the Special Alcohol License application without prejudice.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to accept the withdrawal of the Special Alcohol License application without prejudice. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Approve the award of the Contract 1 to C.H. Nickerson for the amount of $97,550,151
Motion to approve the award of the Contract 1 to C.H. Nickerson for the amount of $97,550,151.
Yes: Flynn, Forest, McGurrinAbstained: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve the award of the Contract 1 to C.H. Nickerson for the amount of $97,550,151. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Approve Contract 4
Motion to approve Contract 4,
Yes: Flynn, Forest, McGurrinAbstained: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve Contract 4, Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Approve Contract 5
Motion to approve Contract 5.
The minutes give only the count (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve Contract 5. Motion by: Joyce Fiynn Seconded by: Mark Forest. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Approve Contract 6
Motion to approve Contract 6.
The minutes give only the count (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve Contract 6. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Authorize the Town Administrator to put out an RFP for the leasing of 527 Station Avenue, Assessor's Map 97, Parcel 6
To authorize the Town Administrator to put out an RFP for the leasing of 527 Station Avenue, Assessor's Map 97, Parcel 6.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize the Town Administrator to put out an RFP for the leasing of 527 Station Avenue, Assessor's Map 97, Parcel 6. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes.” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Hereby delegate 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 delegate 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 herein 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 delegate 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 herein 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: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Adopt the warrant for the November 5th, 2024 Massachusetts State Election presented by the Town Clerk and directed that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Mass General...
That the Select Board adopt the warrant for the November 5th, 2024 Massachusetts State Election presented by the Town Clerk and directed that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Mass General Laws, the Town of Yarmouth Charter, and bylaws.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board adopt the warrant for the November 5th, 2024 Massachusetts State Election presented by the Town Clerk and directed that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Mass General Laws, the Town of Yarmouth Charter, and bylaws. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Appoint Zavia Empey Walker to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council for a three-year term, to expire on October 27, 2027
To appoint Zavia Empey Walker to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council for a three-year term, to expire on October 27, 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Zavia Empey Walker to the Mid-Cape Cultural Council for a three-year term, to expire on October 27, 2027. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Discussion: Select Board Forest asked about the Council's function, Select Board Member Post confirmed that the Council provided modest cultural grants and promoted events in the region. Mr. Forest expressed concern that the joint structure with Barnstable might be diluting Yarmouth's engagement and visibility and emphasized the Select Board's duty under the Charter to maintain regular communication with committees, He requested that the Mid-Cape Cultural Council be added to a future agenda to provide an update on their activities in Yarmouth. Vice Chair McGurrin suggested putting the Council on the December 17 meeting agenda. Select Board Member Flynn clarified that this oversight inquiry would not interfere with the current appointment. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Reappoint Eric Westin for a three-year term ending October 2027
To reappoint Eric Westin for a three-year term ending October 2027.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Eric Westin for a three-year term ending October 2027. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting
To approve the minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Joyce Flynn and Mark Forest). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 3 ayes.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the consent agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Post)
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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